Craig and his wonderful list

posted Nov 4, 2010

peacockThe good thing about Craigslist: it's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. The bad thing about Craigslist: it's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations.

Good or bad, we'll let you decide...

What situation would lead to a person needing two sheep immediately?

Whoopie cushion seeks Mad Hatter.

First item on the "you" checklist: "Read Craigslist and have considered emailing a stranger who may turn out to be a creepy weirdo"

A love of Reno 911 brought them together. Briefly.

Danielle's name isn't Danielle.

Well, what better time to start eating turkey sandwiches for lunch.

Yes, we imagine it would be difficult to spy a ring while driving down 787 and looking into the rearview mirror.

Really, the question this comes down to is: are they cut out for each other?

What kind of bet is paid off with raspberry ice cream?

Life lesson: never let go of a woman who makes you blueberry pancakes.


Random items available

For sale: peacocks ($60/each)

For sale: 1960s Coke machine, with mystery contents ($550)

For sale: a plaster bust of George Washington, "election decor" ($50)

For sale: a falafel maker ($10)

For free: a plaid pram

For free: 1/4 bag of charcoal


Bonus: the first Ugly Free Couches of Craigslist pageant

Ballston Spa, in cozy country.

Delmar, wearing floral all over.

Ballston Spa again, wearing the asymmetrical look.

Greenfield, wearing a Florida acid trip.

Hadley, caught in a pattern.


photo: Flickr user frielp

2 comments
tags: craigslist, weird

Comments

Not only did my family have the exact floral fabric couch as the one in Delmar, but we had an entire set. The funny thing is that my girlfriend's family had one too.

It was fate that the two of us would eventually meet, I think.

... said Anthony Geras on Nov 4, 2010 at 12:25 PM | link

I need to make more bets involving ice cream!

Hey AOA, I bet you can't eat just one scoop of ice cream - GO!

... said Albany Jane on Nov 4, 2010 at 4:47 PM | link

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