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.

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.

--
BigDog,
To E-mail me, you know what to do.

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

"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

"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

BigDog wrote:

> I'm praying for you and yours Jim.

Me too. Chef Juke gave me a call at the restaurant to let me know the sad
news, and my jaw hit the ground. I can't express how sad this makes me feel
for Jim and his family.

--
Dave
Dave's Pit-Smoked Bar-B-Que
http://davebbq.com/

BigDog wrote:

> I'm praying for you and yours Jim.

Me too. Chef Juke gave me a call at the restaurant to let me know the sad
news, and my jaw hit the ground. I can't express how sad this makes me feel
for Jim and his family.

--
Dave
Dave's Pit-Smoked Bar-B-Que
http://davebbq.com/

Jim,


I doubt you're able to access Usenet, but if you can, I'm about 2 hours away
and if I can do anything to help, please let me know. I'm so sorry...first
Monroe and Miranda, now you. What's going on?

Jack Curry

Jack Curry wrote:
> Jim,
>
>
> I doubt you're able to access Usenet, but if you can, I'm about 2 hours away
> and if I can do anything to help, please let me know. I'm so sorry...first
> Monroe and Miranda, now you. What's going on?
>
> Jack Curry
>
>

Geeze! I don't know you well BJ but my heart goes out to you and you
family!

--
Steve

It's not a good idea to squat while wearing spurs.

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.


Yeah, it looks like it IS TRUE!

http://www.am850.com/news/archives/000485.asp
"January 5, 2005 05:57 PM
A house-fire this afternoon in Micanopy has left the building in ruins
and those living there homeless. Alachua County Fire-Rescue Spokesman
Mark Hughes says the homes two residents have been turned over to
American Red Cross for assistance. No injuries are reported."


I am truly sad for BigJim and his wife. I've personally learned quite a
bit from him in his replies to my posts. I'm just glad there was no
loss of human life.
I'm happy the Red Cross is helping (if they can do anything right it's
shelter,food,clothes) but, I bet Big Jim is teaching 'bout cooking!
Rob

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.

I am very sorry to hear this. Hope you're able to get back on your feet
soon, Big Jim.

--
Aloha,

Nathan Lau
San Jose, CA

#include <std.disclaimer>

G'ganna and I are sitting here in shock. Can't believe what I just read,
Doubt if you will get a chance to read all the condolences but know this, we
are praying for you & yours hang in there.
Love to you

--
Bruce-n-G'ganna-n-Gold Beach

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.

Here's a note that Keri C. posted on Ray Basso's BBQ forum concerning
donations for Big Jim and his family:

"Just got the word - a fund for Big Jim has now been set up at Florida
Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667. Just send
the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account for
him and his wife."

That should make things easier on both ends,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Big Jim.

BOB

" BOB" > wrote:
> bk wrote:
> > []
> > 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,[]
>
> Here's a note that Keri C. posted on Ray Basso's BBQ forum concerning
> donations for Big Jim and his family:
>
> "Just got the word - a fund for Big Jim has now been set up at Florida
> Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667. Just send
> the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account
> for him and his wife."
>
Is that address right? Here's what I got when I ran it through the USPS to
get a ZIP+4:

United States Postal Service

ZIP Code Lookup
ZIP+4 Code Lookup Results

Important Note
An exact match for the address you provided couldn't be found.

You Gave Us
106-C East Highway 441
MICANOPY FL 32667

Lookup another ZIP Code

--
Nick. To help with tsunami relief, go to: http://www.cidi.org/
http://www.usaid.gov/ or http://usafreedomcorps.gov/
Celebrating 7 years of retirement on 8 January! Slainte!
Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten. Thanks.

wrote:
> " BOB" > wrote:
>> bk wrote:
>>> []
>>> 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,[]
>>
>> Here's a note that Keri C. posted on Ray Basso's BBQ forum
>> concerning donations for Big Jim and his family:
>>
>> "Just got the word - a fund for Big Jim has now been set up at
>> Florida Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida
>> 32667. Just send the check there in James Whitten's name, and it
>> will go to the account for him and his wife."
>>
> Is that address right? Here's what I got when I ran it through the
> USPS to get a ZIP+4:

See my other post...it's probably just the difference between 2 offices or
desks inside the bank. I'm hoping that the post office can figure it out.

BOB

>
> United States Postal Service
>
> ZIP Code Lookup
> ZIP+4 Code Lookup Results
>
> Important Note
> An exact match for the address you provided couldn't be found.
>
> You Gave Us
> 106-C East Highway 441
> MICANOPY FL 32667
>
> Lookup another ZIP Code
>
> --
> Nick. To help with tsunami relief, go to: http://www.cidi.org/
> http://www.usaid.gov/ or http://usafreedomcorps.gov/
> Celebrating 7 years of retirement on 8 January! Slainte!
> Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten.
> Thanks.

wrote:
> " BOB" > wrote:
>> bk wrote:
>>> []
>>> 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,[]
>>
>> Here's a note that Keri C. posted on Ray Basso's BBQ forum
>> concerning donations for Big Jim and his family:
>>
>> "Just got the word - a fund for Big Jim has now been set up at
>> Florida Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida
>> 32667. Just send the check there in James Whitten's name, and it
>> will go to the account for him and his wife."
>>
> Is that address right? Here's what I got when I ran it through the
> USPS to get a ZIP+4:

See my other post...it's probably just the difference between 2 offices or
desks inside the bank. I'm hoping that the post office can figure it out.

