Sad news from our friend Hauntfreaks :(

[Thurman8tr]

Haunt,

 

I am so incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of your home and your cats. There really are no words for that kind of loss.

 

I’m very thankful that you and your wife made it out safely, and while I know things probably feel unbelievably dark right now, I truly hope and pray that brighter days are ahead and that you’re able to slowly rebuild and get back on your feet.

 

Keep your spirits up and know that a lot of people are thinking about you and pulling for you.

[Sinizin]

So sorry you had to go through this... Can't imagine... 

[bthlonewolf]

Oh man I can't imagine. I'm glad you two made it out but so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help. Hang in there....

[pdrum]

So incredibly sorry for your loss.  That’s really a heavy one. So glad that you and your wife are safe, but that’s heartbreaking to hear about the loss of your cats and home.

Edited May 14 by pdrum

[lonchaney]

I'm so sorry for you and your wife, Hauntfreaks, especially about the cats. Hope everything will go better for you very soon. Take care

[Wilmiester]

I cannot imagine the devastation and loss.  I'm glad you have one another to support...you sound like an amazing couple.

[Martafix]

So sad to hear these terrible news. My thoughts are with you and your wife.

 

Be strong.

[LordTheRon]

So sorry to read this. All the best to you. I'm sure you will bounce back from this tragedy. Great to hear you have a loving and supporting network. Take care!

[okerra]

Stay strong, my friend, people are with you. Sending you a hug.

[coolball]

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family all the best.

[zero35]

Haunt, we are absolutely heartbroken for you.

You have given this community so much. Now please, just give yourself and Cindy the time to heal. Nothing else matters except that you're both safe. We are all holding you in our thoughts. Stay strong, friend.

[Onevox]

Glad to read that you are in good hands with friends and family, and each other. Sorry to hear this. Your lasting impact on VP, and the appreciation for what you do and who you are, can be felt deeply in the comments above…and below. 

[hauntfreaks]

Hello friends. Mrs HF here again. This time the mister knows I'm here. 

First, before he woke up, I laid in bed and read all of your comments, and cried. We are profoundly overwhelmed at the kindness we have been shown. 

The world has seemed so ugly lately, but as Mr Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." And all we see are helpers right now. 

Today we are moving to a nicer efficiency suite. It will have a kitchen, sitting room etc. More like a home base. Our room has been fine, but it feels like a cross between vagrancy or a cheap Disney trip, without the Disney. 

Our insurance company has cut us money for incidentals. 

Again, we are stable, we have local support of friends and family. We have food, all of our basic needs are being met. 

I don't know if the tears will ever fully stop. I do know "joy" is too strong of a word to use, but we have been able to find comfort in some little things. Mom's jambalaya. A good coffee or iced tea. 

I speak for both of us, because I am far more fucking eloquent, thank you for holding us in your thoughts, in your hearts, in your prayers or your good mojo, whatever you believe. It means more than you could ever fathom. Love to all.

Mrs HF

[teisen]

34 minutes ago, hauntfreaks said:

Hello friends. Mrs HF here again. This time the mister knows I'm here. 

First, before he woke up, I laid in bed and read all of your comments, and cried. We are profoundly overwhelmed at the kindness we have been shown. 

The world has seemed so ugly lately, but as Mr Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." And all we see are helpers right now. 

Today we are moving to a nicer efficiency suite. It will have a kitchen, sitting room etc. More like a home base. Our room has been fine, but it feels like a cross between vagrancy or a cheap Disney trip, without the Disney. 

Our insurance company has cut us money for incidentals. 

Again, we are stable, we have local support of friends and family. We have food, all of our basic needs are being met. 

I don't know if the tears will ever fully stop. I do know "joy" is too strong of a word to use, but we have been able to find comfort in some little things. Mom's jambalaya. A good coffee or iced tea. 

I speak for both of us, because I am far more fucking eloquent, thank you for holding us in your thoughts, in your hearts, in your prayers or your good mojo, whatever you believe. It means more than you could ever fathom. Love to all.

Mrs HF

Stay strong and steadfast!!!  🙏

[Narc0lep5y]

I wish that we could offer more than words.  If it's any consolation - my neighbors home https://www.ludwigscornerfire.com/news/82/House-Fire-Assist-on-Christmas-Eve had a similar house fire on Christmas Eve 2023.   No one was hurt and It's been over a year since the house was completely rebuilt and all remnants of the destruction (at least visible ones) have been replaced with something beautiful and stable again.   

