tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post50787377078635914..comments2024-03-28T17:33:32.921-04:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Answers to Comment QuestionsPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-38475167777756783442014-07-07T10:30:43.900-04:002014-07-07T10:30:43.900-04:00Once we get the broken limbs hauled away you will ...Once we get the broken limbs hauled away you will hardly notice any change to Howard Street. I haven't been to Springer's Point yet. Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-4269568923916909012014-07-07T07:39:51.298-04:002014-07-07T07:39:51.298-04:00Philip, NC Mainlander has really appreciated your ...Philip, NC Mainlander has really appreciated your updates before, during and after Arthur. Sorry to see the large trees uprooted. So love talking a leisurely stroll under a canopy of old trees on your charming Howard Street. Good memories for me when my late husband, Scott, got his motorized scooter stuck in a hole near V. C. No worries, though, as a nice person came to our rescue, pushed Scott & his scooter out of the sandy hole & we were on our way.<br />Any word on how the trees on Springer's Point fared? Those twisted trees have withstood many hurricanes. Hope Arthur wasn't a menace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-39736100964878581072014-07-06T17:33:13.067-04:002014-07-06T17:33:13.067-04:00you have to admit it wasn't much of a storm co...you have to admit it wasn't much of a storm compared to Midwest twisters where the whole town is GONE.<br />you guys did spit the sand out of your mouths though and are carrying on...there is not much else you can do do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-21844604573702460922014-07-06T13:53:03.441-04:002014-07-06T13:53:03.441-04:00Philip, your narrative and pictures of the spontan...Philip, your narrative and pictures of the spontaneous July "4th on the 5th" parade yesterday and the photos today of the shored up trees are indicative of the resilience of O'cockers. Knocked down but not out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-40178134243943499272014-07-06T13:26:00.044-04:002014-07-06T13:26:00.044-04:00when my father and mother moved to Kill Devil Hill...when my father and mother moved to Kill Devil Hills they had a generator installed and operating before the moving van arrived. according to my father this was the best thing he did there. he has always had power no matter what the conditions. I always told myself if I moved there I would do the same. Go POP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-18006955582668786452014-07-06T12:21:58.227-04:002014-07-06T12:21:58.227-04:00For several reasons, cultivating a cutting can be ...For several reasons, cultivating a cutting can be ineffective. Oaks are particularly difficult to root from cuttings. And, of course, you would then have a sapling, not a full grown tree. But if it is impossible to save the tree, I guess a sapling would suffice.<br /><br />There are no immediate plans to build a saw mill on Ocracoke.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-63189697999716209262014-07-06T09:42:41.910-04:002014-07-06T09:42:41.910-04:00Would not attempting to cultivate a cutting (s) of...Would not attempting to cultivate a cutting (s) of the tree be better? Also would this windfall provide lumber for wood floors or furniture?? I guess the island would need a saw mill, but then the Waltons on Walton Mnt were isolated and they operated a sawmill. Also, has a tree expert<br /> weighed in on the matter of propping up a tree?<br /><br />I hope.your post office delivers many a post card from tourists visiting your island sending news of their travels. An entire generation is about to be raised not knowing what a pencil or a pen can do for a letter. It is a sad commentary on this generation failing to at least embrace the USPS in writing letters to say their congress person. Do you think Congress will read an easily ignored e-mail? Put stamps on your Capitol letters to be HEARD. Happy Summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com