Thanks so much for all the great advice. I have already forwarded it to big brother and family.

Experts say that with global warming, Eastern Canadians may have to get used to hurricanes. My brother says it's Mother Nature's way of spanking us for not keeping our room clean. I'm glad he's keeping his sense of humour, but I'm hoping it turns out to be just a little tap on the bum.

Most of the forecasters now have Bill tracking further south. It is more likely to brush Nova Scotia before slamming into Newfoundland. Unfortunately, Bill won't have to make landfall in Nova Scotia to do considerable damage because, as it happens, that province will have its highest tides of the year this weekend.

I have no idea how you Floridians handle the stress of one storm after the other every hurricane season.