[LincolnTalk] Best local place for 3/4 crushed stone/gravel for drainage?

We need several yards of 3/4 crushed stone; where are your preferred local places that deliver? Thank you! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription

[LincolnTalk] EarthLink?

We're growing increasingly dissatisfied with Comcast's customer service. Supposedly EarthLink services Lincoln. If you use EarthLink (or any other Internet provider besides Verizon or Comcast), can you please give us your recommendations? We just completed an underground electrical project and th

[LincolnTalk] Free beer and wine bottles available

Years ago, we enjoyed going to Incredibrew in Nashua to brew beer and wine without the mess. After our son was born, we simply didn't have time anymore, and I'm finally giving up that we'll make it back any time soon, if it's even still there. Can anyone use four cases of empty 22 oz beer bottles

Re: [LincolnTalk] donated books overseas

Used Book Superstore in Burlington accepts books as donations and they send the donated books to a charity overseas. I'm not sure which one. On Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 8:09 AM Nancy Constable wrote: > Is there a local organization that accepts donated textbooks or workbooks > for shipment overseas

Re: [LincolnTalk] buckthorn, bittersweet, and porcelain berry

This is great advice; thank you! On Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 2:42 PM Debra Daugherty wrote: > Hey all, > > Now's a great time to remove or cut the buckthorn, bittersweet, and > porcelain berry on your property. All three are starting to fruit, so > cutting/removing them now will hopefully prevent any

[LincolnTalk] Old tennis wrist bands?

Good evening, Lincoln! Does anyone have old tennis wristbands that they no longer use? I didn't care how old; it's for an experiment. Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman

[LincolnTalk] Cricut labels to buy?

Good afternoon, Lincoln, Before ordering honey labels, I'm hoping to work with a local small business. If you sell Cricut (or other) labels for jars, please reach out to me with your pricing. I have a logo, and also need to include name, location, ingredients, and weight in both English and metri

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

soil and seed is pretty fool proof I think! > > Warmly, > > Bryn > > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM Terry Kay Epperson < > terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been advised to do that, but for now, I'm going to continue avoiding > the plants

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

> A total bother…but the jumping worms would be worse. > > Carol > > On Jun 23, 2025, at 3:21 PM, Terry Kay Epperson < > terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thank you so much! It's my understanding that some of the local native > plant sales have jumping worms,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

hing, it is a great site for native plant > information, including range maps, seed germination, and care. > > Rich > > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM Terry Kay Epperson < > terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thank you!!! I will check them out. So far, I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

Thank you so much! It's my understanding that some of the local native plant sales have jumping worms, so I've been afraid to purchase from them, although I'm always conflicted between wanting to check them out, wanting to add more variety to my yard, and trying to be content with moving volunteer

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

cular next year, and basically all native plants). > > You might also listen to Margaret Roach’s podcast — she often interviews > Uli Lorimer, but also Doug Tallamy, and Ken Druse. Plenty of smart, > actionable info. > > Lis > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Ju

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

> Project? Because the latter is first thing I see when I click on the > attached link. > > Personally, I'd be skeptical of working with someone in this capacity who > is against preserving the largest remaining parcel of land in Lincoln. > > John > > On Sun, Jun

[LincolnTalk] Rewilding my yard...a work in progress

Hi, all, Visiting the https://tendingyouryard.org website made me realize that this vision is what I've been trying to accomplish in my own yard, albeit very slowly, with only one of the three of us very passionate about it (although Emmett seems to take interest when I can get him out there). So

[LincolnTalk] If you're looking for your phone...

A phone was left in the book shed at the transfer station this morning/noon. It was turned in at the office trailer. Please spread the word! Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/

[LincolnTalk] ALL SET Re: ISO full drum set (not little kid) to buy

As our neighbors can probably testify, we are all set (dear neighbors, please let us know if we need to sound proof…We’re all wearing headphones!) On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, Lincoln! > > I’m looking

[LincolnTalk] ISO full drum set (not little kid) to buy

Good afternoon, Lincoln! I’m looking for a full size drum set that will see my son through high school and possibly beyond. Would prefer to buy used and would love to see what’s out there! Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Br

Re: [LincolnTalk] Geothermal?

