It's always been a possibility. We're helpless against Mother Nature, but we can try to minimize the damage.

The creek has always been the primary source of flooding over the years. That's why we're trying to make sure that there is nothing is blocking the flow now ? it's a preemptive strike.

The biggest controlling factor on the crab population is Mother Nature. We've not had a whole lot of snowstorms or icing of the bay or rivers, and really it's been actually dry. With the combination of all those things, it sets up really, really nice for a good crab season.

I wouldn't rule out the possibility of condemnation, but you really would have to make a case for that.

Mother Nature is not sweet.

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature; the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick