5 Minutes or less-3 Items Max-What do you take?

[Randall Flagg]

Yesterday we had a wildfire come within 1 mile of our house. Had it came within 1/3 of a mile, we would have been told to evacuate.

Got me thinking.

Obviously with a 5 minute warning most people would grab their family and pets.

Now you can only grab 3 of your Stephen King items.

What 3 items do you take?

BTW, Each "The Plant" counts as 1 item.

Feel free to elaborate the reasons for your choices.

[webstar1000]

Wow... if carrying is not a factor. And I am only grabbing King items...

1) Whelan orginal - ROLAND
2) Ned Dameron - PLASTER MAN
3) My IT original cover artwork

EDIT: I would grab the art... as I could NOT replace those pieces... BUT I can the books... for instance love my Lettered IT... but there are 51 other letters I can have. So the art for sure.

[Randall Flagg]

Wow... if carrying is not a factor. And I am only grabbing King items...

1) Whelan orginal - ROLAND
2) Dark Tower Matching set
3) My IT original cover artwork


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9uRCKtaOCU


AAAAAAGHHH.
DT Matching set is 7 (or more) items.
Re-choose

[biomieg]

Ouch, that's hard even with a collection as small as mine... I would take:

UK Night Shift 1/1
US 'Salem's Lot 1/1
US Skeleton Crew proof

[wordslingers]

This is a tough choice and I'm bound to rethink it and change my mind in the next five minutes, but off the top of my head: DTIII, It, and the talisman. Waste Lands is one of my favorites, and IT is the second SK book I ever read and it left a deep mark on the easily impressionable 12 year old that I was. As for the talisman, it's just got this magic to it that I can't shake (and it was while putting my music on shuffle while reading it that made me discover my favorite band, which I now have a tattoo of).

(I was right about rethinking my answers, I originally put down The Stand and as I was writing my reasoning I changed my mind for the talisman).

EDIT: This seems to be more about collectibles, my bad!! While I have a hearty number of SK books in different editions I don't have anything considered a "collectible" I think.

[frik]

IT lettered (CD)

The other two I'm not sure yet. So I guess they'll burn.....:biggrin:

sk

[OneFathom]

1. DTI: Signed/Inscribed on date of my birth
2. DTII: Signed/Inscribed
3. DTIII: Signed/Inscribed

[Priest]

1/1 Carrie ,
DT7 MW Remarque and
DT4 Dave McKean Remarque

all others are reproducible with the insurance $



Yesterday we had a wildfire come within 1 mile of our house. Had it came within 1/3 of a mile, we would have been told to evacuate.
Got me thinking.


good to hear that nothing happened !!

[zelig]

Almost an impossible choice.

EOTD UK 1st. (Has tremendous sentimental value for me.)
Signed Cujo proof.
Carrie UK 1st.

[Merlin1958]

Is the fire out?

[Randall Flagg]

Almost an impossible choice.


That's what makes it fun.

I still don't know the answer for myself. I thought about it last night and wanted to stay and use a hose to fight the fire.
If my collection burns, I go with it. Then it won't matter (to me).

[jhanic]

I'd probably dither around and end up taking nothing.

John

[becca69]

1. Personalized Gunslinger 1st
2. Personalized 2nd state 'Salem's Lot in The Collector's tray case
3. Michael Whelan remarqued LSOE Artist Edition

[Jay127]

Whelan signed Gunslinger 1st
Salem's Lot 1st
Dead zone 1st, signed and dated

[Merlin1958]

Well, this seems like one way to get "Faithful" burned!!! LOL

[biomieg]

If Jerome does not take his lettered Song of Kali with him, I'll take it for him.

[biomieg]

In fact, I think I find it a lot easier to decide what other people should take with them instead of what I'd take myself!

[jonp]

Carrie PS Lettered
Cujo Lettered
DT I S/L

[Randall Flagg]

In fact, I think I find it a lot easier to decide what other people should take with them instead of what I'd take myself!
I think that is a cool idea.
Feel free to speculate for/correct another member's choice.

[Randall Flagg]

If Jerome does not take his lettered Song of Kali with him, I'll take it for him.
Funny, I didn't even think of that until you mentioned it.
That's why 5 minutes makes it tough. A person would understandably be frantic.

[The Library Policeman]

What would Bob take? That's the "burning" question.

[The Library Policeman]

The Shining US 1st (signed in Paris)
Mr Mercedes UK 1st (first ever Fathers Day gift from my daughter)
Signed Revival US 1st (amazing gift via member(s) here on the site)


Most of the S/L's etc I have are replaceable - the above 3 books mean a lot to me.

[Randall Flagg]

My choices for Bob



Lettered Firestarter
Additional lettered Firestarter
DNA sample recovered from SK bedsheets Ala "Dedication"

[The Library Policeman]

Hahaha :D

[Sir_Boomme]

the drum
2 of the 5 boxes of the Doubleday collection

but I'd probably burn up attempting to get the rest out.

[Sir_Boomme]

(BTW - when I get home.. I'm throwing my lettered gunslinger in with my doubleday stuff)

[Randall Flagg]

the drum
2 of the 5 boxes of the Doubleday collection

but I'd probably burn up attempting to get the rest out.
Boxes don't count.
Boxes contain multiple items. If I had a box, I could take dozens of books.
Go back and re-select.

[biomieg]

Jerome will take:

Lettered Song of Kali
TMSG
Box with 500 unfolded Fine Gunslinger DJs

*edit: shit, Jerome says boxes aren't allowed.

[biomieg]

Bob won't take anything, he will be using an Asbestos Firestarter and his 'Bataan Death March' stamina to manually extinguish the fire!

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome will take:

Lettered Song of Kali
TMSG
Box with 500 unfolded Fine Gunslinger DJs

*edit: shit, Jerome says boxes aren't allowed.

Fine Gunslinger DJ's are in rather large tubes. Certainly less than 500 in them. But I would not be able to take the tubes with all 211 DJ's, I'd have to only take one DJ.

[LostAlivE]

Just have to stay and burn up with them.......what can I say.

[biomieg]

My serious guess for Bob would be:

SK letter to Forry Ackerman(n?)
Michael Whelan painting
Asbestos Firestarter

[needfulthings]

:panic:
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8369/nhuueu.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

the drum
2 of the 5 boxes of the Doubleday collection

but I'd probably burn up attempting to get the rest out.
Boxes don't count.
Boxes contain multiple items. If I had a box, I could take dozens of books.
Go back and re-select.

but dammit... by the time I went through the box and found what I wanted to take out and save... I could have already carried out the box...
I think you set the fire... and you're just trying to steal my stuff.

[Sir_Boomme]

My serious guess for Bob would be:

SK letter to Forry Ackerman(n?)
Michael Whelan painting
Asbestos Firestarter

Asbestos Firestarter <= leave it, take something else... it's ugly, and being asbestos, it has a 50/50% chance of surviving the fire anyways.

[Randall Flagg]

:panic:
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8369/nhuueu.jpg
Cute, but doesn't answer the question.

[zelig]

My serious guess for Bob would be:

SK letter to Forry Ackerman(n?)
Michael Whelan painting
Asbestos Firestarter

That sounds likely for what Bob might choose.

And Bruce.... That 1st shelf!? Oh my goodness... amazing seeing those all together like that...

[carlosdetweiller]

I have actually given this question some thought over the years. But the way I posed it to myself was if I could safely make it down to the basement and back one time what would I carry. There is only one entrance/exit (down the stairs) so it is taking a risk to go down there at all if a fire was raging.

Playing by Jerome's rules of only three items I would not take the asbestos Firestarter. There are at least 24 others out there so that could be replaced. I think I would take the copy of 'Salem's Lot with the first state dust jacket, one of the Whelan paintings from The Gunslinger (probably The Temple of the Oracle but maybe the Firestarter) and the handwritten manuscript for The New Lieutenant's Rap (partly because it is in very close proximity to the first two).

If I could make one trip and was limited by only how much I could carry on that one trip I would take the 'Salem's Lot and as many Whelan paintings as I could carry.

[biomieg]

I completely forgot about the 1st state 'Salem's Lot... excellent choice.

[needfulthings]

THEN ONLY 1 BOOK.....
I HAVEN'T FINISHED READING IT YET
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/9961/6wLKcl.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

oh bob... but I cry for those long doubleday proofs... but can't argue with the Salem's lot or NLR... though I might let that painting burn and grab a long proof instead... not sure. tough choices

[sharki69]

I'll take the Hobbit signed & inscribed I got from Gerald for $200,000

Edit - never mind, it's not king

[carlosdetweiller]

oh bob... but I cry for those long doubleday proofs... but can't argue with the Salem's lot or NLR... though I might let that painting burn and grab a long proof instead... not sure. tough choices

Very tough. Jerome, can I bring Judy down with me and let her carry up an additional three items?

[carlosdetweiller]

I'll take the Hobbit signed & inscribed I got from Gerald for $200,000

Edit - never mind, it's not king

Yeah, let that crap burn.

[jsweet]

Well, my collection is not nearly as impressive as most of you, so it's pretty easy. Almost everything I have is replaceable and most of it is easily replaceable.

