T1R9sledder Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 48 minutes ago, Snake said: Warm, fed, clean..... but this is still getting old. Day 4. Day 4 here too.....estimated to have power back tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Interesting article in the Portland Press Herald about the Southeast winds being a big reason for all of the down trees. http://www.pressherald.com/2017/11/01/perfect-storm-of-factors-took-unexpectedly-destructive-toll-on-maines-trees/ Quote Perfect storm of factors took unexpectedly destructive toll on Maine’s trees Arborists cite wind strength and direction, as well the facts that many trees were harmed by the drought and still had leaves. "This is not normal, for so many deciduous trees to rip up from the base," says Todd Robbins, who serves as Cape Elizabeth's tree warden and assistant property manager of Ram Island Farm. Staff photo by Ben McCanna CAPE ELIZABETH — Monday’s storm uprooted, blew down and ripped apart thousands of trees across Maine, causing damage and power outages that exceeded the devastating 1998 ice storm. Nowhere was the impact of Monday’s storm more apparent than at Ram Island Farm, a 2,100-acre agricultural and forest preserve in Cape Elizabeth that stretches from coastal beaches, across Route 77, to Great Pond. And never before has Todd Robbins seen so many big leafy oaks and other deciduous trees toppled in one fell swoop of Mother Nature. Todd Robbins works to clear Charles E. Jordan Road of downed limbs on Tuesday. Staff photo by Ben McCanna John Greene, property manager of Ram Island Farm in Cape Elizabeth, saws a downed tree to clear Charles E. Jordan Road on Tuesday. Staff photo by Ben McCanna Rose Lacasse, of Harrison, caretaker at 14 Menikoe Point in Falmouth, stands by a littleleaf linden tree toppled in Monday's storm. The tree stood 97 feet tall, had a girth of 8 feet and was estimated to be more than 200 years old, she said. Staff photo by Jill Brady “This is not normal, for so many deciduous trees to rip up from the base,” said Robbins, a state-licensed arborist who is assistant property manager at the private preserve. He’s also the town’s tree warden. “Even after the Patriots Day storm in 2007. That was a nor’easter that took down trees all over the farm, but they were mostly evergreens,” Robbins said. “This is completely different. In many cases, it’s trees I never would have expected to come down.” According to Robbins and other tree experts, several natural factors contributed to the widespread tree damage and power outages caused by Monday’s storm. In addition to the strength of the storm, with wind gusts as high as 70 mph, an ongoing drought, the time of year and the wind direction likely added up to the widespread devastation. “It was a perfect storm of many factors,” Robbins said. ‘LIKE A SAIL ON A MAST’ Many trees that fell or dropped branches were weakened after months without significant rain, and infestations of winter moths and other pests, Robbins said. The damage made them susceptible to breaking in high winds and driving rain. Some just snapped at their bases. In some cases, rotted branches got saturated with rain and ripped from the trunk, Robbins said. Trees with shallow root systems were uprooted, especially if they were near ledge. Even trees with deep roots were at risk in newly wet earth that would have been frozen during a typical winter nor’easter. And with several more weeks of autumn ahead, many trees still had their leaves, which added to their weight and wind exposure. “They’re like a sail on a mast,” said Lee Jackson, a licensed arborist who owns Jackson’s Tree Service in Dayton. Jackson is the town arborist in Old Orchard Beach, where his crews have been busy since Monday, clearing downed trees and limbs from town roads and rights of way. They also removed a 60-year-old oak that fell on a house in Saco. “I’ve seen more oaks down this storm than ever before,” Jackson said, “and I’ve been in business for more than 20 years.” WIND FROM SOUTHEAST Wind direction played a significant role, Jackson said, as it came from the southeast rather than the northeast, which is more common for Maine’s stronger storms. “Trees are like people,” Jackson said. “They develop roots that flex in the wind like muscles and grow stronger. When the wind direction changes, they’re not strong enough to withstand it.” David MacDonald, another licensed arborist, agreed that wind direction was a major issue during Monday’s storm, as well as the location of trees. Most of the fallen trees that he’s been called to remove have been evergreens. “It depends on the exposure of trees to the wind,” said MacDonald, who owns Whitney Tree Service in New Gloucester. “Some of the trees that came down were healthy. Once you get to 60 or 70 mph gusts, the trees really start coming apart.” MacDonald said his crews will be cleaning up after Monday’s storm for another week or so. Like Jackson, he’s eager to get back to regular tree work that’s scheduled into next year. At Ram Island Farm, Robbins will be clearing storm damage through the winter with John Greene, a forester who has been property manager at the preserve for 35 years. It’s what they do when nature takes charge of property maintenance. “As an arborist, this is nature’s way of trimming and getting rid of trees that should go or have become hazards,” Robbins said. “It’s happened and we’ve got to move past it.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Running an orange saw I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, ckf said: Interesting article in the Portland Press Herald about the Southeast winds being a big reason for all of the down trees. http://www.pressherald.com/2017/11/01/perfect-storm-of-factors-took-unexpectedly-destructive-toll-on-maines-trees/ That's a good read..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, T1R9sledder said: Day 4 here too.....estimated to have power back tomorrow afternoon. God is punishing you for calling me a DUFUS, DUFUS!!!! You little bastid!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Good Maybe some of you NE faggots can get woodburners instead of oil burners for heat!!!!!!!!1111111!