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A Friend In Need

A Friend In Need

Community member in dire straits...

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 #251 Top

There is no doubt that our WC has made this Christmas a bit brighter for wiz. It has also made us all better people for having done something nice for someone in need.

Reply #252 Top

A special "Well Done!" to DaveBax and RedneckDude

5* :thumbsup:

Reply #253 Top

I say a special "Well Done" to the WC skinning Community!  You guys did it all. You showed love and compassion for your fellow community member. Some didn't even know Wiz and participated anyway. You guys are great, and you are what makes this site, and this community so great.

 

Without you, WinCustomize would be just another website.       Thank you!

 

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays.    I love you all..... :smitten: <3 <3 <3

 

P.S.   So does Wiz.

Reply #254 Top

The card looks good. Nice work, everyone.

Reply #255 Top

A very beautiful realization, all our wishes to Wiz and to his family with a thought for all those who are not lucky to know WinCustomize.

Reply #256 Top

Best wishes to Wiz and family.

Reply #257 Top

Well, Wiz called, he's getting a lot of snow and isn't gonna make it to his brother's to use the internet. So I guess we won't get that visit after all.

 

He has some frozen pipes due to the cold and low heat in his trailer. Just the bathroom out of water, so He'll try to shower before he sees us...lol.

He send his love and thanks. Maybe another day.    I miss my Wiz.....:'(

Reply #259 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 258
We all do.

Suggest some heat tape and to keep the cabinet doors open where the pipes run. Also a helpful link"

http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/thaw_frzn_pipe_4.htm 

Good idea Doc, but he says the pipe in question runs between the outside wall and the tub. Too hard to get to. He says they'll eventually, when they can afford it, take out some inside paneling and add tape and more insulation.

 

Thanks for the link!

Reply #260 Top

I talked to Wiz today, he says Merry Christmas to you all!!

 

He says he went to his brother's and tried to get online. His brother has dial up and had to have updates first thing, and during updating of NetZero the internet connection got borked, so Wiz never made it online. He did manage to PM a few people before losing connection.

He will be trying to repair his brother's internet asap, at which time he'll try to visit WC.

 

Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah to Wiz, WC Community, and the skinning community as a whole!

Reply #261 Top

No matter. We know he was thinking of us as we were of him.

He'll get online when he does...and be welcomed then as much as he's missed now. ;)

Reply #262 Top

Yeah and a big hello welcome home type reception for our resident Wizard. Besides ... who else is gonna keep the grinches away. huh. lol

Reply #263 Top

I did get a PM from Wiz, wishing me a Merry Christmas.  :D

Lets hope he can get that connection fixed up.

Reply #264 Top

Any news of Wizard1956 ? :rolleyes:

Reply #265 Top

B U M P

Reply #266 Top

I'm sorry for the lack of info. I haven't heard a peep. I'll try to call him today.

Reply #267 Top

Thanks for the reply Rnd ;P

Reply #268 Top

I'm sure if he could get online with us, Wiz would...

Reply #269 Top

Well, I spoke to him on his food stamp phone and he says thanks for all you guys have done. He says he got 15 cards from US, Australia, UK, and two from France a couple days ago. He said they appeared to have been opened and resealed, the ones from France.

Anyway, He and Tater are fine, a little behind on rent and the heat bill is doubled, but they are warm and fed. His unemployment still hasn't been approved, but Theda is still working.

 

He says he will try to get to the library to get online or to his brother's, so he can thank you guys personally. He says he's keeping the cards out on display because it reminds him that there are folks who care. He misses his friends here at WC.

And I miss my tester, and friend. Wiz and I are on Yahoo together probably at least 6 hours a day, every day, when he has internet, so I am truly having wizdrawal symptoms.

Reply #270 Top

Hello People:grin:

I do not personally know the Wiz and I know that I am late maybe with this, and I am from Canada, but I would like to know if he and his family still need help. If yes then could someone please email me at [email protected] so that I could try to help out? I appreciate everyone here at WC and have truly been blessed with the items I have purchased and the help that I have received over the many years that I have been a member here, and I also know what it's like to be in need so please let me know how I can help, or if help is still needed...thank you:thumbsup:

 

Webwoman

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Reply #271 Top

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.

Reply #272 Top

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.

:)

Reply #273 Top

Yup......what he said! 

Reply #274 Top

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

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

Reply #275 Top

Or some freedom fries. ;P