Oh well all the rain in North Florida and Georgia have caught up with this area and the Suwannee is out of her banks. Should have waterfront property by the 14th. Hopefully it won't be any worse than it was in 2004-2005. Will keep you posted. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

7450 posts when do you fish? Hope all goes well with the river for you and yours
Fishing is only luck if you don't know what your doing! Life member since 1992

Back when I made all those posts (over a period of 3 years) I was building a new home here in Notth Central, Florida and had hurt my back. Really did not fish much then. But things are different now. Here is a photo of the River looking from the South East corner of our 10 acres. This was taken a 3PM today. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

We'll keep you and Pam in our thoughts. Good luck with the flooding.
Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Water came up the road about 40 yards closer to hitting my lowest point. They are calling for the River to crest now on the 17th at about 18 ft above normal. Should still be OK even at that height. Have a great evening. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Keep us posted Paul, wishing you the best.
Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Came up quite a bit during the night. It will be headind to my Pond which has been dry for 4 years shortly. By tomorrow morning it should be almost full. Then it will fill up the lower edge of our 10 acres. The house is quite high and I have my John Deere on standby. Thanks for your concern. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Hey Paul,

      How high is the water now?

Let me know if you need some help moving stuff out of the way.

 

   tom

Just remember that when life knocks you to your knees, You are in the perfect position to PRAY!

SuwanneePaul: Thoughts & Prayers Goin' Yall's Way from Texas*, "Take Care & God Bless", L8r. James,"VATO LOCO"<;({})><

 

USAF Reg. Vet. SAC; 321st Cmbt.Spprt.Grp. Tx.Bushwacker Deputy Sheriff; Anglers' Legacy Ambassador; "Cyborg Fingers Gone Haywire" San Antonio,Tx.

The Suwannee has crested in this area at 14.5 feet that is about the same as 2004/2005 flood stage. I bought a Jon Boat and Trolling motor. I can always use it on the canals near the flats on the Gulf waters near here, But for now Pam and I can use it to cruise down the road. The boat ramp about 1/8th of a milr from my driveway is about 8 feet underwater and the Suwannee is closed to all traffic until she gets back inside her banks and that should be a month or so from now.. I cut a new driveway through the woods so we can get to the house. Attached are a couple photos. One shows how close the water came to the house the other is of Pam in the Jon Boat that was taken at the end of our driveway last night. As for the house it is high and dry . Thanks for all your concern. Paul and Pam
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68 ) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Howdy Paul, Glad to hear yall came thru it safe

 

 

NW Fla.

Hey 

sorry to hear about your water troubles up that way.... were sooooo damn dry here (pinellas co/ clearwater) it isn't funny...... we've had about 2 inches total rain in the last 3 or 4 months....

A Bad day Fishing is better than a Good day at work!!!! J.

Today the Suwannee backed off a bit. Got one driveway back. Just hope that I see another change in the morning. But it will take a couple months and a lot of work to get back to normal. Hey, Clearwater I get down that way every couple months my Brother lives in Tarpon Springs and my wife and I used to live on Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor. Behind SNAPPERS Resturant off HWY 19. Have a great evening. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Well the river went down another 6 inches or so last night. However there is still some water from Georgia heading this way. This surge will not be as much as the last. Things are looking up here. Thanks for all your concern. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Water dropped down over a foot last night and today. Should be off the driveway by morning then will need a couple days to dry up. Have a good evening. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Glad to hear you are starting to dry out a little Paul. Keep us posted we be thinking of ya.
Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Opened theb driveway today. The water is dropping quicker than expected. Should be back to normal in a couple weeks then cleanup begins. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Water in the yard is about gone. Now to deal with the Mosquitos. I think Pam and I will go away for a few days. Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL

Time to go fishing and forget about your troubles. Good luck Paul
Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Thanks and will do...Paul
NAFC Life Member Since 1999, US Army MSG Retired 66-88, Vietnam Vet 66-69, Purple Heart (11-9-68) "Petri Heil" (7,450 Posts on Old NAFC BB) Old Town, FL