a call to the NSCG

[tarazarr]

Matt, The bridge that crosses the ravine going to the #6 hole was washed downstream about 150ft during Friday nights deluge.

we are going to try and get the bridge pulled out and dragged back into place this Thursday evening with the help of David Millers college DG club members.

If you could spread the word amongst the NSCG members that we could really use there help Thursday evening I would appreciate it...Thursday Nov. 5th

[ChingLizard]

Originally Posted by tarazarr

Matt, The bridge that crosses the ravine going to the #6 hole was washed downstream about 150ft during Friday nights deluge.

we are going to try and get the bridge pulled out and dragged back into place this Thursday evening with the help of David Millers college DG club members.

If you could spread the word amongst the NSCG members that we could really use there help Thursday evening I would appreciate it...Thursday Nov. 5th

Scott - I've got some ideas about how you folks might be able to keep that bridge in place (or mostly so) as well as some other suggestions and ideas for you to consider.

We should probably talk when you get a chance. Thursday/Friday's rain was pretty good, but it wasn't THAT big. You can bet that it'll be happening again.

I can't make it up there on a weeknight, but with advanced planning, I can usually get some time on a weekend.

[tarazarr]

we plan on chaining it to two big pines on both sides of the ravine...we have to get it back there first, so that's our top priority, I'm there working most every Sat and or Sun. and if Millers club comes out Thursday I'll be there then as well.

[ChingLizard]

Originally Posted by tarazarr

we plan on chaining it to two big pines on both sides of the ravine...we have to get it back there first, so that's our top priority, I'm there working most every Sat and or Sun. and if Millers club comes out Thursday I'll be there then as well.

I'd advise against chaining it on both side Scott or else the next flood is likely to take out the trees too...or snap the bridge supporting planks.

Chain it on one corner only and clear crap out so that the bridge will pivot at the corner it is tethered by. Let the bridge float until the water level goes down and then swing the bridge back into place.

[Smokin' Joe]

I think they are wanted to 'set it and forget it'.

What was that old infomercial about?? Something about cooking.

[ChingLizard]

Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe

I think they are wanted to 'set it and forget it'.

What was that old infomercial about?? Something about cooking.

Don't think that will ever be able to do that there Joe...or at least it would take a lot of concrete and rebar to make it stay.

It is pretty easy to underestimate the power that a lot of fast-flowing water like that has...it is very powerful and that is why they aren't going to be able to chain to trees on either side either...it will either snap the supporting rails of the bridge, or it will pull the trees out of the ground, but my bet is on the main support rails being snapped.

If it is allowed to pivot, thenit should naturally present the smallest/narrowest edge to the flowing water and should at least stay in the vicinity of the hole and two people should be able to manage getting it back into place again.

[tarazarr]

That's good advice larry thanks sounds like a plan

[Smokin' Joe]

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[tarazarr]

that would make a fine donation... for crossing over to hole 16 and back to 17's green.

[BossJay]

I'm more than willing to help you Scott but I don't get off work til' 5. What time did you have in mind? Oh, and the NSCG meeting is suppose to be tommorow at Seth's house but that ain't til' 7.