Category Archives: Burlington
Can’t see to find lost eyeglasses? Ask neighbors for help
“Hoping to find prescription eyeglasses that may have been dropped on Dorset Street bike path south of Swift Street on Sunday afternoon.”
• Mary Anne, Southeast Quadrant FPF in South Burlington
“Eyeglass returned! Front Porch Forum and a wonderful neighbor to the rescue!! Thank you.”
• Mary Anne, Southeast Quadrant FPF, next day
Brown ridgeback back home in South Burlington, safe and sound
“I’m so relieved to tell everyone that Amber, the brown ridgeback, has been found, thanks to some Front Porch Forum neighbors! She was spotted at the dog park on Joy Drive, and Fran (bless you!) had a leash with her and got the errant doggie! Thanks also to Gretchen, who did yeoman’s duty going through the woods and around the neighborhood! Amber is safe and warm at home. Thanks again to all, and to FPF for posting this so quickly!”
• Anne, a South Burlington neighborhood FPF
Problems solved: Succulents, zipper repair, DTWOF, home for Frank the Cat, film-to-DVR conversion, lawn mowers, computer help
“Thank you all that responded to my request for succulents. I got so many generous responses I have more than enough at the moment. We live in a cool town. Good job, Front Porch Forum.”
• Alicia, Charlotte FPF
“Thank you to all who jumped in with suggestions for someone to replace a parka zipper. I Think , with that list of possibilities, I’m all set 🙂 Isn’t FPF the absolute best!!”
• Betsy, Randolph FPF
“Thank you Montpelier: I had so much response to my request for the Alison Bechdel Seven Days issue, from people I knew and people I didn’t. Someone even wrapped and dropped a copy on my porch, a secret donor? Thank you so much for sharing with me, thank you Front Porch Forum. Found: a great community with a great forum.”
• Karen, Montpelier FPF
“We found a wonderful home for our cat, Frank. I feel very good about the young woman who has brought him to her home. Thank you Front Porch Forum!!!!! I love this community.”
• Jill, Calais FPF
“Thank you to everyone who responded to my inquiry about finding someone who could transfer old home movies (over 50 years old!) to DVDs. I found a wonderful gentleman in Plainfield who did a fantastic job and had super reasonable pricing. I am so excited to share the movies that none of my family has been able to view for many many years and one family member who has never seen them. What a gift!! Happy Holidays!”
• Pamela, Middlebury FPF
“Thank you so much to all those you responded to my quest for a MacBook Pro computer savvy helper. Hands down it is Melissa at Orchard Road Computers. She will be hearing from me shortly. FPF is such a great resource and much appreciated.”
• Margery, Charlotte FPF
“Thanks for all the lawnmowers! It looks like everyone had an old lawnmower but me! I really appreciate all your offers. I got what I needed. Thank you so much FPF people!”
• Pat, Middlesex FPF
Real-world connections build community resilience to face uncertain times
“Dear friends – A few days ago, I posted on our Front Porch Forum asking if anyone might be willing to share some fresh sage leaves with us — Jasmine and I were making food for friends and I’d run out of fresh leaves. I thought maybe one or two folks might be willing to help.
“Fifteen of you replied — several within minutes — offering to share your abundance with us. I’m sure that several more FPF readers have been thinking “oh, I need to email that guy about the sage plant!”
“It was really touching to see people reaching out with practical help.
“I’ve been feeling pretty despondent about the polarization I’ve seen in our nation over the last months and, particularly, the last week. It’s clear that we have a lot of reaching out to do, and a lot of working to understand each other, if we’re to get through the next parts of our nation’s history.
“I believe that connections between real people are absolutely critical to finding consensus and building resilience, and that those connections thrive in an atmosphere where people share and help each other.
“Thank you, friends, for reminding me that I live in one of those places.”
• Hollis, Burlington neighborhood FPF
Walden neighbors use MealTrain.com to help family with new baby
“Peter and Casey welcomed in their son this week. I set up a MealTrain.com for them to help them out through that initial stretch of babyhood. If you know the Cliffords or just like to help out young families, here is a great way to do something kind for our neighbors. Thanks everybody!”
• Saveria, Hardwick Walden Front Porch Forum
P.S. Check out MealTrain.com… another great Vermont-based community-building online service!
Post about national politics on FPF: Yes or no?
“Thank you to the dozen or so neighbors who emailed personal notes of appreciation for my post on last week’s Really Big Thing that happened.
