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| karla |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 1:27:29 PM
We just got a call from the sheriff today that the Army Corp of Engineers is having a meeting on Monday to decide if they have to flood us. We are down below Lake Red Rock Dam. We were flooded in 2008 & I am not looking forward to it again. All of my garden is in & growing. It will be completely lost-water about 4 feet deep. We won't be able to stay in the house cause they have to shut power off & the pump will be under water. So no water. Water in the garage & lapping at the door! We moved it all out in 08. Then of course there's the animals that have to be moved. Prayers that it doesn't come to this.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 10:46:59 AM
I looked the lake up on the map. Seems like a pretty good sized lake. Isn't there some reason that they could trickle the water out? Of course, I have been hearing about "mandatory flood insurance" for people who get flooded. Seems totally unreasonable to me.
Your gardens are absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had gotten mine in sooner. I'm so sorry this is happening to you.
Betty in Pasco |
| karla |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 10:27:08 AM
Call from sheriff-they are going to hold at 55,000-58,000. Our move the animals number was 60,000. We are praying for no rain or at least not much. Maybe it will dry up!!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 1:58:00 PM
The water is up 2 more feet. It is sitting at the tops of our creeks right now. The wait is a bear!!!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 08:11:09 AM
Thank you so much! It is a bit scary! It isn't life threatening but does destroy property. I just hate the thought of losing my garden again! There are so many little things that have to be doen. We are still praying for no rain but it does not look promising. They are going to let out more on Saturday. In 2008 the flood damaged one of our levees & now we don't know how fast it will come in. Thanks again!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 07:41:25 AM
karla i am so sorry, you must feel so panicky and frustrated. i am glad you can save some stuff. if i were there i would work day and night to help you too. your garden is awesome. i love your land. you put a lot of work into your garden i can see that. please keep us posted. i will carry you in my heart today. please let us know what happens sincerely sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| karla |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 3:36:49 PM
More oniosn today-Any secrets to not crying with onions???
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 05:27:50 AM
My farm girl friend came & helped me dig 1 row of onions. Thanks! Now I have 22lbs of onions done & 6 more rows to do!! I have been handing out potaoes & onions to some of the elderly in our church. I know they miss planting a garden & I want to share! I better get back to work! At this point we are having a dry spell-maybe 4 days, I hope. Still raising the amount being let out. Water at the banks edge. We have 3 feet in the hay field. And a large pond in the corn field.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 3:07:53 PM
My prayers are there for you, your family and anyone else that is in the path
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 3:03:26 PM
Sheriff called to day & they will be going to 60,000 on Tuesday-water will be out of the banks of the river. Digging potatoes & pulling onions this week! Hopefully I can get them all out! Will have to move the animals to higher ground. Pray that my husband & I can keep calm & get it all done in time! Thanks.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 2:52:02 PM
The sheriff called again today to let us know that the numbers have increased. They will be letting out more water earlier than expected. Of couirse it will all change with more rain. Guess I am going to pack some stuff up from the lower level. All of what you see in the pictures above could be 5 feet under water like last time. I am pulling onions & digging potaotes though. I have potatoes the size of baseballs so I am not going to lose them if I can help it. The onions are already that size too so they are coming out & getting processed. Lots of work to do. Prayers needed and appreciated!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 11:29:56 AM
Here are the garden pictures of 2010. The corp is going to 40,000 cfs by Friday & will wait to see how much rain-which has been everyday thunderstorms.
I hope these come out.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| karla |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 10:38:06 AM
We have levies all around the farm but they only hold back for so long-last time they went over the levee & all. My garden is doing so great! I took pics but will have to show you later. I am going to pull the onions & get them done as they are baseball size already! Going to dig a hill of potatoes & see if they are new potato size cause I could can them at that size. The rest will be lost. I think I will dig up my raspberries that I just planted. Too much to do! Will keep you posted! Tahnks for all the prayers.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 10:24:10 AM
I wonder if you could make a permanent flood wall? Maybe a two layer brick wall with sandbags in between the layers?
Alee
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 07:49:27 AM
Gosh Karla - what an ordeal. I hope they don't flood you!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 5:33:13 PM
Prayers sent!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 10:28:54 AM
Karia:
I am sorry to hear this news. We have gone through two floods, so I am aware of what you'll have to do after. Be strong, and know that I will be praying for you and your family. Take care.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 08:47:59 AM
karla i am soooo very sorry you are going through this. wow what a job you have. i hope it will not happen. if it does i am thinking you are a farm girl and will overcome. will be thinking of you and will carry you in my heart today. sincerely sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| karla |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 06:57:19 AM
They built Lake Re4d Rock & anyone who lived below the dam had to sign a paper to be flooded anytime the Corp wanted to. The price for recreation I guess. For some it has kept them from flooding every year but for others well we'll see. I hope it does not come to this but it is not looking good-we have rain forecasted all week! The house was inches away from it last time but we have 2 levels & we are just going to move things up this time instead of out. But that doesn't help the animals or garden. I have onions the size of baseballs already so will probably start harvesting them before the flood-at least I will save them! It is a little overwhelming!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 5:41:44 PM
I am totally confused. What's the purpose of intentional flooding? I've never heard of such a thing. Will your house get flooded with water? I'm lost....
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 5:02:42 PM
Karla, why do they have to do this? Why can't they wait til fall? My goodness, that seems like a lot of mess. I hope and pray they will not have to do it.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
