We're flooded in Aberdeenshire.

Hi Katek. Some of those areas seem to have been affected again today - it must be a total nightmare for them, poor souls.

I just discovered Fubar this past week. Or rather, I knew of its existence but I didn't know it was a NE Scotland thing, I thought it was something like Buzzfeed or DailyMash so didn't ever bother click on it. They've done a sterling job in keeping people informed and coordinating help and so on. And not forgetting reuniting pets and owners!

I'm one constituency down from you. I haven't heard if my MP has been out and about but I imagine he will have been as he lives locally. One of my girls was at school with him - honestly, what is it with MP's, doctors and policemen nowadays? They're all about 13 years old!

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Nope!

Ah...wee Eck the fish is MP for our neighbouring constituency of Gordon although he lives in ours. He was briefly glimpsed doing an interview on STV news in Inverurie a couple of days ago, but not seen any sign/mention of him since. Hmm.....are we surprised????

Er as a matter of interest have you seen much of your MP or is he too busy with his radio show in London?

Hi Sue-nice to hear from someone else up here. Looks as if Ellon, Inverurie and Kemnay have been really badly affected. The community spirit has been fantastic though-do you follow Fubar news on FB?

I'm with you, Katek, as I'm in Aberdeenshire, too. I'm counting my blessings that the worst we've had to put up with is being cut off by the terrible state of the roads. We even had to miss our dentist appointments on Thursday - how sad!

My heart goes out to everyone affected, this is the worst period of rain I've seen since we moved here in 1996.

Goodness KatyK That is a lot of water for a "small" burn. I hope it does not get any worse.

Gosh, that's a relief Katek. Do hope the water continues to stay away from your door.

Same view today....thank goodness! More rain forecast later though.

All this rain is just dreadful. I hope all of you in the afffected areas stay safe.
These storms seem to have only really hit places to the north of Manchester this time.

Glad to hear the water's going down a bit - that was too close for comfort Katek

I do hope this spurs central government into doing something constructive. Spending real money, instead of lining consultants pockets and then finding they don't have the funds to carry things through. They've known for years this was likely to happen, even if not to this extent, and each time whichever party puts things off. Hopefully........!

Best wishes and (((hugs))) to all of you threatened or already flooded and fingers crossed the jet stream settles down in the right place and the rain stops. We really don't need a February Fill-dyke this year!

With luck the country is in for a dryer period.

I've only just caught up with this katek and am sending you best wishes.

Fingers firmly crossed for katek and anyone else having to monitor the water. Keep safe.

I don't know how to empathise with you guys. It is awful. I wish I could wave a magic wand, but all I can hope is that things get better by Summer.

some how pressed post not preview. Should read Aberdonian. Hope you can decipher the rest!

Get my. new glasses wednesday

I lost my rag with my husband yesterday when he moaned endlessly about the windy weather, I told him that all the people in flooded areas would give their eye teeth for wind instead of all the rain!

Hi katek. Thinking of you and all Aberrant at moment. Last week on gardeners question time they said at the moment priorities your homes don't worry about your gardens they will recover But when you eventually do try to tidy up your garden please wear gloves at all times in case of ant nasties left in soil. I kow at rhhe moment its your home that's the woory. But it was just a thought. For drier times. Good luck.

Better outlook this evening-water has gone down significantly. There is a weather warning for tomorrow but will just have to take things as they come. Thanks for all the good wishes-much appreciated.

Thinking of you - and hope waters begin to receed soon (((hugs)))

Best wishes from over the border in Moray, Katek. Hope you're still safe and dry and we get some soon. Fingers crossed for you.

Sending best wishes for you Katek. I've felt a bit fed up with the constant, relentless rain, grey skies and general miserable weather recently but kept a grip because I'm close to flooded areas but so lucky to be on higher ground and in an area away from the floods

Katek My fingers are crossed for you too, and anyone else unfortunate enough to be in this dreadful situation.