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07-01-2012, 03:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,150
M.O.C. #1920
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Last High Park Fire Update
Just wanted to let everyone know our home survived the fire relatively unscathed. We will have to replace the refrigerator because the power was out for 3 weeks with food in the fridge. Hate to throw away a one month old Kitchen Aide but we've been told there is no way to get the smell out. (Yes, we have baking soda and coffee grounds in it right now). We may have a little window and roof damage. Our 2 acre wooded lot is now two acres of black twigs. But, we are very fortunate. Terrie's sister almost lost her house. The deck started on fire and got into one corner of their house. They lost a garage and shed. His truck, tools, trailer and log splitter were sitting ready to go and we couldn't get back in to save it. We couldn't believe when they were there, drivable, in front of his garage. Between our two streets, all of the homes but our two burned to the ground. And I mean to the ground. A pile of ash and the foundation is all that's left. 49 homes burned in 30 minutes.
We have been told it will be 2 weeks or more before we get water and power back. The fire is not out, but is 100% contained. All roads are open. Many sad stories of neighbors who each have their story to tell. Many plan to rebuild. We are looking ahead to mother nature rebuilding our forest. We have been told the wild flowers will be beautiful next year.
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07-01-2012, 04:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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Glad you got as happy an ending as was possible!!
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07-01-2012, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Driftwood
Posts: 1,376
M.O.C. #5446
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So glad to hear that you are safe and your home is for the most part good.
Hubby says don't waste time on the baking soda and coffee grounds. They won't work on a frig that has sat that long. He is an adjuster so he has opened lots of them.
Prayers have been said in church this morning for all those that have been hit by fires and storms recently. Mother Nature does come back to scared areas. We have seen this in our hill country area that burned last year.
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07-01-2012, 04:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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That is GREAT news!! We are so happy for you both.
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07-01-2012, 05:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
M.O.C. #8890
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Good news for you, but sorry to hear about all your neighbors.
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07-01-2012, 05:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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That is very good news to hear.Sorry for your neighbors loss of homes. With prayer and lots of good friends a lot can be done. Mother Nature will add to it's beauty and hopefully everyone will be able to rebuild.
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07-02-2012, 02:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Topsham
Posts: 904
M.O.C. #10761
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Wonderful news for you and your sister, but so sad for your neighbors. Hopefully they will be able to rebuild.
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07-02-2012, 05:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Windsor
Posts: 462
M.O.C. #8057
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Thanks for the update. We have been keeping you, your family, neighbors and firefighters in our thoughts and prayers. So glad to hear you came through relatively unscathed. Keeping good thoughts for your neighbors as they begin their long rebuilding process. God Bless the firefighters!!!
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07-02-2012, 01:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Silver Springs
Posts: 2,873
M.O.C. #2716
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That is such great news.. What's a refrigerator after what it could have been. We will be so glad when all the fires are out... What a year and it is only the first of July...
Bill & Helen
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07-02-2012, 05:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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So glad you are safe and still have your retirement home.
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07-03-2012, 09:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Harford
Posts: 948
M.O.C. #7122
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Glad to hear the good news. Totally amazing that your house and your sister-in-laws were the only two standing!! Protection from above.
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07-04-2012, 01:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mt. Vernon
Posts: 332
M.O.C. #6140
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Ron & Terrie,
Glad to hear the good news on your home. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for you, your family and neighbors for the up coming months ahead for reconstruction and settling back in again.
Take care,
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07-04-2012, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Shelburne
Posts: 688
M.O.C. #8693
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Wow! We're glad to hear of your excellent fortune. That's a story for a couple of generations to come.
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07-04-2012, 04:49 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: No. Attleboro
Posts: 338
M.O.C. #6002
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Great news. Hope things will get back to normal soon.
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