Up in Smoke,was the word at King Sign Design today. Fire burnt to the ground my prep building!! This was the out building where panels were being painted at the Duck Soup. ALL vehicles were untouched as was the house and new sign building. Everyone is OK including the animals. I was meaning to clean that place up anyway!!!!
Think I should have a "FIRE SALE"?? Keep us in your prayers anyways
will try to get some fire in progress pics up.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Wow Pat. That must have happened just after we got off the phone with Bobbi. We're glad to hear nobody was hurt and the house not damaged.
Posted by Gregory (Member # 900) on :
I saw the smoke about 10 miles up the interstate, I got really worried as I got closer and realized the smoke was right at the cell tower in Pat's back yard. Then the road was blocked with fire trucks and police cars. I finally got close enough to see that there where no ambulances. I was glad to get to see Pat, Bobbi, and Joe all OK.
[ April 23, 2002, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: Gregory ]
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
Yes Steve,Right after barb and Bobbie talked(no wonder my ears were burning) Thanks Greg for that QUICK picture post for me. As you can see,the firemen are STILL there
Posted by Scott Moyer (Member # 1433) on :
Looks like the toilet survived, glad know one was hurt.
Posted by R T Thomas (Member # 355) on :
AWWWWWWWW!! man!! Sorry to hear about the fire dude!! Now you can build somethin newer and better!! As soon as you're finished let us all know so we can have a "barn warmin' meet". I really hate to hear it man, did you lose a lot of materials, etc.? Do they know what caused it? Maybe Bobbie got tired of lookin at it? OH well, let us know if you need anything. See ya, R.T.
Posted by Gregory (Member # 900) on :
Scott the Ironic thing is that toilet is a huge ashtray ("Put Butts Here") from Duck Soup.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Pat, I like the new "open air" look..... glad to know y'all are OK
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
it was them a-rab terrorists.....
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Sorry to hear about your loss Pat, that's a straight up BUMMER ( Just out of curiosity did my sign I sent you survive among your other treasures?
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
Cisco:The sign you sent along with ALL other Duck Soup memrobilia was not in that building. You parked in front of it(chicken coop)when you came to visit. RT:Hot Motor on Lawnmower,freshly parked under shed in rear was the cause. Scott:Toilet not burned,but....top brken by firemen with hoses. LOSS INCLUDES:Substrates,Paints,Power&Hand tools, Hardware,Paper patterns(mostly Christmas)40 ft.(2) ladders(melted)20'walkboard! YES,this is a time to re-build,bigger and better(we have the technology)
Just one more reason to keep insured!!! to bad it only covered the builing NOT its contents
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune, Pat. I hope everything was insured. Is there anything we can do to help?
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Glad to hear no-one was hurt. Time to replan, revise and rebuild ... ...bigger..better...faster...stronger
Sometimes setbacks are a good thing..
One thing for sure is you have lots of work ahead ... don't overdo it. Health comes first. Take Care.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Glad to see all are okay Pat.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
Sorry to hear about the fire, Pat. I'm glad everyone is alright.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Wow! Sounds like you're ready to make a bigger and better area for all your goodies. Too bad about all the tools though! Glad you all are OK.
Posted by timi NC (Member # 576) on :
Sad to hear of your misfortune but glad everyone is well.Just keep in mind Pat it ain't how ya git knocked down but how ya git back up that counts,...
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
Pat sorry to hear of your loss. if there is anything that i can do to help you out let me know. i have some power tools that you can borrow or i will make you a good deal on.
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Sorry for the loss Pat & Bobbie...
Let me know if you need anything. I've got A TON of One-Shot around here and your welcome to what you need.
Maybe I need to change th date Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. Glenn: I know you understand more so than most. Jimmy: Give me a couple of weeks to get my "ducks in a row"but interested in your offer. If anyone from One Shot is reading this:got any letterhead meet type of samples? he he he Seeings as how I ONLY use One Shot to letter with
P.S.Maybe this was a hint NOT to be husseling those ladders and walkboard around at my age! Looks like knuckle boom will be added to the price of my wall work.
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
opps double post(shows you the stress)
Send all donations to the:Help King Sign Design Stay Afloat Fund. Before I have to put Bobbie to work!!!! Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Oh man, major bummer!
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Pat, I just checked in on the board. Was having a good day untill I read this. So sorry this happened to you & Bobbi. Anything we can do, let us know. Hope your brushes were in the new shop.
Heads up Buddy, you ain't in control, the Big Sign Painter is, and He's gonna take care of ya.
Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
This is sad news Duckie...At this point, it HAS to get BETTER before it could possibly get any worse!
Glad to hear everyone is okay! Hey, did ya get yer chisels out in time? The last time I saw em, they were in the back right hand corner.
I bet that train is a little louder without that buffer being there...
Take care my friend, things will be lookin' up soon!
Cher.
