I'm Back Times Two.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Uvah | Discussion: Community
Last year, before November, I remember setting up my laptop, getting ready to go to work. I had just gotten some really good graphics and was eager to get started. Coffee in hand I sat down and powered up. A few seconds later my screen is up and I'm online. I got up to go to the bathroom, five minutes, and when I returned my laptop was gone! Stolen within that time. I had a shit fit!
I ran outside, hoping I'd catch whoever stole it. No luck. This dude was gone. I ran back inside and told the staff who immediately called the police. There was one person who saw someone in that room where I do my work. He said this person asked him "How do I disconnect this thing?" The guy said he didn't know and left the room. All he had to do was pull out two wires.
So I make the report and in between that time and the time all was said and done the day was over and I was a wreck. I didn't know what to do with myself. Suffice to say no sleep that night. The next day I go up to the computer lab and use one of theirs to get on line. I had to tell my friends that my laptop had been stolen and that I would not be able to make the skins for them. You don't know how much that hurt. But I did it and the response blew me away!
What followed was an outpouring of support from WC and family. One member, I'm not trusting my memory to say who, I might get it wrong, got in touch with Jim Dillard aka RedneckDude and they started a thread called Help Uvah. A fund was established and donations sent my way not only to help me replace my laptop but financial support as well. And believe me it was sorely needed, without rehashing my situation.
On the 18th. of November I went to WalMart and purchased my Toshiba. Unknown to me at the time Andy, neone6 and Kitty, Vampothika made plans to send me a replacement laptop. From Sweden! That brought tears to my eyes that someone I had never met would do that for me. In fact, I've not met anyone from the WC. Maybe one day.
Yesterday I get an email from a Philadelphia detective asking who uvah is. When my laptop was stolen I was online at the WC. Plus another tab open to yahoo. That's how he got my email, DrJBHL's and Frankell's who also received and email asking about uvah. I finally manage to speak with the detective not an hour ago. My laptop has been recovered from the same thief who stole it. I even got the guys name and my description of him fit. Though I didn't see who took it the guy he asked also described him the same way. His name is Rosco. I gave him my information and I'll be making arrangements to pick it up one day this week. So a great big thanks to all my friends at the WC and then some for all their support and well wishes. BTW.....I'm not far from getting my own place now. Finally!
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Reply #43 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:25 AM
Quoting Vampothika,
reply 41
you know where i live
Isn't that up north someplace where they stand these really big round thingies made of cheese up against the wall and shoot holes in them?
Read that someplace.
lol i dont have to listen to these wild allegations!!!!
U Kitty.Reply #46 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:03 AM
Couldn't find the Update Me thread so I'm posting in this one. Today is Wednesday...and...its moving day. It was originally set for tomorrow but I got bumped up. Have to go to a town called Frazer to renew drivers license then pick up a brand new bed (beats the hell out of where I was staying) and a new AC then hustle back to West Chester with two forms of ID to get my electric turned on then back to Cross Roads to pick up more stuff...lamps, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, silverware....all that good stuff and all freebies. The agency I work with, Horizon House, is supplying all that plus. So if you don't see me mucking about in the forums like I usually do today its because I'm gonna be very busy moving stuff and getting settled in. Its been a long time coming. Its gonna feel so good being somewhat normal again. Cheers folks.
Reply #47 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:33 AM
I am new to this situation and reading for the first time. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every one of you are just super , super, caring and thoughtful to put so much into someone elses hardships and bad luck. I had almost given up on the thought of nice people in the world. You have all restored my faith in people. I am literally crying over such an out poor of kindness. If I had a million dollars I would buy you all an airplane ticket so you could meet and have a big group hug. You are an amazing bunch and I am glad I got to witness such kindness. May god bless you all and make your futures bright. Thanks for the uplifting story.DoorTech1.
Reply #48 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:51 AM
WOW!!!!!!
How cool Ross, way to go man, I am so happy for you hurry back tho we will miss ya too much , but no probs tho we will keep the fires burning here for ya 
Reply #49 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:58 AM
now you can go to the toilet with the door open (cause your home alone) i do it, its awsome heheh...
now, dont forget what mamma vampy said about making a cake...
im so happy for you 
Reply #50 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:23 AM
That's great news Ross your laptop be found & for getting new digs! 
Kudos to those members of the community who offered to help you out & went above and beyond! 
Reply #51 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:48 AM
Good luck with your move (don't let Rosco help you pack) and with being "somewhat normal"
Reply #52 Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:44 PM
Thank you Wiz. Spent my first night in a real bed. Heaven! Have a lot to do to get it set up but right now........its mine! Beauty of it is my rent is paid for the duration of the lease in full, one year. Works for me.
Reply #53 Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:15 PM
Congratulations Uvah. Wow that's incredible. Welcome home. 
Reply #54 Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:37 PM
What a wonderful story! I've had such a crappy day at work, but reading this has put my smile back on, thanks so much for sharing!
Reply #55 Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:45 PM
Ross, you deserve it all. Happy for ya here in the sticks.
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Reply #41 Friday, April 27, 2012 4:56 AM
Now back to your regularly scheduled posts.
*dancing in the common room*
yeah i wanna loan too.. i want a tripple dipped gold cigarette holder, a matching gold lighter... hmm and possible a jade ashtray...
a case of cola and some cigs (not many, just a life times supply)
you know where i live