Erika and I had just discussed finding a outdoor table for her and the kids to use this summer. We were planning to keep our eyes open at yard sales. I was also about to post on Free-Cycle but of course got side tracked as usual. Monday morning I was thrilled to see an offer for a patio table and chairs. I responded tight away to see if it was taken and received a call within an hour
It was available! We could pick it up that evening.
As stated in the offer it has a tad bit of rust and needs cleaned but I think they will be thrilled with it. The lady even tossed in all the cushions which I’ll recover for them.
It was a large oblong table with 5 chairs, one of which is a rocker. We thought it would take 2 trips but, par for the course Mr. Fix-It got it loaded in one. Just what he wanted to do right after work before supper. He’s such a good sport…I think I’ll keep him!
We have a fairly active free-cycle group that trades around. I love the idea of passing things along and blessing others instead of just tossing them out.
Do you use free-cycle? What are some of your finds?
We close on the house tomorrow!!!! I’m just a tad bit excited…. can ya tell?
Katie
Oooh lucky you! Rust is nothing nowadays with all the great spray paint there is on the market. Great find and I am sure she will love it.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, They are thrilled! Can't wait to get it painted
DeleteWe don't have "free-cycle" in our sparsely populated area, but our local Internet server has a bulletin board type thingie where you can post things you're looking for or wanting to give away. It's remarkable the wonderful things you can find there for free . . . and a great way to get rid of those things you don't need any more.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on the house closing tomorrow!
MP That's great! Great way to clean out without "tossing" out.
DeleteKatie,
ReplyDeleteI've tried to use Free-Cycle and every time I go to the website I can't seem to get to where I need to go. The site just has an area to join and when you join, it won't go any where. So I gave up.
Oh That's a shame! Free cycle is in every are or region. Ours is used enough its broken down by county...yet we can still use the Louisville one
DeleteGreat find!
ReplyDeleteSFG, Thanks, the lady was so sweet~! We've met some great people through the site
DeleteNow that's a winner!! I need to unload a batch of stuff!! It's too nice for a yard sale - but no energy for an antique auction - so here it stays. . . .
ReplyDeleteSounds like your items may be to nice to give away..bit it's great for small batches of house hold goods and extra clothing
DeleteSorry its took awhile-we have a freecycle here.Today I gave some clothes and cell phones away to someone who helps homeless people.I have found alot of stuff on the local site.It's a give and take kinda thing.For a little info,when you get to freecycle look up "your"local area.I'm on Abilene freecycle on yahoo.
ReplyDeleteYea! Good for you. Less in the landfill
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