Freecycle Disappointment

Another story about Freecycle. Again this happened with the ONE PARTICULAR group, thankfully they aren't all like this.

I had mentioned on here, that Hubby was one of two, chosen to receive a mobility scooter. It was arranged to be picked up on Saturday. Keep in mind, this was someone doing a favour for her nieghbour. It wasn't the actual woman posting the offer who had the scooter, it was her nieghbour.

So we borrow a truck to go pick this thing up. I went along to help lift it into the truck. We get there, to the nieghbours house, and she basically changes her mind at the door! There are other people needing this thing more, she says. Yeah but you promised it to me! Of course Hubby didn't say anything but, yeah whatever ok. I waited in the truck, if I had been at the door with him, I would have had something to say. He wasn't about to argue with her over it. This is just so wrong. It goes against all the rules and common courtesy of Freecycle.
I guess because Hubby was able to walk up to her door, rather than crawl, she didn't feel he needed it so bad. She asked him all kinds of questions about his injuries etc., which frankly, were none of her damn business. Unbelievable.

We were so happy to be getting this thing. It would have made a difference for us, it would have helped and improved our quality of life. Hubby and I could have actually done stuff together without him being in agony, like simply walking the dogs.

I think I'm done with that group. I don't need this aggravation. Like I say, there are other groups for other nearby towns.

I wrote an entry about this and the moderators haven't posted it yet, likely won't either. This is the dumbest group I have ever seen. They totally moderate the wrong things. They still don't allow photos. It's ridiculous. They don't know what they're doing and haven't got a clue what the concept of Freecycle is all about. I'm in other groups, I know the difference of a good group. It's a shame this is the town I live closest to. Oh well, I'll just have to stick with the other, better groups. Their loss.

It's getting ridiculous anyways. People are asking for big things and there's not much offering going on. If I had met some decent people I might stick with it. But mostly they've been flakes and freaks. The concept is wonderful, but once you add humans to the mix, it doesn't blend well.

Freecycle Flakes

This Freecycle shit is just starting to get on my last nerve. I guess it all depends on how badly you want something, or how badly you want to get rid of something. Currently I am trying to get rid of this TV cabinet and I am trying to find a bottom for this hutch we got last week or so. That was my own fault because I was confused thinking a hutch was actually a buffet, now I need a buffet to put the hutch on.
So my post to get rid of the TV cabinet clearly states WHERE it can be PICKED UP. Don't I get an email saying "it's perfect for me, can you deliver it?" WTF? Ummm...NOOOO. We also had the forethought to carry it ourselves from down in our familyroom up and out to the garage, for easy pick up. I don't know how many people have emailed me saying they want it and then saying "oh, you're too far away". Ever heard of Mapquest people?? Like why don't they look it up before they email me? WTF? Then there's the dame who was getting a friend to drive her here last night and I haven't heard from since. Yeah OK. Thanks a mill. How long am I supposed to wait to hear from her before I just offer it to someone else? Flippin flakes.
Now the guy who has a possible buffet for me, its actually a long dresser, but I figure I can work with that, he emails me today telling me this thing is 6 feet long and we'll have to carry it out of his basement! WTF? I'm tempted to tell him to forget it and throw the hutch on the bonfire.
Its just killing me, these people are fried. Anything I've offered, I've had ready to go, cleaned up, waiting by the front door or in the driveway, whatever. I wouldn't dream of making people carry stuff out of my basement or asking them to deliver it to me. Unreal. Also any pick ups I've made have been the same, uneventful, painless, ready and waiting. So there are SOME normal ass people out there. I think I should start keeping track of who is normal and who is a flake.
Its hard to explain without giving away my exact location, and that aint gonna happen. But there is a town that is very wide. I'm near the west end of it. A lot of the folks on the Freecycle site for that town are at the east end of it. Its very far away. In fact they are technically in East _______ NOT in _______. I live near _______ NOT East _______. They should have another site. And there must be something in the water out there, from what I've seen in emails from there. I don't think it would even occur to any of these folks to start a site for their area. Just like it doesn't occur to them to use Mapquest. I can't be any more specific than I am in my posts, but still get asked stupid questions. Now that that thing is out in my garage, I don't care if its here or not. I planned on having it in my yard sale anyways. The person who asked if I could deliver it even offered to PAY for the delivery! The site rules clearly specify NO MONEY is to be offered or exchanged. Am I the only one who read the rules?
This is why I am happy in my little paradise bubble world. I don't play well with others. I have no time for stupid people. I have no patience. And I've decided I'm going to send buddy with the dresser/buffet an email telling him to forget it. Let me know when its sitting in the driveway and I'll come pick it up. Until then, have a nice life. I don't want it that bad.
Freecycle is a great idea. It's a shame not everyone reads or understands the rules. It's a shame some people think its all about getting free stuff. Its a shame some people are just inconsiderate morons.
Ah well, its too beautiful outside to sit here getting pissed off over nothing. I'm going out to enjoy the day and get some shit done around here.
Have a great day.

