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#61 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Mon Jul 4, 2005 7:50 pm
Subject: OFFER: DINNERWARE service for 8 in Ware
a_preissler2004
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I have a complete service for 8 with an extra dinner plate. It is
Brickoven Stoneware, pattern - Aunt Rhody. Pieces are dishwasher &
microwave safe. Color is cream with blue edge on rim, white duck/goose
wearing blue & white polka-dot bow, pink hearts arorn the background.
This set is 15+ years old, shows some wear, maybe a small chip or two
(but not on every piece, only a couple). I NEED A CHANGE!!!!!!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take these off my hands. Pick in Ware or can
maybe deliver a reasonable distance. Thanks.......ann

#60 From: FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jul 1, 2005 4:22 pm
Subject: File - disclaimer
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DISCLAIMER:
Information provided through the Freecycle(TM) Network is supplied by
the poster of the material, not RISE, Inc., its contractors or sponsors,
nor is any advisor, agent, group owner/moderator, or employee liable or
responsible for any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy
of the material description, the suitability for a particular use, or
the salability of any material offered through this service. The
Freecycle(TM) Network will strive to exclude materials that exhibit the
characteristics of hazardous wastes (i.e. materials that are toxic,
ignitable, corrosive or reactive. However, The Freecycle(TM) Network is not
responsible for the determination of what may constitute a hazardous waste
or create a hazardous situation. Some non-hazardous materials, such as
tires and appliances, are governed by rules and regulations that
restrict their disposal options. It is the responsibility of the
Freecycle(TM) Network users to be familiar with any legal limitations that may
exist on the exchange of any posted materials. The Freecycle(TM) Network,
RISE, Inc. and group owners/moderators
reserve the right to not post a material, remove a posting, or edit
information provided by the posting party. The Freecycle(TM) Network,
RISE, Inc. and group owners/moderators are not responsible for any incident
that may occur as a result of contacting, being contacted by,
communicating with, giving an item to, or receiving an item from Freecycle(TM)
participants.

By using FreecycleHardwick_MA in any way, you indicate that you have read,
understand, and agree to these terms and the etiquette guidelines that
are always accessible in the Files section of the group’s web site, and
that you will abide by the Yahoo! Terms of Service (located at
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/) while using, viewing, or otherwise
being involved with the Freecycle(TM) Network.

Freecycle(TM) is a project of RISE, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization whose mission includes reducing the amount of waste sent to
landfills and fostering cooperation between other nonprofit organizations and
the public. RISE does not review, approve or have any knowledge of or
make warranties for the items listed. RISE merely facilitates contact
between individuals.

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#59 From: FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jul 1, 2005 4:22 pm
Subject: File - etiquette
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Dear Freecycle(TM)Member,

Thanks for being a part of The (ever-expanding) Freecycle Network. We're
changing the world one gift at a time! This message is sent to all subscribers
upon joining, and periodically thereafter to the entire list. If this message
hasn't been updated since the last time you read it, feel free to move on to the
next post.

If you're new to the group or want a quick refresher on making the most of our
Freecycle group, please read on! This message contains essential knowledge for
all Freecycle members and will answer MANY common new-user questions, so please
take the time to read it through.

This Freecycle group matches people who have things they need to get rid of with
people who can use them.  Our goal is to keep usable items out of the landfill. 
By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture
fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth.  Another benefit of using
Freecycle is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and
promote community involvement in the process.  Free your inner pack rat!

Begun on February 13 2005, the Hardwick, MA Freecycle group is a branch of an
incredibly fast-growing international Freecycle movement, which began in Tucson,
AZ on May 1st, 2003 and now boasts thousands of groups all over the world.
Please help this group grow by spreading the word! We all personally know lots
of great people in our community who would love this idea. So, why not "pay it
forward" and tell 3 (or more) people how wonderful Freecycle
  is!  You tell your friends, you family, your neighbors, your co-workers...and
they tell theirs, and so on, and so on...well, you get the idea!

USING THE FREECYCLE LIST
To post a message, simply send an email to Hardwick_MAfreecycle@yahoogroups.com
or click on "messages" at the  Hardwick_MA Freecycle group web site (see link
below).

To unsubscribe, send an email to
Hardwick_MAfreecycle-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

To post, read or reply to messages or to manage your membership settings
(including email delivery options), visit the group site (aka main page):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hardwick_MAfreecycle

To read list archives (especially helpful for new members who may find recent
posts of interest there), visit the main page and click on "messages" on the
left.

