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 #62 Thursday, December 9, 2010 10:06 PM
don't think v should get any more karma now...
*Sydney has noticed the same thing as the doc. https://forums.wincustomize.com/401714/page/5/#2841206
Reply #64 Thursday, December 9, 2010 10:23 PM
Reply #66 Thursday, December 9, 2010 11:04 PM
your 'puters just runnin' slow...... 
Reply #67 Thursday, December 9, 2010 11:08 PM
Well, since you're upside-down shouldn't it read 999? 
Reply #68 Thursday, December 9, 2010 11:16 PM
If so, Jim's life expectancy just went from 99 to 66. *{hoist by his own petard}
JC.... 
Reply #70 Friday, December 10, 2010 12:49 AM
It was an empty PM.
But I got the email. 
Thanks!
Reply #72 Friday, December 10, 2010 7:20 AM
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. 
Reply #74 Friday, December 10, 2010 7:59 AM
JC....
Reply #75 Friday, December 10, 2010 8:36 AM
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....?
Reply #76 Friday, December 10, 2010 11:00 AM
I still see 660.
Thanks again guys, a little help goes a long way. Wiz was in tears when I talked to him last night. He says he loves you all and will never forget you.
Reply #77 Friday, December 10, 2010 11:55 AM
sent a check out today, not much, wish I could do more, hope it all adds up. Randy has always been one of the good guys, sorry to hear they have fallen on some hard times. Let's hope it is very temporary.
Reply #78 Friday, December 10, 2010 12:26 PM
Check went out this morning. You tell the Wiz that he has more friends than anyone...and that we all love him, miss him and look forward to seeing him when he can.
Reply #79 Friday, December 10, 2010 12:34 PM
Sent a bit and a note. Every little bit helps. Been there m'self.
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Reply #61 Thursday, December 9, 2010 9:00 PM
Ditto!!!!!