Thanks guys, problem is the cottage is surrounded. Pumping out would be fruitless, but I'll be grateful for the sandbags for the night after boxing day if not tonight. The level will drop fairly quickly after it stops, at least I know that ( I am by a small stream normally, but it's a torrent tonight ). I imagine others are having a much tougher time than me tonight anyway. Luckily the kids are home from Uni to help deal with the issue. The presents are dry!