The weekend just flew by for me. Good golly!
Backing up to Thursday, I went to my annual eye doctor appointment right after work. My eyes have changed BIG TIME. Just my left eye (for distance) was 3.0 and is now 4.5. The right one changed too, but not that much. No wonder I am having trouble with distance (I am near-sighted). I went to dinner with Mas Verde friends that evening - to Shells again. Always good. I had shrimp.
Friday, after work, I went to Eyeglass World to order new glasses. Since I didn't have Joe to help me decide on new frames, I just asked a sweet couple who were also looking at frames which of the two I picked out they liked best on me. They chose the same one the staff person liked so I went with that one. Now I can't wait to get them!
Friday evening, I had dinner at Glory Days with my dear friends, Heather and Shirley. This was Heather's first time in a restaurant in over a year so we were happy she decided to venture out and join us. Shirley and I had the Friday fish special and Heather had the salmon. Shirley and I have been meeting once a month for lunch since restaurants re-opened. I posted this picture on Friday, but here it is again... (We are all widows, by the way.)
On Saturday, Cheryl (Helen's niece) and I met at Helen's house to meet with people from a company called Treasure Hunters. They do estate sales and do all the work for you. They went through the house and took some pictures and Cheryl agreed that we should let them sell the contents of Helen's house. I wanted to make sure Cheryl had everything she wanted from the house before I made any major decisions like this one I signed the contract.
I have some history with this company and know they do good work. A patron of the Museum where I worked left her home and contents to the Museum so we had to liquidate it. Treasure Hunters did that sale for us and it went flawlessly. I have also been on their email list for years, where they advertise the sales. They work all over the county and mostly for the wealthier folks (makes it worth their time) so I was pleased when they agreed to take us on.
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Treasure Hunters is one of the oldest Estate Sale Companies. in Central Florida, starting in the 1960's and with present owners since 1993. R. N. "Nancy" Huff, ISA AM is an accredited appraiser and Treasurer of The International Society of Appraisers, Central Florida Chapter. Kent Estes is a standing member of ISA (International Society of Appraisers), Central Florida Chapter.
So, Cheryl and I need to plan a Saturday to get all the drawers cleaned out and papers taken away - any personal items that shouldn't be left when the public comes in to make purchases. The sale will likely be toward the end of June. They do three days, usually Friday-Sunday. Anything left can be donated or they will make an offer.
On Sunday I went to church which still feels just a bit awkward without Joe but it is getting easier and I always have friends from my small group to sit with.
Cheryl came over to my house at 1:00 so we could go through Helen's jewelry. Helen gave it to Joe and me months ago (a bag full of boxes) and asked us to sell it for her. Most of it is costume jewelry (high end) but there are several expensive pieces that need to be appraised before we allow Treasure Hunters to include them in the sale (they also do jewelry). I wanted Cheryl to see what I had and we looked at each piece. She did know some of the histories behind a few of the pieces. We kept out several to get appraised so we know the values. I'll get that done some afternoon in the next week or so. We have a jeweler we have used for years and one of the men there had been a client of Joe's so he always greeted us when we went there. I will visit him for this task.
So - it was a busy weekend and here we are heading into the last of May and Memorial Day. Hard to believe it is nearly June! This is my last week at American Compressor Service. I'm kind of sad to leave because I really like Ed and his part-time helper, Chris. It is what it is. I'm excited about working for FFWCC.
You had a busy weekend. I didn't know there were companies that sold everything in the house for you. That's sounds so much easier than trying to do it yourself.
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It sounded like you had a busy and productive weekend, Terri. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteJust reading about your weekend wore me out, Terri - lol! Good thing you have a reputable company to help in getting rid of Helen's furnishings and other items. That is such a chore if you have to do that by yourself. So glad to know that you are able to get out with friends, too. Eating out is something that Danny and I are just getting around to doing, and it's so much fun!
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It's nice to be able to get out with friends again. We haven't been in a restaurant in over a year but we don't eat out much anyway. We do like to get take out occasionally. What a good photo of the three of you! Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteI went to Taco Bell take out for my first "outing." - slowly we are moving forward here.... lucky Florida... :)
ReplyDeleteA busy weekend for sure! Thank goodness for those who operate estate sales! I/we only discovered them a few years ago. At first it sort of creeped me out, but then I learned to love them. Because of you-know-what, I've not attended any in more than a year, but now I'm ready and rarin' to go!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see some pictures of your new eyeglasses!
You did get a lot done. And you know what you are doing. I am educated and impressed from reading this. Have a good day, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with all that you have gotten done. An estate company has to be the way to go with that. I am wishing you well with this new job. It will be good too!
ReplyDeleteSo glad everything is falling into place with the selling of Helen's estate. She is so blessed to have you to do that for her, Terri. Good Luck at your new job...I am sure Ed hates to see you go as well.
ReplyDeleteYowers - you go girl.
ReplyDeleteRick and I are thinking of selling our home and downsizing and it is overwhelming.
You had a busy weekend! Oh, an estate sale...you are speaking my language. If it wasn't 1000 miles away, you know I'd be there! I hope your last week on the job is a good one and that next one is all you are hoping for!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you were a busy gal this weekend and had a whole lot of fun it seemed as well. How wonderful that you have such great access to those who conduct estate sales. Hope you have a good week!
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