QOTD -Friday 9/5/03

For my proofs and other stuff which is irreplaceable, I don't think $319 is too much to spend IMO



This Sentry 2.0 cubic foot Advanced Business safe is both fire and water-resistant. With features such as a multi-position shelf, two multi-position trays, a file rack, door pocket, key rack and a compartment for small items, there is plenty of room for all your important documents and valuables.

UL Classified two-hour proven fire protection
Water-resistant
Electronic and tubular key lock
Multi-position shelf
Two multi-position trays
File rack (letter size)
Seven live-locking bolts
Key rack and compartment for small items
Door pocket
Holds standard and A-4 size papers, folders and documents
May be bolted to floor (hardware included)
Color: Charcoal gray
Capacity: 2.0 cu. ft.
Exterior dimensions:
18 .59' W x 18.59' D x 23.75' H
Interior dimensions:
14.81' W x 11.87' D x 19.65' H
$50,000 fire protection guarantee
Weight: 206 lbs.

Shamma,
Does a crew of men come with those safes in order to get it into/out of the car and down the basement stairs! 200+ lbs!

J/K, have been meaning to get one for 2 years.... better get on it!

I never thought of this.

I'm going shopping this weekend!

very good idea...at least to keep documents and negatives and computer backups in...

dad just gave me my uncle's who passed awy. It is HUGE, and we have everything important in there

We have some important papers and all our good jewelry in a deposit box at the bank. Fireproof safe is next on the list.

Don't forget about having an emergency evacuation plan too - what would you grab if you had just a few minutes, or maybe a half hour or hour to evacuate. Happens all the time to people in the path of a hurricane but don't forget the LI Pine Barrens fires a few years ago, and even last summer several houses near Connetquot State Park were threatened... Plan your evacuation kit - phone numbers not just for friends but insurance agents and policy numbers, doctors and dentist numbers for all the family, prescription information and so on. We have one designated shelf that has a first aid kit, flashlights, lanterns, battery operated TV and radio with extra batteries and we're adding to it.

You may want to store family photos and albums and other important memorabilia in a cabinet near the front door so it's easy to grab and everyone knows what's important. During evacuations in the west during forest fires you see people putting replacable items, like TV's, in a pick up - know what's important and irreplaceable and plan now what you'd grab if you only had a few minutes. Should it ever happen you won't regret it. I'm still getting organized with this - I too want my wedding album accessible, but right now it's in a back bedroom in a dresser drawer. I had to think for a minute to even remember that! Better to have those important things in a designated spot to be grabbed in an emergency exit situation.

Thanks for the wake-up call on this!

For the girls that are worried about their proofs - couldnt you get them again from your photographers?

Not that the box isnt a good ideas - its a great idea but the proofs seem easy to replace.

Evacution plan? If house is burning, get out front door. If front door is burning, go out back door. If both doors are burning put head between legs and kiss ass goodbye. Can you tell that my house is smaller than most of yours? hahah

Stef, you are so funny But Roger did ask me about our evacuation plan for our 3 bedroom house I said stop, drop and roll

Shamma - just wondering how you made out at BJ's? Did they have a safe that met your requirements? How was the price?

Thanks!