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FlyingMoose · 29 August 2011, 05:53 AM

This was the second-oldest tree in my yard. I am sad.

dddrees · 29 August 2011, 05:55 AM

Just be glad it doesn't appear to have caused any further damages or injury to something other than the tree.

Onikage · 29 August 2011, 05:56 AM

Can't it be raised again? towrope and truck? or am I being silly? LOL

FlyingMoose · 29 August 2011, 05:57 AM

I was wondering that myself, but all the roots are broken, so I don't think it would live.

HL65 · 29 August 2011, 06:00 AM

That stinks! Better it landed there than somewhere else!!

dddrees · 29 August 2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Can't it be raised again? towrope and truck? or am I being silly? LOL

Your being silly. That tree has had it unfortunately.

chicfarmer1 · 29 August 2011, 06:08 AM

So sorry. Glad you're okay.

Talk to a tree care professional before you decide it's absolutely kaput.

If so: Perhaps planting a new tree will make you feel better, and keep that yard pretty for the future.

Onikage · 29 August 2011, 06:19 AM

It's rootball is intact....it might shrink but it could pull through? Poor tree.

pacifichrono · 29 August 2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Can't it be raised again? towrope and truck? or am I being silly? LOL

Not silly. I thought the same thing, but a closer look at the broken roots suggests it wouldn't survive for very long.

Michael M. · 29 August 2011, 06:25 AM

Glad you're all right though!!!

Onikage · 29 August 2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pacifichrono

Not silly. I thought the same thing, but a closer look at the broken roots suggests it wouldn't survive for very long.

I dunno. Sorry to spam this thread. No hurricanes around here but there were some bad winds a few years back that did similar damage to trees and they're still going...albeit lying down. Just seems a shame to write it off after it's been there for so long.

sir_wolf · 29 August 2011, 06:48 AM

Like your sense of humour, stepping out after a hurricane and taking a photo of your watch.
Hurricanes are no fun at all. Living in FL we had a few bad ones...
Glad you are o.k.! Enjoy life and deal with the tree tomorrow.

Greeting from the sunshine state.

thewelshm · 29 August 2011, 06:53 AM

In 2004 we got hit with 3 Hurricanes in Kissimme fl, tree roots got so wet the fell over. Most that were lifted back up and trimmed LIVED. just sayin

thewelshm

BarkMaster · 29 August 2011, 07:11 AM

That sucks. Not to minimize your loss, but it could have been much, MUCH worse.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 29 August 2011, 07:27 AM

Not to minimize your loss. But, it was a tropical storm when it hit NY. Some feeder bands may have had mimimal hurricane force gusts. I'm glad the storm weakened. After Andrew and Wilma I don't wish that upon anyone. It was ugly. After Wilma five neighbors and I armed with chain saws took 4 days to open the road to get out of the neighborhood. Then another 7 days, chain saw in hand to clear the lawn. After that debris everywhere and not a single traffic light - all were blown away. No electricty. Total chaos.

Glad you and your family are fine.

Art 1 · 29 August 2011, 07:32 AM

That's too bad to lose a tree like that.

Lanfor · 29 August 2011, 09:35 AM

Glad everyone is ok !

ingoodtime · 29 August 2011, 09:45 AM

It may be to tall and top heavy to survive a replant. Speak with a tree company and find out.

STEELINOX · 29 August 2011, 10:04 AM

Sad but safe !

Taxi! · 29 August 2011, 10:31 AM

With all due respect to FlyingMoose, I don't understand the relationship between a tree falling over and his watch.

BarkMaster · 29 August 2011, 10:33 AM

ncj · 29 August 2011, 01:03 PM

Wow, big tree! Thank goodness it didn't hurt anyone when it fell down.

Andelain · 29 August 2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

He's been doing that in other threads too.

Welshwatchman · 31 August 2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

This appears to be a non-serious thread. Not a serious discussion about rolex that the mod should take note of. (I didn't know TRF rules were amended to require serious watch discussions only, but so be it.) I wonder if the "law" will be uniformly applied in this case. I will await the closure of this thread.

Wait away Mr Lego.

looking to buy · 31 August 2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

This appears to be a non-serious thread. Not a serious discussion about rolex that the mod should take note of. (I didn't know TRF rules were amended to require serious watch discussions only, but so be it.) I wonder if the "law" will be uniformly applied in this case. I will await the closure of this thread.

theloxmyth · 31 August 2011, 08:53 AM

Ouch!

