At this time each year, the area's livestock is moved to higher ground, as the chance of local flooding increases. This is my sixth winter here (my how time flies) two of those being particularly heavy flood seasons. So far this year, the water has been contained mainly to the marshes and fields, with comparatively little finding its way onto roads or into properties, though it was still a sight to behold when I took a wander a couple of weeks back. The photo at the top of the page shows the river, full and wide. The thin strip of green is all that's visible of the far bank and beyond that, the flooded fields where cattle usually graze.
I couldn't make it all the way round my usual circuit, as, a little further along, the river had burst its bank on my side. I sploshed onward for a bit, but eventually started sinking, so reluctantly turned back.
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Prints are another American band who were big news in Swede Towers for a brief period in 2007/8. During that time they released one album and one EP before vanishing, though constituent members Kenseth Thibideau and Zac Nelson appear to keep themselves busy with a number of other projects.
3 comments:
The Sinking Swedes would be a good band name
As would Muckle Puddle
Gorgeous photos - those clouds!
You could always invest in a pair of waders.
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