Ray Sharpton UPDATE!

[Pixie Power!]

Thanks for the update, im so pleased to hear that Ray is ok, i was really getting worried about him. Also John, you are truely a wonderfull person for what you have done.

{{{hugs}}} to you all

Emma

 

[luvdsny]

:::shaking from goose bumps::: You guys brought a tear to my eye and a laugh to my heart. You're all awesome! Ray Sharpton is going to be so warmed by all this love. Love you guys.

I would have liked to see the look on his face when the police arrived to do a 'welfare check'.....and then again when they said that The DIS sent them. LOL LOL LOL

 

[Serena]

Ray, I'm glad you're okay.
And the people that are on this site are just the best people around.
John, {{{hugs}}}

 

[LisaTx]

I'm so glad to hear Ray is OK. I hope he gets hooked up very soon. I miss his wonderful posts.

John, that was so nice of you. You are one super guy.

 

[fostrmom2mny]

Glad to hear Ray is doing fine. I sure have missed him around here!
John, that was so nice of you!
I love how the DIS group just sticks together and lends a hand (even an ear from time to time) to help each other out.
Pixie Dust just showers here
Gerri

 

[Mackey Mouse]

John.. what can I say,, that was so special for you to do for Ray........We need to read his very special posts again.. Dayna, thanks for letting me know that you had talked to him.. I am so relieved that he is ok.. I was really getting nervous......that made my day..

 

[Towncrier]

I just got off the phone with Ray. He asked me to NOT send him the unit. He was touched by my generousity, but he says that he has a line on a refurbished WebTV 250+ for only $20. I told him that he is sorely missed here on the DIS and that he needs to get back online real soon.

Well, you can't say that I didn't try.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

John.. I hope that does not mean you are stuck with the purchase.. Yikes....

 

[Towncrier]

Ray told me that he wanted to pickup a WebTV unit (or two) from a Sony Factory Outlet store. They have (had???) brand new units for an incredible price. Does anyone live near one of these outlet stores who might be able to pick one up for Ray?

The stores are located in:
Central Valley, NY
Wrentham, MA
Lancaster, PA
Grove City, PA
Gaffney, SC
Jeffersonville, OH
Birch Run, MI
Kenosha, WI
San Marcos, TX
Castle Rock, CO
Lake Elsinore, CA
Tracy, CA

The nearest store to me is a couple of hours away. Is anyone closer to one of these stores?

 

[UncleKyle]

Anyone talk to him let him know I started a thread looking for him on CB! He needs to hurry back! Thats very nice of you John. Hope he lets you send it too him.

 

[WenNRay]

Steve and I are fairly close to Castle Rock...how long does it take to get down there, Steve? 45 minutes? Not sure...

Wendy

 

[disneycub]

John,

I live about 19 miles away from the Castle Rock, CO Sony outlet store. Should I pick one up this weekend? What do ya think?

Just saw your post Wendy. It takes me about 20 minutes to get to the outlet stores in CR.

 

[Patrick IL.]

John you are so kind- That and hearing that Ray is ok brings a smile to my face today

 

[disneycub]

The Castle Rock Sony Outlet has 1 250+ in stock. He won't tell me the price over the phone, but said they were on sale. Don't know whether that's a salesman's pitch or not.

 

[Towncrier]

Steve - They will not tell you the price. That's store policy. The stores will however put a unit on hold for you if you ask. The price should be $29.99 (believe it or not) plus tax. If you don't mind having the store set the unit aside for you and if it's not too far out of your way, I know that Ray would probably appreciate getting the unit at that price. There aren't any stores anywhere near Atlanta. I'll PM you with Ray's phone number if you want to give him a call before you make the purchase.

 

[disneycub]

John,

For that price, I'll just head out at lunch and pick it up for him. I'll probably just send it to him anonymously (sp) as a gift. I've got his address at home.

I'll make sure it's in brand-new condition as well.

 

[Towncrier]

Thanks Steve - I really appreciate your doing this.

And for those of you who were concerned, I've worked things out with the seller on eBay to my satisfaction. Everything is cool and my feedback is safe and secure. All parties are happy. Life is good.

 

[Barb]

You guys are so terrific. I've got warm fuzzies running all through my body today! I think Ray will be thrilled and I know we'll be thrilled to have him back here again!!

 

[luvdsny]

John, I'm glad 'the karma' worked both ways today.

Steve, thank you.

:::sobbing::: waaaaaaaahhhhhh, I miss you guys so much. You're all so great!

 

[disneycub]

Just back from Castle Rock. They DID have 1 left. But I got it. It also came with a free keyboard. Brand-spanking new.

So......I went to the card shop (I'm a sucker for cards) and found one.

Outside: Black and white photo of a newborn with its hands over its eyes (like it's playing hide and seek). Words: Five.....Four....Three....Two....One.

Inside words: Okay! You Can Come Back Now!

How perfect is THAT?

I'm signing it: {{{HUGS}}} from your DIS "Friends For Life."

I'll mail it off tomorrow. He should have it sometime next week.