Little Bit of Everything

 

It's the last day of September...but also October Eve!!  October is my favourite month!!!

Nothing in particular happening today.....just catching up on recent visit to the thrift store, what I've ordered on Amazon....and Clancy Mae's obedience homework continues.....daughter took advantage of puppy sitting....and taught her "down"!   This pup is a pro!!  She understands come, sit & down....after only four days!!

I browsed the thrift store the other day....I shared what I had picked up in the line of toys there for Clancy Mae....we'll be needing a larger toy bin!!  I hope to do a bit of retail therapy tomorrow....I'm searching for a covered basket....or something to store our winter mitts & hats & Clancy Mae's sweaters, wraps & harnesses in the kitchen....

First up at the thrift store....I'm crushing on this platter....even though I don't need another....it was difficult to leave it there....

These tree ornaments....while pretty....were $17.99!!   Anyone familiar with the brand name?  I have no clue....only that the price is outrageous....

This milk pitcher is quite nice....colours are not to my liking....but the size is perfect....

I'm second guessing my decision to leave this tray there.....it's a generous size & solid wood.....a good tray is hard to come by......

These pieces were sold together....International Harvest....I've seen this line sold on Amazon.....

This adorable pottery creamer is pretty cute.....and useful as well.  There was no sugar bowl though....

The perfect plate to place Santa's cookies on Christmas Eve....and a carrot for Rudolph!!

This pretty little piece.....could be a trinket holder!  The flower I think is a Lady Slipper....very popular & grown here...it could use a run through the dishwasher.....

Another platter....I think this one is from International Harvest as well.....

We stopped into the pet store to pick up kibble & bones for Clancy Mae.....and popped her on the scale....she is up to 8 pounds!  We need to know her weight in order to purchase the right dosage of her flea, tick & worm medication.....I measured her as well....around her neck, behind her front legs & her length from the back of her neck to just about her tail.....

She is growing out of our current harnesses....with our previous dachshunds I used Puppia brand ones...this one from Amazon is a bit too big yet......but was a steal of a deal.....

This one claims to be  "escape proof" with Clancy Mae being able to slip out of a couple of our current harnesses....I ordered a size smaller from Amazon....it will be here tomorrow.  Depending on how it fits....I may send the first one back....or hang on to it in case she continues to get a bit bigger....

The first harness I ordered is teal ....size Small.....the Extra Small arriving tomorrow is black....as seen here.....

The black harness may be great for wearing until cold weather hits....and the larger teal one we can use over sweaters and wraps.....

A couple of tops I've ordered....they were shipped this morning....this one looks super comfy & I'm obsessed with the colour....

This sweater I've seen all over the internet....and had to have it....aren't the colours gorgeous?  It looks so soft and warm....

I'm in need of warm socks.....hoping these ones suit.....warm but not too thick.....they come in sets of five....I ordered two sets....

It's going to be cloudy here today....little chance of seeing the sun!  A great time to head to the trails with Clancy Mae!!

Rumour has it Inspired Living has a huge amount of Christmas decor...I will need to stop by in the next day or two & check out what has arrived!!  I'll be taking you guys along....

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

Til next time.....

Hallowe'en In The Family Room

Happy last week of September!!  We did a bit of Hallowe'en decor in the family room....after a thorough room clean & area rug shampoo....we pulled the room back together.  We left the trunk/coffee table out because we are doing obedience with Clancy Mae....and with it gone, we have more room to work with her.

She is crushing it btw....has learned to come & sit already!!  I was surprised how quick she caught on....I truly thought it would be much more difficult.....but she is one smart pooch!!  We practice with her usually three times during the day.....short, quick sessions of 5-10 minutes each....the trainers are awesome...and it's so great they come to our home....they are impressed how quickly Clancy Mae learns....

She's rooting for a bone I suspect, in the bottom of her toy box....with the addition of new toys we may have to have a bigger storage box....

The latest haul from the thrift store....all for $1-$1.75 each....she still hasn't ripped anything apart...

