This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Flood Wood Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love my deck, especially this time of year when the surrounding gardens are beginning to bloom, the leaves are greening and the birds are chirping. My home deck is not really big but I’ve made it cozy with a pretty privacy screen, comfy chairs, a trellis with morning glories and an arbor with corkscrew vines.

There is though one thing missing. Pretty wood. The wood on my deck is bare, aged and gray and to be blunt, it is ugly. Previously, I’ve covered it up with carpet but this year I’m beautifying it so I can enjoy the look of natural wood grain.

My wood deck beautifying begins with treating the gray wood with Flood® brand wood cleaner. With a solid reputation as “The Wood Care Specialist,” I can count on Flood® brand from start to finish on my beautifying project.

Flood® Wood Care has earned their reputation beginning in 1841 as a family business, and continuing through the years, offering dependable finishes that will not only protect yours and my investment but do so with products that help make your wood design options truly yours, personalizing your outdoor wood elements with stylish colors and stain that brings out the beauty in the wood that compliments your home.

I’m actually very exited about my project as I use my deck as I would an extra room. I plan on using the suggested solid color because because the wood is weathered. Now I just need to choose from 51 different color options! I’m thinking either Mulberry which has a subtle, soft brownish hue or I may get a little bit daring and use Tranquil Sea! Mmm, it’s so pretty and as you might guess it’s the color I would expect to see if I were on tropical, by-the-sea vacation!* Either way, I’m so looking forward to refreshing the look of my “summer room!”

Gowganda Lake, Ontario - April 24

From charitable events with an emphasis on support of communities in the Highlands, to a chance to meet real-time Iditarod adventurer Hank DeBruin to African Film Night and much more, there is always something happening in the Haliburton Highlands that appeals to a diverse range of interests. Speaking of ‘diverse’, that is one word to describe south eastern Ontario weather of late. I snapped some southern Ontario webcam shots today, April 24, which should give you an idea of  conditions in the area right now. Pretty pictures/cold weather.

Iditerod Team Appreciation Night

African Film Night

Kawagama Lake - 4.24.12

Hike For Hospice

Check out these –as well as some new 2011 shots of the family.

Goebbert’s Farms

Photos – Family – Animals – Exotic & Farm / Haunted House / Corn Maze / Seasonal Food

Barrie - Sunset June 3, 2011

Since I never quite got to bed last night (long story) I was able to grab some awesome morning shots of southeastern Ontario at 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central). And, since I’m just getting the weather-cast done now, I’ve grabbed a couple more shots of sunsets in beautiful southeastern Ontario, Canada. Something for everyone.

I hear that Ontarians have had record rainfall in the month of May. I sympathize as though you might not expect it, weather here in the Chicago area is not too different. We’ve had the record rainy May, the zig-zagging temperatures, mostly on the cold side–but then excruciatingly hot and humid for a day or so as well. Just nutty.

So, what do we dare expect for this week? You may be pleasantly surprised!

First, in a big change, there will be almost no rainfall in southeastern Ontario for the next week. That is very welcome coming on the heels of such a wet May. Temperatures in general will be rather moderate with daytime highs about 21 or 22 °C during the day. Here are the details:

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather June 3 - 4 2011

Expect variable cloudiness overnight on Friday with temperatures dipping down to 50°F. You could get up to 0.1 inches of rain from Friday evening through Saturday evening.

You’ll wake on Saturday to isolated showers and a temperature of 57°F. Isolated showers continue through Saturday afternoon with a high of 70°F. Saturday evening will be cloudy with showers and a temperature of 66°F. Saturday’s overnight low will be 50°F.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Forecast (F)

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Forecast (C)

Sunday will have cloudy periods, a high of 73°F and an overnight low of 54°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Sunday.

Monday will again feature cloudy periods but with a high of 66°F, will be somewhat cooler. The overnight low of 54°F on Monday however, will mimic Sunday’s low. You could get close to 0.1 inch of rain.

Tuesday, June 7, expect cloudy periods, a high of 68°F and an overnight low of  54°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 8, isolated showers are again in the forecast. The high is expected to be 72°F and the overnight low, 50°F. You may get close to 0.1 inch of precipitation accumulation.

Thursday, June 9, will be a mainly sunny day with a high expected to be 72°F and the overnight low, 57°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Thursday.

Make it a great week!

Kincardine Harbour Boats, ONT, CA - May 28.11

The weather for the final weekend of May 2011 in southeastern Ontario is starting off wet–but will it stay that way?:

Weekend Weather Haliburton Highlands 5.28 - 5.29

Judging from the photos it itsrainy in many area of southern Ontario Saturday, early afternoon. By Saturday evening however it should become mainly cloudy. There is expected to be 0.1 inch of rain from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The high temperature Saturday will be 64°F and the overnight low, 55°F.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather

Sunday, look for a cloudy day with showers. The high temperature is expected to be 66°F and the overnight low 55°F.  There may be up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Monday, expect variable clouds, a pleasant high of 75°F and a repeat of Monday’s overnight low of 55°F.  Again, there may be up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Tuesday, there’ll be a chance of  thundershowers with the high temperature soaring to 81°F, though it should feel like 95°F(!) The overnight low will be 63°F and there is again a chance of up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Wednesday will be sunny. The high will be a comfortable 73°F and the low overnight, 57°F. There is no rain in the forecast.

Thursday, June 2, expect variable cloudiness and a high of 63°F. The overnight low will drop to 50°F. There is no precipitation in the forecast.

Friday will be a sunny day with a mild temperature of 64°F.  The low overnight will be a chilly 48°F and there is no rain in the forecast.

Have a great week!