RedneckDude RedneckDude

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 #26 Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 7
He specifically mentioned Australia, and France.

Aussie card is on its way. :D

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Reply #27 Top

Quoting tazgecko, reply 26



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.

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Reply #28 Top

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.

Reply #29 Top

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.  :')    <X3

Reply #30 Top

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

 

Reply #32 Top

I'll see what I can do too.......  I have PM'd you for his address. B[]

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Reply #33 Top

Too many people in the world are in the same position.

Wiz and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

RND your heart is as big as you are.

My hope for the holiday season is that others in the same position, receive the same support and encouragement that is being displayed here.

:karma: :karma: :karma:

Reply #34 Top
RND ... PM me his info .... I'll send something....;)
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Reply #35 Top

I'll send prayers; it's all I can do right now.

Reply #36 Top

Thanks for the email and address Jim.  Tell Wiz he has mail coming!  :)

Reply #37 Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 35
I'll send prayers.

That's a powerful gift, and a meaningful one. :thumbsup:

Reply #38 Top

RND ... PM me his info .... I'll send something....

Same but not from same place :grin:

I'm not in good position as well, with health troubles in add, but i'll do something as soon as possible (witch may take surely a few days, but he'll get something before Christmas :star: )

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Reply #39 Top

Do you know if they have a PayPal account to send $$$ directly, Jim or is there no way they can access the net??? :|

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Reply #40 Top

From what Jim has told me, he currently has no net access.  8C

Reply #41 Top

Sorry to hear about Wiz, but with a real unemployment rate of around 17% things are going to get worse for a lot more people in the USA before they get better.

Reply #42 Top

PM sent.

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Reply #43 Top

Quoting BoXXi, reply 32
I'll see what I can do too.......  I have PM'd you for his address.

Check your PM Boxxi. Thanks man!

Reply #44 Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 35
I'll send prayers; it's all I can do right now.

Those always help in any situation, thanks Aaron. You're a gem.

Reply #45 Top

Quoting LightStar, reply 36
Thanks for the email and address Jim.  Tell Wiz he has mail coming! 

Tom, you rock!  Thanks, and I'll tell him when I hear from him.

Reply #46 Top

Quoting Fuzzy, reply 42
PM sent.

And received. Thanks dude.  :fuzzy:

Reply #48 Top

A card and a disc and a few Christmas beans, cheese, dough, whatever you call it too, on its way from Florida  :D

Reply #49 Top

I'm thinking oranges and limes were in that basket. Nice of you John...  :thumbsup:

Reply #50 Top

Nice of you John...

Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.

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