Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Schumi my office used to make fun of me. Especially at the end of the day when they were all talking about what they were making for dinner, then they’d all look at me and say - so Sue, what’s your husband making for dinner? DH is the one who cooks 99% of the time. I only cook when there’s something specific I am wanting/craving and and like the way I cook it better!
And if they knew DH was going away the question would be- so where are you ordering out from tonight? Lol.

I think Hats look awful on me. There are a few I could pull off. But I love facinators. However I rarely have a fancy thing to go to. We’re very casual.
Oh those facinators Beatrice and Eugenie wore! Yikes. And they sure got bad press about them.

Yes, to me noodles are an Asian style something. Now I want Ramen! Lol.

My banner today is How To Lose Abdominal Fat

Lynne haha Bimbo shirts for the city soccer team! I can just imagine the ribbing they take at games.

The walk was beautiful and was quite brisk out but I dressed for it. Love sunny days.
I said I’d never get those UG boots, but last year I saw them at Costco at a great price so caved it. They are soooo warm! And comfy. Yesterday at lunch one friend was saying how cold her feet were. We were at a small restaurant and every time the door opened a blast of cold air came in. But my feet were toasty warm!

lol......that`s funny!!! But take away is always nice......Tom doesn't cook an awful lot, he can cook as he had his own home for a few years before we met, but I prefer to do it as I love cooking.....now he says he`s out of practice...he does make a fabulous home made southern fried chicken that him and Kyle usually have when I`m having something with fresh ginger or a dish they don't like...….

Those boots always look cosy….and warm!!! I have a pair of purple fluffy slippers that come up over the ankle and are boot style....they aren't the prettiest but my goodness they are warm!!

Yes, I got that banner and half an advert for some other things......very annoying. We shouldn't have to install ad blockers...this is the only site that does that for me....

Some folks don't like hats....my sister doesn't suit one....she really doesn't....but honestly, I adore hats and any fancy occasion I`m there.....but this wedding I think I fancy one of my fascinators......this is the one.....

 

[schumigirl]

Ain`t that the truth!!!!


Thursday again...…..

Its been heaving down with rain since around midnight and looks like it`ll be on all morning......better than snow I guess......and quite mild too...…

Grocery shopping this morning....and not much else today I believe......I have a couple of friends who stalk Groupon for deals....constantly.....one asked me to go on a spa day with her tomorrow, we`ve gone before together.....declined as it`s one of these where they do the weird and wonderful......no thanks.....have done a lot of spa days, but mostly with my friend that passed away....that was more our thing, so don't do many now.....I`ve never looked at Groupon.....

Almost breakfast time now......yep, I am hungry this morning after missing dinner last night due to large lunch out...….no idea what to have...maybe just toast...…

Have a great Thursday...….

 

[Lynne G]

A very overcast morning to start this Thursday.

Some time overnight we had lost power, long enough, we had to reset some electronic items. Annoying. Started with DH saying the bed clock is blinking. Checked my watch, yep 4:25. Normally, the alarm goes off at 4:30. Not sure why I set an alarm. LOL

With that, tea is needed. Drink up, stay warm, stay dry, and enjoy your Thursday.

 

[Lynne G]

Some times I use Groupon. Mostly for food places we go to, and sometimes for events that know the price of. Never used it for spa or beauty places.

You sent us the rain, Schumi. We will see a very rainy evening. At least it will hold off until then. Gray, grey day.

Yep, thirsty Thursday.

 

[macraven]

Hello homies

Crazy weather this week
Today stated to be 79 and tomorrow temps drop down
Ac for today
Heat will be on for tomorrow

 

[Lynne G]

I hear ya Mac. Lesser heat, almost 50 today, then brisk and cool 36 the high by Friday evening, so heater will be cranking more.

Thankful this new heater seems to be working great. A new AC will be a nice hit to the wallet, but hopefully make it cheaper cooler. Scheduled for May, as generally the AC does not get turned on until June.

And yay, Mac is back.

 

[schumigirl]

I think you`re sending the rain back to us Lynne.....we have a weather warning of a storm remnant from the Atlantic next week...….high winds and lots of water falling...…

Better than snow...….always better than snow...….

Stay warm too mac for when your temps drop...….never fun......



Need to get a whole load of DVD`s and CD`s we have cleared out in last hour or so to the charity store.....so many we haven't played or watched for years.....although I wonder if some of them are classics now they`re so old...….we won`t part with the old albums we have between us.....although we don't have a player for them.....but jeez couldn't part with them......even the ones you have to ask, what were you thinking buying that!!!

