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Free: Oster "Golden A5" Clippers (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) These clippers are thirty years old, but they haven't been used in decades, were only lightly used, still function perfectly and they were manufactured at a time when a lot of tools, Oster clippers definitely included, were made to last. There is one blade, 4mm, I believe, that comes with them. As I expect a lot of interest in these clippers, I will NOT gift them to first person who asks. I will wait a day or two, collect names, then draw one out of a hat.

8d

Free: 1975 edition of Joy of Cooking (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) For a cook book, this book is in good shape. I have great sentimental attachment to this book because it's the book that I used to learn how to cook when I was ages six through twelve. This is the copy I bought for myself as a teen. I haven't cooked out of it in decades, so almost all of the pages are in good shape. The one that has a lot of "evidence of cooking" is the section on meatballs. But the binding on this book was made with the understanding that it was going to get a lot of hard use and was designed to last.

8d

Free: Irises, poppies, pink geranium (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted I don't know what color the irises are. Odds are they will be purple, but I can't be sure. I divided up dozens of irises this winter, replanted most of it and potted up several of the tubers. Plants are healthy and should bloom marvelously next year (they should be planted in the ground, not kept in these pots). In some of the pots are volunteer poppy plants - pink or red. One of the pots has a very hardy pink geranium in it.

8d

Free: Bionic brand size LARGE knee brace (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted This is a robust knee brace with hinged, metal supports. I used it five or six times - it kept me ambulatory until I could get in to see an orthopedist. Brace is still in good shape.

13d

Free: IKEA Aluminum Shelves (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted 30" long, 11" deep Three shelves with wall mount that can be aligned with studs

13d

Free: Three guinea pig pockets (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Withdrawn These "pockets" - sort of a tiny dog bed designed to allow you to hold a guinea pig on your lap without getting pooped on - are worn, but otherwise clean and with a lot of good use left in them. I've cross posted these pockets because I suspect it's going to be difficult to find a taker. Specific suggestions as to and organization that might want them are appreciated.

33d

Free: Kerosine Lamps (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Withdrawn These lamps are dusty, but otherwise in perfect working order. They were gifted to me thirty years ago and have been in the back of a closet ever since. I have a quart of kerosine to go with them.

33d

Free: Reusable Plastic Bags (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted No holes, rips or tears. These bags, 19 of them, have been cleaned, disinfected and wrapped. I collect the reusable plastic bags that are floating around on sidewalks and streets when I'm out biking. I don't use them even close to the rate at which I collect them. Is anyone in need of them? I would be happy to mail them.

39d

Free: IKEA Queen size bed frame (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Frame was disassembled today. It's in very good condition. I have no recollection as to what style it is, but it's solid wood - no pressboard - and all parts are present and accounted for. Preference goes to someone who can pick it up today or tomorrow. I have no where to store it so it is, as of an hour ago, sitting out in front of my house under the eaves.

70d

Free: Sheepskin/Fleece (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted This sheepskin/fleece is in good shape. I've had it for three years - I bought it for grand baby, but DIL didn't want. It has not been exposed to smoke of any kind. There is no mold on or in it. The leather is still supple. There has never been any urine or feces of any kind on it. There IS some cat hair an dog hair on it. It was never used as a cat/dog bed, but I have several of both. I live in a sea of cat and dog hair - it just gets everywhere. The wool on this fleece is almost coarse - it was that way when I bought it from my organic/regenerative farmer friends. It does have some dirty spots on it and should probably be washed. Washing sheep skins is a total pain in the everything. It's doable, but it's a lot of work, which is why I'm offering it up for grabs rather than setting to that task. It would make a great topper for a dog bed or could be used for leather work?

107d

Free: Phillips Speakers (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted My husband picked these up on the side of the road five years ago. They had a free sign on them. He never got around to try them out and see if they work. If someone wants to give it a go, great. If not, into ewaste they go.

107d

Free: Handlebar Bag (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Brand new. In perfect condition. My husband is very fussy about his handlebar bags. It wasn't exactly what he was wanting. It seems like a great bag to me - I have baskets on my bikes so I won't use it.

107d

Free: Artist made ceramic lamp bases (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Base on the left is 12" tall? These were gifted to me by a friend who is professional ceramicist. They are beautiful, but they are both incomplete. The base on the left needs all the metal and wiring parts added to it to make it functional. The base on the right was an oops. Along with needing the metal and wiring parts, she neglected to cut a hole in the base. It's very hard to do this after a piece has been fired. My husband put a lot of work into cutting a hole. He got about half way through before I decided we can't spare the time. I'm thinking these pieces could be smashed and used for mosaics?

