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Helping a Community Member in Need: Quentin/ArileenDesign

Helping a Community Member in Need: Quentin/ArileenDesign

Some of you may be aware that long-time member of the community and the site moderation team, Quentin94 (ArileenDesign) is in a bit of a financial bind.  After hurting his back about a year ago he is now out of work and facing mounting bills and growing debt as he tries to keep his apartment and feed his daughter.  Unfortunately he's now having to look into bankruptcy and still isn't sure he's going to be able to make ends-meet.

Not being able to work because of an injury is no picnic, especially when you're faced with mounting debt as a result.  As Quentin works through the larger bill issues, he still has to worry about a roof over his head, and feeding his daughter.

To that end, I'm making an appeal to the WinCustomize community.  Quentin has been among our ranks for nearly two years and has given us so much in skins, help on the forums, help in moderation and most importantly in the kind words he always has for everyone.  Personally I've found him to be an invaluable asset to the site staff and I want to help him out any way I can. 

So I'd like to ask everyone to take a moment and see if they can donate a few dollars to help Quentin keep his head above water.

He's set up a PayPal account you can donate money directly to.  This means the money is available directly to him (and him only) and he can access it any time he needs.

Note: You do not have to have a PayPal account to donate, you can donate directly via Credit/Debit card.

Also, this is a very special case we're dealing with here.  Quentin is a key member of site staff and a huge resource to the community.  We normally frown upon solicitations on the forums, but in this specific case we felt we needed to make an exception.

If you are able, please lend a hand.  Hopefully between all of us we can lighten the load a bit for Quentin as he works through his current financial and health troubles.

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Reply #76 Top
Nice to see the community help a fellow member in need. :) 
Reply #77 Top
Quentin, about an hour ago you spent quite a bit of time with me during a private msg I requested in seeking computer support. I just now saw this and am so very humbled by your kindness, generosity of so much valuable knowledge inwhich you freely shared, your sense of humor and especially making me feel at ease in my lack of knowledge rather than my embarrassment.

You are the kind of beautiful spirit that inspires all of us to act, live, love and give more of our best to the world as you have done. In times of fear, doubt and uncertainty, I for one will always think of you and be reminded to do more for others than myself. My heart tells me and you along with this community confirm that this is how true happiness is achieved.

You and your daughter are in my prayers and I will find a way to help. I am in a similar situation and don't have money to send like I wish. What I would like to do is seek out something special to do for someone each day for at least one month in your honor. I hope this doesn't sound petty or silly; I'd just like to pay-it-forward and ask that the Universe give you the credit.

Right now it's early morning and I need to take the trash can from the side of the house to the street. While I'm at it, I'll do my next door neighbors as well and not say anything. We don't know each other very well but who knows what might come of it!

I'll keep thinking of better things to do than "trash duty" and commit to random acts of kindness in your honor for at least a month. God Bless and thank you for your help earlier. I'm off now to secretly take out neiborhood trash in my robe and slippers before the sun comes up! :) Your friend, libertyspring in Texas
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Reply #78 Top

Quentin, about an hour ago you spent quite a bit of time with me during a private msg I requested in seeking computer support. I just now saw this and am so very humbled by your kindness, generosity of so much valuable knowledge inwhich you freely shared, your sense of humor and especially making me feel at ease in my lack of knowledge rather than my embarrassment.

Yep...he's a nice bloke....OK, so he's French....but we pretend he isn't.....so it's all good....;)

Now, ....if he were Canadian....

....or a Kiwi.....;)

Reply #79 Top
libertyspring, it was my pleasure to help you.  :) And i'm really sorry to hear about your problems. :SNIFF!:
Take care.
 :)

and LOL @ Jafo  :LOL:

Reply #80 Top
Quentin, about an hour ago you spent quite a bit of time with me during a private msg I requested in seeking computer support. I just now saw this and am so very humbled by your kindness, generosity of so much valuable knowledge inwhich you freely shared, your sense of humor and especially making me feel at ease in my lack of knowledge rather than my embarrassment.

Yep...he's a nice bloke....OK, so he's French....but we pretend he isn't.....so it's all good....
Now, ....if he were Canadian....
....or a Kiwi.....


Thank you Paul  ;)   :LOL: 
Reply #81 Top
 :LOL: Ya know i'm not really french ;)
Reply #82 Top
Ya know i'm not really french


 :SURPRISED: ...so..you're green....and non human...... :NOTSURE: 

..knew it!.... ;) 

Reply #83 Top
Seems as though the weekend might be a good time to keep this bumped to the top  ;) 
Reply #84 Top
Yep...he's a nice bloke....OK, so he's French....but we pretend he isn't.....so it's all good....
Now, ....if he were Canadian....
....or a Kiwi.....


Just a thought...I don't know much about the "Karma Points" yet, but would a gain a bunch or lose 'um if I just kinda made Quentin an "Honorary Texan"???
Reply #85 Top
Just a thought...I don't know much about the "Karma Points" yet, but would a gain a bunch or lose 'um if I just kinda made Quentin an "Honorary Texan"???
He could marry one of my daughters.  :)
Reply #86 Top
He could marry one of my daughters.



Reply #87 Top
I could become a texan.
Reply #88 Top
I could become a texan.
I'm telling Steph! :SURPRISED:
Reply #90 Top
Just a thought...I don't know much about the "Karma Points" yet, but would a gain a bunch or lose 'um if I just kinda made Quentin an "Honorary Texan"???He could marry one of my daughters. 


Hey wait a sec! I've got 2 unmarried daughters too! Do we need to get Quentin married or something? Let me know and I'll start some sort of "marriage drive"! I'm good at this...I've gotten 3 couples married so far AND one couple is even still married! (okay, so they see a therapist but I'm sure they will work it out)

And by the way, I'd be happy to adopt anyone wanting to be a Texan...I checked my Native Texan Handbook and it clearly states that not only do I get mega Karma points but an automatic ticket into Heaven! And no, down here that's not as obnoxious as it may come across to any of ya'll.

...yes Hankers, I already feel you mentally sending me your cute Star Trek photo I saw above!  :) 
Reply #91 Top
Do we need to get Quentin married or something? Let me know and I'll start some sort of "marriage drive"! I'm good at this...


OH please NO!!!!
I have divorced last year X-(  :LOL:


Reply #92 Top
...yes Hankers, I already feel you mentally sending me your cute Star Trek photo I saw above!

There's only enough face palms for 1 and each has been well deserved.  ;)
Reply #93 Top
Theres to many Texans here already, we don't need to inport them from accross the pond. :LOL: 
Reply #94 Top
Theres to many Texans here already, we don't need to inport them from accross the pond


WHAT !!! Ya mean you wouldn't like an Aussie to be adopted as a Texan :NOTSURE: :d ;) :LOL:
Reply #95 Top
I'm in. As long as I need to be, my friend.
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I just want to thank everyone who added to this thread either with prayers, money or good wishes.  All help to lift the spirit. ;) 

Reply #99 Top
Hi Quentin, as promised I received my disability check and have sent you some money. I'm sorry it couldn't be more. But in the long run every bit helps. Bless you and your daughter.
Reply #100 Top
thanks Skybright, that's really appreciated

Again thanks to everyone who helped me