by Kaye George
Originally published in Michael Bracken’s magazine on January 23, 2013.
Wanted to buy:
Gardening equipment, esp. wheelbarrow, spade, rose trellis.
Personal:
SWF who likes gardening seeking SWM same. Must love yellow roses. Call 555-123-4567 eves M-F.
Personal:
To “Guy who loves roses”: I’ll be wearing a yellow rose in my hair. Dew Drop Inn, 9 Sat.
Wanted to hire:
Florist to decorate yard for wedding reception. Theme: yellow roses.
House to trade:
Will trade bungalow with small yard for small house with big yard. Must have sunny spot for roses and space for compost pile.
Wanted to hire:
Nanny weekdays while Mom and Dad are at work. Some gardening required.
Wanted to hire:
Gardener for large bed of roses. Owners too busy to tend them.
Wanted to hire:
Private Investigator to track husband. Pictures needed.
Craigslist:
For Sale to highest bidder: slightly used gardening equipment: wheelbarrow, spade, etc. Also beautiful yellow rose plants for transplanting.
Craigslist:
Compost by the bucket. Cheap.
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Twitter: @margar_hamilton
April 4, 2015 at 9:25am
very clever! enjoyed it Kaye
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April 4, 2015 at 9:47am
This is so clever, Kaye. Thanks for the smiles.
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April 4, 2015 at 10:51am
Enjoyed it, Kaye. Very clever. Happy Easter!
Fun story!
Loved it, thanks!
Loved it, Kaye! Great stuff.
Best,
Bob
Hysterical!!
Twitter: @KGeorgeMystery
April 4, 2015 at 6:54pm
I’m so glad all of you like this! It was something that rolled around in my head for quite a while before it came out. So happy it got picked up here!
Great story, Kaye! Loved it. Nupur