What happened to David Harper???

[ransomr]

David was supposed to participate in the recent forum this month. He committed to participating but he was a no show with no contact. So where is he? Is he missing??? Did he fall in a ditch?? Did he secretly get COVID?? Did he go off with the aliens???

My new friend from this forum had paid to video chat with him. I wanted to buy some time myself but could not afford it at the time so I was hoping to gleam some happiness from my new friend.

We talked about the video chat for months and talked about what she should say and ask during her chat. We bonded over it and rehashed what she should wear and what to talk with him about. For months we had a countdown of how many days until the chat. But it never happened. Not only that but no one knows why. He didn’t even bother to cancel. He just disappeared!! In fact the Wizard people don’t even know how to contact him.

I wonder if he even thought about how devastated we were and still are??? Is there a reason or an excuse?? Or he just doesn’t care?? It sure hurts!!

[isumpin]

Yeah, I am surprised that he was a no show as the forum has many posts about how nice he is and how he interacts with the fans. But that wasn't my experience. And Wizard World won't refund my over 400 dollars until he tells them he won't do it. They said his "Handler" and his "broker" can't even get in touch with him. Odd. But I guess that is how the cookie crumbles. Oh well. That's life.

[patriciaanne]

David is a good person who is incredibly generous with his time when it comes to fans. This doesn't sound like him. I hope everything is ok. 😢

[ransomr]

Perhaps he fell off the face of the 🌍 earth. Or maybe he went on the space mission with the guy from Virgin airlines.

But seriously I was worried at first that something bad happened to him. Stupid me.. but I have been checking the news to see if he was in an accident or something. But I have not seen anything. So the only conclusion I have is that he just doesn’t care about anyone other than himself.

I had heard he was a nice person and in one interview he said that he prays to the Heavenly Father but I am starting to wonder if that’s just make believe. He should at least have the decency to respond and cancel. I don’t believe he is a real Walton

[isumpin]

I was really upset when it happened you know I was Becky but I have now decided that he has his reasons and I should respect that. I just think WW should see it like I do. It's not going to happen and refund my money. I held out unlike others and waited for David to come around or whatever. Bit it's been almost 3 weeks. Surely he has let someone know that he's not doing it. I just hope he is OK. I would really feel bad if he's sick or something. It is what it is. Maybe I'll get a Chance at a reunion one day.

[Easton]

I've read nothing but good things about David in this board, and members here who have had interactions with him speak highly of their experience with him.

I wouldn't jump to conclusions based only on assumptions. I'm sure he had a reason and he owes nobody an explanation. An apology, perhaps, but not an explanation.

[pinkbaker07]

Maybe he had a shivaree and Yancy and Ike have him. 🤪

Seriously, hopefully hes ok and maybe had a family emergency he didn't feel was anyone's business yet.

[ransomr]

Hi all I am here to apologize and clarify that David is fine and he never signed up to participate in the Wizard World event. That’s why he didn’t show up. It was a mistake that they advertised his participation. I am sorry I indicated that he wasn’t a nice guy. He apparently had no idea what happened but as soon as he did hear he addressed the matter. Thank you David!

[flyaway]

Do any of the other cast know how to get in touch with him, or maybe they can at least say he's OK?? Has anyone been in touch other cast members to ask?

[Easton]

^ The explanation is in the post immediately above yours.

[isumpin]

I had to come tell y'all Becky and I have posted above about the David chat he did not make.  well He MORE than made up for it. As soon as he heard about my battle to get a refund, he stepped up He got my information and actually called me to apologize and let me know he NEVER signed up and would do anything to help me recoup my money.  He had to leave a Voice mail and gave me his number to call.  Y'all know I was a hot mess!  Anyway I sent him a text thanking him and  let him know I would call him after work.  well I was late getting off and a hour after the time I said he called back.  We just spent two hours on the Phone and talked about all kinds of thing like Books, the civil war, religion politics, he told me jokes and told me a bunch of quotations.  I am beyond pleased.  He's supposed to call again, but honestly This more than covered my chat and was sooo much better.  We did mention the Walton's a couple of times.  lol but It was an awesome conversation and I am so glad to know he  is ok and that it was a mix-up, not him just blowing it off.   He's sending me autographed Photos to prove I really talked to him, like I would not remember.  So I am one happy ecstatic camper and Becky helped make this happen.   I just had to come tell yall.  

[patriciaanne]

What a great update!! Thanks for sharing! I hope I have the opportunity to chat with him one day. 💗

[isumpin]

Aug 14, 2021 18:42:06 GMT -5 patriciaanne said:

What a great update!! Thanks for sharing! I hope I have the opportunity to chat with him one day. 💗

i can tell you it will be awesome! I have never laughed so much, he is a really funny guy.  if you do chat with him ask him about "break my parole". You will hurt yourself laughing I promise.  He should have done Comedies, The Waltons did not showcase his comedic side well.   

I am still laughing just thinking about stuff he said.  

[isumpin]

It seems that Wizard World has finally admitted that David isn't going to do the Chat, DUH?   But They sent a flurry of emails last night and promised refunds and sent emails saying money was refunded.  This afternoon The first refund showed in the account.  so apparently David talking to them fixed everything.  So just to Clarify, David never agreed to do it and when he became aware he took charge and got things fixed.  So I am still a huge fan.  And I am back to defending him to the ends of the earth. (Like y'all really thought I wouldn't?)   So now I'll wait patiently for the 50th and cross my fingers I can get off work.  

[isumpin]

And Wizard World finally refunded all my money. So it's all good with the world.  It all worked out how it was supposed to and I am very pleased.  Just looking forward to the next Walton Reunion. Come on next year!    <<<<me running to where ever! lol