Craig and his wonderful list

posted Aug 16, 2012

craigslist letterpress blocks The 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...

Has no one learned anything about picking up old rings in streams... my precious...

"... I wouldn't mind another drive by smiling."

"I need a date to a wedding. Rather than asking random people on the street, I thought I'd start by asking random people on the internet."

A gentleman always assists a lady in crowd surfing.

"I also don't have the balls (duh, I'm female) to talk to you."

Not an usual posting -- except for the gender of the person posting it.

There really are all sorts of bros now.

"About you: You are smart, funny, and resilient to a bad hair day."

Apparently the woman he was buying jewelry for didn't stick -- the woman he was buying jewelry from did.

We have apparently misunderstood the entire Jack and Jill story.

Random items available

For sale: vintage letter press blocks ($140)

For sale: 4 mannequins, "almost new" ($320)

For sale: coin-operated condom dispenser, "perfect for a bar bathroom novelty shop or mancave" ($200)

For sale: vintage chicken coop, "could be used as is or as a table" ($125)

For sale: an old sailboat rudder ($50)

For sale: ice tongs, "nice" ($20)

photo: Craigslist item "Vintage letter press blocks & tray"

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Actually, I believe they are listed as "ice THONGS". Um, ouch?

... said Heather H. on Aug 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM | link

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