my house burned down last night.

[gopherbob]

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]

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

[gopherbob]

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

, the kind words and the moral support are invaluable.

thanks

[YeahBoyHowdy]

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

[The General]

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]

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]

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]

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]

sorry to hear this bob, wish you the best.

[Micelli]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[gopherbob]

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]

sounds like a plan GB

[trytrytry]

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]

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

[Cooper]

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

[GamblingMike]

Glad you are doing well overall GopherBob.

Sorry about you not being able to gamble!