*Hay can catch on fire spontaneously.
*When 50 tons of hay, your barn, and tractor are on fire, it causes so much smoke that it can be seen all across the valley.
*Being out of the country on a cruise is an awfully inconvenient time to have a massive fire in your back yard.
*You will have calls, texts, messages on facebook, and various messages left to every member of your family from people who are concerned.
*Complete strangers will jump your fence and catch your yearling horse, who is completely freaking out, and take care of him.
*Your neighbors will come and get your dog and take him to their house, making sure he has lots of food and water.
*Spanish Fork Fire department has a really quick response time and they will stay late into the night.
*Putting out a hay fire takes A LOT of water.
*Your brothers, parents, and neighbors will come right over and help out, no matter what they were supposed to be doing or how nicely dressed they are.
*If you can’t be there while a trillion people are in your backyard, make sure your Dad and Step-Mom are. (especially when they know most of the cops/firefighters there.)
*It takes a lot of fans to un-smoke and un-stink your house.
*When a ton of wet, muddy, and stinky firefighters tromp through your house, make sure your Step-mom is there forcing them all to take off their boots.
*Send your three year old daughter to your Mom's house to play. She'll have a much better time, and won't be upset by the fire.
*Random smaller hay bales can burst into flames the next day.
*The fire departments response time is just as fast the second time.
*When you horse waterers are melted, you won’t have water to your house for several hours until your amazing-can-do-anything husband can fix it. (No matter how many times he swears while he’s working)
*Don’t use the toilets until your are certain that they will flush.
*When it’s all said and done, you will have a giant, stinky mess to clean up, and a large head ache from dealing with the insurance company.
*It SUCKS to deal with a fire, but as long as my hubby and daughter are safe and sound in our un-singed house, and we have such great friends and family, it makes me realize how very much I have to be grateful for!
9 comments:
So sorry that you guys had this happen! That is just horrible. I am glad that everyone and your house are ok. Let us know if you need anything.
How awful! I'm so sorry this happened! Especially when you were on vacation. Hope your clean-up goes smoothly. *Hugs*
wow. I'm glad everyone is safe. That's so scary. Crazy pictures, it looks like a big mess. We'll keep you in our thoughts and our prayers.
So sorry that happened! I'm glad you guys are okay and that your house is too.
Oh my. I had no idea! I'm glad you had so many people around to take care of you. That sounds like quite the ordeal!
Lessons I Learned From Tahsha's Barn Fire: 1-There are enough kids that live within 2 minutes running distance of your house to fill a whole school 2- I'm glad our quiet townhouse road isn't always as busy as Spanish Fork Main Street.
I am so glad your house is ok but so sorry you have to go through this.
Hey Tahsah, I had no idea this was your barn. When it happened everybody at work was talking about the smoke. I'm so sorry! Let me know if I can help with the clean up! Ruth
I am so sorry about your week! I can't believe it. I'm glad the fire wasn't worse and your house wasn't touched. Good luck with everything and if you need helpers cleaning up let me know!!
That is terrible! I had no idea. I am so sorry. If there is anything I can to do help you at all please let me know.
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