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43 Stories & Essays about Iowa (Dubuque) 43 Stories Recollections, & Essays on Iowa's Place in Twentieth-Century American Literature. Edited by Tom Grimes, 1999. 766 pages. Very good condition.

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Speedo pool float (Dubuque) Speedo shark/sun/sea monster-themed pool float. 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide. 3-foot pull strap. Clean and in fine condition.

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catnip, 2 kind stonecrop, hollyhock (Dubuque) *catnip: Three-foot high plant in pot. Good for dooryard, or just fresh catnip for your cat. *Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance garden perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish. *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for two months. *Lambs ears. Perennial appreciated for soft fuzzy leaves. Nicely established, One small, one medium.

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Sedum Autumn Joy--3 nice plants (Dubuque) "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance garden perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish. *Lambs ears. Perennial known for fuzzy gray leaves. One 6", one 3". Both healthy, nicely established. *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for three months.

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WEST WING: all seven seasons (Dubuque) 45 discs, 154 episodes, of WEST WING, classic series featuring Martin Sheen as U.S. president. In a compact pack of seven 10"x6" folders. In good shape.

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Large Calphalon Pan (Dubuque) Gifted * 7 quarts. 6.6 liters. 12" across. 3" deep. Dishwasher safe. Heavy-duty handles on each side. Some light scratching on bottom of pan.

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iowa writers' workshop (Dubuque) Withdrawn Seven Decades of the Iowa Writers' Workshop: 43 Stories Recollections, & Essays on Iowa's Place in Twentieth-Century American Literature. Edited by Tom Grimes, 1999. First edition. 766 pages. Unread. Very good condition.

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collector's guide to post cards (Dubuque) Gifted 175-page 8 1/2" x 11" soft cover book by Jane Wood. Hundreds of photos of vintage post cards, organized by theme. Most black and white. Some in color. 1984, values updated 1993. Excellent condition.

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Four geraniums (Dubuque) Gifted One large in 8" x 11" pot, red blossoms, blooming now. Three smaller, pink or red blossoms in 3" pots.

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Jade plants (Dubuque) Jade plants are "low-maintenance succulents, thrive in bright light and well-drained soil, perfect for indoor containers." Happy in yard, porch or patio during Iowa summer, winters over well inside. 16 plants offered here are "crassula obliqua" (with sharp-tipped green leaves), in sizes small to medium.

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lamb's ears, hollyhock, sedum (Dubuque) Perennials: *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for two months. *Lambs ears. Perennial appreciated for soft fuzzy leaves. One small, one medium nicely established. "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance garden perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish.

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linens, antique and new (Dubuque) Gifted *Never-used "Pioneer Woman" valance 5 feet across. Pink, red, blue yellow flowers, including peonies and morning glories on cream background. Pale blue crocheted trim. *Unused (50s?) linen hand towel w/ green/orange/brown trim +2 embroidered cups with bouquet. *Ecru linen hand towel with yellow/blue trim, pierced shell design on one end, dainty crocheted trim. *Two red apple-shaped hot pads with green leaves and hanger-loop stems, nicely home sewn. *Home Sweet Home hand towel--blue/white crocheted edge; words in yellow; Image of English Cottage and flowers done in hucking. . *Fringed red hand towel with black and white simple hand-stitched trim. *New hand towel--daisies + sunflowers with yellow crocheted hanging loop + large matching button. *Four 1950s hand towels with varied and considerable history, design, color, and wear. *Cotton pillow cover with yellow roses and rosebuds, ready to re-purpose.

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set of reebok ankle/wrist weights (Dubuque) Gifted In original box. As good as new. Pair of weights, 1.5 pounds each. Neoprene. Turquoise with black straps.

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pantyhose: Queen/EF, original packs (Dubuque) Size B: 2 pair no nonsense Sheer Endurance "precious" ivory color, sheer toe. Size CD: one pair Hanes Silk Reflection White Style 718. Size EF: 2 pairs Hanes Too, pearl. Style 116 and Style 136. Size EF: 8 pairs Hanes Silk Reflections--one white, one pearl, six "grey mist. Queen Short: 2 packs Worthington Sheer Caress Extra Sheer Support, bone color. Queen Short: 3 packs JCPenney sheer caress "Subtle Shapers" 1 "off black 87"; 2 "black velvet 89" Size Q; L'eggs box three pair off-black silky sheer control top panty hose 2009.

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WEST WING: complete (Dubuque) Withdrawn All seven seasons, 45 discs, 154 episodes, of WEST WING. In a compact pack of seven 10"x6" folders. In good shape.

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postage stamps (Dubuque) Gifted Most are "new" from U.S.--mailed but not cancelled--within the last year. Some from 1982, '88, '89, '93, 2006. A few are from overseas.

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1920s Knowles/Taylor Bluebird China (Dubuque) Gifted Stamped K.T. & K. CHINA 4 10 26 5 7" soup plates 6 5" sauce dishes 6 6" dessert plates 5 tea cups 6 5" saucers 6 7" salad plates 4 8.5" dinner plates Good condition. No chips or cracks. A little wear on some gold rims.

