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Gardening therapy. Offered for free. Ipswhich area. 3hrs. per week. Must have own lawnmower. Ref.#743683

Wi-Fi range extenders. $10 each. Also sell wire coat hangers, same price. Ref.#9456456-33/12

Tropical island for sale. 2.3 sq Km. Buyer removes (residents) Ref.#JJ58B

Wall carpet and floor paper, all styles and patterns Ref.#222-35

I called the bomb-squad and told them I’d found a shell on the beach, and they told me to [deleted] ! What next? Ref.#438-35

My new book. Neither Here Nor There - exploring the boundaries of juxtaposition and comparison. It’s kind of alright. Dave, Ref.#23273664a

Illegal Downloadz. All my downloadz seem to be legal. What am I doing wrong ? My friends think I’m a [deleted] Ref.#12

Improve your golf par with my new swing technique. Also works with hockey, tennis, badminton, table-football, Monopoly™ and les boules. Ref.#438-36

Make profits from other people’s debt? Yep. That’s where the smart money is today. Buy my $57K debt for just $93K. Hurry ! Prices increasing every day! Ref.#Q7237F

Sick of being misheard? Use my PPVAs. Passive personal vocal amplifiers. Needs no batteries. Lasts a lifetime. I also got plenty used traffic cones. Jake. Ref.#243239/b

Crude oil. Slight contamination with seawater. Selling cheap. 350,000 barrels available. More soon. Apply, Tony H. PO box 3432, British Virgin Islands (buyer collects) Ref.#g3457

Has anyone got a good copy of ‘Chewed to Bits by Giant Turtles’, Man’s Life Magazine, May 1957. No? Well tough. I have, get your own. Suckers. Ref.#227743

Don’t fall for the old ‘Here’s a couple of free tickets to the opera’ scam. I did. It was rubbish. And my apartment wasn’t even robbed like in the movies. Ref.#023626

Chips. Silicon chips. Potato chips. What’s the difference? You tell me. Ref.#5H353

Pandora’s box. Never opened. Any reasonable offers. Buyer removes. Ref.#8HS8

Chitinous materials available for researchers. Regular supplies - 1st quality - £140 per kilo. Apply in person to Happy Clam Seafood Restaurant, Sheerness Docks, Essex, UK. Ref.#00AK27

Nano-particulate carbon powders available for researchers. Regular supplies - 1st quality - £140 per kilo. Apply in person to Household and Industrial Chimney Maintenance Ltd. ( next to the Happy Clam Seafood Restaurant, Sheerness Docks, Essex, UK.) Ref.#1OIQ3S

Pet animals required to feature in short black and white film project. Suit panda, zebra, ring-tailed lemurs etc. ( got Dalmatians already thnx ). Ref.#245724

Listed on the major search engines ? And happy with that ? Cool. If not, I can get you ‘unlisted’ pdq. Search Engine De-Optimizations at your service. Ref.#67009

Amaze your friends ! 101 tricks with [deleted]   Ref.#463245T

Lexical addictions cured. Like like. Ref.#835YY

Philosophy student needs concrete examples of ‘vagueness’ for essay. No previous timewasters.  Ref.#FJ77L

Shop from home ! Oh yeah? Like why ? It’s boooorrrrring ! So go out why don’t you. Details Mallratz.co.ch Ref.#39HRE5

Creation. The Proof ! I have a pair of fossilized Walkman™ headphones, and a Mini Cooper™ waterpump. Both 6000 years old ( approx. ) Ref.#1633

Herbal cigarettes. Completely edible. Do not smoke. Smoking sucks. Chews eating. Ref.#22

Alcohol burns ! So does money. A coincidence ? I think not. Let’s extinguish our problems together ? Ref.#98487

I can supply small quantities of garden manure (0.5Kg approx. ) on a daily basis. Seeking regular contract. Ref.#456

Writer’s retreat. Lower Tuscany. Was late home of famous gourmet-poet. Reasonable rates. Please note: local fungi not edible.Ref.#4563

Forget ‘ Oil Wars ‘ , the ‘ Water Wars ‘ are coming. I purchase all unused water. Any quantity. Can collect.Ref.#2499

Short sleeved shot silk shirt ( size small ) Ref.#33444

Global Shoe Repairs ( Enfield ) Ltd. One month only exclusive special offer on all sole and heel repairs : buy two – get one free !Ref.#24359

Interrupting service. I will interrupt anything ! Business meetings, weddings, speeches, parties, stageplays, inaugurations etc etc. Use my powerful diversionary tactics to gain your advantage. Very reasonable rates. Ref.#8733

Giving away lovely acoustic guitar to the right person. No strings attached. Ref.#1116

