And the Thunder Rolled
During the night we had flashes of lightning that lit the house up. Right on target, a few seconds later, the thunder rolled. It rattled the windows. According to KNUJ, 4/10ths of an inch of rain. I think there is more to come as the remainder of the week is uncertain.
Today, Dennis and I visited the Hallowed Halls of Watonwan with questions on the Notice of Values that came in yesterday’s mail. The assessor’s office has totally new staff from when I left almost twenty years ago. We had questions and we received answers. Of course . . . no satisfaction. Jessica is the appraiser that assisted us with our inquires. Jessica is Norma Wellnitz’s granddaughter. Norma worked for me for several decades in by-gone times. Sweet.
Our trip off of the property was taken care of. Check that off the list.
I continued with stitching binding on the king sized quilt. Dennis came down to check on me and of course a snapshot was needed. Amidst all the folds and mass of fabric, I have felt overwhelmed at times, but not really swamped. There is an end to this project, perhaps not today, but soon. A tug here and a tug there around the corner the stitching went. This tugging is a great reminder that quilts of this size will not be tackled again. I did not add the word “never.” Realistically, I have plenty to do without looking for additional projects. I don’t call it work as it is with a joyful heart and soul that each project is tackled.
As in the photo, over my right shoulder is where the button tree had found a home for quite some time. A vacant spot with additional spots to be thus wished for.
Tomorrow is my target date to send a text to AJ for him to pick up this quilt the next time he finds himself coming in our direction. AJ just had his 29th birthday, he mans a team that does fiber optics. AJ has an old soul persona.
A fellow stopped by today and confirmed that he will be working in our backyard soon, demolishing the old barn that is on the tax forfeit lot we purchased this winter. Now for the rest of the story. After the lot is indeed free of all materials that can be labeled as part of a structure, our value on that lot will be reduced considerably for the value of 2024 and taxes paid in 2025 . . . as a vacant lot. Sweet indeed.
That is all folks. Hump day has been chilly and damp.