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Elgin Craigslist Roundup

June 6th, 2008

If you’re feeling under the weather on a Friday night, what better to do than peruse craigslist?

*Somebody help this guy. Seriously, his request is adorable. He wants to give his girlfriend a handwritten poem, but has bad handwriting. He will pay $20 for you to write the poem out nicely. See? Adorable!

*You can attend and camp at the Lazy River Music Festival for free in exchange for 3-4 hours of volunteer work per day. Not my number one style of music, but anything outdoors during the summer is awesome. If I didn’t have a wedding that weekend I’d probably do it.

*I always thought driving an ice cream truck would be fun. Too bad they’re not looking for part-timers.

*This women is my hero. She’s offering to temporarily take care of the dogs of people whose houses are getting foreclosed. I hope she takes this one. Or maybe it’s time I ask my landlord if I can have a second dog here.

*This guy needs a cop to fingerprint him. A cop who can supply the ink, at that.

*Women’s Midlife Friends & Bunco Group. Enough said.

…LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

*Did you know Elgin is home to “America’s Best Psychic Fair?” Starts tomorrow.

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Elgin Craigslist Listings

May 25th, 2008

I am putting off much needed sleep (woke up at 4:15 am for Bike the Drive!!) to bring you summarized versions of these interesting Elgin craigslist listings:

1) AUDITIONS FOR SHORT HORROR FILM

Males between 22 and 35 and females in their early 20s and 30s can audition for a short horror film entitled “Gargalese” about “a parasitic alien crashed to earth who invades an unfortunate soul and generally causes carnage.” Audition times are Friday, May 23rd 5:00-9:00pm, Sunday, May 18th 1:00-5:00pm, Tuesday, May 27th 6:00-9:00pm. To set up an audition, e-mail millermon1@yahoo.com or call 815-861-4857. A resume and headshot are preferred, but availability for the May 31-June 1 weekend is required.

2) CHICKS, ROOSTER, & QUAIL

Want some Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Red stasr, White Leghorns, Black Australorps, assorted Bantams or Blue Marans? Prices start at $2 and the birds range in age from a few days old to a few years. Perfect if you want pets, tasty eggs, or both.

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Tequilas!

April 24th, 2008

When I heard about the trouble Tequilas Restaurant in South Elgin was having, I knew I had to high tail it over there to sample their food for the first time in case they didn’t make it. I will sum up my review in one word–YUM!

Our server was attentive and friendly. The water was refilled often which is a must for me.

The food was tasty and affordable. (The extra budget-conscious might want to know they have coupons up on restaurant.com.)

The only thing I can ask for is more vegetarian options. They do substitutions, but the menu didn’t indicate that and when I asked I felt like I was confusing the server.

The restaurant is spacious. We went around 5 PM and there was one lone couple there aside from our group. I would guess it picks up around 9 and becomes a hot spot for dancing after that. Maybe next time!

1101 N. La Fox Street (route 31)
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-980-2217 847-697-0600
Fax 847-697-0605