Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

***Liz*** · 05-05-2006, 01:34 PM

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 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=198365 so we can answer them all.

Liz

RunTMCfan · 05-05-2006, 01:48 PM

I have a bunch of stuff.

I don't know BOSS but I lost a family member to brain cancer.

I will do what I can and let you guys know what I have in inventory!

teeitup · 05-06-2006, 09:19 PM

VERY SAD to hear this, James is a GREAT guy. I just got back from a swap meet, I'll be putting some of parts up for the auction. Hang in there James, stay postive!!!!!!!!

***Liz*** · 05-07-2006, 12:23 PM

Thank You

I will post updated info in the next few days

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-07-2006, 07:43 PM

I just found out this weekend

keep me updated, we had talked
about going to the Barret Jackson together sometime in the future,
I was in complete shock w/ Brian told me about it this weekend

vtblazer · 05-08-2006, 06:46 AM

Great idea!

Hang in there BOSS, our prayers are with you.

***Liz*** · 05-13-2006, 12:47 PM

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.

05-05-2006, 01:34 PM	#1
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member 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 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=198365 so we can answer them all. Liz

05-05-2006, 01:48 PM	#2
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I have a bunch of stuff. I don't know BOSS but I lost a family member to brain cancer. I will do what I can and let you guys know what I have in inventory! __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

05-06-2006, 09:19 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member VERY SAD to hear this, James is a GREAT guy. I just got back from a swap meet, I'll be putting some of parts up for the auction. Hang in there James, stay postive!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-07-2006, 12:23 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member Thank You I will post updated info in the next few days

05-07-2006, 07:43 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I just found out this weekend keep me updated, we had talked about going to the Barret Jackson together sometime in the future, I was in complete shock w/ Brian told me about it this weekend __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-08-2006, 06:46 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member Great idea! Hang in there BOSS, our prayers are with you.

05-13-2006, 12:47 PM	#7
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member 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.



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