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June 4, 2015

5 Random Things on It’s Just Life

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1. I have missed baking. Today I made both a rhubarb strawberry crisp and rhubarb cookies.  The only problem is  I am the only one in the house.  A

2. If you are able to keep up with me and what is going on in my life you are amazing.  Remember when I was moving to Texas?  And it didn’t happen?  Then remember I was moving to Alabama?  And it kind of happened but not really?  Well now I am moving to North Carolina.  Yep.  Our house in Mason City has a contract on it and things are moving right along for a closing date here in late July.  This past weekend Chris and I put a contract on a house in North Carolina. Now I never say things are a done deal until all the money has changed hands and all the i’s are dotted and t’s crossed but it looks like it is going to happen.  We basically were able to choose where we wanted to live because Chris is not tied to a certain location and just needs to be close to an airport.  Kind of like retirement.  But not.Back of house

3. Buddy and Holly are going to go live with their “Uncle” Aaron in Raleigh during the transition time.  I got kitty valium today as I do not look forward to driving 2 full days with cats in the car meowing pitifully.

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4. My good friend Jeni from JeniEats is also moving –to St. Louis.  Two of the original North Iowa Bloggers are moving on and out of Iowa.  We have a bucket list of things to do before we move and we are calling it our #FarewellTour2015.  I am ticking things off.  I am going to really miss this group.  A lot.

The Many Faces of the North Iowa Bloggers

The Many Faces of the North Iowa Bloggers

5. Today I got my teeth cleaned, got a goodbye hug from my dentist, had a plumber come to check the sump pump, jumped in for a bit on a Twitter chat, had the buyers’ realtor come to take room measurements, did some baking,  took my Subaru in for its  first oil change and tire rotation and I started cleaning out dressers and my closet.  The rain came and went and the sun is shining.  What’s going on in your world?

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  1. Miranda Gargasz
    June 04, 2015 at 06:05 am

    This has to be so exciting and heartbreaking at the same time. Leaving all your friends in Iowa has to ache, but you will be closer to at least one of your sons, right? How could you NOT move???

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:39 am

      You nailed it, Miranda. It took me so long to make friends and feel a part of something in Iowa but the great thing is that I know I will stay in touch with all these bloggers and we will see each other. And we will be about 4 hours from Aaron–not close but closer!

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  2. Dianna
    June 04, 2015 at 06:17 am

    That’s an adorable house! Send me a message and let me know where it is. Maybe we can finally get to meet! I know you’re sad to leave your Iowa blogging group….
    What’s going on in our world: RAIN!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:39 am

      Thank you! We are very excited. Rain??? Sunny here right now for the moment but rain is coming. Will PM you on Facebook!

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  3. Darlene
    June 04, 2015 at 06:58 am

    The new house looks very welcoming. I know you and Chris will be very happy there. A move is always hard. I am still getting used to my big move but everyday I feel more at home. I was doing what you are doing last year at this time, cleaning out closets, visiting the dentist etc.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 07:15 am

      It is all part of the process, isn’t it? I have so much to do and so much to get rid of. Where does it all come from???

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  4. Mama's Empty Nest
    June 04, 2015 at 06:59 am

    Wait, what?? No Alabama? I think I missed something…BUT if it were me I’d much rather live in NC than AL. 🙂 No offense to Alabama but our daughter lived there for several years and it wasn’t my favorite place. North Carolina is beautiful! I know you’ll love it there and you’ll be close to the Biltmore (I think it would be grand to visit it at Christmas time). So congrats on that, on being a little bit closer to your son, on your Iowa home selling. I know you’ll miss your Iowa blogging circle but you will make new friends quickly. And if you get the chance to meet Dianna, that will be awesome!! Now go have a nice cup of hot tea and eat one of those rhubarb cookies!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 07:17 am

      Mama—yes—things have been fluid here to say the least. Chris does not have to be at any particular plant so we get to choose where to live. We will still keep the house we are renting in Dothan for the rest of the lease till Jan 2016 but will figure out what to do then for a more southern home. We eventually want a small beach place so we may just find something else to rent till we are ready to buy. It is pretty darn exciting and I can’t believe it is happening. Thanks for the good wishes! I might have a cookie for breakfast!

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      1. Mama's Empty Nest
        June 04, 2015 at 08:13 am

        Oh, live dangerously, Beth Ann, and eat two cookies! (One for me!) ~ Cindy from Mama’s Empty Nest

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          June 04, 2015 at 08:33 am

          Oh if I must…. Actually I am giving a plate to the plumbers who are here so my stock will be reduced. 🙂

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  5. Denise Mendenhall
    June 04, 2015 at 07:51 am

    Wow! Exciting, but sad – I get it. I have been through this and understand. This is what planes, trains and automobiles are for – reunions, of course! The Internet never allows me to feel too far from friends all over the US.

    You will love the south. They welcome everyone and before long you’ll blend right in. If I could do it coming from the east coast to the south, anyone can do it. Now, I’m in Iowa, and have been here over 20 years. Where do I want to go back to when we retire? The south, of course. That southern drawl sneaks up on me when we all least expect it here, even all these years later.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 08:32 am

      Thanks, Denise. We spent 9 years in NC and while we will be in a different place I am still thrilled to go back. There are so many things about NC that I love !

