"Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 20:24:10 GMT, BigDog
> > wrote:
>
>>bk wrote in alt.food.barbecue
>>
>>> 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 my god, am I readin this right? Big Jims home burned down?
>>Shit damnit. Someone as good and giving as he don't deserve
>>this. I'm praying for you and yours Jim.
>
> I have just read about this and I am too sorry for Jim, family &
> critters. Hang in there Big Guy - our thoughts are with you.
>
> Tell your lady she will now have to redecorate. Yikes!
>
> Harry & Samantha


Ditto!

Dimitri