Heartland

I was in the UK last week, when this all happened.
Sending good vibes to all affected.

Norman Hunter wrote: Also turns out that the churchyard that my brother-in-law recently buried his sister in has been washed away - I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions, suffice to say that his mother suffered a suspected stroke upon hearing the news (luckily she's okay).

OMG!! Oh shame man! Again thoughts out to your sister and family that have had to go through all this!

MadameButterfly wrote:

Norman Hunter wrote: Also turns out that the churchyard that my brother-in-law recently buried his sister in has been washed away - I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions, suffice to say that his mother suffered a suspected stroke upon hearing the news (luckily she's okay).

OMG!! Oh shame man! Again thoughts out to your sister and family that have had to go through all this!

Yeah, it's not just the physical damage but the mental trauma that goes with it. Totally different circumstances but I was once avacuated from my flat for a whole year while they basically rebuilt it after storm damage collapsed all the chimneys. No-one was injured, I didn't actually lose that much that couldn't be easily replaced and the insurance company was brilliant but the anguish and living out of a suitcase was bad enough in itself. So I have an inkling of what it might be like for people involved. They're all going through hell just now and don't know when or even if it will stop or if there's more to come. Our thoughts are with you all.

Also turns out that the churchyard that my brother-in-law recently buried his sister in has been washed away

sounds a pretty grim experience, hope you're able to get cracking on clearing things as best you can soon, what can be said? My folks are in the Lakes but doing ok, sitting it out until there's a break

Also turns out that the churchyard that my brother-in-law recently buried his sister in has been washed away

... and the water and the mud got in everywhere ...

sorry to hear such news ...

loads of strength to everyone affected ... and my best wishes for no further rain ... ...

stufarq wrote:

MadameButterfly wrote:

Norman Hunter wrote: Also turns out that the churchyard that my brother-in-law recently buried his sister in has been washed away - I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions, suffice to say that his mother suffered a suspected stroke upon hearing the news (luckily she's okay).

OMG!! Oh shame man! Again thoughts out to your sister and family that have had to go through all this!

Yeah, it's not just the physical damage but the mental trauma that goes with it. Totally different circumstances but I was once avacuated from my flat for a whole year while they basically rebuilt it after storm damage collapsed all the chimneys. No-one was injured, I didn't actually lose that much that couldn't be easily replaced and the insurance company was brilliant but the anguish and living out of a suitcase was bad enough in itself. So I have an inkling of what it might be like for people involved. They're all going through hell just now and don't know when or even if it will stop or if there's more to come. Our thoughts are with you all.

The physical damage is enough to give you grey hairs but like you say the mental trauma or emotional trauma is the worse kind I would think! And then not knowing when you can start rebuilding again after all the mess is cleaned up! Goodness me, your story of having to live out a suitcase and the anguish for a year I can also understand! The last I heard & that was at the beginning of the week was that more rain was expected. If anyone wants to help I know there is a fund set up on FB to help with regards to contributions.....

....I'm sure Mr. Hunter will post a linky for that!

MadameButterfly wrote:....I'm sure Mr. Hunter will post a linky for that!

Please don't feel obliged...

http://www.cumbriafoundation.org/

My Wife was born in Whitehaven and has family in the area.
Our thoughts are with you in a difficult time.

Best wishes old man, to you and your family

i live nr egremont, just down the road really,
The whole of the area's infrastructure failed for a couple of days. there are still repercussions because of the bridge closures etc.

nigel d wrote:The whole of the area's infrastructure failed for a couple of days. there are still repercussions because of the bridge closures etc.

Thanks, mucker. The Army are in today to set up a Bailey Bridge across the Derwent.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wilt ... 382156.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/8633876.stm

Cockermouth (again)

Gollum's Cock wrote: Cockermouth (again)

Get over it

Imagine what it was like when I started University: "Where are you from, then..?"

The jokes got a tad dreary...