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Free: queen size duvet cover (Britannia) In the depths of my linen closet, I found this unused IKEAn"VÅRBRÄCKA" duvet cover. It's 100% cotton, and has a pleasing beige-and-white pattern. Sadly, I don't have the matching pillowcases ... maybe you could get them from IKEA's "As Is" section?

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Free: small decorative box (Britannia) This oval-shaped box, with lid, could perhaps be used to present a gift in? It's an attractive shade of pale orange ... in the photos it looks more pinkish-beige, but in the right light it's more like tangerine (the satin fabric changes with the angle). About 7" long (glasses for scale).

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Free: a few old DVDs (Britannia) I thought I disposed of all my "hard copy" media long ago, but apparently these are still hanging around. Take some or all.

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Free: sundry kitchen items (Britannia) Gifted Clearing my cupboards, I found: * A small glass bowl, of uncertain provenance and use ... dessert dish, cocktail glass, candle holder? You decide. * Three glass herb or spice jars, with lids (but no shaker tops). * A miniature mason jar, with ring but no lid ... maybe you have a spare lid, with no jar? * A few tiny plastic containers, mysteriously missing their lids. Glasses for scale. Take some or all.

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Free: a bunch of nylon socks (Britannia) Gifted I discovered these in the depths of a drawer – forgotten and unused for many years, since I used to work in an office. (Do people even wear such things nowadays?!) All were washed, of course, before being put away; a few are actually unworn, in new condition. Most are standard beige, with a few coloured blue or red – see pic. Also, a few pairs of pantyhose – size, I would guess, medium large.

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Free: (unused) bulb syringe (Britannia) Excavated from the back of a bathroom cupboard ... I have no idea why I even own this item! But I can promise you I've never used it for its intended purpose, which is flushing out various body cavities. I was going to just toss it in the thrift-store box, as being too embarrassing for TN – but let's give it a go.

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Free: decorative "stiletto" wine holder (Britannia) A friend gave me this whimsical object, but it's too modern-looking to match my decor – so I'm passing it on. Could also be used just for ornamental purposes. It's about 8" high, holds a full-size bottle, and is totally not suitable for wearing ;-)

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Request: "Terra Delyssa": just a taste (Britannia) I've often contemplated buying my olive oil from Costco -- but feel nervous about committing to 2 litres of the stuff, unsampled. Would anyone be willing to share *a tiny bit* of theirs, so I can see if it suits my taste? I live in the Britannia area, so if anyone is close and can help me, that would be great. (I don't want to drive across the city, just to get a teaspoonful!) Please and thank you, Antonia.

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Request: cutting plywood (Britannia) Withdrawn For a household project, I need to trim four inches off this 5-foot chunk of thin plywood. It's not a difficult job, if you have the right tools ... but I sold my skilsaw many years ago. Could sure use it right now! I can transport this thing to you, if you can help. Thanks, A.

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Free: laundry bag (Britannia) Gifted Rather flimsy, but hopefully still useful: stripey bag with round bottom. Suitable for storing or transporting stuff. (Laundry basket for scale.)

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Free: three-part outdoor cushion (Britannia) Gifted My neighbour gave this to me – I don't have a chair it would fit, but maybe someone else does? It's an attractive design, and apparently reversible – solid colour on one side, opulent floral on the other. A bit faded, but still comfy to sit on.

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Free: large-ish bbq cover (Britannia) Gifted No longer needed, in decent shape.

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Free: chunks of cushion foam (Britannia) Gifted These irregular scraps of 2.5"-thick foam are leftovers from a recent project. The long piece measures 58" by 10"; the two smaller ones are about 6-7" wide and 24-28" long. Before stuffing them in the garbage can, thought I'd check here first – to see if any crafty person could use them!

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Free: three outdoor cushions (Britannia) Gifted I got these things from here earlier in the summer ... but "went in a different direction" with my patio decor! Hope someone can give them a home.

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Free: red four-wheeled walker (Britannia) Gifted This sturdy little model (by Drive) is sadly too small for me ... and besides, I've managed to lose the backrest for it, as well as the little storage box that used to go under the seat (see second pic, from the Canadian Tire website). If you're a shorter person than me (I'm 5'9"), you may find it works well for you. Feel free to come and give it a "test drive"!

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Free: Xmas wrapping paper (Britannia) Gifted I know next Christmas is still a long way off – but maybe you can save these "eco-friendly" roll remnants (by Nota) from the recycling bin? There's just enough paper left to wrap a few prezzies, when the holiday comes again.

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Free: ironing board + two swiffers (Britannia) Gifted My neighbours left these things behind when they moved out – can anyone use them? The ironing board is a bit screechy (aren't they all), and could use a new pad and cover. The swiffers seem to be in good shape, though one is lacking its pad.

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Free: short walker, tall crutches (Britannia) Gifted These are spares from my recent knee surgery: the two-wheel walker is rather too low for me – I'm 5'-9", and had to bend down to use this. And the crutches are rather too tall – they fit a person from 5'-10" up to 6'-6". Also, the rubber grip is missing from the handholds. Happy to dispose of these separately, to different-sized people!

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Request: thin plywood or thich cardboard (Britannia) Received I'm looking for a slab of some rigid substance that's 62" wide, and 33" tall – to create a padded headboard for my bed. Even a fortified cardboard would do – like this chunk that was used in the packing of my neighbour's new TV. It's perfect, except not big enough ... but if I could find a similar piece, I could put them together. (The plan is to cover the board with foam padding and decorative fabric – both of which I already have). If you can help with some suitable material, please get in touch. Thanks, Antonia

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Free: a few minor kitchen items (Britannia) Gifted Clearing out my cabinets, I've found: * a refillable liquid soap container (the top part comes off for easy access) * a small off-white china tray, about 9" long (PROMISED) * a set of "spatula tongs" * (lurking at the front, at the bottom of the pic) a silicone scrubbing/bottle brush * a red silicone pie-crust protector, to fit a standard-size baking dish (PROMISED) (The glass bowl and the wooden board are in the pic for illustration only.)

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Request: chunk of thin plywood or pegboard (Britannia) Expired To create a padded headboard for my bed, I'm looking for a chunk of thin plywood (or some other rigid substance) that's 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: Xmas wrapping paper (Britannia) Expired There's not a lot left on these three "eco-friendly" rolls of paper by Nota; but enough for a few prezzies, when Christmas comes again!

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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) Expired 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) Expired I'd like to try creating a padded headboard for my bed, to replace the current metal slats. So I'm looking for a chunk of thin plywood (or some other rigid substance) that's 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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Request: sturdy box lid (Britannia) Expired Does 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 (see pic)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: 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) Expired 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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