A Members' Posts

Request: long, thin, flexible brush (Britannia) Withdrawn Needed to clean narrow tubing ... now that it's yard-work season, I dug out my old CamelBak water pouch – and discovered that the hose has acquired some disgusting gunk on the inside. Rather than try to buy a new one, I thought I'd have a go at cleaning it – but the aperture for the tube is tiny, barely 2 mm across (you can barely squash a Q-tip into it). I managed to squirt alcohol inside with a syringe, but it needs a good scrub with a flexible brush – about 2 mm wide and 30" or so long. Before I try to buy one, does anybody have such a thing ... that they could even just lend me, to do the job?! Thanks for your time, Antonia.

9d

Free: small table lamp, without a shade (Britannia) Gifted This doesn't match my decor (I bought it for my student's room), and then the shade broke. You would have to source your own. It's about 14x" high, and has the (annoying) kind of switch that's on the cord, rather than the socket.

16d

Free: roll of calculator paper (Britannia) Gifted My old print calculator has died of old age, with an almost brand-new roll in it. The paper is 2-1/4" wide, and ... I dunno, about 20 miles long?! ;-)

16d

Free: 12 pairs of “queen size” stockings (Britannia) Withdrawn In the depths of my wardrobe, I discovered a couple of hangers loaded with this long-forgotten collection of nylon stockings. I haven’t worn skirts since I stopped having an office job (also stopped having a waist). These “queen size” items would fit a 14-16 lady. I’m now much too fat to fit into them, being more like a 22! I’ve laundered them all, and checked for rips or tears – they’re in pretty good shape. Various colours, as shown.

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16d

Free: blue Bernie Mev shoes, 9.5 (Britannia) Gifted I got these from a friend, practically new, and they're really comfortable ... but sadly, just a little bit too big for me! No matter how many insoles I try to stack them with, my heels keep slipping out at the back. Check out the style at .

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16d

Free: cheap plastic trays (Britannia) Gifted I used these dollar-store trays to go under my big plant pots, in case they leaked water. One actually did – it has rust marks on it – but the others are unmarked. The big ones ("gold" and "silver") are 15" across, and the small one is 11".

18d

Free: various makeup items (Britannia) Gifted I've overhauled my makeup case, and realized I haven't actually used these things in years. Two eye shadows (creamy white and pale blue), barely used; two pale beige concealer sticks; two lipsticks, vaguely pink/red; and three coloured eyeliner pencils – blue, purple, and green. I understand one can just swab or dip with alcohol, to disinfect things like this. If you can use any or all, you're welcome!

18d

Free: striped wrapping paper (Britannia) Gifted My roommate also left this behind when she moved out. It's the size of ... a roll of paper. Unopened.

18d

Free: pair of 16-ich handbag handles (Britannia) Gifted These are from my Miché purse, and I've never used them – I prefer the longer straps. Black leather. You need to supply your own loops to attach them.

18d

Free: spray bottle of Goof-Off (Britannia) Gifted My departed housemate also left this behind – I've tried using it, but it's too strongly scented for me. The spray bottle is about half full.

18d

Free: stuff from medicine cabinet (Britannia) My roommate moved out recently, and left behind a couple of items in the bathroom cabinet: * A bottle of sinus rinse (labelled "professional sample"). Package unopened. * A half-full tube of Garnier hair gunk. I tried it on my own hair – let's say it's not a product intended for old ladies – so I hope someone else can make use of it.

18d

Free: wooden hutch, for small animal (Britannia) Withdrawn I rescued this from my neighbour's garbage – it looks too useful to just throw away! If you know a child with a wee beastie – hamster, gerbil, rescued squirrel, baby rabbit, whatever – this might be handy for them. The hutch stands ca. 30" high, 23" wide, and 16" deep. The clear plastic front opens at the bottom, as shown. There are various shelves, etc., inside. The hinged top has sort of come apart, and would need nailing back together. I think these might be the specs:

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18d

Request: searching for square pasta bowls (Britannia) Withdrawn This is a long shot, I know – but just maybe! I have four of these handsome bowls, bought at Dollarama many years ago. I love them, and use them all the time. My friend also loves them, and keeps dropping hints about how she'd like some too – but the store has long since stopped carrying them. And apparently no other place online sells them (no matter how much you're prepared to pay). I keep looking hopefully in thrift stores, but haven't got lucky yet. Might anyone have a couple of these things they'd be willing to part with?! Thanks in advance, Antonia.

68d

Free: leather handbag straps (Britannia) Withdrawn My purse came with these short extra handles, which I never use (because shoulder straps are best). They're black, 16" long, rather stiff and curved, and have loops at the end for attaching them. Or you could repurpose them for something else entirely!

