This is what I got for Christmas--

[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.

[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!!!

[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.

[toys2cool]

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

[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!!!!

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[sprytel]

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

[Bill]

So what was the final ruling on that fish?

[livnxxxl]

Sandy, I really do regret to hear of the unfortunate news. There is never a good time for something like that to happen. I am just glad that you and your Father are both safe. That is the most important factor. Any material items can be replaced. May your 2012 be much better.

[PNGwynne]

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

My thought, as well. How terrible.

[kennermike]

any updates Sandy?

[Cmonster]

any updates Sandy?

Investigator from the fire department is here today. Based on his findings, we'll see what's covered by my insurance and what isn't. Funny thing is, there's actually more water damage than there is damage from the fire itself. The furnace is obviously toast, but a lot of stuff in the surrounding area, that wasn't even anywhere near catching fire, got doused with water.

Worst casualty so far; Two boxes of Famous Monsters and Heavy Metal magazines.

SC