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Old 12-13-18, 12:12 AM  
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A VFer's Worst Nightmare

I hope I don't come across as not being grateful to be alive, but I have a bittersweet story and need to vent to people who will understand. A week ago tonight we had a house fire in our rental home that started in the dryer. The good news is my dog Gracie (a Golden, but not my avatar) woke me up and saved our lives (myself and my four kids, the other was away at college). The smoke alarms did not go off but she came up to alert me. I immediately smelled something burning and heard a loud noise coming from the basement, but by the time I got down there it was completely full of smoke and thankfully we all got out safely. The bad news is the home is unlivable due to everything being damaged by smoke. The basement is completely destroyed from water, smoke, and heat, and contained my entire workout DVD collection and equipment. I was lucky to have renter's insurance but it would not begin to cover everything of value in our home, especially my DVD collection which I would feel selfish trying to salvage anyway. I am extremely grateful that we all survived something that could have been so much worse...and, I know I didn't really "need" all those DVDs which are just material things...but I'm still sad.
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Old 12-13-18, 12:24 AM  
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Aw (((Julie))), I’m so sorry! I know you’ve been through a lot this past year. I’m so glad you and your family are safe. and (((hugs))) to Gracie for that! I have a big box of DVDs I was planning to donate as I’m so into downloads & streaming now. Send me a PM of what your interests are. I’d love to sift through them and send you a care package.
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Old 12-13-18, 12:32 AM  
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Aw Pam, thank you so much. Maybe this is the time I'm actually forced to go to streaming (I've been rebelling so far).
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Old 12-13-18, 05:57 AM  
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Julie, I am so very sorry! I am so glad your family including Gracie are okay. ((hugs)).
I cannot imagine how scary that was.

I remember from being an elf helper for you that you like Ellen Barrett. Please list who else you like and I will see what I have to pass along. I would need for you to please pm your address when you are settled again.

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Old 12-13-18, 05:59 AM  
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I am sorry to hear about the fire, but glad you and your family are okay. And bravo to Gracie for saving the day!

Yes, make a list of the DVDs and instructors that you like. I am sure there are many that folks would like to pass along.
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Old 12-13-18, 06:20 AM  
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Also, I have some psychological suspense books I would be glad to send. I remember you enjoy those.
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Old 12-13-18, 06:35 AM  
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How scary. I am glad you guys are ok! I am so sorry about you losing everything Thank God your sweet dog alerted you!!

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Old 12-13-18, 06:40 AM  
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Julie so happy that you and your family are all ok. The whole thing just too scary
Bravo to Gracie!
Sorry for everything that you and your family have lost. I understand the whole thing
about insurance not even beginning to cover some of the loss you are going
through. Memories in everything. I had gone through a basement house flood and lost furniture,appliances, pictures, hundreds of Workout VHS tapes
Workout equipment. Some things just can not be replaced.

DVD wise do let us know what we can do to help.

Once again I am happy that you are all ok
Take care,

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Old 12-13-18, 06:45 AM  
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Julie - how scary. I'm sorry this happened to you.

I would be so very happy to pass some DVDs along to you - I have so many that are gathering dust and that I will probably never use again.

Would you mind posting a "wish" list and I can see if I have something that you would like -

I'm so glad your dog woke you up - I have a Golden, too.


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Old 12-13-18, 06:47 AM  
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Julie,

I'm so sorry for your loss. And so glad you, your children, and dog are safe.

Even if you do go to streaming, if there are some DVDs that you would really like, maybe someone has them to send to you. Please let us know.

(((hugs)))
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