Whine & Cheese

 

Not the kind of "wine" you were thinking......written with tongue planted in cheek.   A short "whine"......still full of cold.....it kept getting worse each day!    Today may be my "turn around day".   I sure hope. 

I'm not wanting Mr. Seventies to get it....for many reasons!  So far....so good. 

Mr. Seventies saw the surgeon (and really likes him) ....... he (the surgeon) advised he will  see Mr. Seventies at the hospital very soon.... (day surgery to repair the hernia).    Trying to keep him relatively cold-free til then!!  Fingers crossed....

Anyhow.....on to good news!   Introducing Miss Clancy Mae....(we've named her that).....an adorable red smooth - our new family member!  I had an inkling getting a pup from the other breeder.....was not a done deal.  I had placed a deposit on this little one - and she will hopefully be ours....

Clancy Mae was born February 7, 2026 in Ontario.....where her breeder & kennel are located.  She will be available the first or second week in April....

Wrestlemania with one of her littermates.....sweet little black & tan....they are pretty ferocious, right?

The breeder had planned to get more photos over the weekend....if that happens...I will be sharing.  When we obtained Liesel......I arranged for a flight-  on a climate controlled transport plane (not in cargo on a passenger plane)....her breeder drove the three hours to get her safely to Pearson airport in Toronto....for her flight to Halifax.  (there are now transport flights coming from Toronto to Charlottetown)..  Liesel was in the air for exactly one hour.....her water bowl clipped to the inside of her crate was still full.    Talk about a calm flight.....

I'm hoping Clancy Mae's breeder will transport her to Toronto.....and she will fly directly to us!

The quilted Hippie Van tote bag arrived & I am obsessed!   It is gorgeous & so roomy....look at those awesome colours....

And.....the inside has a soft, waterproof lining....how amazing is that??  Luv, luv, luv this tote!  The quilt set I ordered has been shipped also!

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I had ordered during Chinese New Year....but found the company amazing to deal with, very punctual replies....I could have cancelled my order since some businesses in China close down for weeks/days to celebrate...but I was happy to wait.  So glad I did!   I've received confirmation the quilt set ordered.....has now been shipped....

I had enough Air Miles points saved to order two Amazon gift cards......and will be using them to order a set of pet stairs...the height from the floor to the seat cushions on the sofa is 15".....

These steps measure 15.7" high.....should be perfect.....(white pup not included).......

Before I came down with the cold.....I had popped into Pet Smart.....in an attempt of find a kitten harness!  Not easy to find a harness to fit a squirrel size dachshund puppy!  Can you believe prices....for a kitten harness....started at $14.99??  *thud*. That is insane. 

I'm not certain this one will work....it might be too big...(no size small available).....but for only $3 I can donate it if it's not suitable.....I came across it at a local discount store....(the bess has to go).   Hoping it can be used for potty breaks....I remember when we obtained Schatzi, our first dachshund....at four months of age!  The only harness I could find small enough to fit her.....was a kitten harness!

What do you think of this happy couple?  There is a shop here, located in Cavendish where you & your spouse or family can don costumes (only western attire available) & have photographs taken.

Now with the ease of the internet....you can do it from the confines of your sick bed!  Propped up with three pillows!   It's easy to do....just add your phots....pick your "theme" and voila!  Many, many themes to pick from.

So easy & fun to do!  I chose this one in a 16 x 24 canvas!  Once ready, the order & pic is sent for your approval.....and then you can order, make changes, etc.   Thoughts?

 I loved the one above so much....I decided to order a couple others.....each 11 x 14 in size.....I will frame them when they arrive....I'm crushing on this gunslinger!!

Because pink is my absolute favourite colour.....

I may do a "western" one of me alone....but will see when these arrive....

That is about all the "news" from here!  The weather has been less than desirable ....overcast and flurries & off & on snow most days!  If you have to be downtrodden with a cold....the weather has been perfect!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday !

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today....greatly appreciated!

Til next time.....

Battling A Sore Throat & Head Cold!!!

I've managed to avoid colds & flus so far this winter.....until now!  I woke up yesterday morning....with a bit of a sore throat!

By the evening...I could hardly swallow!!  Tylenol, throat lozenges, fluids & Kleenex are about all I can do!!  My throat is still sore today....but not quite as bad!  Ugh.  I'm not a good patient.   

Mr. Seventies appointment with the surgeon has been moved from tomorrow until Friday morning....one more day isn't the end of the world. 

The overalls my friend sent me from the mainland arrived....they fit amazing!  Turns out a Junior XL is what I needed!

Hope to have a puppy update in the coming days.....sensing the previous pup might fall through.....I have a deposit on one.  More on that later.  

The sun is out today.....we originally had a freezing rain warning issued for tonight & tomorrow...that has since been lifted!

Have an awesome day & thanks for being here today!

Til next time.....

Little Heartbroken - *sniff*

It appears we won't be obtaining a dachshund puppy at this time.  There were only three born into the litter - and three co-owners - all who want to keep a pup.  It's what breeders & co-owners do.

Also...heartbreak - the Mom of these pups died from post birthing complications.....which explains perhaps why the pups were moved - likely to a nursing mom.

We are still planning to add a dachshund....and will be reaching out to other registered breeders for any pups or upcoming litters.

Stay tuned....

 

Has Spring Sprung?

I think it's too soon to think that spring has arrived....we've been having mild temperatures with rain...and sun!  The snow is melting fast....which is wonderful to see!  I'm certain our snow days are not behind us...but it's wonderful to know warmer days are ahead! 

Remember this handbag I came across and shared last week?

I popped back to the store & brought it home!!  Even though I disliked the chain links on the shoulder strap...I couldn't resist owning it!  The strap hooks on to the handbag....and can be removed.....so I thought I would use it without the shoulder strap....

Upon a closer look....I knew if anyone would have a solution....it would be Mr. Seventies!!  He was able to remove the chain part.....and I was able to hook it directly to the bag.....

Now I have a handbag I truly love sans the chain.....perfection!!

I was in need of a new leather wallet....mine had seen better days!  I struggled to find one in the stores that was what I was wanting....I'm not a fan of large wallets, handbags or cell phones!  This one, on Amazon was the perfect size!  It holds essential cards, cash and a zippered change compartment.  (the zipper on my old one was broken....coins continually falling out)....and it fits nicely in any of my bags....

And remember the overalls I purchased at Winners?   I purchased them in a size Large....confident they would be more than roomy.....

I was wrong!  And disappointed..... I opted to return them,  secure in the knowledge they came in XL!  Now purchasing anything in an XL, up until I lost weight.....would have sent me into a mini-depression and onto yet.....another weight loss regime!  I'm over it. 

I let that go!  As a rule....a Medium or Large works for me.....imagine my surprise when the overalls, in a size Large..... were too tight!!  When I went to exchange them.....not only had they been moved & dispersed in different areas in the store.....but XL sizes were gone!!!  (someone else has great taste)!

It disappointment me realizing I was not going to have them....until I asked a good friend on the mainland to check her stores there!   And she was able to secure them in an XL!!  And....she pointed out they are in a Junior size....not Regular size!  The receipt clearly shows the size as being a Junior XL.  Took the sting out of being too small!! 

She's going to pack them up & send them to me....via bus!  (much cheaper.....and quicker than Canada Post)!!!  She & I have done this numerous times.....

She's searching for a dachshund scarf (she is dachshund Mama to a herd of them).....and it sold out in her area.  I combed the store here.....and either they didn't come in or they sold out.  I will keep looking for her...and if I find one....it will be hers.  

I know Mr. Seventies is not up to a trip to the mainland....otherwise we could have made a day trip & met up with her.  But that is not happening until he is back to his old self.  

Thanks so much for being with me today.....I greatly appreciate the company!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Til next time.....

Good Things Happening Here!

Firstly.....Mr. Seventies sees a surgeon next week ....... hopefully surgery won't be far behind!   He is doing okay.,.... sore & not one to enjoy being on the down low.  The compression belt helps... he couldn't get around without one....

We got a dusting of snow.....it melted before son-in-law was required to clear it away.....

And look what is coming to our town!!  F-i-n-a-l-l-y!!   Opening Spring 2026 - which is soon!!  I especially love this store in the fall & Christmas time.....they come out with some pretty cool items!

I swung by Winner's the other day....lots of pretty spring & summer pretties in the store!!  I'm obsessed with this Betsey Johnson handbag!!  I'm contemplating getting it ......the only drawback & you cannot see it in the photo.....is the strap is attached to the bag with chains.  Ugh.  Now I'm thinking I could use it without the shoulder strap.....and therein lies my hesitation.....I'm not a fan of chains......

This little dog bowl was marked down to $5.....immediately added to cart!

I've been wanting a pair like this....for ever.  Every time I see them online .....the store selling them is a scam & has horrible reviews.  When I saw these.....I grabbed a pair.  I purchased a size large...overly confident they would fit.

They didn't.  Now....in past years that would have sent me into such a depression & on yet again.....another diet to lose weight!   I'm going to exchange them for an XL and move on!  

I've learned the issue is with clothes sizing ......not me.  It took a while to get that.  This pretty, spring sweater is so soft....I could not resist getting it.....in a size Medium!  (it's also available in blue).....the length of the sleeves is perfect....not quite to the elbow on me .........softest fabric ever .......

I took a few minutes to browse the home decor aisles....while I love looking at the candles....I find they burn "dirty" ....... giving off a petroleum smell.  Is it just me or does anyone else find that?   Unless the candles are soy I no longer purchase them.  The tart melts I purchase aren't like that in my experience....

