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Free: lid for cat litter box (Britannia) My neighbour left this behind when moving – it's in good shape. Maybe you have a lidless box that could use it? Measures 21" x 15".

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Free: Xmas wrapping paper (Britannia) Over the years, the number of presents I have to wrap has dwindled from few to none. (My son and I still buy each other gifts, but never bother to wrap them – in fact, we rarely bother to actually present them on the special day. "I'll get you that thing you want in the post-holiday sales" is our usual policy.) There's not a lot left on some of these "eco-friendly" rolls by Nota; but enough for a few prezzies, when Christmas comes again!

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Request: pair of crutches (Britannia) Received Barely used, but too tall for me – I seem to have shrunk over the years. I'm having knee surgery next week, and would love it if some kind soul could help me out – even with just a loan. Because the goal of surgery is to make me *more* mobile, in the long term!

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Free: crutches for a tall person (Britannia) I'm not accustomed to finding myself too short to use things – but here we are! These adult crutches are hardly used, and would fit anybody from 5'10" to 6'6" tall.

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Free: large pie dish (Britannia) Gifted This handsome item has been languishing unused in my cupboard, because I rarely bake any more. It's a generous size – 10" across, and 2" deep – and in immaculate shape.

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Request: house plants (Britannia) I've moved around and repotted several plants, and now find I have a few bare spots. Does anyone have any indoor greenery they could spare?! (But no cactuses, thanks – I'm not a spiky person.)

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Request: chunk of plywood or similar (Britannia) I've had this bed frame for many years; but only now, in my old age, has it occurred to me that I could perhaps create a more comfortable headboard for it! I'm looking for a chunk of thin plywood, or some other rigid substance – about 62" wide, and 33" tall. The plan is to cover it with foam padding and decorative fabric (both of which I have already). If you can help with a slab of suitable material, please let me know. Thanks! Antonia

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Free: tall glass vase (Britannia) Gifted I used to keep dried grasses in this, but found a prettier option! It's about 18" high, and has a slight chip on the rim – I just made sure that section was at the back.

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Free: art printouts for framing (Britannia) My clever strategy for wall decor: downloading and printing images of famous paintings, and mounting them in dollar-store frames. These half dozen pretty pictures are all extra. Before recycling them, I thought I'd check whether anyone here could use them! Take some or all.

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Request: sturdy box lid (Britannia) This may be a long shot, but I wonder if anyone has a box lid they no longer use? I'd like to create a solid top for this flimsy little table – this lid I have would work, except it's just a bit too small. Ideally, I'd like a box lid that's at least a foot square – larger is okay, I can cut it down to size. It doesn't have to be very fancy, either, since I plan to cover it with fabric. Hoping someone can help! Thanks, A.

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Free: hair mousse (Britannia) Withdrawn My aging, thinning hair no longer tolerates this kind of product. Used, but still lots left.

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Free: harp for lampshade (Britannia) Gifted I already have rather too many lamps, so I'm not likely to ever use this again.

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Free: small notebook, new (Britannia) Gifted There's nothing wrong with this little book (complete with pen), except that the pages are lined – I prefer blank ones. (Also, corporate logo.)

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Request: small red-and-gold wooden box (Britannia) Withdrawn I have two of these little boxes, bought from Dollarama – back when they had a whole line of them. Now I want to get a slightly larger version – but they're no longer to be found! This is probably a long shot; but I'm looking for one that's at least seven inches long/wide. (I've tried googling, and these things can be found on Amazon ... but only the small versions.)

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Free: little marble pill box (Britannia) Gifted I have all the pill containers I need; but this thing is just so attractive, I've kept it around just for decoration. Perhaps someone else can put it to good use? It's about 2" high, and 4" across – small, but heavy.

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Free: eco-friendly wax wraps (Britannia) Gifted Various sizes of these things ... which I have tried to use in place of clear plastic bags, but which have one large drawback: you can't see what's wrapped up in them! You don't know if the mysterious bundle in your fridge is the remains of a ham, or half a tuna sandwich. (In fact, I haven't actually used these for either purpose – they're mostly virgin.) Also I don't like the smug exhortations to virtue they're printed with.

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Free: homemade "plant stand" (Britannia) Gifted I created this little wheeled platform so I could move a potted plant to follow the sun. Sadly, the plant was far too large and heavy for the flimsy construction! Thought I'd check if anyone here could use it, before chucking it. Size: about a foot square (my glasses for scale).

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Free: bathroom cabinet clearout (Britannia) Withdrawn Various unwanted hair things from the depths: dry shampoo, brown spray cover-up for roots, mousse, and pump-action hairspray. Also sunscreen (though this isn't the season for it!), and cuticle remover. Some are unused, others are mostly full.

