A Friend In Need
Community member in dire straits...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by RedneckDude | Discussion: Community
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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Reply #203 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:15 PM
I want to thank everyone for their support and suggestions on this wall/card. We still have a saturday deadline for any more tags/avatars/suggestions.
This is what we have so far.
Reply #205 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:43 PM
Going to be printed on the back of the card. The back won't have the avatars or the wiz pic on it
Reply #206 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:18 PM
Couldn't resist. What's Christmas without a snowman. So I made one. Not the best I know but what the hey.
Did a google search and all the images belonged to somebody or other.
Reply #207 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:24 PM
Hes right handed. The pipe should be on the other side 
Reply #209 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:12 PM
Yes, it will be on the outside of the card. Maybe snowy too! Thanks Uvahnator!
Reply #211 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:57 PM
He's amphibious. (Yogi Berra for "ambidextrous").
Reply #212 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 11:52 PM
Classic! Is Yogi still with us? Seems I remember hearing he passed on.
Reply #213 Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:23 AM
It ain't over 'til it's over
Alive and well in New York mumbling something about kiss my ass Steinbrenner....
The Yogi Autobiography Book - "I really didn't say everything I said" .
Reply #214 Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:30 AM
Actually made a statement when asked about HG_Eliminator:
"You better cut the pizza in four pieces. I’m not hungry enough to eat eight."
Once, Yogi’s wife Carmen asked, “Yogi, you are from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey, and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?” To this, Yogi replied, “Surprise me.”
Reply #215 Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:39 AM
RD, could you please PM me your PayPal email address?
Thanks!
Reply #216 Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:26 AM
A PostCard From Paris, France is on the go. 
Reply #218 Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:31 AM
my card was posted today I would love to be a fly on the wall when wiz gets it , the look on his face would be worth a thousand words 
I can only think of one. I am thinking I would send him something from Australia like a post card or something.
Reply #219 Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:38 AM
I'm very sure he'll love it, Shaunna. 
RnD noted he knows Wiz gets really excited by foreign letters and cards.
Reply #220 Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:09 AM
As long as it isn't this one Shaunna
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Reply #201 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 4:31 PM
Doc, Alright if I take the wiz Santa head from the pic so I can add it to the psd?