Jacob's ladder?
Ho hum. We had a rather UN-interesting overcast sky. Sorry to bore you. Bye.
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Wait! Before you leave, let me tell you what was happening in the foreground. A rooftop air conditioning unit malfunctioned and set off the smoke detectors. This was not a drill; we had to evacuate the building immediately. There were LOTS of emergency vehicles outside. Apparently, the automated system also notifies the adjoining suburbs... wow!.
No one was hurt, and I have no idea how bad the rooftop unit was, but I could not see any damage from inside the building..
I have two questions for you. Choose a place... home, school, work, whatever. If you had to evacuate immediately, what would you take with you and what would you miss the most if all the property was consumed?.
Here's my answer: I grabbed a book off my desk, because it is part of a discussion group. (The camera was not optional; it's permanently attached.) If the whole place were damaged by fire or water, I would miss all the photographs I have stored in the hard drive. Precious few have been saved to a Web-based album..
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I would grab my three boys and run. If I had time, I would grab each of their special "lovies." (soft blankets/teddy bears)
ReplyDeleteAnd that's it. It would be enough.
I think the dog and the daughter - and maybe a big picture of my kids when they were young - the rest, though valuable to my heart, could be replaced.
ReplyDeleteAlthough when he is bad (remember he IS a HE and a puppy) I might leave the puppy until last.
That's an interesting question. Most things can be replaced, though I'm sure it would be very painful to lose everything.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the camera is pretty close to being a permanent attachment. LOL
LM, I was looking more for a "what," assuming the "whos" are non-negotiable, but I'm touched by the part about their special lovies. That was selfless and tender. Also, that it would be enough... very cool.
ReplyDeleteHalfmom, I think the loss of old family photographs would make me cry. I have a few scanned, but not all.
Thanks for the comment, Tour Guide. I'm no pro, but if I could have that camera surgically attached, I'd consider it. ;-)
humm only the family are thta important to me I carry God in my heart! It is all His anyhow!
ReplyDeleteI loved the opening of this post. Quite amusing! :)
ReplyDeleteI suppose I'd grab my kids. After that, hmmm... passports? Checkbooks? Computer? As you see, I seem to be terribly practical (with the exception of the kids option. It is not practical to be with kids. :)
This was an interesting post to me to read. I have only been in situations in the Army, like this, ages ago and forgot what I took but not much.
ReplyDeleteYour post came out alright for SWF. I enjoyed the photo and also the read.
Faded photographs - so many memories.
ReplyDeleteIt would be devastating to lose everything - wish I weren't such a materialistic girl! Things are just things - but how many times do you run across and old toy, an old birthday card and a memory you had forgotten pops in your head. It puts you right back in that moment. I love finding those when I clean or straighten up - priceless moments revisited.
Hey, I come here for my daily smile - I better go now before I'm sad. Guess I better go read that first sentence again before I leave :)
Great shot
ReplyDeleteif at home = As you my camera round my neck and i'd take my hard drive.
If at work = grab my coat, and miss my friends .
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