tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post6957462790484981834..comments2024-02-27T03:36:20.256-07:00Comments on Krista Van Dolzer: When It Rains, It Pours--LiterallyKrista Van Dolzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-49882444763662858552011-01-03T18:51:30.066-07:002011-01-03T18:51:30.066-07:00Erin, crazy, huh? And it's good to know I'...Erin, crazy, huh? And it's good to know I'm not the only one getting rejected:)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-56517287778283987222011-01-03T14:44:35.384-07:002011-01-03T14:44:35.384-07:00I'm just catching up and read about your flood...I'm just catching up and read about your flood! I hope all continued to stay dry. We live in an area that has lots of flooding, but we are on top of a hill.<br /><br />As for your rejection, you are right that something like this puts things in perspective, even though it is hard to remember sometimes. I was also a casualty of an agent and editor cleaning out their in-boxes before the holidays. I only say something because it helps to know that I am not alone so I wanted to pass that along!Erin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14372798979009008131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-38303650049353671812010-12-29T13:03:44.177-07:002010-12-29T13:03:44.177-07:00Thanks again, everyone, for all your well wishes.
...Thanks again, everyone, for all your well wishes.<br /><br />Liesl, thanks for the tip about backblaze.com. I'll have to check it out. And we laughed a few days later, too (although Honey Bear was able to laugh about it a lot sooner than I was).Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-27580537433983381652010-12-27T15:42:55.584-07:002010-12-27T15:42:55.584-07:00I know it's not funny, but I laughed, it's...I know it's not funny, but I laughed, it's just so crazy! I'm sorry! I'm so glad everyone is safe. <br /><br />Backblaze.com. Online backup that automatically updates every 24 hours. Worry free!Liesl Shurtliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064620851881036609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-89628287046470668412010-12-26T11:50:48.769-07:002010-12-26T11:50:48.769-07:00SO glad your family is safe! The rejection bit sti...SO glad your family is safe! The rejection bit still sucks but compared to a flood? Wow. Stay warm and safe.lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-51359802866709925652010-12-23T19:38:45.980-07:002010-12-23T19:38:45.980-07:00I'm so glad to read that you're safe and d...I'm so glad to read that you're safe and dry. <br /><br />A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-56270726060099218502010-12-23T17:10:35.676-07:002010-12-23T17:10:35.676-07:00WOW! I just read this, and then read your update....WOW! I just read this, and then read your update. So glad everyone is okay! What a crazy story! Have a wonderful Christmas!Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-35036250138416935312010-12-23T12:40:23.795-07:002010-12-23T12:40:23.795-07:00I'm glad everything's okay! It's amaz...I'm glad everything's okay! It's amazing how stuff like this really puts things in perspective. Good luck with everything and Merry Christmas!Red Boot Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015990875361952510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-66593251277121713372010-12-23T12:14:38.506-07:002010-12-23T12:14:38.506-07:00So sorry for you. I'm glad you're safe now...So sorry for you. I'm glad you're safe now.Esther Vanderlaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-9111799644504184362010-12-23T11:39:25.363-07:002010-12-23T11:39:25.363-07:00Forgot to mention that the sun is shining as I typ...Forgot to mention that the sun is shining as I type this. We get a lot of sunshine here in Mesquite, but after six straight days of rain, it means a whole lot more than usual.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-70854227308972463712010-12-23T11:36:56.491-07:002010-12-23T11:36:56.491-07:00UPDATE: The river swell the National Weather Servi...UPDATE: The river swell the National Weather Service said was imminent last night never materialized. I suspect that had a lot to do with all the faith and prayers offered in behalf of our community. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We have been richly blessed.<br /><br />My family and home are safe and dry. The water line stopped several yards short of our front door. It lapped against the sandbag barricade in front of our garage and might have come under it a little, but really, we couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. As I drove away Tuesday afternoon, I was certain we would come home to find mud and water in our house. I can't tell you what a relief it is that that isn't the case.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone. I hope you have a wonderful time with your families.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-25995530314170101082010-12-23T06:08:27.100-07:002010-12-23T06:08:27.100-07:00Krista, I'm checking back to see how you are d...Krista, I'm checking back to see how you are doing. Please keep us updated and stay safe.Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-67228359610926368952010-12-22T23:44:01.090-07:002010-12-22T23:44:01.090-07:00Oh Krista! I've been away from my computer for...Oh Krista! I've been away from my computer for a couple days and just read this. I'm so sorry! What craziness!! I'll be praying for you all. It is amazing how things like this put life into perspective. But ugh! Stay safe and dry. <br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-78375492473647815172010-12-22T23:42:36.594-07:002010-12-22T23:42:36.594-07:00Keeping fingers crossed for you guys- how scary!Keeping fingers crossed for you guys- how scary!Kate Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996372656314569511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-263284540252637952010-12-22T21:22:59.880-07:002010-12-22T21:22:59.880-07:00I already wanted it to stop raining, but now I rea...I already wanted it to stop raining, but now I really do. I hope your house stays dry and that you're back in it soon.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-907634973178031382010-12-22T20:22:35.943-07:002010-12-22T20:22:35.943-07:00Carol and Holly, thanks for worrying about Bob. I ...Carol and Holly, thanks for worrying about Bob. I did e-mail him to a beta reader a few days ago, which I managed to remember in the heat of the moment. I always like to have my WIPs saved in three places, if at all possible: on my hard drive, on a flash drive, and in my inbox.<br /><br />UPDATE: We're back in our house this evening, but I don't think we're going to stay. The National Weather Service has issued another Flood Warning, which will be in effect until 11:30 tomorrow night. It's supposed to rain all through the night, so the NWS is expecting the river to crest at about the same level it did yesterday sometime tomorrow morning. Not out of the woods yet...Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-37710904014141930692010-12-22T19:24:47.414-07:002010-12-22T19:24:47.414-07:00Sorry to hear this! Han gin there, and I hope thin...Sorry to hear this! Han gin there, and I hope things can get back to normal. What timing!ChristaCarol Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908423468344511136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-7629896202431521172010-12-22T16:37:46.787-07:002010-12-22T16:37:46.787-07:00Our area had flooding earlier this fall and it can...Our area had flooding earlier this fall and it can be very scary. Glad you were able to think clearly and made it out intact. Good luck with the clean up!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-29171952245324327302010-12-22T16:08:03.413-07:002010-12-22T16:08:03.413-07:00Krista, I am so glad your family is safe and your ...Krista, I am so glad your family is safe and your house seems to be okay. You are all in my prayers.<br /><br />I do what Carol does -- I email a copy of everything to my gmail account. Gmail is easier for me to access long distance than email with an internet provider -- once you open that email, it's no longer accessible via internet, while gmail is (hope this makes sense). Email Bob to yourself as a safeguard.Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-26600577452283714702010-12-22T15:29:54.595-07:002010-12-22T15:29:54.595-07:00Whoa, what a story! Gives you ideas and feelings f...Whoa, what a story! Gives you ideas and feelings for a possible novel, does it? Scary. Also scary is what Bob is doing. Periodically I email myself my current version of my novel, so I have it in my email folders. Paranoid? Mebbe. But better safe than sorry, and that Save is easier than doing a complete backup.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-86462983560525726802010-12-22T15:04:15.895-07:002010-12-22T15:04:15.895-07:00Oh, my goodness! I hope the water keeps going down...Oh, my goodness! I hope the water keeps going down. Wishing the best for you!Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513482264195697450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-31700921384480100862010-12-22T14:09:27.762-07:002010-12-22T14:09:27.762-07:00Glad to hear the water level is going down. What ...Glad to hear the water level is going down. What a scary situation!<br /><br />Continuing to pray that the water stays away!A.J. Cattapanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12658717054736277339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-46842260365733671342010-12-22T13:39:42.581-07:002010-12-22T13:39:42.581-07:00Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and prayers...Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. We've been back to the house several times this morning. So far, the water level has been lower every time we've checked. <br /><br />City crews built a three-foot wall at the end of our street this morning and have been pumping water from our street back toward the river all day. I'm sure that's had a lot to do with the lowering water levels. Honestly, most people don't really care for their municipal governments, but the city of Mesquite (look, Mom, we're incorporated!) is fantastic. I've been impressed with how they've handled this crisis as well as other issues that have come up in our community.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-41072541036581446672010-12-22T13:27:34.664-07:002010-12-22T13:27:34.664-07:00I can't believe this is happening to you! You&...I can't believe this is happening to you! You're in my thoughts and prayers!Mandy P.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02453249544598951624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-17933043984016947082010-12-22T12:12:35.328-07:002010-12-22T12:12:35.328-07:00Just yesterday I was feeling bad about not getting...Just yesterday I was feeling bad about not getting enough snow. Now its snowing, and all I can think about is what this same weather pattern is doing down there. Talk about perspective. We'll pray for you.Ben Spendlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715176546668792509noreply@blogger.com