BAITCAMP DEFIES ODDS, EXPERTS; SURVIVES INTACT

Despite the dire predictions of death, mayhem, flooding, high winds, storm surge, high tides, looting, vandalism, shootings, etc. resulting from the arrival on dry land of Hurricane Shelia Jackson Lee (nicknamed Dotty), the Baitcamp remains in tact, dry, and undamaged. Power stayed on throughout the ordeal despite reports of over 1/2 inch of rain, thunder and lightening, winds approaching 20 miles per hour, and tides almost 1 foot above normal. I never did see any reporterettes out in puddles telling us it was raining, but I don't know if that was because there were none or because I don't have a television. Either way, it probably doesn't matter. An interview with the owner of Big Gene's Bait Camp shortly after the storm arrived didn't shed much light on the situation. While he was outside when the initial storm started, all he would say after coming inside was "Meow." Many, including this writer, considered that comment more intelligent than anything the press had been reporting all week. Can't wait for the next one to get started - hopefully next week. More later.