Lightning storm

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    Well, my computer was just turned off for the first time in 2 months. We just had a reallllyyy bad lightning storm (but very quick). anyway, our neighbors tree got hit by lightning, but it didn't fall over - all the bark was stripped off. i'll post a pic in a bit :)

    it looks like a giant peeled banana
     
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  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Were you able to turn your computer back on? :)
     
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    Colleen Illustrious Member

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    Lol Shawn...apparently so. :confused: :)

    Can't wait to see the banana tree, Wendy. :)
     
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    hehe yeah this time :)
     
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    It looks like my husband's grapevines after my daughter gets to them. She peels bark like that.
     
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  7. wendydettmer

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    it is right across the street. had the tree fallen....well, we wouldn't have a house that was in good shape right now :)
     
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    My neighbor lost this tree due to lightening. They had trouble getting someone to take down. In fact a limb fell and broke window in their house before it came down.

    Shannon
     

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    It's pretty amazing how it split the bark and left no scorch marks on the main tree. Scary, but very cool.
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Whoa... that's cool.
     
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    when hubby went over to talk to him and look - the lightning bounced off a tree behind it before it peeled that tree. the tree behind it has one strip like that.

    very freaky - i had no idea trees could do that.
     
    wendydettmer, Jun 13, 2005 IP