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July 26, 2007

Receding slowly ....

The Flood peaked on Monday so we are told and there has been a steady fall in the levels. Electricity has also been restored to most of us (as you can see - I am back online!) but the one key thing that will not be so easily restored is our water supply. That will take between seven and fourteen days. No baths, no washing up, no flushing the loo ...

Now is a good time to invest in deodorants and other "household" perfumes ....

Abbey North Porch flooded.jpg
The water sneaking into the Abbey via a low drain that has reversed its flow.

Abbey Mill and the Ham.jpg
Abbey Mill and the Ham at the height of the flood. Note the water has reached the first floor.

Former Abbey school and Gander Lane from the tower.jpg
The former Abbey School in Gander Lane and Gander Lane itself filled with water.

Westward to the Severn.jpg
And looking west towards the confluence of the Severn and the Mill Avon at Lower Lode. The line of trees in the middle is the Severn ...

Rain is forecast for the next few days, but is not expected to produce a rise in the water levels. We will just have to hope and pray that the rivers continue to fall back from their current height and that the Water Company can get their filtration plant and pumps running again quickly.

Thanks to all who have prayed for us and supported us through this disaster.

Posted by The Gray Monk at July 26, 2007 08:56 PM

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Can you send that water down-under to help with the drought?

Posted by: Ozguru at July 26, 2007 10:10 PM