Storm Watch 2009

From the National Hurricane Center monthly report for July:

THE 2009 SEASON IS OFF TO A SLOW START WITH NO TROPICAL STORMS OBSERVED. SINCE 1944...THERE HAVE BEEN THIRTEEN YEARS IN WHICH A TROPICAL STORM WAS NOT OBSERVED BY THE END OF JULY...MOST RECENTLY
IN 2004. (emphasis added)

In that quiet until September year of 2004, two of the four hurricanes to hit Florida directly hit Vero Beach.

We may still be running for the hills inland swamp this year!

Bennett Weight Loss Challenge

So, over here in the world of the Bennett's we are trying to go the way of the healthy (prompted by a word from the Doctor). To inspire us along this lofty goal, we have instituted the following plan:

Bennett Weight Loss Challenge

The Goal: Mark and April are going to lose at least 5 pounds each between
September 1, 2009 and October 1, 2009.

Mark Current 243 Goal 238
April Current 180 Goal 175

The Reward:
1.If Mark loses 5 pounds, he will receive $50 (and $10 per pound for every pound lost over 5).

2.If April loses 5 pounds, she will receive $50 (and $10 per pound for every pound lost over 5).

3.If Mark and April BOTH lose at least 5 pounds, they will each receive $100 (plus the $10 per pound lost over 5 pounds).

This has prompted the use of the phrase "That [insert name of food here] is going to cost me $50 bucks"!!