tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post1315933545751059914..comments2024-03-16T16:22:05.669+11:00Comments on Just Like My Nan Made: On my mind...Community Gardens and Freecyclenellymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-46773213122058990362011-09-12T07:17:07.814+10:002011-09-12T07:17:07.814+10:00Tania: that's a shame, maybe you could start o...Tania: that's a shame, maybe you could start one up...there is great instruction on their web page...<br /><br />Juggler: Freecycle sure is great, I recently put out a request for a Kafir Lime cutting, so I don't have to pay the nursery price....and I got one.nellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-25889416246730617902011-09-11T21:37:46.247+10:002011-09-11T21:37:46.247+10:00I love Freecycle today I picked a compost bin, sur...I love Freecycle today I picked a compost bin, sure its a bit old and a little cracked, but who goes around judging compost bins. I have given away heaps of stuff that we no longer need or have use for and in exchange I been on the receiving end of gardening magazines, and heaps of glass jars. It's a truly wonderful concept.JACS Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368972917979057215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-25458516605150751512011-09-08T12:51:16.148+10:002011-09-08T12:51:16.148+10:00Sadly neither of these are available in our area :...Sadly neither of these are available in our area :( <br /><br />I think we live on the wrong side of Australia!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-16872378328426023422011-09-07T06:11:26.788+10:002011-09-07T06:11:26.788+10:00Kirsty, that is a lovely thing you did, lending ou...Kirsty, that is a lovely thing you did, lending out your dehydrator...I have also received Vacola Jars through freecycle. I would love to be part of a veg group visiting other gardens...I enjoy seeing others sharing in the same interests too.nellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-74749823676096343962011-09-04T23:07:33.585+10:002011-09-04T23:07:33.585+10:00I love love Freecycle, lent out my dehydrator, gav...I love love Freecycle, lent out my dehydrator, gave away a futon bed and a fridge, have received lemons and just today received some vacola jars and earth garden magazines - will pick them up tomorrow. I quite like answering requests - its surprising what some people are after. Love the sharing. I am part of a vegie group that visits each others gardens - as we all have the space for one - wonderful sense of community and sharing - feels like how things are meant to be done.Kirsty @ Bowerbird Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511849105347338654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-41522629198364654772011-09-03T04:59:09.617+10:002011-09-03T04:59:09.617+10:00Oops, I just wanted to thank everyone for such a g...Oops, I just wanted to thank everyone for such a great response to this post.....Hope everyone has a great weekend and the weather is nice for you all.nellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-65504105394613109402011-09-03T04:57:46.982+10:002011-09-03T04:57:46.982+10:00Purplepear: What a wonderful job for your Mark to ...Purplepear: What a wonderful job for your Mark to be involved in. Pat him on the back for me.<br /><br />Quinn: Bookcases are always a valued item here on Freecycle. Good for you that you suggested it to your boss. Well done.<br /><br />Sue: It is a great thing when one can donate your unwanted goods to a person who really needs it....I often wonder about who gets 'first dibs' when donating something to a larger 'charity shop'. I love what you have done with your asparagus...I have an asparagus bed too...but it is early days yet...next year I shall harvest.<br /><br />Chris: You could always start one up in your area...I'm pretty sure the instructions are on the website....It's actually not a bad idea to have a sturdy stick to walk around with, but knowing me I would leave it everywhere and never find it...lol When I was on a walking stick a few years ago, I never lost it, but back then I couldn't walk without it....Now; I'd keep putting it down to do something, and keep losing it. I'd forget my head if it wasn't screwed on.<br /><br />Kids and Canning Jars: Who knows what is next...That's the exciting thing about blogging...There's always something good happening somewhere.<br /><br />Mel: It's always good to hear of another freecycle member....Good for you.<br /><br />Humblewife: Hi Jennifer, I was wondering who that was...sneakin' around the back yard..lol...Welcome to my blog, I'm glad you made yourself visible. Hope it's going to stay that way...looking forward to many more comments from you I hope....Oh, and I do love free manure.<br /><br />Greenie: Thanks, I do have a few challenges, but I never let them stop me, until I can't go any further...lol...That's my problem I suppose...never stopping....lol....thanks for popping in from D2E.nellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-49704735620548392932011-09-02T15:31:49.213+10:002011-09-02T15:31:49.213+10:00You're truly amazing NellyMary! I love followi...You're truly amazing NellyMary! I love following your blog and am always motivated to bigger and better things when I read what you've been up to despite your mobility challenges. Can't wait to read your next exciting instalment! Also love Friday on my mind from D2E<br />Greenie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739210771018691753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-44534767473359367092011-09-02T13:42:44.730+10:002011-09-02T13:42:44.730+10:00What a blessing about the manure! Although we have...What a blessing about the manure! Although we have a wonderful supply of sheep and poultry manure, I also gladly take my neighbors horse manure. He likes the deal too!!<br /><br />I am like you whenever I get something from freecycle. I try and take a crocheted dish cloth as a thank you... as the items they provide are things I can use.<br /><br />I came from D2E but I have been anonymously following you for a good while!!<br />JenniferHumble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-41744895154049641662011-09-02T13:11:40.312+10:002011-09-02T13:11:40.312+10:00We have freecycle here and it has been great to gi...We have freecycle here and it has been great to give and receive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-60816616323748011882011-09-02T12:50:47.090+10:002011-09-02T12:50:47.090+10:00I use free-cycle here. It is an OK group. I am gl...I use free-cycle here. It is an OK group. I am glad yours is such a benefit to you. Best of luck looking forward to seeing what you do next.....Kids and Canning Jarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794388845414644018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-67606710035420013012011-09-02T10:54:36.221+10:002011-09-02T10:54:36.221+10:00Oh I wish there was something like that near me. ...Oh I wish there was something like that near me. I would so love to be part of a sharing community. Well done for getting involved. Take care in the rough terrain. Maybe you could get someone to craft you a sturdy recycle stick of some kind to support you at the garden. But that's not always everyone's cup of tea. It would suit me, I would use it to poke at things. TFSChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639277171611783456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-72908773733331737442011-09-02T09:47:35.316+10:002011-09-02T09:47:35.316+10:00I haven't had access to anything like these pr...I haven't had access to anything like these programmes (yet) but don't they sound wonderful? <br />Good on you for getting involved and this is simply a great post.<br />Mine's vegies too ;)<br />http://coffeee2001.blogspot.com/2011/09/friday-on-my-mind.htmlSue xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087301722255232731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-76808512476264481082011-09-02T08:33:55.099+10:002011-09-02T08:33:55.099+10:00I've used freecycle several times (Massachuset...I've used freecycle several times (Massachusetts, USA), on both the giving and receiving ends, and love it. In fact, this very day I arranged for my office manager to offer "leftover" bookcases, etc. on freecycle, as we've just moved to a smaller space. Someone will have some nice quality office furniture at the "right price" :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155811529104728951.post-5608435042149943312011-09-02T07:34:44.082+10:002011-09-02T07:34:44.082+10:00That's a lovely story about the Community Gard...That's a lovely story about the Community Garden. We have been involved in a couple of Community Gardens as Mark ran them first as a TAFE outreach programme and the 2nd one as a Work for the Dole supervisor, but of course it was for the whole community , and attracted a diverse crowd which is so exciting. There is something for everybody as you said.I haven't used free cycle yet but have visited the website. I think I'll give it another go- thanks for the reminder.purplepearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599216333749480560noreply@blogger.com