Monday, January 20, 2025
Thank God... I'm not a Gambler.
Thank You... Reverend King.
Oh... My.
: )
The 90's.
Spent several hours working at The Cedar Rapids 'Estate' yesterday.
While heading there... called Dear Friend, Cindy Nutt.
<3
Cindy had left a message for me, a few days back, asking questions... about some things I'd written on a blog post.
Some have said, over the years... my posts... here, at times, seem a little 'cryptic'.
: )
I don't mean for them to be... but, actually... I often forget anyone is reading what I write.
This... blog, most often... is my journal. Diary, I guess.
'Therapy'... mostly.
I do Hope... when I guide Folks 'here', for an Event... they'll read that.
Rarely do my posts... cross paths.
They did... yesterday.
So Many... Many... Wonderful Books, at The Cedar Rapids Estate.
So Many... Wonderful 'Scents'.
<3
Tho... none could Begin to compare...
to
Patchouli Oil.
{Thanks Dear Gail... for The Lifetime Supply!! <3}
the
Lancome....
'Aroma Tonic'
oh...
my.
: )
Lovely.
; )
Visited with Cindy Lou... bringing her up to speed, with So Much...
on the 20 minute drive, to The Sale.
Laughter...
Tears...
Bewilderment...
Anger....
Frustration...
Sorrow...
but, as we said our
Good-Byes,
at my arrival, at The Sale...
we both...
landed on,
closed our conversation...
on
'Gratitude'.
<3
How Incredibly... Blessed We Are.
: )
No... Matter What.
<3
Crawled out of Jethro.... headed to the 'Condo', where Bill was waiting.
under my breath...
said,
"There oughtta be 'clowns' at this Fairfax, Iowa... City Hall,
and...
Iowa Department of Transportation...
'Circus'."
Haven't shared the latest... with You.
Bloggers.
Cindy Lou, Flipped... when I informed her of their most recent 'tricks'.
{Cindy 'Flipped' when... I told her about some of Their 'Earlier'... 'Tricks', she wasn't aware of. }
: (
Grateful...
Again, and Again... to Lawyer Meardon.
It Angers Me To No End... when I think about
'What Would I DO, or YOU Do...
without a 'Lawyer Meardon'????
As MUCH... as I Appreciate Lawyer Meardon's GRIT...
Determination...
and
Tenacity.
why...
should we, as Citizens.... HAVE To Have...
a
'MACHINE'...
like
Lawyer Meardon,
to protect Us from 'those' we voted for, and.. pay big wages to, to take 'care' of us???
oh my.
: )
{Here come's Mom's Waggin' Finger. <3}
About died...
when Bill unwrapped the above 'Clown'... paintings, yesterday.
Bill said... as he unwrapped them,
"I don't usually like clown paintings, but these are very nice."
I... uh, just stood there in silence.
This Estate...
I would've bet hard earned money, wouldn't see a 'clown'.
Twilight Zone.
: )
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Evening... Out.
Thanks so Much... to Allyson, for The Lovely... Evening!
So Enjoyed going to Crosby's... in New Bo, Their People... are also, Lovely!!
<3
Great Food, Too!!
: )
<3
That Girl...
; )
New Bo... was Lit Up!!
It was Cold.... Outside.
; )
11 degrees.
Brrrrrr...
Allyson always keeps an eye open for upcoming Events, at CSPS.
It's Such... a Cool Place.
Not Huge... Just Right!!
; )
We got there early, to get a good seat.
; )
The Place was Packed!
: )
The Band... was Great!!
: )
The Place was Hoppin'!!
Floor's were Shakin'!!
; )
Fun!!
Grateful...for The Invite!!
: )
Back to Work... in The Mornin'!!
Cedar Rapids Estate Sale....
2/6 thru 2/9!!
; )
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
Time... will tell.
Gettin' ready to head out the door, to meet with Allyson.
Supper, and a Concert.
: )
While getting ready, listened to Fairfax, Iowa... City Hall's January '25 Council Meeting.
At least... there was audio.
: )
Don't have much time, before I have to leave, to meet with Allyson.
but...
I gotta tell ya, watching, and listening... to that video, made me Wag my Finger.
: )
Hahahahaha!!!!
I get beat up... now and then, these days... for 'Waggin' my Finger'.
: )
{Seems, I've Inherited That 'Trait', from my Mother. {Uh Oh. : ) <3 }
{Mom... stood almost 5'2. <3 {almost... 5'0. <3 } <3
but...
I gotta tell ya, when Mom... Waved...
'Wagged', Her Finger, well...
She Reminded me of 'Mother Nature'... in a 1970's well known, back then...
commercial.
<3
INDEED!!
<3
Nope... Don't Fool With Mother Nature.
<3 <3 <3
: )
I'm gonna post Fairfax's January 2025 Council Meeting, above.
: )
Pay close attention to 1:05.0 to the end.