[WaRcLaWz]

You are in my heart my vpin brother!

[JasonDH]

Sorry to hear such horrible news. Your fingerprints are all over my cab and I thank you for that. Prayers to you and your family.

[hauntfreaks]

Hey guys you have been beyond suppotive.. i would like you all to put your minds at ease.. the insurance has us put up at an extended stay efficiently ..so there is no reason to worry... I'm  including pic as proof... Just incase people think I'm just being modest

[Cliffy]

6 minutes ago, hauntfreaks said:

Hey guys you have been beyond supportive.. i would like you all to put your minds at ease.. the insurance has us put up at an extended stay efficiently ..so there is no reason to worry... I'm  including pic as proof... Just incase people think I'm just being modest

 

 

"Where's the beef?!"

Love, Clara Peller

 

[Herbivore]

Please know that your contribution to our shared passion lives on, both on our machines and in our memories. You have given so much of your time and of yourself to make us dream; I hope that today, you can feel all the gratitude of the community in return. I wish you immense courage and strength as you face what lies ahead and begin to rebuild.
With my deepest respect,
 

[RabidUrko]

4 hours ago, hauntfreaks said:

Hello friends. Mrs HF here again. This time the mister knows I'm here. 

First, before he woke up, I laid in bed and read all of your comments, and cried. We are profoundly overwhelmed at the kindness we have been shown. 

The world has seemed so ugly lately, but as Mr Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." And all we see are helpers right now. 

Today we are moving to a nicer efficiency suite. It will have a kitchen, sitting room etc. More like a home base. Our room has been fine, but it feels like a cross between vagrancy or a cheap Disney trip, without the Disney. 

Our insurance company has cut us money for incidentals. 

Again, we are stable, we have local support of friends and family. We have food, all of our basic needs are being met. 

I don't know if the tears will ever fully stop. I do know "joy" is too strong of a word to use, but we have been able to find comfort in some little things. Mom's jambalaya. A good coffee or iced tea. 

I speak for both of us, because I am far more fucking eloquent, thank you for holding us in your thoughts, in your hearts, in your prayers or your good mojo, whatever you believe. It means more than you could ever fathom. Love to all.

Mrs HF

I know Hauntfreaks never wants donations for his creations, but this situation is extreme.

Others have mentioned it but id happily donate toward a new PC if a collection was so organised.

No way would my cabinet be as good without those Backglasses of his.

Edited May 14 by RabidUrko

[JFR1]

Ha! Mrs @hauntfreaks!! 

To make us lol in the middle of staying up to date on this thread was priceless! You're right, you should handle all Haunts correspondence moving forward. 

So glad to hear the recovery is underway!!

[virtual]

6 hours ago, hauntfreaks said:

Hello friends. Mrs HF here again. This time the mister knows I'm here. 

First, before he woke up, I laid in bed and read all of your comments, and cried. We are profoundly overwhelmed at the kindness we have been shown. 

The world has seemed so ugly lately, but as Mr Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." And all we see are helpers right now. 

Today we are moving to a nicer efficiency suite. It will have a kitchen, sitting room etc. More like a home base. Our room has been fine, but it feels like a cross between vagrancy or a cheap Disney trip, without the Disney. 

Our insurance company has cut us money for incidentals. 

Again, we are stable, we have local support of friends and family. We have food, all of our basic needs are being met. 

I don't know if the tears will ever fully stop. I do know "joy" is too strong of a word to use, but we have been able to find comfort in some little things. Mom's jambalaya. A good coffee or iced tea. 

I speak for both of us, because I am far more fucking eloquent, thank you for holding us in your thoughts, in your hearts, in your prayers or your good mojo, whatever you believe. It means more than you could ever fathom. Love to all.

Mrs HF

I understand what you're going through.
God bless you.

[Alien]

hauntfreaks,

I'm so sorry this has happened. This really hits home for me. Years ago I lost everything, including both my parents, my two dogs, all of my belongings and my entire house in a house fire. I was staying with my girlfriend for a week at that time and was not at home.

Please know every prayer I can muster is heading your way for you and your wife's healing and recovery, and please know just how much joy you have brought to my family and friends with your gorgeous and irreplaceable work that I always told others made my pinball machine complete. Every time I installed one of your backglasses it brought my entire cab alive.

 

Best wishes, and please come back to us when you're ready...

[CheesyMoon]

Really sad news.  My thoughts are with you guys.  Take care.