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Figgy1
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THNX and I know the guilty party
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donaldtoo
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Let me start off by saying that everyone is physically OK.
I got a call from Carolyn about 5:13 Wednesday night. She had just got off the phone with the neighbor behind my parents, and was hysterical...my folks house was on fire and the neighbor and Carolyn, couldn’t get ahold of them.
I left the office in a major panic, of course (one of my coworkers offered to drive me, and I thanked her, but, said I could do it, and another said she’d clock me out and shut down my programs), and I promptly got stuck in a traffic jam. I could even see the smoke over the hills in the distance from the main highway 15 miles away, stuck in traffic. It was white smoke, so I could tell the FD was dousing it. But, I was in a nightmare. About 15 minutes in, and still panicking out of my mind, I finally got a call from my mom. She was hysterical, but, said they were OK. But, she said the whole house had burned to the ground. Just total shock.
When I finally started getting more info from both DDs who rushed to the scene, the whole thing had definitely not burned to the ground. Mom was just beyond upset, and when I first spoke to her she was also across the street with a bunch of the smoke being blown towards them and masking the house...she just assumed it had burned to the ground. I knew the fire was out when I saw no more smoke from the highway, still stuck in traffic...so beyond damn frustrating. It took me about 1.5 hours to get home while goin’ back and forth on speaker phone with family.
When I finally got there it was dark and it was insane how many emergency vehicles were on scene...6 big trucks, 8 police, 2 EMS, and multiple first responders.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond the importance of anything else, of course, is my folks were safe. They were actually eating dinner when it started, and as pop went out to try to douse it with a garden hose when mom noticed, mom was dialing 911 when lacrosse players practicing in the school yard across the street noticed the smoke, jumped the school fence and ran across the street to help. The garage door was open and the door between the bonus room and garage was unlocked, so the players went in, saw my mother, told her they already called 911, and insisted she get out. Mom told them pop was out back, and they did same with him.
Also, fortunately, sooo many treasures and memories that could have been lost have already been salvaged. There were so many emergency personnel on scene that some went inside to start putting tarps on stuff while the others started on the fire that was mostly up high. Most of the fire was contained to the rear of the house. So yes, that beautiful home, that I’ve posted sooo many wonderful pics from over the years from family celebrations, gatherings, etc., although badly damaged, still stands, and appears to be structurally sound.
All of the family, including all the grandchildren(sans my sis and her family in Louisiana) were there.
Local news crews were even on the scene, and I saw it on one station that night, and then saw my pop interviewed on another. Both newscasts said the damage was estimated at $150,000.
Just such a crazy night. I cannot remember the last time I was this out of sorts, not knowing if my folks made it out. And again, the most important thing, of course, is that they are physically unharmed. Pop has been stoic as usual, and even jokingly asked my mom if she wanted to go back in and finish dinner, as everything would have a nice smokey taste...!!!!!
(Sorry, if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry.)
Mom is much better since it is not a total loss, but, you can tell they’re still both hurting very badly emotionally...43+ years in that home, and sooo many memories, but, they had plenty of insurance, and it will be repaired and back like a Phoenix.
The house, of course, cannot be lived in so my folks stayed at my next youngest bros house Wednesday night, and are now in a hotel, payed for by insurance, until more permanent housing can be found while the remediation and months of repairs are being made.
The FD was there until at least 11p that night to check for hot spots.
I still can’t believe that friggin’ night.
Again, prayers for my folks please, hug your loved ones, and thank you all in advance.
Some pics, especially the one of my pops favorite chocolate covered raisins that my youngest bro salvaged for him, because I reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need to laugh right now...!!!!!
Sorry I held off on this news for a few days, but, I was just tryin’ to carry on as usual until I had more info to the point I felt it would be proper to post.
I also didn’t want to bring the thread down, but, it all could have been sooo very much worse and wasn’t, so I’m still gonna’ be the same silly ol’ goose I always have been...!!!!!
Plus, I (and all of us) have just been kinda’ numb the last few days...although we’ve been takin’ care of business like the loving family we are...!!!!!
