The Burning House...

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...

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!

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

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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.

TheMerryFairy · 02-21-2013, 05:58 PM

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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.

justanolecowboy · 02-22-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Syr

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

Syr makes an excellent statement - The only concern at the outset of a fire is to “get out” period – end of story. Fire consumes in a matter of seconds. No matter how “priceless” you think a “thing” is – it is still just a “ thing” - living- breathing beings – should be the only concern at that point.

The time to think about what what should be gotten out – should be thought about “before” a fire – there are many precautions that can be taken and ways to back up files/photos/etc (before) something tragic may happen –
protocols set in place for getting out of the house – exits/fire extinguishers/fire safes/back ups/safety deposit boxes – where to meet outside of the house – emergency phone numbers/etc…

I know this question was meant in fun (sort of) but I and others on this site who have seen the devastation of fire up close and personal – where lives have been lost and are at stake on a daily basis to ensure safety of human life – the protocols are not just something to “think about “ when you have time – they are “essential” to life-perhaps your own or someone’s you love some day.

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....

02-21-2013, 04:20 PM	#2
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 13,992 Times in 3,684 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

02-21-2013, 04:38 PM	#10
Heavenleahangel Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Femme; Earth bound Angel and Babygirl; Preferred Pronoun?: She, Angel, as long as it's respectful Relationship Status: Waiting for the One who can complete me Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albany, NY~but originally from Georgia Posts: 562 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 2,069 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 18675554	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.... __________________ Sweet Georgia Peach

02-21-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
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02-21-2013, 04:25 PM	#3
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	#4
Smiling Senior Member How Do You Identify?: with a distinct flair Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,852 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,623 Thanked 4,388 Times in 1,009 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Definitely my cat first! After that, I am not sure!

02-21-2013, 04:53 PM	#5
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 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	#6
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.