Fall BackRoads & ByWays Junkin' Tour

Fall Back-Roads and By-Ways Junkin' Tour

The shopkeepers are busy getting ready for the fall edition of the Back-Roads & By-Ways Junkin' Tour.  We've added SIX new stops to the tour this fall.  PLUS, we have added a SPONSOR Accommodation:  Hotel Pommier, a refreshed and upbeat hotel on Indianola's north side.  Plan to stay in Warren County and make a weekend of it.  No need to stress about getting to all the venues...take a leisurely drive and meander through the prettiness that is southern Warren County.  

Most all venues are out in the country, with outdoor settings.  Follow the event page to get a Google Map link...GPS/GOOGLE MAPS will be your best friend and way to get around.  Please remember, not all locations have restroom facilities.  Each community has a Caseys or Kum & Go, but you'll find food at Uncommon Grounds and The Farm-Warren County for unique eats, sweets and drinks.  

Most all venues have Facebook Pages:  LIKE their pages, as well as, the SPONSOR PAGE:  Wander Warren County Iowa, to follow along and get updates. 

Lula Belle Designs

Uncommon Grounds

Pamela's Place

Roots of Indianola and Jeff Tadsen Art

The Mosaic Rooster

The West Place

Patina of Time (Photography on FB)

The Bunkhouse Antiques

The Farm-Warren County

Kerry Johnson Works

Burlap & Roses at Crooked Hedge Farm

Lumynosity Fiber Arts

Timber View Antiques

The Little Shop of Hoarders (no FB)

Bramble Wood Acres

Hotel Pommier (accommodations sponsor) 

NEW DATES SET for the 5th Annual Backroads & ByWays Junkin Tour

New on the tour
Bochner Farms

I'm working on marketing and promo today for the upcoming 5th Annual Back-roads & By Ways Junkin Tour. The date, which usually runs the first F/S in June had been MOVED TO JULY 17/18TH due to C19. Please click on the link to go to the EVENT PAGE and mark your interest, so you'll get updates as the time gets closer. Many of the venues are outside and all but two are in Warren County, Iowa. The two that are not, are just over the line.

You'll enjoy the great rolling countryside of our area, explore new venues, and feel at home with those that have been on the tour since it started four years ago.  

The MAP will look different! But, you'll not be disappointed, I'm certain. Plan to spend the day...or better yet, the weekend in Warren County Iowa. There are several unique places to stay, too!  #wanderwarrencounty #bbjt #bbjtjuly17182020 #backroadsandbywaysjunkintour #warrencountytourism #bochnerfarms

Redbird Freedom

Wow, I have to tell you, we have been living in the craziest of times, haven’t we? The world is literally shut down. Except for essential businesses, most people are working from home and the world, literally is following a ‘shelter in place’ rule. Some areas are on complete lockdown. This has been going on since mid March here in Iowa.

Easter was yesterday.  Although I fixed a traditional meal, it was just Steve and I.  Everyone had their own meal with their own little family. My sis suggested we all video call via messenger, so we did that...and it was fun. I especially worry about my Mom, she lives alone. I guess, out of all of us, she’s the one most likely to do okay, having the independent living down pat. The other thing she has going for her...not having to adapt to having someone around 24/7, that many, if not most, are experiencing. It’s a funny thing, really!

We’ll never forget these new terms, our new reality and how our lives have changed:  shelter in place, social distancing, lockdown, quarantine, video conferencing, face shields, n95 face masks, tv shows from remote locations(basements, campers, kitchens), Covid19, hand sanitizer, toilet paper shortage, global pandemic, stay home. The list goes on and on.

We’re accustomed to seeing our grandkids most any time we want. Now, not getting to, has been the hardest. Two of them have had birthdays, and parties that have been cancelled. We’ve gotten pretty creative in our visits. Picnics at a distance, car to people chats, FaceTime, surprise Easter eggs hunts set up after dark with videos and photos so we can ‘watch’ and ‘see’.

Some gal pals, and I, have gotten together over the past couple of years for a weekly Bible Study. I texted the following to them this a.m.  I also linked them to my inbox daily devotion. I feel it was written just for me.

“Good morning...the sun’s out and truthfully...I needed it to be out today. This pandemic ‘sheltering in place’ is getting harder for me and the gray days do not help. I wonder how you all are doing?  

From Proverbs 31 Ministries 4-2020

I, honestly, have been on a couch potato, watching tv, no ambition spiral for the past four days😜. I’m tired of that and myself. One thing I have tried to do is walk a mile most days. I do find it clears my head...and works my ass!  I find sitting at my pond brings me some peace. 

The piece I’m sharing today is just what I needed and it came right to my email box. I get something everyday. I hope you find it as uplifting as I did.” 

Free bird, caged song

I hope you’re doing well.