It’s no secret that flying is often a big hassle. Sure, the reward of being whisked away to far corners of the globe is awesome, but with the TSA wanting even more of our information, we just want some way to get around the whole thing. That’s why we’re thinking about buying our own airport for the private plane that we don’t (just yet).

Up for sale just west of Ft. Myers, Florida is an airport on Pine Island. They’re only asking $1.6 million, and they are prepared to receive a bunch of random emails since it’s for sale on Craigslist. The airport features a 2,700-foot grass runway you'll have to keep well-mowed on about 19 acres of land; we might want to consider buying a Cessna rather than a Gulfstream.

If you act now, the owner is willing to throw in a couple extra perks; you’ll get seven hangars, a barn, a house, and a zoning permit that will allow for the construction of an additional 13 hangars. The owner bought the land in 2002, but doesn’t want to spend the rest of his retirement mowing all that grass. His loss is our gain, but first we need to head over to the Coinstar machine to cash in our change.

Related Stories:
·Pine Island Airport on Craigslist [Tampa Tribune]
·Craigslist coverage [Jaunted]

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Christmas has come and gone, and the Pacific Northwest is still digging out of its winter cataclysm. Need three reasons to venture out? (Besides delicious food, cabin fever and the desire to take pretty pictures, that is.) We've got you covered with these hot spots. You could also try the bus, the ferry or offering strangers a ride, but it'll be a lot warmer at...

Linda's Tavern: Maybe some beers at what local indie newspaper The Stranger calls "one of Seattle's best drinking joints" will get you over your fear of being superficial. 707 E Pine St.

Fifth Avenue Theater: Come for the show (it's the classic musical "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"), stay for the short-haired girls. 1308 5th Ave.

Re-bar: See the sights beyond your snowy driveway at this DJ-driven bar. 1114 Howell St.

Honorary Xmas/Possibly Fake Missed Connection: We're not sure if anyone could really fall in love with a Salvation Army bell ringer, but it warmed our coal-black hearts all the same.

Related Stories:
· Seattle Airport Is Newly Fond of Farm Animals [Jaunted]
· Snowy Seattle Goes Mexican [Jaunted]
· Freezing Cold, Hot Photos [Jaunted]

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Ironic, isn't it, that rental prices for inauguration 2009 are being governed by the free-market principles championed by the Bush Administration? Nevertheless, we managed to ferret out some decent deals that don't involve $25,000 deposits or a chauffeur, a chef and a masseuse. Here are six of the best:]]> pbb 2008-12-26T11:00:37-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/3/23/10181/7590
California dreaming is so last month. This time of year we're picturing ourselves by the pool on a warm, dry Arizona day -- and we could use a sunscreen buddy. If you're an Arizonan or just a temporary sunbird, check out these Phoenix-area hot spots:

Randy's Restaurant and Ice Cream: This family style joint specializes in breakfast "fast and hot and cooked the way I like it" according to one Citysearch reviewer. 7904 E. Chaparral Rd. in Scottsdale

Whiskey River Saloon: This West Phoenix bar, described by the New Times as "all about the Wild West here, but much more civilized," features two rounds of poker on Sunday nights. 3202 E Greenway Rd.

Iguana Mack's: Take your barbecue onto the outdoor patio at this old-fashioned roadhouse (pictured above). 1347 N Alma School Rd. in Chandler

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Philly may be the City of Brotherly Love, but you don't go to Craigslist to get that platonic good feeling of which Ben Franklin was such a fan. Recapture that real lovin' feeling at one of these hot spots:

The Khyber
56 S. 2nd Street -- This seven-days-a-week music venue is hosting upcoming shows by indie acts Takka Takka, Electric Six and Now It's Overhead -- the perfect place to meet the ironic-T'd, the tattooed, and people who look "so freaking amazing on the dance floor."

Woody's
202 S. 13th Street -- This gay bar and dance club, a fixture in the m4m listings, has been open since 1980 -- or as the About.com review puts it, "it merely seems like it's older than Independence Hall."

Aspen
747 N. 25th Street -- This fusion restaurant around the corner from the Philadelphia Museum of Art has dozens of beers on tap and cinnamon challah french toast on the plate.

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When we first directed our attention to Washington DC's Missed Connections on Craigslist, we were half expecting the standard disclaimer page to allow us to filter out by party affiliation -- m/w4d or m/w4r. (It's okay, Independents, you can read both pages!) That isn't the case, proving that perhaps the Capitol's shadow isn't as long as we thought. Looking for someone who's lobbying for you? Try these spots:

Toledo Lounge
2435 18th St. NW -- This dive in the trendy Adams Morgan neighborhood offers a $15 dinner for two on Sundays -- half-price burger night for your cheap date. Who cares if it's "grungy, dank, shoddy and poorly decorated?"

Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St. NW -- Its website may be comically outdated -- "see why 2005 is turning out to be the year of the rabbit!" -- but this Columbia Heights sports bar is a site for making connections, whether you're an m4m drinking the politically incorrect Carbombs or a w4m who made out with "Mr. Class of '94." And don't forget Baby Happy Hour on Wednesdays, a smoke-free oasis for hipster parents and their cool kids.

Archa Thai
2311 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA -- Cute boys abound at this Zagat-rated restaurant with a full bar -- and in case you meet him in line, there's takeout available.

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In a car-crazed city like H-town, it's no wonder most missed connections listings have phrases like "You were at the light" or "We got pulled over together." Step out of the vehicle, put your hands behind your head and find your cough syrup-swilling other half at these places instead:

Barnaby's
604 Fairview St. -- This local chain with four locations around Houston has a place for all your comfort-food needs, but 604 Fairview in the heart of the artsy, gay-friendly Montrose neighborhood is the original -- the perfect place to tuck into some meatloaf or some smoked chicken tostadas. And anyone looks good next to those cartoon steaks (above)!

Catbirds Lounge
1336 Westheimer Rd. -- Any bar with its own MySpace account is definitely ready to mingle. If you don't have plans for Sunday's Academy Awards yet, why not drop by for some $2 Miller Lite pints? We're sure Oscar nominee Helen Mirren would want you to drink in her honor.

Houston Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 4850 -- We know what you're thinking: the last time you met someone at the mall, you were still listening to Milli Vanilli. But the massive Galleria is a great place to see a lot of people, quickly -- like a busy bar without that haze of alcohol. Catch her eye in line to go ice skating, or offer to buy him some Jelly Bellys at Dylan's Candy Bar.

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