107d

Free: Woven Tote Basket (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted I have many of the basket made with same materials - some kind of African grass - with handles. I love them and use them all the time. I thought I'd try similar basket/tote with long straps. I never use it so it's now up for grabs. It's in great shape.

107d

Free: Frozen, Raw Dog Food (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted 12 - 8oz packages of frozen. raw pork-bison-pumpkin dog food. Package in unopened, purchased three months ago, never thawed.

113d

Free: Queen Size Tri-Fold (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted This futon/foam tri-fold never had anyone sleep directly on it. It was underneath another 8" thick wool futon/mattress. It is in good shape. No odors, no mold, no exposure to smoke of any kind. We do have cats. There are a few random cat hairs on the cover. But a cat never slept on it. PLEASE NOTE: I do NOT necessarily gift item to first person who asks for it. I don't expect much interest in this item, but it will not be available for pick up until tomorrow (the 31st) or after.

116d

Free: Cracker Tin (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted 10" X 7" X 3". From the seventies, when you really could by Jacob's Cream Crackers in a tin. Container is in good shape. I've held on to this for decades. I have finally admitted I have no use for it.

157d

Free: LG Monitor (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted 14" X 24". Monitor is in perfect working order. I am anticipating a lot of requests for this item. I will pick a name out of a hat around 5pm tomorrow (Sunday). This monitor is out of storage and on my front porch. It must be picked up Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. If it is still on my front porch on Wednesday afternoon, I will take it to the Good Will.

181d

Free: Air Fryer (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted 4 qt. Never used. In box, unopened. It's not an expensive model. I think I got it for less than $40 from Target. People swear by these things, but those people all have decently sized, as opposed to small, kitchens. PLEASE NOTE: I will NOT gift this to the first person who asks after it. I will keep this post open until 1pm Sunday, at which point I will draw a name out of a hat. Pick up Sunday afternoon/evening or anytime next week is fine.

230d

Free: Bricks (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Hundreds of them. Intact with all mortar removed. I don't know how many there are, but that stack is four bricks thick. I will only consider gifting them to someone who is going to 1) take ALL of the bricks and 2) cart them out of my backyard without my help. If nobody wants to do that, I'll just keep them.

233d

Free: Music While Swimming (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted I couldn't figure out how to transfer my play list onto this device so it has never been used. It's an MP3 player that is designed to be water proof so you can listen to music while you swim. It was inexpensive - $90? I assume it is in perfect working order.

273d

Free: 15lb of Plums (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Fresh. Picked today. Ripe but not yet soft. Good flavor. No pesticides used on fruit. Unlike most of my posts, because these are perishable, plums will got to person who can pick them up tomorrow before noon.

289d

Free: Card Table (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Expired This folding card table is probably sixty years old, which means it was built to last! It's one of those items that you just can't find anymore so I've been holding on to it. But I never use it so I am finally giving in and letting it go. It's, I think, 30"X30"?

321d

Free: Hoses (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted One is 50', one is 75'. Longer hose comes with hose reel. Both hoses are in great shape.

325d

Free: Large, Samsonite Luggage (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted Zipper works. Wheels work perfectly. Body still intact, but has a few scratches and dings from wear and tear.

328d

Free: Blue Green Linen Dress (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Expired Bryn Walker, Size M (I'm 5'6", 170lb). Never worn, washed once. In perfect condition. Needs to be ironed. Lovely color - two toned weave. NOT available for pick up. I will MAIL it to you. If you are interested, you will need to be willing to provide your address.

338d

Free: 10' Long Bamboo "stakes" (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Expired Ten foot long, freshly cut, bamboo "stakes." There are six of them. They are in parking strip in front of my house. If you would like some, send me a message and I will send you my address OR I can drop them off. There are more where these came from. I have to prune my bamboo every six months. I try to save the really long stakes to give away.

341d

Free: Tulipiere (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted This is a beautiful, flower arranging vessel called a tulipiere. This vessel is hand made by master ceramicist Clara Lanyi. I love it and have held on to it for years, but have finally had to admit that flower arranging is something I don't have time for.

357d

Free: Metal Trash Cans (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Expired One full size (55gallons?), on mid-size (30 gallons?). Larger can has one handle missing, but both have fitting lids, no rust, no holes. Preference given to someone who will take both cans.

1y

Free: Timber Bamboo (Palo Alto, near Cal Ave) Gifted I just transplanted these shoots into a container so they don't have much in the way of root yet, but I think I have got them at just the right time to make for an excellent plant. This is a bright green bamboo that, in the right conditions, grown fifteen feet high with stalks two inches in diameter. It is a runner rather than a clumper, but it is very slow growing so keeping it in bounds is fairly easy.

1y