Kennell Estates Vineyard & Winery

[Rocky]

Bob,


This is devastating news. Hang in there and we all wish you the best.

 

[Scott B]

You are in our prayers.

 

[OilnH2O]

We're all still thinking of you --

 

[ibglowin]

Hope all is well Bob.

It just seems so crazy that in this day and age we can't control flooding any better on the big rivers. If we can build a pipeline for oil across Alaska why can't we build a pipeline from the Mississippi or the Missouri river out west and fill up these empty reservoirs in NM, AZ, UT. It would help the farmers as well as control the massive flooding we have experienced this Spring and SAVE precious water for farm use, recreational use instead of dumping it into the Gulf of Mexico......

 

[fivebk]

Things are crazy here!! I have moved everything except our bed, the TV, a few misc things and a lamp. We are going to stay here untill they call reporting a levy failure. They say it's not if but when it will fail. Culligan just came and pulled their softner systems and the propane company will soon be out to get our propane tank. The biggest problem with all of this is that they will be maintaining the high water levels till at least Dec 1st.

Well I better get back to packing ( I'm tired of it already)

 

[Flem]

Hang in there, brother. You're in our prayers.

 

[Runningwolf]

Sorry to hear that, we're thinking of you

 

[Rocky]

I wish there was something I could do for you Bob. I am truly sorry for your situation. You are always in our thoughts.

 

[Waldo]

Wish I was there to help you out buddy but be assured we will be in prayer for all of you

 

[rrawhide]

wow - what's your status now Bob - any good news?


Still praying for ya'll.


rrawhide

 

[grapeman]

I sure hope you are doing OK there Bob. The Weather Channel is even beginning to talk about this flooding. Stay safe and get out of there! I hope your house, barn and vines all weather it alright, but we are all more concerned with you and your family being safe! Continued best wishes.

 

[fivebk]

Well, last saturday we had to proceed with a mandatory evacuation. There was a breach on the missouri river levy just a short 3/4 mile west of my house. I have a great admiration for the local farmers in this area. The corp of engineers came in and tried to patch the levy, but deemed it to unsafe and walked away. Local farmers jumped in and patched it up and have done so two more times so far. They are holding the waters back while our town races to build a levy that may help protect it's people. The farmers know that it is just a matter of time before they will not be successful, but every minute/day helps. SO, so far no water ,but it's just a matter of time.

We have moved into my in-laws 5th wheel camper and will probably be here throughout the summer and fall. My wife's boss let us park in his yard and is supplying us with electricity and water at no charge. We just went and bought a wifi for our laptop to get us back online. I want to thank everyone for their support.

BOB

 

[fivebk]

If you go on youtube and enter Oahe dam or gavins point dam you can see the release of water from these dams

BOB

 

[Scott B]

Glad you are safe. Hang in there!

 

[ibglowin]

Bob,

Thanks for taking the time to check in and let us all know you guys are still above water and on some higher ground at the moment. Hard to believe this will last through the Summer, I wish they could send some of that out our way to help with the wildfire in AZ.....

Know that you and your family are still very much in our thoughts. Stay safe!

 

[fivebk]

Gavins point dam is now releasing more than a million gallons of water a second and plan on doing that till Dec 1st

BOB

 

[Runningwolf]

Bob that is amazing. What a shame they can't devert it. Stay safe and keep us posted.


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[ibglowin]

Gavins point dam is now releasing more than a million gallons of water a second and plan on doing that till Dec 1st

BOB

AZ/NM will take all you got my good friend.........

 

[grapeman]

Dam, that's a lot of water. Hang in there Bob. We are all rooting for you. At least you get to go camping this summer - hey you gotta look at the positive!

 

[dragonmaster42]

And you won't have to water your grapes - okay maybe a little to positive there. Hang in there Bob. The important thing is you and your family are safe. Remember - things can always be fixed and replaced, but not people and family.