For more information on Freecycling in general and a list of other approved
Freecycle groups, visit http://freecycle.org/ (Highly recommended!) You can also
find freecycle.org along with other related recycling-related sites by visiting
the Hardwick MA main page and clicking on "links" on the left.

The following list rules have been adapted from the original Freecycle etiquette
sheet; For a refresher, read on. A certain structure definitely makes the group
run smoothly and effectively for everyone's benefit. Remember, the success of
this group depends on all of us, and that means each of us need to do our best
to keep on task and, well, be nice and patient. Good Luck, Have Fun & Keep on
Freecyclin'!

FREECYCLE RULES & ETIQUETTE
1) KEEP IT FREE, LEGAL & APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. This means, for example, no
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms or Drugs, legal or otherwise. Two strikes and you're
outta the group. This is our main Freecyclin' rule to live by and it's a pretty
easy one at that. No advertising your yard sale, though, as you're looking for
money and that isn't free...

2) YOUR FIRST POST EVER TO THE GROUP MUST BE AN OFFER. In the spirit of giving,
we would ask that you make your first posting to the group an "OFFER" . No offer
is too small...

3) SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR POSTS. Use these phrases to make it easy for others to
delete or view:

OFFER:  loveseat, downtown. [Offering more than 1 thing? Still keep it in 1
e-mail, please]
TAKEN:  loveseat
WANTED: loveseat, any condition. [Please use this sparingly and don't offer
money. And above all else, don't ask for an extravagant item like a DVD player
which we'd all like to have or the strike rule will kick in - see #1 above. ]
ADMIN: new ideas, thoughts, etc. like can we get the guy with the couches to
ease up?

4) PLEASE DO NOT POST THE SAME "WANTED" POSTING MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH.

5) NO POLITICS, NO SPAM, NO MONEY, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS/RUDENESS. Two strikes &
you're out, i.e. you will be unsubscribed by the moderator after two
inappropriate postings.  If you have a particular issue with a member/post,
please report it to the moderator and do not directly contact the offending
member, let the moderator handle it.

6) YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION: Try to list this in the body of your e-mail as
well as in the subject line. I've got a couch and live downtown. Nearest
intersection: Speedway and Stone.

7) KEEP IT ALL IN ONE E-MAIL. Got more than one thing to give away? Keep it all
in one e-mail please and just number the items for your own clarity. This
reduces the overall number of e-mails we all have to receive.

8) CAN WE USE FREECYCLE TO FIND NEW HOMES FOR PETS? Yes, keep it legal & be
lovingly careful. Yourtown also has a great network of nonprofit pet
organizations such as ... Please visit http://www.petfinder.com/ to look up many
other pet-related resources in Hardwick MA region.

9) NO TRADING PLEASE. Go to your local trading organization for this. It can be
quite fun.

10) RESPONSES GO ONLY TO OFFERER. It keeps down the sheer number of e-mails.

11) PICK UP. Arrange as you like. Generally, you'll wait until you get a handful
of responses or maybe overnite, and then you can pick whomever you like! That's
half the fun. I always ask that people consider giving your starving local
charity preference if one should respond.  Arrange pickup with one person only,
rather than "it's on the porch, whoever gets here first gets it." Otherwise
you'll become the boo man pretty fast with your fellow Freecycle Group
Members... Also: only give your phone number to one person at a time or ask for
the recipient's phone no. Otherwise you'll get swamped with phone calls.

12) DISCLAIMER: FREECYCLE NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please
take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the
list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold
neither the list owners and moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org
responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related
exchange or communication.

SAFETY. Be aware! It is up to each individual member of Freecycle when arranging
for pickup of the item being given away to be appropriately aware of the
potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick something up.
Freecycle as a listserv assumes no responsibility for this risk. If you, for
example, are a single woman living alone, you may want to say that you'll leave
the item on the front porch while you are not home.

13) NO FREECYCLING YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILDREN.  Freecycling oneself (or one's shy
friends) is, I'm afraid, not allowed. There are many fine Internet dating sites
better suited to this purpose, or you could try Craig's List or a Burning Man
mixer (just kidding). Freecycling your kids is not on the menu either, no matter
how crazy they make you sometimes. Try getting them involved in after-school
band practice.

