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Major fire ruined all my stuff

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by TIMEtoRIDE, Jan 13, 2010.

  1. Xplicit_XJ

    Xplicit_XJ Member

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    Really sorry for your loss man.
     
  2. schooter

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    Jeez Pete, that's aweful.

    i hope you and your family the best.
     
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    My condolences Pete.
     
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    Sorry to hear about that Pete, God Bless you and her.
     
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    I'm speechless. Better days are coming. Keep the faith Pete.
     
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    Sometimes it don't just rain.
    It pours.

    Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother.

    Find your Mother's star.
    The new one, twinkling; amongst others not.
    Perhaps they are not actually stars, but rather tiny openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines through and signals down to us, to let us know they are are content, at peace and joyfully in the company of God!
     
  7. hogfiddles

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    FWIW, one year ago last month my sister-in-law's barn burned....total loss including all contents, antiques, etc..... no animals. Cause: she wa burning some trash, in the burning barrel, but never noticed the smoldering dry grass on the bottom edge behind the barrel. She went into the house to get a drink, turned around and the barn was fully engulfed. Happens quick.
    Results- 10 months for the insurance adjusters to finally come up with a bottom line for her.

    Back when I was in college, we lost our music department building to a fire, I lost all but one instrument, all of my textbooks, music filing cabinet, and everything else that I had in my practice room. It was my senior year so I had basically my whole future career stuff there. Early sunday am fire, building was still locked, no one was injured. Cause: squirrels in the wall chewing on electric cords to the pipe organ in the basement. Results: all students were reimbursed for losses, and compensated for instruments.

    Hope that helps put your's into some other perspective.
     
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    Condolences Pete for the loss of your mother. I lost mine about a year and a half ago on her 85th B-day, still miss her. Hang in there bud.
     
  9. TIMEtoRIDE

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    Thanks for all the kind words - - she was active with Church groups, Hospice House, and BETA center (crack babies).
    now I start another round of "legal stuff".
     
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    WOW, My condolances. So much loss in such a short period. I am sure the loss of your Mother pales in comparison to the loss of your treasures but still two terrible events so close together.
     
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    Dang Pete, I just read this thread and I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

    Just sent you a pm about a ride on Monday.
     
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    My best wishes go out ot you Time; as I saw the pictures, my heart sank in my chest. Then to read about your Mom... I'm sorry bud.

    Gratuitous cliché use: Don't worry...out of the fire, you'll rise up. :)
     
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    Oh my gosh Pete! How did I miss this? I am so sorry for your losses! I can't believe this. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
     
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    UPDATE -
    The insurance company sent a check to cover the barn as a new 750 sq foot building and for the site clean-up that I will do.
    The adjuster said more is coming for the vehicles and equipment lost.
    The place still looks like hell.
    I disposed of oil, antifreeze, and batteries right away.

    On the subject of wills,
    Make sure your folks list vehicles and boats in the will.
    Get your name added as Trustee on all bank accounts.
    do a will review.
    I'm now dealing with Probate Court on some items that could have been easily handled. Actually, the Attorney is dealing with it; I'm just paying $200/HR
     
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    glad to hear things are progressing for you.
     

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