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PINNEDNOV 1

Coldwater Landing winter reminder

Please stay off unmarked ice around Raven Lake. The designated ice-fishing area will be posted when conditions are safe. If there is no marker, assume the ice is not s…

NOTICESNOV 1

Coldwater Landing winter reminder

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Ravenlake Parks Dept.◆
@ravenlakeparks
Town Services
Lakeside

Please stay off unmarked ice around Raven Lake. The designated ice-fishing area will be posted when conditions are safe. If there is no marker, assume the ice is not safe. Yes, this applies even if your uncle says he has “been doing this since 1987.”

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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#1

My uncle has in fact been doing this since 1987.

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Ravenlake Parks Dept.◆@ravenlakeparks#2

Then your uncle has had 38 years to learn where the signs are.

Betty Page@bettyp#3

Can this be printed and stapled to Frank's coat?

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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#4

Frank is not my uncle. Different problem.

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PINNEDOCT 31

Winter coat & clothing drive

Ravenlake High is collecting clean winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves in adult and teen sizes. Drop-off boxes are outside the main office and student counseling su…

NOTICESOCT 31

Winter coat & clothing drive

Nala Jones◆
@nalaj
Ravenlake High
Thorpe

Ravenlake High is collecting clean winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves in adult and teen sizes. Drop-off boxes are outside the main office and student counseling suite through November 14. Please wash donations first.

5 replies
Penny Graham@pennyg#1

Do hoodies count or only actual coats?

Nala Jones◆@nalaj#2

Warm hoodies absolutely count. Thank you!

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Billyg@billyg#3

What about one hoodie with a small mysterious scorch mark

Principal Powell@principalpowell#4

No.

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Billyg@billyg#5

Understood.

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PINNEDOCT 30

Volunteers wanted for Hunters Square winter lights

We’re looking for volunteers to help dress Hunters Square for the winter season on Saturday November 22. Jobs include stringing lights, setting up planters, testing de…

NOTICESOCT 30

Volunteers wanted for Hunters Square winter lights

Mayor Grant◆
@mayorgrant
Mayor's Office
Downtown

We’re looking for volunteers to help dress Hunters Square for the winter season on Saturday November 22. Jobs include stringing lights, setting up planters, testing decorations and drinking more coffee than is strictly necessary. Sign-up at Town Hall.

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Crumbsandmercy@CrumbsAndMercy#1

We can supply coffee and pastries for the morning crew.

Mayor Grant◆@mayorgrant#2

You have just doubled the volunteer numbers.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#3

Is there a job that can be done from ground level because ladders and I are no longer on speaking terms?

Mayor Grant◆@mayorgrant#4

Several. Please come.

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NOTICES

NOTICESNOV 1

Beacon Trail is a mud bath past mile 3

Trail is open, but the eastern section after the old switchback is extremely muddy after this week’s rain. Boots strongly recommended. Trainers strongly regretted.

NOTICESNOV 1

Beacon Trail is a mud bath past mile 3

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Casey R.
@wetboot
Beacon Trail regular
Beacon Trail

Trail is open, but the eastern section after the old switchback is extremely muddy after this week’s rain. Boots strongly recommended. Trainers strongly regretted.

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Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#1

Can confirm. Geography trip became an unplanned soil-texture lesson.

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Muddyjen@muddyjen#2

How bad on a scale of 1 to losing a shoe?

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Wetboot@wetboot#3

Lost a shoe.

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Muddyjen@muddyjen#4

Perfect, thanks.

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NOTICESOCT 30

Ravenlake High theatre department needs old clothes

For the winter production we’re looking for dark coats, waistcoats, old boots, plain dresses, belts, hats and anything that looks vaguely historical from ten feet away…

NOTICESOCT 30

Ravenlake High theatre department needs old clothes

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Ravenlake High Drama◆
@ravenlakehighdrama
School Club
Thorpe

For the winter production we’re looking for dark coats, waistcoats, old boots, plain dresses, belts, hats and anything that looks vaguely historical from ten feet away. Please do not donate anything you expect back in exactly the same condition.

4 replies
Iris Bell@irisbell#1

How historical is 'vaguely historical'?

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Ravenlakehighdrama@ravenlakehighdrama#2

If it could plausibly survive dim stage lighting, bring it.

Laura Voss@laurav#3

I have two long black skirts and a coat that makes everyone look recently widowed.

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Ravenlakehighdrama@ravenlakehighdrama#4

Perfect.

