Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Keisha, since you like to share, and I will say the meals were rather large, and baby ribs not on the dining plan, plus you get the pass discount too, means probably not get the plan. We liked the free soda and quiet place and ate a meal at the pass holder place too. Never did Shamu lunch. We are not big buffet people, and for the price, we decided no. I know Gina did it, and really liked it, but my kids were like, eh, we saw Shamu just fine, and had no interest in eating while watching them. And yeah, if no table next to the tank, I would think it would be not as nice, and I'd be annoyed for peepers overtaking my table to see closer. What we did do, is eat at Shark's. While it was probably more money than the buffet, we had a very nice meal, great waitress, and table next to the tank. That is where I'd put my fancy money again. Lovely restaurant.

Hope you are feeling better, and so jealous you'll be off soon. I miss vacation already. Came home to rain and more rain, and with a high below freezing by the end of the week. I'm sure my car will tell me to be careful, roads may be icy, every day this week. And starting this week-end, driving to soccer again. Why they do late night, even though a week-end night, is always not appreciated. And right now, I have both kids in sick bay. Poor DS is sounding like Luke's father again and DD is hacking a new lung and feeling nauseous. Drug protocol for both of them. Crossing my fingers I don't get it. DH was sick last week too, and he's just starting to feel better. It's just that time of year.

Both Keisha and Tink.

That's for TinyD. Now she has Mexican food on my mind.

Time to get another cup of tea. HOT tea. It's cool inside and cool and wet outside. Not a fun day to get back into the routine.

Glad to see ya Robo, TinyD, and Buckeev. Man, that's a whole lotta driving. Done that, and now fly when I can. I don't mind a road trip, but wow, more power to ya. Nice to hear you and yinz had a great time.

Oh and Mac, an order of cookies might be asked, you know you can carry them on a plane. I may need a note to remind ya this October.

But since Mac will be soon be reading this, here's a picture (well, 2) for her:

 

[kohlby]

I'm going to quote Robo lol. Maybe embroider it on a pillow and set upon the couch. How sweet, thank you.

Lynne on fence re the SW dining plan. Tend to do voyagers and split the chicken/ribs w/DH. Their baby back so much better than reg there IMO. Did like the sammies @ the pass holder lounge, no line on a crowded day was nice and you can't beat free beverages. Have you done shamu lunch? I've read reviews all over the place, rather polarizing. Buffet looks just average, 2nd row seating would be disappointing I'd think.

TD thanks for posting. I'm reading it as a CS vs a walk up stand. Don't do Mexican food in general, hope it's a grab & go with outdoor tables sort.
!

We weren't on the dining plan and ate at Voyagers yesterday. We bought two chicken and ribs and shared. Their chicken serving size is smaller than 3Broomsticks though so we probably should have bought more food for the 5 of us. It would have been a good amount if there's had been 4 of us though. It was really good.

By sammies at passholder lounge, do you mean free sandwiches? We didn't see those so we just did soda.

We did the Dine with Shamu lunch once and enjoyed it - but that was just weeks before the Tilley incident so things have changed - both the show and where we sat for the show and lunch.

 

[kohlby]

I Will share a bit of wisdom my little sister gave me a few years ago. She told me if you take your family on vacation and you end up spending lots of money and eating lots of good food and you have a great time it is worth it. You are making memories with your family that they will never forget. The wallet will take a hit for awhile, but the fun lasts a lifetime. I have made that my mantra.

Many, many years ago, I went to a timeshare presentation to get free tickets. (That was the first and the last time). The theme was " cars and houses will come and go but vacations last a lifetime." They must have had that 8-10 times during their presentation. That seemed to work on the people around us, though I have a hunch that some must have been plants.

 

[buckeev]

Robo...Speaking of COOKIES!!! My son and I went to the last MVMCP on the 22nd. From 5:00 until 7:30-we were in lines for character meets...Scrooge/Donald and then Minnie/Daisy...The majority of the rest of the evening we chased various other characters that
he wanted to see. Only went to one "snack stop". About 10:45, we ran into two CMs pushing a cart along one of the paths. I JOKINGLY asked if it was full of money. They laughed and said "Better than money!...We have COOKIES!!! Want "some?"...We said sure! They then commenced to completely fill up Gage's backpack with individually wrapped cookies!!! Last party day, late at night benefits!

keisha...We ate SOOOOOO much food, but walked about 10-12 miles everyday...(while at Diz anyway...never walk that much at Universal!) Somehow, got home and actually LOST about 8 lbs! No worries...I've already found a few of them.

Trying to get motivated here...not having much luck, but I'm sure my customers will help push me back in the work groove quickly...School starts back up tomorrow!

 

[schumigirl]

Buckeev........fabulous to lose 8lbs.......fun to find them again though!!


Going to try the healthy eating thing now.........we'll see how that goes.........starting tomorrow........always tomorrow......

Cold here again today, not going out at all.........got a friend coming for lunch, so that'll be nice, haven't seen her since October last year.

Happy Wednesday...........

 

[Robo56]

Many, many years ago, I went to a timeshare presentation to get free tickets. (That was the first and the last time). The theme was " cars and houses will come and go but vacations last a lifetime." They must have had that 8-10 times during their presentation. That seemed to work on the people around us, though I have a hunch that some must have been plants.

I went to a couple of those time share presentations. Never again. I never wanted to be locked into a specific place I had to stay.

I come from the old school that you worked your whole life saved your money and did not splurge on such things as expensive vacations. My younger sister and her husband always took their family to Disney and Universal etc. And they had a great time making those memories with their children. I needed a wake up call to become a little more open to the fun of vacations.

I'am not encouraging people to go beyond their means and spend money they don't have and go in debt for vacations, but to not regret that investment of time and money if they have it to go have fun with their families and make memories.

The reality is that someday the properties I own will belong to someone else after I'am gone as well as the cars I have had. Those to me are short term investments. The long term investments I'am interested in are my family. I plan on, the Lord willing to be spending a lot more of my hard earned money making lots more memories with my family in the future.
Universal will be getting a lot more of my cash this year too. We love it there

Buckeev sounds like you and Gage had a great time and it was so sweet of the CM's to fill up his bag with cookies.

Morning Schumi

Have lots of errands today. Woke up way to early this morning. Need to get moving. Have a great Wednesday everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

All you productive homies! Robo up early. I hope your coffee is hot. We're done with the rain now, but snow to replace it. Sniff, sniff, not even above freezing for the next couple of days. Snow showers. Um, anything with snow is not fun when it's colder than 32 degrees.

And yes, it's Wednesday, and while another new year has started, Keisha still need to have her camel:

So,

but since I'm a dog and cat fan,

and a funny:

and to all you homies good morning! (well, our across the pond homies, hope you had a good morning)

 

[macraven]

Woke up at 11 this morning

Drinking



Hey homies....

 

[Lynne G]

Well, thanks to little one, I'm now drinking cold medicine. Sniffles are not fun, nor that tickle in my throat. Medicated me. Yep, and I'm ready for a long week-end. Getting up in the cold was not fun. What was fun though, was seeing my breath. Yep, it's that cold. Gray start to the day, and snow on the way, during the early morning tomorrow. Should be a great way to start a Friday, hoping no icy road. I'm sure the salt truck will be seen later tonight.

So, hope are throwing back some coffee or tea, and having a great Thursday. Hey, where is everyone?

 

[schumigirl]

Hope you feel better soon Lynne.......

Hope Janet gets away safely this morning.......and that the packing was all done.......


Another freezing cold day but beautiful day.......no grey skies today, gorgeous blue and sparkly sun........just perishing........we are minus 4 today........cold.

Sorted out all my bookcases this morning and tried to part with some of them to give to charity stores, but I adore books and love every one of them.......did pick out 4 to give away ...........I have a lot of books!

Off to make a chicken curry for tonight........healthy one though........

Happy Thursday..........

 

[keishashadow]

We weren't on the dining plan and ate at Voyagers yesterday. We bought two chicken and ribs and shared. Their chicken serving size is smaller than 3Broomsticks though so we probably should have bought more food for the 5 of us. It would have been a good amount if there's had been 4 of us though. It was really good.

By sammies at passholder lounge, do you mean free sandwiches? We didn't see those so we just did soda.

We did the Dine with Shamu lunch once and enjoyed it - but that was just weeks before the Tilley incident so things have changed - both the show and where we sat for the show and lunch.

Yes channeling Rachael Ray w/the sammies. Makes them sound more interesting when I pronounce them dinner. Food was limited there but it was quiet and good quality, not to mention less expensive lol.

Robo...Speaking of COOKIES!!! My son and I went to the last MVMCP on the 22nd. From 5:00 until 7:30-we were in lines for character meets...Scrooge/Donald and then Minnie/Daisy...The majority of the rest of the evening we chased various other characters that
he wanted to see. Only went to one "snack stop". About 10:45, we ran into two CMs pushing a cart along one of the paths. I JOKINGLY asked if it was full of money. They laughed and said "Better than money!...We have COOKIES!!! Want "some?"...We said sure! They then commenced to completely fill up Gage's backpack with individually wrapped cookies!!! Last party day, late at night benefits!

keisha...We ate SOOOOOO much food, but walked about 10-12 miles everyday...(while at Diz anyway...never walk that much at Universal!) Somehow, got home and actually LOST about 8 lbs! No worries...I've already found a few of them.

