Fellow Wakeskater InNeed.....No more donations please.

wsjason · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 159 City: Tampa

Hey Guys... This is Jason, Co_owner of FLWake. Tampa Jimmie is the other more actively involved Editor and Owner. Well He and his fiancee recently moved to Austin TX......and were getting on their feet again, basically starting over from scratch. They had sold everything they owned here in Tampa prior to their move... due to a work transfer...to ease the drive and settling in dilemma. Upon their arrival, of course they purchased all the requisite items.. T.V. Bed, Couch Pots Pans etc...with the proceeds of their Tampa sale......Long story short... They had a nice apt, things were going well and someone in the unit behind them left a cigarette in the ashtray. You guessed it WHOOOSH! It was all gone in the blink of an eye to include the next issue ready for print. Tampa Jimmie has given us soooo much in the way of FLWake.......he needs our help in his time of need. He has no clue Im writing this. They were given the opportunity to stay in an empty Apt with out a bed.... I think they offered an air mattress.....He respectfully declined and got a Hotel. Luckily that day, before he went out wakeskating with a friend who had flown in that day from Tampa to visit....he neglected to Lock his doors. This led to the survival of Molly, His Australian Sheppard. Thank God!!! He needs Our help... Please anything you can give is Awsome.....Here is the news link for a video of the fire. ....http://www.kxan.com/Global/category.asp?C=133854&nav=menu73_7...
Top second from the left...... My PayPal is Jasonator26@yahoo.com Put a note in there from who and something you would like to say. It doesnt have to be hundreds of dollars... If we all pull together and can give 5-20 bucks each multiplied by everyone Jimmie has touched... Maybe we can give back to someone who has helped us all at one point or another. Thank you everyone......every bit helps. I was selling Tampa jimmie's and I's winch in another post... First 400 takes with all proceeds going to help.

Parker · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 1731 City: Norman

sad to hear that, is there a thread for the winch?

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

I was out riding with Tampa today, he gave me a call as we were driving back to his crib to pick up my car. It is some crazy shizzle. I am uploading photos of the building right now and will post them up. Peaple, Jimmie is a stand up guy and it really sucks that this happened. I am glad that his pup made it out too, I was playing around with her just before we left to go skate.

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

here is the winch thread
http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21067

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

Prepping to paypal...

Good luck, tampa jimmie...

cheapskate · Guest

Im 2.5 hours away. I got 2 bed sets, a couch, microwave, some other shat... Its yours. Where do I take it... fastgreens, you gotta help too...... Austin trip Smash

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

Here are the photos from today

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Jul 27, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

Wow truely horrible. Isurance better hook it up. Good lucky Jimmy. <3

ZachTullier2 · Posted: Jul 27, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject:

im so srry to hear about what happen with his apt. i wish the best for him

LakeLife · Posted: Jul 27, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject:

that's gnar broseph...like i said, don't hesitate to holler for anything...

canalskater · Taco Bell Fa'Lyfe Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 649

i wish i would have read this a few hours ago. i'm on my way to aaustin now and i have a queen size bed i dont need anymore.

wsjason · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 159 City: Tampa

Yeah the kicker was......since he had just gotten there. Like two weeks new to Austin, He hadnt had a chance to get renters insurance. So everything is gone. Thank you to everyone thus far. Everylittle bit helps. Thanks for the link as well Its not pretty but the motor alone cost that much soooooo. Its a good deal regardless.

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

Did his computer make it out ok? He was showing me where the mag was that morning and I hope he didn't loose that.

wsjason · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 159 City: Tampa

UPDATE....they gave him 5 minutes last night to grab what he could. His Computer was wet, but made it out alive. He is getting a new unit today....Can you say " Refund my deposit?" there has been a good flow of donations,,,,, I am waiting till Fri to deposit them in his account. Please Keep them Coming... XBOX 360 withdrawal!!!

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

wow this is horrible. i worry all the time when i leave that didnt leave anything on. or some other person didnt. my dogs my best freind and i know id be so hurt to lose him im glad he made it out ok. everything else can be replaced just glad he and the family are ok. good luck tampa jimmie.

wsjason · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 159 City: Tampa

Hey Guys.... I wanted to pass along a very sincere "Thank You" From Jimmie. He has been to here... the post, briefly but as you can imagine is in a whirlwind of of decisions and hasnt had the time to digest anything let alone comment.

tampa jimmie · Frontside 180 Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 406 City: tampa

OK, well im back on my feet. kinda. I want to thank everyone on here that helped out. I will be getting a more personal thank you sent out as soon as i have internet again and a full list.

BillyOLDS · Posted: Aug 04, 2008 10:56 am Post subject:

tampa jimmie, i heart you! and i miss you, maybe god wants you back in tampa???? either way im glad eveyone is alive and safe, icluding molly!

wsjason · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 159 City: Tampa

Thank you to every one who gave a kind word and helping hand. Please... do not paypal any more. Unless you all want to buy me a new Ski!! JK Really though I have cashed out and am sending Tampa Jimmie some Mullah in the morning. Thank You again... this just goes to show the support and dedication we all have to each other. If only the rest of the world could get a clue!