Hamish sorry to read about your flooding problems.We have similar over here during the thaw.We live on a hill and if ice blocks the run away the water comes in our drive way.Like Rigged says you must try to divert it around if you can.

Sorry to read about your computer woes.When it's all over sit back take a deep breath and a large G&T with your feet up.

Rhino.I also wore a hat when I lived in England I did stick out like a sore thumb so I stopped.In Norway its basball caps (Yuk) sorry lads...