Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist chicken coopThe 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...

It's a wonder there aren't more accidents on the Northway.

We can't say for certain, but a chance meeting at Chili's probably isn't the work of fate. (But talk to her anyway. She sounds both smart and pretty.)

"WANTED TO KNOW IF U WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SHOWING ME HOW TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON MY FOREHAND?" Nicely played tennis woman -- but ALL CAPS is a fault.

You want to cheat with a co-worker. What could go wrong. Yes. What.

Attraction pulled them toward each other -- a petting zoo kept them apart.

He made her do a double take at the butcher.

A promise to not run over someone could be the foundation for a relationship.

Tip: probably best not to tackle her on the steps, especially if she's bringing you bread.

This week's "Is it a Craigslist euphemism?": "it wasn't meatloaf you were coooking..."

Guys, she'd like to farkle with you. (Surprisingly, perhaps not has dirty as it sounds.)

They're in the market for a mother.

This guy probably knows there's always money in the banana stand.

See what happens when you hold the door for people -- and they're polite.


Random items available

For sale: "one of a kind metal art lizzard" (best offer)

For sale: hot sauce from "Hot Sauce Bob" ($7)

For free: antique pump organ

For sale: spinning Dracula head, man in coffin ($75, firm)

For sale: coin-operated air hockey table ($550)

For sale: pizza shop near UAlbany ($180,000)

For sale: a book binding machine ($80)

For sale: new, never used chicken coop ($250)

photo: Craigslist item "'NEW' chicken coop"

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For a decade All Over Albany was a place for interested and interesting people in New York's Capital Region. It was kind of like having a smart, savvy friend who could help you find out what's up. AOA stopped publishing at the end of 2018.

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