Sunday, June 21, 2015

Storm Damage....

   We lost our front yard hickory tree. Our only major shade tree in front. See my daughter's husband's truck. Kathy stayed all night here. We lost power for over 5 hours.  I am still so thankful that the tree did not fall on the truck..it fell the other way. Plus It did not fall on the house or garage/shop.  It did also take out the juniper tree by the flag pole. Bent the flagpole to the east a bit.
This is a before shot, you can see how tall it was. We can not save it, the main trunk is broken . The neighbor lost half of one of his apple trees. The storm hit at 2:00 , the power and the tree both went at 2:15.  There's trees down all over town. They were showing pictures on the news broadcast this morning. I am ever so thankful the power is back on.
   Ted and I will have plenty of work this coming week.  Of course he will save the hickory wood for burn ...maybe around February . It has to season.
   Hope all of you are safe and faired well through the storms.  XO


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  1. 20 North OraJune 21, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    So sorry about your tree! Just glad it didn't fall on the truck and/or house. Isn't it just amazing what those storms can demolish?

    Judy

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Judy, I went into town and there was lots of damage. Some roofs, trees and limbs every where.. That was pretty scary...but oh I feel blessed it only took two trees here. God was watching us. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  2. JunkchiccottageJune 21, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Susie,
    Sorry you lost your tree. Those storms were pretty nasty. We had some storms this way but not as bad as you guys got. Glad you can at least salvage the wood for next winter. Hope Ted has a great day today for Father's Day.
    Kris

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 2:20 PM

      Kris, We have to try to find good in just about everything. So that some fire wood and it did not fall on the house, garage or truck. So happy about that. Hope your sweet Terry had a good day too. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  3. peggyJune 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I thought about you, watching the news. so sorry Susie.

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 2:21 PM

      Hi Peggy, There's lots of damage around our town and even out here. But I will count my blessings ...God was watching over all of us. We are safe and did not lose our roof . Take care, hope you are well and having better weather than we are. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  4. jo(e)June 21, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    We had a storm like that here last summer. So many trees down. The only silver lining was that everyone had plenty of firewood last winter.

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      Jo(e) , you are right about fire wood. When I drove to town, I saw so many limbs and trees stacked on the curbs. Some people lost parts of their roofs. That was some fierce winds. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  5. AnonymousJune 21, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    So thankful that YOU, the truck and buildings are safe. That's sad about losing your shade tree though. Don't over-do in the heat this next week. xo

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 2:25 PM

      Mildred, I am counting my blessings. I hated to lose our shade tree...but so thankful it did not fall on the house, garage or Kathy's truck. We will save the wood from this old hickory for firewood. Hope you are all well . Wishing your male family members happy father's day. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  6. A Brit in TennesseeJune 21, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Aww, so sorry to see your shade tree gone.
    We lost two trees a few years back and I miss them everyday.
    Happy Father's Day to your men folk :)
    ~Jo

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 5:21 PM

      Jo, I truly will miss the shade of that old shag bark hickory. But I will count my blessings, it could have been so much worse. Blessings to you and Happy Father's day to your fellow also. xoxo,Susie

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  7. DebbieJune 21, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    So glad you weathered the storm, dear one.
    God had angels around you, and your home!!
    I'm sorry you lost your tree.
    I LOVE your new profile picture!!! You are such a doll!
    Have a good week, sweet friend.
    Debbie
    xo

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 5:27 PM

      Hi Debbie, You are so kind. My daughter was here for the weekend and she helped me put the picture on my profile. LOL. I do thank God for keeping an eye on us here. Even the neighbors just lost small limbs and such. No structure damage. There were some homes in town that lost roofs , some trees on cars. It was scary. Hope your husband had a good father's day. I love you my friend, Susie

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  8. chateau chicJune 21, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    We've been having a lot of storms as well. They come up and pass through quickly.
    I agree with Debbie, your new picture is lovely!
    Mary Alice

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    1. SusieJune 21, 2015 at 5:29 PM

      Thank you Mary Alice. Our weather forecast for the next 6 days is chance of thunderstorms and cloudy. Our beautiful June is not what it used to be. :) Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  9. GertJune 21, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Oh Susie, I'm so sorry you went through such a terrible storm. My prayers are with you while you recover from all of this. Always sad to lose a tree.

    Blessings
    Gert

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    1. SusieJune 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Thank you Gert. Ted and I worked on that hickory all day , so far. It's 3:00 and I am done with it. I am. Ted's is almost crazy when it comes to sawing wood. LOL. Hope you are well. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. AnonymousJune 22, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    So sad to hear about the terrible storm. It was God's grace that saved your house and the truck. Prayers for you to be safe...

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    1. SusieJune 22, 2015 at 12:11 PM

      Thank you for the prayers. I can always use them. Bless your heart. I am counting our blessings as to how and where the tree fell. xoxo,Susie

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  11. Mac n' JanetJune 22, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Glad you're safe and the tree didn't hit anything. Hate it when the power goes out, must have air conditioning. We've thought about getting a generator.

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    1. SusieJune 22, 2015 at 12:12 PM

      We did use our generator for about two hours. I am not a good pioneer...I need power. LOL. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  12. bj June 22, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    We didn't have the storm ya'll had....sorry you lost precious trees but so glad no damage to your house.
    Take care...

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    1. SusieJune 22, 2015 at 12:13 PM

      BJ, I have to count my blessings...as to where and how that tree fell. We noticed that it was the hardwood trees that lost their tops...they do not bend like soft wood trees. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  13. BostonBoyJune 22, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Boy that's tough Susie. We had a good amount of rain and some wind but nothing like that.
    To answer a question you asked me about the Gingerbread Cottages, We always travel just before or just after the summer season. Only a few had cars parked in front of them. I wouldn't want to be there during the summer.

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    1. SusieJune 24, 2015 at 11:20 AM

      Boston Boy, In town was a lot worse. So many tree and some roofs were blow off. I like the times you go to the Vineyard...I would not want to be in the summer crowd either. xoxo,Susie

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  14. Red Rose AlleyJune 22, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Oh no, you lost your tree, Susie. Has it been around your home for a long time? wow, I can't believe a storm hit you in June. Take care, Susie, and be safe.

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. SusieJune 24, 2015 at 11:22 AM

      Sheri, we hated to lose that shade out front. I will have to study up on fast growing trees that do not attract starlings, as I truly hate those nasty birds. LOL. Bless you honey, love, Susie

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  15. TeteJune 23, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    I am so sorry that you lost such a wonderful old tree. So thankful it fell the way it did and you are ok.

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    1. SusieJune 24, 2015 at 11:23 AM

      Tete, I am telling you, God was being so good to us with the way that tree fell.I am thankful. I will miss the shade. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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