Update on Flooding

By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
June 27, 2007 1:04pm CST
Well everybody it is not looking good as tthey are expecting a lot more Rain there As you can tell I have not gone to see the Kids Here is a link with Updates Bentley is where the Kids live Arksy is next to bentley This Link a dear Friend found for me http://www.guardian.co.uk/weather/Story/0,,2112689,00.html
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@rainbow (6761)
27 Jun 07
It's a shame that the waeather has done such horrendous damage and ruined your break. I just hope there isn't too much water damage and your kids can get back to normal as soon as possible.
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@rainbow (6761)
27 Jun 07
Fingers crossed it doesn't get any worse, they do have good home insurance don't they? Maybe they should move things upstairs as I heard it's going to be bad over the weekend, send them all my love.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 07
Well it is not looking good at the moment the Highstreet is flooded and if more rain there is a good chance it can hit them Tollbar is next door it is the Bridge that is stopping the water going to them
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@mel_87 (856)
28 Jun 07
no rainbow thats bad news as well we havent had the chance to get contents insurance only buildings insurance so i really hope the house doesnt flood
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• Canada
28 Jun 07
Thats awsome , I will check i out ... Thank-you for the update Gabs , have you even talked to them yet ?????
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• Canada
29 Jun 07
Yes I can just imagine how worried you must be they are OK though I take it . Did they have to evacuate ??? I hope not I tried your link and it wouldn`t work for me , and I don`t know what News I should be watching , Please keep us posted I worry about you and your family ... Thank-you so much for letting us know their OK ... Good Luck !!!!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 07
No they are still ok and if the next 24 hours passes with not much rain they will be fine and I should be able to go and see them next Thursday for a few Days
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
Yes I have and am every Day but the Phone line is down now so I have to phone their Mobiles but I need to be in touch with them every Day and know that they are ok
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
29 Jun 07
I can understand your anxiety as my family live in an area where there is quite a bit more rain than we are having, and believe me, we have enough. I talked to each of my family, and as my dad reminded me, the ground slopes away from his house. My brother travels, but I believe he is smart enough to avoid the situations that are dangerous.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
29 Jun 07
Well I have just seen on the News that it has risen more and more heavy Rain expected if this carries on I won't be going next week either
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
27 Jun 07
our good friend had already sent it to me and I read it . I just hope there is no more breks and your kids are safe hugs!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
I hope so to believe me I really do
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
28 Jun 07
I kow ans as I talk to you this morning there had been no more breaks but if there is urge MEl to get out and somehow with the cats1
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@Darkwing (21583)
28 Jun 07
That's very kind of them. It's better to be able to keep up with things properly Gabs, but I'm sure the kids are strong enough and sensible enough to cope. It's the house that's worrying as there are going to be a lot of damage claims here. I see poor York has suffered again. It took them over a year to recover from the last one they had. The authorities don't seem to be preventing the problem, as much as solving it as cheaply as they can each time it happens. The floodwaters seem to be lowering a little now, so hopefully, they can get back to normal soon, but they've had an awful time of it. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xx
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
It is not looking good they are on Evacuation Alert
@Darkwing (21583)
29 Jun 07
Yes, but that's a precaution in case it gets any worse. The news says the water is subsiding and Mel says it's not in the house yet and they have sandbags, so they should be ok now. The main worry was when the Don's banks burst, which is when there is a great surge of water full of currents, and channeling down the streets. But that's over now... it's just waiting time for the water to go back down. Keep faith. xx
@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I have read this link...that is so scary...Did your children have to be evacuated? I am glad that you are not risking a travel through these conditions...I feel better knowing that you and Gissi are safe and at home... Thanks for the update, my dearest friend.... I see Tink is tired too...since she is sitting quietly today...not up to her normal mischief....LOL
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
Hi there Sweetie No not yet they haven't but if there is anymore rain at the weekend they could be as the village next to them is in a bad way and it will go to them as it is not far at all Yes she is having a bit of a rest lol after her disappearing Acts lolol
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
Here is my Girls Discussion about it http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1170300.aspx
@weemam (13372)
28 Jun 07
Take care pal and let us know how things go xx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
I will xxxx
@addysmum (1225)
• Canada
27 Jun 07
Things are not looking good there. I really hope your family will be ok.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 07
Yes I know at the moment they are still ok I am constant contact with them
@banta78 (4326)
• India
28 Jun 07
Hello Gabs, I had responded to mel's discussion on flooding and was hoping the weather would imrpove there. It's aweful that it's not looking good as more rains are expected. I just hope your kids are fine and doing well. And that you are able to visit the kids at the earliest. My best wishes are with you and your family. Hopefully weather will improve there and life can limp back to normalcy.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jun 07
Well Banta Sweet I made the mistake of watching the news last night and seeing how bad the Village next to them is and I am surprised it is not with them yet as it is so close but if more rain happens at the weekend then it will get them Thank you Sweet for your Concern and I will keep everyone updated
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Hey Gabs Im sorry you wont be going but you will soon enough. Its better to be safe. Soon you will building an ark.LOL Hey better days are coming.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 07
I just hope it does not get any worse I really am but they are expecting a lot more Rain
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Hope you will get to go soon and that the floods don't get any worse than they are.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 07
Well I have just seen the Village next to them and they are out in boats on there it is on the News the only reason they are not affected by this is that there is a bridge which will stop it there but Bentley is where they are and if they get more rain there will be trouble