Jennings Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers everyone. They are more appreciated than I can say. Yesterday was one of the more surreal experiences of my life. I'd gone into town to run a few errands and get some groceries when my neighbor called to say my house was fully engulfed. By the time I got home a small part of one wall and the stone chimney were all that was standing. The rest was a pile of charcoal and ash. Fortunately my dog Lulu was with me, and I'm sure the cat made herself scarce as well, so nobody was hurt in any way. The local volunteer fire department arrived on scene after the house had completely collapsed, so they weren't able to save anything. But that's all just 'stuff', most of which can be replaced. Fortunately my computer was well backed up in the cloud, so I should be fine there. Now to start over... Thanks again.. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Glad you're OK, Jennings. Stuff can be replaced. Prayers for you sent! Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 So happy to hear your safe. Sorry about your property. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Prayers for a speedy return to normal being sent for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 :pray: jennings hope it gets better soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
streetstream Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Really sorry to hear that. I wish you all the best in dealing with this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Jennings, So sorry to hear about what happened to you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and I'm glad nobody was hurt. I hope things will return normal for you soon, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daryl J. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Sorry Jennings for the loss. Thankfully you're OK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Horrible news. Very sorry to hear that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It is good to hear that all is safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Glad you're OK Jennings ,thoughts and prayers with you. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Jennings, I'm glad you are safe. This is a tragic situation. I wish you the best in your recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Devastating news, Jennings. So thankful there was no loss of life, only material things. Need any plastic to help in the interim? Hit me up, I've got a few I could send your way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi, Very sad news, but I'm relieved to read that everybody got out OK. Wishing you all the best in the rebuilding. Best regards, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) I am very sorry to hear this Jennings. I am glad you and your buddies are safe. Must be so difficult but perhaps I very much hope you can turn this tragedy into some sort of a 'fresh start.' Let me know if you need any plastic. Edited December 17, 2013 by Janissary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick in Maine Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Oh man! Jennings, this is sad. Glad humans and other critters are OK. The heart must hurt though. You've got a lot of friends and followers here that are caring folks. We'll be watching to check on the recovery and rebuild. Santa reads ARC too! Rick in Maine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I heartened by your reply- and glad you're safe. Stuff is just stuf- a long as you have your spirit you will overcome. I wish you all the best! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo2u Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Good to hear you are ok. Very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Very sorry to hear this Jennings. Glad you and yours are ok, and yes, it is just stuff. My family went through a completely flooded house with a total loss of property and I can say it is very surreal indeed. At first is shock, then acceptance about the fact that is only material items. Then at some point you start realizing some of the smaller irreplaceable things and that hurts a little. But you WILL be ok. If there is anything you need let us know. Praying for you my friend. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbolt47d Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Glad he is okay! Our thoughts and prayers are with him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEH737 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm genuinely sorry that this happened to you - but more importantly, I'm glad that you and Lulu are OK. It can be hard to ask for help when we're in a tough spot - but give your friends and family a chance to be there for you, and it'll make your recovery a lot easier. Try not to think about the entirety of it - take things a day at a time. Best wishes, Hitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G.R.Morrison Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 "So sorry to hear this" just does not have enough syllables to convey how we're feeling. Good to hear you & live-in companions are safe, and you have the idea of 'stuff' in perspective. I sincerely hope your recovery - and all its aspects - proceeds smoothly. "Spring is coming." I hope to shake your hand some day. G. R. Morrison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billw Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 So very sorry to hear this. As bad as it is, it could have been worse... neither you or your pets were hurt (hope your cat is ok too). Not a praying man, but my thoughts are with you. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkey Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thankfully you all made it out. Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Jennings, I am glad to read that you and your loved ones made it out OK. Hopefully, you will have a warm place to stay with them and all is sorted with insurance and so on. Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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