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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
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Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
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Wed May 06, 15 10:37 am Idiot KILLED the tree in Stevenson |
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I don't often go off on a rant or get pissed off but some STUPID F'n IDIOT has cut 3/4 of the way through the tree at the East Point launch in Stevenson. The Port is trying to review webcam footage to see if they can figure out who/when but if anyone knows anything about this please call the Sheriff in Stevenson.
I don't know that a kiter or a windsurfer did this but I suspect it was because I've heard a few kiters complain about the tree before and have asked to have it trimmed and/or removed.
Here's my take: if you're so worried about the tree messing up your launch GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. If you're too incompetent to deal with the launch as it is you don't need to be kiting in Stevenson. If you're worried about the rocks, or the wind shadow or anything else in Stevenson just go away.
This was a beautiful tree and has been part of the gorge for at least 15 years. It's really a shame that it was destroyed. It provides stability to the bank and makes a beautiful place to relax in the shade.
For all that the Vegan/Crossfit/Gluten-Free/Eco Friendly/Tree Hugging kiters espouse being environmentally friendly I'm surprised that one of us would stoop so low. I really hope it wasn't a kiter that did this but I'm not going to hold my breath.
I'm going to do my best to make sure it gets replaced.
Tony
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muthergoose
Since 14 Oct 2013
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Wed May 06, 15 10:45 am |
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Thats really sad. Tree was a landmark at stevenson and gave that launch alot of character. I hope they can salvage it although it didnt look good from what I could see in that picture. What a shame
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Since 26 Jun 2012
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Wed May 06, 15 10:45 am |
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That's so wrong!!! Not to mention the money it will take to remove the tree and the stump.
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skent
Since 08 Aug 2011
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Wed May 06, 15 11:03 am |
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That's F'ed up. I hope they figure out who it was. With that much of it cut I don't think it is going to make it. I would be willing to kick in some money $$ to help replace the tree.
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
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Portland
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Wed May 06, 15 11:03 am |
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WTF??? What a selfish move. That's horrible. I hope it was not a kiter that did this. I would like to think that people that enjoy the natural and scenic aspects of kiting would have more respect for our launches and kiting spots.
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
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El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
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Wed May 06, 15 11:18 am |
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That is super jacked up...
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
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Portland
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Wed May 06, 15 11:43 am |
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skent wrote: | That's F'ed up. I hope they figure out who it was. With that much of it cut I don't think it is going to make it. I would be willing to kick in some money $$ to help replace the tree. |
That's a great idea. Is there anyone that communicates with someone at the City of Stevenson and wants to offer to set up a fund? It may or may not have been a kiter that did this but it would reflect well on the kite community if we stepped in to help repair the damage. I'd definitely contribute.
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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Wed May 06, 15 11:49 am What a fucking dickwad |
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That is the most fucked up thing I've seen in a long time. I loved that tree! If that was a kiter, they should be banned from the sport, continually heckled wherever they go, and pay a HUGE fine.-
Like losing a favorite pet.
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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Wed May 06, 15 12:16 pm |
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The tree is on Port of Skamania County property and we (I'm a Port Commissioner) are the ones who are going to have to deal with getting the tree out of there so it doesn't fall and hurt someone (oh how I wish Karma would come in to play right now!) and then replant something to stabilize the bank.
This wasn't in the budget for this year and the improvements that would have been done this year won't happen now because the funds are going to get consumed by this.
I'm up for contributing in to a fund to replace the tree. Let's see what happens over the next few days and maybe we can come up with something.
Tony
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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Wed May 06, 15 1:02 pm |
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What an asshole move. I hope the cam captured something. Criminal behavior like this is cowardly- and hopefully like it always does- KARMA will come kick their ass. The poisen, now this? Kiters come together and look out for each other -- at least that's been my experience, but in light of these incidents-- we should raise the bar this summer looking out for each other--We always do; but this summer; we need to dig deeper. Let this be the last maleficence to happen here. The sun will rise over a new gorge- a place where bikes, boards, and kites won't get ripped off- cuz we're in this together and we're looking out for each other.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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Bettyboarder
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Wed May 06, 15 1:49 pm |
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Thats messed up I love the shade and protection from kooks that tree provided. It's not even in the way of launching. I hope they webcam catches them
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Wed May 06, 15 2:13 pm |
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user124 wrote: | skent wrote: | That's F'ed up. I hope they figure out who it was. With that much of it cut I don't think it is going to make it. I would be willing to kick in some money $$ to help replace the tree. |
That's a great idea. Is there anyone that communicates with someone at the City of Stevenson and wants to offer to set up a fund? It may or may not have been a kiter that did this but it would reflect well on the kite community if we stepped in to help repair the damage. I'd definitely contribute. |
If it is at all even remotely possible to bring in a big truck with replacement job, PLease... Let's start a fund right now. Kickstart? Anything! Are there any arborists in NWKite who would know about large tree placement work?
Obviously this landmark tree is a goner.
If the culprit is in the kite community I am confident he/she is childish enough to also be a loud-mouth, and we'll have the guilty ass soon.
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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Wed May 06, 15 2:18 pm |
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Shit the tree was not even in the way of launching or landing. Like if someone was to do something, then blow up the rock down below !! I’m in for donating money, AND MY FREE TIME, we need that hill stabilized without the port rebuilding it in a manner that does cause problems.
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ShiverMeTimbers
Since 26 Feb 2013
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Wed May 06, 15 3:25 pm |
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booooo. tree killers be damned.
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garden
Since 06 May 2015
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Wed May 06, 15 3:26 pm completely opposite |
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I dont often go off on a rant:) but I would like to shake the hand of whomever cut down that tree and tell him thank you. That tree has been a pain in the ass as long as I have been kiting in Stevenson. Whoever says that tree never caused any problems is just plain DUMB. Y'all are idiots if for crying over a troublesome tree.
P.S. Why is Tony bitchen? The guy leaves his trailer in the prime parking lot spaces so he doesn't have to pack up his gear and take it home like everyone else. This takes away one of the few spots where we can actually park. Figure it out.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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