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3.: ADMIN: July Posting Reminders - Please take a moment to read!

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:40 am (PDT)

Dear Freecycle(TM) Members,

We have 6090 members! Way to go Tacoma Area Freecycle!

We have an assortment of topics to share with you, please grab something to drink and read each short bit.

But before you do...
I wanted to thank all of the wonderful members that sent in the kind emails about our last ADMIN, it is very much appreciated. =)

Because we are a recycling group, we want to reduce our carbon footprint upon the environment by including locations, on the subject line of each post, so our fellow Freecycle members can know how far they might have to travel.

LOCATIONS
Please put your home location on the subject line on each post that you submit. You may include areas you are willing to travel to in the body.

One Member wrote: When someone posts an item saying "Tacoma" there are several of us that hesitate to reply even though we would like the item. Tacoma is a large city and if they don't want to give two main streets; giving an area like South, North, East, Mall area or something would certainly be nice. I always try to post my location by 2 main streets. This would make it nicer for those reading the posts.

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SUBJECT LINE FORMATTING
Yahoo! Groups only allow a certain amount of character spaces on the subject line before it cuts off. When the limit is reached, members do not see the home location, which makes it difficult to scan the list. This is the reason that we ask our members to only use a one or two word description of their item, keeping any details in the body of the post. Remember, long locations tend not to show up as well.

Rule of thumb is: if your cursor is on the first letter of the first word on subject line and you can see all of the text, it's good to go, if not, shorten it.

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WANTED GUIDELINES & DESCRIPTIONS
Just a reminder that Freecycle groups are recycling groups and are not meant to be your personal lists for everything you need. The rule is 3-4 Wanted posts per 7 days (with 1 item per post) are the maximum.

We ask that you keep your descriptions to the point and keep to a minimum the reasons you need/want the item. Please leave out any explanations; especially of hardship or need such as financial situation, unemployment status, disability, etc.

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No phone numbers in posts. Exchange personal info in private emails only.

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Having a yard sale?

One Member wrote: If you ever get a chance to do an ADMIN explaining the yard sale leftover thing, that'd be awesome. I did get quite a few emails with people asking me what I had leftover. I deleted them (hard for me, but I DID IT!!) I really met some wonderful people, tho', and they got some good stuff.

You are welcome to post about your backyard sale leftovers on Freecycle as long as you follow these simple rules:

1) The main rule to remember is that we never allow "it's on the curb, first one here gets it" postings for an item. Wasted car trips and disappointed members (darn! somebody got here before me and took it!) are not what Freecycle is about. OFFERers always need to work with one person at a time, not do a "dump, post, and run."

2) HOWEVER (and isn't there always a "however?") it seems silly to not let people say, "We're having a garage sale, but don't want any leftovers, so Sunday afternoon everything's free". So, we definitely do allow that kind of posting, but it must be posted only a few hours before the freebies are available.

The difference between these is that the garage sale OFFERer (a) isn't mentioning any specific item that you might decide to drive over for, and (b) _is_ telling you a specific time and place where and when you need to be, where they're promising to be around.

The difference between these two may seem to some too fine a distinction, but it makes sense to us - and we hope to you as well. As always, feel free to email us if you have questions or comments.

Here's an good example of what we'd like to see in a posting of this type:
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Subject: OFFERED: garage sale leftovers Sunday 3-5PM (Tacoma 6th Ave.)

After our garage sale is over, we want to make sure the leftovers have good homes. Come to 1234 6th Ave. anytime after 3PM until we close up at 5PM, say "Freecycle", and whatever's left here is yours. We will post a Taken when everything has been picked up. Thanks!

Moderator note: Please do NOT send an email to the member asking what items they are offering in their yard sale. The point is to go to the location within the times posted and pick up some awesome items.

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I encourage everyone to try the MemberPlugin for Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. It's an easy way to get your posts right the first time and will help you format your messages correctly. Please go to http://wiki.memberplugin.org and follow the instructions to install it. If you're having trouble getting it to work, send us an email and we will be happy to help!

