We just got hit by the edge of the Oklahoma ice storm. Lost one decent sized limb but nothing too bad. Nothing like the storm in 2000. We got out easy though. Lots and lots of trees and tree limbs down everywhere. Power was out last night, thank goodness for the generator we rented. Anyway, as I went to the hardware store this morning to tell them I'm keeping the generator for now (powers back on but not taking any chances), I noticed they were all smiling. Stihl chainsaws, oil, bar oil etc. all over the counters, selling like hotcakes. Everyone else seemed kinda bummed out but they seemed pretty happy. Actually I think its great. We are a small town and they provide us a great service. It's nice to see them benefit from something like this. The only thing is, they still have my saw. The manifold/carb assembly is fixed but they haven't tuned it up yet. I'm sure they'll be too busy to work on it today. Hopefully I'll get it back soon or the limb will have to stay in the yard. We'll see what happens. Maybe this is my excuse to buy a Stihl from them. Hmm, wouldn't want the limb to fall on the trampoline, dog, kids etc. Maybe I'll get to go shopping today. Take care, Greg
Oklahoma ice storm, hardware store smiling
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I see on TV where some of you guys north of us got some crummy weather. We were lucky. About 5+" rain in two days then just as it stopped this morning the temp. started dropping. A few tree have ice in them about fifteen feet in the air.
Frank Boyer
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We had a wind storm here on New Year's weekend. The local Stihl dealer had sold every saw that he had. He had a couple of hedge triimers left and that was it.
Those ice-storms hit the local TV here in Belgium today. Lots of car accidents and broken power lines due to ice built up.
Very impressive. Keep that kind of weather in the US though.
We deal with abnormal high temperatures in winter time here for four weeks in a row : + 13°C where normal should be around freezing temp. Trees are starting to blossom 3 months early.
Very impressive. Keep that kind of weather in the US though.
We deal with abnormal high temperatures in winter time here for four weeks in a row : + 13°C where normal should be around freezing temp. Trees are starting to blossom 3 months early.
okietreedude1
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GT,
where in Ok are you?
Im in enid and all we got was sleet and snow (mainly sleet) No tree damage at all Thank Heavens!
I know a guy heading up to muskogee. They got hit pretty good I guess, as did mcalester.
We got hit by one in 2002 and this past week, generators, gas cans and bottled water were becomeing scarce. Thur nite grocery stores were packed.
It made the firewood sales pretty good too! Im out.
where in Ok are you?
Im in enid and all we got was sleet and snow (mainly sleet) No tree damage at all Thank Heavens!
I know a guy heading up to muskogee. They got hit pretty good I guess, as did mcalester.
We got hit by one in 2002 and this past week, generators, gas cans and bottled water were becomeing scarce. Thur nite grocery stores were packed.
It made the firewood sales pretty good too! Im out.
kd460
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Those pics look similiar to what we got here in michigan last night. Probably not as bad, but, the ice on the trees and power lines are still there, and they expect more this eve.
I getting off work early, gonna fill up the generator and sharpen the saw just in case. KD
I getting off work early, gonna fill up the generator and sharpen the saw just in case. KD
I live in Gore, about 30 miles southeast of Muskogee, right on lake Tenkiller. We were just on the edge of the storm and got some icing but nothing major like Muskogee and McAlister. Thank goodness. Power was out for maybe 6-8 hours but all is back to normal right now. Thanks, Greg
OK, its wearing on me now. The power went out for another hour or two. I've got a tree limb to be cut up in the front yard and my saw is still in the shop. He said he probably won't get to it today, has a generator that a guy needs fixed now. It's driving me nuts. Doesn't he understand how important a mans saw is to him? I'm wanting a new saw, probably the Husky 350 from the opinions I've gotten. How will I ever get through this, lol.
So is he not tuning any of these new saws before they go out? If your saw's all back together, there's no difference in tuning your saw and tuning a new one. It only takes like 5 minutes. Doesn't seem like any way to treat a customer.
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Indiana John
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We got lucky here and the sleet and freezing rain they were calling for didn't materialize. It stayed just enough above freezing that all we got was rain. Of course now we're dealing with flooding issues, as we got 3"+ of rain over the weekend and the ground was already sturated from previous rains. The Wabash is predicted to hit at least 8' above flood stage. I just hope we don't get a lot of high winds now............
Yep, we got some but not as much as others. I've heard reports of locals who have had some trees fall on their houses. So, I'm lucky.
As far as my old saw goes, YES, I think he has had plenty of time to get it going and he knows I want it back. If he thinks he is earning himself new business by putting me off, he's wrong. I found the Husqvarna 350 locally for $350 plus tax and $309 plus 25 bucks S&H from Baileys. From what I've heard, its a better saw than the Stihl 250. So, he'll pay the consequences either way. He only sells stihl and from what I've learned, even from the Stihl crowd, the husky 350 is a better saw than the Stihl 250. So, hopefully I'll get my saw back soon and then buy a new husky 350. Thanks, Greg
As far as my old saw goes, YES, I think he has had plenty of time to get it going and he knows I want it back. If he thinks he is earning himself new business by putting me off, he's wrong. I found the Husqvarna 350 locally for $350 plus tax and $309 plus 25 bucks S&H from Baileys. From what I've heard, its a better saw than the Stihl 250. So, he'll pay the consequences either way. He only sells stihl and from what I've learned, even from the Stihl crowd, the husky 350 is a better saw than the Stihl 250. So, hopefully I'll get my saw back soon and then buy a new husky 350. Thanks, Greg
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Same storm..........but in MO.
Here is the same storm but in central Missouri
Here is the same storm but in central Missouri
Yep, looks like you got just about what we did if not a little worse. Hopefully your home is safe and in no danger of any limbs falling on it. If my saw is not fixed tomorrow I'll go get it and take it somewhere else to be tuned. At this point, I'm really getting irritated and will take my business somewhere else. Thanks, Greg
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I used a 12 ga high trimmer, and about 60 rounds of ammo
We just got power back about 1 hour ago, was off for 27 hours.
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Here is the same storm but in central Missouri
At first glance it appears that the dog only has 3 legs.
