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Reece 03-14-11 08:01 PM

A shock!
 
We made the decision to move out and buy a property further out bush and two days ago we inspected a place out near Hornsdale, old stone home on 50 acres, we met the sales agent and the owner (shook hands etc) and inspected the property, took around 1.5 hours then left to think it over.
A short time ago we heard on the news that a house burnt down near Horsdale and a man was found dead inside, it was the same property, the agent phoned us!:o
I can still hear his voice and see his face,:cry: seems it was an electrical fault, not only is this upsetting but it could have easily been us!:oops:
You just never know when your time is up!!:hmmm:

Growler 03-14-11 08:13 PM

Recommendation: Don't buy that one.

(Glad you all are OK, sorry to hear about the seller, though.)

Feuer Frei! 03-14-11 08:17 PM

Yea, very freaky that.
Glad to hear you are all ok.
Sad about the man.

Reece 03-14-11 08:23 PM

We took this picture, probably the last picture taken of that house::cry:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...tHorsdale2.jpg

Feuer Frei! 03-14-11 08:32 PM

That's very sad isn't it?

Nice contryside by the way.
In relation to the elctrical fault, i wonder, the house looks quiet old, wonder if it was thoroughly checked for faulty wiring etc.
Really sad.

August 03-14-11 08:37 PM

Glad for you and the missus Reece. Sad for the old man.

Reece 03-14-11 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei! (Post 1619612)
In relation to the elctrical fault, i wonder, the house looks quiet old, wonder if it was thoroughly checked for faulty wiring etc.
Really sad.

I think the house was early 1900's, certainly needed some renovating but had been rewired, I noted that it was plastic, maybe he was working on it or something!:hmmm:

Quote:

Originally Posted by August (Post 1619616)
Glad for you and the missus Reece. Sad for the old man.

Thanks, yes it really is sad, the guy (name was Dave), a loner, was selling to move to Queensland to be with his new girlfriend, according to what the neighbor said, she will be devastated I suppose.:hmmm:


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