I found this awesome sofa cover on Amazon....not only is it excellent quality....it stays in place & no need for a blanket to cover the cushions....the reviews state it washes well also....

It comes in a few colours and lengths .....I measured & required a 59" width & chose green.  I may order a second one to have on hand when this one requires washing.....

Once it turns dark, I turn candles & the ghosts on....

We spent some time at a local apple orchard & although our favourite variety, MacIntosh won't be ready for another 2-3 weeks.....we picked a bushel of Paula Reds....daughter & grand daughter were on hand to assist....son-in-law was reffing football & unable to join us....the weather was perfect for apple picking!!

While fresh applesauce was brewing away in the slow cooker.....Mr. Seventies requested an apple pie!!  Now it has been years.....years....since I've baked a pie!  Pretty happy with how it turned out....and it was delicious!!!! (if I say so myself) .......

I baked it at 375 degrees for about 50-55 minutes.....I will likely have to put together another one when this one is gone ......

The apple orchard also has pumpkins available....I'm a fan of these type...."Knuckleheads" they are typically known as....

 Someone can draw....there were a few that had various drawings on them.....I especially liked this one...

The pumpkins in our garden are maturing....it will be a couple more weeks until they start turning orange....and the buttercup squash will soon be ready.....just in time for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks....

I have an x-ray appointment at the hospital today....and have been referred to a hematologist....apparently something showed up in my recent bloodwork that requires further investigation....

Mr. Seventies & I took in the movie Heart of the Beast....Clancy Mae stayed with son-in-law for a couple of hours....quality time spent watching football....

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Thanks so much for stopping by today.....

Til next time.....

 

Lower Level Hang Out Room

We spent two days cleaning the upstairs family room....wiping it down from top to bottom & using daughter's Little Green machine.....Mr. Seventies gave the wool area rug a thorough cleaning.....along with the sofa & chair!

Which meant we had to clear just about everything out of the room & stay out to allow the rug & furniture to dry thoroughly!  We had two beautiful, sunny days where we opened the shutters & allowed the rug to dry in the sun....(and also open the two windows a bit).....

It also meant we had to utilize the lower level family room.....it received a good cleaning a few weeks back.....when we gave daughter a braided rug for her dining area....rather than keep it on the floor in this room....

This propane stove comes in so handy as a heat source when we lose our power (like when Hurricane Fiona hit...and we lost power for 11 days)!   It doesn't get hot enough to boil water or heat anything up....but it can kick out a heat for warmth....

The flooring was laid in this room by us.....on the day 9/11 happened!  We were at work all day & after arriving home....we worked for 4-5 hours without any distraction from the coverage of the day!  My work had a large screen television is one boardroom, which was open & staff would go in & out to keep informed.   When we finished working on the floor for the night, we sat down & caught up on the events of the past few hours....it's a day we won't forget....

This room is long and narrow....when we purchased this seventies split.....the lower level was one big concrete area....that was it!

My collection of dachshund plates (12 in all)....were purchased by Mr. Seventies.....one would arrive every month or so!  There were 8 in the series.....and when we purchased the last one....they added 4 more!!  So, of course we had to have those as well....

This 100% leather sofa & love seat were purchased in the late 1980's!! (for a King's ransom).   Because we use this room so little...both pieces are in showroom condition....the FB Marketplace end tables work great & provide extra storage for throws & cushions....

Clancy Mae enjoys being downstairs....especially curling up in front of the propane stove on a blanket...

Before we began cleaning the family room upstairs, I decided to vacuum the the pellet stove with the ash vacuum purchased last December on Amazon...and when I turned it on - nothing happened!!

We use a vacuum designed for cleaning wood pellet stoves, barb-cues....wherever there is a chance of hot coals being sucked up.....the canister is metal....and short lived apparently!  This was the one we purchased....

I turned to Amazon again....this time ordering a brand name one,  which will arrive by the weekend.....

I got to thinking that 9 months is a short life & contacted Amazon....after all....what could it hurt?  You will receive nothing if you don't ask!

