Marty just received 6 goodwill boxes of items yesterday from many of you. I have been emailing with him brief msgs over the last few days.

Like stated he is staying in an unoccupied house at the moment with his dog. He is so appreciative and wanted me to say Howdy to all of you and to thank all who have contributed to help him in his situation.

He probably thought it was like Christmas last evening when he went to opening all his boxes of things. I would like to have been there to see his reaction and his dog Paddy Boy. We sent him a dog bed and a stuffed (squeeky) full size rabbit dog torture toy, and several bags of duck, ckn and bone marrow treats along with some food/water dishes for his little buddy.

I really think with all of our collective support from donations and the mailed items he is feeling uplifted, and seeing a bright spot in his life and days, even under these tragic circumstances. I also believe his dog has helped him greatly to deal with his situation as well.

I want to say how proud I am of all of you that have made such a significant impact on someones life as you all have. Our Tman folks always seem to step up when needed and asked to do so.

We are working to get a place for Marty to live in the near future as he cannot live where he is currently long term. It is fortunante he has a friend that stepped up to give him a place to stay for the short term.

Thank you all for lending a hand and sacrificing for someone that is truly in need.

Marty has been reinstated by Paul so he can post on here again. I informed him of this last night, it was nice that Paul’s giving him a second chance let’s all try to get along here.

Thank you Boss! I appreciate that greatly!

It is great to have Marty back on than. I always enjoyed his posts

Nice !

You can change your signature now lol.

Your correct, Roger. He is staying in Marks house, but he didn’t give me any info on the house. Mark lives in Topeka, and has been helping everyday, going though the “remains”! At least up till yesterday, when the storm set in. We got about 7-8 inches of snow, and I think they were predicting a little more down Marty’s way.

Does Marty own the land where his camper was at? I know he has a lot to think about but what's he looking for for a home, another camper, mobile home or other? This is just something I've been wondering about.

Wishing him the best outcome possible.

TTT

I want to thank boss Dobbins for making it possible to come back on here and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and kindness.
It was a very traumatic experience but Paddy boy and I got out alive. But for the grace of God we would not have been so lucky 🙏. 60 seconds more and I would not have been able to get to Paddy who was hiding under the bed. The power went out and I went outside to check the generator at the back of the camper. I had the inside door to the back closed and the electric fire started in the outlet the heater was plugged into back there. It was burning before I went out to check the generator but I was not aware of that. Anyway I walked to the back of the camper and looked at the generator, then looked up at the camper and the rear of the camper was in flames. Opened the rear door and the fire got air and exploded. Closed that door and walked in the front door and got knocked to my knees by the smoke and heat. Managed to grab a flashlight and crawled to find Paddy. Got him out and secured. Tried to get back in the camper for the vehicle keys but the heat was to much. Then the 1# propane bottles started blowing. Got Paddy and we moved away. Watched the camper burn and my 3 trucks catch and start burning 🔥. No phone to call help. After a bit someone who heard the explosions called it in but everything was a total loss by the time fire department arrived. It was just crazy.
I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and kindness. God bless you all.

Glad you're back Marty

Wasn't time for you and Paddy to go yet. You'll be back on your feet soon!

Thank you.

Unsure at the moment, still need to finish sifting thru the ashes and clean up the mess.

But by the grace of God.

Glad you’re back. Been there there done that I don’t recommend it.




Just rebuild is all a guy can do really.

Great to see you back here Marty and thanks to Paul for making this happen also. Better days are ahead.

Glad you and Paddy boy made it out alive. Welcome back

Thank you.

Morning Marty! Was surprised to see you on here this morning! Good on you!

Yup, nice to have you back. And the puppy. Dogs can be a great soothing addition to many situations.

Hope everything keeps going in a positive direction.

Yes very glad you are back!! I wish you the best!!!

I had been wondering about you since I hadn't seen a post for a long time. I never realized till today that this tragedy happened to You till I seen your post. I truly hope all things fall into place and God will be with you.