2016 Iowa spring gtg

[hoskvarna]

. Shop at 2am. Probably won't be a gtg here as was planned. Lost everything. All my saws, ranger ,tools and lots more. Very sickening!!


From the Hills

 

[GM_Grimmy]

That is just horrible! Sorry to hear that Mark!

 

[mycamaro_68]

Sorry to hear for your loss! Hopefully no one was injured! Was the fire Sunday night? I was driving past Chelsea and met a bunch of fire trucks from belle plaine.

 

[hoskvarna]

That was at dads we lost a tractor. Then this early this am. Where are you at that close?


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[mycamaro_68]

I live in Cedar Rapids, but my in laws live between Belle Plaine and Luzurne. Not sure if you would know them but my in laws are Dan and Mary Behaunek.

 

[hoskvarna]

Ya I know them. Neat


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[mycamaro_68]

Do they know what started either of the fires?

 

[hoskvarna]

Not sure


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[Modifiedmark]

Mark, not sure what I can say except to say so sorry to hear and see this!

Devastating is what it is.

From the sounds of it, no one was injured so that is good news.

 

[hoskvarna]

. After


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[Ronaldo]

It does make us sick and causes one to ask many questions, but it can't be undone and we just have to focus on the future. Thankful for many things........no one was hurt, not any livestock or pets and the house is OK. Pretty helpless feelings and a lot of tears shed at least on the inside. Most things can be replaced, but there were a lot of irreplacable items.
Tractor, auto, and chainsaw books and manuals, repair records and items that were some of our Granpas tools and belongings, etc, etc.
TIME TO REBUILD.

 

[GM_Grimmy]

If there's anything we can do or you need help with or and extra hand, I'm a quick 30 minutes away. Don't hesitate to call.

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[Ronaldo]

If there's anything we can do or you need help with or and extra hand, I'm a quick 30 minutes away. Don't hesitate to call.

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Appreciate that greatly, Eric. Nothing I can think of just yet, but we will certainly let you know. May be some things as the GTG time gets closer....depending on where we have the shindig.

 

[hoskvarna]

Thanks !
Just kinda in limbo rite now .
waitin on insurance to come look.
Still hard to stomach!
No job, Then get kicked in the B _ _ _ _ with this.
Overwhelming. WOW

 

[heimannm]

I am at a loss for words, please do let us know if there is anything we can do to assist moving forward.

Mark

 

[hoskvarna]

Lottsa prayer for now.


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[heimannm]

Already on it...

Mark

 

[Mrs. Sam-Tip]

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry to see this. But so thankful that you are all safe. How scary and sad.
Knowing this loyal and giving group of folks, I'd say you've got friends from all over willing to come & help in any way they can.
Count the Ostranders in for whatever you need!

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks !
Just kinda in limbo rite now .
waitin on insurance to come look.
Still hard to stomach!
No job, Then get kicked in the B _ _ _ _ with this.
Overwhelming. WOW

You will be in limbo for a while, no way around that. And yes grandpas tools were grandpas tools and nothing can be done about that. I always admired your old Forney welder, they don't make em like that anymore but they do make better ones. Maybe with less character but better in the long run.

Many years ago I lost a house to fire so I know a little how you feel. Looking back though and my situation, it was one of the better things that happend to me when it was all said and done.

While waiting on your insurance, start doing a inventory now! Write it down, get your brother and other family to help you try and remember everything that was in that building and get it written down in a ledger now. You can add to it as you remember things you missed the first time around.

Every nut and bolt in the place, every tool no matter how small. Everything down to the light bulbs in each light fixture. By doing this you will probably max out your insurance limit which is what you want to dol.

This is the hardest thing to do but it has to be done and the sooner you get started on it the better. Just trying to help from someone who went through something like it.

 

[stihlx8]

I'm sure you are still in shock. I can't even imagine lossing my shop. Just mind boggling. As others have said just let me know if I can help. Sorry for this loss but you will prevail. Keep the faith.