We went gallivanting around AZ today & ended up stopping at a nursery with all kinds of fountains, trees, shrubs, plants etc. We kept looking for a small fountain for our back patio to listen to the water while we sit outside. Everything at the nursery was $500.00 or more. We had bought a small Palm tree at the Home Depot to set on our patio that was on sale for $15.00. The same plant at this nursery was $45.00! Needless to say we didn't buy anything & left.
On our way home we stopped at a store called 99 Cents. We looked around and bought some paperclips & small items we could use around the house. Next door was an ACE hardware store so we walked in to check it out. In the back outside they had items that looked like they hadn't been used in months or even years. We found this fountain amongst those items & asked the sales person what it sold for. He said I can give you a smoking deal on it. $45.00! Typically they are about $150.00 anywhere else!
We decided to buy it and as we were moving it, a small Gecko jumped inside the fountain looking for a free ride to somewhere. DH & DW thought "No way are we taking this home with the Gecko sitting inside where we can't reach him!" DW was afraid he'd decide to climb out and try to climb on the steering wheel while she was driving! DH banged the fountain on the ground to try and shake him loose, but to no avail! The sales person went inside and grabbed several plastic bags and we were able to seal it up tight.
We got it home and as DH was setting it up the Gecko jumped off the fountain onto the patio and just about gave DH a heart attack!
The fountain is set-up and running now & the sound is so tranquil. Ahhhhhhhhhhh
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Hey! That's great you have a fountain! Being that I can see and hear Kathryn's from here I don't personally need one! I'll bet it looks and sounds great and offers up some peaceful sounding, relaxing times in your backyard. DH finished painting the east side of the house and painted that small gate on the deck - due to the fact that - we now have Grace. An eight week old bundle of female springer. Ali and DH went out and bought her from a farm in Blooming. She is a dolly. The first night they brought her home (unbeknownst to me) and plopped her in my lap, I cried for the continued loss of Bess (April 2nd) - had a difficult time warming up to her. But now - sheesh - what a sweety. I'll try to send pictures soon.
Glad you didn't suffer any gecko gashes!
also, birds love the running water of a fountain - get those feeders going (along with the hummingbird feeders I suggested in the other post) - maybe a bird house or two - if you build it, they will come~
We are soooooo happy you have another family member. We all loved Bess & miss her terribly. It's a new beginning for Grace & your loving family. We know she will be truly loved & will have a wonderful life with your incredibly giving family. We miss all of you guy's so much & wish we could play & hold your new puppy. I'm sure our "KIDS" would have enjoyed getting to know Grace & hopefully in the future they will have a chance to get to know one another. All is well in AZ. & we are so happy you are posting to our blog. It's so nice to know that people care enough about us to share some thoughts. Keep up your post's as they have helped us in deciding how to create our new landscaping. We will be sure to keep you up to speed. Glad to hear DH has finished painting the east side of the house. BOUT time! "Giggles" I'm sure he has his hands full with the local riff raff! We miss having the conection to "OFFICIALS"!!! You'll be sad to know a car took out a power substation near our house tonight & we lost power for over an hour. Did we mention it's HOT here? LOL! Talk to you soon. TnA
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