Latestarter's ramblings/musings/gripes and grumbles.

[greybeard]

I think you need a backhoe more than a Joe!! That's going to be a BIG trench.

Got one, far left side of the photo. I roughly figure 45-50" deep x 42" wide X 16' long, but the depth isn't for sure yet till I do some better measuring. I'll have to be careful not to cut the ends out of the trench till I get the depth correct, as the trench will fill with 2' of water as soon as I dig the ends.

 

[Latestarter]

If you're serious GB, I'll be more than happy to come down and help. You'll have to operate the backhoe as I've never done so, but I'll help any way I can. Just let me know.

All the kids are now getting to the "bouncy" stage. Just the beginnings and the youngest are still a little unstable and run out of energy pretty quick. But they are all up and wandering (as the previous photo showed) and most have decided they like to crash under the hay feeder. You should see the adults who don't have kids (CC & the boys) jumping with fright any time a kid touches them or gets too near. Really funny when they run away and the kid chases them. Good exercise for both!

Didn't read the rain gauge but know we got over 2 inches. I know you didn't want any GB, but looks like you're getting hit none the less with the trailing end. The main front is past me now and hammering Fred. Hasn't reached Mike yet, but he's gonna get it as well later tonight. Sorry Minihorses & Jan but is sure does look like you're gonna benefit as well after a bit.

I bought a lottery ticket for the Megamillions on Monday. Went to check it a bit ago only to find the idiot lady gave me a Powerball ticket instead No matter as nobody won, but still. I won't be complaining if I win tomorrow night's drawing though... go figure. Just means I'll now have a chance to win 1/2 a billion instead There would be a lot of happy people if I win.

Lamanchas are seasonal and I haven't seen either of the adult boys acting out. I don't expect it but will watch for it. I will have to get things in order here straight away though as you're right, the babies of both sexes can become active at 12 weeks.

 

[Bruce]

You'll have to operate the backhoe as I've never done so, but I'll help any way I can.

Good way to learn for when you get your own.

You should see the adults who don't have kids (CC & the boys) jumping with fright any time a kid touches them or gets too near.

Probably afraid the kid's mom would beat the cr@p out of them for "attacking" their baby.

 

[greybeard]

I got 5" yesterday/last night. Won't be no backhoe work for awhile now. I don't move that heavy sucker out of it's tracks when the ground is soggy.
Sun is shinning now but the river is on it's way to see me, tho I don't expect it to be much this time around. I do expect this hydrograph to change some with an upward trend at around 6pm today tho. You can see how quickly it does rise from 5' normal level @ 10pm last night to 12.5' @ 7:45 this morning. How accurate the dotted line projection/estimate/guess is will depend if there is any more rainfall on the upper watershed, and how accurate USGS rainfall gathering instruments are up that way.
For contrast, 27.17' was the record set last Sept.

Historic Crests
(1) 27.17 ft on 08/28/2017
(2) 24.57 ft on 10/18/1994
(3) 24.57 ft on 01/08/1998
(4) 24.10 ft on 11/24/1940
(5) 23.60 ft on 05/05/1935

A different view of the same hydrograph..I keep this page active after heavy rainfalls nowadays.
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=HGX&gage=CLDT2&hydro_type=2&refresh=true

 

[greybeard]

The river says .

Gonna be a long nite.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Oh my goodness! ARGH!!!

Is there a prediction on how high it's gonna get?

Hope that river doesn't get too crazy!

 

[Wehner Homestead]

I can’t like GB’s post. That’s not cool! Prayers for receding water, low crest, and safety for all involved!

 

[Bruce]

The river says .

Hopefully it doesn't plan to stay over, just passing through.

 

[greybeard]

Oh my goodness! ARGH!!!

Is there a prediction on how high it's gonna get?

Hope that river doesn't get too crazy!

Forecast to peak Sat @ 7pm now. At 16' 8" which is about 2 ft higher than it is now.
I suspect it won't crest quite that high and the drop will be significantly faster than what their graph shows.

I'm hoping I'm right anyway, but I was not able to get to the pond to retrieve my alum boat this time. It's styrofoam flotation can be seen sticking up out of the water just past the bench..the boat itself is under water. My little dock is also underwater.

 

[CntryBoy777]

It sure seems to rise pretty quickly on ya there....are ya cattle doing okay with it?