Something About Nothing ... #12

[pattyw]

I made little effort for dinner tonight....broccoli cheese soup ( from a mix, just add water......my favorite! ) & Reuben sliders for Hubs & kids. Literally took 5 minutes to make & 20 minutes to cook & they ate it like it was a 5-star meal!! I give up.....I had 2 glasses of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc & a chocolate chip cookie for my dinner and I was in my happy place......

One of my friends lives in Simpsonville, SC, where the $1.6 billion jackpot was drawn. She has been radio silent today on messenger & FB.......I’m dying to find out if she won. Wouldn’t that be crazy !!!!!

I need to go to bed but I’m thinking about food & money.

Yum! That sounds wonderful! I love soup, but hate the thought of making my own- too much work! A mix-sounds easy!

Would be great if your friend is in the money!!

Well, it still isn't Friday, and I am ready for the week-end. Should take off Friday, and enjoy it a little longer.

Same here Lynne! Only a half day of work tomorrow, but the whole day would be better!

Tea sounds like a good idea! My hands are freezing as I'm typing!!

 

[schumigirl]

I made little effort for dinner tonight....broccoli cheese soup ( from a mix, just add water......my favorite! ) & Reuben sliders for Hubs & kids. Literally took 5 minutes to make & 20 minutes to cook & they ate it like it was a 5-star meal!! I give up.....I had 2 glasses of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc & a chocolate chip cookie for my dinner and I was in my happy place......

One of my friends lives in Simpsonville, SC, where the $1.6 billion jackpot was drawn. She has been radio silent today on messenger & FB.......I’m dying to find out if she won. Wouldn’t that be crazy !!!!!

I need to go to bed but I’m thinking about food & money.

Lol.......I don’t really like soup very much, but I make great ones apparently according to Tom and all our friends.............so easy to throw together......but can never get my head around cheese or broccoli in a soup!!! It’s very popular apparently..........

Glad you had a nice evening.........

Got to see Josh Groban and Idina Menzel in concert last night. I bought the ticket ages ago during national concert week when Ticketmaster had a bunch of tickets for $20. Mine was at the very back of the floor, but it just so happened that there was a second stage they used so I got to be almost right next to them. It was so cool, and this is probably my favorite picture that I got: View attachment 360748

Love Idina Menzel!! She is amazing..........and like tgrgrl I remember Josh Grobin starting out in Ally McBeal.......loved that show!!! Glad you had a nice night......



Good Thursday afternoon..........

Had a lovely day today..........Kyle had a day off today, so the three of us went round a few car showrooms for some test drives we had arranged......drove the very lovely Porsche Cayenne......wow!! That’s the car Tom really wants to replace the car we have now for........but waiting list is almost a year!!! Amazing car though........other was a Mercedes SUV.....again, waiting on the new spec updated one is into next year..........have to wait for both!

I have no patience.......

Was a fun day though.......it was nice spending time with Kyle too.......so we went for nice lunch out together too, just the three of us......and got some clothes shopping too as we had each car for a few hours.....

Weather is cooling down already!

5 Weeks today till we fly..............

 

[RAPstar]

I love both of them ! I remember when Josh got his “start” on the Ally McBeal show back in the late 90’s. And Idina, wow, did she sing “Let It Go”?

I remember watching Ally McBeal, but don't remember Josh Grobin lol. And of course she sang Let It Go!

 

[bobbie68]

Morning SANS family... It has been a busy few days and has tired me out. We are trying to introduce the new it started out good with the male (Sasuke) last night. We left him out and went to bed it was quiet. Well this morning he went a little crazy on the cats. I think they were stalking him so he got fed up. He went back in his room for a time out for awhile. Will try again tonight to see how it works. The female (Sakura) is still in my room. I will probably put her back in the other room since she is doing better. She likes to play at night and mama needs her rest... I just hope it works out and they gall get along. The names are from one of our favorite animes "Naruto".

Liv starts her first training day at Target tonight. Will have to cook her dinner early cause 9:00 will be too late to eat. She likes my pasta and peas dish. I figure give her a nice meal before she leaves. I will make squash and pasta for the three of us.

