ot BIG breezes from the north. CRACK, CRACK, BOOOM!!!! |
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ot BIG breezes from the north. CRACK, CRACK, BOOOM!!!! |
rhodyguy |
Jan 20 2008, 11:34 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
ZOIKS!!! strong north winds out of canada. ROARING gusts. one of the big cedars that had divided into 2 tops about 80ft up split and one of them came down last week. we just finished cleaning up the mess today. the other one came down about 15 minutes ago. brought down a big, BIG snag and split the snag in 2. 1/2 of it just brushed the side of the roof but shook the hell out of the house. the BIG piece went straight for the shed. again, a close incounter. the 20" homelite isn't gonna be up to the task for this mess. i don't need anymore firewood. looks to be a long night. pictures when the camera comes home. a few rhodys took big hits.
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KELTY360 |
Jan 20 2008, 11:39 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Man, I hate big winds with big trees all around. Glad you're safe and didn't sustain major damage. Strange, it's been calm here all day.
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Ferg |
Jan 21 2008, 12:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
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effutuo101 |
Jan 21 2008, 12:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
That sucks! Not so much wind on the north side of town. Glad you are all ok.
C |
championgt1 |
Jan 21 2008, 10:34 AM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That was some pretty good wind last night. We had a few good size branches come down, but nothing major. Glad to hear you made it out fairly unscathed.
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Gary |
Jan 21 2008, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sheesh K,
I must be a sound sleeper. Awoke to a beautiful PNW morning. More feedings for the chipper. G. |
boxstr |
Jan 21 2008, 11:34 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
GADZOIUKS!!!! It blew like the dickins here last night. Lots of big tall palm trees all around.The only damage was a few grapefruits and oranges fell out of the trees. They are on there way to the juicer.
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Phoenix914 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
Glad it missed your house. I had a similar close call about six years ago. A big maple next to my patio split in half. It fell right across the driveway, right where I usually parked my truck. Luckily, nobody was home at the time. Of course a new truck would have been nice.
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Solo914 |
Jan 21 2008, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Redmond, WA Member No.: 5,678 Region Association: None |
ZOIKS!!! strong north winds out of canada. ROARING gusts. one of the big cedars that had divided into 2 tops about 80ft up split and one of them came down last week. we just finished cleaning up the mess today. the other one came down about 15 minutes ago. brought down a big, BIG snag and split the snag in 2. 1/2 of it just brushed the side of the roof but shook the hell out of the house. the BIG piece went straight for the shed. again, a close incounter. the 20" homelite isn't gonna be up to the task for this mess. i don't need anymore firewood. looks to be a long night. pictures when the camera comes home. a few rhodys took big hits. k Funny timing, We are having 6 trees removed today at our house..... man it is a cold PNW morning. Kyle |
LS6/914 |
Jan 21 2008, 04:49 PM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Glad your OK K, Now that Iam living pretty much full time at the shjop in Port Townsend I carry a chain saw in the van. I came out last week at 4 OH DARK THIRTY. Only to find two big cedars across the access road. Went back for the saw and my neighbor brought his excavator down the horse trail and made quick work of the trees. Larry
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alpha434 |
Jan 21 2008, 09:10 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I grew up in the mountains here in colorado. I used to hear strange cracking sounds in the middle of the night. MY parents thought I was nutty. But a forest ranger told me it's trees falling or sometimes exploding in the cold weather.
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 21 2008, 10:38 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
ZOIKS!!! strong north winds out of canada. ROARING gusts. one of the big cedars that had divided into 2 tops about 80ft up split and one of them came down last week. we just finished cleaning up the mess today. the other one came down about 15 minutes ago. brought down a big, BIG snag and split the snag in 2. 1/2 of it just brushed the side of the roof but shook the hell out of the house. the BIG piece went straight for the shed. again, a close incounter. the 20" homelite isn't gonna be up to the task for this mess. i don't need anymore firewood. looks to be a long night. pictures when the camera comes home. a few rhodys took big hits. k Funny timing, We are having 6 trees removed today at our house..... man it is a cold PNW morning. Kyle Hey Kyle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ready for AX to start back up? Didn't see you at the last few events of last year. |
pete-stevers |
Jan 22 2008, 12:16 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
sure blame it on canada.....
ok there was a slight breeze last nite, wilst i was out in the hot tub but not a knock down tree breezie breeze |
Bleyseng |
Jan 22 2008, 08:56 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
sure blame it on canada..... ok there was a slight breeze last nite, wilst i was out in the hot tub but not a knock down tree breezie breeze That breeze had a long ways to build up some steam by the time it got to Kevin's house! I was just coming outta of a eatin spot in Chinatown last nite when "BOOM!" transformer blew and it went DARK!!...everyone piled out onto the streets in the pitch black to stand around in 28F weather... We walked back to the car to head home where there ain't no treeses near the house. |
Solo914 |
Jan 22 2008, 10:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Redmond, WA Member No.: 5,678 Region Association: None |
Hey Kyle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ready for AX to start back up? Didn't see you at the last few events of last year. Hey Jon, Yeah, Can't wait. Last year was crazy because I started road racing a little and also went to Kansas for Scca Solo2 Nationals. This year I am planning to road race more but spend more time with PCA autox. That means I need to work on my 914 so I can keep up with your car. Lotsa work! Hmm, should I go P2 or GTU....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Kyle |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 22 2008, 11:19 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
GTU (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Need more competition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The road racing sounds cool. I will need to chat with you about that.
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