Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Lovely..........not ..........I wonder if it's "brand new with tags" Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 The crazy requests continue WANTED: Canoe/kayak Description: Does anyone have a canoe or kayak either a one or 2 person please? Would love to start a new hobby.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 On ours someone wanted a moped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 A French horn?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 WANTED: Juliette balcony A weird one I know - urgently needed for building regs....Thanks. Presumably she has her Romeo to call for from it Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 A whatty?! Someone wants a comaping tent today. A coma ping. A tent in which you play table tennis, while sort of asleep? Does it really take too long to spell check something if you're asking for something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 You'd think it takes forever judging by the dreadful spelling on ours............don't get me started on that now And this is a Juliette Balcony apparently http://www.crdirect.co.uk/juliet-balconies.html?gclid=CMWSmryt0qACFUtc4woddivQSA Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Ah! A giant babygate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 A balconette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I am looking for some wired foundation for brood box frames for a National hive. So am I, but can't imagine anyone would have any on freecycle Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 honestly! Why not just ask for some pots of honey ... cut out all the hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 honestly! Why not just ask for some pots of honey ... cut out all the hard work! There was a post back in the autumn asking for a hive & the kit too..I wonder if it was the same bod........I was Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 WANTED: MOBILITY SCOOTER. any condition as long as it works..........wanted a mobility scooter please Ummmm Offer: A ragdoll that I made for my sister for her 2nd birthday. It has a transfer face and jointed limbs. I have the pattern and fabric for the oufit but never finished it....my sister now has a 4 year old of her own!! Does this sound familiar anyone .....except I'd have lost the pattern & fabric for the outfit Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 A crystal ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 This week we have a Tupperware cheese box followed by a click clack cracker barrel. Is someone on a diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Um... 1.Taken: Travel Iron: IG9 From: katraduk 2.Offered: Stairgate: IG9 From: katraduk 3.OFFERED E10: Electrical items and pc bits From: Ngozi 4.wanted: a revolving washing line E17 From: kmelck 5.Offered: E10 - Electrical leads & Computer game bits From: Ngozi Iwobi 6.OFFERED E10: Children - various From: Ngozi 7.Offered E18: plasterboard From: Nick Challoner 8.Offered E11 Some more Various... From: anjela 9.OFFERED E10: Felt, bag of tassles, book From: Ngozi 10.Computers Wanted For Homeless Day Centre From: matjones27 11.Taken E11 - Candle holders/Oil Burner/Mug From: Claire 12.Wanted E 4 E17: Bearing puller From: iicltd2002 13.Taken E11 - Girls summer clothes From: Claire 14.Taken E10: Children - various From: Ngozi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I had to read that a couple of times before the penny dropped We've had requests for a cinema system and a trailer tent today....some people do not fail to astound me Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I don't see the problem with "crazy requests" to be honest. I have seen eglus, widescreen tv's, games consoles (PS2, xbox etc), surround sound systems, dvd recorders and even cars etc. all offered on our local freecycles so there seems to be a few kind, generous people around. Some requests may seem cheeky, but there are lots of people around who are lucky enough to have more money than sense and they often throw away very good useable items (because they all always upgrading to the latest gadgets etc.) and without freecycle, these items would probably just end up in landfill or sat in a loft gathering dust, so if just one of these crazy requests gets fulfilled, then in my view it has been worthwhile. I certainly wouldn't begrudge the odd seemingly crazy request or two if it matches someone having a use for something and someone wanting to get rid of something, no matter how much the item was potentially worth. What people request is up to them and it doesn't really have anything to do with me. I think of freecycle as recycling and saving items from landfill etc, but I also look at it a bit like a charity where you can support local hard working people that are less well off than you by providing them with your donated second hand goods, personally I think it's much more worthwhile than sending money abroad where it often gets squandered into bureaucracy and charity pay rolls etc. Life isn't all about money, it can be quite rewarding to pass on equipment like a hive for example when you are no long want to or no longer fit enough to continue the hobby, at least someone else who has a genuine interest but perhaps not the expendable cash can then get the opportunity to carry on. I'm a great believer of encouraging more of a caring community spirit, rather than the "looking after yourself" mentality, as I think that is where we have gone wrong in this modern day and age... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 ^ ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 I agree with your freecycling enthusiasm in the main cluckingclucker. It's a great service isn't it, fostering community nd avoiding landfill. I think the problem comes when people persistently ask for a big wish list, without manners, and without participating by offering anything, however small, themselves. There is a big difference between genuine need and polite asking and an attack of the gimme-gimmes. That said, I had an amazing attack of the get-gets earlier this year when a polite response for a baby bath turned into someone giving me the bath, a moses basket and stand, a stack of baby clothes, a top of the range car seat and attachment thingy, a baby bouncer and ridiculously awesome mamas and papas travel system with muffs and rain covers and the like. I was gobsmacked and grateful beyond belief. These people had no money, they just wanted to see their stuff looked after and have a second life with people they felt would do that rather than grab without thanks (have you had that happen?! I've had people turn up, walk in, and walk out without even a grunt!) We have kept in touch so they will be kept up to date with my newborn's progress when she arrives, and can see just how much she will love her baths and bedtimes and strolls, and see that their stuff continues to be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I couldn't agree more. When I am offering things, I only ever get back to the responders who have manners, not the ones who say 'I'll ave that! and the like I once freecycled some corrugated roofing and the chap who collected it came back with a roll of roofing felt after we'd had a conversation about roofing. I have kept in touch with a couple of responders and consider them friends. And been chatted up by one undesirable who I collected some firewood from. Our road has a very close community, we are having our 2nd Big Lunch street party this year to raise money for charity, and have started up a street freecycle and a skills register of residents who are happy to help for reduced rates, or free to older residents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Wanteds on ours have been a car, caravan, TVs (various),laptop. The greed just astonishes me Someone once tried to Freecycle their OH and kids on our board - made amusing reading. I subscribe to two, not sure which one it was on, but could have been your one claret, offering manners!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 i was getting fed up of freecycle messages and all the wants, think i might read them with more interest now. I have given away quite a bit of stuff on there. But no one wants my chicken poo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Wanteds on ours have been a car, caravan, TVs (various),laptop. The greed just astonishes me Someone once tried to Freecycle their OH and kids on our board - made amusing reading. I subscribe to two, not sure which one it was on, but could have been your one claret, offering manners!!! It may well have been the Banbury one, on one of the odd occasions that I wasn't watching it properly. You get some right weirdos as well as those with plain bad manners. There was one bloke who leapt on everything I offered, then never got back to you to confirm. I complained to the admin about him and he'd done that to several people. I blocked him in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Cluckingclucker - I took this topic to be light hearted, as opposed to moaning about the cheek of some people. I have no problem with people asking for anything, as long as they are asking because they actually want the item, and not to make a quick pound or two on ebay or carbooting Some people quite clearly have more money than they know what to do with. I was at my sons new school recently for a new yr 7's meeting, and they told us about the huge box full of ipods, mobile phones, mp3 players, watches etc etc they have in lost property. All expensive items, which quite clearly the parents are not even aware that their son has lost it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
