It has been quite appalling, and unusual even for the north of Scotland. I'm in Moray, and have never known such sustained rain. Hopefully your water level is going down now, and Spring is almost on the horizon.
Yes, many locals have told us that this is not typical, and that we are stuck in a weather block. The water level did begin to go down, but is now rising again after more heavy rain. We will definitely appreciate the spring when it arrives!
May your neighbour truly be a psychic prophet: too many people nowadays almost always try to present a positive face to adverse people or events. I know where "telling it straight" went to but that's a useless story relative to your circumstances you face now.
This may help you.
Use ChatGPT to create an algorithm from 2020 to the present day to predict the possibility of the water reaching your house. Ask the app to explain why/how. i did so for Nanaimo< BC, Canada and discovered, given the reality of climate change, Nanaimo is one of the safest places on earth and will only get better in the coming years at the location we now rent. The wording asking ChatGPT to create the algorithm must be very specific. Remember, ChatGPT's just a glorified database; basic rule, garbage in garbage out.
Look into the bill of sale, contract you signed with the former owner. Is there an escape clause. In Canada one has 90 days to decide whether to keep the house or not. Check the local laws pertaining to your situation. Worst case scenario, hire a good lawyer specializing in land sales.
Apologies, have no wise words to pass on, no platitudes that fail to please. The only thing i can really offer, that really does not much good: i've/we've had to make difficult decisions in life defining moments – we've survived. May yours be an easy one. From Canada, this cowboy, wishes your badgers don't have to move out. Do badgers build sandbag walls around their digs?
We don't have escape clauses here in the UK, and to be honest we wouldn't want one. We chose the house because we want to live here. We were not expecting the land to flood this way, but the house itself is higher and should be safe. It is actually quite beautiful being surrounded by the water - it is just a bit closer than we would like. And if it did ever flood we would just have to deal with it.
The badgers live on the adjacent property, which is on higher ground, so they should be fine :-)
Your neighbor seems to be reassuring about the rain and your property, and she has lived there a long time, yeh? Your pictures of your home and the land were storybook!
Thank you - she has lived here 11 years, but of course with climate change things are changing. We still love the house, and it is actually rather beautiful being surrounded by so much water - we would just prefer it not to be quite so close, lol :-)
I can relate to you completely. I hope the rain will stop soon. We have had an ice cold wind blowing for nearly a week now with no sign that it is going to stop.💨💨💨❄️ I hope you will have a nice evening after all though. 💖💖💖
I’ve only known it rain like that once – many years ago, when there was a landslide at Pennan… – and I’m sorry it happened again just as you moved in. At least you’ve seen it at its worst! (Perhaps raised beds are the answer for your kitchen garden idea?)
I really hope it stops soon; and that your resident badgers are okay. Nice to have a visiting cormorant, though (an unusual one for the RSPB Garden Birdwatch, perhaps)!
Look after yourselves!
PS: I bet Matt is pleased you didn’t make him stand in the same spot for the second photograph!
Ha ha - we noticed there were some waders in one of the sheds, but Matt is planning on waiting till summer before he risks trying them out :-)
The badger sett is on the neighbour's land. She is not pleased because they damage her lawn, but I would rather have the badgers than perfect grass. And the cormorant seems to be a fixture, implying there must be something edible in the pond!
I hope it stops raining for you soon! I can understand why you are worried. It looks so beautiful where you are. I’m sure once the rain stops and the water drains away you will be able to start to enjoy your new home. Hang in there. x
It has been quite appalling, and unusual even for the north of Scotland. I'm in Moray, and have never known such sustained rain. Hopefully your water level is going down now, and Spring is almost on the horizon.
Yes, many locals have told us that this is not typical, and that we are stuck in a weather block. The water level did begin to go down, but is now rising again after more heavy rain. We will definitely appreciate the spring when it arrives!
Hope it is OK where you are💚
It’s crazy to think how much rain can transform a landscape. I really hope the weather settles down soon. Stay safe out there! 🌧
Thank you for your kind words. It is actually rather beautiful looking out over water in all directions - so long as it doesn’t reach the house!