It is pretty chilly up here... we have only been in the high 40's. I am not looking forward to all the rain this weekend and our races got cancelled due to weather

Charade sorry to hear you had a rough time the other day. I can't even imagine how that must of felt. I am glad that you got some answers though as I think it can give some closure.

Patty Tea is the best thing when it is chilly. I love putting the warm cup around my hands Glad you had a nice dinner!

Monykalyn I am sorry to hear your middle one didn't pass the test. I know how devastating it can be. Mine made it by the skin of her teeth. I am sure the practice will help I hope it goes well next time.

Tink I love cheese too... I think I tell myself that there is a lot of calcium and it is good for me...It's my justification I hope you aren't as hungry after dinner. Your chicken did sound good.

Tgrgrl I hope your friend won!! I would be thinking of those things tool.

RAPstar What a cool pic and it sounds like a great time. Glad you enjoyed it.

Schumi Glad you had a nice day the three of you! The cars sound amazing and fun to test drive! 5 weeks will fly by

Mac I hope you enjoyed your Taco Bell Tuesday They are opening one right down the street from my house. I know where the teens will be walking all the time!! I like their Quesadillas.

to all SANS family that is busy and not able to stop by! I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[schumigirl]

Bobbie, hope Liv does well at Target tonight...….I`m sure she will and will love to tell you all about once she`s home...…..will be thinking of her...….

Thanks for the Humpday reminders-love the meme's as usual!!
Finally remembered to call and make hair appointment-and she can get me in Friday! She was wondering what happened to me LOL! Just been so dang busy and then out of town when had days off! Monday and yesterday were 7am-9pm days-Tuesday I got home for about 30 minutes before having to run boy to soccer. Dinner for me (snack for kids after band and soccer) was Wendy's at 9 pm. Didn't even want to eat by that time but knew I had too or I'd end up with a terrific headache. Tonight got to cook-pan fried fish with prosciutto and pan sauce of wine/lemon/capers, risotto, and creamed spinach. Easy and quick (everything cooks in time it takes for risotto to be done~20 minutes). Forgot to take fish out of freezer this am, so thawed under water while I checked the chickens. Think the hens have almost forgiven me for going away-came running when I opened door and cuddle chicken nearly ran over my heels trying to get inside. Shorter and cooler days mean fewer eggs though. Had board meeting over lunch for Boys&Girls Club. And big Wingapalooza event coming up-expect to raise $80k in profit for local children's charities. Bet there is even some wings hot enough for Schumi! One booth has you sign a waver due to heat level.

Middle kid took her driving test today-DH took her. Not sure exactly what happened as she won't talk about it yet, but she's pretty upset. We've done lots of practice so I'm sure she will pass next time.
Yes! or crockpot so cooking is done when I get home think MiL is getting me an instant pot for Christmas.

right??? can eat my weight in cheese and crackers (and so can rest of my family!!)

I missed your post earlier???

Oh bless her...….it`s a big thing to pass your driving test...….yep, she`ll pass next time I`m sure,

Food sounds good......and the hot wings...….love em!!!! Not sure about one where you have to sign a waiver though...…. But, what a marvelous amount you`ll make for charity......fantastic!!!!

Cheese and crackers...…..yummmmmm!!!! Bought a little selection of cheeses today and some flavoured crackers for tonight`s little snack evening.....as we went out for lunch no need for dinner tonight as we did eat a lot for lunch...…….

I love a slow cooker!!!!!

 

[Monykalyn]

Coffee and more coffee for me!!

Liv starts her first training day at Target tonight.

Hope all goes well and she enjoys it! Always nervous first day on new job!

Rainy, cool and more kid running tonight: soccer and band again. But off tomorrow and middle and DH gone til Sunday now. Just me and the boy-may finally check out Wonders of Wildlife museum as MiL bought us passes. Supposed to be spectacular. Looking forward to sleeping in Saturday!

