"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Very dramatic photographs - thank you Foundy. Yes, it's tragic that so much of the UK, including Somerset, is under water - but not a lot we can do about it except try to remain positive, and attempt to get the Government and EA to work together in the hope that future flooding on such a scale can be prevented.

Like Annis, we're getting rain water sweeping in through the back and front doors - seem to spend a large amount of time mopping it up, and drying off a very wet and muddy dog. Guess it keeps us busy!

And the high water table is playing havoc with the bottom of our garden - standing water just hasn't drained off at all for days now.

But we are better off than those who live on low lying land - my heart goes out to the poor people who've been evacuated from their homes - their faces tell such a heartbreaking story. And the animals ... ah, what can I say!

Rescue of livestock in Dorset



and more photos on this link - various parts of the UK.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=AzunUi06KXShJM&tbnid=WGrpCHTr3SgZoM:&ved=0CAEQjxw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fuk-weather-recap-more-flood-3130173&ei=dJf6UtDqHOKb0AWt2ICYDg&bvm=bv.61190604,d.ZGU&psig=AFQjCNEs6NV92_7Yin6jYAZT0_B__VM2lg&ust=1392240832238329

Well vonny, sad as it is, if you have a Riverview Cottage what better than to view the river half way up your lounge walls.

The flooding looks horrible. To all in the UK, stay safe and take care. As much as I hate snow I'd rather have that than the liquid form. At least it can be moved out of the way. We are due about 12 inches on Thursday...and I won't complain one bit.

Our heat wave is continuing relentlessly, 43 plus (110 US degrees). hottest summer ever with bushfires everywhere causing losses of homes, stock and wild life. Just horrible.

Hiya BEAgle!!!! HOW ARE YOU??? so glad to catch you here im mad at myself for not being able to hop in as much as I can

Hi verbivore, thanks for your comment much appreciated. Hope you and yours are doing ok. Keep coming back we love you.(((verbivore)))

Doing good..so where are you now? in the hospital? back home?

Unfortunaly in Hospital for last 3 weeks

when wil you be out? hows your health?

Will call Mr Eagle tomorrow as I haven't seen him here today.

Much love x

Dear Crew

I received a phone call from Anna this morning with sad news and she has asked that I speak to the crew.

Danny is gradually slipping away and will soon find his peace.

I would ask at this time for you all to give your thoughts and prayers for Danny and for his family, Anna and Michael, who have been with him all day and will be with him over the coming days as he comes to rest.

((((((((Our Bosun)))))))) x

OH Izzie. I have been praying that he is at peace with whatever the outcome. What will we do without our Danny?

My heart is broken. Please tell Anna next time you talk to her that we (the family and I) have been praying for them both and will continue to be praying.

Love my Dear Dutchy.

I hate words in this particular instance - there are none that can express what my heart is feeling. Thank you Izzie. Bless that precious man. Courageous, strong, such a fighter and what an amazing heart he has....

Thank you for telling us Mz. Izz.

Prayers for Danny and Anna and all who love them.

I will miss him too. A great and wonderful person I feel honored to know.

I've played Trivia with Dutch for ten years. As sound a bloke as A2K ever had.

I will miss him more than I can say.

Thoughts and prayers for Danny and all of his loved ones.

oh... no.
no no no.

i was hoping , some where, some how , dear dutchy would come out of this.

that is painful to read.

i hope everyone around him can find some peace..

Rest peacefully. Adding my hands to the circle gathering around deck to give comfort to loved ones.

Oh no! After he posted here a couple of days ago, I was hopeful that things were improving! Dear Dutchy, I hope your remaining time is peaceful and painless, and you leave us knowing you are surrounded by love.

Yes, our hands in a circle.

Peace, Danny.

And Peace, Anna and Michael.