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We invite you to join our community forum

** The TACOMA AREA FREECYCLE" CAFÉ **

It is a place where you can share coupons, links, services, resources, community agencies, volunteer opportunities, borrow, trade, or barter. It is for discussions about Freecycle, to find resources and referrals and just generally to discuss things of interest to the community. We even have a classified section!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle_Cafe

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As Moderators one of our jobs is to send notes to people that accidentally make a mistake. Sometimes they are new and don't know that they can't offer to trade. Sometimes they have been around a while and accidentally hit the wrong button or forget their location. And there are some people that just don't get the concept of Want, Offer, Taken and Received. Every time I see a mistake, I send them a gentle reminder. That's my job. Please take it with the spirit in which in it is intended: with a view to improving the Freecycle experience for everyone.

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Starting the first week in August, there will be one ADMIN per week for a Return to School Challenge. We appreciate your patience on the few months when we have more than our usual amount of ADMINs. If you have any comments or suggestions for an ADMIN, please let us know!

Lastly, please remember that the Moderators are volunteers and are taking time out of their busy lives for the good of the group; treat them, as you would like to be treated.

Thanks everyone for being such a great group!
Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Moderators

Questions? Comments? TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

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4.: Wanted: Changing Table (south hill, puyallup)

Posted by: "Riss" riss82@yahoo.com riss82

Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:45 pm (PDT)

***. My husband and I are trying to find a changing table in good condition. If it requires painting that would be fine, as long as it is stable enough to place a baby on top and not worry about it :-)

Thanks very much!

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5.: Offer: Antique loveseat (Tacoma, 6th Ave.)

Posted by: "reeciebird" reeciebird@hotmail.com reeciebird

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:43 pm (PDT)

This small sofa belonged to my grandparents, so it is at least vintage if not antique. Curved back and arms, two seat cushions. No holes or rips, just a few snagged threads on the back. Every newlywed couple in the family has had it's turn with it. Hope someone else will, too!

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6.: Offer: 2 Gerbils w/cage (Fircrest)

Posted by: "maltedmous" maltedmous@yahoo.com maltedmous

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:48 pm (PDT)

2 male gerbils with cage, food and bedding. Names: Skunk and Alvin. I bet they won't care if you change their names :-)

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7.: OFFER: Lunchboxes and Backpacks (N. Tacoma)

Posted by: "Kathey3" Kathey3@yahoo.com Kathey3

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:51 pm (PDT)

I have some insulated lunchboxes and some backpacks. I also have some tote bags with some advertising on them. I would like to find homes for all of them. Some of them are new and never used. I would like them picked up on Sunday. I will be reviewing requests today and responding this early this evening.
If you would like to include a phone # in your response so I can call you back that would make it a lot easier on me.

I also have 2 other posts. If you need all of them, please include approx sizes in your response and what you need and I will include all items in one bag.

Thank you for reading and responding.
Kathey

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8.: Offer: Pull ups and swimmers (Tacoma, 6th Ave.)

Posted by: "reeciebird" reeciebird@hotmail.com reeciebird

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:51 pm (PDT)

Few dozen 2T-3T girl-themed pull-ups. Couple of disposable swim diapers, too!

Thank you from the house where everyone is potty-trained!

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9.: Offer: Training potty (Tacoma, 6th Ave.)

Posted by: "reeciebird" reeciebird@hotmail.com reeciebird

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:51 pm (PDT)

Blue, white and green Safety First brand training potty. Use on it's own or place the seat on a toilet. Also converts to a step stool.

Thank you!

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10a.: TAKEN: Low voltage transformer (Univ. Place)

Posted by: "pjizant" pjizant@yahoo.com pjizant

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:51 pm (PDT)

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11.: Offer: King Sized Headboard (Tacoma, 6th Ave.)

Posted by: "reeciebird" reeciebird@hotmail.com reeciebird

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:52 pm (PDT)

This is a wall-mounted headboard, fabric covered, pale green. Measures 78 and a half inches by 32 and a half inches. Needs a good home!

Thanks!

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12a.: TAKEN: Desktop PC Computer & Monitor (Univ. Place)

Posted by: "pjizant" pjizant@yahoo.com pjizant

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:52 pm (PDT)

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13.: OFFER: Jackets,Hats,gloves, socks (N. Tacoma)

Posted by: "Kathey3" Kathey3@yahoo.com Kathey3

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:54 pm (PDT)

I have LOTS of jackets. Some girls, mostly boys or either boys or girls. They are very large (adult ? size) to small middle schooler size. Most are polar fleece but I also have some others. I also have lots of stocking hats, some baseball caps and some gloves and even socks.

I would like to give to as many families as possible since I have lots of jackets. So I will be gathering requests today and asking that you pick up on Sunday or later this evening if I get lots of responses this afternoon. All items will need to be washed. I will have another offer so if you want some of each, please let me know approx size and what you want in one request and I can put it all together in one bag with your name on it. You can also leave your phone # if you like which will make it easier for me to get back to you.

Thank you for reading and responding.
Kathey

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14.: OFFER: Clothing (N. Tacoma)

Posted by: "Kathey3" Kathey3@yahoo.com Kathey3

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:56 pm (PDT)

Hello, I have several bags of clothing to divide up. All the clothing is middle school child sized and larger. The clothing is both for girls and boys. I have jackets, polo shirts, pants, soccer shoes, tennis shoes, pants & many, many jackets.

I would like those responding to be able to pick up on Sunday or later this afternoon so I can see how many respond and help as many as possible. With the wide variety of sizes from small to adult large, I should be able to help just about everyone. It will help if I have a local phone # to respond to those that request things. It will save me time.

Thanks for reading and responding.
Kathey

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15.: Wanted: Webelo Handbook for Cubscouts: Tacoma

Posted by: "newlifepreschoolandchildcare" newlifepreschoolandchildcare@yahoo.com newlifepreschoolandchildcare

Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:37 pm (PDT)

My son needs a webelo handbook for scouts so if you have one just laying around, we would appreciate it.

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16.: OFFER: Stuffed animals-N. Tacoma

Posted by: "Kathey3" Kathey3@yahoo.com Kathey3

Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:38 pm (PDT)

I have a small trash bag of stuffed animals all in good to new condition. I would like them gone as soon as possible please.
Thank You,
Kathey

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17a.: Offer: push broom (Parkland/Spanaway)

Posted by: "gr8novelist" gr8novelist@yahoo.com gr8novelist

Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:40 pm (PDT)

Push broom, used. See photo under gr8novelist.

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18.: Wanted: Bathroom set (S.End Tacoma)

Posted by: "kailagoldenchild18" kailagoldenchild18@yahoo.com kailagoldenchild18

Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:40 pm (PDT)

bathroom set

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19.: Wanted - Bowflex (Port Orchard) ***

Posted by: "lance_t_a" lance_t_a@yahoo.com lance_t_a

Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:36 pm (PDT)

If anyone has a bowflex sitting around (not in use), I would be glad to take it off your hands. Thank you for reading!

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20.: Offer: Printer - Spanaway/168th

Posted by: "karmic_storm" karmic_storm@yahoo.com karmic_storm

Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:38 pm (PDT)

Working Lexmark Z1420 printer and USB cable. Drivers can be downloaded from the Lexmark website. Still has some colored ink, but needs a black ink cartridge.

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21.: offer: small dresser (north tac)

Posted by: "flydale2004@yahoo.com" flydale2004@yahoo.com flydale2004

Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:08 pm (PDT)

Not pretty but functional (would look cute if you wanted to paint it)
3 small drawers 2 medium and one big drawer on the bottom

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22a.: TAKEN: Fireplace screen (Univ. Place)

Posted by: "pjizant" pjizant@yahoo.com pjizant

Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:09 pm (PDT)

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23.: Wanted: tent (38th and sawyer) tacoma

Posted by: "cici" crystalcaston@yahoo.com crystalcaston

Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:03 am (PDT)

any size as long as it sleeps more than two

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24.: wanted: summer clothes girls (38th and sawyer) tacoma

Posted by: "cici" crystalcaston@yahoo.com crystalcaston

Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:04 am (PDT)

size 10/12

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25.: wanted: cleaning supplies (38th and sawyer) tacoma

Posted by: "cici" crystalcaston@yahoo.com crystalcaston

Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:04 am (PDT)

any unwanted cleaning supplies used or not it doesnt matter thanks

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

[TacAreaFC] Digest Number 4535

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Posted by: "AnnetteS" redbugsullivan@yahoo.com redbugsullivan

Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:18 am (PDT)

Posted by: "Tara Byrd" t.byrd79@yahoo.com t.byrd79

Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:34 am (PDT)

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:40 am (PDT)

Posted by: "Riss" riss82@yahoo.com riss82

Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:45 pm (PDT)

Posted by: "reeciebird" reeciebird@hotmail.com reeciebird

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:43 pm (PDT)

Posted by: "maltedmous" maltedmous@yahoo.com maltedmous

Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:48 pm (PDT)

Posted by: "Kathey3" Kathey3@yahoo.com Kathey3

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