Sigh...

Good evening.
I went to bed over an hour ago and just woke with a start. Not sure why. I think it could be the full moon.
I once asked the neighbours what their big problem with dog poo is. It seems to me, its no different than cat poo, or bird poo or rabbit poo or any other kind of poo you may come across in your yard. And that its no big deal to clean it up just like anything else when you're cleaning up your yard. The answer I got was, that they just don't like to have to pick it up. So now I would have to ask, if they don't like to pick it up to get rid of it, why don't they mind picking it up to throw it in our yard? I think I know the answer, its obvious. I think the answer is, because they are petty jackasses who just want something to complain about. Just because they don't have a dog but we do, every dog poo they see MUST belong to our dog, even though there are lots and lots of dogs around, and they ALL get loose at times. We don't have a cat, but they do. So what should I do when I find my gardens dug up? When I find cat poo in my gardens? When I find dead things and headless birds in my yard? Should I dig up THEIR gardens? Should I fling the poo and dead things in THEIR yard? Maybe I SHOULD, but I probably won't, because I'm not a petty jerk. I just clean up my own yard and don't worry about where these things come from, or who to blame. They seem to invent excuses to justify their petty asinine behaviour. I just think the fact that they won't pick up dog poo and put it in the garbage or wherever, but they will pick it up to throw it in our yard, speaks loud and clear.
Good night and sweet dreams.

Its Been A While...

Good evening...
How sad that I went ahead and deleted my whole blog again, in a manic moment. I just didn't want the psycho in-laws knowing anything about our life. But there was some good posting on there and some good links also. Its a shame.
I must say its been interesting to scan through the IP addresses of who is STILL checking up on me.
It is bizarre how people are so very interested and yet show no interest at all, in the real world. I know who you are, I know how often you're on my site, I know what pages you look at, and for how long. My new guestbook even shows right on it, to everyone, how many times its been viewed, and yet, no one has signed it. Very interesting...
What are you looking for? What do you hope or expect to see? What do you want? What do you want to know?
Maybe I should unblock some email addresses?
I started out sharing some personal info about myself, such as my lifelong battles with depression. My struggles, trials and tribulations, dramas, traumas and negative life experiences. I was open and honest. I told it the way it is.
The truth is, a mere couple of months ago I was happier than I've ever been. My life was finally on an even keel. Nothing was, or is, perfect. I don't expect perfection, ever. I'm not sure perfection even exists. It would be closer to perfect if my husband wasn't trashed by that car accident.
I also mentioned my troubles with PMS. Go ahead and laugh. But it truly isn't funny at all, its quite serious when you have to live with it.
I spoke out about things in the news, things in the world, sharing my opinions and feelings on matters.
I did a lot of thanking, expressing my appreciation and gratitude to people in my life. Unfortunately, some of those people never even saw what I said. I also expressed my anger and disappointment with people.
I shared my day-to-day life, my gardening adventures, shopping excursions, life in a small town.
If our bike was on the road, I would be sharing our riding adventures. Alas, she still sits in the garage waiting for some TLC. But, its not the end of the world, we will ride before this season ends. We have been out for a couple of short scoots, nothing worth mentioning.
Life was going good, with the exception of my husband being crippled, but we were dealing with it. Then the negativity started, coming from all directions, and before you know it, I'm a basketcase. It almost seems like just because I was somewhat happy and content, some folks strived to cause me grief. It got me wondering if I should be so open and honest, sharing anything personal.
I also stated another reason for this blog was for me to learn to express myself accurately. I have since learned it doesn't matter how articulate I am or not, some people will never get it. Some people simply do not want to understand. Some people simply don't listen. People hear, see or read what they want to, regardless of what is really being said. People tell me they didn't know I had such an interest in gardening and it sounds fake. What? I've been told I'm a "biker chick", I disagreed and was argued with. I've been accused of things which aren't true. I've been called a liar. I am constantly, endlessly defending myself. What the hell? I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. I must find a way or learn how to not care what others think about me. To a degree I don't care, but sometimes its bothersome, like when I disagree.
So anyways, I'm not sure whats going to happen with this blog, or with my personal site. But for now I thought I would just give you all something to read lol.
I have been quite busy lately. Got my car back on the road finally. The gardens are coming along swimmingly. Getting lots done around the house. Still lots more to do though lol. We are thinking of selling soon, or, just renting it out and moving on. Having the "security of neighbours" isn't all its cracked up to be. As huge as the lot seemed at first, it gets smaller seeming all the time. Besides, I need trees.
Until next time...
Have a great night.