Something About Nothing ... #12

[keishashadow]

Weekend was great, little monster left happy we got home before snow storm hit yea! Heavy wet 4 inches on car this am. Yuck

Finally, going to get it together to get our TSA pre check. Wondering if the government goes ‘back down’ on Friday evening, if the processing sites will be down. No appointments left for this week, do see some for next. Might just try stand by but it’s at least an 80 mile RT drive to airport to handle. Have a feeling we aren’t the only ones considering adding it on to help with those wait times seen during the shut down.

Was able to keep a weather eye on DS all weekend lol. He will see family dr this week. Seems we both must’ve encountered the same bug when at hospital, awfully raw sore throats and fatigue. I want to swim in hand sanitizer every time i step foot in a hospital.

Attempting new version of fried chicken tonight. Have never really found one that I love i.e. as good as WDW hoop de doo/trail’s end . Uses cast iron pan, filled 1/2 deep with oil & preheated in 450 oven. Put in breaded chicken for 15 min, rotate & repeat. We shall see. Sure sounds less messy than traditional method.

Big batch of green beans with carmelized onions & a pd of bacon on stove top.

Sorta screaming at me to make mashed taters & gravy

Nothing of interest on tv for me early morning

Not even cartoons

DVR & netflix or amazon prime worth their weight

Pizza for breakfast was common for us when the boys lived at home

(We would order more than needed knowing it was the champions of breakfast foods)

Hope you are much better today Lynne

Pizza is a dish best served cold

Nothing says "fun trip" like 12 AM Fire Alarms, Bomb Threats and Hotel Evac in freezing weather and several hours-some outside-with an Autistic son! (And several hundred other scared/upset/angry/tired convention goers.) Silver lining...nobody hurt...at least until somebody gets ahold of the caller.

Oh heck. Please say u at least got a comp

Its Sunday

Hooray


Anyone gonna watch walking dead tonight?
I know a few of us are

I forgot, but soon. Have to set the mood

Bet Vicki was glued to set!

lol......I think he must have forgot and it was the last of last batch we bought......that's on my list for tomorrow...…



Well, I gave in and installed an ad blocker on both of my ipads…….annoying scrolling banner is gone on both of them now...….

When I say I installed them ...….I really mean Kyle showed me how to do it when they came back in....I`m sure I`d have picked the wrong one...…

But...annoying banner gone!!! I never saw it on my laptop for some reason......

If it was free, any idea of the name of the ad blocker?

Ah yes Sunday. MiL and FiL In lasted night from Mexico. Stayed until freezing rain done and temps warmer, and she got the call her brother in law had died- has been on hospice past week (advanced pancreatic cancer- he’d actually been doing well up until last month or so). MiL has been planning big family reunion in July- nearly all her family and nieces/nephews and siblings and their families etc coming. Her sister told her this morning she is grateful to have that to look forward too, seeing all the family for a happy reason.

Pancakes fruit and bacon for breakfast. Need a grocery run here too Schumi as that’s the last of the bacon.

Middle got back late last night from robotics competition - was a state qualifier competition (I’m bad at understanding the differences in competition lol) placed 10th (and much higher than boys team ). They were pleased.

Oh and in a fun twist- the summer alumni program oldest dd did last year- rumor is they are opening it up to ALL Alumni who’ve successfully completed a DCP-regardless of year, no longer need to be in college. Think DH is half seriously considering applying . Technically he does have summers off...
Lynne hope that delay gets posted, sounds like could be a really nasty commute!
Countdown is getting close for Patty! Hope the weather pattern changes and it’s nice for you!

Hello to all the other peeps!

Sympathies, a shame it happened during their trip

Sue I can answer your walking dead questions but don’t know if any of our peeps here don’t want to know that info

If you want me to Pm answers to you, I will

Watching the last episode now 8:00 pm and new one will be on at 9
I’m eastern time

No spoilers please.

 

[Squirlz]

We watched Fantastic Beasts on TV last night as there was nothing else of interest on . I knew next to nothing about it. What a brilliant movie! Absolutely loved it.