BOB

>
> United States Postal Service
>
> ZIP Code Lookup
> ZIP+4 Code Lookup Results
>
> Important Note
> An exact match for the address you provided couldn't be found.
>
> You Gave Us
> 106-C East Highway 441
> MICANOPY FL 32667
>
> Lookup another ZIP Code
>
> --
> Nick. To help with tsunami relief, go to: http://www.cidi.org/
> http://www.usaid.gov/ or http://usafreedomcorps.gov/
> Celebrating 7 years of retirement on 8 January! Slainte!
> Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops! You are not forgotten.
> Thanks.

BOB wrote:
>
> "Just got the word - a fund for Big Jim has now been set up at Florida
> Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667. Just send
> the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account for
> him and his wife."
>

Thanks for the information.

Jim and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. This is a terrible thing.

Matthew

--
Thermodynamics and/or Golf for dummies: There is a game
You can't win
You can't break even
You can't get out of the game

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



-Chef Juke
"EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"
www.chefjuke.com

"bk" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> 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.
>

Jim, I am saddened to hear of your losses. We are all praying for you to
have a quick recovery to normalcy.
Dick from Seattle

"bk" > wrote in message
ink.net
> 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.


We've been on the phone with Big Jim for the past couple of days and since
there has been such an outpouring of questions as to where to go if you want
to help, an account has been set up for Big Jim and his wife.

Florida Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667. Just
send
the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account for
him and his wife.

Thanks everyone.

kili & TFM

Here's the BANK's phone # and Web site if you need it.
Florida Citizens Bank, Micanopy Branch - (352) 466-4558
http://www.floridacitizensbank.com/

The web site states the bank offers SAME DAY deposits with NO 2 pm cut
off. So whenever your money gets there it will be deposited.

Rob

On 7-Jan-2005, "kilikini" > wrote:

> "bk" > wrote in message
> ink.net
> >

<snip>

>
> We've been on the phone with Big Jim for the past couple of days and since
>
> there has been such an outpouring of questions as to where to go if you
> want
> to help, an account has been set up for Big Jim and his wife.
>
> Florida Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667.
> Just
> send
> the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account for
> him and his wife.
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> kili & TFM

I've never understood why all the shit happens to the people that least
deserve it. Don't anybody bet on insurance covering enough of the loss.
By the time the insurance company excludes deductible and special
exceptions, they'll be lucky to get half the value of the loss. And of
course their mementos and pets cannot be replaced at all. My check
will go out in the mail tomorrow.

--
Brick(Wondering how I got by all these years.)

Here's the BANK's phone # and Web site if you need it.
Florida Citizens Bank, Micanopy Branch - (352) 466-4558
http://www.floridacitizensbank.com/

The web site states the bank offers SAME DAY deposits with NO 2 pm cut
off. So whenever your money gets there it will be deposited.

Rob

On 7-Jan-2005, "kilikini" > wrote:

> "bk" > wrote in message
> ink.net
> >

<snip>

>
> We've been on the phone with Big Jim for the past couple of days and since
>
> there has been such an outpouring of questions as to where to go if you
> want
> to help, an account has been set up for Big Jim and his wife.
>
> Florida Citizen's Bank 106-C East Highway 441, Micanopy Florida 32667.
> Just
> send
> the check there in James Whitten's name, and it will go to the account for
> him and his wife.
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> kili & TFM

I've never understood why all the shit happens to the people that least
deserve it. Don't anybody bet on insurance covering enough of the loss.
By the time the insurance company excludes deductible and special
exceptions, they'll be lucky to get half the value of the loss. And of
course their mementos and pets cannot be replaced at all. My check
will go out in the mail tomorrow.

--
Brick(Wondering how I got by all these years.)

In article . net>,
says...
> 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.
>
>
>
My God, if ever a person didn't deserve this it's Big Jim. Why does this
crap happen to nice people?
Hang in there Jim. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave and Heather in BC

> Micanopy fire destroys couple's home, kills pets
>

That sucks.
:-(

Hang in there, and I feel for you.

-John O

In article . net>,
says...
> 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.
>
>
>
My God, if ever a person didn't deserve this it's Big Jim. Why does this
crap happen to nice people?
Hang in there Jim. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave and Heather in BC

> Micanopy fire destroys couple's home, kills pets
>

That sucks.
:-(

Hang in there, and I feel for you.

-John O

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.


Yeah, it looks like it IS TRUE!

http://www.am850.com/news/archives/000485.asp
"January 5, 2005 05:57 PM
A house-fire this afternoon in Micanopy has left the building in ruins
and those living there homeless. Alachua County Fire-Rescue Spokesman
Mark Hughes says the homes two residents have been turned over to
American Red Cross for assistance. No injuries are reported."


I am truly sad for BigJim and his wife. I've personally learned quite a
bit from him in his replies to my posts. I'm just glad there was no
loss of human life.
I'm happy the Red Cross is helping (if they can do anything right it's
shelter,food,clothes) but, I bet Big Jim is teaching 'bout cooking!
Rob

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.

I am very sorry to hear this. Hope you're able to get back on your feet
soon, Big Jim.

--
Aloha,

Nathan Lau
San Jose, CA

#include <std.disclaimer>

G'ganna and I are sitting here in shock. Can't believe what I just read,
Doubt if you will get a chance to read all the condolences but know this, we
are praying for you & yours hang in there.
Love to you

--
Bruce-n-G'ganna-n-Gold Beach

"bk" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> 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.
>

Jim, I am saddened to hear of your losses. We are all praying for you to
have a quick recovery to normalcy.
Dick from Seattle