babsbag
Herd Master
So it looks like Harvey has a sister, but not a little one. If Irma is going to hit the US they are saying next weekend. Hang on all my eastern friends 
Hurricane Harvey
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greybeard
Herd Master
I called for water rescue not long after daylight on the 28th.
About an hour later, I saw someone wading chest deep water coming up my road. He had swam/waded 3/8 mile to get to us. He called for a boat to launch from across the river, follow the opening in the trees that was FM945 traveling West and then cut in over the fences to the South. The boat launched ok, but found the current going over the fences too swift and turbulent as all kinds of debris had piled up against the fences and made the water gain velocity in the upper few feet. I suggested we send their boat back rather than risk swamping or getting hung up in the fence, and just take the vee bowed alum boat I had out the back way, going with the current right back the same route he had come from. He agreed, even tho we both knew there was a section that had a cross current in it because there was a deep draw under it, now over 15-20' deep. Bailed the rainwater out of the boat, paddled it around to the front of the house, put our 2 bags in and he took the bow position, put my wife in the center seat, and I steered from the stern seat. Told wife: "Don't look back at it, (the house) look ahead" and off we went. It was a hairy trip is all I can say. I did a lot of back paddling to keep us straight.
We had paddled up the road in the background 1/8 to the point you see to bow of the boat facing you. The stern of the boat is facing the direction we had just come from. That is a county road.--it was solid water. That road intersects my property 1/8 mile further back down it. We had already paddled 1/4 mile of my private road before we got to the intersection of that road.
When we hit dry land, I got out of the boat, pulled it over and moored it to a tree and we waded about 20 feet in pretty shallow water & got into the waiting firetruck, which he told us was high and dry when he had parked it about an hour before...meaning the water was still rising.
Looks strange now, to be driving down that county road and see a boat tied to a tree in the middle of dry land.
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About an hour later, I saw someone wading chest deep water coming up my road. He had swam/waded 3/8 mile to get to us. He called for a boat to launch from across the river, follow the opening in the trees that was FM945 traveling West and then cut in over the fences to the South. The boat launched ok, but found the current going over the fences too swift and turbulent as all kinds of debris had piled up against the fences and made the water gain velocity in the upper few feet. I suggested we send their boat back rather than risk swamping or getting hung up in the fence, and just take the vee bowed alum boat I had out the back way, going with the current right back the same route he had come from. He agreed, even tho we both knew there was a section that had a cross current in it because there was a deep draw under it, now over 15-20' deep. Bailed the rainwater out of the boat, paddled it around to the front of the house, put our 2 bags in and he took the bow position, put my wife in the center seat, and I steered from the stern seat. Told wife: "Don't look back at it, (the house) look ahead" and off we went. It was a hairy trip is all I can say. I did a lot of back paddling to keep us straight.
We had paddled up the road in the background 1/8 to the point you see to bow of the boat facing you. The stern of the boat is facing the direction we had just come from. That is a county road.--it was solid water. That road intersects my property 1/8 mile further back down it. We had already paddled 1/4 mile of my private road before we got to the intersection of that road.
When we hit dry land, I got out of the boat, pulled it over and moored it to a tree and we waded about 20 feet in pretty shallow water & got into the waiting firetruck, which he told us was high and dry when he had parked it about an hour before...meaning the water was still rising.
Looks strange now, to be driving down that county road and see a boat tied to a tree in the middle of dry land.
babsbag
Herd Master
Is that road paved or dirt? It looks surprisingly dry already. How did you truck fare? It was parked by your house in one of the pictures you posted earlier.
greybeard
Herd Master
Iron ore road. It drains pretty quick, but is not dry yet.
Only reason it isn't muddy is I'm one of only 2 residences it serves..not much traffic on it.
Truck cab took on water, but not too much above the floorboard. I've been driving it, after I got all the debris off the top of the tires. Inside smells like kaka tho.
Only reason it isn't muddy is I'm one of only 2 residences it serves..not much traffic on it.
Truck cab took on water, but not too much above the floorboard. I've been driving it, after I got all the debris off the top of the tires. Inside smells like kaka tho.
Alaskan
Herd Master
baking soda will help.....once it gets to damp, and is no longer wet...
first set of baking soda that will get wet vacuum out...then put in more.
first set of baking soda that will get wet vacuum out...then put in more.
Pastor Dave
Herd Master
@greybeard , we were all relieved you were able to log on and let folks know you were safe and sound. You must feel like Noah starting over. Don't forget the "be fruitful and multiply" part.
Glad to hear your motor on your truck is good and able to run. Hopefully your tools in the shop can be replaced somewhat bearably. Maybe you can become a bucket salesman or dealer of plastics/products. He does seem to giveth when He taketh.
I know of a few response groups from this area heading or already arriving in Houston area. The looters were shooting at the responders so they could continue looting. Be safe because as the rats jump ship, they have to go somewhere. I pray you have no issues with varmints.
Someone mentioned on a post, maybe this thread that we need a praying emoji. Been lots of that lately for you and other Gulf region folks. Maybe Admin can find an emoji they can implement. Glad you and wife are safe and have your home.
Glad to hear your motor on your truck is good and able to run. Hopefully your tools in the shop can be replaced somewhat bearably. Maybe you can become a bucket salesman or dealer of plastics/products. He does seem to giveth when He taketh.
I know of a few response groups from this area heading or already arriving in Houston area. The looters were shooting at the responders so they could continue looting. Be safe because as the rats jump ship, they have to go somewhere. I pray you have no issues with varmints.
Someone mentioned on a post, maybe this thread that we need a praying emoji. Been lots of that lately for you and other Gulf region folks. Maybe Admin can find an emoji they can implement. Glad you and wife are safe and have your home.
BlessedWithGoats
Herd Master
So thankful you are safe and glad to hear from you @greybeard!
Mini Horses
Herd Master
GB we have ALL been so very concerned. Glad you & wife got out safe & even able to return!!! Hope the shop tools are all you lost.....that would be acceptable considering the alternatives!
Hens and Roos
Herd Master
glad to hear from you @greybeard
Baymule
Herd Master
I am so glad to hear that you and your wife are safe and back home. It is going to take a lot of time and hard work to get things back in order. I am really happy that your truck still runs! I was afraid that it would drown and die on you. That is a big plus that it will still take you where you want to go. Vinegar is a good smell killer. Or you just might have to get used to it.
Is there anything for your cows to eat? I know the grass will recover, but in the meantime, do they have anything?
Is there anything for your cows to eat? I know the grass will recover, but in the meantime, do they have anything?
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