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Across the Fence:  Does anyone know about freecycle? It's great!  |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 3:12:15 PM
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I subscribe to my local town free cycle and get emails all the time about stuff people are giving away.
I think you can just go to: yourcityFreecycle@yahoogroups.com
put your town in the part that says 'yourtown'.
For instance I go to www.CoeurdaleneFreecycle@yahoogroups.com
Coeur d' Alene is the closest one to my town. You can sign up to get emails when people post things or you can just check their site. I prefer to get the emails, as my area is not that big and I can handle the three or so I get everyday.
I have seen free picnic tables, car seats, dressers, tables, paint, etc. I even got a large clothes drying rack from one.
I believe they are all over the country...so check it out!
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
Edited by - Photobugs on Mar 11 2006 3:25:13 PM |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 3:23:37 PM
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Oh yeah..and you can post things that you want to give away as well. Might save you a trip to good will. Might be a blessing in someones life! We can all use that from time to time, huh?
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 5:19:08 PM
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We even have freecycle here on the island. It is the best darn thing. I gave away all my old strawberry plants to many happy folks, a coffee table, big sheet of glass, etc. Sometimes it's a warm fuzzy feeling too...I gave away all my late f-in-law's wardrobe to a fellow who was down on his luck and trying to find a job. He was ecstatic and it felt good to know it went to somebody that needed it. I would highly recommend it, it's amazing what some folks give away.
http://www.daisyfarm.blogspot.com |
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susan kate
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
susan
Western Washington
109 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 6:49:40 PM
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Yep, I'll agree that it is truly a great find. I gifted a very appreciative gal with a huge stack of Fine Gardening magazines during my latest clutter busting binge. I know, you gardeners cannot imagine someone calling this mag 'clutter' but my place is so tiny and I was really finished with them. Anyway, she was really happy to get them.
The main website is http://www.freecycle.org/ if anyone wants more information. |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 8:29:09 PM
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Susan, thanks for posting the main website.
I am glad people are being so giving and blessing others. Right now I am saving goods for a friend who is having a yard sale to benefit some missionaries. But when that is over, it will be freecycle.
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 9:48:01 PM
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| yup I do freecycle but i keep forgeting to check it though! lol |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2006 : 10:23:44 PM
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I've never heard of it before, but it sounds great - what a neat idea. I'm going to check it out to see what is available here where I am - thanks for the website and idea...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2006 : 09:03:35 AM
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I havent heard of it either but, Im about to try it. Thanks
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2006 : 09:36:47 AM
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I have a "daily digest" sent to my email; of course, in a town my size, there's usually a digest message just 3 or 4 days a week. We've been doing this over a year now and have gotten and gotten rid of some great things.
One thing to think of is your own situation and any security issues. I've never given away or taken something so big I couldn't transport it myself, so I usually meet the person somewhere neutral. It's easy to do this without being obvious about it. I just say something like, "I'll be out running errands today. Would you like to meet me somewhere close to your home?"
I live in a relatively safe community, but with a dh who works shifts, I like preserving my privacy.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2006 : 3:53:45 PM
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pamela .. what a great idea .. i'll have to see if we have one down this-away! i usually just donate to our local town thrift stores because they benefit our townspeople. will check it out! xo
True Friends, Frannie |
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susan kate
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
susan
Western Washington
109 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 5:58:35 PM
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I wanted to share a freecycle experience I had today. I listed a big dog dish and a partial bag of kibble over the weekend. I just met the lady who came by to pick it up, and she told me that she wanted the dish for her rescue peacocks she found on the freecycle list. I just thought that was neat and what a fun way to pass on something I don't need anymore.
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sugarsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Leah
Woodward
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 9:29:23 PM
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Thank you Pamela for sharing this wonderful site!! I had never heard of it...so i went and signed up, and right away a school teacher from my area was in need of young reader books. I just happen to have an excess of Dr. seuss books, I collect them and have many duplicates that ive been meaning to donate, and im so excited that i get to give them to young minds!! Thanks again!!
You must be the change you want to see in the world.
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 11:19:11 PM
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Leah, what a wonderful thing to do! Your signature says it all. Thank you!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 14 2006 : 04:01:58 AM
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Thanks for the info! I'll check it out.
Our area has a "yard sale" site that's kinda' like ebay...just not with the bidding. Its benefit is that you get to go look at the item you're interested in, and no shipping fees. A friend of mine sold things from a small vase for $5 to her living room furniture for several hundred. I haven't used the site but I'm told things sell for a little bit more than an actual garage sale.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Does anyone know about freecycle? It's great!
