Every time it rained in the summer I would have a small lake at the bottom of my driveway which would eventually drain over a period of up to 24 hours.  This winter my lake became an ice rink that progressively got worse over time.

IMG_0555

I think we can all agree that the holidays appear in our lives sooner every year.  Well… while shopping on Amazon their unique algorithms that displays purchase suggestions based on prior purchases, some on target, some not and some “really… what were you thinking” but on this recent buying spree the suggestion was… um “spot on”.  I clicked the “add to cart” button and patiently awaited their arrival.  The delivery truck just left with the box that couldn’t be opened quickly enough.  One word adorable!  Little hunks to hang on the tree.  One is “Spa Bear the other Lumber Bear”  Are there others you ask?  Just look at my shopping list to see three more.  Maybe a small bear tree this year!

Giving credit the book in the background is Paul Freeman’s “Lads” and the ornaments by December Diamonds on Amazon.    

The property next door to me was for sale, actually it has been for sale for the past 21 years.  Sue the neighbor on the other side put a bug in my ear saying wouldn’t it be a shame if someone bought that property and you didn’t like them or they built something awful next to you.  Well that’s all it took, I couldn’t stop thinking about it… so I bought it.  Here is a video of the property.

Added some LED outdoor strip lights to the edge of the decking. The way it comes you can change the colors and even make a pattern that will repeat over and over.  Wait it gets even better, you can set it to play along to the music that is in the background.  The neighbors are just going to love me even more!IMG_0503