Waiting for Hurricane Irene

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Julie Wimmer
The kids eat breakfast in front of the television, like they always do on Saturday morning. I check email, chat with friends and keep my eye on the impending storm. It's supposed to hit hard here in Southern New Jersey.

We can't sit and fret; we will go shopping for school clothes.
Great way to wait!

Published by Julie Wimmer

Julie worked in tv/film for years. She now works part time instructing preschool gym and fitness classes at a local YMCA. She also has traveled around the US and has a good sense and knowlege of different st...  View profile

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  • Melissa Matters8/29/2011

    Good way to pass the time.

  • Rita Oakleaf8/29/2011

    I hope you are okay!

  • Theresa L.8/28/2011

    I didn't realize it until my husband's aunt posted it on Facebook, but she lives in Virginia and spent Saturday in the basement. I think the waiting would be the hardest part, so I like the idea of shopping to take your mind off it.

  • E. L. D.8/28/2011

    Well there you go! Well done.

  • Nancy P. Goodman, in Tennessee8/28/2011

    good one!

  • Annette Robbins8/27/2011

    Be careful~We have relatives in NJ and are watching the news~Hope it blows out to sea and spares everyone any problems~

  • Mary Oberg8/27/2011

    I think the shopping mall may be safer than your own house! Great attitude! Hope all remains safe with your home and your family!

  • Betty Asphy8/27/2011

    Interesting.

  • Walton S. Tissot8/27/2011

    ***** BRAVO!!! *****

  • Sherri Granato8/27/2011

    I pray that your family remains safe, hurricane or otherwise.

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