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Free: IKEA queen duvet cover (Britannia) Gifted Following my recent post of a duvet, this is a potential cover for it. It's clean and washed (though not ironed), and is mostly in good shape. I think there are a few small tears in the fabric, on one side ... though when I looked for them just now, I couldn't find them! You can take this independently of the quilt – though I guess my preference is for someone who wants both.

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Free: queen duvet (from IKEA) (Britannia) Gifted This Fjällarnika quilt was my adult son's, till I bought him a new one for Christmas. Still has a few stubborn stains, despite *multiple* trips through the washing machine. But its major flaw – the reason it needed replacing, and is now being disposed of – is that for some reason, most of the feather filling has migrated to the quilt edges ... leaving the centre almost flat and empty. I'm not sure how to fix that issue – short of unpicking all the stitches; redistributing the feathers along more equitable lines; and then sewing all the seams back again! But if you can fix it, it's yours.

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Free: Ecco ladies shoes, size 10-11 (Britannia) Gifted I know it's boot weather right now, not shoe weather ... but perhaps you're going on a winter trip to the Belize jungle, and need some comfy and stylish footwear?! These are excellent shoes, but a tad narrow for my foot. Also, I was confused by the European sizing: my feet are a size (or two) smaller. So they don't work for me; but maybe you can use them? They have really good tread, and are sturdy and well-made.

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Free: Pride and Prejudice DVDs (Britannia) Gifted Five hours of stellar English television, to while away a cold winter's night! This classic adaptation of Jane Austen's most famous novel has never been bettered, and likely never will – it remains the gold standard for Austen fans. The two-disc box set is accompanied by the lavishly illustrated book “The Making of Pride and Prejudice,” to add to your enjoyment. I originally posted this on KJ, but my ad there got zero traction ... time to abandon my hopes of making a few bucks :-(

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Free: silicone cup for massage therapy (Britannia) Gifted A physiotherapist used one of these on my arthritic knee, and it seemed to help – so I bought my own version. It came in a pack of two, and this one is too large for that particular spot – I've never used it. (If you want to know how this thing works, just Google it. FYI, the pic showing a whole bunch of them is just for reference – I only have one to give away!)

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Free: blue cushion (Britannia) Gifted Approx. 20" square, originally from IKEA. Used to be on my deck, until I switched furniture; now it's just hanging around. The cover removes for washing, and it's rather faded from sun and rain – I was thinking of redyeing it, but can't be arsed!

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Free: green curtain fabric (Britannia) Withdrawn This shiny material is so pretty, I've kept it hanging around for a while ... but I think I have to accept that green just isn't my colour! These fabric lengths are ready to make into a pair of full-length drapes – they're 8 ft long and 50" wide. I was about to start ironing and stitching when I decided ... that some more energetic person can take over the project. This was originally quite an expensive upholstery fabric, but I definitely lack the skills to re-cover a couch – drapes are about my level of expertise. (I'll wait till morning to pick a recipient.)

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Free: two flimsy "table runners" (Britannia) Gifted I was chopping these up for crafts fabric – this is the remains of my stash. Each is about 10" across and 35" long. Take one or both.

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Free: size 8.5 ladies shoes, need fixing (Britannia) Gifted I've had these things tucked away in a closet for so long, I forgot I had them. They *were* really nice shoes – but I only ever wore them on special occasions (of which there are too few in my life). Eventually, the elastic strips over the top of the foot perished. I kept meaning to try to repair them ... but realized they no longer fit me! Can you offer them a second lease on life?

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Free: plug-in timer, unused (Britannia) Gifted I bought this last summer, to plug my bedroom fan into ... but failed to realize it can only handle a two-prong plug (my big fan has three prongs). I can't think of another use for a timer, so it's just sat around gathering dust for many months.

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Free: basic backpack (Britannia) Gifted This thing is quite lightweight, and I've replaced it with a sturdier model. Also the zipper on the outer pocket is broken, so I stichted it closed. It's clean and functional, though.

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Free: various kitchen stuff (1 of 2) (Britannia) Gifted All these things are surplus to requirements – I’m giving them a chance for a new home here, before shipping them off to the charity shop! 1) large glass jar, label removed (once held peaches) – seems too handy to just recycle! 2) empty red wine bottle (also no label) 3) two new green glass bottles, with corks – the kind you might use for vinaigrette (unused) 4) two small squeezable plastic bottles, bought for a craft project but never used 5) unused bottle brush, too large for the task I bought it for 6) set of four flat glass dessert bowls 7) set of four slightly deeper glass dessert bowls 8) decorative ceramic container, with lid 9) red plastic sieve/colander; nothing wrong with it, I just don’t have space for it.

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