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Had a bit of foot surgery last week.  Now I’m in forced recovery.  Kinda hard to drag around a gas pump when you’re on crutches?  Will be out of service for at least two more weeks?  Be back up and running….or hobbling? again real soon.  Then I’ll get all the stuff we’ve picked, back to the shop and post the pictures.

As I mentioned earlier, was out picking last weekend and noticed a really nice, very old wooden telephone booth at this gentleman’s house.  In talking to him, he knew the history of it’s use and the fact that it was never used outside.  It is really a nice piece from the 50’s. He and I spoke on Tuesday and he decided to part with it. We’ll be picking it up and listing it here in a few weeks. We were also able to obtain an extreemly nice and very original 1959 Cadillac rear end made into a  sofa.  The body is of course PINK with the lights converted to 110 volt.  The seat is rolled and pleated white naugahyde.  Most attractive and priced to move.  More stuff to follow.

I got a call from an old friend the other day. It seems that he and his son stumbled across a very nice gentleman who had some stuff to get rid of. They were able to get a few things but were not into the things I like. Today my son Nick and I went to visit Bob at his home. He lives about two hours away but the drive was pleasant. Bob has a really great place with lots of neat collectibles of all categories. He was extremely friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed our time together and hope to get back soon. Picked up three original gas pump globes, a nice Bennett 646 gas pump and a 48 inch porcelain Coke Button. Had a super time and still have room for more.

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We got over twenty four inches of a pretty wet snow on Friday/Saturday. Ice formed at the base so even when you shovel out, it remains icy. Probably will just sit by the fire for the next few days.

Ok, Groundhogs Day was on the second.  Did he really see his shadow or are we to assume that he did?  All I know is that this seems to be the Winter from Hell.  While I was in Scottsdale, in January, we got 3 inches of rain in one day.  Truely unbelievable as that area gets about that much in a year…..We usually have a huge snowstorm about once every seven years.  The first snow of this season was in December and in my yard measured 28.5 inches.  Tomorrow and Saturday we are expecting to recieve from 12 to 20 inches again!!!  I get the feeling that the bad weather is following me around this year???  Really wished the Groundhog hadn’t seen his shadow and that Spring was coming instead of more winter weather!

We’ve been doing the Barrett Jackson Auction for seven years. Of all the things we sell, most customers want delivery. We met a local company, some years ago. They have worked with us closely to make our shows effective and our customers happy. We use Craters and Freighters of Tempe, Az. as our sole shipping contractor at the Scottsdale Auction. This group of smart and caring individuals has won me over to using other Craters and Freighters offices exclusively whenever I ship. I’ve never had a complaint from any of my customers. The rates are very fair and service is always professional. We were blessed when we met Dennis, Dave, Julia and Jared. They are a class act and one not easy to follow. Ps: Dave, Thanks for the Tusday delivery. Because of you, I was out of town by 9:am and in Santa Rosa,NM by dinnertime.

Had the opportunity to visit the Superstition Mountains today. This park has a long history of gold discovery in the 1880’s.  It has a lot of hiking trails. I decided to take the longest and highest. Was only able to get up to 3100 feet at the area just 900 feet below the highest elevation. Quite a walk but was a great deal of fun.

Made it into Scottsdale yesterday. The desert is so pretty in winter all across the country. So many colors that you don’t see in the summer heat. A lot of green everywhere. Temps were no higher than twenties but now in the valley we’re looking at the seventies and sunny. Very nice for a change. More later.

It’s the time of year for me to make my way to Scottsdale for the Barrett Jackson Auction.  I really like traveling now as there is so much to see along the way.  Will be stopping off in Oklahoma for a short visit with friends.  Might even have a steak at the  Big Texan Restaurant  in Amarillo? Quite a place to eat!  I’ll see you along the way.