CoastalWx Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I don't know Kev, there are a lot. Funny thing is that this specific area is local to oaks. Just down the street it's more maple. This area has a lot of ledge and oaks seem to grow in tough terrain so maybe that has something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapturedNature Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Tolland is a disaster of Oaks. Did you notice how light to almost nil the acorns are this year? I don't have any but my folks have some in Somers and I never paid attention. There aren't too many in the woods in Union where I tap so it's hard to tell. I could get some young maple trees if you want to replace your oaks. In full sun they grow by 1-2' a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I don't know Kev, there are a lot. Funny thing is that this specific area is local to oaks. Just down the street it's more maple. This area has a lot of ledge and oaks seem to grow in tough terrain so maybe that has something to do with it. I'm no arboriist, but I don't think ledge would have anything to do with it. If you look at maples that get felled in storms, they really don't have a deep root penetration. They're expansive but pretty shallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm no arboriist, but I don't think ledge would have anything to do with it. If you look at maples that get felled in storms, they really don't have a deep root penetration. They're expansive but pretty shallow. I've seen oaks in a lot of rocky places around here like the Blue Hills, and in sandy/clay type soils which is also what we have. Just a guess. These aren't very tall oaks either. Just a few that are rather tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I don't have any but my folks have some in Somers and I never paid attention. There aren't too many in the woods in Union where I tap so it's hard to tell. I could get some young maple trees if you want to replace your oaks. In full sun they grow by 1-2' a year. Well if you'd be so kind as to come and take them down for me you could keep all the wood to burn. It would last you years and years. There's about 12-14 of them I'd like to take down , and a white pine . Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny rider Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm in upstate NY, in a forested area. We have primarily maples and ash. I have a couple of oaks on my property that are producing abundant acorns this year. Interestingly, last year they had the fewest acorns I had ever seen. Is there some connection with what you are observing this year in CT? I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well if you'd be so kind as to come and take them down for me you could keep all the wood to burn. It would last you years and years. There's about 12-14 of them I'd like to take down , and a white pine . Lol Why don't you take them down? You can chip the branches for your landscaping and enjoy your HHH summers siziing and splitting. 56.4/49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why don't you take them down? You can chip the branches for your landscaping and enjoy your HHH summers siziing and splitting. 56.4/49 I don't have a saw, don't like using them and these things are massive . It would cost me probably 10-20 k to have them taken down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapturedNature Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well if you'd be so kind as to come and take them down for me you could keep all the wood to burn. It would last you years and years. There's about 12-14 of them I'd like to take down , and a white pine . Lol I can't do yards - too many variables. I do cut down trees in the woods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I don't have a saw, don't like using them and these things are massive . It would cost me probably 10-20 k to have them taken down You should keep that a secret. There's no way that should cost you that much. THose can be taken down in a day. Whoever's quoting you that is looking to take you for a ride. Buy a commercial Stihl for $380-400; but a 30-40 ton splitter for about 2k. Rent a 12" chipper (that'll ensure you can blow your chips far and wide) and you'll be good.You'll save a several hundred off the cost from the firewood you'd produce and the mulch you wouldn't need to buy. Temp struggling. 57.3/49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 You should keep that a secret. There's no way that should cost you that much. THose can be taken down in a day. Whoever's quoting you that is looking to take you for a ride. Buy a commercial Stihl for $380-400; but a 30-40 ton splitter for about 2k. Rent a 12" chipper (that'll ensure you can blow your chips far and wide) and you'll be good.You'll save a several hundred off the cost from the firewood you'd produce and the mulch you wouldn't need to buy. Temp struggling. 57.3/49 lol. That's all. Just drop 2500 dollars like that on tree cutting equipment like it's nothing. It's nice that people have cash to throw around like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nelly sings that? LOL..Nelly is the reason this song has become a smash..Country folks need rappers to fire up hits.