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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 #151 Top

I love it! Everything looks so cool. You guys rock Big Time. From the bottom of my heart thanks for all this. Not for me but for everyone like Randy and Theda who have fallen on hard times. This is what 'Family' is all about. k6 k6

Reply #152 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!

 

Doc, will work on it today.

 

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 149
Quoting DrJBHL, reply 146Just 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.

 

Planned to trim the car a bit.

 

Syd if you want something changed just email me with what you want.

Reply #153 Top

My thoughts and well wishes to the Wiz and family ..... all the best wiz

Reply #154 Top



Syd if you want something changed just email me with what you want.

I have the tag Dave. I'll shoot it your way.

 

 

Shaunna, I've gotcha!  Check your PM!

 

God bless you one and all!

Reply #155 Top

looks good people, it's times like this that makes happy to be here.

Reply #156 Top

I will pray for Randy and his family.  Wiz has been one of the nicest, most amiable people on WC, and it saddens me to read what he and his family are going through at this time. I hope things will turn around for them.<3

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Reply #157 Top

Thanks Eve! I'll tell him they're in your prayers.  :smitten:

Reply #158 Top

Dave has sent me an updated wall/card. I think it's gonna make Wiz laugh when he sees his head on the middle tree...lol!!! He'll love it!!  Thanks Dave!

Reply #159 Top

5* 5* 5* 5* 5*

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Reply #160 Top

When this wall/card is finished, it will have the trees on the reverse side too, without the tags, so I can print it out with my laserjet printer, on card stock, trifold it and make a card from it to mail to Wiz. I'll send as a wall too, on a disc.

Reply #161 Top

aw, bows are cute.

Reply #162 Top

I have gotten a PM asking for the removal of Wiz's head. Knowing Wiz as well as I do, I know he'll love it and laugh his head off, so to speak. Does anyone wanna vote on it? I say it should stay. I know Wiz as well, or better than most of yuns, and I think he'll love it!

Reply #163 Top

Leave it. :sun:

Reply #164 Top

Leave it.. Put his wife's head on another tree..;)

Reply #165 Top

If it'll make him laugh, then leave it on. It's about bringing joy ain't it?

btw, I love what you did with CarGuys avatar and I like the bows. :grin:  

Reply #166 Top

He needs a white beard and a wizard's hat.

 

Reply #167 Top

Hi everyone, as Jim (RND) said it appears to be a question as to leave the wiz picture on the wall or take it off. So please just let us know by Saturday so I know if I have to remove it or not. Thank you and you are all wonderful caring people.

Reply #168 Top

Leave it.. Put his wife's head on another tree

 ;P   :rofl:

Reply #169 Top

I say if it gives him a smile...then leave it. :thumbsup:

Reply #170 Top

I would say some one needs to get a life..

Reply #171 Top

OK, guys, the vote isn't necessary, but please voice opinions.

The person requesting removal of the head has decided so be it.

Reply #172 Top

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:

Reply #173 Top

if wiz is gonna be the christmas tree angel....needs some wings and a halo....  O:)

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Reply #174 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 172
Oh...and I think The Wiz could use some Professional head gear....if all agree:

that will bring a smile to his face.  :grin: :thumbsup:

Reply #175 Top

Quoting sydneysiders, reply 173
if wiz is gonna be the christmas tree angel....needs some wings and a halo.... 

We'll need a better shot of his ears, Syd...;) :grin: