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chickywiggle

Hezzawithkids wrote: »

Know where you're coming from. Some people sound so genuine on first contact then swiftly turn into self-absorbed harpies as soon as you offer to help. Lost count of the number of times I've offered something, selected a recipient, asked them to phone me and got the reply "can you phone me on my mobile cos I've run out of credit". Sheesh!!

i know **rolls eyes**.

Then you get people who respond to a posted with the same story they gave you a year ago when you offered something (how many times can a baby be re-born??). had my suspicions a while ago they were a car booter (respond to pretty much all my ads) but NOW....!

chickywiggle

and for todays most wanted:

Hi. We just move in to new appartment with 2 kids age 7 and 5. Need some furniture to set up a room for my boys. Its very nice if we can get a double decker bed due to the small room, small cupboard, small study table, book shelf, shoe rack. Comfort to my boys is our priority. Thank you, cheers. God bless us.

guess these boys lived in shoe boxes previously.....

Hezzawithkids

chickywiggle wrote: »

i know **rolls eyes**.

Then you get people who respond to a posted with the same story they gave you a year ago when you offered something (how many times can a baby be re-born??). had my suspicions a while ago they were a car booter (respond to pretty much all my ads) but NOW....!

Then again when it goes well it's great. The other day I listed a few things included a micro scooter and skateboard. Got a lovely email from a lady who subsequently sent her OH round within an hour to collect. He brought his little lad with him who squealed with delight when he saw the micro scooter (his had broken apparently), immediately hopped on it an scooted off up the road. His dad had a huge smile on his face, I had made his son's day. Sometimes it's all worthwhile!

Miró

Nice lady with young son called to pick up an item from me yesterday. Boy was desperate and asked to use the loo.....would have felt mean saying 'no'. Checked bathroom after they had gone to find he had piddled all over me bathroom floor! :mad:

chickywiggle

Hezzawithkids wrote: »

Then again when it goes well it's great. The other day I listed a few things included a micro scooter and skateboard. Got a lovely email from a lady who subsequently sent her OH round within an hour to collect. He brought his little lad with him who squealed with delight when he saw the micro scooter (his had broken apparently), immediately hopped on it an scooted off up the road. His dad had a huge smile on his face, I had made his son's day. Sometimes it's all worthwhile!

oh don't get me wrong when you get an appreciative person it's fab (like the girl who came this morning) but when you get them turning up (or not) with out so much as a thanks... or in case of 1 asking me for the wrong item... you get a bit :mad:

chickywiggle

and this one made me laugh......

OFFER - Dinner tonight - Jamie's fish lasagne - xxxxxx
Gorgeous (if I do say so myself), just cooked far too much and I don't think it will freeze. Anyone local fancy it - enough for 4? x

Mrs.W_2

Spotted on FC last night, from the same Freecycler....

WANTED- L'CREUSET COOKING POT- xxxxxxx
If anyone has one no longer need, but it has its enamel still intact that
would be great.


OFFERED- BAMBOO CANES- xxxxxxx
HAVE TWO BAMBOO TREES IN A GARDEN. YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF WITH
AS MUCH AS YOU WANT AND HELP ME TRIM THEM AS I HAVE NO TIME OR
ENERGY TO DO IT.

After the first post, I'm surprised the second one did not read, "Wanted - Giant Panda."

Hezzawithkids

Mrs.W wrote: »

Spotted on FC last night, from the same Freecycler....

WANTED- L'CREUSET COOKING POT- xxxxxxx
If anyone has one no longer need, but it has its enamel still intact that
would be great.


OFFERED- BAMBOO CANES- xxxxxxx
HAVE TWO BAMBOO TREES IN A GARDEN. YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF WITH
AS MUCH AS YOU WANT AND HELP ME TRIM THEM AS I HAVE NO TIME OR
ENERGY TO DO IT.

After the first post, I'm surprised the second one did not read, "Wanted - Giant Panda."

If they have no energy to trim a bamboo plant they won't be able to lift a full, hot Le Crueset cooking pot out of the oven!! Those things weigh a ton even empty!! :rotfl:

JimmyTheWig

Hezzawithkids wrote: »

If they have no energy to trim a bamboo plant they won't be able to lift a full, hot Le Crueset cooking pot out of the oven!! Those things weigh a ton even empty!!

That would then be a valid reason to sell it on.

Emmarillo wrote: »

I've offered an old style 14" TV/DVD combi with remote control, immaculate condition on freegle and freecycle and had no takers. You'd have thought someone would be delighted with it.

When TVs go in the corner most of the time, I really do wonder why people "need" a flat screen.
We'd have taken the above for the playroom if I saw it on our group.

chickywiggle

hi im asking for help for my daughter as she has just been given her own house and in need of everything as she has nothing,,also she is 6mths pregnant and is in need of everything for her baby as she is alone due to her ex walking out on her when found out she having a baby,,im be very greatfull if anyone could help we looking for items to be FREE or very very cheap as she only gets £53 per week and has bills to pay,,,thank you for reading this and to anyone that can help really means alot,,can you please text as have trouble hearing my contact is xxxxx

ohhh my heart bleeds..... get a job like the rest of us with kids!