stonemon
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Post by stonemon on Mar 8, 2019 19:11:50 GMT -5
Two weeks ago tomorrow, it started snowing here in McKenzie Bridge, OR. By Monday evening there was 3+ feet of snow on the ground at our place. The temp was a consistent 34 F so the snow was wet and heavy. 15 trees came down on our driveway. Two fell on my wife's studio. It took the two of us seven hours to cut and dig our way out to the access road our driveway takes off of. The next 1.5 miles had in excess of 50 trees down. Power poles were snapped and all cell and land line service was cut.
I spent the next 6 days reaching out to, accessing and stabilizing elderly folks. Some I could not get to for 4 days. They were without heat, lights, water or contact with the outside. Needless to say they were happy to see the big Dodge truck with chains when I finally got to them. The truck full of water, camp stoves, flush water and more. Fema recovery teams, local fire dept's and search and rescue all joined in the effort. As far as I know we have lost none... DSL just came on... Finally getting some sleep.
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lookatthat
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Whatever there is to be found.
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Post by lookatthat on Mar 8, 2019 19:21:35 GMT -5
3 cheers for the stonemon!
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jimaz
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Post by jimaz on Mar 8, 2019 19:24:15 GMT -5
It’s great that you’re helping your neighbors. Stay safe.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 8, 2019 20:50:06 GMT -5
Wow, that's incredible. So many trees down and people cut off from communication. You're a good person to help those older folks out. I'm sure they were more than grateful for you.
Good work. You deserve as much sleep as you can get after all of that!
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Post by nowyo on Mar 8, 2019 21:52:41 GMT -5
Good on you for helping folks. We've had more winter than usual but nothing like that.
Russ
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Post by nowyo on Mar 8, 2019 21:52:56 GMT -5
Double tap.
Russ
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Post by fernwood on Mar 9, 2019 6:51:41 GMT -5
What an incredible thing to have to experience. Am sure your neighbors were very thankful for you.
Is the studio reparable?
Yes, get some well earned sleep.
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stonemon
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Post by stonemon on Mar 9, 2019 18:40:43 GMT -5
What an incredible thing to have to experience. Am sure your neighbors were very thankful for you. Is the studio reparable? Yes, get some well earned sleep. The studio will survive. I went into town yesterday and bought a new chainsaw. The one I have has served me well but is from a different geologic era. When we finally melt out, I will get the trees off and repair the damage. We have many dozens of trees down. A serious change in direction for the coming months.
I am grateful for the outcome of this. We will be better prepared next time.
The community, first responders, crisis teams and residents are going to debrief tonight at the community center. What worked, what didn't.
It has been good to re-open my etsy shop and ship some cabs again. Feels like things might flatten out. Thanks for the kind words. I was a volunteer firefighter and EMT for many years here on the river and cannot stop myself from going into gear when things go wrong. It is different doing it later in life.
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Post by pauls on Mar 9, 2019 19:49:57 GMT -5
I was a volunteer firefighter and EMT for many years here on the river and cannot stop myself from going into gear when things go wrong.[/div] It is different doing it later in life.
Me too, Vol firefighter that is, I don't turn out very much these days and if I do I follow the truck in my own vehicle so when younger and fitter people turn up I can leave.
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