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Total vanity, but need answer
June 1 2013
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Posted on 06/02/2013 3:43:45 PM PDT by Fawn
I need to know if this tin wrapped around the tree is going to attract lightening.
I put it up so the cats cannot climb it. It is a VERY tall palm tree. I plan on putting another one around the tree next to it....unless it draws lightening. Can someone tell me if it does?
TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: cat; florida; kitten; lightening; tin
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To: Fawn
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posted on
06/02/2013 4:03:26 PM PDT
by
Revolting cat!
(Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
To: bgill
Yes, there is chicken wire up..look closely. Tree is about 3 feet from the fence. I’m not sure I have enough angle on the wire though...
42
posted on
06/02/2013 4:06:28 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Fawn
My guess would be to prevent squirrels or snakes from going up the tree but the other ones don’t have them.
43
posted on
06/02/2013 4:07:18 PM PDT
by
Hillarys Gate Cult
(Liberals make unrealistic demands on reality and reality doesn't oblige them.)
To: Conspiracy Guy
The high tension power lines and your neighbor’s CB or HAM radio tower in the background are much more attractive targets for lightning. You’re good to go.Isn't that something? He's wired for MARS. I think he has a camera on one of them pointing to my house, because he was up there adjusting something and looking my way. He didn't see me.
44
posted on
06/02/2013 4:08:25 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
45
posted on
06/02/2013 4:09:19 PM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Average Al
Vinyl is a good idea..I actually measured for it, but it was not wide enough and wrapping it the other way, it didn’t surround the whole tree.. and..it’s expensive...but I guess to be safe, I’ll have to bite the bullet and get probably 4 sheets....
46
posted on
06/02/2013 4:10:31 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Fawn
47
posted on
06/02/2013 4:11:19 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(Mille vocibus imago valet;-{)
To: Marine_Uncle
But you decide what course you want to take. I see nothing wrong in keeping it on the treeOk...I'll think this over....it was a fast and easy solution to this problem..
48
posted on
06/02/2013 4:11:54 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Fawn
Build a fence around the tree with a coupla three steel posts and some chicken wire. Bend the top of the posts out. Like a prison fence. If the cats get over that they deserve to climb the palm.
49
posted on
06/02/2013 4:12:01 PM PDT
by
bigheadfred
( barry your mouth is writing checks your ass cant cash)
To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
Whatever your cat is afraid of, THAT is what I’d put thereThey're afraid of people....(since they're feral)...I guess I could stick some bodies up there....lol
50
posted on
06/02/2013 4:13:25 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Fawn
You have bigger fish to fry, in a few days, namely:
Did you know you might be gettin 10-15" of rain in a few days?
51
posted on
06/02/2013 4:13:29 PM PDT
by
txhurl
(RNC 'voter suppression': attempting to limit each voter to ONE vote!)
To: Fawn
No. The metal wrapping of the trunk did not change anything related to lighting striking the tree, or not. It’s a non issue as far as lighting is concerned.
52
posted on
06/02/2013 4:13:45 PM PDT
by
Wuli
To: cripplecreek
53
posted on
06/02/2013 4:14:00 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: JoeProBono
That’s beautiful...I’d hang that right over the dining room table.
54
posted on
06/02/2013 4:15:24 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: txhurl
Yeah I heard. I think we already broke records for rain here. On the other hand, I planted more fruit trees and bushes....so that will help.
55
posted on
06/02/2013 4:17:06 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Wuli
56
posted on
06/02/2013 4:17:25 PM PDT
by
Fawn
(In a World of Information, Ignorance is a Choice.)
To: Fawn
The collapsible low band antenna in your neighbor’s yard is apt to attract more lightning than your tree.
I have a 12’ length of rebar buried 11’ in the ground and attach my antennae and home grounds to it. I’ve not yet had a strike in 4 years living here in west central Florida.
57
posted on
06/02/2013 4:17:39 PM PDT
by
rarestia
(It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
To: Fawn
Lightning will definitely not strike it twice.
Hope that this info will be of help to you.
58
posted on
06/02/2013 4:19:45 PM PDT
by
353FMG
( I do not say whether I am serious or sarcastic -- I respect FReepers too much.)
To: Fawn
Whisker City™ Sisal Scratching Mat
Our Price: $16.99
I haven’t had to use it, but they do sell it.
59
posted on
06/02/2013 4:19:49 PM PDT
by
kitkat
(STORM THE HEAVENS WITH PRAYERS FOR OUR COUNTRY)
To: Fawn
It will not anymore than a tall tree, why don’t you want to the cat to climb the tree?
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posted on
06/02/2013 4:20:06 PM PDT
by
svcw
(If you are dead when your heart stops, why aren't you alive when it starts.)
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