erparamedic
Vampire Girl......er Dork
Since they've done what they can do for now, I'll stay home.
Thanks for the update, Pue.
Thanks for the update, Pue.
Gilboa Flooded ?
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wb416
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Well... Pue got it mostly right..... Here's what I posted on ZD about our efforts this evening..
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Well... back is sore and forearms feel like rubber.... but there was a good turnout of folks to help with the efforts, and most of them staying the night. I arrived around 4:30pm after loading up from my final class this week, and left around 8:30pm when major efforts were complete and folks were kicking back to take a deep breath.
On my way home from a week in Toledo, I detoured to Gilboa to lend what aid I could. As Brandon said, coming from the north, you'll need to take OH-12 west from Findlay. In Pandora at the Shell station, take a right (north) on College St (CR-5). CR-5 is open over the river (water is about 4 ft under the bridge right now). Once you reach Old-224, turn right (east) and quarry is a short distance away.
Going home, I backtracked, and once in Pandora, headed west on OH-12 to Rt 696 to head south to Cincinnati normally.
Mike shared that there was a quarry in Bluffton that was being actively mined. It's quite a bit larger than Gilboa and about 150ft deep. When the levy broke Monday night and closed Interstate 75, it fill in the quarry in about 7 hours (estimated at over a Billion gallons of water).
Mike seems mentally prepared to accept that he's done all he can physically do and can now trust that whatever occurs, he'll be able to deal with it.
There were many people that showed up to support Mike... a large contingent from Cincinnati, and also from as far away as Ann Arbor, MI, many bringing requested supplies, as well as campers to stay the weekend to help out. I could tell Mike was overwhelmed. As the storm came crashing down on us as we were finishing the final run of bags, you could see the relief on Mike's face and his vocal appreciation for the outpouring of support he and Jody had received..... it was a special time, and an incredible testament to the dive community that we share in. When Mike asked how many might be available if things turn bad during the night and they need to attack some weak areas, most of the hands went up.
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Well... back is sore and forearms feel like rubber.... but there was a good turnout of folks to help with the efforts, and most of them staying the night. I arrived around 4:30pm after loading up from my final class this week, and left around 8:30pm when major efforts were complete and folks were kicking back to take a deep breath.
On my way home from a week in Toledo, I detoured to Gilboa to lend what aid I could. As Brandon said, coming from the north, you'll need to take OH-12 west from Findlay. In Pandora at the Shell station, take a right (north) on College St (CR-5). CR-5 is open over the river (water is about 4 ft under the bridge right now). Once you reach Old-224, turn right (east) and quarry is a short distance away.
Going home, I backtracked, and once in Pandora, headed west on OH-12 to Rt 696 to head south to Cincinnati normally.
Mike shared that there was a quarry in Bluffton that was being actively mined. It's quite a bit larger than Gilboa and about 150ft deep. When the levy broke Monday night and closed Interstate 75, it fill in the quarry in about 7 hours (estimated at over a Billion gallons of water).
Mike seems mentally prepared to accept that he's done all he can physically do and can now trust that whatever occurs, he'll be able to deal with it.
There were many people that showed up to support Mike... a large contingent from Cincinnati, and also from as far away as Ann Arbor, MI, many bringing requested supplies, as well as campers to stay the weekend to help out. I could tell Mike was overwhelmed. As the storm came crashing down on us as we were finishing the final run of bags, you could see the relief on Mike's face and his vocal appreciation for the outpouring of support he and Jody had received..... it was a special time, and an incredible testament to the dive community that we share in. When Mike asked how many might be available if things turn bad during the night and they need to attack some weak areas, most of the hands went up.
I'm unable to help this weekend and would have pitched in if able.....major chest & head cold has me down for the count.
BUT, I can help once the river subsides by spending my money at Gilboa.
BUT, I can help once the river subsides by spending my money at Gilboa.
Lancelot
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If anybody has some pictures of the heroic efforts to help Mike, Jodi, and our beloved Gilboa Quarry than please post them. I know lots of people have been busting butt over the last several days to help out. I would like to see some faces so I can extend a hearty thank you when I see some of these people in the future. Thanks.
Lance
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crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
Maybe a special bottle melting should be done at the GLWC fall M&G!
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