True. Pioneer spirit and all that. I have a whole ocean between me and the nearest TJs.

Any estimates on how long it will take to fix, 3894?

Most of my mothers family is in Iowa. My Mom and Grandma have had flooding in the basement but otherwise ok. I get daily reports on the flooding and how bad it is in Des Moines for all my cousins. It was worse when they were having tornados and the beginning of the floods. Then I worried about the two little old ladies in the basement. It was worse at night because they both have oxygen at night and couldn't hear the town siren if their life depended on it, which it does! There's not much you can do with two stubborn ladies when you are many states away though.

The crop situation is horrible and I can't imagine Iowa without corn. It just doesn't seem possible!

Click here to see how flooding is affecting Wisconsin roads.

Are there any local organizations to donate to?

The Red Cross is always a good stand-by, but they don't earmark donations for specific events.

The Red Cross has been a lifesaver in many parts of Iowa. I don't know of any local organizations for them that are helping but Iowa has that help your neighbor viewpoint. Which I think is great in any kind of emergency, it's amazing to watch communities pul together.

My Mom siad the local butcher stopped by their place to see if they needed any help because he knew the two little old ladies live alone. A kid down the road came by and took away tree branches and dug a ditch so the water would go away from the basement. He wouldn't even take any money she said.

I'm just glad there are people to help them out because I am way too far away to do anything.