I'm so sorry, Theresa. Water is so damaging. It appears as if we are all going to be having strange weather occurrences more frequently from now on. Extreme heat, extreme cold; droughts, floods; hurricanes, tidal waves. I just saw a piece about Somalia, which is experiencing a horrible drought. If only we could pack up some of our water and send it to those poor people. I feel so sorry for the folks in Texas and Louisiana. Can you imagine losing everything you own?

I'm sorry, Theresa, but so glad it wasn't worse for you. The stories are heart wrenching. But heart warming to see so many people helping each other. Our area had severe flooding (a river overflowed as a result) here in northern Indiana that was residue from hurricane Katrina. We are so glad Harvey is not heading this way.

Our son in Australia suggested we send some rain his way. If only!

Theresa

So sorry, Theresa!

We feel very grateful that all that is gone is a couple of old carpets. It is the cleanup that is so depressing. But the insurance appraiser hasnt been by yet so he may see something else that needs tossing or repairing. And we just discovered that our water tank is nonfunctioning. I wanted to take a warm bath to soothe the aching back muscles.

On a lighter note, I had posted to our face book page some pictures of the basement chaos. One sweet son, the one that needs water in Aus., thinks everyone should come home and do a purge. That is all my quilting stuff young man, there wil be no purge except by me. The nerve!!!

So sorry for all the damage to your home. I live in West Houston and we are so fortunate to have no water damage and the streets are clearing up. All around us, there are homes with 2-4 ft of water. Many friends rescued by boat.

Incredible number of volunteers from all over the state and neighboring states.

Vasu

I thought I had rescued the box of nine finished quilts for the bazaar but on closer inspection, they felt damp. So all are rewashed and dried. I sure hope I don't have to wash all my fabric! I will probably never quilt again, I will be ironing until eternity.

Theresa

Sorry for your problem, but glad it wasn't worse too. Maybe you could just throw it in the dryer and iron it when you need it. What a shoulder killer to iron it all at once!

I spent the morning cleaning out the notions drawer, and packing up several bags of polycotton which I will never use. All going to the local thrift store. And sad to say but some bits and pieces hit the circular file.

The city will be by sometime soon to collect all of the damaged, water soaked materials and so there are a few bags out there that don't qualify but I don't think they are going to inspect. They did come from the damp, smelly basement.

lots of sad stories around. One neighbour had JUST finished their basement last week, new carpeting, furniture. All out at the curb. SAD!

and no I wont be washing and ironing too quickly. Have to see what's what with the adjuster/contractor first.

Aw, Theresa, I am so sorry. Not something you want to think about taking care of during our golden years, eh? But, woooohoooo, saved a lot of fabric so you can sew when you get stressed. :-)

Theresa, hope things are looking brighter for you now. It is possible the insurance will send all your fabric to be professionally cleaned. Our neighbor's did her clothes and fabric items when her house burned. This year has certainly been a trial for many people.

Insurance washed mine when we had a house fire.

I think the fabric is safe. It is all in plastic bins. I have lifted the lids off to check and I can't feel damp but will continue to check. Fire is different, I think, because it leaves an odour. The insurance adjuster was here and the whole basement will be redone, walls, floor, ceiling. It really needed updating so maybe the flood was a good thing, otherwise it might never have been done. I chuckled when Rita described her husband's way of preparing for Irma. I wondered if we had the same husband.

And I also want to thank you all for your thoughts and concerns. But what we have is nothing compared to what the storms are doing to your southern states. Lots of prayers going your way.

Theresa