That said:
Rose Red papers/desk organizer prop from mini-series (hardest to replace - not sure if there are others out there)
Postscripts 10 signed (my first signed Stephen King item)
Knowing Darkness signed edition (it's the most expensive King item I've ever bought).

[Sir_Boomme]

oh my... got me thinking about that signed rose red script now...
dang, gonna miss that

[becca69]

I have actually given this question some thought over the years. But the way I posed it to myself was if I could safely make it down to the basement and back one time what would I carry. There is only one entrance/exit (down the stairs) so it is taking a risk to go down there at all if a fire was raging.

Playing by Jerome's rules of only three items I would not take the asbestos Firestarter. There are at least 24 others out there so that could be replaced. I think I would take the copy of 'Salem's Lot with the first state dust jacket, one of the Whelan paintings from The Gunslinger (probably The Temple of the Oracle but maybe the Firestarter) and the handwritten manuscript for The New Lieutenant's Rap (partly because it is in very close proximity to the first two).

If I could make one trip and was limited by only how much I could carry on that one trip I would take the 'Salem's Lot and as many Whelan paintings as I could carry.

Don't you have a Lettered Regulators Prototype? Please save that!!!

[becca69]

Jerome will take:

Lettered Song of Kali
TMSG
Box with 500 unfolded Fine Gunslinger DJs

*edit: shit, Jerome says boxes aren't allowed.

Fine Gunslinger DJ's are in rather large tubes. Certainly less than 500 in them. But I would not be able to take the tubes with all 211 DJ's, I'd have to only take one DJ.

Hoarding causes fires Jerome. :emot-flame:

[carlosdetweiller]

I will if Jerome lets Judy go down with me.

[becca69]

I will if Jerome lets Judy go down with me.

I think that should be in the rules. Every family member gets 3 items!

[Merlin1958]

I will if Jerome lets Judy go down with me.

I think that should be in the rules. Every family member gets 3 items!

Okay, but they may want their "G.I. Joe with the Kung Fu grip" or "Malibu Barbie"!!! LOL

[carlosdetweiller]

I will if Jerome lets Judy go down with me.

I think that should be in the rules. Every family member gets 3 items!

Of course they may have other ideas about what to save. Some of them just don't know what is important.

[becca69]

I will if Jerome lets Judy go down with me.

I think that should be in the rules. Every family member gets 3 items!

Of course they may have other ideas about what to save. Some of them just don't know what is important.

I find it best to micro-manage :onfire:

[Sir_Boomme]

I'm tying something to each dog's tail...

[webstar1000]

I have actually given this question some thought over the years. But the way I posed it to myself was if I could safely make it down to the basement and back one time what would I carry. There is only one entrance/exit (down the stairs) so it is taking a risk to go down there at all if a fire was raging.

Playing by Jerome's rules of only three items I would not take the asbestos Firestarter. There are at least 24 others out there so that could be replaced. I think I would take the copy of 'Salem's Lot with the first state dust jacket, one of the Whelan paintings from The Gunslinger (probably The Temple of the Oracle but maybe the Firestarter) and the handwritten manuscript for The New Lieutenant's Rap (partly because it is in very close proximity to the first two).

If I could make one trip and was limited by only how much I could carry on that one trip I would take the 'Salem's Lot and as many Whelan paintings as I could carry.

Bob... I have to ask... How many Whelan's do you have? I thinks that is a great list too! I was the same. Haha

[RC65]

With the caveat that these are King items only, as per the original question (since, to be honest, if I could only grab three books only one would be by King), my three would be:

1). My personally-inscribed 1st HC of THE DARK HALF.
2). My Fine/Fine 1st HC of THE STAND in Collector traycase.
3). My signed/limited of 11/22/63 in aftermarket traycase.

If I had a 1st HC of NIGHT SHIFT, it would be taken in place of either 2 or 3.

[Randall Flagg]

Very tough. Jerome, can I bring Judy down with me and let her carry up an additional three items?
No.

[ke7285]

DT1 Gunslinger S/L
DT IV remarqued S/L
DT WTTKH remarqued S/L
left out Knowing Darkness, too dang heavy!

[skyofcrack]

A real answer:
1. My first response from King about The Gunslinger
2. Eyes of the Dragon S/L
3. The Gunslinger 1st

A joke answer:
1. A bullet
2. A gun
3. The will to go down with the flames

Actually, I think I'll start designing a fireproof home like a gigantic safe.

[bdwyer19]

I would go with:
1. S/L Regulators
2. Signed Duma Key with Stutzman remarque
3. S/L Skeleton Crew

[neo_trinity]

I'll take the Hobbit signed & inscribed I got from Gerald for $200,000

Edit - never mind, it's not king

Yeah, let that crap burn.

Hey? That's not very nice.

