Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist lambs on rockThe 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...

"Let me be your paperclip."

"I would love to see what else you have to offer, other than perfect visual stimulation." A reductionist he is.

He wants to know if she meant to kill him in Hannaford.

"... I figure I would be even more lame and post on craigslist about my attraction to you."

See what happens when you give someone a compliment and hold the door for them.

"I was thinking it would be nice if I had someone to make out with now and again." On his lunch break. From his top secret job. But his wife is OK with it.

Not sure we'd lead with criticism of a woman's shoes.

He's looking for a woman to trip out with him -- on theater.

Who knew that vibe gathering involved a tent?

"We can be like the Sex in the City Girls (before Miranda had her baby) on a budget."

Reading is attractive.

So... she's looking for a summer boyfriend? Schoolyear boyfriend may not be a fan of that.

On the Northway: she wasn't really paying attention to the road because she was on the phone -- and he wasn't really paying attention to the road because he was paying attention to her.

Random items available

For sale: lambs, "growthy" ($200)

For sale: a turkey tom, "human friendly" ($45)

For sale: cobblestones ($2/stone)

For sale: prom dress (looks like something Belle wore in Beauty and the Beast) -- "It could be used for a good time." ($300)

For sale: an old Emerson tube radio, "works great" ($100 OBO)

For sale: a green neon dollar sign ($300)


photo: Craigslist item "Lambs for Sale"

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