88d

Free: new bag with corporate logo (Britannia) Gifted My former employer used to spend a lot of money on these ugly branded giveaways ... instead of doing the sensible thing, and providing better wages and benefits! It's about 16", unused, and perfectly useful ... if you don't mind the stupid logo (I hate them).

90d

Free: vegetarian cookbook (Britannia) Expired The book that launched Yotam Ottolenghi as an international food celebrity, *Plenty* is "a visually stunning book, offering fresh and exciting flavour combinations that are sure to become mainstays for readers." Filled with delicious-looking photos and delectable recipes, this book will inspire you to up your game when it comes to cooking veggies.

90d

Free: 8-litre stock pot, with no lid (Britannia) Gifted A big, sturdy pot, made in Italy from 18/10 stainless steel (the highest grade available). Holds just over 8 quarts; measures 8” high, and 10” wide at the base. The handles have heat protection grips. Missing its own lid, though any 10” lid from another big pot fits just fine. (It used to be a pressure cooker, but I managed to lose the locking top.) This vintage model (by Aeternum) is almost 40 years old. But it’s only rarely been used – as you can see from the photos, it’s almost virgin (even on the bottom).

90d

Free: striped wrapping paper (Britannia) Expired My roommate left this behind when she moved out, and couldn't be bothered to make a return trip for it. It's the size of ... a roll of paper. Unopened.

90d

Free: two mustard-yellow bath towels (Britannia) Gifted These are freshly laundered (of course), and awaiting a new owner. They're not *quite* a matched pair ... but you have to look really hard to see any difference between them! They measure 26" by 46", and are in good shape, with no rips, stains, or unravelling.

90d

Free: silvery-grey tote bag (Britannia) Expired This was once my dance bag, but my knee is too arthritic to dance any more! I have enough other bags, so this is now surplus. It's about 14-15" wide, and a bit battered on the bottom – more utilitarian than stylish. The inside is plain grey fabric, with no rips or tears ... but no pockets either.

90d

Request: car seat heater / electrical genius (Britannia) Expired I've used this plug-in thing for several winters, but suddenly it broke – I believe the Achilles heel of this item is the wiring near the plug, which seems to have frayed. If anybody has a functioning plug-in heated seat to give away, I'd be grateful. Alternatively, if anybody knows how to repair this item, that would also be appreciated! And failing that, I guess I could just donate this item to anybody who wants a non-heating seat cover....

99d

Free: two yellow bath towels (Britannia) Gifted These aren't *quite* a matched pair, but you have to look hard to see any difference between them! They measure 26" by 46", and are in good shape, with no rips, stains, or unravelling.

99d

Free: wooden pant hangers (Britannia) Gifted There are now 8 of these things to go. You can take all, or just some, according to your needs.

99d

Free: two battery chargers (Britannia) Expired I've had these for ever – since my kids were young enough to have toys with batteries. So I would get rechargeables, and juice them up when they ran out of power. The batteries themselves are long since dead, and for all I know these chargers may be too. But if you have any rechargeable batteries, maybe you could check out these things? One holds two AA batteries, the other 4. They both plug into a wall socket.

99d

Free: curtain rod, 63" (Britannia) Expired A silvery pewter colour, this three-piece rod could also be shortened to 40" using just two pieces. It's missing one of the end doodads.

99d

Free: small pink purse (Britannia) Gifted Wee fuschia-coloured item, evening-bag sized, with detachable handle; beige interior. Measures about 10" x 6". Gifted by a friend, but too small for daily use.

111d

Request: 10" Android tablet, new-ish (Britannia) Expired My four-year-old Huawei mediapad has given up the ghost, after four years of faithful service. The battery says it's fully charged ... then five minutes later, it just shuts down. Replacing the battery would cost more than a new tablet, so I'm checking here. I know that new laptops often come with a tablet attached – did anyone here get such a freebie they'd be willing to part with? Ideally another 10-inch model, so it fits my current case. This may be rather a big ask, since I'm relatively new to the TN community ... but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Merci beaucoup, and fingers crossed!

111d

Request: piece of glass, 17"-ish square (Britannia) Expired I'm wondering if anybody has a spare chunk of glass hanging around, that I could use to cover this bedside table with? I've been trying to find one at a thrift store ... but the best source is picture frames, and big ones are rather expensive! Fingers crossed.

111d

Free: miniature drawer unit (Britannia) Gifted For years I've used this thing for stationery ... but who writes letters any more? Measures 11" high x 10" wide x 14" deep. Suitable for storing small things for workshop, etc. In good shape, except for small chip on one side (I fumbled as I was washing it).

112d

Free: tiny humidifier (Britannia) Gifted This billed itself as a "desktop vaporizer" when I bought it years ago, in desperation, because I had a cold. But that was long ago, and I haven't used it since. It's very small – see the other objects in the pic for scale – and only holds about half a cup of water. Still, that seems to last for several hours.

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