Alberta Flood Watch 2013

[Rathji]

My wife assures me that the TShirt shown is unisex, so I am going with that.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

in the 1932 flood the bow river flow rate hit 1520 m3/s
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~hayashi/g...s/515_0609.pdf

I can't seem to find the max flow rate for 2013 but it was 1450 m3/s on Jun 21 at 6 am
http://www.environment.alberta.ca/ap....aspx?wor=1539

So you know..this proves nothing but it's happened before, I don't think the double whammy of both the bow/elbow happened in 1932.

I never said this flood was related, I completely agree with what you're saying.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

in the 1932 flood the bow river flow rate hit 1520 m3/s
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~hayashi/g...s/515_0609.pdf

I can't seem to find the max flow rate for 2013 but it was 1450 m3/s on Jun 21 at 6 am
http://www.environment.alberta.ca/ap....aspx?wor=1539

So you know..this proves nothing but it's happened before, I don't think the double whammy of both the bow/elbow happened in 1932.

The flow peaked at 1683m3/s at 7 am on the 21, it was up over 1650 at the time you listed, according to

http://www.environment.alberta.ca/ap...ionID=RBOWCALG

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Southside

I had actually wondered that myself. Haven't seen or heard anything from him that I can recall. Must be some hard feelings, we have seen other former Flames sending along their best wishes and offering support. Considering his place in the community for the past 15 years, shocking actually.

Oh FFS, come on. Keep in mind, he's not on Twitter, which is where most of the comments are coming from. For Jarome, someone likely has to track him down and actually get a quote from him. Let's not add to the BS Jarome hates Calgary insanity just yet.

[Southside]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Oh FFS, come on. But kep in mind, he's not on Twitter, which is where most of the comments are coming from. For Jarome, someone likely has to track him down and actually get a quote from him. Let's not add to the BS Jarome hates Calgary insanity just yet.

Oh FFS never said he hates Calgary. What I said was it is a little odd given his stature, or former stature in the community it is odd that we haven't heard anything from him.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by JonDuke

A buddy and I were part of the McMahon Stadium crowd today.
We somehow managed to get onto the first bus of volunteers that left.
Being in and seeing that crowd, as well hearing Nenshi speak just gave me goosebumps. As our bus left, the remaining few thousand people in the lot cheered as we left. It was an amazing feeling.

Our bus headed to Discovery Ridge. We had approx 65 people on our bus. We had quite a few hiccups (we were actually lost in DR and not 100% where to go because the maps that the firemen had weren't the greatest) but overall it was an amazing experience. Walking around that neighborhood and seeing some of the sights in person and talking with homeowners really gave you much more of an empathetic appreciation for what they are actually going through and makes you want to help even more.



I love our city and seeing all those people crowd around to volunteer sure did make me proud to be a Calgarian.

I assume I will get slammed for being an unappreciative jerk, and further preface this by saying I think the city is awesome with all the volunteers and help, truly it has been awesome.

I just don't see what the point of today's exercise was, at least in Discovery.

When someone on the street I was working on said a whole busload of volunteers had arrived people were happy. Some new arms and shoulders and backs would be so welcome. We misunderstood. We were told you guys were here to welcome us home, not to physically help.

One comment, not mine, was that they didn't bring any shovels but they did bring a TV camera crew.

Someone said you went back to McMahon and had food trucks. Is that true?

Again, it is awesome to hear about all these volunteers, and I am happy that people (was it Howie16?) went to Home Depot, got equipment and waded in.

Maybe I'm tired, maybe I am missing the big picture, but I assure you I am fully prepared to be convinced I am wrong on this one.

Correct, curse, and critique away.


Ps to JonDuke, sorry for quoting you just did it for the context, I thank you for your efforts and offers you have made to help. I wish I had been at McMahon, sounds like one of those special group moments that really bring a large community together.

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by fotze

Maybe the 100 yr flood number is flawed.

Was Jarmoes house affected?