Anger management ! Why [deleted] bother ? It’s all [deleted] ! You[deleted[deleted]. [deleted] [deleted] why don’t you ! Contact me, Palomar, for further helpful suggestions. You [deleted]Ref.#4448

Do It Yourself. I’m not helping you. That’s it really. Celia Ref.#0032

Disturbing Flashbacks ? Uncanny deja-vus ? Don’t be worried, I can explain all via quantum chromodynamic theory. No previous callers please. Ref.#6331

Disturbing Flashbacks ? Uncanny deja-vus ? Don’t be worried, I can explain all via quantum chromodynamic theory. No previous callers please. Ref.#6331

The meaning of Yo! Explained via semiotic analysis in my new book ‘The meaning of Yo!’ Ref.#’6502

Less protein, nuts, lentils etc. And sitting. Buy my booklet. Ref.#2633

De-magnetized water. 100% guaranteed not to cause rust in brass, copper, and plastic piping systems. Ref.#9300

You looking at my bird ? Visit South Wales' most popular aviary supply company. Ref.#25348

Flat for sale. Pleasant outlook. Ample space. Centrally heated. Vacant loft. But that's enough about me. Accept any offers. Ref.#49224

Colonel Mustard is innocent ! He is in a bit of a pickle though. Sort code 23-64-21 A/c [deleted]. Thank you in advance. Ref.#22881

Keynsham. That's K-e-y-n-s-h-a-m. . Ref.#25537

What is your half-life ? My patent-applied-for detector will try to find out. Guaranteed results, or half your money back. Ref.#9242

Do you suffer from an unwarranted fear of being ripped-off ? You are not alone. I can help. Send no money now. Ref.#29ag2

Liposuction free ! Suitable candidates wanted for trainee operative sessions. Must sign form. Ref.#9222

Learn to play the bagpipes. Sadly, I can’t help you. Ref.#7722

Glazed ceramic water feature. Or is it art ? Several others, some colourfully patinised. Contact Dave at Pub Demolition Services, Harlesden. Ref.#1834

Look no further. I have everything for the 18th century theodolite collector. Ref.#2844

Parachute. Used only once only. Small tear. A bit tangled. Offers. Ref.#9333

Non-heme iron supplements. Excellent value. In handy chewable strips. Call for prices. Also for sale, 850 kilos of secondhand roofing brads. Ref.#3522

Map of Antarctica. Scale 1:1. Urgent sale due to lack of space. Ref.#4421

Ugly warts and verukas removed. But how ? Any help appreciated. Ref.#1144

Free the Basingstoke Twelve. No more excuses. Ref.#2884

Cliff Richards ‘Greatest Hits’ vinyl collection. Can deliver. Discretion assured. Ref.#3665

Computer problems ? No fix, no fee. I have 12 ye +sub[0] +"= '"+unescape(su b[1])+"'"; break; experien Ref.#0374

Printer ink. More expensive ( per unit volume ) than Champagne. Cheaper than ytterbium hexafluoride though. Ref.#2777

Labrat ( experienced ) would like to meet psychology undergrad - preferably in dark alley. Ref.#0788

Denver public library. You : Prada/Gucci, shades, brunette. Me : red jumper / trainers / sandwich. I know, I forget about it right ? Ref.#2855

Doctoral thesis : ‘ 5 star wining & dining in the Eurozone : a co-comparison. ‘. Need cash for in-depth research. £16K (+VAT + tips ) should cover it nicely. Ref.#2243

Astral Travelling. Yes It’s possible. I do it all the time. I noticed you were reading a book on the subject – would you like to meet up ( again ) ? Ref.#0862

I build website 4 U. Cheap. See www.example.com Ref.#2284

Xmas trees. Order early. Don’t wait for Christmas. Any quantity. Also logs for sale, and sawdust for hamsters etc. Contact Swampy, c/o The Bender, Epping Forest. Ref.#2846

Two well-used radio controlled vehicles, some wear-and-tear hence the low price, but still hours of fun to be had. Will sell as a pair or individually. Buyer collects. (pic) Ref.#4966

House clearance. Genuine Samurai warrior sword. Used once only. Ref.#4422

Buy my booklet ‘Di-hydrogen Oxide - the facts *they* don’t want you to know.’ €12 +p&p Ref. #3326

Call me nuts ! but I’m selling my entire collection of $1 bills at just 50cents each ! ( strictly one per customer, add $12 post/packing/insurance ) Ref. #0355

Yellow is the new Blue right ? Wrong ! I advise on trends / fashion. Be one step ahead next catwalk. Ref. #2224

The pigeons are flying westwards towards the Urals again. This is the third time I’ve told you. Get a grip will you. no ref#

