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 Jan 09, 2011

Webwoman, bless you for your kindness. I have emailed you with contact info. You are not too late, his plight is ongoing. I know lots of folks are having it rough, Wiz has no monopoly on that. So I am grateful for this great community and for you.

I know Randy and Theda will never forget this.

on Jan 09, 2011

Web woman, it's wonderful to see yet another caring person.

If you pm RedneckDude he'll fill you in on the "whats and hows" to help. I'm sure The Wiz will be grateful.

on Jan 09, 2011

Yup......what he said! 

on Jan 09, 2011

He said they appeared to have been opened and resealed, the ones from France.

In case we have put a bomb in them ...

on Jan 09, 2011

Or some freedom fries.

on Jan 09, 2011

Now I see what's wrong with Uvahnator......look at his new avatar!!    

on Jan 09, 2011

look at his new avatar!

he got stoned and missed it

on Jan 10, 2011

mrs_starkers

look at his new avatar!
he got stoned and missed it

hehe.... actually? I think *someone* is worrying about TTD.

on Jan 10, 2011

I got 'stoned' as it were long before I got here. I went looking for one and found the leaf and thought it was cool, so I used it. As for TTD .......

Bring on the trolls! I gonna thump 'em into the middle of next week. Just one question ... how do you know if someone is trolling? Just my lack-a-knowin' showing.

on Jan 10, 2011

Just one question ... how do you know if someone is trolling? Just my lack-a-knowin' showing.

^ troll.

JK, Uvah.... that's a judgment call.

on Jan 24, 2011

Seems Wiz may get a job at a nearby Subway Restaurant. Other than that, not much change. Theda is working extra when she can, and they haven't got many minutes on their gov't. cell phones, so I don't call them much.

They are both well, warm and fed. Thanks again, everyone, for everything.

on Jan 24, 2011

Thanks for the update, bud! Love to them!

on Jan 24, 2011

When you can RedneckDude, please pass on to Wizard and Theda that they are remain in our thoughts and prayers. 

on Jan 25, 2011

Thanks for the update, Jim.

on Jan 25, 2011

Yes thanks for the update. Say hi next time you talk to them and wish Wiz and Theda the best.

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