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

[keishashadow]

lynne should be well on her way, safe trip!

So, my window to book my "attractions" opened up yesterday and I am now very officially in the "I will never do WDW again" camp. I have have super high speed internet. I am somewhat "tech-savvy" and I was overwhelmed. What an amazingly stupid website. How slow can you get?. Oh my, it took me four hours to "reserve" nine days of rides.

Thank God and whoever that when I leave WDW I just have to figure out a park to go to on a particular day. I know I will love the Universal/Portofino part of my vacation.

Anyway, this whole "reserve your experiences in advance" on slow website crap is really getting me down.

Rant over.

let it go, let it go...

jk, it takes hoop jumping to new level doesn't it? I still can't believe i wasted hours to get 1st day 7DMT FP when it coincided with summer trip..

if u didn't get what u wanted, keep checking back, find that things open up daily, including when in the parks!

ps have found it quicker if u have the Disney app on cell phone.

mac

We leave in 2 sleeps!! I had to get up at 4:30 this morning to get DH to the airport for his flight. He has meetings first of the week and will be catching up with us at the airport on Wed when we head down. Let's not chat about that packing thing - it gets done .... eventually.

Our schools don't start until after labor day, but pretty much everyone I know in other states started last week or today. I am hoping this means smaller crowds for us!! I believe that I mentioned to all my friends that I would be thinking about them while we are at the darkside and they are enjoying back-to-school - I think I still have a couple of said friends left.

Hope everyone has a great week!

think of it this way, it'll brighten their day to think of how much fun you are having.

homie mac!

 

[schumigirl]

for the birthday girl


Janet..........lol at the expected visits.....true though

Bad luck on his puter giving up........always at the wrong times.......hope he has a great time though. My DH needs a new laptop/iPad...........I went on his laptop last night to do some printing and it takes aaaaaaagggeessssss to get bloomin going........paint dries quicker!! I'm thinking he might get this iPad and I can get a new one

I'm thinking I liked the sound of your breaded zucchini (courgette to us).......sounds nice......do you have a secret recipe or is it a generic thing I can pick from the tinternet...........all of mine would like it I think.

Hope Lynne and gang are having a good journey


Been waiting today for two parcels to arrive.........almost 3 pm here and nothing yet..........I never get a delivery early. Think our village is sometimes out in the boonies

Pulled pork, coleslaw and spicy potato wedges for dinner tonight

 

[Cielei]

Happy Birthday Mac!

Agavegirl - my DH refuses to book another WDW vacation with all the stuff you have to plan now. We are going on our first cruise in Feb and then if we want the park experience, it's Disneyland. He's become a much bigger fan of Disneyland than WDW. We both love, love, love the darkside!

We.Leave. Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy day today with packing and making sure everything is done. Boys and I have hair appointments. My DS 11 grew out of his shoes; so we have to buy him more shoes today! Have to get everything ready for our fur baby to go to the pet resort tomorrow morning - he is so spoiled. DH is such a sweetie - he is out of town for meetings right now, but when I was telling him I wasn't sure how I was going to work in a mani.pedi today, he told me not to worry about it because we could just schedule them at the spa once we are at PBH.

The breaded zucchini made me think way back and remember we used to make zucchini fritters. Have you ever tried it that way? I grated the zucchini and ] mixed with egg and a little flour (salt & pepper - I used chives too), and then a quick coat of bread crumbs, then fry. I remember them being really good.

Have a great week everyone!

 

[keishashadow]

nothing fancy here w/the zukes. I just slice them as thin as I canlengthwise; quick dip in egg wash, dip in seasoned panko or break crumbs & fry in hot oil. sprinkle with lemon juice & serve w/marinara or cocktail sauce.

now I'm hungry

DL is very special, enjoyed USH too, nice combo trip for us to west coast stopping in vegas

cannot believe the mountain of laundry that suddenly appeared once jr packed/cleaned out room.

 

[Mrs bluer101]

Happy Birthday Mac!!!
Wishing you all the best.

 

[Bluer101]

This is for Mac.

 

[Bluer101]

Schumi,

I just realized we will be at RPR 12-14 when you will be there. This trip is just DW and I. Our plans for the 13 is EE for DA then lounge by the pool the rest of the day. Food from Bula, relaxing, swimming and no child.

Might be able to meet up.

 

[Lynne G]

We send greetings from the Portofino.


Was going to log on in the airport, but was not awake enough.

Happy Birthday Mac! sending hugs and thoughts of you and your family.

 

[Bluer101]

We send greetings from the Portofino.


Was going to log on in the airport, but was not awake enough.

