Throughout my journey, I have been in search of many free things and events off Craigslist. I scan posts looking for something of great value, hopefully without paying. For example, when my Washington Redskins were in Oakland playing the Raiders, I went searching for some free tickets, though Redskin games hardly qualify as an event of value. I was unsuccessful.

Last night, however, I successfully scored an amazing seat at the Colorado Avalanche game—valued at $102. Admittedly, it wasn’t entirely free. I was responsible for buying a refreshment for the giddy fellow who listed the ticket.

Here’s the back-story.

A few days ago, I went looking for a new adventure. I responded to things like, “Go hunting with me,” and, “Seeking Ice Fishing Partner.” Now I have said before, I know nothing about ice fishing and I am not a hunter, unless you consider scouring Craigslist a hot pursuit. But I did see something I am good at—watching professional hockey.

David, a recently laid off mortgage processor spends most of his days, like me, scanning Craigslist. Only he is looking for employment. He has applied for countless positions, from financially related spots well within his background, to unorthodox opportunities like a front desk receptionist at marijuana dispensary.

For fun, David attends a multitude of events at the Pepsi Center where he has unlimited access to any and all functions, he knows a guy.

“I have attended far too many of these games by myself,” he told me over a beer—my treat—from our glorious seats just a few steps from the ice. Naturally, David decided to look for company on Craigslist.

He started listing the open seat in December, but I am only the second person he has taken to the game.

David, a pseudonym adopted for his privacy, is the jolliest person I have ever encountered, and if someone needs a personal laugh track, they should call this guy. I’m serious, Santa looks like one the dejected characters in one of those Cymbalta commercials compared to him. I mean, after everything I said, he let out a big chuckle—he even laughed after things he said, once he giddily chortled at how a Colorado player cleared a play.

I found David’s unfiltered laughter comical and together we had a great time, despite the fact that he is more than twice my age—the graying goatee was a hint.

One small detail that I feel needs mentioning. Before meeting, David and I traded emails several times. Yesterday morning he asked me if I was the Craigslist guy—I found this super bizarre.

The Avalanche won the game just nine seconds into the five minute overtime period. It was a blast and we have plans to go to a bar for one of the Olympic games.

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