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Always Sunny Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 LOL..Nelly is the reason this song has become a smash..Country folks need rappers to fire up hits.. This song was already big before the remix came out, at least for those that listen to country. I love how Nelly randomly resurfaced for this song. Anything involving cruising around with the windows down...I wonder why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sounds like maybe you'd like to see that midget in just cowboy boots looming above your bed Taylor Swift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 lol. That's all. Just drop 2500 dollars like that on tree cutting equipment like it's nothing. It's nice that people have cash to throw around like that. Nope--it's an investment. He was citing 10K to take down some trees. By getting the equipment he: 1. Saves $8000 off the bat 2. No need to buy firewood for several years (a year or two if he heats by wood, but I don't think he does). What's the going rate for a cord of wood down in Tolland? It's really no different than someone buying a $1500 mower instead of having LL come over and mow your lawn for a couple years. 59.1/46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nope--it's an investment. He was citing 10K to take down some trees. By getting the equipment he: 1. Saves $8000 off the bat 2. No need to buy firewood for several years (a year or two if he heats by wood, but I don't think he does). What's the going rate for a cord of wood down in Tolland? It's really no different than someone buying a $1500 mower instead of having LL come over and mow your lawn for a couple years. 59.1/46 Either way, it's a crap load of money for something that he will likely never use. We're talking about a guy who clearly doesn't like nature if he has to deal with it. I see Kevin cringing to have to take down a 3" sapling. He does not like saws. But again, I'm on a forum where people seem to have endless amounts of money, so I am definitely with the wrong crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Either way, it's a crap load of money for something that he will likely never use. We're talking about a guy who clearly doesn't like nature if he has to deal with it. I see Kevin cringing to have to take down a 3" sapling. He does not like saws. But again, I'm on a forum where people seem to have endless amounts of money, so I am definitely with the wrong crowd. LOL, well I wish I was part of that group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 LOL, well I wish I was part of that group. So do I. Who's in that group? I suppose I could get rid of the saw and splitter and spend all my money on oiil and electric heat. I wonder how much I'd be wasting if I did that? (with the two stoves going 24/7, we limit out oil usage to about 500 gallons/year for 3200 sq/ft.). I suppose I could also buy new cars instead of used (actually, this year I did buy my first new car since 1995). 57.7/47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Biggest day of Will's life coming on Saturday. Huge. Wx looks beautiful. Congrats and soak it all in...it goes by in a flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Biggest day of Will's life coming on Saturday. Huge. Wx looks beautiful. Congrats and soak it all in...it goes by in a flash Yup. I will post photos as the event unfolds so that all of you can virtually be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 LOL at getting excited over a run of the mill noreaster 5 days out...you know it's been boring when that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 For Joey..the love of his life Taylor Swift, Nelly and Party country all in 1..Congrats and enjoy naked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFS8tTSjedg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 For Joey..the love of his life Taylor Swift, Nelly and Party country all in 1..Congrats and enjoy naked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFS8tTSjedg Nice, how'd you find a version with Taylor? Seems like "Cruise" is one of your new favorite songs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedsnow Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 the weather may be boring but tonight is a great night for SNE the yankees are one inning away from being out of a wild card spot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Kevin @TollandKev 2h Quickly burn off 2+ inches of stomach fat while losing up to 30 lbs of fat in less than 28 days with ... Kevin @TollandKev 1h In less than 30 days lose up to 25 lbs while burning two or more inches with ... SpamHype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Congrats Kevin's twitter handle for being hacked. I've seen a bunch of others get hacked too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Kevin @TollandKev 2h Quickly burn off 2+ inches of stomach fat while losing up to 30 lbs of fat in less than 28 days with ... Kevin @TollandKev 1h In less than 30 days lose up to 25 lbs while burning two or more inches with ... SpamHype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Apparently the Bruins will all be in Stowe later this weekend for team building. Rask, Bergeron, Lucic, Chara, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Country/rap..Party country? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA8kyixDNtM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice, how'd you find a version with Taylor? Seems like "Cruise" is one of your new favorite songs... Legs for days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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