December 9th, 2009 By Justin Williams
The city of Philadelphia recently unveiled their new branding, which I am somewhat conflicted about. While it’s hard to argue that the Liberty Bell is a staple landmark for the city, it also feels like a cheap and easy solution to the branding problem. Despite that, it’s not a bad branding.
What does this have to do with our fair city? It got me wondering about what Evansville’s brand was. Where is our city logo? What is our city motto? I reached out to the Mayor’s office asking about this. In terms of of a slogan, we can look towards the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s slogan of:
Where the midwest meets.
Ew?
The slogan is pretty bad, but what about the logo?
It’s certainly official looking.
I understand Evansville isn’t the largest city in the state of Indiana, but I do think we can do better than a boring seal and a cheesy midwest-centric slogan. I’m not a designer or artist, so I’m hesitant to make any suggestions, but it seems like the kind of project that the city could get around. Or perhaps I am just wishfully thinking Evansville is bigger than it really is.
November 9th, 2009 By Justin Williams
Craigslist is a centralized network of online community classifieds, job postings, personals and more started by a guy named Craig. Evansville has had its own Craigslist site for a few years now and one of it’s most useful features is missed connections
Sometimes you are out at a local bar or restaurant, and catch the eye of something across the room. You might even pick up a conversation with the person and hit it off. Unfortunately, the night ends without you getting contact information: sometimes not even a name. That’s where craigslist comes in and It’s Evansville come in. To help you out, we periodically spot some of the missed connections that are posted locally, and hopefully help some poor guy or gal out in their attempts to find true love.
Circle S on covert – m4w (Evansville/Newburgh)
We smiled at each other after pumping gas on Monday. I think you’re cute…I’m married, but if still interested, write me.
Best Buy – m4m – 20 (Evansville)
You were at best buy with a girl well both of you guys were and you guys were hot as hell their was some eye contact and I didn’t know if you guys were interested or at least on of you guys were interested you both were wearing hats one was wearing a army hat, and the other has a blue botton up tucked in.. hit me up
Biaggi’s – m4m – 52 (Evv)
You are on the wait staff at Biaggi’s You have thick dark hair, some facial hair, gorgeous eyes and are fit and have a great smile. You weren’t our waiter, but kept grinning at me…and I kept smiling back. I was with friends and couldn’t do more than that.
If you think this is you, write back and tell me something about today (Wednesday) You helped our server carry some food to our table.
Sure hope you see this and respond—-I think you are really nice looking. I think I would have eaten ANYTHING you wanted to serve me!!
Newburgh Mcdonalds – m4w (Newburgh)
Wed. 10-14-09…..about 7:30 p.m. You work at Mcdonalds, and you were on the phone and I was in the drive thru…….We looked at each other several times….I know this is a longshot, but would lilke a chance to get to know you better!
Rafferty’s Today Blonde Waitress – m4w – 32 (Evansville)
Was eating there with my aunt. You were that blonde waitress in the blue shirt and curly hair. Your the cutest girl Ive ever seen here. I would have said something given the oppurtunity…however I didnt get one. I got the oppurtunity now so I just wanted to say hi…then ask if your single. Lol.
gym – m4m – 33 (evansville)
we go to same gym, i have been seeing you there last year or so. you are in a WC, kinda hairy unc*t and biggest [REDACTED] ive ever seen, you have a wedding ring. i think you are so hot, we have had two conversations before, if you can tell me what we talked about, or what and where my tattoo is and you are interested, hit me up. i think you have caught me checking you out and smiled.
Walmart- Neighborhood Market – 26 (Evansville IN)
You were totally stalking me … you said it yourself. I didn’t mind at all.
ISO Red head with heart/wings chest tattoo at Schnucks – m4w – 26 (evansville)
Saw you a couple times in the store but not for a while. Instantaneously fell head over heels when I saw you. Would really like to meet you and see where it goes from there.