Gerald

[Theli]

If it has to be SK, I guess I'll go with my It and Salem's Lot gift editions and my Bernie Wrightson sketch.

[killjoy72]

Hmmm, this IS tough!
Probably:
Gunslinger 1st
Doubleday Carrie Proof
Night Shift 1st

[racerx45]

So after thinking about it I would have go with: trade paperback of Cycle of the Werewolf, trade paperback of Wizard and Glass, and Pet Sematary.
The reasons I went with these are: CotW was the first SK book I bought, WG was the first DT book I bought and PS is overdue from my High School and I really should return it one of these days. The final reason is I have relocated everything else to the trunk of my car so let the house burn.
In the off chance I move the collection back into the house I’d go with:


1. Lettered The Stand
2. Lettered The Regulators
3. 1 of 2 ‘Salem’s Lot

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Joyland SL 1/724 (or 712, whatever it was), in the custom Dolso Case
Finders Keepers Signed Dedicated from King
my paperback copy of Christine, was my first King novel and I have too much sentimental value invested in it.

[Randall Flagg]

I've thought about this quite a bit, and I'm guessing that with a true "5 minute warning", I'd be a mess.
For now I'll go with (it'll change tomorrow):


King inscribed to me "Mr. Mercedes"
1of 2 custom bound S/L 'Salem's Lot
King signed NF+ Rage

Originally I thought S/L Stand, Lettered Skeleton Crew, and Custom bound 'Salem's Lot.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

King signed NF+ Rage

Shit, I forgot about my copy of Rage...

[Priest]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

[Ben Mears]

I would take 4.5 minutes to move my Robert Addison paintings to safety (!) and the final 30 seconds to grab Centipede 'Salem's Lot deluxe & limited and Second Coming prototype.

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img537/709/QJLC04.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Nice picks Bruce! I think I would go with my Erin Wells scribbled in IT gift edition, signed 11/22/63 (with case from Tomas), and signed Revival.

[killjoy72]

Aw, who am I kidding?
I'd probably go out in a blaze of glory like our buddy Morris Bellamy.

[Aronstg]

Haha this is fun. Mine isn't as fancy as others.

1. S/L IT
2. S/L Desperation with Maitz Remarque
3. Alan Clarke IT Drawing

[Lot guy]

I'd probably take
'Salem's Lot Red Roman Deluxe
NLR Set
'Salem's Lot First/Second state signed on publication day or 'Salem's Prototype Signed

[needfulthings]

I'd probably take
'Salem's Lot Red Roman Deluxe
NLR Set
'Salem's Lot First/Second state signed on publication day or 'Salem's Prototype Signed
:nope:
NLR SET IS TWO BOOKS.
http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1441/vV1shG.jpg

[needfulthings]

I'd probably take
'Salem's Lot Red Roman Deluxe
NLR Set
'Salem's Lot First/Second state signed on publication day or 'Salem's Prototype Signed
:nope:
NLR SET IS TWO BOOKS.
http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1441/vV1shG.jpg
:lol:

[Lot guy]

My set is all enclosed in a Desperation traycase(this is how it arrived when I purchased and thought it all fit great), I better hope I grab the right one since there's a few Desperation traycases on the shelf. So I'm staying in the three item rule.

[wizardsrainbow]

OH, Jerome, you are just AWFUL to bring such a question up...LOL

Given that ALL my artwork is in storage as we are "showing" our house, I do not face THAT same choice as WebStar...lol

Only book that comes immediately to mind is one that I have not even featured here (if you see me in Bridgton, ask)....a 1st Gunslinger inscribed to my daughter Sage (she will be with me in Bridgton).

After that I'm limited to 2 choices......quite possible my signed Orange Gunslinger proof and maybe one of the most simple....a 1978 original F/F Stand (unsigned), the first real King collectible which I bought from Betts and Stu Tinker in the mid-1980s...it is my first real King book and where it all started for me (I still have the Betts receipt although almost all the ink has disappeared from it).

[TCCBodhi]

Oh, you dirty pillows! Hmm, My DT collection is so random and only 3 are S/L. The records are at Grant for future books, so I'm discounting them except for my very first SK collectible edition, which is a rather battered (by our collection standards) 1st Ed copy of DT2 with no signatures, nothing to distinguish it at all. Then we jump quite a long way forward and I think that we take the S/L of 11/22/63. I think time is going to treat that book as something rather special and of note in his bibiliography. I THINK that I was lucky enough to get my order in before the whole order process went to pieces and left many of us out of that. My 3rd choice is going to be the Doctor Sleep S/L from Cemetery Dance. It was my introduction to them. I got my copy with really no markup I don't think from Miskatonic Books somewhat after CD sold them, so I'm very happy that I got in on this and appreciate Larry for keeping it reasonable! I opened it up and got a look at that brilliant white clamshell! Wow! Is that a beautiful book!

