strange day

[baronessmartha]

Today was regional practice.
Folks were here, some folks were at practice. The upstairs neighbors are members of the church were we hold practice and events. fibersnob was down here chatting

Comments

[helwen]

Those of us at the scribal workshop got calls from Pagan and Una about the fire, and were all hoping for the best. I'm glad nobody was hurt. Now we just need to find out how bad the damage is. It's a beautiful church -- I hope they're able to re-store it.

[baronessmartha]

the stained glass window is gone. The lead melted.
The pipe organ is done for.
Neither were insured.

The community is not a rich one in money, but there are good folks who will work hard. I am sure they will appreciate our support.

[helwen]

Wow. How sad on both counts. Probably the best thing to do for the window -- which will still not be cheap -- will be to put in plain glass for the winter (or plexiglass, for that matter). I would hate to see plywood there, just because it would make everything darker. Well, we're not exactly rich either, but maybe we can come up with some good ideas for fundraising, etc.

[helwen]

What about the piano? Did that burn as well?

whoa

[mollfrey]

Do they know yet how it started?

Re: whoa

[baronessmartha]

They think it was candles in the sanctuary.

[kuzu_no_ha]

I was thinking last night that we could attempt to round up donations.

The amor is still the stink of fire armor. Riding home with it was acky.

Thank goodness no one was hurt, not even the itty bitty critter. But it's a damn shame about the roof, pipe organ and brand new grand.

[temair]

Here's the link to the news story from nrawling

http://www.wwlp.com/news2004/story.html?artID=409470

The church is very lucky there were people there. That's the problem with only having a "local" alarm system like that in a building that's not always occupied. And leaving candles lit unattended. Do ya think we've learned our lesson now?!?!?!?! It's terribly sad, but no one got hurt and it's only "stuff" and "rebuilding" has a way of reuniting people and adding to their faith in a positive way.

And no one has to explain to the kids why the furry critter died either.

And think of the wonderful new odor the weapons and armor will have. No amount of airing things out will get THAT smell completely out! Gah....

[baronessmartha]

the critter lived, this time.
they could barely hear the alarm in the gym, no one on the street would have heard it.

I am all for twisting lightbulbs instead of flames.
I have no clue why that shit is not hard wired to the fire dept. gah.