rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Last night around 1 am I woke up to my dog wimpering. I figured he wanted out. As I got to my front door I could smell smoke. There wasn't much of a fire out in the yard but I could see some haybales I had stacked tuesday morning were smoldering. I ran and grabbed my work boots. I ran out and took a tractor to try to get the hot bales out of there. I guess that was a bad idea because once I got into the stack where the hot bales were it must have allowed the air it needed in. The whole thing went up into flames. I called the fire dept out but they were about 35 minuites away. I'm not too upset about the bales burning as this has happened before but when I stacked them in the field. The part that hurts the most is the fact that the back of this stack was up against a 16x40 wooden building I bought that had all my tack and saddles in it, as well as my hunting tents and coolers, my bow, and years worh of Roping awards. I am expecting an insurance adjuster to come out today and according to my policy they should replace most everything that can be, but I am upset this happened so close to hunting season. I can't afford to replace the gear out of pocket right now and just wonder how long the insurance will take to pay. The building was a total loss. The fire dept left around 6:30 am. I still have hay scattered all along my driveway still smoldering but it shouldn't start up. I wondered about this as I baled with that hay just a tad wet and stacked it rather tightly. I can say I learned a valuable lesson, it just came at the wrong time for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Oh that's too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sorry to hear about that. Thankfully no one was hurt. It's always difficult to replace certain things after a fire. Hopefully, the adjuster will be sympathetic and expedite your claim for you. Now for a little science lesson. In order to have a full blown fire you need fuel, heat, and oxygen. I hate to tell you, but you supplied the last and should have had been standing by with a water hose when you opened the pile. Not trying to be smart, just something to keep in mind should this occur again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains I was thinking that same thing but after the fact. I guess that plays into that old hind sight thing.[ QUOTE ] Sorry to hear about that. Thankfully no one was hurt. It's always difficult to replace certain things after a fire. Hopefully, the adjuster will be sympathetic and expedite your claim for you. Now for a little science lesson. In order to have a full blown fire you need fuel, heat, and oxygen. I hate to tell you, but you supplied the last and should have had been standing by with a water hose when you opened the pile. Not trying to be smart, just something to keep in mind should this occur again. [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sorry to hear this! I hope you get a settlement real quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sometimes in the heat of the moment we don't think of these things. Sorry man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Anyone have experience with a situation like this? How log typically before the insurance comes through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Maybe Monday as it is 6:30 now and I have yet to see an adjuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains So sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains sorry for the fire, brian. but, all can be replaced. glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains [ QUOTE ] sorry for the fire, brian. but, all can be replaced. glad no one was hurt. [/ QUOTE ] I'm most thankful for that Steve. I will be replacing my "stuff" as soon as I get paid from the insurance company. Like they say it could have been worse. I'm glad it wasn't the house or my shop that burned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sorry to hear of your losses. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sorry to hear that. Good luck with the adjustor, the sooner he/she gets out the better. Have state farm on our farm here, and when I lost part of my barn and had hail damage to the roof on the house, they settled pretty quick, after I got the adjustor out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains That's a shame Brian. I'm real sorry to hear that. It's nice that your covered by insurance, but even so, there are a lot of things, like your roping awards, that just can't be replaced. All the best with everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains That really sucks-hope there werre no irreplacable saddles in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Bad deal. Those bales can really blaze. I hate to hear you lost so much. A good saddle is as hard to let go as a good bow.... I hope you get everything worked out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbowman Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Bad news on the plains Sorry to hear about your loss!! Atleast it was only earthly possessions! Somethings, I know, are not replaceable and that's too bad!! Hopefully the Ins. will write you a big fat check and that will help heal the wound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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