14) A BRIEF NOTE ON FREECYCLING ETIQUETTE: "Be nice." We've got a great little
community here so when you arrange to pick up an item from another Freecycle
Member, it is basic good manners to accommodate them as much as possible in
terms of scheduling, and then be punctual; they are, after all, giving you
something you need and asking nothing in return except that you will show up
when you say you will. (Leaving someone hanging is never a nice thing.) Also,
unless the giver tells you otherwise, assume that they would like you to come by
as soon as you can to take away the item; no more than three days after the
offer is made is usual. (Think of it as The Three-Day Rule.)

TIPS TO ORGANIZE ALL OF THE NEW E-MAILS YOU ARE GETTING:

a) CREATE A SEPARATE E-MAIL FOLDER & AUTOMATICALLY HAVE FREECYCLE STUFF GO TO
IT. Create a separate folder in your Outlook Express & have Freecycle stuff sent
to it automatically with a new rule under tools/message rules/mail/

b) SET TO "DAILY DIGEST" OR "NO E-MAILS" (which means you'll just browse the
messages online). Realize that you can set your personal preferences on the main
page (under "Edit My Membership" in the top right corner).

IMPORTANT: THERE IS A TIME LAG FOR CHANGES: Whenever a user changes settings,
there is an overlap from the time it takes for Yahoo to process the change,
until emails in the queue waiting to go out to the users are delivered. In other
words, in the six hours it takes for Yahoo to permanently stop the emails from
coming, there are emails already set up to go out, and will continue to go out
until the queue is emptied. (Some people have reported this taking up to three
days.) So please don't email the moderators with comments like, 'I changed my
settings/unsubscribed yesterday, why am I still getting emails?' Just be
patient, and all should be well. Don't make more than one change at a time (each
additional change adds on another day of wait).
If you encounter further problems, you might want to consult the Yahoo! Groups
help pages at:
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/

Just so you know, you CAN delete your own posts for any reason (for example, if
someone's taken the item you offered, or if you've received the item you wanted,
or if you posted something by mistake). Go back to your original post and bring
it into view on the screen. Right under the Messages bar, where it reads:
Reply/Forward/View Source/Unwrap Lines/Delete

Click on 'Delete.' That should do it. (Note, though, that deleting a post won't
prevent it from showing up in the next digest for those with digest options.)

That should just about do it. Have fun and Keep on Freecyclin'!

Your friendly neighborhood Freecycle moderator,

Elizabeth Ford
Moderator

Copyright © 2003-2005 The Freecycle Network (http://www. Freecycle.org). All
rights reserved. Freecycle and the Freecycle logo are trademarks of The
Freecycle Network in the United States and/or other countries.

#57 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Fri Jul 1, 2005 12:05 pm
Subject: OFFER: Electric Hot Air Popcorn Popper. old fashioned Style
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Hello. I have an electric hot air popcorn popper up for grabs.  This
is one of those neat ones that are red and look like that big stands
at movie theaters, but is about 20" tall and you put it on your
counter. It was used only once or twice and works GREAT, but I'm lazy
and like the microwaveable stuff better.  You need to pick up at my
home in Ware (in the area of Walmart). I just had surgery and am
unable to drive. Please pick up today or Saturday.  Thank you

Can send you a pic if you'd like.  It's VERY cool.  They are about
$70.00 in the stores.

#56 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Fri Jul 1, 2005 12:01 pm
Subject: OFFER: Box of toys and stuffies in Ware (you must pick up)
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Hello. I have up for grabs a box of assorted toys and stuffed animals,
good for babies up to about 4 or 5 yrs old. We're having a party on
Sunday and I want this all gone by Saturday.  You have to pick up at
my home in Ware, right near the Palmer/Belchertown side. Near
Walmart.  I usually agree to deliver my Freecyclables but I just had
surgery and can not drive for another week.  Stinks to be cooped up!
Let me know if you're interested....

#55 From: "Elizabeth" <tigga2k@...>
Date: Thu Jun 30, 2005 11:17 am
Subject: WANTED: Camcorder (working or not)
tigga2k
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Need to pilfer parts for a project, anything will do!

#54 From: Kathryn L McGlynn <ybglum@...>
Date: Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:34 am
Subject: OFFER : astrology software
HypnoBirthin...
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Five DOS astrology programs, most from Astrolabe.
One DOS numerology program from Widening Horizons.


