Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Philbert]

Same offer applies . . .

Philbert

 

[svk]

Same offer applies . . .

Philbert

Appreciated but we are already done. I probably have a half cord of silver maple plus a little birch to supplement my stash.

 

[benp]

Here are some tree carnage pictures.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4078547-reader-photos-early-thursday-morning-thunderstorm

One of the ER nurses had something go through the windshield of her vehicle out in the parking lot.

 

[svk]

Duluth area got hit hard too.

 

[benp]

Damn.

ETA - Just checked out the Duluth News Tribune and they got hit harder than we did.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

'Tis the season to be a scrounger in this area. Wild night to say the least. They are saying 80mph straight line winds.
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/...ltrami-county-causing-widespread-damage-photo I have Sugar Maples down in the yard, a bunch of debris, and my perennial garden got hit hard. But I'll take that over having the roof ripped off like I saw on 9 buildings just on my way to work.I'll be interested to see how bad the trails in the woods are. I guess downtown looks like a war zone.

sure hate to hear of storm damage like that. especially the planes crumpled all up! not good! good wishes with the clean up...

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Massive destruction in our neighborhood. Just about every silver maple is either destroyed or damaged. Lost 1/3 of one of mine and all of the other.Will post pics later.

sorry to hear svk! ~

 

[svk]

My two trees, we were able to salvage what was left of the big one and make it semi presentable.


Neighbor two blocks down. We cut up these trees so she could get out of the driveway and I got the wood.


Same tree. You can see how it skidded over 30 feet.


Their other tree. She brought over a case of beer for each of us last night.


Yard next to theirs. House sustained only minor cosmetic damage.


With the exception of these aspen and willow I only saw a couple broken oaks around the area. However the nursery raised silver maples were decimated. Obviously won't be buying anymore of those.

 

[husqvarna257]

Here are some tree carnage pictures.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4078547-reader-photos-early-thursday-morning-thunderstorm

One of the ER nurses had something go through the windshield of her vehicle out in the parking lot.

Man the photos are YIKES that is some bad damage. Everyone out there be safe in the clean up. .

 

[svk]

Sadly a boy scout and his mother were killed up on the Canadian border when a tree fell on their tent. There may be others that haven't reached civilization to report yet.

 

[amberg]

What a mess, Hope you get it cleaned up ok.

 

[stihly dan]

At least its not FREEZING cold. I bet there is a ton of power outages. Glass 1/2 full?

 

[svk]

Lots of people out of power. 64,000 in Duluth alone and many waited 24-36+ hours for power to be restored.

 

[MustangMike]

Good deal getting the Oak wood and some brew too!

Several years back, two teenage boys were killed when an Oak went through the roof of the house (one was visiting his friend). Oak has a lot of weight!

 

[Country bumpkin]

When we have storms. I put the word out when I have trees that have fell on my fences. Friend ya some local livestock farmers & you'll be set.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

My two trees, we were able to salvage what was left of the big one and make it semi presentable.
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Neighbor two blocks down. We cut up these trees so she could get out of the driveway and I got the wood.
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Same tree. You can see how it skidded over 30 feet.
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Their other tree. She brought over a case of beer for each of us last night.
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Yard next to theirs. House sustained only minor cosmetic damage.
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With the exception of these aspen and willow I only saw a couple broken oaks around the area. However the nursery raised silver maples were decimated. Obviously won't be buying anymore of those.

seeing is believing... clearly, one he** of a windy storm. big winds always scare me... the oaks can rip a house in two. I remember Ike's passing thru the neighborhood... left a terrible mess... I happened to look out my LR window about 2 am... as the neighbor's big oak came down... omg! makes one (sans the smile) and in shock! one neighbor last year had a MONSTER oak come down thru the middle of his house. entire neighborhood was in shock along with owner. could have been me syndrome... well, until he got his entire house rebuilt! interior, exterior, rood, shingles, etc... once it came thru there went the utilities. power company wouldn't hook him back up for over 3 weeks! they had to have a high end generator... a medical type unit... wind storms are not fun! glad u and friends safe, though... that is what matters most.

thanks for the foto essay...

 

[svk]

I have a couple generators but don't keep one at the house. I really should.

 

[Logger nate]

Wow! Sorry to hear of all the damage. Glad everyone safe, lots of scrounge wood now.

 

[Logger nate]

Took the "new" wood hauler out to scrounge area to get a load of red fir tops.

 

[svk]

Took the "new" wood hauler out to scrounge area to get a load of red fir tops.View attachment 515138 View attachment 515139 View attachment 515140

That's a beauty.