Well, another seven or so inches of rain yesterday had us reliving the wonderful memories of last June. Our sump pump worked overtime, but kept the basement dry. Our neighbors didn't fare so well, especially since the water rose slightly higher than it did last summer.
early on
sandbagging...again
water on its way up the street
pitching in
this could be a picture from last June
volunteers appeared out of nowhere again
there goes the swingset/fort...again
the white pole marks the high point from 2008
eagle scout project: flood gauge
(interestingly we didn't see the
eagle scout at all yesterday)
currents stronger than last year
walking Zuki while the rain is stopped
neighbors got hit hard again
playset not set in concrete - but tied to the shed
irritating sightseers made themselves
at home in our backyards -
I took this picture from our bay window
notice the dry feet and clean clothes -
she wasn't there to help, just gawk.
floating swingsets
Harrison & Avery watch the water rise
water reached last year's peak during daylight
only slightly passed that mark at night
park by the pool across the street from
the park by the creek - those little poles
sticking out are the top of a public grill
greenery on the fence kept water out
of the pool area...almost
rain in the poolhouse may mean the pool
is closed for the rest of the season
pool itself full to overflowing
path to the pool flooded
house across the street and down
from ours - backyard flooded
backyard of the house directly across from ours
nightfall brought more volunteers from St. Pauls UMC
and the Cornell College football team
Improvised lighting came from our car headlights
football players at work
the smart way to sandbag
finally done sandbagging
3 comments:
You got some really GOOD pictures of a really BAD event...(let's hope it's not a yearly event!)
oh good lord. Again?
Hope all is well and dry. Love you guys!
Ironically, our basement was high and dry (thanks to our sump pump!)- but we spent last night pulling up carpeting from Mom and Dad's basement, because the rain was merciless, even to houses at the top of the hill. So we didn't get off with just helping the neighbors sandbag...
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