Off-Topic: My house and car were destroyed last night

[jjones61]

Dang Man! I'm glad to hear it wasn't any worse than it was and you're going to be ok!

 

[PeterM]

Ahhhh! I do not own a smart phone!

Colin, is there a way that you could put a link to your PayPal account into this topic? While doing a search I found someone who had  done just that. here is the link to that example.

http://209.68.14.80/tipjar.htm

 

[Colin Gilchrist]

15 minutes ago, PeterM said:

Ahhhh! I do not own a smart phone!

Colin, is there a way that you could put a link to your PayPal account into this topic? While doing a search I found someone who had  done just that. here is the link to that example.

http://209.68.14.80/tipjar.htm

 

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the information, but more importantly; thank you so much for your support.

Let's see if this works:

 

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=YX25TXWN6N7AY

 

So, I guess to create a "button", I'd need to have access to the HTML source for this website. So, that isn't really an option, but I think the link above will take you to the donation page. Thanks again, I really appreciate your (and everyone's) kindness.

[Tyler Robotson]

That's wild Colin glad you and your family are safe.  Something to consider too is if say your TV is even scratched, you could submit a claim under renters insurance, new couch etc. It might feel a little bad because your stuff isn't wrecked, but you pay a lifetime into insurance for times like these, and people who are much more well off jump through much smaller hoops. Again glad everyone is safe because those pictures are scary

[So not a Guru]

14 minutes ago, Tyler Robotson said:

That's wild Colin glad you and your family are safe.  Something to consider too is if say your TV is even scratched, you could submit a claim under renters insurance, new couch etc. It might feel a little bad because your stuff isn't wrecked, but you pay a lifetime into insurance for times like these, and people who are much more well off jump through much smaller hoops. Again glad everyone is safe because those pictures are scary

Dang, no wonder my insurance is so high...I've been paying for Tyler's upgrades!

[JoshC]

Just now, So not a Guru said:

Dang, no wonder my insurance is so high...I've been paying for Tyler's upgrades!

insurance companies are horrible to their customers and screw them over in any way they can, so I think we all should try to get as much as we can from them because they will Nickle and dime you on every and any claim, if there is a loophole they can use to get out of paying out a claim they will use it no matter how much they like you or how great of a customer you have been. So i feel the same as tyler here, screw insurance co's

[So not a Guru]

Just now, JoshC said:

insurance companies are horrible to their customers and screw them over in any way they can, so I think we all should try to get as much as we can from them because they will Nickle and dime you on every and any claim, if there is a loophole they can use to get out of paying out a claim they will use it no matter how much they like you or how great of a customer you have been. So i feel the same as tyler here, screw insurance co's

Yep, the biggest legally mandated con game going!

I'm still not gonna commit fraud to get "stuff", especially since they have legions of lawyers and congressmen that work for them.

It was just a joke tho, I have no real concern about it.

[JoshC]

1 hour ago, So not a Guru said:

Yep, the biggest legally mandated con game going!

I'm still not gonna commit fraud to get "stuff", especially since they have legions of lawyers and congressmen that work for them.

It was just a joke tho, I have no real concern about it.

Yea I understand, a few years ago I watched my parents get screwed really bad by an insurance company that they have been paying into for like 30 years and the things they did to screw my parents over was insane just so to get out of paying so I have lost all confidence in insurance co's

[So not a Guru]

9 minutes ago, JoshC said:

Yea I understand, a few years ago I watched my parents get screwed really bad by an insurance company that they have been paying into for like 30 years and the things they did to screw my parents over was insane just so to get out of paying so I have lost all confidence in insurance co's

Yes, it is criminal how they sometimes operate. They sell peace of mind, but, as often as not, deliver the exact opposite.

[PeterM]

2 hours ago, Colin Gilchrist said:

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the information, but more importantly; thank you so much for your support.

Let's see if this works:

 

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=YX25TXWN6N7AY

 

So, I guess to create a "button", I'd need to have access to the HTML source for this website. So, that isn't really an option, but I think the link above will take you to the donation page. Thanks again, I really appreciate your (and everyone's) kindness.

That worked! And I'm glad to help.

[huskermcdoogle]

On 3/14/2021 at 2:20 PM, Colin Gilchrist said:

Thank you for your generosity too Husker.

My pleasure Colin, near as I can see it, given that we will have reasonable geographic proximity soon, I see it coming full circle in some way shape or form, eventually....  But as always no expectations implied or otherwise.  I'm always for helping out a friend in need if I can.

[Colin Gilchrist]

1 minute ago, huskermcdoogle said:

My pleasure Colin, near as I can see it, given that we will have reasonable geographic proximity soon, I see it coming full circle in some way shape or form, eventually....  But as always no expectations implied or otherwise.  I'm always for helping out a friend in need if I can.

Well, at the very least, I'll owe you a beer! So don't be a stranger...

[Tyler Robotson]

10 hours ago, So not a Guru said:

Yep, the biggest legally mandated con game going!

I'm still not gonna commit fraud to get "stuff", especially since they have legions of lawyers and congressmen that work for them.

It was just a joke tho, I have no real concern about it.

That's the thing, it's not fraud if the accident caused damage to your property. Is it still functional? Maybe, but that's still damage that you are paying damage against. You bet that would come off your resale value.  Now the level of damage, sure - but depending on the investigator they'll just mark it as damaged, the office will look up the value and determine if you just get paid out to replace.  

[Brad St.]

So sorry to hear this Collin and in line with Tyler's response I'd like to offer another perspective. if there's something damaged that you don't claim they may not cover it at a later time. They may say it was damaged previously from something else.

I went through this years ago with our roof on our home after a hail storm. I waited almost a year before one of my neighbors had asked if I had our roof inspected. I said no that I thought it was fine (I've help build houses over the years). I ended up calling the insurance inspector and he found it was damaged. long story short he stated just what the neighbor had said.

in the end of course it's your choice and as many here have said we're glad your all safe more than anything.

[DUM1]

So glad you and yours are ok , you keep on counting those blessings .

I have had a ton of them in my life and thank the maker every day for the time above ground .

sending some love , hope it all goes well 

[geirsj]

I  finally got made an donation, hope all is well, i was attending your YouTube webinar and finally i could get a favor in return, your contribution to the forum is invaluable, hope that you still carry on and help me in the future!  

[MSL]

Hi Colin,

Sorry to hear this. I'm glad you and your family are OK.

Ara.

[jeff]

I just saw this thanks to Matthew Hajicek. Glad you and your family is ok!

[jean]

OMG! That is soooo freaking crazy.... Glad you are ok considering! 

 

[Colin Gilchrist]

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, I'm truly humbled by the love that everyone has shown my me and my wife. As crappy as it is to go through this, I'm just thankful that the results weren't worse off.

 

 

[Dan_AKA_ROY]

Scary stuff! Silvering lining is no one was hurt.

[JB7280]

Wow, really sorry to hear that Colin.  But great to hear that everyone is still healthy.  I will happily kick in what I'm able.

[Guest]

On 3/24/2021 at 1:28 PM, Colin Gilchrist said:

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, I'm truly humbled by the love that everyone has shown my me and my wife. As crappy as it is to go through this, I'm just thankful that the results weren't worse off.

 

 

Yes, giving to others in need is the Christian thing to do, it's also the right thing.

After all, who among us hasn't needed help at some point, glad the family is okay Colin.