The Motel (2018)

 The abandoned Motel in Catskills, New York. Its fading ghost sign beckons you back to another era. The motel is located on the former site of the Lasso House, a popular boarding house, which was constructed in 1876 by Myers. Myers was born in Middletown in 1848 and moved to the mountains around 1864 to work with his uncle in the harness maker’s trade. Around 1876 Myers gave up the harness trade to purchase a farm just south of the village on which he built his popular boarding house. In 1898 the Lasso House advertised itself as being “among Shawangunk Mountains, beautifully situated on a high elevation; near the village; accommodates 50 people; pure spring water, bath and sanitary closets.” In other advertisements, highlights included “well ventilated; raise our own vegetables; good fishing; cottage located on summit of hill, overlooking valley; beautiful surroundings; abundant shade; good livery connected with house; convenient to post and telegraph offices; plenty of milk and eggs.” In 1892, the cost to stay at the Lasso House was $7 to $10 per week, with the transient rate at $1.50 per day.

Around 1921 Myers sold the property, which was then resold many times over the years and eventually became home to the Lasso Motel. Although long abandoned, the 8-acre Lasso Motel property, along with two buildings with 43 motel rooms, was recently advertised for sale.

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Love Always Rina

 Wonder if it’s normal. I miss our talks.  At least before we’d talk and get all our feelings out and sort of squared away for awhile, have a cry, a shoulder to lean on, then go on with the day.  It’s be OK. Now all these feelings and things just go around in my head and never come out. No one to talk about it who could relate the same way. Ya sure as shit can’t ask someone that’s never been in your shoes and expect a good answer they just don’t know. I could ask my brother but  I don’t. He’s a guy and his feelings would be different. Enough of rattling on about my wacked out feelings. I’m sure it’s the last thing you want or need to hear.  

   Well I’ve written another very long letter here. I hope one stamp is enough. If  not I guess it’s no great loss. The letter will just come back and end up in the trash.

    Like I said earlier, I’ll talk to Tom and force an answer out of him before the end of the week. Then I’ll let you know either by mail or phone.

     Tell everyone hi from all of us. When you can, write me. Please take care and be happy. Miss you tons and again I hope I didn’t upset you. If I did I’m sorry. I just had to ask someone. 

                                  Love always. 

                                                    Rina 

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