Monday, 30 June 2014

It's All About The Beach Deck.....

Painted at last!! This post is all about the Beach Deck...what surrounds it...what is beyond it...what sits on it...why we love it !♥️











Hope you all had a great weekend...

It was hot and steamy....warm and muggy....humid and glorious!!!

By the Lake....these are the perfect conditions...

For a perfect weekend.....

One more coat needed for the beach deck...we love it!!!

What was your weekend like?

Hot and sticky???

Did you hide inside...or get out and embrace Mother Nature??

Today was a busy one...another scorcher....clipped the backyard bushes and vines...

Cleaned up the front yard a bit....sprinkled the hose around...

Then...I hopped into the pool...and cleaned the sides of the liner and the steps...

                                          Fannnnntbulous!!!!

Tomorrow is a holiday....CANADA DAY....supposed to RAIN all day...boo!

Kids may come over for a swim...we will have Miss V for the day...

She is better, but had a few stomach issues with the antibiotic...so...

Her Mom called the Dr and got a new script...hope we can get her in the pool again!!

Think we'll BBQ a few chicken drumsticks and have some garden style rice and salad...

That oughta fit the bill...don't you think???

Hope you all have a great evening....enjoy the heat!!! remember March?? hahaha!


                                      Cheers!  :o)
                                         linda
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36 comments:

  1. Gloria Baker30 June 2014 at 13:19

    Aww Linda all look just beautiful your pictures are stunning!
    We are in winter but is "our" time for winter haha
    Aw I wait miss V feel better!
    Enjoy your lovely time!

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:18

      Our time for Winter will be soon enough!
      I will let you know tomorrow how she is doing!...thanks GLoria♥️

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    2. Gloria Baker30 June 2014 at 16:25

      Yes today is the most cold day of winter only 5 grades and is not snowing but maybe in the mountains would be!

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  2. Betsy Brock30 June 2014 at 14:08

    Lovely, lovely deck! Nicely painted and gorgeous! All ready for a summer of fun!

    I love that purple flower shot, too...magazine worthy!

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:19

      That would be a Cosmos...love them!
      Isn't the deck awesome? I love the colour, and the second coat will finish it nicely!

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  3. Deb30 June 2014 at 14:38

    We are having the same weather here, Linda. And I will never complain because I do remember March. :-b
    Your deck looks great and the colour really makes the flowers pop. Beautiful & bright photos...much appreciated. Dinner sounds good. We are barbequing tonight to keep the heat out. Enjoy your evening.

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:20

      That is why we bbq'd...it was delish!
      We are going for a soak in the pool at 7:30...time chosen by the boyfriend! hahaha!

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  4. Anonymous30 June 2014 at 14:44

    WooHoo deck is painted ... looks good. Hot and humid here, been in and out enjoying it. My friend came over for a nice visit and we sat and gossiped, I mean chatted, about things. :)

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:20

      Hallelujah!!!
      Chatting eh? I love chatting!! hahaha!

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  5. Amy at love made my home30 June 2014 at 15:23

    So glad that you are having such a good time at the cottage!!! I hope that Miss V gets better soon and that the new meds agree with her better. Your flowers are all looking fantastic too - and Mr Duck hiding there in the plants! Hope that you have a great time tomorrow. xx

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:22

      thanks Amy...you are always so considerate...I like that!
      Flowers are looking pretty good...hopefully they will get a drink this week sometime!
      The Ducks look good, eh? So glad I made a deal for them!
      39*c with the humidity today...time...well...NEARLY time for a swim!

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  6. 45th Parallel Quilter30 June 2014 at 15:29

    I can see why you treasure your time at the cottage. The deck looks marvelous and all the vegetation is coming into its "day in the sun" ... ENJOY!! Gearing up for our 4th of July ... TONS of "summer people" descend on Traverse City ... it's the National Cherry Festival and last for 10-12 days! Weather is supposed to be gorgeous ... we had a nice weekend and I grilled chicken breasts and thighs outside last night with BBQ sauce ... reheated leftovers for dinner tonight with some corn on the cob ... watermelon with Feta crumbles for dessert ... does that sound EXACTLY like the perfect summer supper?? Enjoy your holiday and your family ~ hoping you have good weather!! Linda

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:24

      Indeed it does Linda....love when you can cook enough for the next night...harder than you think to actually pull it off, eh?
      We are very pleased with the deck.....VERY pleased!
      Enjoy your 4th of July...have a ball!

