Something About Nothing ... #12

[tink1957]

Good morning

Coffee and leftover birthday cake for breakfast yum.

I'm excited...my kids gave me tickets for the last day at Turner Field and an overnight stay at the hotel next to the ballpark for all of us. It was the best birthday present ever since it's a tradition for us to do it at least once a year. Kind of bittersweet as it's the last time but it will be fun with all the old players returning to say goodbye.
Hope everyone has a great day

 

[marciemi]

The pool looks awesome! Do they do any night time things?

We really didn't get back to the room early enough to notice (thanks to waiting for 45 MINUTES - with EP - for RRR - one of our "not magical" experiences). When we got to the room around 2 (think we got the room ready text closer to noon) it was really loud since our room was on the 3rd floor directly overlooking the pool (and announcing area where they were doing games, playing music, and things like that). Noticed the pool was open until 11 and wondered if it would be bad until then but we got back around 10 and it was completely quiet out there. The next day we were in the room from about 10:30 until noon (got late checkout so the nephew could take a quick nap after getting up at 6) and it was also still quiet then. From what I saw on the activity schedule, most things were in the 12:30 until around 6 range.

 

[macraven]

Marcie, the darkside has mummy dust nothing magical
Lol

We are now over 10 inches down for rainfall
I keep thinking each day we will get rain

Where is the rest of the morning crew today ?


Did Lynne oversleep ...

 

[keishashadow]

So glad we got to ride Mean Streak one more time @ CP - not. Nastiest wooden coaster, feels like u've been beat with a baseball bat. Park not too crowded but so hot we bailed in afternoon for a break @ the hotel's waterpark. Have to laugh. I was torn as to booking castaway bay or the closer ones on the peninsula that were walkable. So glad I went with the CB!!!

They had yet another water break at the park, after 9 am no bathrooms, food, drink but the nighttime show (very good) went on as planned. They 'evacuated' all the guests at Breakers, Sandcastle Suites, even campground. Talk about angry campers!!! Can't imagine being rousted out of bed and forced to leave. So many posts on social media as to no hotels available within 3 hours drive.

Waited in huge line as to compensation vs the return tickets they were handing out to people on way out. Many seemed happy with them. Unsure if we'd be returning this year, so into line we went. Took some fast talking but walked away with handful of cash as to reimbursement of park tickets and all you can eat wristbands. My kids made 'hay' with that. Wound up springing for a breakfast buffet and haunted house the next day.

BTW Ghostly Manor is absoutely amazing! A one man house but with many of the same sort of set gags you'd find in U houses. They have a fear fest in Sept/Oct, going to try and work it in this year.

Followed a storm east driving home. First time I've had that happen. I'd pull off after seeing semi trucks/cars overturned in medium strip for 15 min, then drive a bit and again see it again ahead of me. Took forever to get home.

Lynne - I gave up on finding a half-decent rate on car for next week @ WDW. Priceline'd a mid size today, just couldn't bring myself to rely on ME so late at night.

Vicki - I proclaim today Happy Birthday day v.2. Sweeeet present! BD cake for breakfast is almost as good as a garden tomato lol.

I'm canning a bushel of those monsters today, garden is exploding.

Had a great 4 days with the nephew at IOA/US/Aquatica! Loved PBH and was definitely worth it for the EP and early entry but just couldn't justify it normally living here since I really don't think it took any longer to get there from our house than once you figure in the walking time from the room to the boat and then the time on the boat. But if I was visiting from anywhere else, I don't think you could beat it. We had a room directly overlooking the pool so a bit loud during the afternoon with music blasting but very convenient to both the pool (obviously) and the boat. We ate lunch at the restaurant at the pool and really enjoyed it.

Got on pretty much everything multiple times. Only had a couple issues with some really arrogant/obnoxious TM's - once at RRR and once at (believe it or not) ET. Strangely enough both named Corey, although definitely not the same Corey. Most other TM's (especially at the hotel!) were great. Overall though, let's just say that I don't have the energy of an 11-year-old anymore. Glad to have some recovery time now!



When we lived in Michigan, for about 8 years we spent 30+ days a summer camping in a popup at Cedar Point (spread out over the summer/fall). I can't tell you how many times we spent huddled in one of the hotel lobbies or a restroom waiting out storms. And I can remember many times battening down the hatches in the popup and waiting it out, or setting up in a complete monsoon (you would be astounded how fast you can get a popup set up in that situation!).

Our HOA allows grills outside but not visible from the street so it's okay in the back yard. I think. At least we haven't been reported yet!

