Monthly Archives: May 2016
Chicken enrolled at Guilford Central School? Happy ending
“A chicken has been hanging out at the Guilford Central School for the past week, and when we went there this afternoon we fed her and gave her water… It would seem that she hasn’t been back at home at all, because she was very hungry and thirsty… I believe she’s an ameraucana. I’m thinking of boxing her up tonight and bringing her to one of my empty coops…if anyone recognizes her or knows her owner please let me know. Thanks.”
• Erin, Guilford FPF
“The hen’s family came to retrieve her today!!!! Hooray for FB and Front Porch Forum! Thanks to everyone that took the time to help me find the owners!!!
• Erin, Guilford FPF, next day
Robberies in West Brattleboro
• Valerie, Brattleboro Front Porch Forum
Looking for your special guy? Peek under the compost pile in Hardwick
“I just have to say how much I love FPF – and for so many reasons. It is such an amazing resource for all of us, and it really brings people together. I have met so many great folks on here, found good deals, and passed things along that I no longer needed. Its a great source of local info and updates when you feel out of the loop, and can sometimes be very inspiring.
“A year ago this week I had the honor and pleasure of being introduced to a pretty special guy through this link. Who knew looking for compost would bring such sweetness into my life… thank you Front Porch Forum.”
• Angela, Hardwick-Walden FPF
Elderberry syrup and good neighbors not in short supply in Warren
“Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for Elderberry Syrup. This is just another example of a community that cares about each other. I had the great fortune of meeting Helen, who is brilliant and lively. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
• Claudia, Mad River Valley Front Porch Forum
Lost and found in Burlington’s Old North End
“Thank you, Front Porch Forum! I posted something to “Lost and Found” and the item has been reunited with its owner. A neighbor knew the person and helped me close the loop. Front Porch Forum is such a great neighborhood resource. The more we use it, the bigger and better it becomes.”
• Megan, an Old North End FPF in Burlington
Bear opens garage door and helps himself in Fayston
“We live near German Flats and had a bear get into our closed garage door, lifting it right open! Muddy paw prints on the door… Our plan now: replace our garage door as soon as we can with one that we can lock, eliminate food from our garbage by putting all food scraps in the freezer until the morning of garbage pick-up, and put ammonia in our trash bin as suggested by someone on Front Porch Forum — thank you! I appreciate all the suggestions and warnings of bears in the area. Whatever the cause, I think it’s important to keep each other informed so that we can find ways together to stop feeding the bears. Feeding any kind of wild animal isn’t good for them either.”
• Jessica, Mad River Valley FPF
Free / Trade / Wanted in East Montpelier
Fran did a lot with one posting on the East Montpelier Front Porch Forum yesterday…
Free: rhubarb ready to plant. These are from old plants that I needed to move because they are toxic to goats. The plants do get flowering stalks (not all do.)
To Trade: Tomato plants available… Would like to trade for starts of herbs or vegetables. Several well-established plants. Unfortunately, I do not know exactly what kind of tomato they are!
Wanted: Solar electric fencing and energizer.
Wanted: A couple older chickens to eat ticks, slugs and other things in the goat yard. Not interested in eggs. Just the chickens!
Wanted: Home for 2 or 3 pet goats. Wethers and an older doe that can not be bred. They deserve a good home with lots of brambles to eat and daily TLC. Gentle animals. Not for meat, please.
Front door kicked in… Jericho-Underhill break-ins
“Just to let folks know, our home on Pleasant Valley was broken into during daylight hours and two cars parked in the driveway. The front door was kicked in and the home burglarized.”
• Deborah, Underhill Front Porch Forum
“Word of warning to friends and neighbors, another recent break-in reported during a work day West Bolton/Nashville Rd area. Small electronic items, iPads and jewelry stolen. Stay vigilant, check in on your neighbors and pass along any suspicious behavior to State Police…thanks.”
• John, Jericho FPF
Car stolen, bogus Comcast repairman casing house, and windows broken in Burlington
Vermonters share news about break-ins and other local crime with their neighbors on Front Porch Forum every day across the state. Yesterday, e.g., the following three incidents were reported on Burlington FPFs:
“My Toyota RAV4 was stolen out of our driveway last night. We live on right on Colchester Ave. I reported it to the police but please if you see a blue 2008 Toyota RAV4 let me know. It is the only car for me and my husband. Make sure everything is locked up… turns out we don’t live in the most secure neighborhood. Please please help us find our car.”
• Rebecca, Centennial FPF
“We had an intruder on our property Sunday morning who said he was working for Comcast and left as soon as confronted. He was obviously casing our home. We called the police who stated he was looking for an ‘opportunity.’ This is just an FYI.”
• Lindy, South Union FPF
“Has anyone else had their car windows broken? This is the second time this spring our car has been vandalized while parked in the road near our house.”
• Jennifer, Oakledge FPF
Help in a hurry in Warren
“Thank you everyone for your interest in helping me with my moving/unpacking project. I found someone in 10 minutes after posting! I thought I would get zero replies! Front Porch Forum is amazing.”
• Grace, Mad River Valley FPF
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