Shoe Tree

[cola]

Well some a**hole burned it to the ground. The end to a long era. A landmark on Rice Road for years. We need to start a new tree.
Late, Mike&Kim
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268111_1188_WEB-med.jpg

[Debbolas]

NO WAY!!
I didn't get to see it yet...............:(

[cola]

It's gone.:mad:

[Debbolas]

:mad:

[duffster]

In loving memory........This photo was taken 2-weeks ago.
http://home.comcast.net/~c.duff/boat/stree.jpg

[cola]

maybe about 2' tall

[Dawn Patrol]

My Kids 9-7-3 had their first Shoe Tree Hanging experience this year......
Thanks to the Loser who had to Ruin it. :mad:

[Kilrtoy]

****ING ASSHOLES
My kids have never been to havasu, just Laughlin
We are taking them in two weeks and were planning on starting a new tradition in our family....:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[XtrmWakeborder]

what a fag! i hate stupid people

[duffster]

I remember after 9/11 when our countrys flag was on the top and I though that was so cool. That just sucks I hate a%#holes.

[Bre]

That shoe tree is the coolest thing ever to a lot of kids. I can't believe someone did that. We need to plant a new tree out there:(

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by Bre
We need to plant a new tree out there:(
My thoughts exactly!
How do you get there from Havasu? Got directions? :confused:
I'd be happy to buy a new tree and go plant it for everyone!!! :D

[XtrmWakeborder]

ur such a sweety kitty

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by RiverKitty
My thoughts exactly!
How do you get there from Havasu? Got directions? :confused:
I'd be happy to buy a new tree and go plant it for everyone!!! :D
I will help you!:D

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by XtrmWakeborder
ur such a sweety kitty
Thanks Xtrm!!!
It's the least I can do seeings how I live in these parts!
Debbolas.....I'll contact you on the details! Thanks Schweetie!!! :D
I only need 3 things....
1. Directions
2. What type of tree should I get? (I figure I should try to get something that is over 2 feet!) ;)
3. I need everyone's help to keep it watered when you come to visit Havasu!
GOD BLESS OUR NEW SHOE TREE....may the memories live on!!!

[Bre]

Thanks River Kitty... that would be awesome:cool:

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by Bre
Thanks River Kitty... that would be awesome:cool:
You know it girlfriend!!!
Luv Ya!!! :D ~RK

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by RiverKitty
Thanks Xtrm!!!
It's the least I can do seeings how I live in these parts!
Debbolas.....I'll contact you on the details! Thanks Schweetie!!! :D
I only need 3 things....
1. Directions
2. What type of tree should I get? (I figure I should try to get something that is over 2 feet!) ;)
3. I need everyone's help to keep it watered when you come to visit Havasu!
GOD BLESS OUR NEW SHOE TREE....may the memories live on!!!
I wonder if we should get a drought resistant tree, seeing as how it is in the desert...Does anyone know what type of tree was there before?

[RiverKitty]

I guess I could explain the situation to the Nursery and see what they would recommend. :confused:

[Bre]

During the summer I know it would get water at least every weekend. People from the boards would totally water it.

[Debbolas]

I get donations for our school all the time, but I don't know if there are any sympathetic nurseries around here.
Oh, Mesquite Trees, grow like weeds! and Eucalyptis (sp)

[DUNDUN]

Originally posted by cola
Well some a**hole burned it to the ground. The end to a long era. A landmark on Rice Road for years. We need to start a new tree.
Late, Mike&Kim
****ing hell!!!
Why do people do things like that!?!?!?!?
Idiots!!!:mad:

[Rexone]

I think the shoe tree is (was) a Joshua Tree (not positive), native to the area. I wouldn't plant a city type tree out there, probably wouldn't survive. Perhaps there's another Joshua Tree out there you guys could just adopt.... ?