After last few run thrus the security line (after moving our car last day) in the parking garage really glad we didn't have to deal with it each day. We've always been lucky with the boat service going to the parks from both RP & PBH, rarely wait more than a few minutes. Like the idea of killing 2 birds with one stone as to security while waiting for boat. We tend to spend more time at the U resorts enjoying the pools, etc. than we do when @ WDW, especially at PBH.

I had pegged the arcade @ CP as our hunker down spot. Didn't need it tho - yea!

They were beta testing the iron dragon as a VR ride. Just missed out on those ticket. Thought it interesting way to update an older ride that still has some leg to it.

Ah the Mothman. You're in my neck of the woods (SW PA here).

I've never posted on this thread, I was just watching Harry Potter movies all day in honor of his birthday and getting excited for our trip in 7 weeks. Seemed like an appropriate place to say that!

I've had my DS here for a week before he moves to the west coast. It's really nice having adult kids around sometimes. We have been practicing driving since he's been carless in NYC for a couple of years. We went to see Star Trek today also. I'm gonna miss him when he flies away tomorrow.

Rough seeing the kids leave the next. Cleveland eh lol I'll be good

Happy Harry Potter day! (It's his birthday, and the play was released in book form today). I was up till 3 reading it. Now to finish it.

Have been on fence, didn't preorder. Is it a 'book' or a screenplay printed in a book? I don't want to plow thru the stage directions if you get my drift.

Thought I read the game of thrones is not being renewed

Not a case of being 'cancelled', show runners indicated on 7/30

GoT season 7 appears to be 7 episodes

Season 8 likely 6 episodes

They want to focus on quality vs quantity

Serious rumors that a spin off, along with winter, will be coming.

Author is in his own little world, likely won't crank out more tomes, probably only way to get around that & keep franchise going.

I hope, I hope, I hope

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha, welcome home! My kids keep trying to get me to CP, since my oldest DB lives not far from there. Umm, no. I'd go south to BGW before heading west. Oh, and oldest did get the Potter book yesterday. Nice hardback, and it's written as a play. He's already started to read it, so I'll ask him thoughts about it when I get home.

Sweet birthday present Tink. Glad to hear you enjoyed your birthday dinner. And cake is always a great breakfast food.

Yeah, I was up too early this morning, and can't stop yawning. It's so humid again, and, what else, an isolated thunderstorm later in the evening.

I will be online early tomorrow though, my fastpass window opens tomorrow. Still tweaking, but now pretty sure which days are where. Still have yet to get any more info from D23 about their package, but I see on the Chew's ticket website, afternoon taping is open at 12, show at 1:30. So, I may sleep in that morning, or chill, as I picked the afternoon show rather than the morning. I am somewhat double thinking that, but then, at least I can sleep in or tour the rest of Epcot before lining up for the show. Since I already get a ticket with the package, I assume I have a seat numbered ticket? I guess more will follow when it gets closer.

and with that the cup of tea is not doing it, onto the Diet Pepsi, yeah, that will wake me up. LOL

 

[schumigirl]

So glad we got to ride Mean Streak one more time @ CP - not. Nastiest wooden coaster, feels like u've been beat with a baseball bat. Park not too crowded but so hot we bailed in afternoon for a break @ the hotel's waterpark. Have to laugh. I was torn as to booking castaway bay or the closer ones on the peninsula that were walkable. So glad I went with the CB!!!

They had yet another water break at the park, after 9 am no bathrooms, food, drink but the nighttime show (very good) went on as planned. They 'evacuated' all the guests at Breakers, Sandcastle Suites, even campground. Talk about angry campers!!! Can't imagine being rousted out of bed and forced to leave. So many posts on social media as to no hotels available within 3 hours drive.

Waited in huge line as to compensation vs the return tickets they were handing out to people on way out. Many seemed happy with them. Unsure if we'd be returning this year, so into line we went. Took some fast talking but walked away with handful of cash as to reimbursement of park tickets and all you can eat wristbands. My kids made 'hay' with that. Wound up springing for a breakfast buffet and haunted house the next day.

BTW Ghostly Manor is absoutely amazing! A one man house but with many of the same sort of set gags you'd find in U houses. They have a fear fest in Sept/Oct, going to try and work it in this year.

Followed a storm east driving home. First time I've had that happen. I'd pull off after seeing semi trucks/cars overturned in medium strip for 15 min, then drive a bit and again see it again ahead of me. Took forever to get home.


Not a case of being 'cancelled', show runners indicated on 7/30

GoT season 7 appears to be 7 episodes

Season 8 likely 6 episodes

They want to focus on quality vs quantity

Serious rumors that a spin off, along with winter, will be coming.

