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112 N. Crescent Drive

112 N. Crescent Drive
After my early morning appointment left, I busied myself with a file that's going to be closing in several weeks, which created a necessity for me to drive to Hampton, and wouldn't you know it, I drove all the way down, and then back up in rain. I was expecting light rain today, but not the amount we ended up getting. On a positive note, it couldn' … continue reading
Posted on October 10, 2019

Pay the Fiddler

Pay the Fiddler
As much wishful thinking there was in regards to our days remaining sunny, the cloud cover had to arrive again, and it looks like it'll be sticking around for a while. The early hours of my morning were spent with appointments that were scheduled, and since both of them took longer than expected, there wasn't much of a break before I had to go b … continue reading
Posted on October 9, 2019

14 Farmstead Square

14 Farmstead Square
It was another beautiful day in North Iowa, and I hope everyone was enjoying the outdoors to their fullest, because I heard we're going to be getting a cold snap towards the end of the week and possibly into the weekend. I'll be shocked if we should have that chance of snow they're talking about, actually arriving. Yikes! It's too early for that na … continue reading
Posted on October 8, 2019

Their Broad Arms

Their Broad Arms
We managed to sneak another good day out of October and I hope they continue to appear. There were several others who felt the same way I did with those seemingly never-ending days of rain, and wouldn't you know it, the weekends were the days they felt worse. Since I wasn't able to get my little project finished up yesterday morning, I went to t … continue reading
Posted on October 7, 2019

Go Out and Patronize

Go Out and Patronize
Oh how wonderful it was to see the sun shining today! I was beginning to think Mother Nature placed some sort of rain curse on us for something we did or didn't do. I couldn't believe how high the Winnebago River was when driving over Carolina Bridge this morning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed in hopes we're not going to get the predicted rain thi … continue reading
Posted on October 6, 2019

Into a Huddle

Into a Huddle
I'm sure there were many squealing over the rain we were getting today, and especially the festival goers and vendors over at Clear Lake. There's no doubt many of those in attendance were donning rainwear and carrying umbrellas up and down their downtown. Thank goodness my public open house wasn't until 1:00 pm, because those morning open houses … continue reading
Posted on October 5, 2019

109 Oakridge Drive

109 Oakridge Drive
I'm sure we're all glad it didn't get even close to freezing last night, and it looks like the next days ahead are going to be pleasant ones. I'm hoping tomorrow's public open house at 413 - 19th St. SE goes well, and it looks like one of my competing offices has pulled out all the stops on open houses this weekend. I think each and every one of th … continue reading
Posted on October 4, 2019

Over-all Demeanor

Over-all Demeanor
Alas the sun broke out of our extended cloud cover, but with it came the north wind which really cooled things down to the point where I think there were some who had their furnaces turned on. I fear we're going to get our first frost in the lowlands because they're expecting a low in our area of 37 degrees overnight. Being a bit more familiar with … continue reading
Posted on October 3, 2019

The Evolving Landscapes

The Evolving Landscapes
Wednesday has already come and gone, and it's still raining! I don't even want to see what this remaining week's forecast is supposed to be, for fear it'll get me all the more anxious about the possibility of flooding in our area. Without a doubt, the flood of 2008 made a believer out of me regarding the amount of damage flood waters can do in a ve … continue reading
Posted on October 2, 2019

Benefiting Only A Handful

Benefiting Only A Handful
This was quite the un-inspiring day with all the random cloud bursts that seemed to wait until I had somewhere to go or something to do outdoors. I don't even want to think about the possibilities of flash flooding if this keeps up these next days. I must say these broad swings of temperatures have been something to write home about. Oh well, there … continue reading
Posted on October 1, 2019

Chernobyl Mushroom

Chernobyl Mushroom
When I left for work this morning, I was shocked to find how it had suddenly turned warm again, and with the those temperatures, the chiggers were back out in force. Oh how I despise those nasty creatures. By the time mid-afternoon arrived, it was registering 94 degrees in the Downtown. It was sort of creepy cool when seeing the sun at a much lower … continue reading
Posted on September 30, 2019

Totally out of Character

Totally out of Character
My first order of business on this bleak and misting day, was to get some prep work done for today's open house at Prairie Place on 1st condominiums.  By the time I had everything readied,  the hour had come for me to get over to St. Paul Lutheran Church and run thru all the hymns and service music they had scheduled.  Since it was communion Sun … continue reading
Posted on September 29, 2019