Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Rats, we had clouds most of the night, but did peak at a nice reddish pink moon, then went to bed.

Very cold out. And that wind! Still here. Made the wind chills go lower, like -15 to -20 where I am, and my poor Dsis, just north of me, -25 to -30 feel like temps. Polar air, thank you, not. LoL

It is a Monday, good morning Robo. Hope you are feeling well and enjoying a mug or two of coffee this morning.

Schumi, it is in honor of Martin Luther King, that our country takes a day off to help out in the community.

I like this time of year, September holiday, October holiday, November holiday, December holiday, two January holidays, February holiday. Then a long wait until a May holiday arrives, but at the end of the month.

Kids have the cruise bug. Sigh, four adult family by the end of the summer, means no more kid prices.

Enjoy your Monday homies!

Patty, I hope you are warm and can get out, with no trouble. Yeah, we too since being home, have started donation bags. I think it is that time of tear, to start Sprong cleaning early.

 

[Charade67]

Holiday and most off work today

What’s everyone going to do today?

I have a doctor appointment this morning and then have to go to work. I would much rather stay home. My thermometer says it’s 23 degrees right now. It was 15 when I woke up.

I am a little annoyed at my doctor’s office. I was supposed to have an appointment at 1:00 this afternoon. I called last week to confirm it and was told that I didn’t have an appointment scheduled. This appointment was scheduled over a year ago. I have an appointment reminder card from the office. Fortunately they had 10:00 open today.

 

[pattyw]

Oooh, when is Feb trip? Mostly @ U this time again?

Is lake frozen over yet near your neck of woods?

We'll be at Universal 2/14-2/18. Yay!! Just spending one day at Disney.

I don't think the lake is totally frozen yet, but the temps for the next few weeks may do it! At least that would minimize the lake effect snow!

Pattyw
You win the prize for worse weather

Someday in the future you can pass the title of Snow Queen to another homie here

Stay warm

Thanks! Yep- we're living out the Frozen movie here!! And I look forward to the day I can give that prize to someone else!

Hey- it warmed up this morning- it's 1!! Last night it was below zero

Patty, I hope you are warm and can get out, with no trouble.

Roads are fine- that's one thing we do very well here in bad weather. We almost NEVER miss work for weather. Just SO COLD

Having some hot coffee and spending the day doing some paperwork and laundry! Back to work tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[schumigirl]

Robo…..nice pictures!!! I did think that first one was yours and was very impressed.....lol.....you caught it well, it`s quite hard to do without a telescope and camera for it. Kyle got some lovely pictures from his.....I just caught the last half of the eclipse...….

Lynne.....nice idea....what do you do for the community?? That sounds like such a good idea.....does everyone do that all over.....haven't heard of it before.....I have heard of MLK of course...didn't realise he had a whole holiday though.



Made the most unhealthy but most gorgeous hot chocolate this afternoon......felt so full after it. But it was so nice

Leftover rib roast for dinner tonight....reheated in beef gravy......cannot wait for that!!! And on this cold and now dull day checked my countdown and we have only 46 days till Orlando...…..

It was so beautiful this morning, sun was brilliant and everything was white with frost....even though we were below zero, it was gorgeous....and cold!!!

Is it dinnertime yet...……..

 

[macraven]

Schumi
46 more days
Wahoo!!

You’ll need the sunscreen for sure


My dinner will be BLT and side salad
Don’t feel like being Suzy home maker today so simple meal plans will work for us

Cold here for me also
29 which is really low for us but it isn’t anything like the rest of you are having

 

[keishashadow]

Pattyw
You win the prize for worse weather

Someday in the future you can pass the title of Snow Queen to another homie here

Stay warm

The ‘grand prize’ nobody wants to win lol

Hey bobbie......nice to see you post.........

Janet.......idk.......a cruise with a bunch of football guys sounds like an absolute hoot!!! I’d be tempted.......so we “might” see you in December??? Hope so........



Saw most of the eclipse this morning.......sky was crystal clear and it looked very beautiful....nice to see it.

Freezing cold this morning, we are in the minuses......will be dressed warmly this morning going out! Got doctor appointment for yearly check, then grocery shopping.......don’t think we’ll do anything else today.

Have a great Monday..........

I’ve been to FLA with majority of them two different years for their football championship games (& wins!). They are a fun bunch, too much of it for an old fart like me. Maybe back in the day I could hang with those big dogs, naw

Holiday and most off work today

What’s everyone going to do today?

#1 attempt to get my feet warm

We'll be at Universal 2/14-2/18. Yay!! Just spending one day at Disney.

I don't think the lake is totally frozen yet, but the temps for the next few weeks may do it! At least that would minimize the lake effect snow!



Thanks! Yep- we're living out the Frozen movie here!! And I look forward to the day I can give that prize to someone else!

Hey- it warmed up this morning- it's 1!! Last night it was below zero



Roads are fine- that's one thing we do very well here in bad weather. We almost NEVER miss work for weather. Just SO COLD

Having some hot coffee and spending the day doing some paperwork and laundry! Back to work tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

You can celebrate our wedding anniversary for us lol. Did a few trips over the years to do so, was fun.

The stretch between Dec & end of April is looming large for me. Was tossing idea around to try & see a U concert for long weekend but between crazy high prices & my mom ill lately, probably for the best to circle the wagons.

