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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 05:49 AM
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Much needed ride into work this morning.

Thought I was going to have to put her on the kitchen island monday when the flood waters were at the bottom of my driveway. We were blessed that the water stopped about 50' from our home.

 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Back-n-Black
Much needed ride into work this morning.

Thought I was going to have to put her on the kitchen island monday when the flood waters were at the bottom of my driveway. We were blessed that the water stopped about 50' from our home.
I bet that was a scary situation.
 

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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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Time to count your blessings! Glad you and your property are safe.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 10:53 AM
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You were lucky. I know something about floods.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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So glad to hear you came out seeming well. Thank You Jesus!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Glad you and your home made it through! I pray for a speedy recovery for all you guys!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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Yes God bless you all down there, hope the worst is past you...b.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 12:58 PM
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That was lucky for you. But can you get gas down there?
 
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There's still some debris on the roads so I haven't been out yet.
 
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