Flood Update, Day 6

I'm very, very happy to report that we've had a solid 24 hours with no rain.  It's mostly sunny, and a bit windy, so hopefully the wind and sun will help dry us out.  I just thank the Lord and MSD that The Compound was safe during this past week and a half's storms. 

I can't explain why this flooding situation had me so nerved up - the other times when the Ohio River was way higher than it was this week didn't bother me, but for some reason this week's continuous storms and rain had me all nerved up.  So today, I'm working off some of the leftover nervous energy by starting the Annual Spring Cleaning at The Compound.  I've already found a couple pairs of shoes I'd thought were gone forever.  I've put in a couple of hours today, and I'm going to take it easy the rest of the day and enjoy some rest and relaxation, but I'll put in another hour or so tomorrow and hit it heavier next week.  The Cousin From Alabama will be here in two weeks for his annual spring visit, and just two weeks after he leaves, his sister, The Cousin From California will be arriving for a visit.  Yep, we'll have them coming and going here at The Compound. So we've got to get things all spruced up for our visitors

Flashback Friday

The packaging might not be the same, but I still remember hot dog bubble gum from back in the day.  The shape of the gum is still the same, and the cinnamon flavor is still the same, too.  This was my second favorite novelty bubble gum; the Gold Nuggest bubble gum in the little cloth bag was my absolute favorite. At least these looked like an actual package of hot dogs.

Flood Update, Day 4

First and foremost, I apologize for no picture in today's Flood Update.  I had a little accident here at The Compound last night, and I think I broke my little toe on my right foot, making it a bit painful to walk.  I drove down to the floodwall before work this morning but I'm sorry to say my toe hurt too much to walk the quarter-mile to take the picture.

I haven't seen other pictures today, but from reports I've received, the river is up considerably from yesterday.  The Good Lord willing, I will make it up and over the flood wall tomorrow morning to get a first-hand report for TWIT.

I will also say a major thank you to the Lord above for keeping The Compound and the rest of the city safe over the past week and a half's flooding and severe storms. 

Flood Update, Day 3

Truthfully, this should be "Flood Update, Day 7", since today is the 7th consecutive day of downpours and severe storms that we've had.  But since I've only taken pictures for three days, we'll make this Day 3.

As you can see by the picture, the waters are up since yesterday's picture. While it might not show it from this view, the area to my immediate left was totally under water.  The main parking lot was still dry, but I'd venture to say that if I were to go down to the river now, it would most likely be under water.

Thank the Lord and MSD that we don't even have a small trickle down in our basement.  That's a miracle and a testament to the workmanship that went into the building of our house, given the fact that this house is over 40 years old. 

Unfortunately there's more heavy rain and severe weather in the forecast for tonight, but if we can make it till tomorrow, I think we'll have some clear weather for a while.

Flood 2011 Update, Day 2

Even though we went through a 24 hour period from early Monday till early today with only about a 15 minute period of rain, you can compare this picture to yesterday's and see that the flood waters were still up.  As you can see from this picture, the gate in yesterday's picture is completely under water.  As of 7:30 this morning, the river was still about six inches from going into the main parking lot.

As I type this, they're calling for more severe storms and possible tornadoes tonight and tomorrow afternoon, and then, just then, a day or two of no rain.  Right now, I'll believe it when I see it. But I am happy to report that I had to put on my sunglasses when I was driving home from work today. 



Flood 2011 Update

For the past few days, I've been hesitant to title a post "Flood 2011" but today, I think it's time.  Today is the fifth consecutive day of heavy rains and storms we've had (not to mention the mega storm we had late Tuesday night). 

I drove down a quarter of a mile to the boat ramp this morning before heading to work, and the Ohio River waters were about three feet from going into the main parking lot.  Once the parking lot fills, then it's up the flood wall.  And I'm not ashamed to say that is making me very nervous, especially when the Weatherazzi has us all whipped into a frenzy with things like "Life threatening flooding situation".   The last time I remember the flood waters being close was in 1994, when the Ohio River was half-way up the flood wall.  This morning when I stopped, the water had just reached the iron gate blocking the ramp.  In the picture above, you can see how much farther the water had risen by this evening. 

We just keep on praying that the Lord will keep us safe and dry here at The Compound.  That's about all we can do.

Link Of The Week

TWIT would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.  Please take a minute to watch this very moving song by Dolly Parton.  It's what Easter is truly all about. http://youtu.be/UbRPWUHM80M