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NOTICESOCT 29

Newrise water shut-off Tuesday morning

Scheduled maintenance will affect parts of Newrise from approximately 9:00am–12:00pm on Tuesday. Fill kettles before 9. Notices have been posted in affected apartment…

NOTICESOCT 29

Newrise water shut-off Tuesday morning

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Ravenlake Town Services◆
@townservices
Town Services
Newrise

Scheduled maintenance will affect parts of Newrise from approximately 9:00am–12:00pm on Tuesday. Fill kettles before 9. Notices have been posted in affected apartment buildings.

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Laundromate@laundromate#1

We’ll open washers at noon, not before. Please stop asking if your machine will 'probably be fine.'

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Quickmick@QuickMick#2

Will Pump Fiction toilets work

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Townservices◆@townservices#3

Ask Pump Fiction directly. We are choosing peace.

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NOTICESOCT 28

Farmers’ Market moving indoors for November

Starting November 8, the Saturday market will move into the covered hall beside Town Hall. Same traders, less weather.

NOTICESOCT 28

Farmers’ Market moving indoors for November

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Ravenlake Farmers’ Market◆
@ravenlakemarket
Market Office
Thorpe

Starting November 8, the Saturday market will move into the covered hall beside Town Hall. Same traders, less weather.

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Applecore@applecore#1

Will Wesselbrook still be there?

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Ravenlakemarket◆@ravenlakemarket#2

Yes — apples, cider and preserves confirmed.

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Raincoatnancy@raincoatnancy#3

'Less weather' should be Ravenlake's official slogan.

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NOTICESOCT 27

Steelcreek Cemetery east gate closing early

The east pedestrian gate will close at 5:00pm through winter. The main Ashton-side gate remains accessible during normal cemetery hours.

NOTICESOCT 27

Steelcreek Cemetery east gate closing early

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Ashton Community Centre◆
@ashtoncentre
Community Notice
Ashton Village

The east pedestrian gate will close at 5:00pm through winter. The main Ashton-side gate remains accessible during normal cemetery hours.

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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#1

This is how every horror movie begins.

Iris Bell@irisbell#2

No, every horror movie begins with ignoring a clearly posted gate time.

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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#3

Fair.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALENOV 1

Kayak for sale — $80

Single-person recreational kayak. Scratched, ugly orange, does not leak. Paddle included if you promise not to complain about the paddle.

FOR SALENOV 1

Kayak for sale — $80

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Tom R.
@LakeDad77
Lakeside
Lakeside

Single-person recreational kayak. Scratched, ugly orange, does not leak. Paddle included if you promise not to complain about the paddle.

4 replies
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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#1

How heavy?

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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#2

About 45lb?

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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#3

My mum says absolutely not, which means I am still thinking.

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Shorething@shorething#4

Please do not test it this weekend. Lake is not in a summer mood.

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FOR SALEOCT 31

BMX bars + stem, cheap

Black 9-inch bars and stem. Used but straight. $35 for both. Pickup Mayfair.

FOR SALEOCT 31

BMX bars + stem, cheap

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McKenzie Frazier
@mckf
Ravenlake High
Mayfair

Black 9-inch bars and stem. Used but straight. $35 for both. Pickup Mayfair.

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Gabek@gabek#1

Trade for a 1TB hard drive?

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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#2

Why would I put a hard drive on my bike

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Gabek@gabek#3

Cowardice.

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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#4

$35.

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FOR SALEOCT 31

Intro Psych textbook — please remove it from my life

Ravenlake College Intro Psych, current edition, lightly highlighted, emotionally over. $20.

FOR SALEOCT 31

Intro Psych textbook — please remove it from my life

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Mara C.
@cerealforlunch
Ravenlake College
Alton

Ravenlake College Intro Psych, current edition, lightly highlighted, emotionally over. $20.

3 replies
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Campusowl@campusowl#1

Does 'lightly highlighted' mean every sentence in yellow?

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Cerealforlunch@cerealforlunch#2

Only the important sentences.

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Campusowl@campusowl#3

So yes.

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FOR SALEOCT 30

Chest freezer, works, too large for my decisions

White chest freezer, older but working. $50, Newrise pickup. You need two people and a vehicle. I have neither.

FOR SALEOCT 30

Chest freezer, works, too large for my decisions

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Dean P.
@onemorebox
Newrise
Newrise

White chest freezer, older but working. $50, Newrise pickup. You need two people and a vehicle. I have neither.

3 replies
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Alauto@AlAuto#1

Can collect Saturday if still available.

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Onemorebox@onemorebox#2

You are currently my favourite person.

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Alauto@AlAuto#3

That feeling usually wears off after the invoice.