Yeah Carole I don't do the waver wings either-have seen people who do-it is hotter than the ghost pepper? Some still love it, but others do it on a dare and are actually crying afterwards. big NOPE from me LOL! And it can lead to more drinking to drown the hot. And that is becoming an issue-the over serving. Have been really cracking down on it at our events (we all get liquor training as well-how to spot fake ID's, signs of an over served guest etc)-this year there will be undercover police working at the beer and liquor stations with us as resource to support this. And we always have uniformed officers around as well. Our Sertoma clubs have a really great relationship with our local PD and county sheriffs-and they try to send same officers every year so the officers also know what to expect. We make a lot of money off alcohol sales, but as usual have to have some who just won't behave try to ruin it for others...

And now back to regularly scheduled work day...

 

[Lynne G]

MonyK, sorry to hear middle one did not pass. More practice, and I am sure she'll pass the next time. I think my little one's friend had to do that. Thankfully, one and done for both of mine. Yum, wings. We were so disappointed when our favorite boneless wings making place stopped using it's honey bbq coatings. No of its other bbq flavors are any good, so we stopped ordering wings from them since then. I like it hot, but just hot enough to make me sweat, not oh my goodness, I need a large cup of milk now. Sounds like a great way to make money for charity. And feed some hungry people. They tend to only do such fund raisers around summer time. Fall, nope. Only apples and other fall treats by some of our farms and local grocery stores, and kinda happy kids have outgrown the school funding flyers, for chocolate, wrapping paper, and candles that were many a fall thing for years.

Well, the sun is out, but still cool. Will be sure to wear jacket for lunch time walk. Kids go to concert tonight, and DH works, so solo dinner for me. Soup does sound good, Tgrgrl, and I do like that type of soup. I will try to make bean and chicken soup this week-end, then share with family. Little one won't eat it, only if I make chicken noodle, but no noodles, just beans.

Bobbie, have you ever watched the cable cat guy, who helps those with bad cats, and about making a house catafide? Like levels on walls so those not wanting to play have a lane to get away, and to place things were confrontations happen, so that if confronted, there's another way around the confronting cat, and double tape on what don't want scratched, but yes you can scratch thing right next to the no no place. He's fascinating to watch sometimes. Territory is all about cat. And playing with them to get tired before their pent up energy turns to bad behavior. Had a cat growing up, but with family allergic to their dander, none have been in our house, ever. Enjoy seeing them, and petting, but that's it. Good luck to Liv, and I hope she enjoys the job. Little one worked for most of this year, but stopped as it was taking too much of her time, and school stuff is the priority right now. I don't care. She'll have time to work when in college.

 

[schumigirl]

Coffee and more coffee for me!!


Hope all goes well and she enjoys it! Always nervous first day on new job!

Rainy, cool and more kid running tonight: soccer and band again. But off tomorrow and middle and DH gone til Sunday now. Just me and the boy-may finally check out Wonders of Wildlife museum as MiL bought us passes. Supposed to be spectacular. Looking forward to sleeping in Saturday!

Yeah Carole I don't do the waver wings either-have seen people who do-it is hotter than the ghost pepper? Some still love it, but others do it on a dare and are actually crying afterwards. big NOPE from me LOL! And it can lead to more drinking to drown the hot. And that is becoming an issue-the over serving. Have been really cracking down on it at our events (we all get liquor training as well-how to spot fake ID's, signs of an over served guest etc)-this year there will be undercover police working at the beer and liquor stations with us as resource to support this. And we always have uniformed officers around as well. Our Sertoma clubs have a really great relationship with our local PD and county sheriffs-and they try to send same officers every year so the officers also know what to expect. We make a lot of money off alcohol sales, but as usual have to have some who just won't behave try to ruin it for others...

And now back to regularly scheduled work day...

Next day wouldn't be much fun either after eating that!!!!!

I did try a tiny bit of a Phall curry once, extremely hot...…NEVER again...….and I only tried a little bit of a friends meal...…..glad they weren't staying over with us that night!!!

Enjoy rest of your day......

 

[keishashadow]

Hello my pretties. Not even going to pretend i read thru the last 20 pages, hope all are well

Believe it or not, still have lingering remnants of whatever respitory bug i caught on trip. Sooner or if not later would be nice. GD caught bacterial pneunomia that has laid her low for 2 weeks, poor thing. Finally back to school this week, cleared to resume gymnastics this weekend. One of my sons has had his share of health stuff too. Enough already, the sickie season has just started.


