My flood, let me show you it.

[tripperfunster]

We are flooding in epic proportions in our area.
We recieved a voluntary evacuation notice yesterday, but meh, I don't think we'll be leaving any time soon. (and I don't think the local hotel takes horses and pigs and chickens and dogs and peacocks anyhoo...)

Anyway, here's some pics of water.



This is along the highway, about a mile or two from our house. Normally, there is a ditch, then a gravel access road, and then a mile or two of farmer's fields. Now? Mostly a lake.




Same area, different angle. That line of trees, way in the distance is where the river usually is. Except, it's sort of down a bit of a gulch, so you can't see the water.




One of our neighbours. We would be just as wet, but the previous owner of our house built a huge cement wall and an earth dike around our property.


Speaking of ring dikes, that barn in the distance is only dry because the 'land' you see there is a raised ring around the propery. Lots of people have to boat to their house, because the road leading home is under water. Bizzare!



This is the view from our living room. It's actually quite beautiful, and reminds me of being at the cottage! (not that we have a cottage, but you know ...)
The bottom eighth of the pic is our cement wall, and beyond that is water. Again, that line of trees, way in the distance is where the river usually is. This is normally a field of wheat or soy beans.

The river is supposed to crest in the next couple of days, and I'm hoping we manage to stay dry until then. We are pretty well protected, but many of the people around us are not. :(

Comments

[euclase.livejournal.com]

O_O

Wow, girl. That definitely looks scary. Take care! <3

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! yeah, it is a bit frightening. So far, we're okay though ...

[lauriegilbert.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize the flood was that close to you - I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and all of your neighbours that things don't get worse!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, we are smack-dab in the middle of the flood zone.

so far, we are fine, but I really feel badly for some of my neighbours :(

[firefly124.livejournal.com]

Wow. Stay dry, you!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you! The water should start going down in the next couple of days. *crosses fingers*

[djin7.livejournal.com]

Stay safe!! We are getting some pictures here, and are watching closely. Most people I know (including me) have relatives out there. *hands you lifejacket*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That life jacket might just come in handy!

[redheadsarehot.livejournal.com]

OMG those pictures are scary! I hope the water stays the hell away from yall!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Well, the water is all around us. Basically, we are on an island at the moment.

[drcjsnider.livejournal.com]

Be careful! Don't wanna hear anything bad happening...

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! If we can make it through the next few days, we should be just fine.

[1scout.livejournal.com]

That's awful! I hope you and your animals will be ok.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! So far, all the animals are happy and dry. The water should start to go down in the next few days. Let's hope!

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

wow! I hope you're gonna be OK.

(P.S. my friends loved your pic)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad they liked the pic! The photos you send me weren't very hi quality, so many of the details were lost.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

sorry about that. I don't know a lot about digital cameras. I love it. it's adorable. thank you thank you! ♥

[drusillas-rain.livejournal.com]

oh :( I hope you and your family stay safe and dry *hugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So far we are fine, and if we can last just a few more days, the water should start to go down.

[xenafox.livejournal.com]

Holy crap! We've had some crazy spring flooding before, but certainly not that level.

..It does look really pretty XD; Hopefully it doesn't get any worse and you guys stay dry!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, we're right in a flood zone, so this happens every few years, just not normally this ... extreme. We had a 'flood of the century' 12 years ago, and I guess we all assumed that it wouldn't get too bad for another 100 years or so. Obviously not!

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

Oh, I had no idea this was so close to you, hon. Good thing the previous owner of your place was proactive.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

It's not close to me hon, it's ALL AROUND ME. Literally. Our property is an island right now.

[libby-drew.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, honey! Stay safe. That just looks incredibly scary.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful AND scary, all at the same time!

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Eeeep!
Wow, stay safe and dry, hon!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I hope so!

Your package was sent last week, let me know when it arrives!

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

*dances around the room happily*
I got it today! *glee*
Thank you, they are AWESOME!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

yay! I'm so glad! <3

[outofthisplace.livejournal.com]

Eep! I wish you the best with this!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The worst should be over in the next few days.

[gaycrow.livejournal.com]

That is awesome. I hope your wall keeps you safe.

We're going through a terrible drought at the moment. Perhaps all of our rain emigrated. ;/

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh man! Those forest fires you guys had last year were horrendous! Floods are bad, and scary, but not quite as detrimental to the entire area. When the floods are over, at least the whole area isn't decimated.

I hope your drought ends soon!

[kerosinkanister.livejournal.com]

That's a lot of water!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

You can say that again! Buckets and buckets full!

[juniperus.livejournal.com]

OMG! Take care, you!!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Hopefully it will be over soon!

[antisocial-nerd.livejournal.com]

Ya, it's getting pretty bad eh? Everytime I see the water it's higher and higher :S It doesn't help that we keep getting bloody rain and crap!

Good luck :S Damn lucky with the wall. Thankfully being over 10 floors up leaves me pretty... well not worried. Not to mention it's quite a few blocks away and won't be making it here.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Well, the river is supposed to crest in the next couple of days, so let's hope we can stay dry!

[gnatkip.livejournal.com]

D: I've been thinking about you the past couple of days.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

thank you! So far we are still dry, and the water is starting to (veerrrry slowly) go down. I'm just sad that many of our neighbours weren't so lucky. :(