From dougsloan@neo.rr.com Sun Dec 14 10:01:23 2003
Subject:Re: Moderator back to basics - Update

> had a 2-month diversion called Hurricane Isabel that dropped 15
trees that
> were 100+ years old in my yard and on the house. No structural damage,
> thank goodness, but months of clean-up nonetheless. I've become
quite handy
> with the chainsaw.
>

Eric, I can relate. I lost all or part of 23 trees in 99 due to a
microburst or even tornado that came through my back yard (and 4 or 5
neighbors). Cut stack cut stack cut stack, chip chip chip, on and on!
Happy to see its behind you!

Regards,

Doug