Hi, Jessica! I’m happy to share our experience with Bill Wenzel. Some of the others recommended are no longer doing residential. I’ll try to gather all of the info that I got from folks last year (with updates ) into a document for you, but life is crazy right now between the bees and end of sch

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO of Tick and Mosquito sprayer for yard

Good morning, all! We’ve been very pleased with tick boxes. They are expensive, but our yard stays tick free. We combine them with tick tubes from Amazon. I place the tick tubes twice a year and Pestex manages the tick boxes. The price is higher than listed in this report. At the time, Pestex

Re: [LincolnTalk] Best place to buy raclette cheese and meats?

Thank you all! I’ll go with Concord Cheese Shop for tomorrow, but look forward to checking out the others as well! Warm regards, Terry Kay On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > Concord cheese shop! > Sent from my iPad > > > On Mar 27, 2025, at 9:09 PM, Ter

[LincolnTalk] Best place to buy raclette cheese and meats?

Good evening, Lincoln! The last time we hosted a raclette dinner, we lived in Cambridge, Russo’s was alive and well and living in Watertown, and we didn’t yet have our now 12 year old son. Now that Russo’s is no longer, where is the best place to buy raclette cheeses and dry-cured meats? I remem

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO, to buy, used working circular saw

I’m all set; thank you!! Warm regards, Terry Kay On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, Lincoln! > > Before buying new, I’m checking to see if anyone has a decent circular saw > for sale. My son and I are

[LincolnTalk] ISO, to buy, used working circular saw

Good afternoon, Lincoln! Before buying new, I’m checking to see if anyone has a decent circular saw for sale. My son and I are about to embark on some woodworking projects together! Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse t

[LincolnTalk] Calling all Grade 6-8 Lincoln Middle and homeschool boys who want to play baseball!

orms are on a table just outside the Reed gym. They can also be found in the school cafeteria. Warm regards, Terry Kay Epperson -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change

Re: [LincolnTalk] ledge depth?

for locating > nearby wells and making inquiries as needed. > > Peter B. > Conant Rd. > > > On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM Terry Kay Epperson < > terry.k.epperson_at_gmail_com_tfzvfd58qzrx0e_7dxx6...@icloud.com> wrote: > >> Good afternoon, Lincoln! >> >

[LincolnTalk] ledge depth?

Good afternoon, Lincoln! I met with the boring company this morning in prep for our geothermal conversion, and he said that it would be helpful to know the depth of ledge in our general area. Since we don't have a well, we don't have that information for our exact area on Goose Pond, near Sandy P

[LincolnTalk] WaterFurnace extended warranty?

Good morning, Lincoln! We're progressing with the geothermal installation! We finally have a solid plan to fix our electrical issues and it is underway, and we're about to sign off on the geothermal installation with Bill Wenzel. We have an option to buy an extended warranty that extends the Wat

[LincolnTalk] Contractor/carpenter to add to the list!

Good morning, Lincoln! In the midst of our geothermal quest, we decided to take care of our utility room and mudroom, both of which were unsightly/problematic for their own reasons. This phase started because our electrical panel was located in a closet, which isn’t to code. We hired him to demo

[LincolnTalk] ISO electric dryer

Good evening, Lincoln! Our dryer just gave out, and I don’t have the bandwidth to deal with this right now (for all of the helpful folks who have kept me positive about our geothermal conversion: we are slowly but steadily making progress through asbestos removal (done!), utility room upgrades (fr

[LincolnTalk] New category for Lincoln Talk recommendation list!

Good evening, Lincoln! As much as it pains me, I’ve discovered a new category for the Lincoln Talk recommendation list: asbestos removal. Thanks to Jen, we went with: https://www.ecoenvirotech.net/ They are fantastic! They worked with us throughout the process, they helped when we discovered th

Re: [LincolnTalk] Weston Walgreens 397 Boston Post Rd Closing Permanently on November 14th 2024

For anyone looking to get away from the corporate pharmacies, West Concord Pharmacy in Concord has been an all positive experience for us. We moved to them after CVS in Concord gave me the wrong dose of antibiotics in a situation that mattered (CVS gave me a very low dose meant for dermatology ins

[LincolnTalk] Anyone need house sitters in October or November?

