A shock!

Reece · 03-14-11, 08:01 PM

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!

I can still hear his voice and see his face,

seems it was an electrical fault, not only is this upsetting but it could have easily been us!

You just never know when your time is up!!

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:

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!

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!

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

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.

03-14-11, 08:01 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,685 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	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! I can still hear his voice and see his face, seems it was an electrical fault, not only is this upsetting but it could have easily been us! You just never know when your time is up!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

03-14-11, 08:13 PM	#2
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Recommendation: Don't buy that one. (Glad you all are OK, sorry to hear about the seller, though.) __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

03-14-11, 08:17 PM	#3
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Yea, very freaky that. Glad to hear you are all ok. Sad about the man. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-14-11, 08:23 PM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,685 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	We took this picture, probably the last picture taken of that house: __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

03-14-11, 08:32 PM	#5
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	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. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-14-11, 08:37 PM	#6
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad for you and the missus Reece. Sad for the old man. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.