Mine Blasts - can you feel them?

[Scooter777]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)

[Two Bills]

A realtor also once said "No more building south of 466!"
We are in Caroline. Never felt a tremor, or heard a prison announcement!!:icon_wink:

[coffeebean]

A realtor also once said "No more building south of 466!"
We are in Caroline. Never felt a tremor, or heard a prison announcement!!:icon_wink:

We are further south than you and never felt a tremor or heard an announcement. We are in Mallory Square.

[Two Bills]

We are further south than you and never felt a tremor or heard an announcement. We are in Mallory Square.

We used to be in Calumet Grove, and the earth definitely moved up there!:)

[CWGUY]

We used to be in Calumet Grove, and the earth definitely moved up there!:)

It was a freight train...... that's why someone moved to Plant City! :icon_wink:

[Number 10 GI]

We have felt a couple minor vibrations but they were almost unnoticed.

[Two Bills]

It was a freight train...... that's why someone moved to Plant City! :icon_wink:

Nothing like the mournfull wail, steady rumble of a freight train, and the dinging from the crosssing at 3 am. to gladen the soul!:cry::cryin2:

[Nucky]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)

SCOOTER, we have two couples who were some of the first people to move to Fenney. When I've asked them about all the different things I've read here about troubles in their area down south they both gave the same answer. Urban Legend is all it amounts to.

I live in the Historic Section and different people seem to think that taking a guess at how it is in another hood is no big deal. I think not. I could definitely imagine living anywhere in the new area. The problem is I can't take the thought of leaving where we are.

I wouldn't let anything about the things we read stop me from moving anywhere down yonder if I could leave where I am. It's beautiful. Think of how many people Put Their Big $$Money$$ Where The Rubber Meets The Road. It's filling up down there. Must be something to it. All those people are not dopes. :clap2::clap2:

[vintageogauge]

I've been in Fenney for over 2-1/2 years and have felt about 10 or 12 of these. They feel like a truck hitting a pothole in front of your house as we had up north after winter, that is it, our dog doesn't even get up when they happen. DeLuna is pretty far north of Fenney and any rattles should be minimal up there.

[coffeebean]

Where we lived in NJ, the next block was Main St. which had a fair amount of traffic. There was an uneven portion of the road (where a repair had been made) and every time a large truck went over that section of road, a loud "boom" could be heard and a vibration felt at our house. I did not like the "boom" nor the slight vibration and wished all the large trucks to take another route. I was not humored. So glad I have a very quiet neighborhood now.

[Bridget Staunton]

Don’t trust a real estate broker especially if they work for TV there objective is to sell homes which I understand. Go to the area you want to buy a home and ask several homeowners

[PugMom]

in mc clure , we cannot feel them, and ive also never heard a prison announcement

[PugMom]

I've been in Fenney for over 2-1/2 years and have felt about 10 or 12 of these. They feel like a truck hitting a pothole in front of your house as we had up north after winter, that is it, our dog doesn't even get up when they happen. DeLuna is pretty far north of Fenney and any rattles should be minimal up there.
out of our 2 dogs, only 1 is bothered by it. we cannot hear or feel it but he does

[Altavia]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)

The Village De Luna is north of Marsh Bend on the other side/northwest of the turnpike and CR 468. Which is probably further away from the quarry than Brownwood.

Access to Brownwood will be good once the Chitty Chatty bridge is in place.

[Mase4]

I lived near a similar mine in Pennsylvania. They had an Open house once, we saw a map of where their tunnels were. They extend miles underground, they were under the city in all directions, about a mile down. I would assume the same here. How many tunnels are under your home,

[joannej]

Don’t trust a real estate broker especially if they work for TV there objective is to sell homes which I understand. Go to the area you want to buy a home and ask several homeowners

We had a realtor who said to us, What trains? She wanted to show us a house close to 301 and the train tracks. Didn’t need to hear train whistles in the middle of the night. We got rid of that lying realtor and bought a house that was “for sale by owner”. Very satisfied with our home.

[Michael Charles]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)About the blasts from the mine or quarry. We have been here in McClure since April 1, 2019. I'm not sure if any other area that this is being observed. The first blast really rocked hard and we sort of panicked as do most if unaware of the culprit. It happens every 4 weeks or so and many folks haven't heard or felt it as perhaps they simply weren't home at that particular time. We do feel it and it does rattle the house for a moment. No damage to our house yet. If there was any significant damages around the area, we would all have heard about it. Believe you me (as my mother always said)

[CWGUY]

I lived near a similar mine in Pennsylvania. They had an Open house once, we saw a map of where their tunnels were. They extend miles underground, they were under the city in all directions, about a mile down. I would assume the same here. How many tunnels are under your home,

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[champion6]

I lived near a similar mine in Pennsylvania. They had an Open house once, we saw a map of where their tunnels were. They extend miles underground, they were under the city in all directions, about a mile down. I would assume the same here. How many tunnels are under your home,Your assumption is wrong. There are zero tunnels. It is an open quarry.

[jvanstrom@new.rr.com]

In McClure since August and have felt it twice it feels like a large truck passing your house.