I got a call from Carolyn about 5:13 Wednesday night. She had just got off the phone with the neighbor behind my parents, and was hysterical...my folks house was on fire and the neighbor and Carolyn, couldn’t get ahold of them.
I left the office in a major panic, of course (one of my coworkers offered to drive me, and I thanked her, but, said I could do it, and another said she’d clock me out and shut down my programs), and I promptly got stuck in a traffic jam. I could even see the smoke over the hills in the distance from the main highway 15 miles away, stuck in traffic. It was white smoke, so I could tell the FD was dousing it. But, I was in a nightmare. About 15 minutes in, and still panicking out of my mind, I finally got a call from my mom. She was hysterical, but, said they were OK. But, she said the whole house had burned to the ground. Just total shock.
When I finally started getting more info from both DDs who rushed to the scene, the whole thing had definitely not burned to the ground. Mom was just beyond upset, and when I first spoke to her she was also across the street with a bunch of the smoke being blown towards them and masking the house...she just assumed it had burned to the ground. I knew the fire was out when I saw no more smoke from the highway, still stuck in traffic...so beyond damn frustrating. It took me about 1.5 hours to get home while goin’ back and forth on speaker phone with family.
When I finally got there it was dark and it was insane how many emergency vehicles were on scene...6 big trucks, 8 police, 2 EMS, and multiple first responders.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond the importance of anything else, of course, is my folks were safe. They were actually eating dinner when it started, and as pop went out to try to douse it with a garden hose when mom noticed, mom was dialing 911 when lacrosse players practicing in the school yard across the street noticed the smoke, jumped the school fence and ran across the street to help. The garage door was open and the door between the bonus room and garage was unlocked, so the players went in, saw my mother, told her they already called 911, and insisted she get out. Mom told them pop was out back, and they did same with him.
Also, fortunately, sooo many treasures and memories that could have been lost have already been salvaged. There were so many emergency personnel on scene that some went inside to start putting tarps on stuff while the others started on the fire that was mostly up high. Most of the fire was contained to the rear of the house. So yes, that beautiful home, that I’ve posted sooo many wonderful pics from over the years from family celebrations, gatherings, etc., although badly damaged, still stands, and appears to be structurally sound.
All of the family, including all the grandchildren(sans my sis and her family in Louisiana) were there.
Local news crews were even on the scene, and I saw it on one station that night, and then saw my pop interviewed on another. Both newscasts said the damage was estimated at $150,000.
Just such a crazy night. I cannot remember the last time I was this out of sorts, not knowing if my folks made it out. And again, the most important thing, of course, is that they are physically unharmed. Pop has been stoic as usual, and even jokingly asked my mom if she wanted to go back in and finish dinner, as everything would have a nice smokey taste...!!!!!
(Sorry, if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry.)Mom is much better since it is not a total loss, but, you can tell they’re still both hurting very badly emotionally...43+ years in that home, and sooo many memories, but, they had plenty of insurance, and it will be repaired and back like a Phoenix.
The house, of course, cannot be lived in so my folks stayed at my next youngest bros house Wednesday night, and are now in a hotel, payed for by insurance, until more permanent housing can be found while the remediation and months of repairs are being made.
The FD was there until at least 11p that night to check for hot spots.
I still can’t believe that friggin’ night.
Again, prayers for my folks please, hug your loved ones, and thank you all in advance.
Some pics, especially the one of my pops favorite chocolate covered raisins that my youngest bro salvaged for him, because I reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need to laugh right now...!!!!!
Sorry I held off on this news for a few days, but, I was just tryin’ to carry on as usual until I had more info to the point I felt it would be proper to post.
I also didn’t want to bring the thread down, but, it all could have been sooo very much worse and wasn’t, so I’m still gonna’ be the same silly ol’ goose I always have been...!!!!!
Plus, I (and all of us) have just been kinda’ numb the last few days...although we’ve been takin’ care of business like the loving family we are...!!!!!
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MySmallWorldof4
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This is the last time I agree to teach an 8:30pm class. I have been up since 5:30 am.
MySmallWorldof4
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My student is late. She missed a class earlier this week too. Anyway youngest has a cheer competition tomorrow in one of @SteveBrickNJ favorite places, Lancaster, PA. This will be the first competition since the massive drama and firing of coaches. Also one of the kids on her team has the stomach bug now. Her mom texted me earlier and told me she started throwing up this afternoon. They don’t compete until close to 1pm. Hoping she will be ok by then, but who knows. If not, there is no way they can win as she has an integral part in the routine as she bases in all the stunts. No understudies. Of course this will be the first competition this season that they are actually going up against another team, 2 teams actually. Figures. 
MySmallWorldof4
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I cannot wait to see the reconstruction pictures, and then the first family gathering back in the house.It is still quite the mess however, and will take many months to repair.
Some pics...
For reference...
During the holidays...
Now...
The front bathroom, mom and pops bedroom, pops office, and the back of the house where the fire originated...
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SteveBrickNJ
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Best wishes to the sick child. That kind of thing can resolve itself quickly sometimes. Have a good weekend either way☺My student is late. She missed a class earlier this week too. Anyway youngest has a cheer competition tomorrow in one of @SteveBrickNJ favorite places, Lancaster, PA. This will be the first competition since the massive drama and firing of coaches. Also one of the kids on her team has the stomach bug now. Her mom texted me earlier and told me she started throwing up this afternoon. They don’t compete until close to 1pm. Hoping she will be ok by then, but who knows. If not, there is no way they can win as she has an integral part in the routine as she bases in all the stunts. No understudies. Of course this will be the first competition this season that they are actually going up against another team, 2 teams actually. Figures.
Figgy1
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Figgy1
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X2Best wishes to the sick child. That kind of thing can resolve itself quickly sometimes. Have a good weekend either way☺
MySmallWorldof4
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I always said Legos would make a cool looking house.
MySmallWorldof4
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Well considering I am exhausted, guess it is good that my student didn’t show. Time for me to settle down for the night.
donaldtoo
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On the heels of all of this, I’m just so proud of my entire family, and love them all so beyond very much, as y’all have already known from my posts over the years. Family is sooooo important, and is my families life blood.
We all gathered at my next youngest bro’s house Thursday night. We all prayed together, and thanked our dear Lord it wasn’t beyond way worse than it could have been...as in my folks made it out. And then we all enjoyed dinner together.
I am still beyond amazed at the resilience, strength, and fortitude of my beloved parents, although, at this point, I shouldn’t be. And, ultimately, they continue to be the rocks for all of us. Although, that is the way they’ve always been.
As a result, we are the rocks for our future generations.
I learned strength from my pop, but, I also learned compassion from my mother (the short version of what they both taught us). I’m a bit emotional right now, but I am completely filled with the resolve my parents instilled in me. Their house, and treasured home, that we have spent sooooo many good times in over the last 43+ years, will be back.
It’s just still a really sore wound right now.
But, the wounds will heal, the house will be repaired, and lucky for y’all
, I’ll be postin’ pics of more family gatherings from their home again in no time...!!!!!
We all gathered at my next youngest bro’s house Thursday night. We all prayed together, and thanked our dear Lord it wasn’t beyond way worse than it could have been...as in my folks made it out. And then we all enjoyed dinner together.
I am still beyond amazed at the resilience, strength, and fortitude of my beloved parents, although, at this point, I shouldn’t be. And, ultimately, they continue to be the rocks for all of us. Although, that is the way they’ve always been.
As a result, we are the rocks for our future generations.
I learned strength from my pop, but, I also learned compassion from my mother (the short version of what they both taught us). I’m a bit emotional right now, but I am completely filled with the resolve my parents instilled in me. Their house, and treasured home, that we have spent sooooo many good times in over the last 43+ years, will be back.
It’s just still a really sore wound right now.
But, the wounds will heal, the house will be repaired, and lucky for y’all
, I’ll be postin’ pics of more family gatherings from their home again in no time...!!!!!
donaldtoo
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DryerLintFan
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A chose Star Wars as her party theme this year, so I'm making decorations. Because cardboard is free 
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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The first one I can do. Second one there's no guarantee, but I brought the brace this time. Two actually in case I sprain both.
StarWarsGirl
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She is learning well.A chose Star Wars as her party theme this year, so I'm making decorations. Because cardboard is free
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DryerLintFan
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Let me start off by saying that everyone is physically OK.
I got a call from Carolyn about 5:13 Wednesday night. She had just got off the phone with the neighbor behind my parents, and was hysterical...my folks house was on fire and the neighbor and Carolyn, couldn’t get ahold of them.
I left the office in a major panic, of course (one of my coworkers offered to drive me, and I thanked her, but, said I could do it, and another said she’d clock me out and shut down my programs), and I promptly got stuck in a traffic jam. I could even see the smoke over the hills in the distance from the main highway 15 miles away, stuck in traffic. It was white smoke, so I could tell the FD was dousing it. But, I was in a nightmare. About 15 minutes in, and still panicking out of my mind, I finally got a call from my mom. She was hysterical, but, said they were OK. But, she said the whole house had burned to the ground. Just total shock.
When I finally started getting more info from both DDs who rushed to the scene, the whole thing had definitely not burned to the ground. Mom was just beyond upset, and when I first spoke to her she was also across the street with a bunch of the smoke being blown towards them and masking the house...she just assumed it had burned to the ground. I knew the fire was out when I saw no more smoke from the highway, still stuck in traffic...so beyond damn frustrating. It took me about 1.5 hours to get home while goin’ back and forth on speaker phone with family.
When I finally got there it was dark and it was insane how many emergency vehicles were on scene...6 big trucks, 8 police, 2 EMS, and multiple first responders.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond the importance of anything else, of course, is my folks were safe. They were actually eating dinner when it started, and as pop went out to try to douse it with a garden hose when mom noticed, mom was dialing 911 when lacrosse players practicing in the school yard across the street noticed the smoke, jumped the school fence and ran across the street to help. The garage door was open and the door between the bonus room and garage was unlocked, so the players went in, saw my mother, told her they already called 911, and insisted she get out. Mom told them pop was out back, and they did same with him.
Also, fortunately, sooo many treasures and memories that could have been lost have already been salvaged. There were so many emergency personnel on scene that some went inside to start putting tarps on stuff while the others started on the fire that was mostly up high. Most of the fire was contained to the rear of the house. So yes, that beautiful home, that I’ve posted sooo many wonderful pics from over the years from family celebrations, gatherings, etc., although badly damaged, still stands, and appears to be structurally sound.
All of the family, including all the grandchildren(sans my sis and her family in Louisiana) were there.
Local news crews were even on the scene, and I saw it on one station that night, and then saw my pop interviewed on another. Both newscasts said the damage was estimated at $150,000.
Just such a crazy night. I cannot remember the last time I was this out of sorts, not knowing if my folks made it out. And again, the most important thing, of course, is that they are physically unharmed. Pop has been stoic as usual, and even jokingly asked my mom if she wanted to go back in and finish dinner, as everything would have a nice smokey taste...!!!!!
Mom is much better since it is not a total loss, but, you can tell they’re still both hurting very badly emotionally...43+ years in that home, and sooo many memories, but, they had plenty of insurance, and it will be repaired and back like a Phoenix.
The house, of course, cannot be lived in so my folks stayed at my next youngest bros house Wednesday night, and are now in a hotel, payed for by insurance, until more permanent housing can be found while the remediation and months of repairs are being made.
The FD was there until at least 11p that night to check for hot spots.
I still can’t believe that friggin’ night.
Again, prayers for my folks please, hug your loved ones, and thank you all in advance.
Some pics, especially the one of my pops favorite chocolate covered raisins that my youngest bro salvaged for him, because I reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need to laugh right now...!!!!!
View attachment 445890
Sorry I held off on this news for a few days, but, I was just tryin’ to carry on as usual until I had more info to the point I felt it would be proper to post.
I also didn’t want to bring the thread down, but, it all could have been sooo very much worse and wasn’t, so I’m still gonna’ be the same silly ol’ goose I always have been...!!!!!
Plus, I (and all of us) have just been kinda’ numb the last few days...although we’ve been takin’ care of business like the loving family we are...!!!!!
