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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: AutoPilot on January 19, 2006, 06:53:53 PM
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Many of you might know a virtual pilot that goes by the handle BLAUV,BLAUVer,and UrNoGoOd.On 1-17-2006 while he was at work his house caught fire and he lost everything.He has been playing this game since 2000 so i figured most of you that know him would want too know about this.His 3 children and wife made it out of the fire safely as well as his dog.
If anyone knows of the survival rates of computer equipment from a fire,most of his system was not destroyed,the AMD processor was still in tact,as well as the hard drives and ram cards.Was just wondering if anyone else had a computer that survived a fire and if so did it work afterwards.
If anyone would like too donate clothes,money,old joystick,etc.
PM me and i'll send the address.
http://www.wlio.com/localNews.aspx?NewsID=3101
Thank You
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My condolences for the loss of the house. I'm happy to hear the news of the successful escape, though.
:)
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:cry
Sorry to hear..send my best wishes to all of the family hoping the future is bright for them.
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anyone wanna setup a paypal for donations?
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I haven't seen BLAUv in there for well over a year. This s**t always happens to the good guys.
Karaya
PM his Addy. I'll send something.
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I see him often in h2h , really cool guy, yes **** happens to good guys:(
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Thank goodness no one was hurt..
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Originally posted by AutoPilot
Many of you might know a virtual pilot that goes by the handle BLAUV,BLAUVer,and UrNoGoOd.On 1-17-2006 while he was at work his house caught fire and he lost everything.He has been playing this game since 2000 so i figured most of you that know him would want too know about this.His 3 children and wife made it out of the fire safely as well as his dog.
If anyone knows of the survival rates of computer equipment from a fire,most of his system was not destroyed,the AMD processor was still in tact,as well as the hard drives and ram cards.Was just wondering if anyone else had a computer that survived a fire and if so did it work afterwards.
If anyone would like too donate clothes,money,old joystick,etc.
PM me and i'll send the address.
http://www.wlio.com/localNews.aspx?NewsID=3101
Thank You
I'm glad to hear they all made it out ok. Stuff you can replace. Your life you cannot.
As to the computer, if the fire was anywhere in the vicinity of the case, more than likely the hard drive is junk. He might be able to recover some data, maybe even all if he's lucky, but I'd not trust the drive to last. Hard drives and heat are not a good combination, and I'd almost bet he'll have data corruption. The rest of the parts are actually fairly durable to heat, as long as they didnt reach a point where they started to melt. Might be ok. I've been through this myself, damn near lost everything in a fire in 1995. I hope they have family there to help?
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he should be able to get everything back through insurance, if he has it. the only thing that matters is the safety of his family, which is great news.
im very sorry to hear it blauv, good luck, and see you soon!:aok
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sorry to hear of the loss. thank God no one was injured.
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As to the computer, if the fire was anywhere in the vicinity of the case, more than likely the hard drive is junk.
The CD-ROM drives and the power supply melted,but there was no other plastic parts melted inside the case which is why i asked.The hard drives got wet but his computer wasn't turned on.
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i am sorry to hear of their loss. janurary 27th 2005 i myself had a house fire and it was a total loss, thank god we had insurance however it barely gave us enough to replace the house and a few belongings. no one was at home at the time of the fire and it was determined electical shortage.
i would not wish this upon my worse enemy. it is devistating and something that you never wanna relive. my prayers and wishes go out to your family. i know it is hard right now but keep your chin up, and know that there are people that care. <<>>
~betty~
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Man that sucks, i am glad everyone made it out okay.
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Keep in mind i am posting this on BLAUV's behalf for his system was burnt up.I am passing all of this on too him.
Thank You again
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I too experianced a house fire in May of '04 which suffered a total loss due to smoke damage. Our insurance payed replacement for everything and we were allowed to keep everything of salvage.
My Fire adjuster told me the electronic equipment; ie digital cameras, PC's VCRS etc. that worked after the fire would fail within a couple of months due to the acid in the smoke attacking the solder joints in the boards.
He was absolutely right! All the items broke within four months. Glad for the insurance but having no one hurt is really all that matters!
K
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that worked after the fire would fail within a couple of months due to the acid in the smoke attacking the solder joints in the boards.
Does that include the Memory sticks?
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Thanx everyone for all your concernes.
they are very much appreciated.
and yes thank god noone was injured
I heard of the post so i had to come and THNK you all personaly for you support it is very much appreciated
Till we see you in thew skies once AGAIN all
Blauv,Blauver,URnoGOOD
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Hope you get back on your feet soon Blauv. Having been through it too, I know its rough. Glad you're all ok.
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lost our house feb 9 last year. Kass is right toss any thing made of plastic out. Plastic 's expands during heat then traps all harmful chemicals into it. Demend replaceing all items that are made of plastic. Your insurance company has to replace. Every tv and computer in our house was replaced every single pc of plastic from toys to all were thrown away.
Insurance should cover every thing . If you Want tips about how to deal with your adjuster call me any time. Email me at Rod367th@yahoo.com
KEEP all rec of any purchase or expenses. Bluav is house on crawl space. Id so make dsure foundation is not cracked from heat they almost missed ours.
we should take if you want help thru this. since i'm just getting over mine. know what ins might try. And you should read your home owners ins policy asap............sh i could go on and on email me and i can call you... my dime
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thnx rod good to see ur still around m8
hopefully ur health is GOOD
as for the ins sadly we had none.
Thanx again for all ur concerns
all and kill a few seals for ME
Blauv
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Sorry Renters never think of insurance if a renter and home was defective than you don't need Ins. owners policy has to cover contents if home caught fire because defect or owners defective maintence.....
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not a renter just a dumbarse blind exhusband :(
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I have a ATI Radeon 9600 128 meg card which I can send on over if it is needed.
Wolf