Grow Basil in an Antique Mason Jar + Craigslist Fun

I was tired of buying basil at the grocery store, so I decided to get off my ass and just grow some. It is probably the easiest plant on earth to grow. You just can't kill it. And I'm a notorious plant murderer.

An antique (or new) mason jar was the perfect size for my sunny & narrow kitchen window sill. I waited a month, and voila! 

I can't believe I even took a before picture. I never do that. I must have been drunk that day.  Anyway - go grow some basil, dammit!

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On a totally different topic....

If you've ever posted ANYTHING on Craigslist, you know that you get a ton of random emails saying, "Is it still available?" or "Is this in good condition?" with no name or phone number. I became a little annoyed at those automated responses one day, and decided to indulge in some random "person" (or robot) who inquired about our awesome Pennsylvania Tack Box. My responses are in blue, and I highlighted by favorite line in yellow.

On Wed, June 6, 2012 at 10:23 PM, <gXXXXXX@gmail.com> wrote:

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid:  wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info:  http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

IS THIS  IN GOOD CONDITION?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/atd/3109213973.html

 

 On Wed, June 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM, freshvintage <info@freshvintage.com> wrote:

Yes, it is in GREAT condition. But I need to warn you that it has two zombies locked inside. Is that okay? You are safe as long as you don't have a brain. They love to eat brains. And Honey Nut Bunches of Oats. With Almonds.
 

 On Thu, June 7, 2012 at 6:47 AM, Richard Miller <sXXXDOUCHE@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello

Thanks for the swift response to my mail, as the item is still available, I will send a certified check to cover the cost of my purchase as am completely satisfied with the advert. I will need the details of whom & where to mail the draft. It will be delivered by the United Parcel Service within 2-3 days. Please note 'United Parcel Service' do not deliver to P.O.Box addresses.

    1. Name to be on the check
    2.Home address
    3.Mobile #

Kindly delete the advert on Craig's List as am totally committed to buying from you to save me cost, My mover will be coming over for the pick up right only after the payment as been delivered and I want you to understand that, I would have love to call but am a deaf , So please send me an email only.

Thanks for your time.

On Thurs, June 7, 2012 at 2:25 PM, freshvintage <info@freshvintage.com> wrote:

Hello again!

I am so glad that you will be buying the tack box. Most people are scared off by the zombies trapped inside. It is nice to meet someone so inclusive and so open to making  new friends, even if they are undead.

Terribly sorry about your hearing impairment. Since we can't talk on the phone, I need to make sure that you are a real person. Can you send me a picture of yourself? I have attached a picture of me, so that you know I am real, too.

I would also like to take a picture of the zombies, but I am a little nervous about opening the box again (that is why I look so worried in my photo). I already tried it once, and they ate my neighbor's cat. I had to tempt them back into the trunk with a bucket of live voles and some ground turkey meat that I crudely formed into the shape of a brain.

Anyway, please send me a photo so I know that you are real.  In the mean time, here is the information you requested:

1. Tyrion Lannister

2. 110 Casterly Rock Rd, Westerlands, PA 19332

3. 867-5309

What time and day will your mover be coming? Please be sure to warn him about the contents of the box. I would hate to have to clean your mover's innards from my front stoop. 

Bestest,

Tyrion

I was so disappointed that he didn't write back. I had a whole thing planned where I was going to send him a picture of my kids in last year's halloween costumes.

Oh, well. I'll just have to post some more stuff on Craigslist to see if I can find a new hard-of-hearing, certified-check-loving pen pal.

Comments

[steff]

hilario! yes I meant to spell it like that

[Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk]

You outdid yourself this time -- my favorite line is "you are safe as long as you don't have a brain." Or maybe the innards on the front stoop. Nevermind, it's all hysterical!

I'm only disappointed the photo you posted in your Craig List ad isn't coming through (just has the stupid question mark). I can only imagine.

[Mary]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH! Well done, Colleen!!!!!!!!! Wish I had your, well--you know;).....................

Mary
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[Diana]

awesome, just awesome! and I second the emotion of wishing your image showed up....
braaaiiiiinnnssssss

[Sue Pagels]

Hmmmm....food for thought, there. I get those automated responses too - send me all your personal and financial information and I will pay you DOUBLE what you are asking if you delete the ad right away. Yeah. OK. The zombies just might have to take up residence here too......unless they already have.....

[Rebecca Monce]

lol that's fantastic!!

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Me encanta mirar las fotos de todos estos hilos muy :) No puedo esperar a ver lo que teje con todo esto!

[Angie Tieman]

Thanks for the laugh!

[Stacy]

funny. but your 'butt ugly' pumpkin pie will always be my favorite.

[Beth B.]

Brilliant!!

Oh and the herbs in a jar idea - also brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

[terry]

Since they can't write in English, I assume they can't read English, so that's why even a Nigerian scammer would have answered to a photo of Ryan Gosling. Next time, and we all know there's a plenty of those deaf/overpaying/out of the country/on a secret mission individuals out there...I hear zombies don't like basil, is that true?

[A. Lynch]

HA Ha. Great idea, maybe if more did that we would see a change.

[Sarah]

Read this post the other day. Posted an antique coke machine on Craigslist today, and got a real S*** of a person responding saying it was too high in price. Thought of you and your response, and wrote back with a freshvintage-worthy response. Oh, the internet...so many wonderful things to use it for but so many scammers/trollers. *sigh*

[Megan M]

I think I peed myself reading this. Very satisfied with your advert.

[2ndWindCabin]

OMG I'm still laughing..I'm totally going to try this on my next Craigslist post. Thank you!!

[kelly]

my side hurts and I have mascara running down my face....YOU SHOULD write a book or a script for a comedy show!!!! Thank you for this craigslist bit!

[Carolina]

Great idea! Never would have thought of using old mason jars to grow herbs. Love this!

[Hairbyrobert]

;–)))

R.

[TR]

Hi, my name is TR.
Your site looks like a lot of fun. I found it, after seeing your "the champ" soft drink bottle(?) photo.
I found your photo, after looking for web images of boxing gloves from the year 1900, on "google images". Some laugh huh? :)

[Basketball Sneakers]

Thank you for sharing! I am enjoying the photos!

[Denise Sabia]

I think i just wet my pants.

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I am enjoying the photos!