What started the fire? That's so frightening! I'm so glad everyone is okay!!
Rista1313
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So glad that everyone is alive and safe.... Just breathe and take one day at a time.Let me start off by saying that everyone is physically OK.
I got a call from Carolyn about 5:13 Wednesday night. She had just got off the phone with the neighbor behind my parents, and was hysterical...my folks house was on fire and the neighbor and Carolyn, couldn’t get ahold of them.
I left the office in a major panic, of course (one of my coworkers offered to drive me, and I thanked her, but, said I could do it, and another said she’d clock me out and shut down my programs), and I promptly got stuck in a traffic jam. I could even see the smoke over the hills in the distance from the main highway 15 miles away, stuck in traffic. It was white smoke, so I could tell the FD was dousing it. But, I was in a nightmare. About 15 minutes in, and still panicking out of my mind, I finally got a call from my mom. She was hysterical, but, said they were OK. But, she said the whole house had burned to the ground. Just total shock.
When I finally started getting more info from both DDs who rushed to the scene, the whole thing had definitely not burned to the ground. Mom was just beyond upset, and when I first spoke to her she was also across the street with a bunch of the smoke being blown towards them and masking the house...she just assumed it had burned to the ground. I knew the fire was out when I saw no more smoke from the highway, still stuck in traffic...so beyond damn frustrating. It took me about 1.5 hours to get home while goin’ back and forth on speaker phone with family.
When I finally got there it was dark and it was insane how many emergency vehicles were on scene...6 big trucks, 8 police, 2 EMS, and multiple first responders.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond the importance of anything else, of course, is my folks were safe. They were actually eating dinner when it started, and as pop went out to try to douse it with a garden hose when mom noticed, mom was dialing 911 when lacrosse players practicing in the school yard across the street noticed the smoke, jumped the school fence and ran across the street to help. The garage door was open and the door between the bonus room and garage was unlocked, so the players went in, saw my mother, told her they already called 911, and insisted she get out. Mom told them pop was out back, and they did same with him.
Also, fortunately, sooo many treasures and memories that could have been lost have already been salvaged. There were so many emergency personnel on scene that some went inside to start putting tarps on stuff while the others started on the fire that was mostly up high. Most of the fire was contained to the rear of the house. So yes, that beautiful home, that I’ve posted sooo many wonderful pics from over the years from family celebrations, gatherings, etc., although badly damaged, still stands, and appears to be structurally sound.
All of the family, including all the grandchildren(sans my sis and her family in Louisiana) were there.
Local news crews were even on the scene, and I saw it on one station that night, and then saw my pop interviewed on another. Both newscasts said the damage was estimated at $150,000.
Just such a crazy night. I cannot remember the last time I was this out of sorts, not knowing if my folks made it out. And again, the most important thing, of course, is that they are physically unharmed. Pop has been stoic as usual, and even jokingly asked my mom if she wanted to go back in and finish dinner, as everything would have a nice smokey taste...!!!!!
Mom is much better since it is not a total loss, but, you can tell they’re still both hurting very badly emotionally...43+ years in that home, and sooo many memories, but, they had plenty of insurance, and it will be repaired and back like a Phoenix.
The house, of course, cannot be lived in so my folks stayed at my next youngest bros house Wednesday night, and are now in a hotel, payed for by insurance, until more permanent housing can be found while the remediation and months of repairs are being made.
The FD was there until at least 11p that night to check for hot spots.
I still can’t believe that friggin’ night.
Again, prayers for my folks please, hug your loved ones, and thank you all in advance.
Some pics, especially the one of my pops favorite chocolate covered raisins that my youngest bro salvaged for him, because I reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need to laugh right now...!!!!!
View attachment 445890
Sorry I held off on this news for a few days, but, I was just tryin’ to carry on as usual until I had more info to the point I felt it would be proper to post.
I also didn’t want to bring the thread down, but, it all could have been sooo very much worse and wasn’t, so I’m still gonna’ be the same silly ol’ goose I always have been...!!!!!
Plus, I (and all of us) have just been kinda’ numb the last few days...although we’ve been takin’ care of business like the loving family we are...!!!!!