Being a loyal Prime member (I  point out when I'm messaging with an Amazon Associate)...I expect good service.  And Amazon seldom disappoints!  I was given a gift card (to use on Amazon) for the full amount paid for the vacuum....which is absolutely fine with me!!

Nothing ventured...nothing gained is what I always think....it doesn't hurt to ask.  Right??

The sun is out today but it dipped down to 4 C degrees overnight! (39 F).   Patchy frost on most roofs....one of these nights we will get a "killer" frost!  The evenings are darker now.....we tend to take Clancy Mae for her evening walk a bit earlier.  Once trail close by has a recreational dealer who has dozens of bright lights which gives the trail great light for walking....and we can carry a flash light if needed....

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today.....

Til next time....

 

Wienerpalooza

We took Clancy Mae to Marco Polo campsite in Cavendish...named after the 1851 clipper ship "Marco Polo" (apparently the fastest ship in the world at that time ) it  ran aground off Cavendish Beach In July of 1883).

That's my recollected reading of the fated ship and how the campsite got its name!  The event is a great fundraiser for Atlantic Canada Dachshund Rescue......the space is given free of charge....

To say Clancy Mae had the best time is an understatement.......she played with just about every dachshund there...and there were many!!

First doxie we meet up with....the president of the rescue.....living her best life....

So many doxies to meet - so little time!  This amazing standard wirehair is Wally.....his personality is amazing....so gentle & sweet....I could have taken this boy home.....

I have not seen a vast number of black dachshunds..he is the only the second one....he was amazing.....even in his donkey costume!!!   Black must be a very recessive gene....

Clancy Mae's hot dog costume was a bust....she was too excited to get it on....and the velcro was a mess!  I didn't notice until afterwards there were two totes full of costumes to pick from!!  Next year we will be better prepared!

She did run in the wiener race.....Mama had to trot along beside her....til she spotted Dad at the other end waiting for her!!  She didn't win a prize.....but she had such fun....and was one of the youngest dachshunds there.....

She is being introduced to a beautiful piebald-dapple....he was really gentle....Clancy Mae not so much!!  

Making friends with a beautiful long hair red girl....

A beautiful long hair cream....so many dachshunds and not one skirmish.....all were on their best behaviour.....

This beauty is a wirehair....with the softest, silkiest fur.....most wires have course, ruff fur.....her brother was there as well.....

This handsome fella is a wire....I suspect he had recently been groomed....his coat was more standard of the breed....

Another beautiful red "dragon"......

We had a great time.....spent a lot of time talking with some amazing, friendly owners.....all with one thing in common....pure love of the dachshund breed!!

Mr. Seventies snapped this as Clancy Mae & I were chatting with an awesome couple who moved here from New Hampshire.....they don't have a dachshund yet.....but are planning to add one to their lives.....

There were quite a few vendors set up, selling everything from jewelry, jams, knitted items, just about anything you could think of....

I purchased this gorgeous Christmas sweater for Clancy Mae....she is going to be so warm & cozy wearing it this holiday season....

This year marks the 25th anniversary of dachshund rescue in the Atlantic provinces.....and I am what they have dubbed an "original".....since I was rehoming dachshunds way back when....

To commemorate the year the rescue has a line of clothing, from hats & tee shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts available.... I picked mine up at the event....

There was a barbecue....of course hot dogs were served with cold drinks....all for a donation to the rescue....

We stayed almost til the end.....decided to call it a day & take Clancy Mae for a walk on a trail before heading home!   She was one tired pup & crashed early....

In other news.....she starts obedience class this weekend!!  Private lessons in our home to start....then we will move on to the obedience facility and work with Clancy Mae outdoors....

Our goal is for her to understand basic commands, come, sit, stay, leave it, greet people & other dogs properly.....our instructor says she is at the right age to start....

She is still very much a puppy.....but there are a couple of areas we need to work on....diversion for the nipping, daughter & grand daughter will be taking in some classes with us.....

The weather has changed....certainly a nip of fall in the air....risk of frost a couple of nights!

Please join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays.......

Thanks so much for spending time with me today.....greatly appreciated.....

Til next time....