Last spring the Red River reached its highest level in recorded history. Donald spent three days working as a volunteer sandbagger in Fargo, ND. The buildings in the pictures below appear to be river-front property, but that's only because of the flooding. In normal times, the water is out of sight behind a distant row of trees. |
Connie's cousin Heather lives in Fargo, and she came to stay with us in the Twin Cities for a few days just in case the levees didn't hold. All's well that ends well. The sandbaggers succeeded in their mission and most of the city was undamaged. |
Click on any of the thumbnails below to see a larger image. |
 Sandbags Passed Hand to Hand |
 Muddy Work |
 Waiting for more sand bags |
 Wall Will Go Higher, Tarp Will Fold Over It |
 Walking on the Bags |
 Delivery Drivers Work Long Hours |
 Sandbags on Pallets |
 High Water |
 Here Come the Bags |
 Guys in Orange Vests |
 Park-and-Ride for Volunteers |
 Flood Refugee |
 Cousin Heather |
 Heather at our house |