Frank, thank god for those passersby. I'm exceedingly glad you got out safely, and I'm terribly sorry about your landlord. But it's wonderful you can salvage at least some of your stuff, and that you have an interim place to stay, and good prospects for a new home. So glad you're here to be appreciated, you know?
You're nice, and you're funny and you don't smoke, and okay, werewolf, but that's not all the time. I mean, three days out of the month, I'm not much fun to be around, either.
Willow ,'Get It Done'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Beverly - May 06, 2013 8:22:45 am PDT #21667 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
JZ - May 06, 2013 8:41:07 am PDT #21668 of 30001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
How utterly terrible, Frank. All my good thoguhts and wishes to you, and I'm so very sorry about your landlord. I've had one late-night house fire and they're absolutely terrifying even when no one is harmed, but this is so much worse. I'm so glad you've got friends to take you in until you figure out what to do next. And, yes, most of your stuff and probably all your clothing and books can be cleaned and un-smoked, and if you had renter's insurance or the landlord had any insurance that covered the contents of the house, not just his own personal property, you may be able to get help paying for it.
(Which doesn't lessen the awfulness of the whole thing, but even one tiny how-do-I-manage-this/what-do-I-do stressor gone helps.)
Kate P. - May 06, 2013 9:01:00 am PDT #21669 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Holy shit, Frank, I can't even imagine. What a nightmare. I'm so deeply relieved that you're OK, and so terribly sorry about your landlord.
Liese S. - May 06, 2013 9:09:53 am PDT #21670 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
That's awful, Frank. I'm glad you survived, and condolences for your landlord. In addition to the other excellent advice you're getting, I suggest you look into post traumatic stress counseling.
beekaytee - May 06, 2013 9:11:13 am PDT #21671 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I echo Connie's remark about renter's insurance. I just sent the renewal check in last Friday.
After the house next door burned...and Bartleby and I were totally and completely fine...the shock and anticipatory fear was just too much for me.
I pay $162 dollars per year for $60,000 worth of coverage.
Please God, I should never have to use it, but my piece of mind is SO worth it.
beekaytee - May 06, 2013 9:11:55 am PDT #21672 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I suggest you look into post traumatic stress counseling.
Liese is wise.
Sophia Brooks - May 06, 2013 9:28:07 am PDT #21673 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I just purchased renter's insurance.
Connie Neil - May 06, 2013 9:51:17 am PDT #21674 of 30001
brillig
I've got $10,000 worth of coverage, mostly thinking of medical equipment--CPAP machines are fucking expensive, plus there's all Hubby's braces etc.--and the computers. Maybe I should change that to cover cleaning charges.
Juliebird - May 06, 2013 10:03:19 am PDT #21675 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Frank, what a horrible thing to experience, I hope things fall into place for you and that you are able to line up permanent residence and that you can get help moving. I know so well how hellish that is when it's a choice.
beekaytee - May 06, 2013 10:04:48 am PDT #21676 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
My coverage extends over all material possessions, with an extra rider for technology, clean up, etc.