On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 20:13:45 GMT, "bk" > wrote:

>I'm very sorry to here this about Big Jim. Shit happens and we got to get it
>behind us.
>
>I'm thinking of you Jim.
>
>
>
>Micanopy fire destroys couple's home, kills pets
>
> A Micanopy couple lost their home Wednesday after it burned to the ground,
>claiming the lives of their cat and dog, according to Alachua County Fire
>Rescue.
>
>James Whitten, 62, arrived at his mobile home, 18410 SW 1st St. in Micanopy,
>at about 4 p.m. to find it engulfed in flames, said ACFR spokesman Mark
>Hughes. ACFR crews kept the burning embers from igniting nearby woods and a
>nearby shed and livestock pavilion, Hughes said.
>
>The cause and origin of the fire is still under investigation, but foul play
>is not suspected.
>
>The American Red Cross is assisting Whitten and his wife, Leslie Shannon
>Whitten, in replacing food and clothing, and the couple is staying with
>relatives, Hughes said.
>
>Several other pets are unaccounted for and may be hiding in nearby woods,
>Hughes said. There were no other injuries and no one was at the home at the
>time of the fire.
>


Oh man.......

I am so sorry to hear this.

Called Dave Bugg to let him know....

If anyone gets ahold of Jim could you send me the phone for where he's
staying via email?

Sending off a check to the bank that will hopefully help out a little.


Jeez....in the last 2 weeks I've had 2 friends pass away, 2 missing in
Thailand after the tsunami, two friends had their house robbed and now
this...

when it rains, it pours



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