Reverse LIF for a fellow BA

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by MrVonzipper, Mar 26, 2012.

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  1. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    So I have a really big trade going on with a trader I've never dealt with before. We both have been really excited about this and were both planning on shipping tomorrow. I've never traded with him before but he has been very nice and easy to work with and talk to during the extent of our easy communication.

    Just a little while ago he sent me a really sad message about why he cannot ship to me tomorrow and will get back to me in the near future about how we'll get back to this in a short while. I want to be discrete about happened and not share with the world. But because of this tragedy I really feel for the guy and wanted to put something out there for anyone who felt inclined and had the means to potentially cheer the guy up just a little bit after he returns home from his ordeal.

    If any of you BAs feel inclined enough to BM me to get a few more details and this fellow BAs address to possibly send a beer to the guy for what he is dealing with. I know not everyone can. I don't expect many can or will, but my heart really goes out to the guy and I can tell he's a really nice guy who could use the help and appreciate the gesture. Whether you can or not, thank you for your interest! Cheers!

    -Justin
     
  2. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    I wasn't thinking at 1st about it being an LIF. This is no lottery, but you guys understand. Thanks.
     
  3. gkatsoris

    gkatsoris Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2007

    Justin,
    I'm in, send me his info.
     
  4. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    Thanks guys. 2 really nice BAs so far have reached out and the story hits home for them as it does for me. We all can relate. I know he'll appreciate it. And with what he's going through I'm sure he won't be on here to notice this so I'm hoping he'll come home to some nice surprises. Cheers all!
     
  5. gkatsoris

    gkatsoris Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2007

    there are something you wouldn't even wish on your enemy(s). this being one.

    and one thing I truely appreciate about the BA community, is how we help one another out.
     
  6. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    I've got a bit of great responses by awesome and generous BAs. This is an awesome community of great people!
     
  7. acurtis

    acurtis Grand Pooh-Bah (4,540) Sep 27, 2010 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm glad to see a good response. I will get a box of tasty treats out to him in the near future.
     
  8. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    Update: I've had like 20 amazing and very generous BAs contact me. I just hoped to get a few responses to help the guy out a little bit and so far this amazing group of people has by far exceeded my expectations. Thank you guys for your generosity!
     
  9. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    Should we give you the tracking numbers so you can keep track of the shipments?
     
  10. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    No need really. Like I said, I don't know the guy other than conversations. I'm on a different coast than him and I have not told him about this. I was just hoping for him to come home to something nice being a few bottles.
     
  11. GuisseppeFranco

    GuisseppeFranco Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2010 New York

    I'm a union construction worker in NYC and when a fellow member is hurt or unable to work for any reason we hold what's called a "racket" for them. Basically a small gathering is thrown at a bar downtown where there will be raffles held and donations accepted. Rather than a Reverse LIF, I consider this a BA Racket and am glad to participate.

    Cheers
     
  12. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    I am so sorry for what this BA is going through right now, i could not imagine how much it sucks. The one bright point to it is seeing that so many of our community have jumped in wanting to to do a little something to lift his spirits. This is what being a true BA is all about, taking care of our own. We can't erase what happened but if we can put a smile on his face for just one moment, it's worth it.
    Beer and friends is what we are supposed to be all about so lets friend him and ship him some beer as our way of saying that we care!
    A big thanks to MrVonzipper for giving a shit and letting us know about this situation, cheers to you!
     
  13. gkatsoris

    gkatsoris Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2007

    In our uninion, we donate our vacation time to the other member....Same principle. Even tho I've met only a handful of BA'ers, we're a pretty damn close knit group of folk!!!

    Prost to J, and everyone who is sending the other J brew.
     
  14. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    20 BAs! Awesome work, fellas! My box will go out once my current trade obligations die down in a week or so, and am glad that so many joined the cause.

    Cheers
     
  15. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    You deserve a huge thanks Brady for rallying the troops! I think every single BA you sent a message to hit me up! You're awesome.
     
  16. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    Glad to hear it. I knew they were solid, so I'm glad they're sharing the love again.
     
  17. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    I hope that this has begun, and that the BA has started seeing his boxes arrive. I hope to get mine out in the next week or two.
     
  18. MrVonzipper

    MrVonzipper Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 California

    It has and he is aware of this. He has been blown away by the generosity and very appreciative. Some BAs have sent letters with kind words which have moved him and his wife. He said his wife was brought to tears by the kind words and generosity. All you guys have totally exceeded my expectations with the amount of generosity. I can't thank you guys enough!!
     
  19. Mista

    Mista Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2011 Minnesota
    Trader

    Clue me in on what happened and i'll get a box of MN locals out to him.
     
  20. NJOssie

    NJOssie Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 New Jersey

    wow this is awesome...
     
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