Rain, Rain, and Then The Winds Blow

Thanks, Myrl, for sharing your observations.

Take care, be safe and have an outstanding weekend.

Myrl that is amazing that the roots on this oak tree are so shallow.  Here on the East Coast they are much deeper, and can withstand a lot of bad weather.

Myrl Jeffcoat - Love that first picture of you! I'm sorry to hear about the bad weather conditions you had in Sacramento. This is the first time I heard about your weather conditions. Whenever a tree dies, part of the community dies too. Yet, there is hope. Several years ago, I was devastated by our drought like conditions followed by thunderous rain clouds. Then, there were the dying trees and my beautiful Knock Out Rose bushes. I went to the nursery and learned a lot from the owner about when that happens, and the ground gets all that rain at once, the trees become like an addict and no good comes to them. She was right! 

May good things happen to you and your beautiful city of Sacramento. 

Hi Myrl, 

What a shame about the tree.  Your image is very creative and a great way to remember this beautiful tree.  When I lived in SoCal, we used to call those chain storms the Pineapple Express because they originated around Hawaii.  I hope these storms settle down.  They have done a lot of damage to the west coast. 

It always amazes me that a tree can stand so long against the winds over the years and finally succumb.  I love how you took the pictures to show different perspectives. 

Good Friday morning, Myrl.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Wow Myrl, That was some tree! Thanks for sharing those amazing photos and glad to see you are enjoying retirement!

Sincerely,

Grace

Myrl, Sad to see those big trees get uprooted. A lot going on in your area. Take care

Good Saturday morning, Myrl.

Have an outstanding weekend.

In the old days you used to use your photographs more often and I always admire your eye for beauty Myrl Jeffcoat 

Beautiful photos you have captured Myrl. It is amazing that what looks like giant strong tress can be destroyed with a gush of wind!

I must say that you Californians go beyond and have a hard time just having a little bit of rain and wind and drought Myrl Jeffcoat 

Myrl I wonder if the tree could have been replanted with a bit of a digging? Endre

Myrl, how sad to see the beautiful and sturdy OAK Tree down.  A couple months ago we had a Hurricane in Florida and it did a lot of damage in southern Florida.  When it passed over my area, Central Orlando, it followed a few weeks of rain.  The ground was so saturated, that the Hurricane just blew gently when passing and HUGE TUCKER OAKS went down.  One of the huge Oaks went down in the park adjacent to our patio.  It just laid down, uprooted, just like in your photo.  I had to close the office blinds so I couldn't see it 'cause I wanted to pick it up and put it back in the ground. 

Myrl Jeffcoat 

Hi there! Just checking in on you to find out how things are in your area now. I hope things have improved. It really breaks my heart to see downed trees and broken branches. How are you doing?

Good Saturday morning, Myrl.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

As others have written, a great photo and sad to lose the tree.