crazy weather

So last week we had some crazy, crazy weather here in northern Illinois. Just to give you some idea, here are some pictures of my parents' house and subdivision on the Rock River, taken by a neighbour. The road was completely flooded, turning the subdivision into an island. Good thing our house is on stilts!

You need a kayak to get to our house. Too bad the kayaks are WITH the house.

The dock is completely covered. It's a retaining wall and ledge made of concrete.

Um, yeah.