Grandfather Tree Business Damaged by Storm

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All photos and video by Michellee Senn.

Storm winds and rains are ripping up trees and closing roads. The wind brutalized the Grandfather Tree business just north of the Mendocino line in Cooks Valley today. Above you can see a car tacoed by a tree.

The video shows signs and statues are smashed. Our heart goes out to the small business owner that has to deal with this mess.

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UPDATE 1 p.m.:
Damage to structures is even worse in other areas. Here’s a gofundme for a home that was destroyed in Ferndale.

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SourTangent
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SourTangent
7 years ago

OMG!! Hope everyone is ok.

John
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John
7 years ago

Thank you for this information. We are staying home for now!

JR
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JR
7 years ago

Hopefully they have business insurance. It is a nice place to stop for a break when traveling to the Bay Area.

judi
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7 years ago
Reply to  JR

i bet they have good ins and pay very good sized premiums. i’ll also bet they’ll need a gofundme hand as any ins co will determine it’s an “act of god” and they are off the hook.
then the insurance adjuster will tell them ‘rebuild your business away from dangers…trees. and rain. and wind. and god when she’s in a mood… and keep those cards and letters and premiums coming.
‘g’day.’

that is sure a mess and a reminder of my position/rank/place on our globe. humbling.

we had a loud thunderstorm around 12:30am in lovely loleta. knocked my cable box out and i had to call the sudddenlink tech to get my cable to talk to my tv again.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
7 years ago

There are good and bad things about small towns but I know Ferndale will come through for these people without one doubt.

Pam Braham
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Pam Braham
7 years ago

Everyone at The Grandfather Tree is okay. Things can be replaced. Just glad we were closed!

G-MAS
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G-MAS
7 years ago
Reply to  Pam Braham

Glad to here it.be safe.have faith.

$$
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$$
7 years ago

Was that car a Cadillac? Full coverage pay day for someone!

art
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art
7 years ago

Everyone has bin crying about not enough rain, well here you go this what happens when it rains.. my fence and a tree fell on my property !

Donna B
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Donna B
7 years ago

Poor Keith and Trudy Bowman.

cindy
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cindy
7 years ago
Reply to  Donna B

Loving thoughts & prayers to Keith & Trudie, grateful you are okay. Sincerely, Doug & Cindy

Mari
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Mari
7 years ago

Glad to hear there were no casualties…but Paul Bunyan’s not looking too good.
Good luck and stay strong friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the cleanup.
Remembering this in sunnier days.

Gypsy Rose
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Gypsy Rose
7 years ago

Right now where I live, the American River is 4 feet from coming over. Dumb, dumb people at Folsom Dam. Everyone be safe. If your out in your car be sure you put a white light around it and also your home.

mdvaden
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7 years ago

They should cover the Shrine Tree drive-through too, in advance of someone getting hurt. More info here >>

http://www.mdvaden.com/redwood_drive_through.shtml

Joe Mota
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Joe Mota
7 years ago

the caption shows a car that was “tacoed” by a tree. That’s the first time I’ve seen the verb “to taco”, which based on context would seem to mean “to fall upon an object in such a way as to bend it into the shape of a taco”. In this case, it’s more like an Americanized Taco Bell style taco shell than the open, double tortilla style you see at a lot of authentic taquerias.

gustywind
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gustywind
7 years ago

“north of the Mendocino line in Cooks Valley today.” Should read in Humboldt County … just saying…