Three Day Snow Storm!!

Remember in my last post... I wrote the snowstorm was a no show?   I was wrong.  It arrived late for the party...but arrived none the less!

And didn't know when to leave!! High winds & blowing snow shut down most of the Island....for three days!!   It was one of those storms that didn't come all at once...but was spread over an extended period of time wreaking havoc on businesses, schools, and little wiener dogs who hate wind!  Mix that in with ice pellets & freezing rain....it made for a good old fashion blast of winter.  We had very little snow before it hit...but our power remained on....

Some areas around the house were left with huge mounds of the white stuff....due to the winds there was a bit of drifting....

I'm okay with snow in the pool....less water to add in May!!

Walkway...turn right to enter through the back door...

Our neighbour used his snowblower to clear out paths for Liesel and their dog Shelby!  Liesel loves her "run"....and she & Shelby's Dad have been best buddies for years!  He always makes a big fuss over her...she can't wait to get a "scruffing" when she sees him....

The guy we've had blowing snow out our driveway for years, still does an amazing job....you can see the snow blown here...to the left of the drive.  (it depends on the way the wind is blowing).  They use farm tractors with blowers attached....most can't keep up with the little blowers sold in stores...especially if wind drifts snow back in....

The front of the house was spared...it all depends on which way the wind is blowing it in....Monday morning Mr. Seventies could barely push the back door open, as snow had piled against it....

And see that chubby Yew tree on the left?  It's disappearing in the spring!  There is no way to trim it up so that it looks good....and it is covering the large window in the family room!  Whoever planted it....many years ago....planted it too close to the house....and in a poor location.   Of all the trees Hurricane Fiona could have taken....this was one she left!

Thankfully, we are out of the "deep freeze"....bitter windchills have given way to seasonal temps!  We've had weeks of bitter cold.....and I'm over it!  Thankful February is a short month!!

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today....I hope your weather is great wherever you are!!

Til next time....

Everything Is Just Ducky!

Today is a holiday here....Islander Day!  Everything is closed...and a storm forecasted for last night & today...didn't materialize.  There was snow, freezing rain & high winds expected....we received little snow...a bit of ice pellets & rain...and the winds are due to arrive later today.

I'm not complaining.... there's warnings of potential power outages....ugh.  The winds, just since I started this post, have begun to pick up!!  And snow flurries are flying around again....

In other news....the ducks have arrived!!  I'll admit, they are adorable....but a tad overpriced...staring out at $35 going up to near $60!   Does that seem a tad high to you?  

They are available in various sizes & heights....and each one carries a name tag!!  Some wearing rain gear...or rain hats & boots....or helmets....and some are nekkid!!

I did not purchase one...although the quality is amazing!  They are available on Amazon....I'm not certain if the workmanship is the same though....I may break down & get one.....likelyone with a hat & floral rain boots!!

While there, I took a few minutes to browse around....they are getting in spring & summer decor...gorgeous canvases....this one is swoon-worthy....and huge.  I prefer canvas paintings to be framed...but that is just me....

This one....had me at first tweet!  I love birds....and we have an abundance of chickadees at our feeders daily!  I do know we have cardinals here now....and it would be awesome if one or more would pay us a visit!!  I wish I had room for this one....Mr. Seventies made the suggestion to take down my antiques metal sign (to the right of my dish cabinet) ....and this could fit there....need to ponder that idea .....,,

This one is screaming summer to me!  It was a great size & I can see this in a cottage....again framed would be nice....

Does this one look a bit familiar?  

Let me jog your memory....I'm still obsessed with this canvas.... happy I purchased it when I did....

The coastal & beachy decor has made its arrival.....some love it.  Having grown up with a family cottage you'd think I would as well....and maybe if we had a cottage I would enjoy it more   I am not a beach person....not a fan of salt water...having spent my childhood swimming in fresh water lakes & rivers....or pools...

A great assortment of mugs arrived!!  Of course, these ones are my favourite....

One may have found its way into Mr. Seventies Valentine's gift bag......

Speaking of Valentines Day....I hope yours was lovely!  Mr. Seventies gifted me a gift card to Home Sense...chocolate and this card!  (he must have been a rotten kid......just sayin')....

