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Lanieb 09-28-2024 05:06 AM
Skin Graft
 
Hi there,

I hope your nose heals quickly.

I need someone to do some weeding then spread some pine bark nuggets.
Estimate 3-4 hours.

I’m not in a rush and will pay $100 if you are interested?

My name is Lanie, I can be reached on: 336 337 5885.

Thanks

Girlcopper 09-28-2024 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2374298)
If I was up there and didn't have a skin graft sewn to my nose and still healing I'd offer to do it for $20, and I'd bring my own tools. Unfortunately I'm 4 hours away right now and won't be back til next week. And the whole "open wound on the face" thing makes me a bit nervous about stirring up dust and debris.
Okkkk. Now we all are aware of your skin issue. Back to the topic

Ele201 09-28-2024 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2374258)
I looks up all tools you need at Walmart. Rake 20 bucks, large trash can 20 bucks, trash bags 12 bucks, work gloves 8 bucks. 70 bucks plus tax. Added benefit, you get keep tools. IMO really not worth for somebody to drive over there for you estimated 40 mins. Work based on hourly wage. Most jobs around here are contracted. When means they added in the cost of transportation, tools, and time.
Agree, the OP stated “$15 - $20 per hour,” which sounded fair. But then, the job takes : “under 40 minutes.” Offer not as good when put that way. I would think a kid would want $15-$20 just for coming over. And then he might have to bring over his own tools.

What about a neighbor? Someone retired, in good shape, interested in helping another Villager?

Shipping up to Boston 09-28-2024 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ele201 (Post 2374339)
Agree, the OP stated “$15 - $20 per hour,” which sounded fair. But then, the job takes : “under 40 minutes.” Offer not as good when put that way. I would think a kid would want $15-$20 just for coming over. And then he might have to bring over his own tools.

What about a neighbor? Someone retired, in good shape, interested in helping another Villager?
All good points...
I recommended the HS or a church since OP asked for non contractors. But at this stage, maybe opening it up to a neighbor in ‘FL friendliest hometown’ is the way to go. Agree that it should be a flat rate for the ‘40 minutes’.

HORNET 09-28-2024 07:19 AM
Make a trip to Ace or Lowe’s or Home Depot to purchase a rake and lawn bags, you will need them if you want to become a Floridian!

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-28-2024 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2374341)
All good points...
I recommended the HS or a church since OP asked for non contractors. But at this stage, maybe opening it up to a neighbor in ‘FL friendliest hometown’ is the way to go. Agree that it should be a flat rate for the ‘40 minutes’.
I was hoping my post wishing that I could do this for the OP would inspire other Villagers to chime in with actual offers to help.

Instead, I was chided by someone for telling people why I was unable to help.

"Friendliest Home Town" my left butt cheek.

sully1 09-28-2024 09:32 AM
Go grab the girl with her dog at Lowe’s on 441.She’s always looking for money. GOOD LUCK!

MollyJo 09-28-2024 10:47 AM
Hopefully a young person even 20’s will see or hear about your need & anxious for extra $$. $20~$25 per hour would be a nice rate for you & the worker. A professional would charge $200+

retiredguy123 09-28-2024 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MollyJo (Post 2374431)
Hopefully a young person even 20’s will see or hear about your need & anxious for extra $$. $20~$25 per hour would be a nice rate for you & the worker. A professional would charge $200+
I think that the person who mows your lawn would do it for a lot less than $200.

Topspinmo 09-28-2024 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sully1 (Post 2374396)
Go grab the girl with her dog at Lowe’s on 441.She’s always looking for money. GOOD LUCK!
Or her husband across street.

Topspinmo 09-28-2024 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2374370)
I was hoping my post wishing that I could do this for the OP would inspire other Villagers to chime in with actual offers to help.

Instead, I was chided by someone for telling people why I was unable to help.

"Friendliest Home Town" my left butt cheek.
No time to volunteer than now. Right butt cheek. I’m down in back after cleaning up my yard with 4 bags full of yard waste.

Teemotay 09-28-2024 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMosker-Behrs (Post 2374186)
New homeowner just south of Spanish Springs needs cheap labor to help rake up leaves and small branches around my yard, and sweep out the garage, bagging the materials afterwards. There are no large limbs or branches, just dried bits and pieces everywhere.

The person need not be experienced, only needs common sense, ability to follow directions and work fairly quickly.

I am only in town a few days,
and have no tools here except a broom and dust pan. Will pay cash. Prefer an ordinary young person needing extra cash, not a contractor.

This is my first post on here so I hope I can figure out how to see replies!
I’ll come and do it for you. No payment necessary to me. Just provide what you would have paid me to help someone else; maybe one of the panhandlers that get pilloried regularly on this site.

I’ll send you a private message so I can get your address and an idea of exactly what I need to bring.

hansb 09-28-2024 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMosker-Behrs (Post 2374186)
New homeowner just south of Spanish Springs needs cheap labor to help rake up leaves and small branches around my yard, and sweep out the garage, bagging the materials afterwards. There are no large limbs or branches, just dried bits and pieces everywhere.

The person need not be experienced, only needs common sense, ability to follow directions and work fairly quickly.

I am only in town a few days, and have no tools here except a broom and dust pan. Will pay cash. Prefer an ordinary young person needing extra cash, not a contractor.

This is my first post on here so I hope I can figure out how to see replies!
I would be glad to help you for free, but I'm leaving on Monday 30th.

dougawhite 09-28-2024 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMosker-Behrs (Post 2374186)
...need cheap labor to help rake up leaves and small branches around my yard, and sweep out the garage, bagging the materials afterwards. There are no large limbs or branches, just dried bits and pieces everywhere. Prefer an ordinary young person needing extra cash, not a contractor. [/I]
Afraid young people will likely not be interested in manual labor of any kind nowadays. Maybe back in the day, but no longer.

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-28-2024 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MollyJo (Post 2374431)
Hopefully a young person even 20’s will see or hear about your need & anxious for extra $$. $20~$25 per hour would be a nice rate for you & the worker. A professional would charge $200+
A professional what? A professional yard-cleaner-upper? A professional lawn-raker? C'mon. This is the kind of job the guy who already mows your lawn for $50 a month will do for an extra $20 a few times a year.


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