Something About Nothing..........#11

[keishashadow]

We are at 7 stays this year. We missed Feb, Mar, and Apr. I was busy working on our home theater so there went that money. Lol. We could not do both but back to the trips for now.

Most trips are just one night 2 days with being so close. As you know being Platnium, FL and AP rate , plus our strict budget it is very reasonable for the weekend.

if we lived closer It'd be hard to stay away

tink that is just so funny re the ex! scary to have a loved one go thru such serious health issues

lynne - the older kids get the more expensive their 'needs'. never a want, always a need

Kstar- small kids seem to pick up every bug, helps build their immunity. everything goes into their mouths, I still cringe when I have to take GD for checkups and see all the toys in pediatrician's office.

mac - cake, I forgot to order a cake eek! maybe cupcakes at this point. It was requested I make steak tips on the grill with mushrooms, um ok, whatever that is, will wing it. figure if I cut up a sirloin steak or roast & just it marinate, same as the regular ones i'll be cooking, it'll work out. will just pop it on the grill and hope for the best.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks for all the kind comments! Chris certainly loves the water...but unfortunately, he is on dry land for the next few days.

Turns out that he picked up Coxsakie Virus from the pools at Sesame Place! Not serious, but an unsightly skin rash and blisters in his mouth. Should be good as gold in a few days.

Well we are headed to the Poconos for the weekend...let's hope the weather is good!

Have a good one everyone!

Poor little Chris. Yep, years ago, my younger brother got a skin rash, impetigo, when he was very young, that he got from swimming in our township pool. That's the issue with public pools, you risk sharing stuff you'd rather not have. I hope Chris had fun anyway.

Oh, and my Christopher was happy you call your son Chris. Ever since he learned to write his name, he complained to me that I gave him too long a name to write. So, to this day, he's also Chris.

Have fun in the mountains. My DD had a tournament up there last year, and most of us parents were enjoying the scenery of where the fields were. I like going there when the weather's not bad. I think only chance of storms in the evening. The weather's been nice up there lately.

 

[schumigirl]

Vicki......Glad the brother is doing better, and hope Danielle is ok.....she must have been so scared!!!! You too!!! Lol......about the ex though

Bluer......don't blame you going the time......like Keisha we`d be exactly the same if we lived as close as you I get fed up with people saying to us oh you`re not going back there again......this is people who go and spend 3 weeks on a beach every year......no thanks!!

KFish.......poor little mite.....can`t be pleasant.......enjoy poconos I have to go look that up.....only ever heard Rachel and Paolo from friends mention it But then I thought Sheboygan was a made up place till very recently...true!

Janet.......Happy Birthday to the young un this weekend........hope the steak turns out good.....


Had another gorgeous day today here........went out for lunch and a drive in the young uns new car..........we ended up in Subway.......... Did enjoy it though.......Not as nice as Firehouse Subs in Millenia Mall

Watching Red Dragon tonight I think.......really enjoyed Hannibal the series......last episode Tuesday......so bought RD today along with the movie Hannibal......we have SoTLambs already.

DH just poured me nice chilled glass of white wine......

Hope everyone has a great weekend

 

[Cielei]

Hi Mac,

I actually don't mind cool nights at the moment as I have my heat on at the lake house to reduce humidity and dry out those floors.

I had 82 for a high today ... don't know what it is tonight.

BTW for future reference, I am directly across the Saint Croix River from Saint Paul MN about four miles. The lake home on the other hand...a bit north and east of there.

Are you Hudson/Stillwater area? I live in Maple Grove

 

[Cielei]

I am so thankful this week is over, and I never want to repeat it.

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I swear... I can not move further south soon enough.

Question for the seasoned Darksiders... we always celebrate my DD's bday while we are there, and this year will be no different, except this year we won't be at HHN on the day of her actual bday. I've already made reservations for her dinner and have the number to call to order the cake, I was just hoping to see if anyone has any experience with their cakes and can tell me what they're like, and if they can be delivered to the restaurant we'll be having dinner at.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating!

And great big to everyone with sick family members... or those who just need a hug after having a poopy week!

 

[macraven]

sharky, i had a cake delivered to my room and it was delicious!

chocolate with fudge cream middle and fluffy icing.

it was great!

plates, silverware, napkins were on the cart when it was left in my room.



i did'nt order it so i know nothing about that part of your question.

i am guessing you could set it up for the birthday dinner.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

sharky, i had a cake delivered to my room and it was delicious!

chocolate with fudge cream middle and fluffy icing.

it was great!

plates, silverware, napkins were on the cart when it was left in my room.



i did'nt order it so i know nothing about that part of your question.

i am guessing you could set it up for the birthday dinner.