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  7. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 16:15

    Deck looks great Linda - one more coat you say. Must be a very very hard wearing application. Is it a wood preserver perhaps mico-porous. I used to be in the paint industry.
    Glad Miss V is OK. Do they live far from the cottage and your regular home?
    Love the flower arrangements, feet and colourful flip flops.
    Thanks for blessing my blog with your presence earlier.
    Cheers ~ Eddie

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 16:28

      Hi Eddie....
      The beach deck is in the sun ALL day...we usually have to repaint it, every 3 years...
      We had the back addition added last year...where the loungers are...so this was its first coating...
      The old part of the deck has been painted 3-4 times already...dark red...hated it...boyfriend picked!
      It is a deck paint...supposedly guaranteed for 8 years...NO WAY!!!...remember it gets the sun beating on it all winter as well....just so darn happy it is finally done!
      Miss V and her Mom live about 20 minutes from here, and about an hour from the cottage...why?
      No problem Eddie....I enjoy visiting your blog....lots of conversations going on!!

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    2. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 18:45

      Why? , , , oh! I just wondered whether it took them long to visit because your see them quite often. Nice they are so close.

      Well it;s late here and I have been talking to some of my new poetry pals. Time to turn in . . . night!

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    3. Linda30 June 2014 at 19:02

      Didn't mean to be snippity.....
      Guess I'm tired...worked hard today!
      Have a good sleep.....

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    4. Eddie Bluelights1 July 2014 at 02:04

      Didn't think you were - no problem
      Looking forward to seeing your next post.

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    5. Linda1 July 2014 at 05:21

      Thanks Eddie....

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  8. Anonymous30 June 2014 at 16:16

    Love your beach deck and the view from it! Beautiful!

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 19:00

      Welcome Karen.....and....thanks!
      Visit anytime!

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  9. Jennifer Hays30 June 2014 at 16:35

    The deck looks really nice, that's a good color. I hope you have good weather tomorrow for the holiday.

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 19:03

      Fingers crossed Jennifer....at least Miss V will be here♥️

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  10. Martha30 June 2014 at 17:56

    It was a gorgeous weekend!
    A little shopping, a little nap, a little time out with the hubby, and a Sunday afternoon wedding.
    Yup, a very nice weekend.
    You lake looks lovely and I love the beach deck!
    Do you serve iced tea?
    :0)

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    1. Linda30 June 2014 at 19:06

      Absolutely!
      The lake was perfect......the beach deck is perfection!
      Iced tea with plenty of ice and fresh lemon.....delightful!
      What time are you coming?

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    2. Martha1 July 2014 at 04:16

      That all depends on how fast I drive.
      :0)

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    3. Linda1 July 2014 at 05:22

      70 mph.....right?

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  11. Rosemary30 June 2014 at 23:48

    Everything looks so vibrant and colourful which I think probably reflects their owner!
    Do hope that the lovely, and beautiful Miss V is soon feeling much better.

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    1. Linda1 July 2014 at 05:24

      Awwww...thanks Rosemary...I am blushing!
      Will give her your good wishes today♥️

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  12. Kris1 July 2014 at 00:01

    I would park my fanny on that deck and NEVER leave! What a fabulous spot!!! LOVE it!
    SO glad that Miss V is feeling better!
    xo Kris

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    1. Linda1 July 2014 at 05:25

      Come on...what are you waiting for?
      Did you get my note....forgive me?

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  13. bobbybegood11 July 2014 at 13:24

    deck looks great!!! so happy for you. here in nyc - hot, muggy, humid - ARRRRGH! not my type of weather - AT ALL. cheers!!

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    1. Linda1 July 2014 at 17:28

      Thanks!
      Really hot here today...I like mid 70's

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  14. Marisa B1 July 2014 at 19:01

    oh I love that deck too...I would sit all day chatting away with you...we had a busy weekend too the weahter was pleasant. have a Fannnnntbulous Canada Day! :)

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  15. The Happy Whisk2 July 2014 at 14:14

    Love your place. So pretty and by gosh, wonderfully
    relaxing, it looks like.

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