My heartfelt condolances, Bill. Thankfully everyone got out unhurt. I wish you all the best for the coming months. Onno
Bill, what a aweful shame. I am just sick for you and all the others that have been effected by these fires. Although the cars are (were) magnificent, the important thing is obvious... You are here to write about it! On the bright side, You can now have an 08 GT3rs and maybe a 430? Or, if you want a replacement for the CS, I know Mike Sage is looking to sell his. It has very low miles and is stunning. The very best to you and your family. Here is Mikes car. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks so much! Can you direct me to Mike Sage? I'm looking for an excellent CS in California, red with stripe.
WOW! My heart goes out for your losses, but as has been said already, thank goodness that you and your family are safe! I hope that your lives get back to some sort of normalcy soon. Take care! JIM
Bill, I cannot imagine what you are going through. The relief that family and friends are safe. But the feeling that is slowly sinking in that everything you knew about home is lost. That is very tough. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. Your pictures have inspired me to make sure I have a plan should the same happen to me. I am making a dvd of my house and it's belongings so that in the event of a total loss I can prove content valuation. That dvd will stay in a safe in my office. All of us should do the same. I hope that your insurance is stepping to the plate for you. Good luck rebuilding your home. Keep posting so we can follow your progress.
Bill, I mirror everyone's comments here. It's only material possessions, everyone got out safe, and you are ok. I was trying to find a silver lining.....the only thing I can think of is that you get the joy and excitement of shopping for a new Ferrari..... I hope the worst is over and you are able to be back in a home again quickly. All the best to you and your family. t.
Bill, "That which does not kill you only makes you stronger" Glad to know that you, your family, and your neighbors are all ok. I think it was a 08 RS. -Max Power
Sorry your "stuff" burned, but as all have said, at least you and yours are safe. All the best and good luck!
I just saw this on Autoblog. I'm sorry for your material loss, but overjoyed at the fact that your family and loved ones are safe and sound.
Bill, very very sorry to see this, although as others have stated, what a blessing everyone is physically fine. I had a house fire this spring in a house that my older son and I owned. It was mostly his possesions lost but a home we both loved. Its a very difficult journey as it takes so long to register all the losses. Please feel free to pm if you want any advice on dealing with insurance companies. Maybe in a larger tragedy like these fires they will be on their best behaviour but my experience tells me otherwise! I wish you and your family a swift emotional recovery, John
Bill, So very sorry for your loss. I am glad you and your family are not injured. This type of loss takes time to get through, but you will get through it. Hang in there. Regards, Stew
Very sorry about your loss. I've seen about these fires on the news on this side of the planet as well. What a tragedy!
Wow, that makes me sick. The home, the vehicles, but those will be replaced, you are all OK, that's the main thing.
Hey Bill, I don't know you, just read your great story about the inspector! I feel really sorry for your losses! I think if you need help, everyone will try to do there best including me of course! I'm glad you and your family are alright! Wish you all the best!
I'm so sorry you weren't able to salvage anything that would have the slightest sentimental value. On the bright side, the best thing that could be saved were you and your family's lives. That's most important. Best wishes.
That's the spirit. As kipling said: If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; If all men count with you, but none too much, If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son! --Rudyard Kipling Don't worry. It's going to be soon just a memory.
This really brings the reality home, I have seen the fires on the news. But I do not know anyone that has been directly involved. We are sorry for your loss, We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
i got the fire around my house under control but lost my carports and outbuildings. the strad was safe in the garage, and the gt3 was down at the shop in W LA. night fighting was new to me from 1 am to 7 am just to get space around my house, but the 93 malibu fire was much more dangerous for me. here is the view of the carports and the house from the SE, and againg from the NE Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yikes, thats just terrible. But at least you're all okay. Would be hard to comprehend what you're going through. Your cars can be replaced. Just keep positive.
