Uvah Uvah

I'm Back Times Two.

I'm Back Times Two.

     Last year, before November, I remember setting up my laptop, getting ready to go to work. I had just gotten some really good graphics and was eager to get started. Coffee in hand I sat down and powered up. A few seconds later my screen is up and I'm online. I got up to go to the bathroom, five minutes, and when I returned my laptop was gone! Stolen within that time. I had a shit fit!

     I ran outside, hoping I'd catch whoever stole it. No luck. This dude was gone. I ran back inside and told the staff who immediately called the police. There was one person who saw someone in that room where I do my work. He said this person asked him "How do I disconnect this thing?" The guy said he didn't know and left the room. All he had to do was pull out two wires.

      So I make the report and in between that time and the time all was said and done the day was over and I was a wreck. I didn't know what to do with myself. Suffice to say no sleep that night. The next day I go up to the computer lab and use one of theirs to get on line. I had to tell my friends that my laptop had been stolen and that I would not be able to make the skins for them. You don't know how much that hurt. But I did it and the response blew me away!

     What followed was an outpouring of support from WC and family. One member, I'm not trusting my memory to say who, I might get it wrong, got in touch with Jim Dillard aka RedneckDude and they started a thread called Help Uvah. A fund was established and donations sent my way not only to help me replace my laptop but financial support as well. And believe me it was sorely needed, without rehashing my situation.

     On the 18th. of November I went to WalMart and purchased my Toshiba. Unknown to me at the time  Andy, neone6 and Kitty, Vampothika made plans to send me a replacement laptop. From Sweden! That brought tears to my eyes that someone I had never met would do that for me. In fact, I've not met anyone from the WC.  Maybe one day.

      Yesterday I get an email from a Philadelphia detective asking who uvah is. When my laptop was stolen I was online at the WC. Plus another tab open to yahoo. That's how he got my email, DrJBHL's and Frankell's who also received and email asking about uvah. I finally manage to speak with the detective not an hour ago. My laptop has been recovered from the same thief who stole it. I even got the guys name and my description of him fit. Though I didn't see who took it the guy he asked also described him the same way. His name is Rosco. I gave him my information and I'll be making arrangements to pick it up one day this week. So a great big thanks to all my friends at the WC and then some for all their support and well wishes. BTW.....I'm not far from getting my own place now. Finally!

     

    

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Reply #26 Top

What a good awake ! Great to hear everything was right ...

From Italy with Love !    :smitten: :beer: ;)

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Reply #27 Top

Hmmm... I´m having problems posting.

Reply #28 Top

wow insane Ross!!! it must have felt so surreal to you, not only will you get your pc back, but they also caught the guy... very hitchcock!!

im really happy for you, and now your gonna get a place to live soon too?... dam. you better make a housewarming cake and eat a slice a day for breakfast with a cuppo tea. ^_^ otherwise doctor marie antionette WONT be impressed!!!

Reply #29 Top

Uh oh...methinks I'd better listen to mama Vamps. I don't want to wake up one morning and see mine crayons vanish. A big thanks to you and Andy Kitty. You guys are as big a part of this as anyone else.

Reply #30 Top

I am really happy for you Ross. Nice to hear some good news first thing in the morning before work. We really would have missed you if you were not able to get online or do your skins. :beer:

On a side note it matters not who got the ball rolling. What really matters is that friends pulled together to help someone out who needed it. That is what the world could use more of correct?

Reply #31 Top

Quoting JuniorCrooks, reply 30
That is what the world could use more of correct?

Amen to that.

Reply #32 Top

 Uvah IT looks like the cloud,  with the silver lining has found you at last, glad to here you are geting your new digs soon . all the best

Reply #33 Top

I feel like dancing, this is #1 GROUP  forum  of great people  what more could one ask for :thumbsup: , as we say here in aussie THAT'S GOLD!!!

Reply #34 Top

At a thousand bucks an ounce....ooohh....i'm gonna be so rich. lol

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Quoting JuniorCrooks, reply 30
I am really happy for you Ross. Nice to hear some good news first thing in the morning before work. We really would have missed you if you were not able to get online or do your skins.

On a side note it matters not who got the ball rolling. What really matters is that friends pulled together to help someone out who needed it. That is what the world could use more of correct?
Agreed!  :smitten: <3 <3 :inlove:

Reply #36 Top

Hey everybody.....more good news! ALL of my benefits just came through, food stamps...cash assistance....the whole nine! YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

Now back to your regularly scheduled posts.

 

 

*dancing in the common room*

Reply #37 Top

Ross in on a roll. :thumbsup: Good for you, you can't skin on an empty stomach.

