Friday, December 7, 2007
Thank you
I have always felt like I had 2 families. The one I was born into and share dna with, and the one I created for myself. This has never felt more true than the past2 days. I would like to thank all my colfax family members for their love and support.
On Thursday morning as I watched my house burn I can honestly say I have never felt more scared or more alone. Thank you to everyone who called, texted, emailed support. Thank you for your generosity and your caring. I seriously couldn't have managed without you all.
A brief update. I have a new place to live. 1260 Pennsylvania. It is a small studio and it is not stumbling distance to the ps lounge, but it is a warm safe place for Vosh (kitty cat) and me.
I went into the building this morning. The hallway and entrance looks like something from the pit of hell. It is truly a surreal setting. I however have been very very fortunate. Although the door itselt was burnt through, the book shelves and all the books are fine!! Even the ones next to the door. I guess it is harder to burn political tracts and economics books than previously thought. Although there is a lot of smoke damage, there is no water damage as most of the fire was on the other side of the house. The house should be safe within a week to 10 days and I will be able to recover most of my things. And then probably pay the biggest dry cleaning bill ever.
My neighbors were not so lucky, and the family across the hall was hit very hard. They will be in particular need of kitchen and housewares, so if any of you get new dishes from Santa, please pass along the old ones. They also have 2 kids, ages 2 and 5 if you have any kid stuff that would also be most appreciated.
Thank you again for all your support. I love you all.
Melanie
On Thursday morning as I watched my house burn I can honestly say I have never felt more scared or more alone. Thank you to everyone who called, texted, emailed support. Thank you for your generosity and your caring. I seriously couldn't have managed without you all.
A brief update. I have a new place to live. 1260 Pennsylvania. It is a small studio and it is not stumbling distance to the ps lounge, but it is a warm safe place for Vosh (kitty cat) and me.
I went into the building this morning. The hallway and entrance looks like something from the pit of hell. It is truly a surreal setting. I however have been very very fortunate. Although the door itselt was burnt through, the book shelves and all the books are fine!! Even the ones next to the door. I guess it is harder to burn political tracts and economics books than previously thought. Although there is a lot of smoke damage, there is no water damage as most of the fire was on the other side of the house. The house should be safe within a week to 10 days and I will be able to recover most of my things. And then probably pay the biggest dry cleaning bill ever.
My neighbors were not so lucky, and the family across the hall was hit very hard. They will be in particular need of kitchen and housewares, so if any of you get new dishes from Santa, please pass along the old ones. They also have 2 kids, ages 2 and 5 if you have any kid stuff that would also be most appreciated.
Thank you again for all your support. I love you all.
Melanie
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Help is starting to roll in
Folks are stepping up to help out Melanie. We have received cash and necessary items from Jessica and Fiserv Investment Support Services, Princess Stephanie and Exclusive Resorts, Penny Hawkins and Bank of the West. Melanie has also been directly helped by the Red Cross. Many others are gathering assistance together as I post. Keep it coming! and keep Melanie in mind. Thanks
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Instead of logging in, to make it easier - all you have to do is leave a comment here for what you are gathering for Melanie.
Thank you all for your help!
Thank you all for your help!
A Homeless Friend
If you're reading this, you know Melanie's house burned. Here's a helpful Q&A to get you in the mood to help:
Q: What happened?
A: Early Thursday morning the 6 apartment house that Melanie has lived in for the past few years burned. Read about it here: http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5139324&version=10&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
Q: Is everyone OK?
A: One tenant (not Mel) was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. He should be OK, but his dog died from the smoke. Everyone else made it out OK.
Q: Does Melanie have any good stories about escaping from her apartment in an interesting and harrowing way?
A: Yes. Yes she does, but it will cost you. Help her and she will tell you the story.
Q: Did her cat make it?
A: The cat was hiding under the bed and was retrieved just before the windows were boarded up creating a tomb.
Q: Did Melanie's books make it?
A: I don't want to talk about it.
In the next days and hours we will pester you to help Melanie. Money is best, a place to stay is 2nd with clothes and toiletries rounding up the pack.
Please help.
Q: What happened?
A: Early Thursday morning the 6 apartment house that Melanie has lived in for the past few years burned. Read about it here: http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5139324&version=10&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
Q: Is everyone OK?
A: One tenant (not Mel) was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. He should be OK, but his dog died from the smoke. Everyone else made it out OK.
Q: Does Melanie have any good stories about escaping from her apartment in an interesting and harrowing way?
A: Yes. Yes she does, but it will cost you. Help her and she will tell you the story.
Q: Did her cat make it?
A: The cat was hiding under the bed and was retrieved just before the windows were boarded up creating a tomb.
Q: Did Melanie's books make it?
A: I don't want to talk about it.
In the next days and hours we will pester you to help Melanie. Money is best, a place to stay is 2nd with clothes and toiletries rounding up the pack.
Please help.
Oops
Yeah, I realize it's one "l" but once I caught it, it was too late and the blog was created. Since I know her through the P.S., I'll just chalk it up to booze mittens.
D
First post
Jeremy, great idea.
Here's a blog for organizing what's being gathered together for Mellanie. Jeremy and I and Miles have the password, or, you can send an email to dave@flomberg.com to get the password to this blog and then log in and post what you've got. Right now, I'm bringing a bunch of toiletries Amy pulled together and I'll grab a visa gift card on my way over to drop it off. So, here's our kick start.
Dave
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