tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post2238842525803185127..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: work beginsellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-55747267988015146882017-09-17T18:47:45.269-05:002017-09-17T18:47:45.269-05:00The destruction is overwhelming. It's good tha...The destruction is overwhelming. It's good that you have help and a safe place to stay. Like others, I am sorry you have to go through this....Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448211798237937246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-36549676310615622202017-09-14T23:15:18.979-05:002017-09-14T23:15:18.979-05:00I'm glad your car made it through. That helps....I'm glad your car made it through. That helps. I went through this with Allison, and I remember every detail so clearly. The house was in Timbergrove Manor, just north of I-10, and the waters from White Oak came up in about 15 minutes, according to neighbors. There was three feet of water in the house.<br /><br />The worst thing was dealing with the books, photographs, and such. We must have gone through the process of trying to save things a dozen times. We kept trying to pretend that some things could be kept -- but they couldn't. It was interesting to hear a woman on the radio the other day who lost everything in Ike. She had a house on Bolivar that was nothing but a slab when it was over. In this one, she got the water in the house. She said it was easier to have everything just disappear than to have to go through the process of saving this, throwing that. I think I understand her point.<br /><br />You're making such good progress, though. I'm glad you're slowing down a bit. It's an enormous challenge, but you will get through it.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-39777184647934934322017-09-14T07:52:12.008-05:002017-09-14T07:52:12.008-05:00those were probably the greatest loss but to tell ...those were probably the greatest loss but to tell the truth, I hadn't looked at any of them for years. maybe half a dozen out of all the art books I would like to replace. my glass art books were undamaged as they were on a higher shelf on the bookcase.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-89428480590938070292017-09-13T20:22:17.992-05:002017-09-13T20:22:17.992-05:00Wow! That's a lot of damage, but like you said...Wow! That's a lot of damage, but like you said it could be worse. So sorry you had to experience this.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-21110584982067612232017-09-13T19:20:01.219-05:002017-09-13T19:20:01.219-05:00Losing those books makes my heart hurt. It all do...Losing those books makes my heart hurt. It all does, but losing books.... Here's hoping FEMA will be worthwhile.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-20770258540450377292017-09-13T16:15:34.620-05:002017-09-13T16:15:34.620-05:00It sounds so overwhelming, I'm glad you have s...It sounds so overwhelming, I'm glad you have such good family and friend help. I hope you get some decent money from FEMA. Take care.Cheryl Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669462404986779573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-70635861460425019362017-09-13T13:54:48.305-05:002017-09-13T13:54:48.305-05:00I was shocked to learn how little those grants are...I was shocked to learn how little those grants are. Three to five thousand dollars aren't even a drop in a bucket. Sounds like you've got great family that'll help.<br /><br />Glad you're in recovery mode. Be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-79802125044609775032017-09-13T11:58:31.385-05:002017-09-13T11:58:31.385-05:00Glad it wasn't worse, hope FEMA offers somethi...Glad it wasn't worse, hope FEMA offers something.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-7404861570015973192017-09-13T11:10:55.095-05:002017-09-13T11:10:55.095-05:00Glad Big Mama is ok, and glad you have so much hel...Glad Big Mama is ok, and glad you have so much help. But man - what a mess! And after you worked so hard in the yard all summer. Well, you work hard in the yard every summer, so I guess that isn't new...The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-30918483985672775692017-09-13T10:01:56.482-05:002017-09-13T10:01:56.482-05:00water didn't get as high as the sides of her s...water didn't get as high as the sides of her stock tank so she is fine and still here with us.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-57870187517309800982017-09-13T09:59:18.597-05:002017-09-13T09:59:18.597-05:00Goodness, what a mess. Looks like all of you are w...Goodness, what a mess. Looks like all of you are working and getting it done. Hope Fema comes through for you all. Sending more juju for strength and endurance. Hang in there, xoxo Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-68694135493516527772017-09-13T09:56:16.929-05:002017-09-13T09:56:16.929-05:00Jesus, this sucks. This may sound kind of stupid, ...Jesus, this sucks. This may sound kind of stupid, but what happened to your turtle?John Kurmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607323621206823686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-80905125204872198382017-09-13T09:46:14.684-05:002017-09-13T09:46:14.684-05:00What a mess, but it does look like you dodged a bu...What a mess, but it does look like you dodged a bullet as far as some others. Having said that, I am surprised you were able to find so much help as others must have had their share of work to do. Must be pretty special people. I don't know if I could have done that much work. And your gardens. I know how much you worked on them. It'll all going to come back.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-2236912320643474752017-09-13T08:13:05.007-05:002017-09-13T08:13:05.007-05:00didn't do much yesterday, body rebelled, but I...didn't do much yesterday, body rebelled, but I had to be there while Rocky and crew were working. Today is the first day I feel like I don't have to rush and get things done RIGHT NOW. will be going at a slower pace from here on.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-76336106563064768242017-09-13T08:04:21.593-05:002017-09-13T08:04:21.593-05:00Oh, Ellen. And here I am, feeling so blue and down...Oh, Ellen. And here I am, feeling so blue and down and overwhelmed because my house is a mess and dirty and there are so many branches to pick up outside. <br />Please don't kill yourself with this work. Please. Take care of yourself, too. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-31094460544079759442017-09-13T08:02:55.547-05:002017-09-13T08:02:55.547-05:00I wiped the walls with vinegar which seemed to do ...I wiped the walls with vinegar which seemed to do the trick.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-11883423897864938452017-09-13T08:01:38.519-05:002017-09-13T08:01:38.519-05:00houses on a slab are on ground level and so their ...houses on a slab are on ground level and so their entire houses flooded. houses on pier and beam are elevated above ground level and were higher than the flood waters or only got an inch or so.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-4066392410510653112017-09-13T07:48:49.696-05:002017-09-13T07:48:49.696-05:00Go get some lime that farmers use in their barns a...Go get some lime that farmers use in their barns and sprinkle everywhere to calm that smell. You really got flooded bad, sorry to see your gardens in shambles.Wish I was there to helpOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-72223236346189767222017-09-13T05:22:59.574-05:002017-09-13T05:22:59.574-05:00Ugh. What a mess. So sorry you've had to cope ...Ugh. What a mess. So sorry you've had to cope with all this. Seeing those ruined books just kills me.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-48616061746219943102017-09-12T22:37:56.261-05:002017-09-12T22:37:56.261-05:00Wow. What a disaster. So much work to be done. ...Wow. What a disaster. So much work to be done. Hard to believe it could have been worse. I am wondering how come the slab owners lost everything? How come pier and beam was better? Also, from watching Irma coverage, I thought if your house was flooded, your electricity would be down. But I see the fan, and electric cords? I am glad you have help, and do hope FEMA serves you well. When I am feeling down, and bored, thinking that I might be in your place will cheer me right up! Wishing you the best.<br />RunNRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610154229648677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-74989389687693505202017-09-12T22:25:27.130-05:002017-09-12T22:25:27.130-05:00OMG so much work to be done...I can see you've...OMG so much work to be done...I can see you've got plenty of good hands helping though so that is a blessing! Hope FEMA comes through for y'all. Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.com