Isabel

[John Paul Sanborn]

They currently have here tracking up the chesapeak and into central PA, brushing the outer banks of NC on Thursday.

I'm putting together a team of top climbers if anyone needs help with the aftermath. Drop me a line if you're interested.

here is the 5 day track forecast. They upadte it at least twice a day.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT13/refresh/AL1303W5+GIF/141458W5.gif

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Originally posted by John Paul Sanborn
They currently have here tracking up the chesapeak and into central PA, brushing the outer banks of NC on Thursday.

"You'll make me dizzy Miss Izzy, the way you rock and roll..." 160 mph sustained the last two days; that's quite a blow.
I got family in VA and folks in MD too; I'm packin' my bags and gettin' ready to make a whole bunch of heading cuts to salvage the survivors
then again it'll probably get pushed east into the atlantic...

 

[Toddppm]

Whheeeeeeeewwwwwww
I hope that maps off a little bit, we're not far to the west of the bay and have in-laws right in Williamsburg where it's says it's coming in!
Freaking chippers in the shop too!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Time to rent a bigger one and give me a call Todd

Waht will that storm surge do to the Patomic?

 

[AviD]

Yeah I guess storms bring a bit of business for you all. Hope it doesn't cause too much damage...lookin pretty mean right now.

 

[MasterBlaster]

 

[cybergeek23851]

If anything happens, I'll be ready. We got the remaining supplies this morning except for gas for the chainsaw. I just hope that we do not flood out again. Floyd raveged our economy, and left it treading water for dear life. If we flood again, and if International Paper gets damaged again, they'll probably just write it off as a loss.

 

[murphy4trees]

I've been thinking of buying a new 4x4 chip box dump truck as well as an RG-50 stump grinder or the equivalent in a Carlton...
This may be the time if Isabel comes in as predicted...
To tell you the truth the looks of that storm scares me plenty... I saw what Hugo did to Charlotte NC in '89.... and that was 200 mi inland.... I don't wish for storm damage, and I'd like to be ready if it comes..
I've mostly owned used equipment in the past so any recommendations would be appreciated... Maybe buy a bucket instead of a 4x4 truck... Buy vs. lease? Insurance? Etc... All suggestions are welcome
Thanks,

 

[treeslayer]

I'm loading the truck already.
I worked Floyd in Williamsburg, Va., D*mn what a mess. I spent 2 weeks on rooftop duty, lifting big oaks and poplars off a lot of houses. counted over a 100 the 1st week riding around. spent the next year cleaning up and chasing hanging limbs.
Better than the lottery!

 

[seanlarkin]

With all the rain we've had around here this year, we'll be in bad shape if she hits inland. You'll have to start posting threads asking, "What type of boat is best when pruning", or "How do I keep my tools from sinking".

 

[NeTree]

Time for some Monster Garage Arborism...

A chip truck that doubles as a pontoon boat...
a chipper that acts as a bilge pump...

ya know.

 

[treeman82]

Sean, 1 more thing for the new products list... Inflatable rafts.

 

[Newfie]

"Sean, 1 more thing for the new products list... Inflatable rafts"

...and chainsaw resistant swimmies for arbos.



Maybe I'll put together a team of top notch groundies?

 

[SilverBlue]

Around here hurricanes are compared to ol’ hurricane hazel, the one that caused the most damage. Oh well, we need the rain… but better move the equipment to higher ground!

 

[cybergeek23851]

The problem here, is that we have had too much rain recently, and the ground has reachd its peak capabilities for the absorption of water. In laymans terms, the ground is soaked. With my generation, damage is compared to Floyd for the destructive power of the flood waters.

 

[murphy4trees]

Took another look at that map this morning.... Issie is in position to gouge 1/2 the East Coast..... I've got a bad feeling about this one.... Insurance companies could fold.... causing a breakdown of the financial sysytem... One big house of cards ready to go down.... Not to mention the lost lives and unimagineable loss of property... This could make 9/11 look like a picnic...
I may guy up a couple of big oaks in the backyard....

 

[MasterBlaster]

Heres the projected path.....

 

[jamie]

oh well

i sure you lot will have loadsa fun clearing it up, despite the problems....im unsure wheather you are optamistic or not........

happy cutting

jamie

 

[Toddppm]

The projection puts us directly in the path now! I guess I should go get some supplies soon.
Went this morning planning on begging the guy for my chipper and he was just about to call me cause it's ready
I was looking at a nice dump trailer while I was there and maybe a skid steer.....
Don't know if I would have enough calls to keep you busy JPS but if so I'll call, looks like no matter where you go there's going to be plenty of work, not sure if a disaster like this could be is worth
the extra money

 

[Randy]

Good luck to all I hope you stay safe for the whole event. I don't know what it well do here I live in Southeastern Ohio. But it looks like it mite get us some too. I can't say I can remember a storm that size in this part of the country. But it looks like we just may have a look at this one. I better get some gas mixed up just in case. My first job well be to mind the fense here on the farm. So the cow don't get out. Then I well see what I can do for my neibers (Spelling). Be carefull in the trees. Randy