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Calphalon Pan (Dubuque) Withdrawn * 7 quarts. 6.6 liters. 12" across. 3" deep. Dishwasher safe. Heavy-duty handles on each side. Some light scratching on bottom of pan.

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Britannica year books 1981 -- 1982 (Dubuque) Covers international events of 1980 and 1981-- 1981: first and last articles are: "The Arc of Crisis" and "Zoos and Botanical Gardens." 1982: first and last articles are "The Birth of Zimbabwe" and . . . "Zoos and Botanical Gardens." in as-if-unused condition. A fun gift for a history buff who's just turned 45 or so. Online asking $10 to $20 for 1980 volume; $8.50 for 1982 volume. Free on TrashNothing.

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Britannica Medical Annuals (Dubuque) Hardbacks in as-good-as-new condition. 1980-82. 1980's first article is "Children and Medicine." Last is "First Aid Kit for the Home." 448 pages. 1982's first article is "Parasitic Diseases of the Tropics". Last is "Low-Sodium Diets." 446 pages. Clear informative writing for lay audience, excellent photos, both color and black and white. Online, 1980 cost runs $14 to $17; 1982 runs $8.50. Here, FREE.

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vintage dirt rake, teapot decor (Dubuque) Gifted *vintage dirt rake with 7 tines, 5" wide head, 4-foot long handle. *terra cotta teapot with lid. No chips or cracks. I've used in yard for decor. *hand-built clay "teapot" 6" tall, 7" across, 3" spout; removeable lid. Lacks rattan handle. Decor. You're welcome to any, or all.

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hollyhock, sedum, jade, mint + (Dubuque) Expired *An old-fashioned hollyhock. Pink. Established in pot for three weeks. "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish. *Jades "low-maintenance succulents, thrive in bright light and well-drained soil, perfect for indoor containers." Happy in yard, porch or patio during Iowa summer, winters over well inside. Jades offered here are "crassula obliqua" (with sharp-tipped green leaves), in sizes small to medium. *Also some fuzzy mint and a couple of other varieties of individual plants.

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linens, various (Dubuque) Gifted *Never-used "Pioneer Woman" valance 5 feet across. Pink, red, blue yellow flowers, including peonies and morning glories on cream background. Pale blue crocheted trim. *Unused (50s?) linen hand towel w/ green/orange/brown trim +2 embroidered cups with bouquet. *Ecru linen hand towel with yellow/blue trim, pierced shell design on one end, dainty crocheted trim. *Two red apple-shaped hot pads with green leaves and hanger-loop stems, nicely home sewn. *Home Sweet Home hand towel--blue/white crocheted edge; words in yellow; Image of English Cottage and flowers done in hucking. . *Fringed red hand towel with black and white simple hand-stitched trim. *New hand towel--daisies + sunflowers with yellow crocheted hanging loop + large matching button. *Four 1950s hand towels with varied and considerable history, design, color, and wear. *Cotton pillow cover with yellow roses and rosebuds, ready to re-purpose.

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sedum: Autumn Joy (Dubuque) Withdrawn "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish.

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Speedo pool float for kids (Dubuque) Withdrawn Speedo shark/sun/sea monster-themed pool float. 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide. 3-foot pull strap. Clean and in fine condition.

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reebok 3 lb ankle/wrist weights (Dubuque) Expired Pair of weights, 1.5 pounds each. Neoprene. Turquoise with black straps. In original box, very little used. As good as new.

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pill bottles--amber, plastic, clean (Dubuque) Expired 3 dozen: clean, childproof caps, four sizes, most 3.5" tall, 1.5" across, labels removed

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misc. for crafts and play (Dubuque) Gifted Crayola Tools "ultimate cutter." Two unusual, unused pens--one ornate with with padded paw print and rhinestone "collar": a second converts to a screwdriver (2 sizes) and a phone stand. A dozen small to medium-sized notepads. Assorted colored pencils

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spirometer for lungs +instructions (Dubuque) Gifted Light-weight hand-held device used for deep breathing therapy after surgery or illness. Strengthens your lungs by requiring you to take slow, deep breaths to make a red ball lift to a target level on its display tube. It has clear calibrations, an adjustable goal indicator, flexible tubing, and a mouthpiece to maintain a strong seal. Needs no energy but your own. Air Life brand. Like new.

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hollyhock, sedum, jade, mint (Dubuque) Expired *An old-fashioned hollyhock. Pink. Established in pot for three weeks. "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish. *Jades "low-maintenance succulents, thrive in bright light and well-drained soil, perfect for indoor containers." Happy in yard, porch or patio during Iowa summer, winters over well inside. Jades offered here are "crassula obliqua" (with sharp-tipped green leaves), in sizes small to medium. *Also some fuzzy mint and a couple of other varieties of individual plants.

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