 

[schumigirl]

Finally, going to get it together to get our TSA pre check. Wondering if the government goes ‘back down’ on Friday evening, if the processing sites will be down. No appointments left for this week, do see some for next. Might just try stand by but it’s at least an 80 mile RT drive to airport to handle. Have a feeling we aren’t the only ones considering adding it on to help with those wait times seen during the shut down.

Attempting new version of fried chicken tonight. Have never really found one that I love i.e. as good as WDW hoop de doo/trail’s end . Uses cast iron pan, filled 1/2 deep with oil & preheated in 450 oven. Put in breaded chicken for 15 min, rotate & repeat. We shall see. Sure sounds less messy than traditional method.

DVR & netflix or amazon prime worth their weight

Pizza is a dish best served cold

If it was free, any idea of the name of the ad blocker?

Chicken sounds good....I make a southern fried chicken but it`s baked.....supposed to be healthier.....pah!!! Gimme deep fried chicken anyday……

Ad blocker is ABP....AdBlockPlus…….I asked Kyle and he uses that one so I know he knows his stuff.....free and really easy to put in...….that scrolling banner thing is gone on both ipads.....

TSA pre approval is excellent.....we got Global Entry last year.....that was a heck of a set of forms to fill in online...….talk about nervous in case we make a mistake!!! But amazing to just stroll through immigration when we arrive...….won`t be able to do it NY though with mum in June as she doesn't have it......will have to wait with her as I wouldn't leave her for a second on her own.

Love Amazon Prime...think we need Netflix back....not sure why we got rid of it.....oh I do now....there was so much sci fi nonsense on it I`d never see Tom again left to his own devices!!!! And he agreed.....lol.....

And no to cold pizza for me...….just no.



Hope all with bad weather see an improvement soon...….cold weather and snow are just miserable.....

Beautiful day here......so we did go a walk along the beach......but did stop in to one of the restaurants up on the cliff when we were done and had one of those really delicious and very calorific hot chocolates with everything on it......kind of took away from the healthy walk!!!

Very quiet week ahead...….need to plan something...…..

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha, sounds like you're cooking up a storm. Yeah, it was wet snow I tossed off my car this early morning. More to come. All are keeping an eye at when the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain, before all rain. That should get rid of most of the snow. And with wild winds and slightly warmer temps on Wednesday, all that wet should be dry by the end of the day.

Will be glancing at the news and listening to the radio, once again, in the wee hours of tomorrow. So far, they are saying the rain line will not arrive until lunchtime. Eek, I will drive in snow, but sleet and freezing rain. Um, no way. Little one and I are somewhat skeptical about any delay or off tomorrow, but we will keep that hope alive. Sue, I don't blame you for not going out today. I would not either. At least our snow showers have stopped, but that also means, once again having to clear the car before commuting.

News at lunchtime said, latest you should start your commute home is around 5. Oh, I will surely try to be on the road before that.

Squirlz, we like the movie when it came out, and saw it in the theater. It was kinda funny, we were doing that channel surfing last night, and when focused on our NBC channel for a second, and moved on, older one went back, hey, that's Fantastic Beasts. We liked the movie both times we have now seen it. I think we may own it too. Glad you enjoyed seeing it.

Ah love planning, Schumi. Hope your week is nice. Quiet to me, can be a good thing.

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[Lynne G]

Oh, and Keisha, don't get near me, won't be visiting ya either. LOL Really, hope you and your DS feel better fast. Gargle with warm salted water. Helps a sore throat. Oh, and remember: ,

 

[Sue M]

Yikes, Sue!! Sounds like a mess by your house!! Commuting in good weather can be stressful- add bad weather/poor visibility and it's dangerous!! Stay in and enjoy a warm drink- ration the milk!

Work day is going by fast!! Having dinner later with my brother. He's in town from NJ visiting my mom. He's going to just LOVE our weather this week We're going out to celebrate his birthday!!

I got out around noon after husband finished clearing our driveway, snow ploughs cleared road, etc. Went to get dog food, milk, gas, and a few other items. Was feeling peckish and stopped into Wendy’s enroute to grocery for a cheeseburger. Sat down, took a bite, they forgot to put the burger in it took it back, and they gave me one with a burger inside, lol. And to make up for it the girl gave me fries and my choice of drink.
Snow starting to come down again now. Doubt I’ll be going anywhere tomorrow. Maybe bake some cookies!

To your brother!

 

[Sue M]

Keishashadow yikes, doesn’t sound good. Bug could have been an airborne one too. I find gargling with warm salt water some relief.
I love the fried chicken at 50’s Prime Time! So good. We’re having potato soup and sandwiches tonight! Tomorrow is meatloaf.
I keep on saying I’m going to sign up for the pre check programme, it’s called Nexus here. We have to have 2 interviews, done at the airport. One Canadian and one with US agents. The airport is only 45 minute drive away (not in rush hr!). I don’t know why I procrastinate!

Squirlz we saw both Fantastic Beast movies at the theatre. Must see on big screen! They are good.

Schumi I’ll have to try your add blocker!

 

[schumigirl]

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Robo…...Hope you and your husband have a wonderful anniversary today...…....….

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne...yes, quiet can be a good thing! Glad to hear your weather will be improving soon.....I`m hoping Spring is just around the corner.…..

Sue...meatloaf sounds good...….and cookies too!!! I`m baking this morning for a church event tomorrow....a small one, but nevertheless a few of us are baking, it`s a coffee morning with a bake sale....they usually sell well. When we applied for Global Entry we were told online we just had to turn up at MCO once we had all our paperwork in place and had authorisation, speak to an officer and we`d be taken through for our interview....the woman we encountered had never heard of it...… that gave us pause for a second. And a huge stomach lurch....but she came back and took us to an officer and it didn't take long at all.....well worth it.



Didn't like Fantastic Beasts first time we saw it.....did watch it again and it was better, but I don't like Eddie Redmayne so maybe that`s why....will watch the second one though.

Almost tropical temps today for February......almost 50F and sunshine again...….

Baking a little this morning......then not sure. May do some housework.....or I may not

Not sure what`s for dinner tonight either.....will think on after breakfast...….

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[pattyw]

I want to swim in hand sanitizer every time i step foot in a hospital.

Yep- I'm with you! Good news on TSA precheck!! It's so nice!!

Gimme deep fried chicken anyday……

I agree- hard to beat the old fashioned kind!

Quiet to me, can be a good thing.

Sure can!

they forgot to put the burger in it

Wow- that's too funny!! Yum on baking fresh cookies!!

Another early start for me today!!Drove into work before the bad weather starts! We're getting snow, sleet, rain, then snow again!! Just plain crazy!!! On the up side, Orlando weather is looking better for this weekend! Temps in the 80s this weekend!! Ahh!!!!!

Happy Anniversary Robo and Mr. Robo!!

 

[Lynne G]

Tacos, Schumi. It is taco Tuesday.

A very happy anniversary to Robo.

Well, delay for me no school for the kids. Asked older one to help clear off my car, got a huh in response. At least I can have a little later commute.

Sue that is so funny no burger. Hope your weather improves.

Patty, ooh you get the icky we are still getting. Rain to start around lunchtime, so with almost 40 out in the afternoon, will be a sloppy end of day. Only thing is, when go below freezing as the sun sets, icy out.

Time for tea. Then I get to cook breakfast. Nice.

 

[macraven]

Homie celebrations kind of sneak up on me and I thank the other homies here for the heads up

Happy anniversary to Robo and Mr Robo
May it be a very fun day

Your next celebration will be later this month, cake and ice cream day event

It bites that some of you are having winter weather issues again

Stay warm, stay safe

We will have another day of rain

Mr Mac thought yesterday was Tuesday and we’d eat at Taco Bell
Fooled him when I made dinner at home

 

[Monykalyn]

Happy Anniversary to mr and mrs Robo!!
Cold start, wet, and then windy again. Day off for me so everyone got warm breakfast-oatmeal. Made enough to give some the the chickens (mix in some mealworms for them). Need to do my grocery list and shop. Gonna be a bigger shop this month as I've managed to eat down most of freezer again. We've gotten (or should I say I've gotten lazy) and have been going out or getting take out more. Time to start meal planning again. Soooo much cheaper to eat at home. Hmmm maybe tacos tonight-I know the kids won't object.
Just have to say the germ thing and hospital-hospitals are probably cleaner than nearly any other place-yes there are ill people but they are confined to a space, and the staff have to have good precautions to keep others from getting sicker. Now the visitors OTOH...grocery stores is where the germy is really rampant.

