Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: e: Help Us Choose Patio Chair

[Mabel Liang (mabel]

Sorry about that, Fred.

Neil or anybody else who wants the actual invoice, please e-mail me 
separately.

-- Mabel :-)

mabel [at] twomeeps.com
Mabel Liang
Software Engineer turned Gardener
Cornerstone Village Cohousing
Cambridge, MA

On 2026-09-01 09:07, Fred-List manager wrote:

> From: Mabel Liang <mabel [at] twomeeps.com>
> is the author of the message below.  It was posted by Fred of
> the Cohousing-L management team <cohousing-l-owner [at] cohousing.org>
>
> Cohousing-L does not distribute attachments. I extracted the
> "detail" from the attachment:
>
> Invoice from Reastaurant Furniture Plus:
>
> 4 Outdoor Aluminum Stack Chair With Slats and arms $37.67/ea
> 8 Aluminum Outdoor Stacking Chair with Slats, without arms $46.39/ea
> Shipping $250.00
> Taxes $32.62
>
> --------------------  FORWARDED MESSAGE FOLLOWS --------------------
> Hi Neil,
>
> We just got new patio chairs. I can't tell you how they'll hold up, but
> they're aluminum and fit your price point.  Invoice with detailed info
> is attached.  I haven't heard any complaints about their being too hot.
>
> The chairs that look like rattan or bamboo from Costco have not held 
> up.
>
> Over the years we've learned that some folks really need arms on the
> chairs to help them get up, and others prefer chairs without arms.  You
> can also squeeze more people in when the chairs don't have arms.  (We
> mostly have round mesh patio tables.)
>
> The person who ordered them thought the two styles would match.  They
> don't, but I don't think people are bothered by that.  We have quite an
> assorted collection from purchasing over the years and having people
> bring chairs with them when they move in.  The person who ordered the
> chairs also decided the ones with arms weren't comfortable for her 
> back,
> so she bought (on her own dime) mesh back supports.  I can get you info
> on those if you're interested.
>
> Good luck on your new home!
>
> -- Mabel :-)
>
> mabel [at] twomeeps.com
> Mabel Liang
> Software Engineer turned Gardener
> Cornerstone Village Cohousing
> Cambridge, MA
>
> On 2026-08-27 00:41, Neil Planchon via Cohousing-L wrote:
>
> > Title: Help Us Choose Patio Chairs -- Your Input Needed! (Cascadia
> > Commons, near Portland)
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > We're Cascadia Commons, a cohousing community just outside of 
> > Portland,
> > OR. We're in the process of selecting patio chairs for our shared
> > outdoor spaces, and we'd love your input before we make a decision.
> > Here's what we're weighing:
> >
> > Must-haves:
> >
> > Stackable for easy storage
> > One-piece construction (no moving parts to break or pinch fingers)
> > Durable and sturdy -- no plastic components
> > Lightweight enough to move around easily
> > Comfortable, accommodating seat width
> > Repairable or refurbishable rather than disposable
> >
> > Open questions we'd love your thoughts on:
> >
> > Fabric vs. no fabric -- durability concerns either way
> > Metal frames -- worried about them getting too hot in summer sun
> > Preassembled or single-formed pieces seem preferable
> >
> > Budget: No more than $50 apiece
> >
> > If you have brands, models, or sources in mind -- especially ones that
> > check these boxes -- please share by September 10. We want to make a
> > choice that works well for the whole community.
> >
> > Thanks for weighing in,
> >
> > Neil - Cascadia Commons will be my new home in March 2027!
> >
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