Re: [LincolnTalk] Cleaning service

Hello!I cannot recommend Carina Silva enough. She has worked for me for ten years, and she's amazing - an excellent cleaner, trustworthy, and warm. You can call or text her at (857) 615-7192.Best,Rachel(typed on a tiny keyboard)On May 29, 2024, at 22:08, dgloew--- via Lincoln wrote: Yes.  I am

[LincolnTalk] Does your rising senior need help w/college application essays?

com/in/rachel-shulman-82a3729/> I always offer a no-charge consultation, and I'm happy to meet in person or over Zoom. I'm also happy to provide references. I look forward to speaking with you to learn how I can help your teen achieve their goals. Best, Rachel 217-840-6868 -- The LincolnTalk mailin

[LincolnTalk] free on back steps: packing paper

146A Lincoln Road (bottom unit) (typed on a tiny keyboard)-- 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 settings at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Commuter Rail

For what it's worth, until our move this week, I lived a 2 minute walk from the Commuter Rail station, but I found that the train didn't run often enough to be helpful to me (I work in Cambridge). I've taken the train a few times when using my car wasn't a choice and it was miserable. Based on

[LincolnTalk] Firescreen you're not using?

Dear Wonderful Lincolnites, I was wondering if anyone had a firescreen they weren't using that they might like to give or sell to us - I am trying to reuse as much as possible these days, instead of buying new, if possible. Thanks in advance for considering! Best, Rachel 217-840-6868 -- The

[LincolnTalk] ISEE Middle School Tutor/Application Essay Prep

Dear Lincolnites, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a tutor for a middle schooler for the ISEE, as well as someone who might be able to help with application essays for private schools. A potential client reached out to me for help, but my own work in this area really focuses on high

Re: [LincolnTalk] Dental help needed

Hi Anne, oh, this sounds so frustrating! The Tufts School of Dental Medicine might be able to help: https://dental.tufts.edu/patient-care I hope this is helpful. Best, Rachel On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 9:17 PM Anne Warner wrote: > I am writing for a family friend who is in his late seventies

[LincolnTalk] free on porch - microwave oven

At least 12 years old, but works fine. 146A Lincoln Road I'll post when it's gone. Thanks! (typed on a tiny keyboard)-- 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

[LincolnTalk] moving company rec?

Dear Wise Lincolnites, Might anyone have a recommendation for a moving company? We're moving most of the small things ourselves - it's just big furniture we need help with, so the job is not very big. Thank you in advance! Best, Rachel -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] recommend a chimney cleaning service?

Hello Lincoln, I was wondering if anyone has a chimney cleaning service with which they have been particularly happy, and if you could share that information. Thank you in advance! Best, Rachel -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives

Re: [LincolnTalk] High-school level language class/lessons?

Dear Audrey, Many years ago I took private French lessons at the Alliance Francaise, and it looks like that's still an option: https://frenchlibrary.org/private-lessons-2). You could probably also contact the French departments at area universities, who might be willing to pass your request along

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cleaners

HI Ellen, I've been so pleased with Carina Silva, who has been cleaning for me for what seems like forever (maybe it's 10 years?). She is not only wonderful at cleaning, but she is a lovely person. You can reach her at 857-615-7192. Best, Rachel On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 11:25 AM Ellen Waldron

Re: [LincolnTalk] Child’s swim lessons

Hi Rob, Codman Pool, here in Lincoln, offers youth programming. I don't have any first-hand knowledge of it, but I sure that others on the list can speak about it: https://lincolnma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx MIT offers youth swim classes. I've been swimming there for almost 7 years, and the

[LincolnTalk] Does your rising senior need help w/college application essays?

Hello Lincoln,I wanted to share with everyone that I am available to help rising high school seniors with their college application essays this summer. Summer is a great time to get the main Common App essay done so that students can focus on the smaller supplemental essays in the fall. My goal,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Photo sorting/album making help sought

Dear Rosemary (and everyone else), I can heartily recommend my friend, Mira Whiting. She took headshots for students in a program I ran for many years, as well as my (now defunct) company website, and she has a wonderful creative eye, as well as an empathetic sensibility that I have always

[LincolnTalk] recommendation for in-home dog boarding?

