by Peggy Robin
[Program note: In years past, we've presented the nominations for two or three categories at a time, in some very long messages. This year, in order to give each nomination its due, but keep the message length within reasonable limits, we've decided to give each category of nominations its own separate message. That also allows us to show more pictures without going over the group's 500 KB maximum size for images in a message. So you can expect FOUR messages today, covering the five nominations in these categories: Best GIVEAWAY; Best ANIMAL STORY; Best QUERY or ISO; Best ADVICE / RESPONSE TO A QUERY.]
And now let's get right to that first category: BEST GIVEAWAY:
A free piano! It's this one, "Baldwin Upright.... in good tune and in nice condition." This is far from the first time a piano has been given away on the Listserv, but what makes this one special is that it's a Listserv triple threat: "This piano has been in 3 different Cleveland Park homes and we are hoping to pass it along to another one!" Posted by Stephen S on August 28, Message #217005
Eclipse glasses were in high demand right before the April 8th eclipse when the moon covered 89% of the sun. DC public libraries and some museums and eyewear retailers were giving them away, but kudos to the generous souls who bought more than they needed and gave away the extras on the Listserv. The nomination goes to the poster of the last giveaway of eclipse glasses on the day before the eclipse (April 7), Message #212290 . That would be Djinn B., who must have saved the day (and the temporary darkness!) for three lucky families.
Dollhouse...but that's not all! You get the the furniture and all the little people who live therein. Three full levels, second floor porch, all amenties! Would make a great model for a house you could build and enjoy IRL! Message #216601 posted by Addar L. on Aug 14.
And another dollhouse....this one a Barbie Dreamhouse! Some lucky kid is now living out her Barbie fantasy (perhaps with Architect Barbie)? The nomination goes to Ofri B, June 3, Message #214349
Our fifth and final nomination in the Best Giveaway category is something more functional -- and so very Listserv-y! It's the four free tomato cages that Judy K. offered up on the Listserv in Message #212714 on April 18. She writes: "A few days ago I posted a message ISO several round, metal tomato cages, and I received more than I currently need. So I am now "regifting" them and offering four of my surplus, round tomato cages to ListServ members. The cages are quite tall. Please let me know if you want any or all. I can easily leave them on my front porch." Yes, that's just the way the Listserv rolls!
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Next up: Nominations for BEST ANIMAL STORY.
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