Palisades Fire Update from Christian Williams
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gareth harris
Sustaining Member
That is sad news one way or the other. He was a great community member when he was around.
gareth harris
Sustaining Member
This is the first I have heard of this, is it through this site, and if so where do I find the link?
Look for an announcement of the Zoom date and time at the top of the main splash page, a week or three before hand.
I look forward to seeing you!
AdventurousAnton
Member III
I didn't know this...can NorCal owners get an invite? I'd definitely be interested!
Also, check on the main announcement on this Forum: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/forums/chesapeake-ericson-club.48/
These little meetings are social and open to all Ericson owners. It's nice to put pictures with names....
These little meetings are social and open to all Ericson owners. It's nice to put pictures with names....
For those interested, we do hold monthly community virtual sessions. These meetings are not all about our boats, but our lives, and the world we live inhabit and marina fees, insurance don't get me started! If you need support or an ear to hear you, we are here to support the community and boats we love.
Mark "Souleman" Soule
Mark "Souleman" Soule
The virtual meetings are open to all the only stipulation is you have to bring your own adult beverage.
Scott Brattebo
Junior Member
Christian … so sorry for your loss!! We appreciate your words of wisdom!!
Scott
Just watched your video Christian and I'm filled with sorrow for what you, your wife and your neighbors had to go through. Your way of looking at things, despite all of it, will stay with me as long as I live. Take care my friend and keep finding relief in what sometimes may cause despair.
Hello Christian; Very sorry for you and your wife. Six years ago my property was lost to the Camp Fire and I am finally emerging from that obsession. One of the best things I did while I was evacuated was create detailed list of personal property that included age, replacement cost, like-kind model, etc. When I was allowed back, the insurance adjuster and I did an 8 hour survey (2 houses, Shop on 80 acres). He used my list to rationalize hitting the limits. Later that insurance file became instrumental in the settlement with PGE...as an independent source. I by the way was listed as "missing" for two weeks until the Sheriff finally called. We were in the best investment I every made, our RV. It took us weeks to settle with the insurance company. It took 8 months for FEMA to clear my property. It was free except for the demolition portion of your homeowner's insurance. Later the County did a similar thing for tree removals. Many will go through stages of grief...they initially are determined to rebuild which allows them 20% for replacement and 10% for code upgrades...but once they realize it will be like a war zone for the next five years, many move on and often are better for it. The community will take on a completely different personality. You should examine 1033 exchanges which offers a method of transferring cost basis. Some of this disappeared because of the recent Wildfire Tax relief bill but I will remind you that it is dated to 2026 or so? There is an attorney (very expensive) who has written some good articles on fires; Rob Wood of San Francisco. I talked with a very helpful attorney out of LA as well. The lawyers etc will be pushing the fault of these fires to government and public utilities because this opens up the gates to Mass tort inverse condemnation claims. I signed up initially and later fired my attorneys (although they still had claim to that point)...basically for filling out a form and writing a tear jerk narrative. If you have watched the documentaries on the Camp Fire, they do not capture some of the saddest elements...the displaced homelessness, the frustrating waiting, the destruction of community. I have lived a life that has had PTSD events and was somewhat prideful of my resilience to these traumas...what I wasn't prepared for was the prolonged human suffering afterwards and I struggled with anxiety because I could not fix all these people problems. COVID isolation actually gave me the space I needed. Christian, you are much wiser and accomplished than I will ever be but should you need any assistance in your next journey please reach out. If not to me than this wonderful community.
Filkee
Sustaining Member
5 structures destroyed in SM. Not a lot unless it was yours.From this article it appears that that Santa Monica did escape direct damage. It's right next door, though. I do not know Glyyn's address, just the locale.
Commentary: Palisades Fire and Future Impacts in Santa Monica - Santa Monica Next
The Palisades Fire, a devastating wildfire that has ravaged the Westside of Los Angeles, has caused immense destruction and loss. My heart goes out to all those impacted by this tragedy. However, as a trained urban planner who often thinks about the future, I’ve been thinking about what the...santamonicanext.org
Wonderful video and great to hear your perspective Christian. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck moving on and hope to see you out sailing before too long!
Rosco
Exploring the BC Coast E35-2, Yanmar 3GM30
A populated thread but I'd say this: Christian is tough as nails. He has been through it. Adversity is like a warm blanket. He will face this head on. For added strength Tracy is his equal. I spent only a few hours with him to recognize toughness. He will be good to go in no time. That's my 2 cents.
Late to this thread. Sorry about the house, Christian. That sucks. For those wondering about Glyn, I just spoke to him and Marilyn and they are very much alive and well.