1961H67 Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 Thank y’all so much. It’s wide spread, Only one major interstate to get supplies to the Asheville area. I 26 is Washed out in Erwin TN . I 40 has A landslide on each side of Asheville, I26 to Spartanburg SC is the only way out, last night was the first time since Friday morning I had any cell service, and I looked at some photos of the area and it’s unbelievable, There are some YouTube videos out now. I think the National Guard is here, I’ve talked to people from a lot of states now , it will probably be 2 weeks for my power to be on, I’m just trying to get my good stuff out of the shop and bring up to my smaller shed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Very sad to hear about the devastation and loss of your neighbors. Prayers and heartfelt condolences. Harry Scott 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 oh for crissakes,,,,im so sorry,,dean,,,i didnt realize you were in the area,,,of that,,,best of luck,,bud Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Just so sad over this whole disaster. Thoughts and prayers for your neighbors, such a horrible tragedy. The main thing is you and your family are all OK and have shelter. Things can be replaced and seem insignificant compared to loved ones. I'm surprised how long it has taken for the news of this devastating tragedy has taken to get out. I didn’t hear about anything the magnitude of the disaster until you texted my back on Sunday. I was very worried when I didn’t hear from you on Saturday. I only started to see stuff on facebook and YouTube on Sunday, but nearly nothing on the news. My old National Guard unit sent a Chinook down on Friday and has been operating nearly nonstop since it arrived along with several other states. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you and if you need anything please don’t hesitate to ask? Matt 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 news around here,has not covered much of it either,,,,i thought it was all in florida,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Matt Not only the news.. Everything is happening very slow in SC. I have been out most everyday. I have NOT seen any Asplunda type tree crews out and this afternoon was the first time I saw a single outside electric crew bucket truck. Just late Monday did the outside medical offices and grocery stores get their power back. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I’m sorry to hear you were affected by the flooding. Glad to hear your family is safe. I’ll look to see if I have L model door panels in the pile. I think I have a couple. You are welcome to them if we can get them to you. I don’t think I have headlights. I know it’s not top of your list right now but let us know what you’re looking for. Mike. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harrybarbon Posted October 2 Popular Post Share Posted October 2 16 hours ago, Brocky said: Matt Not only the news.. Everything is happening very slow in SC. I have been out most everyday. I have NOT seen any Asplunda type tree crews out and this afternoon was the first time I saw a single outside electric crew bucket truck. Just late Monday did the outside medical offices and grocery stores get their power back. Hi Brocky, we have had minimal news in Australia of the disaster you have all copped. Tonight I saw a picture of what seems to be the outside of Dean's property in Ashville. I saw Concrete barrels rolled over, a Cat dozer, other machines and trailers piled on top of one another and . It is hard to find words for all of you good people, I hope that many people are safe, have food, place to rest and most critical that the govts (federal and state) mobilise all the help to the people that they deserve, moving fast, without any hesitation. My thoughts and prayers are with you good people, take care. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Thank Y’all for all the Prayers and comments. Yes the news media and our government is hiding the worst, The Chinook is working hard along with what looks like at least 4 other medical helicopters. At least 60 dead within a 10 mile radius. We are doing ok , probably a week before power gets on ,, and there looking at a year for I40 to Knoxville . Thanks for the parts offer, I’ll get it dug out and see what’s missing. Built a” Ford “ across the creek today and got the skid steer over there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted October 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3 Started digging the LJ out today . The community across the hill where the mountain slide was ( 16 people perished) was only accessible by 4 wheelers, So we took our old Army dump and filled it with water , food, just basic stuff and followed a forest service dozer about 4 miles down to a church. ( to the right of the dozer was a friends house, and the creek once was 200 feet to the left ) Very Sad ! 4 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 It's going to be a slow and painful recovery. I worry that the number of people killed and missing isn't as high as some estimates. That the people will be found in shelters or had been unable to communicate their whereabouts. These are some remote and hard to get to areas and a reason the word has been slow to get out as to the extent of this tragedy. You, your family and neighbors are all in our thoughts and prayers. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Thank you ! And thank the Crew on the Chinook, they have worked it hard , I hear there’s some type of political glitch ( Title 10 ?.) I’m not sure. Keeping the military helicopters from helping more, they’re a Lot of private helicopters, believe me, I’ve been all over these mountains and when the roads get cut ,.. You have one choice for saving a life.. Helicopter! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I heard on the news tonight they're talking about sending 3,000 federal troops to assist. The Guard is usually the first to respond, because they're community based. When I responded to disasters in the past, you usually would position as close as you can and then wait for the weather to clear enough to continue in and pick up your mission set and orientation of the area. I have seen some issues where there are civilian helicopters just showing up. This usually causes choas, loss of control and mid-air hazards. Civilian helicopters are of lesser value because they're usually smaller and have payload limitations. Everyone wants to help, but it needs to be coordinated to be safe and efficient. Title 10 would be the Active Duty troops, Title 32 are your National Guard troops under state control. I actually got paid less and received less benefits when on state active duty than when I was on a normal drill status. But, that's not why we do it. People (our neighbors) need help and we go, in our state or another in need. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted October 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3 Hopefully they will get it smoothed out by the weekend, ( Yes I could see the hazards of a bunch of private helicopters showing up, with out a plan ) . I pushed the mud off our lot Monday,truck parking up Old Fort Rd is none existent ( I’ll explain how we are closer to Asheville than Old Fort NC some day and our road name is Old Fort,, Quick hint, Davy Crockett) , a power crew from West Virginia came last night looking for a place to set up , so we have helped slowly coming in . Thanks to everyone for all the PRAYERS. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 3 Popular Post Share Posted October 3 So far the Connecticut Chinook has moved 150,000#’s of all types of cargo and supplies and rescued 38 people and pets from one location. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 god lovem,,,,lets keep them coming,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Matt, are you down here with the Chinook???? If so, Thank You and God Bless!! Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 3 Popular Post Share Posted October 3 36 minutes ago, Brocky said: Matt, are you down here with the Chinook???? If so, Thank You and God Bless!! No,I’m retired from the Guard. I’m just passing along what the Connecticut guys are doing in NC. I trained most of them. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted October 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4 It’s a work horse! Tell them Thank You , they went by a few hours back and from up at my house they were eye level. There keeping the valley going. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted October 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4 I changed the oil in the LJ today, the water line was about even with the dipstick, there was a few drops of clear water when I cracked the plug, so I drained it and ran some Diesel through it. New oil and started it up and moved it out of the mud, hopefully I can get it to my house tomorrow or Saturday. 8 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 I'm stunned by all of this, we get lots go wrong over here but rarely on this scale I can't believe it hasn't made it to the news on Australia Take care and look after each other Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Hi all,What can i say....sad news from your area theres nothing like a disaster to bring a community together.at the end if the day loved ones are all that really matters.Thoughts and Prayers to all from Ireland. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Hi Dean, this is photo shown on our local news. Is it in your local area? I hope govt services are working out for all you people. 🍀Best regards Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 (edited) I couldn't help but wonder if there was a Google street view of this area (Old Fort Rd). Turns out there is. For context this is what the last image Dean posted on Monday looked like prior to the hurricane (March 2023) I have reattached it for a side by side reference....Insane to say the least. Edited October 4 by 67RModel Clarification 1 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Jesus, what a mess!! Connecticut is sending another CH-47 and a UH-60 down today to assist. There are several states assisting North Carolina as well, it's not just CT. Things are continuing to ramp up as more assets are arriving. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/34/#findComment-559545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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