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Desk, large, old fashioned (AB23)
4d
- Desk, old fashioned 44" 111cms by 56cms 22", stands 31" 79cms tall, too big to go in our small car. As you see hideous but I hope some deskless student will have room for it and be keen to take it. Organise a gang of you to walk it back to Seaton? From a low number on Ellon Rd AB23 8EA. This was offered to a freegler who replied promising to collect on Tuesday or Thursday. They have neither contacted me nor turned up. I quite This was offered to a freegler who replied promising to collect on Tuesday. They have neither contacted me nor turned up. I quite understand they may have been ill or found something more suitable but I would have appreciated the politeness of being told. Mary
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Sudoku book (AB23)
13d
- Two books of sudoku no longer needed as I use my mobile mostly and try to restrict myself to 1 a day, not v successfully! I used to visit in Peterhead prison and know they might be useful there, particularly for those who have no visitors. Any one any contact there? You could leave them addressed to the chaplain with an explanatory note. Sorry now over 75 and don't have the energy to keep up. Happy Freegling, Mary
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Deep frozen robin for dissection (AB23)
32d
- Deep frozen robin for dissection. Does any zoology student want it to dissect? Low number Ellon Rd, easy parking. 25 mins walk from Zoology building. Bus 1 or 2
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Yellow Gauze (AB23)
55d
- A piece of yellow gauze 63cms x 304cms [c25”x 120”] no idea where I found this. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, Mary
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red velvet pieces (AB23)
55d
- Two pieces of red velvet 38cm plus 6cm hem [14½” plus almost 3” hem] by 119cm [47“] width. I don't know where I got these from but they are the bottom of a pair of curtains. Each would make a small pair of cushion covers. Excellent condition. AB23 8EA 01224 702715 Mary
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3 Steps (AB23)
Gifted
84d
- These steps are surplus to our requirements. They are elderly but sturdy and strong. Low number Ellon Rd, easy parking. Happy Freegling, Mary
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Curtains approx to fit a window 75"x 60"width (AB23)
85d
- I went searching the charity shops in Aberdeen only to find my favourite one, the Salvation Army has closed, and no charity shop appears to stock curtains any longer. Apparently they don't sell well. I only have the approximate measurements of the window as it is in our youngest son’s flat. I think a 75 inch drop approximately 190cms for a window width of approximately 60 inches or 155 cms. Happy Freegling all! Mary
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Wide mouthed thermos flask (AB23)
Gifted
108d
- Good condition, 2 fluid ounces less than 2 pints capacity. i.e. approx 1 litre. Come whenever it suits you. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA. Easy parking in back lane or bus 1 or 2 . Happy Freegling!
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Magazines (AB23)
Expired
125d
- I took two RSPB bird magazines and I think 7 National Trust magazines from about 2012 into a school hoping they could use them. However they were turned down, pleasantly but disappointing after a cold wet walk. I realise now I should have phoned first. Can anyone else, student teacher, support worker etc make use of them? Low number Ellon Rd AB23 8EA., easy parking, good bus route. Contactless collection.
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handkerchiefs, mens. (AB23)
Expired
134d
- I’m married to a man who likes old-fashioned cotton or linen hankies. I believe this is the time of year men are given handkerchiefs but most don’t use them. Please if you have surplus or see them on sale in a supermarket I’d be glad to know. Thank you, happy freegling! Mary Ellon Rd Ab23 8EA
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skis and ski boots (AB23)
Expired
134d
- Solomon skis (two pairs) and ski boots not much used as our sons preferred snow boards and I now prefer Nordic skis. Boots believed to be size 7½. Collect from AB23 8EA, parking in back lane. 01224 702715
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Electric fire (AB23)
Gifted
138d
- Large 3 bar electric fire with convector heater, only 2 bars working. Controls repaired by my father many years ago. It is too bulky to take on bus easily but would be possible. We are right on route 1 and 2. AB23 8EA easy parking in back lane. Happy Freegling, Mary
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Large electric fire (AB23)
Gifted
142d
- For Andrew who didn’t read carefully enough. Two working radiant bars. Mary AB23 8EA
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Mini Word search started (AB23)
Expired
142d
- Mini Word search at least 50 left unstarted. I inherited it from a friend but I prefer Code word. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA.
