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A Member of this Community Desperately Needs Our Help

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I need to do this, no matter what (he may not like my doing this due to pride).

A well known member of this skinning community in the recent past needs lots of help from wherever he can get it. He is about to lose his car that he uses to make money driving for Uber and Lyft (because it has broke down and he cannot afford to get it fixed). He is about to lose his computer that he desperately needs to earn money doing graphics designs for various music companies (but they only pay him peanuts). He needs to pay rent, pay a car payment on a car he cannot even drive safely, pay utilities, etc. Not to mention food.

I have been helping him, along with many others, for many years, and he is trying desperately, but he also has a disease that leaves him in debilitating pain quite often, and he cannot even get pain medication. I am no longer able to help him out financially, and I am very saddened.

He is married and his wife works, but only for 20 hours a week (all she can get, and she doesn't drive a car).

Their rent is a ridiculous amount (due to typical greed I imagine), but they cannot afford to move.

They will be without a home and on the street with absolutely nothing very soon.

If you care and want to help them out, please PM me and I will let you know who this person is and where you can send help to. This is not a joke, I am not kidding and other members of this community can attest to that.

I hope you all have a blessed holiday season. Thanks.

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Starkers.....sending via PayPal to a friend/family overseas choosing from your bank account, not a credit or debit card, and designating how much you want to be received in US$ at the other end, should see it get there intact.... something like Western Union is another story in my experience.... you just need his email address and it's easy peasy..... :)

Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 26

Starkers.....sending via PayPal to a friend/family overseas choosing from your bank account, not a credit or debit card, and designating how much you want to be received in US$ at the other end, should see it get there intact.... something like Western Union is another story in my experience.... you just need his email address and it's easy peasy..... :)

Unfortunately, I don't have a Paypal account and I've been unable to create another since my email got hacked, along with some other weird crap regarding my account.  I created a new email address since then, but the Paypal registration process will not allow me to complete a new application since I'm already on record under a different email address and have past security issues.  I emailed them time and time again to have the matter resolved, but I got nowhere and in the end gave up.

As for Western Union, well they can piss off.  It was going to cost me AU$29.50 to send somebody AU$20.00.  In other words it was going to cost me 50 bucks to send 20.  Not fechen likely!  The greed of bankers is without rival.

Anyway, enough of that now, it gets my dander up.  Thing is, if I knew of somebody here in Aus with a working Aussie bank account and Paypal, hint, hint, maybe I could transfer the funds to them [$20 or $30or so] and it could be forwarded to vStyler that way. If you're up for that, Syd, please PM me and we can organise something between us.  What do you reckon?  I know it's not a lot, but I already went over budget on a PC rebuild before I saw this thread and have not a lot in the way of savings left.  However, every penny counts, and to help a fellow member in need, I'll do what I can.

:)

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yeah... Western Union is daylight robbery....

not very flexible of PayPal ...you'd think they'd want to sort the account out....

could you PM me Starkers.....  :blush:  

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

From personal experience this setback is only temporary. I've been there without a penny to my name or even a roof over my head. But I didn't give up, never give up. I'm still strapped financially somewhat but I can pay my rent and bills and have a little bit left over for a new project. The work you do and the attention to detail I have admired from day one. Hang in there John and have a blessed new year. 

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 28

Yeah... Western Union is daylight robbery....

not very flexible of PayPal ...you'd think they'd want to sort the account out...

I will never ever use Western Union for that very reason.... legalised theft.

As for Paypal, well I don't know.  Microsoft closed my previous email address due to it being hacked and thousands of malicious emails being sent from it, and after that I was unable to use my Paypal account.  Now Paypal was advised of the issue and why Microsoft closed my account, but I could never complete the online re-registration process and my 'please help' emails went nowhere.  Oh well, it's not like I really need it.  If an online seller has Paypal as the only meant of payment I just go elsewhere.

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 28

could you PM me Starkers.....

Yup, shall do shortly.   I have a couple of things to do and I want to make myself a fresh cuppa.... tea.  :)  

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry for being very late on this. Were having some difficulties with life. Could someone PM me his paypal email address. Might have some fund available soon. Thanks

Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thankyou..Thankyou Thankyou..Thankyou Thankyou..Thankyou Thankyou..Thankyou Thankyou..Thankyou...

Good grief I cannot say thanks enough to you guys who have sent help to us.. as much as i want to scream your names,  Im pretty sure you probably would prefer I didn't so I will just again, say thankyou and hope that I can sincerely express what this has meant to me, and my family.

Additionally, I want you all to know that every cent, dollar, etc is going to either a bill, a repair, or medicine.

