Craig and his wonderful list

posted Dec 16, 2010

craigslist winking santaThe 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...

OK, what has gotten into the coffee at the Stewart's? Pulsating in the bathroom. Speechless-ness. Withdrawal symptoms.

He's a "data mercernerdy" who can't resist a woman with room-brightening smile, halo around her head and an eclair.

Reading this will give you the willies the next time you look around the Starbucks and wonder what the other customers are thinking.

We're not sure what part the USB drive plays in all this.

So, is this how parents flirt? They throw boxes of diapers at each other?

He was derailed by a co-worker.

Two handsome cats, looking for a new home -- preferably without a baby.

Random items available

For sale: "tons" of little green army men ($25)

For sale: 5 "complete" square dance outfits, including pantaloons ($250)

For sale: old parking meter, takes nickels and dimes ($150)

For sale: diamond engagement ring, bought last year ($2,500)

For sale: a vintage "winking" Santa pin ($7)

For sale: 1976 Alpine White VW Rabbit, "makes a great gift" ($450)

For sale: an original Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine ($800)

For free: a very floral couch


photo: Craigslist item Vintage Winking Santa Pin

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tags: craigslist, weird

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Has anyone actually "connected" via the "missed connections"? Most are creepy, but there have been a few that were actually kind of sweet (albeit, not this week!).

... said Julie on Dec 16, 2010 at 5:42 PM | link

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