Craigslist makes me nuts! - Woodworking Talk

Sawduster · 02-13-2009, 06:17 PM

This ad appeared today and you know the place is going to be a riot this weekend.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/zip/1033578841.html

I'd be there with a big trailer and a chain saw except for a couple of problems. I have no one to help me and it'll be a mad scramble. I hate it when people put in ads that will likely give rise to quarrels. Not to mention the fact that it's 80 miles from here so by the time I got there there might be nothing left but brush. It's a heart breaker.

smitty1967 · 02-13-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawduster

Hey Sawduster: if CraigsList bothers you so much, how about turning your computer off?

Problem solved.

smitty

Sawduster · 02-13-2009, 11:08 PM

Sorry if I offended you.

Handyman · 02-14-2009, 12:18 AM

Sawdust You problem has been solved. The add was deleted by the seller.

AZ Termite · 02-14-2009, 12:21 AM

What was the CL post. Whoever posted it deleted it.

Sawduster · 02-14-2009, 10:34 AM

Someone in Peoria had five 70 foot trees cut down and wanted someone to take the wood. The trees were oak, eucalyptus and pine. They didn't give contact information, just their address. I just looked and the ad's still there.

"Date: 2009-02-13, 2:12PM MST

We just cut down 5 70' big trees in our back yard pine oak and eucalyptus. Bring a truck and take as much as you wish must take small as well as the nice big pieces. Bring a chainsaw if you have one. Will be home all day and night!! Just show up!!! 8142 W Aster Dr. Peoria 85381

Will delete when gone!!! "

What the hell is smitty's problem?

AZ Termite · 02-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Maybe he was a little sensitive yesterday.

WRDinAZ · 02-14-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey Sawduster, if you can figure out if the wood is still there let me know and I'll find some time to meet you out there.

Sawduster · 02-14-2009, 03:56 PM

I'll give it a try via email but I don't hold much hope.

It's nice to know there are more like me around.

Sawduster · 02-14-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WRDinAZ

Hey Sawduster, if you can figure out if the wood is still there let me know and I'll find some time to meet you out there.

It looks like this woodworking hobby of mine is taking the direction of making small pretty things with maximum exploitation of wild and crazy grains. So naturally since I live in the desert mesquite in almost any size is just my bait. I think we should exchange phone numbers if you've nothing against chain saws and sweat. I'll give you mine in a PM or email. Give me a call, I'd be happy to meet you.

smitty1967 · 02-15-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawduster

What the hell is smitty's problem?

Smitty:

Sawduster:

No, seriously, Sawduster, just kidding....I was just trying to express my tongue-in-cheek opinion on the topic. You and appearently millions of others have the same dealings on CL: that's why I never visit there anymore. And my advice to anyone who gets as frustrated as you over something as silly as this whole internet thing is simple---turn it off, any your problem goes away.

I didn't realize you had no sense of humor on the topic, and for that I appologize.

regards,
smitty

Sawduster · 02-15-2009, 10:32 AM

No problem. I didn't see it as an internet thing. I saw it as a free lumber thing.