Schumi
46 more days
Wahoo!!

You’ll need the sunscreen for sure


My dinner will be BLT and side salad
Don’t feel like being Suzy home maker today so simple meal plans will work for us

Cold here for me also
29 which is really low for us but it isn’t anything like the rest of you are having

Anything under freezing is cold. Colder for you, your blood probably has thinned out now to that of a southerner lol

PS potato chips go with nearly any sandwich

Left over lasagne and will fry a burger for the mr. He drove my DS into work today, said the surface streets were still solid ice there. My rep for being a poor driver on ice is serving me well . I get another reprieve of greeting the dawn, yea!

 

[Lynne G]

You would think the bright sunshine would have you believe it was nice out. Um, nice for a polar bear. 16 out, with wind that goes right through ya. Took bag of stuff to the local church resale store. More to come, I am sure. That is our community donation. We do help out there when they need help.

And, after a good look at the stove, sigh, new stove to be bought. Hopefully, I can convince my DB to help us haul and install. He helped us the last time, and is good with gas connections. Have to measure and decide on brand. This one did not last as long as I thought it should have. Though way past warranty time. Good thing the heater has a 10 year warranty.

Woot, olde one is in a cleaning mood once again, after I fed and made coffee for him. Later homies.

 

[schumigirl]

You would think the bright sunshine would have you believe it was nice out. Um, nice for a polar bear. 16 out, with wind that goes right through ya. Took bag of stuff to the local church resale store. More to come, I am sure. That is our community donation. We do help out there when they need help.

And, after a good look at the stove, sigh, new stove to be bought. Hopefully, I can convince my DB to help us haul and install. He helped us the last time, and is good with gas connections. Have to measure and decide on brand. This one did not last as long as I thought it should have. Though way past warranty time. Good thing the heater has a 10 year warranty.

Woot, olde one is in a cleaning mood once again, after I fed and made coffee for him. Later homies.

I’m so sorry Lynne, my question came over like I was quizzing “you” personally for what you did.........I really meant what do folks in general do.......it was poorly written ........I really had no idea that was what MLK day was all about......I learned something new today.......

Good luck on the new stove!!

Mac, you are used to the wonderful weather you usually get in the South now.......you certainly are entitled to feel cold same as the rest of us! Stay warm........and yep.....we already have sunscreen to start us off in March....and BLT for dinner sounds good

I hear you Janet......my nephew and now fiancée invited me to a concert few years back........yep, nice of them....but far too noisy and brash for me! And you had to camp!!! There were luxury glamping suites......but jeez.....even they were a huge no!!!



It’s warming up.....we have 4 degrees!!!

I need a haircut......well, actually my fringe needs trimming.......I’m trying to let my hair grow some more.......had it cut too short in November......

Time for a cuppa..........

 

[bobbie68]

Hi ... well it is cold here todayit was 1 this morning and 9 now.

I made beef stew last night it was perfect for a cold day. Today is tacos!!!!.

Brian was off today so we went shopping with the teens and their friend. We have a store called Savers and it is like a consignment shop but the proceeds go to charity. We bring our donationd there then turn around and put different stuff in today was only clothes but great deals. It was 50 percent off. It is nice the teens like it cause now they work and use their money they like a deal. We all found stuff

Shumi thanks glad I was able to be back on. I look forward to chatting...countdown it is nice to have something you love doing help pass the cold. Nice that you can share domestic things.

Keishshadow thank you and boy do I know about holding back for seconds. I do need to work on that better.

Patty thanks it was hard to decide what to do for food. We made a good choice and were happy. for your countdown. Stay warm

Mac nice to see you post BLT sounds great. I hope it warms up soon. I know I feel better in the warm weather.

Robo nice pics ... the weather was not cooperating for us. Thanks for shareing. I hope all is well in your home

Lynne sorry about your stove. I hope you can get the help with the new one. Nice when you get help from the kids I keep hoping that the transformation happens here I am going to enjoy my last year before I have adult prices too. A family cruise sounds nice


Charade I hope the appointment went well. That is so annoying when they make a mistake. I think it is worse that if you are late they cancel your appointment or make a big stink but they can make you wait forever and you get no compensation.

I hope everyone stays safe and warm if you are battling the cold. Have a great afternoon

 

[tink1957]

Hi everybody

I hear you mac.. It's too cold for this southern girl....spent the day on the couch wrapped up in a heated throw watching Indiana Jones movies in reverse order. I'm on the first and my favorite of the series. Snakes....why'd it have to be snakes?

Dinner sounds good Carole...we're having bbq chicken tenderloins and sauteed spinach...wishing for a Cowfish burger with fries but that's not on my diet unfortunately.

Janet...I was considering a visit for one of the concerts too but then I remembered your experience with Fallout Boy and changed my mind. It would have to be a solo trip since the kids are blocked out with their seasonal passes.

Thanks for the blood moon pics robo...it was too cold for me to go outside and view last night but Danielle enjoyed watching it.

Hi to Lynne, patty, Charade, Bobbie, squirlz, sue and everyone else reading along....have a wonderful night and stay warm

 

[Charade67]

B is at dance, dh is at a movie, and I'm trying really hard to not fall asleep. I didn't sleep much last night and now I can barely keep my eyes open.

Can you believe some of the schools in our area are on a 2 hour delay tomorrow due to the cold? I haven't heard anything from B's school yet.

Lynne - Good luck with oven shopping. We had to buy one when we first moved into our house. We made the mistake of not looking inside the oven when we were looking at the house. It was disgusting. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I tried to clean it, but it was a lost cause.

Schumi - I just scheduled myself a haircut for a week from Friday. The length is really starting to bother me. I can't remember when I last had it cut.

Today at work I was helping a client with an insurance problem. This same client had a massive insurance issue a few years ago that literally took us a year and a half to straighten out. We got the problem solved, and as she was leaving she said, "They need to give you a raise." So I asked, "Did (therapist 1) hear that?" Therapist 2 was walking out behind her and said, "No, but I did." I don't l=know if anything will come of it, but I can hope.

 

[Sue M]

Today`s a holiday in the USA???


Oh is it cold here!!! For us anyway......I know we aren't as bad at the NE of the USA and Canada......but jeez.....didn't spend long outside this morning...…

Did buy a whole new set of everyday dishes....well, we had to buy 3 sets as there was only 4 place settings in one box......It`s Denby and a light grey colour…...I like them. Just got fed up with the other set....had them quite a while.

So, Tom has already had them all washed in "his" new dishwasher and put away...…..

Love him being here all the time!!!! He has discovered a new enjoyment of some domestic chores I will happily pass the baton on!!!

Time for lunch...…...

Not a holiday here either. Took older daughter out for her errand, then dropped her at work and came home to make a sandwich for lunch. 45 (7c) here today. After lunch had a dog walk with a friend.

I had to do the same thing when I bought new everyday dishes. Had to buy 3 boxes. I bought them I guess 2 yrs ago. Bought white, Jamie Oliver by Royal Doulton.
Old dish set was missing quite a few things thru breakage!

How are you enjoying your new washer?

 

[Sue M]

Robo, looks like you caught a UFO in one of those moon shots lol. I took photos with my iPhone too. We were lucky to have a clear night.

 

[Lynne G]

Hey, steak tacos for us too, Bobbie.

Hunkered down, house feels cool, so me too Tink, blanket around me.

Feels odd this is a Monday night, so all back to routine for the rest of the week is coming soon.

I hear ya Charade, almost needed a nap before dinner. Should be an early night for us.

Schumi, I didn’t take it to be just me to answer. Not to worry. Your meals always sound lush. And woot, l love short countdowns.

Was glad it was a day off, and quite a few bags donated, and some ready to be handed down to my Dsis’s granddaughter. She loves little one’s hand me downs, and I make clear, not to be returned, and I do not care if she uses or further donates. And none came home, thankfully. That is great the teens got some good deals Bobbie.

Ah, a what on TV time. Maybe a movie, not sure. Made a cup of tea, mostly to warm my hands.

May all have a restful, and peaceful sleep.

 

[schumigirl]

Hi everybody

I hear you mac.. It's too cold for this southern girl....spent the day on the couch wrapped up in a heated throw watching Indiana Jones movies in reverse order. I'm on the first and my favorite of the series. Snakes....why'd it have to be snakes?

Dinner sounds good Carole...we're having bbq chicken tenderloins and sauteed spinach...wishing for a Cowfish burger with fries but that's not on my diet unfortunately.

Janet...I was considering a visit for one of the concerts too but then I remembered your experience with Fallout Boy and changed my mind. It would have to be a solo trip since the kids are blocked out with their seasonal passes.

Thanks for the blood moon pics robo...it was too cold for me to go outside and view last night but Danielle enjoyed watching it.

Hi to Lynne, patty, Charade, Bobbie, squirlz, sue and everyone else reading along....have a wonderful night and stay warm

Hey Vicki.......

Snakes???? A tv show called snakes??? Sounds a cosy day though.......

Vicki...I misread...….I see now what you were talking about with snakes...….I really shouldn't post so early in the morning......lol......

B is at dance, dh is at a movie, and I'm trying really hard to not fall asleep. I didn't sleep much last night and now I can barely keep my eyes open.

Can you believe some of the schools in our area are on a 2 hour delay tomorrow due to the cold? I haven't heard anything from B's school yet.

Lynne - Good luck with oven shopping. We had to buy one when we first moved into our house. We made the mistake of not looking inside the oven when we were looking at the house. It was disgusting. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I tried to clean it, but it was a lost cause.

Schumi - I just scheduled myself a haircut for a week from Friday. The length is really starting to bother me. I can't remember when I last had it cut.

Today at work I was helping a client with an insurance problem. This same client had a massive insurance issue a few years ago that literally took us a year and a half to straighten out. We got the problem solved, and as she was leaving she said, "They need to give you a raise." So I asked, "Did (therapist 1) hear that?" Therapist 2 was walking out behind her and said, "No, but I did." I don't l=know if anything will come of it, but I can hope.

Enjoy your haircut Charade.....I get mine cut every 6 weeks or so....I have to or I’d feel like the wild woman of wonga!!!! My hair grows like wildfire though....not always length wise so it needs keeping in check.......

Not a holiday here either. Took older daughter out for her errand, then dropped her at work and came home to make a sandwich for lunch. 45 (7c) here today. After lunch had a dog walk with a friend.

I had to do the same thing when I bought new everyday dishes. Had to buy 3 boxes. I bought them I guess 2 yrs ago. Bought white, Jamie Oliver by Royal Doulton.
Old dish set was missing quite a few things thru breakage!

How are you enjoying your new washer?

That’s what we just got rid of!!! They weren’t white though and I’m not fond of Jamie Oliver .....so, not sure what I was thinking when I bought it as it had a kind of blue trim. Not a shade I normally buy as I prefer plain white dishes......Royal Doulton lasts forever so it’s just a case of us getting bored with it........I love Denby though and this is a very light grey. Taking the other dishes to our local charity store this morning......along with a load of other stuff we discovered in the cabinets we haven’t used in ages.......and if I haven’t used it in a year.....time to get rid of them.

I still have my Royal Doulton teapot which I love, and accessories that we never use.....lol......and a large white serving platter that is huge and ideal for get togethers.

Loving the new dishwasher.........so quiet! Our other one wasn’t noisy but this is just almost silent. Hope you’re happy with yours too.

Hey, steak tacos for us too, Bobbie.

Hunkered down, house feels cool, so me too Tink, blanket around me.

View attachment 377347 Feels odd this is a Monday night, so all back to routine for the rest of the week is coming soon.

I hear ya Charade, almost needed a nap before dinner. Should be an early night for us.

Schumi, I didn’t take it to be just me to answer. Not to worry. Your meals always sound lush. And woot, l love short countdowns.

Was glad it was a day off, and quite a few bags donated, and some ready to be handed down to my Dsis’s granddaughter. She loves little one’s hand me downs, and I make clear, not to be returned, and I do not care if she uses or further donates. And none came home, thankfully. That is great the teens got some good deals Bobbie.

Ah, a what on TV time. Maybe a movie, not sure. Made a cup of tea, mostly to warm my hands.

May all have a restful, and peaceful sleep.
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Glad to hear it.......

How are you managing without the heat on?? One day closer..........



Doesn’t feel as cold this morning.......it’s 3 degrees outside.......so will still be wrapped up when we do go out.

Have to drop a load of kitchen items into our local charity store, won’t take long, then have a leg waxing appointment.......lovely.

Then call my Aunt in LI for a catch up........haven’t spoke to her since before we went to Orlando in December.....

Have a good Tuesday.......

 

[Sue M]

Keisha, yep used the turnpike and only had to ride 95 for a few miles to connect to road to get into port. 3 and 1/2 hours down, with an additional 30 or so minutes stop for gas, food and break at the Port St. Lucy rest stop, both ways. 3 hours 43 minutes back to Universal for a few hours, then Disney Springs for an early Earl dinner and gas topping off, before quick ride to airport. $12. 71, I think both ways of the 190 miles I think it said when first getting on the turnpike after leaving Universal. That was what my sun pass account said. Much better than hooking up with 95 outside of Universal. I was told by several locals, avoid 95 going South.

Hey, those on East Coast particularly, if you are a night owl, around midnight, beautiful red moon, red wolf moon, should look large too, as full moon tonight.

Love Earls! The cheddar & roast beef is a fav. The locals are right, avoid 95 going south!
We had a clear beautiful night to watch the moon. Quite the sight! I think news said we won’t have another wolf blood moon eclipse for 18 yrs?

Charade, Bosch have never let us down......had a few of their products over the years.......but nothing lasts like it used to anymore......(sounds like I’m 105)

No need to think about dinner tomorrow.....plenty of rib roast left to heat up in beef gravy......nice!

Plan an early night tonight.......still trying to catch up on lost sleep......no napping during the day has been my target.......succeeded today. So should sleep tonight........yawning my head off already.......

Haha, 105! Love rib roast, sounds good. Napping has been my downfall too for getting a good sleep. Which is why I guess I’m up in the middle of the night on my iPad, ugh. And things to do tomorrow. Going back to Lowe’s to switch my dishwasher order I found the store does have one in the 300 series in stock that is eligible for their sale with total stainless tub and has the 3rd rack for silverware. I kept on thinking about it (3rd rack) and decided I’d really like that feature so going this morning. Installer phoned and is coming Friday.
This afternoon going to the movies with friends to see the Clint Eastwood film, The Mule. Hope I can stay awake!

That wind! 40 mph gusts. Not going out. But the bit of sun we got, and the wind, removed much of the wet on the roads. Good thing. We too will have a not so nice wind chill temp. Zero, yes that is right. Real temp overnight will have a wake up temp of 7. Joy. Good thing all can sleep in. Well, I know DH will be up early, checking on the pipes, making sure the space heaters are okay too. I don’t like wishing my life away, but Thursday cannot come soon enough.

But hey, a short work week. Always nice to say, it is Tuesday not Monday, when starting the week.

:-0 of all the times for heat to go out. I can’t imagine temps so cold. We just don’t get those low temps here, our weather is similar to Seattle. I heard if you keep a tap running it helps prevent the pipe freezing. I don’t know if it’s valid for your temps. I don’t know what zero F is in C! Very cold is all I know, lol. Our zero C is 32F. I do know I’d prob refuse to leave the house!

Sky is clear here now, surprising for winter & the moon is huge, hope it holds



Lol i’ll Be sure to tell the mr we need another trip. Actually, do have first week in Dec booked yet again as a placeholder. If I can’t swing a few days at disneyland on way west in April, had thought to do DL that week to see the Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Xmas overlay again. Yesterday we were asked to go on a group cruise that middle DS’s indoor football team’s owner is organizing - IDK, that’s a bit of a fun bunch for my tastes.



