I come with information about Mr.Scorpio (and I have a ? )

[LibraLiz1973]

During one of my threads about helping other DUers out this season I mentioned Mr.Scorpio.
He got in contact with me and told me the following:
He is trying to save is house.

..." I'm on a job search right now, but my retirement and my wife's underpaid job isn't enough to cover everything.
I'm afraid that we'll be buried before we can get back on our feet."...

and that they do not have enough money to have any kind of Christmas this year. He's also lost his internet and phone service- but he checks every few days at his local library.



I've written Skinner and Earl G both asking for permission to do a DU fundraiser for
Mr. Scorpio and Wiley 50. There were 2 other names on the list but one of them just had their rent paid for them
by a bunch of DUers and another hasn't yet provided enough detail.

Here are the details on Wiley50
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2890020&mesg_id=2899675




Anyway..... I haven't heard a thing back from Skinner or Earl. Anyone who would be inclined to help have any suggestions?

[MrScorpio]

1. Thanks for everything

For the longest, I've made due in this world. But this year has really hit us where it counts.

I can't tell you how many time that I've heard that this year is bad for so many of us.

Always I've helped my friends when they needed it. It's good to know that I have have friends when I need them.

I appreciate that friendship and what ever help we can get.

[ClassWarrior]

6. To you, Scorpio.

:toast:

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Never Give Up.

[supernova]

9. Oh Scorp, I'm so sorry

I didn't know y'all were having such a rough time. :hug: I will try to give what I can. I have some reserves, and I'm also "in between gigs" as they say.

[Midlodemocrat]

2. Skinner will respond. Give him a little bit of time.

[LibraLiz1973]

3. I hope so!!

[NMDemDist2]

4. a kick for the smoothest dude in the lounge

:hug:

[LibraLiz1973]

5. lol- u know it!!

[Jazzgirl]

7. Another kick.

I had no idea this was going on and don't know how I missed it. I will see what I can do to help.

JG

[LibraLiz1973]

8. Thanks for the kick!!

I really want to help all of them-

I posted a thread with a bit more info at
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2921139&mesg_id=2921139

[hickman]

10. I don't have much but I'm not starving either.

I'll do what I can.

[blondeatlast]

11. Kick--and a pledge to help a friend. nt

[DemoTex]

12. As a long-time supporter of DU, I urge ADMIN to act on this.

Mr. Scorpio is a fixture here, and a fixture that I admire, respect, and appreciate. I will press the alert key on my own post to try to get this message to ADMIN ASAP. If we can't help our own, who are we?

Mac

[LibraLiz1973]

14. I PMed Skinner & Earl G.

(Skinner on Tues, EarlG yesterday)

So far no responses. I just emailed and am hoping to get an answer that way. Maybe PMing wasn't my brightest idea!!

[Pithlet]

13. Adding a kick

:kick: My thoughts are with Mr. Scorpio and Wiley50. I'm so sorry to hear they're having such trouble, and thank you for bringing it to everyone's attention.

[LibraLiz1973]

15. There is another person who needs help: ShadowKnows69

The info on him is in the other thread I posted a link to. (Which got locked because I didnt have admin approval.. yet)

[LibraLiz1973]

16. Kicking

[Kali]

17. Seems like there are quite a few DUers struggling.

:-(

[shanine]

18. kick

[hickman]

19. Lib, I kinda need a point,

as in point me somewhere. Has Skinner set something up?

[LibraLiz1973]

20. No, he hasn't

I have emailed and PMed both Skinner and EarlG in the hopes that they will give me permission to post a fundraiser for the 3 men.
I haven't gotten an answer yet- but stay tuned!!

You can PM me for more info

[SeattleGirl]

21. Kickin' for my friend.

:kick:

[LibraLiz1973]

22. I've still heard nothing from Skinner or Earl G

Which is really sad

[I Have A Dream]

23. You may count me in. n/t

[SeattleGirl]

27. Wonder what the deal is.

They're always good at getting back to me within a couple of days.

[NC_Nurse]

24. Please let me know

when a fund is set up. I want to help.
Love ya, MS! :hug:

[leftofthedial]

25. I'd gladly help

but I'm in the same boat. Luckily, family is helping to provide "Christmas" for my kids. But if I don't find a job that pays the bills soon . . .

[driver8]

26. I would like to help, too.

Keep us posted!!

[LibraLiz1973]

29. UPDATE: Still NO word from Skinner or Earl

And it isn't for lack of trying either.
I've PMed, and now emailed twice.
I've been trying to get in contact since Tuesday and I'm starting to lose faith.

I feel awful for mrScorpio, Wiley and Shadow.


I just dont know what to do......

Suggestions?

[Blue_Tires]

28. ttt n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Locking

Please contact the Administrators.
Please contact the adminstrators.

Do not use our message board for personal fundraising, for-profit advertising, or selling products or services, except in the specially-designated "DU Marketplace" forum. We will occasionally make an exception in cases where the product or service contributes to the Democratic or progressive cause, provided that you ask an administrator for permission before you post.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/contact.html

Thanks.

CaliforniaPeggy
DU Moderator