Happy Birthday Mac! sending hugs and thoughts of you and your family.

Have fun at PBH.

 

[ky07]

Hope things are better for you, been wondering how you are

Wow.........that came around.........so exciting when it's all ahead of you

Janet, I thank my lucky stars every day Junior picked a University close to home. He got accepted to every one he applied to so it really was his choice to be able to stay home...........I can only imagine how quiet the house would be without him. He's not a party animal so it suited him down to the ground.......it's a bit of a drive every day he goes but he doesn't mind it.

When does he leave.....is it soon?

We have 3 weeks till we leave for the overnight stay at The Radisson at the airport.........one of the few things we ever have to plan.........flights......hotel......airport hotel........park tickets.......HHN tix........car hire and dollars.........planning over

It's gotten cool here last few days........surely summer can't be over yet?

Loving watching Breaking Bad........we're only half way through the second series........it's so funny!! No one told me it had so much black humor in it. I'm a huge fan now.........have to miss watching for next 3 nights though...........real life interrupting........in a nice way though

Hope everyone's doing ok

Not really me and DW has separated and for the time being I am in another state
Really miss my family and home but for the time being I think it's for the best

 

[agavegirl1]

Settling down a bit from my rant. I am re-adjusting my expectations for Disney and looking forward to my Universal vacation.

Happy Belated Birthday Mac!

Cielei..my DBF is where your husband is at. After listening to my periodic rants about how much work this Disney part of our vacation is, he is so not going there again.

keishashadow...I live in the great white north...I'll Let It Go...the cold never bothered me anyway.....(Hehe)

 

[keishashadow]

Happy Hump Day

Not really me and DW has separated and for the time being I am in another state
Really miss my family and home but for the time being I think it's for the best

sorry to hear of your troubles, hope everything works out for the best.

Settling down a bit from my rant. I am re-adjusting my expectations for Disney and looking forward to my Universal vacation.

Happy Belated Birthday Mac!

Cielei..my DBF is where your husband is at. After listening to my periodic rants about how much work this Disney part of our vacation is, he is so not going there again.

keishashadow...I live in the great white north...I'll Let It Go...the cold never bothered me anyway.....(Hehe)

up where the huskies go?

we had a horrid winter in Pittsburgh last year, summer was a wash out. We are hardy souls, but enough already!

Disney owns us, don't see us ever cutting it out of FLA vacations. Will say DVC does address concerns and has always made it right for us when we have been disgruntled over resort issues. For that matter so has Loews

For a long time had hoped they'd build a TS onsite @ Universal with FOTL percs, but have recently changed my mind on it. Think it would spoil the overall vibe of the parks. CB had just opened our last trip. I'm curious to see how the parks handle what I expect to be an increase in guests.

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi,

I just realized we will be at RPR 12-14 when you will be there. This trip is just DW and I. Our plans for the 13 is EE for DA then lounge by the pool the rest of the day. Food from Bula, relaxing, swimming and no child.

Might be able to meet up.

I was planning on seeking you out.........I've been told to look for a very tall handsome dude with a very lovely wife
13th is our first park day, usually IOA......but we never spend a full day, especially a Saturday so we will be back at the RP later. Trying to decide whether to do the luau or Ruth's Chris that night......decisions decisions........but yep we'll definitely meet up......looking forward to it, will pm you before we leave

Not really me and DW has separated and for the time being I am in another state
Really miss my family and home but for the time being I think it's for the best

I'm so sorry things didn't work out like you wanted Lawrence. I hope you have some peace and resolution soon

Settling down a bit from my rant. I am re-adjusting my expectations for Disney and looking forward to my Universal vacation

Oh everyone deserves a good rant now and again........keeps me sane at times........so rant away

up where the huskies go?

we had a horrid winter in Pittsburgh last year, summer was a wash out. We are hardy souls, but enough already!

I always think Canada when I see huskies

Last year was so unusual for us.......we had an amazing summer and a pretty mild winter.........so far it's been beautiful here since April.......but this last week it's changed....there's a chill in the air. So maybe summer is over for us now too



Ordered our Rush of Fear tickets yesterday..........after I ordered them DH said do you get the EP ones.........eh no. We really didn't need Express last year.......but now I wish I'd just ordered them with EP! I suppose I'll see how much we get done first night then see for the second or third night if we need them........

Anyhoots.........hope everyone's doing ok.........