Good evening, Lincoln! I've finally started firming up the plan for asbestos removal and utility room upgrades that are part of our larger geothermal project. I'll be getting a better idea of scheduling with EETI on Monday for asbestos removal, but due to state requirements, we're looking at the

[LincolnTalk] Recommendations for asbestos tile removal?

Good morning, Lincoln, Our utility room project has potential asbestos tile, and our hope to simply cover it has been dashed because some of it is loose due to moisture in that room. We’re most likely having a sump pump installed, and we want to get estimates for asbestos tile removal in case the

[LincolnTalk] ALL SET; thank you! Re: ISO 70 sq ft of tile or marmoleum click

look 50 years younger! I might actually not hate going in there soon). Warmly, Terry Kay On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, Lincoln! > > We have a unique opportunity (I hope) to fix a room I absolutely hate in &

[LincolnTalk] Honey based soap and 12 year old entrepreneur

Good evening, Lincoln! I’ve been figuring out ways to engage my 12 year old son in my beekeeping; he’s not at all ready to deal with bees, but he’s interested in products, website development, etc. With a broken finger, redirecting his attention away from screens has been another factor! To enco

[LincolnTalk] ISO 70 sq ft of tile or marmoleum click

Good afternoon, Lincoln! We have a unique opportunity (I hope) to fix a room I absolutely hate in our house. It is a cinder block room containing the organs of our home (HVAC, water heater, exposed piping, central vac). The flooring may be asbestos - our inspector when we bought wasn't sure - so

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recs for surveyor

Thank you all! I’ll follow the advice given, and if that doesn’t clarify things, I’ll contact Snelling & Hamel Associates, who was recommended repeatedly. Warmly, Terry Kay Epperson On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 3:50 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > G

[LincolnTalk] Recs for surveyor

Good afternoon, Lincoln! We would appreciate recs for a surveyor, as we cannot find the markers for our property. We’re having work done and find that the time has come to know for sure. Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Brow

[LincolnTalk] ISO functional deadbolt?

Good morning, Lincoln! As most of you know, I’m often in search of things to help a friend back home who struggles with traumatic brain injury and homelessness. She is finally homed in a stable situation, but her needs remain high. She is currently living in a trailer that doesn’t have a lock.

[LincolnTalk] PENDING Re: Free light

I have someone planning to get the light, and two backups. Thank you! On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 1:48 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Would anyone like this light? It’s simply too large for the room it’s > in. I’m not sure how old it is; I’m pretty sure t

[LincolnTalk] Seeking suggestions re Mass General Neuro-oncology patient lodgings?

Good morning, Lincoln! My brother’s boss was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. He’s from Mobile, AL and will be traveling here around June 10th for care at the Mass General Neuro-oncology center. This is being arranged by the patient’s boss. He is a good man, and my brother and his colleagu

[LincolnTalk] ISO cinder blocks and lengths of 4x4

Good afternoon, Lincoln! Before buying new, I’m trying to source some cinder blocks (pavers would also work) and lengths of 4x4. I’m happy to haul off if you need to get rid of them. As a gift or payment, I can promise a jar of honey when it’s time for honey extraction from my apiary! Warm rega

[LincolnTalk] Eileen Kennedy?

Good afternoon, Lincoln! We received a package yesterday for an Eileen Kennedy. It has our address, but does not belong to the previous owners of our home. Please reach out if this package is yours, or if you can put me in touch with her. If I don’t locate her within the next day or so, I’ll ha

[LincolnTalk] FR: Pineapple bed

I have an antique pineapple bed, full size, if anyone is interested before I take it to Household Goods on Tuesday morning. It’s loaded and ready to go. Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9

[LincolnTalk] Did your child lose a necklace at basketball last Saturday?

