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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 #176 Top

Leave it. give Wiz the headgear, a long white beard and a pin. The pin of course is for the Angels to dance on. lol

Looks great!!

The little guy says hi and Merry Christmas to the Wizard of WC and his Lady Theda.

 

Reply #177 Top

Leave it. give Wiz the headgear, a long white beard

Something like this, Uvah?

Reply #178 Top

An alternative...if you'd like...pm'd you the pic, RnD.

Reply #179 Top

I like the one in reply 172!  Wow Doc, that full figure of the Wizard is awesome.....Wiz is gonna love that!

Can I use it on the outside of the card I'm gonna send?  Please?

Reply #180 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 172
This is a bit OT, but you know, it occurred to me that Dave has also come up with a great idea idea for a Community Wall... if you remove the greetings and add a pine forest in the background and libardo's Winky....

Good things happen while doing good things....

Oh...and I think The Wiz could use some Professional head gear....if all agree:



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I like, but the beard is a tad much. Thanks dude.

Reply #181 Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 179
I like the one in reply 172!  Wow Doc, that full figure of the Wizard is awesome.....Wiz is gonna love that!

Can I use it on the outside of the card I'm gonna send?  Please?

Of course.

 

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 180

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 172This is a bit OT, but you know, it occurred to me that Dave has also come up with a great idea idea for a Community Wall... if you remove the greetings and add a pine forest in the background and libardo's Winky....

Good things happen while doing good things....

Oh...and I think The Wiz could use some Professional head gear....if all agree:



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I like, but the beard is a tad much. Thanks dude.

I can (or you can) trim the beard's size...from the .png I am forwarding.

Reply #182 Top

I like, but the beard is a tad much. Thanks dude.

OK.... then this better?

Reply #183 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 172This is a bit OT, but you know, it occurred to me that Dave has also come up with a great idea idea for a Community Wall... if you remove the greetings and add a pine forest in the background and libardo's Winky....

 

Everything I do seems to be OT, so go for it as its all yours, and finish it up anyway you wish.

Reply #184 Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 183

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 172This is a bit OT, but you know, it occurred to me that Dave has also come up with a great idea idea for a Community Wall... if you remove the greetings and add a pine forest in the background and libardo's Winky....


 

Everything I do seems to be OT, so go for it as its all yours, and finish it up anyway you wish.

 

No Dave, you're fine. Thanks for all you've done thus far. I want you to continue to help with this community project, please.

Reply #185 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 182

I like, but the beard is a tad much. Thanks dude.


OK.... then this better?



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How about we keep the pointyness of the beard, but just shorten it just a tad from the first bearded one?  That is too short and round for a true wizard...lol.

 

Just my opinion.  I'm sorry if I'm coming off as being in charge here...I realize this is a community event. Not a Jim event, nor a Doc event or even a Dave event.

I guess since I started this thread I , not realizing it, just kinda took charge. I like some of the suggestions, not all of them.  Let's work together to bring joy to one of our members. We need him back here so he can catch up with Doc on karma points.

Reply #186 Top

After all this, I'm thinking we may have overlooked the best option.

Maybe Wiz's avatar would best top the tree?  Just an idea. I just realized that his avatar isn't on this wall, although, his tag is, so maybe not.

Reply #187 Top

Whatever...Dave, I'm only advancing ideas....I don't determine anything here...that's for you and Jim and the folks. I'll email you the png if you wish, Jim altho you could simply cut and paste from the one in the PM.

As far as I'm concerned it's your project, Dave....I only did mock ups to show what I meant inside y'all's parameters. Easier that trying to describe with words. ;)

 

png sent to you Jim

Reply #188 Top

You wanted a pointy beard...here ya go

Reply #189 Top

What is the latest on how Randy and Theda are doing? :sun:

Reply #190 Top

DOC- Actually with a Santa hat and a little less beard I think wiz would like it. I only meant to go for that as a Santa hat was mentioned but didn't say it all correctly. It's a WC project brought about by RND for a member in need and all thoughts and input are welcome. That's what its all about,  getting together and making it happen and it is. Very well I might add.

Reply #191 Top

Philly I don't think Jim has anymore information form the last time he said that the car is working and Theda can get to work without having to walk in the cold. They are keeping warm with a space heater or more than one and wiz sounded Ok. I'm sure when Jim has more he will give us an update and hopefully that will be soon.

Reply #192 Top

Hi DaveBax ... like your avatar. You need a smilie to put under the ray.

Merry Christmas

Reply #193 Top

Thanks Uvah. I had my head pic inside driving but looked like. So bad can't explain it or rather don't want to. :rofl: :rofl: .

Thanks for reminding me. I actually modified it and forgot to upload the changed one.

Merry Christmas to you sir.

Reply #194 Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 190
DOC- Actually with a Santa hat and a little less beard I think wiz would like it. I only meant to go for that as a Santa hat was mentioned but didn't say it all correctly. It's a WC project brought about by RND for a member in need and all thoughts and input are welcome. That's what its all about,  getting together and making it happen and it is. Very well I might add.

I only used a pointy hat because of his nick...Wizard1956, and it appears directly under that.

Reply #195 Top

like your avatar

Me too, Dave! Very cool.... :thumbsup:  

Reply #196 Top

Either way he needs a shave.

Reply #197 Top

Thanks Nav

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Reply #198 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 188
You wanted a pointy beard...here ya go



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Now we're cooking with gas!  Dropped down a tad, that'll be great!

Reply #199 Top

Glad to be of assistance.