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I’ve been too serious… time for some fun.

Why do Hurricanes only have winds in increments of 5?  Do hurricanes not blow at 123 MPH?  And why do they have screwed up names.  Gustav is actually a Norse name meaning "Staff of the Goths".  The Goths were an East Germanic tribe that were some pretty wacked out people.  Because of the etymology of the name, they Gothic tribes were designated as "pourers of semen".  That was their way of saying they were "mean people".  I think it's their way of saying "Gustav is going to screw you".  I'm not kidding about this either, check the wiki.

So I'm about to get screwed by some guy named Gustav.  Joy.  I don't normally swing that way, but this is going to be one of those prison situations.  There's not much I'm going to be able to do about it, other than just sit there and take it...

***THIS JUST IN!***  Hurricane Gustav has called my cell phone saying that he found the blog on Google.  While I had Gustav on the phone, I was able to do a quick interview with him.

Greg: So Gustav, looks like Cuba took it out of you.  Why so weak this morning?

Gustav: Well, you know they have the best cigars in the world in Cuba.  I think I smoked a little too many yesterday, so my lungs are a little sore.  I'll get a "second wind", so to speak, later on today.

Greg: Ahh, I remember my dad locking me in a closet with a box of cigars when he caught me smoking.  They weren't Cohiba's though.  Now, you're forcast to come visit me here in Houma, LA sometime tomorrow.  Why have you decided on Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes for your landfall?

Gustav: I like good food and I hear you guys have the best.  It has to be better than that tourist crap they serve in New Orleans.

Greg: You heard right; we do have the best.  Do you realize that by making landfall in this area, you are going to affect about 15% of the US oil supply.  Why do you want to drive up gas prices?

Gustav: I saw T. Boone Pickens' commercials and I like his idea.  I'm just trying to lend a helping hand to make sure that gets off the ground.  After all, I'm all about wind and he seems to be pretty sure that wind will save you pathetic creatures from your oil crisis.

Greg: Don't you think "pathetic creatures" is a little harsh?

Gustav: Not at all.  I'm coming to teach you creatures not to mess with my mom.

Greg: Your mom?  And who would that be?

Gustav: Mother Nature, dumbass.

Greg: Well Gustav, thanks for the call.  Any parting words to the people of Houma before you go?

Gustav: Yeah.  Take the shrimp out of your freezer and leave it in the front yard.  I'm hungry.

Greg:  Thanks Gustav.  I'll see you tomorrow.

*click*

There you have it folks.  Straight from the horse's mouth.  He's hungry and he likes good food, so get a roux going on the stove and get some good food ready.  This is going to be a rough ride.