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30 January 2019

Early Spring cleaning to get rid of stuff

Mule deer yard Yarnell ArizonaOK, it’s not quite spring even in Arizona—though 59/39° might feel like it from the polar vortex region—but it feels like time to down-size and get rid of stuff.

5th-wheel shed Yarnell ArizonaFeeling the need to lighten my load.  Could be because I don’t have a clear path, know what I’m doing or where I’m going next.  Almost a year since life got turned upside down when Berta was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.  Spring would be my normal time to leave Yarnell for the North Rim, or some ranger job somewhere.  When that didn’t happen last year my 5th-wheel home sat unlived in, now for over a year.  Does that tell me I don’t need it any more?

Truck & 2004 M34-TLB 36’ Keystone Challenger 5th-wheelRV 4 SALE

I listed the 5th-wheel for sale on the blog, Facebook, and Craigslist.  It’s still full of stuff.  I could immediately put stuff in a small shed on the property where it’s parked next door to the house lot I’ve been living in.  I’m not real motivated to do it.  Having lived without for over a year tells me it’s time to get rid of stuff.

Dull women have immaculate homes sign in RVI dislike cleaning and have said for years, the dust is velvet and the cobwebs are silk thread.  It’s my dirt and I live with it.

Heck, I can barely keep one place a semblance of clean and right now my stuff is spread around three places.  The 5th-wheel can’t be lived in due to lack of hookups and zoning laws.  The truck camper is at least operational when needed but lacks running water, and space.  The house came fully furnished so I’ve only added my necessary stuff into the mix.

Sierra cat Yarnell ArizonaThe deep red carpet typically looks like reverse measles because of my beautiful, shedding, long-haired cat.  The truck camper is a furry mess.  Champagne beige carpet in the 5th-wheel would best match Sierra’s color but she’s never gotten to live there.

Jewelry for Sale

jewelry sale in shed Yarnell ArizonaOK, so enough cleaning, or not cleaning.  I have jewelry for sale, no extra charge for the tarnish.  The pre-Christmas jewelry sale is still set up in the shed so maybe before Valentine’s Day I’ll set the signs out for a Saturday Sale.

Photos for Sale

boulders sunset clouds Yarnell ArizonaDatura boulders sunset Yarnell AZ 5.5×7.5 & 9.5×11.5 $25+shipping

Datura boulders sunset Yarnell Arizona 5.5x7.5 & 9.5x11.5 $25

kayaks boulders sunset clouds Watson Lake Prescott ArizonaKayaks sunset Watson Lake Prescott AZ 7.5×9.5 & 13.5×16.5 $40+shipping

Kayaks sunset Watson Lake Prescott Arizona 7.5x9.5 & 13.5x16.5 $40I’ve been buying frames and mattes at thrift stores for photos from the first calendar printing.  Only about every other photo had a printer glitch so the rest are viable.

Sonoran desert mountains low clouds sunset Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument ArizonaSonoran Desert Sunset ORPI NM AZ 8×10 & 10×12 $25+shipping

Sonoran Desert Sunset Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Arizona 8x10 & 10x12 $25And, just tested Costco print quality liking what I see so far.  If I order online, prints can be picked up at any Costco (with a membership card) and no shipping charge.  If it’s sent to me, or maybe you, there is shipping charged.

trees sunset clouds Yarnell ArizonaFuture Sales

Berta’s daughter and SIL should be here in March to go through stuff.  There’s a lot of stuff.  Berta collected really cool stuff, lots of it.     And her daughter likes it all, or almost all.  But has a house full herself and knows she can’t keep it all.  Don’t think they’ve decided whether to keep the AZ properties or not.  Either way, I know I can’t live here for free forever.  And unless the house could be sealed better against critters I wouldn’t even want to rent it.  (Woke up Monday morning with a two inch scorpion crawling up the wall three feet above my head.

Desertview Watchtower South Rim Grand Canyon National Park ArizonaJob stuff

Thank goodness the government is open again, at least for a while.  I feel sorry for the hiring folks just now getting ready for summer season, especially on top of catching up with so much else.  I applied to several parks for summer.   The gov wheels move so slow.  Still waiting.  I’m also keeping an eye on $/volunteer camp gigs.  And I’m not giving up on public speaking events.

cobwebs Yarnell ArizonaSo speaking of getting rid of stuff, that should include the winter cobwebs in my head.  I’m mostly thinking out loud here.  Thanks for listening.

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02 February 2012

Thrift Store Thursday–Never enough jewelry

 You can always find thrift store treasures, antiques and more at Patty and Sons in Yarnell, Arizona.  I love to stop in to look over her stuff, especially the jewelry. 

01 New SS & turq cuff Yarnell AZ (1024x768)
This sterling silver cuff with turquoise inlay and…
02 New SS box with buffalo Yarnell AZ (767x1024)
…this little sterling silver container necklace.
03 Buffalo on SS container necklace (767x1024)
The bison remind me of the emblem on the National Park Service logo.
04 Stamped side of SS container necklace (768x1024)
The back, or front if you prefer, has been star stamped.
05 Lid off SS container necklace (768x1024)
Haven’t decided what to put in it yet.
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22 September 2010

Shopping treats

01 Vermilion Cliffs & Marble Plateau & canyon from Hwy 89 S from overlook AZ (1024x757)

On the way home from shopping last week not only did we pass some stunning red rock cliffs but also were on the right side of the road to stop at the overlook. This spectacular long distance view of the Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Plateau and canyon spans about 10 miles (16 km) as the condor flies and 50 miles (80 km) to drive. Plus there are Native American vendors with jewelry, pottery and trinkets for sale.

02 Cluster turquoise cuff bought at Page overlook Hwy 89 $60 AZ (1024x768)

Most true color

I’ve been searching for a turquoise cluster cuff for quite some time. The ones I really like have huge clusters that would cover half my forearm, however the cuff is large enough to wrap around my calf instead of my skinny wrist.

03 Cluster turquoise cuff bought at Page overlook Hwy 89 $60 AZ (1024x768)

This was a Great find at a good price. I’m lovin’ it and wearing it All the time.

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