Hurricane Micheal update

[SA1911a1]

I just heard from the Forest Service, based on a site visit, and satellite photos on the day before and the day after hurricane Michael, they determined that I lost 65% of my trees, on 30 acres, to the storm. I have cleaned up about five of those acres with a chain saw, a truck and a logging chain... It seems that there is some kind of program now available to help clean up the downed trees. If it works out, it will be the only help I have ever got from Uncle Same and the State of Florida, and I will grab it with both hands.

[ffuries]

I just heard from the Forest Service, based on a site visit, and satellite photos on the day before and the day after hurricane Michael, they determined that I lost 65% of my trees, on 30 acres, to the storm. I have cleaned up about five of those acres with a chain saw, a truck and a logging chain... It seems that there is some kind of program now available to help clean up the downed trees. If it works out, it will be the only help I have ever got from Uncle Same and the State of Florida, and I will grab it with both hands.

And squeeze every last drop of assistance that you can out of him......

[steelbuttplate]

Last time we had wind like that here, it blew one of my chickens thru a chain link fence.

[Junk Yard Dog]

They will put you on the list, no worries, they will get to you, September 2031.

[SA1911a1]

They will put you on the list, no worries, they will get to you, September 2031.

In theory, I signed the last of the papers today. They have been acting like the money for this program is on fire and they want to get rid of it. I was told that the check would be in the mail next week. I just haven't been told how much, so it is like waiting for a birthday present where you may get a pair of ugly socks or a new bicycle! I am hoping for the new bicycle, but I am not holding my breath.

[Jbob]

Sorry to hear about the mess Steve, you'll probably find out later that the 65% of the trees were holding up the other 35%. Seems like they all sway in the wind together... The mountain state here is covered 80% in trees and I've been clearing and building fence around 132 acres. Doesn't sound like much area until you take a walk around it carrying a chain saw.

[SA1911a1]

Deal is settled, I get a few thousand bucks. I will take it if the check doesn't come with some onerous conditions.