I avoid 95 when driving to Myrtle Beach, actually west, then south from my house to do so, but worth it. We visit there infrequently now, last few times just booked cheap Spirit fight and skipped the 10 - 12 hr drive entirely. Older I get, more I hate to drive more than a few hours.



Happy anniversary . Must say the lasagne turned out great. Had to talk myself out of seconds, tomorrow another day

I loved Nightmare Before Christmas haunted mansion. First time I saw it was this past November! Everything is changed out! And Small World Christmas decorations are so pretty too. I love how they decorate Carsland for holidays, so cute. We were in DL for May 4th last year and they have the Starwars overlay for Space Mtn that was fun too!

I hear you on driving. Even 3 hrs from Fll to Orlando sometimes is a pain, I have pulled into Ft. St. Lucie and take a 20 min shut eye. Doesn’t help that we try to leave at 5 or 6:00am to have a full first day in Orlando!

Love lasagna and I haven’t made it in awhile. Time for Chili too.

I have a doctor appointment this morning and then have to go to work. I would much rather stay home. My thermometer says it’s 23 degrees right now. It was 15 when I woke up.

I am a little annoyed at my doctor’s office. I was supposed to have an appointment at 1:00 this afternoon. I called last week to confirm it and was told that I didn’t have an appointment scheduled. This appointment was scheduled over a year ago. I have an appointment reminder card from the office. Fortunately they had 10:00 open today.

Brrrr! That’s so annoying. I hope you showed them your appt. card! Good thing you phoned to confirm.

You would think the bright sunshine would have you believe it was nice out. Um, nice for a polar bear. 16 out, with wind that goes right through ya. Took bag of stuff to the local church resale store. More to come, I am sure. That is our community donation. We do help out there when they need help.

And, after a good look at the stove, sigh, new stove to be bought. Hopefully, I can convince my DB to help us haul and install. He helped us the last time, and is good with gas connections. Have to measure and decide on brand. This one did not last as long as I thought it should have. Though way past warranty time. Good thing the heater has a 10 year warranty.

Woot, olde one is in a cleaning mood once again, after I fed and made coffee for him. Later homies.

I need to go thru my clothing and bag what I haven’t been wearing. I generally do that when I switch my clothing over from Summer to Winter, and back again. Emptying out drawers you really get to see what you’ve worn or not. I’m getting better at parting with things. I donate to our local thrift shop.
You are really going thru it, freezing temps, no heat and now stove. Around 4 yrs ago we had gas stove put in. We have a Bosch stove and like it. The burners are gas, oven is electric. With convection. Seems Bosch appliances is a recurring theme here lol.

Enjoy your haircut Charade.....I get mine cut every 6 weeks or so....I have to or I’d feel like the wild woman of wonga!!!! My hair grows like wildfire though....not always length wise so it needs keeping in check.......



That’s what we just got rid of!!! They weren’t white though and I’m not fond of Jamie Oliver .....so, not sure what I was thinking when I bought it as it had a kind of blue trim. Not a shade I normally buy as I prefer plain white dishes......Royal Doulton lasts forever so it’s just a case of us getting bored with it........I love Denby though and this is a very light grey. Taking the other dishes to our local charity store this morning......along with a load of other stuff we discovered in the cabinets we haven’t used in ages.......and if I haven’t used it in a year.....time to get rid of them.

I still have my Royal Doulton teapot which I love, and accessories that we never use.....lol......and a large white serving platter that is huge and ideal for get togethers.

Loving the new dishwasher.........so quiet! Our other one wasn’t noisy but this is just almost silent. Hope you’re happy with yours too.

Doesn’t feel as cold this morning.......it’s 3 degrees outside.......so will still be wrapped up when we do go out.

Have to drop a load of kitchen items into our local charity store, won’t take long, then have a leg waxing appointment.......lovely.

Then call my Aunt in LI for a catch up........haven’t spoke to her since before we went to Orlando in December.....

Have a good Tuesday.......

That’s funny about the dishes. I didn’t care they were Jamie Oliver, liked that it was Royal Doulton. They’re all white with concentric rings pattern around the lip. I have setting for 10 in my cupboard and 2 settings still in the box incase of breakage, or having more than 10 for dinner. I like Denby too, and was between the Doulton, Denby, and Sophie Coran dishes. My set I was replacing was stoneware so ultimately decided on the Doulton.
I never use my tea pot. Only if company is over. I have my Keurig I use for hot water in my cup and either use a bag or strainer thingy for loose.

I’m looking forward to Friday when dishwasher arrives. And glad I’m switching it for the 3rd rack option. Or I’d always be thinking about it!

I’m going to see how long I can stretch it out for haircut! Had fringe only trim by friend. Usually I go every 6-7 weeks. But decided I want it to grow some. I know I’ll want a proper trim before late April for my trip. So maybe I’ll make an appt for early or mid Feb. then I’ll be due again just before trip.

To any I’ve missed. Can’t believe how many are in freezing temps Stay warm!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, a lovely 13, so almost double what the temp was yesterday. And the wind, at least not as blowing. Sigh, I was so cold during my commute. Heated seats and 80 degrees, and the car still felt cold. And for those who want to know, yep, a diet pepsi can freeze. Oops, left it in the car last night, as thought, why take in, when taking it to work. It's already thawed, so ice cold soda, good for lunch.

