I stopped in to say Merry X-mas, but it looks like the season has been less than festive for you. Glad to hear you are OK!
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Time to face the jury (and myself)
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Merry Christmas, Dev!
Thank you. Actually Christmas Eve and Christmas day were wonderful. Our office manager invited me to join her family for both days. She has 4 kids, the oldest is a senior in college and the other 3 are all in high school. Her mom came in from Iowa too. I had soo much fun both days and ate way more than I should have both days. Last night after dinner, we played cards for hours. Then tonight after dinner we played Pictionary followed by Catch Phrase. I don't think I have ever laughed as hard as I did tonight during Catch Phrase. Overall it was a very Merry Christmas dispite the fire prior to Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Burner. I got your message, but I was in an area of town that my phone didn't like. I tried sending you a message back, but it didn't go through until just a little while ago.
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Hey you!
watching Superman right now...I'm SO in hero mode! YEAH!
watching Superman right now...I'm SO in hero mode! YEAH!
Well I wish I could say that life has returned to normal. However it hasn't. The building that burned has not been torn down yet and with the damp weather we are having the smell of smoke lingers outside. Not to mention just looking at the building reminds me not only of how lucky I am, but also how close I was to loosing everything. It doesn't help either that I suspect it was arson so I go to bed every night wondering if my building will be next. If I'm going to wake up to the stairs in flames.
Then add in that I spoke with a neighbor this evening who works in our leasing office. From what she told me, the first office fire was determined to be arson.
She then went on to tell me that apparently the office manager has been receiving threats and her tires have been slashed on more than one occassion. 
It's sounding like we have a problem here. If that wasn't enough good news, 
she told me that 2 weeks ago someone tossed a brick through the sliding glass door of the "new" leasing office (the office that was in the building that was burned a few days ago). That was also about the time the dumpster was on fire just up the parking lot from the "new" office. I'm no where near an expert on fires, but I find it hard to believe the building next door would have burned the way it did if it was an accident. To me it appeared the stairs were the main thing that was on fire and then it spread to the buildings. There are no lights or wiring on the stairs themselves. The lights are on the buildings by our doors. So that leaves applying fire to the wood stairs. It had been raining for almost 24 hours prior to the fire so I'm guessing a cigarette or match probably wouldn't have been able to set off the inferno that engulfed three full flights of stairs before spreading to the attached buildings. That only leaves one pissed off person out to get the office. 
The news earlier reported, the investigators hope to release a cause of the fire tomorrow. I'm hoping they also release that they have caught the SOB that set the fire, if they determine it was arson (which I'd say is very, very likely). If they haven't caught the SOB, I hope that have a suspect and are close to an arrest. Otherwise, if the complex decides to move the office into my building, well I will do my best to fight it and will also be looking to move out quickly.
Sorry for ranting, but I will admit, the fire itself didn't scare me, it's the burn pattern, the destruction, the lack of warning until it was almost too late and the signs leading towards arson that has left me shaken. It's wondering how someone could willing set fire to a building with innocent people in it. It's wondering if the sicko is pissed off enough to target another building in the complex and will it be mine. Yes, I could move and moving is sounding very good, but looking at it realistically moving quickly may not be a practical option at the moment.
Then add in that I spoke with a neighbor this evening who works in our leasing office. From what she told me, the first office fire was determined to be arson.
She then went on to tell me that apparently the office manager has been receiving threats and her tires have been slashed on more than one occassion. It's sounding like we have a problem here. If that wasn't enough good news, she told me that 2 weeks ago someone tossed a brick through the sliding glass door of the "new" leasing office (the office that was in the building that was burned a few days ago). That was also about the time the dumpster was on fire just up the parking lot from the "new" office. I'm no where near an expert on fires, but I find it hard to believe the building next door would have burned the way it did if it was an accident. To me it appeared the stairs were the main thing that was on fire and then it spread to the buildings. There are no lights or wiring on the stairs themselves. The lights are on the buildings by our doors. So that leaves applying fire to the wood stairs. It had been raining for almost 24 hours prior to the fire so I'm guessing a cigarette or match probably wouldn't have been able to set off the inferno that engulfed three full flights of stairs before spreading to the attached buildings. That only leaves one pissed off person out to get the office. The news earlier reported, the investigators hope to release a cause of the fire tomorrow. I'm hoping they also release that they have caught the SOB that set the fire, if they determine it was arson (which I'd say is very, very likely). If they haven't caught the SOB, I hope that have a suspect and are close to an arrest. Otherwise, if the complex decides to move the office into my building, well I will do my best to fight it and will also be looking to move out quickly.
