This is what I got for Christmas--

[sprytel]

Sorry to hear that. That stinks. Hang in there.

[Toyman_Chris]

Without a doubt i imagine the last thing u wamna here is how it coulda been better. I know everyone is trying to lift your spirits, but sometimes life seems to have a menu of **** sandwiches. They seem to be on special in your neck of the woods. Just sucks man. I feel for ya. When life gives you lemmons, remember it's all in the wrist to get the kinda velocity to give you that loud "thunk" when it hits someone in the head. It's all in the wrist......

Wish ya the best Sandy.

[Cmonster]

You can't catch a break.

No, Scott-- I can't. It's been a really rough past couple of days, not only with the fire, but other things as well. All in, 2011 was not the best year for me, but it is what it is. Like many have said, I'm young, healthy and there are many adventures that lie ahead for me, both personally and professionally in the new year, so here's to hoping that 2012 is a better year for the sandman...

SC

[jessica]

Sandy, I am sorry to hear this. On the positive note, you still have your dad and you saved the house. And you are healthy.

[MegoMark71]

As someone who knows all to well how devastating a house fire can be i am glad you and your dad are safe. It could have been so much worse. I know it all is so overwhelming right now but when you can finally step back and decompress a bit you will feel better.

[captact]

Sorry to hear this amigo, understand what youre going through, same happened to us,..at least you and your dad are ok and still have the house, but we lost it completely, by the time the firemen arrived...the house was burned to the ground and we lost everything, even the car got burned on one side, melted tires, etc...and was also Christmas time,...but at least my family was safe and got out in time....so thank God youre ok and you still have the house my friend....so Happy Holidays to you and all here in the group!!!!

[toys2cool]

Dam dude that sucks, at least your dad is ok, imagine if you would'nt have been there

[johnmiic]

Sandy, it could'a been worse. You still have a house. Your father didn't die from smoke inhilation, (he shoulda investigated when the heat didn't come up). You could've come home and found your father dead and house consumed by flames.

As far as the heater not being up to code; when did you buy the house? Who sold it to you? I would think that should have been inspected when you were considering buying it and the previous owner should have told you what you were getting. Maybe they are liable for selling a bum heater to you w/the house. I would consult a lawyer.

[emeraldknight47]

Sorry to hear about your Christmas misfortune, Sandy, but I will echo the thoughts of everyone else on these boards; thank the Lord that neither you or you father were hurt and the fire never made it to the house (thanks to your quick thinking). Yeah, it'll be a real pain in the arse over the next couple of weeks dealing with the insurance company and inspectors and the like, but far easier than dealing with what COULD have happened had the fire reached your house or hurt you or your Dad. As for your trip to Mexico---sorry to hear that you have to miss that, but I'm pretty sure Mexico will still be there waiting for you when you get the chance to go again! Peace out and keep the faith, brother!!!

[Nostalgiabuff]

wow sandy, sorry to hear that. at least it sounds like it is contained to the garage. with no heat on, your insurance should provide for hotel stay and meals until the heat is able to be restored. they will probably offer to send a cleanign company out as well to get any smoke/soot cleaned up in the house

and as Mikey said, no one was hurt. that is the important thing. everything else can be fixed or repalced, a person cannot.

[spidey68]

Wow dude sorry to hear about this,glad no one was hurt,and wish you all the best in the new year

[torgospizza]

I'm really sorry to hear that, man. That's horrible, but I'm glad you guys are okay.

[batmanmc]

I Hope 2012 Starts Off Better And Stays Better Then This Year Ended. I Am Also Hoping The Insurance Is Settled Quickly And In Your Favor. Mike

[mego73]

Sorry to hear about all this Sandy but glad you and your dad are alright.

[Hector]

If there's any consolation...we don't have central heating...just some cheap portable heaters that suck electricity like no one's business...lol.

But...yeah...what a bummer, man...but like people are saying here...there was no harm to you or your dad...gotta be thankful for that.

Hope insurance kicks in fast...and replaces everything...perhaps even with a new central heating system.

Damn...your Mexican vacation cancelled?

Now that is indeed friggin' F'd-up, Sandy...