[Bre]

I haven't seen any out there that were big like that. :(
Maybe someone else has

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by Rexone
I think the shoe tree is (was) a Joshua Tree (not positive), native to the area. I wouldn't plant a city type tree out there, probably wouldn't survive. Perhaps there's another Joshua Tree out there you guys could just adopt.... ?
If I'm not mistaken....Joshua Trees take a LONG time to grown....or so I've heard.
I still need directions.......anyone? :confused:

[Debbolas]

I think they may be "protected" or endangered..............

[XtrmWakeborder]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I think they may be "protected" or endangered..............
i think ur right

[Rexone]

Well that one wasn't protected all that well :D
although it was obviously endangered :D
(I think you are correct)... :)

[MAINEVENT]

This sucks we just drove by it for the first time on the fourth missed the pix camera froze, said we would take one next time not no more those fockers :mad:

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by MAINEVENT
.........we just drove by it for the first time on the fourth....
Can you give me directions?
E-mail them to riverkitty@riverkitty.com
Thanks! :D

[WaTchTheGelCoat]

Honestly, that was the best part of going to the river/havasu. It was always the part of the trip that told me I was almost there. I would love to find out who would be so stupid or ignorant to do such a thing. :( ((RIP, THE RICE ROAD SHOE TREE!!)) :frown:

[RiverKitty]

Originally posted by WaTchTheGelCoat
Honestly, that was the best part of going to the river/havasu. It was always the part of the trip ........
Can you give me directions? :confused: :confused: :confused:
E-mail them to riverkitty@riverkitty.com.
Thanks! :D

[OGShocker]

I'll start with $1000.00 reward to find the people responsable for this. I know its not the towers but this flat SUCKS!:mad:

[Boozer]

The shoe tree is or was a Joshua tree. Joshua trees are considered to be endangered and some very strict laws protecting the replanting or relocation of them. Digging one up and replanting if caught could result in a VERY hefty fine and I believe possible jail time.
Instead of trying to replant or replace the shoe tree your best bet would be to find a simialr tree along the road and start shoeing it up. Maybe you wont find one as big as that one but you will still find one that is capable of being covered. A Joshua tree the size of the shoe tree is well over 100 years old and probably has an enormously deep root system that you would never be able to dig up.

[TCHB]

I hate to say it but this a the type of people coming to the lake and river. They trash everything and really do not care!!!!!!!

[gramps]

how about getting some old pipe together and weld up a new tree????? a bag or two of post hole mix & a shovel and you will have an instant fire proof tree...............just a thought

[Lakeshow]

The tree was burned last year in almost the exact same manner, if not worse. The tree structure remained and everyone has been redecorating it over the past year and assume will do the same now.
It is pretty lousy the way people get their kicks some times.

[ahhell]

Originally posted by gramps
how about getting some old pipe together and weld up a new tree????? a bag or two of post hole mix & a shovel and you will have an instant fire proof tree...............just a thought
I elect ............you, you have a welder dont you????and you're retarded...retired:rolleyes:

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by ahhell
I elect ............you, you have a welder dont you????and you're retarded...retired:rolleyes:
Shouldn't you be packing!? Or leaving :confused:

[Debbolas]

yeah! get off the computer and get busy!
LOL:D

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by Debbolas
yeah! get off the computer and get busy!
LOL:D
What the??????????????? What are you doing home????????????? Go already! We'll still be here when you get back. Bring a first aid kit for scream too.

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by Kachina26
What the??????????????? What are you doing home????????????? Go already! We'll still be here when you get back. Bring a first aid kit for scream too.
We can't leave until tonight, I have a lot to do still, just wakeing up;)

[gramps]

Bring a first aid kit for scream too.
ALSO how about a spare prop??????

[LUVNLIFE]

Originally posted by gramps
ALSO how about a spare prop??????
OUCH!:eek: :D

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by OGShocker
I'll start with $1000.00 reward to find the people responsable for this. I know its not the towers but this flat SUCKS!:mad:
I agree:mad:

[beer hunter]

It is sad to hear that such an interesting part of many of my families river trips is now gone. :(
The Shoe Tree the week of OP6C.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2249OP6C-VII_0011.jpg :) :) :)

[PlyaPlya22]

This was 04-15-04
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1617tree_of_shoes-med.JPG
All it takes is one asshole to ruin it for evrybody!! Jackass

[Smokin Joe]

The shoe tree was just clinging to life it had very little green leaves the first time it was torched last year. The first burring killed the tree and it would only be a matter of time before it fell due to the weight it carried. This tree was a subject of one of Huell Howsers video logs as one of the trees to visit in california. To my best estimation this tree was a old mesquite but here is a link with information on Joshua trees http://www.desertusa.com/jtree/josh_month.html
This site sells Joshua tree seeds.
a great loss.
joe

[phebus]

We need some god iron worker to erect a new permanent shoe tree. The fire loading that would be placed on a new tree would be a death sentence for it too. There are just too many idiots in this world. Mature trees can usuallly survive a fire that burns through, but not with that fire load that was placed on it.

[PlyaPlya22]

Did it burn to the ground?

[OGShocker]

Earlier post said it was two foot tall now.:mad: :mad:

[PlyaPlya22]

WTF.....I wanna kick somebodies ass:mad: Any volunteers...sorry that pisses me off.

[BoatPI]

Sorry to tell you but some idiot did the damage last year, over Labor Day weekend as I recall. There was a thread at that time. It has not grown an inch since.
I imagine some work of a gangsta.

[cola]

It's about 2' tall, I was too pissed to stop & take a pic on Fri. There are other trees on that streach of road, just no place to pull over.
I like the plan for a steel one. I'll pitch in a grand to catch the a** holes also.
Late, Mike&Kim:mad:

[gramps]

maybe we need to start with a 2" (or bigger) pipe in the ground, with a threaded end.................keep in mind that threaded pipe should alwany be used so that the tree can "grow"........as the tree gets bigger a "new branch" can be added...............
maybe just a dumb idea but you never know............

[phebus]

Originally posted by gramps
maybe we need to start with a 2" (or bigger) pipe in the ground, with a threaded end.................keep in mind that threaded pipe should alwany be used so that the tree can "grow"........as the tree gets bigger a "new branch" can be added...............
maybe just a dumb idea but you never know............
I like that idea. We would need someone to pour a good footing for the support pipe though. I also think it needs to be at the same site as the original shoe tree as a memorial.

[cola]

This is all thats left.:mad:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268111_1188_WEB-med.jpg

[Phat Matt]

Here's some pics from a week ago...at least my friends got to see it for the first time.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1524DSC04087.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1524DSC04084.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1524DSC04086.jpg

[Ziggy]

Here's a pic of it in its better years
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/343stopped_at_K-mart-med.JPG
So sad to see it destroyed by some uncaring idiots...my daughter was really upset about it.:mad:

[PlyaPlya22]

The tree or the guys..:D

[Flying Tiger]

I passed by it Thursday morning at 1:14 AM.
It was fully engulfed in flames,, looked like it was just set,, the shoes were mostly still intact, though burning, looked the fire was just set.
Easily a 50 foot diameter fire ring around it too.
The only vehicle that I saw that may be responsible was a 28' brown class a moho.
It was a quiet night on Rice rd.
Any attempts to replace it will probably be burned by the same a holes.

[Ziggy]

Originally posted by PlyaPlya22
The tree or the guys..:D
LOL-the tree..no helpin' the guys(none of which are me BTW):D

[Huckleberry]

Focking loser pieces of shit! Obviously some anti-socail ****wad who gets off on ruining the fun of the many. What sick puppy would enjoy doing this?

[That Guy]

I have to admit that when we drove by we were shocked. I thought maybe we were looking at the wrong tree. I grew up passing that tree and it was always the first thing we pointed out to friends that were new to the river. It truly is only a couple of feet high and that is it...I just don't understand why people behave the way they do. What did that possibly prove? I swear I am on the wrong planet.......:frown:

[cola]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268Shoetree1_WEB-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1268Shoetree2_WEB-med.jpg