Something About Nothing ... #12

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Weather predictions are still the same, so tomorrow I need to go get french toast supplies and other food items. B is not happy becasue she was supposed to go to a friend’s birthday party on Sunday. I also suspect that the first tap rehearsal is going to be cancelled.

Hope the worst of the snow misses you Charade.

Right now it looks like another significant storm.

Well....we finally have our new car ordered...…..

Leaving Mercedes after many, many years and have gone with Porsche!!!

Congrats on the new car.

Morning all, was single digits this am, at least snow has stopped.

Looks like it is headed my way.

Keishashadow and Charade stay safe in the snow!

Thanks. I plan to stay inside all weekend.

We still haven't tried so many things in City walk as we have our favorites and it is hard to choose! Unlike Disney where there are just a couple where we want to repeat.

We always seem to end up at the same restaurants every time we visit Disney. Next trip I’m going to try to convince my family to try something different.

Charade-hope the snow misses you. Problem with our corner of MO is the elevations really mess with the path. I know it is funny to think "elevations" and "Missouri" but the Ozark mountains mess the paths up, depending on what side the stream swoops in from. And the meterologists are basically saying "we have no idea how much springfield will get"-which is typical: nothing or 10 inches

Part of my county is in the mountains, so they usually get hit worse than we do. It can be clear near where I live, but the schools still get closed due to the weather inn the other part of the county.I suspect B won’t have school on Monday and possibly Tuesday.

We’ve made one more step towards our CA vacation. We reserved the rental car today. Now we just need to start planning the events.

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi. Congrats on new car, way more fun than buying dishwasher lol. I told dd yesterday about your sea food restaurant, it’s def on our agenda! I knew it would appeal to her.

Lynne so lucky the weather gods are smiling on you! I’ve had many Jan WDW trips and January weather can really be a mixed bag. Please report on Mythos! It’s a restaurant I haven’t tried yet and was thinking about it for our trip.

Keishashadow and Charade stay safe in the snow! So far the only snow we’ve had has been in Mtn passes and the interior. Glad we left Whistler before the snow accumulations on the Hwy. Makes it a treacherous drive. No snow yet locally on the coast. It’s staying in the mountains where it belongs! When it snows here, what a mess. Too many don’t have snow tires, I guess because it doesn’t snow on the coast every year. We had a particularly bad year once in Dec/Jan and so for DH Birthday I gave him a snow blower. It stayed in box for 2-3 yrs until it snowed in town again!

I’m off for lunch with friends then movie. Mary Queen of Scots.

Thanks.....yes more fun than a dishwasher to buy......just need to wait longer though!!! Oh I hope you and dd enjoy Hot and Juicy Crawfish.......not a fancy place but food was amazing!!!!

Is this week over yet?? Well except for those retired or on vacay...
In for snow/sleet/rain some combo tomorrow. Sounds like (so far) I will be able to go for training for new firm. ~45 min drive each way, but highway. Truck fully fueled and in 4 wheel drive already. Miss my 60 degree and sunny days already from beginning of week. Had to break out the actual winter coat last night taking boy to (indoor) soccer practice. Bonus is when I reached into pocket pulled out a couple receipts-and a $20 bill!! Has sat in there for over a month. I guess I hate having to wear the winter coats so much I blocked out that I got cash out when I shopped.

Trying chicken in instant pot tonight-BBQ seasoned, with potato and veggie too.
I do the same but with Cuisinart-have had good luck with their stuff. Haven't burnt out my food processor or blender and they get heavy use.


Our cruise last october seemed people dressed at least business casual. Was fun to dress for dinner! On Carnival. DH is still making noise about trying DCL but it would definitely have to be 3 or 4 day as prices are just too much for us, although have seen a few discounts on some last minute ones. Too bad those don't work with our schedule.

Pretty vehicles! Congrats! Last car I bought (and customized like that) I still have. It is why my 4Runner is never getting sold (although lately I have had offers!)


First-congrats to the GD! Nice when hard work and talent are recognized. When she makes it to Olympics will have to tell us who to root for! and 2nd-yeah it seems parents can get a wee bit too involved in pushing kids
LOVE the pics!! Looks like Blue was focused on your son LOL.
We still haven't tried so many things in City walk as we have our favorites and it is hard to choose! Unlike Disney where there are just a couple where we want to repeat.

Thanks for the well wishes for DH-smooth procedure and only two small polyps that the Dr isn't concerned about at all (although did get removed). He remembered nothing of procedure. Funny when he was in recovery-kept repeating himself, asked the time about 4 times in a row. Sue hope yours goes as smooth!
Charade-hope the snow misses you. Problem with our corner of MO is the elevations really mess with the path. I know it is funny to think "elevations" and "Missouri" but the Ozark mountains mess the paths up, depending on what side the stream swoops in from. And the meterologists are basically saying "we have no idea how much springfield will get"-which is typical: nothing or 10 inches

Ah well-this time next week will be sitting on the Vegas strip with cocktail in hand...

Thirsty Thursday indeed...

Glad DH did ok with the root around.......nice when you know there’s nothing sinister lurking......

Yes the car is pretty nice......had Mercedes for so long so it’ll be nice for a change......although I thought the suspension that came with the car was good enough.....apparently not......we’re getting the “better” version available.......what do I know....lol......so many upgrades and alterations......but hang the expense....Tom’s happy with the extras we chose, boys and their toys ......I chose the colour lol.......it’s black with a dark interior....we don’t like light interiors........but it’s scary how the original price of the car jumps up so much with all our additions......I’m sure it’ll be worth it.......

Vegas is next week!!! How lovely........hope you have a fabulous time......like the sound of cocktails in Vegas........I would wouldn’t I though.......lol......

Mac shoutout, see you ‘liking’ no posting lol. Still hanging ‘round the house this week?

Monyk, retirement can be honestly be busier than a standard work week. Hope you have warm weather in Vegas.

We loved sailing on RCCL’s Oasis of Seas this May. See that nearly 300 on board have Norovirus. They kept guests on board in Jamaica & are heading back to port a day early on Saturday for a deep cleaning. It happens “wash your hands, wash your hands” the ship’s tv play a little cartoon ditty on constant loop on one channel. Class act though, unlike many other lines, all are getting full refunds. Not to be confused with discount on booking another cruise, a voucher or credit.



No, it’s starting to be a bit worrisome. Not even sure which city to book to west coast to rest our rears the first day before heading further west the next day for 2nd leg. Unofficially, have decided i’ll Wait it out until 3rd week of Feb. a little sleuthing turned up that SWA pilots gets to bid on the next month’s flights the 20th of the month prior. Always surprised the stuff you can dredge up on the ‘net with some persistence.

Oh the net is amazing with what you can find!!! Fingers crossed they get released before too long....and kudos to the cruise line for looking after their guests after such a horrible time! Can’t imagine being stuck like that on a ship.

Yes retirement can be exhausting.......... I haven’t worked in years and just realised I never actually had a retirement party.........hmmmmm......Tom and I had about 6 nights out with his various work colleagues when he officially retired........

Yep, wimpy me, thought last night’s cool was enough to wear a light jacket. It was fine in the afternoon, but happy to have it for evening fun. VB was closed today, low temperature. But it actually felt really good.

You’ll have warmer weather coming up on your cruise I imagine Lynne..........nice pics though!

Seeing Lynne's pics, the new UOAP pin (its Mardi gras related), renderings of the floats... I've got to get off the Internets-almost booked a trip over Mardi gras Cheap flights, AP rates...dang-missed my window of opportunity when DH was "under the influence"

Lol.........go get something booked for Mardi Gras........love the “under the influence” reference.......

Good evening everyone. Weather predictions are still the same, so tomorrow I need to go get french toast supplies and other food items. B is not happy becasue she was supposed to go to a friend’s birthday party on Sunday. I also suspect that the first tap rehearsal is going to be cancelled.

