Today we are so used to going online for everything, with infinite choice, pictures, reviews, that it is hard to remember just a short time ago when things like ads for summer rentals appeared in the classifieds in the paper, just a few lines, no photos. Even more rudimentary is a sign beside the road. Here's one I noticed in Deer Isle just the other day:
Basic. To the point. But where was this illusive cottage? How special was it? My imagination ran wild. Maybe it was that romantic little cottage from the 50's, overlooking Eggemoggin Reach and the bridge. I've always wanted to know just how to rent that one. So I inquired, at the garage:
Basic. To the point. Pure function. Many times I've used that pay phone that you care barely see to the left of the garage doors.
Where was this cottage, were there pictures, a website?
Basic again. No photos, some vague directions, and a phone number I could call for someone who did have pictures. $600 a week, on the water in Sunshine, a few weeks left at the end of September.
If you are interested, inquire at the garage. That's the best I can do.
Basic. To the point. Pure function. Many times I've used that pay phone that you care barely see to the left of the garage doors.
Where was this cottage, were there pictures, a website?
Basic again. No photos, some vague directions, and a phone number I could call for someone who did have pictures. $600 a week, on the water in Sunshine, a few weeks left at the end of September.
If you are interested, inquire at the garage. That's the best I can do.
