Fall Raking

Alton Bay · 10-13-2010, 09:43 AM

I am looking for someone to rake my yard in Alton preferably in November after the leaves all drop. Does anyone have someone to suggest?? Thanks, in advance.

Argie's Wife · 10-13-2010, 09:50 AM

Hire some high school kids to do it. Call the school, ask for the Guidance Dept., and ask if they can put your name and number on a jobs bulletin board. Sometimes student council, Outing Club, or National Honor Society does fund raisers, which can include raking to raise money. It's a win-win; your leaves get raked and the kids get to make some money for their cause.

dpg · 10-21-2010, 10:50 AM

How about "A Cut Above" isn't that their profession?

fatlazyless · 10-21-2010, 11:24 AM

For just $3.99, E M Heath Hardware, located in beautifull Center Harbor, and very close to the docked Mount Washington motor vessel, has these 24" green plastic w/ traditional wood handled rakes on sale and going quickly. I know that I bought one just the other day....what-a-deal! Plus, nobody does a better job of raking your yard than when you do-it-yourself! Besides, it's like an athletic workout that benefits you twice; for both the lawn and for you, buddy!

It's a new rake that rakes best!

SteveA · 10-21-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alton Bay

I am looking for someone to rake my yard in Alton preferably in November after the leaves all drop. Does anyone have someone to suggest?? Thanks, in advance.

... we had a great crew of young folks (teens) from the Boys and Girls club rake our yard. We made a donation to the B&G for the service and the boss made a big batch of brownies and hot chocolate for the kids.

They did a great job, had a adult supervisor,and it was fun having them to the house. (brownies and hot chocolate where great too

)

They didn't have any way to "remove" the leaves, but it didn't matter as we just had them pile them in the wooded area that is part of our property.

http://www.bgclronline.org/

(Best to check if they still have this available..)

Neko · 10-21-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveA

... we had a great crew of young folks (teens) from the Boys and Girls club rake our yard. We made a donation to the B&G for the service and the bass made a big batch of brownies and hot chocolate for the kids.

They did a great job, had a adult supervisor,and it was fun having them to the house. (brownies and hot chocolate where great too

)

They didn't have any way to "remove" the leaves, but it didn't matter as we just had them pile them in the wooded area that is part of our property.

http://www.bgclronline.org/

(Best to check if they still have this available..)

What a great Idea.
Keeps the kids busy and gives them money that they worked for.

luvmypups · 11-02-2010, 12:27 PM

Diehl Property Works based out of Laconia, NH provides mowing, mulching, edging, hedge trimming, cleanups and other property maintenance services. With 15 years of experience, service is reasonably priced and done quickly and professionally. Call Robert Diehl (owner/operator) today (603)393-4470 or email at diehlpropertyworks@yahoo.com

10-13-2010, 09:43 AM	#1
Alton Bay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 188 Thanks: 73 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Fall Raking I am looking for someone to rake my yard in Alton preferably in November after the leaves all drop. Does anyone have someone to suggest?? Thanks, in advance.

10-13-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Call PMHS Hire some high school kids to do it. Call the school, ask for the Guidance Dept., and ask if they can put your name and number on a jobs bulletin board. Sometimes student council, Outing Club, or National Honor Society does fund raisers, which can include raking to raise money. It's a win-win; your leaves get raked and the kids get to make some money for their cause.

10-21-2010, 11:24 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,527 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 296 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	For just $3.99, E M Heath Hardware, located in beautifull Center Harbor, and very close to the docked Mount Washington motor vessel, has these 24" green plastic w/ traditional wood handled rakes on sale and going quickly. I know that I bought one just the other day....what-a-deal! Plus, nobody does a better job of raking your yard than when you do-it-yourself! Besides, it's like an athletic workout that benefits you twice; for both the lawn and for you, buddy! It's a new rake that rakes best! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-02-2010, 12:27 PM	#7
luvmypups Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 87 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Give us a call!!! Diehl Property Works based out of Laconia, NH provides mowing, mulching, edging, hedge trimming, cleanups and other property maintenance services. With 15 years of experience, service is reasonably priced and done quickly and professionally. Call Robert Diehl (owner/operator) today (603)393-4470 or email at diehlpropertyworks@yahoo.com

10-21-2010, 10:50 AM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	How about "A Cut Above" isn't that their profession?