Today started early as by 4am my brain was spinning on how to proceed and make the best use of the volunteer help I am so blessed to have. The early start meant I could mourn my toasted tools in private - excavating them one by one from the foot of mud / ooze mud that filled my garage. By the time help arrived I had separated most of the salvageable stuff that my Dad was kind enough to haul home and attempt rehab. Electrical stuff mostly just went to the trash pile (trash mountain). By days end the garage had been freed from mud, washed down, and the interior OSB wall board removed along with half the insulation. Mold was already forming. Got a bunch of tools pressure washed and Mark and Rob got some more work done on the main floor opening up the walls that got wet. Phil sorted most of the electrics but a meeting with our rehab company (thru the insurance company) will now take that on. Its going to be a slow process. Ended the day with Eric and Bart helping me fill a big 25 yard roll off bin. Hardly seemed to put a dent in the pile.
Tomorrow we hopefully can throw some energy behind removing the silt that is built up all over the whole yard. In places the grass is trying to go thru... it is going to be a rough job. At some point in the future I'll probably have to resod and replace a bunch of plants. There is also lots of 'tidying up' to do and filling more dumpsters.
During the flood the garage door was pushed in and then raised about 18". The mud would have got in anyway but an unfortunate side effect was the snow tires that were stacked just inside the door each lost one tire (Jetta and Envoy). Gone. What a piss off.
Running off adrenaline still. Hopefully I can pull off a couple more days at this pace. Second day that I just wore my glasses into the shower (that filthy). Again, can't say thank you enough to all the helpers who have given up vacation time and work to pitch in.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Day 3 flood rehab
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Day two rehab - mud, muck & dust.
Mud, muck, dust. Long day but the basement is almost all skidded. A few studs and panels remain for tomorrow plus a bit more mucking and we can start to dry it out. Hopefully get power restored. Next the garage and after that all the silt - meanwhile cleaning and drying inside to keep on top of the mold.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Day one rehab
Big day. Did the re-entry circus, took photos and met with our insurance adjuster, had to get the power shut off, then got busy in the basement mostly removing items. Sorting, recording what we were discarding, triaging what we were to keep. Had some solid help and got a lot accomplished.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
One day to re-entry
Downloaded the photos and video off my phone to establish timeline so figured I'd throw some of them on Zenfolio. Eric and I left the house by boat 3:01pm, the river supposedly crested at around 7pm. Did the basement hold out? It was leaking in the windows, around the patio door on the lower main and in thru a heat register to the basement. Remains to be seen as well as did the main floor survive (kitchen level)? Hopefully by this time tomorrow I'll have the answer to those questions and more.
photos/video
Monday, July 1, 2013
CA - NA - DA
Looking like Wednesday for re-entry which will be a day of paperwork and triage. Following that I'll have a better idea of our status and will form a battle plan for 105 Hell River.
Meanwhile, its Canada Day. Spending the next two days in the office to cover off this week at minimum. Fridge full of food and the radio - its all good.
More or less unplugged yesterday and spent most of it with Shannon (and Eric for a bit) as we got our handout in Nanton and arranged for a place to live for the foreseeable future. Some people are just way too generous, but there are some chores there we can do to earn our keep. Moving down there Tuesday after work. Country life for a bit.
The waiting is almost over. I wish I could say the same for all Highriverites. Enjoy the national holiday - its going to be a beaut!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Re-entry plan rolled out
Early days but the re-entry plan has been rolled out ( the press conference was full of posturing and political rhetoric) and at the moment we are phase 3 of 9. No specific timeline but I'm hopeful I'll be mucking in less than a week. Finally some *&#)*(#ing news!
Current re-entry plan
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday
Aside from losing my temper with a few people (The usual stuff that pushes my buttons, I was just not very diplomatic is all), just another day.
Supposed to be an update on re-entry plan tomorrow at around 12:30pm. Hopefully good news. Or any solid news would be better than the current situation.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
What is a cubit anyway?
Insert your own ark joke here.
Another day of work and waiting. Picked up some groceries on a break so Eric can join me for dinner. Sobey's chickens - what would I do without them!
addendum:
Blokland's (mayor) address indicating days, not weeks, with least affected in first. Don't think that will be me but you never know. I like timelines better than 'sit tight'.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2013-06-25 update
Just working and listening to updates on the radio. What little I have learned from a fellow working at the hospital is quite grim. I continue to count my blessings, I have an amazing support group & getting back into the routine at work has helped a bit to keep me occupied. Not much else to say. The wait continues.
Click to read full post......Monday, June 24, 2013
Floodmagedon 2013
While I'm waiting for High River to be clear for re-entry I'm communicating with people over a variety of channels from FB and Linkedin to email and phones to even a hiking forum I frequent. To that end, once I hit the ground in HR it will be more difficult to keep everyone in the loop. So Gone Shoot'n gets resurrected as I can update from my phone to one place.
Specific replies might be best directed to my phone either as text messages or phone but email will also go there. Email me if you don't have that number. Once things cut loose replies and updates might be delayed.
I don't know what to expect once we can go. It will be slow and stressful at times no doubt and we must be patient and follow protocol. No point in getting electrocuted or something stupid. My neighbors might also need help even if I have enough so I'll do my best to be specific about help that is needed.
So at present I am at work staying at my bosses house. Eric is working until we can hit this and is staying with friends. Shannon is in Olds or Cochrane or at some point with me depending on what she decides. Tessa and Tazz are hanging out with inlaws in Olds. And lastly Mike will come help us when its go time.
Phone updates to Gone Shoot'n will likely be short but hope they help keep people in the loop.
Lastly, this might surprise some people, but I'm not taking a lot of photos during this. Of damage etc obviously, but I refuse to become a lookylou holding up efforts by taking photos. There's lots of that elsewhere if you want anyway.
see you in the trenches
>clayton.
Mobile blog test.
For updating from phone?? Test for echo. Type rest of the post here
Click to read full post......Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I'm EVERYWHERE but here
Back in 2007 this photo went up on my blog & it was pretty much the only place you could find me. Photos mostly, bits and pieces.
Now I'm EVERYWHERE. Or at least it feels like it. Social media. Joy.
If you liked the blog (which shall remain for now but I don't find myself inspired to post here anymore) then outdoor trips and stuff are best found on Zenfolio & there is a Zenfolio blog now which I may use when I want to draw attention to something.
Photos (personal & work): Zenfolio
Photos: mostly work stuff flickr
Mostly work related comments / links etc: Twitter
Lightly used, but I'm there LinkedIn
Misunderstood sarcastic comments & occasional personal item: Facebook
The latest craze: Pintrest
Contributing heavily to:
The Landscape Artist Inc landartist.com
The Landscape Artist Inc Twitter
The Landscape Artist Inc Facebook
So this isn't 'So long Blogspot' just yet ... but at least if you think I haven't posted much lately you have some options to see what I've been up to. Gone Shoot'n! (Oh hey, did I mention I got a new camera??) Click to read full post......
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