Hi Hollowers,
I know you were expecting my honey bee stamps post today, well it turns out bee’s can’t fly in the rain! Last night Mr HH flooded the entire house, there was 3 inches of standing water in the master bath, it went down the vents so my basement was also flooded through the ceiling, most of my craft supplies were ok but my sewing machine and serger are a write off 🙁 I also lost some machine accessories, sewing bits and bobs, fabric etc. The Hollow avoided most of the damage, a little bit of water on the floor caught a few things and we will see how they dry out. However, Mr HH’s camera is sodden, his lovely lens is soaked so they will need to be replaced; this office was flooded as it was under the master bath, plus the family room, luckily the losses in there are small. Greg’s office took the biggest hit, his gaming computer, tv, games consoles, everything just had water pouring through them! So this is my view right now, all very dark as I can’t have the lights on where the water ran through them, plus of course we through everything out the way of the water.
The house is full of dehumidifiers and big fans; it’s so noisy that we are staying in a hotel. Monday morning they are coming to rip up all the flooring and maybe a couple of areas of drywall and one ceiling, depending how it all dries out! So much for a weekend of work to catch up!! I will be back to videoing ASAP, my Honey Bee video is nearly finished so I will aim to publish it Monday for you. Tomorrow I have a pre-filmed Christmas in July segment for you with Elizabeth Craft Designs which I know you will LOVE, so many techniques in a small space but also quick and easy to make in volume. As soon as the fans go I can get back to videoing, i’m not a big fan of vote overs, I always forget the little tips that you use as you go along!
So for now, I am going to get my jellies on and start some of the clear up and work out what needs to be replaced! Stick in there with us and I will see you tomorrow for a great feature with ECD and again on Monday at 11.30EST on Facebook for our live, maybe we will have an outdoor live!?!
Happy Stamping!
Oh my gosh — flooding is never fun. Hopefully because you “caught it in time” the structural damage is minor. I would be shattered…yet here you are posting on your blog and taking inventory of the damage! Be safe — stay away from all electrical things until your floor is bone dry again. We’re sending good energy your way and keeping fingers crossed that on Monday the report is good. T
I am so sorry that you are going through this. We had pipes freeze a few years ago and our basement flooded. Included there was a brand new recording studio full of expensive computers, monitors, mixing boards etc. It was a very expensive, painful experience, even with insurance.
wishing you a speedy replacement of your goodies (hubby’s).
hope the repairs are quick.thanks to insurance~
Oh no. Hope your home owners settles quickly. Try not to stress too much. Enjoy what you can of your weekend. Hugs from NC.
Omg! Sorry this happened! Hope things get back to normal quickly for you!
From Brian in Nebraska… I’m so VERY sorry about ur flood. Nasty weather all across the country this summer. I hope u have it all straightened out soon
OMG, sorry and be safe. In NW Illinois we have had heavy rains and dangerous storms all week.. houses are flooded here, streets are flooded and buckling with massive holes and the river is flowing everywhere. I keep telling my self, its OK, family is safe and material stuff is just stuff. It can be replaced
Being flooded is awful. Make sure you check the drywall a week or two from now as mold can set in, even after the “treatment”. So don’t finalize that insurance claim until you check that out! Good Luck, and I’m so sorry for all the trouble you are having.
Jan
You are strong and will get through this! It isn’t fun, but with insurance and your determination you will succeed. I echo the encouragement to not turn on electric items until you are 100% dry.! I know you know that, but electricity is a bit scary to me, although I definitely appreciate it, ok. How are the girls and Ariel?
So S-O-R-R-Y to hear the frustrating news. Keep you chin up and know I am praying for a quick recovery from your losses..
You are in my prayers for a quick clean up. You and your family must come first. Things happen, to the best of us, so please take a deep breath and think it could have been 4 inches of water…. it was just 3.
So sorry to hear your bad luck. Hope everything works out fine soon.
How awful. So sorry to hear you’re dealing with such a mess. Wishing you a speedy repair!
You poor dear, I’m so sorry for you and your family.
Wow! Major clean up. I am sure you would rather be doing crafting.
I saw one of your videos and was wondering where I can get some of the products you use.
CraTangle Stencils
I had that happen in my last house. ONLY the craftroom was flooded but I was devastated. It was the first time in my life I had a savings account. But the deductible on my Homeowners insurance took care of that. Took awhile to get it all back to normal and dry. Finally did, then I moved. wishing the very best for you and yours!
Keep your head up, there are brighter days ahead! I recommend a high powered desiccant dehumidifier to help, as this can be far more effective than if you have lots of small ones. I don’t want to spam here, but I have lots of reviews and recommendations on my own website if you’d like to check it out. Wishing you all the best x
Oh no!!!! You poor thing!!! I’m glad you didn’t lose too much to the flooding, and I hope the office contents can be replaced! I hope you can all get back to ‘normality’ soon… Hugs x