“Thanks to all that responded to my plea for help with frozen pipes. So many wrote with suggestions and names to call. After calling at least ten of the numbers, we finally found a wonderful plumber. The name is ‘All in One.’ He came when he said he’d be there, got the job done and charged a fair price. We have water after 2 full weeks. Five stars to All in One. Just goes to prove the power of FRONT PORCH FORUM.”
• Jeanne, Waterbury FPF
Category Archives: Social Networking
Mad River Valley seamstress found
Posted on Monday, April 4, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“I would love to have a recommendation for someone who does alterations and repairs to women’s’ clothing. Thanks so much.”
• Judith, Mad River Valley FPF
“Thank you everybody for your recommendations. Problem solved due to the wide reaching power of Front Porch Forum — amazing!”
• Judith, Mad River Valley FPF… next day
Pine shavings… supply and demand
Posted on Monday, April 4, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Compost? We’re making bushels of pine planer shavings over here. It’s not sawdust, more like long flakes of pine – from a bench planer. Any takers?”
• Greg, Middlesex Front Porch Forum
“Yikes. We’ve 5 folks on the list already & won’t be able to satisfy all of them. Good job FPF.”
• Greg, Middlesex FPF… next day
Need new rocking chair in St. Johnsbury? Sell your boots
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“I’m writing to let you know how much I like FPF. I read it everyday! Such a wonderful way to connect with local folks.
On Sunday I posted a pair of boots for sale and a request for a rocking chair to buy.
On Monday I sold the boots and got 4 responses about rocking chairs.
Today I spent the money I got from the boot sale on a wonderful rocking chair and had $5 leftover.
Another Front Porch Forum success story.”
• Bonnie, Saint Johnsbury FPF
Found a Shelburne property within 24 hours
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Single, professional, 55 looking for 2br. house or apartment to rent for 1-2 years while house building. Contractor with shop in Shelburne, so no more than 7 miles from heart of Shelburne. ASAP. Please call…”
• Arthur, Shelburne FPF
“Quick shout out to all of you that responded so quickly to my housing search posted yesterday and to let you know that I have found a property already! Thanks to Front Porch Forum most importantly. Great service! Found a property within 24 hours!”
• Arthur, Shelburne FPF (next day’s issue)
Guide dog training, help after stolen bike, and paying it forward in Williston
Posted on Sunday, March 6, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
I cannot thank Michael Wood-Lewis for creating the Front Porch Forum! It has been ever so helpful to me and my family.
When my granddaughter was raising her second puppy to be a guide dog she needed a cage for him and 3 people responded . By the way he became a narcotic – sniffing dog instead. Her first puppy went on to be a guide dog for a woman athlete and traveled the world and was also guest on the ABC Morning Show.
When this same granddaughter had her bike stolen recently when at work at college in GA the FPF people came thru for her! Two generous people responded with free bikes for her. Her family was ever grateful!
This reminds me of another happy time I want to share with FPF readers. Last month our son took 4 family members out to dinner to celebrate our grandson’s birthday at a local restaurant. A stranger paid for their dinners!
With all the horrible happenings in the world today I wanted to share something special and uplifting. It goes to show human kindness is still alive and well. Thank you special people!
• Ginger, Williston FPF
What’s your reason for learning accordion?
Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“I want to learn to play the accordion for all the usual reasons. (Tired of letting the family bagpiper get all the attention. Daughter doesn’t have any reason to roll her eyes at me. Will need new occupation following post-election relocation.) If you are, or know of, an accordion teacher, please contact me.”
• Erica, Shelburne Front Porch Forum
Ski bike, ski chair, chariot… what did you do during winter break week?
Posted on Friday, March 4, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Thanks to donations from our neighbors, instead of bored teenagers playing video games this winter break week, we have exhausted teenagers, spending hours outdoors, smiling and laughing. Last week I took a car load of boys around town to pick up items in response to my sons FPF request for free stuff to “create with”. They were so excited with their treasures and immediately set to work designing, cutting, tinkering, and testing. Ten dollars (nails and bolts) and four days later, after hours in the garage, we have ski bikes, ski chairs, chariots, a mini bike that runs (sometimes/sort of/mind of it’s own), rock skis for this lack of snow winter, and some happy boys looking forward to the rest of vacation. Teenagers hiking a mountain to ski bike down at 10AM on a Saturday is a perfect example of the power of our community and Front Porch Forum. Thank you to all who responded.”
• Kim, Middlesex FPF
Middlebury handyman found
Posted on Friday, March 4, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Just want to let people know that a handyman was found & I am pleased! Thanks to everyone who contacted me… “
• Kate, Middlebury Front Porch Forum
Moving a sofa bed across North Hero home
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Stephen and Mark responded to my request for help moving a large and heavy sofa bed. It was very much appreciated… and Front Porch Forum certainly provided the connection.”
• John, North Hero FPF
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