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basswipe 03-30-2010 05:59 PM

We're flooded.I think I'm going to be sick.
 
Its that bad.My basement has never even been moist.Fully fisnished and now fully flooded.I just don't know what to do,I really don't.

I really don't know what to do.

striperman36 03-30-2010 06:00 PM

watch speed channel?

BigFish 03-30-2010 06:21 PM

Drink heavily??:gu::gu: Sorry to hear. Take it in stride. Take comfort in knowing you are not alone....lots of folks are in the same boat right now. It sucks!

JamesJet 03-30-2010 06:25 PM

Its tough, and the mental aspect of not being able to stop it is difficult to deal with. Mine is unfinished but a lot of things were thrown out during the last big storm, some of my tools have rusted and to be honest the basement never fully dried.

I am certainly going to make some improvements once this gets all dried out.

Raven 03-30-2010 06:25 PM

what?
 
what kind of fishing gear will that insurance check buy....?

Sweetwater 03-30-2010 06:26 PM

My business partner's house is 30 years old and has never had a drop of water in the basement. Spent much of the day getting him set up with pumps to remove the water. Finished basement too :(

jbuck 03-30-2010 07:01 PM

Norm , I have one house with 5 feet of water in it.
the owner left for england yesterday and said the pump was working fine.

The electric panel was 1/2 way under water. had to have the power to the house shut off, so the fire dept. would pump it down.

The sad part is I don't think we have seen the worst of it yet.

Jeff

BigFish 03-30-2010 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven (Post 758520)
what kind of fishing gear will that insurance check buy....?


Unless you are fortunate enough to have flood insurnace (many have never had any water as many have stated) so they will not see much in the way of financial assistance from the insurance assho......I mean....insurance companies!:uhuh: I am hearing $2,000.00 max on homeowners???

JohnR 03-30-2010 07:22 PM

Norm, same boat. Just pumping. Do you have a pump?

Clammer 03-30-2010 10:24 PM

add me to the list .I knew I shouldn,t have fixed up the basement :smash:



But I can :fishin: without leaving the house ><><><

basswipe 03-30-2010 10:38 PM

I just can't keep up with the water coming in.Done for the night I am tired.The damage is done,no point in trying to do anything now.

This is truly unbelievable what has happened and yet I damn well know there are those that have it so much worse and yet all I have to do is look and all I want to do is cry.Jane is already crying.

buckman 03-31-2010 05:41 AM

It's being handled,
Obama declares federal disaster in MA | WWLP.com

Grandparents basement flooded. 1st time ever on a 90 year old home.

basswipe 03-31-2010 06:04 AM

All the work we did yesterday and there's more water than when we started.

I'm am going to be sick.

striperman36 03-31-2010 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckman (Post 758595)
It's being handled,
Obama declares federal disaster in MA | WWLP.com

Grandparents basement flooded. 1st time ever on a 90 year old home.

He'll be here tomorrow to personally bail us out

basswipe 03-31-2010 06:55 AM

We're on the Fire Department's list to get pumped out.That's something.

striperman36 03-31-2010 06:57 AM

they've been work round the clock.
I'll be in the area tomorrow and friday. pm me i'll stop by

maybe i'll get wisdom from spence

MakoMike 03-31-2010 10:36 AM

Sorry for you guys, this was the 100 year storm. I got lucky and the sump pump (so far) is keeping the water at bay. If they shut of the power, like they are saying they might, I'll be in the same situation as you guys.