Our halloween display is going to be rather lean this year, did craft a couple of new additions while i was feeling yucky
Aka my new, favorite son.

 

[Lynne G]

- Keisha, your family sounds like the walking wounded. Glad to her GD is feeling better, and you too. Take care, my friend. Cute decoration. I've done nada.
And remember, since it is Thirsty Thursday, , make sure you're hydrated, even more important when not feeling well.

 

[schumigirl]

Hello my pretties. Not even going to pretend i read thru the last 20 pages, hope all are well

Believe it or not, still have lingering remnants of whatever respitory bug i caught on trip. Sooner or if not later would be nice. GD caught bacterial pneunomia that has laid her low for 2 weeks, poor thing. Finally back to school this week, cleared to resume gymnastics this weekend. One of my sons has had his share of health stuff too. Enough already, the sickie season has just started.


Our halloween display is going to be rather lean this year, did craft a couple of new additions while i was feeling yucky
View attachment 360940 Aka my new, favorite son.

I still love what you did with that Janet!!!! Told you, I can barely sew on a button...….you are talented!!!!

And glad to see you back online...….youse was missed!!!!!

 

[pattyw]

Hi all!!

Bobbie- hope the kitties learn to get along! I’ve been there and sometimes it takes a while!!

Keisha- sorry to hear about all the sickness in your family! Hope you’re all at 100% soon!!

Sitting at the hair salon waiting for my color to finish! Then I’m off to check on my sisters cats and feed them dinner. She left for Orlando today to visit her daughter and grandbabies! Lucky sis and brother in law!!

 

[Monykalyn]

Well the cloudy day turned to yucky drizzle foggy gray ick. The kind of day if had been 30 degrees colder would have snowed all day. Off at 2 today so grocery shop. Needed to stock up so Sam's club and grocery-and then get home, unloaded and on way to band middle asked to stop at Dollar store to get stuff for secret pal for tomorrow! Ugh-she is really bad at planning and letting me know stuff ahead of time. And almost forgot to get her uniform from cleaners too-and kid leaves tomorrow for the overnight in St Louis for big regional competition. She had ride home from rehearsal and soccer cancelled due to weather-so that means I can have a glass of wine now!

for chocolate,

Guilty here-currently 400 boxes of World Finest chocolate sitting in garage right now...200 will be going back out next week (and I can open my car door in garage again)

Enough already, the sickie season has just started.

Oh no! Hope you all start feeling better very soon! Had a year like that around our house a few years ago-very rough! Reminds me I need to get my flu shot-my insurance will give me $25 for getting a flu shot (insurance covers cost) on a debit card that can be used for deductibles etc.

Well-took the new job-won't start til January and will phase in slow-which I need due to current contracts. Nice to be head hunted by a top company that I haven't been able to find a single person who had anything negative to say. Her employees stay with her for years and years and years, which also says something when it is a small operation.

No eggs again today-think the ladies have shut down for the season and will only get a couple eggs a week now instead a day.

And the driving test-she had the regular tester and also a trainee-so I do think that made it harder, and her more nervous. And it was downtown-think we will try an outer testing center next week.

Grocery shopping today...Christmas plates etc are out. Did I just miss Thanksgiving altogether??? Kinda ticks me off as I am in November mode, not Christmas! Will have to hit the bargain aisles I guess to see what is left.

Patty-going to get my hair done tomorrow-soooo need it! Since I did shopping today will have rest of day free

 

[keishashadow]

Well the cloudy day turned to yucky drizzle foggy gray ick. The kind of day if had been 30 degrees colder would have snowed all day. Off at 2 today so grocery shop. Needed to stock up so Sam's club and grocery-and then get home, unloaded and on way to band middle asked to stop at Dollar store to get stuff for secret pal for tomorrow! Ugh-she is really bad at planning and letting me know stuff ahead of time. And almost forgot to get her uniform from cleaners too-and kid leaves tomorrow for the overnight in St Louis for big regional competition. She had ride home from rehearsal and soccer cancelled due to weather-so that means I can have a glass of wine now!

