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 #242 Saturday, December 18, 2010 11:10 PM
I talked to Wiz again today, he has his tracfone fixed, and has a few minutes on it. He still has no word on unemployment but is doing a little better due to you guys.
He is going to his brother's on monday to try to get a little internet time so he can visit us, so be watching Monday. You just might catch him online for a few minutes.
Reply #243 Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:55 AM
Glad to hear it. No problem with all that snow I hope.
Reply #244 Sunday, December 19, 2010 3:49 PM
OK, Guys, here it is. Thank you all for input and advice. Also, bless you all for caring enough to do this and for helping the Wiz.
Inside of card, and the wall.
Outside of card. It will be a trifold card printed from a laserjet printer for quality. I'll use high quality Hammermill cover stock.
Reply #246 Sunday, December 19, 2010 3:53 PM
Nothing but the best for a WC member in need. Great job everyone and Happy holidays to you all.
Reply #247 Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:10 PM
A special "Well Done!" to DaveBax and RedneckDude ..... to the family that cares - my thanks for proving it yet again!
Reply #250 Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:48 PM
Nuthin' but the best. To everybody who participated ..................
Kudos to the best friends and family in the world! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and to Wizard1956 and family. May God Bless always. 
Reply #251 Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:17 PM
There is no doubt that our WC has made this Christmas a bit brighter for wiz. It has also made us all better people for having done something nice for someone in need.
Reply #252 Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:10 PM
Reply #253 Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:22 PM
I say a special "Well Done" to the WC skinning Community! You guys did it all. You showed love and compassion for your fellow community member. Some didn't even know Wiz and participated anyway. You guys are great, and you are what makes this site, and this community so great.
Without you, WinCustomize would be just another website. Thank you!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays. I love you all..... 
P.S. So does Wiz.
Reply #255 Monday, December 20, 2010 1:37 AM
A very beautiful realization, all our wishes to Wiz and to his family with a thought for all those who are not lucky to know WinCustomize.
Reply #257 Monday, December 20, 2010 3:53 PM
Well, Wiz called, he's getting a lot of snow and isn't gonna make it to his brother's to use the internet. So I guess we won't get that visit after all.
He has some frozen pipes due to the cold and low heat in his trailer. Just the bathroom out of water, so He'll try to shower before he sees us...lol.
He send his love and thanks. Maybe another day. I miss my Wiz.....
Reply #258 Monday, December 20, 2010 4:04 PM
We all do.
Suggest some heat tape and to keep the cabinet doors open where the pipes run. Also a helpful link"
http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/thaw_frzn_pipe_4.htm
Reply #259 Monday, December 20, 2010 4:25 PM
Suggest some heat tape and to keep the cabinet doors open where the pipes run. Also a helpful link"
http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/thaw_frzn_pipe_4.htm
Good idea Doc, but he says the pipe in question runs between the outside wall and the tub. Too hard to get to. He says they'll eventually, when they can afford it, take out some inside paneling and add tape and more insulation.
Thanks for the link!
Reply #260 Saturday, December 25, 2010 4:21 PM
I talked to Wiz today, he says Merry Christmas to you all!!
He says he went to his brother's and tried to get online. His brother has dial up and had to have updates first thing, and during updating of NetZero the internet connection got borked, so Wiz never made it online. He did manage to PM a few people before losing connection.
He will be trying to repair his brother's internet asap, at which time he'll try to visit WC.
Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah to Wiz, WC Community, and the skinning community as a whole!
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Reply #241 Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:04 AM
Which is why I said it was a bit much. After posting I thought about it. Wouldn't be much of a surprise if you had to let them know ahead of time now would it. Thanks for the reminder though.