Loving my Oldies Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) I have three exits, but house is quite shallow; if it had gone up in flames when the metre board exploded, I would have had time to get the dogs out. I don't know what you do when you wake up to find the place in flames as you did, Jed. PM box freed up. Edited December 24, 2010 by Mother Moocher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I'm renting a high-set timber house with a back stairway and a front stairway. My bedroom is at the front of the house. Presumably I and the dogs would escape through the front, get into the car, and get the heck out, all in about 30 seconds! In reality, it may take a little longer than that. I keep dog tether straps in the car and their harnesses near the front door but I'm re-thinking this. I may just keep it all in the car, that way I can bundle us all in and tether them once I've gotten out of the driveway? Don't know...but it bears thinking about as anyone can find themselves in an emergency situation. On a side note, I'm preparing an emergency kit for floods and other potential evacuation/emergency scenarios. I just can't seem to find my two (original and old) candle stick holders...oh, and I must remember to put a lighter in the kit so I can actually light the candles if I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOE Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I for one am so glad to see you back on your feet, keep safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 LM -in Maryborough, you also need a battery operated lantern or two - for power cuts, cane toad invasion (LOL) and flooding. My dogs would all have followed me. I think yours would do so too. Quickest way would be to have leads with handles near where the dogs sleep, make them into a sliip lead (2 seconds)and lead them out to whatever setup you have in the car. Don't sweat it - the percentages are on your side, not many houses burn down. Thanks Koe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Welcome back and may you achieve many other victories to come on the road to recovery .... I'm fairly new to DOL but was reading your thread and whilst your story of waking up to a house on fire and the tragic loss was the stuff of nightmares, what you have achieved and reading your posts has been truly inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 Thanks Karly. When I woke up, I thought - very calmly - "oh the house is on fire, better go and see how bad it is". And stayed calm, which I fear is a sign of madness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D & D Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Jed, I know you come in here Imagine my plus-sized Dane model is a brindle Boxer The only way I was ever going to get Chi's clothes on her They come with a bit of free Dane hair, but will be safely stored until you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 They'fe cute, it'smeg. Love the red ones. Red ones go faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 (edited) Aah, Jed. I think of you lots , and remember just how 'together' you appeared on the TV interview, dressing gowned and a bit trembly, but amazingly serene. It is with a feeling of seeing something familiar and reassuring that I notice your posts scattered thru DOL again , and I hope you know that there are always thoughts & wishes wending your way Edited December 26, 2010 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It is with a feeling of seeing something familiar and reassuring that I notice your posts scattered thru DOL again I knw exactly how you feel Pers, exactly what I have been thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percyk Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 great to see an animal lover come through an enormous ordeal terrifying and heartbreaking what youve been through....you will inspire many im sure keep at it and who knows what great things are around the corner for you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hope you and Phoenix had a good Christmas Jed, glad to see you back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 May things continue on a good path for you Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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