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November 25, 2008
Franklin Mint Barack Obama Coins
A friend of mine asked me if I was renting out my home during Barack Obama's inauguration. I was like, "No." She was all, "Well you should consider it. I put an ad on Craigslist and scored over $3,000 for 5 days."
Wh-wh-what? Really? And she has a one bedroom in Columbia Heights. Surely, given the proximity, a two-bedroom in Dupont Circle would fetch more, no?!? We could stay at another friend's place for a few days if we can score, oh, say, $10,000. I would even put some lube, condoms and poppers on the bedside table (master bedroom-only). I would have one of my lawyer friends put together a contract to protect against vandalism and theft.
I realize a few out-of-town friends are planning on crashing at my place during that time but that was before I saw dollar signs in my future -----> $$$$$$$$$OBAMA$$$$$$$$$.
As long as they abide by my city rules they are welcome to stay here.
Yes? No? Is anyone else renting out their place???
Posted by durban bud at November 25, 2008 12:36 PM
Comments
I think it's your patriotic duty to rent to out-of-towner's at hideously high prices. I mean, isn't this the fist step of Obama's SPREADING OF THE WEALTH?
Posted by: Jeff at November 25, 2008 1:17 PM
Jimbo offered me his futon, but that was before he heard I was bringing my BF. The BF is great, but I don't think we would like eachother if we were stacked ontop of eachother on a narrow futon, no matter how much fun that sounds like. As it is now, I expect that we will be sleeping on a friend's floor in Baltimore.
Posted by: patrick at November 25, 2008 1:20 PM
Have you considered charging sexual favors or foot rubs in exchange your a place to stay?
Posted by: Jeff at November 25, 2008 2:33 PM
Shit for $4,000-5,000 I'd even leave my partner to clean up after them or ya know pimp him out to them or whatever :)
Posted by: Boomer at November 25, 2008 3:35 PM
Don't really have anything to say about this entry. I just like that splash screen that calls me sweetcheeks.
Posted by: Joe at November 25, 2008 3:49 PM
There have been a couple of ads on Craigslist offering hot mansex in exchange for use of a room. Given that it's also MAL weekend, it seemed like a lousy deal ... sex is basically free that weekend. Take the $$$.
Posted by: brian at November 25, 2008 10:09 PM
He he ... I like the turkey. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Posted by: Kevin at November 26, 2008 6:51 AM
You could rent your patio for a couple hundred, no poppers included.
Posted by: homer at November 26, 2008 9:33 AM
For that much money, I'd give at least a hand job to the new renters. Maybe more. Then again, I'm easy.
Posted by: mark at November 26, 2008 9:46 AM
Yah, I can barely turn around alone in my rental unit, much less with another person in the house, even as slim as Patrick is. But Patrick + Brady would be too much.
Posted by: jimbo at November 26, 2008 9:49 AM
Loving the turkey. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Rob
Posted by: Boomer at November 26, 2008 10:07 AM
I've posted my place for the event. Haven't got any calls yet, but I'm a little out of the loop I have to admit. But I figured that since it’s so popular a 1,675 mile commute would be palatable.
Posted by: StevieB at November 26, 2008 11:24 AM
Take the money. I would. Had NYC won the Olympics, I was going to pay for vacations for years for what I would have rented my house for -- and I live in freakin' jersey.
Just remember to get a deposit and promise to find me another place to crash too while you're at it. ;)
And happy turkey day!!!
Posted by: 'stina at November 26, 2008 11:36 AM
Jimbo, you're too kind. I haven't been "slim" for years. Still the offer and the compliments appreciated all the same. If I don't make it out there and I get tickets from my congressman, I'll forward them on to you.
Posted by: patrick at November 26, 2008 12:25 PM
There is an abandoned house across the alley from my house, if you don't mind sleeping with crackheads.
Posted by: jimbo at November 27, 2008 2:19 PM
Just wanted to drop in and wish you a Happy Turkey Day! gobble gobble!
Posted by: Kelly Stern at November 27, 2008 3:36 PM
i bought a obama coin from franklin mint 2 weeks ago it still havent came in it is rediculus.
Posted by: julian at February 8, 2009 12:07 AM