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Clemson Sports Icon [58435]
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Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:09 AM
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I lost my Tnet password and my email password, so have been unable to log in (also have had the sads). Brain is working better now, and I have figured it out. I lost my computers. I have now aquired a used laptop from a pawn shop.
I am a collector (Bride claims hoarder).
Over the last 70 years have collected over 1000 LPs, over 1500 CDs, and over 75,000 high bitrate files. None of it is junk, just older tunes I like.
I collected closets full of excellent audiophile level audio gear.
I collected nice camera gear. I take lots of photos. I file them by month and year going back decades. I have photos of over 120 different birds just from my yard. Memories and photos are a good match.
I collected about 50 beer trays made in the 50's, 60-s -- that was a deal in the day.
I collected about 25 nice beer taps and countless different mugs.
I collected the world's best cold weather gear (mostly from ice fishing sites) - "the best" in different gloves, hats, coats, etc. My favorite thing is sitting on my porch no matter the weather. Half of the hours of my last 20 years have been on my a$s out there with my tunes and my critters. That is where I am most happy.
I collected lots of prepper gear -> guns and knives for Zombies, lots of ammo, cooking gear, medicines, etc. I got in a 300 gal water tank, and enough food to feed me for years.
By the time one is 76, most folks have collected things.
Weeks back around 1:00 I was inside on my sofa watching Texas vs KS. A fire started out doors, did not notice it until I saw all the windows were black. The Bride and I escaped with just minor burns.
Everything was gone when fire trucks arrived. I was left with a pair of orange shorts, a purple t-shirt, no shoes.
My entire life was in there. I have been erased from the world. I tend to cry when I think on it as I am a shallow person.
If I were 56 and not 76, maybe I could start over?
Thanks for letting me post .
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Top TigerNet [28426]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:14 AM
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Tug! It is great to see you on TNet but so sorry about all you have been through. Lots of us were worried about you. Hang in there man. With your outlook on life, better times will definitely come.
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Tiger Spirit [9938]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:16 AM
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Wow, so sorry to hear of all of that. That's awful. Glad you and your wife are ok, though.
I have family down in Ft Myers, FL, and while they were ok, they know many who literally lost everything and one who lost his life. They say that "things can always be replaced," but that's not true with many things like wedding pictures, old childhood keepsakes, etc. Things do have value to us, and that's not shallow and it's quite normal. They're links to our past and connections to parts of us. There's absolutely nothing shallow about being bummed out about your loss. I wish there was something that Tnet could do to help, but fully understand where you're coming from.
God bless and we're glad you're ok.
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CU Medallion [19499]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:17 AM
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Tugaloo, I'm so sorry to hear that. Thankfully you and the Bride made it out okay. This Tiger heart aches for you.
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Oculus Spirit [39374]
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Tug so sorry to hear
Oct 25, 2022, 10:17 AM
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We can engage the TNET hotline and get a gofundme going if it helps
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Dynasty Maker [3145]
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Re: Tug so sorry to hear
Oct 25, 2022, 11:23 AM
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I’m in. 2/15/14 I lost everything in a house fire. Tough set of circumstances. I thought divorce the year before was bad but the fire topped everything. No you can’t replace the sentimental material things. What helped me to keep things in prospective was this. I only had to deal with insurance adjuster’s and No undertakers. God bless you and the wife moving forward.
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Orange Immortal [60439]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:18 AM
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That is just horrible...
I am at a loss for words.
So glad that you and your wife made it out with only minor injuries. We will certainly be praying for you both.
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Heisman Winner [78867]
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So sorry to hear that, my friend.
Oct 25, 2022, 10:20 AM
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I can’t imagine what that’s like.
Anything I can do, don’t hesitate. Glad to see you back.
What in the world started the fire?
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Paw Master [16776]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:22 AM
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So sad to hear this news. May God bless y'all. I pray you will get through all this and persevere.
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Clemson Icon [25483]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:31 AM
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####! Sorry to hear about the loss Tug.
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Top TigerNet [29255]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:44 AM
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So sorry to hear this Tug. Wish I was closer so I could help in some way. Hang in there, you will get through this.