North Brookfield pickup.

#53 From: "n_shea2005" <n_shea2005@...>
Date: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:55 pm
Subject: TAKEN: Cast Iron Tub (went to scrap metal yard)
n_shea2005
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#52 From: "jimofware01" <jimbradley1@...>
Date: Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:42 pm
Subject: WANTED: Old video games and systems
jimofware01
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Hi, I am a classic game collector and am always looking for classic
video games.  I do not sell any of my games on ebay, at most I trade
with other collectors for games or systems that I do not have.  I will
travel  just about anyplace in MA to pick up.  Mainly I collect
anything before Playstation; so like all Atari systems, Cleco, NES,
all sega systems, SNES, 3do, N64.  thanks a ton

Jim Bradley
Ware, MA

#50 From: N Shea <n_shea2005@...>
Date: Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:46 pm
Subject: Re: OFFER: Welcome to our newest members
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you're not 30, you're pushing FIFTY lmfao

a_preissler2004 <a_preissler2004@...> wrote:
Hi! I'd like to welcome our newest members to our group. We are now 30
and still growing......ann


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#49 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:36 pm
Subject: OFFER: Welcome to our newest members
a_preissler2004
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Hi! I'd like to welcome our newest members to our group. We are now 30
and still growing......ann

#46 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Thu Jun 9, 2005 6:20 pm
Subject: OFFER: Cast Iron Tub in Ware
n_shea2001
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This is being reoffered. The first person it was promised to has not
showed up and won't return my emails.  This I believe is a 5' cast
iron tub.  It is not a claw tub.  The front comes down straight to the
floor.  It has a right hand drain.  It is EXTREMELY heavy and will
need 4 very strong guys to pick this up.  Depending on where you live,
we may be able to deliver, but you still need to supply the manpower.

#45 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Thu Jun 2, 2005 11:06 am
Subject: TAKEN: Cast Iron Tub has been promised
n_shea2001
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Waiting to be picked up

#44 From: "Melody Sanislo" <melody@...>
Date: Wed Jun 1, 2005 7:00 pm
Subject: Re: OFFER: Cast Iron Tub in Ware
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I would be very interested in this.  Is it still availible??
 
Thank you,
Melody
----- Original Message -----
From: Nshea
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 3:04 PM
Subject: [FreecycleHardwick_MA] OFFER: Cast Iron Tub in Ware

Hello. We just demolished an old bathroom in my house and removed the
tub.  It is I believe a 5' cast iron tub.  It is not a claw-foot tub,
but one that comes straight down to the floor.  I believe it is
beige.  It is EXTREMELY heavy.  Anyone out there looking to replace
theirs? This was in an old bathroom that wasn't working when we bought
the house about 9 years ago.  We've never used it, but the people
before us did.  I haven't even cleaned it yet.  Pictures available at
your request.  If you want it you will need a couple VERY strong men
to pick it up.  My husband & his brother had a hard time getting it
out of my house.  It has been sitting in my front yard for a few
weeks.  Before I decide to dig a hole and fill it with flowers I'd
like to see it go to someone that can use it...




#43 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Wed Jun 1, 2005 7:04 pm
Subject: OFFER: Cast Iron Tub in Ware
n_shea2001
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Hello. We just demolished an old bathroom in my house and removed the
tub.  It is I believe a 5' cast iron tub.  It is not a claw-foot tub,
but one that comes straight down to the floor.  I believe it is
beige.  It is EXTREMELY heavy.  Anyone out there looking to replace
theirs? This was in an old bathroom that wasn't working when we bought
the house about 9 years ago.  We've never used it, but the people
before us did.  I haven't even cleaned it yet.  Pictures available at
your request.  If you want it you will need a couple VERY strong men
to pick it up.  My husband & his brother had a hard time getting it
out of my house.  It has been sitting in my front yard for a few
weeks.  Before I decide to dig a hole and fill it with flowers I'd
like to see it go to someone that can use it...

#40 From: "jjaycedar" <jjaycedar@...>
Date: Sun May 29, 2005 11:56 pm
Subject: wanted...bagpipes
jjaycedar
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My sixteen yearold wants to learn to play (lucky neighbors) iof you
have bag pipes or a practice canter and instuctions I would be
eternally greatful

#16 From: FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 4, 2005 1:33 am
Subject: New file uploaded to FreecycleHardwick_MA
FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the FreecycleHardwick_MA
group.

