The Trout Clan's Murph and Freeacre, have had a disastrous fire wiping out their formerly exquisite property made by holding hands with Nature. I don't know the details of how it began, but they are in the midst of starting over which has been held back as usual by the ARGHHHH insurance industry. Please see their new post and offer what you can by way of assistance in any and all areas to speed healing. We know them to be an incredibly hard working and resilient couple and I have no doubt they will, at some point in the future, discover this disaster as a blessing in disguise.
Let's help them however we can, even if it is only through your good words, I am sure it will help. Thank you.
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Nina,
Thanks for posting.
Some comments; Since I was not in the shop when the fire started, I can only speculate the most logical cause. I think it was a cheapie Chinese hot plate that did it. I was heating a pan of water on it after clearing easily combustible materials close to it and went in the house to find some information. Ironically, our female dog came in and pestered me. I thought she was just wanting attention. When I finally went out to see what she was agitating about, it was too late. Wife called 911 and it took nearly 1/2 hour for response because there was another fire about 2 miles from us. That day was windy and some stupid ass hole decided to burn brush and of course it got away from him. The fire dept from another area about 1/2 hour away was called in. If they had been able to respond on time, (we are about 3-5 min. away from the fire station) most of the buildings and stuff would have been saved.
We have been offered an initial settlement that leaves us scratching our head. Perhaps a fight with the insurance co is in the works.
This whole deal has become so time consuming that we simply cannot focus on food production this year, which is very not good, this year in particular.
We thank any and all for their good thoughts aimed at us. Right now, I am not in a good frame of mind.
I thank you Nina for the posting. Is this one of those universe tests? Right at this time it is difficult for me to see much positive coming out of this, but heck, that is a projection into the future and who really knows. It most surely has lighted our load. But I do miss my tools that will have to be replaced to continual down the road we have been on.
Lord is fire damage cleanup a dirty hard job.
Do you have any lawyer friends Murph? Any close relations with the clout to deal with the bastards? They will make it an extended nightmare once you are dealing with them directly because you are not solving problems with a human being, you are dealing with a human being's version of events as recounted in taped phone calls that are fed into a computer and it is the computer who makes all the decisions. It appears most of the computer's job is to save money for its possessors which is saving itself, not you. Therefore, you need a liason on your side who speaks their language.
I've heard of a few circumstances where a certain personality type can do it singlehandedly, but it means you have to play the heavy and refuse to let up. Extremely time consuming and damaging to everyone else in your immediate circle. It will take a terrible toll on you which is senseless considering you are the victim here suffering losses. If you continue to relentlessly pursue your rights, you will be in the battle of your life, but actually I recommend you do it - if you have no assistance - because that is how the game is played these days and you will learn huge lessons, eventually recovering your softer, creative self and all the goodness that goes with it.
Nina, that is an excellent suggestion. I have no experience with fire claims but life in America is such that a letter from an attorney often inspires a different response from the Machine, which is (as you say) programmed to minimize any settlement.
Ideally, an attorney would write the letter stating the settlement is unacceptable for a flat sum rather than attempt to skim a percentage of the eventual settlement. If however said attorney doubles the settlement, a percentage might be well-earned.
It's also worth recalling that all the people working for the insurance company are just following orders to keep their jobs. their orders are to minimize settlements and avoid court. Once an attorney is involved, they are very likely empowered to immediately raise the settlement to make the claim go away before it gets even more costly.
Figuring out what a fair claim settlement would be useful, and then ask $10K or so above it. It's a game, they're experts, but we can learn real quick-like with a bit of help.
Do you recall the old etiquette books by people like Emily Post, Miss Manners? Heh, the Mastodons and Do Do Birds of our times.
Thank you Charles, your wisdom is always valuable, especially when it comes to money matters.
A better book for this millennium might be something like "Battling the Beast with no Heart".
That would be a great title and book Nina. And to Freeacre and Murph. Still offering telepathic support and love.
Scrap
Great Scrap, me too. They're in my prayers.
In a better world, everyone pitches in to help each other, everyone loves their jobs in relief and restitution because it enlivens the mindset of compassion and gives back to society at large.
Where is that world?
In the recent tornado stories there has not been one mention of where these folks are sheltering. Are they just going to join the ranks of the Sandy homeless now? Is this what has become of us?
I guess all those FEMA camps are not meant to be shelters for disaster relief, eh? And, they got burned with those toxic trailers they provided after Katrina. SO, as usual, it's back to relying on family, friends and neighbors. Wonder what the Red Cross will do with the millions being donated. Money-laundering probably.
Well, gangland mobsters must be doing extremely well lately, its a disaster a day, on some days its several disasters, each story vying for longer running headlines popular with tweeters and S-networkers. We saw how much they did for NOLA, Katrina as the prototype, with every disaster going forward the Master Plan is in effect, unfortunately the Mast Plan is the bottom line.
Just think of all the disasters taking place and all the people losing their cool wrangling with cesspools of agencies and agents. Its the background soundtrack of our time like a low static in the wind.
I was going to mention freeacre, those toxic trailers when I saw them come up, until I saw your response. I can't be sure but I believe I read where Monsanto may have bought the company that makes them. I am not sure on that however, I must getting senile.
I think am getting a small lump on the bottom of my esophagus also. It could be barium, corexit, glysophate, or the smart meter. Who can tell these days. Checking out wouldn't worry me in the slightest.
Me neither Dubs.
Could not find anything on Monsanto owning any trailer manufacturing, but that doesn't mean they don't.
What does your chest x-ray show? Do you think your grape cure is an appropriate response? You have people dependent on you. Those lives would likely take an unpleasant downturn without you around.
NINA
I had to look at some pics. It appears that one side of my thyroid is slightly larger than the other side. It is a butterfly shaped deal. It doesn't hurt. Doing some reading, this can be a shortage of iodine. Some women have this after pregnancy so I am going to see if it goes back down with iodine. I have a bag of sea weed laying around here from before "Fukushima" that is not radioactive. That living in interesting times bit is taking on new meaning huh?
If that doesn't do it, I will do the grape diet pretty soon again. Whatever the deal is, I can guarantee you these m'fkers won't make one dime off me other than maybe cremation!
And now for some comedy! I am sure you saw where Larry King would be going to work for RT in Moscow. The Russians seem way ahead of the curve.
By the way I gained control of my wordpress breaking news site again. I am trying to inject a bit of humor here.
http://dublinsmickdotcom.wordpress.com/
Larry King goes to work for RT. Never say the Russians do not have a sense of humor, here are a few of the comments from Russia Today, not all of them.
Larry is more Zionist than Satanyahude.
bring jesse ventura
What’s next on RT? WMD in Iran, Assad uses chemical weapons, Israel bombs neighbors in self defence?
Isn’t he a bit too old for new engagement? – He’s also too old for the Syrian children.
JJSAYS: I want to see him die a few minutes into the show, so
we can laugh, that would be fun 2 see
D2ZD: G.W. Bush has agreed to “manage” RT News, But all staff must wear White cowboy hats!!!!!!!!!!!
or god’s sake they killed 66 millions of russians with their bolchevik revolution, and you hire one
Putin asked for Bibi’s permission on last trip with Israeli PM. Larry insisted that he get it first!
D2ZD: U can’t get more Zionist pro-IsraHELL than L. King. Good move RT! What’s next Karl Rove 4 CEO?
That’s a creepy picture of Rumsfeld and chode. Who ya gonna hire next? Larry Silverstein?
So sad. This guy belongs in an oven. I am OUT of here.
Hopefully truth about the right of Jews to return to their stolen land will finally be heard on RT!
The Larry King show !!! Brough to you by our wonderful sponsors at the Kremlin! (рuke)
Let Larry King invite the Рussy Riots? The Russian paymaster will not allow it
I always thought Larry King was a commie. Now I know.
Maybe some of RT’s fans want u 2 prop up an embalmed Lenin & have a ‘what would Jesus do?’ moment!
Americans and their founding fathers bs,shut up with that noise,think you’re free haha de ha
RT, AlJazeera, Infowars, are all CIA false “alternative media”. Only the brand names differ.
zionism = talmudic supremacism
yeah they are as good as henry “dr death squads” kissinger
Yes, go to Iran. You can split your scalp and let the blood run down your face too.
Hey goys Grandpa dexter is back.. now U be good little ni g gaz and listen while he tells u stories!
Lol, RT is on the way to beat Al Jazera …pity puts shame on Russia. Russia or Zionism Today?
@20:23″Was this decided at Bilderberg or Bohemian Grove??..”
that was sharp, very accurate.
The Larry King show!!!..
brough t to you by our wonderful sponsors at Monsanto!
RT please, can We have Zbigniew Brzezinski for the Comedy hour now?
And next our scientific expert on evolution — the Reverend Pat Robertson!!!
D2ZD: What’s the difference between RT & Fox? Answer: RT reporters speak with British accents!! LOL
Next great announcement Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews morning show.
” ;Larry King is not afraid to ask the tough questions”….. .Geez, I almost laughed my tail off.
larry kings interview, Ahmedinejad; more men couple live together in Teheran than total Netherlands
Question is: Have the Russkies also bought his soul?
Next RT will be showcasing Jerry Springer, Joan Rivers, Ricki Lake, Maury Povich, etc.
Proof Satan is in charge, WW3 is coming soon !
Is it a wonder the oligarky ate all the assets of the Soviet Union, Russians must be dumb !!
Russians are dumb, oligarky has already taken over RT and the fools dont even know it !!
Where this god-trainee – Yahweh appears , what he creates is Confusion !
right now,the media has your mind,and mine,it is putting thoughts in our heads which dont belong
http://rt.com/news/larry-king-joins-rt-873/comments/page-49/
Hello Nina...as most of us struggle day to day to make ends meet, Sean Parker throws an over the top, ten million dollar, Lord of the Rings themed wedding party....custom costumed guests, partying in Big Sur Hobbit land, during the end of the world... Materialism at it's finest!....Onelove ..
Terrance
Whoa. Imagine the hapless seeker stumbling upon such a spectacle when merely wanting to see the unsurpassed natural beauty of Big Sur. You have to imagine swat security shooing them away on the spot.
Hello Terrance
I bow to your expanding consciousness!
Um, this will not fit the narrative for OK, but the day after over 30 church groups showed up, with more every day. It is just filling a station wagon with all of your food and clothing, then getting there and doing what needs to be done. No conspiracy, no press, just doing it, with no fanfare.
Now, this is normal behavior, not just Christians, but most everyone that really does that, not just talk. It is heartbreaking that the slow genocide of those remnants of the real heart of it is becoming something that most are cheering.
Well stated Neal!
As we strip away the layers of activity in our lives to the bare essentials, a whole new universe unfolds within us -- we become free of the burdens we carry and quickly discover the joys of solitude. We become an Independent Person on our Path, or as Miller put it, a King of the Road.
Trailers for sale or rent,
Rooms to let - 50 cents,
No phone, no pool, no pets,
Ain't got no cigarettes, ah but
Two hours of pushing broom
buys an 8 by 12 four-bit room
He's a man of means by no means
King of the road.
Third box car midnight train
Destination Bangor, Maine
Old worn-out suits and shoes,
Don't pay no union dues.
He smokes old stogies he has found
Short, but not too big around
He's a man of means by no means
King of the road
(He knows) Every engineer on every train
All of their children and all of their names
And every hang-out in every town
Every lock that ain't locked
When no one's around.
I say, Trailers for sale or rent,
Rooms to let - 50 cents,
No phone, no pool, no pets,
Ain't got no cigarettes.
I've got two hours of pushing broom
buys an 8 by 12 four-bit room
He's a man of means by no means
King of the road.
Scrap
Live close to the earth.
Get rid of some of your things.
Help each other.
Talk to the Creator.
Be quiet more.
Listen to the earth instead of building things on it all the time.
Don't blame other people for your troubles, and,
don't try to make people into something they're not.
Damn, Scrap -
That tune was spinnin' round my head last week, but forgot to look up the lyrics! Classic.
gracias
Love the new exquisite painting. More artistic food for the soul.
Giving thanks.
Truth is a pathless land. Man cannot come to it through any organization, through any creed, through any dogma, priest or ritual, nor through any philosophic knowledge or psychological technique. He has to find it through the mirror of relationship, through the understanding of the contents of his own mind, through observation and not through intellectual analysis or introspective dissection..."
-- J. Krishnamurti
Dear Scrap, Bholanat, Terrance, et al, I think that you would appreciate the documentary we recently watched from Netflix. It's called "Searching for Sugarman." Totally incredible story of a musician/poet/philosopher from Detroit. Amazing working class gifted person with so much integrity it brings tears to your eyes. Can't say more because I don't want to spoil the surprises.
Thanks for all the well wishes. I believe they are helping. We are making good progress.
You know I think I am going down and get a bottle of red wine!
http://jumpingjackflashhypothesis.blogspot.com/2012/02/jumping-jack-flash-hypothesis-its-gas.html
I have always been about earth changes being a central story, solving our problems in a macabre sort of way! The hits keep coming.
Underground transformer blows up in Manhattan setting cars aflame.
http://rt.com/usa/manhattan-explosion-transformer-768/
New post up: Snowjob
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