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:47 AM
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Good to hear from you, but I’m so sorry it’s under these circumstances.
You’re 76 Tug. This could have been so much worse. Fortunately, the loss was material. You still have someone’s hand to hold as you go thru this.
Take care and God bless-
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Tiger Spirit [9154]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:48 AM
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Man I'm so sorry for the loss, but its great to see you back on here. You're light as a feather now. Prayers are with you and your insurance company.
Take care!
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Heisman Winner [81906]
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You can't adequately explain the emotions following a total
Oct 25, 2022, 10:48 AM
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loss house fire unless you have been there. Lost my childhood home two weeks after I moved out on my own, in 1977. The only thing I had really taken with me at that point was most of my record collection. Everything else, poof, gone. It really felt like losing a family member. If there is ANYTHING I, or Tigernet in general can do, all you have to do is ask, and I am sure we will come through for you.
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Clemson Sports Icon [59644]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:58 AM
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I'm so sorry about the fire and loss of everything you have collected over the years. Just know that you are not erased from the world. You are a living, breathing soul, and escaped the fire for a reason. Keep your chin up--you shall persevere. Starting over is not as difficult as it seems. I know.
Welcome back to TNet.
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Legend [6835]
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very sorry for your loss.***
Oct 25, 2022, 11:02 AM
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Clemson Conqueror [11355]
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Dayum Tug. That’s a heck of a return post. Glad to have u back.
Oct 25, 2022, 11:02 AM
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Sorry for your losses.
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Paw Master [16725]
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So sorry for your losses... extremely happy y'all made it
Oct 25, 2022, 11:22 AM
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out safely.
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TigerNet Icon [161692]
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knew fawn. Hoo dis?
Oct 25, 2022, 11:28 AM
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 Welcome back!!
Hate to hear about your loss. I can't imagine losing all of my pictures and memories with my son. Lost memories that lost and cherished are hard to replace.
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All-In [10977]
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Re: knew fawn. Hoo dis?
Oct 25, 2022, 2:04 PM
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i split my photos,home movies now on dvd,etc. and keep them in a safe place away from our house.can't just go to walmart and replace them-priceless.
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TigerNet Legend [147959]
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Dang it man…
Oct 25, 2022, 11:29 AM
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Hate to hear this.
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Tiger Spirit [9314]
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Wow! So sorry to hear this, but you have
Oct 25, 2022, 11:31 AM
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not "been erased from the world". May feel like it, but you and your wife at least have each other.
Hang in there Tug and Mrs Tug. There're a lot of prayers for y'all going on right now.
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Orange Blooded [4083]
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Dayum, Tug. So sorry to hear.
Oct 25, 2022, 11:35 AM
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Can hardly imagine, but am compelled to point out that what you lost is “stuff”. You are not defined by your stuff. It is all just a nice diversion. Hope your future has many lovely new mornings.
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Top TigerNet [29325]
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Glad you made it back
Oct 25, 2022, 11:37 AM
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And glad you made it out of the fire. Life throws us some curve balls. I lost my cabin in a flood in 2021, but it wasn't my primary residence, and after a divorce and my dad's passing, it barely made my top three list of ###### things of the year!
I sympathize with you and wish you the best recovery possible. Glad you are back - I have missed your poasts.
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Dynasty Maker [3551]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 11:56 AM
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Ugggh...awwww crap tugalooriver®!! Glad you and the The Bride are still kicking.
Now that you got back into TNET, have you looked at your TNET History for a small number of pictures posted previously here? Just a tiny suggestion/question. Hang in there!
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Oculus Spirit [40970]
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Well I'm glad to hear that you and your wife weren't injured
Oct 25, 2022, 11:57 AM
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severely. I can only imagine the loss of a lifetime of items collected. I bet it made you appreciate them more. May you spend the next 24 years hoarding.
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All-Time Great [92731]
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Welcome back, how was Jamaica?***
Oct 25, 2022, 12:00 PM
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All-TigerNet [5766]
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Well you still have your friends on the TNet.
Oct 25, 2022, 12:23 PM
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Sorry to hear of your tragedy. Praying for your situation.
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Oculus Spirit [43653]
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So sorry to hear about the fire.