   File        : /disclaimer
   Uploaded by : tigga2k <tigga2k@...>
   Description : disclaimer

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreecycleHardwick_MA/files/disclaimer

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files

Regards,

tigga2k <tigga2k@...>

#15 From: Elizabeth Ford <tigga2k@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2005 4:31 pm
Subject: Re: WANTED: Licensed and Bonded Logger
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We own New England Tree Service in Gilbertville and have several references for qualified loggers in the area. Please contact Elizabeth or Erik @ 413 477-6364

xamsmax <xamsmax@...> wrote:
We need to have a logger cut and skid trees for daily cash.  Please contact through e-mail for further info. Property located in Hardwick.




#14 From: "xamsmax" <xamsmax@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2005 3:55 pm
Subject: WANTED: Licensed and Bonded Logger
xamsmax
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We need to have a logger cut and skid trees for daily cash.  Please
contact through e-mail for further info. Property located in Hardwick.

#13 From: "carriejean31" <homelesscatproject@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2005 1:45 pm
Subject: WANTED: Moving Boxes
carriejean31
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Looking for decent moving boxes :)  I'm in Ware. Will travel a little ;)

#12 From: "xamsmax" <xamsmax@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2005 1:18 pm
Subject: wanted: barn or trailer
xamsmax
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Hi, My family and I will be living in the Hardwick area while
building
a house.  We would like to take down a barn for shelter or have a
travel trailer donated to us.  If you have any ideas let us know!!

#11 From: FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun May 1, 2005 8:03 pm
Subject: File - etiquette
FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com
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Dear Freecycle(TM)Member,

Thanks for being a part of The (ever-expanding) Freecycle Network. We're
changing the world one gift at a time! This message is sent to all subscribers
upon joining, and periodically thereafter to the entire list. If this message
hasn't been updated since the last time you read it, feel free to move on to the
next post.

If you're new to the group or want a quick refresher on making the most of our
Freecycle group, please read on! This message contains essential knowledge for
all Freecycle members and will answer MANY common new-user questions, so please
take the time to read it through.

This Freecycle group matches people who have things they need to get rid of with
people who can use them.  Our goal is to keep usable items out of the landfill. 
By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture
fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth.  Another benefit of using
Freecycle is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and
promote community involvement in the process.  Free your inner pack rat!

Begun on February 13 2005, the Hardwick, MA Freecycle group is a branch of an
incredibly fast-growing international Freecycle movement, which began in Tucson,
AZ on May 1st, 2003 and now boasts thousands of groups all over the world.
Please help this group grow by spreading the word! We all personally know lots
of great people in our community who would love this idea. So, why not "pay it
forward" and tell 3 (or more) people how wonderful Freecycle
  is!  You tell your friends, you family, your neighbors, your co-workers...and
they tell theirs, and so on, and so on...well, you get the idea!

USING THE FREECYCLE LIST
To post a message, simply send an email to Hardwick_MAfreecycle@yahoogroups.com
or click on "messages" at the  Hardwick_MA Freecycle group web site (see link
below).

To unsubscribe, send an email to
Hardwick_MAfreecycle-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

To post, read or reply to messages or to manage your membership settings
(including email delivery options), visit the group site (aka main page):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hardwick_MAfreecycle

To read list archives (especially helpful for new members who may find recent
posts of interest there), visit the main page and click on "messages" on the
left.

For more information on Freecycling in general and a list of other approved
Freecycle groups, visit http://freecycle.org/ (Highly recommended!) You can also
find freecycle.org along with other related recycling-related sites by visiting
the Hardwick MA main page and clicking on "links" on the left.

The following list rules have been adapted from the original Freecycle etiquette
sheet; For a refresher, read on. A certain structure definitely makes the group
run smoothly and effectively for everyone's benefit. Remember, the success of
this group depends on all of us, and that means each of us need to do our best
to keep on task and, well, be nice and patient. Good Luck, Have Fun & Keep on
Freecyclin'!

FREECYCLE RULES & ETIQUETTE
1) KEEP IT FREE, LEGAL & APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. This means, for example, no
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms or Drugs, legal or otherwise. Two strikes and you're
outta the group. This is our main Freecyclin' rule to live by and it's a pretty
easy one at that. No advertising your yard sale, though, as you're looking for
money and that isn't free...

