Ida - who?

People are getting antsy over Ida around these parts. Apparently "I" storms carry nerves along with the wind. I guess those who weathered out Ivan have some basis for that. Landfall is forecasted for Tuesday. I'm just worried about flooding. Our neighborhood has a shit-tastic drainage system and floods when it rains hard for more than 30 minutes. I need to be able to drive and get out! The tide is supposed to rise 3 to 6 feet.

Work was fruitful this evening if not a bit strange. An elderly woman was convinced she was allergic to me. She grilled me on my perfume (I don't wear any), my fabric softener (I use what's on sale, this week it's ALL for sensitive skin), my soap, my shampoo, at that point I got another table and politely excused myself. She wasn't even sneezing though, what gives? My boss said it was because I had a wrinkly shirt on, in between her fits of laughter. They said that they are going to pool their money and buy me an iron for christmas. They only -think- they're funny.