Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Nice you posted Patty. Such a late flight and arrival home. Looking forward to your TR. Enjoyed reading about your cruise.

Ack, tornado warning issued on my phone until 10 tonight. And we get to do that again tomorrow.

 

[schumigirl]

Got to love a "new poster" complaining how bad Universal is...….lol......


Glad you had a nice trip Patty...….

Lynne, tornado warnings!!!! Yikes......time to stay indoors......


Almost bedtime here...….I did plan to go earlier, but ended up talking on the phone to a friend, then my cousin in LI....she has arranged our car service to pick us up from JFK...….I`m so unorganised for this trip!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

How did I miss this thread!!!! It's a little slower than usual at work and I was just checking out the boards lol. Just waving and stopping in...and see all the people that I read their trip reports, and feel like I know all of you from your trip reports and here you all are in one thread Have a great day everyone.

 

[Sue M]

.I told the family we have to sit down soon and look at the parks we are going too. These are all new to me so I don't have a plan yet. I am one to like a plan of attack. I decided not to do any tours atSea World or Bush Gardens.I think it will be okay with all the other stuff we have planned. I did splurge for Discovery Cove dolphin swim, cabana and the elite package.

I think AKL for the one night will be a surprise enough for Liv. I am very proud of myself. I have managed to keep it a secret. I did tell Charlie but not Liv. I have never been able to do this before. Brian didn't think I could. I can't wait to see her face when she thinks we are driving home then end up at AKL

This week we have one big event. Thursday is Liv's top 10 scholar banquet. It should be a nice time and I have about 8 family and friends going to support her. This place is a lovely banquet hall with good food. We got her dress now just to decide shoes.

Tonight's dinner is Tuna and pasta, quick, easy and cheap


Lynne how exciting it's your turn for prom!! We have a project graduation that the school district offers. We use one of the other schools gym's or facility and there is a party from 9 pm to 5 am for the seniors. There is food, DJ and games. It is very popular here and a lot of parents volunteer. Liv said she doesn't want to do it so she will come home after graduation. She does have to work early the next day and she likes to sleep. I am hoping for a nice day for our gradations. I hope your rain and storms aren't too bad. Enjoy your tea!!!
Sue I have been hearing so many good things about the Ale house in Florida. It is on my list for one day we are eating out to try it. I can't wait. I like Outback for a steak house but I think I like Longhorn a little better. Glad they like the movie too.
I hope everyone has a great day!

One of these days we’re going to go to Discovery Cove! Love Seaworld and Busch gardens. It’s been a long time since we’ve been to them. Do they still give free beer? Lol.
I love tuna casserole!
That’s so fun surprising Liv with AKL! I did that with mine once with GF. I pretended we were just going there for breakfast. When I stopped at front desk the penny dropped. They were so excited.
Our school always had the after party, called After Grad. The parents PAC puts it on. It ends at 6am with a pancake breakfast.
What area in Florida are you looking at? We love the Gulf Coast!

Good Afternoon!

Bobbie, so exciting all you planned, and don't ask my Dsis how many houses we saw, before we bought the one we are still owning. Hope you find the right house in Florida, before school starts for Liv. Hope you are not having any headaches, and hope those hot flashes get less and less.

Sue, sounds like an ice cream stop is an excellent way to get in touch with a friend. Enjoy. And yep, installation went fine, and we think colder, and more air coming out of our vents. DH must be the cold family member, the rest of us are enjoying a nicely cooled house.

Walk was oh so muggy. Sure looks like more rain is coming, but dry and a tiny show of sun, was nice so no umbrella had to be open. And was so hot after walk, got an iced coffee. Sweater will be on before I leave though, it is cool inside. Then I leave the sweater on my chair.

It's going to be a long afternoon. Then I have to boogie out of here. Little one's nails getting done late this afternoon. The money train has not left the station, it's just started its unloading. Sigh. Other costs for college, but no more proms. Sniff.

Money train, lol! That’s funny! We’re on that this year for sure, ugh.
We didn’t install an AC, but with new furnace air is constantly coming out of the vents circulating. When heat isn’t running it’s cool air so I think this summer the house will be more comfortable. Plus I have my fans and portable AC.
We ended up not going for icecream but went to the fish & chips stand instead. It was delicious.

