Good idea on option one... I have to say, I didn't think of that. And the wife and I both have bikes!

Option two doesn't sound so good... before I go that route, I think I'd just don the SCUBA gear and anchor myself on the lee side of a hill. Once the influx of water stopped, you could surface and float until it all receeded again. How's that for a bizarre solution? <img src="images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />