Something About Nothing ... #12

Greetings everyone. The rain has returned today. Our forecast says it will rain through Monday. Of course that means no work on the deck. The good news is that a good portion of it is finished. They just need to install the rails and build the staircase.

Not much going on here today. I'm doing some housecleaning and laundry. I've gotten way behind again, so I will try to catch up.

I watched some of that show on YouTube earlier........not sure if it’s very good or incredibly awful!

I think maybe both. I don't know how much Laverne & Shirley I could sit through today, but I never missed it when it originally aired.

Then we went to order new hardwood flooring for the boys bedrooms. They will come to measure the rooms next week and hopefully will get it installed soon!

I think this is our next big project after the deck. We want to replace all of the carpet on the main level of the house with some kind of flooring. Dh is leaning towards bamboo.

We ended up with grilled cheese sandwiches.

I was searching the internet once and found a food truck somewhere in Virginia that specialized in grilled cheese sandwiches. I wish I could remember where it was. I would like to try it if we are ever in that area.

I love cheese which is probably one of the main reasons I need to lose weight.
Same here. Pasta is also a problem for me.

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.
Sorry to hear that. I'm sure she will do better next time.

Charade-that sounds like a very traumatic experience! We had 3 women go missing on graduation night 26 years ago (2 teens who had just graduated that day and one of the teens mom)-still no evidence of what happened to them. Lots of rumors (some credible) but no charges on anyone.
It really shook up our community. Wow, 26 years and still no trace of them? How horrible for their families. Laurie was missing for 12 days, but at the time it seemed like it was much longer.

Got to see Josh Groban and Idina Menzel in concert last night.
I beat that was a great concert. I love Josh Groban's version of O Holy Night. DH got me a CD of his just so I could have that song. (Wasn't available on iTunes at the time.)

you may want to take a peak outside, there may be frost on your car windows.
We had frost earlier this week. I'm so thankful we have a garage now.

Liv starts her first training day at Target tonight.
Hope she had a good first day.

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.
Hope everyone is feeling better soon and no more sickness comes your way.

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.
Congrats on the new job.

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 love Christmas, but hate seeing all of the stuff in shops before summer is over. I used to work in retail, so I should be used to it.

Thinking about lunch, or a nap. Maybe both.
 
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!


Last day was fun...….got a huge thank you card and even got a gift from the lovely students, even though I only met them once or twice before this stint......very kind of them...…..

But ended up in a bar with friend...….lol.....of course.....better than coffee anyday!!!

Kyle was like that as a child......slept all night through from being very, very young and never had any problems putting him to bed.....he loved routine. Still does if truth be known...…..wish he slept a bit later in the mornings though......even on weekends he`s up so early...…..hope you`re happy with your hair....

Charade, glad deck is getting closer to being finished...…..



Yep, last day over with...…..told friend I`ll be happy to help again if she needs me...….doubt she will though, her new assistant is fabulous, I`m really impressed with her...…..

Went for a couple of drinks and few tapas style snacks this afternoon and had a good old catch up with other friend!!!

Tonight will be a quiet one...…..
 

Work day is almost over, then off to Orlando till next Sunday!

I forgot you were going next week!! Lucky you..........



Catching up on trip report tonight.........still have more than a week to go.....planed to have it finished by now......but, will get there before new one starts.........

We have torrential rain tonight and it’s cold. Heating is on and house is cosy, so we’re good......we have a rum, ginger beer and lime in our glass and about to watch The Conjuring.......scary movie!

Sending emails to cousins in America as I watch.........

Sounds like hailstones outside now.........
 
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:wave2: Sans Family and :woohoo:it's Friday!!

Liv went back to work today so that's a good thing:thumbsup2...She texted me on her break yesterday and was so nervous. She was suppose to have 2 days of training, well they were short staffed and after a half hour of working with someone she was on her own:scared1:... I felt so bad for her. She was a trooper though, stuck it out and did her best. She overall likes it but really would like to have more training. She knows she was making some mistakes and she is worried. I told her not to be and shame on them for 30 minutes of training. As I type I am waiting for her to text me on her second day. They are giving her anywhere from 8-24 hours but she only wants maximum 16 a week. They told her she can post her shifts for other people to take them. She is going to that. I am happy she likes it and I hope she stays with it. I think this is a good thing for her.

Thank you to everyone wishing her well at her new job:goodvibes

Getting ready for a wet and windy weekend here. I was hoping it would go away but no dice.

Charlie is doing some haunted house work tonight so off to spend some quiet time with hubby...This house feels so creepy and quiet right now without the teens.:eek:

Have a great Friday night:goodvibes:goodvibes
 
Ah, with only older one and I around for dinner tonight, what you make? Steak on the grill and steamed broccoli bacon cheese fries. So full.

