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["Sage Austin | Eureka! Design" <eureka AT hctc.net>]

It seems like we are always either in a drought or a flood where we 
live. If I only knew in advance which way the year would play out I 
could plan my garden accordingly. Sounds like you are going to be OK, 
and the peach wine sounds like a great idea! Take care and keep us 
posted.--Sage

Lisa Kae Van Meter Perry wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
> We're under a flood watch for the 4th or 5th time in a week, lost count. But
> tonight it's the real deal.
>
> My husband (w/ youngest son) went to a gig @ 4 pm one hour due west of here
> and will be stranded tonight. There are three roads he could take back home
> and 2 are definitely flooded and the third probably will be shortly.
>
> We're not taking any water in our house, the water bars are doing their job
> and we made sure they were re-carved a couple different times today. Part of
> our driveway (upper-half of the hill) is torn up, but passable for now. Not
> like any of us are going anywhere anyway.
>
> The furrow between my potatoes is filled w/ water, the rest of the garden is
> very s.o.g.g.y to say the least. Guess it's early enough to replant most
> that has been or will be washed away before this is all said nad done.
>
> We are expecting heavier rain during the night and into the morning. All the
> creeks now are rivers and the Little River has turned into a raging big
> river.
>
> Farmers spent the last few days making hay while the sun shined. Saw a
> couple today that didn't finish in time.
>
> We no longer need rain in Floyd County, Virginia. We are full up.
>
> Hope you all are fairing some better.
>
> Homemade spaghetti sauce is calling my name and at least one glass of
> homemade peach wine!
>
> Feeling nervous but I have food & water & oldest son here w/ me. It could
> definitely be worse. Looking on the bright side. ;0
>
> Take care.
>
> lkvp
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