Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member

[Liz]

As some of you know James aka BOSS is having some major medical problems. It had not been talked about in detail publicly, until he knew more of what was going on. I know he is still not exactly comfortable with us taking this public, but has agreed to let us. At this point James has a golf ball size tumor in his brain. It is located almost directly between his eyes and is causing his eyesight to deteriorate at a rapid speed. As of now they do believe it is operable, but he is still undergoing tests to find out for sure.

I have been talking with James about this and how it is going to effect him since he found out. This is where we all come in now.. James is a very proud man, and does not ( like most of us) ever ask for help. He is at a point he will need some very soon. He is a self employed contractor and the job he is on ends in a week.

Anyway... basically in a week he will no longer have an income at all. Yes he is working with the Dr's and family, to try and make it through. Yesterday he told me he was thinking of selling off all of his stuff and his truck etc.. His son is trying to get another job to help and so on..

I spoke to Josh, moon, tnblazer and all of the forum staff ( with James permission) about what we could do to help.

this is where we all come in..

in the next few days you will see some new things going on, the details are still being worked out.. but

we have been in touch with some board vendors, and members about helping out, and the replies to date have been fantastic.

At this point we are going to lay the groundwork for a site wide "yard sale". What we will be doing with this is having members who can participate, donate an item (anything from that wall hanging you have in the attic just setting there to parts, to games etc.. pretty much anything legal )

What we need... anyone who wishes to help PM me with the item, if it needs local pickup or is shippable, if you will be covering shipping or if the buyer will be etc. As of now we have a car, tranny, lawnmower and few odds an ends donated to this cause already.

What will happen next... Starting in the beginning of the week, we will start our "yard sale". The posts will be located in the "everything else for sale" area of general discussion.. they will be stickies and titled so you know which are for this. They will run in an "auction" style, running for 5 days each. The lucky "winner" can then paypal (preferred) or snail mail the donation to the address provided. I am unsure if Boss has a paypal account himself yet, so it may go to the site paypal and be sent to James from there ( ie what I mean about all the details being worked out still) I will add in the final details as we get them worked out BEFORE the Yardsale starts.

ALL MONEY RAISED from these ideas will go directly to James, to help him get through this all.

As most of you know, we have all pulled together to help out members in the past... that is what is so wonderful about this group of people I know we can help this time as well. If nothing else say a little prayer for BOSS when your done reading this.



Thank You all in advance,

If you have any questions at all Please post them on THIS thread so we can answer them all.

Liz

[1969k10stepside]

Dont know if I should post this here but your in my prayers.I am sure I could find something,maybe a whole truck.

[PHOENIX]

When I posted a problem I had, many members donated to help with vet bills. It was helpful and we appreciated it very much. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to donate without being involved in the sale. Can you post info on this?

[Liz]

There are going to be a few things goin on to help and I will surely post the details of paypal accounts an snail mail as soon as we get the details worked out.

[Hart_Rod]

Liz,

What if we want to donate money?

Rob

[junkyardjohn]

Liz... I'll Be Moving In About Three Weeks, If Someone Close By Wants To Come Over Here With A Truck Or Trailor In The Next Week Or So, I'd Be Willing To Donate A Ton Of Truck Parts. John

[chevyboy55]

Wow this hits close to home with me. It was just discovered that i have an Arachnoid<sp?> cyst on the base of my brain. Mine however is a cyst & not a tumor. I also would like to send some money, possibly by Pay-Pal?
I will for sure keep him in my prayers. Mike

[68 short step]

where can i donate a engine ang tranny?
a i-6 250 and sm460 trans
im in the dallas area.
pm me if this would help.
my prayers go out.

[TugOwar]

Sorry to hear that BOSS, you're in my prayers bro.

I know I have something I can donate, cash if nothing else.

[DJB]

man this board is great, people actually showing how you should treat one another . James hope everything works out for you, and no surgery is needed you never know God works in mysterious ways. put me down for $50.00

[BillGent]

I shall do what I can to help my brother Bossman! I'll be praying for you Bossman, and if you need anything, let me know and I'll do my best.

[Kurt L]

do we send the money to you liz thru pay-pal or to boss?
let me know i'll send ya some thru pay-pal.

[chevy_fatman]

I'm sure I can find some stuff to donate for the auction, anything to help out our brother in need.

[chc]

Boss my prayers are with you. This subject hits very close to home. My mom was pretty much in the same scenario, and I am also a contractor. Liz, I don't have any parts as my trucks are both daily work trucks. But you can absolutely count on me for anythig else. Please keep me posted. My email adress is chclandscaping@hotmail.com.

[72 Super]

I wish him and his family the best.I would like to donate by pay pal if possible.

Ray

[corn]

I have no extra cash right now because my wife lost her job, but Id be MORE than happy to come up with some cool parts to auction. Where or who do I contact or post them? Let me know & Ill start digging...

[Liz]

guys we will have all the Paypal and snail mail info posted in the next day or so

Thank you so much to ALL that have PMd me and posted as well. I am organizing all the responces so we can go foward with this

all I can say is God Bless all.. the members of this community never cease to amaze me

[panhandler62]

I'm a bit skinny (well, no actually I need to loose a few..) er--um anyway.. I have a stock 68 steering wheel I put on the block. -- I'll ship it to the high bidder.

Not much compared to what others are putting up.. but I hope every drop will help.

[Ron 586]

Thoughts and prayers for boss and his family. When you have details available I will help in anyway I can.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Thoughts and Prayers, Boss is truely a great, great, great guy

[71SWBChevy]

Thoughts and prayers sent, don't really have anything that I can put up for auction but I may be able to donate some money this Friday when I get paid. It won't be much but I'll try.

[SURFER1316]

I just got my truck delivered yesterday and am already getting a list of parts together that I'll need. So you guys supply the parts, and I'd be more than happy to pay a few extra bucks even, knowing it's going to help someone out for a good cause. Prayers are with you man

[papawswrench]

Not much in the way of truck parts here , unless someone wants a vintage wrench , but I will be supporting this effort at least by buying something or donating directly . This site has helped many in the past ( including me ) , and we can certainly come together in this time of need for another member .

[Liz]

Hey all,

The sales to benefit BOSS are now underway, please check em on on the everything else for sale board http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...splay.php?f=72

Be sure to check back daily for new items.

[Liz]

I think I have gotten back with everyone who PM'd. If I missed a question or overlooked anyone please let me know