Frank is back!!!!!
I was idly sifting through Craigslist when I bumped into the same ad I’d seen in 2014. It’s “Frank” selling bridge mats as firewood! After a few year’s absence (at least on Craigslist) the ads re-appeared. Frank will probably rule the world someday.
His odd little universe is one of my favorite stories. It looks like he’s doing the very same pitch as in 2014. The Craigslist photo is framed just so. You can’t tell what’s up. Holy shit, the man’s a crooked, lying, force of nature… but I can’t help but be impressed by his Moxie.
If you don’t know the story of Jake, Julie, and Frank and their “bridge mats of deceit” you should read my story from 2014. (Linked below.)
A.C.
P.S. I’m not bitter. The adventure of the bridge mats of ’14 was hilarious and strange but it really did work out for me. I did get a decent deal from Frank (though I was probably the first customer to do so). Also, the material had plenty of BTUs too. I’d love to see if Julie has finally learned to operate the phone and/or destroyed her car yet. Maybe Frank has built himself a throne and castle to go with his strange little empire in the forest? Unfortunately, “Frank’s” business model is to bend you over the hood of your own truck and have his way. There’s no way a snake like that will me get away with an honest purchase twice. He probably frets knowing one customer in hundreds (thousands?) I got a fair deal half a decade ago. My fondest wishes go to Frank’s crooked heart and his inept and oppressed crew. Best of luck to them all but I’m keeping my distance from the whole mess.