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Going to Goodwill or you January 24, 2009 3:26 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest, Philosophy

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Update: All has been distributed but the metal recycling.

I don’t do Freecycle anymore. I got to feeling like I had simply become a supplier for professional yardsalers. I guess that isn’t bad in that stuff I don’t use anymore still ends up getting used by somebody but I’d rather it get to someone more directly. Additionally, the last few encounters with Freecyclers were a little creepy. They started shopping my driveway and house, "What about that? Are you using that anymore? Can I have your lawnmower? Do you want to give that motorcycle away? …"

I am planning a large trip to Goodwill. If someone wants to put any of this to use before I make my trip, I would certainly prefer you to have it. The list right now is:

a typewriter (the white one)
three 30 gallon bags of children’s clothing and miscellaneous toys
an old Graco portacrib (still functions and in used but decent shape)
Gym bag of karate uniforms, belts, and pads that will fit a child between 8 and 12 years old
Playskool Busy Ball Popper (sans balls)
Evenflo Exersaucer (older model with no batteries and far simpler than today’s version)
Two older strollers
a metal framed toddler bed and mattress
a Fisher Price Intelli-table with Microsoft Smart Technology (it’s really cool)
Little Tikes Climb and Slide Playhouse
Mattel Backyardigans Music Sing ‘n Strum Guitar (this would be an excellent rebuild into a Wii Rockband guitar controller)

Separate from Goodwill, I’ll be making a donation to a metal recycler unless somone wants these:

2 aluminum server racks (they’ve been kept outside but still look good)
The metal frames of two all metal desks (minus wooden tops)
a dead dryer that has been outside on the driveway

I’m out of time for the moment. Several more items will be added to the list and I’ll get some pictures uploaded. Want any of this, contact me. You can also Twitter @djuggler.

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