How's McMark doing??, Napa is flooded near his shop |
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How's McMark doing??, Napa is flooded near his shop |
MartyYeoman |
Dec 31 2005, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
Anybody hear how McMark and his shop is doing?
The television showed flooding within a block or two of his door. Any news yet??? |
Trekkor |
Dec 31 2005, 03:13 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I went over to see Brandon( Marks's Landlord and painter in the same shop ) this morning at his house.
News sounds pretty bad. brandon said they were sand bagging 'til 6:00 and the water was at the door. Brandon told me they were *swimming* from tree to tree and using a railroad tie as a floatation device (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) This was before the rise and crest this afternoon. I went out and took a look around. Currently can't get within 4-5 blocks of the shop. There is a very strong chance that the water is standing 2-4 feet above their front door right now. Brandon didn't look too good. His car was left behind. He said he thinks the cars in the shop are floating around and bumping into each other. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) KT Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Dec 31 2005, 03:22 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
my engine! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) |
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ThinAir |
Dec 31 2005, 03:26 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,553 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ouch! I'm really hoping that things are much better than they seem.
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Trekkor |
Dec 31 2005, 03:32 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I know, I thought of you and Randal, too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Many areas of town are *boat only*. All of the east-west roads are closed. This blue car went into water to deep, stalled his motor and the inside of the passenger compartment was full of water, too. Attached image(s) |
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Trekkor |
Dec 31 2005, 03:39 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
This pic is looking toward their shop from about 1 mile east...They are quite a bit lower though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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neo914-6 |
Dec 31 2005, 03:45 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Unbelievable! Mark hasn't answered his cell... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
Trekkor |
Dec 31 2005, 03:47 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I just caught a national story off CNN.
"Mandatory evacuations". Another big storm due tommorrow along with a 6.9 foot high tide. This flood is proving to be worse than the '82 and '86 seasons. KT |
736conver |
Dec 31 2005, 03:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Whats going on havent watch any news lately. Big storm/rain???
Hope everyone is ok and insured. |
Trekkor |
Dec 31 2005, 04:01 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm on the phone with Brandon right now.
Andy, your motor is up on Mark's desk. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) |
Mark Henry |
Dec 31 2005, 04:36 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Man that sucks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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qa1142 |
Dec 31 2005, 04:39 PM
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Whiplash Group: Members Posts: 1,514 Joined: 1-June 04 From: Lake Zurich, Illinois Member No.: 2,140 |
Sunny Calf
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scottb |
Dec 31 2005, 04:43 PM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
oh crap that sucks!!!!
stroke, stroke, breath!!!! repeat as needed.... hope everyone and everything is alright...... |
sgomes |
Dec 31 2005, 04:56 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
When I was there about a month ago, Gwen's car was there. I hope she got it out before the storm!
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jgara962 |
Dec 31 2005, 05:01 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
Mark,
If you need anything, let me know. |
sixnotfour |
Dec 31 2005, 05:05 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Too much rain sucks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
Hope it recedes quickly |
TravisNeff |
Dec 31 2005, 05:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
From the weather channel:
Inundating rain from a powerhouse winter storm has triggered major flooding over parts of Northern California and Nevada. From 4-9 inches of rain in just 24 hours has sent the Napa River to a record level in St. Helena, eclipsing the previous record crest from 1986 by a whopping 3 feet. The crest will work downstream, and, unfortunately, flood parts of the valley, including Napa County's many vineyards. Numerous rivers and streams, including the Russian River, were also reported out of their banks in Sonoma County. Several stretches of the 101 freeway in Marin County (north of San Francisco) were flooded out, and some stretches of I-80, 680, and 880 were under water in the Bay Area. A rockslide shutdown I-80 near the Nevada/California state line earlier Saturday. Flooding also became a major concern along the Truckee River, where the river was expected to crest from 2-3 feet above flood stage in downtown Reno, Nev. This would lead to significant flooding of parts of the city, including the Reno-Tahoe Airport, the most significant flood since 1997. Flood watches are also posted for the burn areas of Southern California for not only Saturday's system, but a potentially stronger, wetter system poised to slide in Sunday night & Monday. Rain will increase from the first system (Saturday) through the evening, letting up by daybreak on New Year's Day. If that's not enough, strong winds and high mountain snow will be the rule for most from the Sierra to the Wasatch, Tetons, and Rockies of Colorado. Snow should pile up to the tune of another 1-2 feet in the Tetons & Wasatch. However, strong winds developing later Saturday could gust in excess of 100 mph over the Sierra crest, and in the neighborhood of 60 mph in the Wasatch. |
ThinAir |
Dec 31 2005, 05:27 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,553 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region |
We've been watching all these storms hit northern California, Oregon & Washington and then go north of Flagstaff, leaving us with one of the driest winters in several years. Supposedly the storm that is hitting Napa now will get to us and finally bring us some moisture tomorrow. I hope that's true, but I only wish we could arrange to get the moisture without having these storms dump more on the folks who don't need it. Wishful thinking, I know.
Hang in there Mark! We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers for safety and a minimum of damage. |
DNHunt |
Dec 31 2005, 05:33 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Ah man I'm sorry to hear about this. For what it's worth I'll be thinking about you guys and sending it along upstairs. Nature can sure make you feel mighty small. My yard is like a sponge but we're above water. I'm sure some of the flatlanders are getting their feet wet around here but, nothing like you guys have.
I once had an outboard go into the Columbia River. The kill switch shut it down so it didn't bust. We plulled the plugs, pumped it out and dried it with starter fluiid and got it fired up in about 5 minutes. Maybe things won't be too bad. Dave |
jgara962 |
Dec 31 2005, 05:35 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
Here are a couple of pictuers from the end of my street. A bunch of the neighbors were down there watching people try and make it through the "lake". The green Chrysler had two women in it, both on their cell phones, making way to big of a wake. We knew they weren't going to make it from the beginning. The passenger stuck her top half out the window, and her phone popped out of her pocket into the water (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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