HERE'S A POIGNANT VIDEO of the effects of the August 28 floods from Hurricane Irene after it slammed into New England. No one predicted the speed, force or extent of the deluge. The couple is David and Denise Lloyd of Maple Downs Farm, a small dairy farm in Middleburgh, NY. After listening to this, I have no doubt they will slowly but surely recover and survive by the Grace of God. They are stoic, hard-working New Englanders who farm the bread basket of the American Revolution. Even in all their loss, they find much to be thankful for.
H/TThursday, October 6, 2011
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My parents lost their house for the second time in 5 yrs. This time they will not rebuild.
It was a 150 yr old farm house that had never flooded until 2006. They spent $100,000 to rebuild both their home and my mom's business. They said that was a 500 yr flood and wouldn't happen again. It did ... just 5 yrs later - last month. Fortunately, they're well insured and have a second home in FL.
So aorry to hear of their loss, William, but glad to know they have another home in Florida. Tw epic floods in five years is unbelievable!
Wow. That is powerful - they so well describe the impact of the loss. I can empathize with what they have already been through, as you know, but their losses really make ours seem small in comparison. Thanks for sharing this.
William, if we experience another 500 year flood, like your parents, we will not rebuild again where we are but would have to relocate. I am very sorry for their loss.
Indeed, fraydna, your flood loss was of epic proportions too. Let's pray that will be it for a long while.
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