is there any one that can help me i am 65 and need a car despretaly

[13alida19]

is there any one that has a car they dont need i am 65 and  need transport to get around despritaly

i know its asking too much, but i thought id give a try

[lyndal1838]

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@imastawka wrote:

Poddy,  if this is acceptable behaviour, to beg on these boards - then can you

please contribute to paying my Council Rates that came this week?

I 'despretaly'  need the funds.   Oh, I forgot, I'm 64

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I could do with some help to pay my Water Rates and I am 69 if that has any bearing on anything.

[softail-joanie]

Well, I guess if you don't ask, you'll never know. I'm 45 and homeless, I called the homeless shelter last week, I knew they wouldn't let me stay there, but thought they might let me take a shower there. They wouldn't, but at least now I know. After seeing this, I'm thinking maybe I'll put a listing on craigslist in this area. Not sure how I would word it, but If I could find someone local to let me use their shower once or twice a week, I could maybe clean their house, mow their grass or some such thing. That kind of arrangment might be benifical to both.

Back to your problem, the car. I don't know, it's a long shot for someone to give away a car to a close friend or relitive even. Also this is the wrong forum to sell or trade anything in. I would recomend a local online classifieds like craigslist, offer money if you have it, a trade, or well, maybe to mow their grass. If theres something in it for them, it's still a long shot, but I would think the chances might be better.

And, if this is a joke topic, thanks for wasting 10 minutes of my time.

[azureline**]

You are homeless? with internet access? there are quite a few truck stops with showers................. just google......... or swimming pools with shower rooms.

I often see cars for give away in Qld, you just need to get a roadworthy and pay rego.

[id-to-post-anything]

some public rest rooms in parks etc, have showers.

[k0llectable5]

Firstly- Not nice to not have a car let alone be homeless...  Flygal you sound sensible, put as many ads up as you can, put em in shop windows with those little rip off thingies wit ya number on it... you've obviously got access to the internet so use it to your advantage there will be someone/peeps that will be willing to help you just my opinion...

Secondly LOL @ some of the posts I kudoed, I see the humour i larfed that green car pic is hilarious ❤️

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IF THATS NOT TO INTERPERSONAL ❤️ oh sorry did i raise my voice there woops... 

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The sunshine is glorious today, flowers in ya hair weather 

[softail-joanie]

You are homeless? with internet access?

No, But a public library, McDonalds WiFi, some stray signals that don't require a security key code and this laptop, and i'm in business. The Library is the only place where the internet is good enough to do anything major like download or upload a video.

there are quite a few truck stops with showers................. just google......... or swimming pools with shower rooms. 

Thanks, Just did the search, nothing in truck stops or parks with a shower nearby. There is the life center, it's like a YMCA but they charge a membership fee and I can't hardly afford to keep gas in the car I actually do have.

I often see cars for give away in Qld, you just need to get a roadworthy and pay rego.

I have seen cars in the free section of craigslist, but often it is a joke or prank listing. Even cars that don't run and aren't worth fixing can be sold for scrap. People should avoid listings that offer a location and tell you to just come and take it and don't bother knocking on the door. They could be trying to trick someone into stealing from someone else. I like my car, it's old, leaks oil, makes a weird sound sometimes, a high pitched squeel in the front wheels, will probibly break down before too long. I like it for a car to get from point a to b, but sometimes I wish it was a van, I could put a comfortable bed in the back to sleep in. I'll keep an eye open though, for those truck stops and parks that might have a shower.

[azureline**]

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@flygal.funfactor wrote:

You are homeless? with internet access?

No, But a public library, McDonalds WiFi, some stray signals that don't require a security key code and this laptop, and i'm in business. The Library is the only place where the internet is good enough to do anything major like download or upload a video.

there are quite a few truck stops with showers................. just google......... or swimming pools with shower rooms. 

Thanks, Just did the search, nothing in truck stops or parks with a shower nearby. There is the life center, it's like a YMCA but they charge a membership fee and I can't hardly afford to keep gas in the car I actually do have.

I often see cars for give away in Qld, you just need to get a roadworthy and pay rego.

I have seen cars in the free section of craigslist, but often it is a joke or prank listing. Even cars that don't run and aren't worth fixing can be sold for scrap. People should avoid listings that offer a location and tell you to just come and take it and don't bother knocking on the door. They could be trying to trick someone into stealing from someone else. I like my car, it's old, leaks oil, makes a weird sound sometimes, a high pitched squeel in the front wheels, will probibly break down before too long. I like it for a car to get from point a to b, but sometimes I wish it was a van, I could put a comfortable bed in the back to sleep in. I'll keep an eye open though, for those truck stops and parks that might have a shower.

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Hope you find something, I am in Australia so things may be a bit different here re truck stops etc.

About 10 years ago, my daughter and her husband travelled across the US , they purchased a nice car, when they got to New York, they decided to sell it and fly to the UK. They advertised but no buyers, so they then advertised it as free...................... still no takers. So eventually, they drove it to the airport and parked it, with keys.

[jimmy*part4]

You might want to try sites like this one....http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?6891-Places-to-shower-on-the-road

Funny thing...the truck stop recommended...The Flying J Truck stop!

It must be a sign.

[softail-joanie]

Funny thing...the truck stop recommended...The Flying J Truck stop! It must be a sign. 

Well, theres "Ross County" just northwest about 50 miles or so, maybe a better sign. They have a YMCA and a Golden Corral, Hey, let me in!, I'm Miss Ross. LOL