BIG SALE!!

This day has taken many turns, as usual. 

Hahahahaha!!

My 'Horse Fair' Gal, had to reschedule. 

Same time... Next Week!! 

Love.

Pal, Mark... called, this morning. 

He's got to clean out. 

The 'ciry' of Norway, Iowa... is on his back. 

Oh my. 

Mark, has collected for decades. 

He has an amazing eye. 

but, he knows... it's time, to let go... of some 'things'. 

Love. 

Grandson, Justin... and I, captured a Few, very few, images, this afternoon.

Lord, Lord...

Mark's Sale, is gonna be Good, and, ongoing. 

There's no way Mark's Sale could be completed in one weekend. 

This sale, is One, of many. 

Stay Tuned.

I've posted a few images, on my Simply Iowa FB page, this afternoon. 

I'll be capturing more, tomorrow, hopefully. 

A follower suggested I capture a video. 

Hahahahaha!!

I'll try, but... with this 'eye'... Hahahahaha!!

It'll be a Real Trick!! 

oh dear. 

Stay Tuned!!

That.. 'Adventure', could be REAL Funny!!

Hahahahaha!!

What the hell... We All Need a LAUGH, these days. 

hahahahaha!!!

As I was writing this post, guess who called.

Love.

May God Bless... Our Antique Family. 

Priceless.

Indeed.

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

{I'm not conducting Mark's Sale, just helping. I can't answer any questions. All I can say, is... Make Plans to Attend. Be Prepared to DIG... and Bring a Truck!! 

He'll be having more Sales, over the next, several months. Stay Tuned!! }

Always, Always.

♥️

The Antique 'Family'... Is Quite a Motley Crew...

Indeed.

Priceless.

Maybe... not even then.

The above... Still makes me laugh. 

Hahahahaha!!! 

It's So True!! 

I believe God Created The Universe.

Including the Moon and Stars. 

I... believe, the signs we're born under, matter. 

I can almost pick out what someone's sign is, after a short conversation. 

{If you're inclined, check your sign. I believe, you'll find some similarities.}

I'll never forget having a conversation with someone, whom I thought was a Pisces. 

{Taurus, and Pisces get along Great!!}

Told him, I just couldn't understand why he and I Locked Horns, constantly. 

When he said black, I said white. 

It was non-stop Aggravation.

Non Stop.

He said, "I'm not a Pisces, I'm an Aries."

Hahahahaha!!!

Then, It All Made Sense!!!

hahahahaha!!!

oh.... dear. 

I said, "oh.... little ram... Meet The Bull."

Hahahahaha!!!

{make no mistake, I've gotten along Very Well, with some Beautiful Rams. 

but, there's been a few, not so much.}

The thing about a Taurus... It takes A Whole LOT to provoke 'em. 

Like the docile Old Bull, they are... they just want to be left alone, Graze Peacefully... in the pasture. Bask... in the Sun... simply, Live, and Let Live. 

Love...

Lord, Lord... 

once they've had enough Foolishness, Wrongfulness, and, or.... 'disrespect' waved like a Big Red Flag, under their noses, well. 

uh oh. 

hahahahaha!!

Yeah.

Granddaughters, Willow, and Meadow... visited on Thursday. 

Willow's 9th Birthday was the 16th. Meadow turned 11, on September 11. 

Love. 

Time Is Flying!! 

Oh My!!

It's gonna be a busy week. 

Meeting with Many, this week, and Traveling. 

Below is an image of 'The Horse Fair'.

Meeting with a Gal, tomorrow... who bought a Beautiful, Vintage...

'Massive', 'Horse Fair' print from The Rabbit Hole back when we first opened, long ago. 

We've become Friends, over the years.

She's going through Family things, asked me to come by, and see if there was anything that would fit in, at The Rabbit Hole. 

Love.

Visited my Amazing Eye Doc, Dr. Fitzgerald, this afternoon. 

Again, 'She's' Happy... with my healing. 

{I can see the screen, with something on it. She's Happy with that!!}

Hahahahaha!!!

May God Bless Her!!

She's been a Godsend. 

Grateful... Beyond. 

Patience.

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

Indeed.

Estate Sale.... 'Soulfulness' {yes... I do know how to spell 'apothecary'} Gads.

Pal, Don... and his Beautiful Wife, Karen, were conducting an Estate Sale in Homestead, Iowa, this weekend. 

'Homestead' is one of the Historic Villages of The Amana Colonies.

It was a Lovely Sale, filled with Amana Treasures from the 1800's.

Everything had been in one Family, since the 1800's. 

I'd hoped to attend earlier in The Sale, but between this crazy eye, and obligations... well, today was it. 

I didn't leave empty handed. Managed to find some Early Iowa... 'Soulfulness'. 

Love. 

Above, is a snippet of the gatherings. 

Love. 

Had to bring the Big... Dolly home. 

She and I share the Same 'Doo'!!

