Hallie's poor fence

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 03, 2007, 02:12:45 PM

My cousins couldn't get in to fix this for me this morning because of all the flooding, the roads are under water all over the place. I live a few blocks from down town and they have it barricaded off since it's all under water too. Luckily even in the worst floods we've had I stay dry, although sometimes I end up being on a little island. It's still pouring. Our only casualty here so far is Hallie's fence. There was some unfamiliar poop in our back yard today luckily I have a gate I can shut so Hallie can only go onto the cement part and not into the yard. Still I don't like having my yard open like this!

About an hour ago though she finally did go POO in her potty house out there!! We did a big happy dance! She waited a day and a half I hope she will now see it's OK to poop in there. Makes me feel good to know she's dry while she's doing her business.

doxielady5569128 · December 03, 2007, 03:29:03 PM

Well Dee Dee, It pears to me, you may have moved to Nebraska. Wez got da bad wind today too. Not quite as bad as your wind though. Also, we don't hab da flood cause we neber get any rain or snow anymore.

I'm glad you had Hallie inside during dis nightmare storm. :apls: I hope her fence gets fixed real soon. And, yes, I agree...Pwincesses wike her need to be dry.

Porky Pie

Roberta · December 03, 2007, 11:34:39 PM

Your poor fence Ms H, hope you get it fixed real soon.
Da gang

Doxherding Karen · December 04, 2007, 07:08:54 AM

Aw, man, my big chance to disappear and I'm not even nearby!

Wish Auntie Karen's fence would cooperate and "take a break". Get it? Break? SSLOL!!

Merlin

("Am I the only one laughing?")
("Everyone else is groaning, Merlin.")
("Put a photo album in it, Beau.")
(Thanks. Don't mind if I do!")

Beth · December 04, 2007, 07:22:31 AM

Awww, that stinks. Hopefully it will get fixed soon. Glad to hear that you guys are ok. I was thinking of you this morning when I saw the flooding on the news.

I'm trying to convince DH to put a fence up around our yard. He argues that it will make things look more confined. I argue that it will give a nice, safe place for Chilie and Lara to play without having to worry about "outsiders" coming in.

Doxherding Karen · December 04, 2007, 07:34:18 AM

Tell DH that the whole point is to make CHILIE and LARA look more confined!! LOL

Karen

PattyInAK · December 04, 2007, 08:33:46 AM

Was wondering how you guys were doing, I heard Centralia mentioned on the national news this morning. I guess we are getting some of that storm, we have had horrendous winds. My sister-in-law in Seattle said things were pretty wet up that way, too. Your poor fence!!! I'm glad Hallie is doing her business okay outside. Those doxies don't like the change in routine, I guess.

Gail · December 04, 2007, 10:28:55 AM

Hallie you should be reeeeeeeeeeeeally careful because if it was a big bad woof that huffed and puffed and blowed down your fence he might try the same with your poo shelter. We are going to try to 'scape while mum is out and pop over to protect you but we have to wait to get onto the puter to check the maps and see which way to scamper. Holly is working on looking adorable to see if we can hitch a lift all the way there. Never fear the Scotdox will make sure no big bad woof gets you or your mummy

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love and snuggles H&T

Leslie · December 04, 2007, 12:02:34 PM

Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on December 03, 2007, 02:12:45 PM
About an hour ago though she finally did go POO in her potty house out there!! We did a big happy dance! She waited a day and a half I hope she will now see it's OK to poop in there. Makes me feel good to know she's dry while she's doing her business.

Gotta see a picture of the house of poo.

Good thing sumbuddy didn't get squished with that fence. Glad you are all ok.

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 04, 2007, 12:10:10 PM

I guess I won't worry about the fence, our county is devastated, the freeway is under 10 feet of water and closed for 20 miles both north and south of me. They have a detour route through Yakima which will take seven hours!! Businesses are all closed, schools, etc. No one can get anywhere, the roads are flooded and there have been helicopters going overhead here for 2 days now rescueing people. I don't even want to think about the animals out there. We had over 100 mph winds in places but the wind is gone now and it's not raining at the moment but the rivers haven't crested yet so it's supposed to get worse before it gets better. Sounds like my county here got the worst of it. It will be at least a couple of days before any roads can be opened and repaired if needed. I'm really lucky to be surrounded by water but my place is OK for now and we have power...a lot of people don't. They have been evacuating part of the town.
http://www.komotv.com/news/local/12090001.html

PattyInAK · December 04, 2007, 12:34:12 PM

Holy cr@p, DD!!! :meme: What a mess. I'm glad you are staying dry and still have power. Will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Leslie · December 04, 2007, 01:48:30 PM

Holy FLAMING c%$p

Are you prepared to leave in case you have to?