I REALLY hate leaving others behind; 25 years of assembling -through Grant- DT2 through DT8(4.5); my new Haven Fund Carrie Remarque; the PS & CD editions. the UK 1/200 TWTTK, and my first Remarque in a Scribner Doctor Sleep. Now on the other hand, I do have my UTD S/L and an overpriced Revival which kind of grate on me when I look at them (though Revival is better now that it is in a slipcase!). ;) I can't imagine getting rid of any of them at this point though.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'll take the Hobbit signed & inscribed I got from Gerald for $200,000

Edit - never mind, it's not king

Yeah, let that crap burn.

Hey? That's not very nice.

Gerald

It wasn't very nice. But said in jest (and only because it isn't King).

[Randall Flagg]

Bob forgot to use an emoticon.

[needfulthings]

TRUE LIST.
Because of my LOVE for MOVIES & STEPHEN KING...This would be the 1st item...BECAUSE IT IS TRULY 1 OF A KIND.
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ITEM #2
Because of the CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING this item and I knowing that the signatures are real & on the title page...
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http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3673/rR4cH1.jpg

ITEM #3
The one of a kind edition with 17 original pieces of art bound in & Kings signature tipped in.
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[carlosdetweiller]

Bob forgot to use an emoticon.

I should have! I didn't even think of that.

[WeDealInLead]

'Salem's Lot King signed and doodled in in front of me
The Gunslinger signed first
It signed first

[wolfehr]

I keep going back and forth between these two, so I'd probably end up dying in the fire.

Salem's Lot 1/1
The Gunslinger 1/1
Night Shift 1/1

The Talisman #444
Black House #444
The Gunslinger 1/1

[Merlin1958]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

Good point.

[sgc1999]

1) my 1st/1st gunslinger with 2 page remarque from Whelan
2) 1st/1st F/F Carrie with early inscription
3) maybe my Ned Dameron remarqued wastlands.
everything else can be replaced. Of course this is a what if.
If there really was a fire...:onfire:

[Br!an]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

Good point.

I doubt the fire would be universal. :orely:

[Theli]

You have some absolutely amazing pieces there!


TRUE LIST.
Because of my LOVE for MOVIES & STEPHEN KING...This would be the 1st item...BECAUSE IT IS TRULY 1 OF A KIND.
[http://imageshack.com/a/img633/1600/Bh87VC.jpg

ITEM #2
Because of the CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING this item and I knowing that the signatures are real & on the title page...
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6461/TeltVk.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3673/rR4cH1.jpg

ITEM #3
The one of a kind edition with 17 original pieces of art bound in & Kings signature tipped in.
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PAGE 107 NORV-WRACKING
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PAGE 113 BEYOND
http://imageshack.com/a/img661/3063/fDtgrl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img540/3524/isS4AO.jpg

[bdwyer19]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

Good point.

I doubt the fire would be universal. :orely:

Unless it's the Rapture.:belial:

[Sir_Boomme]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

Good point.

I doubt the fire would be universal. :orely:

Unless it's the Rapture.:belial:


If that is the case... as an athiest, then I'll be getting three items from each of you "good people", so be sure to choose some items I'll like (and a variety would be nice too)




gives that whole "left behind" a new outlook doesn't it?

[Br!an]

If that is the case... as an athiest, then I'll be getting three items from each of you "good people", so be sure to choose some items I'll like (and a variety would be nice too)




gives that whole "left behind" a new outlook doesn't it?

I never thought I'd say this but now you have me looking forward to the Rapture! :evil:

[Stockerlone]

1. FDNS S/L 4x remarqued
2. Duddits S/L 1/25
3. Dr. Sleep S/L Chong remarque

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5585/YW3py2.jpg

[Priest]

guess i will change my list to 3x flat signed Revival ;D

As nobody will save this one when all houses run down, that will be the only 3 left ;D

Good point.

I doubt the fire would be universal. :orely:


ah - in my theory it would ;D
the (until now unknown) Dark Tower self destruction mode - that will set all S/L on fire on July 1st ;D

[Randall Flagg]

Yesterday we had a wildfire come within 1 mile of our house. Had it came within 1/3 of a mile, we would have been told to evacuate.

Got me thinking.

Obviously with a 5 minute warning most people would grab their family and pets.

Now you can only grab 3 of your Stephen King items.

What 3 items do you take?

BTW, Each "The Plant" counts as 1 item.

Feel free to elaborate the reasons for your choices.
Just wanted to revive this thread.


As of today their are numerous wildfires in Northern California. None threatening my residence, but there has been tremendous loss of life and property here in California.


