Thank you! Fire/Life update

[Zeal]

Man oh man I'm so sorry Chef, but the thing to take away from it all is that you all made it out alive. I'm glad you're still with us to be able to tell the tale no matter how dark it is.

Don't hesitate to PM me if you need any help with recovery health wise or fishing wise, I've got plenty of stuff here

[bloocrab]

Thankfully you nor your wife suffered any serious injury.
Emotional injury, although not a physical hurt, can be just as bad...if not worse sometimes.

Support each other as much as you can during the healing process. Surviving this experience together can only strengthen your relationship.

Thanks for sharing the details. Many times when a house fire is reported, you only hear that it was "electrical"....I've often wondered what caused it exactly, ,,,,I wouldn't think that possible??...surge-protector powered off and power brick exploding? You just never know I guess...

Be patient, the ride will be long to get back to where you were. Think things through and utilize the insurance as best as possible. I had a friend who's place went up....she ended up with a much better place. The personal items can't all be replaced, and the sentimental things are gone...so might as well take advantage of what you can.

Good luck and God Bless ~

[nightfighter]

Glad to see this report, Chris. It will get better, just not in the timeframe we want. Keep the faith!

For those who haven't yet, but wish to help out, the following thread will give you two ways of how to direct a contribution. (page 2

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=89248

[JohnR]

Glad they were able to source the cause, can't say I am surprised it was a laptop brick. There are several battery related items on biz/consumer tech products that can do that: Laptop Bricks (like in this case), of course Laptop Batteries, and other batteries like cell phones, and even UPS batteries. I have had occurances at clients where the UPS battery begin to go into a Thermal Runaway condition.

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Glad to see this report, Chris. It will get better, just not in the timeframe we want. Keep the faith!

For those who haven't yet, but wish to help out, the following thread will give you two ways of how to direct a contribution. (page 2

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=89248

And I am hoping to have a little side raffle too - soon (can't find the plug!!!! but I am working on my stuff this week!!!!)

[piemma]

JR, I will donate one of my custom Danny plugs for Chris's cause

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by piemma

JR, I will donate one of my custom Danny plugs for Chris's cause

Awesome !

And I found the Plug. It is a Freak Flag plug, I paid $150 for it at the CT Surfcasters Stetzko Auction, that I figured is worth raffling to support a good cause.