[ April 24, 2002, 03:34 PM: Message edited by: Cheryl Lucas ]
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
pat..can relate real well...the house i grew in in penna went to the ground june 1980. lived in that house since 1950. all my parents pictures, dads WW2 papers, the flag that was his coffin, all my drawings from 1st grade to stuff i did in college. had a brand new(never used) SNOW kiln($2000) and brent pottery wheel B MODEL $1000....fire was so hot melted the kiln and wheel. no insurance on contents either. only thing was good i had sold the place a week before the fire....then i get here in pensacola july 98, had the LABOR DAY COOK-IN. had a fire in the utility room lost all my paint brushes(which i had since 86) and some power tools. but didnt damage house thank god.....and didnt have contents insurance either...but do now.!!!!!! i sorta dont like ...fire....
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Pat,
When I first saw this post up I thought, 'Oh goodie, Pat's doing flames!"
I am so sorry to find out what really happened. I know my shock does not compare to yours and Bobbie's.
I am so glad to know the house wasn't damaged and Bobbie's shop is still up.
Take heart, bigger and better is coming. I know you know to count your blessings. Now the ground for your new shop is purified!
I pray your sign kit wasn't burnt up. It's one thing to replace a bunch of paint but all the tools you collect and cherish over the years, kinda hard to replace. If you did lose your kit, let me know and I'll send you a bunch of stuff. I have two of a lot of things and I couldn't think of a better man to help.
I have a drill/sander and a jigsaw you can have. I'll even drive it over if ya want...that way I can help you clean up the debris. I lost most of my paint when I moved, it got left behind by accident. So I don't have a lot in my paint cabinet, but a care package of everything else I can think of is available.
I tried to call Nancie again, but to no avail, her cell phone is not up and running. I'll try to stop by her apartment tonight and catch her.
You've been so kind to me Pat, you and Bobbie both. I know you're going to be rewarded for all your kindness to others. Just keep updating your list of stuff you lost for us to help you with and maybe the 1-shot fairies will surprise you!
ALL our love and prayers, Linda, Emily and Jenny
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Sorry to hear of your loss.Glad you,Bobbie, and the animals are unharmed. I too know something about losses suffered from a fire. In 1984 my parents house burned down due to robbery and arson. My parents were out of town when this happened but it was such a great shock to see all the pictures and memoribilia gone not to mention the house being a total loss. If there's anything we can do..just let us know. Roger wondered if his Pat King special overalls were spared You and Bobbie are in prayers. Roger and Judy
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Sorry to hear the bad news Pat...that was the best "air conditioned" shop I was ever in.
Be sure the insurance people know it was a two story corugated steel structure with a clock tower and an attached 8 car garage.
Seriously tho...glad you guys are alright!
Posted by Alan Johnson (Member # 2513) on :
Hey Pat I know it's supose to end in fire but isn't this to soon ? I sent this page to Frank at 1shot maybe he can have a can can sale .glad to see no one hurt maintain AJ Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
Im glad no-one was hurt! we all still have our memories... of that September weekend....
Best wishes to you & bobbie...
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Monte, you forgot the Monets and Raphaels hanging in the reception hall hehehe! Oh! and the red velvet rope gig he had strung up to the executive office wing.
Hehehe, might as well have been that elaborate, I've been there and the love on that ground is worthy of it, no holes barred.
Yo, Pat!
After I got out of the shower, Jenny told me what happened over the phone. Dont make me come over there! LOL!
Actually it was great to hear you had such a fabulous sense of homor. I got your message back and I'm glad to know!
I'm saying thank you for you now!
Bobbie, I'm glad you were spared, that goes without saying, can you imagine what a wreck Pat would be without you? LOL! We love you two a lot!
Thanks for reminding me that life is short and must be adored...every breath!
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Really sorry to hear this Pat, but like everybody else said, at least you and Bobbi are OK. All that other stuff can be replaced, but you guys never could be.
Let me know if there is anything we can do.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Pat, I know some things can never be replaced.Photographs and old patterns. I have plenty of old patterns and would be glad to send some to you for ambiance and comfort. Glad you have insurance to cover the lawnmower and building. Seems like the clean up following a fire is the hardest part. Glad you're OK.
Posted by Bob Gilliland (Member # 28) on :
Pat & Bobbie,
Sorry to read about your loss; please add Kathy and me to the list of well-wishers. As other have stated, contents are easier to replace the people. God bless.
By the way, Kathy said to let her know when to make a trip to McCalla to help pinstripe the doors after the rebuild. I don’t know why she was laughing while she said it!
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As soon as you're finished let us all know so we can have a "barn warmin' meet". I really hate to hear it man, did you lose a lot of materials, etc.? Do they know what caused it? Maybe Bobbie got tired of lookin at it? ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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( Just out of curiosity did my sign I sent you survive among your other treasures?
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