5 minute warning: I grab my family and pets. The 3 SK books/art I grab are (not in order of importance):




Regulators Lettered
Misery Lettered
Original Whelan sketch (one of several, but the actual first I received when buying Knowing Darkness deluxe).

[webstar1000]

MISERY!!
REGUALTORS
ROLAND COLOR ORIGINAL!

[Hunchback Jack]

On a more modest note, the three items I would take would be:

1) Misery S/L (Suntup)
2) IT S/L (CD)
3) Black House S/L (Grant)

[Aronstg]

This is tough. I think a fire would put things into perspective.

1. Misery S/L.. yeah the value is there but honestly. How doesn't feel that this isn't one of the most beautiful books they have ever held/saw.
2. IT signed 1st... sure my S/L is worth more but this book was a personal quest of mine for a few years and I couldn't stop smiling once I had my hands on it
3. Whelan Toward Card original... similiar to IT it was a long time searching for this and it was exactly what I wanted when I found it.

[palooka]

1. Shawshank Bible movie prop,
2. Personally inscribed Pet Sematary
3. Talisman. Trade 1st. Not signed. Rather tatty. Read multiple times and the book that really made me love King's work.

[Ben Staad]

It Gift Edition with Erin Wells remarque
Flat Signed 11/22/63 (in The Collectors traycase)
Flat Signed Revival

Now that I have an action plan in place for myself I need to prep my wife and daughter on what they will save from my office. :cool_002:

[The Library Policeman]

The Shining US 1st (signed in front of me in Paris)
Mr Mercedes UK 1st (first ever Fathers Day gift from my daughter)
Signed Revival US 1st (amazing gift via member(s) here on the site)


Most of the S/L's etc I have are replaceable - the above 3 books mean a lot to me.


Still this.

[shaq]

I would save

Uk long walk, signed at london
Pet sematary 1st. Signed to dave 1987
Sl the stand.

All sls are almost replacable so 1st two need saving.

As this is imaginary...

If the fire was on a day that the Kings were over for brunch, i'd stick Stephen on one shoulder, Joe on the other, and let Owen fend for himself.

😊

[wizardsrainbow]

Only 3 items....sheesh
Orange Gunslinger proof
Sphere Gunslinger proof
Viking Gunslinger proof

too much artwork, would be hard to pick....my loss in a home fire would be extraordinary...yes I have insurance, but still...

[wolfehr]

I think mine would be these. I’ve spent so much time thinking about it though, I’ll probably just die in the fire trying to save everything.

Misery Lettered

Green Mile Coffey’s hand paperback - signed when I ran into him when I was at Mohonk Mountain House with my family a long time ago

My Whelan painting of a wastelands critter



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[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I wouldn't even think about saving anything King related, and I've got many one off rarities that cannot be replaced. I own lots of other things I would save first.

[webstar1000]

I wouldn't even think about saving anything King related, and I've got many one off rarities that cannot be replaced. I own lots of other things I would save first.

Would love to know what those are Alan:)

[DoctorZaius]

Geek Love, signed limited edition, with an original piece of artwork inserted. Only 26 in existence. No numbered edition.

It, signed limited edition, remarqued by all three artists, yes, included the deceased Glen Orbik. I also have a triple remarqued matching portfolio, but I'd have to sacrifice that one. Ugh!

TWTTK, signed limited edition, with a specially two page remarque by Jae Lee. Had to wait in his hotel lobby bar for him to finish, then had a great conversation with him.


I can't believe all of the remarqued books that I would have to lose out on. Lucky for me my Misery is being remarqued, so I would still get that one in month!

[Randall Flagg]

The evacuations and fires just north of me (70 miles), as well as mandatory power outages for safety (5 miles away from me) got me thinking to bump this thread. BTW, member RacerX45 lives in ornear where people are being evacuated (~180,000 people) and fires are once again encroaching on the area burned a few years back. Please send positive thoughts his way.

[Randall Flagg]

Just heard from Racerx45. They are currently packing and awaiting the evacuation order. Please send some positive mojo his way.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Sending positive thoughts for a safe evacuation, journey, and return to no damage.

Mulleins

[herbertwest]

Shit, hope that everybody will be fine...

[jhanic]

Best wishes to every one affected.

John

[Garrell]

Sending wishes and prayers to those in that area

[racerx45]

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I’m happy to say that we are safe and sound. It’s been a very stressful week and it’s great to try and get back to a “normal” day.

I hope everyone understands if I don’t reply to the OP right now. I think the phase “too soon” is appropriate.

- Steve

[MikeDuke]

When I see on the news those incredible fires, you just have to take a step back and just say wow. I hope everyone in that area is OK and come out fine ij the end. Sending positive thoughts to people in that area.

