Saturday, January 30, 2010

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Unfortunately, the 'after' is going to take 4 to 6 months.









Anyone have a spare room? or 5?
We think the cord to the reading lamp that sat beside the sofa short circuited. Thankfully, I was home and was able to awaken SweetieDarling and get her and the dogs out. Everything on our main living level is lost, but other than a bit of smoke inhalation on my part, everyone is fine. They tell me it was less than a minute or two from flashpoint. We would've lost the entire house if that had happened. So there's that.
We're in a motel, one of the few that allows pets. I've boarded the labs, but kept the little ones with me. We'll have to find a place to rent until the repairs are done.
I'm tired. I really just want to go home.


43 comments:

Tam said...

OH MY GOSH!! So glad you and your family (fluffy family included!) got out safely but i am SO sorry about your home. Being displaced must be terrible, i hope you find an affordable rental super fast that suits your needs. Praying your repairs are quick, and as cheap as possible!

Jenny Quld said...

OMG my heart goes out to you! Glad you are all safe and hope you can get settled asap.

Jennifer said...

Holeeeeeeeeyyyy shit.

What a nightmare.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Just think of the renovation now! New paint, new furniture...

I'm glad you guys made it out ok, and I hope the next 4-6 months goes quick. Maybe some trips are in order?

Kate said...

Oh my god! I'm so sorry! And I'm so, so glad you're all safe. Oh! This is one of my nightmares and I'm so happy that yours turned out the way it did. Besides the obvious horribleness. I'm so sorry!

Ree said...

Oh no! OH no no no no no!!!!

So, so glad you're okay.

I lost the apartment I was living in this past Fall to a fire, too. Fortunately, there was no one in my apartment (it happened while I was in India), but the woman in the unit below mine (and where the fire started - a defective toaster oven) died.



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Gail said...

Glad you are okay! That was scary no doubt.

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1) Horrifying.
2) I covet your fireplace. That wall of stone, the inventive design ... oh, there was some fire damage? All I could do is want the fireplace.
3) Come live at Moms in Saint Louis.

Sweetly Single said...

omg love! I am so sorry this happened to you guys! Thank goodness everyone is ok!!!

let me know if there is anything I can do for you

the cubicle's backporch said...

How scary!! I can't imagine that happening! I'm so glad you and all your critters made it out okay.

And maybe you can use this to turn that area into your DREAM LIVING ROOM!

Twisting Ivy said...

OMG! Oh no!

I'm so glad everyone is okay, but a big HUG because I do know how upsetting a fire is... from experience.

So so scary.

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Jocelyn said...

Holy mother of inhalation. Honey, I'm SOO sorry. The destruction is awful, but then having to have unrelenting togetherness in a hotel while stressing about getting repairs, insurance, etc.

I'm just so sorry.

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Oh, and clearly, Anonymous feels really bad for you, too.

F***tard.

Tamara said...

Nice spammer to offer you cheap cologne as comfort. Moron.

So so sorry to hear about the fire, Shania! Thank goodness you're all safe. If you want a holiday in South Africa, you're welcome to crash here ;-)

Sorry, I make jokes when I can't think of something adequate to say.

Jennifer S said...

Very very glad you were able to get out safely, and wow, my heart goes out to you. Wishing you a quick renovation...

Slyde said...

holy shit!

at least im glad you are all ok!

Dingo said...

Holy shit, woman! I am so glad that you are all safe. Those pictures are horrifying. All I can say is that I am glad you and your family made it out of there.

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Fragrant Liar said...

Holy crap!!! I just saw this. I'm so sorry to see/hear about this.

I'm feeling pretty grateful for my life right now, having taken it for granted until the moment I read your plight.

I hope everything gets taken care of quickly and you guys are back in your own home, safe and warm and happy.

Emphasis on the WARM at the moment, eh?

Candy said...

Shania! Holy HELL! Hon, I'm so so sorry, but glad you are safe and so are the pets. What a nightmare.

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Janine / Being Brazen said...

OH NO! this is awful...

Glad you all ok. Really hope you find a new "home" soon *hugs *

Ashley said...

Oh my lawd no! I had no clue. How awful. Drink lots. That will make it better.

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