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Old 12-21-2007, 04:33 PM
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Hi Everyone,

Red mentioned in her post about Freecycle the email address is Freecycle-LakelandFL@yahoogroups.com.

This is an excellent site. It is a place where people post either what they need or what they are giving away. There is no exchange of money. The purpose of the organization is to keep items out of land fills.

We have found this such an easy way to pass on items to people who want them without trying to sell them or having a yard sale. Less hassle.

On one of our items, a covered trailer, one person took it, used it and then passed it onto the next person on the list. They needed the trailer for a one time use.

Red, thanks again for mentioning this.

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Old 12-21-2007, 04:49 PM
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I love freecycle. Used it a lot in California, especially before I moved. There, there is little asking for things but lots and lots of giving. I got a lot of my moving supplies from freecycle (think that alone saved me a couple of hundred dollars), got rid of a lot stuff that were truly appreciated by those who got them.

Here, I got the bike (not quite as advertised but I'll see if I can fix it) and a phone charger for Jess's phone. I've already given away a bit of clothes to the Ocala freecyle group (didn't know there was Lady Lake one at first).

So, I'm with HB -- use it if you can. It really is a great way to help others and keep things out of landfill. There are many here who are truly in need. Freecycle is one way to help them.
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Old 12-21-2007, 08:34 PM
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didnt know freecycle was all over. we use it in indiana also..
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Hi, we had a flood in our house last winter - heated indoor swimming pool. One of our pipes froze and burst.

Our downstairs needed to be empty so that renovations could begin. Meant that the movers packed 240 cartons of stuff.

We used Freecycle to get rid of all of our cartons and wrapping paper. Felt good that it did not go to the land fill and it saved others money.

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Old 12-22-2007, 11:20 AM
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Our local freecycle is at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LadyLakeFLFreecycle/
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I never knew about this site. I just joined my local Los Angeles group. While I'm packing to move to TV, this will be a good place to post things that Salvation Army won't take (they've gotten so fussy out here). Thanks for the info.

Kath

Love keeping stuff out of landfills!! :bigthumbsup:
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Hi Kathie,

We stopped giving items to the Salvation Army and give everything away on Freecycle. Many of the people on Freecycle can not afford to buy items or they are donated to groups like the Battered Womens Shelter.

Glad to hear your Dad is doing better.

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Old 12-22-2007, 03:23 PM
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HB, I stopped giving things to Salvation Army a couple of years ago when they refused a newly reupholstered easy chair because it was slightly faded.... they stuck their noses up at it. That's ridiculous. So, yes, I will use Freecycle for most of my stuff. This is wonderful and sounds like it really goes to needy people. Thanks again. Yes, Dad is great, he can't wait to move to TV, I think his bags are packed already. Oh, I hope I have that stamina at 91!!! Never mind, I hope all of us have that stamina!!! Kath
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Kathie,

I we should all have that stamina when we are 91 years young, I could use some of it now. Are you sure he isn't in disguise?
We can drink your favorite drink to that

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