We have had one of the worst floods in memory, not just my memory or my DH's, but also the worst my MIL can remember and she is 85! I didn't see all the rain, apparently 4 inches in 24 hours, because I was in London at a conference. I did suffer from it though as my train north from Euston station was going to be halted at Preston, so I had to go to Kings Cross and get the Newcastle train. Yes, I was back in Newcastle last night! I got a connection to Carlisle from there and DH collected me from the station.
This morning we are pretty much cut off. DH went to work in the tractor and it took him an hour and half, because of all the detours and back roads he had to take to do what would normally be a 10 minute journey. The college where I work had it's boiler room flooded yesterday so it is closed and I am working from home, I couldn't have got in to work anyway. Only so much I can do as I don't have my files here.
Here is the Cheese Factory where DH works, looks like it is marooned in the middle of an ocean!
This last picture is taken from beside the house, that pond only appears when there is a flood and this time it stretches nearly to the fence of the next field. Fortunately, the house sits a bit higher than the water level. We have heard that some people in the village have had their houses flooded.
We have had one of the worst floods in memory, not just my memory or my DH's, but also the worst my MIL can remember and she is 85! I didn't see all the rain, apparently 4 inches in 24 hours, because I was in London at a conference. I did suffer from it though as my train north from Euston station was going to be halted at Preston, so I had to go to Kings Cross and get the Newcastle train. Yes, I was back in Newcastle last night! I got a connection to Carlisle from there and DH collected me from the station. 
This morning we are pretty much cut off. DH went to work in the tractor and it took him an hour and half, because of all the detours and back roads he had to take to do what would normally be a 10 minute journey. The college where I work had it's boiler room flooded yesterday so it is closed and I am working from home, I couldn't have got in to work anyway. Only so much I can do as I don't have my files here. 
Here is the Cheese Factory where DH works, looks like it is marooned in the middle of an ocean!
This last picture is taken from beside the house, that pond only appears when there is a flood and this time it stretches nearly to the fence of the next field. Fortunately, the house sits a bit higher than the water level. We have heard that some people in the village have had their houses flooded.
Oh Janice, I have been thinking of you & wondering if you were flooded. You take care XXX
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've 'escaped' the flood and only just by the looks of it but I really do feel for all the other's who haven't been so fortunate. It must be horendous. Hope things improve very soon.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
Oh, Janice, what can I say? I've been wondering how you are - glad, at least, that your house is safe from the flooding, but what dreadful conditions. And your journey home sounds horrendous - you must be very tired - take care x
ReplyDeleteThere are some awful pictures on the news, glad to hear you are home safe and the house is water free. ** Kate **
ReplyDeleteOh wow that looks horrendous Janice. I'm pleased you eventually managed to get home. Had you managed to move your livestock?
ReplyDeleteI hope it doesn't get any worse for you.
i've been thinking of you too janice,glad to hear that the house is a little higher:) hope you manage to stay dry.......great piccies btw!!!
ReplyDeleteFortunately there are no livestock, Net. We sold them last month.
ReplyDeleteJanice, hope you all manage to stay safe, warm and dry!
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oh Janice, good job your house sits a bit higher! Thinking of you xx
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you are ok and the house is dry. Feel so sorry for all the people who've been affected
ReplyDeleteOh my Janice just heard the news from Karen. Hope you are all okay. Take care. Hope no more rain is due. Not heard anything a bit out of everything at the moment with my dad back in hospital. Sending you BIG hugs. Gez.xx
ReplyDeleteI've been worried about you Janice, especially as I had forgotten you went to London so noticed your absence on the forum!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness your house is safe and you've sold your cattle. I usually love your scenery, but even though it's still lovely, you can keep the lakes!
Oh well you'll just have to get crafting if you haven't got all your work at home!! xx
Glad you're safe and the waters are not quite at your doorstep - let's hope it stays that way. Stay safe, whatever if takes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you, Brian and MIL are safe from the high waters Janice. Hope the waters subsides soon and no more rain decends.
ReplyDeleteLots of love Traceyr x x x
Oh dear - that looks horrendous - but the pictures themselves are great! Glad to hear you're all safe. Hope things are getting better soon. Hugs, Irene.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular piccies Janice!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that some people have been flooded, must be awful for them but glad that you are safe and sound.
There's something on my blog for you to take part in.
Sue x
Water damage is the worst. So glad your house sits up high. What great pictures. They really tell a story. Hope all is back to normal.
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