A Friend In Need

Community member in dire straits...

By on December 8, 2010 6:26:55 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

RedneckDude

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Guys and gals, I'm sure some of you have been wondering what has happened to our friend, Wizard1956. I know a few have asked and until now, I have been asked to keep a lid on it. Randy and Theda didn't want everyone knowing the have been having it a bit hard.

 

But just a few minutes ago, I talked to Wiz on the phone. He called to let me know that he'd be inaccessible until sometime next year, not for sure when.

A few weeks ago Wiz told me he would be losing internet due to his hours being cut. A week or so later, I decided to try calling him at work and was told he was let go. So he now has no job, no unemployment yet (pending), and no phone, TV, or internet. His wife's part time income barely keeps the rent paid and heat on. Things are progressively getting worse, and now he tells me his car is out of commission and his wife is walking to and from work. Oh, and food is scarce until he can get food stamps going. So even a walmart gift card would help...anything.

So, I guess I'm asking if anyone would like to send a card, a gift, or a small donation to help Randy and Theda with a little Christmas joy. I'm sure they would appreciate it, and so would I. I am sending a few bucks friday, just a small amount.

If someone would just send a Christmas card it would brighten their holiday. I'm sure it's a bummer being in this jam for the holidays.

Wizard has asked me to tell everyone at WC he says Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and that he will hopefully see us in a month or two.

If anyone wants to send him anything at all, a Christmas card, 5 bucks, a gift....anything...please PM me for his address. He has no bank account but can get small checks cashed at his wifes work.

I truly hope some of us can do something to cheer these people up for the holidays.

 

UPDATE....Wiz has opened a bank account so that he can get checks cashed. Those who have sent checks won't have to worry if he can use them.

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December 9, 2010 5:35:29 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting vStyler,
A card and a disc and a few Christmas beans, cheese, dough, whatever you call it too, on its way from Florida 

You rock John! I know it will be a highlight of his holidays.

I'm gonna send him a few DVDs too, since they have no TV.

 

Thanks to the whole community for your efforts!

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December 9, 2010 5:37:36 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting vStyler,

Nice of you John...


Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.

This is the true meaning of Christmas, IMO.  Again, John, thanks from Wiz and from myself.

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December 9, 2010 5:48:22 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting vStyler,
Nice of you John...

Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.

Perfect.

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December 9, 2010 6:32:40 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

I've sent a little something off to Randy and Theda to try and make their Holidays a little brighter. 

It's always nice and a good thing when you can reach out and help others with what ever you can.  It's a shame it has to be the Holiday Season. 

Oh, did you notice also how it made you feel helping another person?  Kind of a good feeling. 

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December 9, 2010 6:48:11 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Oh, did you notice also how it made you feel helping another person? Kind of a good feeling.

Yep.

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December 9, 2010 7:03:01 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

I just want to tell each and every one of you how proud I am to be part of this community. This is exactly the way we should respond to one of our own who needs us! Your hearts are so loving, to be so glad to be able to help someone. I'm so proud of you guys that I'm actually fighting back tears. Bravo to ALL of you!!! 

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December 9, 2010 7:18:19 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Hey RND I sent the money so check your messages for the info.

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December 9, 2010 7:20:17 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

I'm actually fighting back tears

not alone mate, not alone

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December 9, 2010 8:48:03 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

 

don't think v should get any more karma now...   

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December 9, 2010 8:59:19 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting JuniorCrooks,
Hey RND I sent the money so check your messages for the info.

You got it, Junior ....you da man!

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December 9, 2010 9:00:47 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting Jymmy,
I just want to tell each and every one of you how proud I am to be part of this community. This is exactly the way we should respond to one of our own who needs us! Your hearts are so loving, to be so glad to be able to help someone. I'm so proud of you guys that I'm actually fighting back tears. Bravo to ALL of you!!! 

Ditto!!!!!

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December 9, 2010 10:06:06 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Quoting sydneysiders,
 



don't think v should get any more karma now...   

*Sydney has noticed the same thing as the doc. http://forums.wincustomize.com/401714/page/5/#2841206

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December 9, 2010 10:14:00 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

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December 9, 2010 10:23:21 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

Well someone took some away.

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    December 9, 2010 10:24:25 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    But I see....   Yeah, what Junior said.

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    December 9, 2010 11:04:29 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    Well someone took some away.

    But I see.... Yeah, what Junior said

    your 'puters just runnin' slow......     

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    December 9, 2010 11:08:20 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    Well, since you're upside-down shouldn't it read 999?            

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    December 9, 2010 11:16:19 PM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    If so, Jim's life expectancy just went from 99 to 66.     *{hoist by his own petard}

     

    JC....  

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    December 10, 2010 12:18:00 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    R.D. check your  pm

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    December 10, 2010 12:49:52 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    It was an empty PM.

     

    But I got the email.  

     

    Thanks!

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    December 10, 2010 1:02:23 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    glad i could help . From down under

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    December 10, 2010 7:20:55 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    I sent some money today, sure hope it helps out........

    Philly: you're right, it DOES make you feel good to help someone in need.

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    December 10, 2010 7:48:26 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    Quoting BoXXi,
    I sent some money today, sure hope it helps out........

    Philly: you're right, it DOES make you feel good to help someone in need.

    Indeed.

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    December 10, 2010 7:59:40 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    Quoting DrJBHL,
    If so, Jim's life expectancy just went from 99 to 66.     *{hoist by his own petard}

     

    JC....  

     

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    December 10, 2010 8:36:16 AM from WinCustomize Forums WinCustomize Forums

    From right this minute, looked at his reply #63... = +666.

    Might this be tied to your seeing Google ads, I wonder if gmc2 sees +660 also....?

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