Good riddance, hurricane season

"We all realize our days our numbered. It's just a matter of time before you get another one."

The words came from a Gulf coast resident on Monday, the last day of hurricane season.

Thanks for the encouragement.

We sweat out another hurricane season and can't get away from the doomsayers.

Phooey.

Dec. 1 is a day of thanks, even if forecasters are calling for mid-week stormy weather.

That only nine named tropical storms developed and nary a hurricane touched our shores is something to celebrate, even if it's with a quiet, thank you, God.

Contrary to what some people think, I don't believe our community takes hurricane season lightly.

When June 1 rolls around, I can feel it.

It's like an ominous cloud that doesn't go away for six months.

Ignore it at your peril.

But when the calendar says it's Dec. 1, it's time to say goodbye hurricane season.

Good riddance, too.