Omg Robert. We’re at a loss for words… Firstly - glad you and family and all are fine
Secondly - thank you for sharing this info and being so open with us about what has happened Loss from Fire is devastating to anyone… but surely it’s a paper folders worst nightmare We are halfway around the world from you but if there’s any thing to help with, plz let us know Take care and I’m glad y’all have a place to stay… this is really hard to imagine… I’m very sorry for your loss Best, Vishakha India +91-72190-80355 (voice & whatsapp) pprfldr at gmail dot com . On Jan 9, 2025, at 22:05, Robert Lang <rob...@langorigami.com> wrote: Hi everyone, As many of you know, there were devastating wildfires in Altadena the last two days. Many homes and businesses were burned. Unfortunately, Diane and I lost both our home and my studio (and everything that didn't fit in two cars); fortunately, we both are safe and sound, as are the dogs and critters. We have a place to stay, and are starting TODAY the long process of restoration. (As are so many other affected people in Altadena and elsewhere in L.A.) Here's some video I shot the first night and in the morning (after driving through neighborhoods dodging still-burning homes, debris, downed trees, downed wires, and billowing smoke): Home: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6C_mrh4uWOw Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcz_wrT7hqs Studio's last minutes (1:30 am): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNoRG4Mx-xQ To those who have offered help: we thank you all! At the moment, we don't need anything that we could ask of you, but we do love you all and won't hesitate to ask if we think of something. (Besides, here's my philosophy on what I need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSWBuZws30g ) I'm probably going to go dark on social media for a while, only because there's only so many hours in the day and there's a ton to do! So I may not see your replies (and no need to reply to this post). Just know that it's been wonderful to see that so many friends are out there with concerns and willingness to help. We love you all! And for those of you who know that I manage the OrigamiUSA website: I’ll still be doing that. (It will be a welcome break from the minutiae of insurance and all the other stuff that now needs doing!) I probably will be lousy at replying to personal emails; sorry in advance! One last note: someone set up a "GoFundMe" for me without asking. It was an honest well-wished attempt, but I asked the person to take it down. Financially, Diane and I will be fine, so please ignore any such things you might see; they won't be authorized (and will probably be used to enrich Kim Jong Un.)
