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cynthia, as usual, another story well told, compelling.
posted by
benzinha
on February 26, 2005 at 10:43 PM
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Very good advice from Majroj. I'm copying it for me.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 26, 2005 at 8:46 PM
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Good Luck
Make the flick and show it as a fundraiser for the burned out merchants' association.
posted by
majroj
on February 25, 2005 at 2:25 PM
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Moondawg, I know there's some places
where a car means survival. My mom and dad live in south Florida, the land of strip malls and gators. They couldn't survive without one which worries me as they are almost at the point where they are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road.
posted by
Cynthia
on February 25, 2005 at 4:24 AM
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Majroj, Great advice. I'm going
to act on it. I'll let you know what happens.
posted by
Cynthia
on February 25, 2005 at 4:20 AM
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Dear Cynthia, you have a GOOD guy there! LOL 
! No, no firemen in the family, nor friends, it's just that I'm VERY cautious in many things. 30% of the lethal accidents happen at home, and I try to eliminate most of the hazzards that can cause this. Fire is one of them, a BIG hazzard to me! Take care!!
VOYAGER9940
posted by
Voyager9940
on February 25, 2005 at 4:13 AM
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ginnieb, luckily no one was hurt.
The fire started about 1 am. But the Greek family who owned the bakery put 3 kids through college with that business. The whole family worked there.
posted by
Cynthia
on February 25, 2005 at 4:09 AM
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Voyager, that sounds like the
guy I live with. Sure you don't have firemen in your family?
posted by
Cynthia
on February 25, 2005 at 4:06 AM
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It's so bad
about all the people who lost their shops. On the not owning a car thing. I live in the desert the nearest bus stop is probably 10 miles. In this part of the country a car is a necessity. It's a long ways to most anything around here, but thanks for the tip. I take long walks on the desert, it's not only good for my physical health, but my mental as well.
posted by
Moondawg
on February 24, 2005 at 3:06 PM
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PS: Send someone to CERT training.
posted by
majroj
on February 24, 2005 at 9:48 AM
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A tactic which has worked in the past...
Find out where your local fire station is. Not the "Fire Department"; I'll bet you would have to wait for months for an official inspector. Meet the actual/real guys who will be stretching hose and pulling ceilings and venting and rescuing and recovering at your place. Get RG involved (once a fire dog, always a fire dog, and he can ask intelligent questions to let them know you're not "kooks" or "Sparkies"). Maybe ask if they could come do a prefire walk-through or inspection. Maybe drop a hint that you are sort of thinking about doing a documentary about the FD...... Besides being helpful here and now, it could be a useful relationship in the future, and remember, the best way to a fireman's heart is through baked goods or public adoration.
ANYWAY...this info can be used a number of ways. WITHOUT naming names and being hazy about when the walk-through was done so there are no repercussions, quietly bring this info to your landlord and your insurer's attention. Of course, you can use it to cue your own internal fire safety program (no more George Foreman grills on the desk, do a fire drill and practice how and when or when not to use an extinguishewr, and get some to use, etc). Maybe get an official inspection?
Hey, sic an intern onto it as a project! I know just the young man.....().
PS:
posted by
majroj
on February 24, 2005 at 9:47 AM
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Wow Cynthia..
...what a tragedy! That's a lot of devestation and it will change your community immensely...all those poor shop owners..was anyone hurt??
posted by
ginnieb
on February 24, 2005 at 7:47 AM
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Quite a story there Cynthia. And so sad for the locals, hopefully no victims there. I'm so afraid of fire too! I have several warning systems here in the house, and never allow open fire in it. I cook electric, havean electric barbecue and gas heating. I even put a lit match in water first before I throw it away. Maybe I'm too cautious..... See you soon!
VOYAGER9940
posted by
Voyager9940
on February 24, 2005 at 4:37 AM
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