my house burned down last night.

gopherbob · 06-24-2009, 02:34 AM

family safe. almost lost a german shepherd, but the firemen rescued her. staying tonight with friends, i contacted the red cross and home owners ins and will talk with them in the am. any people that've gone through th similiar have any advice for me ?

Reno Paul · 06-24-2009, 02:40 AM

OMG So sorry GB.....Just glad you and your family are safe.

gopherbob · 06-24-2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reno Paul

OMG So sorry GB.....Just glad you and your family are safe.

, the kind words and the moral support are invaluable.

thanks

YeahBoyHowdy · 06-24-2009, 05:22 AM

i don't have any real advice, but i will send some positive thoughts your way. glad your family is okay.

The General · 06-24-2009, 08:54 AM

I am very sorry to hear this. I am saddened. A few years back my girlfriends home burnt down and last year my grandmothers house was in a major flood. Both lost everything. It hurts bad. I hope you recover and I am very thankful you are still with us. Only advice I can offer is that you will get thru the emotions in time and you just have to be so happy no one lost a life. I'll ask her if there is anything she learned that may be useful and report back, Bob.

God Bless

Dirty · 06-24-2009, 09:18 AM

I am so sorry to hear this GB.... I have had friends have this happen and from what I have heard you have done all you can do....just stay on the Insurance company to be sure they don't try to screw you about not giving you enough for your stuff that in there...many now want to give you depreciated Value for something instead of what it would cost to replace it..especially on computers, TV's, etc that many people don't have pictures of and/or serial numbers....

I am glad everyone is safe and please keep us updated

The General · 06-24-2009, 09:48 AM

Only advice I received was to be able and do your best to write down your items [EVERYTHING] and their value albeit a tough task putting a price on many personal items. They only had renters insurance though and not homeowners so maybe a little different. Reiterated the most important thing is no one was hurt. Best of luck to you and your family, Bob.

junkmansports · 06-24-2009, 10:25 AM

Bob,
I am so sorry to here this. I ahve never been through anything like that but I do know alot of churches have funds a programs to help out people who need it. Our church does alot here locally and I am sure there are people who will help you out in your area.

Best of Luck and lets us know how you are.

Junk

cassiusclay · 06-24-2009, 11:24 AM

sorry to hear this bob, wish you the best.

Micelli · 06-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Damn this sucks Bob, at least you and your family are safe!!! Im am sure you guys will pull together and make the best of it in this trying time.
If there is anything we at GamblingIQ can do to help you out please dont hesitate to PM me or Dirty. Best wishes to you and your family

Cooper · 06-24-2009, 07:19 PM

Dang man, that is just awful.

I am very sorry to hear this Gopher. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I'm glad to hear that everyone is safe. That is the most important thing.

Keep us updated on your situation...

gopherbob · 06-27-2009, 12:22 PM

thank you very much for the kind words, i've always considered everybody on gamblingiq to be class acts and it was proven here.
our insurance company (american family) has two suites for us in a decent hotel, so my wife, son, two dogs and myself are comfortable. the hotel abuts on canterbury park, a t'bred racetrack (season started) with a large poker room. we should be here from about 4-6 weeks while the house is being repaired. everything is being taken care of so except some bouts of boredom, everything is ok.thanks again for the support.

cassiusclay · 06-27-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopherbob

thank you very much for the kind words, i've always considered everybody on gamblingiq to be class acts and it was proven here.
our insurance company (american family) has two suites for us in a decent hotel, so my wife, son, two dogs and myself are comfortable. the hotel abuts on canterbury park, a t'bred racetrack (season started) with a large poker room. we should be here from about 4-6 weeks while the house is being repaired. everything is being taken care of so except some bouts of boredom, everything is ok.thanks again for the support.

sounds like a mini-vacation....glad everything is working out for you and i wish you the best of luck.

Dirty · 06-27-2009, 02:26 PM

Good to hear GB.... I am hoping the best for you

gopherbob · 06-28-2009, 11:44 PM

wife took the credit card and cash card. now i'm bored. maybe i'll make a sign that says" will work for poker chips and paramutual vouchers" and stand with a bucket on rt 169.

Dirty · 06-29-2009, 12:27 AM

sounds like a plan GB

trytrytry · 06-30-2009, 02:31 PM

terrible news gopherbob..did that fire hit the local news..ive been out of it for a week or so locally..man that is horrible...hang in there... Our Minnesota Nice community should help you out some.. post if you need something. I have not had to suffer thoguh a lost home like this but Id think your insurance agent would be key.,

rjordan1979 · 07-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Wow dude, glad to hear you and your fam are okay.

Cooper · 07-03-2009, 02:03 AM

Damn. Insult to injury staying at a hotel with a casino there with no money to gamble!

GamblingMike · 07-03-2009, 09:27 PM

Glad you are doing well overall GopherBob.

Sorry about you not being able to gamble!

