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Arugula Latte

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21. Deflect it by asking for real help and pointing them to a specific web page?
Wed Apr 13, 2016, 10:45 AM
Apr 2016

Maybe could you post a list of things you need help with on a site like caringbridge.org or something similar and say something like: "No pressure, but if you're interested in helping, I've spelled out what I'd appreciate help with at XXX address."

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I am not a member of this group. Adsos Letter Apr 2016 #1
Hey, I like that. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #12
I'm as fed up as your husband Cartoonist Apr 2016 #2
I would simply say, thank you.. mountain grammy Apr 2016 #3
Well, "thanks for the ultimate in slacktivism" won't make any friends. Warpy Apr 2016 #4
It depends what kind of relationship you want to have and who they are in the first place Fumesucker Apr 2016 #5
That started as a Samaritan ethnic joke. onager Apr 2016 #16
Respond with what you wrote: He needs REAL help - like cutting our lawn and moving the trash cans... cleanhippie Apr 2016 #6
I would say "thank you"............. mrmpa Apr 2016 #7
You were very clear with us about what you really need. Curmudgeoness Apr 2016 #8
We are lucky in our town. We have two websites. One is the political one for town news, like when is Hoppy Apr 2016 #9
that is brilliant! rurallib Apr 2016 #10
Good Luck. Google Maplewood Online and see what a great site it is. Hoppy Apr 2016 #14
So many folks said to tell folks of the real help you need. That is not easy rurallib Apr 2016 #11
Thank you for all the sensible responses... Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #13
"As long as it makes you feel better." DetlefK Apr 2016 #15
Ouch :) n/t Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #18
Ask for a gift receipt nt Lordquinton Apr 2016 #17
LMAO! I must resist the temptation... Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #19
"Knock yourself out." Iggo Apr 2016 #20
LOL, love it! n/t Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #22
Deflect it by asking for real help and pointing them to a specific web page? Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #21
That's a great idea, thank you n/t Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #23
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