OT: Time to "Pond"er

Living in Fargo ND has brought many different things into my life. In the past 8 plus years, I have learned a lot, heard a lot and now I have seen a lot.

A lot of water that is! We are in bad shape here in Fargo. We have made National News,Obama has called our state offices,Hospitals,nursing homes,peoples home etc.. have been evacuated. We are in the midst of a huge flood. The river will crest on Sunday at a perdicted 43 feet. The record was 40 feet in 1997.

We have had people show up to sand bag from all over. People have drove 7,8,9 etc hours to help save our towns! It has been an unreal pouring amount of support from strangers. Our town people have pulled together and helped fight the fight. We are a strong group here that have the same belief. We like where we live and have it good. My thanks go out to those people who have helped,prayed and did what ever it is you do to send positive vibes to our end of the world.

This morning when I took the dog out,all I could hear outside was quiet. Maybe a robin or two singing a song.No traffic,I could hear the heavy equipment grinding away as they finish any last ditch efforts of a taller clay dike. It is kind of an erry sound to hear- nothing. Our normal sound of traffic is a sure missed sign.

We are still in our house,packing a small bag today in case the dikes break. Curt thinks we will have half hour tops to get out of town if that happens. The one positive thing that has happened (can't believe I am going to say this) is that we got more snow! this has cooled off the melting of snow and allowed more ice to form. Making it a slower process of the flood.Made it harder for sand baggers tho.

Will keep people posted as I know more information. The picture up top was taken yesterday of the river. See that light post/top,yeah weird huh? That part of the river is usually/normally about 23 feet LOWER! Curt was taking the pictures on the only bridge left open between Moorhead and Fargo.

Kelly/tink

I've been watching sporadic news reports on it via cable down here in Mexico.  I've been so worried about it.  I pray that the dikes hold - all spring long.  I am honestly a little worried about GF too, but of course, not like Fargo.  Maybe it was the morphine & the fact that I was 2 days out from surgery, bu****ching the news blurb about it brought me to tears.  Of course, that had to be the moment the nurses came in on patient rounds for a shift change :{  little embarassing.  It sounds like GF is in the clear for now.  I have a basement apt, so I sure hope so!  It would only take about 2 inches of water for my entire apt to be destroyed.  Like you, who would have wished for yet more snow or more cold weather after this winter???

GOOD LUCK FARGO!!!

I understand completely.  I lived through the exact same thing in 1997.  Now that the water is starting to go down in Fargo, I am really hoping the dikes continue to hold for as long as it takes.  I am feeling warily postive in Grand Forks, and I am so grateful for our flood protection system.  The river looks menacing, but I feel safe.

Take care... you'll make it through!
Tanja

Kelly,
Which part of Fargo do you live in? Last Monday I was out sandbagging on South River (road or drive). I can never remember which. We had a huge group, and was wondering what the status of that area was. This last Friday, I was over filling sandbags in W.Fargo. Would have done more, but was still needed at work. Innovis stayed open thankfully, I couldn't imagine going through an evacuation. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how we can help you in any way.
See you at support group in April.
Stephanie

We are right in the main part of Fargo North of the Mall. Everything is still dry here, we are blessed. I hope everything holds together too! I think one good break and we could be in a world of hurt. I just keep my fingers crossed,chicken feet waving,Buddha bellies rubbed and salt over the shoulder. I try and ward off all evils that way.LOL.
I work in W.Fargo schools. I believe those have been taken over by the red cross for shelter spots. I have no work for this coming week, which drives me crazy! I am going to start out at the fair grounds helping with the pets I believe it is Wednesday they are starting to need more helpers.
I know this will all come together down the road and will do what we can. I just hate the feeling of being closed up, I can't even go shopping (mall closed) I would go visit my kids but that is just to far from home for comfort right now LOL

Do I sound stir crazy yet?? LOL
Kelly/tink

Today they announced a second crest to come in about two weeks. They are saying the second crest could be up to 41 feet which is higher than the first!!!  I hope and pray that doesn't happen.
Steph

Steph,
Thanks. I am guessing it should hit around Easter. Everyone is still on guard. Waters are going down in many places (the over land run off waters). Things will get back to normal as the days trickle on. I have found many people are tired of sitting at home. Roads,stores etc.. as busy as heck! I even felt cart rage while in Wal*Mart and Cash-wise yesterday! LOL Thank the gods my youngest (23) son was with me, he seems to keep mom in line,however he made some comments about the people and pushy ones too!
Have a wonderful day!
Kelly/tink