Something About Nothing ... #12

[Sue M]

If anyone would know HRH well, I'd say Patty. Hopefully she's reading the SANS and Joe is doing better.

Ah, the AC did come on. Not the ice box we had, but good enough to not feel so warm.

Decided to get coffee, and once on awhile I get indigestion from drinking it. Sigh, it's one of those times.

And yeah, my flight is 5:45am, Sue, so I get ya, for sure. Means a 4am arrival at airport, so leaving home around 3am. And yay! For a HRH September trip.

Hey Mac, hope you are doing well, and the cats have their own AC vents. My two labs used to each sit in front of the two vents in my dining room.

My flight leaves local airport at 7:30pm then connect in SeaTac for 9:30 direct flight, but land at MCO at 6:05 am EST. Hope I can get a nap in. I’ll have a change of clothes packed in my carry on to change into once I arrive. I get cold on plane and wear long pants.
My usual flight leaves home at 6am, so I hear ya on getting to the airport in the middle of the night, yuck. But the good thing is no long waits for security. The bad part for us coming from west coast is when I take the 6am flight we loose the whole day, don’t land until 5pm.

This trip I decided to try the bus shuttle since it’s only me.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh got ya, Sue. Did a red eye from the West Coast and I think I slept late then next day, the last time we did LA. Also got in around 6:30am Eastern Time. Can't remember, but I know one way was a little shorter than the other. Was, I think, about a 5 or 5 and 1/2 hour direct for me, plus adding 3 hours for time change. I can sleep on the plane, no problem. I was always scared I wouldn't wake up in time. I was lucky, last time I did that, I was also solo, so I sat in the back, and no one was in the two seats next to me. I asked the attendant if I could lay down across the seats. Yep, so that's what I did, and I did wake up just as we were landing.

Yep, I usually have a jacket in my carry on, just in case I get cold, and shorts to change into. I tend to wear light weight pants, then change while I am waiting for my bag. In August, our flight lands at almost 10pm. Hoping it's faster than scheduled. On way home, get home just after 10pm. Hoping that one is quicker too.

Here's hoping my October rental goes back down. So far, it's up almost 100 dollars over the reservation I had made months ago. I will keep trying though. Seems I still may rent, as my August one went down 6 and 1/2 dollars so far. Hoping that also goes down before we leave, or else still thinking of hiring a limo.


Hope your flights go smooth and quick. Long night for ya.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne I find my car rentals go down quite a bit, especially starting a month before. I’m always checking. And that last month I check daily. I always end up with Alamo, for me their rates are always lower than Budget or Avis. I wish Avis was lower since it’s so handy, I return car rental after we check in. But I pick up car in Lauderdale and have it around a week. We don’t need a car once we arrive in Universal. Or WDW. On the occasion that we go off site Uber or Lyft works well. And cheaper than paying for car rental + parking.

 

[schumigirl]

Red eyes don’t sound fun.......overnight flights are killers too, but we still do it.......


Our night flights are usually warm, I’m sure they turn the heat up so everyone will sleep.......day flights over can be either way. We get an amenity pack with headphones and eye masks and other little items, but you also get a warm pair of socks that once I put on, I’m warm even if the plane is cool. And a blanket of course......have been known to just wrap the blanket round my legs like a little old lady .......but hey, I’m warm!!!

Friends popped in for a quick drink earlier, did manage to sit out for a little while, but put the patio heater on.....then came inside......sat on the sofas off the kitchen where it was warm.......

Almost bedtime here.......it does seem to be getting darker tonight......of course I could be imagining that.....

 

[Sue M]

Red eyes don’t sound fun.......overnight flights are killers too, but we still do it.......


Our night flights are usually warm, I’m sure they turn the heat up so everyone will sleep.......day flights over can be either way. We get an amenity pack with headphones and eye masks and other little items, but you also get a warm pair of socks that once I put on, I’m warm even if the plane is cool. And a blanket of course......have been known to just wrap the blanket round my legs like a little old lady .......but hey, I’m warm!!!

Friends popped in for a quick drink earlier, did manage to sit out for a little while, but put the patio heater on.....then came inside......sat on the sofas off the kitchen where it was warm.......

Almost bedtime here.......it does seem to be getting darker tonight......of course I could be imagining that.....

I still have my amenity pack from when I flew Virgin! But I usually bring my own blanket! I have a light fleece one.

 

[schumigirl]

I still have my amenity pack from when I flew Virgin! But I usually bring my own blanket! I have a light fleece one.

