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Gotta have a Gazebo

If ever there were a day in which I just wanted to go out and spit three times, I'd say this was the day. Now you all must know that in far away countries, and generations ago, the act of spitting three times was supposed to ward off the so-called "power" being directed at us by the evil ones. Once in a great while I use those words when except … continue reading

Posted on May 16, 2018

Serious Kicking Back

While on the phone late this morning with one of my out of State customers, I dramatically interjected by exclaiming, "We're having the very first delightful day of Spring in North Iowa, because the sun is shining, everything's turning green, and the birds are singing." He likely thought me daft for saying such a thing on the 15th day of May. … continue reading

Posted on May 15, 2018

Really Mean It!

One thing I'll never understand, is why every time I have to be out of the office for but one day, I discover all the more calls and messages upon returning, along with their usually being one or two urgent ones. Yes, today was another continuing eduction day for me which happened to be an eight hour stint. I've had today's instructor in pas … continue reading

Posted on May 14, 2018

Kitchen Border

My pre-planned work outdoors today was greatly curtailed by the light intermittent rain we were getting. I heard this morning, that some relatives of a client of mine are getting very concerned about getting their crops planted in an area which recently received more rain that we did. When I heard they have 800+ acres to plant so far, I just ab … continue reading

Posted on May 13, 2018

Timid Tulip

I'm afraid if it doesn't stop raining soon, our farmers are going to be in a whole lot of hurt--especially if their farmland is in low-lying areas. There may be many of them having to switch from corn to soybeans since their growing season is shorter. While speaking with a well known today, I mentioned how this year of weather in North Iowa loo … continue reading

Posted on May 12, 2018

Ducking Under

It certainly was another “whoosh” day for Holtz Realty. Unfortunately, my wish for no rain wasn't granted, but at least it didn't pour down while I was out showing homes. We all just took it in stride considering what we've already been thru since the first of the year. It was so chilly and damp in my office today, I found a need to turn … continue reading

Posted on May 11, 2018

On Our Parade

Another pleasant day in North Iowa unfolded with it having cooled down to more normal May temperatures. I'm hoping the farmers aren't so far behind that they have to switch from corn to beans. It still makes me wonder why they aren't planting switchgrass. Yes, they have to wait a full a year before harvesting, but at least it's a perennial that … continue reading

Posted on May 10, 2018

Set Sail

I'm glad I ate my Wheaties this morning because I was on the go from the time I walked thru the front door of my office. I've never been one to complain of being too busy, but I worry at times about finding myself late for an appointment due to having been held up by another. Once again, I was thankful my stacked appointments fell into place ju … continue reading

Posted on May 9, 2018

Call me This

After visiting with several people today about the lack of ducklings and goslings in our City, every one of them said something similar to, "Oh you're right. I haven't seen any either." It's just one more by-product of Mother Nature's decision to keep us in the throes of a brutally long winter. It was one of the days where I have nearly no clue … continue reading

Posted on May 8, 2018

More Eggs

I'm still in complete dis-belief how warm it was again today. It topped out at a staggering 85 degrees again in the Downtown. It's going to be a very interesting summer if this continues, and if it does, we'll be having some hellacious storms whenever cold fronts go banging into overly-warm and likely humid warm fronts. Certainly, you all rememb … continue reading

Posted on May 7, 2018

Another’s Writing

This was quite the weekend for being busy in real estate, and certainly glad the weather was pleasant to where the attitudes of the many I crossed paths with, were upbeat. Once again my morning started earlier than normal, only to make sure I had everything ready for my public open house at Prairie Place on 1st. After getting my morning appointm … continue reading

Posted on May 6, 2018

In Great Favor

It looks like we're heading in the direction of a very hot and possibly humid summer. I was shocked to find it 84 degrees this afternoon. I'm not sure how well our Spring flowers are taking this because they don't like such high temperatures. They're looking good for now because of all the moisture in the soil, but once it dries up a bit, they'll b … continue reading

Posted on May 5, 2018