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FOR SALEOCT 29

Guitar amp — loud enough to upset at least one neighbour

Old 50W combo amp. Crackles if you touch the gain knob like you mean it. $70 or sensible trade.

FOR SALEOCT 29

Guitar amp — loud enough to upset at least one neighbour

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Jonah Reed
@jonah.reed
Relics regular
Ashton Village

Old 50W combo amp. Crackles if you touch the gain knob like you mean it. $70 or sensible trade.

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Deadwax@deadwax#1

'Sensible trade' from you is doing a lot of work here.

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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#2

No cursed pedals this time.

Iris Bell@irisbell#3

Coward.

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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#4

You weren't there.

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FOR SALEOCT 27

FREE: 36 mason jars

Clean jars with lids, various sizes. Free to whoever takes all of them. I am not splitting the jar empire.

FOR SALEOCT 27

FREE: 36 mason jars

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Mary D.
@maryfromhope
Hope
Hope

Clean jars with lids, various sizes. Free to whoever takes all of them. I am not splitting the jar empire.

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Crumbsandmercy@CrumbsAndMercy#1

We can take them.

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Maryfromhope@maryfromhope#2

All 36?

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Crumbsandmercy@CrumbsAndMercy#3

We fear no jar.

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Maryfromhope@maryfromhope#4

Sold, spiritually.

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FOR SALEOCT 24

Pair of deeply questionable lamps — $15

Two 1970s table lamps, brown ceramic, enormous shades, somehow both ugly and excellent. $15 the pair.

FOR SALEOCT 24

Pair of deeply questionable lamps — $15

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Alex N.
@staticmoth
Kendall
Kendall

Two 1970s table lamps, brown ceramic, enormous shades, somehow both ugly and excellent. $15 the pair.

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Dellam@dellam#1

Do not sell these until I see a photo.

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Staticmoth@staticmoth#2

That sounded threatening.

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Dellam@dellam#3

Professional interest.

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Mostlyharmless@MostlyHarmless#4

If Della passes, send them to us.

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LOST & FOUND

LOST & FOUNDNOV 1

FOUND: silver earring outside Raven’s Roast

Small silver drop earring found near the outside tables this morning. Describe the other one and it’s yours.

LOST & FOUNDNOV 1

FOUND: silver earring outside Raven’s Roast

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Jen M.
@JenAtRoast
Raven’s Roast
Downtown

Small silver drop earring found near the outside tables this morning. Describe the other one and it’s yours.

5 replies
Penny Graham@pennyg#1

Little moon shape?

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Jenatroast@JenAtRoast#2

No, sorry.

Laura Voss@laurav#3

Thin chain with a blue bead?

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Jenatroast@JenAtRoast#4

That's it. Behind the counter.

Laura Voss@laurav#5

THANK YOU.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 31

LOST: black scarf, probably Hunters Square

Hand-knitted black scarf with one end slightly longer because my aunt refuses to measure anything. Sentimental value.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 31

LOST: black scarf, probably Hunters Square

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Rina K.
@softlaunch
Hope
Downtown

Hand-knitted black scarf with one end slightly longer because my aunt refuses to measure anything. Sentimental value.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#1

There is a black scarf hanging on the rail outside Useful-ish.

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Softlaunch@softlaunch#2

That might be it!

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Usefulish@Usefulish#3

We have placed it inside because it was beginning a second career as street furniture.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 30

Found: keys in Ravenlake High gym

Four keys, blue rubber tag, tiny plastic frog. Handed in to the main office.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 30

Found: keys in Ravenlake High gym

Silas Smith◆
@silassmith
Ravenlake High
Thorpe

Four keys, blue rubber tag, tiny plastic frog. Handed in to the main office.

3 replies
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Billyg@billyg#1

Can I claim the frog separately

Silas Smith@silassmith#2

No.

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Billyg@billyg#3

This board is hostile to entrepreneurship.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 29

FOUND: child’s red mitten at Moonwhisper

One tiny red mitten found by the picnic tables. Currently at Shore Thing.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 29

FOUND: child’s red mitten at Moonwhisper

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Casey R.
@wetboot
Lakeside
Lakeside

One tiny red mitten found by the picnic tables. Currently at Shore Thing.

3 replies
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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#1

If no one claims it I need to see if it fits my cat.