Lol......you kept it, really!!! That is cute.....We do like little souvenirs of things too. I have kept one pair of socks from premium that I use when I’m in a hotel for walking on the carpet, and I have one eye mask as it’s purple.......but Virgin Premium amenity kit is alright.......

I’m always amazed when I see folks carrying their own pillows......full sized ones!! Eh no.......I sleep ok on a flight if it’s quiet with no kids squawking.......

 

[Sue M]

Lol......you kept it, really!!! That is cute.....We do like little souvenirs of things too. I have kept one pair of socks from premium that I use when I’m in a hotel for walking on the carpet, and I have one eye mask as it’s purple.......but Virgin Premium amenity kit is alright.......

I’m always amazed when I see folks carrying their own pillows......full sized ones!! Eh no.......I sleep ok on a flight if it’s quiet with no kids squawking.......

Yes! Can always use those things again when traveling and the red pouch is good for keeping cords in. The Virgin First Class was nice. Too bad they are no more. Alaska took them over, and although I love Alaska esp their customer service which is tops the Virgin 1st & Premium economy was better.
I do love my suvies lol.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, SW gets you pretzels and crackers neither little one or I like. We tend to bring some snacks with us. Though our flights to Orlando are around 2 and 1/2 hours, Actual flight time is 2 or less, but they always build in 20 or so minutes for getting out and in the terminal. I hate when we have to circle and when you count more than 5 planes ahead of yours to take off.

Made my own Mac and cheese, with some grilled ham sandwiches. Did not feel like cooking much.

Have a nice night all.

 

[macraven]

Sue I have a list of 8 room numbers I have stayed at HRH
I’ll look for that list to share with uou
I do remember 7100 a king suite had a fantastic view of the pool
All the 100 #’s should have same view of all the floors

Charade hope your surgery went fine and you have no pain and able to rest tonight

Think it was Lynne that mentioned ac
Have had ours on 24/7 since late March
Can’t live without it once the spring is here

And when temps drop, heat pump time ..
Lol

Hope all the homies are doing fine!

 

[Sue M]

Sue I have a list of 8 room numbers I have stayed at HRH
I’ll look for that list to share with uou
I do remember 7100 a king suite had a fantastic view of the pool
All the 100 #’s should have same view of all the floors

Charade hope your surgery went fine and you have no pain and able to rest tonight

Think it was Lynne that mentioned ac
Have had ours on 24/7 since late March
Can’t live without it once the spring is here

And when temps drop, heat pump time ..
Lol

Hope all the homies are doing fine!

Thanks. I booked a double queen pool view room. Wish they had King but it doesn’t look like unless it’s a suite. But since it’s just me in room no suite needed. My friend and I prefer having our own rooms. My oldest is convinced I can’t possibly have a good time without her

 

[schumigirl]

Yes! Can always use those things again when traveling and the red pouch is good for keeping cords in. The Virgin First Class was nice. Too bad they are no more. Alaska took them over, and although I love Alaska esp their customer service which is tops the Virgin 1st & Premium economy was better.
I do love my suvies lol.

So, Alaska Air took over certain routes Virgin America took? I didn’t realise they had sold off some of it......I saw some Virgin America planes when we landed at JFK......I’ve never flown Virgin America flights. Only ever flown Jet Blue internally.......they were decent.

Virgin Atlantic are good. Top notch service And Premium and Upper get a purple amenities package instead of red......Tom said that’s why I won’t fly economy......lol.....not true......will be sorry when they phase out the Jumbo Jets.....we love being upstairs in the bubble........but long as I have a comfortable seat and get there safely I don’t care who I fly with........only airline I wouldn’t use again is British Airways.....most uncomfortable Business class seats ever and on an almost 10 hour flight, that’s not good!!


Lynne.....home made mac n cheese is classic!!! A firm favourite in our home........I’ve been given a recipe using condensed milk and it’s supposed to be heavenly......just haven’t got around to trying it yet......I hear you on waiting on other flights taking off.......when we left JFK last month, we taxied for almost 45 minutes, thought we were driving there at one point......then waited in line behind 8 other flights and a storm had come in so the gap between take offs was longer......we were almost an hour late taking off. You just want to get where you’re going when you’re in a plane.....

mac......I’m so jealous of your constant temps!! And wish we had temps to need AC!! You know I like it warm.......

Hope Charade is doing ok after her procedure.........



Good Tuesday morning........

Beautiful sunny morning, albeit very early again.......going to look at replacing our garden sprinkler system today......found a leak in it yesterday. Not a fun thing to replace. Hopefully it can be repaired and not need a full replacement.....I haven’t a clue about these things!