Sounds divine! We could also have it delivered to the room, no problem. I don't think she'll mind either way as long as it's chocolate lol

 

[Bluer101]

Vicki......Glad the brother is doing better, and hope Danielle is ok.....she must have been so scared!!!! You too!!! Lol......about the ex though Bluer......don't blame you going the time......like Keisha we`d be exactly the same if we lived as close as you I get fed up with people saying to us oh you`re not going back there again......this is people who go and spend 3 weeks on a beach every year......no thanks!! KFish.......poor little mite.....can`t be pleasant.......enjoy poconos I have to go look that up.....only ever heard Rachel and Paolo from friends mention it But then I thought Sheboygan was a made up place till very recently...true! Janet.......Happy Birthday to the young un this weekend........hope the steak turns out good..... Had another gorgeous day today here........went out for lunch and a drive in the young uns new car..........we ended up in Subway.......... Did enjoy it though.......Not as nice as Firehouse Subs in Millenia Mall Watching Red Dragon tonight I think.......really enjoyed Hannibal the series......last episode Tuesday......so bought RD today along with the movie Hannibal......we have SoTLambs already. DH just poured me nice chilled glass of white wine...... Hope everyone has a great weekend

People here always ask us why we go so much. I tell them it's no different then someone going to the mall shopping every weekend. Besides, how many people that don't live close would love to go at least a few times a year. It's in our backyard and going to take advantage of it. It's 2 hr 20 min door to door. Normally we make a stop on the turnpike for breakfast it breaks the trip up real nice. Besides DW's vehicle knows the way, lol.

We live right by the beach, 5 minutes, have some other property in the family right on the water, and still I have not been to the beach in 10-15 years.

 

[macraven]

Bluer, you have the best location to live in.
so close to everything.

i'd leave the cold north to be in your shoes.


hope all have a fun saturday and great weekend.

 

[schumigirl]

Afternoon all

Another gorgeous day here............

I`d live on Long Island given the choice......it was so beautiful where my family live, I really fell in love with it when we visited in May.........but in the winter......not sure where I`d go.........I think California would be an option.........DH would love to live near a decent winery

Found out today from my mother my best friend in Scotland was broken into couple of days ago. She was only out a couple of hours and her husband was at work. They ransacked the place and got all her jewellery She had some beautiful pieces and like a lot of people most of them held sentimental memories for her. Going to ring her later.

Anyway, hope everyone is having a lovely weekend whatever you`re doing

 

[schumigirl]

Had a lovely night in the garden with wine and song.........

Took out some classic old favorite music..........Elton john......Queen.........Michael Jackson.....Whitney Houston "oh I wanna dance with somebody"......... Neil Diamond.........George Michael......Duran Duran......ELO........and Jimmy buffet singing Margaritaville.............

All our nearest neighbours that might hear us are away so we weren't disturbing anyone with our dreadful singalong

I banned from playing my Wicked CD.........DH's fed up listening to it

Need to keep our thread higher up

 

[macraven]

quick drive by

 

[Lynne G]

After a very rainy morning, steak on the grill. Cool day, only in the 70's.

Schumi, love that music. Glad to hear you had a nice day.

Mac, , motoring along.

Sharky, I was glad this week was over too. Long one.


Have a great Sunday everyone.

 

[keishashadow]

People here always ask us why we go so much. I tell them it's no different then someone going to the mall shopping every weekend. Besides, how many people that don't live close would love to go at least a few times a year. It's in our backyard and going to take advantage of it. It's 2 hr 20 min door to door. Normally we make a stop on the turnpike for breakfast it breaks the trip up real nice. Besides DW's vehicle knows the way, lol.

We live right by the beach, 5 minutes, have some other property in the family right on the water, and still I have not been to the beach in 10-15 years.

taking break before I need to marinate my 'shrooms for dinner.

Ok, I surrender, I want to retire to Florida lol. we are land-locked beach bums at heart, often drive to Lake Erie 2+ hrs away. If we squint hard, can pretending we're beaching it

even in the winter we can't stay away from the water, yes that is ice

 

[SharkyGoddess]

We live right by the beach, 5 minutes, have some other property in the family right on the water, and still I have not been to the beach in 10-15 years.

Wha....????

I don't think I could ever grow tired of the beach. The sand... sounds and smells... ahhhhh bliss

 

[SharkyGoddess]

After a very rainy morning, steak on the grill. Cool day, only in the 70's.

Schumi, love that music. Glad to hear you had a nice day.

Mac, , motoring along.

Sharky, I was glad this week was over too. Long one.


Have a great Sunday everyone.

LUCKY!!! We've had 90+ nasty humid weather for two days now. I guess I shouldn't complain though, our summer up until now had been very mild and enjoyable.

 

[macraven]

Wha....????

I don't think I could ever grow tired of the beach. The sand... sounds and smells... ahhhhh bliss

you would only get tired of living near the beach if you ended up with sand in your house once you came back from there.

i like doing beaches as long as i can do some shade.

used to take the kids to the beach at the state park in our town.
idiot children used to put sand in their pockets and empty them out in the living room.


i can't even dream of beaches.
my weather suxs.


came back to add Lake Michigan's (beaches near us) lake water is always cold.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

you would only get tired of living near the beach if you ended up with sand in your house once you came back from there.

i like doing beaches as long as i can do some shade.

used to take the kids to the beach at the state park in our town.
idiot children used to put sand in their pockets and empty them out in the living room.


i can't even dream of beaches.
my weather suxs.


came back to add Lake Michigan's (beaches near us) lake water is always cold.

My 4 legged kids are my sand magnets LOL I had this briiight idea of putting sand all around our el cheapo walmart pool, ya know, to give it that beachy feel. Yea... 2 years later I am still cursing my bright idea and vacuuming every single time the dogs go roll in it, which is every time they go out. Stinkin' dogs!