[wizardsrainbow]

I agree with all the positive mojo being sent to those affected/in danger of the CA fires....but different thread maybe?

Back on topic (with named thread)...I replied above a little over a year ago...slight change...

Orange Gunslinger proof
Sphere Gunslinger proof
My Father Callahan painting from Michael Whelan (see my avatar)

[DoctorZaius]

New update for me as well:
1 - my bullet-framed gunslinger prelim by Bernie Wrightson
2 - my triple remarqued signed limited IT
3 - my lettered edition copy of Geek Love, one of my favorite reads of all time. Only 26 were done.

[Patrick]

THE GUNSLINGER 1st that Ralph had King sign for me at the George Mason event a number of years back when I couldn’t make the trip.

LISEY’S STORY signed 1st purchased at the King event in SF years ago during his book tour. That was my first time seeing King live. I didn’t meet him personally then, but it was the event where Jerome and I met up for the very first time.

TWTTKH 1st that King signed for me coming out of the men’s room at the Rock Bottom Remainders concert in L.A. a few years ago. Jerome witnessed and other TDT members were in general attendance.

While these three books are not even close to the monetary value of other King items in my collection, still they are the last things I would want to lose as they represent treasured times with friends.

[cit74]

RF gave me liberty for 8 items: especially since we were evacuated from Vacaville this morning. Initially didn’t take any books - went back to check on house (it’s still standing as of 1400 PST):

Here’s the books in hand:
Misery numbered
Misery lettered
Last Call
Gunslinger S/L
Gunslinger 1st inscribed
It 1st inscribed to Caleb
Stand bible/coffin
Green Mile

Actually grabbed the first 5 n drive off - then I asked Steph to head back and grabbed the last three

[Patrick]

RF gave me liberty for 8 items: especially since we were evacuated from Vacaville this morning. Initially didn’t take any books - went back to check on house (it’s still standing as of 1400 PST):

Here’s the books in hand:
Misery numbered
Misery lettered
Last Call
Gunslinger S/L
Gunslinger 1st inscribed
It 1st inscribed to Caleb
Stand bible/coffin
Green Mile

Actually grabbed the first 5 n drive off - then I asked Steph to head back and grabbed the last three
Man, that is some real life choices. Wishing you, your family and community the best through this. Stay safe and I really hope your home is still standing at the end of these fires.

[Randall Flagg]

+1 to what Patrick said.

[amd013]

Scary shit! Sorry you are going through this. Hope your choices turn out to be irrelevant because nothing happened to your home.

[Br!an]

Wildfires are no joke. Hoping all's well with you and yours.

[Ari_Racing]

Hope nothing happens to your place. :(

[cit74]

We are safe in Napa valley - staying w friends (they stayed w us a few years ago w bad Napa fires). The fire is spreading all around town, jumping I-80 - 0 containment. We are safe but scary times. And I’ll be driving through it for work tomorrow.

[Sai Sheb]

Forget the kids, wife and pets. I'll take the book case.

[firemonkey66]

Holy crap, hopefully your house is spared!

[cit74]

House is good (and the goats) - evac orders finally lifted; still no power but hopefully soon - will prob get back into house over weekend. Thanks for everyone’s well wishes

[firemonkey66]

House is good (and the goats) - evac orders finally lifted; still no power but hopefully soon - will prob get back into house over weekend. Thanks for everyone’s well wishes

That’s great news! It was crazy to see this hypothetical exercise actually playing out for real. I think you made some smart choices of what to bring:)

[lotuz]

House is good (and the goats) - evac orders finally lifted; still no power but hopefully soon - will prob get back into house over weekend. Thanks for everyone’s well wishes

Good to hear! Hopefully no unpleasant surprises when you get back. Fingers crossed for you!!

[NeedfulKings]

I don't have much, but for my money's worth:

It - Cemetery Dance S/L
Gunslinger 1st/1st
Night Shift 1st/1st (tied with my VG+ Rage 1st/1st)


Edited to add "Stay safe everyone!"

[becca69]

RF gave me liberty for 8 items: especially since we were evacuated from Vacaville this morning. Initially didn’t take any books - went back to check on house (it’s still standing as of 1400 PST):

Here’s the books in hand:
Misery numbered
Misery lettered
Last Call
Gunslinger S/L
Gunslinger 1st inscribed
It 1st inscribed to Caleb
Stand bible/coffin
Green Mile

Actually grabbed the first 5 n drive off - then I asked Steph to head back and grabbed the last three

This list has my stamp of approval!