Doubtful, it's near the Elbow but up on a steep ridge.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Link

Any way of getting a hold of him? I just did the Calgary to Saskatoon trip 2 weeks ago and it cost me $340 in gas for a white cargo van.

Wouldn't mind sending him some gas money for his unbelievable generosity!

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

I assume I will get slammed for being an unappreciative jerk, and further preface this by saying I think the city is awesome with all the volunteers and help, truly it has been awesome.

I just don't see what the point of today's exercise was, at least in Discovery.

When someone on the street I was working on said a whole busload of volunteers had arrived people were happy. Some new arms and shoulders and backs would be so welcome. We misunderstood. We were told you guys were here to welcome us home, not to physically help.

One comment, not mine, was that they didn't bring any shovels but they did bring a TV camera crew.

Someone said you went back to McMahon and had food trucks. Is that true?

I'm not 100% sure what the crews sent out on the buses did (didn't get there early enough) but I think it was supposed to be related to visiting homeowners and making sure they had everything they needed. Those of us who came later were sent out to help with cleanup. I think both roles were important.

There were food trucks at McMahon giving out free food to volunteers (mostly hot dogs/hamburgers) before and presumably after.

[Dizzyedge]

Originally Posted by Rathji

My wife assures me that the TShirt shown is unisex, so I am going with that.

Link to menswear one:

http://store.calgarystampede.com/pro...-or-high-water

[BigNumbers]

Originally Posted by Dizzyedge

Link to menswear one:

http://store.calgarystampede.com/pro...-or-high-water

This proves they are unisex. Added a ladies L and a men's L and the cart shows 2 L.

[MelBridgeman]

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Any way of getting a hold of him? I just did the Calgary to Saskatoon trip 2 weeks ago and it cost me $340 in gas for a white cargo van.

Wouldn't mind sending him some gas money for his unbelievable generosity!

facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jason.field.370

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Well, like talking about gun-control after a school shooting, I think it's natural to talk about something while it's relevant in the news. If not now, when? There are definitely a-hole insensitive ways to go about it (ie, Andy G.), but I think it's a legitimate discussion we should probably have before people forget and move on. And people will move on if you give them enough time...just look at how soon America forgot about the Connecticut shootings.

I don't think "deserved" is the right word, but I do think the word "consequences" is fair to use. We've had two "100-year" floods in less than a decade...chances are there's a reason for that. How much of that is climate change related, I don't know, but I do think it's at least partially responsible. It's not just Alberta-related either of course...increased extreme weather activity seems to be happening everywhere around the world.

2005 was NOT a 100 year flood.

The best way for Canada to help Calgary recover is to let us build Northern Gateway, Keystone XL, and a line east to Montreal. $5 billion is nothing compared to the wealth that oil has generated for us.

[worth]

This is what Riverdale Avenue looks like currently. Spent the evening helping removing items from a basement. There is mud everywhere.

Garbage truck using a bin to push mud out of the way:


Gutted basement:




The pathfinder was there during the flood. The interior was at one point full of water.

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Actually has Iginla made any comments about the flood? It would be some kinda disappointing if he didn't.

I've thought the same thing and googled it...came up dry. If he hasn't made even a token comment then that suggests something to me.

[Dizzyedge]

Originally Posted by BigNumbers

This proves they are unisex. Added a ladies L and a men's L and the cart shows 2 L.

Looks like they actually have Unisex in the title now.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Fozzie_DeBear

I've thought the same thing and googled it...came up dry. If he hasn't made even a token comment then that suggests something to me.

That suggests, nothing.

[ranchlandsselling]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

in the 1932 flood the bow river flow rate hit 1520 m3/s
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~hayashi/g...s/515_0609.pdf

I can't seem to find the max flow rate for 2013 but it was 1450 m3/s on Jun 21 at 6 am
http://www.environment.alberta.ca/ap....aspx?wor=1539

So you know..this proves nothing but it's happened before, I don't think the double whammy of both the bow/elbow happened in 1932.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jason.field.370

Hmm maybe i should have clicked the link to begin with. Thanx!