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  6. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    June 04, 2015 at 08:29 am

    I am thrilled for you that everything is coming together so that you and Chris can live under the same roof and you are close to Aaron. Love the look of your soon-to-be home. The setting and the porches look wonderfully inviting.

    The only negative: You will now be a long ways from Minnesota. I will miss our occasional visits.

    Could you please email the rhubarb cookie recipe? I have some rhubarb to use and I have never heard of rhubarb cookies. They sound good.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 08:35 am

      Thanks , Audrey! I hope we can live together without fighting since it has been so long. :-). I promise to comeback to visit sometime. You know me— I am a traveling gal. I will send that recipe later today. It might actually make an appearance on the blog later if I get my act together. 🙂

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  7. poemsandponderings
    June 04, 2015 at 09:29 am

    Pssst, don’t tell the new buyers about the front door!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:45 pm

      Oh they know! We put in a door allowance! No hiding it—just accepting it!

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      1. poemsandponderings
        June 06, 2015 at 10:50 am

        Ah, I see.. Nothing to come back to haunt you just when you’re ready to pass papers. Smart move. (No pun intended)

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          June 06, 2015 at 12:20 pm

          Hardy har har!

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          1. poemsandponderings
            June 06, 2015 at 04:04 pm

            And don’t forget “Lippy the Lion”..

  8. Katy Flint
    June 04, 2015 at 09:37 am

    I love rhubarb anything…just saying! 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:44 pm

      It is so yummy! I love it and have fond memories of my Grandma and her rhubarb patch!

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  9. jenieats
    June 04, 2015 at 09:49 am

    First, save me some rhubarb treats:) Second, I’m so happy you found a wonderful home. Donna and I can’t wait to visit mom and dad. I will miss your kitties. They are my favorite god kitties. We’ve had a wonderful two years!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:44 pm

      I will see if I can save you a couple of cookies at least. I am giving them away left and right! And you are always welcome wherever we land. The kitties will never forget your tender loving care!

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  10. Helen Brown
    June 04, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I am so glad ;you got your house and are closer to Aaron. I think the house looks so homey and nice trees also.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:43 pm

      I can’t wait to have the family come visit!!

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  11. Sonia Potts
    June 04, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I just love your adventures and it really does inspire me to do stuff! I think I will be moving to Euclid, OH when I can tear myself away from this Grandbaby! I am looking forward to living in a bigger town where exciting things are going on! I want to start a business! Maybe teaching children how to cook? Still thinking but that’s where I’m heading! Thanks for being there for me during the transition! You are a blessing in my life even after all these years! ❤️

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 04, 2015 at 06:43 pm

      Ah Sonia—that made me so happy to read this. I am excited for you and your move and business venture in the future. I have no doubt you can do whatever you put your mind to and can’t wait to see how things work out for you. That grand baby is adorable and I certainly can understand how attached you are there! I hope that someday when I make an Ohio trip we can meet up in person. That would be a great gift to me!!!

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  12. Gibber
    June 04, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    All the best you busy lady you! In about two weeks we’ll know if we’re finally moving out of Northern Alberta. Mr. Gibber and I are doing a road trip to BC for a job interview for him! We’re about to get almost as busy as you! Ha!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 05, 2015 at 06:26 am

      Oh good luck!!!! I am excited for you! Keep me posted!

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      1. Gibber
        June 05, 2015 at 10:55 am

        Thank you will do. I hope you’re move goes smoothly!

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  13. Becky McClamrock
    June 05, 2015 at 07:35 am

    I love the way the light is shining through the trees in the picture of your new house! It almost looks photoshopped! Congrats on coming back to NC! Hope the trip with your cats is uneventful! Maybe you could take some of their kitty valium too!! 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 05, 2015 at 07:43 am

      Well full disclosure on that picture…..the little switch was flipped on my camera to some starburst shot or some such silliness so every single one of my pictures had these starburst things on it. 🙂 I am feeling good about the trip—just gonna turn the music up loud!

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  14. Rorybore
    June 05, 2015 at 05:28 pm

    My parents are moving to my town!! So I was at there place the previous weekend helping my mom purge 20 years of STUFF from her storage room, shed, garage….. the entire house basically. I was so inspired, I came home and did my own house this week! LOL
    and then today, she rested. haha
    so I’d have some of that baking 🙂

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  15. donnahup
    June 07, 2015 at 05:56 pm

    1. I need the recipe to both
    2. I love love love that house and can’t wait to come visit.
    3. I think kitty valium was smart. Technically isn’t Aaron their brother? not uncle?
    4. I don’t even want to talk about this one.
    5. The better question is what’s not going on in your world?!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 07, 2015 at 08:00 pm

      Good question! I don’t know what is not going on in my world! Crazy!

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  16. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    June 09, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Love how this post seems “random” as you said but at the same time it gives so much clarity as to what is going on with your life!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 10, 2015 at 10:06 am

      It does explain a lot, doesn’t it???

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