A Week of Devastation.

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Just a very quick update of the weeks events.  We have been flooded, along with all our neighbours.  Some have had water feet high - although we are yet to view the property ourselves - we are about 2 inches high - just above the height of our skirting. 

Insurance claim is well underway, and our friend Colin has striped the carpets and most of the flooring (seemed able to remove a lot quicker than we put down)!!!  I have been informed that 'its not so bad' but I am of course well aware that the full extent of the water damage may not become apparent for several weeks.

I cannot believe the devastation it has caused to all the people we have spoke too.  I cannot express how gutted we both are about the destruction of our home, although it would seem not as mush as some.  And of course we were not rescued by a boat, staying in the local leisure centre or now trying to find alternative accommodation for three months.  We have been the lucky ones - if anyone can have any luck in this situation! 

Ps. The last email I sent to A, our builder, contained the words - thanks so much for the hard work - everything looks great - that's it for this year we have worked so hard - now we are going to enjoy the summer - and start again with the refurbishments next year.  Oh how I laugh at those words now!!! And how foolish do I feel that I spent several hours cleaning the patio doors when we were last there!!!!!