Ghost of Midnight
… about neighbors, community and Front Porch Forum
Not smart to steal in view of Calais game camera
“To the persons that stole my tree stand and ladder located high in a tree behind John’s house but on Rick’s property (thank you both): I am a nice person and believe those who steal are clearly idiots or just having an idiotic moment. Either way, when in woods near a tree stand, tagged multiple times with owner’s name and address, one should smile more, you know, for the game camera set up near the stand. I want to believe you were doing me a favor in taking down my stand to deliver to my address. I am even willing to give you until Monday before I report you and your photos to the state police. See, I really am a nice person, but I want my tree stand back. Bring it back to where you found it, put it the near the tree, or bring to my house and I will not file charges. I will pray for you though, either way… You need that more than my tree stand.”
• Candi, Calais Front Porch Forum
Ferrisburgh community kindness
“Hello. My sister is coming for a visit from Illinois soon. She is handicapped with multiple sclerosis and cannot walk more than a few steps. We have lovely gardens we wish she could see close up. In Illinois, she uses her golf cart extensively and we wish to provide her one here for a week. If anyone has a golf cart we can use, we would be happy to rent it. Thanking you in advance for your help.”
• Mona, Ferrisburgh FPF
“Thanks to all of you who responded to our need for a golf cart for my handicapped sister. I truly never cease to be amazed at the community kindness I have experienced since joining Front Porch Forum. A new friend offered her golf cart to use. Thanks again.”
• Mona, Ferrisburgh FPF, next day
Random act of kindness in Montpelier
“This morning while in line to purchase a pound of coffee, we were the recipient of a random act of kindness. The driver ahead of us paid for our coffee. We just wanted to thank you for brightening what was a really sad day. It was a truly generous and kindly act. May something wonderful happen for you in return. We love Montpelier.”
• Susan, Montpelier Front Porch Forum
Wisdom shared on Huntington FPF
“Kindness, honesty, humor, neighborliness, concern, compassion, thoughtfulness, need, curiosity… All words that spark the desire to compose a Front Porch Forum posting. There is no need for aggression, snarkiness (I’m sure it’s a word), or rude and disrespectful comments. Huntington is my home because it’s one of the most lovely places in this country and there is no need to let a neighbors’ opinion or comment ruffle your feathers. It takes all kinds. Not one of us is just like the next.”
• Braeden, Huntington FPF
Overwhelmed with generosity of Morrisville neighbors
“I was overwhelmed by the generosity of Front Porch Forum folks willing to help with my carpentry needs. Many thanks to all who offered assistance. This is a prime example of what Vermont neighbors do best. The headboard has been successfully trimmed.”
• Bill, Morrisville FPF
Kid or cockatoo calling “mama” in Richmond woods?
“I lost my white cockatoo by Christmas Hill. My bird’s name is Savannah. She has full flight feathers and flew into the woods on Wed night. She says “mama” and sounds like a child. She might respond to a cat call whistle. Please call if you see her. Thank you!”
• Jane, Richmond FPF
“Wow, this is my first experience with Front Porch Forum and I am AMAZED at the response! Thanks everyone for your concern and help! Star and her daughter found my bird and safely delivered her to Feathered Hearts Avian Rescue. I will be picking Savannah up tonight.”
• Jane, Richmond FPF, a few days later
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
Barre soccer team successful bottle drive
“What a success we had yesterday! Thank you to everyone who contacted me, to those in the community that donated when the boys came to your neighborhood. The middle school boys soccer team filled a storage container almost full with redeemable bottles. Thanks to Maplewood Redemption for working with the team! The boys will be able to get sweatpants this year and other team items. Love Front Porch Forum and our Barre City community ““ thank you!!”
• Cassie, Barre City 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
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Ghost of Midnight is an online journal about fostering community within neighborhoods, with a special focus on Front Porch Forum (FPF). My wife, Valerie, and I founded FPF in 2006... read more
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