The Burning House...

femmeInterrupted · 02-21-2013, 03:42 PM

Your house is on fire and you have ONLY FIVE MINUTES to grab items (assuming your family and pets are safe), what do you grab and why?

Hollylane · 02-21-2013, 04:06 PM

My cellphone...Because I haven't memorized anyone's phone number, and Gaige would be freaking out if she couldn't reach me..

My wallet...I'm going to need my credit cards and cash, if I'm not able to return to my home, because we're all going to need supplies (food, water, clothes, litter, litter boxes..etc)

My vape kit...because I am bound to be a little stressed out...

My car keys...because I want to be able to drive us all to a pet friendly hotel

My hiking pack... it has survival tools and snacks ready to go at all times, and I can put the other four items inside...

fishinabaggie · 02-21-2013, 04:16 PM

1) All of the photo albums. This will require a
wheelbarrow and several trips!

2) Our important papers that are ALWAYS kept
organized and all together in the secure and
state-of-the-art container that we never get
around to purchasing. :/ Yeah, that one.

3) Cell phone.

4) Purse that has just about one of everything in it!

5) Tina.

JustLovelyJenn · 02-21-2013, 04:20 PM

My purse, that thing is always ready to go... It has extras of my sons meds, and my inhaler, my wallet, a book to read, a notebook with all my lyrics in it... So it has to go.

The car keys, so we can get to family when we need their support.

My laptop bag, It has the laptop and my external hard drive so it has all of the pictures I have ever taken of my kids, all my financial information, copies of my taxes. Even if all my documents burned I would still be able to access what I needed from there.

My sock monkeys, they are all together on their shelf, so I could get them in a single swipe. If I could only bring one thing that would make me smile, they would be it.

TheMerryFairy · 02-21-2013, 04:25 PM

Well, my satchel bag from my side table which has my money, ids, keys, my phone, incidentals etc. would be the first thing I'd pick up.

Next would be my brand new backpack for travelling. It basically has everything in it that I would need to survive on for a few days at least (water, food, personal items, books, sentimental things, project plans, a journal, tea etc)

Finally I'd grab my vintage travel trunk that my boss gave me. It has all of my barber tools and some clothing (including a tie and the dress I wore last week).

Smiling · 02-21-2013, 04:33 PM

Definitely my cat first! After that, I am not sure!

Heavenleahangel · 02-21-2013, 04:38 PM

I have two expanding file folders with my most important papers in. (I also have copies of said papers at a family member's house just in case the front door and closet is not accessible.)

I know it sounds silly, but I would have to take a night shirt my sister gave me right before she unexpectedly passed away.

A small packet of Jacob's pictures and footprints, etc.

My purse that has just about everything in it except the kitchen sink.

Five minutes is a lot of time if you think about it....

Glenn · 02-21-2013, 04:53 PM

I don't assume anything. I would double-check and make sure all of my beloved furbabies are all out lol! I sleep with my wallet and cellphone, and have actually been through a couple of fires, so am definitely prepared with a rolling suitcase full of important things. If I had more time, I would throw some of the furkid's survival food in the yard, grab the photo album amd my Mom's ashes, because that is all I have left of them, and maybe my framed degrees. I could find shelter, food, clothes, etc., afterwards.

Syr · 02-21-2013, 05:13 PM

Fire is dangerous and unpredictable. You should not stop for anything besides your loved ones, be they human or critter.

Glenn · 02-21-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syr

Fire is dangerous and unpredictable. You should not stop for anything besides your loved ones, be they human or critter.

I know, that's why I only choose living in places that are on a first floor. I have smoke alarms in every room and check them regularly. It also would be a good idea to learn where to shut off your main gas line leading into the house. However, the fires I've been in, and have seen, there still was a little time left, to pick up a couple of extra things. We should never assume this to be true in every circumstance though. The OP simply assumed that loved ones would be already out,and that there was going to be five extra minutes.

Syr · 02-21-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

I know, that's why I have smoke alarms in every room and check them regularly. It also would be a good idea to learn where to shut off your main gas line leading into the house. However, the fires I've been in, and have seen, there was a little time to spare.

I am a firefighter. I will be representing my department at the funeral of an elderly lady that succumbed to injuries she attained in a house fire I attended. 4 people got out......she went back for her purse. Went from smouldering to fully engulfed in less than 2 seconds. The rest is just sad. My advise, just get out and away from danger.

Glenn · 02-21-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syr

I am a firefighter. I will be representing my department at the funeral of an elderly lady that succumbed to injuries she attained in a house fire I attended. 4 people got out......she went back for her purse. Went from smouldering to fully engulfed in less than 2 seconds. The rest is just sad. My advise, just get out and away from danger.

Is it safe to assume the four people who got out did not go back inside for anything, and she was the only one who went back inside? I agree then, get out, and never go back inside, even once. Stay out!

TheMerryFairy · 02-21-2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syr

Fire is dangerous and unpredictable. You should not stop for anything besides your loved ones, be they human or critter.

I agree that it's dangerous and if faced with a real housefire situation it's best to worry about your safety first (and those you love).

I keep those three things next to me at all times so I wouldn't be trying to run around to grab anything else.

Blade · 02-21-2013, 08:25 PM

guns and ammo
camera
extra pair of boots
a few hats
laptop
everything in the corner cabinet pictures and squirrels
fire safe
box of jewelry
grabbing the phone, keys,leashes and coat on the way out the door

Vivacious1 · 02-21-2013, 08:33 PM

Well, As I was reading I had a whole list of things that I would need, including clothes, shoes etc. I happened upon Syr's post stating the story of the woman that perished, As the Fire Chief's daughter, I felt that I should rethink my list.

