Category Archives: Local Online
Danville procrastinator stymied by neighbors
“A huge thank you to Front Porch Forum, in particular, Abbie and Bob, I have the 35 mm film canisters I had been looking for. Cannot procrastinate in completing said gift project now.”
• Happy Harry, Saint Johnsbury Area FPF
Grey Tiger now home in Stowe
“Five days, one snow storm, lots of bushwhacking, and many thoughts – our Grey Tiger, Joey, is home! Thank you to all the neighbors and Front Porch Forum– without these tips we would not have known which way to track. Hope is the meaning of the season- Happy Holidays to all!”
• Maddy, Stowe FPF
Hobby network blooming in South Burlington
“Does Front Porch Forum have any potential as a ‘hobby network’ resource? Something to help folks to connect with neighbors who have common hobby interests?”
• David, South Burlington neighborhood FPF, a few days ago
“So far, the offered hobbies include crocheting, knitting, unicycle riding, woodworking and furniture making, crafts, and all types of kite flying (single line, fighter, revs, and foils). Let’s add more. Also, if you know of people in other FPF South Burlington neighborhoods that might assist in spreading the word about this “hobby sharing” that would be welcome as well.”
• David, South Burlington neighborhood FPF, yesterday
Forgot to take meds to NYC? Panama? No problem
“I forgot some important medication in my refrigerator in Montpelier and I had left for holidays. Hannah was looking for a ride to NYC. I saw her post on Front Porch Forum and contacted her. She was able to bring the medication on the bus with her to NYC before my flight to Panama. I was reunited with my medication and I now have a new friend in Montpelier. What a wonderful community we live in!”
• Heather, Montpelier FPF
“I thought I was alone until I reached out for help… “
“O wonderful Front Porch Forum – Thank you so much! I am disabled and unable to drive or shop. After much resistance (Why? Who knows?), I posted on FPF and within 24 hours was inundated with offers of help. I couldn’t believe it! What a loving community! I reconnected with old friends and have already made new ones. And my daily aching anxiety (How do I GET THERE?) is GONE! God bless you.
“I thought I was alone until I reached out for help… and found I was surrounded by friends.
“You brought light into despair and I thank you so much.”
• A treasured member of the Montpelier FPF
“She is she for whom we searched…” in Hyde Park
“Seeking an able bodied, time flexible, altruistic person who enjoys providing a helping hand to those in need. We are an elderly couple looking for someone to clean off our vehicle and shovel a short pathway from the house to the vehicle. Pay is $20 per hour.”
• Andrea, Hyde Park Front Porch Forum a couple day ago
“We have found our snow shoveler! Well qualified, flexible, a desire to assist those in need. She is she for whom we searched. Thank you FPF.”
• Andrea, Hyde Park FPF yesterday
Fairy strikes Ferrisburgh Town Hall
“Sometime very recently our Town Hall had a visitor – not the ‘tooth fairy’ but perhaps the ‘wreath fairy’ who once again has hung beautiful balsam fir wreaths on our two front doors for everyone’s enjoyment. And so to our ‘wreath fairy’ – hope you are on Front Porch Forum and see this heartfelt THANK YOU!”
• Gloria, Ferrisburgh FPF
Stolen weathervane recovered thanks to alert Barre neighbor
“Our weather vane has been recovered and returned to us, thanks to Front Porch Forum! An alert FPF reader recognized the cast iron horse at a local second-hand store. Thanks to this Barre neighbor and the Barre City Police Department, the relic from my childhood is back home. There is no doubt it was stolen from our yard before making its way to the store, so please keep this in mind as you decorate outdoors, no matter how “safe” your neighborhood may be.
“Many many thanks to the alert neighbor who acted on his suspicion. And thank you also to the people who emailed me to express their concern for the incident, and also for my personal feelings of loss. You brought me a lot of comfort with your messages.”
• Cindy, Barre City FPF
Randolph neighbors offer crash-course in Spanish
“I may be going to Mexico for a week in the spring. I can count to 10 in Spanish, and say “good morning” and that’s it. Although I won’t be entirely on my own, it seems prudent for me to have some grounding in the language. Can anyone recommend a source for lessons, or would anyone be willing to teach me once a week or so? I hardly know where to begin.”
• Elizabeth, Randolph Front Porch Forum, Dec. 1
“Thanks to all the FPF members who filled my mailbox with suggestions for learning Spanish and offers to have “conversation time” with me. One email came from the director of the Spanish immersion program at the Randolph Tech and Career center. He has set me up with one of his advanced students, he and she are providing me all sorts of ideas and resources (many online)… The first phrase I asked to learn was “More slowly, please”! (“Mas despacio, por favor!”) I so appreciate everyone’s interest and ideas. What a great forum!”
• Elizabeth, Randolph FPF, Dec. 8
Gun-frightened Gracie on Jericho Road
“A huge thank you to John T. for finding our frightened dog Gracie on Jericho Road and taking her back to his house. He then promptly posted to Front Porch Forum and we were quickly reunited. She had been frightened by gunshots and had taken off. After calling and calling for her, for over an hour, I knew that I needed to watch the Forum for news. And the good news came quickly. Thank you to our wonderful neighbors and to Front Porch Forum for providing such a valuable service to our community.”
• Deb, Jericho 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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