Sweet Berry Wine

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So I have an interesting story to tell, but you will have to for Issue 9, United Free Boxes of America, to get the full story.  I do have a little tidbit that I will share because I was told to include this youtube video for reference.  So here goes:
I went to a free box sale today.  I was interviewing Ben, the coordinator of the sale, and he told me to be sure and include the jar of "sweetberrywine" in the zine story.  Apparently this jar, along with some other jars that were labeled dandelion wine (yum?) were in the basement of the house when he moved in so it had been around for a while.  The special thing about this wine is that it looks like it's liquid as wine should be, but if you tilt it, the middle is solid.  I have no idea what would make "wine" do this, but it's true.
Here are the photos for your own judgement on the matter:

Looks like wine

But wait, there's a solid mass in the middle?

"Sweetberrywine"

So if you want to check out how the mystery jar was so named, here is the youtube link for a pretty amusing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeyqS9BDPds
Enjoy~

By the way, speaking of Issue 9, if you are a fellow free box fan that does not live in Portland, Oregon and has an amazing free box story or photo to share, please e-mail it to -- freeboxthezine@gmail.com -- for issue 9, which is entitled:  United Free Boxes of America.
This is your chance to be independently published.  I look forward to hearing from you!
Hearts,
Bece

Free Box Photos for August

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August is starting off good with some great photo opportunities.  Here are a couple that I took this past weekend.

Here is a free item I came upon on Saturday.  I love the note.  I did not notice the white flies, however.  Maybe they flew away.

And this one I came across on Sunday.  I did check out the free sale and purchased a wool sweater and a couple of canning jars, I mean, the price was right.
Happy Free Boxing!

Free Box Photo for July

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So it's been a while, but it's summer (finally) and I find myself spending less time at the computer and more time maximizing the awesome weather.  I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and finding lot's of treasures.  I came upon this one yesterday and decided it was the quintessential July/summer photo:

Free Box Photo for 2011 Summer Solstice!

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Okay.  No matter what I do I can't get this image to upload correctly, but here you have it anyway:

It's like a party in a box, a summer party.  Now if only the sun would shine *sigh*.  Oh, well, there are still free boxes abound.
Happy Summer!

Portland Bingo Pedalpalooza Results and Photos

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So the ride was a success.  Everyone said they had a great time.  We had six teams that competed for the grand prize, but in the end everyone was a winner for sure!

Flag Pole at Washington School

Bingo Competitors ready to go!

Myself holding the 1st prize, Issues 1-8 of Free Box the Magazine and a bingo stamper!

It was a grueling race and the finish line was at Star E Rose's on 24th and Alberta, which they were super awesome.  They donated some blueberry scones for our famished contestants.  Super cool.

1st place winners, Nick and Zack, not sure who is who :)

Final bingo cards.

So to prove each team's bingo they had to take photos.  Follow this link to check out this team's awesome photos of their Portland Bingo items:  https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Frederick.Reimers&target=ALBUM&id=5617103360316262081&authkey=Gv1sRgCO6yhKmGmOHXsgE&feat=email

Thanks Portland Bingo and Pedalpalooza and everyone who participated and thanks to Cory who came up with the ride in the first place.

Pedalpalooza Bingo/Scavenger Hunt Ride, Saturday June 11th, 11 a.m.

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Greetings fellow cyclists and freeboxers.  Here's the lowdown on the bingo/scavenger hunt ride.
The ride will meet at Washington School, SE 12th and Stark, at the flagpole.  Myself and Cory will hand out bingo cards to teams of two or three.  If you don't have a team, come along anyway, I 'm sure you can join one.  You need to bring a camera or have a camera phone so that you can take pictures of the bingo items to prove your bingo at the finish.  The finish will be at the Alberta Flea Market that happens only once a month, which is on NE 24th and Alberta.
So as to make the bingo a little more challenging we are saying that you need to complete two lines in order to win.  Also we are changing the free space to a free box.  I mean, this is sponsored by Free Box the Magazine after all.  For the winning team, each member will receive a full collection of Free Box the Magazine, issues 1-8, and each member will receive a bingo stamper.  Runners up will receive either issues 7 or 8 of Free Box the Magazine.
Good luck and we hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 5th

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Everywhere I went on Sunday I found freeboxes so it was hard to choose the photo of the week.  I chose this photo because as you may know I am a huge fan of signage, and I think this one is a winner.  I will let you decide for yourself:

Plus you know summer is just around the corner when you find a free box full of bathing suits!
Happy freeboxing~