What weird/outrageous requests have you seen on Freecycle/Craigslist?

[Mad Goat Woman]

My husband has run into some horses free on Craigslist.  He really, really wanted one.  I reminded him that the horse itself is a tiny part of the cost compared to food, stabling, medical care, etc.  I think he thinks they would be free grass mowers.  I suggested a small goat.    My daughter would prefer a capybara, but I'd imagine those are hard to come by.

Please don't get a goat as a lawn mower--- you're better off with sheep if you want lawnmowers. Goats, contrary to popular belief, don't eat everything, and they prefer to eat rosebushes than grass. // PSA Over.

[MommyPenguin]

My husband has run into some horses free on Craigslist.  He really, really wanted one.  I reminded him that the horse itself is a tiny part of the cost compared to food, stabling, medical care, etc.  I think he thinks they would be free grass mowers.  I suggested a small goat.    My daughter would prefer a capybara, but I'd imagine those are hard to come by.

Please don't get a goat as a lawn mower--- you're better off with sheep if you want lawnmowers. Goats, contrary to popular belief, don't eat everything, and they prefer to eat rosebushes than grass. // PSA Over.

Thanks for letting me know!  I think it unlikely we would, anyway, but it's useful to know on the off chance we consider it.  I do think we'll get chickens one of these days, though!

[Mad Goat Woman]

You're welcome, Mommy Penguin. It's one of those things that're not all that well known until you get into the farming thing. If you got sheep, get a breed that doesn't require shearing, cause it's a real pest to find a shearer. The other thing about goats is that you have to get more than just one of them, as they're much better off with a friend-- the same goes for sheep.

I've got goats and sheep, and a whole bunch of chickens, ducks and guinea fowl. PM me if you want helpful hints, I'm always willing to talk shop.

[snowfire]

Please don't get a goat as a lawn mower--- you're better off with sheep if you want lawnmowers. Goats, contrary to popular belief, don't eat everything, and they prefer to eat rosebushes than grass. // PSA Over.

Soooo true.  Some friends got a pair of goats to eat the weeds & stuff around their house.  They didn't know how finicky they can be. 

[MommyPenguin]

I've got goats and sheep, and a whole bunch of chickens, ducks and guinea fowl. PM me if you want helpful hints, I'm always willing to talk shop.

Thanks for the offer!  I might be doing just that!

[Sophia]

I've got goats and sheep, and a whole bunch of chickens, ducks and guinea fowl. PM me if you want helpful hints, I'm always willing to talk shop.

Thanks for the offer!  I might be doing just that!

Hamlet, you might be hearing from me too.  Good to know about the sheep.  They are so much cuter, too. 

[Jones]

Someone on Freecycle posted
 
Wanted: A Camper

Thank you and God bless.

[Luci]

Someone on Freecycle posted
 
Wanted: A Camper

Thank you and God bless.

So: two cots and a tent? Got that. The poster may have them.

[bo]

My husband was on CL looking for some freelance work. This ad said it was not a paid position, but expected the person applying should work extra hours and needed you "to go the extra mile".

Oh gee sounds like a dream job!

[Wulfie]

The camper is not out of line here in Seattle. I see 1-2 of them a day on CL in the free area. Yes, they all need work but for free what do you expect.  (never mind, See the SS thread for what they expect)

[Amara]

CL never fails to provide entertainment value. From the San Francisco site:


I'm 33, have an engineering degree from one of the top universities in the world. I'm smart, successful, well-traveled and intelligent.

I would love to help you with your electronics, fix your computer or help you around the house with whatever you need...for free.

What's the catch, you ask?

I'd like to be able to do these things around your house while you hover nude or semi-nude around me. No touching / contact is expected on my part, but this fantasy has been a dream of mine for a while. We can talk about the details of this. Maybe you'll be more comfortable if I was in some state of undress as well for this, etc. Let's discuss.

I'm also willing to meet in public place for coffee or a drink beforehand if that will help you to feel more comfortable with the idea.

[RegionMom]

Naked bits around the computer? 
ewww...

[Slartibartfast]

Well I guess a guy's gotta try . . . and where else other than Craigslist would you go if you happened to be looking for the same thing?

[blue2000]

Well I guess a guy's gotta try . . . and where else other than Craigslist would you go if you happened to be looking for the same thing?

Personal ads in an alternative lifestyle newspaper would be a better choice. We used to read those in college just to see all the wild things people would ask for.

[afbluebelle]

CL never fails to provide entertainment value. From the San Francisco site:


I'm 33, have an engineering degree from one of the top universities in the world. I'm smart, successful, well-traveled and intelligent.

I would love to help you with your electronics, fix your computer or help you around the house with whatever you need...for free.

What's the catch, you ask?

I'd like to be able to do these things around your house while you hover nude or semi-nude around me. No touching / contact is expected on my part, but this fantasy has been a dream of mine for a while. We can talk about the details of this. Maybe you'll be more comfortable if I was in some state of undress as well for this, etc. Let's discuss.

I'm also willing to meet in public place for coffee or a drink beforehand if that will help you to feel more comfortable with the idea.

That's actually not that odd... But it is funny!