Hi all, A necklace was handed over to us last Saturday morning, just before our noon game. If your child is missing a necklace, please contact me with description. Thank you! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https:/

[LincolnTalk] ISO Snare drum and cymbals/will consider full set

Good evening, Lincoln! My son is in need of a snare drum for home use, as well as cymbals. We would consider a full drum set as well. It looks like we’re in this for the long haul, and he struggles transporting to and from school due to hypotonia. I would prefer to buy used over new. Thank yo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bulk flour

Pioneer Valley CSA is amazing. Pickup is only once a year, but you learn to deal with volume (we use Mason jars and desiccant packs for long term storage). We buy their wheat berries (so many heirloom!) for whole grain flour that we grind ourselves, but nothing beats their pre-ground white and br

[LincolnTalk] Invasives beyond garlic mustard

Good afternoon, Lincoln! My good news is that over the last two years, I’ve started down a pathway of purposely encouraging native plants to thrive in our yard. It has been a fun and rewarding, often messy, project. I’ve learned a lot, and will continue to do so. My bad news is that while learn

Re: [LincolnTalk] Weed ID please

I second American Burnweed. It’s native and pollinator friendly, although I do agree that it’s one of my less favorites. I generally leave it to focus on fighting the aggressive non-natives in my yard, but I pluck it out of unwanted areas. For plant IDs, I used to use PlantSnap, but it wasn’t wo

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Co-ed Softball League - update

Dear Lincoln, It's not too late to sign up for softball! Some teams need a few more players to have a deep enough team to avoid the last minute scramble to find substitute players when someone can't make it. We especially need women, but can use anyone 18+. The league tends to be on the older s

[LincolnTalk] Recruiting team members for Mighty Knights softball team!

Good morning, Lincoln! We have space available for new softball teammates on our 18+ Lincoln Co-Ed softball team, the Mighty Knights! We play at Codman Field. We plan to start games on Sundays in May. Games will fall on Sunday/Monday/Thursday starting late June (1-2 games per week for each team

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Co-Ed Summer Softball League (18+)

Dear Lincoln, Registration is now available for the Lincoln Co-Ed Summer Softball League (18+). We would love to grow the league! Games will be on Sundays starting May 14, and will expand to Sunday/Monday/Thursday starting June 25th at Codman Field. Please check out our website, peruse our team

[LincolnTalk] ISO outdoor ultrasonic bark control device

Dear community, We have been helping a friend back home who had become homeless. She was living in a camper without water, electricity, or sewage. Things went downhill from there. She had suffered a traumatic brain injury years ago, but reached out for help when she was struck by a vehicle whil

[LincolnTalk] Updated cell phone search to include T Mobile

Good morning, Lincoln, I’m part of a group back home trying to help an old high school friend restart her life after years of misfortune that culminated in near homelessness and a long hospital stay. Yesterday, I posted that she is in need of a used but reliable phone that is either unlocked or C

[LincolnTalk] ISO reliable Cricket-based or unlocked phone for friend in need

Dear Lincoln, I’m part of a group back home that is helping an old high school friend recover from hitting pretty close to rock bottom. She is recovering from osteomyelitis after being hit by a vehicle and suffering a compound fracture in her arm. Before that, she was on the verge of homelessnes

[LincolnTalk] Need meet; thank you! 10 year old computer for friend in need

Thank you, L! The computer arrived at its destination yesterday. This gift can truly be a life-changing one. Warmly, Terry Kay On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 1:31 AM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Lincoln, > > I’m part of a group back home that is help

[LincolnTalk] ISO <10 year old computer for friend in need

Dear Lincoln, I’m part of a group back home that is helping an old high school friend recover from hitting pretty close to rock bottom. She is currently in for a long stay at the local hospital due to osteomyelitis that set in due to a compound fracture in her arm. She is in desperate need of a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wood working, small project

This is the son-in-law of a friend, and she has shared pictures of work he has done for her in Cambridge. Everything has been gorgeous. t...@creativewoodworksllc.com https://www.creativewoodworksllc.com/ Warm regards, Terry Kay On Sun, Jan 29, 2023 at 9:36 AM Gretchen Covino wrote: > Morning

[LincolnTalk] Mark Bartholomew?

