Category Archives: Social Networking
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
Karma: Lost bankroll returned to generous owner in South Hero
“On Sunday morning some money was dropped on my front lawn. I have a table with Yard Sale Items with a sign that reads FREE OR DONATE TO THE FRANKLIN HUMANE SOCIETY. There was some money left in the donation tub. I would guess that the money I found fell out of your pocket when/if you made a donation. Thank you, by the way. The found money was an amount that I could not afford to lose. If you are this person or know who it may be please call me or stop by. By the way, NO SCAMMERS!. I have no tolerance for thieves and if you cannot satisfy me that you are indeed the person who lost this money I will report your license plate number to the Sheriff’s Dept. Hope to hear from you. If this money is not claimed it will, in fact, be a donation the Franklin Count Humane Society. Thank you.”
• Thom, South Hero FPF
“I posted a found money notice yesterday on FPF. Update: the individual and the money have been happily re-united. The end-all to this situation is that it happened so quickly and that it happened at all only because of Front Porch Forum. Thanks.”
• Thom, South Hero FPF, next day
Isle La Motte perennials donated
“Thank for all who donated perennials to make my flower beds look better, I really appreciate the kindness. Thank you also to Front Porch Forum for providing a space for community members to be “community” minded.”
• Anne, Isle La Motte FPF
Heavy lifting needed? Ask Vergennes neighbors
“I need two fit persons to move 4-5 pieces of furniture, carefully, back onto our refinished pine floor… a table, sideboard, desk and a couch. No stairs, all are on the same level.”
• Paul, Vergennes FPF
“Our thanks to both Front Porch Forum, which proved its worth once again, and Martin and Scott who rescued us this morning and got all the furniture back in place.”
• Paul, Vergennes FPF, next day
Lost your stilts? Neighbors can help
“Wow this Front Porch Forum thing is awesome, despite my resistance to computer things. the stilts — missing after our 4th of July celebration — were found, thanks to all how helped me locate them and keep them safe for all to enjoy!”
• Colleen, Worcester FPF
Westford neighbors full of carpenter recommendations
“I wanted to thank everyone who sent carpenter recommendations for building our shed. I was hoping to get a handful of responses, and I received more than 10. I am grateful to live in a community that is so full of knowledge and willing to share.”
• Chris, Westford Front Porch Forum
Neighborly matchmaking in Waterbury
“To Dan – We met this evening at the Village Market – we talked about the Long Trail, your unruly little piglets, and bacon. (You also mentioned that you live near Camels Hump.) Hoping our paths cross again… maybe Front Porch Forum can help.”
• Emily, Waterbury FPF
Micro-businesses often use FPF to fuel their launch
“A couple of months ago we were looking to lease an acre of land to start a market garden and thanks to Front Porch Forum, we found a perfect location in Montpelier. We want to thank Geoff and Kim for trusting us to till up their lawn and giving us the opportunity to start our business on their land. We have come a long way since we started, and are very excited to announce that we are offering delivery of organic produce to the Montpelier area.”
• Patrick, http://www.anandagardens.com, Montpelier FPF
How do Vermonters find trusted Realtors?
“We are hoping to find a realtor that comes highly recommended and trusted to come to our home for advice on possibly selling it in the future. Wondering what should be done to help sell it and get information on comparable priced homes in the area”.
• Lisa, Hinesburg FPF
“I have never had so many passionate responses – so quickly from Front Porch Forum. Thanks!”
• Lisa, Hinesburg FPF, next day
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