Really Really Free Market Campbell Park: November 2017

Sunday, November 5, 2017

The Beauty of Autumn and Gloom of Winter

The Beauty of Autumn and Gloom of Winter

by Bernard Ordiz

I cannot believe it! December 2017 is fast approaching and next thing we know, we see little snowflakes falling from the sky. I do not know about you but sometimes I get winter blues. The sight of muddy slush, wet boots, layers and layers of jacket and yellow snow make me feel despondent, that I would have to endure these for the next three months or so.

What I would probably miss the most in autumn is the mosaic of leaves and the invigorating touch of the autumn wind on my face. I will also miss the times when the REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET hosts their monthly market outside and the weather is beautiful. It is amazing to see many marketgoers come out and search for the needed materials for FREE. Seriously, the materials there at the market are really FREE! Usually, I take something but this time, I did not because I already took A LOT of FREE items.

If you need something, do not hesitate to visit the

REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET.

The market is held at 225 Campbell Avenue at Campbell Avenue Park from 10 am to 4 pm in a very diverse, quiet and welcoming neighbourhood. It's really worth the travel from Scarborough, where I live, to there because it is kind of bucolic, a little away from the main intersections of Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West.

There are a lot of amazing volunteers there too who, like me, enjoy the beautiful weather Mother Nature bestows (unless it is winter). I am really going to miss the market when it is held outdoors because of the crunching sound of leaves and the appearance of the sun above the trees, emanating its gleaming sunlight and emitting warmth to encase the marketgoers.

I miss the autumn fashion when people just wear light boots and a light sweater instead of layers and layers of jackets and heavy boots that they drag on the ground, thus making this annoying noise. At the market, many marketgoers are searching for FREE autumn coats and autumn accessories. Sadly, this will end soon as jackets will replace them. On the bright side, those jackets will be FREE so make sure to check them out if you need one!

Autumn is my favourite season because it makes me nostalgic about school, my first day in Canada many years ago and the exquisite mixture of red, orange and yellow that keep many Torontonians in a sunny disposition. I guess I would just have to endure the ravaging impact of the snowstorm and the pain when I slip on the ice. Anyways, I'll hope to see you at the December market which I wish is still outdoor and has no slush and weet boots in sight!

DOs & DON'Ts

DO bring things that work, are not missing parts, are not broken or torn, and are clean. SEE LIST below.DON'T bring items that you would not accept.
DO bring items that can be carried home. DON'T bring furniture and other items too large to carry. Please write to us if not sure about the item.
DO read our FAQ before coming to the market. DON'T expect the market to be like a swap market or trader's market.
DO bring children's toys and clothes. DON'T bring children's car seats.
DO bring clothes that you would wear if they were your style or size. DON'T bring clothes that need repair or should be turned into cleaning rags.
DO bring items in boxes, reusable bags and clear bags. DON'T bring items in black garbage bags.
DO bring houseware, kitchenware, books and CDs, tools, clothes, pet supplies, sports, health and personal care supplies, food, plants, toys, games, electronics, jewellery, arts and crafts supplies, and home-baked goods (don’t forget to list the ingredients!) DON'T bring pillows, bedding, comforters, magazines (except vintage), computer and software manuals, documents,VHS and casette tapes, empty CD cases, sharp objects, ID lanyards, empty spectacle cases, binders, hair ties (unless brand new) food storage containers without lids or vice versa, broken or incomplete appliances, dirty, torn or stained clothes/shoes/handbags, broken/cracked dishware

WHERE IS CAMPBELL AVENUE PARK?

Campbell Avenue Park is on 225 Campbell Avenue, north of Wallace Avenue and south of Antler Street, a 7 min. walk from Landsdowne Station, and a 5 min. walk from Symington bus stop on Dupont Avenue.

Locate Campbell Avenue Park on Google maps.
Or visit here to find more about the park.
PARKING: Last time we checked there was street parking on Campbell Avenue, with a 3-hour limit, which is much more than you will need. However, please check this information for yourself. We are not responsible for parking tickets you might receive if the above information is incorrect.

What is a Really Really Free Market?

A Really Really Free Market is a community-space for sharing – where people bring what they have to give, take what they need. But it's not swapping or trading. It’s kind of like a potluck, but for goods and services--but with an important difference: You don't need to bring anything to take something.

Please check facebook and signs at the market or ask information desk volunteers for quantity limits and visit (time) limits.

Please bring items in boxes, small bags or large clear bags. Use of black garbage bags is discouraged, since we cannot see what is inside the bag when it is handed to us; also we cannot recycle black garbage bags.

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

The Beauty of Autumn and Gloom of Winter