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 06/28/2012 11:15:40 PM · #76
Oh Richard! You have been in my thoughts since I learned of your plight, and now this! How devastating to have to contend with another loss. I wish you better days ahead.
 06/28/2012 11:58:38 PM · #77
I hope that there comes beauty from ashes.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Richard.

I cannot imagine...
 06/28/2012 11:59:31 PM · #78
Richard, I hadn't opened this thread till tonight. My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your home and friend, but I am happy read that you and your family are safe.
 06/29/2012 01:51:02 AM · #79
Jeez Richard, losing your home was bad enough, but the loss of Maggie is just unfair. Know that when life comes back into balance, you will be due a great deal of good luck.
 06/29/2012 02:04:56 AM · #80
So sorry to hear of the piling on of bad luck Richard. Just terrible.

Here is a post I put in a different thread but it applies here also so this is a copy paste of it
Here is a series of shots I took near Telluride which is about 30 miles, as the crow flies, from a large wildfire in Mancos Colorado. I realize they may look "overcooked" in HDR but they're actually pretty close to how it looked in reality. The smoke was so thick and the strange orange and gold hue to everything was almost surreal.


The way the sun reflected through the smoke onto the surface of the creek was absolutely crazy looking.





I tried to accurately depict how it looked that day as the sun set through the trees. The yellow stripe is actually the sun unfiltered by the trees as it fell on the vegitation. It was a really cool thing to see. BTW these were all taken at almost 11,000 feet in elevation.



This is probably my favorite shot from that day

06/29/2012 02:13:53 AM · #81
Awe, so sorry again to here about another huge loss for you with Maggie gone now too Richard. That is really tough. I truly hope better times come back to you quickly.
 06/29/2012 09:05:27 AM · #82
May you and your family gain strength in community. Glad to hear you are safe but so sorry for the loss of a friend and a home. I'm thinking good things happen, too, when you least expect them.... you're certainly in my thoughts.
 06/29/2012 09:23:12 AM · #83
Richard, hopefully things will turn around soon. We have friends and family in Colorado who have lost their homes as well. This is truly a more massive disaster than many understand it to be.

Our hearts, prayers, and support are with you all in these dark hours.
 06/29/2012 12:13:31 PM · #84
I am grieving with you Richard. Sorry for your losses!
 06/29/2012 01:08:04 PM · #85
Richard, My heart just sank to read your post! No one's heart should be burdened with so many sorrows! Maggie must have been the sweetest treasure of your heart and truly she was lucky to have you.

All my warmest thoughts and good wishes to you and your family.
 06/29/2012 01:10:02 PM · #86
I'm so sorry to here about Maggie, keep your chin up Richard and be strong, my thoughts are with you.
 06/29/2012 01:30:08 PM · #87
Richard, truly sorry you had to deal with this tragedy ... then losing your dog on top of that too, just too much for anybody to take. Wish you and your family a quick recovery from all of this.
 06/29/2012 01:34:37 PM · #88
Oh dear, I only just read this thread. Richard, hang tough. I'm sending you truckloads of supportive thoughts.
 06/29/2012 01:39:03 PM · #89
You must be incredibly strong for the Universe to pile so much on your plate. I know it isn't of much comfort now, but this too shall pass.
 06/29/2012 02:02:31 PM · #90
So sorry for all of your losses.

For those interested, here are some amazing post-fire photos. It is so strange the way the fires must move. Almost like the tornado aftermath photos that you sometimes see.

//www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/17-sad-haunting-photos-of-neighborhoods-destroyed
 06/29/2012 02:37:05 PM · #91
Just saw this posted on FB...

COLORADO FIRES: URGENT ANIMAL RESCUE NEEDS
Updated Friday June 29 7.45AM PST

PLEASE SHARE

We have just spoken to 2 of the organizations that are working overtime to save & take care of many of the pets affected by the Colorado Springs fire. Please help in any way that you can:

Humane Society of High Peak Region

Money is their greatest need right now, people are invited to drop off donations between 11AM-6PM at
610 Abbott Lane, Colorado Springs CO 80905
Phone: 719.473.1741
//www.hsppr.org/

To donate online please go to:
https://www.hsppr.org/donateonline

Other needs at HSPPR include:
Large Kuranda beds for dogs
Newspaper
Peanut Butter
Cat litter
Canned food – kitten/cat/dog
Dog treats (small/medium, unopened)
Puppy Pads
Kong type toys (hard rubber only)
KONG Stuff’N Easy Treat Salmon Recipe paste for cats
KONG Stuff’N Senior Easy Treat paste for dogs
KONG Stuff’N Puppy Easy Treat paste for puppies
Cat toys (no strings)
Working digital cameras
Cargo van for our Community Cat Program in Pueblo
New or gently used baby gates

>>>>>>

All Breed Rescue

They will be staffed 24 hours a day through Sunday.
Right now they urgently need:
- snacks for volunteers
- more volunteers
- gas gift card (they are running around a lot more)
- gift card to places like Target for general supplies

Monetary donations can be sent to:
All Breed Rescue
20 Mount View Lane, Suites B & C
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 719-264-6460

Or you may donate online at:
//www.haveanicedog.org/
07/02/2012 11:13:54 AM · #92
My heartfelt condolences for the mountain of pain that you are experiencing at present Richard. It is at times like this that one needs the support of friends and family and I am certain that all in the DPC family are there for you.

Do let us know if there is anything that we can do to help.

Ray
 07/02/2012 02:15:42 PM · #93
Originally posted by hahn23:
... Tonight [several days ago now], Helen and I will attend a community meeting for those who've lost their home. In attendance will be all the government and social agencies who may be able to offer some kind of assistance...


Richard, I hope that something useful came out of that meeting for you and your wife and for your neighbors in the same situation. I was so sorry to hear about your dog on top of everything else. Our thoughts are with you. Please let us know what would be the most helpful things we at DPC can do for you right now.
 07/02/2012 02:34:40 PM · #94
Richard... And I was meaning to thank you for some very thoughtful comments of late.
 07/02/2012 02:59:17 PM · #95
So sorry to hear about the loss of your home and now your dear pal Maggie. It's a deep hurt. My thoughts are with you and all those suffering from these tragic events in Colorado. Stay strong.
 07/02/2012 07:18:00 PM · #96
Richard, I'm just reading this thread now, and I am very saddened by the losses you have experienced. My thoughts are with you, and with all those who have lost precious parts of their lives in the fires.
 07/02/2012 09:07:08 PM · #97
The entire situation is so horrible and my heart goes out to you and your family, and also to everyone else experiencing this. Your family at DPC is here for you, so please don't hesitate to let us know how we can help. This is a tight knit group and we do what we can for our own. ((((hugs)))) and prayers to you and all.
 07/02/2012 09:58:14 PM · #98
Beyond a vague and nagging worry that some of our members might have been caught up in this latest catastrophe, I had not thought too much about the Colorado fires until I opened this thread just now.

I am so sorry that you and your wife have lost your home and your dog, Maggie, as well.

What a horrendous time you are enduring. I wish you well in recovering from this ordeal.
 07/02/2012 10:34:25 PM · #99
Just finished a motorcycle ride through the Colorado Rockies. Fire was a big deal for us. Story and film here. Check out the story in the caption below the map!
 07/02/2012 11:30:16 PM · #100
Richard -- I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Trust that the help your community needs will be soon in coming. Prayers for you and anyone else affected by the fires.
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