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« on: May 17, 2009, 09:05:49 AM » |
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yesterday at 2pm lightning struck my house. my wife and i just got out.
we lost everything. all my collection on the beach boys, 40 plus years worth, are now gone.
i am still in shock. hard to watch everything you own go up in smoke. all we have at the moment is what we were wearing when we got out of the house.
thanks to everyone for the posts and info i got here. be a long time before i check back in................
take care everyone................
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2009, 09:11:32 AM » |
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Oh god  , that sucks dude. So sorry, hope everything works out |
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2009, 09:38:28 AM » |
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My prayers go out to you and your family.
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2009, 09:42:58 AM » |
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Jesus, I cannot even begin to imagine how that must feel. Thoughts are with you.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 10:04:41 AM » |
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Oh, that's a horrible thing. My thoughts are with you. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2009, 10:54:39 AM » |
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Wow that is so sad |
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2009, 10:59:35 AM » |
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Wow, Steve, I'm so sorry for you !! The most important thing at the moment is that you and your wife are ok. My prayers go out to you !!
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys PRO SHOT BEACH BOYS CONCERTS - LISTTo sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.- Jack Rieley
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2009, 11:04:09 AM » |
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Like AGD said, this is beyond comprehension.  I'm very glad you're still with us, but - man - this really sucks. Hold on, Steve, I hope that you and your wife (and father) can get things back on track again. |
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Rule of thumb, think BEFORE you post. And THINK how it may affect someone else's feelings. Check out the Beach Boys Starline website, the place for pictures of many countries Beach Boys releases on 45. Listening to you I get the music; Gazing at you I get the heat; Following you I climb the mountain; I get excitement at your feet Right behind you I see the millions; On you I see the glory; From you I get opinions; From you I get the story |
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2009, 12:52:16 PM » |
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Oh man...this sucks dude. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2009, 01:02:17 PM » |
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Steve-Very sorry to hear about that-all the best to you. You have been very nice to me over the years-I appreciate it
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2009, 01:10:12 PM » |
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Steve....Very sorry to hear about this; it really puts things in perspective....Take your time and get your life in order; we'll all be here for you if you need a diversion....
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2009, 01:44:17 PM » |
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I add my sympathy and prayers to those expressed here. Hang in there. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2009, 01:56:00 PM » |
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Thankfully you and your wife are safe. You'll be in my prayers.
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« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2009, 02:21:25 PM » |
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Thank God no-one was hurt. hang in there |
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What is this "life" thing you speak of ?
Syncopate it? In front of all these people?!
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« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2009, 03:20:32 PM » |
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Having lived through Katrina, I came to the realization that houses can be rebuilt - a lifelong collection of musical treasures (and in my case books and some art) cannot be replaced. I sympathize and hope insurance will cover most of the losses - they should in the case of lightning/fire. Good luck.
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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2009, 03:31:25 PM » |
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I feel terrible about this Steve. After you get settled email me an address and I will be happy to send you a few doubles I own if that will help you get through this time. The important thing is that you and your family are still here.
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« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2009, 03:37:25 PM » |
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Horrible news- my thoughts and prayers will be with you both. Please do keep us posted.
It'd be an honor and a pleasure to help you rebuild that Beach Boys collection if we can get an address to send to. Maybe we can get some kind of pushpinned thread here going with an inventory of what's been sent- and a moderator or a volunteer can hold it for delivery. I'd like to start by sending the Good Vibrations box set, which it happens I can get a good deal on new. If someone can improve on this idea- the logistics, etc.- please do.
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« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2009, 03:37:47 PM » |
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Thank God you are ok!
So so sorry to hear this
Scott
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« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2009, 04:26:40 PM » |
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Steve, I'm really sorry to hear about this. The important thing is that you and your family are ok and safe. I'm sorry to hear about you losing your collection. Surfer Joe has a good idea with us all pitching in. I think we all could help you out when you need it.  Hopefully the moderators won't censor us to much considering the circumstances. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2009, 05:01:34 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear this
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I like the Beatles a bit more than the Boys of Beach, I think Brian's band is the tops---really amazing. And finally, I'm liberal. That's it.
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« Reply #20 on: May 17, 2009, 05:25:47 PM » |
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Happy to chip in or help in any way possible. Very glad to hear you folks are safe. Best of luck.
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« Reply #21 on: May 17, 2009, 06:24:27 PM » |
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OMG Steve.... I can't even begin to imagine what you're going thru right now. As others have mentioned, the important thing is you and your family survived. Hang in there my friend, and know that we're all here for ya. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2009, 07:30:11 PM » |
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Oh my God, Steve-- that's just awful. I'm glad you and your wife are okay. Obviously that's the most important thing. But what a shock to lose everything. I wish I had something in the way of memorabilia to send and help rebuild some of your collection.
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« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2009, 01:02:44 AM » |
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This is shite to the n-th degree. I can only imagine what this must be like, Steve. I don't want to sound narcissistic in the slightest, but this is one of my own worst secret fears. May you find enough consolation here, there and everywhere to make it through all of this in some bearable way.
As prior posters remarked: it puts things into perspective for all of us.
May God be with you and yours.
THD.
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« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2009, 04:54:52 AM » |
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All the best to you
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