River rising alarmingly, barometer dropped to its lowest possible. The joy of youth. Nov 1 Decorator finishes and dashes off to escape rising water at front gate. The moggies catching dozens of mice trying to escape from the fields. Thurs Nov 2 Begin to feel anxious.
Pumps arrive to clear gardens, garages and drains in village.
Helicopters fly over on regular basis. I've a sinking feeling. Keep on Radio York, it's a lifeline - helplines, river reports, sandbags, evacuation. Fri Nov 3 Still raining, still rising. More floods on TV - Alan Titchmarsh advises not to walk on lawns to clear leaves.