Your neighbor is a moron.
Sorry about your tank. I lived in Southern California too (Glendale, CA) for 11 years and never experienced a two-day black out. So in fairness, this is, for Socali hobbyists, an extenuating circumstance.
I know there's a thread out there talking about "how could someone not have a back up plan?". I don't think Hugo is an i d i o t so please spare him the lecture. He was always there to help and share. Just empathize.
Hugo, I know it hurts you. I know that it was a big part of your self esteem, pride, and your life. Don't worry, bro. Man up. I have seen tanks crash in this forum. And I have never seen a crashed tank which was reborn that is uglier than the original. It always becomes better.
Nonetheless, I know that no words can really comfort you right now. I mean, those specimen are not things easily found. Keep your head up, consider this an opportunity. And guess what, WHEN you come back up, your story will be the Tank of the YEAR, bro. At least TOTM.
Cheer up. You can only go up from here.
Condolensces, Hugo.