Leslie · December 04, 2007, 01:53:44 PM

Quote from: Beth on December 04, 2007, 07:22:31 AM
I'm trying to convince DH to put a fence up around our yard. He argues that it will make things look more confined. I argue that it will give a nice, safe place for Chilie and Lara to play without having to worry about "outsiders" coming in.

D'UH. Boyz. Hire someone and get it in while he's a twork (ooops ha ha "at work") Tell him a huge German Shephard corralled ya into the house and barked at ya for an hour.

Actually, and I know this from a former Parole Office--houses with fences spell D-O-G and whether the dawg is 10 lbs or 100, they still bark and alert people and generally thieves will avoid those houses unless they no for sure there is no canine alert system.

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 04, 2007, 02:00:51 PM

QuoteAre you prepared to leave in case you have to?

Yeah pick up Hallie and run like H***

The news just said the hospital is on an island, surrounded by flood water a half mile in each direction and I am just over a half mile from the hospital so I must be on the edge of it. Hallie and I will venture out in a bit just to see how close we are. At least I could drive toward the hospital if they are a bit higher than me. But I think we'll be OK it's not raining and now they say the river has crested here anyway, other counties haven't yet. I am so grateful to have power and not be under water. Patty you remember Safeway, I can't even get that far. I am most worried about the animals out there, especially horses and livestock that people can't throw into their car or take upstairs with them like they can pets. But there are also stupid people who leave their dogs chained up then the flood waters come...I better stop thinking about that ack.

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 04, 2007, 02:05:49 PM

lol Les did you call him a Twork?

Good point about the fences and dogs. And maybe guard dog signs?

PattyInAK · December 04, 2007, 02:28:38 PM

Willy's bark is very loud and annoying, he sounds like a big dog. And when a stranger comes over, Willy and Alex make this sound like someone is being murdered with a chainsaw. Its very different than when a friend stops by and they are just saying hi.

doxielady5569128 · December 04, 2007, 03:43:35 PM

I can't believe the devastation there! :crazyeyes: Stay safe.

Leslie · December 04, 2007, 06:11:16 PM

Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on December 04, 2007, 02:05:49 PM
lol Les did you call him a Twork?
Good point about the fences and dogs. And maybe guard dog signs?

No, that was an honest typo. I took seven years of typing 1.

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 05, 2007, 01:43:55 AM

LOL I was jerkin' yer chain Les...knew it was a typo!

I think you might have just invented a new slang name though! :thumb:

The flood water has receded a little...but Hallie isn't going to be able to get to the vet for her allergy shot tomorrow. I know she'll be so disappointed!

Still a huge mess here, everything under water and a lot of people at temporary shelters. I am so grateful my place was OK in all this. They hope to open the freeway by Thursday but said they aren't making any promises...

cheryl186 · December 05, 2007, 04:40:34 AM

Oh my gosh DD.....thank goodness the water is receding and you and Hallie have been spared. I can't believe the devastation you described....many prayers and well wishes for everyone who is suffering at this time...and yes...prayers for all the animals too

ps: there are many times when my hubby is a twork!! lol

PattyInAK · December 05, 2007, 08:33:39 AM

Was watching the news last night and it showed a lot of pictures of Centralia. I tried to call you, DD, but the phone just kept ringing. Please check in and let us know how you and Hallie are today. Are you still an "island?" As I understand it, no man is an island.......

Dee Dee and Hallie · December 05, 2007, 11:49:01 AM

I guess it's receding a little now, although I still can hear the helicopters out there flying back and forth. I keep hearing sirens out there too, they are going right now I'm not sure what that means! (hopefully not a tusnami alert. Heh. just kidding we're nowhere near the ocean) My vet just called about Hallie's appointment today for her allergy shot and said she thought I could get there by a back route. I will be surprised if I can circumvent downtown to get to the back route but we'll give it a try. She moved her time up to 12:30. Poor Hallie! She thought she was getting a wet type of "snow day" from her shot.

