An Afternoon At the Greenhouse

Mr. Seventies enjoys a vist to a greenhouse in Summerside...as they carry perennials he doesn't find locally.  That being said...two...well three events dampened the trip let's just say.  Firstly, I forgot to charge my phone...which allowed me to take a limited number of photos.  Secondly...we took Liesel with us.....usually she is very happy to get out and about.  Usually...but not on this day.  Her anxiety level was through the roof once we arrived at the greenhouse...which meant she was pulling and lunging at things and people...very discontent to say the least.  It was a warm day...she worked herself up to the point where she was over heating.

She and I spent most of the visit...in the SUV...with the air going full blast and sipping cold water.

And...we were unaware of the road construction.  To be precise...a round about is being constructed between the main highway and the entrance into Summerside,  Had we known...we could have taken an alternate route...but who doesn't want to sit in traffic for thirty five minutes?

Just so you know...traffic flow is a huge issue for us.  Then add about 1 million tourists in the summer...and you get the picture.  Our 1960's one lane highways and roads are not meant to accommodate the number of vehicles we have on our roads.  The solution...seems to be installing traffic lights.  Because that won't cause congestion or anything.  Then we discovered roundabouts...so now they are being put in everywhere....and I do mean everywhere.  One roundabout...in a residential area..is so small...many drive over it...before they realize it is even there!

Ok, grumbling over.  I was able to get a few photos....and just look at the blue sky!  It was such a beautiful day!  There is a really cute Dairy Bar on the property as well...

While Mr. Seventies cruised the greenhouses (in the back of the main store)....I attempted to roam the garden supply area with Liesel.   (He picked up two perennials and a couple of annuals). I love the metal folk art tin farm animals....

While cute and quaint..the $99 price tag was a bit much.  Especially when they are going to sit outside and rust.  The pig was cute....kind of. 

They had a beautiful selection of garden flags....this particular one I so wanted for use at Christmas time.  They had sold out...and I was not on my game....or I would have inquired if they would allow me to purchase the display flag! 

Before Liesel...we were owned by three rescue dachshunds....Xena, Schatzi and Oskar.  This flag would have been awesome...as all were adopted through rescue. Liesel was obtained through a CKC registered breeder...which was something I wanted to experience rather than going the rescue route again.  I fully support rescues...after spending 12 years as a rescue volunteer it will always be close to my heart,  

Mr. Seventies planned to visit a new brewery which opened in a former train station on the Main Street in Summerside...but the didn't open until 5:00 p.m. on Mondays!  Disappointing, but cause for another road trip...on another day.

When we have the opportunity...we visit Michael's Pizza...and order a delicious pizza to take home!

The best pizza ever...and they did not disappoint this time.  It's cheaper to buy an 18" pizza with four toppings and a 2L of pop....than a 14" pizza with four toppings...and no pop included. No brainer there!  And it feeds us for about three days!  Until we are sick of it....til next time. 

Don't let this angelic face fool you...you can see where she has attempted to tear up her car seat...during a tantrum.

Actually by this time, she settled in...and enjoyed the drive home immensely.  And I ask...how could you not love that precious face?

We plan to set up the patio deck this evening!   Deck staining completed...so we need some comfy furniture to be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!!