Shit.

"for Michigan" (formichigan) 07/13/2017 at 09:46 • Filed to: None

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[Insert string of your favorite expletives here.]

Thankfully 90% of my tools were still out of storage from fixing my car Tuesday, but there’s a whole lot of other stuff down there that’s not gonna be salvageable.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:48

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Oh shit! How bad is it? :(

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:49

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That blows. Sorry man. That’s not a site any of us want to see when we venture downstairs.

benjrblant > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:50

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Oh... oh man. I’m so sorry.

pip bip - choose Corrour > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:52

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oh shit!

for Michigan > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/13/2017 at 09:53

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By my estimate, it’s about 2' deep and what you see here is only about half the basement. We have two subpumps going, but we’re not making much headway.

We’ll probably be getting a dumpster for the clothing, electronics, and furniture that are all marinating in floodwater right now.

WilliamsSW > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:54

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I’m soo sorry. I’ve been there, and I still have nightmares about it - despite it being nearly 20 years ago, and it still drives every housing decision that I make.

I hope that there’s nothing valuable ($ or sentimental) that got wet, and that you can get the water out fast. Recovery companies rent giant fans to accelerate the drying - they’re overpriced, but still worth it (if that makes sense). Good luck.

Milky > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 09:55

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We’ve been getting a lot rain. That sucks, sorry.

vondon302 > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:00

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I miss not having a basement until I see stuff like this. Good luck

CB > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:04

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Oh shit, dude. That’s awful.

shop-teacher > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:04

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Uuggghhhhhhhh!! That sucks!!!

$kaycog > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:06

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Oh, crap! I’m so sorry.

TheRealBicycleBuck > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:07

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Flood insurance?

EL_ULY > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:09

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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

:’(

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:10

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Shitty, good luck!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:10

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Shitty, good luck!

haveacarortwoorthree2 > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:13

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That sucks — sorry! How much rain did you get?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:19

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Jesus, dude. I’m sorry :(

Urambo Tauro > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:23

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Been there, done that. What a mess. Hooray for unfinished basements.

random001 > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:38

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Ugh! One of my biggest fears now, with a basement. If there’s anything we can do to help, let us know.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:46

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That sucks. We’ve been getting tons of rain the last couple days too. I have a finished basement and this one of my worst fears.

notsomethingstructural > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 10:55

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You should check your homeowners policy - on mine they cover up to 10% of my policy limit on sewage backups. And if so you may want to claim it and call a recovery team. They’re expensive, but as long as you stay inside your policy limit you’re just out your deductible.

CaptDale - is secretly British > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 11:33

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Well shit, sorry you had to go through that. I love basements, but flooding like that scares the crap out of me.

for Michigan > notsomethingstructural 07/13/2017 at 11:37

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Thanks for the tip.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 12:33

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That sucks man! Good luck! :(

Frenchlicker > for Michigan 07/13/2017 at 13:45

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You know what, I would say fuck it and hire a company that deals with it. That is if either your insurance covers it or you can can afford it.