I can't believe how fortunate we are to have had such little trouble here. I am doing a lot of thank you prayers! Didn't even lose power here! Just a few blocks or less, all around me was underwater. I haven't been out this morning to look so not sure how it is now. But I hope down a little. Last night we could get to the park and can see big logs they used for parking guides, laying way out in the football fields so the water had already gone down some. Hallie's fence was the only thing at all and that is nothing in comparison. Many people I know had to evacuate, one friend from the dog center where we train, has all her dogs in an upstairs bedroom her whole yard and basement are flooded. People not only have to replace things but also bleach everything because flood waters are really polluted and toxic. I saw one idiot at the park yesterday throwing a stick for his dog to retrieve in the flood waters. Ack!

Just heard on the radio that the evacuations from the flood are the largest since Hurricane Katrina. The mailman is here right now though so apparently the mail can get through again! I think things are getting better out there.

Here is the training building where Hallie and I take class.
http://forms.belointeractive.com/sharedcontent/datafiles/1196800922751_ORIGINAL_LewisCo_1521.jpg

LOL Cheryl I am looking forward to an opportunity to call someone a Twork too!

Oh shoot Patty!!! I am so disappointed I missed your call I would have loved to talk to you! I'll bet you called during our meeting. We have meetings almost every evening for a new computer game it looks like we are going to be making and we use microphones and can do concept sketches online for everyone to see at the same time. It's slick! One guy is from Australia. When we are doing that no calls can come in on the phone, I wondered what someone would hear if they try to call, so it just rings...anyway shoot wish we could have talked!

Doxherding Karen · December 05, 2007, 12:04:09 PM

Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on December 04, 2007, 02:05:49 PM
lol Les did you call him a Twork?
Good point about the fences and dogs. And maybe guard dog signs?

O.K., maye a DH is also a bit of a twork - can it be ALL THAT BAD?? LOL!!

And . . . I have a sign on my driveway gate - that plus the dachshund alarm in full throat keeps ANYONE out of my yard!

Doxherding Karen · December 05, 2007, 12:05:30 PM

. . .and another sign that's NOT so useul!!

PattyInAK · December 05, 2007, 12:28:04 PM

Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on December 05, 2007, 11:49:01 AM
I guess it's receding a little now, although I still can hear the helicopters out there flying back and forth. I keep hearing sirens out there too, they are going right now I'm not sure what that means! (hopefully not a tusnami alert. Heh. just kidding we're nowhere near the ocean) My vet just called about Hallie's appointment today for her allergy shot and said she thought I could get there by a back route. I will be surprised if I can circumvent downtown to get to the back route but we'll give it a try. She moved her time up to 12:30. Poor Hallie! She thought she was getting a wet type of "snow day" from her shot.

I can't believe how fortunate we are to have had such little trouble here. I am doing a lot of thank you prayers! Didn't even lose power here! Just a few blocks or less, all around me was underwater. I haven't been out this morning to look so not sure how it is now. But I hope down a little. Last night we could get to the park and can see big logs they used for parking guides, laying way out in the football fields so the water had already gone down some. Hallie's fence was the only thing at all and that is nothing in comparison. Many people I know had to evacuate, one friend from the dog center where we train, has all her dogs in an upstairs bedroom her whole yard and basement are flooded. People not only have to replace things but also bleach everything because flood waters are really polluted and toxic. I saw one idiot at the park yesterday throwing a stick for his dog to retrieve in the flood waters. Ack!

Just heard on the radio that the evacuations from the flood are the largest since Hurricane Katrina. The mailman is here right now though so apparently the mail can get through again! I think things are getting better out there.

Here is the training building where Hallie and I take class.
http://forms.belointeractive.com/sharedcontent/datafiles/1196800922751_ORIGINAL_LewisCo_1521.jpg

LOL Cheryl I am looking forward to an opportunity to call someone a Twork too!

Oh shoot Patty!!! I am so disappointed I missed your call I would have loved to talk to you! I'll bet you called during our meeting. We have meetings almost every evening for a new computer game it looks like we are going to be making and we use microphones and can do concept sketches online for everyone to see at the same time. It's slick! One guy is from Australia. When we are doing that no calls can come in on the phone, I wondered what someone would hear if they try to call, so it just rings...anyway shoot wish we could have talked!

Water damage has got to be the worse thing......I am so glad we are on a hill, we have a 1% chance that we would ever be flooded.
DD, I would say it was around 6:30 your time that I tried to call. Just wanted to see if you were OK. I was so worried your cute little house and yard would be flooded.