Hahahahaha!!!

Priceless. 

There's Something... about the Victorian era, that always, always... touches my heart. 

I tend to pick up Old Dolls, now and then. 

Especially the Doll's that have been Much Loved. 

Everything on this Sale, was pulled from an attic.

None of it had seen the light of day, for many, many...

Many, decades. 

Another 'Lifetime', another 'World'. 

Simpler... times, in many ways.

Difficult, and hard days... in others. 

'Life'. 

Had to laugh... when the below FB 'memory', popped up, yesterday. 

Hahahahaha!!!

Can't Believe it's been 15 Years, since I posted it. 

Lord!! Lord!!!

oh my. 

I must've been Frozen, from that Load, or... perhaps, had a little too much Wine, thawing out... before I posted the above.

Hahahahaha!! 

Yes, I do... Normally, know how to spell 'apothecary'.

Hahahahaha!!

I'll Never Forget That Night... Loading Everything Into my 'New to me' 2001 Mustang, 'Sally'!!

Hahahahaha!!!

The Folks I'd bought from, that night... Way out in the Boondocks, were confident I'd have to come back with a 'Truck'. 

For a moment, I thought so too. 

Then... it dawned on me. 

hahahahaha. 

That Mustang Convertible top, might come in mighty handy. 

Hahahahaha!! 

Priceless!!

That's My Sally!!

She might be a 'Pony', but... When Needed, She's One Hell of a Workhorse!! 

Love...

Love...

Love.

Here's the Funny thing. 

I Bought Sally, all of those Years ago, from Pal, Don!!

Sally, was his Daughter's Car!!

Karen, and Don were disappointed that I didn't drive her, today. 

Had to show them the above, image, and Assured Them... Sally's Still my Gal!! 

'Family'.

Grandson, Justin... has been putting more miles on her, these days... than me. 

{Justin looks so Cute Drivin' The Old Gal!!}

Love!!

{ Imagine!!! Justin 'J' was just a couple years old... when Sally came 'Home'!!! Gads!!

How in The Hell... Did THAT... Happen??!!}

GADS!!

Hahahahaha!!

The 'Old Gal', is in need of a Top, but... She Runs Great!!

{I was Just... pricing a 'Top' for Sally, a few days ago.

Holy Smokes!!!

That'll Put Ya Ta Sleep!!! GADS!!}

Hahahahaha!!

{We'll figure it out.}

{We Always... Always, do.}

Love to Ya.

Prayers... for All. 

Barb C.

indeed

One Day... at a time.

It's been a long day. 

Grateful for the Crazy... Happy... slightly broken... Bunny, who waits at the door. 

Priceless. 

Again, I've written several posts today...

saved them all. 

They'll be comin' along...

just,

Not... today. 

Love to Ya.

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

one day at a time

Strong... Sweet, and Spiced.

Truth. 

Hahahahaha!!

I've been shut up in this house Too Long!!

Gads!!

Indeed. 

Hoping to find The Road, this weekend. 

We'll see. 

It's cooling off, feeling a lot like Fall. 

The furnace kicked in, yesterday morning. 

Guess... I'm kinda ready for it. 

Been whippin' up Spiced Coffee... these last few mornings. 

I personally like Strong.... Instant Coffee, when I 'Spice' it. 

Take one of my favorite... Large Mugs, fill it 3/4 full of cold tap water... add a little ground clove, a little ground nutmeg, a little apple pie spice, and ground ginger. 

Heat it in the micro, for a minute and a half...

add a tablespoon, and a little More, of Instant Coffee...

and two teaspoons of Honey, then fill it to the top with half and half, then give it all a Big Stir!! 

Love...

Love...

Love. 

There's probably those who would turn their noses up to Instant Coffee. 

I get it. 

Hahahahaha!!

but, here's what I know. 

I can't Begin to BREW Coffee... Near Strong Enough, to my Liking... That Could Possibly Carry All of That Sweet, and Spice!!

Hahahahaha!!

Instant Coffee, in my opinion... Is Perfect!!

and...

Quick!!

Yes, the Mornings are dark, now... so, the Quicker the Coffee... The Better!!

Hahahahaha!! 

There's something about Sweet... Strong... Spiced Coffee, on Chilly...

Fall Mornings. 

Yeah... Boy. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

Favorite Fall Morning Tune.

Love.

Life.

Smile. 

At the end of the day, sometimes...

all we can do, is smile. 

but, at the beginning of each day, if... we're blessed to have it, is Fight. 

Fight for what's right, and best. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C. 

It's all about the Journey

Laughter...

I've written several blog posts, this... late, afternoon. 

Saved them all, as drafts. 

hahahahaha. 

Yeah. 'The Book' is coming. 

Love. 

Chose to share today's Simply Iowa FB post. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All. 

Barb C. 

Good Times...

That's Our Mary!! 

Hahahahaha!!!

Love!

Indeed.

