ohio state buckeyes Posted January 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2012 LONGWOOD, Fla. — Back, way back, before King Tut was born and Alexander the Great roamed his empire, the Senator sprouted in a swamp here in central Florida, one of thousands of its kind. So on Monday, when word got out that the huge, 3,500-year-old bald cypress had burned and collapsed, people from the area who thought that nothing — not hurricanes, not loggers, not disease — could fell the Senator, sank into disbelief.In a state known for its sprawl and its zeal for pouring concrete, the Senator stood as a testament to nature and ancient history. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishgent Posted January 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acenaspheru Posted January 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2012 i'll have to see if i can find my pictures of it when we went last year. it's right out my back door so i'm curious to see what's left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unseen Posted January 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I bow my head in sorrow,Not something to be taken lightly.It will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xYlvax Posted January 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffybunny Posted January 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2012 That is really sad. I hate to say this and it sounds kind of morbid, but I wonder if they are going to do anything with the tree? I would hate to see it rot. A person could make some incredible things out of 3500 year old wood, and it would have an amazing story behind it. I think it would be amazing to carve and create some amazing things for people to be able to remember the tree by...keepsake boxes, carved jewelry. Maybe it is best to just leave it there...idk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinar Posted January 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) such is life. they should chop it up into mulch and then plant a sapling of the same species in its place. its death shall feed new life. Edited January 22, 2012 by Ravinar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingAngel Posted January 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You'd wonder how many living beings and rare species living inside that "yggdrasil" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted January 23, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 23, 2012 This is sad, and I hope the cause is found to be natural, rather than arson. Quote "Investigators for the Division of Forestry are still trying to figure out how the tree burned down early Monday morning. Arson remains a possibility, although it had been initially discounted. Two other possible theories are being considered: the tree was struck by lightning long before Monday (maybe as long as two weeks) and slowly smoldered from the inside, or friction from the wind caused it to combust." Anyone see any squibs? (Sorry, couldn't resist that one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted January 23, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. K. Posted January 23, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 23, 2012 If only trees could talk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffybunny Posted January 23, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 23, 2012 If only trees could talk... "Someone dial 911...is there a fire extinguisher around here?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted January 23, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 23, 2012 From what I read the tree was hollow and the fire went up the inside and was basically uncontrollable. There was not much left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted January 23, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2012 What a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliens Exist Posted January 24, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The Aliens did it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted January 24, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I guess it's time had finally come. May it rest in peace. I'm amazed it survived the loggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted January 25, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This is sad, and I hope the cause is found to be natural, rather than arson. Quote Anyone see any squibs? (Sorry, couldn't resist that one) It was clearly a controlled demolition...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted January 26, 2012 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was clearly a controlled demolition...... I think I will wait for the 'Official Report' before I make up my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SameerPrehistorica Posted January 31, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 31, 2012 That is sad. If it is naturally destroyed,then alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalcharm Posted February 3, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Its a shame that the old tree is now gone, but if it burned due to natural causes such as a lightning strike then I guess there isn't really anything to get upset about. It's just mother nature doing it's thing. If the tree was destroyed due to something that humans had done, then I would be downright furious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaselsRippedMyFlesh Posted February 4, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 4, 2012 God darn lightning =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted March 1, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Update. Here's what happened - Florida's Oldest Tree Burned Down By Woman Smoking Meth Beneath It http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2012/03/floridas_oldest_tree_burned_do.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockabyeBillie Posted March 2, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ug idiot... that makes me sick... hope they lock her away for a long time. Human stupidity is why I prefer the company of animals most of the time. I live in Florida and my bf and I went to see the Senator and Lady Liberty a few months ago. He was a sight to behold. Now all that's left is Lady Liberty. She's old too, but not as old or as large as the Senator was. Hope some drugged out %*&$# doesn't burn her down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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