We also have a lot of local flooding, but we also made sure we bought a house near the top of the hill!
A flood relief drainage ditch runs behind our back fence and we’ve been on to the local flood warden about it being chock full of rubbish from a local truck park many times, but he just gets fobbed off by the council. If there ever is a real disaster round here, I’ll make sure the victims get to know about it - I have evidence from the warden (who sadly passed away in the meantime, so can’t provide evidence himself now).
In my previous home in a village, the village itself was built below sea level. Was a bit concerning, but I was on the local Rural Action Committee and knew the guy who was responsible for the flood defences. He assured me they were up to snuff. That was 25 years ago and they didn’t flood yet.
You are making me homesick. I used to live just up the road from Yeovilton. My younger brother was based there through the 90’s and worked as a civilian on base from 98-2003.
Lots of fishing boats around here, naturally.
The sun is low over the mountains and creates beutiful lighting conditions in the sound outside my windows.
They both need a service. Ideal time now as it’s cold. I’ve 40L of hydraulic that I’m picking up this week. The JD drinks it, the spools are worn and probably in need of replacement.