Grandson, Justin... and, I...

picked up a Sweet Load, from a Dear Friend, this afternoon. 

Love. 

It's been quite a day, filled with Many... people.

Lord, Lord!! 

Hahahahaha!! 

Stay... tuned. 

Love.

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C. 

Never Ending in Fairfax, Iowa. in my humble opinion.

It's getting Better, Much.

Fairfax, Iowa...Council Meeting, tonight. 

Sure wish I could attend. 

The tune I posted above, isn't for Fairfax, or anyone seated. 

I posted it, yet, again... for 'Josey Wales', Attorney, Charles Meardon. 

I'll be writing a book... concerning the Hell the Iowa Department of Transportation, and Fairfax, Iowa... have put us through. 

I hope you'll buy it. 

They've cost us... unimaginably. 

bless their hearts.

Patience...

Or....

All of 'em. 

One can Never Have Too Many House Fairies!!! 

Hahahahaha!!!

oh... dear. 

It's been a day. 

Went to see the Doc, concerning my eye. 

gads. 

This is gettin' old. 

She told me about what I figured. 

It's getting better. Very, very... slowly. 

This was a very bad, bad... injury. 

The Doc said how sorry she is that I'm going through this... Nightmare.

I, laughed, told her she had nothing to be sorry about. 

It's all my fault. 

She said, it's uncanny how so much damage can be done in an instant.

I, said... "Yeah... Kinda like Splintering One's Wrist Bones, working out at the Gym."

Hahahahaha!!

{Yes, the Doc's wrist is full of Pins, and, in a brace.}

Gads. 

Gads. 

Hahahahaha!! She laughed, and Rolled her Eyes!! 

My biggest problem, concerning this eye, at this point... is my depth perception. Close up. 

I can walk straighter after a Fifth of Tequila, than I can with this eye all messed up. 

Hahahahaha!! 

Oh my!! 

 Feel like I've got motion sickness. 

How I managed to pull off Vintage Market Days, I'll never know. 

Driving, is good, because my right eye with my glasses, is set for distance. 

Boy, oh Boy... Navigating on foot is Fun. 

Hahahahaha!! 

It's like walking through The Fun House at The Fair.

Helper, Brandon... Tries not to Laugh, but... Fails Miserably!! 

Hahahahaha!!! 

He tried to hand me something, the other day...

Hahahahaha!!!

I missed it by a Mile!!

Oh, he thought That... was Hilarious.

Ha. Ha. 

I asked The Doc, if perhaps my old glasses, right lens, should be updated. 

She checked my vision.

The old prescription is fine, she said. 

My right eye is overworked, and the left is trying to wake up, so... they're kind of fighting against each other. 

What a mess. It makes me kinda nauseous. 

Ick. 

Who knew your eyes could screw with ya so much.

Gads. 

Oh well. At least it's not painful anymore. 

Grateful for That!! 

The Doc is Very Happy, at the way the eye is healing. 

She's thinks we're about halfway there.

Oh boy. 

Hahahahaha. 

Patience.

Hahahahaha!!!!! 

Grateful. It could be much worse. 

Sure Glad I've Got The Doc!! 

She's Very, Very... Great!!

'Blessing'. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

oh..... dear. 😵‍💫

Swing... in my Step.

Above is the partial load, Grandson, Justin... The Ford, and... I, picked up in Ottumwa, earlier this week. 

I'm working on a 'Plan' for them, at The Rabbit Hole, so... they aren't for sale at this point. 

Purchased the last 3, Pal... Kelly, had. 

 Bought them a few weeks ago, but we didn't have room for 'em in Allyson's RAV. 

Hahahahaha!!

Oh... Dear. 

Kelly's Helper, Jeff... pointed one out to me, that had some 'damage'.

Kelly, Immediately spoke up and said, 

"That... Won't Bother Her Any!!"

Hahahahaha!!!

Seems I've got Quite The Reputation with my Pals.

Hahahahaha!!!

They Know Me, Quite Well. 

Huge Compliment.

Love. 

Nope, 'Battle Scars' don't bother me One Bit!! 

In fact, those 'Battle Scars', in my opinion, make People, and Most Everything, a little more 

Interesting. 

Love.

Oh My Gosh!!!

Was So Excited to learn, this morning....

Davina and The Vagabond's Are Coming Back to Cedar Rapids!! 

YIPPEE!!!

Couldn't get ahold of Allyson, 

{She Introduced me to Them Years Ago!!}

to see if she had that time off, but went ahead and Purchased Tickets!!!

Allyson Does!! YIPPEE!!

We're Goin'!!

Can't Wait!! 

Oh Boy!! 

The above, made me Smile... This Morning!!

Hahahahaha!! 

So TRUE!! 

Oh dear. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C. 

Hope Davina will perform 

'Lipstick and Chrome'. 

It's one of my Favorites!!

Gads!!

Yeah... Boy!!!!!