How cute is this one though?

This piece has me confused ..... a bunny riding on a chicken?  Things that make me go hmmmm.....

This vase was quite large .........and gorgeous!  Just wow.  It was priced at $29.99.....I didn't love it that much to spend that though..... would you?

A couple of great kettles .......the black & white one is giving off MacKenzie Child's vibes.  I previously owned a MacKenzie Child's black & white checked kettle .......at that time they didn't have a whistle.  See where this is going?

Mr. Seventies let it boil dry ......to the point the kettle was ruined.  He felt terrible & offered to replace it....but I'm happy with our electric cordless kettle....(and it shuts off when boiled)......

This piece is adorable.....not a fan of the crown.....but the pretty embroidery.....and those pearls.....

Easter decor is exploding in the stores ....... with bunnies & chicks everywhere.....

We've had a couple of chilly overnight temperatures...... cold windchills still happening.  Monday was brutal.....grand daughter had an outing with kindergarten cancelled (and rightfully so).....it has been rescheduled for today.....sleigh rides, sledding & hot chocolate & cookies!  To be a kid again ........

Thanks so much for being here today.....have an awesome weekend!!

Til next time ......

Welcome March & Getting Ready For Pup

 

Isn't wonderful we are into March?  It's quite cold here today..... the next few days we will be into some frigid windchills!  -25 C windchill currently.....but there is light at the end of the tunnel....right?  

I was hoping to have a puppy update today.....I do have a small one.  I was messaging with the breeder ....(to refresh your memory, he co-owns the puppies Mama)..... they were born in Manitoba.  Currently they are now located in Ontario....and the evaluation was to take place over the weekend.   (to determine show quality from companion quality).  The breeder was doing the evaluation - not sure if that is in person, on zoom or how that is being done).   I am waiting to hear how it went.   

That's as much as I know currently.  When that changes....I'll be sure and update.  The pups are eight weeks old today.....in the beginning I was advised they don't leave Mama until they are 9-10 weeks of age.  

In the meantime.....we purchased & set up a puppy playpen!  Never had one before.....but we've never had a pup this young......both Liesel & Schatzi were four months old when they arrived......Oskar was two and Xena was eight years old.  This pen is from Amazon.....and the colourful mats were left overs from grand daughter's play mats....

Mr. Seventies used strong tape on the backs to hold them together....nine mats fit perfectly.....

Covered the mats with some training pads...a blanket & Mr Seventies placed my dachshund cushion inside....until the real one arrives.   We're hopeful the pen will help with housetraining.....mostly used when we can't have eyes on him/her.....

One item I remembered I needed was a water bowl that attaches to a wire crate.....which we will set up in the kitchen & place the pup inside if we have appointments, errands to attend to....

The bowl attaches to the crate.....held in place by screwing it on .....we had a couple previously but they were donated along with all our other dog items....

As soon as I have an arrival date....I plan to visit the veterinary clinic down our road to determine when we need a check up, immunizations, & whatever else is required ...... head to Bone & Biscuit & determine a diet for this pup....set up pet insurance for future vet visits & research local puppy socialization & obedience classes to attend....it's going to be a busy spring!

A couple of t-shirts I ordered.....this pretty one is for me, along with a couple of pair of dachshund earrings & the other.....for Mr. Seventies.....

I was searching for something in one of the kitchen cabinets.....and came across this adorable set I forgot I had found at the thrift store a number of years ago....I set them on the countertop range.....

Mr. Seventies is holding up fairly well with his hernia....the compression belt is a life saver....he doesn't wear it when resting or at night.....but during the day it is needed.  Hopeful surgery wait time won't be too far down the road....it's hard to keep a good man down!!

I was able to order a car safety seat for grand dog Ollie.....on Amazon.  Since I ordered mine, in December....the price has continued to go up for the seat!  When the price finally came down.....yet still $20 more than I paid for it.....I contacted Amazon to inquire why the price has fluctuated so much & was advised "sellers" have control over the prices!  (known as passing the buck). 

In this case.....the seller & shipper happened to be Amazon!  Since the price had lowered from previous weeks....if they issued me a $20 gift card.....I could order another seat at the same price I purchased the first one!

I received a little pushback from the associate - until I pointed out there really was no need for me to be a "Prime member"..... as I could purchase the seat locally!

Within seconds I had a $20 gift card added to my account!  I was very polite....but firm in my standing....and quickly ordered a seat for Ollie!  It arrived yesterday! 

Since it's Monday...... please join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday.....

So glad you are here today.....thanks so much for that!

Til next time.....

Mr. Seventies-Health Issue...And Snow Pics!!

It is wonderful to have our own family doctor (we haven't for over two years since ours closed his practice).   I phoned our physician's office Monday morning - and we had an appointment a couple of hours later!

