Driveway Re-Seal & Walking The Trail

It's going to be even hotter here today - luv it!!   We're getting great use of the pool....daughter is on vacation...she & grand daughter were here one afternoon, then her husband joined us when he finished work & we enjoyed a barbecue & strawberry shortcake for dessert!

Mr. Seventies re-sealed the driveway....even though, as daughter pointed out.... there are companies that do it.....he prefers to do it himself...that is just the way he is.  Not a lazy bone in that man's body!!  This job requires 3-4 good, dry preferably hot days in a row....likely next year we will have the driveway re-paved...

The first step, done a few days prior was to fill any cracks(so weeds don't poke through - nature hates a vacuum)... in the asphalt with this crack filler....it's a granular product that he tamped into the cracks....one bucket was required...

Then he swept the drive with a larger janitor's broom.....and power washed it fully....I'll be so glad to see the stains covered up...

This job required two large buckets of the sealer.....it has a sealer that keeps stains from showing through....

First coat completed!  If you were reading the blog a few ago.... I wrote about how that large crack was caused by an inexperienced driver of huge delivery truck (delivering roof shingles to us at the time).....struggled to back into the driveway & drove off the side & onto the lawn....and caused the crack!  The roofing company paid to have it repaired....but it was a poor repair job....you can see the repair on the right side....

Re-coat time was 4 hours....it looks so much better!  Once completed, curing time is 24 hours.....we parked our SUV over in the neighbour's drive.....

Mr. Seventies will re-assess the driveway in the spring....and decide if it's time to have it re-paved by the professionals....in the meantime....we think the sealer looks great...and stain free!  (the stains were caused when our transmission leaked....long since been repaired).....

With the hotter days, we've been walking early mornings on our favourite trail....we've dubbed the "Bunny Trail" as we continue to see bunnies each time we walk.....

Two of my favourite peeps.....Clancy Mae loves walking on the trails.....

Taken from a distance....but look who we saw!!  We normally see anywhere from 1 to 5 bunnies either sitting by the trail....or hopping across it.....along with a number of squirrels & chipmunks......

There are a number of bridges we cross....this one has a unique pattern of algae.....likely caused by beavers's dams backing up the stream....some bridges we stop & enjoy ducks swimming by.....

Today forecasts to be 30 degrees Celsius (86 F) with a humidex of 38 C (100 F)......making it feel much hotter.....we stay indoors where it is cooler with the heat pump set on air conditioning during the hottest part of the day (usually 1-3:00 p.m.)....

Monday is Clancy Mae's spay day....we will be happy to have the surgery behind us.  While she is under I hope to have her nails trimmed.....great time to do it!  We need to drop her off at 7:45 a.m. with no food or drink from the night before.

We took her into our vet clinic last week for weigh in (to get the appropriate flea, tick & wormer medication).....she is up to 8.4 lbs!!!  Wow - 3.5 lbs when she arrived in April!!  She is growing so fast....

Please keep her in your thoughts....I know she will be fine....but a Mama cannot help but worry!

Sincere thanks for being here today....so appreciated!  Have an awesome weekend!!

Til next time....

We Got Us A Heat Warning!

 

Going to be hot with high humidity for the next 3-4 days....we'll be hanging out in the pool & keeping the house cool!

Christmas Canvas Sale!

Now....I had no business checking in on Inspired Living's Christmas canvas sale....I have absolutely no room to hang anything on my walls.  All were 50% off btw.....

But, I decided to just browse around & take you guys with me.  Before we go....my red retro glasses....the second pair I had ordered....were too big for my face....but I'm crushing on these ones....

They go so well with my Mary Jane crocs....and my red Betsy Johnson bag (the one Mr. Seventies removed the chain from).....

I had a young gal compliment me - telling me I was looking "snatched"!  I had no clue what she meant...but I took it as a compliment.....

Mr. Google explains it : "Looking snatched - is a popular slang term meaning that someone looks exceptionally good, stylish or flawlessly put together".

Go figure!  Me - looking "snatched".  Huh.

On to the canvas sale!  So many beautiful framed & unframed pieces....

Who doesn't love labs in Christmas sweaters??

This large piece was stunning....a gal I know & ran into purchased it....I love the blue & white....

These framed pieces have such a retro vibe....

These two were apparently part of a set of six....I didn't inquire about the other four...but they were not in sight....

More pups....the one on the far right looks dachshund to me....

Our feathered friends.... so beautifully captured....obsessed with the second one...I know there are cardinals here....never seen one in our area or at our feeders....

It wouldn't be Christmas without the jolly fellow in the red suit....

There were so many to see.....and the shop began to get crowded....do you think I purchased a canvas??

Of course I did.....without having a clue where I'm going to hang it!  But....I had to have it....and it can hang year round.....if I find a spot for it.  Impossible to resist mens hockey skates.....and chickadees!!

The adorable garden flag I ordered arrived as did the battery operated flickering ghost candles....

Then I realized I didn't have candle holders....so I ordered these ones on Amazon.....plain but serviceable...

Remember I've been searching for a treat jar for Clancy Mae's snacks?  Well, I found the perfect glass container on Amazon.....like it was meant to be!!   (and I used my Blues rewards (formerly Air Miles) for Amazon gift cards....how adorable is this??  Will share when it arrives.....