Guilty here-currently 400 boxes of World Finest chocolate sitting in garage right now...200 will be going back out next week (and I can open my car door in garage again)

Oh no! Hope you all start feeling better very soon! Had a year like that around our house a few years ago-very rough! Reminds me I need to get my flu shot-my insurance will give me $25 for getting a flu shot (insurance covers cost) on a debit card that can be used for deductibles etc.

Well-took the new job-won't start til January and will phase in slow-which I need due to current contracts. Nice to be head hunted by a top company that I haven't been able to find a single person who had anything negative to say. Her employees stay with her for years and years and years, which also says something when it is a small operation.

No eggs again today-think the ladies have shut down for the season and will only get a couple eggs a week now instead a day.

And the driving test-she had the regular tester and also a trainee-so I do think that made it harder, and her more nervous. And it was downtown-think we will try an outer testing center next week.

Grocery shopping today...Christmas plates etc are out. Did I just miss Thanksgiving altogether??? Kinda ticks me off as I am in November mode, not Christmas! Will have to hit the bargain aisles I guess to see what is left.

Patty-going to get my hair done tomorrow-soooo need it! Since I did shopping today will have rest of day free

Was the headhunter’s name Sam? As in trader? Lol. Congrats on the upcoming new gig.

Egg laying is seasonal thing? Interesting, had no idea.

Change of scenery a good idea for 2nd go-round on driver’s test according to my DSs buds. Seems the more rural ones seem to be less nerve wracking

I am 100% guilty of going straight from Halloween to Xmas decorations & home goods. Martha Stewart I am decidedly not.

 

[schumigirl]

Well the cloudy day turned to yucky drizzle foggy gray ick. The kind of day if had been 30 degrees colder would have snowed all day. Off at 2 today so grocery shop. Needed to stock up so Sam's club and grocery-and then get home, unloaded and on way to band middle asked to stop at Dollar store to get stuff for secret pal for tomorrow! Ugh-she is really bad at planning and letting me know stuff ahead of time. And almost forgot to get her uniform from cleaners too-and kid leaves tomorrow for the overnight in St Louis for big regional competition. She had ride home from rehearsal and soccer cancelled due to weather-so that means I can have a glass of wine now!

Guilty here-currently 400 boxes of World Finest chocolate sitting in garage right now...200 will be going back out next week (and I can open my car door in garage again)

Oh no! Hope you all start feeling better very soon! Had a year like that around our house a few years ago-very rough! Reminds me I need to get my flu shot-my insurance will give me $25 for getting a flu shot (insurance covers cost) on a debit card that can be used for deductibles etc.

Well-took the new job-won't start til January and will phase in slow-which I need due to current contracts. Nice to be head hunted by a top company that I haven't been able to find a single person who had anything negative to say. Her employees stay with her for years and years and years, which also says something when it is a small operation.

No eggs again today-think the ladies have shut down for the season and will only get a couple eggs a week now instead a day.

And the driving test-she had the regular tester and also a trainee-so I do think that made it harder, and her more nervous. And it was downtown-think we will try an outer testing center next week.

Grocery shopping today...Christmas plates etc are out. Did I just miss Thanksgiving altogether??? Kinda ticks me off as I am in November mode, not Christmas! Will have to hit the bargain aisles I guess to see what is left.

Patty-going to get my hair done tomorrow-soooo need it! Since I did shopping today will have rest of day free

Hope you enjoyed your wine!

And congrats on starting new job in January! Always exciting to have a change....you’ll do great!!!

Yes, I love Christmas more than is normal, or so I’m told......but, stuff was already in our stores in August!!! Far too early.........

Was the headhunter’s name Sam? As in trader? Lol. Congrats on the upcoming new gig.

Egg laying is seasonal thing? Interesting, had no idea.

Change of scenery a good idea for 2nd go-round on driver’s test according to my DSs buds. Seems the more rural ones seem to be less nerve wracking

I am 100% guilty of going straight from Halloween to Xmas decorations & home goods. Martha Stewart I am decidedly not.

I don’t know about that Keisha.......your home sounds the warmest and most welcoming ever!! Martha Stewart should emulate you!

Love the way Americans do Halloween.........always impresses me!



