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 #302 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 6:59 PM
Reply #303 Thursday, February 10, 2011 12:13 AM
He needs to move down here, the system help people who are down on their luck.
It's frustrating to watch a good person going through such a hard time 
Reply #304 Thursday, February 10, 2011 1:12 AM
He probably would taz, but he doesn't speak your language..... 
Reply #305 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:56 PM
He needs to move down here,
He probably would taz, but he doesn't speak your language.....
Now that's funny, right there!
Reply #308 Monday, February 28, 2011 9:43 AM
I tried to call Wiz yesterday to wish him a happy birthday and tell him for you all. I didn't get through. I'm guessing he's out of minutes till the third.
Reply #310 Monday, February 28, 2011 10:37 AM
well..... I'm sure he knows we're thinking of him on his birthday.... just have to try again on the third.... 
Reply #311 Monday, February 28, 2011 11:23 AM
Thing is...they aren't the only ones having a hard time...it's a big boat.
Reply #312 Monday, February 28, 2011 1:19 PM
Wish there was more. Hope is all.
Thing is...they aren't the only ones having a hard time...it's a big boat.
Amen Brother!
He just called me, he didn't talk long, but he knows about John posting the thread and that we all remembered his birthday!
Reply #315 Sunday, March 13, 2011 12:55 PM
Got the mail Mark, thanks!
No news guys, Wiz and his wife are ok, but I haven't heard anything in a week or so. Stay tuned.....
Reply #316 Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:50 PM
Only too glad to help, Jim. 
Wiz is a top class bloke and I really hope that things rapidly improve for him.
Oh, and by the way, we may have sorted out that Paypal issue... well in Shaunna's case, at least. Her account has now been linked to her current email address. My Paypal situation remains the same, however, but at least we are now able to access funds transfers.
Reply #317 Thursday, April 21, 2011 11:37 AM
I am sending Wiz a laptop I have sitting around so he can take advantage of free wifi in his area. If anyone is interested in donating an Object Desktop renewal, he'll be needing one.
It will be good to have our friend back, even if only sporadically. If interested, reply here or PM me.
He and Theda are still unemployed, drawing around 80 bucks a week each in unemployment. Again, thanks for all you have done.
... That's not much, how on earth can anyone survive on $80 a week?Reply #319 Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:34 PM
Taz, that is 80 a week each....still not much. Yes, thanks to Philly, he has a renewal.
As far as getting online, he owes a bill that covers his internet, cable, and phone. about $240.00. But even if he had that paid, he doesn't know how he'd pay it next month. But I'm sending a laptop to him so he can go to Mickey Dees and get free wifi when I get enough together to cover shipping. Times are tough here too.
I have been unemployed for 5 years with no disability and very little income of my own. Luckily the wife does ok.
Reply #320 Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:43 PM
I know how you feel RnD. I'm going on my third year. Jobs out here a scarcer than shit on a shingle. If it wasn't for the odd job here and there.....
Hope our Wiz can get here soon. Miss his magic.
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Reply #301 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 5:46 PM
I do, but at some point, it's not enough