Oct 25, 2022, 12:24 PM
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Glad you came back to join us.
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CU Guru [1780]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 12:26 PM
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Very sorry Tug...let us know...anything.
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Game Changer [1798]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 2:26 PM
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Sorry for your loss, but welcome back.
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Paw Master [17658]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 2:59 PM
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Welcome back Tug. Sorry for your losses but blessings that you and the Mrs. are safe.
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Orange Immortal [68909]
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Sorry for all that which was lost
Oct 25, 2022, 3:04 PM
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wish I could help - that is hard at any age - hang in there!
Message was edited by: clover65®
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Rival Killer [2830]
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Re: Sorry for your loss!!! Prayers for you and your wife!
Oct 25, 2022, 3:27 PM
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Go Tigers!
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Orange Beast [6261]
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Re: Sorry for your loss!!! Prayers for you and your wife!
Oct 25, 2022, 4:04 PM
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Glad you and the wife are safe. That is the main thing but sorry about your house and possessions. I thank God that y'all are safe and for better days ahead. Glad to see back on the T-Nets.
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CU Guru [1054]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 3:59 PM
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I hate that! A good heart is gonna ache with such a loss. That’s not my definition of shallow.
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 4:09 PM
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Dear Tug, do you have any idea how many posts there have been about your absence from tnet? Everyone has been quite distressed not knowing when you would return. That's one thing you haven't lost is a lot of good Tiger friends who have missed you and your posts.
I too have been a life long collector. One thing that I'm gradually coming to grips with is that when I'm gone the vast majority of my possessions will be donated to Goodwill and the balance simply trashed by my adult children who have zero interest in it. I have some items that are rather valuable that would look like junk to others.
I hope that you will be able to look upon this experience as an opportunity for something completely new to be discovered in your life. In the meantime, we are wondering about the current birds you are seeing around your new location.
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 4:13 PM
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TU for your return, not for the losses. Sorry to hear this.
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 4:19 PM
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Great to hear from you Tug. Glad that at least you and the wife are ok!
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Orange Blooded [2215]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 4:23 PM
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So sad. You know what though? You can start over. It's about the journey anyway.
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Ring of Honor [22184]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 4:23 PM
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Praying for you Bro. I can only imagine how difficult it is but you will come through it. God is good!
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Clemson Icon [26886]
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Hate to read about the fire but happy you and
Oct 25, 2022, 4:47 PM
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the Mrs. were OK.
Good to see you on the site again.
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CU Medallion [19860]
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Welcome back Tug
Oct 25, 2022, 5:36 PM
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And take care of yourself ... you were missed.
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110%er [3776]
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Re: Welcome back Tug
Oct 25, 2022, 5:42 PM
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So sorry to hear about the fire. I am a collector also and would hate to loose everything. I don't know what kind of music you like but if you would like to PM me and I may be able to at least help with some of your musical likes.
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Oct 25, 2022, 5:45 PM
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Sorry for the loss, Tug. Glad you and the bride made it out alive. Glad you posted but very sad circumstances! Will be praying for you.
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Orange Elite [5471]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 6:30 PM
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Praying for your family Tug!
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HE'S BACK!***
Oct 25, 2022, 8:49 PM
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All-TigerNet [5691]
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Also I'm sending my prayers for you and your wife***
Oct 25, 2022, 8:51 PM
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Oct 25, 2022, 8:53 PM
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I am so incredibly sorry. I am glad you are safe.
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Clemson Icon [25057]
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Re: Lost
Oct 25, 2022, 10:59 PM
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Sorry for the loss of your things tug but glad for the save of your life and wife.
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Oculus Spirit [39590]
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Oct 25, 2022, 11:59 PM
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Glad to have you back, Tug, but very sorry about your loss. Thankful that you and your bride made it out safely.
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 12:36 AM
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Sorry to hear that Tug, but obviously the most important things were saved ...... you and your wife. I too, am like you ...... a hoarder/collector of all sorts of things. As much as I think I would miss my things, I think I can honestly say, that at my age (same as you), they are still nothing but things. Nothing can erase your memories and we will always be here to share those with you! I'm still hurting for you!
