Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist whale coffee tableThe 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...

"I'd tell you what color your eyes were, but you were wearing sunglasses. I'm guessing they are the color of summer and swarthy madness."

"I accelerated from 0 to absolutely smitten in seconds."

"You might want to wear those rain boots in case those butterfingers kick in again. "

He wants to know: Do you like astronomy?

"You are probably in a relationship, because that's how my life works, but here goes nothing which will probably result in nothing." Optimism!

"You had white pants, a blue top and a feisty smile." Gazebo shopping brings that out in people.

Table-carrying is known way of attracting the attention of men.

Also: Brake fluid is a known aphrodisiac.

They have quite a set of requirements for their fourth wheel.

The come from the south, seeking rainbow children and other fish in the sea.

This therapy sounds like "therapy."

"You must be willing to iron sheets and other non-standard items (I don't know why, but our last ironer refused to iron sheets and doll clothes)."

He's looking for a parkour partner.

Random items available

For sale: After being bought with so many plans, after being neglected, after being used to hang laundry, treadmills go to Craigslist. So many treadmills.

For sale: a coffee table shaped like a whale ($150)

For sale: an old fire alarm box ($300)

For sale: antique commode ($125)

For sale: fully restored 1973 VW Beetle ($6000)

For sale: nacho cheese dispenser ($200)

For cute: Nigerian dwarf goats ($200)

For cute: Icelandic lambs ($175)

(Thanks, Naomi!)

photo: Craigslist item "WHALE-SHAPED PINE COFFEE TABLE"

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