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Shorething@shorething#2

We will not be facilitating that.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#3

Understood but disappointed.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 28

Missing red bike from outside Ravenlake High

Older red hybrid bike, black rear rack, scratched silver bell. Was locked outside school Monday afternoon. If somebody moved it, please say.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 28

Missing red bike from outside Ravenlake High

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Sam L.
@northsidekid
Thorpe
Thorpe

Older red hybrid bike, black rear rack, scratched silver bell. Was locked outside school Monday afternoon. If somebody moved it, please say.

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Dipsby & Buke◆@dipsbybuke#1

If it was locked and is now gone, please make a theft report rather than relying on this board.

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Northsidekid@northsidekid#2

Already did, posting here too.

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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#3

I saw a red bike by the rec center around 5 but didn’t notice the rack.

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Northsidekid@northsidekid#4

Thanks, checking.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 26

FOUND: old brass key on Moonwhisper Trail

Heavy brass key, about three inches long. Definitely not a modern house key. Found beside the north section of the trail. Photo available.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 26

FOUND: old brass key on Moonwhisper Trail

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Julie P.
@julietakesphotos
Lakeside
Raven Lake

Heavy brass key, about three inches long. Definitely not a modern house key. Found beside the north section of the trail. Photo available.

5 replies
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Dellam@dellam#1

Don't polish it. If you want an approximate age, bring it by.

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Marcus Peele@marcuspeele#2

Would you mind if the Gazette photographed it for the oddities column?

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Julietakesphotos@julietakesphotos#3

I was hoping someone would just say 'that's mine' and this would become less interesting.

Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#4

Sometimes keys are more interesting without doors.

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Julietakesphotos@julietakesphotos#5

That did not help.

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LOST & FOUNDOCT 23

LOST: 58mm Canon lens cap near Ashbriar

Black Canon lens cap. Not expensive, just irritating. Lost somewhere between the trailhead and first footbridge.

LOST & FOUNDOCT 23

LOST: 58mm Canon lens cap near Ashbriar

Laura Voss
@laurav
Ravenlake High
Alton

Black Canon lens cap. Not expensive, just irritating. Lost somewhere between the trailhead and first footbridge.

3 replies
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Trailteeth@trailteeth#1

There was one on the trail marker yesterday.

Laura Voss@laurav#2

Going back after school, thank you.

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Trailteeth@trailteeth#3

If it's gone, a crow has upgraded its camera.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTEDNOV 1

Weekend staff wanted at Brain Freezers

Must be 16+, reliable, reasonably cheerful and capable of surviving children asking for samples of every flavour. Saturday and Sunday shifts.

HELP WANTEDNOV 1

Weekend staff wanted at Brain Freezers

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Brain Freezers◆
@brainfreezers
Downtown Business
Downtown

Must be 16+, reliable, reasonably cheerful and capable of surviving children asking for samples of every flavour. Saturday and Sunday shifts.

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Billyg@billyg#1

Define reasonably cheerful.

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Brainfreezers@brainfreezers#2

Not you, Billy.

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Billyg@billyg#3

Discrimination.

Penny Graham@pennyg#4

Do you need previous experience?

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Brainfreezers@brainfreezers#5

No — pop in for an application.

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HELP WANTEDOCT 31

Half-Moon Diner needs a weekend server

Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast shifts. Experience helpful, reliability essential, coffee provided in medically significant quantities.

HELP WANTEDOCT 31

Half-Moon Diner needs a weekend server

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Laurel Hart◆
@laurelhart
Half-Moon Diner
Eastern Outskirts

Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast shifts. Experience helpful, reliability essential, coffee provided in medically significant quantities.

4 replies
Betty Page@bettyp#1

I would like the record to show the coffee quantity is a workplace necessity.

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Laurelhart@laurelhart#2

The record already knew.

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Cerealforlunch@cerealforlunch#3

College student okay?

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Laurelhart@laurelhart#4

Yes. Come by after 2pm.

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HELP WANTEDOCT 30

Late Bloomer looking for Friday/Saturday barback

Evening shifts. Glass collecting, restocking, cleaning and occasionally explaining to adults where the bathrooms are.

HELP WANTEDOCT 30

Late Bloomer looking for Friday/Saturday barback

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Late Bloomer Brewing Co.◆
@latebloomer
Ashton Village Business
Ashton Village

Evening shifts. Glass collecting, restocking, cleaning and occasionally explaining to adults where the bathrooms are.

3 replies
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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#1

Bathrooms remain undefeated.

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Latebloomer@latebloomer#2

You have been shown them six times.

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Jonah Reed@jonah.reed#3

Architecturally deceptive.

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HELP WANTEDOCT 28

Two Saturdays of help needed at Wesselbrook

Packing apples, moving crates, clearing the pumpkin field and helping winterise the farm shop. Paid day work, lunch included.