Sorry for ranting, but I will admit, the fire itself didn't scare me, it's the burn pattern, the destruction, the lack of warning until it was almost too late and the signs leading towards arson that has left me shaken. It's wondering how someone could willing set fire to a building with innocent people in it. It's wondering if the sicko is pissed off enough to target another building in the complex and will it be mine. Yes, I could move and moving is sounding very good, but looking at it realistically moving quickly may not be a practical option at the moment.
I understand your apprehension, D. Wish I could say something to make it better, but I don't know what it would be. Stay safe, ya hear? 
I understand your apprehension, D. Wish I could say something to make it better, but I don't know what it would be. Stay safe, ya hear?
Thank Py. It makes feel a little better expressing the fear and apprehension. The things I would like to hear...."It (the fire) was an accident." I seriously doubt I will hear that. The biggest thing that would make me feel better is hearing that they caught the person responsible.
Oddly enough, I just saw a story on our local news about an arsonist they caught. Turns out he was is a fireman mentorship program and got kicked out a year or so ago. He set several fires around the area before they caught him, but he did get caught.
My paternal grandmother's place was torched years ago by serial arsonists that were firemen (in NJ). They would show up to put their own fires out when the company was called out. They also were caught after setting numerous fires. Luckily, my grandmother's place only received minor damage, but the detached garage (which was the building that was initially set and the fire spread to the house) was destroyed.
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I'd bet they (PD) have someone watching the place to see if this cat comes back for another burn?
But, hope they have him/her.
But, hope they have him/her.
Want to know the the freaky part, a local cop lives in an apartment right across the parking lot from the building that burned. He was home the night of the fire and the screaming along with the arrival of the firetrucks woke him up.
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uthink he'd be pro-active from this point on...
No doubt. Maybe you should take him cookies too...
It's official...It was released on the noon news that the fire has been declared arson. According to the reporter, the fire marshal stated, "it was clear the fire was started on the outside of the building." 
They haven't yet determined what actually started the fire, but they also stated investigators had yet to go back into the building so the investigation is far from complete. They also stated once they determine how the fire was started, then they will pursue who started it.
Does this make me sleep easier? Nope. Not until they find the person and toss his sorry ass in jail.
They haven't yet determined what actually started the fire, but they also stated investigators had yet to go back into the building so the investigation is far from complete. They also stated once they determine how the fire was started, then they will pursue who started it. Does this make me sleep easier? Nope. Not until they find the person and toss his sorry ass in jail.
They need to call the folks from CSI. They'll have it solved within an hour. 
Joking aside, you might seriously want to consider moving.
Joking aside, you might seriously want to consider moving.
They need to call the folks from CSI. They'll have it solved within an hour.
Joking aside, you might seriously want to consider moving.
I am seriously considering moving. The fact someone is targeting the office in particular and is not concerned with innocent lives is extremely scary. I am actually starting to look for a house with some land that is for rent so I can keep my horse there too. May as well knock out two birds with one stone if I can. It would be even better if I can score a place that is rent with option to buy
Damn Dev...I am sorry to hear about all this news..hopefully they catch the SOB and put him away for a while 
have you been going to the gym?
have you been going to the gym?
Damn Dev...I am sorry to hear about all this news..hopefully they catch the SOB and put him away for a while
have you been going to the gym?
No sadly I haven't hit the gym. I just haven't had the time, energy or desire to go.
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no desire?
we need some intensity here...STAT!
we need some intensity here...STAT!
Happy New Year, Dev! Hope your near future is flame-free!
Happy New Year!!!!
So far the new year is flame-free, but I'm still scared it could happen again. I am looking for a new place. This living day to day, not knowing if I'm going to wake up to my apartment in flames or if I am going to come home to flames is not good on the body or mind.
Work is now getting crazy as we are under multiple deadlines and the boss is not handling them well. However, atleast I will be working another horse sale in a few days so my stress at work will drop for a while.
I learned tonight, that I should not answer my door when I am looing like a bum. Why? Because this evening, one of the news stations came around to interview residents about the fire and how we feel about it being arson. Apparently, the 911 dispatch calls from the morning of the fire were released today. I should have just declined, but noooo, I ended up being interviewed looking like a bum and holding one of my dogs (the one that sheds white hair like crazy). The only up sides are it will be on the 11 o'clock news and hopefully they will probably edit the interview down. Thinking back, I'm still amazed that no one was seriously injured or killed. I'm also amazed that someone could set the fire the way they did, that someone could endanger innocent lives.
So far the new year is flame-free, but I'm still scared it could happen again. I am looking for a new place. This living day to day, not knowing if I'm going to wake up to my apartment in flames or if I am going to come home to flames is not good on the body or mind.