Finally, going to get it together to get our TSA pre check

Oh we love TSA precheck!!

Orlando weather is looking better for this weekend! Temps in the 80s this weekend!!

YAY!!

Mr Mac thought yesterday was Tuesday and we’d eat at Taco Bell
Fooled him when I made dinner at home

LOL!

Baking sounds good Schumi. I am not the baker in this family, my oldest DD is. She applied for the summer DCP and is already onto 2nd phase, faster this time than last year.

Ugh enough procrastinating- I am like Schumi's minion LOL!
Stay warm and dry everyone!

 

[Lynne G]

That's awesome for your DD, MonyK, hope she does get the DCP job for the summer.

Well, that was a 31 degree, continuous hailing, commute. Luckily, roads were passable, and only sliding part, one time. A little over a quarter inch of ice so far. And definitely, home got more than in the City.

Happy, almost too warm, but tea here too. Happy not hungry, as ate at home. Yep, MonyK, with teen and adult kid, much cheaper than eating out. Though little one claims there's nothing to eat, when we stock up.

So, Mac, do a Taco Bell run in the rain. Hope you are feeling well, and woot! for scheduling that tour. Looking forward to the fall, and good weather. No hurricanes or lots of rain the first 2 weeks of October, please.

Oh, and belated Happy Birthday to Patty's DB. Hope he enjoyed the dinner out. Hope you are packing while watching this icy weather.

Oooh, loud horn, guess either some one is not coming, or some one has to get out of the way.


another happy anniversary to Robo and Mr. Robo. Hope you are both feeling much better, and glad to hear front of home now looks colorful.

With that, I do wish to be next to the beach now. Was watching beach buying, and ooh, right on the beach. Yeah, but both places I saw, um, I would not buy there, but does look so beautiful.

Sigh, I hope it turns to rain soon.

Later homies. Have a safe, and happy Tuesday. Eat a taco or two. Yep, that kinda day.

 

[keishashadow]

What do you get when you grab a cast iron skillet from the oven without an oven mitt? A 2nd degree burn. Guess that makes me a dumb cluck. Bonus lols, the ER was slammed. Not a room to be had, not even in fast track section. After being triaged, they summoned dr into the office. They moved me to the vending area to administer a tetanus shot and tend to the burn. No complaints as it felt better with the cream & dressing. Would you believe nurse had to shoo away several people who wanted to use the machines? If you squint can see my Haunted Mansion D&B

We watched Fantastic Beasts on TV last night as there was nothing else of interest on . I knew next to nothing about it. What a brilliant movie! Absolutely loved it.

Critics panned it but I enjoyed the 2nd one far more by leaps & bounds

Chicken sounds good....I make a southern fried chicken but it`s baked.....supposed to be healthier.....pah!!! Gimme deep fried chicken anyday……

Ad blocker is ABP....AdBlockPlus…….I asked Kyle and he uses that one so I know he knows his stuff.....free and really easy to put in...….that scrolling banner thing is gone on both ipads.....

TSA pre approval is excellent.....we got Global Entry last year.....that was a heck of a set of forms to fill in online...….talk about nervous in case we make a mistake!!! But amazing to just stroll through immigration when we arrive...….won`t be able to do it NY though with mum in June as she doesn't have it......will have to wait with her as I wouldn't leave her for a second on her own.

Love Amazon Prime...think we need Netflix back....not sure why we got rid of it.....oh I do now....there was so much sci fi nonsense on it I`d never see Tom again left to his own devices!!!! And he agreed.....lol.....

