You are brilliant Swim, I should have known better than to question your meticulous preparation and forward thinking.
The tanks sound like a massive logistical problem and I hope they can be relocated and then restored to their usual home.
Your ready packed bag is an excellent idea, I don’t even possess a pair of pj’s if I were to be rushed into hospital.
I worked away from home for six months and drove down to Torpoint Plymouth every Monday morning, and returned home Thursday night, so I had to pack a small case with toiletries and clothes to last me the week. The first time I packed it took me two days to take everything I would need, and a couple of things I didn’t…But by the time the contract finished, I could pack in just one hour…
Practice makes perfect!
Take care Swim and I wish you all the best.
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Just to Lighten Swimys Experience.
Mmmmmmmmm That’s a Revelation.
Have we discovered the Grockle, who tried to Hacksaw The Torpoint Ferry.
And let Cornwall float out to sea.
As he gives that man. A Medal 
OGF, Swimmy is or was a frequent hospital inpatient, so I would imagine a ready packed bag would be a necessity.
Good Lord what a way to be famous. So pleased you are alright. Where will you be off to next another hotel I suppose until your house is habitable again. Maybe you can rebook the hotel you are in
when they get space as you are “happy with them”
A Yorkshire bloke in Cornwall…
Sailing to work…
My beloved machines…
Running on Tor Point…
And Torquay on my day off…
Good Times QeS…
@swimfeeders I just came across your post today. I’m so sorry about what happened 
But I’m very relieved that you’re safe. Please get plenty of rest, and I hope everything gradually gets better. Sending you my support 
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There seems to be some confusion as to who said what to whom and when.
Fortunately one of my new young helpers has been helping me in this respect so I do now have copies of things squireled away.
All good fun, but I will never be as smart as they are.
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Back at home this morning.
Things not exactly going to plan
The Insurance Assessor arrived, took some details, going to be some time to sort out, the big issues being the water and smoke damage.
The video of the upstairs is terrible, so looking at what they call a major claim, I will be out for months
Luckily for me the fire brigade had put the remains of the heated drying rail, floorboards etc in a box on the drive.
They need to be examined as it was supposed to be fitted with a cut out,
I have a calor gas heater arriving tomorrow, there is only one temporary 13 amp socket in the house.
The smoke damage has affected the kitchen and the lounge will also need to have the ceiling down, new carpets throughout etc etc.
Professional restorers for my water colours and oils.
The original rule of thumb estimate by the Insurers was £15k, they are now expecting it to be over £25k.
I have appointed a claims management company to act on my behalf at a % cost plus VAT
@swimfeeders I’m really sorry it’s turned into such a major claim. That must be overwhelming.
I’m glad you’re safe, and it’s good you’ve got professionals handling it. One step at a time, it will get sorted.
Swimmy, ouch!
It is amazing the lenghts some people go to just to get attention. 
. Buildings can be rebuilt, people can’t, so glad and happy your ok. thinking about you bless
Hi Bruce
No, they are talking about six months for the work to be done.
The lose adjusters are sending a forensics expert down tomorrow morning.
Apparently common practice for large claims, they look for anything that they may be able to claim against.
Do the insurance company have to provide you with somewhere suitable for you to live given your need for care?
Sorry, intrusive questions, don’t answer if you don’t want to.
Still thinking about you Swim and hope it can be sorted out quickly, but probably not when the insurance companies are looking for any small loophole to get out of paying.
The claims management company sounds like a good idea Swim, somebody on your side to kick arse…
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The things you learn.
Firstly, the Insurers have to make reasonable provision.
Secondly, the forensic side of things.
He was here for over 90 minutes, incredibly thorough, he has taken away the box of stuff the fire brigade left outside, the remains of the heated clothes airer and clothing, bits of wiring, the melted TV, the mattress, bedding and carpet and underlay.
They are going to be examined in the lab.
Now the interesting bit.
I have some prescription cream for my legs, has to be used every day and not sparingly.
It can under certain circumstances build up on towels and pyjamas’ over a period of time and it is paraffin based.
This can pose an ignition risk which is exacerbated by washing at low temperature of 30C or 40C the clothes and towels in contact with it should be washed at 60C.
You learn something new every day.
The report into my fire will determine wether this was the case.
@swimfeeders Yes my hubby had that cream when he was having Immunotherapy and he got an itchy rash , and it was pointed out that things had to be washed properly like Sheets and other stuff ,Because of the fire risk … I hope the insurers don’t cling to that … Good luck with it .
What a great idea for the environment to wash at low temperatures to save energy…
So add some extra chemicals to the wash to kill the germs that hot water would have done, and then tip the whole lot into the drains and watercourses to go on killing stuff and making a nuisance of itself.
And don’t get me started on cold fill washing machines… 
It takes a lot of electricity to heat water…My gas supply is one third of the price of electricity and the gas boiler can whack out the same power for less money, and put 60 degrees C water into the washer faster than electricity can heat stone cold water from the main up to 40 or even 30 degrees C.
If you don’t have a gas supply you’re stuck with electric…No problem.
But how many posters on here have gas?
Sorry Swim, you know what I’m like, I just could resist it…
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Absolutely no need for you to apologise OGF.
Your post is spot on.
You and I disagree on some things and agree on others.
You are a big asset to me, someone to have a good discussion with, keeps my brain active.
Have a good day and stay safe.
Thanks Swim, same to you Mate…
…Man hug…