 

[pattyw]

Patty, aren’t fascinators a thing in America??

I don't think they're too popular. Seems even wedding attire for guests has gone more casual! I can't wear hats- even baseball caps. I look horrible in any kind of hat and it gives me "hat head"

My banner today is How To Lose Abdominal Fat

I could use that advice!

.this is the one.....

Very nice!!

And yay, Mac is back.

Bacon sounds lovely! Vanilla yogurt with granola and honey at my desk will have to do!

Icy here today! The above freezing temps brought rain, but when the temps dropped it's now ice!!! Yuk!!

Short work day- taking my mom to her salon appointment and dinner later! Italian or Chinese??? Hmm...

Happy Thursday all!!

How I wish this were my view right now!

 

[schumigirl]

I don't think they're too popular. Seems even wedding attire for guests has gone more casual! I can't wear hats- even baseball caps. I look horrible in any kind of hat and it gives me "hat head"



I could use that advice!



Very nice!!






Bacon sounds lovely! Vanilla yogurt with granola and honey at my desk will have to do!

Icy here today! The above freezing temps brought rain, but when the temps dropped it's now ice!!! Yuk!!

Short work day- taking my mom to her salon appointment and dinner later! Italian or Chinese??? Hmm...

Happy Thursday all!!

How I wish this were my view right now!

Thanks Patty....I do like that one as it isn't too fussy....this isn't going to be an overly fussy wedding...so that one is perfect...….I do hear you on the baseball caps.....I wear one, well, we all wear them as our scalps burn so easy and it`s a have to really....but oh my some times I`ve taken it off for pictures and I look bloomin awful .…..but preferable to burning...…

Have a nice time with your mum and enjoy whichever delicacy you decide on for dinner...…



Although sun is out, I`ve just been out to pay the window cleaner and it is freezing!!! I`m surprised he can do the windows as he can barely move his arms with all the jackets he`s wearing and it`s so open up here...…just took him out a mug of coffee and he was glad of it today....

Spicy BBQ chicken for dinner tonight......not sure what to have with it...no maple syrup so used honey instead.....glad I won`t taste that in with everything else that's mixed through.....

Feels like Friday.

 

[bobbie68]

I hope everyone is settling into their Thursday good!

I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for the condolences for my . It is much appreciated.

The temps dropped a little bit and now we have some rain also. I think it is going to hover around high 30's low 40's. The rain should push out tomorrow then cloudy skies. I will take it over snow any day!

Liv is going through some friend change. Her best (girl) friend the last year turned out not to be who she thought. They had a falling out a few weeks ago and Liv has been a little sad. She did invite another girl over yesterday with her friend Alex. Charlie had to work. We know this girl from elementary and girl scouts. They had a nice time and I was glad. This girl had heard about my broccoli and pasta dish and has been asking to try it. At 5:00 last night I am at the store buying the stuff. I made it and it came out good. Tonight ?

Schumi I like your hat, that looks so pretty. I agree that weddings here are more casual these days and don't see accessories like that. I am sure it looks nice with your dress. I hope it warms up!

Patty we are on a yogurt kick here. Trying to do some healthy breakfast options. I do good for a couple of days then regress. I use to lose weight so fast with just changing things now nope since 50 it is downhill with that. I hope your appointment and dinner with your mom go great, have fun!

Lynne Losing power during the night stinks!! I think Brian wishes he could use that excuse more for waking up late...Glad your heat works good stay warm and enjoy your tea!

Mac glad to see you post! The up and down weather can make you feel blah so stay comfortable and I hope you feel good.

Sue Thursday matinee with friends sounds nice. I hope you enjoy your movie this week. I use my crock pot for a few dishes but will have to try the other when in a hurry.

Keishashadow I hope your foot feels better from the shot. I have heard they could be quite painful. I hope the warmer weather keeps up for you.

The teens are off today so.... we are going to have a room cleaning meeting. I suggested they do their chores and homework before dinner so that we can do some family stuff tonight. It is hard to have everyone here at night now. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[schumigirl]

Bobbie, glad Liv has a new friend......it’s tough at any age with friends sometimes......hope they remain friends.....hope your weather improves too.......yep, anything is better than snow.......

Yes, I like that fascinator......I have a few of them in different colours and a large selection of hats......usually weddings are pretty fancy here, but this one is in a hotel with the service, dinner and reception all in the one place and a little low key, think there’s around 100 people.....usually it’s the church followed by reception in a hotel...... but it’ll be lovely, looking forward to it a lot......


Rain has stopped and it’s just cold now......glass of Chardonnay in hand........dry January has apparently turned into soaking wet February........ I blame one of my friends tonight.......she popped in to say hello earlier with her husband and she insisted on a glass of wine.........well, had to join her.....

Thirsty Thursday is here........

 

[Monykalyn]

Bobbie-so sorry about the kitty!
Patty your countdown is so close!
Busy week-and Mother Nature in Missouri apparently decided to get drunk last night-we had simultaneously: flood watch, severe thunderstorm warning/watch (complete with hail), tornado warning (at 1130pm!!!) and winter weather advisory (freezing rain/sleet). Was dead asleep when tornado sirens went off. 34 degree difference in temps in less than 24 hours-snow/flurries all day. Huge difference from weekend-I was barefoot running around outside Sunday!! It is also Chili cook off month-and have spent 20 hours since the weekend on volunteer stuff, 8 hours commute time, 32 hours work, 3 hours soccer stuff...no wonder I am tired. and event not til end of month...

Kept me up most of the night with a fitfull sleep. Ah well, will sleep like a log for sure tonight! Caveman of a doctor lol

Ugh-hope it is worth it and feeling better now!

Yes, that is it, fresh off the boat! Everyone on that show is perfectly cast, enjoy almost as much as Modern Family. I watch few comedies but they always perk me up when feeling a bit down.

Yes! 2 of the best shows! Also enjoy blackish

I have a dress........

Woot!!!

the fascinator

Patty, aren’t fascinators a thing in America??

ah yes-the fascinators...we have an event called Derby Days where we raise money for HOPE (help overcome Pediatric Emergencies)-held in an arena on horse farm (show horses for dressage events) and one of the events is a derby hat contest-fascinators can be included. I have a couple fascinators and derby hats as well. I think the Kentucky Derby is about only time you really see the hats/fascinators on this side of pond. Annnnd I just realized I have no life... I don't attend events, I volunteer...although I think I have more fun with the volunteering anyway. Love your fascinator Schumi!

And if they knew DH was going away the question would be- so where are you ordering out from tonight? Lol.

Exact opposite in our house! I am the picky one and like to experiment so I cook. When I am not home if the rest don't want leftovers its takeout. Tonight I decided to toss a roast in crockpot-kinda last minute. Was gonna do instant pot when I got home, but (wisely) decided I didn't want to mess with it this afternoon. Nothing like walking in door to dinner ready! Used up a venison roast-seem to do better in crockpot as they texture doesn't turn to mush cooking all day. I do like my Instant pot though.

Ooooo I love Thomas’s English muffins!

The things you learn! Always have a package of Thomas's muffins in freezer! Guess we take it for granted.

I have a couple of friends who stalk Groupon for deals..

I don't stalk-but there are some good deals once in a while. In Vegas we did a buffett on crab leg night, including wine and beer with a Groupon for pretty cheap!

Hello homies

Hi Mac!! Good to "see" you!!

Thankful this new heater seems to be working great

Bet that is a relief after your troubles!

Nice to stay in tonight. Heavy flurries all day have now lead to coating of side streets and elevated areas. Middle had to go out to elementary school for their STEM night she is volunteering at, has done this a couple years now. She really enjoys it, and it is close. Took my 4-wheel SUV. Busy week so far with activities (kids and adults!)

I am hibernating this weekend-middle is traveling to state competition (school sponsored)
for robotics, only one soccer game and no other obligations!
And since we are in it is happy hour at home: shirley temple for the boy, blackberry whiskey sour for hubs and cosmo for me.

 

[macraven]

I'm so far behind in posting to everyone here and reply back to what they said, will just say tomorrow is a new day and will try to stay current here on Monday.

or Tuesday...lol...



Hope all have a good nights sleep and see you in the morning.

 

[schumigirl]

MonyK........I can’t even imagine living somewhere where tornado warnings go off!!! I guess you get used to it and it’s part of life......worst we have is the foghorns going off in the bay when we get a lot of fog roll in.

Volunteering is pretty darn fun too......we love when we can help out at church or village events....we don’t go to as many events now as we used to....but I do like to get dressed up and go to them and wear a fancy hat......

Like the sound of the cocktails........we’re having Old Cubans on Saturday night with friends......we have a boatload of average but very drinkable Prosecco, so using mid range rum too......won’t use the really expensive stuff for that!!! One couple is heading to Cuba on Tuesday, hence the cocktail choice......lol.......

