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 #126 Top

:grin:  

Reply #127 Top

Thanks Philly...got your PM!  :thumbsup:

Reply #129 Top

I sent some Christmas Cards off by snail mail today.  :sun:

Reply #130 Top

Thanks Philly. I think we may see a preview of the tags card we're sending Wiz soon. Just waiting to see if we get anymore tags.

Reply #131 Top

BTW, Last I heard, Wiz got Junior's WU send and got the car fixed, now Theda has a ride to and from work, and Wiz can look for work!

Thanks guys!!! 

Reply #132 Top

Good to hear the car is fixed.  :sun:

Reply #133 Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 131
BTW, Last I heard, Wiz got Junior's WU send and got the car fixed, now Theda has a ride to and from work, and Wiz can look for work!

Thanks guys!!! 

That was the right thing to do first. I'm so relieved she doesn't have to walk in this cold, you have no idea.

JC... good work!

:thumbsup:

Reply #134 Top

Just glad that I could help Doc. 

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Reply #135 Top

JuniorCrooks. 5* 5* 5* 5* 5* 5*

Everybody who's anybody. 5* 5* 5* 5* 5* 5*

Mine's in the mail first thing in the a.m. Nice to see it begin to come together. Special note to you guys. You probably already know. Yesterday's news cited blizzard conditions in eight mid-west states. From what I hear they're getting hammered. Getting the wheels up and running couldn't have come at a better time.

Reply #136 Top

Good to hear the car is fixed.

Yep...hope that's the first step back and it's nothing but good news from here. :thumbsup:

Reply #137 Top

Wiz said to tell you all that he got 8 more donations today! He says there are no words to express his gratitude, but as soon as he gets online again, he'll come up with some!

Reply #138 Top

So many of his family here miss him...let's all hope it's soon, yes? :thumbsup:

Reply #140 Top

That is what Dave and I have come up with so far, mostly Dave. Thanks Dave!

Reply #141 Top

PM sent RnD. :)

Reply #142 Top

Just checking on the weather where Randy and Theda are,  it's below zero.  Hope they are keeping warm.  

It's time we starting send WARM thoughts their way.  :sun:

Reply #143 Top

Quoting elvee, reply 141
PM sent RnD.

And answered, Elvee my man!  Thanks!

Reply #144 Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 142
Just checking on the weather where Randy and Theda are,  it's below zero.  Hope they are keeping warm.  

It's time we starting send WARM thoughts their way. 

He said something about using an extra space heater now, so I think they're keeping warm.

Reply #145 Top

Philly....check yer PM.

Reply #146 Top

Just a thought.... move the center tree 'down' a bit so it's in the snow, put little bows on top of the avatars to look like presents...

Good job, Dave! :thumbsup:

Reply #147 Top

RedneckDude, you have two PM's.  It's a done deal, should be able to use it tomorrow.  :sun:

Reply #149 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 146
Just a thought.... move the center tree 'down' a bit so it's in the snow, put little bows on top of the avatars to look like presents...

Good job, Dave!

Damn...how'd me miss that tree tip toeing like that? Thanks Doc.

 

Bows....good idea, and we should trim CarGuy down just a tad.

Syd wants a name change...lol.

Reply #150 Top

Syd wants a name change...lol.

she surely does.....

just don't call me Shirley....  ;P

 

Good to hear the car is fixed.

JC... good work!

great stuff....  :thumbsup: