Santa Rosa Fire Devastation - No House, No Comics 4 4

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That's an awesome Simpson's piece!!

Glad it looks as though you'll have a place for the holidays

Stay Strong

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13 minutes ago, Eggman said:

Hi, everyone.  I want to thank everyone for the kind words, comments, and PMs.  I have seen some truly amazing offers for help and words of encouragement.  I have to admit my faith in humanity was restored after this.  I am grateful for this community and everyone associated with it.  A heartfelt thank you to everyone.  I just wish I had the time to address everyone on this chain and all the PMs.  Please know that I appreciate each and every one of you.

I haven't updated for awhile, and you might be wondering why I just fell off.  It has been nothing but a whirlwind since my initial post.  I have moved my family and me six times since then to various locations.  I am staying at a friend/colleague's house right now while they are out on vacation.  I move into a small <1000 sq.ft apt (for 3 adults, 2 kids) on Saturday, and I am fortunate to get it.  It took me countless trips to various properties and phone calls to secure it.  In fact, a couple of Sundays ago, I called every single apartment complex that had 2-3 bedrooms available at that moment in time per Zillow.  From Windsor down to Petaluma to Sabastopol - and everything in between.  There were only 2 with confirmed availability, and only 1 viable.  I was there first thing Monday AM to secure the apartment.  It is a cluster out here for so many of my fellow Sonoma County peeps, but we're in it together.  The community feel is amazing, no matter what our situation.

My kids are hanging in there, but my youngest is more agitated the last week or so.  It's getting to them somewhat, and looking forward to stability.  This and (re)establishing a routine is so important.  I plan to rebuild my home, but estimates range from 2-5 years for that to be completed.  There are a legion of considerations and issues confronting this rebuilding, but I'll not try labor you with them unless you're curious.

Anyhow, thank you again for the kind words - and the many people offering to send me comics to help me rebuild.  To tell you the truth, I'm a bit disconnected from collecting right now as the thought of rebuilding such a massive collection - a lifetime of work/labor of love - seems beyond me.  I'll see how I feel later.  Right now, my attention is focused elsewhere.

Below is one thing that was saved, but only because it is a centerpiece in my office at work.  I got this done a couple of years ago at the San Jose Comicon, I think.  Simpsons artist Phil Ortiz and famed inker/artist Tom Cook did the work.  So glad I didn't lose this as I cherish it.  Hope you enjoy.

 

 

Glad your doing a little better. I still will help you with books when your ready and things stay good for me. I see what happened to you and living in Rohnert Park this almost was me so I am rethinking safes for my book's since safe's don't seem safe anymore good luck.