Right now it looks like another significant storm.


Congrats on the new car.

Looks like it is headed my way.

Thanks. I plan to stay inside all weekend.

We always seem to end up at the same restaurants every time we visit Disney. Next trip I’m going to try to convince my family to try something different.

Part of my county is in the mountains, so they usually get hit worse than we do. It can be clear near where I live, but the schools still get closed due to the weather inn the other part of the county.I suspect B won’t have school on Monday and possibly Tuesday.

We’ve made one more step towards our CA vacation. We reserved the rental car today. Now we just need to start planning the events.

Hope weather goes past quickly and no damage for you......



It’s Friday I believe...........thank goodness for Kyle or I’d never have a clue what day of the week it is!!

Helping out in village nursery today.........loads of 4 year olds still coming down after all the sugar they had over the holidays...........that’ll be fun!!! Just a few hours this morning........

Lunch out with DH I think then not much going on this weekend.........still got a few things to get for his birthday on Monday.......also have a few other birthdays this month including my aunt in LI who will be 80.......haven’t got any of those cards yet.......

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

 

[Lynne G]

Our Studios’ last ride, last night, before a busy train ride around 5:45, then a closing out in the Islands. We are not very adventurous, and were tired as we walked through City Walk, so pizza it was again. As older one remarked, I just wanted something hot. It was, and hit the spot, and we easily polished off the pizza and luckily, saw a boat as we neared it’s dock. Then lazy evening, with a not quite working coffee maker.

Oh, and check out the little kid in the second row. Come on kid, it’s okay.

Yep, Friday it is, and a checking out, and checking in day. Cannot believe the four days went so fast.

Yep, that cooler day is a one and done, and back in the 70’s here today, with full sun. I love seeing the sky so blue.

And a hehe, heard a team member remark to a lady who said it was too cold, she said it is actually not that cold, but that is why I moved to Florida. Was that a hint? So enjoying this winter weather here. Most said it felt refreshing. I did. While it has not been steamy hot, those 70’s temperatures we have been lucky enough to enjoy, had 86 humidity. And no rain anywhere in the forecasts.

 

[Charade67]

Back from the grocery store. It wasn’t too bad today. They were completely out of whole milk, but the employee said it was just because the milk truck hadn’t come in yet today. Around lunchtime I will go out and get some food and litter for Caspian. We are running low on both.

Lynne - When I lived in Miami if the temperature got into the low 70’s some people would complain that it was freezing. If I could control the weather it would always be in the mid 70’s. I hate extreme temperatures in either direction. It was 25 when I went out this morning.

Would you believe that I have never been on the Mummy ride? B never wants to ride it, so I am always the one to wait with her while dh rides the ride. Maybe I will ride it when we go in April. I have no idea what other parents will be going, but I don’t mind wandering the parks alone if I have to.

 

[Lynne G]

Charade, hope the snow does not come as predicted.

Lovely 70’s our, mostly sunny.

 

[keishashadow]

Waiting for the next heat wave here...30 degrees F. I’ll take it . Plan on doing nothing much this weekend other than trying to firm up travel plans and being a couch potato. Wonder how long that will last lol?

Seeing Lynne's pics, the new UOAP pin (its Mardi gras related), renderings of the floats... I've got to get off the Internets-almost booked a trip over Mardi gras Cheap flights, AP rates...dang-missed my window of opportunity when DH was "under the influence"

My DH has been infected with my travel bug. He was at work last night and sent me text as to US Mardi Gras and a quickie weekend to either Macklemore or Pitbull. Unfortunately, the flight & hotel prices aren’t cooperating...yet

Back from the grocery store. It wasn’t too bad today. They were completely out of whole milk, but the employee said it was just because the milk truck hadn’t come in yet today. Around lunchtime I will go out and get some food and litter for Caspian. We are running low on both.

Lynne - When I lived in Miami if the temperature got into the low 70’s some people would complain that it was freezing. If I could control the weather it would always be in the mid 70’s. I hate extreme temperatures in either direction. It was 25 when I went out this morning.

