Category Archives: Social Networking
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
Free drink for a Trump supporter
I know this election has shaken up a lot of people on both sides of the debate. One thing I see happening more than anything else is an inability for people to communicate and have empathy towards those with different views. It is sad, though luckily for us in Vermont it isn’t nearly as bad as some other places in this country.
I have set a goal for myself to sit down with someone with a differing perspective than my own, share a drink (whatever it may be) and to just listen a bit. I am not out to make a debate. Nor to talk at someone else. But I do want to know about what a Trump supporter sees as the biggest issues in their world, what about Trump inspires them, and what about him may be concerning. I also want that same person to hear someone who is different than them actually giving a shit about their opinion, in an effort to bridge the divide that the media says we all have.
This is an act of reconciliation and hope. I want to see us rise above our political differences. We are all in this together.
Thanks.
• Jake, Morrisville Front Porch Forum
Charlotte grandmother seeking euphonium
“I am looking for a four valve euphonium for my granddaughter to use/rent over the thanksgiving holiday. She has a competition just after returning home to North Dakota. She will bring her own mouth piece and needs a smaller mouth. Euphonium if you can’t spell it you can’t play it. I know it is a long shot- but you never know with Front Porch Forum. Thanks.”
• Mary, Charlotte FPF
“Americans who know their neighbors embrace stronger local news habits”
“A new study by Pew Research Center in association with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation reveals that, overall, the civically engaged are indeed more likely… to use and value local news.”
“Another sign of how connected one is to their local community is the extent to which a person knows their neighbors.”
Gratitude and rhubarb pie in Starksboro – How do you use your FPF?
“I want to thank the Starksboro Conservation Commission for once again hosting a delicious, congenial and well-attended Harvest Turkey Dinner to benefit the Four Winds program at the Robinson School. The dinner was fantastic, but I came away with one complaint: Someone made a fantastic strawberry rhubarb pie with a gluten free crust but I couldn’t find out who…and I would love to learn to make a tender crust like that myself. Please ‘fess up and send me an email with the recipe or I’ll be wondering forever! Thanks!”
• Lausanne, Starksboro Front Porch Forum
Lost dogs make good neighbors
“Thank you to everyone who helped me find Lucy’s owner in Plainfield. This older, female Golden Retriever was wearing an orange safety vest and a collar, but no tags, when I found her Sunday night on the Lower Road. Through the power of Front Porch Forum, this sweet dog will be reunited with her owner this afternoon.”
• Martha, Barre City FPF
“I just want to thank all of the wonderful people who stopped to help my dog Greta on Route 2 last night after she was hit by a car. She is recovering at home with our family thanks to your kindness. I have no doubt if you had not taken the time to stop and help her we never would have found her and she would have been hit again. She suffered a bloody nose and a swollen eye, but BEVS took good care of her, checked her over and sent her home with us last night. Please call or email me so I can return your crate and blankets. I cannot thank you all enough!”
• Jill, Plainfield Marshfield FPF
“Elizabeth Taylor” of chickens meets chicken whisperer
“Thank you Front Porch Forum and kind neighbors for keeping Billina the hen safe and helping her return home. In the process I learned there are more chicken whisperers in the area than I realized. Thank you El, for taking such good care of her and calling her the “Elizabeth Taylor” of chickens. It was really nice to meet you. And yes, the chicken did cross the road.”
• Maea, Old North End FPF in Burlington
TV for Stowe church
“Looking for a TV to be used at the church for Sunday school. A flat screen would be great to show videos!… but we could use a TV that has a combo DVD player. Please let us know soon as it is needed on Sunday, Nov. 6! Thanks a bunch.”
• Cathy, Stowe FPF
“I sent out a request for a TV for the church and had an immediate response. THANK YOU SO MUCH for quick response! This is why I love Front Porch Forum!”
• Cathy, Stowe FPF next day
Northeast Kingdom neighbors rally after home burns
“I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped my son after his house fire in August. I especially want to thank Vicki, Angela, and the anonymous donor who put together large donations of money and household goods he needed to get back on his feet. Without everyone’s help, he would have to live in a camper.
“After the fire, I figured we would be stuck scraping and scrounging to get him a place to live. I was convinced we would have to do it all on our own; that we didn’t count to anyone in town… All these people came together without us even asking and saved us a lot of struggle. You have all restored a big piece of my faith in human nature.
“My son’s trailer is supposed to be set in place today, and with a little luck we will have most of the utilities hooked up by this weekend. Again, thank you all so much for your help.”
• Randy, Albany Irasburg Front Porch Forum
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