So, out this morning to see our options and then if it’s warm and nice will sit outside with laptop, if not will have Wimbledon on depending on who’s playing....very impressed with the young girl who beat Venus Williams yesterday.......

Too early for breakfast yet, cup of lemon tea for now and around an hour and a half till breakfast.

Have a great Tuesday........

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. I woke up at 1:30 and have not been able to get back to sleep.
The procedure yesterday went well. I am just tired and a little sore. I’m going to take today off work and basically do nothing all day. We have some friends coming over for supper tonight. Dh will be cooking burgers on the grill, and I don’t have to do much of anything.
I think I will go and see what’s on TV at 3:00 in the morning.

 

[Lynne G]

Ack, Charade, I hope this finds you sleeping well, and sorry to hear you are a very late night owl this early morning. Happy to hear your procedure went well, and I hope the soreness goes away quickly. Nice to be able to chill and recover today. Sending well wishes your way.

Ah, weather guy on the car radio, yep the three H's today, hazy, hot and humid. Ugh, the AC did come on in the office yesterday afternoon. Apparently, is not working right now. Almost icky balmy inside. I hope the AC goes on soon. And 71 at 5:30 this morning, and now, oh the ball of very bright golden yellow is on the horizon. Good Morning all!

Schumi, hope the repair is not much, and sprinklers working well again. I'd join ya for that lemon tea. Like it too. Hope the weather is such, you can enjoy some outside time.

With that, a Tuesday it is, and Mac may leave her nice cool AC and make a Taco Bell run. Yep,

Why yes it is, so all the homies, welcome to Tuesday, and enjoy a taco or two.

Time for tea for me. Not lemon, but a tastykake was enjoyed.

 

[macraven]

Yea for taco Tuesday

 

[Charade67]

I didn’t get back to sleep until after 6:00 and then only slept a few hours. Maybe I will get in a nap today.

We are starting on our next home repair - roof replacement. When we moved in 3 years ago the inspector said we probably would need to look at replacing in about 5 years. We have had so much rain and stormy weather lately that we decided to go ahead and start getting estimates. We had a storm come through on Saturday that took out 2 large trees nearby and damaged some of the construction on a new office building.

Schumi - Hope you are able to get the sprinkler repaired and don’tt have to replace.

Lynne - Hope you are able to get a/c back at work soon. I don’t think I ever asked. What type of work do you do?

Mac - Enjoy your tacos.

I am trying to get a little light cleaning done around the house before our friends come over. Dh is no help. He doesn’t See any of the mess.

 

[Lynne G]

Sounds like my DH , Charade. Hope you do get a nap in this afternoon.

Yep, now teleworking, as was getting a not so nice headache with the heat in my office. Lucky we can telework as have a thin client so as long as I can connect, does not matter where.

Mac, hope you are doing well, and picked up something I will give ya when I see ya in September. I should be landing around 8am, so would be at SF around 9 or 9:30. Will text when I get settled in. Hope a room is ready.

Ah, tea for me, in my home mug, nice.

And happy to be in AC, 94 today with 60 to 70 percent humidity this afternoon. Humidity anyone?

 

[Sue M]

Schumi yes Alaska which is imo top notch, it’s the only airline I’ll fly now to Florida. Their hub is in Seattle. Did take over Virgin America. But have to say, Virgin had better Amenities for First incl lay flat seats. Very nice for a domestic airline.
Good luck with your sprinklers!

Charade good to see you check in! And are feeling mostly ok. Hope you get a nap in today.
We had our roof replaced about 5 years ago. Went with a suggestion from contractor friend. They did a great job. Got gutters done too.

Lynne stay cool!


Went from hot yesterday to cool and early morning rain today. Rain stopped but don’t think sun will appear.
Went down to the inlet with oldest to have a look at the Canada Day celebrations and got an icecream, took a stroll. Watched the fireworks from our balcony later. Also watched a little bat flying around our yard! Hope he ate lots of mosquitoes! Not that we have many in our area.
Tonight going with my daughters to see Toy Story 4.

 

[Sue M]

A couple of photos down at the inlet.

 

[schumigirl]

Yea for taco Tuesday

Enjoy those tacos mac!!!

I didn’t get back to sleep until after 6:00 and then only slept a few hours. Maybe I will get in a nap today.

We are starting on our next home repair - roof replacement. When we moved in 3 years ago the inspector said we probably would need to look at replacing in about 5 years. We have had so much rain and stormy weather lately that we decided to go ahead and start getting estimates. We had a storm come through on Saturday that took out 2 large trees nearby and damaged some of the construction on a new office building.