These mugs were tempting as well....I showed restraint... having an abundance of them....I couldn't agree more with the second mug though....

February is Heart Month - this t-shirt arrived & I'll wear it with honour!  A number of years ago during the "Red Dress " campaign (geared towards educating women in heart health).... red dress lapel pins were sold...

Mr. Seventies purchased a pin for me (way back in 2009) during that campaign....in support of the Heart & Stroke association.  This is the pin....

Liesel is just about fully recovered....while we still have the x-pen set up...we leave the door unlatched & she goes in & out on her own.  She's content in the pen, snuggled up in blankets in front of the pellet stove.  Today is the first day we did not administer pain medication....we will continue to watch her closely...

And since it's Monday....please join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday....

And tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday and Marty at  https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday....

Thanks for hanging out with me today...I'm hopeful we don't lose our power,..the winds have really picked up....

Til next time....

 

So....This Happened

 

We are on day #3 of "pen" rest....a hard reminder how things can change in a moment!  Liesel placed her front paws on the sofa...and as I was reaching to lift her up, she suddenly began yelping, crying & wobbling on her back legs....

Knowing this breed like we do & having back issues & surgery with our previous dachshunds (and grand-dog)....we feared it could be a potential disc rupture....dachshunds are prone to back problems....

Within 15-20 minutes we were at our vet clinic where Liesel received a thorough exam & it's looking like it is not a back issue.....possibly both knees in her back legs....arthritis or luxating patella(s) (kneecaps move out of place)....

For the time being she's receiving pain medications, on rest and no exercise for minimum two weeks....good news is she is eating really well!  We plan to switch her to.a reduced calorie kibble (same food she is currently eating...just lower calorie)....since her activity level decreases with the cold weather....and as she ages....(cannot believe she will be 11 years old in July)....

Another cold day here....with a snow storm coming tomorrow!   Beginning mid-day and over night with about 15-20 cm of snow mixed with ice pellets and 70 km/hr winds!   Currently there is a "special weather statement" issued for our location....

With the impending storm....plans to dine with friends for Valentines....has been moved to this evening.  Liesel will be fine, snuggled up while we go out for a couple of hours.

Doubtful I'll be out & about the next few days (another possible weather system forecast for Sunday)......I had hoped to visit to Inspired Living....and Home Sense....will need to play it by ear...

Please keep our girl in your thoughts & prayers....

Until next time....

 

Catching Up

Another Monday is upon us....and the smallest bedroom is done.  I didn't think the walls would be this "red" but it is what it is...but lets take a quick look at the before...ugh...that ceiling...

Mr. Seventies made progress fairly quickly...it took about four hours over two days to get the stucco completely scraped off...

He dismantled the bed before scraping...rather than have it in the way & covered in dust....and removed the curtain rod brackets...

I struggled pulling this room together....nothing seemed to go according to my plan....I'm just happy to have pretty, flat white ceilings!  Once scraped & wiped down...a coat of primer was rolled on before two coats of white paint....and then the walls....

Even though I thought the darker colour would make the room feel small or darker.....it truly doesn't...and I'm relieved to have the room finished. (I think I mentioned that a few times....).  The bedding I had planned to use....I just couldn't learn to like it.  It seems I'm on a black & white theme these days....

It's the smallest bedroom.....with the largest closet...go figure...gotta love this seventies split...I am obsessed with these pretty valances though.....and the matching quilt set....

So there you have it!  It's fresh....it's clean & most importantly....it's done!!  Be gentle with your thoughts on the finished room....

I went shopping for shower tile with daughter & grand daughter a few days ago.  It all started when the shower door in their ensuite bath...exploded!  No one was in the bath at the time.... millions of chunks of glass went everywhere!  We're just thankful no one was hurt!

Daughter is enlarging the shower....and rather than replace it with a shower stall...she's chosen an enclosure with tiled walls.  We took a number of tile samples home..... this is the one chosen....she will need to choose a grout colour as well....

This shower is the one chosen....in the bronze finish with a biscuit coloured base.  The fixtures will be bronze finish as well...(not the ones pictured).....

