Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2013 We got a lot of rain last night and my lake's out of its banks before dawn. I have a wooden walking bridge across the creek that flows out of it and its already under water and holding up a log the floated out of somewhere and the lake is backing up. Its about 3 feet from the porch. Its usually 10 feet from the porch, so its not all that scary, but it got my attention I was just out trying to clear all that mess at the bridge, but the water's got a hold of it and you can't pull against that current. I broke the handle off my hoe trying. I cleared as big a channel as I could, so now I just hope we don't get too much water all at once The Yellow Breeches is flooding, too, so its not even clear I could get to the office. And I work for a university and its Friday and I had everything done and there's nothing going on so I thought I'd stay put and see if I can keep the lake out of the house there's a band of heavy rain headed this way. Its all a matter of how fast it rains, though, not how much. This next band should be the last of it for a while 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted October 11, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 11, 2013 Try an stay above the waterline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 11, 2013 Yikes, sounds scary. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 11, 2013 the one thing that I have one my side is that the house is about an inch higher than the ground around it. I end up with sort of a moat. In the 12 years I 've been here, its only done that twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted October 11, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 11, 2013 I was just out trying to clear all that mess at the bridge, but the water's got a hold of it and you can't pull against that current. I broke the handle off my hoe trying. I cleared as big a channel as I could, so now I just hope we don't get too much water all at once Dynamite is great for clearing logjams. Fun too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted October 11, 2013 just checked on things out there and its looking better. Opening the channel some more and a break in the rain has brought the lake back close to its bank. The rain is picking back up, but we can take a good bit of water yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 11, 2013 Dynamite is great for clearing logjams. Fun too! yea, but always had a thing for hoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2013 OK, that's the second time he used the word ho in a post. No one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 11, 2013 Put some dry hay out on the porch for the critters and try to keep your powder dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 11, 2013 OK, that's the second time he used the word ho in a post. No one? I am not gonna sass a man with a strong enough pimp hand to break two hos. You go on ahead if you want to. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 11, 2013 so far, so good the band of heavy rain I was worried about is slacking off and the lake is still at its bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2013 I assume your house has a basement, is it stone, concrete, block? Does it get flooded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 11, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 11, 2013 OK, that's the second time he used the word ho in a post. No one? His process is pretty simple. You tie a strong rope around the hoe's waist. Toss her in up stream and when she get's close to the logjam you just instruct her which branch or log to grab hold of. Once she has a firm grasp you pull her in and repeat. Sometime the hoe get's stuck in the branches and you can't pull her out so you have to get another hoe and start again. I'm assuming that's what happened to ole Natester. I've noticed that the newer hoes aren't built as strong as some of the older hoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 11, 2013 no basement at all. stone house, too. cinderblock on a flat slab of cement. Originally, this was a fishing cabin. It was built in the 1920s and was the first structure out in this little dell. This place has taken a direct hit from a tornado and 2 full on hurricanes since I've been here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 11, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 11, 2013 Why don't you get some pics for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2013 Why don't you get some pics for us? Of ho's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2013 no basement at all. stone house, too. cinderblock on a flat slab of cement. Originally, this was a fishing cabin. It was built in the 1920s and was the first structure out in this little dell. This place has taken a direct hit from a tornado and 2 full on hurricanes since I've been here Dang, what did you do to piss off Mother Nature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted October 11, 2013 Why don't you get some pics for us? stupid camera is out of batteries and so am I That banjo strap pic for Beanzy was the last gasp I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 11, 2013 stupid camera is out of batteries and so am I That banjo strap pic for Beanzy was the last gasp I guess Don't you have a newfangled cityphone that takes pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted October 11, 2013 no, but hey, hey! ....FOUND SOME BATTERIES!!!! Things are settling down now, so here's what it looks like at 11 am....lake is pretty much back in its bank here's the bridge the spillway to the creek looks pretty cool and then its a lot of water in that little creek there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 11, 2013 Share #21 Posted October 11, 2013 Vibes to you that your house stays safe. You have a lot of property. We only have a small city lot. I think it's 55' x 150'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #22 Posted October 11, 2013 So, where are you keeping the fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted October 11, 2013 the fish must go to the deep part of the lake and stay down out of the current. You'll never find beached fish when