Something I Never Thought I'd See...A Thrift Store In Farmington

 I had to drive to my old hometown today...we've been gone for almost a year and a half and we still find ourselves needing to return every once in a while. While in town today, my son and I stopped in a local eatery for lunch and that's when I spotted something I thought I'd never see...a thrift store in Farmington, Utah.

Now, you may or may not know much about Farmington. I lived there off-and-on for half a century and since the community was first settled in 1847, that means I lived in there for a third of the city's existence. I saw probably the most change the community ever experienced. It went from a sleepy little town of 2,526 in 1970 when we first arrived to 24,531 in 2020 when we moved. But something else other than rapid population grown happened in those years...the city nurtured an identity. 

I should say that I LOVE Farmington. I have so many wonderful memories of the town, the people, the sunsets, the amusement park, the mountain trails. It is a truly unique place to live and raise a family. Sure, things have changed over the years. More people bring differing views--some good, some not so much. They bring experiences and personalities. And because there's not a lot of livable/buildable space in Farmington (it's sandwiched between the mountains and the lake bed...), not everyone who wants to live in Farmington is able to live in Farmington. It's sort of exclusive and becoming more and more so.

That's why I was surprised to see the thrift store there. Before my son and I left town, we checked out the store. It is a great place. It's clean, the products there are not "junk" that people dropped off at the thrift store instead of just throwing them away. They do their homework and the prices were fair. I was impressed. It was a thrift store that felt right at home in that community.

Another bonus is the thrift store is run by the Red Barn organization. We hired Red Barn Movers when we left town. It's a company that hires people who have had trouble in their past. They're people who may not have been given a chance by others but are thriving at Red Barn. 

I was happy to see the thrift store and after visiting, was even more happy it's located in the location it's in. Farmington needs a thrift store. They got a good one.

The Miracle That Is Red Barn Movers...More Than Strong Guys And A Truck

 After you make the big decision, a lot of little decisions come next. When moving, one of those decisions is whether or not to hire someone else to load up your stuff, haul it to the new location, and unload it for you.

We decided to spend the money and hire a company of movers. The company we chose was Red Barn Movers.

It was the best decision we could have made.

We're new to the whole moving thing, as evidenced by how much stuff we have. Sure, we had a yard sale and sent stuff to the thrift store, but, oh, the sheer amount of stuff we have. It's almost embarrassing. 

I'm glad we picked this particular company. Red Barn Movers is not just a service to help people move. They also help those doing the moving. From their website (you can access their site by clicking: HERE):

Red Barn Movers is a training school at Red Barn Academy. We use hard work, discipline, and integrity to correct unhealthy behaviors. Let Red Barn Movers move your home, and move you. We promise a fast, careful, efficient, and professional move. We always show up prepared and ready for the task at hand. All proceeds go directly to Red Barn Academy (non-profit). The proceeds are used to feed, clothe and house our students who are changing behaviors and rebuilding their lives. The program is free of charge to our students and their families. We do not accept government funding of any kind; we are completely funded by our own hard work. We are not in the business of making money; we are in the business of saving lives. Call 801-419-1945 for any questions and to schedule a free in home estimate.

I've rarely seen men work so hard. They were literally running in our house, up and down stairs, moving those boxes out with incredible speed. And they kept working hard until the last box, the last item was out of their trucks and in our new home.

Amazing.

I would recommend their services for their mission alone, but the fact they gave excellent customer service was a bonus. If you're in the need of movers, consider Red Barn. They'll help you out, but more importantly, you'll be making a difference in other's lives.

Red Barn Movers, more than strong guys and a truck.

Location, Location, Location...Works Every Time

 

 Earlier in the week we drove around the neighborhood one last time and stopped to talk to many neighbors. There are some wonderful people living in those streets at the base of the Davis County mountains. 

I had seen the pink Jeep a few days before. It looked like a US Mail Jeep, meaning the driver sat on the opposite side--England Style--than cars in America. The color and the big speaker on top gave it away--someone's planning on selling ice cream. When we spoke to Charity, the owner, my suspicions were confirmed.

Saturday morning was total chaos at our house. We had several burley dudes from Red Barn Movers literally running through our house, upstairs, downstairs, main level--it was exhausting just watching them. Then, I heard the music, soft at first, then it grew. I knew instantly what and who it was.

The pink Jeep came musically rolling down our street.

I know it wasn't a park full of tired, soccer-playing kids and their equally tired parents hungry for a delicious diversion, but I decided to treat the the movers anyway. I bought something for each worker, and one for myself.

Location, location, location.

I don't know if Charity came by because we were moving, or if she just looked down the end of 325 East as she drove by and decided to turn in. Either way, I'm glad she did. I'm glad I could do something for the boys who worked so hard for us.

I'm glad someone had a dream to do something different, something fun and took a chance. And I hope she has many more successful weekends selling treats to the masses.

And I hope that music doesn't drive her crazy.