We have spent the last two days blotting the water out of our cellar. We had about an inch over the entire floor, a first for us since we have been in this house. Sometimes, after a heavy rain, we get a little water in one corner, but never over the whole floor. So, we used a pool cover pump and a wet vac, both of which worked well. Our neighbor, Phil, came over and did Yeoman service. He worked harder than both other methods despite the fact that he had water in his own basement which is equipped with wall to wall carpeting. Some of my model train stuff got wet. A lot was stored in cardboard boxes under the train set, where it had never even been approached by water. I went to the Depot of the Home and bought a number of plastic boxes so that I don't have to worry about this again. Our cellar seems to have several low spots, so a sump pump would not have helped; maybe several would do the trick. Fortunately, we didn't have anything of great value on the floor. Most things subject to water damage were up on wood pieces or something to protect against water. It was a lovely day today, but I was beneath the earth's surface attending to my problem. Tomorrow, Good Friday, will hopefully, be good, at least better in the water department than today.
A new picture has been posted over to the right. It is me and five out of seven of our delightful grandchildren. That was the only one of several where everyone was recognizable and in good humor.
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