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Murdoch from A team (AB23)
Gifted
142d
- Good condition Any collectors out there? We have a 16cm 6½” Murdoch a figure from the A team. I’ve seen one for sale sale for £35. I’d prefer to pass this to some who is not going to sell it but appreciate it. Mary AB23 8EA
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lifebelt, old fashioned (AB23)
Expired
167d
- I suspect this would be dangerous these days but before I bin it can anyone use it? Fancy dress, drama, demonstration of what not to use? Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, Happy freegling. Mary
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Doll in basket, separately key holder (AB23)
Expired
167d
- Sorry daft things to photo together. I’d particularly like the doll to go to someone who can pass it to a child who will be short on presents this year. I’d like to have made a mattress but short on time and energy! Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, Happy freegling.
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AA batteries (AB23)
Expired
168d
- Husband uses AA batteries in his camera and has discarded these. I’ve tested them all and there is about half-life left. Can anyone use them, eg in clock? Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, full directions later.
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Beer mats (AB23)
Gifted
176d
- A very small collection as in photo. This was made by a deceased friend and in his memory I’d like to find a new owner. AB23 8EA bus 1,1B, 2 or easy parking. Did you know people who collect beer mats are known as tegestologists?! Mary
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Damaged Mirror (AB23)
Expired
176d
- Mirror, 61 cms x79cms c24 " x31" badly cracked. It is only the one crack and has been dropped since with no further damage. The crack was result of subsidence in a bow window of our parent’s home. Two holes remain in bottom corners. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA easy parking. Happy freegling! It's hard to photograph a mirror! Mary
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Retro orange curtains (AB23)
Gifted
180d
- Pair of retro orange curtains 221 cm length, plus 4 cm hem which could be let down and still leave a tiny turning. Width 121cms approx. Suitable for costume for one of the Magi? Not sure what synthetic material it is but they are ironable. Sorry, some paint damage at top of one. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, Bus 1 or 2, or easy parking. Happy Freegling! Mary
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Tapestry wools (AB23)
Gifted
180d
- As you see a slightly tangle of tapestry wools. I’d particularly like this to go a freegler who collected tapestry bits from me before but it is more important to pass on soon so do ask if you want it and we’ll see. Contactless collection from AB23 8EA, Bus 1 or 2, or easy parking. Happy Freegling! Mary
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French Polished lids. (AB23)
Gifted
184d
- My Dad, Ernle Beyts, went to evening classes to learn how to French polish well. He produced two beautiful lids for his record player cabinet. Sadly no one in our family wants them so as we prepare to move somewhere smaller I’m freegling them, hoping to find an appreciative new owner. Entire cabinet available if wanted. Easy parking AB23 8EA. Mary
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Fixadent, (AB23)
Expired
215d
- I’ve reached the age when I need something to keep my dentures in place. Sadly I bought Fixodent not realizing it has an unpleasant flavour. I’ve since been recommended to use Polygrip. Is there anyone who’d like a tube of Fixodent that has been used just once. Contactless collection, AB23 8EA, good bus service 1 & 2 and several country buses. Easy parking. Happy Freegling, Mary
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Life jacket, child's (AB23)
Expired
218d
- For child aged approximately 3. It may well be unsuitable now except perhaps for lectures on poor design as doesn’t have any way of keeping the child’s face above water! Contactless collection from AB23 8EA Happy freegling! Mary
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Tapestry loving Freegler (AB23)
Expired
218d
- Freegler who collected an incomplete tapestry from me. Please contact me again. Mary Ellon Rd
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Material, elderly (AB23)
Expired
234d
- Material, I don't think it is cotton because it seems too flammable when tested. 140cms x 114cms approx, hole 16x5cms at widest points shown close to ruler. Easy parking AB23 8EA, bus 1or2. Happy Freegling, Mary
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Wifi disc (AB23)
Gifted
246d
- Wifi disc, brand new, rescued with permission from a neighbour’s skip. They cleared a lot of excellent stuff pre house sale. Mary AB23 8EA
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Cat scratching post (AB23)
Expired
251d
- I have a short post which my Hamish will only use if I scratch on it to get him started. This I do when he’s attacking the stair carpet or furniture. I have been tipped off that many cats will only use a tall one. Our short one will then be freegled, book it now if you wish. Happy Freegling! Mary
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Honda Civic roof rack (AB23)
Expired
262d
- Honda Civic roof rack. Specific for Honda Civic only, a big disappointment to us when we achieved our newer car, having been told our Civic was no longer worth servicing by Steve of RSL Motors. We trusted him having known him for years since recommendation by another local tradesman. It has been lying for a couple of years as I did not realise we couldn’t use it, so it needs a dust down. AB23 8EA easy parking.
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