Fire

[fpb]

I have had a fire in the kitchen in my flat. I was not in danger, but the damage was serious, and repairing will cost me a lot of money.

Comments

[rfachir.livejournal.com]

At least you aren't burned, and it was only the kitchen. (expensive repairs, but contained). I don't suppose you had renter's insurance? Or that the landlord can help fix things with the policy on the whole property?

[fpb.livejournal.com]

No insurance. The landlord did not have it either, and he has indicated that he expects me to cover the costs.

[chthonya]

Eek! What happened?

Glad to hear you're okay.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Chip pan fire. Damage, ceiling and walls need to be re-decorated, electrical system shot (I am on the computer because it is on a different circuit), hob destroyed, three doubleglazed windowpanes need replacing, many odds and ends gone. Right now, if someone could show me the way to make some money rather fast, I would be grateful.

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

Four words that helped me greatly after my car accident:

Five dollar hand jobs.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Oh, also a large extractor fan and three larder units gone. Enough to be getting on with - just the time when I had cleared all my debts.

[avus.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're safe. I'm sorry for your loss. And I hope that you lost little that can't be replaced by money.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

If I had the money, that would be a comforting thought.

[avus.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed, Money is important, too. Sadly, but truly. I'm sorry for your loss.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Jnow what I'm listening to now as I type? Gloria Gaynor singing I WILL SURVIVE. Live!

[avus.livejournal.com]

Good.

[aphoenix2007.livejournal.com]

That stinks. :( ::sends support::

[aphoenix2007.livejournal.com]

Er... the fire, not the fact that you're safe. That part is good. :)

[fpb.livejournal.com]

It does stink. In the literal sense of the word. Not to mention scatter soot all over the flat.

[kikei.livejournal.com]

EEK. *hugs you* thank goodness you're okay. wish I could be of some help money wise but... *turns out pockets and butterflies flutter out*

you could try freelancing with a few articles and send them to mags to sell? Or else look for someone who might want illustrations done... dunno if they'll pay well or anything, but hopefully it should help bring in some extra money. what's the rate per article in London? here it's (union-wise) $770 for about a 1000 words so I figure a few might help.

-Kiks

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the implicit compliment on my writing skills. I wish more editors and publishers agreed with you, but I will try.

[cette-vie.livejournal.com]

Glad you're safe and that the situation is not impossible.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Well, "not impossible" is about as good a sheen as you can put on it.

[cette-vie.livejournal.com]

=) We try.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

(*sends a kiss her way*)

[sevenorora.livejournal.com]

O my…
The most important thing of all is that you are ok.
I hope you’ll find the necessary finances you need, right away.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

You're sweet. Or had I already said that?

[super-pan.livejournal.com]

Dear fpb, I am glad that you are not hurt. I'm sorry for the upheaval you will be experiencing for a while. Please keep in touch with us, and let us know how you're doing.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

Like I said when I had a similar sympathetic reaction after the London bombs - it's lovely to have griends. I could do without having to get people's sympathy quite so often, though.

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear you're safe. That must really suck a whole lot.

Here's some advice, apparently there's this website that pays you $30,000 to write a straight out romance novel. I wish I knew the URL, but yeah, you should totally do something like that.

[neigedens.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's a bummer. I'm so sorry. As for getting extra money...I really don't know. I wish I could be of more help!

::sends good karma your way::

[tashmania.livejournal.com]

Oh that's awful. Am very very glad you're safe though; I hope you'll find the money you need, somehow.