Dealing with it Schumi. Around 56 to 49 in the house. Space heaters and blankets, with warm clothes is our go to. At least the weather will climb to 50 in the next few days, our routine rain seems to be southerly, so with that bump in temp, we will have rain. Then, like clockwork, the 30's, and below average, historical temp, will be Friday, into the nice balmy predicted 26 on Saturday.

Hello winter. Why yes it is, and the freeze is on.

What's for dinner? Hmm, noodles I guess. Got a rather large bag of them, so what may be in order. We did Taco Tuesday, on Monday.
So Mac, we had a Taco Bell run yesterday, for lunch, homemade for dinner, your turn to make a Taco Bell run for lunch or dinner, or both.

What ever your meals are, hope all are lush and tasty, and have a terrific and happy Tuesday.

 

[pattyw]

"They need to give you a raise."

Hope they come through with a raise!


Good Tuesday morning all!! 6 degrees and some sun! The deep freeze here has frozen some of Niagara Falls!!

Going to start working on healthy eating! The storm and being in the house all weekend had us going for the junk food! Well, it's almost gone! so time to get started on better eating and losing a few pounds!!

Have a great Tuesday all!!

 

[keishashadow]

Happy Polka Dot day? Ok, gals (& guys) what’s your favorite polka dot color combo?

Black & white for me, tastefully small white dots

You would think the bright sunshine would have you believe it was nice out. Um, nice for a polar bear. 16 out, with wind that goes right through ya. Took bag of stuff to the local church resale store. More to come, I am sure. That is our community donation. We do help out there when they need help.

And, after a good look at the stove, sigh, new stove to be bought. Hopefully, I can convince my DB to help us haul and install. He helped us the last time, and is good with gas connections. Have to measure and decide on brand. This one did not last as long as I thought it should have. Though way past warranty time. Good thing the heater has a 10 year warranty.

Woot, olde one is in a cleaning mood once again, after I fed and made coffee for him. Later homies.

Thankfully Loews delivers & hauls away!

Hi ... well it is cold here todayit was 1 this morning and 9 now.

I made beef stew last night it was perfect for a cold day. Today is tacos!!!!.

Brian was off today so we went shopping with the teens and their friend. We have a store called Savers and it is like a consignment shop but the proceeds go to charity. We bring our donationd there then turn around and put different stuff in today was only clothes but great deals. It was 50 percent off. It is nice the teens like it cause now they work and use their money they like a deal. We all found stuff

Shumi thanks glad I was able to be back on. I look forward to chatting...countdown it is nice to have something you love doing help pass the cold. Nice that you can share domestic things.

Keishshadow thank you and boy do I know about holding back for seconds. I do need to work on that better.

Patty thanks it was hard to decide what to do for food. We made a good choice and were happy. for your countdown. Stay warm

Mac nice to see you post BLT sounds great. I hope it warms up soon. I know I feel better in the warm weather.

Robo nice pics ... the weather was not cooperating for us. Thanks for shareing. I hope all is well in your home

Lynne sorry about your stove. I hope you can get the help with the new one. Nice when you get help from the kids I keep hoping that the transformation happens here I am going to enjoy my last year before I have adult prices too. A family cruise sounds nice


Charade I hope the appointment went well. That is so annoying when they make a mistake. I think it is worse that if you are late they cancel your appointment or make a big stink but they can make you wait forever and you get no compensation.

I hope everyone stays safe and warm if you are battling the cold. Have a great afternoon

Hmm beef stew sounds like a good idea for this weekend.

Drug a package of leftover ham bits out of deep freezer, today ham salad sammies. It’s funny, the mr wouldn’t touch it or lasagne along with #1 & #3 DS but when #2 found out, he said it made his day. I’m just happy to have somebody to eat it, otherwise I’d never bother as both labor intensive.

Hi everybody

I hear you mac.. It's too cold for this southern girl....spent the day on the couch wrapped up in a heated throw watching Indiana Jones movies in reverse order. I'm on the first and my favorite of the series. Snakes....why'd it have to be snakes?

Dinner sounds good Carole...we're having bbq chicken tenderloins and sauteed spinach...wishing for a Cowfish burger with fries but that's not on my diet unfortunately.

Janet...I was considering a visit for one of the concerts too but then I remembered your experience with Fallout Boy and changed my mind. It would have to be a solo trip since the kids are blocked out with their seasonal passes.

Thanks for the blood moon pics robo...it was too cold for me to go outside and view last night but Danielle enjoyed watching it.

Hi to Lynne, patty, Charade, Bobbie, squirlz, sue and everyone else reading along....have a wonderful night and stay warm

Oh, don’t let that sway you. I term it a one & done that they will never make again. Figure since there hasn’t been a peep about it on social media after the original fiasco, they got their act together. I chalk it up to them A) going cheap on staffing/security initially B) inexperience with dealing with that sort and volume of guests in a small area. No offense, hate to compare the parks, but that is one area in which disney has always excelled

Snakes? Hmm I really want to post a Samuel l jackson clip but value my continued dis tenure

B is at dance, dh is at a movie, and I'm trying really hard to not fall asleep. I didn't sleep much last night and now I can barely keep my eyes open.

Can you believe some of the schools in our area are on a 2 hour delay tomorrow due to the cold? I haven't heard anything from B's school yet.