Sue, yes there is too much space that is blank on here now.......one of several little issues I have with the new format........
Well, they started the far end of the drive so not too bad today, but rest of the week will be worse I imagine.......I hate large projects......hope you have a lovely day.......

bobbie......yes us Brits do make the best tea........real tea, not iced nor sweet.....that is odd to us.......we love Ale House.....especially the one on Kirkman......not too touristy, very local feel. Sounds like some nice plans for your trip already.....I’m sure she’ll be very surprised at AKL....and hope she enjoys the event this week........



Bottom of the drive is a mass of mess........but will get worse.......heyho.....

Dinner was salmon, mini baby potatoes and some roasted veg.......bought some siracha salt when we were in Winter Park and forgot about it till tonight......it is very nice....will buy more next time. My list has started for next visit........

Yawning tonight......might be an early one........

Sounds like a nice dinner, love salmon. Our salmon is quite different from the east coast US salmon.

Back from Orlando!! Wow!! So hot and full sun all weekend!! Landed at 1am this morning and back at work today! Rain and 60 here!

Had a great weekend ! So nice to have our family all together!! Hope to get my Disney TR going soon!!

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!! Haven't caught up here with all the posts but wishing all of my friends here well!!

Leaving work soon- early bed tonight!!

Dinner will be quick and easy!

Welcome home! That’s brutal going back to work so soon! Hope you get to sleep early and recover!

I had a lovely morning with my friend walking around the inlet trails. It was overcast and cool. Temps dropped from our beautiful day yesterday but still nice to get out.
I’ll try to attach pic of inlet.

 

[Sue M]

It worked! Yay. We were at the end of the inlet at low tide. The tide was way way out!

Lynne stay safe. Tornado warning so scary.

 

[Monykalyn]

Got out of work at 1:30! Vacation mode ON. Toes done, nice shade of deep magenta pink. Kids and DH did most of prep (cleaning/lawn mowing/laundry) so makes a nice change from my usual stressed out trying to do stuff. DH has a meeting in am so will finish packing then. First time using packing cubes and must say love how they work so far! Decided to have a glass of wine...may have to run out for Chinese though as no one is ambitious enough to actually go out for dinner.

Great zoo pics Charade!

And prom alert: Little one's prom is now two days away.

oh wow she must be getting excited! Would love to see pics.

feels kind of weird that I don’t have to drop B off at school this morning.

the first morning I woke up when alysa was gone off to college was weird. Like there was something missing. I quickly became used to family of 5 and was weird to go back to four, and back to three next year. Although we did gain a daughter, son in law and grandson along the way. And all will be together this July at family reunion on lake- really looking forward to that!

Yep, phone says the remainder of the awful Midwest storms, have arrived, and a very wet Tuesday in store. Lots of yellows in the radar heading our way.

ugh I’m sorry we sent them your way!

learned my lesson and will never follow a thief again...it's not worth it. I'm still a little shaken up thinking about what could have happened

nope, and glad you are ok. I’ve worked retail as well, and one mall I worked at was in a rougher section of St Louis, with high shoplifting rates, we were told to observe every detail but not pursue or stop, just call mall security. Security at that mall was no joke- wouldn’t have wanted to tangle with them!

think AKL for the one night will be a surprise enough for Liv. I am very proud of myself. I have managed to keep it a secret. I did tell Charlie but not Liv. I have never been able to do this before. Brian didn't think I could. I can't wait to see her face when she thinks we are driving home then end up at AKL

. Oooh how exciting! LOVED AKL! Hope it goes off as planned!

Ack, tornado warning issued on my phone until 10 tonight. And we get to do that again tomorrow.

ugh sorry again! Those tornadoes need to just calm down, saw where it was deadly for a few people

How did I miss this thread!!!!

I stumbled on this home a couple years ago and never left. Luckily Mac expands the house for newbies and we even get to pick our room.

May be time for a wine refill

 

[Monykalyn]

I’ll try to attach pic of inlet.

Oh that’s gorgeous!
Forgot to say hi to Patty! So sad that with all her trips this year none of ours line up to meet for a drink at Strongwater Tavern.

Just got off phone with Alysa- she just found out hat the seismology research she is doing in New Mexico and Alaska this summer will be presented at a conference in San Francisco in December- so she’s excited about going to Cali and stressed that it’s the week before finals lol.

 

[macraven]

How did I miss this thread!!!! It's a little slower than usual at work and I was just checking out the boards lol. Just waving and stopping in...and see all the people that I read their trip reports, and feel like I know all of you from your trip reports and here you all are in one thread Have a great day everyone.

Pumpkin

Don’t be a stranger and come back and play with us!

We add on to our family here once you’ve posted

 

[macraven]

Just back from out regular Tuesday night Taco Bell dinner

Now I need to read back and ketchup on what I have missed here

Tv on and posting during commercials during Jeopardy

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, little one said there’s bowling in the sky, something I said when my kids were little and the thunder was so loud. Bit of hail, a noisy downpour, and some wind gusts, but so far only news of tornado was North and a little West of us, thankfully.

House got so warm, turned on the AC.

Quiet night, made chicken and beef tacos, with cheese and tomatoes. Did not have lettuce, so what we ate, and with some peppers too.

Nice Mac got her Taco Bell run today. Still thinking about that BOGO HHN ticket. Know I need one for tour night, do I dare do 2 nights?

Pumpkin, welcome. We can be a chatty bunch of homies. Join in.

Great picture Sue. Thanks for sharing. Hey good food is always a nice way to enjoy a friend and walk. Hope your weather warms up.

Safe travels MonyK. Love that on vacation mode button.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Where did the day go? I meant to be back here a lot sooner than this.

I got some really good news today. This morning I was reading the Disneyland threads and someone had posted that the rates for the hotel that we are staying at in Anaheim had dropped. I checked the website and the quote was about $70 less for our 3 night stay. I called the hotel this afternoon and asked if they would do a price adjustment. The woman put me on hold for a moment and then came back and quoted me a price that was $175 less than our original reservation. I was so surprised. She emailed me the new confirmation.

Your camera takes great pictures, Charade. We have 2 cameras, but they are now sitting since the phone camera is generally good, and much easier to carry. We may take one of the cameras on our January cruise.

Thanks Lynne. I use my phone for most pictures now, but still like my regular camera for the long distance shots. I will be using both when we got to CA.

And yes, Charade, soon no more yelling to get up for school. 2 and 1/2 days this week, 2 days next week, then day before graduation the week after, and the day of graduation. 1/2 day for day before graduation, they do an drunk driver accident exercise, then the graduation day, the funeral exercise, and bbq lunch, with graduation at night. Should be a steamy day, so hoping no rain.

Wow, that sounds pretty intense. B’s graduation was at 9:30 Saturday morning. No other events that day.

Glad I have the day off today after 6 in a row in 90 degree heat and yesterday was rough since we had a pair of shoplifters exit out of the garden center...the guy who had tattoos all over his face went out first empty handed and his female accomplice came soon after with a cart containing 2 large jack boxes. We asked to see her receipt and she said it was in the car and kept going out the exit so I followed her a few feet to see what kind of vehicle she got into when she said in a dead serious tone "if you try to follow me I will kill you" needless to say, I went back as quickly as my legs would carry me. There was an employee shopping at the same time and he got a picture of the car. I have stopped 2 shoplifters in the past month and recovered the items so I guess I was too confident this time. I learned my lesson and will never follow a thief again...it's not worth it. I'm still a little shaken up thinking about what could have happened.

That’s scary. When I worked retail we were told never to go after shoplifters. I hope those two were caught.

We haven’t been to an Outback in ages!

Funny, we hadn’t been in several years but went last week. We dropped B off at another place for her senior dinner and it just happened to be near an Outback.

Brian and I started looking at areas to look at in Florida.

I lived in Miami for 6 years. I wouldn’t recommend it as a place to live, but the variety of food there is awesome.

