Ten reasons why hurricane season is like Christmas

10. Decorating the house (boarding up windows).
9. Dragging out boxes that have not been used since last season (camping gear, flashlights).
8. Last minute shopping in crowded stores.
7. Regular television shows pre-empted for "specials".
6. Family coming to stay with you.
5. Family and friends from out-of-state calling.
4. Buying food you don't normally buy ... and in large quantities.
3. Days off from work (but not non-working days).
2. Candles.

... and the number one reason hurricane season is like Christmas:


1. At some point you know you are going to have a tree in your house