Would you believe that I have never been on the Mummy ride? B never wants to ride it, so I am always the one to wait with her while dh rides the ride. Maybe I will ride it when we go in April. I have no idea what other parents will be going, but I don’t mind wandering the parks alone if I have to.

Little bit of snow forecast and the milk & bread flies off the shelves here.

Good weekend all & happy sailing Lynne!

 

[Charade67]

Someone just cut me off in traffic and then started tailgating the car in front of him. Not very smart since he was driving a company truck with the name and phone number printed on the side. Yeah, I called and reported him. The woman on the phone was very apologetic.

Btw, I’m not typing and driving. I’m stopped in the pick up lane at B’s school.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, Charade, I hate aggressive drivers. We saw a couple today, I am going 80 and they are up my butt. I try to get out of their way, hoping a cop pulls them over. Almost saw an accident as two cars were weaving in and out of the trucks. How the one car did not hit the back of a truck made me thankful.

Good dinner and now enjoying a night at sea. Well, right off the keys’ coast.

 

[Sue M]

Someone just cut me off in traffic and then started tailgating the car in front of him. Not very smart since he was driving a company truck with the name and phone number printed on the side. Yeah, I called and reported him. The woman on the phone was very apologetic.

Btw, I’m not typing and driving. I’m stopped in the pick up lane at B’s school.

Good for you! I see that so much here. Usually 20 something males. If someone tailgates me I purposely go slower! And I’m not a slow driver. But I detest that kind of driving, cutting people off, weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating. Where are those police when you need them!

Did you use Costco for car rental? I found they have the best prices.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne is that the port in Cocoa Beach? Is your ship stopping in Key West? If so you need to get a frozen slice of Key Lime Pie dipped in chocolate on a stick!

 

[Monykalyn]

Friday at last! Mostly rain but supposed to change over to snow tonight. At least we aren’t in STl where they are being hit hard. Don’t think chickens came out all day- nice and dry in covered and protected run when I checked on them early afternoon. Gave them some scratch to stay warm through the night and shut them in. No eggs today, although I’ve had one for past couple days.
Moana night. Probably one of my favorite movies as I love the sound track.
MiL is going to check with her Resort about options for us all to come to Puerto Vallarta over NYE week this year. Kids school clandars align, and both girls graduate next year (*gulp): one for HS and one with 2 degrees from college. They (hope) to fly out tomorrow for a month.
Instant pot Springfield style cashew chicken, white steamed rice, plus stir fried rice, and egg rolls. Only egg rolls were from frozen. Chinese is easy and I didn’t want to be on the roads at dinner.

Lunch out with DH I think then not much going on this weekend.........still got a few things to get for his birthday on Monday..

Ooh happy early birthday to Tom!

Oh, and check out the little kid in the second row. Come on kid, it’s okay.

Yep, Friday it is, and a checking out, and checking in day. Cannot believe the four days went so fast.

That kid would be my son lol. An yay to cruise time!

My DH has been infected with my travel bug. He was at work last night and sent me text as to US Mardi Gras and a quickie weekend to either Macklemore or Pitbull. Unfortunately, the flight & hotel prices aren’t cooperating...yet

Yeah my issue is finding someone to go with me. Would love for oldest to go but she’s in thick of her competition. And DH has too much going on this time of year.

Yeah, I called and reported him. The woman on the phone was very apologetic.

Good for you! I swear I’m gonna put red food colored water in back window windshield fluid - I tend to *clean* my windows excessively when tailgated...

Ready for my warm bed already...

 

[Sue M]

Monykalyn where do you get your Instant Pot recipes from? I’ve used some from Amy & Jacky web site. I’m just discovering the joys of Instant Pot!

No food for me today! Only fluids and jello I’m starving!

 

[Charade67]

Did you use Costco for car rental? I found they have the best prices.

I had no idea Costco did travel. Our nearest Costco is an hour and a half drive.

