Thanks all, it kinda sucks, but like was said, lives were not lost. Stuff can all be replaced, and is already being one so. I look at it this way. I get to replace, and rethink my choices on some of my gear. A few hours on the internet, and a little shopping, and I was back to functioning at nearly 100%. The last of a initial batch of online stuff arrived yesterday, and I just keep watching for sales on clothes and such. You can let it get you down, or see it as an opportunity. I prefer the latter, and do so to show my kids how to handle adversity.
We went through Hurricane Ike a few years back, and that was 15 days without electricity. All in all it was a good experience to go through as a Family, and to serve as a learning tool about making the best of your situation, instead of sitting in a puddle crying about your situation.
My biggest concern with the fire was to recover remains of weapons, and important documents. I've at least got a few less than perfect copies of my DD214,and other docs, and my insurance has already paid me.
It's going to be a very nice weekend, and the Wife and I bought some new camping gear, and fishing tackle. We're going camping this weekend. It's going to nice.
We went through Hurricane Ike a few years back, and that was 15 days without electricity. All in all it was a good experience to go through as a Family, and to serve as a learning tool about making the best of your situation, instead of sitting in a puddle crying about your situation.
My biggest concern with the fire was to recover remains of weapons, and important documents. I've at least got a few less than perfect copies of my DD214,and other docs, and my insurance has already paid me.
It's going to be a very nice weekend, and the Wife and I bought some new camping gear, and fishing tackle. We're going camping this weekend. It's going to nice.