I hate it when that happens.

Glad yunz are safe, though.

Brunotheboxer · 31 August 2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

This appears to be a non-serious thread. Not a serious discussion about rolex that the mod should take note of. (I didn't know TRF rules were amended to require serious watch discussions only, but so be it.) I wonder if the "law" will be uniformly applied in this case. I will await the closure of this thread.

I like turtles.

Dr.Brian · 31 August 2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I like turtles.

I'm More of a tortise guy.

(Someone needs a lesson in thread hijacking, and maybe a Valium.)
P.S. I'm pretty sure I saw a Rolex action shot in the OP.

Oyster1982 · 31 August 2011, 09:55 AM

Thats terrible, the only thing I had was my basement has 6 inches of water and no powerfor 3 days. Hopefully you can re plant it.

CoopJr · 31 August 2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Glad you're all right though!!!

X2!

29 August 2011, 05:55 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Just be glad it doesn't appear to have caused any further damages or injury to something other than the tree. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 August 2011, 05:56 AM	#3
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Can't it be raised again? towrope and truck? or am I being silly? LOL __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

29 August 2011, 06:00 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	That stinks! Better it landed there than somewhere else!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 August 2011, 06:19 AM	#8
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	It's rootball is intact....it might shrink but it could pull through? Poor tree. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

29 August 2011, 06:53 AM	#13
thewelshm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Brandon FL Watch: Dateless & Daytona Posts: 130	In 2004 we got hit with 3 Hurricanes in Kissimme fl, tree roots got so wet the fell over. Most that were lifted back up and trimmed LIVED. just sayin thewelshm __________________ Daytona Zenith Movement 16523 and Submariner 14060 Daytona 116523

29 August 2011, 05:57 AM	#4
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I was wondering that myself, but all the roots are broken, so I don't think it would live.

29 August 2011, 06:08 AM	#7
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	So sorry. Glad you're okay. Talk to a tree care professional before you decide it's absolutely kaput. If so: Perhaps planting a new tree will make you feel better, and keep that yard pretty for the future.

29 August 2011, 06:25 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Glad you're all right though!!!

29 August 2011, 06:48 AM	#12
sir_wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 27	Like your sense of humour, stepping out after a hurricane and taking a photo of your watch. Hurricanes are no fun at all. Living in FL we had a few bad ones... Glad you are o.k.! Enjoy life and deal with the tree tomorrow. Greeting from the sunshine state.

29 August 2011, 07:11 AM	#14
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	That sucks. Not to minimize your loss, but it could have been much, MUCH worse. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

29 August 2011, 07:27 AM	#15
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Not to minimize your loss. But, it was a tropical storm when it hit NY. Some feeder bands may have had mimimal hurricane force gusts. I'm glad the storm weakened. After Andrew and Wilma I don't wish that upon anyone. It was ugly. After Wilma five neighbors and I armed with chain saws took 4 days to open the road to get out of the neighborhood. Then another 7 days, chain saw in hand to clear the lawn. After that debris everywhere and not a single traffic light - all were blown away. No electricty. Total chaos. Glad you and your family are fine. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

29 August 2011, 07:32 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's too bad to lose a tree like that.

29 August 2011, 09:35 AM	#17
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	Glad everyone is ok ! __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

29 August 2011, 09:45 AM	#18
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	It may be to tall and top heavy to survive a replant. Speak with a tree company and find out. __________________ Lee

29 August 2011, 10:04 AM	#19
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Sad but safe ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

29 August 2011, 10:31 AM	#20
Taxi! Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 37	With all due respect to FlyingMoose, I don't understand the relationship between a tree falling over and his watch.

29 August 2011, 10:33 AM	#21
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	__________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK Last edited by sleddog; 30 August 2011 at 02:13 PM.. Reason: Removed quote.

29 August 2011, 01:03 PM	#22
ncj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 63	Wow, big tree! Thank goodness it didn't hurt anyone when it fell down. __________________ My second career after retiring from medicine. Sea-Dweller 16600 Suunto Observer Omega Seamaster (Titanium with Electric Blue Dial) - now sold.

31 August 2011, 08:53 AM	#26
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Ouch! I hate it when that happens. Glad yunz are safe, though. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

31 August 2011, 09:55 AM	#29
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Thats terrible, the only thing I had was my basement has 6 inches of water and no powerfor 3 days. Hopefully you can re plant it. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

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