I am starving this morning..........heading out for my last morning as a working woman again........well, it reallly on was for a few weeks anyway.......but it was fun.......and enough! I’ve decided I prefer to be a full time lady of leisure........working is over rated!

So, work this morning then meeting a friend for coffee this afternoon.........need a good catch up with her as I haven’t seen her in a while.......she only lives 5 minutes away too!!!

Have a great Friday..............

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, kids came home just after midnight last night, little one got moving at the last minute, and older one is a beached whale this morning. Me, showered and load of wash now in dryer, another in the washer. Since older one has no school today, breakfast with the boy may be in the cards. He enjoys breakfast, and so do I.

And, wahoo it is Friday! Decided I needed another day to do stuff, mainly because Saturday will be wet, very wet. Hence, will not be as eager to be bright and busy tomorrow, and head out.

MonyK, you can borrow my kids. The are famous to ask for stuff the night before they neeed it. Mom is not always game. Hehe, and years ago, my mom’s dining room was stacked high with cookie boxes. Glad you could open your car door.

Ah, House feels a little cool, so tea it is. If I get hungry, which is soon, will start bothering older one. Unlike little one, when pleas of get up, foul language is the response, older one says, okay. He has always been the kid that wakes up with a smile. And I have been lucky, both kids are very good sleepers, that can sleep anywhere.

 

[pattyw]

TGIF all!! Dreary day today- and looks like it sticks around all weekend!! Have a lot of inside work to do anyway!!
Planning to get one more visit in to Frightfest tonight!

Have a great day all!!

 

[Monykalyn]

Another dreary day-we have had a string of really nice days so I guess we are due.
Boy off to bus stop (on other side of neighbor hood this year - grrr-not sure why they changed it again this year-I drive him over every day as it is now pitch black in am), middle packed and driven to school-she had her uniform (with bulky hat box too), flute, large gift bag for her "secret pal" in band, and swim bag packed for the overnight to St Louis today for regional competition. House to myself for a bit now Hair appointment later.

Yeah Keisha-the hens will keep laying if artificial light is provided, but I think the ladies need a break-it is the way nature intends, and I think the girls are healthier when not forced into laying. I will still get some eggs, it just slows down a bit, for older hens. New layers tend to lay no matter what-and good excuse for me to get some baby chicks in the spring lol!

Lynne-I know you are pretty good about the last minute stuff-you seem to have much more patience with that!! Not sure I'd be up to last minute, multi store dress shopping. My older one was really great about planning ahead, middle not so much, and youngest...he usually lets me know ahead of time, but not on reminding or writing it down (my brain is much older with him than the others poor baby, so I'm bad about remembering).

Have fun with last work day Schumi!! Temporary gigs can be so much fun!

I am 100% guilty of going straight from Halloween to Xmas decorations & home goods.

Since I am hosting Thanksgiving this year again, I totally plan on doing this. Halloween stuff goes back into bins, Christmas stuff will come down from attic, Thanksgiving/fall stuff stays up and Christmas stuff will start getting put up too. Trees might wait until weekend after Tday, but christmas village will definitely be up: Oldest is one who loves to do this, plans it out; had to facetime her last year and she wasn't happy with how I did it LOL. She is missing Disney a bit, but I think she is looking forward to being home for holidays this year.

And I have been lucky, both kids are very good sleepers

All 3 of mine are good sleepers as well. My son would even put himself down for naps as a toddler. I always knew to look for him in his bed if he disappeared! He fell asleep last friday with lights on his room-passed out cold. I was up at 11:45 and saw lights and went to check on him (and tell him to go to sleep).

Happy friday!! Enjoy the day!

 

[pattyw]

House to myself for a bit now Hair appointment later.

Enjoy!! Quiet here, too! Troy has no class on Friday, but like your kids and Lynne's, my boy likes to sleep!! Won't see him for a while!! And it's nap time for the cats, too!

good excuse for me to get some baby chicks in the spring lol!

for baby chicks!!

