Another Cool & Windy Day

The long range forecast for the week is looking to be an improvement with more seasonal temps....yesterday it rained or drizzled most of the day!  Of course it did.....

Today, with the North gale force winds....it feels like 3 C (about 37 F) out there!  But....the sun is out & we will bundle up, along with Clancy Mae & get out for our walks.  Even in the drizzle early last evening, we donned our rain jackets (even Clancy Mae) & walked on a trail close by that is sheltered by trees from the wind....and went for a short walk.

Evenings are when Clancy Mae gets "crazy".....for about two hours she can be a little terror! (albeit a cute one).....a short ride in the SUV & an evening walk do help.....

We're setting up a ball pit for her....I ordered both the kiddie pool from Wal Mart's website & will pick up later today....I think she will have fun....especially when granddaughter visits....

I think 400 balls should do the trick....it was the smallest size bag available & will arrive Thursday (Amazon) .......

The pool pump is in place....Mr. Seventies just has to hook it up....make sure everything is tight & working well...then add a bit of water to the pool and get it running.  With all the rain we've had.....it won't need much water added.  Then the chlorine can be added tomorrow followed by algicide the following day.

Upon closing the pool last fall....we decided the solar blanket would need replacing....they only last 2-3 years.....this one is on order....they are insanely expensive to purchase locally....

Once it arrives,  Mr. Seventies will attach it to the blanket roller....the temperatures are supposed to be more seasonal this week....later in the week he can set the steps in.....and we will be able to stain the pool deck.....

While I was out & about last week....I decided to check out the Giddy Goose clothing at Inspired Living.  Sadly, all but four outfits had sold...and nothing I was interested in....but came across a few great pieces....

How adorable is this cell phone holder?  Cute little pair of cowboy boots...

I almost purchased this mat....for the front step.  Except I'm not a fan of coir mats!!  The feel horrible on the feet...and I'd never use it on the back step....for that reason.

But oh....it was tempting!  Just goes to show....I don't buy everything just because it's doxie related!!

This framed canvas tho....the colours are what I'm obsessed with....and it is a huge piece....you'd need a large space with high ceilings!  Neither of which this seventies split has....

This canvas looks vaguely familiar....with a red truck this time....

I purchased it a while back....for the guest bedroom....only with a blue truck.....

These hydrangea are "real to the touch".... meaning they don't have a paper feel to this as some do...these ones are dye-able.... I dyed mine to get them the teal colour I wanted....and it worked out beautifully....

This adorable little vase stood about 4" tall.... cutest little thing ever....

The store is packed full of beachy/summer decor....all things I'm not a fan of....after leaving Inspired I popped into a drug store/grocery/pharmacy/gift shop.....and look what I discovered.....eeeek!!

Wow.... my version of "Tart Heaven" (if that exists).... almost too good to be true!  So many to pick from....although highly overpriced..... I chose two amazing scents...... Vanilla & Butterscotch &  Caramel Brownie Crunch....

The concrete place has a pop up outdoor shop set up close to us....(they supply a number of stores & shops with their pieces.....Kool Breeze being one where Mr. Seventies picks up the paw print stepping stones)....he was three pavers short from where he & grand daughter wanted to end the path in the gardens....

I stopped in to purchase the pavers required......and took a quick trip around what was available....they were bringing more pieces from their large spot in Albany...... near the Confederation Bridge....

This is the first statue that I came across....don't think Mr. Seventies would want it in our gardens tho....anyone got an extra fig leaf??   He will certainly get your attention......

These guys don't look very happy...

How about a mermaid or two?  

Grand daughter always places a foot on one of these pavers....she's got a long way to grow......

These are what I came for....the medium size paw prints on the right....aren't the little paw prints adorable tho??  Mr. Seventies is happy to have the paw print walk way completed!!  Once he has the mulch delivered and laid in.....I'l share some photos....

The lilac hedge is in full bloom.....with most of the flowers being at the top of the shrubs....Mr. Seventies used his long handled "loppers" to pick a beautiful bouquet.....the smell amazing.....

Bath & Body Works opened in the mall last Thursday......I popped in that afternoon & while busy the store is large enough to accommodate the crowd.....I'll was able to get a few photos of the wall plugins....

This one is my favourite.....I think.....

For a bath.....absolutely adorable......

There were so many choices.....I was only able to get a pic of just a few....my next visit I'm sure the store won't be as full....it always smells amazing in Bath & Body Works....

A busy week ahead for sure.....Clancy Mae has fully recovered from her vaccine reaction....which now I suspect was to the Lepto vaccine....after owning dachshunds for about 25 years I was unaware they are prone to react to that vaccine......although she didn't react to it the last set of vaccinations....maybe with the rabies vaccine.....the combination of the two perhaps?

When she has the one year booster I'll either opt to split up the vaccine doses or leave Lepto out .......have some time before then......

That's about all the news & going ons from here....please join me later today as I'll be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again Tuesday at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About it Tuesday.....

Thanks so much for stopping by & visiting with me.....greatly appreciated.

Until next time....

 

Ruff Morning!!!

Clancy Mae took a reaction to her third round of immunizations ....likely the rabies vaccine!!  When we returned home from her appointment.....she began acting strange....scratching, digging & acting like somethhing was stuck to the roof of her mouth....

Then her snout & eyelids began to swell....

This all took place within a matter of 10-15 minutes.....we scooped her up & went back to the vet clinic (which is on our road)....

She was immediately taken in & a steroid IV was administered & an antihistamine shot!  

They praised us for bringing her in so quickly....her throat hadn't begun to swell....whew!

She is snoozing comfortably now....we will administer Benadryl at home for the next three days.

It was scary tho....so thankful she is okay!

When she turns one, she will require two boosters....we will space them out over a couple of days & give Benadryl beforehand....

Not the day I had planned....just thankful she is going to be okay....will spend it with her snuggled beside me....no better place to be....

*Update* - The Benadryl is making her loopy!  For about two hours...she kept shaking her head...lay down - then jump up like she heard something...snuggle with me - the again...jump up!

I spoke with a vet tech at the clinic & was advised....no more Benadryl.  As with some children....some dogs have an adverse reaction to it.  The plan is to tentatively have steroid injection for the next couple of days....to keep the swelling down....it has come down a bit, but they want to make sure it doesn't re-occur.  

They will advise me later this afternoon if a couple more steroid shots is do-able!

Clancy Mae....you've aged your Mama & Dad already!!!  lol!!

Wouldn't have it any other way!!

My Amazon Purchases- Aprill & May

I thought I'd share what I have purchased from Amazon during the months of April & May....and maybe give a review on each item.....these first two items I've purchased for Mr. Seventies to add to his Father's Day gift bag.....he needs a rain jacket & I'm hopeful this one will work....nothing to bulky....

And of course, socks are always a necessity & these Puma ones are durable & comfortable....

Clancy will be needing this surgery suit when she undergoes her spay in August....I just know a cone of any type will not work with her....because she will still be a puppy her incision site will need to be protected from licking & chewing.  I may need an additional suit....we'll play it by ear, I'll order a second suit if needed....

I've ordered this harness twice....one pink & the other orange....each come with a matching leash....they are perfect harnesses.....easy velcro closing with an additional safety clasp.....so easy to put on as well...

I give this produce a 10/10......we've had to use it a couple of times....it works amazing....and smells awesome...

I am surprised how much I love these sheets.....not only are they inexpensive....but they are wonderful to sleep on....and wash & dry with ease....and also come with two sets of pillowcases....

This is the quilt set I ordered for the smallest bedroom bed...and I love it....it's prettier in person than the photos show.......it looks awesome on the twin size bed....

This set I returned....the quality just wasn't there.....it was very thin & I've opted to bring out my jersey set from Anthrolopologie....I'll share at a later time..  I did want to love this set....the photos giving off a Pottery Barn vibe....but it just wasn't great quality.....

We may set up the wicker patio furniture tomorrow.....and yes it rained again overnight.....I'm hoping these coverings will work....the set comes with a coffee table cover which I don't need  & I'm hopeful the two chair & love seat covers will be suitable....

