almccoyjr 7 Posted September 21, 2009 12 inches of rain so far; started last Tuesday. Another 4-6 inches expected through Wednesday. Fire Dept. has started evacuating people in the cul-de-sca behind us. The end of our cul-de-sca has about 2 feet of water and is slowly rising. Neighbors are preparing just in case. We have cars parked in front of house and as many in the driveway as we can fit. We're a "rest stop" right now as needed. I wish BHaH had an amphibian to fly: might come in handy later. plug_nickel (Al) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted September 21, 2009 We've been hearing about all the rain. Stay safe, stay well, and fly outta that place. Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted September 22, 2009 Hang in there almccoyjr! I seen Georgia's plight on TV If you're not getting drought it's a deluge Hope you make it through this safe and dry Fine job you're doing for the neighnors Stay safe M8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted September 22, 2009 Be safe. Sounds like you've got your sense of humor intact. Best wishes, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameljockey 3 Posted September 22, 2009 We're getting a good bit of rain here in the SC Lowcountry, but nowhere near that much. Y'all be careful! CJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almccoyjr 7 Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks!!! Computers, controllers etc are ready to go. Did that first. Packing now: water rising about 10" p/hr. 20+ houses behind us are now about 18ft under. The creek's rising, so I'm hoping (praying) that God's willing. I haven't backstroked in years. Shoving off. (wife said cut the ***** on the laptop) lol! plug_nickel (Al) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almccoyjr 7 Posted September 22, 2009 Back in the house and on the laptop. At 2:05 this morning the water finally stopped rising. It was about 20 inches from our foundation. At 3:10 the water started to recede. At 4:15 the water had receded about a yard. Finally got a couple of hours of sleep. The "rest stop, watering hole and pit stop" is now open again. Made a couple of water runs for the people waiting in the heat to be taken by boat to their homes. The devistation is incredible. 33 houses are under water, but we and our neighbors up the road were spared. God was listening and was willing. I have a much deeper appreciation for "God is My Copilot". plug_nickel (Al) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS13Jarhead 6 Posted September 23, 2009 We're getting a good bit of rain here in the SC Lowcountry, but nowhere near that much. Y'all be careful! CJ CJ, they call it "the Lowcountry" for a reason - water's got no place to run downhill to. Personally, I preferred the name, "Coastal Empire", but that's just the imperialist in me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted September 23, 2009 Back in the house and on the laptop. At 2:05 this morning the water finally stopped rising. It was about 20 inches from our foundation. At 3:10 the water started to recede. At 4:15 the water had receded about a yard. Finally got a couple of hours of sleep. The "rest stop, watering hole and pit stop" is now open again. Made a couple of water runs for the people waiting in the heat to be taken by boat to their homes. The devistation is incredible. 33 houses are under water, but we and our neighbors up the road were spared. God was listening and was willing. I have a much deeper appreciation for "God is My Copilot". plug_nickel (Al) Good news almoccoyjr! Glad you're safe and dry I pray you get some dry weather too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almccoyjr 7 Posted September 26, 2009 Well, when it rains, it pours. We're expecting 2-3+ inches of new rain today after 4 days of sun. Flash flood alerts have been issued and local police have issued warnings of flood conditions now developing north west of our subdivision. Packing again and moving stuff down into the garage just in case. Glad I didn't setup computer room! "We're" setting up a neighborhood watch through the evening to monitor conditions. Horns will start blowing if water starts to rise in the cul-de-sacs. plug_nickel (Al) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted September 26, 2009 Take care Al. Sounds like you are working together and have a plan. That's good. Best wishes, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almccoyjr 7 Posted September 26, 2009 Take care Al. Sounds like you are working together and have a plan. That's good. Best wishes, Jim Thanks! Lots of runoff down the streets but the drains are handling it so far. I can see only standing water here and there, no flooding. What plane would you choose to put floats on? Since we don't have a Nupe 28 or Siemens, I'm leaning towards Spad because of its power. plug_nickel (Al) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted September 26, 2009 Sure the Spad. It shoud be able to carry some of your stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almccoyjr 7 Posted September 26, 2009 Sure the Spad. It shoud be able to carry some of your stuff. Does "stuff" also include wife? Choosing between gaming paraphernalia and her, does that make her my "worse half"? Oh man, I'm going to be in so much trouble...lol... plug_nickel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
