WHITE CANDY CANES:
A Glastonbury reader is looking for a source of all-white candy canes for a holiday project.
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RC HELICOPTER:
I am looking for a free or reasonably-priced RC helicopter for getting rid of a bee’s nest in my tree, and I don’t expect the helicopter to fly again. Mikey R. of Vernon.
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COOLER:
A large, industrial-size cooler is needed for non-profit organization. Ours died and money is too tight for a new one. Vernon.
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PATCHING:
Is there anyone in the Vernon area that can patch a few pairs of jeans for me? I’ll provide the patch material and pay you for your time.
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CRAFTER:
I’m looking for a crafter who can make teddy bears or tote bags out of men’s ties. Windsor Locks.
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TREADMILL:
I’m looking for a treadmill in good condition, relatively inexpensive , or for free. Enfield.
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WOOD FURNACE:
Do you know of a heating contractor that installs wood furnaces, in particular a Charmaster? Palmer.
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VOLUNTEER WORK:
My husband is in the Air Force and is looking for somewhere to volunteer with 16 other individuals in about two weeks. Does anyone know of somewhere that would have work for this many people at one time? Manchester.
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SCALE:
Does anyone have a scale, preferably certified, that weighs over 500 lbs. that I can borrow or use either once a week or every two weeks? Stafford Springs.
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PLOTTER:
I’m looking to purchase a used Graphtex Flatbed Plotter. Does anyone know where I can get one? East Hartford.
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GAME FARM:
I am looking for anyone who has old photos, flyers, souvenirs, etc. relating to the old Willington Game Farm.
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POOL COVERS:
An East Hartford reader is looking for free, unwanted solar pool covers.
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SPINNING WHEEL:
I am looking for a spinning wheel for free or cheap. I just started spinning and love it. Broad Brook.
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SCITICO MARKET:
What is happening to Scitico Market? It is almost empty. Enfield.
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16”-18 ” DOLL:
Where can I find a doll 16 to 18 inches (and clothes) that are reasonably priced? Toys R Us has only Barbie size, and American Girl dolls are very expensive. Vernon.
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BEDDING & CLOTHES:
I need clean bedding, comforters, cushions and pillows, as well as towels and winter clothes to aid refugees. Rubina of Glastonbury.
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PLOWING:
I’m looking for someone with a small pick-up truck to plow my gravel driveway at a reasonable cost on the Ellington/East Windsor line. Melrose.
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ASBESTOS:
I’m looking for a cheap asbestos removal company. Manchester.
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WALKING PARTNER:
A Somers woman is seeking a walking partner to lose weight.
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SIDING:
Ron of South Windsor is looking for four pieces of smooth aluminum siding.
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DRIPPY FAUCET:
A Manchester senior is looking for someone to fix her leaky faucet.
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UMBRELLA:
A Windsor woman is looking for a blue, red or green umbrella .
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TRANSFER:
A Bolton senior is looking for someone to transfer cassettes to CD.
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TRUMPET:
An East Hartford reader is looking for a low-cost or free trumpet for her son.
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PATTERNS:
Crochet and knitting patterns and magazines are wanted by Lynn of South Windsor to make items for charities.
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EXPERIMENTS:
A Manchester grandma is looking for electronic experiments for teaching her grandkids.
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CORRUGATED:
A family is looking for corrugated sheets of metal or plastic to cover a wood pile. Coventry.
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SLEEPING BAGS:
Four homeless people living behind a fast-food restaurant in Manchester could really use some sleeping bags.
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LIVE-IN COMPANION:
To the homeless , disabled woman needing to rent a room and willing to be a live-in companion , please call Frank at 749-8791 in Somers, or try 922-8126 , and 569-7760 in East Hartford.
1980S TV:
I have a 1980s Motorola 27” TV for the Windsor Locks reader that can be picked up free, call 413-567-7016 in East Longmeadow. Also, try Vinny at 688-2893 in Windsor, 874-6844 in Somers, 798-1223 in East Windsor and 644-9121 in South Windsor.
EXERCISE:
I am responding to a question where a reader is looking for a treadmill or exercise bike, I have one for sale inexpensively that is an older model, call 633-9000 and ask for Sue. I have an exercise bike with moving handles for free, call me to pick up, Joe at 798-1405 in Windsor. I have an exercise bike in excellent condition, call 644-2036 in South Windsor. I have an 1980 exercise bike from a fitness center for free, heavy, call 798-1223 in East Windsor. I have a brand new exercise bike for a very low price, call 688-1900 in Windsor.
TYPEWRITER:
To the person looking for a typewriter, I have one like new, it only needs a ribbon, call 749-5615 in Enfield. I have three typewriters, but I’m not sure if they work, free, call 741-6390 in Enfield. An electric typewriter is available for free from 644-5873 in South Windsor. A portable manual Smith-Corona is available from 647-8616 in Manchester. I have a brand new portable typewriter in the original box for a very, very low price, call 688-1900 in Windsor.
DOG CRATE SWAP:
I have a large medal dog crate I would be willing to trade for a smaller medium-sized one, call Joe at 543-0670 or via e-mail at klecman@aol .com in East Hartford.
TV MOUNTING:
I have experience mounting TVs. Call Dan at 851-9621 in Stafford.
HOUSTON:
My mom and dad knew him, he was a saxophone player, and he and my father (a drummer) played jazz together. If you would like any information , please contact me at Littlewolf54@ gmail.com.
WINTER WEDDING:
I make wedding cakes and also work with an amazing wedding planner who can work within your budget. We network with a lot of different vendors, so just about all of your needs can be met. Call Amy at 684-7077 in Stafford.
TEST FIRE:
You can shoot skeet or trap at a very reasonable cost, without becoming a member, at the Rockville Fish and Game Club. You must use “target loads” and can buy them there if you choose. Open for skeet and trap on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
4T-5 T:
I live in Ellington and have some girls’ clothes you can look through, they are all different sizes, pick out what you want. Contact me via e-mail at Chriscramer200@comcast .net.
BOILER INSTALL:
I live in Ellington and can install your boiler, I have my own business, Cramec Heating and Cooling. I am licensed and insured, please call Christ at 748- 0456. The person looking to have a new boiler installed can call TJ at 883-3425 , I can install it.
TURNTABLES, ETC.:
Bob of South Windsor has a TEAC reel-to-reel tape deck for possible sale. Call 644-5873 .
FREE ITEMS DESK:
Pine trestle desk, 54 x 36 x 25. Call 688-0417 in Windsor.
PING PONG TABLE:
We have a ping pong table that we would like to give away. It’s in good condition and comes with paddles. Call 644-9121 in Manchester .
POOL DECK:
12x6, already taken apart, must take the whole deck. Call 745-3975 in Enfield.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:
Dark wood, heavy, solid real wood, in good shape. 80”Hx 54”Wx 27”deep . You’ll need to help remove it from our house and must take it away. Call Joe or Christine at 741-5476 .
MICROWAVE:
Over-the-range type. Call 649-1813 in Bolton.