Much of our farm is under water this morning, the most extensive flooding we have ever had here. The Gulley Bridge is totally submerged, so are at least half of our pastures. Red may need a life vest if this goes on, and it will go on. The big snowmelt and heavy rains are swelling the rivers and streams, and an intensive rainstorm is predicted for tonight. Lulu’s Crossing is almost totally underwater now.

The people who built the farm knew what they were doing, the house and big barn are on a rise and bone dry. But at least 50 per cent of our pastures are under water. I had a dream last night that Simon, whose grave is where some of the water is rising, came up out of the ground. Lord.