Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Big John
Spent most of This... day, Goofin' Off.
; )
After dealin' with Fairfax, Iowa's... 'City Clerk', yesterday...
needed a little 'down time'.
oh my.
; )
{stay tuned.}
Get mad at myself... often, 'these days'...
for not paying attention, to All of the Beauty...
'Blessings', in this old world,
while focusing...
In...
On...
the 'Mess', in Fairfax, like Annie Oakley.
'Sharpshooter'.
; )
It seems, when one does that, Everything that's not in the Gun's Sight...
blurs... in the background.
: (
Sad...
but, sadly... necessary.
'This'...
what is happening to me, and mine, should
Never, Ever... 'happen' to Anyone, Ever...
again.
<3
<3
Big John, Customer... 'Friend'... from Gold Rush, Rochester, MN. called today.
: )
We talked for over an hour.
Big John... checks up on me, every now and then.
; )
'Family'.
: )
We argue... politics, a bit, but... respect each other's opinion.
; )
We both shared our life's catastrophes, today.
Somehow...
We Both...are Still Alive!!
: )
John was worried sick, a few years ago... when Daughter, Liz... and Son in Law, Adam...
Represented 'Simply Iowa', at Gold Rush.
<3
After the 'Fall'... and surgery.
<3
Big John... was working on a roof, several years ago... lost his footing, landed on the ground,
couldn't walk... after.
That Being Said...
: )
Nothing Stopped Big John.
: )
We talked a bunch, about 'that'.
; )
Nothing... Stops a 'Survivor'.
a...
'Warrior'....
a
'Fighter'.
Nothing.
; )
Grateful.
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Take a Letter... Maria.
Day started off with a Hot... Bubble Bath,
and...
Hair Attention.
: )
Colored my hair, Finally... a few days ago.
Gave it a Style...
Finally... today.
Normally bundle my hair up in a Clip... and Run, but...
today...
thought,
It Deserves Better!!
; )
As Cold as it is... in Iowa, these days, feels Good to Leave It Down.
<3
{Curled... Backcombed... Teased... Full of Gel and Hairspray.
; )
yeah...
boy.
It's an 80's Thing. : ) }
Had to go to Fairfax, Iowa... City Hall, today.
Lawyer Meardon has requested a batch of Public Records.
Fairfax won't begin on his request, until their 'Estimate' for the Fee... for his request is Paid In Full.
; )
{More... on That Story, soon... oh my. Ya can't make this shit up. : ( }
Wasn't until... I started putting this post together, tonight...
noticed the below
'Memory'.
Wow.
Wow.
: (
After leaving City Hall...
came back Home, and...
processed.
: )
{Thank God... for Miss. Peanut. <3 }
Nephew... Billy, picked me up, late afternoon... we went to Supper.
<3
He'd had a Very Long Day, starting to put everything in order, for his Dad.
Billy's a Lawyer, but... he's a Son, too.
<3
Advised Billy, to pump the brakes, a bit.
<3
He's exhausted.
I don't care how old you are... when you lose a Parent,
there's a part of you, that feels orphaned.
The not being able to dial their number, reach out... to them, when you have a question, that you know...
They Could Answer, in a heartbeat.
<3
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
Somehow...
I think of the above quote, often... just... after visiting Fairfax, Iowa... City Hall.
Today... it seems, was no different.
???
Monday, February 17, 2025
We Laughed... and Laughed. Priceless.
Settled up with The Family... of The Belden Ct. Living Estate Sale...
yesterday.
<3
Bill, and I truly enjoyed working with the Daughters.
<3
It was So Funny... when we settled up, they weren't expecting, what they received.
: )
{ <3 }
Love It... when That Happens.
: )
I remember... one Sale, several years ago...
we conducted an Estate Sale, that didn't have much for household,
but... the Owner, had some Wonderful... Tools.
Well cared for. All made in The USA.
The Owner, who had Passed away, worked at Collins, knew Quality, and Cared for Everything he had.
: )
When his Son... met with us, to 'Settle Up'...
he threw his checkbook on the Kitchen counter,
preparing to write 'US' a check,
for our Services, and getting the house empty.
?????????????
I...looked at Pal, Bill.
Bill... looked at me.
???
WE...
Looked at the Son...
???
: )
"Oooops... "
I said, to the Son....
"it seems we aren't on the
Same Page.
; )
'You'...
Don't Owe Us,
We... Owe The Estate, quite a little bit."
; )
The Son... Nearly Fell Over!!!
Hahahahahahaha!!!
<3 <3 <3
Priceless.
<3
That's What We Aim... To Do.
<3
; )
Received some sad news, early... this morning.
Nephew, Billy... is back in town, from DC.
His Dad, Bill Sr., wasn't doing well.
Billy... has always been very attentive to my Sis, his Mom...
Jo Ann, and.. his Dad, Bill Sr.
Jo Ann... passed away 4 years ago.
She, and Bill... had been Married for nearly 62 years.
<3
Bill Sr., passed away this morning.
Bill, and Jo Ann.
<3
Nephew... Billy, and... Brother in Law, Bill Ronnenberg.
<3
: )
<3
Priceless.
