Irene's Party

Hurricanes are the perfect opportunity to throw an impromptu party. I mean – what else are you going to do? Sit alone in the dark and binge on all the foods that are spoiling in your electricity-less fridge? No... that's just depressing. Instead, why not invite a few people over (tell them to bring sleeping bags - just in case they get stuck at your house), and throw a party? And if you're not quite sure what kind of party is appropriate to host during a hurricane, allow me to provide you with a few party theme suggestions:

• Game Night is a great hurricane day party idea. You don't really need electricity to play most board or card games. And, the high wind speeds and pounding rain can really make that outdoor game of Jenga really challenging...
  
  
• Movie Night is also a great theme for a rainy hurricane day. Just be certain that the movies you choose to watch are some that you have already seen many times before. That way when the power goes out, Movie Night can be quickly transformed into Reenact Your Favorite Movie Night.
  
  
• Fishbowl parties are also a lot of fun during a hurricane. Never heard of a fishbowl party? It's really quite simple to host one. All you need to do is go to your local pet supply store and purchase one glass fishbowl for each of your guests. Then, stop by the liquor store and purchase an assortment of alcohols, fruit juices, and bendy straws. When the hurricane hits, combine all of the above, hand a fishbowl to each guest, and enjoy the storm...
  
  
• And if you are ordered to evacuate your house during the storm, why not host an impromptu obstacle course – themed party? Because let's be honest here – if you're evacuating during the storm, chances are there are plenty of downed trees to jump, flooded roads to swim, and ropes suspended from helicopters to climb... So why not take the credit for the best obstacle course