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Hi guys. It's been a while since I've had time to post anything. I've kind of sorta been keeping up with some of the interesting looking posts but that's about all I've had time to do. It started when my best helper quit again leaving me with two young guys who needed supervising 100% of the time. Then I got hit with the farming season pretty heavy and had the oil field hit me at the same time. Got to hopping pretty good around here for a while. It did make up for the rather low income summer. Then just about the time I was getting caught up again I had my annual round of bad luck. It must of been building up for a while because it was a whopper. What happened was on Nov 8 my house burned down. I mean really burned down. Here's some rather lousy phone pics taken by one of my helpers. That's me the day after trying to get some of the hot spots out. Turned out to not be possible and it flared back up later that day. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:The next day I finished fixing a backhoe that was in the shop and used it to push the house into a pile. Since it turned out to be so impossible to put it out I decided that if I could pile it up it wouldn't hurt to let it burn (less to haul off). Here's some pics from my phone after pushing it into a pile. It just took 9 loads in my trailer to haul it all to the dump. I was lucky when a friend loaned me his tracked skid steer with a grubbing bucket and grapple. It made the job a lot easier. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:So sorry to hear of and see your misfortune irish. What are you doing for a place to stay? Any insurance? Any determination on a cause?I wish there was something I could do.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:And finally we get to today. I've been fighting pretty hard for the last month to get my life back in order. I lost nearly everything in the fire. I did manage to salvage the data off my computer and a few other things but not a lot else. Anyway I managed to get some dirt hauled in and build up a place to put a trailer. I've gotten it in place but I still want to haul a lot more dirt in the get rid of the low spot. As you can see from the first pic there's a pretty big change in the looks of my place (for comparison you can look at my web site below to see what it was like before). The next two shots are of the quick set of steps we literally threw together today. A grand total of 4 1/2 hours some new and some old metal and here you have it. I did have an advantage in the angle iron notcher and bender seen in the 4th pic. The last pic shows a corner done with them. With snow due in tomorrow I thought it might be a good idea to have a better set of steps so that some body didn't break there neck on the skimpy trailer steps (my wife broke here arm 12-14 years ago getting out of a 5th wheel like this while camping without the snow). Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55So sorry to hear of and see your misfortune irish. What are you doing for a place to stay? Any insurance? Any determination on a cause?I wish there was something I could do.
Reply:Sounds like you have an amazing attitude in light of a devastating event. The best time for a home to burn down (if there is such a time) is when it's unoccupied. Good thing it didn't happen at night while you were sound asleep. Life events like this show you who your real friends are. Sounds like you have some good ones.
Reply:That's awful. I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your home. I hope everything works out for you.Thanks for showing the pictures though. I appreciate your willingness to share.
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966Sounds like you have an amazing attitude in light of a devastating event. The best time for a home to burn down (if there is such a time) is when it's unoccupied. Good thing it didn't happen at night while you were sound asleep.
Reply:That sucks big time. I'm not sure how I'd handle that, but I seriously doubt I could take it as well as you are doing. I can understand the no water pressure issue. Burned up a friends truck this summer moving it at his place. Carb backfired and they had no pressure from the well to make any difference with the hose. The truck with the extingusher had left earlier, and I'd just pulled the one out of my truck that day when stripping it of tools to get work done on it.Nice job on the steps. My thoughts and prayers are with you..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Sounds like life has thrown you a curve or two lately. I admire your ability to deal with it as well as you have and still are. As said, situations like this help you realize how many friends you have. Hang in there, Irish. It's bound to get better. MikeOl' Stonebreaker "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWThat sucks big time. I'm not sure how I'd handle that, but I seriously doubt I could take it as well as you are doing. I can understand the no water pressure issue. Burned up a friends truck this summer moving it at his place. Carb backfired and they had no pressure from the well to make any difference with the hose. The truck with the extingusher had left earlier, and I'd just pulled the one out of my truck that day when stripping it of tools to get work done on it.
Reply:I am sorry to hear. wow, you are dealing with that a lot better than most. Good luck with your road ahead.You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:You have my sympathy and I admire your attitude. Best of luck to you and yours.(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah: Go Big Red! (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldswelding I am sorry to hear. wow, you are dealing with that a lot better than most. Good luck with your road ahead.
