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So My House Burned Down Tonight
But I made it out OK.
Kind of surreal having only the clothes on your back right now. But I'll be OK, staying with my parents now. |
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04-02-2015, 03:16 AM | #2 |
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Wow that's terrible. All the best.
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04-02-2015, 04:04 AM | #3 |
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Jeez. Glad you're ok. pets ok?
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04-02-2015, 04:39 AM | #4 |
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My condolences. That's horrible.
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04-02-2015, 05:07 AM | #5 |
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Sorry to hear. Glad everyone is ok.
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04-02-2015, 05:38 AM | #6 |
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Oh my gosh, how horrible. Any idea what happened?
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04-02-2015, 05:50 AM | #7 |
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Jesus man. Glad you are ok.
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04-02-2015, 05:56 AM | #8 |
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Glad you are okay, I cannot imagine a more frightening prospect.
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04-02-2015, 06:26 AM | #9 |
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What an absolute nightmare. I can't even begin to imagine. You sound in better spirits than I'd be...
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04-02-2015, 06:30 AM | #10 |
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Holy crap. Glad you're okay. If you need funds to restart we can do a campaign.
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04-02-2015, 06:33 AM | #11 |
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Glad you are good.
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04-02-2015, 07:11 AM | #12 |
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Holy shit.
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04-02-2015, 07:12 AM | #13 |
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DOLA, Gofundme seems to work wonders for people
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04-02-2015, 07:26 AM | #14 |
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Wow. Glad you are okay. My sister-in-law's house burned down a few years ago, and it is devastating.
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04-02-2015, 07:34 AM | #15 |
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Thanks everybody. Not sure what happened yet, it started in my attached garage. The winds were blowing pretty fierce last night so it quickly spread to the rest of the house. Fire department response was about as quick as could be but it was too late by the time they got there. My cat did not get out alive, which is sad, but she was also 12 years old and in bad health.
Insurance should cover quite a bit of stuff. Again, thanks everybody. |
04-02-2015, 07:35 AM | #16 |
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Having had a house fire in High School I can empathize. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you the best of luck in the days and weeks to come. It remains difficult for a while even after you leave temporary housing. I hope your insurance company is good to work with as that can make such a difference in these scenarios.
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04-02-2015, 07:37 AM | #17 |
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That sucks! Glad you're OK as in the end that's what matters most. Hang in there!
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04-02-2015, 07:47 AM | #18 |
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Wow - I'm really sorry. Praying for all the best
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04-02-2015, 07:50 AM | #19 |
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Very sorry about your house and your cat .
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04-02-2015, 07:54 AM | #20 |
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That's awful, sorry to hear lungs.
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04-02-2015, 07:58 AM | #21 |
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Sorry to hear it, man.
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04-02-2015, 08:01 AM | #22 |
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That's just awful lungs! I'm so sorry to hear. What a terrible, devastating thing. I totally +1 JPhillips idea for a relief fund.
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04-02-2015, 08:02 AM | #23 |
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So sorry to herar about your house and your cat. Glad you are ok.
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04-02-2015, 08:06 AM | #24 |
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Absolutely terrible to hear. Glad you are okay though!
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04-02-2015, 08:34 AM | #25 |
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I am very sad to hear this but glad you are ok.
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04-02-2015, 08:35 AM | #26 |
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Damn lungs, hate to hear that.
Let me know if there is anything we can do to help. |
04-02-2015, 08:36 AM | #27 |
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Damn, I'm so sorry to hear that .
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04-02-2015, 08:36 AM | #28 |
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Wow lungs, so sorry. As CU Tiger said, let me know if there is anything you need too.
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04-02-2015, 08:43 AM | #29 |
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That's horrible, glad you are ok though.
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04-02-2015, 09:08 AM | #30 |
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Glad you're ok man. Here's hoping insurance does what they're supposed to and makes this as easy as it can be for you.
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04-02-2015, 09:11 AM | #31 |
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Damn, so sorry lungs.
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04-02-2015, 09:12 AM | #32 |
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woa that sucks! glad you are ok, and RIP kitty
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04-02-2015, 09:32 AM | #33 |
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So sorry. Prayers to you and your family.
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04-02-2015, 09:34 AM | #34 |
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That really sucks. I'm sorry, man.
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04-02-2015, 09:35 AM | #35 |
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Oh my, so sorry to hear that is terrible at least you got out. Sorry about your cat.
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04-02-2015, 09:55 AM | #36 |
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Sorry to hear it; glad you are okay.
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04-02-2015, 10:03 AM | #37 |
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I cannot even imagine... thoughts are with you.. so crazy. Hang in there...
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04-02-2015, 10:28 AM | #38 |
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Holy cow, lungs! Really glad you got out alive. Sorry about your cat.
Is your house on the property of your dairy farm? And if so, was there any damage there (to the business interests)? I actually don't know if you live on the farm property or have your own place (feels like I should know). Hang in there, man. As has been said, I am sure a lot of us here can help out if insurance doesn't get it all back for you.
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04-02-2015, 10:48 AM | #39 |
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Can't even begin to understand how you are feeling right now-so glad you have your parents there to offer support for you (and a place to live). Having a cat myself, I'm especially sorry to hear your cat did not make it out. Sick or not you had her for 12 years, and you certainly did not expect to lose her this way.
I hope insurance will take care of the house and its contents-did you lose your car/trucks too? I urge you to seek professional help to take care of yourself as well. You will be in my thoughts. |
04-02-2015, 10:51 AM | #40 |
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Sorry to hear this news. Hope you get back on your feet ASAP.
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04-02-2015, 10:58 AM | #41 |
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Horrific news. Condolences seem absurdly insufficient, but you have my wishes for recovery and healing and ... well, just getting past this.
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04-02-2015, 10:59 AM | #42 |
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So sorry to hear this! Glad you're okay, and hoping for a swift recovery!
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04-02-2015, 11:02 AM | #43 |
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That sounds like a terrifying experience. I'm so glad your family made it out OK and hope you guys can begin putting the pieces back together on your home.
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04-02-2015, 11:08 AM | #44 |
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Really sorry to hear that this happened. Glad you are okay. Please do post the link if you decide to go the gofundme route or something similar.
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04-02-2015, 11:17 AM | #45 |
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So glad to hear that everyone made it out alive. Sorry about your cat
Did you guys smell smoke, see the fire, or did smoke detectors alarm you to the fire? Did it happen when everyone was awake?
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04-02-2015, 11:21 AM | #46 |
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Again, thanks to all the support. It means a lot.
The house was not on the actual farm property, just down the road. The cows are all safe and sound and my livelihood is intact. Honestly, better my house than any barn on my farm, as weird as that may sound. We are pretty well insured, so while I do appreciate the offers of a fund, if you feel you need to do something, donate money to your favorite charity as there people in this world worse off than I am right now. Stuff can be replaced. Again, much appreciated all around. |
04-02-2015, 11:22 AM | #47 |
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dola
I had just changed the batteries on my smoke detector one month ago. Check yours please. I was asleep and the smoke detector woke me up. It started in my garage and I was on the opposite side of the house. If I would have slept an extra 20 minutes, things might not be so good right now. But that's what smoke detectors are for. |
04-02-2015, 12:03 PM | #48 |
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Scary stuff, Lungs. Sad to read your cat got stuck, at least good to read you came out ok, physically.
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04-02-2015, 12:13 PM | #49 |
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Lungs, so glad to hear that you made it out okay--what a terrifying scenario. And I'm awed by your calmness in the face of calamity. If my house burned down, I'd be a blubbering, non-functioning mess.
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04-02-2015, 12:25 PM | #50 |
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