Soaking Up the Sun


This was the temperature here the past couple of days:

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Next week, the prediction is even HOTTER! Is this May or July? :)

Still, we have no complaints. This long weekend the whole island of Île-Perrot is hosting a community yard sale: that’s 4 different towns! Our road was relatively quiet but we decided to put out a few things Saturday and today. We sold a few larger objects we wanted to get rid of so I am happy! Plus we received a bottle of Spanish wine from one of our neighbors as a thank you for giving him an old lawn mower!

We took advantage of the festive atmosphere to soak up some rays and get to know our neighbors. Summer here reminds us just why we moved here – esp. after cold, harsh winters (compared to normal Halifax winters!).

The girls must have gotten a lot of fresh air today -they both went to bed early, quickly & with no complaint!

Happy to say we have not turned on the central air as of yet. But with predicted temps of 32 for Monday/Tuesday (and it always seems to be a few degrees hotter here) we may have to admit defeat very soon.

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Hanging Basket


I buy a hanging basket every year, & I really dislike the plastic containers they come in. I get one always with the intention that I will fill it up with my own arrangement the following year – but it never happens.

This hanging basket at D’Aoust caught my eye today…I love the unique style & I will definitely be motivated to refill it with my own creation next year!

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Under a Blood Red Sky…


I couldn’t help but think of the name of the U2 LP when I noticed the sky this evening. Rick promptly went out and took pictures, although the intensity of the colour does not show up in the photos. Talk about the heavens opening up!

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A Surprise Visitor…


Who comes around every so often to say hello…

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I’m not sure who owns him/her but definitely not a stray as this cat is pretty fat! Usually a midnight visitor but this time caught on camera during the day. :)

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Sophie’s Favourite Toys…


Rick brought home Sophie a treat…from the grocery store…and not for eating…not yet, anyway. :)

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