And no to cold pizza for me...….just no.



Hope all with bad weather see an improvement soon...….cold weather and snow are just miserable.....

Beautiful day here......so we did go a walk along the beach......but did stop in to one of the restaurants up on the cliff when we were done and had one of those really delicious and very calorific hot chocolates with everything on it......kind of took away from the healthy walk!!!

Very quiet week ahead...….need to plan something...…..

Oh to be able to walk on beach very day, aaaah.

Tell Kyle thanks. Not seeing results after installation of adp app, perhaps i need to restart ipad.

Keisha, sounds like you're cooking up a storm. Yeah, it was wet snow I tossed off my car this early morning. More to come. All are keeping an eye at when the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain, before all rain. That should get rid of most of the snow. And with wild winds and slightly warmer temps on Wednesday, all that wet should be dry by the end of the day.

Will be glancing at the news and listening to the radio, once again, in the wee hours of tomorrow. So far, they are saying the rain line will not arrive until lunchtime. Eek, I will drive in snow, but sleet and freezing rain. Um, no way. Little one and I are somewhat skeptical about any delay or off tomorrow, but we will keep that hope alive. Sue, I don't blame you for not going out today. I would not either. At least our snow showers have stopped, but that also means, once again having to clear the car before commuting.

News at lunchtime said, latest you should start your commute home is around 5. Oh, I will surely try to be on the road before that.

Squirlz, we like the movie when it came out, and saw it in the theater. It was kinda funny, we were doing that channel surfing last night, and when focused on our NBC channel for a second, and moved on, older one went back, hey, that's Fantastic Beasts. We liked the movie both times we have now seen it. I think we may own it too. Glad you enjoyed seeing it.

Ah love planning, Schumi. Hope your week is nice. Quiet to me, can be a good thing.

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Good luck on the weather. Ice hit just north of us this am, yea!

I got out around noon after husband finished clearing our driveway, snow ploughs cleared road, etc. Went to get dog food, milk, gas, and a few other items. Was feeling peckish and stopped into Wendy’s enroute to grocery for a cheeseburger. Sat down, took a bite, they forgot to put the burger in it took it back, and they gave me one with a burger inside, lol. And to make up for it the girl gave me fries and my choice of drink.
Snow starting to come down again now. Doubt I’ll be going anywhere tomorrow. Maybe bake some cookies!

To your brother!

That is so strange re the burger

Keishashadow yikes, doesn’t sound good. Bug could have been an airborne one too. I find gargling with warm salt water some relief.
I love the fried chicken at 50’s Prime Time! So good. We’re having potato soup and sandwiches tonight! Tomorrow is meatloaf.
I keep on saying I’m going to sign up for the pre check programme, it’s called Nexus here. We have to have 2 interviews, done at the airport. One Canadian and one with US agents. The airport is only 45 minute drive away (not in rush hr!). I don’t know why I procrastinate!

Squirlz we saw both Fantastic Beast movies at the theatre. Must see on big screen! They are good.

Schumi I’ll have to try your add blocker!

I had forgotten the chicken @ 50s. They give you so much there, enough to share really. DH fan of the pot roast.

Big fan of salt water rinse for many things too. It did good job for me yesterday. Sometimes the home remedies are the best.

Lynne...yes, quiet can be a good thing! Glad to hear your weather will be improving soon.....I`m hoping Spring is just around the corner.…..

Sue...meatloaf sounds good...….and cookies too!!! I`m baking this morning for a church event tomorrow....a small one, but nevertheless a few of us are baking, it`s a coffee morning with a bake sale....they usually sell well. When we applied for Global Entry we were told online we just had to turn up at MCO once we had all our paperwork in place and had authorisation, speak to an officer and we`d be taken through for our interview....the woman we encountered had never heard of it...… that gave us pause for a second. And a huge stomach lurch....but she came back and took us to an officer and it didn't take long at all.....well worth it.



Didn't like Fantastic Beasts first time we saw it.....did watch it again and it was better, but I don't like Eddie Redmayne so maybe that`s why....will watch the second one though.

