Source: The Courier-Mail
WHAT do you do when your best mate leaves town? Advertise for a new one, obviously.
That's what Brisbane's Scott Reilly did when his long-time buddy David Howard moved to Perth to study.
He posted an ad on a website more commonly associated with second-hand goods and job vacancies.
Under the category of "jobs - hospitality" on gumtree.com.au, Mr Reilly sought a "replacement Dave" with the same personal requirements as his mate of 11 years.
Despite the well-buried advertisement, the 28-year-old was surprised at how many people saw it, and applied for the position.
"One guy told me he was very skilled in a lot of the areas I'd mentioned. He was dead serious, and didn't crack a laugh," Mr Reilly said.
"I also had three females contact me. It's better than (dating site) Oasis."
Late yesterday, the position remained open as Mr Reilly waded through a flood of emails.
Among those to apply was another "Dave", who even offered to restyle his hair to better fit the bill.
In Perth, Mr Howard, 30, watched the online events with bemusement.
WANTED - DAVE: A Brisbane man has taken to an online classifieds website to 'replace' a friend who moved to Perth.
"The thing is I'm easily replaced," Mr Howard said. "He didn't need to put an ad in the paper.."
The pair first met through relatives when Mr Howard moved to Brisbane from Toowoomba for university in 2002.
As for the prospect he may be replaced with a woman, Mr Howard was unfazed.
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