Seltzer as a political statement!

This is how it starts.

"Dear Arlington List,


I know that he Sodastream/Sodaclub kit for creating carbonated water or soda
has become popular recently, but I recently learned that the company is
headquartered and does their manufacturing in the Occupied Territories,
which is just over the top for me -- I'm not looking to start a list
discussion of Israeli politics but there is no way I want to economically
support such a company!


But at this point I have the equipment, so I either need to purchase new
carbonation equipment, or find a place that will pressurize my CO2
cannisters. I can't find a good alternative for the equipment, but I think
there has to be somewhere around here, other than a Sodastream reseller that
will pressurize the cannisters. Any thoughts?"

 NAME REDACTED

 And this is what happens next.


"Well you just did start a "list discussion of israeli politics" so you
don't get immunity from sharing nonsense with a community of people who
don't care to hear it.


If you want to focus on facts, SodaStream is manufactured in an industrial
area 15 miles east of Haifa, well within the pre-1967 borders and in Israel
proper. If you want to call all of Israel "Occupied Territories," then you
have a whole different set of problems to contend with. Probably find a
more sympathetic ear in Tehran or Damascus (inside the Presidential Palace,
I assume).


So in short, take your Israel boycott bull-s##t off the board. Find your
CO2 at a Williams Sonoma, and BTW, if you really want to boycott Israel,
stop using your computer, because they made the chipset, your Kindle,
because the e-ink was invented in Israel, many medicines you're probably
taking and a few more items i can think of."


NAME REDACTED

Warning! Dangerous Ikea furniture!

The people of Arlington enjoy nothing more than fretting over first world problems. Don't believe me? Read this.

"My son says he's ready for a big boy bed, we would consider an Ikea option, but I'm concerned about the particle board and pressed wood components, I can't find anything on their site about this but wondered if anyone knew how dangerous the ikea furniture is in terms of the off-gassing, is any of it low emitting?


Many thanks,"
NAME REDACTED

Broken AC and fan!

"OK, so it's not exactly hot and humid, but it will be again!  I know it... I've seen this kind of thing before!


So in preparation, for that miserable hot and humid spell that's just around the corner (after all that snow and cold)... free on the curb (well, on the grass actually) are:


* Big honkin' A/C, approx 10,000 BTU, Maytag, runs on 110V.  Missing one knob, otherwise worked fine last time I used it


* Floor fan, somewhat disabled in that the fan section broke off from the main stem and hangs to the side.  The fan still works though, and some duct tape and krazy glue might put it all together again.


Come and get 'em, before the wind does!"

NAME REDACTED

Do you need 12 rolls of paper for an obsolete product?

"Hi listers,
I have 12 rolls of Royal Universal Electronic Calculator Paper, "for use with all standard adding machines and electronic calculators."  Free to the first person who wants it."

NAME REDACTED

Who wouldn't want these freebie plastic cups from Chili's?

"Cleaning out our kitchen cabinet....I have plastic cups from:
Davis Farmland (5 large)
Storyland (5 large)
El Torito (2)
Chilis (5 reg, 1 large)
Southwick Zoo (3)
Rainforest Cafe (1)


plus a few "themed" cups:
Dinosaurs (2)
Easter (3)
Halloween (1)


Cups are regular-sized (~8-10oz) unless otherwise specified.
I have a lot of lids (with holes for a straw) that fit the regular-sized cups.


Pick up near the Stratton School and the Ice Rink.  Let me know what you want and I'll leave them out for you."

-NAME REDACTED

Old broken doll from the 70's!

"Hi, I have an old porcelain doll free to a good home. It is old, in an antique style but not antique.  Think 70s era reproduction of an older doll.  One foot is broken and the hair is kind of a mess, although I've tried to straighten it out.  She has blonde hair and a brown prairie dress.  It's not good for a play doll because of the broken foot, although it'd be fine for decoration.  I should be home most of the day if anyone is interested in it.  I'd rather it go to a child, although I don't know if kids like this kind of doll any more. "

NAME REDACTED

Dear Arlington Police

One of the best parts of life in Arlington is reading the Police Log from its amazing newspaper, The Arlington Advocate. Here's a sample.

"7:22 p.m. police were dispatched to Mass. Ave. to investigate a report counterfeit money being used at Arlington Shell. The station attendant said he received a counterfeit $20 bill while he was busy dispensing fuel and didn’t realize it was a fake. It came from a white man in his 20s, who was short and thin, driving a Toyota Tundra pick-up truck. Officers called the secret service and left a message on their answering machine about the incident. Police are reviewing surveillance footage, and an agent from the secret service subsequently returned the call."


The craziest thing about this story? The secret service apparently have an answering machine. Just like my grandmother.

Expired cake mixes!

This one is from the Arlington Freecycle List, but too good to pass up!

"2 cake mixes just past their expiration dates (Feb 2011 and Aug 2011), but assuming/hoping still very usable. I just don't need them right now. Devil's Food and a dark chocolate fudge- Duncan Hines and Pillsbury.


Easy pickup from my front porch in Arlington. Trader Joe's area of town. "



NAME REDACTED

Free slightly used medicine chest contents!

"I have the following stuff free, please tell me what you want and when you can pick it up.?




If you know a shelter that wants the samples I am partial to that or even the other stuff let me know.




I am cleaning out my medicine closet




1. 1/3 bottle of Oatmeal Conditioner for dog (mine is allergic)
2. 3/4 bottle of Aloe Vera Gel
3. 7 Shchik razor handles for woman - no blades
4. Awaphui wild ginger finishing spray
5. Excedrin Migraine Gel Caps (opened) found out they have lactose in them and I cannot take them
6. Various Paul Mitchel Shampoo Sample Sizes (great for travel)
7. Aveno body wash Fig and shea butter


8. Ahava Body lotion and moisturizing cream and hand cream
9. Trial size hand lotion.
10. Curling iron
11. almost full bottle of head and shoulders smooth & silky shampoo and conditioner"



NAME REDACTED

Old dirty vacuum! Free!

"I have an old (it moved in with my husband twenty years ago) Kenmore
canister vacuum cleaner to bequeath to someone. As far as I know, it works
fine. It is, however, dusty and dirty and has a full bag in it and no extra
bags. If you want it, I'll put it on my porch and give you my address."

NAME REDACTED