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Across the Fence:  Freecycle, I love thee, let me count the ways.....  |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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 Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 1:04:52 PM
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1. the start of my chicken flock last Fall was gotten, 18 birds total for free. This means free meat, free eggs and more free chickens
2. the 6 3x7 foot plate glass pieces I am picking up tomorrow for the construction of more cold frames
3. the old, inefficient and broken water heater I'm picking up tomorrow to gut and paint black and turn into an outdoor solar H2O heater for the outdoor summer shower
4. the 3 bunnies I got last week.
5. the 2 bunnies I'm picking up tomorrow
6. goat info
7. goats
8. goat contacts
9. bunches of tires for building up our raised bed herb gardens
10. the loads of stuff from my house that have been graciously carted off by others
How many ways do you love Freecycle?
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~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://womonandsprout.wordpress.com
http://youtube.com/profile?user=GaiasRose
Homepage:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
"Joyful chaos, working in tune with the seasons, telling itme by the sun, variety, change and self-direction; all this wwas replaced with a brutal, standardized work culture, the effects of which we are still suffering from today." - Tom Hodgkinson in 'How To Be Idle' |
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 2:38:11 PM
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That is quiet a list and some really good free items. Good job. There is just not much listed in the freecycle in my area.
I may have to list some of my stuff to be carted off by others, soon.
You can never have enough friends.
Please come and sit a spell with me at Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 4:20:55 PM
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Wow, thanks Tasha. I didn't know about Freecycle. I just signed us up but we have to wait approval for our local area.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 5:01:51 PM
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I have another one!!!!!!!!!
Someone just listed a 1965 trailer house! I asked to see photos as I have said to Rob in the past if I ever see a trailer house listed on freecycle I'm getting it for an animal shelter.
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~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://womonandsprout.wordpress.com
http://youtube.com/profile?user=GaiasRose
Homepage:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
"Joyful chaos, working in tune with the seasons, telling itme by the sun, variety, change and self-direction; all this wwas replaced with a brutal, standardized work culture, the effects of which we are still suffering from today." - Tom Hodgkinson in 'How To Be Idle' |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 5:23:04 PM
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freecycle and Free Craigs List finds.....
Rainbow vacuum, vintage doll clothes with a very old doll quilt, worm bin w/worms, rowenta iron, new rice cooker, leather motorcycle jackets, good quality beaver cowboy hat, vintage needlework magazines, 55 gal aquarium with stand and all supplies. I know there's a bunch more, those are just what I can recall easily. Good buys on online local sites....Featherweight sewing machine, $100; another Rainbow vacuum with all accesories for my daughter $199; a stuffed full bag of very vintage linens $20. Someone on Craigs List was giving away a railroad caboose last week. Before I realized my son's company could move it here, it was long gone and taken off list.
All the sites for keeping stuff in use and out of the landfills is great. I've given away a good stove, lots of curtains and much more when someone has posted a need. |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 5:38:40 PM
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I got an awesome 1950's wooden top ironing board- the one's that go into the wall, for free, still in it's casing. Still need to fix her up but would love to install it in my house one day.
Cheers,
Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 6:10:00 PM
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I love checking it out for things I need, even funnier is that my brother is now hooked on it. LOL, the things we do to our families!!!!!
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 6:41:35 PM
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Love love love Freecycle. Craigslist is awesome, too, but the freecycle in my area is mostly SAHM-driven, and I feel much more at ease picking stuff up from them. Still, though, just got some shelves off Craigslist this evening!
Funny Farm ramblings http://happydalehobby.blogspot.com/ |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 7:31:09 PM
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I love L.A. Freecycle. I have given away a lot of crap and a ton of good stuff. Craigslist free section is a dream too.
I got an amazing queen size mattress of organic cotton (brand new) off of freecycle. I've rec'd a pottery barn rug a food processor and boy I can't even remember what else!
I have a tendency to see things and call my friends. You gotta share the wealth, right?
Last year we got 3 huge park quality picnic tables off of craigslist. And free too!
I love free. Why yesterday I posted an ad and gave away my friends old organ and people were fighting for it! LOL!
How much fun is this?!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 1:51:49 PM
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okie doke so I had gone out today and gotten the fuel oil tank (that had a considerable amount of red diesel left in it!) and the h2o heater and the base that the fuel tank was on and she offered my 2 rabbit transport cages and a small-ish bunnie hutch! I'm going back out there either this afternoon or tomorrow to get them! Freecycle is too great!
OH! and today I listed a want ad for nanking cherry plants and got a reply! YAY! I love bragging about free stuff!
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~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://womonandsprout.wordpress.com
http://youtube.com/profile?user=GaiasRose
Homepage:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
"Joyful chaos, working in tune with the seasons, telling itme by the sun, variety, change and self-direction; all this wwas replaced with a brutal, standardized work culture, the effects of which we are still suffering from today." - Tom Hodgkinson in 'How To Be Idle' |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 7:37:03 PM
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I think I like the freebies in your areas better. Very farmgirl friendly! I wonder what the Chicago freecycle has!? Hmmm.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 7:40:47 PM
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Tasha- You are doing awesome! How cool!
I have gotten clothes and given away a wobbly table. Our group around here is a bit slow but I am always on the prowl!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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