The black gentleman at the Eastside Schnucks – w4m – 25 (Evansville)
Every time I go into the Eastside Schnucks, I see you. I all ways try to shoot you a smile or say hello. I have been trying to get you to talk to me for a while, but all I ever get is your little shy smile. You seem very shy but kind. I would love to get to know you better. You are dark skinned, about 5′7, with brown eyes and a pretty smile, and you are very soft spoken. You have actually talked to my grandmother a few times as you sacked her things. As I said I would love to get to know you better. If this sounds like you or if you know the guy, message me.
Beautiful blonde at West Side goodwill – m4w – 29 (Evansville)
Saw you on Thursday evening at the west side goodwill. You were a very pretty, fit blonde wearing grey pants pulled up over your calves. I was outside on the phone when you left. Our eyes met a few times. Probably wont see this, but if you do, hit me up. Would love to meet up.
Brunette at Schnucks West w/ Franzia – m4w – 28 (evansville)
Saw you Sat afternoon at the west side schnucks. You were a beautiful brunette wearing stylish jeans that were tattered on the thighs. You bought, amongst other things, a box of franzia wine. I had a very short, groomed beard and a black hat on. Would love to get to know you. Hit me up.
Fulton’s TV room – m4m (Fulton Bookstore)
I was in the TV room at the Fulton Avenue Adult Bookstore.
We sat on a couch together and I let you play with my [REDACTED] and you let me [REDACTED] you, too. We were about to do more, then some guys came in fromnext door..straight guys and loud, you left. I want to see you to complete our stuff!
A brief moment of retrospection, brought on by a library chair… m4w – 28
Beyond all of the bookshelves,
your head of springy brown curls
was the delight of my eyes…
West side movie theater – Friday – m4m – 25 (Kerasotes)
Hey dunno if you’d be interested, but I hope you see this.
You were in the bathroom tonight (Friday Nov. 6th) around 8:30 at the west side movie theater. You had on a dark green fleece/sweater and jeans and pulled all your junk out to take a piss. I got a pretty good look (dunno if you noticed) and definitely liked what I saw (including your face/body). I’m not a perv, but damn it was all just hangin out – couldn’t resist lookin.
If you’d be interested, it can be totally NSA and on the DL. Tell me what I was wearing or something that lets me know it’s really you responding. Hope you respond!
Today…at N. Main – m4m – 49 (evansville)
Saw you today at North Main. I kept walking from booth to booth and you followed me around…finally let you in and my god, best [REDACTED] in I don’t know how long!!!!!
Wow, after you drained my [REDACTED], I was totally spent and weak..left and didn’t ask for a phone or email so i could get back with you again…wow, want some more of that hot [REDACTED]. Never had a guy take my [REDACTED] dick AND my [REDACTED] into his mouth at one time before…sensational!!!!!!!!
Hope you see this…really do hope! Need to get back with you. Hit me up and tell me something else so I’llknow it’s you!
2 guys teasing me-morgan ave – m4m (evansville)
saturday just before 2pm, i dont know if you were just teasing or really wanted me to follow you, but you both had great cocks, especially driver! i could not follow because i was meeting friends for lunch, but if you were serious, id gladly take you both on. tell me what i was driving and ill do same so we both know for sure.
SPE- You were humping my friend – 21 (Some Place Else)
You were wearing a drawstring, light colored patterned dress with really cute stripper heels.
You pulled my friend (who’s gay, and told you that, actually) into your orgy of slutty dancing, hip grinding, boob grabbing and in some cases, undressing.
I tried to save him but you had a pretty strong grip and I was shit faced.
Later, as I was dancing, minding my own business, your claws grabbed my ass and (literally) pulled me into your orgy.
You grabbed my [REDACTED] (and smiled, which freaked me out), made me put my hands I really didn’t want them to [ever] go and ATTEMPTED to plant a big, slobbery, tongue-filled kiss right on my lips.