the water goes back down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #24 Posted October 11, 2013 Water, water, everywhere and only shine to drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted October 11, 2013 I found a pic from a couple years ago when it flooded. At dawn, it was higher than this. It was fully up to the porch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #26 Posted October 11, 2013 How about a pic that shows how close it is to your house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted October 11, 2013 those boards are the front porch, the pic is from my front door. This wasn't a flood pic, just all I could find with the water that high I think I was taking the picture of the goose standing there looking confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #28 Posted October 11, 2013 Oh, holy crap. Glad it receded faster than my hairline. Keep safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 11, 2013 Share #29 Posted October 11, 2013 BTW Nate, that is not a lake. In any state, in any country, in any language, in any vernacular, ......... that is a pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #30 Posted October 11, 2013 and the other thin fast moving thing of water, that is a creek, pronounced crick. And it Texas, I hear they call bodies of water such as your tanks. I was gonna say puddles, but that would be mean, and I like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 11, 2013 Share #31 Posted October 11, 2013 and the other thin fast moving thing of water, that is a creek, pronounced crick. And it Texas, I hear they call bodies of water such as your tanks. I was gonna say puddles, but that would be mean, and I like you. Since when did that ever stop....... Oh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted October 11, 2013 Share #32 Posted October 11, 2013 Since when did that ever stop....... Oh, never mind. SW has these rules things. You should file a complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 11, 2013 Share #33 Posted October 11, 2013 SW has these rules things. You should file a complaint. That he applies selectively?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 11, 2013 Share #34 Posted October 11, 2013 SW has these rules things. You should file a complaint. I haven't figured out how to do that yet. I suspect there is no process for complaining to management. Certainly there is no training program. That he applies selectively?? Take that back, I only apply it to people I don't like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 10, 2019 Share #35 Posted May 10, 2019 Is it still wet there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted May 10, 2019 Share #36 Posted May 10, 2019 ...FREE NATE !!!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 10, 2019 Share #37 Posted May 10, 2019 I miss nate. I doubt that he would survive for long if granted a reprieve but it would certainly be colorful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 10, 2019 Share #38 Posted May 10, 2019 On 10/11/2013 at 8:21 AM, Nate said: And I work for a university What kind of work did he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 10, 2019 Share #39 Posted May 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: What kind of work did he do? IT nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 10, 2019 Share #40 Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: I miss nate. I doubt that he would survive for long if granted a reprieve but it would certainly be colorful. You are so sharp. He was granted several reprieves and never lasted long after any of them. However......... I miss Nate (and Dora) #freenate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 10, 2019 Share #41 Posted May 10, 2019 Nate is not welcome here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 13, 2019 Share #42 Posted May 13, 2019 He would be entertaining if you could restrict all his posts to P&R. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted May 13, 2019 Share #43 Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 12:32 PM, Square Wheels said: Nate is not welcome here. ...this is exactly why people hate Boston sports teams. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 13, 2019 Share #44 Posted May 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...this is exactly why people hate Boston sports teams. Plus that doofus avatar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 13, 2019 Share #45 Posted May 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...this is exactly why people hate Boston sports teams. Our Evil Forum Commander has absolutely no sense of humor. And on the topic of Nate it's even worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 13, 2019 Share #46 Posted May 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Our Evil Forum Commander has absolutely no sense of humor. And on the topic of Nate it's even worse. This is true. I know this because Nate is funny, but SW never laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 13, 2019 Share #47 Posted May 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, Randomguy said: This is true. I know this because Nate is funny, but SW never laughed. On 5/10/2019 at 3:32 PM, Square Wheels said: People who are funny are not welcome here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 13, 2019 Share #48 Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 10:17 AM, maddmaxx said: I miss nate. I doubt that he would survive for long if granted a reprieve but it would certainly be colorful. Oh I really liked him too. He has a small problem with restraint though. Indeed, it would be short lived. Kind of like Bikepacker but at the other end of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 13, 2019 Share #49 Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 11:58 AM, Randomguy said: Is it still wet there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 13, 2019 Share #50 Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 12:19 PM, Kzoo said: He was granted several reprieves and never lasted long after any of them. He definitely was given a fair shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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