I can't believe what I have just resorted to..

[shirlthegirl43]

I am not a big fan of wanted ads on Freecycle but I have just had to post one.
My beloved Flossie (see avatar) went to visit the car doctor last week as the steering rack needed replacing (it was actually diagnosed dangerous to drive). Anyhoo, one week and four replacement steering racks later, I am still carless.

I have to collect Madmax from Cardiff airport tomorrow morning at 10 am so I have posted on Freecycle for either a lift back from the airport for one poor tired bloke, or the loan of a road legal car for a few days. Boy am I ashamed

Thanks for letting me offload.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Well I never would've thought about a freecycle want for that - good thinking that girl! I'm sorry I'm not closer at hand to help.

Hope you get both Flossie and MM back up and running soon as poss!

xx

[shirlthegirl43]

gawd lass I really hope you get that sorted - poor you and poor MM

((hugs))
x

Well I never would've thought about a freecycle want for that - good thinking that girl! I'm sorry I'm not closer at hand to help.

Hope you get both Flossie and MM back up and running soon as poss!

xx

Thanks girls. Can you believe someone responded and might even be able to deliver their spare car to me tonight!!! Kinda restores your faith in human nature after Gardenplot's experiences at the weekend.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Coo - hope that works out - fingers crossed for you, hon!

[Seahorse]

Fingers crossed it works out Shirley. Why be ashamed!? You're asking for something perfectly reasonable and the majority of Freecyclers are good people who want to help!

[SarzWix]

Well done for biting the bullet & asking Shirley. Glad someone else is helping out where the Grapes can't reach
Hope Flossie is sorted soon, and you get Madmax home safe.

[moggssue]

Good thinking Shirl! Hope it works out for you, and the family is soon restored

[sez]

Not that I have a problem with it but as an ex-freecycle mod I know its in the rules that items have to be tangible items, ie saving landfill, so posts for services etc are strictly against the freecycle rules.

Just joined justfortheloveofit.org (freeconomy) which looks good

(by the way, I'm not saying I'm against you asking for help on freecycle, shirl - glad you got some help! )

[yoanbob]

good luck shirl, poor old flossie.

[shirlthegirl43]

Thanks for all your good wishes folks.

Have arranged a lot of running around to borrow mother in law's car (she works from 7.30 so it will be a really early start now). The lady who very kindly offered to help has been notified and thanked. Will be insuring and taxing a 'spare' car tomorrow and Friday so that I have my own wheels to take Madmax back to the airport on Monday.

Too much hassle!!!

[shirlthegirl43]

good luck shirl, poor old flossie.

Turns out poor old Flossie has been bodged about somewhere along the line (odd since I am the second owner and have the full history) and has had a non-original steering rack fitted. This will all now be returned to original glory over the next week or so.

[lainey lou]

Glad it's working out Shirley. Bet you can't wait to get MM home.