Crafty Angler 03-31-2010 11:28 AM

That's stinks, Norm - I hope you and Sweet Jane are doing okay

Don't know if the Gamefish print you guys won at the 1st Habs contest and Jane really liked a lot got trashed in the rec room with the basement flooding but I've got one left I'd be happy to give it you guys to replace it

It's not much and maybe it sounds silly at this point but it's a start and maybe it'll help you both start to think about better days ahead

basswipe 03-31-2010 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler (Post 758705)
That's stinks, Norm - I hope you and Sweet Jane are doing okay

Don't know if the Gamefish print you guys won at the 1st Habs contest and Jane really liked a lot got trashed in the rec room with the basement flooding but I've got one left I'd be happy to give it you guys to replace it

It's not much and maybe it sounds silly at this point but it's a start and maybe it'll help you both start to think about better days ahead

That print is on the living room wall but we do appreciate the offer.

basswipe 03-31-2010 05:23 PM

Well the water is pumped out and we threw out almost everything that touched water which was a lot.The really bad thing is Jane's office can't be used anytime in the foreseable future and we had to set up a less than ideal one upstairs

Been wet vaccing after several dumpster runs.Today was garbage day and they took a ton of crap too.Now we're in drying mode.We just need more de-humidifiers and fans.Then get a professionally installed sump system and then have the damage inspected and repaired.

All in all after seeing what others are going through we didn't have it so bad.It sucks but we'll survive for sure.

I haven't eaten or showered in since Monday night.The hard work is done so I'm going to remedy those two things right now and then its couch time.

Nighty-nite boys and girls.

afterhours 03-31-2010 08:26 PM

spent the day pumping out shop....this sucks.

basswipe 04-01-2010 07:45 PM

Went to work today.Came home and removed all the wet sheetrock and insulation.Added more fans and have also fans in the windows now.Things are looking good.I'm seeing dry spots!!!

Sometimes I forget who I work for...I've access to a core-bore drill and will putting in my own sump-pump system.

striperman36 04-01-2010 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basswipe (Post 759172)
Went to work today.Came home and removed all the wet sheetrock and insulation.Added more fans and have also fans in the windows now.Things are looking good.I'm seeing dry spots!!!

Sometimes I forget who I work for...I've access to a core-bore drill and will putting in my own sump-pump system.

I will enjoy seeing those pics.
people are work today were sayin most houses, portsmouth middletown, same thing.

water table issue.

Tagger 04-01-2010 08:33 PM

The only thing worse than having water in your house is having mold growing everywhere . My water is gone ,, the work has just begun ..

angler229 04-01-2010 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tagger (Post 759191)
The only thing worse than having water in your house is having mold growing everywhere . My water is gone ,, the work has just begun ..

You ain't kidding. I spent the day bringing my basement out onto the back lawn and barely made a dent. A lot more work coming up over the next few days and a dumpster. :wall::wall::wall:

afterhours 04-02-2010 06:30 AM

running fans, dehumidifiers, opened all windows, tossed out a lot of stuff, gonna spray 50/50 bleach water mix on lower walls...........only good thing is floor got washed and i tossed out a bunch of stuff :). shop down until mid next week at busiest time of the year :smash:

basswipe 04-02-2010 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tagger (Post 759191)
The only thing worse than having water in your house is having mold growing everywhere . My water is gone ,, the work has just begun ..

Just got home from work.Time to work.

Actually no.I'm going to lite a fire and burn some good meat and then drink a case of UFO Pale Ale.

I'll finish with this crap tomorrow.

spence 04-02-2010 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striperman36 (Post 759175)

water table issue.

In my neighborhood the water table is incredibly high, a lot of places it's less than two feet down and there are a number of springs that just empty on the road.

We only had water as my foundation is leaking, but not any worse than the other hard rains last month...

-spence

striperman36 04-02-2010 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basswipe (Post 759344)
Just got home from work.Time to work.

Actually no.I'm going to lite a fire and burn some good meat and then drink a case of UFO Pale Ale.

I'll finish with this crap tomorrow.


Only a case? I can stop by next week on the way back from work if you need help

basswipe 04-02-2010 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striperman36 (Post 759349)
Only a case? I can stop by next week on the way back from work if you need help

I certainly appreciate the offer my friend but we're actually pretty decent now.

Every wet thing is gone and its bare bones now.The only thing left to do is break out the bleach and get cleaning.Next week will be core-boring the hole for the new permanent sump.

Tonight is steak and beer and hopefully something a little more night.Jane and I deserve one worry free night.

Plus I haven't listened to any decent music.I need to hear Iron Maiden very freakin loud.....screw the neighbors!!!


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