I can't seem to find crockpot liners anywhere here....and I've tried....these ones from Amazon work great....and such an easy cleanup!  I highly recommend them & use them each time with our crockpot...

And this adorable outfit for Miss Giddy Goose....(most of the outfits are Inspired Living sold out quickly)... Amazon has a great selection for our porch goose....I've already save fall outfits in my Amazon wish list....she's going to look "spooktacular" come fall....

These next items I purchased for myself....my previous rechargeable toothbrush had seen better days.....I will never go back to a manual toothbrush....this one from Oral B makes my teeth feel like I've just had a dental cleaning.....two thumbs up on this purchase....

It took me a couple of tries to find a power flosser that I truly liked & this one does a great job....and a solid #1 with me.  If you have bridges & crowns, braces or implants....this is the flosser for you.....

My hair stylist used this product on my curls & it is awesome....leaves curls soft with great hold...and no crunchy, stiff hair....I found it $5 cheaper on Amazon than in the salon....I cannot recommend it enough...

My makeup application brush had seen many better days....I like this one...it works really well to blend in foundation....

This outfit is all over social media....the capris are available on Amazon....I found they run big.... I need to return mine for a smaller size.....once the second pair arrive.....

I also have the long shirt (not an Amazon purchase)....it is amazing with the softest fabric.....and the fit is perfect....

I'm not a fan of the wide red belt....this one is much more to my liking....and looks great with the outfit...also the shoes are a no for me....I'd break an ankle if I attempted to wear them....

Other than a few chew toys for Clancy Mae....I think that rounds up my purchases for April & May .....I hope you found a couple of things you might like.....

Til next time.....

A Brand New Month

 

Here's hoping we finally get warmer weather & we can finish staining the pool deck!  This is the first time in seventeen years we have not opened the pool! in May  Usually it's up & running by now .....

Even though it's been cool, in between rain showers we've been able to take Clancy Mae & go for walks on the trails!  This particular trail is not far from our house.....

It was cool....but perfect for walking & being out in the fresh air!  This part of the trail has two bridges with streams running underneath.....we even saw a bunny hopping across the trail on this particular outing....Clancy got her first look at one.....she was pretty interested.....

Four years after the devastation of Hurricane Fiona....there is still evidence of the huge damage to Island trees....still so much dead wood lying about....great fun for forest fires.....the province has done a poor job of removing destroyed trees.....

Overturned trees....shortly after Fiona we attempted to walk this trail....but there were too many trees down blocking the trail....we had to turn back....

Since the Snowmobile Association maintains the trails,  (snowmobilers use the trails during the winter months).....they do a fantastic job keeping the trails clear....so many people use them for walking hiking, and biking.  The trails run from one tip of the Island to the other....many people bike & walk the whole trail in the summer and fall months...

Some little redhead enjoyed her walk & was wiped out for a couple of hours afterwards....perfect opportunity to burn off some of that puppy energy!  A tired pup....is a quiet pup.....

So, I came across this adorable vintage set on Etsy....and couldn't resist owning it!  Fingers crossed it will ship within the next few days.....my cow obsession might be showing....

Another Etsy seller caught my attention....when I saw this awesome sweatshirt in her shop....and immediately hit add to cart....I'm so crushing on this sand colour.....and with Canada Day coming up on July 1st....it will be perfect for that evening barbecue....

I can pair the sweatshirt with these capris I've been seeing everywhere....they look so comfy...great to pul on & go....I love how baggy they are....and the tulip hem....

This hoodie was an immediate "must have" for me....it just looks so warm & cozy-perfect for evenings outside enjoying the fire pit...I think my love of barnyard animals is showing.....

Thia adorable piece was on sale....how could I say no to an adorable Christmas sweatshirt.....especially with a loooong little doggie on it!!

You will be as surprised as we are....the sun is out today......it promises to be a mix of sun & cloud with the potential for temperatures to reach double digits!  Still a bit of a breeze from the north....which keeps the air feeling cooler.....but the next few days are looking promising.....

Mr. Seventies is anxious to finish staining the pool deck....and we may be able to set the wicker patio furniture out & enjoy sitting outside.....dare we hope....

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & tomorrow I'll be sharing over at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your day with me.....

Til next time....