ExiledInIllinois

No. Water is not rising on the canal end. That's why the lock and dam exists. To guard against the fluctuations. The water in the canal is kept static. The upper pool is L.Michigan. That fluctuates. That's the "Head." Mutha nature dictates the elevation of the head. The lock chamber is in middle The canal end is the "Tail". That is set by law 2 feet below flat pool. Flat pool is neither high nor low water of the head. That flat pool elevation is +579.48' feet above mean sea level. We just call that: "Zero gage." We go off that. Here is an example. This means a boat will be raised or lowered exactly 6.48' (feet). The lake is +4.09 or +583.57' above mean sea level. 10 years ago L.Michigan was rountinely in the negative... Like -1.25 feet. That means L.Michigan is roughly +5.25 feet higher in 2019 than in 2009. We send the water, divert down when we aerate/oxygenate to combat pollution, add water to keep canal at 9 feet depth for navigation through dam or run the lock. That water in the canal is handled by next lock down, a 40 foot drop @ Lockport IllIllinois. They generate power there with that 40 foot head. So... The canal seldom gets out of joint between that -1.50 & -3.00 set in law by US Code. During rain events canal may rise into the positive... But it's quickly bled off at Lockport in a day or so. If tail gets higher than head, we close. This in order to prevent backflow into Lake.

Wow! What a nice pal! Hope it had it on ice for you!

Fix Or Repair Daily Found On Road Dead You're right Fergy real men drive Toyotas!

If it was jokes... They are happening in other places, in the real world... That's why people feel so strongly. It touches a nerve.

Thanks... For keeping @Johnny Hammersticks safe! I nominate you Jr. Corps Ranger! Bobber the Water Safety Dog will present you with your badge at a tailgate! Or dive into water threads (like you dive down a slope). You can think outside the box a little. Public school education? You're breaking the only rule. Not that I mind. I have it coming.

This isn't a 5 year anomaly. A lake like L.Michigan is on a 100 cycle. The last drop of water from 6/15/1919 is just leaving now. On L.Erie... The last drop from 6/15/2016 is just leaving. Erie is roughly on a 3 year cycle. High water on Michigan-Huron follow royghly a 20 year cycle. Last high water @ work in Chicago was 1997. Before that, which we are approaching now, the record I believe was in 1972.

Water levels are rising! Our upper pool at the lock is 11" higher than last year and 5.5 higher since 2014. You how many billions, trillions if not more water that is! Please, stick to the bunny slope and don't forget your helmet!

But! He's OUR disgrace. Thank you very much! And over a few Samosonites trying to get to his Hertz rental... While most people were running away from a 1977 Plymouth Fury!!!

Great Lakes Water Levels to Keep Rising ONLY RULE: @Cripple Creek @CountryCletus CAN'T wreck or hijack a totally well intentioned thread! Experts only please!! Save your infant sized Type II PFD and water wings for the kiddie pool please!!! That means you @Gugny (Water Wings). And @BringBackFergy (Type II Infant PFD)!

You're such a CFL purist! Good thing you weren't around during the Revolution... Benedict! LoL...

I know! I call it a "Lazy Coke Float." When there are times I am in a hurry! LoL...

Eagles. ??? Pop/Rock/Country all rolled up into one.

This one is for @BringBackFergy . Next time tell @mead107 to not drink it all! https://indycraftbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-Floyds-Zombie-Dust-1210x642.jpg [NOT sure why my pix linx aren't embedding anymore!] But here is an attachment:

Can't view, won't view. I am getting some sob story pop-up that the news source wants to render ads in my Brave browser. Bye Felicia!!!

I am actually in agreement with you here. You vex me to no ends.

I believe in decorum too. But sadly we have crossed the Rubicon. There is no going back. The proof, results are in the pudding. When in Rome, do as the Romans.

Dude. It's zed. Not zee. Canadians... /smh

"One town's very like another When your head's down over your pieces, brother It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity To be looking at the board, not looking at the city Whaddya mean? Ya seen one crowded, polluted stinking town..." Oh, wait. This ain't the lyrical response thread.

I like pouring Coca-Cola over my ice cream. It creates a nice little puddle in my dessert. J/K... I know it was a typo...I have to consciously remind myself not to make it. Thanx for both heads up with CFL and how desert is spelled! ;-)

I guess you never heard of an "Irish Funeral." Anyway... I hear you. But I disagree. These kids get that this BS means nothing. It's an open environment. They won't be shamed into decorum. Decorum has been thrown out the window. This will probably get her farther. Again... /smh You think she finds "joy" in this rigged system?

Did you see where she mentioned they failed her on scholarships? And fair enough. On last part. Yet, you were compensated well. People need to move. Pick up their two feet and out of the high priced environment. That's the one thing we got going here. My eyes almost bugged out when I seen a dump going for $960k... That must be a wrong picture. That looks like $60k here. Anyway... She did well following the POTUS strategy of blasting off the cuff. Sadly, she will go far, this stuff sells.

Thank god they weren't horse blanket pins. Imagine these going through your nads!

No. But the POTUS sets a national tone. Vibe. It surely works for him. Of course people will follow the example! THIS is now the proper forum (what she has done). Don't... Get me wrong. I hate it. But if it works, so be it. I am not scared for this kid one bit! She has been on "record mode."

Of course. This isn't a career killer. This is a career maker! They will be clamoring for the "girl with gumption." Go about fixing it? How? Did you see? There are $300k homes in San Yisidro for family incomes that are $40k. Huh? The banks are working them to death. No wonder the families have imploded. Yet, this girl makes it out of the usury environment and doesn't know her guidance counsellor until Senior Year when she will be valedictorian. Yes... You too can be Michael Jordan!

No. Not upset at all. I applaud her because if she acted "classy" it would get buried. Unfortunate people in unfortunate places always get looked over. Why would you want to bury this pervasive problem. San Ysidro ain't the only place. We are living the educational wasteland horror story here. High priced teachers with zero interest in the community they serve. AND, it is blatantly communicated to the children.