Mr. Seventies has an inguinal hernia - where the bowel protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdomen....causing a painful bulge.  

He managed to get little sleep over the weekend...pain meds did help a bit.  While at the physician's office - she spoke with a surgeon & we hope to have him undergo surgery to repair the hernia in the coming weeks.  In the meantime....he's wearing a compression belt...which is helping. 

The difficult task - is keeping him on the down low!  He's not one to sit around...but thankfully knows that is exactly what he has to do until surgery is done & he is well again.  Receiving so much snow....and not being able to shovel..our amazing son-in-law and two grand daughters were here to clear out our walkways. (we've had a contractor hired for years who keeps our driveway clear).  

Son-in-law also brought up enough pellets (or fireballs as our little grand daughter calls them) from the furnace room downstairs to last until the weekend.   Son-in-law will make a trip to Home Depot with Mr. Seventies, on Saturday to load & bring in a number of bags....which is a huge help... since Mr. Seventies cannot lift anything  (pellet bags are 40 pound bags).....and I cannot carry them....

We received quit a bit of snow....although with the high winds....it drifted worse in some places...like the front door & steps....we had very little snow prior to this storm....

I haven't been out since the storm.... these are a few photos I was able to get .......

The steps leading off the back pool deck are buried ....

There's a pool under all that snow ........ summer's swimming water......thank you Mother Nature....

I'm hoping we don't get another dumping of snow anytime soon....that is usually what happens!  Today the sky is blue & the sun is out....so there is that!   And we are soon heading into March!

Yay for that!!

Until next time.....

Messy Weather Heading Our Way - Is It Too Early for Spring??

Happy Monday!  We are still in the throes of winter....a messy Nor-easter is heading our way later today/early this evening & into tomorrow.  High winds....mixed with snow equals lots of snow & low visibility!

We're heading into the last week of February!  Spring....is just a day on the calendar here!  Mr. Seventies has the seed catalogues out....so that is hopeful!  An order of blue sunflower (yes blue) arrived....he & grand daughter will start those in small pots in May....then move them into the ground once germinated ....they require at least six hours of sunlight daily....

Remember the "barrel" jeans I ordered?  They did not live up to their hype - while they fit just fine...not my style. I sent them back.   Plus I purchased two pair of denim capris while on the mainland last week.....and an additional pair at Maurices on Saturday.   

I dropped into Inspired Living a few days ago....while I do love their decor....I'm finding items are over-priced!  It could be just me....this wreath for example....$89.99 and it feels like plastic!  And a bit on the fugly side......

I was interested in this beautiful pitcher....but not for $79.99!  For a pitcher!!  While lovely....I'll stick with getting mine from the thrift store....

 

Crushing on the violet hydrangea.....however they are not "real touch"..... they feel like paper!

These vases are so pretty....I really don't have any "blue" in my home....but I love seeing blue & white in other homes....

This owl is adorable....and available in a variety of sizes.  It is not made to endure the outside....unless protected from the elements.....but super cute all the same.... and those glasses tho....

I did come across this adorable bone squeaky...... I didn't buy it as I'm not a fan of anything with a squeaker inside.....too many pups have swallowed those things....

I'm not sure who needs bananas on a lamp.... but I'm certain someone will fall in love with it....

And lastly ....... who doesn't love a bunny cushion?  Adorable.....

At Home Sense, on the mainland last week..... I found this pretty cushion.  It screams "dog bed" to me ..... I love using cute items rather than your typical items.  I'll wait til our pup is out of the chewing stages before I invest in a bed.  Liesel would have rather humped her bed.....as opposed to actually sleeping in it!!  A soft blanket in front of the fire worked just fine....

And this one is pink..... and since we are uncertain if we will have a girl pup or boy pup.....I'll make the call down the road if a dog bed is needed... it will need to be washable for certain!

This little hoodie was hard to resist.... but I did resist.  We have a couple of hoodies purchased to use in the meantime.....have no idea how big or little our dog will be when fully grown.... but this was definately an awwww moment!!

Speaking of the pup .... he/she is seven weeks old today!!  Cannot wait to finally hear which pup will be available to us!  I'll share as soon as I know!

American Eagle is continuing their sale....I ordered a couple of sweatshirts ..... this first one is for me (although I'm not a huge fan of "hoodies"... but the price was too good to pass up........ and the blue one for Mr. Seventies....although either will fit us both.....

Lastly, Mr. Seventies hung my Welcome sign I purchased from the thrift store!  While it looks great....he didn't attach it with a long screw directly through the sign and into the deck wall!  (as I requested....just say'in).   First good gust of wind....it blew it on the ground.  Enuf said.

He will attach it "properly" after this latest storm passes....

Be sure and join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday .......

Stay tuned....probably be some "storm" photos mid week ..... in case anyone is feeling left out & missing snow!

Til next time.....