Category Archives: Borrow and Lend
Sunflowers in Waterbury
“I love FPF! Last week I posted a request for a place to buy sunflowers for a friend’s party that wasn’t too pricey and got several very generous offers from people offering to share theirs! Thank you so much to all of you who offered, it makes me want to be more generous in return. Our party was full of beautiful flowers! Thank you Front Porch Forum!”
• Lauren, Waterbury FPF
Recumbent bike loan in Ferrisburgh
“Thank you to KS in Charlotte who had a recumbent bike he wasn’t using. Now I can continue with my physical therapy while I am still basically home bound. Thanks also to Front Porch Forum for bringing neighbors together to help one another. It is really appreciated.”
• Mickey, Ferrisburgh FPF
Generous neighbors lead to love of community in Montpelier
“I’ve been on Front Porch Forum for a few months and finally took advantage of one of the free offers (the apples). I don’t have much experience with generosity from others. I’ve lived most of my life in large cities where people tend to think only of themselves. For the most part, people here have been really nice. Moving here was a great decision. Just wanted to say how much I love being part of this community.”
• Gary, Montpelier FPF
Waterbury neighbors provide tires
“Our Front Porch Forum is the greatest! Had several immediate responses to my request for tires. Thanks everybody who responded. We got the tires we needed.”
• Cheryl, Waterbury FPF
Neighbors warming hearts in Underhill
“Hello fellow Underhillians, (flat, centered, northern and other). What a beautiful summer we have had… the sun, the rain, the rain, the sun. I am looking for a wheelchair for my Mom. Does anyone have one to borrow or buy? Thanks so much.”
• Mary, Underhill FPF, two days ago
“Thanks to everyone who wrote with ideas and offers for wheelchairs. Thank you Elke, for delivering a really nice wheelchair to me. It warms my heart that we can use Front Porch Forum to offer and get help. And we all need help at different times in our lives. This FPF exchange expresses the words ‘a world that works for everyone.’ I’m sure I will ask for more help as I make this journey of helping my aging parents. Thank you, kindhearted souls.”
• Mary, Underhill FPF, yesterday
Frozen edamame and wheel barrow wheels in Underhill
“Where else can you trade bags of frozen edamame for a used wheel barrow wheel. Thanks to Roger, and to Bernice for helping me “bend” my imagination.”
• Barry, Underhill Front Porch Forum
Grateful daughter lands biker dad mobility scooter from generous Charlotte neighbors
“Hello Friends – We on the hunt for a used scooter for my 86 year old dad, who still fancies himself a biker. His current used one just bit the dust. I’m also searching Craig’s List, but please let me know if you have one you’d like to part with and for how much. Thanks!”
• Melanie, Charlotte FPF
“Front Porch Forum comes through! I received several generous offers in response to my query for a mobility scooter for my biker Dad. He’s now all set and couldn’t be happier. Thank you Sue!”
• Melanie, Charlotte FPF
Everything is awesome… when you’re on FPF!
“Thanks to Front Porch Forum, we have a great place to live while we build on our land, new worms to restart our vermicomposting, several plant starts for a mini garden, a wood stove and wood to go with it, someone to mow our lawn, pallets, metal roofing and most importantly, lots of new people to call friends. We also have our kids signed up for swimming lessons at Curtis Pond and spent a great evening today at the community singalong at the Four Corners Schoolhouse. We feel so at home already and are excited to be part of such a vibrant community! Thanks to all!”
• Becca, Calais FPF
Local sources of good news / bad news
Organic Connections just published a piece about FPF, closing with this…
As another member recently recounted, “I read the local newspaper and I read my Front Porch Forum. In the paper the definition of news is often something bad that’s happened an automobile accident, crime, etc. On Front Porch Forum it feels like most of the content is positive and helpful. I read the local paper and I feel kind of worn out. I read Front Porch Forum and I feel uplifted because it’s people saying thank you and helping each other out.”
“Amazed by FPF members and their willingness to help… “
“I continue to be amazed by FPF members and their willingness to help. It really is the modern day equivalent to the group at the country store. I asked for information on moving boxes. I was deluged with offers and ideas. Thanks, all of you.”
• Brian, Waterbury Front Porch Forum
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Ghost of Midnight is an online journal about fostering community within neighborhoods, with a special focus on Front Porch Forum (FPF). My wife, Valerie, and I founded FPF in 2006... read more
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