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Yard rescue for Stavros, 82: fallen trees and overgrown beds

Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Stavros's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Heraklion, Crete, Greece779 views
Stavros Papanikolaou
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Heraklion
I'm 82 and I have lived in this house in Heraklion for 27 years. After the storm in July, 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 a recent fall. 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: a small team to cut, stack and carry away branches. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
3โ€“5 hours
format
In person in Heraklion
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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People who offered to help

  • Bennett H. Burton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Accepted

    I'm a carpenter and I'm free on Thursdays. Happy to help Flexible on timing.

  • Kshitija A. Solanki ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ID verified

    I'm a student and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help Happy to chat first.

Reviews

2.7(18 reviews)

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  • Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

    • Shared this with my family. God bless!

      • Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

        • Good luck, Stavros. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best

          • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Crete. I'll ask around and let you know.

            • Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

              • Our local rotary club has an emergency fund, might be worth asking them.

                • Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                  • Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Girona.

                    • Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Sacramento

                      • Hang in there, Stavros. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                        • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 20 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.

                          • Thinking of you, Stavros. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

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