I feel like George Bailey at the end of 'It's a Wonderful Life'.... im pretty sure everyone can relate to that...

Merry Christmas WB Library! Merry Christmas, Stardock!.... Merrrry Christmas you wonderful old WIncustomize community!"

Hope i can  in someway repay each of you in some way, at some point. Thanks so much!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!

Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting vStyler, reply 33

Hope i can  in someway repay each of you in some way, at some point

Your contributions to skinning does that already...;)

Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 34

Quoting vStyler,
reply 33

Hope i can  in someway repay each of you in some way, at some point



Your contributions to skinning does that already...;)

 

Couldn't have said it any better than that!

 

Gordo, my thoughts are with you. Thank you for all you have done for me.

 

 

Reply #35 from StarControl Forums Top

It's posts like this that makes one realize how truly lucky you are.  I recently got a promotion when I thought I was retiring in a year.  I would like to send a check if someone will PM me an address. 

Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting scifi1950, reply 36

It's posts like this that makes one realize how truly lucky you are.  I recently got a promotion when I thought I was retiring in a year.  I would like to send a check if someone will PM me an address. 
PM Lightstar.

Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 

Quoting starkers, reply 27

Thing is, if I knew of somebody here in Aus with a working Aussie bank account and Paypal, hint, hint, maybe I could transfer the funds to them [$20 or $30or so] and it could be forwarded to vStyler that way. If you're up for that, Syd, please PM me and we can organise something between us.

Done and dusted!....  ;)  

 

Thanks Starkers....        ...and Mrs S.   :)

 

AND......

 

Happy Birthday  V....   :)  

                            

                   

 

 

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top

V,. It's not about repay. It's about closing each step until they are all closed. Hoping for you to get better and you and the wife get back on solid ground again.

One day forward at a time my friend and don't look at yesterday as it's gone forever. 

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Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hah! The big 50! HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend! ;)  

Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LightStar, reply 39

Hah! The big 50! HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend!

What, only 50?   You're still a youngster, John.... a spring chicken, if you like. :grin:  ;P  :w00t:  

Anyhow, old sport, here's wishing you a happy birthday and better tidings ahead. :thumbsup:  :)  :sun:  

Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Why is more help not coming from Australia's social welfare dept's . There are also numerous charities services as well , including citizens advice bureau . If a move is required to cheaper accommodation there is a crisis benefit available

Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting scorpNZ, reply 41

Why is more help not coming from Australia's social welfare dept's

cause there's a catch...    v is in Florida..... ;)  

Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 42


Quoting scorpNZ,
reply 41

Why is more help not coming from Australia's social welfare dept's



cause there's a catch...    v is in Florida..... ;)  

Ya beat me to it!   Besides, Aus social welfare has been decimated by our 'wonderful' PM.  I know of people struggling to survive on less than $500 per fortnight and are homeless because they cannot afford to pay rent AND utilities AND food, etc, etc.

And no, I'm not making a political statement here.  Rather it is a comment on how the most vulnerable of our society have been reduced to living well below the poverty line due to massive cuts in welfare spending.

Anyway, enough of that, it's depressing.

So v, how was your birthday?   Hopefully somebody baked you a cake and people in attendance sang the traditional birthday song.

:)

Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Again... i cannot thank everyone for their kindness and uber generosity. We have caught up a lot of our bills and are looking much better for the new year, It's hard to put into words how appreciative I am to those of you who have gone out of your way to help us but please know, I appreciate each and everyone of you who have helped us get thru a tough time. I am humbled.

Also, thanks for the birthday greets!... yes yes, V is now 50, an old man!!!

 

X-(

 

:lol:

Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting vStyler, reply 44

Also, thanks for the birthday greets!... yes yes, V is now 50, an old man!!!

Bo Who. DaveBax is about to be 73. so feel young Mr. V

Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Once again (lost address I sent funds to before). Lightstar: send me address and I will send a check.......Geno.

AND...I got ya beat...83 in a week. ([email protected])

Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting gpensanti, reply 46

Once again (lost address I sent funds to before). Lightstar: send me address and I will send a check.......Geno.

AND...I got ya beat...83 in a week. ([email protected])

Sent you a couple of PM's gpensanti. :)  

Reply #48 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

50 is still middle age not old. You have to at least be 65 to be old.

Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting admiralWillyWilber, reply 48

50 is still middle age not old. You have to at least be 65 to be old.

Well, I got that one, I'll be 68 next month! \o/  

Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top

sorry to hear that you are in this situation
not sure how i can help, but hopes that situation is normalized already.