As the dust settles from the hurricanes...

Fritz · Post by **Fritz** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 12:07 pm

I know much of life in Florida is focused on rebuilding now and we're all grateful that you all survived (mostly) unharmed.

I'm curious, with all the plywood that was used for boarding up ---- do you expect there to be a shortage of boat building ply -- or a dramatic increase in your suppliers' prices this winter?

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 1:57 pm

or a dramatic increase in your suppliers' prices this winter?
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Orange juice has already gone up due to hurricane damge -- what damage? All the oranges are green now -- juice is either from stocks, or from off shore --But suppliers won't miss a chance to raise prices

MikeS · Post by **MikeS** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 9:54 pm

Boomer; "What damage?" The damage to the orange and grapefruit crops is unbelievable, especially in Indian River (Vero Beach) and St. Lucie (Ft. Pierce) counties where the majority of the groves are. Green oranges laying on the ground are the damage!!. In most areas almost 100% of the fruit was blown off the trees. Oranges do not stay on the tree in 100+ mph winds. The trees I have in my yard are stripped bare, fruit and leaves.
This affects hundreds of thousands of Floridians; citrus is our 2nd largest industry, behind tourism. Not only will juice and fruit be in short supply, but jobs in the citrus industry will be in real short supply.

MIkeS

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 11:40 pm

I don't doubt for a moment that there is substantial damage to the orange groves. I have family in the central Florida area, and have had family in central and north Florida since at least 1813. I had to help move an aged aunt from her mobile home in Bradenton twice in the last six weeks,and I'm 10 hours away.

But a hurricane knocking off green oranges today should not translate into a 50 cent a gallon increase in orange juice prices in the grocery store tomorrow, which is exactly what happened.

Profiteering on the misfortunes of others can take place at many levels.

p.s. My great-great grandfather planted some of the first citrus groves around Plant City. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss the history of the the citrus and railroad industries in Florida, as I have a substanital body of research on these two areas, which are closely intertwined.

Fritz · Post by **Fritz** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:24 am

Boomer wrote: p.s. My great-great grandfather planted some of the first citrus groves around Plant City ######. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss the history of the the citrus and railroad industries in Florida, as I have a substanital body of research on these two areas, which are closely intertwined.

Way off topic, but you know, I would enjoy that. Maybe we can share a boat some day....are you in GA? Where about? I'm planning a trip or two there this winter....

Post by **jacquesmm** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:53 am

Thanks Fritz. I edited the message.
Let's keep politics out of this message board and stay on topic.

Note that I am not neutral, I have strong political beliefs but I will not mention them here.

Back to the plywood: I don't think that the price of quality marine plywood will change, it's not used for hurricane shutters or building houses but it is certain that exterior ply and fir marine will cost more in the coming months.
It is not profiteering but simple supply and demand.

Foam sandwich or Okume and Meranti will be worth to consider more than ever.

tech_support · Post by **tech_support** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:58 am

The good news is most of the marine plywood is not made in the US, and its not used for home construction. There shouldn’t be any reason to expect an increase in prices - we have not seen any yet. Knock on wood (Okoume preferably)

Joel

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