The Continuous “Please Assist a FlyerTalk Member” Get-Together Thread
Apr 30, 2006, 12:04 pm
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The Continuous “Please Assist a FlyerTalk Member” Get-Together Thread
I have noticed several FlyerTalk members in different threads mentioning how they would like to have help with such tasks as moving, having their house painted, or building a deck on their home.
I thought it would be a nice idea to employ the vast resources of FlyerTalk members who are interested in volunteering their assistance, but for some reason I was asked to post this thread, so here it is.
The reasons why I initially thought this could possibly be a good idea is because:
I thought it would be a nice idea to employ the vast resources of FlyerTalk members who are interested in volunteering their assistance, but for some reason I was asked to post this thread, so here it is.
The reasons why I initially thought this could possibly be a good idea is because:
- This could foster reciprocal arrangements, such as “You help me install cabinets in my kitchen and bathroom, and in return I will help paint your house”
- It would give some FlyerTalk members a reason to visit certain locations to which they would otherwise not visit
- This could be an opportunity for FlyerTalk members who need assistance to save money, time and resources while giving other FlyerTalk members the opportunity to earn miles and points in their favourite frequent traveler programs
- It would be an opportunity to FlyerTalk members to meet other FlyerTalk members
Apr 30, 2006, 12:13 pm
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BGM Woodwork DO *smile*
Ok it was my comments about building a deck that lead to Canarsie's post. I think it is a great idea. Anyone want to build a deck or lay hardwood flooring in Binghamton NY, I'll buy the beer.
And if you are looking for a unique airport experience this is the place to visit *giggle*
And if you are looking for a unique airport experience this is the place to visit *giggle*
Apr 30, 2006, 12:15 pm
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Perhaps some of the folks in Community could be a real help in some projects. I'd be afraid of most of the folks in OMNI helping me with anything, it would all lean to the left, the far left.....
There are some folks there that could prove quite helpful in painting. There are an awful of of broad brushes used.
There are some folks there that could prove quite helpful in painting. There are an awful of of broad brushes used.
Apr 30, 2006, 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by underpressure
Perhaps some of the folks in Community could be a real help in some projects. I'd be afraid of most of the folks in OMNI helping me with anything, it would all lean to the left, the far left......
Will a riot result when the beer is served in plastic (or even worse -- stryofoam!) cups with paper napkins?
May 1, 2006, 7:11 pm
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I've been living with a multiple six-pack we-have-a-party-tomorrow-deadline deck for about 10 years. It's a wonderful teaching tool to show how drinking impairs judgement. Fortunately I've given up spike high heels so no longer fall through the cracks in certain areas.
Time to go take another look at that fake decking stuff. Anybody have experience with it and particularly how it looks after a few years?
Time to go take another look at that fake decking stuff. Anybody have experience with it and particularly how it looks after a few years?
May 3, 2006, 3:58 am
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Will such a deck / paint / move get-together be a DO-IY?
Are you in the middle of a realestate / DIY boom, or just want to see FTers work up a sweat?
Are you in the middle of a realestate / DIY boom, or just want to see FTers work up a sweat?
May 4, 2006, 5:22 pm
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Originally Posted by lili
I've been living with a multiple six-pack we-have-a-party-tomorrow-deadline deck for about 10 years. It's a wonderful teaching tool to show how drinking impairs judgement. Fortunately I've given up spike high heels so no longer fall through the cracks in certain areas.
Time to go take another look at that fake decking stuff. Anybody have experience with it and particularly how it looks after a few years?
Time to go take another look at that fake decking stuff. Anybody have experience with it and particularly how it looks after a few years?
Jan 9, 2009, 11:46 am
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Given the current state of the worldwide economy, it might be a good time to bring this thread back into the spotlight in case any FlyerTalk members need it.
Having FlyerTalk members fly to places to help each other would certainly be within the scope of the FlyerTalk community spirit, in my opinion. If mutually beneficial arrangements result, that is all the better.
Having FlyerTalk members fly to places to help each other would certainly be within the scope of the FlyerTalk community spirit, in my opinion. If mutually beneficial arrangements result, that is all the better.
Jan 10, 2009, 7:05 pm
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When my wife & I were first in real estate (~87) a housing inpsector gave a slide show of problems to watch out for, including a phenomenon he called a "six-case roof".
Will a riot result when the beer is served in plastic (or even worse -- stryofoam!) cups with paper napkins?
Will a riot result when the beer is served in plastic (or even worse -- stryofoam!) cups with paper napkins?