[cit74]

Appreciate all of the well wishes - back in the house - brought books back. But realized need a better procedure for quick evacuation. The yeti for books not the best option but worked in a pinch. Will instead get storage bin (ideally with wheels) with bubble wrap stored inside - so I can safely line up the books and it is ready to go. Also I would advise that you place all of your "GO books" on the same or nearby shelf - so it is easier to get to in emergency and you are not running around. These books will be on two shelves next to each other once I reorganize. And remember - books are very heavy so stack your books and see what you can realistically lift/carry/wheel to the car. Lessons learned.

[Randall Flagg]

Luggage with spare bubble wrap works. A large roller will hold 50 lbs. of books. Best to have plenty of the large bubble wrap. Clothes can be tossed in double bagged large 55 gallon bags. Don't fret about wrinkles in clothes. Birth certificates, social security cards, passports, homeowner deeds, vehicle titles, and registration copies, etc. should be stored in a safe deposit box in a bank that is NOT in a rural area.


One should scan, in high resolution, full color images of their Passport, Drivers License, Social Security Card, Medical Cards, front and back of all credit cards, and email the images to yourself.

[herbertwest]

One should scan, in high resolution, full color images of their Passport, Drivers License, Social Security Card, Medical Cards, front and back of all credit cards, and email the images to yourself.

Agreed, although emails may or may not be the safest option, in case of being compromised and risking identity theft. But there should be backups. And it may not be easiest way, but I would recommend be careful in the naming of files. Having something that clearly sayd "id card" would be easier to find and therefore more likely to get stolen if things got compromised

Dropbox just released a "vault" option, to store those kind of documents

[Randall Flagg]

Please send positive thought to Racerx45. He had to Evacuate his house last night do to the fires in the Napa/Santa Rosa area.

[Ari_Racing]

Hope he and his loved ones are safe, and that his property doesn't suffer damages :(

[herbertwest]

Oh shit!

[webstar1000]

Oh no! I hope he is ok. Evacuation is scary!

[Randall Flagg]

For now he and his home are safe. Unfortunately, people he knows well have lost their homes. I'd imagine it's bittersweet if not plain depressing to know you are OK, but others close to you are devastated.

[Merlin1958]

HANG IN THERE, RACER!!! THIS TOO SHALL PASS JUST KEEP THE FAMILY SAFE AND ALIVE AND EVERTHING ELSE WILL WORK OUT!!!

[Patrick]

I’m glad you’re doing ok, Steve. Hope you get to go home sooner rather than later. So sorry to hear about your friends.

[amd013]

Hoping everything turns out well for everyone in the path of danger, whether it is fires, hurricanes, flooding, or whatever.

[racerx45]

I wanted to thank everyone for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers. I am back at home but with mixed emotions. My home was spared from damage and I am waiting for the event to be over so I can begin the clean-up of debris, which is still accumulating.

I told Jerome, Chad and Patrick in a text that I won’t play the “what would you take game” as I have done it already in 2017, packed by didn’t leave in 2019, and now have done it again in 2020. Now that I am home, and hopefully for some therapy, I will post what I did take, but I’m playing by my rules and not following the 3 items or less.

Here are two photos (see spoiler for details)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1042/medium/DSC_5860.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1042/medium/DSC_5859.jpg

What’s in the box? Matching set of Suntup numbered and a red numbered EotD (same number as the Suntup and the reason I ended up on the Suntup train), and the LP Revival.

What’s in the basket? 1st/1st Doubleday books, Lettered The Regulators and The Stand, Centipede Press: The Shining and Angel’s Inferno/Falling Angel, and 2 signed copies of Joe Hill’s The Fireman

Not pictured were Custom Bound ‘Salem’s Lot, Centipede Press The Haunting of Hill House and 1 of 1 Don Brautigam portfolio.


If anyone is interested in some of the grim details of the fire see the spoiler below.


As of today the fire is just over 60K acres with 36 homes lost. The galley below starts with the park entrance that is 4 blocks from our home. The houses in the galley are 10 blocks from our home and are only a few of the approximately 15 that were lost in my neighborhood.

https://www.facebook.com/CoralLeighPhotographyy/photos/pcb.2623962301267590/2623957181268102

[Br!an]

[/SPOILER]

If anyone is interested in some of the grim details of the fire see the spoiler below.



It's a terrible thing! I'm glad you came through this okay.

Those are some great photos though. Beauty from tragedy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/fire2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/fire1.jpg

[cit74]

I am sorry - I have to disagree - regarding the beauty in those photos. those are down right scary. having been evacuated, having fire destroy homes less than a mile from mine - those photos are down right scary. honestly. - you never want to stay or stop near an active fire to capture photos. just my 2 cents...

[Randall Flagg]

I find no solace in the "beauty" of fire that resulted in tragedy. Perhaps at a later time when sensitivity has reduced a bit.