Category Archives: Local Search
Good suction procured in Montpelier
“Thanks to the people who responded to my request for a vacuum cleaner with good suction. We’re very happy with the one that was donated! Front Porch Forum for the win!”
• Eva, Montpelier FPF
Jett, the Essex cat (who doesn’t answer to his name), is home again
“Our three-year-
old totally black. slim-ish, cat has been missing for three days. His name is Jett, but he does not answer to that – he’s a cat. We’re missing him terribly and are hoping against hope that perhaps he got shut in someone’s garage by mistake.”
• Deedee, Essex Center FPF
“I’m happy to report that we have our black cat back, thanks to Front Porch Forum and some wonderful neighbors in Meadows Edge. We’re so grateful. We are remodeling… a lot of noise and strangers in and out. We think that is why he took off. Thanks again, everyone.”
• Deedee, Essex Center FPF, next day
Guitar thefts spread from Marlboro to Newfane
“The guitar/stringed instrument thefts that have been hitting Marlboro have now come to Newfane. They seem to be targeted to out-of-the-way places and, somehow, the thieves know where to find the good instruments.”
• Dan, Newfane Townshend Front Porch Forum
Looking for a used canoe? Ask neighbors on FPF
“The response to my request to buy a used canoe was incredible. I have received at least six offers – very reasonable and good condition. I have re-evaluated my time and toys and have decided to forgo the canoe. However, if any member out there is looking for a canoe, there are many to choose from. Thanks to all that responded! Front Porch Forum is great!”
• Hale, Middlesex FPF
Border-crossing Maltese rounded up in Stowe
“I just have to say how fortunate we are to have Front Porch Forum. This morning a distraught young man stopped in to say he is staying at a house near us. He is from Canada and doesn’t know the area. Their 5 lb. Maltese, Lily, ran off and had been gone all night. Tonight my husband read the Forum and there was a post for a found white dog… we were able to connect the two people and Lily is now safe at “home”. Thank you Front Porch Forum.”
• Nancy, Stowe FPF
Richmond good neighbors recover forgotten bike
“Reason #57 why we love Richmond: You can forget your unlocked bike at the park and find it again four days later! So grateful to the friend who called after finding the helmet with our name on it, and to the observant villager who got the mountain bike back to us after reading my Front Porch Forum post. He actually joined FPF to figure out how to get the bike back to its owner! Love this town and the people in it, as well as FPF.”
• Kathryn, Richmond FPF
FPF works in Charlotte, Montpelier and Stowe
“2001 Volvo wagon I posted sold yesterday. Thanks to Front Porch Forum and to all who inquired.”
• Marvin, Charlotte FPF
“Talk about the power of our FPF!! I had posted free a CD player, Bose speakers and TV yesterday. The items were all spoken for within 10 minutes of the posting!!! I received 30+ responses so far and have tried to respond to each to explain items were gone plus thank them for their interest. If I missed anyone my apologies. So great to have a way to reach out and repurpose items rather than add to trash. This is why I support FPF with a donation each year and urge those who can please do likewise.”
• Noah, Montpelier FPF
“We have one free twin bed left. Which is awesome since we inherited 6 unneeded beds when we bought our home. Thank you FPF!”
• Kristel, Stowe FPF
Lost monkey spotted in Jericho
“On Thursday, my 9-month-old grandson tossed his favorite take-along toy out of the stroller in Mills River Park. It most likely was left on the trail to the off-leash area. It is a cloth, hot pink monkey holding a banana. It has a white plastic ring on it. I believe it is Lamaze brand. If anyone picked it up or knows its whereabouts, I’d be really glad to get it back.”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 1
“A reader spotted the pink monkey toy on the bridge at the park but it was gone this morning when my daughter went to retrieve it. If anyone picked it up or knows where it is now, we are still eagerly looking for it. Bright pink monkey,holding yellow banana, on a white plastic ring. Lost in Mills River Park on Thursday. Thank you!!”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 3
“Thanks to everyone who emailed me about the monkey toy. We have made a connection with someone to get it back and we are very glad. Cheers to all of you and Front Porch Forum!! Such a great community and a great community resource!!”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 4
Lost necklace found and returned in Montpelier
“Sentimental value- My mother & I were walking about 4:00pm Sat. on the Hubbard Park road from the new shelter (where we parked our car) up to the tower, climbed the tower, took a selfie photo of us up there (& saw she still had her necklace on then), & walked back the same way. When she got home my mother realized her necklace was missing. If found please email me asap (It’s my mother’s birthday today, & I’d love to find that necklace for her!) *Thank-you*, *thank-you*.”
• Karen, Montpelier FPF
“Thank-you responders, you are awesome, Front Porch Forum is awesome, my mother’s lost necklace was found on the Hubbard Park road to the tower, & returned! What a wonderful community, & a wonderful end of the day surprise of lost but then found, & in time for my mother’s birthday! Yay! She was very very happy!”
• Karen, Montpelier FPF, next day
“What did we do before FPF?”
“I want to thank all of the people who responded to my need for a drying rack. I am all set but am always amazed that so many people respond and are so generous with ideas and products. What did we do before Front Porch Forum?”
• Lucy, Jerico FPF
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