Across the country in recent weeks we have seen floods galore, Firemen and Army deployed, old ladies rescued by burly lifeboat crews, bridges washed away, towns marooned and roads under 6' of water. Look at these beautiful pictures of elsewhere in Somerset:
I feel sorry for the poor people who have been flooded, I really do, but you can't say it hasn't been exciting. I defy anyone not to want to get out to these thrilling scenes in their gumboots and enjoy the drama:
At Porlock however, the conditions have been pathetic - the stream behind our house has not risen more than a couple of inches, and that was only for about one hour. This despite 18 months of solid rain. The roads have been passable throughout and no communities have required assistance. Royalty have not thought fit to visit and we have been ignored by the MPs. The council is to blame since they have spent the summer squandering our council tax money on clearing ditches, unblocking drains and keeping waterways clear. This is Damn Boring. There has not been a day's schooling lost, not so much as a free hour off vouchsafed to any worker and hardly a puddle has been available for splashing in. Very disappointing and an utter swiz.
Better days: this was our house in Sussex in the best flood we ever had; 3'1" deep in the kitchen. Great for me as I was a child at the time but our parents were not pleased.
'the top of their game' - and you such a pedant. What is this? Can we rely on no-one?
ReplyDeleteI think you are referring to some other post. Thank you though and I have changed it accordingly.
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