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 #22 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:53 PM
thanks Jim...
passed to v... he's on it as we speak.... 
Reply #24 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 9:59 PM
Thanks Syd, Doc. It's always the community. That's why I love it here!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays to all at WC, and the skinning community at large! 
Reply #25 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:25 PM
Reply #27 Thursday, December 9, 2010 12:55 AM
Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 7
He specifically mentioned Australia, and France.
Aussie card is on its way.
Guess that makes you one ausome aussie!! Thanks Taz.
Reply #28 Thursday, December 9, 2010 12:55 AM
The poor guy. Who would have known if you hadn't told us. He was filled with good cheer all along until very recently. It's good of you to bring it to everyone's attention; it will make his burden a little less severe knowing that some people actually care about his situation.
Reply #29 Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:00 AM
Guys, I just got a PM from a guy I don't know. He says he's respected my work and postings on this site, says he doesn't know Wiz but would be glad to send 10 or 20 if I think it'll help. He says he has troubles of his own. I'm not gonna go into detail.
I wanted to share this with you guys because this is what Christmas is about. It warms my heart.
This guy is in a bad spot, he has little, and he says he can deal with that by helping others. So he's sending money to someone he doesn't even know.
You gotta love that!
Major Karma to the unknown giver. 
Reply #30 Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:03 AM
my fave one I'm going searching for tomorrow.... 
Reply #32 Thursday, December 9, 2010 4:20 AM
I'll see what I can do too....... I have PM'd you for his address. 
Reply #33 Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:21 AM
Too many people in the world are in the same position.
Wiz and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
RND your heart is as big as you are.
My hope for the holiday season is that others in the same position, receive the same support and encouragement that is being displayed here.
[e digicons]:karma:[/e] [e digicons]:karma:[/e] [e digicons]:karma:[/e]
Reply #34 Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:28 AM
Reply #36 Thursday, December 9, 2010 7:11 AM
Thanks for the email and address Jim. Tell Wiz he has mail coming!
Reply #38 Thursday, December 9, 2010 9:21 AM
Same but not from same place 
I'm not in good position as well, with health troubles in add, but i'll do something as soon as possible (witch may take surely a few days, but he'll get something before Christmas 
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Reply #39 Thursday, December 9, 2010 12:29 PM
Do you know if they have a PayPal account to send $$$ directly, Jim or is there no way they can access the net??? 
Reply #40 Thursday, December 9, 2010 12:43 PM
From what Jim has told me, he currently has no net access. 
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Reply #21 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:51 PM
I'm not doing anything, Philly, the WC community is!