  Easy on the dancing, you don't want to use up any medical benefits fixing a broken leg. ;)

Reply #38 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 36
Hey everybody.....more good news! ALL of my benefits just came through, food stamps...cash assistance....the whole nine! YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

Now back to your regularly scheduled posts.

 

 

*dancing in the common room*
Ross, could ya loan a guy a......ehh, nevermind... ;P

Reply #39 Top

How much ya want? I'll have to talk to my secretary.  :rofl: :rofl:

Reply #40 Top

... very well Uvah ! ... thanks to DrJBHL I became an hero but it was only thanks to Wincustomize that the clever Detective found my email address on your computer

so I really think that the WC community is the winner !

... but maybe I will deserve some karmas ! ;)

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Quoting Uvah, reply 36
Hey everybody.....more good news! ALL of my benefits just came through, food stamps...cash assistance....the whole nine! YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

Now back to your regularly scheduled posts.

 

 

*dancing in the common room*

yeah i wanna loan too.. i want a tripple dipped gold cigarette holder, a matching gold lighter... hmm and possible a jade ashtray...

a case of cola and some cigs (not many, just a life times supply)

you know where i live

:rofl:

Reply #42 Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 41
you know where i live

Isn't that up north someplace where they stand these really big round thingies made of cheese up against the wall and shoot holes in them?

Read that someplace.

Reply #43 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 42



Quoting Vampothika,
reply 41
you know where i live


Isn't that up north someplace where they stand these really big round thingies made of cheese up against the wall and shoot holes in them?

Read that someplace.

lol i dont have to listen to these wild allegations!!!!

Reply #44 Top

<3 U Kitty.

Reply #45 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 44
U Kitty.

me too bro |-)

Reply #46 Top

Couldn't find the Update Me thread so I'm posting in this one. Today is Wednesday...and...its moving day. It was originally set for tomorrow but I got bumped up. Have to go to a town called Frazer to renew drivers license then pick up a brand new bed (beats the hell out of where I was staying) and a new AC then hustle back to West Chester with two forms of ID to get my electric turned on then back to Cross Roads to pick up more stuff...lamps, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, silverware....all that good stuff and all freebies. The agency I work with, Horizon House, is supplying all that plus. So if you don't see me mucking about in the forums like I usually do today its because I'm gonna be very busy moving stuff and getting settled in. Its been a long time coming. Its gonna feel so good being somewhat normal again. Cheers folks. 

Reply #47 Top

I am new to this situation and reading for the first time. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every one of you are just super , super, caring and thoughtful to put so much into someone elses hardships and bad luck. I had almost given up on the thought of nice people in the world. You have all restored my faith in people. I am literally crying over such an out poor of kindness. If I had a million dollars I would buy you all an airplane ticket so you could meet and have a big group hug. You are an amazing bunch and I am glad I got to witness such kindness. May god bless you all and make your futures bright. Thanks for the uplifting story.DoorTech1.

Reply #48 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 46
Couldn't find the Update Me thread so I'm posting in this one. Today is Wednesday...and...its moving day. It was originally set for tomorrow but I got bumped up. Have to go to a town called Frazer to renew drivers license then pick up a brand new bed (beats the hell out of where I was staying) and a new AC then hustle back to West Chester with two forms of ID to get my electric turned on then back to Cross Roads to pick up more stuff...lamps, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, silverware....all that good stuff and all freebies. The agency I work with, Horizon House, is supplying all that plus. So if you don't see me mucking about in the forums like I usually do today its because I'm gonna be very busy moving stuff and getting settled in. Its been a long time coming. Its gonna feel so good being somewhat normal again. Cheers folks.

WOW!!!!!!

How cool Ross, way to go man, I am so happy for you  hurry back tho we will miss ya too much , but no probs tho we will keep the fires burning here for ya :grin:

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Quoting Uvah, reply 46
Couldn't find the Update Me thread so I'm posting in this one. Today is Wednesday...and...its moving day. It was originally set for tomorrow but I got bumped up. Have to go to a town called Frazer to renew drivers license then pick up a brand new bed (beats the hell out of where I was staying) and a new AC then hustle back to West Chester with two forms of ID to get my electric turned on then back to Cross Roads to pick up more stuff...lamps, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, silverware....all that good stuff and all freebies. The agency I work with, Horizon House, is supplying all that plus. So if you don't see me mucking about in the forums like I usually do today its because I'm gonna be very busy moving stuff and getting settled in. Its been a long time coming. Its gonna feel so good being somewhat normal again. Cheers folks.

now you can go to the toilet with the door open (cause your home alone) i do it, its awsome heheh...

now, dont forget what mamma vampy said about making a cake...

im so happy for you \o/

Reply #50 Top

That's great news Ross your laptop be found & for getting new digs! :thumbsup: |-)

Kudos to those members of the community who offered to help you out & went above and beyond!   k6 :thumbsup: