On Saturday, I mentioned the little Nottinghamshire village where I parked ahead of my latest country walk. There was clear evidence of recent flooding - including thin pipes emerging from letterboxes. I have little doubt that they were draining water from damp extractors set up inside the houses.
At the football match, a man showed me mobile phone footage of his brother canoeing upon the huge flood that stretched right up the east side of The River Trent - the third longest river in England. Today I found this amateur drone footage of the village of Girton in the first week of this year. By the way, there is no music or commentary. You can see the little church where I parked Clint:-
Thankfully, I have never lived anywhere that might be liable to flooding. It must be awful to have to contend with the filthy water and all of the associated issues such as clearing out sodden fixtures and fittings, dealing with insurance companies, drying out your property and making it habitable once more. There must also be an emotional toll to pay as you contemplate possible repeat floods in the future.
In Girton, I noticed that one large property was up for sale but who the hell would want to buy such a house in the knowledge that it might be flooded again before this year is out? To me it would be too much of a risk.
Here in Sheffield, we live on a hill above the valley of The River Porter and flooding is quite impossible in our neighbourhood. I am grateful for that. Life can be challenging enough without having to deal with the aftermath of a flood.
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