my shop & garage burned to the ground...

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 65specialconver, Apr 5, 2010.

  1. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    2 rare buicks,all of my parts for both the 69 cali & suncoupe,my business,all my tools....gone.
    I had a flash fire from my solvent tank submersible pump,grabbed it & tried to chuck it outside & it spilled,i killed the power & couldnt find the fire extinguishers in the dark.All lost.....i'm numb as hell right now.
     

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  2. frednoah

    frednoah Well-Known Member

    Damn man, I hate to hear that. I know I don't know you, but if there is anything I can do to help don't hesitate to ask.
     
  3. wixom61

    wixom61 Well-Known Member

    I am just heartsick for you. So sorry for your loss.
    Glad your weren't hurt or killed in this tragedy.

    David
     
  4. moleary

    moleary GOD Bless America

    Oh Lord, Jamie, I am so sorry. This is horrible. I can not imagine the feeling. Are you burned? :pray: It may not be the condolence you need now, but at least no one was hurt worse or God forbid killed. Mark.

    Perhaps you can post a paypal account addy here and your brothers and sisters here can donate to your rebulding / survival fund. I will be the first to do so.

    I am so sorry to hear this news.

    MarkO
     
  5. chris lee

    chris lee Gold Level Contributor

    holly crap:(
     
  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Jamie, I have no words. Anything we can do, name it.

    Devon
     
  7. James P

    James P Founders Club Member

    Noooo! I'm so sorry to hear this Jamie. i would gladly help/donate in any way I can.
     
  8. 1967GS340

    1967GS340 Well-Known Member

    I can't imagine the loss.
    Sorry to hear that. The cars, the parts and the business that supports your car hobby.
     
  9. ardun53

    ardun53 sky view

    Dad and I are heading to Portland SM over weekend heading out Wen. Plan to get to Spokane on Wendsday night. Anything you need give me a PM.
     
  10. Dale

    Dale Sweepspear

    Oh Jamie, I don't know what to say. I feel sick just reading and seeing the pictures.
    I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling living it first hand.
    It could happen to any of us.

    :pray:
     
  11. Fenno

    Fenno WILDCAT

    No way.......... everyones worst nightmare. So sorry mate.
     
  12. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    I just walked out to look at the rubble,guess what lived...my M/T headers.:TU:
    Dunno what i'm gonna do with them,but damn,the heat that came out of that fire,2 gas tanks blowing up,propane tank,2 trees on fire & that's all i see worth salvaging.
    Yeah,glad the wind wasnt blowing the other way,thats our house you see in the one pic with my son scrambling.I did dump one extinguisher,didnt know WTF.
    Guys,go buy fire extinguisers & REMEMBER wher TF you keep them!
     
  13. BWINN519

    BWINN519 Big B

    "Wow" !!! So sorry..
     
  14. batcar

    batcar Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss, the structure and cars can be replaced.....YOU can't. Good luck and let us know how we can help.
     
  15. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    What a shock.Thank God you,your family and home are OK.You will come out of this quicker than you are thinking right now.All best wishes,
    Rod
     
  16. Joe65SkylarkGS

    Joe65SkylarkGS 462 ina 65 Lark / GN

    Very sorry Jamie. Just glad no one was hurt.

    You can always rebuild.
     
  17. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    Oh well,what can i do? I was kinda ready to retire anyway.
    David,i was going to have your car in there yesterday.But i was too lazy to shift the quad & mower from another garage to make room for it.:pp

    Me & my son thought about pushing the cars out,but the smoke was way too thick.Fiberglass insulation smoke sucks!!!
    Yes,i'm O.K.,minor burn from killing the power to the shop,mentally....i'm a realitist,it happend,i shed a tear for everything lost.But it can only get better.
     
  18. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    Holey Crap Jamie! I hope you bounce back quickly after this.
     
  19. Bad '69

    Bad '69 Well-Known Member

    Very sorry to hear...like others have said at least you werent hurt or worse.
     
  20. GS Shari

    GS Shari Guest

    Awww, Jamie - I'm so sorry to hear about this. But I'm very thankful that you're OK, and the family. And that the house survived. Hang in there, and think about that paypal account.

    Take care,

    Shari
     

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