When Mr. Wicks... The City's Hired Engineer is Addressing The Council.
The thing is... as I Wag My Finger....
: )
Remember...
'Everything'...
in my, humble... opinion, ties together.
Time... will tell, it always does.
Love to Ya.
Barb C.
Here's The Deal.
Here's The Deal.
; )
When ya run across 1960's Mod...
Italian Lamb Fur... Ladies' Hats....
well,
Ya gotta try 'em on.
; )
Oh....
Dear.
: )
Yesterday was the first time I 'Worked'... at The Cedar Rapids Estate.
{Feb 6, thru... 9. }
Hadn't set foot inside.
Pal, Bill... met with The Clients, as.... I, was Battling The Dreaded Flu.
{Gads!!}
Bill walked me through the Condo... with his phone camera, when he met with The Family, so I could get an idea.
: )
Bill said... "This Sale... will be so easy. Everything is Clean...Clean... Clean!!
So Much... is Like New!! Many Clothes, Amazing Clothes, much of them still have their tags on them!! Easy... Clean!! Everything is So Nice!!!"
: )
Bill was correct.
: )
Everything is So Nice!!
Designer Clothing.
Beautiful...
Everything!!
Bill, however... didn't mention HOW HUGE THIS 'Condo'... Is!!
Oh My LORD!!!
Hahahahahaha!!!
I Got Lost!!
There's several bedrooms. All, I believe... with Beautiful King Size Beds.
Bedding....
Clothing...
Jewelry...
NICE.
FULL...
Closets!!
Holy Smokes!!
Don't let the 'snaps' I captured.... yesterday, fool ya.
: )
Moved the Lovely Vintage Dresser back into 'one' of the Bedrooms, and the lamp, lighted mirror, and Sweet...
little Brass Giraffes, to begin resetting the 'Condo'.
: )
This a 'Living' Estate Sale, so... some of the furnishings went to Assisted Living, with The Client.
<3
Family... also kept some 'Family' things.
<3
Like always... when we come in, we... 'reset', with what needs to be sold.
Put everything back together.
; )
As Pal, Bud... used to say, when he was trying to figure out a 'Project'...
with a bit of bewilderment,
"I'm just trying to get my 'Thumbnail Under It'.
???
'Where to Begin??'
: )
Hahahahahahaha!!!
oh...
dear.
; )
I, actually... 'began'... in the Kitchen.
It's Always The Tuffest in any Home, in my opinion.
: )
{Mine... Included!!
Not Looking Forward to The Time... We Conduct 'my' Living Estate Sale!!
Thinkin' about it... maybe, I'd rather have Bill, and Pals, do my Sale.... after I'm Gone. : )}
There's So Much.... in Every Drawer, Every Cupboard, and Cabinet.
{Oven, and Broiler Drawer. I've missed a few things, forgetting to go through them.}
If... You've 'Lived' in a Home, for 30, 40, 50... 60.... Years, I'm gonna Bet, there's some Duplicates of Many, Many... 'Much'... in Your Kitchen.
: )
Got as far as sorting through spices, that are still good, cleaned out a couple of Cabinets....
then, had to walk... a bit.
Get familiar... with what's there.
: )
That 'Condo'... Is Beyond Amazing.
<3
Can't remember how many Big Bathrooms.
Holy Smokes.
Beautiful Dishes... Books, and Books, Beautiful Clothing, Jewelry... Linens... Bedding... Kitchenware, Modern Furniture....
Big... Beautiful, Rugs...
Patio Furniture...
Garage...
yeah,
It's Quite a 'Condo'.
; )
I'll be working there, most every day through Sale Time.
: )
{That... Bill. ; ) }
LOVE... The Above Sconce.
<3
While working, trying to get my 'Thumbnail Under Things'....
phone rang.
: )
We'd looked at an Estate Sale, a couple months ago, that is also...
Quite Good.
; )
Nice... Early... Antiques, Modern.... and Household.
Also...
Very Clean.
: )
They've just gotten through the Legal portion of the Estate, and confirmed, yesterday...
they would like us to conduct their Sale.
: )
Signing the contract on Monday.
We're hoping to schedule that one for early March.
; )
Stay Tuned!!
Pal, Allyson... invited me to Supper, and a Concert, this evening.
'The Faux Paws' are performing.
; )
Sounded like Fun!!
Sound's like they are Very Diverse... with their Music, but when Allyson said they play a little
'Cajun'....
: )
Oh Boy!!
<3
Better get Crackin'!!
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
{Fairfax's Council Meeting, actually had sound, last week.
They must not have discussed our property.
: )
Tried to find where they spoke about IDOT's Survey, that was on the agenda. Haven't found it yet.
Maybe... It was deleted like IDOT's FB Post, with The Survey.
???
I'd like to see the results of the IDOT's Highway 151 from Fairfax, to Amana... Survey,
I'm guessin' it should be 'Public Record'.}
: )
Friday, January 17, 2025
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