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This Week...Rain and Floods

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This Week...Rain and Floods

It’s been quite a week with the rains from Imelda. Many of our friends in Florida wanted to know if we were ready to move back there. (no!)

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Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.  Bob Marley



We were very fortunate because the heavy rains were more to the south and southeast of where we live. 

 

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And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow. Gilbert K. Chesterton

 

Unfortunately, there are areas of the city that you can count on to flood, especially around Buffalo Bayou near downtown Houston. 

 

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The nicest thing about the rain is that it always stops. Eventually.   Eeyore

 

Many people who were able to drive to work found that the roads were blocked coming home and had to wait hours and hours before the waters receded. 

Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards. Vladimir Nabokov

 

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On our Friday morning walk, we wanted to see how much water was flowing in one of the large gullies that borders the Preserve. It’s not as much as I’m sure there was during Harvey but the Before (above) and After (below) may give you an idea of how much rain there was in one day. 

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Have a wonderful (and relatively dry) weekend!

 

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Comments(33)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I love your uplifting attitude about all of this Kathy. And, I too am grateful to hear you're doing okay. The TV reports make us feel worried and sad for the people who live there...Ma Nature can sure do a number on us at times. 

Sep 21, 2019 07:53 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Hopefully the rains are ending so the flooding can begin to subside. I like rain...in moderation of course, since we don't get it very often. Love the rain quotes.

Jeff

Sep 21, 2019 08:01 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The rain certainly makes things beautiful, but if there is too much of it, damage can be caused.

Sep 21, 2019 08:04 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello kathy,  Glad you are safe, was wondering about you and if you were close to the raising water.

 

Sep 21, 2019 09:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider it seems that Florida had a lot of rain this summer. 

Wayne Martin you know, at least we didn't have to worry about flooding in Florida!!!

Barbara Todaro I felt so sorry for the people who were stranded on major roads for hours. 

Sep 21, 2019 10:16 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Sheila Anderson Thank you!!! I'm thinking of you this weekend!!!!

Thank you Donald Urschalitz from what I understand parts of the area I'm in flooded during Harvey. But that was a really unusual rain event. 

Sep 21, 2019 10:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat Thank you for the feature in your group. You have to find the humor in situations to help keep you going. 

Carol Williams it's a quote that's worthy of pondering!

Sep 21, 2019 10:27 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks ever so much Kathy. I'm already done in but so much more to do.

Sep 21, 2019 10:45 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs thank you. I thought the quote was worthy of being considered pondering-provoking. 

Kat Palmiotti thank you. Hope you're enjoying exploring your new home area. 

Hi Nina Hollander I love that quote too. We might say that when thinking of some acts that people do. 

Sep 21, 2019 11:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel it's a reminder not to waste our emotions on something or someone that cannot do or behave otherwise. 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty your mom and sister are ok, I take it!

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD Larry and worried for those who are just now recovering from Harvey and have been hit once again. 

Sep 21, 2019 11:28 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS I love rain too!!! It's a nice break and sometimes a good excuse to curl up with a good book or movie. 

Brian England it's all about balance, right!

Will Hamm Houston tends to flood but so glad that we were far from it this time. 

Sep 21, 2019 11:39 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mother Nature can create havoc that is for sure.

Sep 21, 2019 11:43 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy it is amazing the amount of rain South East TX has gotten for the second time in a couple of years.

Sep 21, 2019 01:47 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy you have been on my mind when I heard about Houston getting rain. Watched the news and it looked like it was further from you. Those poor folks that got it hard, again.  What was wonderful to hear is that many of the same groups went out to rescuse so many people trapped in their homes, especially seniors.  Lots of good going on in the world.

Sep 21, 2019 03:05 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I just watched the nightly news and Houston was the biggest, wettest news nation wide Kathy Streib 

Sep 21, 2019 06:34 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Love the rain, however when it gets cold up here it turns to snow.  Don't like that at all

Sep 22, 2019 12:19 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Soggy but safe...that's a very good thing ! xoxox

Sep 22, 2019 02:48 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Glad you're safe and also happy to hear you're happy to stay where you are, Kathy! I'm sure you're wishing the rain would ease up but, like the quote, it WILL eventually stop!

Love the Bob Marley quote - Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.  SO true about so much of life!

Sep 22, 2019 10:28 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Kathy,

Lovely photos and quotes! I love to watch the rain, and when I can to photograph it!

Sep 24, 2019 04:31 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well I was camping the last two weeks so pretty much guaranteed rain. LOL

Sep 25, 2019 01:20 PM