101724 The Biker Boys Killed it in Ojai…Lynn’s Latest #000017

Hi!  Happy Thursday!  The Palm Desert girls arrive tonight for a fun weekend!  And as you read this,  I am probably on my way to LA for a Pete Yorn Concert.

I have been a fan for years and it started back in 2001, when I attended a private concert for him that was put on for Ikea in Seattle.  My best friend from High School, Melanie, who worked for Ikea, took me as her guest.

I have seen him over the years and even took Houston to a VIP experience with Pete at the Troubadour back in March of 2019.  We had dinner at Dan Tana’s before the concert (one of my favorite LA restaurants from back in the day) and then got in line for the VIP section.

You wouldn’t believe who got in line right behind us…  It was Rebecca, my neighbor on Fairfax in Ventura.  We cracked up!

Here is Pete with Houston and me.

Welcome to Lynn’s Latest #000017

Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Volume V  Issue 000017

Funny story, I wore a shirt to that concert in 2019 that I had worn back in 2001 to the first Pete Yorn concert I attended.  I had him sign one of  the sleeves in black sharpie in 2001.

So, it was only fitting that he sign the other sleeve 18 years later at that concert.  Hahaha.

It only made sense that since Rebecca and I are both Pete Yorn fans, that when he announced a tour stop in Ventura at the Majestic, we both bought VIP tickets for that concert.

Here we are with Pete at that concert in October of 2019.  And, no I did not wear the “Pete Yorn” shirt again.  I have retired it!

Another fun fact about the concert that I am going to tonight with Rebecca is that it is being held at the Grammy Museum.  The Grammy Museum is housed in the former May Company Wilshire store where I was a Department Manager in their executive training program back in 1985.

Small and strange world!

Oh crap, when I pulled up this picture of the former May Co building at Wilshire and Fairfax to share, I realized that the concert is NOT in this building which houses the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

The concert is in the Grammy Museum at 800 W. Olympic Blvd.  Anyone know any great restaurants around there?  Hahaha.

Oh well…Just for fun I will share a photo of me working my retail magic as the Department Manager of Housewares back in 1985.  LOL.

Time for an eBay score.  This one didn’t sell for a lot of money, but boy did it make someone’s day.  I probably paid 50 cents to $1 for this coffee mug and I sold it for a best offer of $30.  You can check out the listing here.

I probably should have held out for full price once you read her email to me.

Here is the email I received from the buyer.  Awwwwww.

“Hi Lynn,

I just had to write to you and say that I received the Field of Dreams mug today and I cannot thank you enough. 20 years ago, my 80 year old Dad went to Dyersville, Iowa and visited where the movie was made. He bought himself this mug back then and has literally used it every single morning for his tea. This mug has made 3 house moves and has held MANY mugs of tea. One day the handle broke on his beloved mug. He told me “it’s okay, I can still use it”. I was like “Dad, you can’t even pick the mug up with  no handle”. He proved me wrong and kept using it.
Just recently, the mug got a crack down the side. Oh my goodness Lynn….my Dad had tears in his eyes and was so heart broken. I have never seen a man so attached to a mug. I knew then that I had to find him a new one. That proved to be much harder than I thought. Long story short….what I want to say is THANK YOU for being the one and only person that had this mug! THANK YOU for doing what you do. If you didn’t, I would have never found this mug. Please know that you are going to make my 80 year old Dad’s day so AMAZING and I am so thankful and grateful for you.
Sincerely,
Jackie Schultz”
In case you didn’t realize, coffee mugs can sell for A LOT of money.  I have been trying to find one of my old ezines where I show 6 coffee mugs that sell for over $900.  Alas, I can not find it, but will try and recreate the story here.

I went to an estate sale in Palm Desert quite a few years ago where the two men holding the sale had gone to my high school, Sehome, in Bellingham Washington… such a small world.  They let me show up early, but had me sing our alma mater before they opened the door.   “All hail to Sehome proud and true….”

LOL, If you have ever heard me sing, I wouldn’t recommend asking me to sing anytime soon.

I bought six Pisgah Forest coffee mugs that sold for over $900. I should have bought everything in the house.

Here are what those mugs looked like.  If you EVER see anything similar, you must buy them!

Here is a link to one of those current listing on eBay so you can learn more.  Mine were all the dark green color which I think is worth more than the blue.

In fun news, I saw on my son’s Instagram that he had a train ticket to Ventura.  I was sooooo excited because I thought I would be seeing him.  I text him and said, “Yay!  You are coming home”.

and he replied…”Not really”.

He and four buddies were coming out to cycle and camp in Ojai.  Three of them were friends from when he worked at REI (this past year) and one was a friend from Pepperdine Law School.

He wasn’t sure that he would have time to see me especially because he was with these other guys.  Ughhhhh!  Why is it so painful to be a parent?  Just kidding.

Then on Saturday, I got a phone call from Houston…and that is typically a miracle.  I get the text here and there, but rarely a phone call.  My therapist (and everyone should have one…a therapist that is :)) tells me this is normal, kids take their 20’s to find themselves and distance themselves from their parents and then in their 30’s they come back around.  Can’t wait for that!

He said, “My friend, Josh, isn’t feeling well and I am wondering if he could spend the night in the Casita.”

“Sure”.  So I picked up some dinner for Josh, put some beers in the Casita fridge and waited for his arrival.  He was very appreciative.  I did ask him how Houston is doing in Law School and he said…

“Houston is the kid in every class that knows every answer.”  Yay!  That’s my son!  Here is Josh in the Casita with his Subway dinner and Cha Cha.

Josh is probably not a big fan of Cha Chas, because she found his socks and cycling glove to chew up that evening.  That puppy!
Back to the Design Service that Susan and myself are offering.  We have three jobs lined up for October/November!  Exciting.  Here is our most recent one that turned out great.
Here are the after pictures.  It was a group effort with Susan taking the lead, her husband Brad, Indiana, Larissa and myself.
Here is a handwritten Thank You note that we just received in the mail today!

OMG, when I first read the note, I thought he had said “You and Susan did a TERRIBLE job of listening to our needs….” Thank God I read that wrong. LOL.

But, Back to Houston’s weekend riding the trails in Ojai and camping. Apparently, it was super intense and when Houston text me on Sunday morning he said we are lucky to be alive…not sure if I wanted to know what that meant.

I asked if I could take he and his buddies out to dinner.

He agreed! I was so happy to be able to see my kid. He is so busy with Law School and he had just finished Midterms so our time together is scarce.

He was so excited to show his REI buddies the store so we met there at 4:30 on Sunday. NICE! I brought the Cha along.

Houston had me tag REI official because the boys had all worked at store #274 in Marina del Rey.  REI Offical actually commented and said “The gang’s all here!”

Houston then asked me to write back to REI OFFICIAL (LOL) and say “Let REI Employees Pro Deal Surly on QBP Please”

So, I did.  No clue what it meant and Houston wrote back and here is our text exchange.  So funny!

After giving the boys a tour of the store we headed down to the Harbor Cove Cafe for dinner.  It was a super fun evening, although we did have to share a table with some randos….All good in the end and they took our photo!

From left to right, Caleb, me, Cha Cha, Houston (aka the Goose) Jack and Zach.

Thanks to everyone that reached out for my recent “help wanted” plea.  The position has been filled by one of my first consignors.  Her name is Becky and when I sent out a plea for a box spring for Indiana about five years ago, she was the only one that responded.  Good deeds go a long way.  Thanks Becky!

Back to Houston’s crazy trip to Ojai…here are a few fun photos and a link to watch his Utube channel video from the weekend.  Just so you know…these boys are CRAZY!  Adrenaline Junkies fo sho!

The store is super full of marvelous items! Come in and check them out.  We don’t have room for many items right now, but here is what I am looking for…..

Table Lamps
Floor Lamps
Nightstands
End Tables
Queen Headboards (we really need these!)
Metalware…Metal Baskets
Baskets
Wooden Items
Area Rugs

Now for some new arrivals!

Chair and Ottoman $495.00

Burgundy Couch $895.00

Sideboard Igel Warm White Wash $695.00

Accent Chest Park West Venezia Brown $495.00

Brown  and Black Swivel Bar Stool $99.50 each – 3 in stock

Slant Shoe Holder/Cabinet $124.50

5-Shelf Basic Bookcases With Adjustable Shelves Stylewell Off White $95.00 each – we have 2 in stock

5-Drawer Cane Chest Amani Natural $395.00

5 Shelf Bookcase Bowery Hill Antique White $125.00

Outdoor Swing Lounger Name Brand Natural $125.00

Dining Table Ergode Mornay Brown $125.00

Full Length Mirror Howard Elliott Collection Antique Oversized White Gold $495.00

Headboard Heartland Decorative Panel Rustic off White $395.00

Outdoor 3 Piece Teak ? Patio Set $95.00

Brass Hall Tree Coat Rack $59.50

Wicker Trunk $75.00

Rustic Distressed Green Painted Teal Door $39.50

Mexican Wooden Doll House Dresser Jewelry Box $49.50

Faux metal wood Basket $65.00

Airplane Wall Art Framed $49.50

Charcoal Antique Farm Scene Worm Wood Frame $245.00

7UP Wooden Antique Crate Box $59.50

Metal Animal $19.50

Bugatti Wooden Wall Art $69.50

Wrought Iron Candle Holder Antique $165.00

Antique Metal Music Stand $65.00

Check out these latest Baggu arrivals! Fresh new styles just landed, and we can’t wait for you to see them.

3D Zip Set Puffer Snoopy $36.00
3D Zip Set Ballet Icons $36.00

3D Zip Set Night Sky $36.00
3D Zip Set Still Life $36.00

Bath Towel Constellation $44.00
Bath Towel Moon $44.00

Backpack Charm Black $20.00
Cargo Shoulder Bag Dove $46.00

Our new Baby Baggus are available for just $12 each. Grab yours now and add a pop of color and convenience to your day!

Meanwhile, we also got the Big Baggus, and they’re available for $18!

Thank you for all of your support these past six months!  We appreciate all of you…our consignors, customers, family and friends!

Come and see us soon!  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3.

Picture from our 6th Anniversary…
Front row, Indy, Cha Cha, me, Marc, Susan
Next row, Tina, Valerie
Next row, Kay, Joanne, Robin
Next row, Cindy, Janette
Top Row, Sandy, Whale

Thanks for reading my ezines!  I appreciate it….as always!

eBay with Heart, Design with Heart & Dress with Heart………Lynn

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