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 #142 Monday, December 13, 2010 10:16 PM
Just checking on the weather where Randy and Theda are, it's below zero. Hope they are keeping warm.
It's time we starting send WARM thoughts their way. 
Reply #143 Monday, December 13, 2010 10:24 PM
And answered, Elvee my man! Thanks!
Reply #144 Monday, December 13, 2010 10:25 PM
It's time we starting send WARM thoughts their way.
He said something about using an extra space heater now, so I think they're keeping warm.
Reply #146 Monday, December 13, 2010 10:46 PM
Just a thought.... move the center tree 'down' a bit so it's in the snow, put little bows on top of the avatars to look like presents...
Good job, Dave! 
Reply #147 Monday, December 13, 2010 11:06 PM
RedneckDude, you have two PM's. It's a done deal, should be able to use it tomorrow.
Reply #149 Monday, December 13, 2010 11:23 PM
Good job, Dave!
Damn...how'd me miss that tree tip toeing like that? Thanks Doc.
Bows....good idea, and we should trim CarGuy down just a tad.
Syd wants a name change...lol.
Reply #150 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:47 AM
she surely does.....
just don't call me Shirley.... 
great stuff....
Reply #151 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:36 AM
I love it! Everything looks so cool. You guys rock Big Time. From the bottom of my heart thanks for all this. Not for me but for everyone like Randy and Theda who have fallen on hard times. This is what 'Family' is all about. 
Reply #152 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:22 AM
Good job, Dave!
Doc, will work on it today.
Good job, Dave!
Damn...how'd me miss that tree tip toeing like that? Thanks Doc.
Bows....good idea, and we should trim CarGuy down just a tad.
Syd wants a name change...lol.
Planned to trim the car a bit.
Syd if you want something changed just email me with what you want.
Reply #153 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 9:40 AM
My thoughts and well wishes to the Wiz and family ..... all the best wiz
Reply #154 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:19 AM
Syd if you want something changed just email me with what you want.
I have the tag Dave. I'll shoot it your way.
Shaunna, I've gotcha! Check your PM!
God bless you one and all!
Reply #155 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:07 PM
looks good people, it's times like this that makes happy to be here.
Reply #156 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:16 PM
Reply #157 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:53 PM
Thanks Eve! I'll tell him they're in your prayers. 
Reply #158 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:45 PM
Dave has sent me an updated wall/card. I think it's gonna make Wiz laugh when he sees his head on the middle tree...lol!!! He'll love it!! Thanks Dave!
Reply #160 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:57 PM
When this wall/card is finished, it will have the trees on the reverse side too, without the tags, so I can print it out with my laserjet printer, on card stock, trifold it and make a card from it to mail to Wiz. I'll send as a wall too, on a disc.
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Reply #141 Monday, December 13, 2010 10:03 PM
PM sent RnD.