This could only happen in Vermont. The Bonsai stolen from the Fair has been returned. Apparently all the publicity about how difficult it would be to care for the tree paid off. It was found on an office desk at the Flynn, and it looked like the wiring had been loosened, possibly as attempted removal from the pot had been attempted, without knowledge of how to actually do it. A little the worse for wear, it has been returned to its owner. Would that solving bigger crimes would be so easy. To the extent that Front Porch Forum postings by all of those who spread the word contributed to the return, many thanks from the owner and the members of the Green Mountain Bonsai Society.
Category Archives: Vermont
Bubble wrapping Middlesex neighbors
Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“My thanks to: Brian for bubble wrap; Barbara for more bubble wrap and vinca; and Maude for suggesting CVSWMD’s Additional Recyclables Collection Center in Barre as a source of as much bubble wrap as anyone could want. And thanks Front Porch Forum for providing a connection between neighbors.”
• Susan, Middlesex FPF
Treasured bonsai tree stolen from fair… happy ending
Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
Dozens of versions of this posting appeared on FPFs across Vermont recently…
On the evening of Sept. 3 in the Bonsai exhibition at Champlain Valley Expo, someone took a cherished juniper bonsai belonging to a member of the Green Mountain Bonsai Society. The tree that was stolen is a miniature juniper. It must live outdoors, except during winter, to be healthy, and requires -40 degree cold-dormancy in the winter to stay alive – a bonsai like this is NOT a house plant. The club is asking PLEASE — whoever took this tree — find a way to return it to the owner [who is heartbroken]. If you have any knowledge about this tree, please contact us.
Followed by a gratifying…
Generous neighbors lead to love of community in Montpelier
Posted on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“I’ve been on Front Porch Forum for a few months and finally took advantage of one of the free offers (the apples). I don’t have much experience with generosity from others. I’ve lived most of my life in large cities where people tend to think only of themselves. For the most part, people here have been really nice. Moving here was a great decision. Just wanted to say how much I love being part of this community.”
• Gary, Montpelier FPF
East Montpelier thieves pick apple tree clean… neighbors respond
Posted on Friday, September 4, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“If you have apple trees, beware. Someone picked and stole every apple from our one tree sometime in the last couple of days. How low can a person get?”
• Edward, East Montpelier FPF
Then two days later…
“Since my report of the theft of the apples from my tree, I have been most grateful for the outpouring of response and offers of apples from the good folks in East Montpelier. Many thanks to all — and to Front Porch Forum, a remarkable neighborhood service.”
• Edward, East Montpelier FPF
Got Basil? Winooski neighbors do
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“Wow! What a tremendous response to my inquiry for any extra basil! About a dozen gardeners got back to me, with the first response coming in even before the FPF reached my inbox. Thank you, neighbors! I think I’ll have plenty of pesto this winter. If you offered, I will get back to you in the next few days. Thanks again!”
• Ann, Winooski Front Porch Forum
Even the kitchen sink… gone within minutes in Marshfield
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“Our free kitchen sink was claimed within minutes of our posting. Thanks Front Porch Forum for making it easy to get the word out to our neighbors!”
• Tina, Marshfield FPF
Mystery woods in Barre… neighbors chime in
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
Julie posted the following last week on her Barre City Front Porch Forum:
Greetings, I have been told about this little wooded area on the north end that borders Pleasant Street and Fourtney Place. It’s a 2-acre piece of land that is called Canales Woods. Looks like back in the day it was a beautiful spot and talks about a butterflies and other wildlife. I have recently visited and it is quite over grown but still salvageable I think.
I saw online that it is a city park and to be maintained by the neighborhood. Does the city do regular maintenance on this park as well? Is there any knowledge as to the fate of this place? Is there any interest in beautifying and fixing it up again to be enjoyed by north end residents? Any knowledge of in-the-works projects to save this place?
Then she posted again yesterday:
Thank you for all the responses about Canales Woods. I have learned a lot of the history of this place which is what i was looking for and also some ideas for its possible future. Thanks again for all the responses! I just love our Front Porch Forum!
Put your FPF to work too! Ask neighbors about local points of interest or mystery… you never know what you’ll learn.
Flourishing in Jeffersonville, Thanks to local Front Porch Forum
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“Thanks so much to Front Porch Forum for helping me to become an asset in the community! I have gained new and wonderful people to a growing list of folks needing my assistance in their home. I’m available for Personal Care, laundry, shopping, housework or even travel. I am up for any task and have an extra hand available for larger projects. Together we can tackle anything, from fall cleaning and garden cutbacks, windows, painting. If there are loose ends needing to be tended before winters arrival, give a shout – I’m sure we’re able to lend a hand!”
• Stephanie, Cambridge FPF
How to reach a new segment of Vermonters
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“We have used Front Porch Forum to reach beyond our traditional audience on a few occasions and I have been excited that people we’ve never heard from before have started contacting us after our FPF ads started running.”• Philip Kolling, SerVermont
Hardwick Taco Tuesday a hit
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 by Michael • No comments yet
“The Hardwick American Legion Auxiliary would like to say a huge thank you to all who attended our Taco Tuesday! It was a great success and we look forward to seeing all of you on Sept. 22 for our Shepard’s Pie Supper! Same place, same price!
“I hope this reaches those who told me they learned about this on Front Porch Forum. Tonight’s dinner clearly proved that FPF gets the word out… THANK YOU FPF too, I recommend you!”
• Corrinna, Hardwick Walden FPF
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