The Kingdom of the Emerald Hills

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Fwd from Bachhus's LJ:

"Fire! Fire! mmmm nice and toasty
I've finally reached a point where I'm willing to post the news. On Saturday, July 18th 2009, my place of residence burned to the ground. Apparently some children playing with matches in the garbage drop caused the fire. While everything was destroyed no one, including the fire fighters, was hurt. I did not have renter's insurance so I'll be recrafting my life from scratch. At this point I'm attempting to convince myself of the positive aspect of creating a new life without the literal baggage of the old. I am staying at the Fab Four's house for now (much thanks) and working to get everything squared away for my return to UTD in late August.

That is that. Thanks to everyone who has already expressed their sympathies and condolences. Any advice on rebuilding will be appreciated. "

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Update from Bacchus:


What has gone away yet might some day return
I have basically lost everything. Below is a list of those things I will be replacing over the coming months. This isn’t all inclusive and anything anyone thinks of that I haven’t please let me know. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Anything donated that I cannot use will either be returned or passed on to Good Will, the Salvation Army, or the Red Cross. At the insistence of some of my friends I am also accepting donations through PayPal. My account there is under DennisCAdcox@yahoo.com

Clothing
Sizes 2XL
Waist 46”, Inseam 32”/34”
Neck 17 ½”, arm 35”
Foot 9 ½ Wide (triple E)

Kitchen
1 Large Skillet
1 Large pot
1 Small pot
Plates
Cups/glasses
Silverware
Measuring Cups
Dish towel/cloth

Bedroom
Dresser
Bed (full or larger)
Bed Linens (sheet, fitted sheet, pillow case) to match the bed’s size
Towels
Wash Cloths

Furniture
Table
Chair
Desk

Misc
Book bag / satchel / soft sided briefcase
Umbrella
Cuticle/small scissors
Scissors
Basic Toolkit (screwdrivers, hammer, etc)

Consumables
Shampoo
Soap (bar)
Laundry Detergent
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Hand Lotion

Electronic/Appliances
TV
Computer & Monitor or Laptop
Microwave
Blender

Art Supplies
Oil –
Brushes
Paints (black, white, red, yellow, blue)
Pallet knife (metal
Acrylic / Watercolor –
Acrylic Paints (black, white, red, yellow, blue)
Watercolor Paints (dry, liquid, or pencil)
Plastic Pallet knife
Pastels
Colored pencils
Ruler
Triangles, curves, etc.
Art Bag/Tote (pockets and central holding well)

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