Work is now getting crazy as we are under multiple deadlines and the boss is not handling them well. However, atleast I will be working another horse sale in a few days so my stress at work will drop for a while.
I learned tonight, that I should not answer my door when I am looing like a bum. Why? Because this evening, one of the news stations came around to interview residents about the fire and how we feel about it being arson. Apparently, the 911 dispatch calls from the morning of the fire were released today. I should have just declined, but noooo, I ended up being interviewed looking like a bum and holding one of my dogs (the one that sheds white hair like crazy). The only up sides are it will be on the 11 o'clock news and hopefully they will probably edit the interview down. Thinking back, I'm still amazed that no one was seriously injured or killed. I'm also amazed that someone could set the fire the way they did, that someone could endanger innocent lives.
So sorry to read about your misfortune Sister Devlin, glad your safe!!! Wishing you nothing but the BEST!!!
Hey Dev, where ya at? With all the hubbub in your area, you got to check in every couple of days!
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Hiya Dev!
How's things in the Blue Grass state?
Hows the negotiations w/ the house going?
There are only so many programs that may fit you, with what you told me.
If the interest payment is too high...don't do it. Maybe..just as a thought: See what you are pre-qual'd for...and just get a little town home or condo for a few years. (your payment will be relatively low) your credit score will rise dramatically w/ a home purchase...you will build equity for when you do sell it..and take that $$ and put it down on a home that you want. It's called: stepping. A lot of people do it...most of them do, actually. Or...after 2 - 3 years...refinance the condo...take the equity from it and use that as a downpayment on your ranch..and rent out the condo. It's still cranking up your credit...an asset..and you aren't paying for it.
Your realtor there should be mentioning these things to you...
heh! You were on TV all scruonged out! (bet ya still looked cute!)
How's things in the Blue Grass state?
Hows the negotiations w/ the house going?
There are only so many programs that may fit you, with what you told me.
If the interest payment is too high...don't do it. Maybe..just as a thought: See what you are pre-qual'd for...and just get a little town home or condo for a few years. (your payment will be relatively low) your credit score will rise dramatically w/ a home purchase...you will build equity for when you do sell it..and take that $$ and put it down on a home that you want. It's called: stepping. A lot of people do it...most of them do, actually. Or...after 2 - 3 years...refinance the condo...take the equity from it and use that as a downpayment on your ranch..and rent out the condo. It's still cranking up your credit...an asset..and you aren't paying for it.
Your realtor there should be mentioning these things to you...
heh! You were on TV all scruonged out! (bet ya still looked cute!)
Hope all is well Sister Devlin!!!
Sorry Py. So far it's been calm, but I swear car alarms are going off more around the area than usual. It's weird and keeps me on edge. I've been working a horse sale so I have been keeping busy.
Hiya Dev!
How's things in the Blue Grass state?
Hows the negotiations w/ the house going?
There are only so many programs that may fit you, with what you told me.
If the interest payment is too high...don't do it. Maybe..just as a thought: See what you are pre-qual'd for...and just get a little town home or condo for a few years. (your payment will be relatively low) your credit score will rise dramatically w/ a home purchase...you will build equity for when you do sell it..and take that $$ and put it down on a home that you want. It's called: stepping. A lot of people do it...most of them do, actually. Or...after 2 - 3 years...refinance the condo...take the equity from it and use that as a downpayment on your ranch..and rent out the condo. It's still cranking up your credit...an asset..and you aren't paying for it.
Your realtor there should be mentioning these things to you...
heh! You were on TV all scruonged out! (bet ya still looked cute!)
I've been freezing my ass off the last few days. It's been cold and windy and I'm working outside at a horse sale
If that isn't bad enough, we are supposed to have pouring rain tomorrow which will not be fun to be out in. So far things have been ok. No new official updates on the fire except that it was ruled arson. It's frustrating not hearing that they have a suspect or have arrested someone.
Add in that car alarms are going off more frequently and I'm very ready to bail like 2 other neighbors in my building have. Unofficially, I have heard that there is a possiblity that the fire may have been the end result of domestic violence. I learned that one of the units that burned, had had multiple visits by the police for domestic violence complaints and one (about a week to 10 days prior to the fire) included "terroristic threats". Because I have been working the sale, I have not had time to pursue the land plus my contact that is helping is also tied up with the sale as he is selling 4 of his horses. As for opting for a condo or townhouse...I don't think so. I will still have to trust that my neighbors are being safe and that no one is going to burn down the place because they are pissed off at a neighbor. I'd rather get a little cottage with no land instead. I just need to keep looking and see what comes up. Hopefully things will settle into place...just need to keep the faith.
