Two Updates Today
Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7:09PM 
Well the French doors (2 sets) are ALMOST finished. They are hung and we are trying to get stain off windows without scraping the glass or stinking up the place as we have moms to be in the house. Now to figure out who can cut some plexiglass or if there is something else I can put on the doors clear to protect them from dog scratches.
I can't believe this project is almost done. On Monday I start in on my closet. Then after that I get the office turned back into a puppy nursery. I really need to get some nice fat baby comforters or are they called quilts? I am looking for used as they are much cheaper so if you see or hear of someone selling used, please let me know. I am going to try to get to the baby consignment shop as my fat fluffy ones that the newborns adore are rather falling apart. So that is on my to do list as well. So much to do, so little time.
An angel came to my much needed break and we went for lunch. Thank you, Lynda! We also got in a quick swim before the sprinkles and cool set in. Ella, Kat, Inula and Roxie jumped in while all the dogs ran around like crazies barking. Because we are respectful of our neighbours we put the barkers inside. Someone asked me if I always control who is out there with the pool. The answer is yes but only when we are swimming. It's the only time they take grand delight in barking their fool heads off when Nathan jumps in. The poor things can't help themselves.
Then after that, Roxie had to be dried as she was shaking. It cooled down. I had to do Ella, Kat and well Inula was 99% dry by the time I got to her. So much for relaxing in the afternoon.
But I may have a gin and tonic to celebrate one project almost complete.
I am not sure how to explain it but if I ever have another set of doors to sand and stain, I think I will drink a vat of something and put myself out of misery. I had so many ooops, drips, scrapes, repairs - and deep gouges from the dogs scratching that if they do it again it will actually make more sense to buy new and stain vs. what I did. But what does this have to do with dogs? Well I was doing this project as dogs scratch when gals are in heat.
We did have a good time but I didn't click in the morning as I was doing touchups as soneone moved the doors (argh) and then I watered plants, got the pool ready, gathered all the &*^% I had out there staining. I took down xpens that I used to keep dogs away from the doors and all the stuff. I have my deck back now and so do the dogs - hooray!
Then when we swam I was actually in the pool vs clicking photos. Sorry. Then I was drying and combing out dogs and while I was at it did the rest. So, I earned that drink - well I think so.
Now I am blogging and I am ready for bed. Time to snuggle with dogs.
Anyone else going to the Canadian Pet Expo?
Reader Comments (10)
The hardware stores cut plexiglass.
Love the pictures of Saffron exploring your planter.
Really - I checked Home Depot and they don't. Asked Rona they said not. Please do tell me who. I really need to protect the doors from getting scratched up again.
Sherry she stole the remaining strawberries. I got 2 crops from them and hardly got any. Did you notice your gal was a good gal.
Some nice pictures of Nathan & Kat. Saffron looked mighty guilty in the one photo.
Kathy: She should have looked guilty. Doubt anymore will grow at this date. Though I see a flower I doubt it will make it to fruit.
Great gallery. They seem so content. I loved seeing Kat. He is so handsome. Roxie appears to be feeling better. I wonder whether Rusty would be darker like Roxie if his hair was longer. His top layer is Carmel like Roxie. How lucky Ella is to have Roxie with her always.
I am so proud of you Darlah. I can't get organized to do anything and you said it would be done and it was. Where did you learn how to do all these things??
Sorry about your strawberries!
I had mine cut at Home Hardware.
Not sure where my post disappeared to so sorry if this is a duplicate.
Yes, I noticed Murphy didn't go into the pot (a bit surprised actually...especially because there were strawberries!)
I got my plexiglass cut at Home Hardware. If you have troubles and give me the dimensions, I can pick it up for you. They have different thicknesses.
Great photos. Saffie does look a tad guilty....oops did I just do that? Congrats on your project being done. You should feel pretty good about it.
Home hardware great - I may have to get a poster board and make a template. Thank you!!