Lynne - Good luck with oven shopping. We had to buy one when we first moved into our house. We made the mistake of not looking inside the oven when we were looking at the house. It was disgusting. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I tried to clean it, but it was a lost cause.

Schumi - I just scheduled myself a haircut for a week from Friday. The length is really starting to bother me. I can't remember when I last had it cut.

Today at work I was helping a client with an insurance problem. This same client had a massive insurance issue a few years ago that literally took us a year and a half to straighten out. We got the problem solved, and as she was leaving she said, "They need to give you a raise." So I asked, "Did (therapist 1) hear that?" Therapist 2 was walking out behind her and said, "No, but I did." I don't l=know if anything will come of it, but I can hope.

2 hr delays standard drill, Diesel engines on buses can resist starting when temps well below freezing even if gel in fuel and warming blocks in place

Robo, looks like you caught a UFO in one of those moon shots lol. I took photos with my iPhone too. We were lucky to have a clear night.

Not sure i’d Want to catch a UFO lol Agree, how often does the weather cooperate for viewing a lunar event?

Hey Vicki.......

Snakes???? A tv show called snakes??? Sounds a cosy day though.......



Enjoy your haircut Charade.....I get mine cut every 6 weeks or so....I have to or I’d feel like the wild woman of wonga!!!! My hair grows like wildfire though....not always length wise so it needs keeping in check.......



That’s what we just got rid of!!! They weren’t white though and I’m not fond of Jamie Oliver .....so, not sure what I was thinking when I bought it as it had a kind of blue trim. Not a shade I normally buy as I prefer plain white dishes......Royal Doulton lasts forever so it’s just a case of us getting bored with it........I love Denby though and this is a very light grey. Taking the other dishes to our local charity store this morning......along with a load of other stuff we discovered in the cabinets we haven’t used in ages.......and if I haven’t used it in a year.....time to get rid of them.

I still have my Royal Doulton teapot which I love, and accessories that we never use.....lol......and a large white serving platter that is huge and ideal for get togethers.

Loving the new dishwasher.........so quiet! Our other one wasn’t noisy but this is just almost silent. Hope you’re happy with yours too.



Glad to hear it.......

How are you managing without the heat on?? One day closer..........



Doesn’t feel as cold this morning.......it’s 3 degrees outside.......so will still be wrapped up when we do go out.

Have to drop a load of kitchen items into our local charity store, won’t take long, then have a leg waxing appointment.......lovely.

Then call my Aunt in LI for a catch up........haven’t spoke to her since before we went to Orlando in December.....

Have a good Tuesday.......

Haven’t had hair touched since mid September, other than hacking my own bangs. At this point Not sure if i’ll Just go back to natural hair color or maintain it the high/low lights. Will toss it into my better half’s lap if i can’t make up my mind.

I probably still have a few pieces of RD from the late 70’s stuffed in back of cupboard. Too delicate for my beastly crew.

Tried pfaltzcraft (sP) but too heavy, same with Fiesta ware & dinner plates oddly shaped. Finally, decided we are a corelle family It takes a licking & keeps on ticking

Love Earls! The cheddar & roast beef is a fav. The locals are right, avoid 95 going south!
We had a clear beautiful night to watch the moon. Quite the sight! I think news said we won’t have another wolf blood moon eclipse for 18 yrs?


Haha, 105! Love rib roast, sounds good. Napping has been my downfall too for getting a good sleep. Which is why I guess I’m up in the middle of the night on my iPad, ugh. And things to do tomorrow. Going back to Lowe’s to switch my dishwasher order I found the store does have one in the 300 series in stock that is eligible for their sale with total stainless tub and has the 3rd rack for silverware. I kept on thinking about it (3rd rack) and decided I’d really like that feature so going this morning. Installer phoned and is coming Friday.
This afternoon going to the movies with friends to see the Clint Eastwood film, The Mule. Hope I can stay awake!


:-0 of all the times for heat to go out. I can’t imagine temps so cold. We just don’t get those low temps here, our weather is similar to Seattle. I heard if you keep a tap running it helps prevent the pipe freezing. I don’t know if it’s valid for your temps. I don’t know what zero F is in C! Very cold is all I know, lol. Our zero C is 32F. I do know I’d prob refuse to leave the house!


I loved Nightmare Before Christmas haunted mansion. First time I saw it was this past November! Everything is changed out! And Small World Christmas decorations are so pretty too. I love how they decorate Carsland for holidays, so cute. We were in DL for May 4th last year and they have the Starwars overlay for Space Mtn that was fun too!

I hear you on driving. Even 3 hrs from Fll to Orlando sometimes is a pain, I have pulled into Ft. St. Lucie and take a 20 min shut eye. Doesn’t help that we try to leave at 5 or 6:00am to have a full first day in Orlando!

Love lasagna and I haven’t made it in awhile. Time for Chili too.


Brrrr! That’s so annoying. I hope you showed them your appt. card! Good thing you phoned to confirm.


I need to go thru my clothing and bag what I haven’t been wearing. I generally do that when I switch my clothing over from Summer to Winter, and back again. Emptying out drawers you really get to see what you’ve worn or not. I’m getting better at parting with things. I donate to our local thrift shop.
You are really going thru it, freezing temps, no heat and now stove. Around 4 yrs ago we had gas stove put in. We have a Bosch stove and like it. The burners are gas, oven is electric. With convection. Seems Bosch appliances is a recurring theme here lol.