HELP WANTEDOCT 28

Two Saturdays of help needed at Wesselbrook

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Wesselbrook Farm◆
@wesselbrook
Western Fringe
Western Rural Fringe

Packing apples, moving crates, clearing the pumpkin field and helping winterise the farm shop. Paid day work, lunch included.

4 replies
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Muddyjen@muddyjen#1

Age minimum?

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Wesselbrook@wesselbrook#2

16 for paid work involving lifting.

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Gabek@gabek#3

How much lifting?

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Wesselbrook@wesselbrook#4

Enough to make you ask that question only once.

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HELP WANTEDOCT 25

Weekend stable help wanted

Fox Run Stables needs reliable weekend help with mucking out, feed, tack cleaning and general yard jobs. Horse experience preferred.

HELP WANTEDOCT 25

Weekend stable help wanted

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Fox Run Stables◆
@foxrun
Western Fringe
Western Rural Fringe

Fox Run Stables needs reliable weekend help with mucking out, feed, tack cleaning and general yard jobs. Horse experience preferred.

3 replies
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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#1

Does owning three cats count as large-animal experience

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Foxrun@foxrun#2

It does not.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#3

Harsh but fair.

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HELP WANTEDOCT 22

After-school sitter wanted, Huntington

Two children, ages 8 and 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00. Must be comfortable with one very friendly dog and one deeply suspicious rabbit.

HELP WANTEDOCT 22

After-school sitter wanted, Huntington

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Erin V.
@huntingtonmum
Huntington
Huntington

Two children, ages 8 and 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00. Must be comfortable with one very friendly dog and one deeply suspicious rabbit.

4 replies
Penny Graham@pennyg#1

I might be interested — can I message you?

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Huntingtonmum@huntingtonmum#2

Yes please.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#3

I need more information about the rabbit.

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Huntingtonmum@huntingtonmum#4

He has been informed of your concern.

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CLUBS & GROUPS

CLUBS & GROUPSNOV 1

Ravenlake Board Game Night — Thursdays

Upstairs at Rack N Roll from 7pm. Beginners welcome. Games range from quick card games to things with rulebooks heavy enough to alter furniture.

CLUBS & GROUPSNOV 1

Ravenlake Board Game Night — Thursdays

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Cal H.
@MeeplePeople
Downtown
Downtown

Upstairs at Rack N Roll from 7pm. Beginners welcome. Games range from quick card games to things with rulebooks heavy enough to alter furniture.

4 replies
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Gabek@gabek#1

Can we ban Monopoly officially

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Meeplepeople@MeeplePeople#2

It has been banned since the March incident.

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Billyg@billyg#3

Cowards.

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Meeplepeople@MeeplePeople#4

You were the March incident.

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CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 31

Easy-paced winter walking group

Sunday mornings, weather permitting. No racing, no fitness speeches, no leaving anyone behind. Usually coffee afterwards.

CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 31

Easy-paced winter walking group

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Casey R.
@wetboot
Beacon Trail regular
Ravenlake

Sunday mornings, weather permitting. No racing, no fitness speeches, no leaving anyone behind. Usually coffee afterwards.

3 replies
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Maryfromhope@maryfromhope#1

How easy is easy?

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Wetboot@wetboot#2

If you can walk 2–3 miles with breaks, you’ll be fine.

Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#3

Can recommend. They have excellent biscuit discipline.

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CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 29

Thursday figure drawing at The Yard

Untutored two-hour drawing session, adults only, all abilities welcome. Bring your own materials. We provide easels, boards and tea that tastes faintly of paint water.

CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 29

Thursday figure drawing at The Yard

Laura Voss
@laurav
Ravenlake High
Ashton Village

Untutored two-hour drawing session, adults only, all abilities welcome. Bring your own materials. We provide easels, boards and tea that tastes faintly of paint water.

4 replies
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Staticmoth@staticmoth#1

Charcoal okay?

Laura Voss@laurav#2

Yep.

Iris Bell@irisbell#3

Can I come if I draw like a frightened spider

Laura Voss@laurav#4

Especially then.

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CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 28

Young writers circle — new members welcome

Informal group for teen writers: fiction, poetry, scripts, comics, whatever. We meet every other Wednesday in the back room at Raven’s Quill.

CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 28

Young writers circle — new members welcome

Gracie Montrose
@gracie.m
Ravenlake High
Downtown

Informal group for teen writers: fiction, poetry, scripts, comics, whatever. We meet every other Wednesday in the back room at Raven’s Quill.

