As many of you know that there was a fire in the Black Forest and many homes have been lost. Bdale, Karen, Elizabeth and Robert lost their home and all within. They have gotten an apartment in CS for now and are planning to rebuild. I am sure that he will at some point update us. As you can well imagine there is some many things to do and people to contact, spending time with family, friends giving support and receiving support that is coming and going in so many directions that it must be overwhelming. The family is doing well getting settled in to their new place but I am sure it will be a year or two before things get back to somewhat normal for them.

I have been asked by a few people how they can help Bdale and his family and what they may need. They have a website, gag.com. There you can see updates, wish lists and places to donate and support. This has started off very basic and I am sure that they will add more info and links.

Bdale had asked to to let you all know they are doing good and thanks for all the offers of help and support.