Dear All, My sister would like to visit, but we need to be able to find a place for her dog to stay. Does anyone have any suggestions for someone who takes dogs into their home? Thank you in advance! Best, Rachel (typed on a tiny keyboard) -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send

[LincolnTalk] Looking for temp work for a month for one of my engineering students

Dear All, I work at MIT, and one of my students (he's majoring in mechanical engineering) is about to graduate and is looking for work for the month of June. Does anyone have any leads? Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide! Best, Rachel -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO Caterer

Hi Linda, I work with a bunch of caterers bc of my job at MIT, and I have always had good experiences with Basil Tree and Cafe Luna. Not only are they reliable, they are also great about allergens. Basil Tree has a sustainability focus, and Cafe Luna is woman-owned, if such things are important

[LincolnTalk] Where to look at custom kitchen options?

Dear All, I'm trying to help my mother redo her kitchen, and, never having been involved with a reno before, I have no idea where to go to look at options. Can anyone recommend a kitchen showroom they've been happy with in the past? We're really at the very beginning - we just want to get a

[LincolnTalk] TAKEN Re: Free in front entranceway: lamp

(typed on a tiny keyboard) > On Mar 4, 2023, at 15:29, Rachel Shulman wrote: > > 146A Lincoln Road > > Transfer station is closed today, so I couldn't take this to the swap shed. > Come by and get it, if you want. I'll post when it's gone. > > Thanks! > Rac

[LincolnTalk] do you have yarn you'd like to get rid of?

Hello Lincoln, I work at MIT, and have been helping to teach a beginner yarn class the past few weeks. Our last class is this Friday, and we're going to hold a yarn swap. If you are a knitter/crocheter with some yarn that you KNOW you're never going to use, I was hoping you might consider

[LincolnTalk] TAKEN Re: free: women's size 10 shoes/boots (inc rock climbing shoes)

(typed on a tiny keyboard) > On Nov 21, 2022, at 14:33, Rachel Shulman wrote: > > All barely worn. > > Inside our front doorway at 146A Lincoln Road: > > > > Thanks!!! > > Rachel > (typed on a tiny keyboard) -- The LincolnTalk mailing

[LincolnTalk] SPOKEN FOR Re: FOP (inside entranceway): 3 White Ikea Billy Bookcase, and more

If the person who indicated interest backs out, I'll repost. Thanks, everyone, for helping me keep these out of the landfill! On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 7:06 PM Rachel Shulman wrote: > Hello! Are you looking for a white Billy bookcase? Might you be interested > in three of them? > &g

[LincolnTalk] FOP (inside entranceway): 3 White Ikea Billy Bookcase, and more

Hello! Are you looking for a white Billy bookcase? Might you be interested in three of them? The first is currently inside our little entranceway at 146A Lincoln Road, along with four shelves. There are two more, if you would like those, too - let me know! There is also a foam roller and a

[LincolnTalk] FOP: diet dr pepper & diet ginger ale

146A Lincoln Road If you like diet soda, please come take them away :) Rachel (typed on a tiny keyboard) -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for a House Cleaner or Team

Hello! I cannot recommend Carina Silva enough. She's amazing! She cleans for us every other week and she is absolutely reliable, experienced, and thorough! Her number is 857-615-7192. Best, Rachel On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM Candace F Foster wrote: > Can any one recommend a reliable,

[LincolnTalk] advice on getting to the airport at 2AM in January?

Dear All, I am hoping that someone here can help me and my partner figure out a good solution for getting to the airport at 2AM in mid-January. We're concerned that there won't really be an Uber/Lyft available at that hour. On the other hand, parking at the airport seems quite expensive ($25/day

Re: [LincolnTalk] SAT Prep

Hi Wayne, I have been tutoring the SAT since 2009. I'd be glad to learn more about the kind of help you're looking for. Between 2011-2017, I ran my own tutoring company, and, since taking a position at MIT, I've continued to tutor on the side. I also help kids with their college application

Re: [LincolnTalk] house cleaning

Hi Jean, Carina Silva has been cleaning for me for almost ten years. She is _amazing_ and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is thorough, pleasant, and completely trustworthy. Her phone number is 857-615-7192. Best, Rachel (typed on a tiny keyboard) > On Sep 2, 2022, at 07:56,

Re: [LincolnTalk] cleaning

Hi Cheri, Carina Silva has been cleaning for me for almost ten years. She is _amazing_ and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is thorough, pleasant, and completely trustworthy. Her phone number is 857-615-7192. Best, Rachel On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 7:05 PM Gecklerc via Lincoln <

Re: [LincolnTalk] acupuncturist recommendation needed

Hi Wendy, Abram is amazing! https://newenglandintegratedhealth.com/ Best, Rachel On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM Wendy & Lem Kusik <73ku...@gmail.com> wrote: > My husband who is in his 80's could benefit from an acupuncturist for back > and hip pain. We would appreciate any recommendations. >

[LincolnTalk] Anyone interested in going in on an order from Anson Mills?

