Just my thoughts....
Community member in dire straits...
Published on December 8, 2010 By RedneckDude In 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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on Dec 08, 2010

DrJBHL
Thanks for the addy, Jim.

 

Thanks for the interest, Doc. 

on Dec 08, 2010

Giz, You could gather a few of your recent  WS themes and burn to disc and send....he'd like that.

Just an idea, I'll tell him you said Merry Christmas when I hear from him again.   

on Dec 08, 2010

A little something going in the mail in the morning.

on Dec 08, 2010

Please let Randy and Theda know that they are in my thoughts and prayers and that I wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years.  I know that is a tall order to do with their current problems. 

Jim, you sir are a good friend and community member.  G B Y

on Dec 08, 2010

Thanks to you all!  Xiandi, he'll appreciate it. Dave Bax....thanks!  I'll send info in email.

on Dec 08, 2010

I'm not doing anything, Philly, the WC community is! 

on Dec 08, 2010

Check yer PM, Syd.

 

thanks Jim...

passed to v... he's on it as we speak....

 

on Dec 08, 2010

RedneckDude
I'm not doing anything, Philly, the WC community is! 

Well said.

on Dec 08, 2010

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!  

on Dec 08, 2010

Xiandi
A little something going in the mail in the morning.

 

Thanks Xi!! 

on Dec 09, 2010

RedneckDude
He specifically mentioned Australia, and France.

Aussie card is on its way.

on Dec 09, 2010

tazgecko



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.

on Dec 09, 2010

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.

on Dec 09, 2010

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.    

on Dec 09, 2010

my fave one I'm going searching for tomorrow.... 

 

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