Sunday, January 11, 2009

Pictures

Here are a few shots that were taken towards the end.





Note the icicles hanging off the charred wood. You might have to click on the photo to enlarge it to see them, but it was mighty cold that morning.

And when it was all said and done ...



Not much left.
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49 comments:

  1. JessJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    :(
    I know the reality isn't pretty right now, T. Sending well wishes & good luck & all the prayers I can muster your way.

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  2. AnnieJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Oh Travis! So very, very sad. Yet, what a praise that the boys weren't home and that you and the mrs got out safely.

    Hang in there.

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  3. Gary CorbyJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    It must be so heartbreaking for you to look at. I really feel for you, Travis.

    Your experience has caused me to check our fire extinguishers and put more about the house, revise our exit strategies and check our fire alarms.

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  4. the walking manJanuary 12, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    Suck is when life chooses your stuff to give firefighters a place to practice their craft. It get's better dude.

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  5. McKoalaJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Horrific. Amazing, but wonderful, that you escaped.

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  6. G. B. MillerJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Damn.

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  7. Gary Dobbs/Jack MartinJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    I went through this about ten years ago - it's a nightmare. But it'll work out with time.
    Best wishes

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  8. HilaryJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Heart-wrenching to see from a distance in photos. I just can't imagine how you felt. Continuing to send warmest thoughts your way.

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  9. Angie LedbetterJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Continuing to pray for the Erwin family, and hope you have a good place to stay "in the meantime." ((((((Travis))))))

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  10. pita-womanJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Wow, when you said "total loss", you weren't exaggerating.
    I hope the re-building process gets started asap!!

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  11. pattinase (abbott)January 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    My kids can't bear to go past their intact childhood home. I can't imagine what looking at this is like.

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  12. BethJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Powerful, disturbing pictures.

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  13. Kath CalarcoJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Travis, it's amazing that everyone survived. That has to give you something to hang on to.

    As I view the pics I can't help but envision forest fires and how through their devastation, they bring a new beginning.

    Sending good thoughts for a fabulous new start.

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  14. debraJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, it's all been said, I guess. I am soglad you are all ok.

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  15. Janna LeadbetterJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    It took a great level of acceptance on your part to share the photos. Thanks for posting them.

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  16. Spy ScribblerJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Wow. That is something. It's flattened, practically.

    Crap.

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  17. alex ketoJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Wow, as you said, not much left

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  18. MonnikJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Wow - you're right. Not much left... Continued prayers coming your way from the Monnik household.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    So glad no one was injured.

    A sad sight indeed.

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  20. Melissa AmateisJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Oh Travis...you're still in my prayers. :-)

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  21. Charles GramlichJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Nothing really to say to that.

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  22. Kristen PainterJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    You're in my prayers. What hard pictures to look at.

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  23. Kathryn MagendieJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    :-( I'm so sorry.

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  24. Poetry SueJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    oh wow. My heart goes out to you and your boys. keep your eyes open for our package in the next few weeks...

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  25. BubblewenchJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Wow. Just keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Travis. I'm just still so glad that none of you got hurt.

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  26. BarrieJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Those pictures tell a very sad story. Hang in there, Travis.

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  27. Melanie HooyengaJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Wow. I'm so sorry.

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  28. MichelleJanuary 12, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Wow, so so sad.

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  29. Jo BeaufoixJanuary 12, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    So sorry Travis. Am over from Bubblewench's and sending good thoughts.

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  30. Paul EilersJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    First time visitor.

    Sorry to see your house laying in ruins.

    My father had a small construction and remodeling business, and did smoke damage and fire restoration too.

    So I've seen many a house that caught on fire, from grease in the kitchen to a Christmas tree that was too dry.

    You seem to have a lot of support from bloggers the world over.

    Hang in there. And God bless.

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  31. Maria GeraciJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Travis, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  32. Nnairda'sJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    What a tragedy! The light at the end of the tunnel is the safety of you and your family. That's truly a blessing.

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  33. preTzelJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    The reality is like a smack in the face. I'm so sorry that you and your family lost so much Travis.

    I can't wait until you start blogging about the rebuilding because we can all rejoice in the fact that from out of the ashes arose a new home for my favorite Pirate. :) Of course then you'll be a Phoenix Pirate but a pirate none the less.

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  34. That Janie GirlJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Oh, my Lord. I'm so very glad y'all are alive and well!! Thank God.

    Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

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  35. amelia bedeliaJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I am so sorry for all the heartache you and your family have suffered. I found you through Janie, Sounding Forth. We are close, Dalhart. So sorry.

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  36. ssasJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Oh my God, you truly have to see it to believe it. Oh, Travis...

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    That old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is so true. In this case, unfortunately so. I'm so sorry!

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  38. CloudiaJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Hang in there Travis! We love you and are sending you waves of positive "vibes" as well as material comfort. So glad that you folks walked away.
    Warm Aloha, Friend!

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  39. Ello - Ellen OhJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    My heart hurts for you and your family. I wish you only the best for the rest of the year and always.

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  40. JoshuaJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    wow, simply wow

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  41. StacyJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I'm amazed you managed to retrieve anything from that.

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  42. DebbielouJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Just pleased that you are all ok x

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  43. UnknownJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    WOW How heart wrenching that is. I hope all is going well in the healing process. You have a great support network. You are still in my thoughts and prayers

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  44. NAVAL LANGAJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    These are the photos of 'Moments'. And such photos go into history.

    Naval Langa

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad no one was injured. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  46. JunosmomJanuary 14, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    How sad to see one's physical belonging reduced to that. Remember though, it wasn't your life, it was your things. Your life, your family, is still with you as are all your bloggy friends. Even with the destruction, I can see in the distance the beauty of the area where you live. I hope you can see the beauty in it again soon.

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  47. MaryJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I'm speechless.

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  48. Linda McLaughlinJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Oh, Travis, I don't know what to say to such devastation. Hope your life gets back to some semblance of normal soon.

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  49. Travis CodyJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Whoa. Hang in there.

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