Man that boss is a keeper I only hope my employees are half as happy with me and in their jobs as you are.
4SPEED427 said
May 3, 2011
Yup, there's about 15 of us working there but he made sure Jo and I had first crack at it.
His own special version of flood relief!
Somedays it just pays to be a "victim"
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Friday 6th of May 2011 10:16:39 PM
4SPEED427 said
May 4, 2011
I gave the video camera back to our neighbour last night and his son (who does website design, etc) did some editing and put together a video.
There is a couple of places that show our location quite well. I will try to watch the video and post some of the landmarks.
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 06:56:30 PM
pontiax said
May 4, 2011
great video! it gives a great perspective of how wide the river now is. Makes me appreciate Duff's Ditch even more.
4SPEED427 said
May 4, 2011
Yup, it's saving your butt right now Pete!
I love the look on the kids faces at the start of the video. It was even better at the end!!!
Stephenzone said
May 5, 2011
thought they were called pine martins.
other question, are you on the hook for cleaning up the debris on your property/road
DANO65 said
May 5, 2011
Great video Carl. Puts into perspective how much water is out there. Since the flood isn't impacting Winnipeg that much we don't get to see much in the news anymore. Between my basic knowledge of the area and Google maps I was able to follow your path. I think I even picked out your house on your nice island there. I like lake front property, but that's a little too close, and I prefer road access to water access. lol
Elroy said
May 5, 2011
pretty cool, thanks Carl !
4SPEED427 said
May 5, 2011
Stephenzone wrote:
other question, are you on the hook for cleaning up the debris on your property/road
In the past, there has been some assistance from the province in paying the bill. I never like to count on it but you can be sure I will take if they offer. It's the worst part of the flood and it appears my driveway mess and damage will be a new record. I walked it tonight. The waves have pushed an amazing amount of the rock off the side of the road. Also the trash (straw etc) appears to be deeper than it's ever been. I've been able to use my small diesel tractor to push it into piles other years but this year I think it will be just too heavy. I may try to rent a 4wd tractor and loader from my wife's cousins who farm close by. Our son works for them part time.
I'm starting to think I may not have road access in time for the Winnipeg swap meet May 15th...
4SPEED427 said
May 7, 2011
I don't think I posted any pics of the plane ride. For those of you who have been here, this will put it into perspective. The plane is heading southeast from Rosenort towards Morris. We live at the south end of that large clump of trees, pretty well right above the black arrow.
4SPEED427 said
May 7, 2011
Today I did my best to restore the driveway with the remaining material that has not washed away.
But best of all, tonight I boated in everybody and we will spend Mother's Day together as a family, even if we are island bound. Life is good!
pontiax said
May 7, 2011
sounds like another good day with out abooter.
4SPEED427 said
May 7, 2011
pontiax wrote:
sounds like another good day with out abooter.
Haha, yup! So far, that pump is resting comfortably and I don't think I will even have to pull the rope on it.Thankfully!
57poncho said
May 8, 2011
Hows things looking for the swap meet? If you are able to bring stuff in do you want to share a table?
4SPEED427 said
May 8, 2011
I am hoping to come and we can certainly share space. I have a pile of stuff to bring if I can just get it out of here! I don't have a utility trailer so I might have to put the boat on the trailer and fill the boat with stuff because I don't think I can get it all in the truck.
I should know by Wed or so if we will have a road in time.
beaumontguru said
May 8, 2011
I'm in for the swapmeet too. I dont have alot of stuff, but i want to get in early as a "vendor".
pontiax said
May 8, 2011
I've got a few things to unload at the swap meet as well. time to start a new thread.
4SPEED427 said
May 10, 2011
YEEEEE-HAWWWW!!!!!
57poncho said
May 10, 2011
I am guessing you have a road?
SD 396 said
May 10, 2011
57poncho wrote:
I am guessing you have a road?
It sounds like Carl takes the boat with him just in case....
Stephenzone said
May 10, 2011
Hide your big block B-bodies!!! Carl is loose
4SPEED427 said
May 10, 2011
57poncho wrote:
I am guessing you have a road?
YOU BETCHA BUSTER WE GOT A ROAD!!!
Sorry I didn't take more time to elaborate but I had enough time to do that and then had a ton of stuff to do. Had to clean out that filthy truck we were driving after we boated out each day. Tracking in all kinds of sand and gravel with our wet boots. Lots of other stuff to do in the way of shed cleanup, load garbage etc that all was piling up the last 2+ weeks. Still not dry here but just enough road to be able to drive in at least.
It worked out different than other years as far as access. I will elaborate another time, but we are a family once again!
4SPEED427 said
May 10, 2011
Stephenzone wrote:
Hide your big block B-bodies!!! Carl is loose
Yup, and I've to some lost time to make up for!
67Poncho said
May 10, 2011
Stephenzone wrote:
Hide your big block B-bodies!!! Carl is loose
Carl Stevenson wrote:
Yup, and I've to some lost time to make up for!
Hey, hey, hey......... Wait till I get there!!!!!!! I can give you some assistance....(lol)
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Tuesday 10th of May 2011 10:52:57 PM
Yup, there's about 15 of us working there but he made sure Jo and I had first crack at it.
His own special version of flood relief!
Somedays it just pays to be a "victim"
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Friday 6th of May 2011 10:16:39 PM
I gave the video camera back to our neighbour last night and his son (who does website design, etc) did some editing and put together a video.
There is a couple of places that show our location quite well. I will try to watch the video and post some of the landmarks.
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 06:56:30 PM
great video! it gives a great perspective of how wide the river now is. Makes me appreciate Duff's Ditch even more.
I love the look on the kids faces at the start of the video. It was even better at the end!!!
thought they were called pine martins.
other question, are you on the hook for cleaning up the debris on your property/road
In the past, there has been some assistance from the province in paying the bill. I never like to count on it but you can be sure I will take if they offer. It's the worst part of the flood and it appears my driveway mess and damage will be a new record. I walked it tonight. The waves have pushed an amazing amount of the rock off the side of the road. Also the trash (straw etc) appears to be deeper than it's ever been. I've been able to use my small diesel tractor to push it into piles other years but this year I think it will be just too heavy. I may try to rent a 4wd tractor and loader from my wife's cousins who farm close by. Our son works for them part time.
I'm starting to think I may not have road access in time for the Winnipeg swap meet May 15th...
But best of all, tonight I boated in everybody and we will spend Mother's Day together as a family, even if we are island bound. Life is good!
sounds like another good day with out a booter.
Haha, yup! So far, that pump is resting comfortably and I don't think I will even have to pull the rope on it.Thankfully!
I should know by Wed or so if we will have a road in time.
I'm in for the swapmeet too. I dont have alot of stuff, but i want to get in early as a "vendor".
I've got a few things to unload at the swap meet as well. time to start a new thread.
YEEEEE-HAWWWW!!!!!
It sounds like Carl takes the boat with him just in case....
YOU BETCHA BUSTER WE GOT A ROAD!!!
Sorry I didn't take more time to elaborate but I had enough time to do that and then had a ton of stuff to do. Had to clean out that filthy truck we were driving after we boated out each day. Tracking in all kinds of sand and gravel with our wet boots. Lots of other stuff to do in the way of shed cleanup, load garbage etc that all was piling up the last 2+ weeks. Still not dry here but just enough road to be able to drive in at least.
It worked out different than other years as far as access. I will elaborate another time, but we are a family once again!
Hey, hey, hey......... Wait till I get there!!!!!!! I can give you some assistance....(lol)
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Tuesday 10th of May 2011 10:52:57 PM