Hi -
I do subscribe to the Barstow freecycle, but I've never asked for (or
offered) anything as yet.
I did, however, take advantage of an offer of an aquarium, which I turned
into a little habitat for two desert tortoise hatchlings, and I took 3
cockatiels that an elderly lady could no longer care for.
But you're right - I've seen requests for amazing things, even working
automobiles.
On the other hand, we don't know the other person's situation. That could be
me - wanting a garden so badly and not being able to start it by myself. I
would gladly offer lots of vegetables and stuff for someone who'd turn the
soil, etc. for me, and help me get started.
I guess I'm among the Weedy Needy.