Most everyone in Fountain Hills has moved here from somewhere else.

It might have been from a different Valley city or, more than likely, perhaps a distant region of the country.

One of the biggest questions surrounding a major move is this – what to do with all the “stuff?”

Rose and Roger Rand were your typical snowbirds for five years – coming down from snowy Wisconsin to enjoy a comfortable condominium in Fountain Hills over the winter months.

Then in the spring of 2013 they decided to purchase a single-family home here and permanently relocate from the Midwest.

They soon reasoned they had to make some decisions regarding all their “stuff” in Wisconsin and what, exactly, would make sense to move to Fountain Hills.

Since they had some experience of selling on “Craigslist,” they decided it would be cost effective to sell their belongings in their hometown of Waukesha, Wis. and use the proceeds to furnish the Arizona home.

“Our four children, who were all married, had little interest in these things,” Rose says.

“So our home became a store, with oodles of items to be listed online.”

One particular sales transaction so intrigued Rose, however, that she decided to write down some details and the highlights.

She soon found unique stories in many other transactions at the Wisconsin house.

A Fountain Hills neighbor, Jerry Maples, himself an author, convinced Rose to compile the vignettes into book form, and thus “Good Bye Stuff” was born.

Rose has always enjoyed writing, traveling, marriage ministry and entertaining friends and family, so a short book of this type seems to be right up her alley.

“It all came together nicely, it was kind of fun,” Rose says.

“A lot of people have been through something like this before. We had to detach ourselves from treasures closely held for nearly two decades.

“Saying good-bye provided fun, heart-warming memories that will be remembered far longer than the profit gained in selling them.”

The vignettes give a glimpse into the many characters who visited Rose’s home to peruse and (hopefully) purchase their furniture, collectibles and more.

The story that inspired Rose to write her small book is entitled “The Look-A-Like.”

A man resembling the typical portraits of Jesus showed up at the door on a Saturday morning and inquired about a 10-speed bicycle for sale.

It took him about 45 minutes to walk to the house after he placed the initial phone call from a Wal-Mart.

Rose and Roger eventually invited him in for coffee, and the young man shared his story, how he recently accepted Christ as his savior, that he was a basement/foundation repairman and he hoped one day he could help others like himself who needed a fresh start.

“He was a delightful young man with a new perspective on life,” Rose writes in her book.

“His current job seemed to parallel the aspects of his spiritual journey.”

He pedaled off, and the Rands were always curious as to what became of this Jesus look-a-like. They would often try to look for him on the 10-speed during their local travels, but to no avail.

The Rands ended up selling most everything they wanted to, but Rose was active once moving to Fountain Hills in search of new bargains to decorate and furnish the Southwest home.

Sounds like many new adventures were gained.

Perhaps a “Hello Stuff” sequel will be in the works soon…?

For now, copies of “Good Bye Stuff” can be purchased on Amazon.