 

[Monykalyn]

Monykalyn where do you get your Instant Pot recipes from? I’ve used some from Amy & Jacky web site. I’m just discovering the joys of Instant Pot!

No food for me today! Only fluids and jello I’m starving!

I just browse internet. I get general cook time from similar exiles then I use neat guess. So far it’s been good!
Ugh-hope the scope is clear!

 

[Sue M]

I had no idea Costco did travel. Our nearest Costco is an hour and a half drive.

If you are a Costco member you go on their travel web site. To Car Rentals and put in your pick up and drop off location, and dates. You go directly to car rental agency, you just reserve thru Costco. I’m picking my rental up at Alamo in the Ft. Lauderdale Airport, and returning car to an Alamo closest to Universal, after we Check into RPH. I keep watching, rental prices go up and down. So when price goes down I rebook. I’m hoping Avis goes down, it would be so much more convenient. But so far Avis is double what Alamo is.

 

[schumigirl]

Charade, I’d have done the same and have done in the past. I reported a taxi driver who tailgated me and honked his horn all the way through a small village where the speed limit is 30mph and goes down to twenty as you pass the small school.......sometimes I’ll go slower if someone tried to hassle me on roads......but this time I got his cab number and reported him.......no need for it......how important do these folks think they are. Hope you avoid the snow.....

Nice pic Lynne........have a great time.

Sue......tends to be young women here who are the worst drivers especially for impatience. And they all seem to drive small underpowered cars and feel they have to make a point........of course big racers are still there, just seems women are getting worse.

MonyK.......sorry, it’s Kyle’s birthday on Monday not Tom’s......he’s in August........hope you avoid the snow too......never nice even when it’s expected. I don’t have an instant pot.....well, I did but gave it to a friend as I have 3 slow cookers....felt it was a bit much, but she loves it and so many are talking about them. I use my slow cookers a lot so maybe I should invest in another one.

Keisha.....think we miss both of those.....although have no clue who they are.......I only know Steve Miller Band (how old am I) and even then only know one of their songs.......can you guess what it is.......yep......Abacadabra.....lol......
Hope you find some flights and hotel prices you’re happy with and you get a Mardi Gras trip going......



Saturday again........no real plans today. Toast with bacon this morning......well for Tom and I........Kyle usually has cereal and not much else......and he’s already had breakfast. He never sleeps late even on the weekend.....

Weather looks dull and cool so no walks on the beach today. Think it’ll be a lovely lazy Saturday at home and all three of us for dinner as Kyle is in tonight.......he’s out tomorrow night with friends for an early birthday dinner. He just wants takeout on his birthday as he’s not in till 6.30ish.

Been looking at car rental prices for September.........staying for a month, the prices are never going to be good, but wow!!!! We always use Alamo but even they are through the roof......but I suppose it is for a month. Just have to pay and smile.........

Have a great Saturday all..........

 

[Lynne G]

Lynne is that the port in Cocoa Beach? Is your ship stopping in Key West? If so you need to get a frozen slice of Key Lime Pie dipped in chocolate on a stick!

I might, as port is right in Key West. We left Miami port last night. Very slowly, and before my phone said no connection, we were hanging out near the Lower Keys, on the Atlantic Side.

I did have that treat the last time I was in Key West. Little one and I stayed 10 days there 2 years ago.

We should be getting off around 7:30 am today, porting in KW. My phone says we are just South of it. We were just rock and rolling a few minutes ago. Seems phone says mid 70’s in Key West. Oh yeah! And I hope to hear a chicken or two.

 

[Lynne G]

Lovely 70’s again, 86 humidity, blue sky, clear seeing gulf waters, just for today. Walked for the last 2 hours, now just sitting next to the water, in the shade.

Last time to use my phone, not paying those crazy at sea prices.

Enjoy your Saturday all. 20 degrees at home, and snow tonight. Stay safe Charade and all getting snow today.

 

[Lynne G]

 

[Charade67]

Have a great cruise Lynne!
I’m sitting here waiting for the snow to start falling.