'Our' farm burnt to the ground...

3/9/2017

Just a short post to let you all know that in the early hours of 2nd of September, the 400-year old farm building 'Lötschmüllerhof' burnt to the ground. Amazingly nobody got hurt and even the oxen that could not be freed in time survived the inferno without a scratch! The best proof that angels watch over stubborn oxen too. Luckily, the apartment we live in has very little damage. However, our lovely land-lord and land-lady (our additional parents) lost everything, but have now taken up residency in one of the other apartments. Not exactly home, but still theirs. Making sure that they are okay takes presidency over running Märchenhaftes Sticken. I am sure you will all understand. However, workshops and courses will run as normal. Maybe interrupted for an important phone call or emptying out the washing machine (my small Miele is the only one functioning at the moment). Here are pictures of what the farmstead looks like at the moment. Video footage and pictures of the inferno can be found online when you type 'Bad Bayersoien' into the news section of Google. We have been very impressed with the many men and women fire fighters, neighbours, red cross and THW who came so unselfishly to our aid. And so a new chapter begins. But with this amazing group of people I am sure we will do it!

54 Comments

Matistsat

3/9/2017 11:40:58

Dreadful experience !!! My best wishes for a fast "recovery" for you all !!!

Jessica Grimm link

3/9/2017 11:45:47

Thank you! We would be most grateful for the aweful smell to subside...

Ellen

3/9/2017 16:51:01

Ha Jessica, wat zal dat schrikken geweest zijn! Sterkte voor jullie allemaal!

5/9/2017 08:44:23

Dank je wel Ellen!

Rachel link

3/9/2017 12:25:16

How heartbreaking for you all. I hope the next phase goes smoothly.

3/9/2017 13:06:49

Thank you Rachel 😘

Annelot

3/9/2017 12:34:12

Jeetje Jessica ik werd wakker van de sirene vrijdagnacht en kwam bij toeval langs zaterdag na de ammerrundweg gelopen te hebben. Wat n zooi. Maar idd petje af voor de brandweer en consorten wat werk al dat smeulende hooi. Wat n geluk dat jij niet getroffen bent. Je ziet me maandagmorgen. Waar precies? Links van t geblakerde huis? Ben blij iets gehoord te hebben.
Gr en sterkte
Annelot

3/9/2017 13:09:08

Hallo Annelot, je moet aan de achterkant zijn van de uitgebrande boerderij. Mijn woning is nog prima en de studio heeft ook niets. Tot morgen om 10 uur!

Christine Stewart

3/9/2017 13:40:53

The damage looks devastating, my heart goes out to all of you who have been affected and I hope that things can speedily return to some sense of normalcy.

5/9/2017 08:27:53

Thank you Christine!

Mary Z in NYC

3/9/2017 14:30:29

Oh Jessica, that's terrible. Thank goodness there was no loss of life. I hope all goes well as you all recover from the fire.

5/9/2017 08:28:24

Thank you Mary!

Catherine link

3/9/2017 14:39:18

Oh what dreadful news, but I'm so pleased to hear no one lost their life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

5/9/2017 08:28:55

Thank you Catherine!

Anja

3/9/2017 17:07:14

Hoi Jessica, wat ziet dat er triest uit maar wat een geluk dat jullie allemaal ongedeerd zijn. Sterkte.

5/9/2017 08:30:07

Dank je wel Anja!

Lena link

3/9/2017 17:32:27

What awful news! I'm so glad everyone made it out safely, and (slightly selfishly) that your home was not majorly harmed.

5/9/2017 08:31:13

Thank you Lena!

Mabel

3/9/2017 17:42:23

Oh Jessica wat een vreselijk nieuws heel erg voor deze lieve mensen. Ik heb daar zulke mooie foto's gemaakt en dan te bedenken dat ze alles kwijt zijn. het is een groot geluk dat niemand ook de dieren niet gewond zijn geraakt. Ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte als er iets is dat ik voor jou of je buren kan betekenen laat het gerust even weten. Veel sterkte om in deze chaos les te geven en het hoofd koel te houden, liefs Hans en Mabel

5/9/2017 08:32:43

Dank je wel Mabel! Je herkent het hier niet meer terug. Ik heb ineens zo veel lcht in m'n keuken. Echt heel erg vreemd. Patrice is nu een brood aan het bakken; de beste remedie tegen die vreselijke brandlucht!

Marina

3/9/2017 18:03:39

Dear dear Jessica, what terrible news. I'm so glad nobody got hurt and that your flat was spared from the fire. But it must be devastating for your dear friends to loose their homes like this. You are all in my thoughts and heart. I wish you courage and great energy for the coming weeks. Big hug,
Marina

5/9/2017 08:33:24

Thank you Marina!

