The building was damaged by flooding over Memorial Day, but Jill Jones and her daughter Amanda worked hard on a comeback until a second flood the day before Halloween did more damage and took away more stock than they could ever hope to replace ...
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| Note the purple "Wimberley Strong" flag on the porch actually made it through the flood |
Having no flood insurance, they are now trying to raise funds through this website, which has more images and information if you feel moved to contribute.
So sorry to hear about this. Hope they will be back on their feet soon.
ReplyDeleteThey are hoping to convert their home into a B&B ... if grit and determination count for anything, they'll succeed. I must admit I hope they will continue to sell vintage items as an adjunct if local zoning permits it.
Deletegosh, what damage water can do!
ReplyDeleteSuch a powerful, elemental force ...
DeleteIts always disheartening to witness destruction whether from human or natural sources. I hope the B&B will be hugely successful.
ReplyDeleteThey have a lot of people pulling for them!
Deletei wish them well
ReplyDeleteand have you begun wandering downstream looking? It all had to go somewhere. Artifacts now.
They pulled a lot out after the water went down ... and sold it all
DeleteTenacity, strength and courage to continue after this devastation. And now the love of many people whose lives they enriched by what they offered in their shops will be their bridge to the future. Best to Jill and Amanda.
ReplyDeleteTheir bridge to the future ... oh Marti, I love that!
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