I did splurge for Discovery Cove dolphin swim, cabana and the elite package.

We did Discovery Cove several years ago. Totally worth it.

Charade great pics!! I love taking animal ones. I am still can't believe Liv is done this week and graduates next. It must feel weird not to have to take her. I still get up and help get her out of the house but she drives to school so that stopped in January. I hope you enjoyed your breakf

It’s really going to be weird after she moves into the dorms this fall.

Other costs for college

Ugh. I don’t even want to think of that right now.

Back from Orlando!! Wow!! So hot and full sun all weekend!! Landed at 1am this morning and back at work today! Rain and 60 here!

Welcome back. You are stronger than I am. I would have taken the rest of the day off to recover.

Got to love a "new poster" complaining how bad Universal is...….lol......

I’ll have to look for that.

How did I miss this thread!!!! It's a little slower than usual at work and I was just checking out the boards lol. Just waving and stopping in...and see all the people that I read their trip reports, and feel like I know all of you from your trip reports and here you all are in one thread Have a great day everyone.

Welcome!

I’ll try to attach pic of inlet.

Very pretty.

Got out of work at 1:30! Vacation mode ON

Have a great vacation.

Okay, I think I am caught up now.
Tomorrow we start recital week. B has rehearsals Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, then performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tonight I had to sew an elastic strap onto a wig that she is wearing for her tap number. My sewing skills aren’t that good. Hopefully it will stay on.

 

[Sue M]

Monykalyn nothing like the pre trip mani-pedi to say its vacay time! Congrats to Alysa. It’s so exciting to see them succeed. My daughter got a part time job at her college as a research assistant. She’s already gotten her name on a paper she did the research for. The real bonus is she discovered she really enjoys research. It wasn’t something that was on her radar before, so maybe she’ll go into research. Another option.

Lynne my grandma used to tell me it was bowling in the sky too!

Charade wow! What was the hotel you’re at? Now I’m going to check my hotel rates. I thought they’d go up rather than down, esp with Starwars opening.

Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my Inlet photo. It’s a 5 min drive from the house. Im so fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the world. It’s more beautiful when the sun is shining. But even on a dull overcast day like today it’s pretty.

 

[Charade67]

Charade wow! What was the hotel you’re at? Now I’m going to check my hotel rates. I thought they’d go up rather than down, esp with Starwars opening.

That’s what I thought as well. We are staying at the Tropicana Inn.

 

[Sue M]

That’s what I thought as well. We are staying at the Tropicana Inn.

I’m going to check my hotel now. And keep watching. I know you’re trip is a lot earlier than mine. So maybe I’ll see a drop closer to the day. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Tropicana, and GE!

 

[Sue M]

Got to love a "new poster" complaining how bad Universal is...….lol......


Glad you had a nice trip Patty...….

Lynne, tornado warnings!!!! Yikes......time to stay indoors......


Almost bedtime here...….I did plan to go earlier, but ended up talking on the phone to a friend, then my cousin in LI....she has arranged our car service to pick us up from JFK...….I`m so unorganised for this trip!!!

Lol, I just saw that post. Seemed pretty clueless.

That’s what I thought as well. We are staying at the Tropicana Inn.

Well, I checked Tropicana, it’s around $200 less with the stay over 5 day discount. But don’t know what I’ll do. I’m used to the place we usually stay at. I think both are equally close to Main Gate. Something to think about.

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin1172...….. lovely to see you post here!!!!

How was the wedding.....I never got a chance to ask you on the trip report......I`m sure it was lovely...….


Sue, never ordered salmon in Florida....only smoked salmon....but we only ever buy fresh Scottish salmon....best in the world....imo of course...lol.....nice picture.....we love living beside the ocean, always have done on both coasts we have lived on....it is so beautiful, our landscape is stunning....very lucky to live where we live too. Yes, clueless describes that poster well....love how they always come over to the Uni boards to moan how bad uni is.....save it for the folks that don't like Uni......

MonyK……..congrats to Alysa...….she`s doing so well isn't she!!! I know how proud you are of her too......have a fabulous trip.....so exciting....and Chinese takeout is always a good idea!!!! Can`t wait to hear about your trip...…..

