Child's Table & Chair Re-Do

We've been seeking  a table & chair set for grand daughter to use when she visits...and daughter came across this set with a whopping price tag of $15!  (kitty not included) - it had been pre-loved as you can see in the photo...and required a deep clean...

Mr. Seventies armed with a bucket of cleaner & hot water.....removed most of the crayon/marker, grime & felt floor pads on each leg.   One chair leg needed tightening....but otherwise it is a sturdy, well made set.   

After a coat of primer...it was time to choose a paint colour...I was thinking a primary colour for certain...leaning towards orange.   Then I saw this chip....and fell hard for Funky Frog by Sico!  I mean....who wouldn't?

Mr. Seventies got busy & over three days applied three coats fresh paint....he worked a bit in the shed.....then moved outdoors...this is the first coat going on....

I picked up new floor pads to stick on the bottom of each leg.....once the set cures & brought in the house I'll share photos.   It is truly adorable...and a lotta love went into the much needed makeover!

We took Liesel & ventured to Cavendish for the annual Wienerpalooza!  It's held at Marco Polo Land camp site (named for a ship that sank in nearby waters many years ago).  Cavendish is also the home of the beloved fictional character, Anne of Green Gables.  At one time....it was the tourist destination capital.  Now not so much...there is a huge country music festival held each year drawing in thousands of visitors...

Wienerpalooza is a fundraiser for Atlantic Canada Dachshund Rescue....a group I volunteered with a number of years ago!  Having fostered many a dachshund needing rehoming (and failing once - our first wirehair arrived...and never left)....and a member on the Board of Directors.  While I've retired from volunteering, I support rescue in any way I'm able....and was happy to meet the current President of the group.

So many activities going on, wiener races, shopping booths & hot dog sales...it was a challenge to get a couple of pics of some adorable weens!!  The little pie bald on the right looks so much like our beloved boy, Oskar....we still miss him terribly....

Although the sun was out....it was a very blustery day...as seen with my hair blowing in the wind!   Liesel did very well being surrounded by other dogs...as most were her size!  She was a bit overwhelmed a time or two...because she is a reactive dog we don't put her in situations where she will lash out!  We kept our interactions short...

We limit her time with & access to larger dogs & small children...neither of which she is comfortable around!  If you don't have experience with a reactive dog....it's difficult for people to understand their behaviours.  But we do..... we accommodate Liesel....not people.

And avoid placing her in situations where she could react negatively.  Our previous male dachshund was highly reactive....and aggressive.  It took his whole lifetime spent training & teaching - and understanding his triggers.  I wish humans were as understanding...

I've been doing a bit of Hallowe'en decorating...and picked up the paint to have Mr. Seventies paint our bedroom...hope you will stay tuned for that!

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