chasing Charlie

[murphy4trees]

Is there anyone out there that can keep us appraised of the situation and where might be a good place to go....

I'd consider taking the stump grinder.....

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Hey Murph I may see you there just like Izzy. You can work in the dirt, I'll be up in the air. You'll probably make more $ tho.
Keep my cel # handy, I'll be working with a tree co. in Clearwater and they may have extra stumps--or not.

My bags are packed. Hate to leave the work here but most of it will wait.

 

[Derek]

chess anyone?

I can see this thread going crazy!!
So before it starts
Just remember, guys chasing storm damage as rocky says its nasty and dangerous work....Dont be thinking about the next buck,the tree down the road or how much stuff ya can buy after this..

Be thinking about the ones you love, and how dissapointed they will be if you dont get home in one peice.....More so be thinking like its a chess game and every peice is out to kill you! Be thinking 4 moves (8 if you can) in advance. "Every action has a reaction" Or --- The tree has had a really bad time and is going to get you any chance it gets,bit like our bullants over here,you wouldent get them all stired up then expect to go and work near
them with out E X T R E A M C A U T I O N ...take care guys...Derek

P.S have plenty of wedges on you.

 

[murphy4trees]

What's Brett's Co.'s name?
Thanks,

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Thanks Derek, safety first, yeah; first storm I chased was Andrew in '92. Exhilarating doing repair work where all others could see was removals. Most of those are doing well, I'm told. Don't need no stinking wedges, thanks; damaged branches cut back only to first good node.

There will be many necessary removals, yeah, but no need to add to that number by doing unnecessary ones. And the most dangerous cuts are made taking off solid wood that ought to stay in the first place.

Cowabunga! Skwerl why desert FL trees just when they need a good climber the most? You must live next to a canal.

 

[Treeman14]

Tree Works E.T.C., Inc.
813-973-1931

I'm based near I-75 and SR-54, Wesley Chapel, FL.

I'll try to keep you posted as this progresses or as long as the power stays on. I've got my safe room set up and stocked. Right now its just a little overcast, no wind or rain yet. The proverbial calm before the storm. Local authorities are predicting a major disaster for this area, using terms like catastrophic and widespread destruction.



"God bless us, every one." -Tiny Tim

 

[Treeman14]

Guy, I haven't had a chance to read your article yet. Maybe while I'm hunkered down in the closet, Ill read it. Are you hooking up with Westenberger?

 

[Derek]

How you going treeman still sitting it out??good luck man:angel:

Hey guy, lets not be going up the wrong side of the tree rolleyes:

I saw on t.v whats going on over there, and i was refering to the up rooted varieties - - the type burried in peoples roofs and laying on cars and power poles etc.. Please ; Dont get in my face about wedges and saftey on storm grounded trees..


Again our aussie thoughts are with you, God bless

 

[Treeman14]

Still no sign of it yet. I'm watching a pair of hummingbirds outside my office window. They usually feed at dusk. I guess they know its coming soon. The wind is just barely starting to pick up. They're predicting tropical storm force in the next hour. I'm spreading mulch int he back yard just to keep busy.

 

[Guy Meilleur]

That's cool Derek, what's down is down, and having barely survived a slap from a tensioned trunk--ruptured spleen, 3 wks in ICU--yeah you can't be too careful there. But honestly from your post that wasn't clear.

Treeman, how'd you know? I met Loren in Pittsburgh and he seemed like the kind of guy to go with. Nothing's firm yet but we'll all know soon.

The article I think is an easy read but that's only because Ive been looking at it for 20 months...

 

[Treeman14]

Loren and I are in different areas, no competition, but I see him at many of the workshops, seminars, etc. He could be the poster child for lumberjacks, red suspenders and all. And he can fry up some darn good catfish. Yum.

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Yeah I know you're across the bay so you don't compete. The suspenders must be a trademark; he was easy to spot at the receptions... I've phoned and emailed him, but I know the day before a hurricane there's such a deluge all that may have been lost.

He told me he works for Belleair which is where my folks lived so the ability for clients to pay would not be an issue. He also said after seeing the talk at ISA that he totally agreed with my restoration strategy, so I really hope to connect with him. Plus I can stay with my mom or sister in clearwater. If you have a cel # you can pm me I would be much obliged.

 

[Wilson_tree]

How is it looking down there? My mother-in-law and brother-in-law are in Dunedin. She is not very healthy and he is paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Right now we're just worried about them, but I was thinking of going down as soon as I can make it to help them out. I can't get a truck and chipper down there, just basic personal equipment and saws. After storms does the municipality usually pick up brush and logs from residences? My mother-in-law's place is right near the water and completely overhung by mature trees. I'm worried there won't even be anything left to clean up. Good luck to all those in the path. Take care.

 

[wct4life]

hey Murph...

For what its worth, I'm half-way between Charleston and Savannah off of I-95. We aren't expected to get the whole force of Charlie but, we're under tropical a storm warning. 60 to 70 mph winds and alot of rain. If you don't feel like driving all the way to fla I'm sure there will be some work in my neck of the woods. Got a air mattress you can stay on for the price of one of those TreeU. shirts.

 

[jkrueger]

Re: hey Murph...

Originally posted by wct4life
For what its worth, I'm half-way between Charleston and Savannah off of I-95. We aren't expected to get the whole force of Charlie but, we're under tropical a storm warning. 60 to 70 mph winds and alot of rain. If you don't feel like driving all the way to fla I'm sure there will be some work in my neck of the woods. Got a air mattress you can stay on for the price of one of those TreeU. shirts.

Daniel,

This would be smart. Locate your self in ready state at least 100mi out of the force. And then move in at the the pass by of the storm.

Guy,

Your going? Wow, it makes me interested based on your approach. Did a climb today with my new Scarpa climbing boots and new rope, I was on top of it. Maybe I'll go too.

As me and my other native Americans might say, "..., great day to die." Of course don't take this literal. Anybody need a master of fly by pants with prven results?

Best,
Jack

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Well, food stores, banks etc. closed at noon out of water, batteries, kerosene, generators, regular gas, beer long gone....

My buddy near the shore, says the sea birds have come to land; that is not a good sign; they are tuned to the right frequency to hear reports we don't i think.

As we sit here on Fri. 13th waiting to see how this one plays out; the once crowded roads are about as quiet and peacefull as on Christmas morn as all sits still in wait.

We always wait an hour or so to go out after it calms; nothing will teach respect and humility quite like the back side of the eye slamming into you suddenly from the blind side when ya thought it was all over.....

 

[kowens]

i just got home,did a large oak removal we had sch. for next week
5000 .00 charged him 2000.00to bump him up 40 ton crane 5 hrs.
i will keep you posted
ken

 

[Treeman14]

Well, looks like it will pass south and east of me. Winds about 10mph and gusty. Little rain.

 

[matthias]

For whatever it's worth, you guys down there have my moral support. I can't imagine what it must be like to worry about the safety of loved ones and property on one hand and then try to capitalize ($$$) off of it on the other.

Work hard and safe boys! Show us Canucks how it's done.

 

[wct4life]

the current path

Charleston SC is where the 2pm dot is. It's now a Cat. 4 with a good chance to become Cat 5 later this eve. Mandatory evac in the Georgetown area SC.