Met with Bill Sr. last... late... Summer, in Palo, Iowa.
I was running from The Shellsburg, Iowa... Estate Sale, to catch up... with The Conner Family, at Whiskey River Grill... that, turns out... late Sister in Law... Shirley Conner's Family, {Brother, Sonny's Better Half. <3 }
the Ralston's... Own.
SMALL WORLD!!
<3
{and a Damned Good Place to Eat!! Great Food!!}
I sat across... from Bill.
<3
We visited.
<3
Bill... had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it was advanced.
Bill... shared that diagnoses, with all of us, that late Summer... early... evening.
<3
This may... seem cold, but... like I've shared with many, many... over the last, many years,
shared with... Bill, that day...
"Ain't None Of Us... Gettin' Outta Here Alive... Bill.
; )
Live Life...
'Tomorrow' is promised to no one.
Enjoy... Every Day, and... don't let any Dr. put a time stamp on Ya. They aren't God."
: )
<3
I truly... Believe, Bill... 'Lived'.
<3
I remember... the very First time, 'I remember'
'Bill'.
I, must've been about 3, or 4 years old.
Sister, Jo Ann... was watching over me, for Dad.
When Dad... came to gather me up, at Jo Ann's...one day,
Dad, and Bill... were standing together, side by side...
in the entryway of Jo Ann, and Bill's Home.
Oh...Dear Lord.
Bill...
was Taller, than Dad.
{HORROR!!}
In my eyes...
There Was No Human On This Planet,
that could possibly...
be 'taller' than My Dad.
<3
{Despised Bill... for Many Years!! : ) }
Shared that Story... with Bill, last Summer.
: )
We Laughed.... and Laughed.
: )
<3
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
{Bill Ronnenberg Re-Built a 4 Barrel Carb, on a 64 1/2... Califorina.. Special, Mustang... that his... way younger sister in law... was driving... back in 'The Day', when I was about 15.}
<3
I was
Grateful...
Beyond.
<3 <3 <3
Turned out...
Bill,
wasn't so bad... after all.
: ) <3
just... a little Tall.}
: )
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Beautiful... Sunday.
Started this post yesterday... after getting Home from a Jaunt with Pal, Allyson, that began at 8 a.m. Saturday morning.
: )
This last week, I've been Flyin'...
getting The Belden Ct. Estate wrapped up.
Made some deliveries, Thanks So Much, to Grandson, Justin... for Helping!!
: )
Grateful to Bill's Pal, Danny... and our Sweet Gayle, for Helping, as well.
We Couldn't have got it all done, without Them!!
<3
Settling Up, with The Family, this morning...
then...
Setting Our Sights on The Amana, Iowa, Estate Sale!!
Lovely, Early... Antiques! Tons of Woodworking Tools! Tons of Garden.... Household,
and...
MUCH, MUCH... More!!
Dates are Set...
March 13 thru 16!!
Stay Tuned!!
Allyson Loves going to The Stringtown Grocery... and Discount Grocery, between Iowa City, and Kalona, Iowa.
: )
Me Too!!
Kalona... is such a Lovely Town.
<3
Many Amish Folks have settled around Kalona, Frytown, and Stringtown.
: )
Of course Allyson is like a Magnet to Steel, when it comes to Bakeries, and Candy Shops.
; )
Kalona, has some Great Shops.
Then... of Course, we stopped at Sister's Garden, and Bloom.
<3
{ On Highway 1, between Iowa City, and Kalona.}
Barb, and Brent... are The Best.
<3
It was Wonderful... Visiting for a bit, with them...
been too long.
Allyson pointed out the Sweet Bird's Nest... in the Tree in front of 'Bloom', thought I should capture an image.
<3
The Stores... were Incredible, as ALWAYS!!
Allyson found Several Treasures.
: )
I found one, as well.
: )
Love the Sweet Little French style Clock.
<3
Gave it a Wind, and it Took Right Off!!!
; )
Then... Allyson treated me to a Lovely... Lunch, in Coralville, Iowa...
we visited a Cookie Shop, and....
All Spice!
Holy Smokes!!
then...
we headed to Artifacts, in Iowa City.
<3
Todd, the owner... is such a Wonderful Person.
Hadn't been there forever, and ever.
: (
Todd wasn't working... but sure enjoyed seeing what he's done to the building since my last visit.
WOW!!
We covered a Lot of Territory yesterday.
Scooped up Staples... at The Discount Store, and... Visited with Many.
<3
Allyson likes Trader Joe's... so we stopped there, as well.
I picked up a bottle of French Wine.
It was only 6.00, don't know how they can sell it for that.
After getting everything put away, yesterday... sat down, with the Little Clock, from Sisters,
and...
The Valentine's Card I found in Kalona...
{It's So Pretty. <3 Cut Paper Heart, with Birds. Couldn't leave it behind. <3}
lit a few candles...
popped the cork...
on The French Wine,
and...
Celebrated St. Valentine's Day, the day...
after.
<3
Hope You Enjoyed Your Valentine's Day, and... Every Day, after!!
<3
Love to Ya...
Prayers for All.
Barb C.
Friday, February 14, 2025
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