“I take Front Porch Forum literally for its ‘front porch-ness.’ So when a Really Big Thing happens — like a storm, crash, or national tragedy — the first place I want to go is the front porch. To look around the neighborhood and ask, ‘How’re you doing? Everybody in your house okay?’ And if possible, offer any solace or help.
“I understand why some folks wouldn’t want national politics on our local Front Porch Forum. But last Tuesday’s election left many in our community reeling.
“I think it’s important to recognize this and resist the urge to limit what can and cannot be said here. If for no other reason than to support our neighbors who might have been left feeling particularly vulnerable.”
• James, posted on a Burlington neighborhood FPF
First time we’ve seen this on FPF…
“Hello: I have an old Scrabble set with wooden ties that I like to use. I’ve lost a “C”! It makes playing a little bit unsatisfactory. Does anyone have an incomplete Scrabble with wooden tiles that they’d be able to give me a “C” from???? Thank you.”
• Julia, Old North End Front Porch Forum in Burlington
Kitten Buffy returns from South Burlington wilderness
“Buffy, the 4-month-old cat, came home safe last night after a 36 hour adventure… After visiting his old haunts where he lived as an autonomous outdoor cat for his first 3 months, he seems to have decided that being a house cat is not such a bad gig after all… Thanks to Front Porch Forum for getting the word out fast and wide. I have no doubt that many more pets are finding their way home since FPF came into being. That’s why my husband and I are monthly supporting members.”
• Joanne, posting on a neighborhood FPF in South Burlington
Businesses, towns and neighbors sing FPF praises
“The Town of Wolcott is pleased to be a member supporter of Front Porch Forum. This Forum helps us bring important information and meetings to our community. Please join us in supporting this worthy resource.”
• Linda, Town Clerk, Wolcott FPF
“As a business, I make a monthly contribution to FPF. The Forum has been a valuable way to communicate with the communities our business serves. Not only does FPF help us find our lost pets and keys and electronics, it also serves as a discussion board for many local topics. I urge all to pitch in any amount, however large or small, to help keep the dialogue FPF offers ongoing. Our donations reflect the value we find in being able to communicate with each other. Thank you, Front Porch Forum!”
• Bonnie, Apple Tree Natural Foods Market, Morrisville FPF
“I thank the FPF community for helping to launch my business and connect me with clients. I love my local FPF. News and opinions, sales and service, you can find it all. Give what you can and give now to help support this service!”
• Tanya, North Hero FPF
“Front Porch Forum is an amazing tool for all who live in the area and new comers to Milton. I am amazed at how quickly the community responds to inquiries of lost and found animals. All contributions will help everyone to continue using this great tool.”
• Carol, Milton FPF
“We have made our donation to Front Porch Forum because we use this service often, and it has provided us with information, entertainment, customers and food for thought. We have sold piglets, turkeys and chicken on FPF. We have given away clothing, household items and excess furniture. We have purchased plants, learned of scheduled dinners and musical events, and read about dozens of yard sales, all advertised on FPF. We adopted a cat who needed a new home, and found new homes for several roosters… all through FPF. We think that this community is all the richer having Front Porch Forum, and we want it to continue. Peace.”
• Deborah, East Hardwick FPF
“Front Porch Forum revolutionized Vermont communication”
“I’ll be honest — I hadn’t thought of contributing to FPF until yesterday, when 2 of my dogs went missing. How would I get the word out and get others looking for them, if there was no FPF? Keep it going–click on the link and donate!”
• Leslie, Morrisville FPF
“FPF is a valued community resource. As my endorsement, I just mailed a contribution. Think about it.”
https://frontporchforum.com/supporting-members
• Tommaso, Bennington FPF
“Years ago I put out a clipboard to get people to sign up for Front Porch Forum at town meeting. We hosted a potluck at Ten Stones for the first few FPF members. And now look! It’s amazing what Michael Wood-Lewis and the FPF team has accomplished with their vision of Vermont communities coming together online. So many pets have been found, tradespeople and teenagers employed, apartments rented and political opinions shared. This is so worth continuing and supporting.”
• Edorah, Charlotte FPF
“If you’re reading this, you know the value of FPF. We don’t see any of the people working behind the scenes who make it possible for us to connect locally, but FPF is not an automated system. Real people living in Vermont are working to make sure it runs smoothly. I value them and am happy to send a donation of support.”
• Caro, Walden FPF
“Front Porch Forum revolutionized Vermont communication. We are SO lucky to have this Vermont-based forum to communicate so effectively with our neighbors. It really has revolutionized the way we interact and connect and is a classic Vermont example of how donations in any amount by many individuals make a difference and make it work. I just made my annual donation to keep this forum running.”
• Beth, Montpelier FPF
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