In Case I Was Missed ..

[Jack Dickey]

May 4th , wifeys birthday , our 100 year old heart pine and cedar family home went up in flames ..

4000 SF under a steel roof over tin over asphalt and shingles makes a great oven ..

All's well , insurance put us in a fully furnished mobile home on the property till the house is rebuilt ..

Lets not talk about the firearms lost ...

[Jason Roehl]

Wow, sorry to hear that, Jack. I presume by the lack of say-so that nobody was hurt, and that is what is most important. I just hope you can find a way to look forward from here in your time of rebuilding. Godspeed.

[Charles McKinley]

Hi Jack,

Please let us know if you need anything. I can't imagine losing everything.

You and your family will be in our prayers. I hope everyone is alright.

[Jim O'Dell]

Ditto what Jack said. Man that's tough to lose it all like that. But you have your lives, and that's the most precious thing of all! Jim.

[Jim Becker]

Hey, Jack...what's most important is that you and the LOYL are both fine. House can be rebuilt. You can even re-assemble your collections over time. (although I can appreciate the loss of things special to you)

And thanks for letting us all know! The SMC community does care about its members...ask if you need help with something.

[Jack Dickey]

Appreciate the prayers Chuck , we serve an awesome God ..

He has provided beyond my wildest imagination , things aint important anymore , I have a whole new perspective on everything , and anyone who knows me is shocked at the " New Jack " ..

All was lost , lotsa handmade furniture and old antiquey stuff as well , and a small to moderate fortune in firearms .. Not to mention a lifetime collection of firearms and wood werking reference material that cannot be replaced ..

We have been positive thru the whole ordeal ..

Got Wifey and PupNDawg , the two most important people in my life ..

[John Schreiber]

I'm glad you are ok and still have a positive attitude. A positive attitude is worth everything else put together.

If you're ready for humor . . . the rest of are wondering if it was the candles on your wife's birthday cake which caused the fire?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jack.......My sincere sympathies! My family lost a home to a fire when I was a child. My parents never did recover economically. Glad to hear the insurance company is treating you well. Most glad to hear you, your wife and the pet are all okay!

[Jack Dickey]

Schreiber , humor , HHHMMM , I'm full of it ...

Dang that story travels fast , first thing a close friend said was that very thing , said I shouldnt have lit ALL THE CANDLES ...

Actually we were in the barn/shop working on a project ..

No birthday cake to blame on this one ...

[Jack Dickey]

Ken ,

RiverDawg was sitting here reading this stuff with me , and he is highly incensed at being referred to as "the pet" ..

He says to let you know that HE is in charge of all operations at this facility , and it is merely out out the goodness of his heart , that we are allowed to remain on the premises ..

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jack...Please give RiverDawg my sincere apologies and tell him my adled old brain is the reason I made that mistake! I won't make it again.:D

[John Shuk]

Jack Sorry to hear about your trials.
I hope things get easier for you.

[Dennis Peacock]

Dang Jack!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very sorry to hear your bad news. :(

Like Charles said...let us know if we can help along the way. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers bud.

[Jack Dickey]

Thanks Dennis , actually all is going very smoothly , hopefully by your next trip down we'll be in the new place and you'll have to come get a look see , only wish you coulda seen the other one , everyone here ( without boasting ) woulda been impressed by it , loving wood and the things that can be done with it ..

A lot of it wasnt my talents I might add ..