This week promises to be hot....for a number of days!  And with that comes more pool time - we had so much rain for two days the pool is almost over-flowing!  Grand daughter hopefully will make for a few swims....she has a busy week of day camps....

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Til next time....

 

My Hallowe'en Amazon Finds

I felt a little pang of guilt obsessing over Hallowe'en & fall decor & "stuff"......until I saw numerous ads for "Back To School" sales!!!   Schools have barely been out a month here.....and don't start up again until September!  I do realize in some areas schools are done earlier than the end of June....and start back up in August (ugh)....but not in the Maritime provinces.....

So, I'm over the guilt and sharing my finds on Amazon...and a "few" have made it into my shopping list....

These are what started it all...how adorable are they??  (I didn't write down the prices....as I was positive I would remember).  I don't.

Doug the Ghost dog!!!  I have this cushion....and need this tea light...

This.  Made it to my list .  It's a treat jar.   Add to cart please.

I am obsessed with this tablecloth....I have one ordered elsewhere.....but might need to have two!!

This awesome piece of decor....*swoon*.....it's giving me PB vibes....for a lot less $$

I think I have a set of these mugs....or some similar.....maybe I could use a couple more....

I've promised myself I wouldn't add any more....til I know what I have already have....but it's hard....just sayin'.

And I need this apron....not because I cook...but because I need it....or Mr. Seventies would look adorable wearing it....right?  Maybe a Pumpkin King.....

Okay....so this was an "add to cart" item....there is only so much I can resist!  Purchase was sanctioned by Clancy Mae....

I've seen a these on trees in yards when we do our Hallowe'en tour around the city....gives me a laugh every time....

This pretty pumpkin comes in a variety of colours....this one has me crushing on it pretty hard....

Ok, I'll stop for now & if you're still with me....thank you.  You are my peeps.

It's been hot the past few days, we've been enjoying lazy days....grand daughter is hanging out with us today.  It's cooler & perhaps a shower in the forecast.  Might be a great day, if the showers hold off to spend some time at a park on the waterfront....she loves it there!! 

Inspired Living have brought in a huge assortment of framed Christmas canvases to their warehouse location.....in a variety of sizes!  All are 50% off.  For the weekend only.  I likely won't be visiting the sale....I have no wall space to hang anything!

It's a long weekend in some places....not here.  But if you are celebrating in your area....enjoy!

Thanks so much for spending your time with me....I so appreciate it!

Til next time.....

A Few Fall Throws - AKA "Boo Blankets"

I have a weakness for fall throws....and these ones don't disappoint!  Granddaughter calls them "Boo blankets'....Winners does not disappoint with their selections....

I thought I'd share a few of the ones I found.....and the one that was too pretty to resist....I' crushing on the colours in this one....

Nothing anything cozier than snuggling up in a warm throw on a cool fall evening....

I love using a warm throw when we have the fire pit light outside, the wood is crackling & enjoying a toasted marshmallow.....or two....aren't the soft colours beautiful in this one?  It was my second choice & almost came home with me....

This is the one I couldn't resist....the gorgeous, vibrant colours....it will look amazing tossed on the bottom of the bed....

These next two are definately giving off Hallowe'en vibes.....

There was also a great assortment of dish towels....I have quite a few fall ones....and Clancy Mae is tall enough now to pull them off when hung on the freezer drawer handle....about the only spot I can hang them.....

I'll be sharing, later in the week my fall finds at Bath & Body Works....what a great selection of awesomeness they have.....

Just to push the season along even further.....my thoughts went to the issue of Clancy Mae not having a stocking to hang on the mantle this Christmas....what will Santa Paws ever put her treats in on Christmas Eve?

Etsy does not disappoint....I was wanting a good side knitted stocking....and chose a white one with a red cuff.....personalized with her name....and a red dachshund head embroidered on it as well....

Aren't these just beautiful?

I'm excited for her stocking to arrive....the seller's reviews are stellar....

Oh...I almost forgot we saw the musical production of "Come From Away" over the weekend!  Wow is all I can say!!  The Confederation Centre theatre seats over 1,000 and it was full to capacity!  It was an amazing production....we followed it up enjoying a delicious meal at the Redwater Rustic Grille....a beautiful, quiet, intimate spot....we enjoy the atmosphere....and the food is amazing!  We're not into pub food....and there is an abundance of pubs especially in the downtown area.....

After our meal, we browsed the downtown area...I popped into Seahouse clothing shop....it was really busy...with lots of tourists taking advantage of a great sale!  I picked up a gorgeous deep pink embroidered sweatshirt....at a phenomenal sale price....

The salesgirl was a huge help in assisting me with sizes....I thought the large would be too big, but she assured me the sweatshirts will shrink once washed....so I went with a large....I'd rather it fit large...than be too small....

I'd also been seeing these Clark's clog-type sandal all over the internet....I decided to trust the Clark name & ordered a pair....and I wasn't disappointed! I ordered them in black....they come in brown as well I think...

As a rule, I shy away from anything with a heel....but these have a really soft footbed...and are so comfortable...and can be worn with anything....

That is about all from here....the weather has been hot...and amazing although mid week we have more rain in the forecast!  We've been getting in a lot of pool time....the potatoes in the garden are in blossom (which means delicious new potatoes soon)!

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 Tuesdays....

Thanks so much for sharing your time with me today....

Til next time....