Almost tropical temps today for February......almost 50F and sunshine again...….

Baking a little this morning......then not sure. May do some housework.....or I may not

Not sure what`s for dinner tonight either.....will think on after breakfast...….

I look forward to bake sales, the cookies are usually over the top good

The TSA had granted us complimentary precheck nearly every time we flew until last year. It will spoil you lol, time to fork over the $ and be real.

Homie celebrations kind of sneak up on me and I thank the other homies here for the heads up

Happy anniversary to Robo and Mr Robo
May it be a very fun day

Your next celebration will be later this month, cake and ice cream day event

It bites that some of you are having winter weather issues again

Stay warm, stay safe

We will have another day of rain

Mr Mac thought yesterday was Tuesday and we’d eat at Taco Bell
Fooled him when I made dinner at home

Haha keep him guessing.

Happy anniversary to the Robos! How many years are you celebrating?

Happy Anniversary to mr and mrs Robo!!
Cold start, wet, and then windy again. Day off for me so everyone got warm breakfast-oatmeal. Made enough to give some the the chickens (mix in some mealworms for them). Need to do my grocery list and shop. Gonna be a bigger shop this month as I've managed to eat down most of freezer again. We've gotten (or should I say I've gotten lazy) and have been going out or getting take out more. Time to start meal planning again. Soooo much cheaper to eat at home. Hmmm maybe tacos tonight-I know the kids won't object.
Just have to say the germ thing and hospital-hospitals are probably cleaner than nearly any other place-yes there are ill people but they are confined to a space, and the staff have to have good precautions to keep others from getting sicker. Now the visitors OTOH...grocery stores is where the germy is really rampant.
Oh we love TSA precheck!!


YAY!!
LOL!

Baking sounds good Schumi. I am not the baker in this family, my oldest DD is. She applied for the summer DCP and is already onto 2nd phase, faster this time than last year.

Ugh enough procrastinating- I am like Schumi's minion LOL!
Stay warm and dry everyone!

I heard the same rational from the hospital staff as to why I should accept treatment in vending area vs waiting likely 2 hours for treatment room. Had my doubts but pain relief won out over them lol.

 

[pattyw]

Lynne- Thx for the B-day wishes for my brother! Had a great dinner!! Eeek about the ice and sliding to work!! We're supposed to get the ice later!! Hope it's after my commute home! Have a cup of tea!

What do you get when you grab a cast iron skillet from the oven without an oven mitt? A 2nd degree burn. Guess that makes me a dumb cluck. Bonus lols, the ER was slammed. Not a room to be had, not even in fast track section. After being triaged, they summoned dr into the office. They moved me to the vending area to administer a tetanus shot and tend to the burn. No complaints as it felt better with the cream & dressing. Would you believe nurse had to shoo away several people who wanted to use the machines? If you squint can see my Haunted Mansion D&B

Ouch, Keisha!! Hope it feels better soon!! Nice about vending area treatment- you could get a Reese's cup while you were being bandaged! Nice purse!!

 

[keishashadow]

Lynne- Thx for the B-day wishes for my brother! Had a great dinner!! Eeek about the ice and sliding to work!! We're supposed to get the ice later!! Hope it's after my commute home! Have a cup of tea!




Ouch, Keisha!! Hope it feels better soon!! Nice about vending area treatment- you could get a Reese's cup while you were being bandaged! Nice purse!!

Lol yes, it was tempting to hit up the machines afterwards but i held out for the ghiradelli i have at home. Good Chocolate makes nearly anything go down easier!

 

[macraven]

Keisha.... Ouch!!


Next time you get the taste for chicken, buy it at a restaurant

Heal quickly

 

[Sue M]

Keishashadow ouch! Burns are so painful! That burn cream is a miracle worker. For fast healing!

 

[macraven]

Pattyw
Leave work early to avoid the icy roads

Hope streets are clear Thursday as it is Orlando day for you and Joe


Monyk
I keep wondering if you had the homies over for breakfast would there be mealy worms in our oatmeal?
Jk