Lynne, glad you avoided the worst of it....you had aircon on last night....we had heating on....lol....turned chilly.....but today is beautiful again......

Charade....nice deal on the hotel.....yes, mac rightly closed the thread....yep, can smell a pot stirrer a mile away.....



Beautiful sunny day and quite warm which is nice...…..going to walk round to our little local railway station.....I say station.....it is a little stop and that's it.....but they have a machine to pick up the train tickets I booked for next week to travel to Manchester and meet mum.....it`s only a five minute walk away just out of the village.....although will have to trundle through the acre of driveway covered in dirt and rubble to get out...….we`ll manage...…

Lunch today is what is in the fridge.....haven't looked yet....and dinner is in the crockpot...….chicken thighs in all sorts of lovely flavours…..jersey royal potatoes will go alongside......

And it`s Wednesday...…..

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family

Oh boy it’s Wednesday morning. We are at airport waiting to board plane.

We left hotel for airport at 3:30 am this morning. It has been a great vacation. Grandson had a great time except getting up so early this morning for airport trip.

Has been really hot in Orlando past few days.


Vicki so glad you are ok. What a scary experience.


Pooh’s great news on your friends daughter Callie Grace that it was cyst and not tumor. Praying for a speedy recovery after surgery.

Congratulations to your daughter monyk.

Happy late birthday Sue


Welcome to the Sans pumpkin.


Have a great Wednesday to all the Sans family.

 

[Lynne G]

Eek, such an early flight, Robo. Safe travels, and so happy you and grandson had a great time.

Schumi's always listing lush meals. Flavours for that chicken sound wonderful. I am sure whatever you're getting for lunch will be lush as well. Sandwich for me. Ham and cheese.

Well, we are at it again. Sort of golden seen between the very gray clouds. Rain chances this morning, then some more noisy thunderstorms, with a severe thunderstorm watch posted for this evening. Last night, the news confirmed, yep tornado confirmed. Seems mostly damage, but an unfortunate death when a car went airborne and smashed into a house, killed a lady inside. Sad. Here's hoping not as bad tonight. At least our tornadoes are usually a 1 or 2. The mountains just Northwest of me, do a good job of mostly breaking up storm systems. It's the ones from the South that give us the trouble. I am sure my phone will tell me. Even gives me percentages of chances. Sigh. Betting girl I am not.

And ooh, last night, tortoise shell colored sunglasses were at a great price. Score. Had a pair years ago, that I loved. They finally bit the dust a while ago, so happy that these, while not the same brand or exactly same type model, they still looks nice, and no little one, they don't look good on you. She likes larger sunglasses, but I have seen her take one of mine.

With that, Schumi's getting ready for her NYC trip. Nice you can take the train to meet up with your Mum.

MonyK, should be a traveling lady, and very nice that daughter is doing so well out West. More power to her, and nice trip to California in December. Ah, I am sure she'll do fine on her finals.

Oh, and for Keisha, and any other homie, it's a Wednesday, and camel reminder has to be here:

Ah, I see he's checking out the plane for Robo.

And yeah, if you don't get the camel reference, . That's right, when the thought of the middle of most working weekday homies work days, get over this hump of a day, and well Friday becomes that much closer.

Finally, yeah,


With that, tea is needed. No ice so far, as it's cool already inside. Quick commute, scooted through the last light. Yes! Great parking spot, hey sun, I see ya.


Later homies.

And on this Wednesday, I always think of Agavegirl, Wendy, and hope she is feeling great and her back is not giving her any issues. Wendy, hope your countdown for your Fall trip is ticking.

 

[PoohIsHome]

Morning, homies! Going to be another hot and steamy day in my corner. Hope everyone stays cool today!

Safe travels for all those going to and fro today!

@Lynne G We were watching the storm reports closely as Tony has family throughout the Midwest. Stay safe!

@tink1957 Nothing in that cart is worth chasing down a thug!

Callie Grace busted out of ICU yesterday!

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Pooh. With the storms, we are getting some very warm, and muggy days as well. And great news, that Callie Grace is now out of ICU.