2) YOUR FIRST POST EVER TO THE GROUP MUST BE AN OFFER. In the spirit of giving,
we would ask that you make your first posting to the group an "OFFER" . No offer
is too small...

3) SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR POSTS. Use these phrases to make it easy for others to
delete or view:

OFFER:  loveseat, downtown. [Offering more than 1 thing? Still keep it in 1
e-mail, please]
TAKEN:  loveseat
WANTED: loveseat, any condition. [Please use this sparingly and don't offer
money. And above all else, don't ask for an extravagant item like a DVD player
which we'd all like to have or the strike rule will kick in - see #1 above. ]
ADMIN: new ideas, thoughts, etc. like can we get the guy with the couches to
ease up?

4) PLEASE DO NOT POST THE SAME "WANTED" POSTING MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH.

5) NO POLITICS, NO SPAM, NO MONEY, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS/RUDENESS. Two strikes &
you're out, i.e. you will be unsubscribed by the moderator after two
inappropriate postings.  If you have a particular issue with a member/post,
please report it to the moderator and do not directly contact the offending
member, let the moderator handle it.

6) YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION: Try to list this in the body of your e-mail as
well as in the subject line. I've got a couch and live downtown. Nearest
intersection: Speedway and Stone.

7) KEEP IT ALL IN ONE E-MAIL. Got more than one thing to give away? Keep it all
in one e-mail please and just number the items for your own clarity. This
reduces the overall number of e-mails we all have to receive.

8) CAN WE USE FREECYCLE TO FIND NEW HOMES FOR PETS? Yes, keep it legal & be
lovingly careful. Yourtown also has a great network of nonprofit pet
organizations such as ... Please visit http://www.petfinder.com/ to look up many
other pet-related resources in Hardwick MA region.

9) NO TRADING PLEASE. Go to your local trading organization for this. It can be
quite fun.

10) RESPONSES GO ONLY TO OFFERER. It keeps down the sheer number of e-mails.

11) PICK UP. Arrange as you like. Generally, you'll wait until you get a handful
of responses or maybe overnite, and then you can pick whomever you like! That's
half the fun. I always ask that people consider giving your starving local
charity preference if one should respond.  Arrange pickup with one person only,
rather than "it's on the porch, whoever gets here first gets it." Otherwise
you'll become the boo man pretty fast with your fellow Freecycle Group
Members... Also: only give your phone number to one person at a time or ask for
the recipient's phone no. Otherwise you'll get swamped with phone calls.

12) DISCLAIMER: FREECYCLE NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please
take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the
list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold
neither the list owners and moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org
responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related
exchange or communication.

SAFETY. Be aware! It is up to each individual member of Freecycle when arranging
for pickup of the item being given away to be appropriately aware of the
potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick something up.
Freecycle as a listserv assumes no responsibility for this risk. If you, for
example, are a single woman living alone, you may want to say that you'll leave
the item on the front porch while you are not home.

13) NO FREECYCLING YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILDREN.  Freecycling oneself (or one's shy
friends) is, I'm afraid, not allowed. There are many fine Internet dating sites
better suited to this purpose, or you could try Craig's List or a Burning Man
mixer (just kidding). Freecycling your kids is not on the menu either, no matter
how crazy they make you sometimes. Try getting them involved in after-school
band practice.

14) A BRIEF NOTE ON FREECYCLING ETIQUETTE: "Be nice." We've got a great little
community here so when you arrange to pick up an item from another Freecycle
Member, it is basic good manners to accommodate them as much as possible in
terms of scheduling, and then be punctual; they are, after all, giving you
something you need and asking nothing in return except that you will show up
when you say you will. (Leaving someone hanging is never a nice thing.) Also,
unless the giver tells you otherwise, assume that they would like you to come by
as soon as you can to take away the item; no more than three days after the
offer is made is usual. (Think of it as The Three-Day Rule.)

TIPS TO ORGANIZE ALL OF THE NEW E-MAILS YOU ARE GETTING:

a) CREATE A SEPARATE E-MAIL FOLDER & AUTOMATICALLY HAVE FREECYCLE STUFF GO TO
IT. Create a separate folder in your Outlook Express & have Freecycle stuff sent
to it automatically with a new rule under tools/message rules/mail/

b) SET TO "DAILY DIGEST" OR "NO E-MAILS" (which means you'll just browse the
messages online). Realize that you can set your personal preferences on the main
page (under "Edit My Membership" in the top right corner).

