Dinner at Provisions (Flood Included)!

On Tuesday evening of our beach trip, the group decided to travel to Southport for dinner at a local fish joint... Provisions.

Harry and I on the dock waiting for a table.

Joanne and I enjoying the evening.

Shortly after being seated, Southport encountered one of the highest tides in the past few years. The tide was so high, that it flooded the outdoor seating area, the inside of the restaurant, and the whole street. The water got so high inside the restaurant, they had to cut the power while we were still eating because the water was almost as high as the outlets and the staff was concerned about electrocution.

Our feet as the water started to rise... after a few minutes we all took our shoes off so they wouldn't be ruined!

The eating area of the restaurant.

The front of the restaurant.

Our gang at the restaurant.

Our feet as the water kept rising!

Harry paying for our dinner... cash only since the power was cut.

Harry and I getting ready to walk to the car.
We decided to walk out of the flood area and then have the car pick us up. We didn't want our weight to weigh the car down since the tide water was up to the car doors.

Harry walking up the street to reach our car. Notice how high the water is on Harry... almost to his knees and that there is a car parked behind him on the side of the street.

Harry looking back towards Provisions and the parking lot. Thank goodness for high ground!

All of us at the end of the evening. Both cars made it out of the flood but had minor damage to the ground affects. Siggy was able to fix both before we left Southport.