Rain, Flood, Rain, Flood

Just returned from a 0400 security check at the HITW and to cancel all charter operations at first light. It must have been foresight that we commenced the dredging of the HITW De-waterazation Project this past weekend. The flood of rain on Wednesday, proved the effectiveness of the project and for testing 1.5 PVC pipe instead of a 3/4 inch garden hose. During this period, the cistern had retained most of the run off with some slight overflow.

Upgrading to 1.5 inch lines will control any flooding at a much better rate and increase the GPH to 1850 gallons per hour. It was also noted that the holding area needs to be enlarged. This fact was not happily accepted by the crew until Lady Eagle suggested that the "Bobcat" return to the project site for the enlargement of the "pit".

The rain commenced last evening at 2200 just as we settled in for a family night of sticky buns and watching the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". It has been raining since that time and as you can see from the latest Doppler Radar picture, we have more to look forward to. those living in the LA area can expect a full wet day. At the HITW, we should see a clearing trend.

My 0400 inspection revealed that the "cistern" was filled to capacity and overflow moving into the Gazebo area. At good light and whenever the hardware store opens, one hundred feet of 1.5 PVC will be picked up for the new drain line and the "de-waterazation" project will once again commence. With our new "Heidi Generator" on line providing full electrical capabilities, installation of the drain line and activation of the pump, the control of the water should be completed in 1.34 hours. Until the hardware store opens, I foresee four more sticky buns, three additional cups of coffee and a nap.