Almost lost the ’68

Day 2, 5:15 PM. I just got home from work. No rain today but the water is rising quickly. 6" of rain are predicted for tomorrow. The neighbors met me when I got home from work and they all want to try to get the '68 out this afternoon. They have a plan to use 2 flat bottom boats and drag the '68 up into someone's yard and back the trailer under it. It seems they all want to see the '68 rescued. Listening to that V-8 idle up and down the bayou has appearantly become a part of their bayou experience.

I took the pic when I got home this afternoon. The water is almost up to the light switches which are 7' above dock deck (by design).
Thank you again for all the warm comments.

J_I_H

Glad to see a happy ending so far. Probably best to get her out of there into safety. Good luck with the recovery.


Rob

BKH: You lookin to move? Still not to crowded here in Central Florida. Would really add to my property values to have you near here.


john

Jim,
What else can i say ,that hasnt been said? Good luck on getting the ol girl out ...

they arent making them '68s no more ,you know!

ps, got your gas gauge..er, stick put safely away?.. God bless and be safe!!!

Jim,
ahhhhhhhh, get her out of there my man !!!! Then look for higher ground yourself.. 6 more inches and your neighbors house is completely under !!!! Good Luck and again god bless !!!

Moj'

I nixed the plan for pulling out the '68 last night. I decided to ride it out. The water was down by 2 feet this AM and lower this evening. It looks like everything will be back to normal in a couple of days. Problems over. Thanks again for all the kind words. Jim S

Jim_In_Houston wrote: I nixed the plan for pulling out the '68 last night.

JIM
glad to hear all is well on chocolate bayou,your rain became our rain only a few less drops, my bayou came up 4 feet but my 64 sleeps on her trailer in her own shop, pain in the a$$ till the rain starts.......boat dr

81;
these shots are not as drastic as Jims, but gives you an idea of how we live in the deep south, also the start of a new home for the '64. the bayou is to the right of the building, down with the old in with the new.La. has instituted a whole set of new building codes for all of the state, effective Jan. 07 every building must be Force 4 compatable,build now or face the building inspector come Jan. this is Gods country...........boat dr

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doc, like your shots. Thanks for showing us your part of the world.

JIH, if the weather's decent, I'd like to drop my boat in at the 2 double oh four and shoot up to see you next sunday afternoon. I've got a buddy from Idaho coming to visit and he's got an 89 2001. We'd love to see the 68. Any chance you'll be around? We wouldn't stay long.