5 replies
Penny Graham@pennyg#1

Can someone come if they mostly write fanfic

Gracie Montrose@gracie.m#2

Yes sure! :).

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Billyg@billyg#3

Can someone come if they have one excellent sentence

Gracie Montrose@gracie.m#4

Bring the sentence.

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Billyg@billyg#5

Finally, recognition.

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CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 26

Winter bird count volunteers

Small group meeting at Moonwhisper Beach next Sunday morning to log winter species around the lake. Beginners welcome; binoculars useful but not essential.

CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 26

Winter bird count volunteers

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Tillie Frazier
@tillief
Ravenlake High
Lakeside

Small group meeting at Moonwhisper Beach next Sunday morning to log winter species around the lake. Beginners welcome; binoculars useful but not essential.

4 replies
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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#1

Does yelling 'duck' count

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Tillief@tillief#2

Only if it is actually a duck.

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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#3

This club has standards.

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Tillief@tillief#4

Extremely low ones. Join us.

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CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 21

Repair Night at Ashton Community Centre

Bring a broken lamp, toaster, radio, chair, small appliance or other repairable object. Volunteers will help diagnose it before you throw it away.

CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 21

Repair Night at Ashton Community Centre

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Felix D.
@fixitfelixnotthatone
Ashton Village
Ashton Village

Bring a broken lamp, toaster, radio, chair, small appliance or other repairable object. Volunteers will help diagnose it before you throw it away.

3 replies
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Mostlyharmless@MostlyHarmless#1

Do you accept objects whose main problem is 'nobody knows what this is'?

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Fixitfelixnotthatone@fixitfelixnotthatone#2

That sounds more like your business model.

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Mostlyharmless@MostlyHarmless#3

Correct.

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PETS

PETSNOV 1

Has anyone seen Miso? (He is not missing, technically)

Orange cat, green collar, enormous confidence. He belongs on Huntington Ave but has recently expanded his territory to at least four kitchens. Please do not feed him.…

PETSNOV 1

Has anyone seen Miso? (He is not missing, technically)

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Helen S.
@threecatsnopeace
Huntington
Huntington

Orange cat, green collar, enormous confidence. He belongs on Huntington Ave but has recently expanded his territory to at least four kitchens. Please do not feed him. He is lying to you.

4 replies
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Cloverfinch@CloverFinch#1

He was outside our back door at 8:10 this morning pretending he had never eaten.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#2

Breakfast number three.

Betty Page@bettyp#3

He was at Half-Moon last week. That is an unreasonable commute for a cat.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#4

He contains ambition.

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PETSOCT 30

Dog walker wanted twice a week

Friendly older lab, Huntington. Needs a slow 30–40 minute walk Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. More interested in sniffing than cardio.

PETSOCT 30

Dog walker wanted twice a week

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Rob T.
@oldgolden
Huntington
Huntington

Friendly older lab, Huntington. Needs a slow 30–40 minute walk Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. More interested in sniffing than cardio.

4 replies
Penny Graham@pennyg#1

I can do Thursdays if you still need someone.

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Oldgolden@oldgolden#2

Messaging you, thanks.

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McKenzie Frazier@mckf#3

I can cover Tuesdays sometimes.

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Oldgolden@oldgolden#4

Perfect.

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PETSOCT 28

FOUND: domestic rabbit near Kendall Gardens

Small white-and-brown rabbit, very definitely not wild, found sitting under the allotment noticeboard like it had an appointment.

PETSOCT 28

FOUND: domestic rabbit near Kendall Gardens

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Nina P.
@mossboss
Kendall
Kendall

Small white-and-brown rabbit, very definitely not wild, found sitting under the allotment noticeboard like it had an appointment.

4 replies
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Kendallgardens@KendallGardens#1

We’ve shared this with plot holders.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#2

Is it deeply suspicious

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Mossboss@mossboss#3

Honestly yes.

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Huntingtonmum@huntingtonmum#4

Not ours. Ours is black and judgmental.

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PETSOCT 25

Missing cockatiel — Newrise

Grey/yellow cockatiel called Pickle. Whistles the first four notes of the X-Files theme and then gives up. Please message if spotted.

PETSOCT 25

Missing cockatiel — Newrise

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Aaron J.
@pickleplease
Newrise
Newrise

Grey/yellow cockatiel called Pickle. Whistles the first four notes of the X-Files theme and then gives up. Please message if spotted.

4 replies
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Pumpfiction@PumpFiction#1

Bird matching this description was on our canopy at 3pm.