 

[keishashadow]

carole - a reference to the late, great Frank Zappa's epic "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow & Nanook Rubs It"...why do I feel as thou I'm dating myself

you'd need to scroll thru the video a little under 2 minutes to get the joke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-yRu5jbt3Y

 

[schumigirl]

carole - a reference to the late, great Frank Zappa's epic "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow & Nanook Rubs It"...why do I feel as thou I'm dating myself

you'd need to scroll thru the video a little under 2 minutes to get the joke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-yRu5jbt3Y

It won't let me watch it on an iPad..........when DH jets back in with his laptop I'll watch it then..........but I kinda think I get it now..........

I have a load of courgettes (zucchini) to use up.......going to try making the breaded ones tonight........may alter a couple of things........add a little spice.....



I am freezing today. It's cold, damp and grey skies are endless

Just seen the trailer for new AHS........ Not sure I'm going to be able to watch it..........might be a scare too much in this one

Anyone who knows me knows why

Have a great Thursday.........hope you are warmer than me

 

[Bluer101]

I was planning on seeking you out.........I've been told to look for a very tall handsome dude with a very lovely wife 13th is our first park day, usually IOA......but we never spend a full day, especially a Saturday so we will be back at the RP later. Trying to decide whether to do the luau or Ruth's Chris that night......decisions decisions........but yep we'll definitely meet up......looking forward to it, will pm you before we leave I'm so sorry things didn't work out like you wanted Lawrence. I hope you have some peace and resolution soon Oh everyone deserves a good rant now and again........keeps me sane at times........so rant away I always think Canada when I see huskies Last year was so unusual for us.......we had an amazing summer and a pretty mild winter.........so far it's been beautiful here since April.......but this last week it's changed....there's a chill in the air. So maybe summer is over for us now too Ordered our Rush of Fear tickets yesterday..........after I ordered them DH said do you get the EP ones.........eh no. We really didn't need Express last year.......but now I wish I'd just ordered them with EP! I suppose I'll see how much we get done first night then see for the second or third night if we need them........ Anyhoots.........hope everyone's doing ok.........

Cool.

I believe your B day is that Saturday, right?

Well we are doing some park time Friday and if the weather holds then poolside Saturday. Without DS with us we are free and relaxing, not that he is an issue. This is our first trip without him since 2008.

 

[ky07]

I was planning on seeking you out.........I've been told to look for a very tall handsome dude with a very lovely wife
13th is our first park day, usually IOA......but we never spend a full day, especially a Saturday so we will be back at the RP later. Trying to decide whether to do the luau or Ruth's Chris that night......decisions decisions........but yep we'll definitely meet up......looking forward to it, will pm you before we leave

I'm so sorry things didn't work out like you wanted Lawrence. I hope you have some peace and resolution soon

Oh everyone deserves a good rant now and again........keeps me sane at times........so rant away

I always think Canada when I see huskies

Last year was so unusual for us.......we had an amazing summer and a pretty mild winter.........so far it's been beautiful here since April.......but this last week it's changed....there's a chill in the air. So maybe summer is over for us now too

Ordered our Rush of Fear tickets yesterday..........after I ordered them DH said do you get the EP ones.........eh no. We really didn't need Express last year.......but now I wish I'd just ordered them with EP! I suppose I'll see how much we get done first night then see for the second or third night if we need them........

Anyhoots.........hope everyone's doing ok.........

Thank you and there may still be hope but for right now it's kinda of a waiting game

 

[macraven]

Thank you and there may still be hope but for right now it's kinda of a waiting game

i have been thinking of youse and keep you in my prayers
i know you are going through a very difficult time, but there is always hope.
just wait it out.
i would love for you to have a happy ending.



a quick thank you to all the homies for the birthday wishes and regards.
all are very much appreciated.

i'm not up for chatting and still a mess.


issues with getting a death certificate for mother and it has been 7 days.
she is being refrigerated and not released to me.
i can't move forward and do a funeral until then.

 

[keishashadow]

mac - thanks for checking in, wishes for speedy resolution of the paperwork.

Lynne - doesn't need this today on her birthday...

she's doing the real deal! Happy Birthday Lynne!

It won't let me watch it on an iPad..........when DH jets back in with his laptop I'll watch it then..........but I kinda think I get it now..........

I have a load of courgettes (zucchini) to use up.......going to try making the breaded ones tonight........may alter a couple of things........add a little spice.....



I am freezing today. It's cold, damp and grey skies are endless

Just seen the trailer for new AHS........ Not sure I'm going to be able to watch it..........might be a scare too much in this one

Anyone who knows me knows why

Have a great Thursday.........hope you are warmer than me

hmmm

woke up today to 98 % humidity and .3% visibility. I haven't opened the door yet.

Curious - many joke it's always overcast in England...how off the mark would that be?

 

[macraven]

for Lynne G............