I was definitely not feeling attracted to you at this point, so I ducked my head and avoided catching your mouth herpes.
Needless to say, you shunned me from your dance orgy as I guess I didn’t pass your little come-be-in-our-real-orgy-later-when-we-get-home by not kissing you.
I can’t say that I’m upset about that.
Later in the night you were dancing on yet another of my gay friends and instead of kissing him, you decided to untie your drawstring and get almost buck-ass naked on the dancefloor.
Where’d you buy your underwear? I thought they were cute.
You looked like an anorexic person and I’m pretty sure I caught a whiff of your [REDACTED].
You should put more layers on.
In conclusion,
I thank you for making my first time at a gay bar extremely memorable.
If you ever want to meet up again and give me herpes for real this time, I think you know how to contact me.
Until then, please keep your clothes on, and your [REDACTED] off of my friend.
Sincerely,
the “girl with the boots”
April 24th, 2009 By Justin Williams
Craigslist is a centralized network of online community classifieds, job postings, personals and more started by a guy named Craig. Evansville has had its own Craigslist site for a few years now and one of it’s most useful features is missed connections
Sometimes you are out at a local bar or restaurant, and catch the eye of something across the room. You might even pick up a conversation with the person and hit it off. Unfortunately, the night ends without you getting contact information: sometimes not even a name. That’s where craigslist comes in and It’s Evansville come in. To help you out, we periodically spot some of the missed connections that are posted locally, and hopefully help some poor guy or gal out in their attempts to find true love.
adult bookstore? (evansville)
i have heard of an adult bookstore in evansville where people can go and possibly hook up with others? maybe a theater? can anyone help?
Amazingly adorable girl at Tee Time driving range on 3-26-09 – m4w
This is my first time ever doing this so I hope I’m doing it right. I told my friends about my experience at the driving range and they suggested I do this. Anyway, I couldn’t stop watching you and I think I saw you looking at me at times…at least I hope so. You were with who I hope was your dad and not your boyfriend. If you can tell me what you or I was wearing, that would be your first step. The second step would be to send me a pic so I know for sure it is you. I hope you are interested, and single, because I can’t stop thinking of you. If you never reply to this, hopefully I see you there again soon; Lord knows my golf game needs it. Sorry for being such a chicken shit and not talking to you, but I didn’t want to interrupt you and whoever you were with.
RI RA – m4m (Evansville)
OK, so you caught me starring last night and looked over and smiled. I hope you see this, because you’re really cute. Tell me some details that would identify us in your email.
Ashton at Evansville Teachers – m4w – 27
The most beautiful female in the whole world!!!! I hope you are out there and see this!!!!!!11
sexy young lady in short dress – m4w (EVV)
Very hot young blond in short dress at the West Side Walmart on Tuesday April7th between 4-5 p.m. You looked fantastic! Guy with you grabbed your ass in the checkout lane, that pulled your short dress up even more. I would love to have pictures of you. Please send me some of your pictures. Thanks!
Burkhardt Starbucks Barista – m4m – 25 (Evansville)
Have seen you a few times and would love to get together if you’re at all interested. You’re average height, shaggy blonde hair, very cute. If you’d be interested in anything, and actually see this email me. If anyone sees this and knows him, send him this way.
I work out of this Starbucks a few times a week, so this is hilarious.
YOU where on Greenriver in your car – m4m (Greenriver and Washington)
You where in your car..I had a friend with me in my car and honked at you. My freind thought you where his cousin ( I wish) .you rolled your window down, and damn you are hot. Blue sports car, with rims..and you where much hotter that the car. HIt me back..? Whatt did you have on your head?
Motomart – 40 (Evansville)
Ahhh, wow ;) I asked you about a sports drink this afternoon. U had a silver sports car. I wanna hang if u see this..
airport? – m4w – 28
Saw you Tuesday night. Said you couldn’t rent a car for me and my buddy because we couldn’t bring it back to Evansville. You are gorgeous. Asked if youd drive us to KY for 50 bucks. You said no. Brown hair, black/red shirt, tan.
I am in Evansville twice a month. I want to take you out sometime?
Respond with a pic & the car rental place you work at so I know it is you.
ASIA WAITRESS AT HOOTERS – m4w (EVANSVILLE)
DOES ANYONE KNOW ASIA, BEATIFUL EBONY WAITRESS AT HOOTERS……….PLEASE CONTACT…………
Saturday at Evansville Plaza hotel/bar
you were married but u grinded my leg for a few….looking to hook up….let me know what u were wearing so I know its you
Saw you at coconuts – m4m – 31 (Evansville)
Hi, I saw you in coconuts tonight. You were by yourself and wearing a black polo and looking at the video games and animation dvds. If you see this please respond and tell me what kind of shoes you had on and color of pants
March 12th, 2009 By Justin Williams
Okay folks, it’s time to spread a little It’s Evansville cheer!
Today, a little boy from Newburgh could use you. Andrew Brown is a 6th grader at Sharon Elementary. He is currently in Phoenix for his second AVM brain surgery. His parents have set up a Caring Bridge web site for him where you can read all about his story. Andrew is finding strength and motivation during this difficult time through the messages that people post in his guestbook. His parents are trying to get 100,000 people to send Andrew support and positive messages.
Take a few seconds out of your day to write him an encouraging message and help his parents reach their goal. If you’ve got your own blog, Facebook or other means, try to help spread the word.
Sign the guestbook
November 25th, 2008 By Justin Williams
Craigslist is a centralized network of online community classifieds, job postings, personals and more started by a guy named Craig. Evansville has had its own Craigslist site for a few years now and one of it’s most useful features is missed connections
Sometimes you are out at a local bar or restaurant, and catch the eye of something across the room. You might even pick up a conversation with the person and hit it off. Unfortunately, the night ends without you getting contact information: sometimes not even a name. That’s where craigslist comes in and It’s Evansville come in. To help you out, we periodically spot some of the missed connections that are posted locally, and hopefully help some poor guy or gal out in their attempts to find true love.
Guy at Lids in the mall – 30 (Evansville)
I came into Lids when you drew me in with your eyes. You wore glasses and a Tampa Bay hat backwards. I pretended I wanted a hat and kept asking you to get ones off the top shelf so I could stare at your hot ass. You kept telling me I look good in hats and I felt like we totally hit it off but I couldn’t get the courage to ask you out. E-mail me if you get this and want to go out for a drink or something.
BMV on 41 North – m4m – 40 (Evansville)
You were tall and cute and with your mom at the BMV today. Nice glasses by the way. I had black on, and a bad attitude until I saw you. A long shot here but should we talk?
Dollar tree parking lot – m4m – 39 (evansville)
You were wearing a spiderman outfit (very cute i might add) You smiled at me. If this is you tell me what kind of car you were driving.
SERVER FROM ABUELOS – m4m
SO THERE IS A HOT, VERY FRIENDLY SERVER AT ABUELOS!!! I CAN NOT RECALL HIS NAME ….BUT IF YOU SEE THIS EMAIL ME!!
Simpson’s Food Mart – Still no luck ;( – m4m – 45 (Simpson’s Food Mart)
Hi, On Tuesday Oct 13th, my mom & I were looking for my lost dog. It is a doberman, poodle mixed breed. You know a doberpoo. Anyway, you were standing by that mailbox holding a large pizza. I knew you were gay cause my mom said you were hot. She has great GAYDAR. Anyway, you were wearing those hot biker shorts and some pink leggins with a red tank top. I don’t know how could she tell you were gay? Anyway, you offered to help me find my doberpoo, but I couldn’t take my eyes off of that hot dog in your shorts. I know you wanted me when we both reached for you pizza at the same time. I’m sorry that my dog tore into the box and ate it, my mom should have stopped her. Anyway, I wanted to screw you right in the parking lot with those pink leggins around your neck. I couldn’t cause of my mom you know. Anyway, you were hot & if you read this PLEASE reply, cause Simpson’s is just one block from my double wide trailer where I live with my mom. She’s out a lot cause she works at the Busy Body. Anyway, evenings work best for me. This is a picture that my mom took of me that day. P.S. On our way back home my dog got hit by a car on Franklin Avenue and had to have emergency surgery.