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Pickleplease@pickleplease#2

ON MY WAY

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Pumpfiction@PumpFiction#3

He has now insulted a customer.

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Pickleplease@pickleplease#4

Definitely him.

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PETSOCT 20

Whose black cat keeps sleeping in Raven’s Quill?

Not a complaint. We just need to know whether he has a home before the staff accidentally appoint him.

PETSOCT 20

Whose black cat keeps sleeping in Raven’s Quill?

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Raven’s Quill Bookshop◆
@ravensquill
Downtown Business
Downtown

Not a complaint. We just need to know whether he has a home before the staff accidentally appoint him.

4 replies
Iris Bell@irisbell#1

If he has chosen a bookshop he has a home now.

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Ravensquill@ravensquill#2

This is not legally how pet ownership works.

Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#3

Cats have never shown much respect for legal frameworks.

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Ravensquill@ravensquill#4

Neither, historically, have our customers.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONSNOV 1

Good dentist for someone who is absolutely normal about dentists?

Need a check-up and have avoided it for long enough that avoidance has become a hobby. Is Pimbleweed good with nervous patients?

RECOMMENDATIONSNOV 1

Good dentist for someone who is absolutely normal about dentists?

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Molly K.
@teetharebad
Hope
Hope

Need a check-up and have avoided it for long enough that avoidance has become a hobby. Is Pimbleweed good with nervous patients?

5 replies
Betty Page@bettyp#1

Yes. Tell them when you book. They were very patient with me.

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Teetharebad@teetharebad#2

Thank you.

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Billyg@billyg#3

Dentists can smell fear.

Nala Jones@nalaj#4

Billy.

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Billyg@billyg#5

I am helping.

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RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 31

Best breakfast: Greasy Moon or Half-Moon?

Settle an argument. Pancakes, eggs, coffee. No diplomatic answers.

RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 31

Best breakfast: Greasy Moon or Half-Moon?

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Evan C.
@breakfastlaw
Downtown
Ravenlake

Settle an argument. Pancakes, eggs, coffee. No diplomatic answers.

5 replies
Betty Page@bettyp#1

Half-Moon. Next question.

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The Greasy Moon@greasymoon#2

Interesting that an EMPLOYEE would say this.

Betty Page@bettyp#3

I said what I said.

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Lakedad77@LakeDad77#4

Greasy Moon for potatoes, Half-Moon for pancakes. I reject your rules.

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Breakfastlaw@breakfastlaw#5

Coward.

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RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 29

Anyone good at coat alterations?

Inherited a wool coat that fits everywhere except apparently I was expected to have shoulders from 1948. Recommendations?

RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 29

Anyone good at coat alterations?

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Rina K.
@softlaunch
Hope
Hope

Inherited a wool coat that fits everywhere except apparently I was expected to have shoulders from 1948. Recommendations?

3 replies
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Shiftydrifters@ShiftyDrifters#1

Ask Moira at the back counter on Saturdays.

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Softlaunch@softlaunch#2

Amazing, thank you.

Laura Voss@laurav#3

'Shoulders from 1948' is a perfect description.

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RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 27

Mechanic recommendation for an ancient Subaru

It makes a clicking noise when turning left, a different clicking noise when turning right, and silence when I try to explain it to anyone.

RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 27

Mechanic recommendation for an ancient Subaru

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Nancy B.
@raincoatnancy
Newrise
Newrise

It makes a clicking noise when turning left, a different clicking noise when turning right, and silence when I try to explain it to anyone.

3 replies
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Al's Auto-Repairs@AlAuto#1

Bring it by. The car will almost certainly make the noise for us the moment you leave.

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Raincoatnancy@raincoatnancy#2

This is exactly what I fear.

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Pumpfiction@PumpFiction#3

Al kept my 2004 Ford alive through acts that may violate natural law.

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RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 24

Best easy trail for visiting parents?

Looking for views without anything too steep or muddy. One parent says they are 'very outdoorsy' but owns white trainers.

RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 24

Best easy trail for visiting parents?

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Dani W.
@campusowl
Alton
Alton

Looking for views without anything too steep or muddy. One parent says they are 'very outdoorsy' but owns white trainers.

3 replies
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Wetboot@wetboot#1

Stillwater Walk or lower Moonwhisper Trail.

Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#2

Seconding Stillwater. Do not take white trainers onto Beacon Trail this week.

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Campusowl@campusowl#3

White trainers have been warned.

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LOCAL CHAT

LOCAL CHATNOV 1

To whoever leaves dog bags NEXT TO the bin at Huntington Green

The final six inches are not an advanced level. The bin is right there. Please complete the journey.

