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Request: 5 gallon plastic buckets (KCK) - In need of a dozen or more 5-gallon plastic buckets for transplanting and transporting ---- well--plants. Handles are a big plus. Don't need lids, but will take them. Minor cracks and/or holes no problem. No harmful contents (tar, oil paint, etc.), as some may be used as planters. Will pick up promptly within approx.15 mi. of KCK. Request: Used sheets or lightweight blankets (KCK) Expired - Need several used bed sheets and/or lightweight blankets to use as dust covers for furniture while sanding down walls during re-model. Need not be perfect as they are not for usual purpose. Can do minor repairs or clean stains etc. Any color or size. Request: Back issues Readers Digest (KCK) Expired - Condition unimportant - for reading only, then recycled. Any issues 1982 or later. Request: scrap or left-over oak T&G flooring (KCK) Expired - Need more oak T&G flooring, scraps or left-overs, for making counter tops. Have used all I got from previous ads (Thanks!), but need more to finish project. White (preferred) or red oak. If you have 10 ft or more, any length and/or width, will pick up anywhere in greater KC area. Need a total of 100 sq ft or more. Usable top surface desirable - have tools to cut and refinish. Request: 2 - two-drawer filing cabinets (KCK) Received - Live-alone old guy in KCK needs a couple of two-drawer filing cabinets, preferably metal, in decent shape. One for upstairs office and one for downstairs (kitchen and work area). Color unimportant. Drawers should work easily - locking ability nice, but not essential. Hanging file racks a big plus. Have truck, will pick-up. Request: 2 - two-drawer filing cabinets (KCK) Expired - Live-alone old guy in KCK needs a couple of two-drawer filing cabinets, preferably metal, in decent shape. One for upstairs office and one for downstairs (kitchen and work area). Color unimportant. Drawers should work easily - locking ability nice, but not essential. Hanging file racks a big plus. Have truck, will pick-up. Request: Bicycle - still (KCK) Expired - Wanted by male senior (76 yrs) but very active, for light exercise. 26" wheels, light weight. Don't need a whole lot of gears - 3+ speed would be fine. For mostly street use only. Will make minor repairs (tires, tubes, brakes, etc.). Need not be pretty, but functional. Not fussy. Men's or lady's - exercise, not a beauty contest. (I would fail either way LOL) Request: soil aeration or verticutting (KCK) Expired - Senior citizen 76 yrs, can do the work myself, but unable to load and unload machine due to spinal arthritis. Willing to work for use of machine, various crafts. ( Retired Master Electrician). Help available for load/unload, but actual work would be a blessing for reseeding lawn approx. 1700 sq. ft., Heatwave sod. Have seed and can do myself.. Request: small computer desk (KCK) Expired - Need a small computer desk (with upper hutch if available). No wider than 48", no narrower than 36". Decent condition, but not necessarily like new. Maybe also a small swivel chair? Will pick up anywhere in greater KC.