This so has to be fake. Oh well. The picture is still funny.
Hot older guys at Little Cheers – w4m – 23 (Evansville)
My girls and I were at little cheers on thursday, saw you staring from across the bar all night. we wanted to come over but there were two young dudes hanging around, and we’re not into that anymore. older guys just know how to make a girl cum better. Anyways, we’ll be at Bdubs on the Eastside on Saturday (we LOVE MMA :) ) so hope you see this before then. I know we’ll recognize each other!!!
Hottie at the bookstore – m4m – 33 (main street bookstore)
We met yesterday afternoon. I followed you in a booth. It was HOT! I wouldn’t mind taking this back to my house where we could have a little more fun. If you see this please reply back. Tell me what booth and also what we talked about so I know it is you
Eastland Mall Parking Lot-Friday Night-NoCoat – m4m – 35 (Evansville)
Looking for the guy I passed as I was walking into the mall and he was walking out. I said “you gotta be freezin’ ur azz off and u said you would never leave home with out a coat again.” I was in a dark coat and sock hat and you were a little taller and thin, very handsome with a fun personally.
I’d really like to meet and hang out because I thought you were pretty cool.
Josh – IT – m4m
your name is Josh – all I can say is we work at the same place in an IT capacity – I’m pretty sure you’re straight but even if you weren’t I don’t think you would be interested in someone my age…I’m somewhat older, but I think you are sexy as hell.
October 21st, 2008 By Justin Williams
Craigslist is a centralized network of online community classifieds, job postings, personals and more started by a guy named Craig. Evansville has had its own Craigslist site for a few years now and one of it’s most useful features is missed connections
Sometimes you are out at a local bar or restaurant, and catch the eye of something across the room. You might even pick up a conversation with the person and hit it off. Unfortunately, the night ends without you getting contact information: sometimes not even a name. That’s where craigslist comes in and It’s Evansville come in. To help you out, we periodically spot some of the missed connections that are posted locally, and hopefully help some poor guy or gal out in their attempts to find true love.
Subway guy – still hot! – m4m – 42
I had to post again about the guy that works at the Subway on the corner of Stacer road and Covert right as you enter Newburgh. He’s the sexy as hell guy that has a tattoo on the underside of his left forearm. I noticed today that he isn’t wearing his glasses and now you can see he has some really sexy bedroom eyes in addition to just being hot as hell in general. Everytime I go in there, he gets me going so much that I can hardly concentrate on anything else! He drives me crazy! I have to be careful not to look at him too much or I’m gonna get caught looking heh heh. Has anyone else noticed him or am I the only one? Does anyone know anythig about him at all? You all gotta check him out – he definitely has it going on!
Wash Ave. Schnucks…Last night about 7:30p – m4w – 50 (Evansville)
We made eye contact as we were both walking out … The thought crossed my mind as I drove away that we both had the same look in our eyes…I had just finished working out and had on a yellow hat. I could kick myself for not saying hello. So here I am hoping to connect.
Starbucks this morning – m4m – 34 (Evansville)
Walked in to get my coffee and noticed you looked up more than a few times. You had on dress pants and a white shirt. I wanted to stop and chat. Any chance you are on DowntownDudes.com?
I wonder if they will advertise on my site?
You gave me a jump. – m4m (Evansville)
Hey man. I hope you see this, but I doubt you will. Anyway, you work for a towing company in Evansville & you gave me a jump ealier today. You were making eyes at me and I just want to let you know that you’re a good looking guy and maybe we could hang out? Send me an e-mail & let me know what kinda car I was driving/what company you work for/around what time it was/where we were.