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Legend said: Good Maybe some of you NE faggots can get woodburners instead of oil burners for heat!!!!!!!!1111111!! Many woodburners are banned by the EPA. They put a ton of particulates in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, polaris550 said: Many woodburners are banned by the EPA. They put a ton of particulates in the air. Oh yes, the EPA..... I guess I mistook you for someone who is not a tree hugger faygit assed homo. Clearly I was wrong.....?? You queers can always wear a mask..............oh wait..... Edited November 2, 2017 by Legend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Legend said: Oh yes, the EPA..... I guess I mistook you for someone who is not a tree hugger faygit assed homo. Clearly I was wrong.....?? You queers can always wear a mask..............oh wait..... HA!HA! Go fuck your queer boyfriend up his ass, you fucking cum-guzzling faggot. You come out here and say that shit, and I'll drop you like a bad habit. Are you a big, tough bastard? Good, that will enrage me even more and make me want to destroy you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, polaris550 said: HA!HA! Go fuck your queer boyfriend up his ass, you fucking cum-guzzling faggot. You come out here and say that shit, and I'll drop you like a bad habit. Are you a big, tough bastard? Good, that will enrage me even more and make me want to destroy you. Maybe I can borrow some money from Bent, and have someone drive me out east so I can go get a sub at Sandy's. Edited November 2, 2017 by Legend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, polaris550 said: God is punishing you for calling me a DUFUS, DUFUS!!!! You little bastid!!!!!! God is punishing me and all mankind with your very existence. Go suck a generator exhaust pipe..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 57 minutes ago, polaris550 said: HA!HA! Go fuck your queer boyfriend up his ass, you fucking cum-guzzling faggot. You come out here and say that shit, and I'll drop you like a bad habit. Are you a big, tough bastard? Good, that will enrage me even more and make me want to destroy you. The only thing your dropping is dudes pants to suck their cock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rump-rider Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Not good for the sled/atv trails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, rump-rider said: Not good for the sled/atv trails... Ouch! Where is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rump-rider Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Gorham rail trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, rump-rider said: Gorham rail trail Wow! I read on FB that one of the Gorham snowmobile clubs bridges in Shelburn was taken out. Could be tough sledding in parts of the northeast this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Tomas. said: The only thing your dropping is dudes pants to suck their cock Hey, aren't you the faggot that asked us about getting a dog? I told you not to get it, but you did, and the fucking thing has been a horror-show ever since!! LMAO!!! You fucking faggot, I hope that dog tears your shit hole apart. You didn't even have insulation and wall board where that mangy fuck ripped the door open, you SLUM-DOG welfare recipient. You come over here and say that shit, and you'll be getting hauled out to Catholic Medical Center. Fuckin' queer has to ask a sled-site if he should get a dog!! Does your wife detach your ball-bag at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 the neighbors are up by Seebeck this week hunting, and as of last night, still no power. Saw no deer yet either, and claim the local checkpoint charlie had only recieved 3 does so far. I'll bet they're in a good mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 32 minutes ago, polaris550 said: Hey, aren't you the my best buddy that asked us about getting a dog? I told you not to get it, but you did, and the fucking thing has been a horror-show ever since!! LMAO!!! You fucking my best buddy, I hope that dog tears your shit hole apart. You didn't even have insulation and wall board where that mangy fuck ripped the door open, you SLUM-DOG welfare recipient. You come over here and say that shit, and you'll be getting hauled out to Catholic Medical Center. Fuckin' queer has to ask a sled-site if he should get a dog!! Does your wife detach your ball-bag at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800 Dragon Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 7 hours ago, polaris550 said: HA!HA! Go fuck your queer boyfriend up his ass, you fucking cum-guzzling my best buddy. You come out here and say that shit, and I'll drop you like a bad habit. Are you a big, tough bastard? Good, that will enrage me even more and make me want to destroy you. lmfao you have had 8 years to destroy me and the only thing you've destroyed is your own asshole at the truck stop ! LMFAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Lmao the dog is awesome. But I would rather be a slum dog welfare recipient as you put it then the scum sucking, special pudding guzzling, weak saw having, spaghetti armed loser that you are. Ahahahahahahaha. You probably have so much "ownage cum" because you have been covered in so much for so long you started saving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Tomas. said: Lmao the dog is awesome. But I would rather be a slum dog welfare recipient as you put it then the scum sucking, special pudding guzzling, weak saw having, spaghetti armed loser that you are. Ahahahahahahaha. You probably have so much "ownage cum" because you have been covered in so much for so long you started saving it Tomas, the gay my best buddy cum-guzzler of Alberta, who asks a sled-site if he should get a dog, then about 4 hours later...HAS THE DOG!!! What kind of a fuckstick-brained my best buddy are you!!! I'm the one who originated " ownage cum " so it can't be used against me, you fuckin' dick-licker. I'm also the originator of "SPECIAL PUDDIN' ", so you can't use that against me either. I'm also the originator of posting big, " PROFESSIONALGRADE " chain saw pics, so that's out also, nigga. I' also was the one that posted the original pics of " MASSIVE PYTHONIAN GUNS " , so that's out too. Looks like you struck out big time. Try again Little Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The only python you got is Kevin Spacey's lol. And I didn't ask the forum if I should get a dog. I was looking for opinions and experiences with adopting a dog from a shelter. And the only thing you started is aids from gay butt sex. And how could you possibly start those my best buddy fantasies if your are not the one and only flaming homo that is mach z not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 WHOA!!! Somebody from admin edited my fuckin' post toTomas!!! I bet it was that twinkle-toed communist my best buddy SSFB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I can't post my best buddy anymore!! It turns to " my best buddy " !!! Cut the shit ADMIN!!!!!! Cut the shit CKFand SSFB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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