The contractor & Mr. Seventies will be removing the old shower & prepping the space for the new shower then the plumber & tile setter can do their work.  There are two additional showers in their home, so they don't have to deal with no shower while the work gets done.  As with just about anything here.....the shower needs to be ordered...possibly the tile as well....

After a couple of days reprieve from the cold....windchill temps have returned!  As always this time of year....I turn my thoughts to summer days!  I struggle to find comfortable sandals. ...Ugg never disappoints...these looks so comfy....I chose the darker chestnut colour...& can't wait for them to arrive...they were available locally, but not in my size.  I've learned with leather footwear....to go down 1/2 size....as leather stretches...

I need to make a visit to Inspired Living....how adorable are these mugs they brought in?  They are flying out the door....so I need to act fast if I want to pick one up!!  I'll share if I'm able to snag one!!  Can you guess which one I hope to get??

Be sure & join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday!

And tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday and https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday!!

As always, thank you so much for spending a bit of your time with me!  Wishing you an awesome day!

Til next time....

 

Come Browse With Me

We're still into some bone numbing windchills....last night there was a frostbite warning!  We'll get a reprieve from the cold for a day or two....we've had the wood pellet stove & heat pump going steady!

Remember the light fixture I spotted at the Habitat for Humanity store?  Daughter picked it up.....it's been installed & looks amazing in her front entry.....she has been changing out the fixtures from builder basics....

Also, I keep a wicker trunk in the kitchen....in the winter it holds mitts, gloves, hats & Liesel's sweaters & wraps.....and in the summer it keeps swim suits & pool towels handy.  The trunk had seen better days.... wicker on one side had been damaged complete with a fairly good sized hole.....

I came across this beauty on FB Marketplace.... it is exactly what I had been searching for!   I was going to need to spend a fair bit of $$ to find one bigger, if I could find one at all in the stores or online....and one that would not take up to much floor space in the kitchen!  When I saw this....and the measurements were perfect....I snagged it for $20!

I braved the cold temps and did a browse around Home Sense....can you tell what this is?  I couldn't either at first.  There's a lot of things in that store that make me ponder...this is one of those things!

Did you figure out it's a "croissant" on a plate....candle?   Moving on...this piece needs no explanation...and no....I did not purchase it.  Now, I'm not sure what happened to the nose.  Did they decide at the last minute the plantar should resemble a pug....and shorten it's nose.  We'll never know....

I swear you stick a dachshund on anything....and people will buy it!  Well...some people...

I don't know how I feel about this floor lamp....I guess if I lived on a ranch?  Or had an obsession with rope....maybe...

Now a couple of things caught my eye....if I hadn't recently purchased a trash can....I love the colour of this one....mine is a boring brown colour.....but it's under the sink & not visible....

I don't hate this lamp (there were two of them)....and could see them on night stands....and considered them for grand daughter's bedroom....I'll have to check with her Mama....

Did anyone know they sell Tupperware at Home Sense?  Or even if it's still a thing?  I didn't.  But why not, I guess....

I do like these pretty casserole dishes....perfect size for a small family....

I'm just going to leave this right here.  Cause who doesn't need a stack of donuts cookie jar?

And Valentine's anything has exploded in the stores...put a heart on it & gift your beloved a set of placemats!!

And....I'm sure you're tired of hearing about the bedroom that was recently painted.  I know I'm tired of thinking about it.

While the quilt set arrived & is perfect for the bed....the adorable valances I shared previously....clashed!  They have an ecru background....the quilt has a white background!  (of course it does).

It's hard to tell when you view the difference between ecru and white on line.  I returned those valances....and ordered two that match the bedding.  Fingers crossed we can put this room to "bed' on Monday!!

I can't remember if I shared I'm needing a knee replacement. (I'm that old).   The wait time for surgery is about 15 months....and I am there. My paperwork was submitted, by the surgeon on December 16, 2023.   I've been advised it will likely happen in April or May.  I'm not thrilled to be getting it done....but dealing with the pain & discomfort is no picnic either.  I'll be happy when it's over & done with....

That's about it from this frozen little Isle!  Thanks so much for hanging out with me today...

Til next time....