Friday, 8 January 2016

Après le déluge...

So at first light, with the skies clear of rain for the first time in a week, Gail and I went down to the Dee to inspect the damage.
What a good thing no-one fell asleep on the riverside (now mid-river) bench!

The boathouse is still underwater, but thankfully nobody lives there.

Our walk took us on to Sainsbury's, where I spotted snow on car roofs.
Gail rejected, with uncharacteristic ill humour, my suggestion that she drive inland to find some snow for me to play around in. "Haven't you seen the pictures in the papers Bertie? If you think I'm getting in the car again any time soon after last night's terrifying journey home from work, you've got another think coming... " 
So I had to content myself with a walk back along the old railway line, and saying Happy New Year to my Westie pal Dougie, who seemed mighty proud of his new Royal Stuart tartan coat.

And then in was time to return home, before the rain starts again...

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24 comments:

  1. tubby3pug8 January 2016 at 14:45

    so glad you are out and about again! Those pictures remind me of when we experienced hurricane sandy here, we went to our favorite park and it was underwater!

    retro rover

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  2. Julie8 January 2016 at 14:46

    SNOW!!!! Really???? But Bertie you've had sooooo much rain up there how can you haf SNOW as well???? (Is that just being a little greedy?)
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. My Mind's Eye8 January 2016 at 15:13

    OH MY word Bertie all that water is so scary....thank goodness it seems to be receding some and lets hope no more torrential rains any time soon.
    OH know Gail had a horrid drive in the dark on snowy roads. They are scary in daylight.
    Your friend Dougie is might cute in his red tartan jacket
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  4. The Adventures of the LLB Gang8 January 2016 at 15:15

    Wowsers Bertie, we think you have been getting even more rain than we have!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  5. Matilda the Boxer8 January 2016 at 15:48

    Wow, that's a LOT of rain!! That's kerazy.

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  6. stellaroselong8 January 2016 at 16:19

    OH my gosh Bertie, we have missed this, we did not know that you needed an ark to get around...holey pugness. stella rose

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  7. rottrover8 January 2016 at 16:34

    Bertie, we can't push them when they don't want to drive somewhere. THEY are very stubborn animals...

    -Otto

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  8. Cowspotdog8 January 2016 at 17:11

    it is amazing that the lights are still on in the boathouse even though it's base in under water :)

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  9. Frankie Furter and Ernie8 January 2016 at 17:52

    OKAY.... CONFESSION TIME here Bertie... when we first looked at the Top Picture... WE though that was the LOCH NESS MONSTER coming out to get you OR US...
    Now about that COOL Royal Tartan Stuart Coat of Dougie's.... WE love it...

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  10. Collie2228 January 2016 at 18:22

    That's a lot of water! Hope there weren't any stray animals living in that boathouse!

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  11. Yamini MacLean8 January 2016 at 22:56

    Hari om
    Bertie lad, I was just this very morning wondering about Gail's commute...and it seems it is indeed a dodgg one just now. Snow, at least, is decent sort of winter weather! Stay warm and dry this weekend, the pair of you... hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

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  12. Bella Roxy & Macdui9 January 2016 at 00:09

    Precipitation Land. It's all happening there. We're glad you're on high ground!

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  13. Murphy9 January 2016 at 00:36

    If she isn't going to take you ice skating then she has to take you to the snow!

    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

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  14. Two French Bulldogs9 January 2016 at 01:38

    That's a cute little friend you have there.
    Woofs,
    Lily & Edward

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  15. Charliedownunder9 January 2016 at 02:10

    Crikey Bertie .... and I'm complaining because I can't go to main beach. You poor thing and poor Gail. That doesn't look like much fun, mate!!

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  16. Angus9 January 2016 at 07:56

    Bertie- We read about the hole in the airport runway .

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  17. Craig9 January 2016 at 08:34

    Scary amounts of rain B+G. Hopefully it will calm down soon although I see there is some again in the forecast today and tomorrow (as if you need it). On the bright side... the likelihood of water restrictions any time soon look slim to none.

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  18. Dotty9 January 2016 at 11:11

    The water is taking so long to recede, but then it doesn't seem to have stopped raining! Snow is the last thing anyone needs right now so i'm with Gail on that one! Keep dry Bertie!

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  19. easyweimaraner9 January 2016 at 14:34

    that rain should go away immediately...before your whole island is a lake... I cross my paws for all peeps and pets and the wildlife...

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  20. Taryn9 January 2016 at 15:27

    Hope things dry out soon! That's an awful lot of excess water!

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  21. Tootsie9 January 2016 at 20:27

    WAlKIES BEFORE RAIN; WALKIES BEFORE RAIN; WALKIES BEFORE RAIN!

    P.s. I haven't been to Venice, Bertie. Shall we go together?! xo

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  22. Wyatt10 January 2016 at 02:39

    Sorry about your crumby weather, Bertie. We have had much of the same here. Every sun break is a reason to celebrate and go for a walk! Enjoy your dry spell :)

    Wyatt and Tegan

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  23. Jacobi11 January 2016 at 04:17

    Dear Bertie,

    That is crazy - the puddle ate the grass! And the bench! And the barn!

    Stay safe from the crazy puddle, friend!

    Licks,
    Cobi

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  24. Arran, Arthur and Mum19 January 2016 at 21:01

    I hope the flood waters have gone down now. We watched on the news those poor caravans being floated away by the river Dee. (Mum and Dad's jobs are to do with caravans!)

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