IMPORTANT: THERE IS A TIME LAG FOR CHANGES: Whenever a user changes settings,
there is an overlap from the time it takes for Yahoo to process the change,
until emails in the queue waiting to go out to the users are delivered. In other
words, in the six hours it takes for Yahoo to permanently stop the emails from
coming, there are emails already set up to go out, and will continue to go out
until the queue is emptied. (Some people have reported this taking up to three
days.) So please don't email the moderators with comments like, 'I changed my
settings/unsubscribed yesterday, why am I still getting emails?' Just be
patient, and all should be well. Don't make more than one change at a time (each
additional change adds on another day of wait).
If you encounter further problems, you might want to consult the Yahoo! Groups
help pages at:
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/

Just so you know, you CAN delete your own posts for any reason (for example, if
someone's taken the item you offered, or if you've received the item you wanted,
or if you posted something by mistake). Go back to your original post and bring
it into view on the screen. Right under the Messages bar, where it reads:
Reply/Forward/View Source/Unwrap Lines/Delete

Click on 'Delete.' That should do it. (Note, though, that deleting a post won't
prevent it from showing up in the next digest for those with digest options.)

That should just about do it. Have fun and Keep on Freecyclin'!

Your friendly neighborhood Freecycle moderator,

Elizabeth Ford
Moderator

Copyright © 2003-2005 The Freecycle Network (http://www. Freecycle.org). All
rights reserved. Freecycle and the Freecycle logo are trademarks of The
Freecycle Network in the United States and/or other countries.

#10 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:49 pm
Subject: WANTED: DRESSER FOR ELDERLY WOMAN IN NEED
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An elderly woman is keeping her clothes in a box on the floor because
she has no dresser. Please help. We are in Ware and will deliver to her
in Ludlow. We can pick up within reason from Ware. Nothing too heavy -
she lives on the second floor and there is only me and my husband to
bring it up. Thank you so much .........ann

#9 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:16 pm
Subject: WANTED: Baby Clothes - boy or girl
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Hi neighbors, I live in Ware.  Do you have any baby clothes in decent
condition that I can give to my niece. She's pregnant with twins. They
tell me 1 boy and 1 girl.  Let me know.  Thank you. :-)

#8 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:55 pm
Subject: OFFER: SEVERAL PAIRS SHOES in Ware
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Hi! I have several pairs of shoes to offer. They came from another
freecycler but it turns out they are wide and don't fit my daughter.
They are size 10 & also a size 8 1/2 mens shoe. Pick up in Ware or I
can deliver close to home.........ann

#7 From: "carriejean31" <homelesscatproject@...>
Date: Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:11 am
Subject: WANTED: Medium Size Cat Carriers
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I am relocating quite a few cats and I'm looking for medium size cat
carriers.  I do cat rescue and sometimes people don't always return
what was 'loaned' to them.  Let me know if you can help!

Thanks!

#6 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:13 am
Subject: OFFER: A bunch of puzzles in WARE (about 10)
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Hello Neighbors,

I have about 10 puzzles I'm looking to get rid of.  Some older, some
newer. I believe a couple are still sealed in their original
packaging. Pick up at my home in Ware.

#5 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:05 pm
Subject: Re: OFFER: Hello and Thank you
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---Nancy,
Just wanted to welcome you to the Hardwick Freecycle. I recently joined
also. Can't wait for this to be up and running.....ann


  In FreecycleHardwick_MA@yahoogroups.com, "Nshea" <n_shea2001@y...>
wrote:
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> Hi everyone, Thanks for inviting me to join the group.  Let's see how
> many items we can keep out of the landfills..... Nancy

#4 From: "Nshea" <n_shea2001@...>
Date: Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:35 am
Subject: OFFER: Hello and Thank you
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Hi everyone, Thanks for inviting me to join the group.  Let's see how
many items we can keep out of the landfills..... Nancy

#3 From: "a_preissler2004" <a_preissler2004@...>
Date: Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:07 pm
Subject: OFFER: HELLO
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I am new here and wanted to say hello. I don't have anything to offer
right now but I will keep my eyes open. I live in Ware and am happy to
see a site closer to home...........

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