06-24-2009, 02:34 AM	#1
gopherbob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 317 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	my house burned down last night. family safe. almost lost a german shepherd, but the firemen rescued her. staying tonight with friends, i contacted the red cross and home owners ins and will talk with them in the am. any people that've gone through th similiar have any advice for me ? Last edited by gopherbob; 06-24-2009 at 02:41 AM..

06-24-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
Dirty Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,134 Thanks: 43 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	I am so sorry to hear this GB.... I have had friends have this happen and from what I have heard you have done all you can do....just stay on the Insurance company to be sure they don't try to screw you about not giving you enough for your stuff that in there...many now want to give you depreciated Value for something instead of what it would cost to replace it..especially on computers, TV's, etc that many people don't have pictures of and/or serial numbers.... I am glad everyone is safe and please keep us updated __________________ GIQ ODDS -- FREE Premium Live Lines Service Get up to 40% Rakeback at GIQ Poker

06-24-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
junkmansports Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bob, I am so sorry to here this. I ahve never been through anything like that but I do know alot of churches have funds a programs to help out people who need it. Our church does alot here locally and I am sure there are people who will help you out in your area. Best of Luck and lets us know how you are. Junk __________________

06-24-2009, 11:24 AM	#9
cassiusclay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	sorry to hear this bob, wish you the best. __________________ "Damn the Man"

06-24-2009, 06:20 PM	#10
Micelli Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,192 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Damn this sucks Bob, at least you and your family are safe!!! Im am sure you guys will pull together and make the best of it in this trying time. If there is anything we at GamblingIQ can do to help you out please dont hesitate to PM me or Dirty. Best wishes to you and your family __________________ Maynard is God

06-24-2009, 02:40 AM	#2
Reno Paul Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	OMG So sorry GB.....Just glad you and your family are safe.

06-24-2009, 05:22 AM	#4
YeahBoyHowdy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i don't have any real advice, but i will send some positive thoughts your way. glad your family is okay.

06-24-2009, 08:54 AM	#5
The General Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gambling Forums, Sports Betting Forums Posts: 5,162 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I am very sorry to hear this. I am saddened. A few years back my girlfriends home burnt down and last year my grandmothers house was in a major flood. Both lost everything. It hurts bad. I hope you recover and I am very thankful you are still with us. Only advice I can offer is that you will get thru the emotions in time and you just have to be so happy no one lost a life. I'll ask her if there is anything she learned that may be useful and report back, Bob. God Bless

06-24-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
The General Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gambling Forums, Sports Betting Forums Posts: 5,162 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Only advice I received was to be able and do your best to write down your items [EVERYTHING] and their value albeit a tough task putting a price on many personal items. They only had renters insurance though and not homeowners so maybe a little different. Reiterated the most important thing is no one was hurt. Best of luck to you and your family, Bob.

06-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
Cooper Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Dang man, that is just awful. I am very sorry to hear this Gopher. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm glad to hear that everyone is safe. That is the most important thing. Keep us updated on your situation... __________________ Sign up at one of our Trusted Sportsbooks

06-27-2009, 12:22 PM	#12
gopherbob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 317 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thank you very much for the kind words, i've always considered everybody on gamblingiq to be class acts and it was proven here. our insurance company (american family) has two suites for us in a decent hotel, so my wife, son, two dogs and myself are comfortable. the hotel abuts on canterbury park, a t'bred racetrack (season started) with a large poker room. we should be here from about 4-6 weeks while the house is being repaired. everything is being taken care of so except some bouts of boredom, everything is ok.thanks again for the support.

06-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#14
Dirty Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,134 Thanks: 43 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Good to hear GB.... I am hoping the best for you __________________ GIQ ODDS -- FREE Premium Live Lines Service Get up to 40% Rakeback at GIQ Poker

06-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#15
gopherbob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 317 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	wife took the credit card and cash card. now i'm bored. maybe i'll make a sign that says" will work for poker chips and paramutual vouchers" and stand with a bucket on rt 169.

06-29-2009, 12:27 AM	#16
Dirty Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,134 Thanks: 43 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	sounds like a plan GB __________________ GIQ ODDS -- FREE Premium Live Lines Service Get up to 40% Rakeback at GIQ Poker

06-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#17
trytrytry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 628 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	terrible news gopherbob..did that fire hit the local news..ive been out of it for a week or so locally..man that is horrible...hang in there... Our Minnesota Nice community should help you out some.. post if you need something. I have not had to suffer thoguh a lost home like this but Id think your insurance agent would be key.,

07-02-2009, 04:37 PM	#18
rjordan1979 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 710 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow dude, glad to hear you and your fam are okay. __________________ WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! sportsbook

07-03-2009, 02:03 AM	#19
Cooper Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Damn. Insult to injury staying at a hotel with a casino there with no money to gamble! __________________ Sign up at one of our Trusted Sportsbooks

07-03-2009, 09:27 PM	#20
GamblingMike Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad you are doing well overall GopherBob. Sorry about you not being able to gamble!

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