Remote writers’ retreat. No mod cons. Cold in winter, hot in summer. Suit spartan poet and/or or entomological researcher etc. Ref. #8465

 

 


 

Contrarian, WLTM other contrarian. (no contrarians) Ref.#857H43

Jigsaw puzzle. Grand Canyon. I need piece C57 - the bit at the top left with the tumble weed. Urgent. Name your price. Ref.#857H44

Homeopathic remedies. Part used. Last few drops. Super strong. Professionals only Ref.#fk4984

Object's D'art. Specifically 'found' objects. Auction next month. Railway underpass Dalston Junction. From £650. Ref.#dk6k45k

Stop the warmongers. There's only one way and you know it. We have to fight them. First strategic battle planing meeting T.B.D but P.D.Q. Ref.#4223G55

Use my proven method to overcome writer’s            writer’s             ok, I’ll try again tomorrow. Ref.#BF334B

Help wanted. How can I make a Maltese Cross? (Please, no jokers) Ref.#AF334B

Pat applied for: ‘Foggy-gray specs’. Wear them for a day, then take them off. You’ll feel wonderful ! $19.99 a pair. Ref.#00033

855 small insects. Suit entomologist. Flea circus trainer retiring. Oh wait, that’s 854. Ref.#33f-34

Caffeine is addictive and can even be dangerous. I can supply quantities of quarter-strength coffee on a regular basis. Also used Melita™ filter papers ( great for recycling ). Ref.#33

Urban bicycling insurance. Knockdown prices. Ref.#969FF

Great presents! Stupidly large marsh mallows. 1.5 Kilos each (approx.) Amuse your friends. And/or shut them up for a while. Ref.#A01929

Make your own indoor fireworks. Let us show you how. Structured step-by-step plan. Write in the first instance to Household and Domestic Pre-Insurance (Drigg) Ltd. Drigg, Cumbria, UK. Ref.#A248

My husband impersonates ‘Bluebottle ’ from ‘The Goon Show ’. He’s rather good at it actually. But I just cannot get him to bally well stop it. Any help mush appreciated, Camila. Ref.#8555

Adjustable beer. Take a glass of alcohol-free beer, add vodka to taste. More info at adjustablebeer.com Ref.#438-34

Is man an ape or an angel?” asked Benjamin Disraeli. He asked the wrong question. Why not both? Ref.#R523

I write bespoke poetry for any personal occasion – weddings, anniversaries, graduations etc. Also for corporate clients, esp. downsizing operations. Ref.#59J02

Avatar for hire. Answers to the name Rupert. Very wrinkly and ugly. Egomaniac. A genuinely nasty piece of work. Guaranteed to wind-up your (virtual) colleagues and friends or your money back. Ref.#VV8237

Unwanted memory? I buy memory. Any quantity. Must be pre-1930s. Memory Relocation Services, Ramona Av., Rigby, ID. Ref.#143132

Metallic oxide coatings. Almost any non-precious metal article can be semi permanently patinised by our newly discovered process. Full instructions $89.50 Ref.#678

Cover-up. They say that 391 is 17 x 23. And who is ‘they’ ? Exactly ! I have all the low-down on the 391 conspiracy. Don’t let them [deleted] with you. Send for details.  Ref.#24AY832

Fed up with junk mail ? We have the ultimate solution. Contact BulkCyanoacrylate Supplies Pte. ( caution: may involve some loss of regular mail )  Ref.#29HH9

Drowning in used supermarket carrier-bags ? I can supply carrier-bag bags. 100% recycled plastic. Ref.#232OI

Fact ! All [deleted] are [deleted]. And ? Search me. Anytime. Ref.#98456

Aliens control my eyebrows. Accept Botox™ donations. Thanks in advance. Ref.#5544A

So, billions are the new Millions? BS ! Details : saynotomorezeros.com Ref.#7773

Offshore tax haven. Remember – taxmen don’t swim in international waters ! Why not send your unwanted cash, jewels gold etc to M.F.V. ‘Kowalczyk-III ‘, marine co-ordinates N28.22697 – W33.134766 ( presently off Canaries ). Ref.#3744

Free everything ! My unique and comprehensive guide to things you can get for free. Why pay for plastic bags, drinking straws, salt sachets, etc all there for the taking ! I’ll show you how and where ! Send for my booklet $63 + P&P.Ref.#83573

Bingo lessons. No previous callers please.Ref.#03567

Mouldy walls ? Rising damp ? Condensation ? Why bother fixing it ? – It might be easier to move to Algeria or somewhere. International relocation and removal specialists.Ref.#3999

They are amongst us ! Heard that one ? Well it’s wrong ! We are amongst them ! Bleep me now on planet Thargestra, 259094-2332-5-456 , Arthur. ( calls cost 2,555 Thargestran Lunix per minute ) or via Ref.#8233

Genealogy experts. Like to trace your ancestors ? Leave it to the professionals ! Contact ProGenExperts Inc. You never know who we might dig up ! Ref.#9111

Tattoos and piercings while you wait. Ref.#985663

It has come to my notice that Hampstead and Highgate have an ‘H’. Whilst Ackney and Olloway do not. I will leave you to draw your own conclusions. Ref.#19844

Have you seen my dog ? Any leads appreciated. Ref.#1933

Underwater crossword book. Slightly used. Completely waterproof. Suit divers etc. No time wasters. Ref.#9222

Human DNA samples for researchers. Also available, dog, cat, and goldfish. Budget conscious prices for registered institutions. Ref.#3934

Decorative terra cotta ferrets. I just can't make 'em quick enough. Ref.#39771

Send for my proactive upwardly leveraging total quality business jargon buster kit. Money back if you run it up the flagpole and no-one salutes it. Ref.#58883

A minority of narrow-minded skullduggerers are giving pirates a bad name. Do not let that cloud your judgment. I have a large chest for sale. Ref.#26634

Yodeling lessons. Call for prices. Ref.#6232

Collector requires very smooth, very large, very shiny things. Any quantity. Favourable rates. Contact Jeff. Ref.#38hs5

750 shares in the [deleted] Bank of [deleted]. Will swap for a pair of good quality socks. Must be 100% cotton. Ref.#27843

Surveyor's tape measure required. Distance no object. Ref.#9hr45

I can write your name on a grain of rice. And will do so, if you pay me and provide your own rice grain. Ref.#8354

Pirate DVDs. Also ahoytherematey mp3s. All your swashbucklin’ needs satisfied or I’ll gladly walk the plank for yuz. Or I’ll be jiggered that I will. Apply in the first instance to Quentin Barrington-Smythe, at Ref.#1664

There are no problems – just opportunities.
Heard that one ? So what’s your opportunity ? Ref.#7711

Wanted. C_mputer keyb_ard. Must have w_rking '_'. Ref.#7355

Toy robot dog. Slight personality defect. Suit talented embedded firmware programmer. Ref.#3221

Laws of attraction. Think positive. Success nearly guaranteed. Ask me how. Ref.#8231

Tortoise needs good home. Has not moved for several months. Believed hibernating. Ref.#7722

Free beer ! Now I have your attention, but I’m not sure what to do with it. I’ll get me coat then. Ref.#0112

Two legs bad. Four legs good. Six legs ? – whoa yeah baby ! Contact Franz ( or George if I’m not in ) Ref.#2026

The internet is killing our business ! Support the International Society of Vanity Poem Publishers. Ref.#5583

Large inflatable doll. In the form of a law enforcement officer. (burly) Intended for ‘dummy’ security guard duty – or suit [deleted]. Ref.#5573

Campanology classes. All styles. Beginners welcome. Ring for details. Ref.#2975

Free ! to good homes. Beagle pups, all brown with one white left front paw. 137 available soon. Apply in person, Clonex Inc. [ ad withdrawn ]

Recovering substance abuser would like to meet understanding man, aged 30-50 for companionship, walks etc. Must be solvent. Ref, #9476

Lost – Sheffield area : Husband’s large e.s.n. Pit-Bull answering to the name of Dreadnaught. Likes meat and chocolate. If found, he’s yours ok. No ref. #

Property developers. Existing buildings tested for ‘ fireworthiness ‘. Discretion assured. Ref. #2888

Very large glass display tank. Suit chinese restaurant. Slight leak. Contact Damien. Ref. #3338

Double push-chair. One seat damaged. Suit only twin. Ref. #7782

Puzzle book. 3000 Sudoku puzzles. No timewasters. Ref. #7328

TVs, expertly serviced in your own home. Strictly no ‘LCDs’ or ‘Plasmas’. Ref. #6934

Madame Heigel, Clairvoyant, formerly of Ironside gdns. Lampeter, will not be undertaking any sessions this month due to unforeseen circumstances. Ref.#2875

Lose money now. Let me show you how. Ask the expert, Donald T. Ref. #1025

Vacuum cleaner. Sucks well. Ref. #2994

Alice. Didn’t get the message. Send again pls. Bob. no ref#

Basil. w.l.t.m. Rosemary. Possibly knock up a stew ? Ref. #2956

Large quantity of very high-grade granite chippings. Can deliver at any location on Kings Cross to Edinburgh mainline ( between 3 am to 5 am only ) Ref. #6836

Geologists. Large selection of pebbles ( approx. three tonnes ). Yours to identify Ref. #9982

Want to stop smoking ? Me too. Let me know how you get on. Ref. #2839

 







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