Rapid Reflexes

If you thought Mr. Deck Chair was living on the edge with his position near the beach, wait until you see what his distant cousins – the park benches – are up to this week.

Thanks to a whole lotta rain in the last 24 hours, the Wisconsin River (in town) was rising fast and prompted the Flood Warning in the area that I mentioned earlier this week. Hearing so many reports, I took a field trip down to the river during lunch today.

If you wonder why they call it "Rapids," around here. Look no further than this short video. You will definitely see rapids!

I also took several pictures of park areas along the river that are mostly underwater. You'll be able to see by the line of weeds and gunk that I am a day late and dollar short with my photos. The river water is already receding, thank goodness.

Now, a few pictures...

Welcome to Wet-Sconsin Rapids!

See why Mr. Deck Chair doesn't have it bad? At least we can still sit on him! There used to be a paved walking path that went right past the bench. Not you can barely see the bench and can't see the walking trail!

Back up by the dam area. Now you know why it is called Rapids!

Boat launch with dock removed. See picnic table in way back of photo.

Yes, parks were closed, but I couldn't resist snapping a photo of at least one other offender!

Sign says "no swimming." I hope that doesn't apply to the ducks. They seem to be doing OK with this change!

 More actual Rapids.

 Lyon Park: City's first water park!

Boat landing parking lot under water.

 Water up by former East Side Pool area is spilling over onto the walkway. Yikes.

 Look at those whitecaps! And it wasn't even that windy out today compared to yesterday!

Park closed. Water receding, though. Time to come to dry land, stay there and go to bed. Be careful out there!