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Top TigerNet [32940]
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 12:38 AM
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What a bummer. Can't imagine how losing everything at a late stage in life would be. I am an old timer.
I have many CD's i would give you if they fit your music tastes.T mail me if interested.
Prayers for you and Mrs.Tug.
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Top TigerNet [31495]
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 6:59 AM
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Sorry sir. I will definitely keep you and the Mrs. in my thoughts. If I can assist in another way, send me a T-Mail.
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TigerNet Immortal [170338]
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Sorry to hear that bud. You got any unmet
Oct 26, 2022, 8:16 AM
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critical needs at the moment that T-netters might be able to chip in on?
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Orange Immortal [62601]
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Goodness gracious, Tug! Thoughts and prayers your way.***
Oct 26, 2022, 8:32 AM
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 9:15 AM
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That is awful. I am glad you survived. Will the insurance allow you to buy enough to ease tye misery? Also, will you be moving back to that beautiful spot again? Looked so peaceful.
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Ring of Honor [23211]
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Man... reading that just broke my heart. Glad y'all got out
Oct 26, 2022, 9:48 AM
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and are alive and well, that's the most important thing of course. But I fall into the collector/hoarder category as well. (Not the kind you see on TV, but have an extra bedroom that has become "storage"). Also have several unique pieces of my grandmother's furniture that I had restored, they date back to the early 1900s. And when I cleaned out my Mom's house when she died, she had tons of stuff that I brought home... report cards going back to 1st grade, my Boy Scout stuff, my dad's WW2 stuff, etc. Hel1, there was a closet that still had some of my 70s clothes, like bell bottom jeans & tie-dyed T shirts. And like most folks: I have VHS tapes, 1000's of pictures, and all that.
As someone said - I've thought about the fact that if I died, my son would go through that stuff and toss most of it, it only has sentimental value to me.
Anyway, glad you're OK. I understand your loss and pain at the moment, but you have NOT been erased from the world.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [99922]
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You and wifeof just moved to the top of my prayer list.
Oct 26, 2022, 10:09 AM
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I'm praying for you now, brother. Praying that God will give you the comfort only He is able to give and we know He has an adequate supply.
For you a C&P of Psa 40:
"1 (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered..."
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Paw Warrior [4666]
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 12:12 PM
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I'm just now seeing your post from yesterday. I'm so sorry that y'all are having to go through all of this. At least you and the Bride are ok. I know that it's got to be tough having to start back over. Prayers for both of y'all. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.
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Re: Lost
Oct 26, 2022, 1:25 PM
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Tug, I'm so sorry for your lost, and I to have lost about everything from my past in a house fire when I was about 40, but nothing close to the things that you have lost over many more years than I had kept things that were important to me, and are now gone.
The very brightest side of everything that you lost that meant a lot to you, is that you didn't lose any part of family. If I were in your situation at your age, and losing everything that I had in keep sakes, I would gladly pile it all up and set fire to it myself if it would mean that I could have my daughter back. We hear all the time that things can be replace, and they can if you have the time and money to replace them but, if I were 30 years old, and if I had Elon Musk money, I couldn't replace my daughter, she is gone forever, and all the money and time in the world couldn't replace Pamela Lee Beach. What I'm saying is this, with everything you lost, and as painful as it is to think about a life time of all the things that you have kept through all those years, just smile, and thank God that the fire didn't take a life from you, and I hope that it will help you see that they were things that if you wanted to, you could replace them...
You will be in my prayers, and I'm so glad that it isn't bc you lost a loved one in the fire... Tug along in Peace, and Happiness tugalooriver, you still have a lot to live for, and to be happy about!!!
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TigerNet Immortal [170338]
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Tug, after you reply to my post asking
Oct 26, 2022, 10:06 PM
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If you need anything, I’d like to know how much sweet Nakamichi/NAD gear went up in smoke.
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Heisman Winner [81906]
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Re: Lost
Oct 28, 2022, 8:20 AM
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Tug, check your Tmail, please.
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National Champion [7824]
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Re: Lost
Oct 28, 2022, 9:38 AM
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I’m so sorry for what you and your Bride have had to go through. Prayers for you both. The Lord will provide and take care of you!
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