Published on: August 18, 2007 at 5:30 PM

Many thanks to Randall and Carol Scott of Santo Domingo for checking in with us as Hurricane Dean passes by. Here images taken this afternoon… they write:

“James,

I live and work now in the Dominican Republic. As our first close call with a major hurricane is passing by, we just thought about moving from the Tornado Alley of Central Alabama to the route of most hurricanes that affect Alabama. We will be sending you photos from time to time of the hurricanes as they pass by, at least we are hoping they pass by. Thanks for your help for years in Alabama and we are just trying to return the favor for years of service to us and our families.

There is practically no wind. Very little rain. Lots of waves and seem to be getting stronger in the last hour. If you notice, there is no one on the street. The coast road and walk is closed due to two deaths last year. Two people were swept away by a large wave.”