Reply:Best of luck to you. Im very sorry to hear this.Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixitthere was a spark in the corner of the shop where the gas line comes in. I checked a lot of things but couldn't figure out what caused it till after the fire made me realize that it had come from the house. .
Reply:Wow...to say that what happened "sucks" would just be a gross understatement! Very sorry to hear about your misfortune and glad too that you have such good friends to help you through this. I suppose that if there is anything good here is that the fire did not get your shop and take away your ability to earn a living.StephenMillermatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200Miller 30A SpoolgunHypertherm Powermax 30Etc., etc., etc.............Cancer Sucks!
Reply:Sorry to hear it IrishWhat are your long term plans for housing? Will you construct another house or add on to the fifth wheel extensively?"...My pappy was a pistol I'm a son of a gun...""...God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy..."
Reply:Originally Posted by welderShaneBest of luck to you. Im very sorry to hear this.
Reply:I'm really sorry to hear about your loss.Your attitude is refreshing and amazing. I hope that I would handle a situation the same way.Your tragedy reminded me again of a building solution that plays well with metal skills:http://www.shippingcontainerhousedesign.com/index.htmlNot sure it will work for your situation but thought I'd put it out there. Concrete is great but metal is a bit more fun to work with.Hope you keep climbing that hill and I'm glad you have friends and family surrounding you in your time of need.
Reply:Wow. Sorry for your loss.No one was hurt, so some saving grace there. The 'things' can get replaced (eventually). The loss of the 'mementos' and 'memories' is still a loss.Chin up and all that. The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:you can only deal with something on this scale by taking one step at a time, sounds like you are doin just that..hang in there..main thing is no one got burned..
Reply:Geez, Irish, real sorry to hear that! Your attitude is an inspiration. The worst is losing the personal stuff. On the bright side, like others have said, you're still here and no one was killed, and you still have your shop to keep you going. In the long run I guess you've saved a bit on demo'ing the house to build the new one. This was supposed to happen for a reason. You may see it down the road a piece or it may not dawn on you, but there will be some reason. Glad your still with us.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Originally Posted by bargainfittingsI'm really sorry to hear about your loss.Your attitude is refreshing and amazing. I hope that I would handle a situation the same way.Your tragedy reminded me again of a building solution that plays well with metal skills:http://www.shippingcontainerhousedesign.com/index.htmlNot sure it will work for your situation but thought I'd put it out there. Concrete is great but metal is a bit more fun to work with.Hope you keep climbing that hill and I'm glad you have friends and family surrounding you in your time of need.
Reply:Oh brother Irish, I figured you just got covered up when you lost your helper...Like duanne said, I wish there was something I could do. I have no idea what losing a home to fire would be like, and am glad the neighbors have helped you out.MattHi, Irish, I am totally in admiration of your positive attitude despite all that has happened,No good crying over spilt milk, you have picked yourself up and getting on with life, the Dunkirk spirit lives on.you certainly deserve to succeed in what ever you undertake Best Regards Gordon,Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:Originally Posted by Matt_MaguireOh brother Irish, I figured you just got covered up when you lost your helper...Like duanne said, I wish there was something I could do. I have no idea what losing a home to fire would be like, and am glad the neighbors have helped you out.Matt
Reply:To Irish Fixit,Very sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Your positive attitude is to be admired. I am delighted no-one was hurt. I hope God will bless you with good fortune in the future. Best of luck with your re-build.Burnt fingers.
Reply:Originally Posted by gordon stephensonHi, Irish, I am totally in admiration of your positive attitude despite all that has happened,No good crying over spilt milk, you have picked yourself up and getting on with life, the Dunkirk spirit lives on.you certainly deserve to succeed in what ever you undertake Best Regards Gordon,
Reply:I am very happy that you have had caring neighbors. The steps are fantastic, just like we used to ship with rental offices, (well actually, yours are better)!City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Nice work on the steps. As others have said, you have a great attitude of instead of wallowing in self pity you take it as it comes and move forward. I admire that.Best of wishes for your future which can only get better.Bruce.You get what you put in and people get what they deserve...
