gonickygo
06-16-2008, 10:17 PM
:thumbup: Cool Beans!
Hey GNG! I was wondering if you were flooded out?
Well... in no uncertain terms... yes.
We live (used to live) on about 3 acres, 10 miles north of where my wife and I grew up. One week ago tonite we (including 3 children) had to leave as the river about 100 yards from us was rising quickly. The ground had become so saturated with rain that it exerted enuff pressure on the foundation of my house that it literally buckled the floor and blew out a couple of cinder blocks.
The basement of my house filled with water in a matter of minutes. My wife actually witnessed this happening as she was retrieving some "precious" items and totes from the basement. Luckily she was on her way up when it happened. We were not able to return to the house until last Wednesday, at which point we began a 3 day migration of our belongings (most of which we had moved to the second floor).
We lost a few things, but nothing that can't be replaced. The water stood nearly 4 feet high on the ground floor of my house. Our neighbors came down in their boat and snapped a few pictures for us, knowing we wouldn't be able to comprehend exactly what had happened by the time we were able to return.
The historic flooding in Iowa has affected more people than I could ever imagine. The national news media has done it some justice in showing its devastating effects. And this only 2 weeks after a town only 15 miles west of me was basically wiped off the map by an EF5 tornado.
Most importantly, my family and I are all safe. We have temporarily (I hope ;)) moved in with my Mom. Fortunately, my wife's family lives nearby also, so we have an extensive support system already in place.
No need for sympathies, just pray (or hope, or think) for everyone else affected to be safe and healthy also.
Scott
Hey GNG! I was wondering if you were flooded out?
Well... in no uncertain terms... yes.
We live (used to live) on about 3 acres, 10 miles north of where my wife and I grew up. One week ago tonite we (including 3 children) had to leave as the river about 100 yards from us was rising quickly. The ground had become so saturated with rain that it exerted enuff pressure on the foundation of my house that it literally buckled the floor and blew out a couple of cinder blocks.
The basement of my house filled with water in a matter of minutes. My wife actually witnessed this happening as she was retrieving some "precious" items and totes from the basement. Luckily she was on her way up when it happened. We were not able to return to the house until last Wednesday, at which point we began a 3 day migration of our belongings (most of which we had moved to the second floor).
We lost a few things, but nothing that can't be replaced. The water stood nearly 4 feet high on the ground floor of my house. Our neighbors came down in their boat and snapped a few pictures for us, knowing we wouldn't be able to comprehend exactly what had happened by the time we were able to return.
The historic flooding in Iowa has affected more people than I could ever imagine. The national news media has done it some justice in showing its devastating effects. And this only 2 weeks after a town only 15 miles west of me was basically wiped off the map by an EF5 tornado.
Most importantly, my family and I are all safe. We have temporarily (I hope ;)) moved in with my Mom. Fortunately, my wife's family lives nearby also, so we have an extensive support system already in place.
No need for sympathies, just pray (or hope, or think) for everyone else affected to be safe and healthy also.
Scott