Good morning, I’m still trying to track down the owner of the Amazon package that was delivered to our address. Unfortunately, the package has our address. It was for an Eileen Kennedy and according to customer service, Mark Bartholomew placed the order. If you know these folks, please contact me.

[LincolnTalk] Eileen Kennedy?

We just got an Amazon package delivered to our address. The address is ours, but the name on the package is Eileen Kennedy. If this is you, please email me so that we can arrange pickup. I’ll be contacting Amazon tomorrow if I can’t find the intended recipient. Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The Linc

[LincolnTalk] ISO cold water swimming gear

r the last week, it's mine! I'm pretty sure that I dropped it on the beach. Thank you! Terry Kay On Mon, Oct 17, 2022, 9:44 PM Terry Kay Epperson wrote: > My son is struggling a bit with the backpack carrying case for his snare > drum and has requested a rolling case. Any chance s

[LincolnTalk] ISO rolling case for student snare drum kit

My son is struggling a bit with the backpack carrying case for his snare drum and has requested a rolling case. Any chance someone has one that I can buy, before I buy new? Warm regards, Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives

[LincolnTalk] ISO: clamming rakes, crabbing nets, and saltwater fishing gear

Good morning, Lincoln! Before we buy new, does anyone have clamming rakes, crabbing nets, or saltwater fishing gear that we could buy or borrow for the remainder of the summer? These items will be traveling. Thank you! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lin

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

I used to run around Fresh Pond daily, and even though dogs are allowed off leash, most owners did a really good job of picking up after them. It's also a requirement. It's heavily populated throughout the day and the ranger makes frequent trips around the pond by cart, so there is a bit of peer

[LincolnTalk] ISO kettle bells and rack

We're looking for a kettle bell rack and kettle bells. We would love to buy used if anyone is looking to offload. Thank you! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives

[LincolnTalk] Fabric from 1973 for a quilt

I have a friend that has an assignment to make a quilt from 1973 fabric. By any chance, does anyone have a stash of material from that time? The year may be in the white border. She can also use clothes that are from 1973. Thanks for checking! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Poor experience with Windriver Environmental septic

We had a bad experience with them last year and will be switching the next time we need service. We would love recommendations. Warm regards, Terry Kay On Sun, May 1, 2022, 5:03 PM Mark Levinson wrote: > I have previously recommended Windriver Environmental in Marlborough for > septic services

[LincolnTalk] ISO wrestling/jiu jitsu mats

Looking to buy wrestling or jiu jitsu mats. Thank you! Terry Kay -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your su

[LincolnTalk] ISO skate skis to buy

I am planning to get back into skate skiing this winter and would love to find some skate skis to buy. Looking for 160-165 and 190-195. I'm also interested in finding some buddies to ski with (novice/intermediate; most likely novice because it's been about 10 years). I'm hoping my son and a frie

Re: [LincolnTalk] Coyotes roaming

Sally, I'm going to try re-posting your link to the Arlington town website coyote seminar because it didn't go through, at least on my end. I am so glad they have a non-fb version; thank you for sharing! https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/News/News/11540/16 If the link doesn't work, it

Re: [LincolnTalk] Coyotes roaming

Arlington recently hosted a talk about their Coyote problem and ways that homeowners can (and can't) deal with it. I found it helpful: https://www.facebook.com/arlingtonma/videos/568540324262609/ Unfortunately it's via FB, but I'll look to see if it's available in another format. The talk start

[LincolnTalk] ISO recommendations for a sprinting coach for 4th grader

I would love recommendations for a sprinting/running coach for our 9 year old. The mechanics of his running are not quite right, and proper coaching is needed. I appreciate any leads for someone who is great with children, and even better if they're familiar with low muscle tone, weak core streng

[LincolnTalk] Recommendations needed for companies to correct issues causing ground water to enter garage

We have water coming into our garage from the corner that it meets the house. The garage was added to the house some years after the house was built. It looks like they circumvented the gutter drainage system for the addition, and landscaping in that area seems to direct the water there as well.