LOCAL CHATNOV 1

To whoever leaves dog bags NEXT TO the bin at Huntington Green

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Claire P.
@notthisagain
Huntington
Huntington

The final six inches are not an advanced level. The bin is right there. Please complete the journey.

4 replies
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Oldgolden@oldgolden#1

Strongly endorsed.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#2

Maybe the bags are afraid of the dark.

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Notthisagain@notthisagain#3

Then I will install a tiny night-light.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#4

Community problem solving.

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LOCAL CHATOCT 31

To the person revving a truck outside Margott’s at 1:30am

Congratulations on owning a truck. We all know now.

LOCAL CHATOCT 31

To the person revving a truck outside Margott’s at 1:30am

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Mary D.
@maryfromhope
Hope
Hope

Congratulations on owning a truck. We all know now.

3 replies
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Bentnailbill@bentnailbill#1

Could hear it from Kendall.

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Quickmick@QuickMick#2

If it's the blue Ford, exhaust is falling off.

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Maryfromhope@maryfromhope#3

Then it is trying to escape, and I support it.

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LOCAL CHATOCT 30

Did anyone else hear that noise near Gullspire last night?

Around 2am. Three long metallic sounds from the reservoir/industrial side. Probably industrial, just curious because it woke half our building.

LOCAL CHATOCT 30

Did anyone else hear that noise near Gullspire last night?

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Gary N.
@GullspireGary
Newrise
Gullspire Reservoir

Around 2am. Three long metallic sounds from the reservoir/industrial side. Probably industrial, just curious because it woke half our building.

5 replies
Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#1

Cold metal structures can contract quite loudly at night, and sound carries unusually well over water.

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Gullspiregary@GullspireGary#2

Okay but why did it happen three times exactly

Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#3

Because physics enjoys drama.

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Raincoatnancy@raincoatnancy#4

I heard it too. Assumed warehouse.

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Gullspiregary@GullspireGary#5

Thank you, I will return to assuming normal boring causes.

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LOCAL CHATOCT 27

What is the actual story behind the Wobble in the Woods?

My grandfather has told me three completely different versions and claims all three happened to his cousin. Looking for the version everyone else grew up with.

LOCAL CHATOCT 27

What is the actual story behind the Wobble in the Woods?

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Leo F.
@crowsbeforebros
Ashton Village
Beacon Trail

My grandfather has told me three completely different versions and claims all three happened to his cousin. Looking for the version everyone else grew up with.

5 replies
Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#1

There isn't one version.

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Crowsbeforebros@crowsbeforebros#2

This is exactly what my grandfather says.

Iris Bell@irisbell#3

My mum's version is that the trail moved. My dad's is that drunk loggers got lost.

Mr Frakes@mrfrakes#4

The second explanation has statistical advantages.

Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#5

Less interesting, though.

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LOCAL CHATOCT 24

Please stop leaving crystals in the LaundroMate machines

Management notice: small stones and crystals have been found in two washer drums this month. They can damage the machines. Whatever the intention is, please stop.

LOCAL CHATOCT 24

Please stop leaving crystals in the LaundroMate machines

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LaundroMate◆
@laundromate
Newrise Business
Newrise

Management notice: small stones and crystals have been found in two washer drums this month. They can damage the machines. Whatever the intention is, please stop.

5 replies
Iris Bell@irisbell#1

Those are not mine. Mine are labelled.

Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#2

If they were rose quartz, wash cold.

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Laundromate@laundromate#3

Maeve.

Maeve Eugene@maeve-e#4

Sorry.

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Pumpfiction@PumpFiction#5

This town is exhausting.

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LOCAL CHATOCT 19

Would anyone actually do a soup swap?

This sounded normal when I suggested it to my wife. Make a big batch, trade containers with other people, everyone gets different soup. Six people interested so far.

LOCAL CHATOCT 19

Would anyone actually do a soup swap?

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Ben G.
@soupthereitis
Thorpe
Thorpe

This sounded normal when I suggested it to my wife. Make a big batch, trade containers with other people, everyone gets different soup. Six people interested so far.

5 replies
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Crumbsandmercy@CrumbsAndMercy#1

This is normal and we support it.

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Threecatsnopeace@threecatsnopeace#2

Are stews admitted or is there doctrine

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Soupthereitis@soupthereitis#3

We are a broad church.

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Pastor Eli@pastoreli#4

I have never felt more replaceable.

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Soupthereitis@soupthereitis#5

You can come if you bring soup.

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