All the best, sure hope that the rain stops soon and the water goes down. Is there anywhere you can pump the water to if necessary?
Wow, ducks, snipe, it looks brilliant. I am sure you will be fine.
Ha - I have always loved wetlands, but perhaps not quite this close lol :-) The locals don't seem to be concerned so hopefully it will be fine.
Angie,
May your neighbour truly be a psychic prophet: too many people nowadays almost always try to present a positive face to adverse people or events. I know where "telling it straight" went to but that's a useless story relative to your circumstances you face now.
This may help you.
Use ChatGPT to create an algorithm from 2020 to the present day to predict the possibility of the water reaching your house. Ask the app to explain why/how. i did so for Nanaimo< BC, Canada and discovered, given the reality of climate change, Nanaimo is one of the safest places on earth and will only get better in the coming years at the location we now rent. The wording asking ChatGPT to create the algorithm must be very specific. Remember, ChatGPT's just a glorified database; basic rule, garbage in garbage out.
If stuck, give me a nod at: aarvidsgales.substack.com or email me, info@consequences.life. i'll make time to respond.
Look into the bill of sale, contract you signed with the former owner. Is there an escape clause. In Canada one has 90 days to decide whether to keep the house or not. Check the local laws pertaining to your situation. Worst case scenario, hire a good lawyer specializing in land sales.
Apologies, have no wise words to pass on, no platitudes that fail to please. The only thing i can really offer, that really does not much good: i've/we've had to make difficult decisions in life defining moments – we've survived. May yours be an easy one. From Canada, this cowboy, wishes your badgers don't have to move out. Do badgers build sandbag walls around their digs?
Thank you so much for your very detailed reply.
We don't have escape clauses here in the UK, and to be honest we wouldn't want one. We chose the house because we want to live here. We were not expecting the land to flood this way, but the house itself is higher and should be safe. It is actually quite beautiful being surrounded by the water - it is just a bit closer than we would like. And if it did ever flood we would just have to deal with it.
The badgers live on the adjacent property, which is on higher ground, so they should be fine :-)
Your neighbor seems to be reassuring about the rain and your property, and she has lived there a long time, yeh? Your pictures of your home and the land were storybook!
Thank you - she has lived here 11 years, but of course with climate change things are changing. We still love the house, and it is actually rather beautiful being surrounded by so much water - we would just prefer it not to be quite so close, lol :-)
I can relate to you completely. I hope the rain will stop soon. We have had an ice cold wind blowing for nearly a week now with no sign that it is going to stop.💨💨💨❄️ I hope you will have a nice evening after all though. 💖💖💖
Thanks so much :-)
I’ve only known it rain like that once – many years ago, when there was a landslide at Pennan… – and I’m sorry it happened again just as you moved in. At least you’ve seen it at its worst! (Perhaps raised beds are the answer for your kitchen garden idea?)
I really hope it stops soon; and that your resident badgers are okay. Nice to have a visiting cormorant, though (an unusual one for the RSPB Garden Birdwatch, perhaps)!
Look after yourselves!
PS: I bet Matt is pleased you didn’t make him stand in the same spot for the second photograph!
Ha ha - we noticed there were some waders in one of the sheds, but Matt is planning on waiting till summer before he risks trying them out :-)
The badger sett is on the neighbour's land. She is not pleased because they damage her lawn, but I would rather have the badgers than perfect grass. And the cormorant seems to be a fixture, implying there must be something edible in the pond!
Goodness. Roll on spring and hopefully some drier weather.
I hope it stops raining for you soon! I can understand why you are worried. It looks so beautiful where you are. I’m sure once the rain stops and the water drains away you will be able to start to enjoy your new home. Hang in there. x
Thanks Linda. Well, I always did love wetlands, lol! I shall try to stop worrying and enjoy watching the cormorant and the heron.
Hope it is OK where you are!
Yes all grey, dull and dry here! Bitterly cold wind.