Author is in his own little world, likely won't crank out more tomes, probably only way to get around that & keep franchise going.

I hope, I hope, I hope

Glad you made it home safe Keisha........doesn't sound a fun journey! Beaten up by a coaster too.......always a laugh......lol.......nice to have you back.........

I'm trying to avoid all spoilers for GoT as we are only just about to finish season 2 tonight so haven't googled anything.........but, had heard less episodes for final series........don't think I'd last too long in that world.......well, the cold bit especially........ Loving the show though........although Kyle can't resist watching it again some nights.......even if it is with us....... Good thing we can laugh about it........



Made my own maple barbecue flavour marinade for pork steaks tonight........not the best I've ever made.....needed something else........will add more spice next time I think. OK though..........

Made some coconut ice cream again today, that turned out lush as always!

Time for cuppa........

 

[RAPstar]

So glad we got to ride Mean Streak one more time @ CP - not. Nastiest wooden coaster, feels like u've been beat with a baseball bat. Park not too crowded but so hot we bailed in afternoon for a break @ the hotel's waterpark. Have to laugh. I was torn as to booking castaway bay or the closer ones on the peninsula that were walkable. So glad I went with the CB!!!

They had yet another water break at the park, after 9 am no bathrooms, food, drink but the nighttime show (very good) went on as planned. They 'evacuated' all the guests at Breakers, Sandcastle Suites, even campground. Talk about angry campers!!! Can't imagine being rousted out of bed and forced to leave. So many posts on social media as to no hotels available within 3 hours drive.

Waited in huge line as to compensation vs the return tickets they were handing out to people on way out. Many seemed happy with them. Unsure if we'd be returning this year, so into line we went. Took some fast talking but walked away with handful of cash as to reimbursement of park tickets and all you can eat wristbands. My kids made 'hay' with that. Wound up springing for a breakfast buffet and haunted house the next day.

BTW Ghostly Manor is absoutely amazing! A one man house but with many of the same sort of set gags you'd find in U houses. They have a fear fest in Sept/Oct, going to try and work it in this year.

Followed a storm east driving home. First time I've had that happen. I'd pull off after seeing semi trucks/cars overturned in medium strip for 15 min, then drive a bit and again see it again ahead of me. Took forever to get home.

Lynne - I gave up on finding a half-decent rate on car for next week @ WDW. Priceline'd a mid size today, just couldn't bring myself to rely on ME so late at night.

Vicki - I proclaim today Happy Birthday day v.2. Sweeeet present! BD cake for breakfast is almost as good as a garden tomato lol.

I'm canning a bushel of those monsters today, garden is exploding.




After last few run thrus the security line (after moving our car last day) in the parking garage really glad we didn't have to deal with it each day. We've always been lucky with the boat service going to the parks from both RP & PBH, rarely wait more than a few minutes. Like the idea of killing 2 birds with one stone as to security while waiting for boat. We tend to spend more time at the U resorts enjoying the pools, etc. than we do when @ WDW, especially at PBH.

I had pegged the arcade @ CP as our hunker down spot. Didn't need it tho - yea!

They were beta testing the iron dragon as a VR ride. Just missed out on those ticket. Thought it interesting way to update an older ride that still has some leg to it.



Rough seeing the kids leave the next. Cleveland eh lol I'll be good



Have been on fence, didn't preorder. Is it a 'book' or a screenplay printed in a book? I don't want to plow thru the stage directions if you get my drift.



Not a case of being 'cancelled', show runners indicated on 7/30

GoT season 7 appears to be 7 episodes

Season 8 likely 6 episodes

They want to focus on quality vs quantity

Serious rumors that a spin off, along with winter, will be coming.

Author is in his own little world, likely won't crank out more tomes, probably only way to get around that & keep franchise going.

I hope, I hope, I hope

It is a play in book form, but it's kinda light on stage direction? Or you can just wait cause I'm sure it will come to New York eventually.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I am so over this summer heat, rain and humidity! Bring on the crisp temps!

After all of this trip planning and ready for my on a whim trips to chase waterfalls and get lost on hiking trails. I'm seriously considering a winter/spring trip to go shelling too, and if I get the ap like I am planning I can always visit the parks again.

 

[macraven]

Woot
We have a shower going in now
So far it has rained for 5 minutes and hope it keeps raining for an hour ...


Welcome back home Keisha !
You were missed

 

[RAPstar]

Work has been busy now that I have my own set of people to pull work from (we go by the alpha of the last name). I closed 17 onboarding tickets alone today. Have about 10 that are future dated, and 4 that are missing information. I'm enjoying it so far.