 

[keishashadow]

TGIF

Only managed to eek out 3-1/2 hours of sleep last nigh. Cat naps and beached whale pretty much will sum up my sorry state today. Keurig is getting a workout, probably the only thing after a new PT exercise yesterday that I fail to see how it correlates to my foot issues

Squats

I’ve no idea how many muscles are in a humans butt, but a cat’s ear has 32. My brain is stuffed full of useless trivia lol

DH was supposed to have day off but summoned into work at 9 am. Time and half and will be paid for a full day but we had plans to go up and do some tweaks to jr’s house. Maybe tomorrow at this point, house isn’t going anywhere.

Lynn you are going to slammed tomorrow by the wind/storm. So glad we will only get dinged, not ready for that yet. know you’ve booked hotels that offer the fast queue at sea world. Offhand, do you recall what properties offer the complimentary breakfast? Had the doubletree booked but discovered it is under rennovation and they now charge both a resort & parking fee...no thank you. I’ve only stayed at the Hampton (nicer than expected and breakfast was decent) but best rate i found is just ok for Dec. trip.

Hope you enjoyed your wine!

And congrats on starting new job in January! Always exciting to have a change....you’ll do great!!!

Yes, I love Christmas more than is normal, or so I’m told......but, stuff was already in our stores in August!!! Far too early.........



I don’t know about that Keisha.......your home sounds the warmest and most welcoming ever!! Martha Stewart should emulate you!

Love the way Americans do Halloween.........always impresses me!



I am starving this morning..........heading out for my last morning as a working woman again........well, it reallly on was for a few weeks anyway.......but it was fun.......and enough! I’ve decided I prefer to be a full time lady of leisure........working is over rated!

So, work this morning then meeting a friend for coffee this afternoon.........need a good catch up with her as I haven’t seen her in a while.......she only lives 5 minutes away too!!!

Have a great Friday..............

Martha wouldn’t let her chickens roost in my house

I like the idea of winding up your work week with a java jolt

Another dreary day-we have had a string of really nice days so I guess we are due.
Boy off to bus stop (on other side of neighbor hood this year - grrr-not sure why they changed it again this year-I drive him over every day as it is now pitch black in am), middle packed and driven to school-she had her uniform (with bulky hat box too), flute, large gift bag for her "secret pal" in band, and swim bag packed for the overnight to St Louis today for regional competition. House to myself for a bit now Hair appointment later.

Yeah Keisha-the hens will keep laying if artificial light is provided, but I think the ladies need a break-it is the way nature intends, and I think the girls are healthier when not forced into laying. I will still get some eggs, it just slows down a bit, for older hens. New layers tend to lay no matter what-and good excuse for me to get some baby chicks in the spring lol!

Lynne-I know you are pretty good about the last minute stuff-you seem to have much more patience with that!! Not sure I'd be up to last minute, multi store dress shopping. My older one was really great about planning ahead, middle not so much, and youngest...he usually lets me know ahead of time, but not on reminding or writing it down (my brain is much older with him than the others poor baby, so I'm bad about remembering).

Have fun with last work day Schumi!! Temporary gigs can be so much fun!


Since I am hosting Thanksgiving this year again, I totally plan on doing this. Halloween stuff goes back into bins, Christmas stuff will come down from attic, Thanksgiving/fall stuff stays up and Christmas stuff will start getting put up too. Trees might wait until weekend after Tday, but christmas village will definitely be up: Oldest is one who loves to do this, plans it out; had to facetime her last year and she wasn't happy with how I did it LOL. She is missing Disney a bit, but I think she is looking forward to being home for holidays this year.

All 3 of mine are good sleepers as well. My son would even put himself down for naps as a toddler. I always knew to look for him in his bed if he disappeared! He fell asleep last friday with lights on his room-passed out cold. I was up at 11:45 and saw lights and went to check on him (and tell him to go to sleep).

Happy friday!! Enjoy the day!

Thanks to you when conversation lags, I now pull out chicken facts .

How many will show up on doorstep? I’ve been on Thanksgiving duty for decades. Prefer it over Xmas, less hustle/bustle overall. This year may break feeding 20 people. Jr offered his house, has a great room that would hold them all nicely. Now I’m having second thoughts, the idea of actually hauling everything up there is bit daunting. Need to get my game plan together.