It's raining, it's pouring....

[tabaqui]

...my little town is flooding. And so is my basement. Luckily, we are up on a hill, but half the town is *not*.



This is about a block away - directly to the right of this building (the right side of the picture) is the vet we use. I really hope they got all their animals out - they not only have lots of kittens/cats for adoption, but several animals that live at the vet's office, as well as patients, of course.



This is about...a two minute walk from my house. Under all that brown water is a new bridge they just started construction of last month, to replace the 'low water crossing' that flooded and made the road impassable every time it rained. I really hope the houses down there are okay! Plus - i hope the new bridge isn't washed out, it wasn't done yet!



I swear, it was continuous thunder and lightning last night, for about five hours - I don't think I've ever seen so much! They say we're going to get rain all week. Gah! Anybody else in a flood zone - be careful out there!

In other news - our friend Terry won the competition!! He's going to be flown out to Las Vegas sometime soon to claim his custom handicap-equipped van. THANK YOU, everyone who voted or boosted the signal. He is so happy and grateful.

Also - I signed up for the SPNAUBigBang!! *flails* Sadly, the number of writers to artists is pretty lopsided, so please - if you're an artist - go sign up! You have until Oct. 31st to sign up. I've already got over 9000 words written, need to get to 15,000 and i'm feeling good! :)

Lastly - someone sent me a package addressed to 'Tabaqui the Bloody' - who? Who sent me that? Comment or PM, please. :)

Stay dry, flist!

Comments

[ignipes]

Oh, that's awful! I hope the rain gives you a break soon.

[tabaqui]

They say not for the rest of the week. Break out the water wings!

Thanks, bb.

[yourlibrarian]

Oh man the flooding /o\ Hope there's no more this year.

Yay for your friend! That's wonderful.

I'm looking forward to your story :)

[tabaqui]

Sadly, more rain all week. Let's hope they're wrong.

Yes! He needs a break so badly. It's awesome for him.

Thanks! I'm excited to be writing it, which is nice. :)

[mendenbar01.livejournal.com]

So very pleased Terry won the competition. I know your getting the word out to all of us had to have been the deciding factor.

My town sits on a plateau but we still have flash flooding from all the creeks and washes that criss-cross the thing. Glad you are okay and hope there isn't too much damage and no loss of life, human or animal.

[tabaqui]

Thank you! Yeah, I saw a jump in his numbers after I posted, and that was awesome.

Me, too - i'm nervous about the vet, they have so many 'live in' animals. I just hope they cleared them out last night.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Holy hell! We get this kind of flooding too often in Central Texas but we're never really prepared for it. I hope this isn't a devastating flood for you and your town.

[tabaqui]

Thanks, bb. Me, too! We have a few spots that get a little flooded in a big rain, but this is just nuts. Sirens all morning long, back and forth, and they say more rain all week. Sheesh!

[apetslife.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, that's scary. Stay dry and safe!

[tabaqui]

It really is! We've got a river that runs right past the downtown, and it's been nearly over the bridge before - it might be over it by the end of the week!

Thanks, bb.

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

Ack! That some water level. My thoughts to all those affected and I do hope the animals at the vets are safe. I'm so glad you're on a hill, still, I am thinking of you.

I'm so glad about your friend, and that he'll be able to be a little more independent and able to get about and do more things with the help of his van. That's wonderful news :)

[tabaqui]

Yes! They say the Roubidoux river hasn't crested yet, scary thought, so we shall see. More rain tomorrow.

Me, too - he's been housebound for over two years, he needs a break.

[girlguidejones.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear Terry won! :)

Stay safe bb!

[tabaqui]

Thanks!

And thanks again, bb.
:)

[reddwarf75.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's a lot of water! Glad to hear u're OK.
Marie

[tabaqui]

It is! Such a mess.

Thanks! :)

[seadragonlady.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear Terry won. Hope he enjoys his prize and we across the pond were happy to do a little clicking. Well done you for your promoting efforts.
Hope you have some wellies, sounds as if you may need them. Keep dry.

[tabaqui]

Thank you! He really needed the break.

Yes indeed! I hope not to be wading any time soon, but they're ready by the door in case! :)

[katbcoll.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's a lot of water! I hope everyone is safe and that the bridge didn't wash out. Send some rain to me? They're using the "D" word here.

YAY for Terry!!! Woohoo!!

[tabaqui]

Bah! I hate that - we had drought last summer -big change! The bridge seems to be okay, so - fingers crossed! More rain tonight.

Whoo! Terry really needed this break. :)

[tifaching.livejournal.com]

Whoo hoo! I'm so glad Terry won! Good things can happen, it's awesome to see.

Sorry about the flooding. Nature is scary these days.

You're doing the AU bigbang? *does happy dance of SPN fic from tabaqui*

[tabaqui]

Me too, thank you! :)

Considering we had solid four-to-five month drought last year....

YES!! Omg, i'm writing and excited and it rocks! :)

[entrenous88.livejournal.com]

Eep, I hope you stay dry and safe!

[tabaqui]

We're up on a hillock, we're okay! Thanks, bb. :)

[shakatany.livejournal.com]

I'm a few days late on this so what happened with the vets - were they able to get all the animals out?

I'm so happy that Terry won. May the new car bring him much joy.

Shakatany

[tabaqui]

I think they were - we saw everybody down there in that little 'strip mall' area doing a lot of cleaning and whatnot, so i think they managed it all right.

Yes! Terry definitely needed a break, and a vehicle that runs!
Thanks. :)