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Free stuff I have observed over the years how much free stuff there is available to anyone who wants to go to a little trouble to acquire it. When I lived in Edmonton, most of my furniture was comprised of items people had left out in the trash. I also belonged to an internet group where people posted items that they no longer wanted, and offered them up for free. I picked up some good items that way - a microwave, camera tripod, cross-country ski equipment. I'm not as extreme as many, but I still regularly get free stuff. The local paper is available for nada in a local hardware chain. I get books from a book exchange in local grocery store. Our society is incredibly wasteful. I often see bags of clothing left out in the trash when there are several clothing bins within a few blocks. Some people live on free stuff. The most extreme example of this way of life I have run across is a guy named Daniel Suelo who lives in a cave near Moab, Utah. He adopted his lifestyle because he had become fascinated wtih Hindu sadhus on a trip to India. Sadhus wander around without money or possessions living on charity. Suelo has a website that describes his philosopy and his methods of survival. Dr. Google will find it for you if you ask. |
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Rentier: My late husband Mac had never been to a Goodwill store prior to our marriage. It didnt take him long to get hooked. After running our errands or going to our appointments we would always end the day with a visit to Goodwill. It was fun and we found many treasures. I still have some items we found together. They all have a story and sentimental meaning to me. Bruja The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty by how little. W. R. Inge
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3/14/2012 8:18 am |
Rentier: There definitely is too much waste. My house is decorated with mostly recycled items. I also shop at local thrift stores and yard sales. It's always fun looking for unique treasures. Most of my cloths are also recycled as well. Sadly many that can least afford new have an attitude about wearing or using recycled items. Bruja My most recent visit to one was in Honolulu. Not much of interest to me in that one. Lots of Hawaiian shirts, however.
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Rentier: There definitely is too much waste. My house is decorated with mostly recycled items. I also shop at local thrift stores and yard sales. It's always fun looking for unique treasures. Most of my cloths are also recycled as well. Sadly many that can least afford new have an attitude about wearing or using recycled items. Bruja The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty by how little. W. R. Inge
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3/13/2012 7:05 pm |
The website that offers all the giveaway items is called Free Cycle we have it all over this country I think.
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I have been involved with several barter sitauions over the years....I cut their families hair they did my pool maintenance, I did some ad designs for one company & they did my lawn work. I always take my clothes to the women & childrens shelter, newspapers to the Humane Society & cans to the Habbitat for Humanity donations. If I throw it away..IT IS TRASH! I have bought lots of great clothing from our church resale store & and even traded with some gals in the Frugal Friends Club...clothing, & furniture & other household items!We also have a yard sale every year where all items are $1.00 and the money goes into a charity fund..last year we raised over $ 1500.00 Some believe in destiny, some believe in fate. I believe that happiness is something we create 
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3/13/2012 12:29 pm |
He uses the public library for that.
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