FIRE!! What's the one thing you would save?

Stack of CD books. I don't really have objects of sentimental value.

My Bolex H16mm reflex movie camera:it´s the only thing at home that I could sell for any decent cash.

My secret bankroll!

my ass

My passport & green-card.

As a matter of fact, in anticipation of that very thing, I have a case packed and in the closet by the door. You will think me soo organized, but that is not usually the case. I have a friend that this exact scenario happened to and she lost everything and I heard how frustrating and difficult it was to get her life in order again.

Anyway, my bag contains:
My passport, greencard
Spare credit cards that I keep for emergencies
Coded floppy disk with a list of my credit cards and contact numbers for the banks to have them replace those cards I might lose
List of the utility companies and other interested parties who may need to know I have moved address so that my bills/utilities are cancelled or get paid
Address book (for phone numbers of friends who I might be able to crash with).

I also have, hanging over a rail right by the door, sweatpants/sweater/socks/sneakers, in case I am awakened at night and need to dash out of the apartment. I refuse to be caught in nothing but my knickers, while a local TV station airs my wretched ass to all of New England!

I've been in several fires, growing up as a kid. Pack a bag, with the essentials and be sure you take your car keys with you.

Heeven:

What happens to you, if there's a fire and you are not home. Your little case will be burned.

The 100+-year-old heirloom clock I inherited.

Having had the whole house burn down directly across the street was a scary thing. Not being directly affected you still feel violated.
All they got out with was the kids and pjs.

New Haven, you crack me up, I actually laughed out loud when I read your post. Yep, my little case will indeed burn up, but guess what? I also have a copy of the disk (with all my dark secrets) saved somewhere else. The other stuff - well if it burns, it burns. I'll bitch and moan about it but sure, what can ya do?

dyselxia, for sure, my ass!

My guitar. I'll play a song while I watch it all burn!

My guitar was my dad's when he was young. It's probably about 75 years old and it has a beautiful sound. I'd really hate to lose that guitar.

Peace and Love, glad you didn't say fiddle!

ditto dyslexia and Bill W

My handbag!!!! (I think you guys call it a "purse"?)

Just one thing, sheesh so much junk so little time.

oops JD, you just burned!

If it's junk, why bother?