***Emergency*** need help DunceCap - Page 7 - Ajarn Forum

esoteric1 · 24th July 2008, 17:17

He called his sister in Washington(state) on her cell phone while he was here, but he used my phone.

His cell phone is down and out, as I've already tried to call him.

But other than that, I don't know Matt

Does anyone know if once he leaves Miami could he pick up the money at any Western Union place along the way?

I had to specify he was in the Miami area when I sent it.

aging one · 24th July 2008, 17:23

So do you by any chance still have the number? That would be the best thing. What the hell is he doing going to New Mexico if he is broke? Does he have some family there as well?

esoteric1 · 24th July 2008, 17:26

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Originally Posted by aging one

So do you by any chance still have the number?

nope...he used my home phone, and he didn't tell me her number.

as for New Mexico I don't know....maybe a friend?

The bus that i1der bought him a ticket for should have departed by now.

howdooski · 24th July 2008, 17:33

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What an odd thread.... good luck to all involved though!!!!!

esoteric1 · 24th July 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by esoteric1

Does anyone know if once he leaves Miami could he pick up the money at any Western Union place along the way? I had to specify he was in the Miami area when I sent it.

Can anyone answer this?

MisterStretch · 24th July 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by esoteric1

nope...he used my home phone, and he didn't tell me her number.

Uh, eso...then the number should be on your phone bill. It's a long distance call, so it should be there. Even if you didn't save the call sheet you can contact the phone company, make a request for the date(s) in question and they can provide it to you.

As far as Western Union, if he has the transaction number he should be able to pick it up anywhere. They may try to contact the sender again, but he does have the password, as well. Even easier to do if he shows up at the WU office with his Miami bus ticket and explains the bus left before he could pick it up.

You should also be able to, through either your credit card company or Greyhound, determine if he did pick up the ticket.

esoteric1 · 24th July 2008, 17:45

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Originally Posted by MisterStretch

Uh, eso...then the number should be on your phone bill. It's a long distance call, so it should be there.

nope, I've got my phone service thru my cable internet provider(Comcast) now, so any call within the US is free....no long distance calls itemized on a bill. and my home phone doesn't store numbers called.

as for the WU transfer, I sent the details to him by PM, but he hasn't been online since before that.

Seems he's cadging an internet connection from helpful souls(hit and miss), since his laptop was stolen too...as I understand it.

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Originally Posted by MisterStretch

As far as Western Union, if he has the transaction number he should be able to pick it up anywhere.

ok, well that's good then. hopefully he'll be able to get back online to get the details from my PM.

Well his bus has left the station, and my transfer is still waiting to be picked up.

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Transfer Status

Status :

Available for pick up by receiver

Check status of another transfer

Jon · 24th July 2008, 18:35

Will be interesting to hear the full story one day. I'm still surprised how someone could end up in such a situation and have no other avenue than an internet forum for assistance, especially in their own country, but having said that DC has real friends and acquaintances here who he has met and posted with for a few years, so maybe I shouldn't be so surprised. If I was in big trouble in Thailand this is where I would come. I'm sure there are charitable organisations, churches, etc who would be pleased to help with internet, phone, money for food.

MisterStretch · 24th July 2008, 18:41

I've never been mugged but I did have almost everything stolen once in a Rio bus station. Luckily I already had my ticket to Recife and $60 in my pocket...enough to eat for the 40 hour bus trip.

I thought I'd be vacationing a couple of months before I started working again...but nope, was in the classroom the following Monday.

I'm not too worried about the transfer not being picked up yet, as there probably was no place to get it at 0550 in the morning. Probably hungry and worried...but hopefully, DC is on the bus.

jonny danger · 24th July 2008, 18:43

There are lots of churches and other places/shelters etc., but maybe not in Miami, in that section of town, at that hour. How about Black Dog Devin?

Lor Ling · 24th July 2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Jon

Good of i1der and Eso to help Duncey out, no questions asked.

They're far kinder and more trusting than I am. Maybe it's an 8 years living in London thing?

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Originally Posted by 8ball

i1der is solid

That he is. Displays PROPER Buddhist compassion!

Killing Me Softly 101 · 24th July 2008, 19:44

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I wonder why/if he doesn't have some family or friends he could call collect for help? This is what's bothering me.

Me too.

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Originally Posted by Jon

I'm still surprised how someone could end up in such a situation and have no other avenue than an internet forum for assistance, especially in their own country

Yes. In Los Angeles the police give a person a voucher for at least one night in a motel and a couple of dollars from Salvation Army. Gets through until you can call mom or a friend.

The next day, the person without funds can go down and file for food stamps and if needed county general assistance. (I imagine that Miami has a similar program. Most cities do.)

I just hope i1der gets repaid quickly. I have been burned a couple of times and am jaded. Still waiting for that $260 I paid the warden to "lose some paperwork" from the La Mesa Prison in TJ to get a Puerto Rican friend out who was doing a year on a drug bust for a joint back in 1982.

Then there is the ex who was wandering around.

Where is your motorbike. (Repossessed.)

5000 baht and 6 months later I remain.... waiting.

i1der if you don't get paid, let's pass the hat around at the next bash for you. Cheers.

stfranalum · 24th July 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Killing Me Softly 101

In Los Angeles the police give a person a voucher for at least one night in a motel and a couple of dollars from Salvation Army

EGGGG-XACTLY. IMHO, this situation stinks

there are specific protocols in place for situations just like this.

we're all buddies here. and i too have liked dunce for some time. used to love his animated gif images!

but going online for immediate help is such a shot in the dark-its almost illogical and unnecessarily desperate. asking the police for help, in just making a phone call seems to be not only logical, but the most effective and ready to use.

dunce has been around a while. why he didnt PM the regular stateside folk first is beyond me.

its not that he came here for help thats curious...its that he spammed for help. he knows too many folk here to do that. it would be a waste of time me thinks.

im scratching my bald ass head.

Lizara · 24th July 2008, 20:03

It does seem weird, but then he was probably feeling pretty desperate... I know I would be, if I'd just been mugged... and maybe he wasn't quite thinking as clearly as those of us who are more removed from the situation.