[OhioBuckeye]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)

Are you sure they're Mine Blast & not the miltiary base dropping bombs, northeast of TV. They do that quite often! They've been doing that for quite a few yrs. now. Never knew anybody Mined anymore. Around TV anyway!

[mrmeat]

We are in Amelia and occasionally hear bombing from NAS bombing range in Ocala Nalt Forest.

[John_W]

Dixie Lime & Stone Co Sumterville Quarry

HOME - Dixie Lime & Stone Co. (http://dixielime.com/)

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[John_W]

Are you sure they're Mine Blast & not the miltiary base dropping bombs, northeast of TV. They do that quite often! They've been doing that for quite a few yrs. now. Never knew anybody Mined anymore. Around TV anyway!

Looking at the map, the Pinecastle Impact Range straight line distance is about 25 miles NE of Spanish Springs and from Fenney it's about 35 miles or more. The Dixie Quarry is less than 1/2 mile from Fenney, I would guess it's the quarry.

Here's a link to a map. Top of the map is Fenney, lower right is Coleman Federal Prison and lower left is Dixie Quarry.

Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/search/stone+quarry+and+coleman+prison+sumterville+from+t he+air/@28.7791471,-82.0372386,3919m/data=!3m1!1e3)

From first hand experience, before moving here I lived 13 years eight miles from Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, and when they exploded bombs, you felt the entire house shake. I eventually got use to it, but only if you were inside did you notice. I played golf many times on APG and never heard anything. It's like an earthquake, people die from the buildings, not the quake.

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[Wild Bill]

We’ve lived in Linden since August 2019 and have never heard or felt anything from the quarry/mine.

[600th Photo Sq]

Just curious if those in Marsh Bend feel any vibrations at all from the mine blasts felt in Fenney, DeSota, McClure. I have spoken to someone from Linden and they feel them (not sure how strong), but wondering if those across 468/Warm Springs do. Friends of mine are considering a home in Marsh Bend, or maybe the new area of DeLuna, and are wondering if they’re felt over there. I spoke with a realtor who said he had clients who bought a really pricey house from him in Marsh Bend and said they don’t feel them. He said for the price they paid ‘if they felt them, trust me, they would let me know!’. But would rather hear directly from a resident than a realtor! Thank you! :)

Just a thought .... Ever think of " Sink Holes " down the road? They are silent as in Calumet Grove and ...............:shocked:

Then " If " I had only known...Ba Bye

[OhioBuckeye]

We’ve lived in Linden since August 2019 and have never heard or felt anything from the quarry/mine.
Don’t know how much the quarry blast or how much explosives they use but I do know the military base drops bombs big enough to rattle the house. Maybe it is the quarry. The military will announce when they’re going to do bomb runs. Don’t know if the quarry warns TV ahead of time or not. Keep your ears open & next time you’ll know which one it is. Oh well, it’s not a big deal or they wouldn’t do it!

[Topspinmo]

Just a thought .... Ever think of " Sink Holes " down the road? They are silent as in Calumet Grove and ...............:shocked:

Then " If " I had only known...Ba Bye

Most likely sinkhole around here are man made. If the land wasn’t disturbed with under ground plumbing that leaks the sinkhole probably never would of happened.

[coffeebean]

About the blasts from the mine or quarry. We have been here in McClure since April 1, 2019. I'm not sure if any other area that this is being observed. The first blast really rocked hard and we sort of panicked as do most if unaware of the culprit. It happens every 4 weeks or so and many folks haven't heard or felt it as perhaps they simply weren't home at that particular time. We do feel it and it does rattle the house for a moment. No damage to our house yet. If there was any significant damages around the area, we would all have heard about it. Believe you me (as my mother always said)

Just wondering......can these blasts disturb the foundation of the home.? What about hairline cracks you would not be able to see under flooring? I would think tile might crack too. This is not a good situation.

[Bogie Shooter]

Just wondering......can these blasts disturb the foundation of the home. What about hairline cracks you would not be able to see under flooring? I would think tile might crack too. This is not a good situation.

Not a good situation? Just what is it you propose or are you just stirring the pot?

[coffeebean]

Not a good situation? Just what is it you propose or are you just stirring the pot?

Not pot stirring....just concerned about the house shaking and what type of damage it can possibly cause.

[Michael Charles]

Just wondering......can these blasts disturb the foundation of the home. What about hairline cracks you would not be able to see under flooring? I would think tile might crack too. This is not a good situation. We haven't seen any cracked tiles as yet but will keep an eye out. Although up north my foundation did crack because of the clay shifting against it because of the 18 wheelers going up the road to the dairy farm every day for many years, so constant vibration did eventually work its way to major damage. Which resulted in flooding the basement. The crack in the wall was repairable. Good news is ill never have a flooded basement again!

[Bogie Shooter]

Not pot stirring....just concerned about the house shaking and what type of damage it can possibly cause.

Doubt it will have any effect in Mallory?

[vintageogauge]

Not pot stirring....just concerned about the house shaking and what type of damage it can possibly cause.