Maria Mulder

3/9/2017 18:33:49

Gelukkig zijn er geen slachtoffers . Heel veel sterkte gewenst Jessica.

5/9/2017 08:33:51

Dank je wel Maria!

Kate Miller

3/9/2017 18:38:04

You truly have a few angels watching over all of you. I'm so sorry for your life disruption but at least you have each other. Everything else can be replaced in time. Hug each other and be kind to each other as the stresses arise as you all move forward.

5/9/2017 08:34:23

Thank you Kate!

Jo Wootton

3/9/2017 18:45:37

Hi Jessica,

So sorry to hear of your devastating experience and send you all good wishes for a speedy recovery in getting your lives back together.
Take care,
Jo

5/9/2017 08:36:19

Thank you Jo!

Terry Clarke

3/9/2017 19:49:26

This is such sad news to hear of this tragic loss of the beautiful 400-year old farm building. I remember when you first moved to the farm, and how excited you were. I am so sorry for the loss you and your landlords have suffered. A long clean-up effort and rebuild is ahead of your landlords.

5/9/2017 08:38:15

Thank you Terry! Although my loss is small compared to that of my land lord and lady, I too feel as if my family home is gone. Me and my family have spent so many happy summer vacations here. But after the clean up, we will work on new happy memories!

marie-louise draelants

3/9/2017 19:56:16

Wat een vreselijk nieuws! gelukkig zijn jullie ongedeerd. Ik wens jullie veel sterkte en moed!
Marie-Louise

5/9/2017 08:38:48

Dank je wel Marie-Louise!

Elizabeth Braun

3/9/2017 21:42:25

Oh dear! I'm so very sorry. Hope they were well insured and glad to know no previous life was lost. ♡♡

5/9/2017 08:39:27

Thank you Elizabeth!

Ann

3/9/2017 22:32:35

How awful, with very best wishes for a speedy recovery of everything the farm stands for and is used for. Makes me very sad for you.

5/9/2017 08:39:55

Thank you Ann!

Margaret

3/9/2017 23:10:29

How sad! My very best wishes as you proceed with the recovery. I'm sure the love and support of your friends and community will give you strength for the tasks ahead.

Margaret

5/9/2017 08:40:28

Thank you Margaret!

Irene

4/9/2017 01:16:39

How awful. So pleased that everyone is safe though, including the oxen.

My best wishes to you all.

5/9/2017 08:41:01

Thank you Irene!

Erica Marsden

4/9/2017 09:16:55

Oh, Jessica - how awful for you all. I can't begin to imagine the ongoing grief. While delighted no one was hurt, I can't begin to imagine the trauma you are all undergoing. Cherish yourself as well as those around you.

5/9/2017 08:41:33

Thank you Erica!

Monica

4/9/2017 20:40:59

Hoi Jessica, wat n vreselijke gebeurtenis. Gelukkig dat iedereen ongedeerd is gebleven. Wel n lichtpuntje dat jij gewoon door kunt gaan met je werk n studio. Veel sterkte voor iedereen!

5/9/2017 08:42:12

Dank je wel Monica!

Elaine Cochrane

5/9/2017 01:10:12

I am so relieved that everyone is safe and that the oxen survived. How awful for your friends to lose their home and all the memories it contains.

5/9/2017 08:42:45

Thank you Elaine!

Mari-jan Bakker link

5/9/2017 12:25:13

Hey Jessica,

Wat een enorme schrik! Echt verschrikkelijk om zoiets mee te moeten maken. Dat moet echt een inferno zijn geweest. Gelukkig is jullie huisje gespaard. Heel veel sterkte de komende tijd met het ondersteunen van de boer, boerin en zijn familie.

Groetjes, Mari-jan

5/9/2017 20:08:08

Dank je wel Mari-jan!

Dima link

5/9/2017 16:27:39

Oh no! I'm glad everyone is safe though :(

5/9/2017 20:08:49

Yes, that's the most important thing, Dima!

velia

5/9/2017 20:32:42

Dear Jessica,
I am so sorry to read about the terrible experience you've had at your farm. Glad to know no one got hurt, which is the most important thing. It is frightful.
I live in a fire prone State, California USA, which at the time is burning like crazy. I had the same experience a couple of years ago, the wind changes so fast the fires jump without control. We are in a constant state of alert during this time of year.

12/9/2017 10:48:50

Oh, that must be terrible Velia! I hope you'll all stay safe.

Steff

9/9/2017 10:09:26

Ich wünsche euch und euren Gutsbesitzern, dass ihr gesund bleibt und bald neue Pläne für ein neues schönes zu Hause umgesetzt werden können. Ein Glück, dass niemand verletzt wurde (körperlich).
Viel Kraft für euch alle und dass auch die Seelenwunden bald verheilen.

12/9/2017 10:49:28

Vielen lieben Dank Steff!

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