Hey Mac........hope your weather is decent over there......I know you’re used to warmer climes now.......I know even missing a day or two in here is hard to catch up as there can be a flurry of posts........



We have a storm front coming in from the West.....Storm Eric.......apparently it’s a thing to name storms the way America names Hurricanes........used to just be winter and windy. But, high winds are expected.....think we shouldn’t be as bad as the West Coast over here......hopefully......as it gets light I can see the sea is rough already......

4 weeks today till we leave for our overnight at the airport.........not that I count of course........

Few things to do this morning, then hibernate this afternoon and apart from friends coming for cocktails Saturday night, no real plans for the weekend........been so quiet recently on the social front.........

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

 

[macraven]

The weather channel company came up with naming storms

It caught in big here

I used to remember all the Hurricane names but over the years their names kind of blend together for me

Was in Florida for two of the named storms and one time arrived in Orlando on the day the airport reopened

 

[Lynne G]

Well hello from a very wet and almost balmy Friday morning.

Mac, it is a Friday!!!

Woot, Friday. Long week for me. Glad to have a weekend coming up.

Oh, and forgot to say, really like that fascinator, Schumi.

Bobbie, nice Liv found a new friend. Little one has changed friends over the years. Some she realized too, not the kind of friend she thought she was. Part of growing up.

Little one is on a college visit today. The front runner so far, as of now. I hope she gets a warm and fuzzy that yep, this is the one. Or else a definitive cross off the list.

With that, tea is needed. I will need a huge cup today. It is going to be one of those days. At least the rain ends later today, but then the cold arrives. Hey, as long as not icy out or lots of snow.

 

[pattyw]

I am hibernating this weekend

then hibernate this afternoon

I'll join the hibernation!! Going to be a cold one here!

The weather channel company came up with naming storms

It caught in big here

They'd need a name a day for our weather here!

At least the rain ends later today, but then the cold arrives. Hey, as long as not icy out or lots of snow.

Cold front here, too!!

We have a high wind warning- winds are sustained at 35 mph and gusting at over 60mph!! Eek!! Cold and snow arrives today! Next week at this time we'll be waking up in Orlando!

Happy TGIF all!!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. I think I am almost ready to rejoin the living. Thankfully I've just had a cold and not the flu, but I just haven't felt like doing much of anything this past week. It has been an interesting week. The state of Virginia is in a bit of a mess right now. Locally we had an incident at B's school this week. A group of idiotic students decided to do something stupid and offensive. It was posted to social media and now the school is under criticism for the actions of a few. B is very upset about it.

I am so far behind right now, I won't even try to catch up, but I did want to say to Bobbie that I am so sorry to hear about the kitty. I hope Liv is doing okay.

Speaking of kitties, I need to take Caspian to the vet today to have his nails trimmed. Since it is such an ordeal to get I'm into the carrie the vet have me some medication to calm him down. Right now he is sitting on the computer desk staring at my fingers.

I have a bit of a dilemma going on right now. B wants to invite a certain boy to the prom. She's had a crush on him for a couple of years, but he doesn't seem interested in her. They go to different schools, so she doesn't see him very often. I also learned from the mother of one of B's friends that a boy from school plans to ask her to the prom sometime next week. I think the idea is that a small group of friends will be going together. I don't think the first boy will say yes, but I could be wrong. If the first boy says yes, then I feel bad for the second boy knowing that he is planning some sort of "prom-posal". I don't want to say anything to B about the second boy because I don't want to spoil the surprise. I also don't want to say anything just incase he changes his mind and decides not to ask her. I really wish B's friend's mom hadn't said anything to me. We're going to go out and start looking for a prom dress tomorrow. I hate to shop before she has a confirmed date, but if we don't do it this weekend we will have to wait for March and I think that may be cutting it a bit close.

 

[macraven]

Charade.
It is so much easier raising kids when they are littles
When they are little, they step on our toes
When they are older, they step on our hearts
Once they get to be about 11 or 12, they try to think on their own

By teen years, it’s an emotional up and down for them and the parents

Hopefully the one boy in her class friend group will ask her to the prom and she will say yes

Since you got a heads up from that boys mother, makes it hard for you as you let her make the important decisions for her social life

I’m sure it will work out fine and all will be happy for the prom

Good luck cat herding today
Hardest part is getting them to take the meds to relax them

and then getting them into the carrier
After that it is a piece of cake

 

[pattyw]

Charade- Hope Caspian does ok at the vet! I'm sure it will all work out with B and her prom date! Teens and dating is always hard!

Mac- wise words!