There are a good number of homes in Fenney that have been standing for just about 3 years including ours and to date I have no damage and have heard of none. There are also lots of homes and commercial buildings near the site that are still standing and have never heard of any damage to them. No concerns here.

[Bosoxfan]

We've been here a little over a year and I've felt a couple shakes.No damage in a year and we just had a very thorough inspection. Also my house is probably one of if not the closest to the prison. I hear muffled p.a. announcements around 9 p.m.

[EdFNJ]

Not pot stirring....just concerned about the house shaking and what type of damage it can possibly cause.


This was the test home they built near the quarry.


https://i.ibb.co/hRmcZWG/2019-12-24-21-57-52.jpg

[Altavia]

We've been here a little over a year and I've felt a couple shakes.No damage in a year and we just had a very thorough inspection. Also my house is probably one of if not the closest to the prison. I hear muffled p.a. announcements around 9 p.m.

I like living near the prison, it will be a great place to hang out when the Zombie apocalypse occurs...

[ckcapaul]

This was the test home they built near the quarry.


https://i.ibb.co/hRmcZWG/2019-12-24-21-57-52.jpg

:1rotfl: Someone is going to believe you

[DeanFL]

When I first saw the post, thought it said 'MIME Blast'. then wondered...what????

[ColdNoMore]

This was the test home they built near the quarry.


https://i.ibb.co/hRmcZWG/2019-12-24-21-57-52.jpg

Defective roof shingles.

[CFrance]

:1rotfl: Someone is going to believe you
The Villages would never allow that fence.:ohdear:

[vintageogauge]

Sunset Pointe Feb 2, 2007. Not near the quarry but you just never know.

[ckcapaul]

Sunset Pointe Feb 2, 2007. Not near the quarry but you just never know.

Tornado?

[vintageogauge]

Tornado?

Yes, you never know what's going to happen or when.

[vintageogauge]

Look a Quarry is just that a Quarry. Underneath all of us, there is Water...lot's of it. It's called an Aquafire filled with " Water ". Lakes, and Streams.

Now then Soooooooooooo ya build a "Home" on top of a " Limestone " Companys are digging for Limestone, plus it's next to a Federal Prison it comes into question Why?

Digging for Limestone/Fereral Prision For What ?

Hey you have your food trucks with frequent health violations.



If you want to build a new home in The Villages, this is where you build, the Quarry and the Prison have not stopped thousands of buyers moving down here and lots of those thousands moved down from villages north of 44. It doesn't matter how many negative posts there are from those who don't live here, the building and selling will continue, it now takes 9 months to buy a lot and build a home down here and that is why the prices are going through the roof. Supply and demand. There are no more violations at Edna's than at Cody's, or Demshire's.

[coffeebean]

Not a good situation? Just what is it you propose or are you just stirring the pot?

You may consider my comments as "stirring the pot". I consider my concerns just that.....concerns.

[coffeebean]

Doubt it will have any effect in Mallory?

I sincerely doubt the blasting will effect homes in Mallory. Just thinking about all those folks who have settled down south.

[asianthree]

I sincerely doubt the blasting will effect homes in Mallory. Just thinking about all those folks who have settled down south.

Those folks in the south have done their due diligence. If you live in the new area you are finding out some have opinions that you made a mistake by buying there.

When we bought in 2010, I asked for advice on reputable companies to use. I was chastised, out right told how stupid I was for buying in that area. Don’t throw away more bad money on a house you will never sell. It went on for a year, I stopped opening up TOTV. Funny we sold that home in 3 days, making a large profit, those in Fenney that are selling are making money on their homes too.

[manaboutown]

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[Nucky]

Are you sure they're Mine Blast & not the miltiary base dropping bombs, northeast of TV. They do that quite often! They've been doing that for quite a few yrs. now. Never knew anybody Mined anymore. Around TV anyway!

They have an Email that they send out once you get on their list and it notifies you of the Date & Time of the practices in the Ocala Forrest. It's specifically called The Pinecastle Bombing Range. 850-523-8500. I was aware that they did this for a long time before we moved in but it was a shock when I first heard it and our dog who was mild and chilled out lost his mind when the bombing started. It was over quickly and there was no damage to anybody's home that I'm aware of.

The quarry noise is a bit different based on where they are setting the charges. If it's up top they are loosening up the overburden to get to the pay. That would naturally be the loudest. If the blasting was several hundred feet down you wouldn't hear much but you would feel that dull thud that others have accurately mentioned. The quarry is a necessity or your home wouldn't be there or the streets to get to your home wouldn't be there. The Stone Is needed to make the best quality Concrete and Asphalt possible.

I noticed on their Price Sheet that some of the material is marked FLDOT. Florida Department Of Transportation. Thats a very good indicator that eyes are on the manufacturing of the material to strict specifications. It is an extremely noisy operation but wouldn't stop me from buying a home that was very close to the mine.

I feel for the people who are unnecessarily concerned about damage to their beautiful home. It's not much to worry about unless you are born to worry. PM me if you still have something on your mind.

To live in your beautiful area and hear a little noise sounds like a great great trade off to me.