And yay, for RAPstar. Have a fun trip.
 
Bobbie- that’s great about Liv’s job!! She sure is a trooper for working with so little training!! She’s a great girl!:)

Lynne - yum for steak!!

Actually warm anything sounds great!! Joe and I are at Darien Lake for a last dose of Frightfest. Used our dining plan for dinner and snacks. It’s 42 degrees and windy!! Can’t feel our fingers! Here we are - longing to be sweating at HHN!
We’re warming up in the camp lounge and then we’re braving the elements to go on some rides!

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I loved fright fest !
Went to them in the Gurnee Illinois, St Louis Mo and Atlanta Ga

Had a blast at them and would buy the tickets for the extra fee houses at them

I know you and Joe are having fun tonight.

Don’t worry about how cold it is
Drink alcohol and you won’t be bothered by the weather..
 
I loved fright fest !
Went to them in the Gurnee Illinois, St Louis Mo and Atlanta Ga

Had a blast at them and would buy the tickets for the extra fee houses at them

I know you and Joe are having fun tonight.

Don’t worry about how cold it is
Drink alcohol and you won’t be bothered by the weather..


:laughing: If we start drinking here, we’ll be sleeping in our car!! But definitely will have a few drinks when we get home!!:thumbsup2
We’re staying for the laser light show - time for a few more rides now!
 
Bobbie
I do hope Liv enjoys her job
Once she is there for a few weeks, she will have more confidence

Hope pattyw and Joe made it home and were able to have a nightcap then

I think they are hooked on Halloween events now !
 
:wave2: Sans Family and :woohoo:it's Friday!!

Liv went back to work today so that's a good thing:thumbsup2...She texted me on her break yesterday and was so nervous. She was suppose to have 2 days of training, well they were short staffed and after a half hour of working with someone she was on her own:scared1:... I felt so bad for her. She was a trooper though, stuck it out and did her best. She overall likes it but really would like to have more training. She knows she was making some mistakes and she is worried. I told her not to be and shame on them for 30 minutes of training. As I type I am waiting for her to text me on her second day. They are giving her anywhere from 8-24 hours but she only wants maximum 16 a week. They told her she can post her shifts for other people to take them. She is going to that. I am happy she likes it and I hope she stays with it. I think this is a good thing for her.

Thank you to everyone wishing her well at her new job:goodvibes

Getting ready for a wet and windy weekend here. I was hoping it would go away but no dice.

Charlie is doing some haunted house work tonight so off to spend some quiet time with hubby...This house feels so creepy and quiet right now without the teens.:eek:

Have a great Friday night:goodvibes:goodvibes

Bobbie, that’s a shame that Liv didn’t get appropriate training.......sounds as though she’s trooping through though which is to her credit........as for mistakes, well, that’s on them in this case.

Hope it improves for her and she comes to love her job a lot..........it’ll help her confidence a lot! Fingers crossed for her.........



Going back to bed I think.........

It is heaving down with torrential rain, blowing a hoolie and cold!! Kyle just left for work......he doesn’t usually do Saturdays but they are all in today.......and the weather is dreadful.........It’s still so dark too........so think going back to bed looks good this morning........

Bacon for breakfast later though.......and maybe a poached egg this morning......

Love a lazy Saturday...........::yes::
 
Yes I’m awake too (grumble grumble). DH texted last night that boys soccer game was 8 am THIS saturday not next. I’m sure he knew and was afraid to tell me! Need to layer up and get winter coat, hat and gloves out - balmy 40 degree start!

Sons and I went for Mexican last night, then stopped at Hurts Donuts (open 25/8; 366 days a year). They do specialty things like VooDoo but I think the actual flavor and donut are better at Hurts. They do charge Orlando prices though :crazy2:. Not hurting them at all as they are now franchising out.

Coffee brewing now. Maybe breakfast out at favorite diner after soccer, son orders the same thing every time. We may be too frozen to eat by then.

Dd updated on Band performance in regional comp-said it was fantastic, best they’ve done yet. Won’t know for sure until awards today at 5. I hope they make finals, but it’ll be the first year we’ve missed going to the competition in 7 years...

Hope RAPstar has a fantastic time!

Stay dry and warm for most of you! Think we are getting our nicer fall weather back today.
Patty fright fest sounds fun.
How many will show up on doorstep? I
About 10. DHS dad and step mom and sister couldn’t be bothered to drive 3 hours to our house and spend the night! The horror! :sad2:Actually his dad would but the...step side...they might get contaminated or something! So his mom, stepdad, sister and hubby, and out 5, plus if there’s a stray or two college kid brings. My parents are in Arizona by then, and my sisters usually don’t get much time off work.