Hello All! I found the _best_ gluten free flour blend , at Anson Mills, but in order to get wholesale pricing, I need to order at least 50 pounds of product. I plan to buy 10 pounds. Is anyone interested in going in on an order with me? I can't eat most of

[LincolnTalk] free moving boxes available

Free moving boxes in our front entrance way. Our neighbor was going to take them to the dump, but I thought someone here might want them. :) I'll post when I notice they're gone. Thanks! Rachel 146A Lincoln Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.

Re: [LincolnTalk] looking for a kitten

Hi! If you are looking to adopt a kitten, you could do worse than contact Jacki (copied here), who helped me find both of my beloved cats. Good luck! Best, Rachel On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 9:17 AM Suzette durso via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > My husband and I lost our 21 year

[LincolnTalk] Is anyone driving to Western Mass (Noho) on Friday afternoon 4/15?

Hello All, I'm trying to visit a friend, and then have my boyfriend meet me the next day, so I only need a one-way ride. Any chance anyone is going west next Friday and wants help paying for gas? Thanks for considering! Best, Rachel 217-840-6868 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send

[LincolnTalk] Will anyone need moving boxes in the next week?

Hello Lincoln! we just finished moving on Saturday, and I'm going to have a lot of super strong boxes that were originally used to transport frozen meat. In other words, they're insulated, which makes the cardboard very study. We also found that they were really the perfect size for books and

[LincolnTalk] TAKEN Re: free: a handle for Corningware?

On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 2:26 PM Rachel Shulman wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm moving, which, of course, means going through stuff as I pack. > > I came across this item in my drawer. It's a handle of some sort, and it > must have belonged to my grandmother. > > Would you like

[LincolnTalk] PPU Re: free: tempurpedic queen mattress pad, easy to carry

If that person doesn't show up tomorrow, I'll repost. (typed on a tiny keyboard) > On Mar 12, 2022, at 17:15, Rachel Shulman wrote: > > hi everyone, > > do you need a 3" mattress topper? might you need 2? I have two, barely used, > vacuum packed and ready for you

[LincolnTalk] ISO TV

Dear All, My tv (more than a decade old) is on the fritz, and I was wondering if maybe someone had one with an HDMI connector that they no longer needed. It feels like it's always worth it to at least ask. :) Thanks for considering! Best, Rachel -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send

Re: [LincolnTalk] College counselor

Hi Matina, I've worked as a private tutor and essay coach for high school students for over a decade, and I've met a number of private college counselors along the way. Below is a list of the ones I know and trust. They are all very good at what they do and they all care deeply about their

[LincolnTalk] Is anyone interested in buying KN95 masks in bulk?

Dear All, I plan to order white KN95 masks on Sept. 30 from Bona Fide Masks (I have a coupon for 10% off that expires on 10/1). (The price seems to vary day by day. At the moment, the white ones are cheaper, but if that changes, I will buy black.) The more I buy at once, the lower the price per

[LincolnTalk] Free black queen-sized bed frame

Dear All, Are you looking for a free queen-sized bed frame? Today is your lucky day! I am 98% sure it is this: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/malm-bed-frame-high-black-brown-luroey-s69009475/ Please text if you're interested. 217-840-6868. Thanks! Best, Rachel -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Coyotes

Dear All, It depends. The laying flock has a guard dog, Sophie, specifically trained to guard chickens. In addition, there are multiple electrified fences around them. The chickens raised for meat are in enclosed coops. I haven't been out there in a while, so there might be fences there, too,

Re: [LincolnTalk] borrow a bike rack?

Hi Diana, I'd be glad to lend you ours. :) It's not in the best condition, and it will only hold two bikes, butt if you'd like to borrow it, just let me know. Best, Rachel 217-840-6868 (typed on a tiny keyboard) > On Jul 20, 2021, at 19:45, Diana Smith wrote: > >  > Thanks to 2 generous

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO knitting repair

Dear Fran, It's possible I could fix it for you, and if not, Annie, the owner of Mind's Eye Yarns (mindseyeyarns.com), in Porter Sq., also does repairs (for a fee). Full disclosure - she's a professional, and I'm an avid amateur. But I'd be happy to try to help. Best, Rachel Can this knit