1) my *stuffed mouse* a gift my mom gave me before she passed away
2) keys
3) purse

PearlsNLace · 02-21-2013, 11:17 PM

I think I want to look for a better picture program on line that is EASY and I can load every last picture I have.
That way, I can follow the advice here. Grab my butch and the fuzzies.
Every thing else is just stuff.
Life is more important.

Also note to self: donate to american red cross. those folks help more people because of fires, countless untold stories of the rescue that makes life possible, after the rescue that saves lives.

02-22-2013, 09:20 AM

External hard-drive
The Alchemist - my best guitar
Current inhalers

As long as Her Royal Greyness and any hoomans are ok, then all is well.

dixie · 02-22-2013, 10:06 AM

purse - obvious reasons

because they are my livelihood:
phone
laptop
camera
external hard drives

sentimental:
scrapbook
family album
family bible

NorCalStud · 02-22-2013, 10:24 AM

I know this is more or less a fun question. I am going to agree with Syr. There is a protocol about leaving your house or leaving a forest fire. Protocols are in place for a reason. Have fun with the question and if you are in a fire let your mind latch on to a protocol. Leave the house.

Rockinonahigh · 02-22-2013, 10:47 AM

I have a servival suply box in the trunk of my car,in it I have a large case of water,non persable foods plus things for my fur kids that they would need,clothes for me and my son.All my vip papers are in the saftydeposit box at the bank unless there is something I havent had time to take there I have a box on my tall dresser it would be in I would grab that,my fur kids would be out of the house first and in a safe place.I would get moms ashes,some pictures that are not replaceable or not depemds on the time I have.One thinsg for shure I wouldnt put my life or my loved ones lives injeopardy to grab anything as long as they were safe.My car keys are by the door plus I have an extra set of house/car keys in a secret place that no one but me or my son kinows.The fire department is two blocks up and one over I hope thay would be able so put out the fire so my belongings could be salvaged.On a note my son has a colection of motorcycles that is his pride and joy that are in the garage wich is about 40 feet from the house even tho all are inshured most are not replaceable.

02-21-2013, 03:42 PM	#1
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JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,993 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	My purse, that thing is always ready to go... It has extras of my sons meds, and my inhaler, my wallet, a book to read, a notebook with all my lyrics in it... So it has to go. The car keys, so we can get to family when we need their support. My laptop bag, It has the laptop and my external hard drive so it has all of the pictures I have ever taken of my kids, all my financial information, copies of my taxes. Even if all my documents burned I would still be able to access what I needed from there. My sock monkeys, they are all together on their shelf, so I could get them in a single swipe. If I could only bring one thing that would make me smile, they would be it. __________________ --Jenn

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02-21-2013, 04:25 PM	#5
TheMerryFairy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Pansexual/Sapiosexual femmey dyke who likes to crossdress now and then Preferred Pronoun?: She/her OR ze if I'm crossdressing Relationship Status: Floating and walking My path, happy in life. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On my Merry Fairy way! , Canada Posts: 3,630 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,727 Thanked 8,694 Times in 2,987 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Well, my satchel bag from my side table which has my money, ids, keys, my phone, incidentals etc. would be the first thing I'd pick up. Next would be my brand new backpack for travelling. It basically has everything in it that I would need to survive on for a few days at least (water, food, personal items, books, sentimental things, project plans, a journal, tea etc) Finally I'd grab my vintage travel trunk that my boss gave me. It has all of my barber tools and some clothing (including a tie and the dress I wore last week).

02-21-2013, 04:33 PM	#6
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Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dear ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,601 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I don't assume anything. I would double-check and make sure all of my beloved furbabies are all out lol! I sleep with my wallet and cellphone, and have actually been through a couple of fires, so am definitely prepared with a rolling suitcase full of important things. If I had more time, I would throw some of the furkid's survival food in the yard, grab the photo album amd my Mom's ashes, because that is all I have left of them, and maybe my framed degrees. I could find shelter, food, clothes, etc., afterwards.

02-21-2013, 05:13 PM	#9
Syr Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Syr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 381 Thanked 1,130 Times in 217 Posts Rep Power: 13416617	Fire is dangerous and unpredictable. You should not stop for anything besides your loved ones, be they human or critter.

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Vivacious1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme Relationship Status: taken Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 220 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 195 Thanked 795 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 6042525	Well, As I was reading I had a whole list of things that I would need, including clothes, shoes etc. I happened upon Syr's post stating the story of the woman that perished, As the Fire Chief's daughter, I felt that I should rethink my list. 1) my stuffed mouse a gift my mom gave me before she passed away 2) keys 3) purse __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history ...

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02-22-2013, 10:24 AM	#19
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02-22-2013, 10:47 AM	#20
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I have a servival suply box in the trunk of my car,in it I have a large case of water,non persable foods plus things for my fur kids that they would need,clothes for me and my son.All my vip papers are in the saftydeposit box at the bank unless there is something I havent had time to take there I have a box on my tall dresser it would be in I would grab that,my fur kids would be out of the house first and in a safe place.I would get moms ashes,some pictures that are not replaceable or not depemds on the time I have.One thinsg for shure I wouldnt put my life or my loved ones lives injeopardy to grab anything as long as they were safe.My car keys are by the door plus I have an extra set of house/car keys in a secret place that no one but me or my son kinows.The fire department is two blocks up and one over I hope thay would be able so put out the fire so my belongings could be salvaged.On a note my son has a colection of motorcycles that is his pride and joy that are in the garage wich is about 40 feet from the house even tho all are inshured most are not replaceable.