Schumi - Hope you are able to get the sprinkler repaired and don’tt have to replace.

Lynne - Hope you are able to get a/c back at work soon. I don’t think I ever asked. What type of work do you do?

Mac - Enjoy your tacos.

I am trying to get a little light cleaning done around the house before our friends come over. Dh is no help. He doesn’t See any of the mess.

Glad you’re doing ok Charade.......and don’t worry about the housework.....real friends don’t care if it’s a little untidy, they know you’ve been not at your best last two days......enjoy your evening.

Roofs are a large undertaking......we had some building work done a while back......I hated the dust everywhere!!! But, things need doing.

Sounds like my DH , Charade. Hope you do get a nap in this afternoon.

Yep, now teleworking, as was getting a not so nice headache with the heat in my office. Lucky we can telework as have a thin client so as long as I can connect, does not matter where.

Mac, hope you are doing well, and picked up something I will give ya when I see ya in September. I should be landing around 8am, so would be at SF around 9 or 9:30. Will text when I get settled in. Hope a room is ready.

Ah, tea for me, in my home mug, nice.

And happy to be in AC, 94 today with 60 to 70 percent humidity this afternoon. Humidity anyone?

Hope your tea was good and headache has gone. It’s a miserable feeling......

Schumi yes Alaska which is imo top notch, it’s the only airline I’ll fly now to Florida. Their hub is in Seattle. Did take over Virgin America. But have to say, Virgin had better Amenities for First incl lay flat seats. Very nice for a domestic airline.
Good luck with your sprinklers!

Charade good to see you check in! And are feeling mostly ok. Hope you get a nap in today.
We had our roof replaced about 5 years ago. Went with a suggestion from contractor friend. They did a great job. Got gutters done too.

Lynne stay cool!


Went from hot yesterday to cool and early morning rain today. Rain stopped but don’t think sun will appear.
Went down to the inlet with oldest to have a look at the Canada Day celebrations and got an icecream, took a stroll. Watched the fireworks from our balcony later. Also watched a little bat flying around our yard! Hope he ate lots of mosquitoes! Not that we have many in our area.
Tonight going with my daughters to see Toy Story 4.

I didn’t know Virgin America had lay flat beds? That’s a nice little perk for flying.......I think they just have recliners now???.......my Friends flew with them from Vegas and had only recliners that they said weren’t in the best shape......Glad you have a carrier you like.

We have two to choose from as we will only fly direct and British carriers, and both Premium services are excellent.....we are lucky.



Well, sprinkler system can be fixed.......company coming out tomorrow to repair it. It’s not exactly an essential item, but it’s handy.

Grilling tonight too.......got to take advantage while the weather is decent. Little mix of food.

Dentist appointment for Tom in the morning.......then not much else.....planning a lazy day......although as one of my friends reminded me....all my days are lazy! I guess they are......Thursday morning is helping organise the church fayre for middle of July when the schools break up.......we do put on a good fayre in our village. And Friday morning is my volunteer day for nursery in the village too. Who says all my days are lazy.....

Time for a cuppa while Tom cleans the grill outside.......still very mild outside......

Keisha is having amazing weather in Orlando..........real feel temp today is 103F!!!

 

[Sue M]

Enjoy those tacos mac!!!


I didn’t know Virgin America had lay flat beds? That’s a nice little perk for flying.......I think they just have recliners now???.......my Friends flew with them from Vegas and had only recliners that they said weren’t in the best shape......Glad you have a carrier you like.

We have two to choose from as we will only fly direct and British carriers, and both Premium services are excellent.....we are lucky.



Well, sprinkler system can be fixed.......company coming out tomorrow to repair it. It’s not exactly an essential item, but it’s handy.

Its such a hassle flying Canadian airlines from here to Orlando I avoid it at all costs. No direct flights. You have to change usually in Toronto or Montreal. Have to go to carousel to get luggage and go thru customs, then re check luggage and get connection to Mco. I think I heard they changed procedures and you don’t actually have to physically get luggage anymore, you have to somehow identify by looking at pictures on a screen? Don’t know. But it’s still a pain.
I much prefer using an American airline and go thru customs here and be done with it. Our local airport has US customs.
The Virgin planes have been converted to Alaska and wouldn’t be surprised that they took out the lay flat seats in 1st. Alaska just has the regular reclining seats. I heard they added foot rests, that would be nice. Guess I’ll find out next month for LA trip.