Site Wide Yard Sale to benefit 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

Longhorn Man · 05-05-2006, 10:12 PM

TTT
Lets keep this towards the top.. .but not a stickey. Ppl tend to ignore stickey threads.
I don't know what I have to donate... but I'll see if i can dig up something or another.

Brainchild · 05-05-2006, 10:31 PM

So here's a TTT for now.

68C15 · 05-06-2006, 08:13 AM

I dont have much, but will look just the same.

jd4300fel · 05-06-2006, 11:15 AM

liz,

I have a trailer that I made out of a lwb fleet side, still needs the wiring done.
if you need more details let me know

Mike

jhwkns · 05-06-2006, 02:27 PM

TTT.. My best wishes for a speedy recovery for James. I work in construction so I know, and understand his dilema. I'm sure I can find something to donate to the yard sale.

*bskylerj* · 05-06-2006, 02:42 PM

I would like to give James and his family the best. I know what he is going through as I had 2 tumors removed in the summer of 2004. This is a great way to help him. Thank you for putting this together. I will see what I have to donate as far as items. On the 15th of May I will donate $100.00 if that works for the board. I can pay this through pay pal if that works Liz.

James, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you are going through this trying time.

Bryan, (bskylerj)

**truckdude239** · 05-06-2006, 10:08 PM

heres a ttt for ya

moneyguru · 05-06-2006, 11:06 PM

I'll see if there is anything I can donate, but also if anyone has a good
instrument cluster bezel for a 67 GMC they want to donate I'll buy it.

I don't know if I have anything to donate, but I can donate a purchase.

***Liz*** · 05-07-2006, 12:17 PM

ttt

n ty to all

Brainchild · 05-07-2006, 03:10 PM

Bttt

*bskylerj* · 05-07-2006, 09:45 PM

ttt

texascowboy593 · 05-07-2006, 09:54 PM

ttt Good Luck Boss...

big blue 72 · 05-07-2006, 10:23 PM

I'm in. TTT for ya.

longhorn70gmc · 05-08-2006, 10:56 PM

TTT!
Respectfully

**truckdude239** · 05-09-2006, 08:01 AM

ttt

**tnblazerk5** · 05-09-2006, 09:35 AM

ttt

68C15 · 05-10-2006, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moneyguru

I'll see if there is anything I can donate, but also if anyone has a good
instrument cluster bezel for a 67 GMC they want to donate I'll buy it.

I don't know if I have anything to donate, but I can donate a purchase.

I got ya covered on that. give me an address

Joeys Toy · 05-13-2006, 12:32 AM

Don't have anything someone would pay for, but let me know when it starts. I can at least bid. TTT

chevy_fatman · 05-13-2006, 12:47 AM

As I said in another of your threads Liz, I know I can donate something to auction, don't know what, but something

just let me know ahead so I can look for a victim here

cdowns · 05-13-2006, 10:45 AM

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

i'll be donating a new set of trailer lights when the yard sale is up and running FREE SHIPPING on them by the way

**BAD4X4** · 05-13-2006, 11:15 AM

Tttttt!!!!!

***Liz*** · 05-13-2006, 12:46 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.

**yote1234** · 05-18-2006, 06:10 PM

if some one has a black seat belt "center" to donate..i will buy it and pay double the sales price for this cause..

Eddie H. · 05-18-2006, 07:14 PM

I have a fairly straight long fleetside bed that is already disassembled.
I could donate it if some of you Texas guys wanted to pick it up in the D/FW area. It wouldn't be practical to ship it.

05-05-2006, 01:34 PM	#1
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Site Wide Yard Sale to benefit 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, 10:12 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member TTT Lets keep this towards the top.. .but not a stickey. Ppl tend to ignore stickey threads. I don't know what I have to donate... but I'll see if i can dig up something or another.

05-05-2006, 10:31 PM	#3
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member So here's a TTT for now. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

05-06-2006, 08:13 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I dont have much, but will look just the same.

05-06-2006, 11:15 AM	#5
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member liz, I have a trailer that I made out of a lwb fleet side, still needs the wiring done. if you need more details let me know Mike __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

05-06-2006, 02:27 PM	#6
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member TTT.. My best wishes for a speedy recovery for James. I work in construction so I know, and understand his dilema. I'm sure I can find something to donate to the yard sale. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-06-2006, 02:42 PM	#7
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I would like to give James and his family the best. I know what he is going through as I had 2 tumors removed in the summer of 2004. This is a great way to help him. Thank you for putting this together. I will see what I have to donate as far as items. On the 15th of May I will donate $100.00 if that works for the board. I can pay this through pay pal if that works Liz. James, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you are going through this trying time. Bryan, (bskylerj)

05-06-2006, 10:08 PM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member heres a ttt for ya __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-06-2006, 11:06 PM	#9
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I'll see if there is anything I can donate, but also if anyone has a good instrument cluster bezel for a 67 GMC they want to donate I'll buy it. I don't know if I have anything to donate, but I can donate a purchase. __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

05-07-2006, 12:17 PM	#10
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member ttt n ty to all

05-07-2006, 03:10 PM	#11
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member Bttt __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

05-07-2006, 09:45 PM	#12
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member ttt

05-07-2006, 09:54 PM	#13
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member ttt Good Luck Boss... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

05-07-2006, 10:23 PM	#14
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member I'm in. TTT for ya.

05-08-2006, 10:56 PM	#15
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member TTT! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!



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05-09-2006, 08:01 AM	#16
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member ttt __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-09-2006, 09:35 AM	#17
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member ttt

05-13-2006, 12:32 AM	#19
Joeys Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 75	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member Don't have anything someone would pay for, but let me know when it starts. I can at least bid. TTT

05-13-2006, 12:47 AM	#20
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member As I said in another of your threads Liz, I know I can donate something to auction, don't know what, but something just let me know ahead so I can look for a victim here __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

05-13-2006, 10:45 AM	#21
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT i'll be donating a new set of trailer lights when the yard sale is up and running FREE SHIPPING on them by the way __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-13-2006, 11:15 AM	#22
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benifit a Member Tttttt!!!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

05-13-2006, 12:46 PM	#23
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	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.

05-18-2006, 06:10 PM	#24
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,329	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benefit a Member if some one has a black seat belt "center" to donate..i will buy it and pay double the sales price for this cause.. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-18-2006, 07:14 PM	#25
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Site Wide Yard Sale to benefit a Member I have a fairly straight long fleetside bed that is already disassembled. I could donate it if some of you Texas guys wanted to pick it up in the D/FW area. It wouldn't be practical to ship it. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

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