A emergency appeal for assistance from a forum member

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February 14, 2017, 12:47 PM

V-Tail

A emergency appeal for assistance from a forum member

Here's a thought: If data is still enabled on your phone, try downloading the Google Voice app. You might be able to text, and maybe even make calls, via that app, even if your wife has cut off your access to voice and text via Spring. It's worth a try, and it won't cost you anything.

February 14, 2017, 02:43 PM

golddot

i have a drawer full of old phones and will gladly give u one or even we can maybe get u a trac type phone , 60 bucks gives unlimited all w 20 gig

February 14, 2017, 05:31 PM

Tonyny

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posted Feb 14, 1:45 PM Hide Post
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Originally posted by Tonyny:
I'm still in the hospital and need someone to get me a phone if they can help. The Sim card sounds like a great idea where I can keep my phone as it's fairly new. Thank you
If your phone is under any sort of contract with Sprint, that might be a problem.

Psalm 118:24 "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it"

I tried Google voice and it doesn't work. I appreciate the offer of phones but I don't know Day to day where I'll be. Right now I'm still in Southlake Hospital in Claremont

February 14, 2017, 05:48 PM

ArtieS

Thanks for all the generosity guys, we are up over $3500.

A

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February 14, 2017, 05:52 PM

justjoe

Truly, this is an amazing place.

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February 14, 2017, 06:00 PM

HighZonie

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Originally posted by ArtieS:
Thanks for all the generosity guys, we are up over $3500.

A

Thanks for the update Artie - keep us posted.

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February 14, 2017, 09:50 PM

Tonyny

Yes thanks ArtieS for your help. Thanks Para
for organizing this. And thanks to the members who have donated to help me through this.

February 14, 2017, 10:19 PM

Spiff_P239

It's not a whole lot, but I sent some money via PayPal. Hope every little bit helps.

February 15, 2017, 03:12 AM

Tonyny

Thanks Spiff

February 15, 2017, 04:44 AM

sybo

What a GREAT place we have here! Thanks to all!!

February 15, 2017, 05:10 AM

MRMATT

I don't do paypal and I don't know what popmoney is, so I'm just sending a check the old fashioned way to the address ArtieS posted earlier. Hope it helps some.

Matt

Turns out I was able to send it electronically from my bank. The internet is a wonderful thing.

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February 15, 2017, 06:00 AM

Tonyny

Sybo yes it is...thanks Matt for the help!

February 15, 2017, 06:14 AM

ensigmatic

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Originally posted by Tonyny:
I tried Google voice and it doesn't work.

It's something you pretty much needed to set up before you needed it, because, unless things have changed, you have to get a Google Voice phone number and that, in turn, has to be associated with a real phone number--said phone to which you must have access for the verification phase.

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February 15, 2017, 07:06 AM

Tonyny

Yeah it wanted to send me a text verification message and since I can't receive or send text along with voice calls it was useless. Lovely wife who disables a disabled man's phone while he's in the hospital.

February 15, 2017, 07:15 AM

parabellum

So, the infusion of cash from our generous members is fuel in the tank for you, Tony. It will allow you to get your own phone and if you don't yet have a place to stay, the money will allow you to get a hotel room in the short term until you find a place of your own.

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February 15, 2017, 07:28 AM

Tonyny

Yes sir. This place has been a blessing.

February 15, 2017, 07:42 AM

Leemur

This is crazy. There are lots of people I've helped through tough times that disappeared when I asked for some minor help whereas I'm confident I could get help here. Crazy and I love it. Glad to pitch in with the rest of you.

February 15, 2017, 09:39 AM

Tonyny

Leemur thank you

February 15, 2017, 09:43 AM

Leemur

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Originally posted by Tonyny:
Leemur thank you

Only thanks I want is for you to get back to living a good life. I've received advice, friendship and physical items from members here that far outvalue the money I sent to help. Best of luck to you sir.

February 15, 2017, 12:21 PM

Tonyny

I do relish the advice and friends I've made
here as well. It has turned me from doom and gloom to renewed hope.