Subway guy, continued – m4m – 42 (Newburgh)
Was in Subway at Covert and Staser again Friday and the subway guy was working. He must have gotten contacts because he wasn’t wearing his glasses again. He’s also sporting a really hot looking new goatee/beard sort of facial hair – not the standard but very handsomely done. I couldn’t concentrate again of course cause..you guessed it..I couldn’t stop looking at him. I think though that he might have a girlfriend – damn – but I’m not quite sure about that yet. It’s really funny when it’s my turn to order because he always says to each customer “and for you?” , and I have to really concentrate on what actually comes out of my mouth because it never matches what I’m thinking – if he only knew heh heh. Go in there and check him out, he’s hot and sexy as hell. He’s the one with the tattoo on the underside of his left forearm.
This gentleman is in a froth!
Red Head Greeter Works at East Side Walmart – m4w
I know it’s a long shot you reading this let alone you seeing this before you take off for the navy. but your hot as hell and we talk every time i walk into wal-mart. You always flirt with me when i come in you told me a joke about seamen in the navy the last time i saw you. Hit me up if you want to chat.
Fall Festival – m4w – 62 (Evansville)
Seen you there looking as good as ever. You have my number please call so we can ride before it gets cold.
October 6th, 2008 By Justin Williams
I used to plug my technology column and other wares weekly on the site, but I started to feel that the site was turning into an advertising platform for me, which I never intended. Instead of stuffing your RSS feeds and inboxes with links to my stuff, I’m just going to do this once a month to give a few highlights.
Plugged In
My local WNIN radio show has been improving each week. I still feel incredibly green as a radio host and think I talk a bit too fast, but I’m happy with the progression. Here’s a few recent episodes:
You can listen on 88.3-FM Thursdays at noon or to the replay Sunday nights at 6:30PM.
Courier & Press
My weekly technology column appears each Friday in the Evansville Courier & Press Technology section.
Second Gear
As always, if you’d like to support Second Gear, please do consider purchasing my company, Second Gear’s, applications.
- Today: Daily event and task manager for Mac OS X
- Check Off: Menu-bar based to-do manager for Mac OS X
September 30th, 2008 By Justin Williams
It’s going to be a slow week around here. I’m packing & moving downtown over the next few days plus trying to work on a big client project. I’ll be posting the Bingo Card tomorrow, but beyond that don’t expect much from me until the weekend.
September 19th, 2008 By Justin Williams
A reader sent this Missed Connection from the Evansville Craigslist today and I can honestly say it is, at the same time, the greatest and most horrific thing I have read in a long time. This thing is completely NSFW, so be warned.
This one is so raunchy, I don’t even want to post the unedited version on the site. Rather than using asterisks to bleep out the words, I think it’d be far more fun to adjust the verbage much in the way TBS does to my favorite movies.
If you want, you can read the original message uncensored
Potential Tranny Flasher by Simpson’s Supermarket tonight – m4m – 50
I was teaching my step-daughters how to drive, and we were turning into Simpson’s.
You were walking on Covert Avenue wearing a beige trenchcoat and outfit similar to Carmen Sandiego. Although you had long, brunette hair, I knew you had a shopping cart that had my name written all over it.
I got excruciatingly anxious in anticipation for you to checkout as we drove by. I wanted to see those 6-pack abs with the “happy trail” of air leading down that glorious aisle. Haha, we couldn’t have done anything anyway because I had to sit down for 30 minutes shortly thereafter! I re-read some of the TVGuide!!
September 1st, 2008 By Justin Williams
I’m taking a bit of a Labor Day break to recharge my batteries and catch up on some work, but I stopped by the vacant Sir Beef and took a snapshot of the note left on the window as well as the notes others have left along side. Click through to see the full version.
Have a good holiday.
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