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Central Ct locust alert :)

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  1. jo191145

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    Brad? Joe Valenti?
    Just north of the East Haddam Bridge. Two big locusts down on the side of the road.
    Any interested parties in the area?

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  2. Joseph Valenti

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    I got signal on the tablet finally. On it!
     
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  3. sirbuildalot

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    Get after it men!!! I’ll be posting my roadside score on Monday!!!
     
  4. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Thanks for thinking of me Joe, but ive been busy with chain saw work from the storm since it ended. Lots of dump runs with brush. Got a couple locust scores lined up as an indirect result of the storm.
    Did you guys get power yet?
     
  5. jo191145

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    Power kicked on at 4.35 am. Woot woot!!
     
  6. Loon

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    Those bad boys couldnt have landed any better. :coldone: Good on ya Valenti. :cheers:
     
  7. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Hi Joe, did you/are you getting the locust? If so its all yours. Im too busy here but its tempting. Nearly 40 minute ride for me one way. jo191145 knows i have locust mania (its a real FHC disorder) and likes to get me riled up about it.
    If i was closer id give you a hand with it.
     
  8. Eric Wanderweg

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    I'm glad you won't let that premium firewood go to waste! I was almost tempted myself since I work in Middletown, and it would only be a few miles farther for me... But I've got my hands full as it is with everything in my own backyard. Not to mention there are a few smaller locusts down in my area anyway. Lately my saw is always in the truck with me "just in case" I drive by something worth taking. What that boils down to is pretty much every single time I leave my house, I come home with SOMETHING in the bed of the truck LOL. Happy hoarding man!
     
  9. jo191145

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    I’ll say one thing. It won’t be there long. State road blocking a driveway to riverside residences ;) It’ll be top priority if you get my drift.
    Better hustle Joe :)
     
  10. Joseph Valenti

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    I called the property owner and left a message after I called the neighbor by accident thinking it was one property. When I called the first house I said I was not sure if it was theirs or their neighbors in the message.
    Then Joe said it’s a separate address and I looked her up and called.
    I used to cold call or show up and knock to do insurance revaluation so I’m used to it, but rusty. I don’t know how to proceed from here. Should I go there and knock on the door or call again tomorrow? I won’t have to have the kids tomorrow like I did today. I am open to suggestions. I’m worried going to the door is too forward in plague times. I cannot tell how she will react. I would do it if you think it would not be too much.
     
  11. Joseph Valenti

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    I'm thinking I'll drive by earlier in the AM and call from down the road at the library tomorrow at a more reasonable hour like 8-9AM. Unless out give me some advice to do something different.
     
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    That sounds like a good idea! I leave notes in the mailbox, which works well for me, but time is of the essence for you.
     
  13. Joseph Valenti

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    Exactly, and no mailbox that I saw, unless it's under the tree.
     
  14. jo191145

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    I’m no expert but I’d ring the bell and back off a respectable distance. Think that’s the best you can do in these times.
     
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    thats usually what i do. Wear a shirt like this too! IMG_1666.JPG
     
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    That’d surely help. Although a little hot for black today :)
     
  17. Joseph Valenti

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    I wear long sleeves every day and two shirts. Color is irrelevant. I'm going to stop back in a bit and knock.


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  18. Joseph Valenti

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    I went no one came out left a card with a note.
     
  19. Joseph Valenti

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    I've called and left a card so far, I want the wood, but I am resourceful and some people would find it creepy that I am able to find out so much about someone from public records on the internet. I don't want to alarm or harass the property owner. I don’t think I should call again.

    This may get away, but I also don’t want to be a nuisance in pursuit of wood. If someone else wants to take a shot at knocking on the door go for it. If you’re there let me know, I live a few minutes away on 151 I can assist or offer a cold beverage or something.

    You could also drop a little here for Joe if she lets you take it, he should get a finder’s slice and he knows where I live.. ;)
     
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  20. Joseph Valenti

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    Ha! I just edited to add the bit about him as jo191145 liked it.
     
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