Is it because of the puppy?

We're looking at a trend. Every time we get a brand new puppy, there's a flood.

In 1993, we brought home our first Springer Spaniel pup - one Shaharazod's Nitestorm - my beautiful Libby. Her "formal" AKC name was due, in part, to the fact that she spent her first night here when the storms began which contributed to the flood of 1993.

So...we bring another puppy home 15 years later. This time a bigger dog...my Standard Poodle, Hannah. And, here we are, in the midst of another major flood which appears to be even bigger than the flood of '93.

I'm not certain I should bring any more puppies home. My choices all seem to be weather connected!

Anyway, to those of you who drop by from time to time to read my ramblings, we're safe. No danger from the flood itself, although I'm sure we could get killed from an errant gawker or two. Of course, I could step off a curb, gawking, and get hit by a bus.

We went out to inspect the major impact point last night and I took the video camera along. These are not great videos by any means, but simply a way to share some of the same stuff you're gonna see on national news reports or the Weather Channel; only these are simply not polished and professional. Video work was never my forte. *grin*

But, at least you can get a glimpse of this, knowing you actually know someone who lives really close to some of the action.

If I don't hear that you've all died from boredom, I've got another couple to put up after I do some editing; also have some stills I took last Saturday. I'll post those when I get a chance.



So many people had been climbing up the thing, the cement was soaking wet. Robert got partway up and started slipping...not a good plan with two artificial knees! So, he backed down. I chickened out because I was afraid I'd slip and hurt the video camera; nice that they're so small and lightweight, but I sure don't want to buy another one in the near future! By the way, the guy walking away from the camera is Robert. It's good to see him finally walking normally. His knees, prior to replacement, were so bad he actually lurched from side to side.



This view, above, is from a higher point in the park. It's amazing to see how many people were out there, observing a small part of local history in the making.



This final bit of video is from the east side of the dam, overlooking the lake. We had a bit of a break today, with sun and amazingly, absolutely no rain. It may have helped a bit - officials are now saying it will be tomorrow before the water comes over the spillway. When I get the still pics loaded, you should be able to see more of the area - if there are any decent pics in the bunch, that is!


I'm sure you'll be seeing many tragic pictures of flooding throughout the Midwest in these next few weeks. But, this is what I'm seeing - a bit more of a personal touch, perhaps.