Reply:I'm sorry i didn't notice this thread sooner and am very sorry to hear of your losses. Like some of the others, I have to admire your attitude and strength through this whole tragic event. I'm the kinda person who tries to see something positive out of a negative, and I'm positive something good will come out of this for you, keep us posted on your recovery and let us know if there is anything we can do to help, I'm sure (as you already stated) many of us will be willing to help a fallen brother any way we can.I am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverI am very happy that you have had caring neighbors. The steps are fantastic, just like we used to ship with rental offices, (well actually, yours are better)!
Reply:Wow. What a heavy load to carry. I feel for you in this tough time. You're doing good irish. In all this, you're doing good.Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Irish sorry to hear of your loss.I hope thing start going better for you Glad to hear your allright.
Reply:Hi Irish, not much fun huh? Glad no one was hurt. Also good news that the shop is intact. Fellas there are 27,000+ registered WW members here... ? Irish, post a P.O. Box on this thread so we can send you a Christmas card.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionHi Irish, not much fun huh? Glad no one was hurt. Also good news that the shop is intact. Fellas there are 27,000+ registered WW members here... ? Irish, post a P.O. Box on this thread so we can send you a Christmas card.
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaWow. What a heavy load to carry. I feel for you in this tough time. You're doing good irish. In all this, you're doing good.
Reply:We'll hope for the best, I have a lot of faith in folks I guess? With this year and the way it has trampled a lot of fellas it would be nice to see a " Christmas Miracle". Your spirit and clear thinkin' makes me proud to be an American and especially a Texan. enjoy, BretLincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionFellas there are 27,000+ registered WW members here... ?
Reply:Hey irish,Really sorry to read about your loss. I know how devastating a home fire can be as I also had a home fire back in '75. Fortunately, my ex & son & daughter got out thanks to my neighbor. I lost most everything inside my home & luckily was able to rebuild. A fire is something most don't take into consideration until it happens. I was blessed to have absolutely marvelous neighbors who helped me & a customer who let me stay in a house he owned that was unoccupied at the time only (3) blocks away. It took about 6 months & my pap's help, & we rebuilt. Yes.... these are the times you really know who your true friends are.....I hope you get back to normalcy asap & let know what you may need to help you. Good luck....DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionWe'll hope for the best, I have a lot of faith in folks I guess? With this year and the way it has trampled a lot of fellas it would be nice to see a " Christmas Miracle". Your spirit and clear thinkin' makes me proud to be an American and especially a Texan. enjoy, Bret
Reply:It's my prime number one suspect.I had a toaster oven catch on fire,lucky I was standing there and seen it,I would be devastated if my house burnt down,keep on keepin on and good luck Irish Fixit,it happens to the best of us.Maxus Pro-125 MigChicago Electric 90 amp DC flux-coreLincoln Electric AC 225 tombstoneO/A torchM/O mini-torch10 acres of flatland15 acres of holler
Reply:Originally Posted by bargainfittingsI'm really sorry to hear about your loss.Your tragedy reminded me again of a building solution that plays well with metal skills:http://www.shippingcontainerhousedesign.com/index.html.
Reply:Originally Posted by dugndeepIt's my prime number one suspect.I had a toaster oven catch on fire,lucky I was standing there and seen it,I would be devastated if my house burnt down,keep on keepin on and good luck Irish Fixit,it happens to the best of us.
Reply:Sorry to hear your loss. On the bright side, starting fresh can be a good thing too. Good to hear you still have your shop, computer and more importantly, your life. Also like someone else wrote, now you know who your friends are! Keep up the positive attitude!
Reply:Originally Posted by oxygen454Sorry to hear your loss. On the bright side, starting fresh can be a good thing too. Good to hear you still have your shop, computer and more importantly, your life. Also like someone else wrote, now you know who your friends are! Keep up the positive attitude!
Reply:Irish, sorry about the house and allEverlast can donate 1k . please contact me with your infoOleg [email protected]/650 588 8588 x201www.linkedin.com/pub/oleg-gladshteyn/48/b08/875
Reply:Way to go Everlast!!I don't have too much, but will send an Easter card ASAP! Good luck with the new castle and stay positive.Last edited by xrdad; 03-11-2011 at 09:05 AM.
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