52 days, and I'm so ready. Decided to leave Wednesday after work instead of Thursday morning. If I'm gonna wake up early Thursday, it might as well be to get to early entry!

 

[Squirlz]

Had a nice 2-hour horseback ride Sunday. Managed to snap a "horsie" as I rode.

 

[schumigirl]

I am so over this summer heat, rain and humidity! Bring on the crisp temps!

After all of this trip planning and ready for my on a whim trips to chase waterfalls and get lost on hiking trails. I'm seriously considering a winter/spring trip to go shelling too, and if I get the ap like I am planning I can always visit the parks again.

Have to admit, much as though I love heat.......we just don't get enough over here, but......I do love crisp autumn days where it's fresh, but not freezing........




Today is sunny and warm, but very breezy........no plans except quick visit to friends daughter with her b'day card and presents........that's about it today.

Lasagne for dinner tonight.........and Caesar salad........simple.

And it's Wednesday.........

 

[Lynne G]

Ahh, a glorious blue sky, bright sunlight, and an overnight low of 62. Windows were wide open, ceiling fans on, great sleeping weather. Hello Wednesday.

Well, a fastpass start to the day. Got everything I wanted, some I was like eh, but it's done. It was work Mac! For USO, hotel ressie made, AP renewed, done. No need to do other ressies until close or that day. AHHH, bliss. No planning needed.

So, good morning all! Time for tea, and relaxing now. Later.

 

[Lynne G]

Nice horseback riding Squirlz. Looks like you had nice weather too.

Keisha, did ask DS about new HP book. He was not a fan of it, and almost has finished it. The time travel stuff he was like, eh. Oh well. It is a pretty looking book, and since DS is not exactly a theater fan, I would think it would be better to see the play than read the book. Maybe the play will come to town, if so, I'll see if all want to go to it. Trip to NY just for that, well maybe not. It's not written by JK, so actually just a fan that dreamed up a what if about HP's kids. I'll probably read it one of these days.

 

[macraven]

Since no one asked about my weather
(I'm sure you are tired of hearing about it)
Will tell you our wonderful rain lasted 20 minutes

Then it was humid and temps went back to 90

I still can not complain about the upper 90'S and humidity here
Worth it to get out of Chicagoland forever !

I bought another curio cabinet/display cabinet and it is being delivered today
So excited
I waited until Mr Mac was out of town to have it delivered
He just doesn't understand this shopping I do
He probably won't notice it for months as it will be in my blue room on the second floor
He rarely goes upstairs

So many shoppers out now, school starts I think next week here
So glad those school supplies shopping days are over for me
Those days were like spending a weeks worth of groceries for it

Later homies !

 

[Lynne G]

Nice purchase Mac. Sure it will be put to good use storing things. Oh well, at least you had rain. We're in the 80's today and tomorrow, but just in time for the soccer tournament this week-end, hot and steamy 90's to return. Humidity builds every day until a very sticky into the high 60's percent humidity by Sunday. Sounds like we have similar weather.

 

[macraven]

I Kitty Kats

 

[schumigirl]

Oh it's coming today Mac?? ........hope you're happy with it........I thought you already had it.......but I was getting mixed up with the items you bought last week.........

Never tire of hearing about weather........us Brits rely on it for half our conversation........lol.......



What do you do with people who "think" they are experts on everything..........seem to be crawling out of the woodwork recently............


Hope everyone's having a great Wednesday...........

 

[macraven]

it was supposed to come yesterday but they had to reschedule it.
this is my 4th curio cabinet just in case you were thinking about the others when i talked about buying them.....


my blue room is in shambles still.
mr mac doesnt' step foot in it as i don't step foot in his man cave on the first floor....


they are our rooms when we need to be alone......hahahaha

 

[schumigirl]

it was supposed to come yesterday but they had to reschedule it.
this is my 4th curio cabinet just in case you were thinking about the others when i talked about buying them.....


my blue room is in shambles still.
mr mac doesnt' step foot in it as i don't step foot in his man cave on the first floor....


they are our rooms when we need to be alone......hahahaha

I think I was getting mixed up with the China you got..........my brain fades some days.......

I go into the garden room to have quiet time to read or whatever.......only trouble is they all follow me when I do go there......lol.......bless them........

You'll get there with the blue room........


Walked round to friends daughters today for her birthday.......got home before the downpour started.......all while the sun was bursting in the sky at the same time..........weird.

Warm though.........just put lasagne on to heat.......everyone is starving, so early dinner tonight........I prefer to eat later, but hey ho...........