YCCMB Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 V. touched by all the good wishes, for which I thank everyone. We're drier than many, for which we're extremely thankful. The water seems to be heading down the main road into another part of the village this morning, but as it progressively runs out of other places to go, we fear it's only a matter of time before it reaches us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 There's a Facebook page where people from the Maidenhead area are organising help...which seems to coming in the direction of wraysbury and your village too I expect....Flood Help - Maidenhead Marlow Cookham & Surrounding VillagesHorrid weather again, fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Glad you're surviving so far Betty. As someone who spent a large chunk of their life living less than a hundred metres from the Derwent, may I suggest that you put the first sand you get down the toilet ?Good luck.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 [quote user="Hoddy"]Glad you're surviving so far Betty. As someone who spent a large chunk of their life living less than a hundred metres from the Derwent, may I suggest that you put the first sand you get down the toilet ?Good luck.Hoddy[/quote]In a bag I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 No, not in a bag.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I assume you're advocating a sand filter, Hoddy, which sounds like an excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 RH, thanks: Wraysbury has its own FB page, which has been useful in updating the water level readings, even though it's a little way away. It's stopped raining and so far no more filling up of the toilet, although we do have a sandbag at the ready(thanks, Hoddy) to block it off if things get worse.Clutching at straws, a spokesman from the Environment Agency has just said on the radio that the water levels are abating. But I'll clutch at anything right now!!!Luckily, daylight has brought out a few more "officials" to ensure that the road closures are observed, as it was certainly true this morning that quite a few people didn't feel any of these applied to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Frecossia,Our ivory tower in St Albans happens to be an end of terrace house. We just happen to live above an area that isn't affected by floods. And there is no problem with landslides. Unlike some posters here, we can't afford a second house in France. I wish Betty the best with her problems.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 The crypt at Marlow Church is flooded as is the churchyard.....the weir, normally with a decent drop, is level. I don't remember that happening before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 RH and Betty - hope it doesn't get any worse for you. It's not much better here, but we haven't got carpets to ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Russet,The crypt in Winchester Cathedral normally floods in the winter. I wonder if it is any worse this year.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 [quote user="Patf"]RH and Betty - hope it doesn't get any worse for you. It's not much better here, but we haven't got carpets to ruin.[/quote]Thanks Pat....no carpets here, but the floors and timbers would/will all need replacing if they get waterlogged, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Heard from a very loved friend this evening who lives in Weybridge. She sent me photos of her daughter thigh deep in water on their drive and she measured the water just outside their home. It was over 11 metres.They spent last night at a friend's near them and this morning they drove up to their pied à terre in London.I am almost afraid to hear your news, Betty[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 According to FB there are intermittent power cuts in Betty's area so her ability to post might be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 No, still here...and waving, not drowning! Slept like a log last night - although OH informs me there were helicopters buzzing about all night. We wonder if they were police helicopters as there are now real concerns about looting. Although I'd be really stunned if anyone wants to nick a soggy sofa and surprised if they could carry it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Just popped in to say bonjour Betty[:)] I am thinking of you and everyone else in the floods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My Weybridge friend has emailed again this morning. She is taking it on the chin like Betty. Says that, as they live near 3 rivers, you expect the occasional flood.More or less what Ken Clarke said (I didn't see all the programme, only read about what he said on Question Time)...and forgive me for paraphrasing here: it's winter, it's wet, it's what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 But it's been winter and wet before without this happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sorry RH, whilst it doesn't happen every year, it most certainly does happen in cycles and this one was predicted more than 5 years ago by a Professor who gave up with talking to the EA and government. It hasn't anything to do with global warming as it was happening when there were fewer houses and no cars.Before the industrial revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I suspect that the flooding appoached these levels in the early 50's and thats mainly because I remember my grandfather rowing over land that was where his allotments were, but many people may not have seen flooding of this magnitude in their lifetimes. I can certainly cannot ever remember Cookham being a vitual island (and my parents have lived there since 1957) nor the river at Marlow being level both sides of the weir.Now they are forecasting that it may be May before the flooding caused by groundwater, subsides...can you remember that length of flooding before ? I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Neither of us are old enough but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. As I said at the start there was a TV program over 5 years ago which showed this occurs every few hundred years and that it was due again very soon. Just like Mr Cameroron The public only hear what they want to, they have very short memories and that's it. It has been happening many many times thankfully over a long period since it was that bad before, but with so many more houses taking up flood plains and driveways and roads the water will indeed hang around a lot longer. Shame they don't dig out that old program it would make interesting viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Department71 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can remember in the mists of time about 1968/9 Molesey (near Hampton Court) flooded, Went to buy a car there and they were all talking about it.Saw on the TV this morning that Staines under Thames is the latest town in the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Betty,Were you or was anybody you know on BBC TV news yesterday?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Betty and others, I am so sorry to hear about your problems. Flooding is one pf the worst things, with burglary which can happen.However, there are two lights on the horizon - firstly, Woolybanana Enterprises is now helicoptering rubber dinghies into the area to those who are interested, at cheap rates.Secondly, Saga, the old folks company, is thinking of floating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 [quote user="dwmcn"]Betty,Were you or was anybody you know on BBC TV news yesterday?David[/quote]Someone I know has been on the news (BBC, ITV, Channel 4) every day since Monday when this whole sorry state of affairs began. Personally, I have managed to tick the box for "no publicity".And tonight, I have pretty much no doubt that someone I know will be on BBC1's "The One Show". And I don't mean Alex Jones or Matt Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now