Coffee beeped!
 
Afternoon Schumi and Good Morning MonyK.

I hear ya on Fall soccer. Those bleachers are just plain cold, and I swear, always felt colder on the field. A hehe, mom, why is there a blanket in the car? Asked the other day, when warm. Well, even though soccer is over for us, blanket stays in the car sorta year round. With shovel, ice scrapers, large golf umbrella, and car and medical kits all in the car’s back corner. I am always prepared, with a complete change of clothes for little one, a towel, and large plastic bags stayed there too, until a few weeks ago. Muddy cleats and uniforms will not mark up my car.

Late start, and I am loving it. Went to bed around 11, then heard the kids washing up around 12:30am. Seems older one got a new video game, and little one and friends went to the high school football home opener, then stopped at a diner for a late night snack. She cane home around 11:30.

We had some noisy bands of heavy rain through the night. All looks wet.

With that, I am washed up, tea needs to be made. A damp and cool day.

Have a great Saturday all, those sharing on this wet weather, stay dry and warm.

And hey, isn’t this the day TinyD gets married? Have a lovely and dry wedding, TinyD. :lovestruc Congratulations!
 
Morning! Woke up to a cool 68 degrees this morning, high of 80 today & then down to 58 tonight! Brrrrr. I know most of ya’ll are laughing but with all tile floors & our house surrounded by lakes, it gets chilly when the temp gets below 70. Orrrrr, we’re just weather wimps......:rolleyes:

Busy day today...oldest has dance from 9-3, Hubs is dropping her off on his way to get stitches removed( long, drama filled story...), then I have to take the youngest to dance from 11-12, then I really want to go down to Melbourne and check out a Polish Pottery store that is having a huge sale. I COULD skip the sale but Polish pottery is soooooo pretty & they have these cute Santa’s that would make adorable Christmas gifts......:santa:....

Continuing on, I have to have everyone back home by 3:30 so we can get dressed up for a Trunk or Treat event at 5. This party, we are Mary Poppins themed; me MP, husband Burt, kids are penguins. Tomorrow kids & I are going to a Fall Festival for the afternoon & leaving Daddy at home to watch the Steelers game in peace. I love that we are so busy but it’s also pretty crazy & we aren’t even in the Holiday season yet!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!!
 
Safe flight Andy
Have a great time in your Sunday private tour!

Monyk you have a busy day
Have a rum beverage when the day is over for you

Lynne, you always are prepared with the items in your car
We’re you ever a Girl Scout ?

Schumi I bet that bacon was delicious

Tgrgrl, trunk or treat will be fun
Does your area only do h’ween on weekends and not the 31st?

Our town allows trick and treat on the 31st only

Hope all the homies have a great weekend

We will reach 70 today but I’m sure by 7 tonight will have our heat back on
Might temps get too cold for me
So our house stays at 75 once summer is over
 
Hope pattyw and Joe made it home and were able to have a nightcap then

Had a great time!! Yep- had a glass of rum last night!:thumbsup2

Bacon for breakfast later though.......and maybe a poached egg this morning......

Yum- sounds great!:)

Sons and I went for Mexican last night, then stopped at Hurts Donuts (open 25/8; 366 days a year). They do specialty things like VooDoo but I think the actual flavor and donut are better at Hurts. They do charge Orlando prices though :crazy2:. Not hurting them at all as they are now franchising out.

Those donuts sound delicious! :thumbsup2

Patty fright fest sounds fun.

It was nice! I guess HHN has hooked us on the haunted house thing! Who knows, horror movies may be our next thing?:eek:

Late start, and I am loving it.

Same here- nice to just sit around and relax with a cup of coffee!:thumbsup2

Continuing on, I have to have everyone back home by 3:30 so we can get dressed up for a Trunk or Treat event at 5. This party, we are Mary Poppins themed; me MP, husband Burt, kids are penguins. Tomorrow kids & I are going to a Fall Festival for the afternoon & leaving Daddy at home to watch the Steelers game in peace. I love that we are so busy but it’s also pretty crazy & we aren’t even in the Holiday season yet!!!

Those sound like such neat costumes!!:)

We will reach 70 today but I’m sure by 7 tonight will have our heat back on
Might temps get too cold for me
So our house stays at 75 once summer is over

Sounds like heavenly weather, Mac!:sunny:

Lazy morning here! Have a family wedding later on! So some dinner, drinks, and dancing!:cool1:

Have a great day all!!
 

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