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A day in the garden: help Francis in Manila
Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Francis's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.
🇵🇭 1009, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,537 views
I'm 78 and I have lived in this house in Manila for 32 years. After the storm in August, two large branches and a fallen fence have blocked the back door and the garden path. I can no longer manage them myself because of my hip replacement.
The council has told me it will be eight weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner.
Help needed: two people with loppers and a wheelbarrow. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 3–5 hours
- format
- In person in Manila
- skills
- chainsaw, gardening, hauling
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Thanks for sharing this, Francis. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Medellín this morning.
wishing you peace, Francis. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
keep going. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Manila.
Hang in there, Francis. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Good luck, Francis. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings!