Category Archives: Front Porch Forum
Good Samaritans help car accident victims between Jeffersonville and Johnson
“On Sunday, my husband, 2 year-old daughter and I went off the road between Jeff and Johnson on Route 15. Many people stopped and endured some pretty steady rain to make sure we were all okay. I didn’t get any names, but I’m hoping some of you are Front Porch Forum members. Thank you for you concern and willingness to lend a hand. We deeply appreciate your kindness! We all walked away just fine (the car was not so lucky). Thank you also to the ambulance crew and officer who responded that night – if you know a first responder, please give them a thank you (or a hug if you are so inclined) from us. We were very rattled and they deserved much more gratitude then we could give that night. Travel safely, friends.”
• Amanda, Cambridge FPF
Farm stand theft in East Montpelier… one bad deed countered by outpouring of good
“Thanks to all who came by for the farm stand today. If you stopped and bought something, that’s great! If you stopped and took all the cash out of our box, that’s terrible!”
• Victoria, Farm Stand at Open Way, East Montpelier FPF
“Hello all– Thanks so much for all the kind offers, both on Front Porch Forum and in personal emails, to make up the money lost at last week’s farm stand. This outpouring has done so much to restore our hope and affection in this community.
“That said, it really is not necessary to do that. Firstly, we don’t know how much was lost in money and product. Secondly, we are not financially dependent on the stand at this point — we both have jobs off the land — and feel like we don’t need the money to get by. I imagine the person who took the money most likely needed it to get by. So if you are feeling like donating money, please pass it along to a food cupboard or a local charity of your choice. Your generosity of spirit is all the gift we needed to feel seen and appreciated in this community. Thank you.
“And come on by the stand this Wednesday, at 800 Templeton Rd, if you like, and see if there’s a vegetable you might like to enjoy! We’ll have so MANY onions, so MUCH garlic, summer squash, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, beans, canned goods, blackberries, carrots, parsnips, herbs, and maybe a sunflower or 2. I will be there with kids, and glad to say hello to you generous and friendly neighbors. Peace, friends.”
• Victoria,Farm Stand at Open Way, East Montpelier FPF, next day
Who to thank in Warren?
“I’d love to know who spotted the fallen tree on my driveway off Old Farm Lane, removed it and cut it to firewood length. I’ve asked all the likely friends and still don’t know. Thank you whoever you are!”
• Howard, Mad River Valley Front Porch Forum
Front Porch Forum named Climate Economy Innovator
Vermont Council on Rural Development featured Front Porch Forum as a Climate Economy Innovator recently. Here’s the story. This is part of VCRD’s impressive Vermont Climate Change Economy Initiative.
Conference on the Front Porch Oct. 20-21
Looks good…
This is the first annual Conference on the Front Porch. The conference aims to explore the significance of the front porch in the American South, both from an architectural perspective as well as a sociological perspective. The two day conference will explore the origins of the front porch, its stylistic evolution, when they became popular, the decline in popularity of the front porch, and its resurgence. The role of the porch in building community, the porch and presidential politics, the porch and music, the porch and race will all be explored in detail.
This two day conference is held at The Mill at Plein Air ““ a 12,000 square foot venue built from entirely reclaimed materials and located in the Plein Air neighborhood in Taylor, MS. Taylor is a seven minute drive from Oxford and Ole Miss.”
Need recommendations for local businesses?
• Jen, Montpelier Front Porch Forum
Look for other Vermont businesses in the new online FPF Business Directory.
Mini-fridges save the day in Montpelier
“Looking to buy or borrow a used refrigerator or dorm-size fridge for up to 3 weeks while we wait for our new one to arrive. Thanks!!”
• Sharyn, Montpelier FPF
“Front Porch Forum is the best! We currently have 3 borrowed dorm fridges up and running until the new one comes. Goodbye coolers! Thank you to all involved!!”
• Sharyn, Montpelier FPF, next day
Vermonters appreciate updates from their elected representatives
“I want to express my appreciation to Rep. Robin Chestnut-Tangerman for posting legislative updates on Front Porch Forum, and for his obvious commitment to his work on our behalf. It also seems clear that you (Robin) really enjoy what you are doing and your passion shows. I feel well represented by you, and thank you for keeping us all informed.”
• Paul & Margaret, Tinmouth FPF
Warren beagle finds Londoner’s gold bracelet
“A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Patty and Dave and their intrepid beagle, Sophie, for finding my sister’s gold bangle bracelet. She not only has her bracelet back, but also has a great Vermont story to bring back to London. Thank you to all who looked and responded. We are so grateful.”
• Sharon (on behalf of her sister, Jacqueline, visiting from London), Mad River Valley Front Porch Forum
Baby snapping turtle rescued at Argyle NY tractor pull
“A VERY big thank you to Argyle Front Porch Forum (New York) for posting our plea for turtle help at the tractor pull!!!! The baby snapper is safe, healthy and has been released back in the wild. He was thrilled to be back in his (or her) home area. We have a short video of his release. Thank you so much to those who responded, we will email you in private as well. Thanks. Have a great night.”
• Doreen, Argyle FPF
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