That’s funny about the dishes. I didn’t care they were Jamie Oliver, liked that it was Royal Doulton. They’re all white with concentric rings pattern around the lip. I have setting for 10 in my cupboard and 2 settings still in the box incase of breakage, or having more than 10 for dinner. I like Denby too, and was between the Doulton, Denby, and Sophie Coran dishes. My set I was replacing was stoneware so ultimately decided on the Doulton.
I never use my tea pot. Only if company is over. I have my Keurig I use for hot water in my cup and either use a bag or strainer thingy for loose.

I’m looking forward to Friday when dishwasher arrives. And glad I’m switching it for the 3rd rack option. Or I’d always be thinking about it!

I’m going to see how long I can stretch it out for haircut! Had fringe only trim by friend. Usually I go every 6-7 weeks. But decided I want it to grow some. I know I’ll want a proper trim before late April for my trip. So maybe I’ll make an appt for early or mid Feb. then I’ll be due again just before trip.

To any I’ve missed. Can’t believe how many are in freezing temps Stay warm!

Who is this Earl? Earl of sandwich? We only have pizza/hoagie shops in our neck of woods. Would love to have EoS nearby, even their soup & salad offerings are good.

I will admit to never sitting thru a single Car’s movie, youngest was aged out by the time it became popular. Will say though that the theme in their area @ DL is cute and how they turn Mater ? Into a snowman during the holiday season is ingenious.

Hmm when trip planning was having issues finding hotels there for end of April, many popular ones sold out completely. Didn’t do enough homework to see if any SW hoopla might overlay that time period.

 

[schumigirl]

Haha, 105! Love rib roast, sounds good. Napping has been my downfall too for getting a good sleep. Which is why I guess I’m up in the middle of the night on my iPad, ugh. And things to do tomorrow. Going back to Lowe’s to switch my dishwasher order I found the store does have one in the 300 series in stock that is eligible for their sale with total stainless tub and has the 3rd rack for silverware. I kept on thinking about it (3rd rack) and decided I’d really like that feature so going this morning. Installer phoned and is coming Friday.
This afternoon going to the movies with friends to see the Clint Eastwood film, The Mule. Hope I can stay awake!

That’s funny about the dishes. I didn’t care they were Jamie Oliver, liked that it was Royal Doulton. They’re all white with concentric rings pattern around the lip. I have setting for 10 in my cupboard and 2 settings still in the box incase of breakage, or having more than 10 for dinner. I like Denby too, and was between the Doulton, Denby, and Sophie Coran dishes. My set I was replacing was stoneware so ultimately decided on the Doulton.
I never use my tea pot. Only if company is over. I have my Keurig I use for hot water in my cup and either use a bag or strainer thingy for loose.

I’m looking forward to Friday when dishwasher arrives. And glad I’m switching it for the 3rd rack option. Or I’d always be thinking about it!

I’m going to see how long I can stretch it out for haircut! Had fringe only trim by friend. Usually I go every 6-7 weeks. But decided I want it to grow some. I know I’ll want a proper trim before late April for my trip. So maybe I’ll make an appt for early or mid Feb. then I’ll be due again just before trip.

Oh well done.....you`ll enjoy the top drawer for cutlery....we don't miss the basket at all!! And I know you`ll like the new one too...…

I use our teapot every day.....we make proper breakfast tea every morning and yes, when tea drinking friends come over.....we do like a 12 dinner setting and usually spares, so my ever so thoughtful husband decided we should get another box just in case......so we did that this morning after we dropped off all the old plates and other stuff to Charity store...….will store them somewhere after they have been washed.....I think it`s too many but I suppose if anything breaks we`ll have replacements....then I`ll be thanking him for thinking of it....

Oh yep. we all love a visit to the salon before a trip!!!

Happy Polka Dot day? Ok, gals (& guys) what’s your favorite polka dot color combo?

Black & white for me, tastefully small white dots

Haven’t had hair touched since mid September, other than hacking my own bangs. At this point Not sure if i’ll Just go back to natural hair color or maintain it the high/low lights. Will toss it into my better half’s lap if i can’t make up my mind.

I probably still have a few pieces of RD from the late 70’s stuffed in back of cupboard. Too delicate for my beastly crew.

Tried pfaltzcraft (sP) but too heavy, same with Fiesta ware & dinner plates oddly shaped. Finally, decided we are a corelle family It takes a licking & keeps on ticking

I`ve just bought two new dresses (and none for the nephew`s wedding).…..and one is polka dot.....now, I can`t remember if it`s black with blue spots....or the other way around!!!! It`s all the way upstairs or I`d go look......lol...….I don't think I`ve ever had anything polka dot before??? As an adult anyway...…

Never heard of those other brands you mention.....I need a Google!!!!

Oh you suit your hair as it was when we saw you in December...…. I cut my fringe this morning and warned Tom not to nudge me as I was doing it.....don't want to end up with a fringe half way up my forehead......



Got legs waxed this morning too......didn't hurt a jot today......still cold but not just as bad thankfully, although more snow on the way. Apparently.

Shrimp and salmon fish cakes tonight.....made them earlier for Tom and I.....Kyle isn't overly keen on them so he`s having Teriyaki chicken...…

Time for a ginger beer I think...…..