Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist old reclaimed bricksThe 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...

"Giving you the finger was pretty cliche and rather unfulfilling, but it had to suffice for the moment..."

He totally should have asked Alexis from Texas for her number. (Also, can we all hope that her actual last name is "from Texas.")

Missed connections at the Red Box.

The most beautiful woman he's ever seen hopped around the Capitol.

All other pants need not apply.

He was probably the best thing about her visit to the DMV.

Dude, when that happens you stop and talk to her.

Hopefully someone tells her Valentine's is moving.

How does Craigslist not have a wedding date section, yet?

They'd be like the Avengers, but for vintage...

Is there a karma app now?

Orville, come home.


Random items available

For sale: bricks from the 1800s ($1/brick)

For sale: a roll of cork sheeting ($20)

For sale: old money (auction)

For sale: fiberglass African animals, still available ($4495)

For sale: a staircase ($1,000)

For free: ground apples, for "animals that will eat and enjoy them."

For sale: five-toed rooster ($10)

For sale: Alpine billy goat, "plump and ready for the slaughter" ($75)
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photo: Craigslist item "Historic Brick"

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