Trying to get motivated here...not having much luck, but I'm sure my customers will help push me back in the work groove quickly...School starts back up tomorrow!

I've heard urban legends re people who lose weight on a Disney trip. Haven't been on scale since Thanksgiving, not about to get on it now. Coming back from cruise, will probably not touch it until my clothes fit a bit loose or I'll have a heart attack

I went to a couple of those time share presentations. Never again. I never wanted to be locked into a specific place I had to stay.

I come from the old school that you worked your whole life saved your money and did not splurge on such things as expensive vacations. My younger sister and her husband always took their family to Disney and Universal etc. And they had a great time making those memories with their children. I needed a wake up call to become a little more open to the fun of vacations.

I'am not encouraging people to go beyond their means and spend money they don't have and go in debt for vacations, but to not regret that investment of time and money if they have it to go have fun with their families and make memories.

The reality is that someday the properties I own will belong to someone else after I'am gone as well as the cars I have had. Those to me are short term investments. The long term investments I'am interested in are my family. I plan on, the Lord willing to be spending a lot more of my hard earned money making lots more memories with my family in the future.
Universal will be getting a lot more of my cash this year too. We love it there

Buckeev sounds like you and Gage had a great time and it was so sweet of the CM's to fill up his bag with cookies.

Morning Schumi

Have lots of errands today. Woke up way to early this morning. Need to get moving. Have a great Wednesday everyone.

Nicely put! I'm spending my children's inheritance. Deciding we weren't going to retire south freed up some more entertainment dollars for us. My Dad got sick and passed before He & my mom put their long-discussed plans into play. Never went far from home, crossing off the years until they 'retired'. Just as well as the coal mine reneged on his pension. Make hay while the sun shines, the best laid plans...

Woke up at 11 this morning

Drinking



Hey homies....

Coffee w/a shot of baileys sounds good. I was up @ 5 am. SWA release date for July trip w/grand daughter. Had my ducks in a row, schedule out before 6 am & poof

Even though using points, they were unable to process CC or Paypal for the fees. Called and told only gift cards being accepted. Naturally, didn't have one. I literally, watched the fare climb over space of an hour. Finally, got in around 7 am. Will be watching that reservation like a hawk. No idea if fares typically high on the weekends over the 4th of July or not.

Hope you feel better soon Lynne.......

Hope Janet gets away safely this morning.......and that the packing was all done.......


Another freezing cold day but beautiful day.......no grey skies today, gorgeous blue and sparkly sun........just perishing........we are minus 4 today........cold.

Sorted out all my bookcases this morning and tried to part with some of them to give to charity stores, but I adore books and love every one of them.......did pick out 4 to give away ...........I have a lot of books!

Off to make a chicken curry for tonight........healthy one though........

Happy Thursday..........

I just finished tossing junk in bags, oh the shame

I find it difficult to part with novels too, no shame. Often re-read favorites.

Snow storm hitting @ rush hour today. Going to head out in an hour. DS off work due to a water break @ work. Yet another call to SWA yesterday asking to move flight up but no room @ the inn. Fingers crossed the plane takes off on time 7 pm Not a big fan of driving in Orlando @ night.

My bug almost gone, the warmth should knock the rest out. For those sniffling, be well soon. Catch Yinz guys on the 16th.

 

[macraven]

The day is half over and now I'm here


Keisha, stay ahead of the ugly weather that is coming in later this evening


I still need to make the walmart shopping trip as everything closes down here if it gets icy/snowy

They say it can happen Friday late but weather is an iffy thing to call where I am

 

[schumigirl]

Safe travels Keisha..........

We had snow flurries this morning Mac........thankfully didn't come to much at all........just cold. But supposed to warm up to around 5 degrees by Saturday.........hope you stay warmer where you are.......


Almost bed time here.......ready for the weekend.......even as a happy housewife I love the weekends.......

Not much going on this one, quiet weekend ahead........

 

[Lynne G]

Safe travels Keisha! Hope you have great weather and lots of fun. We are closing up, while in the 20's the snow is starting in a few hours and will be slick later tonight and early tomorrow. Kid is hoping for a late arrival. She may or may not get it. We are to get around 2 inches. I guess we will wait and hear from the news. The school and all are pretty good at giving the news closing or delay info. You are getting out at the right time. Frigid weekend in tap. Ah, the idea of a southern cruise sounds better every day..

 

[macraven]

Wanna hear something crazy.....

On the 5:00 news, weather man states our area, depending how the storm comes in, could possibly drop 1 to 1.5 inches of snow

Won't know until tomorrow noon how this storm will play out

5:30 news comes on and school closings are listed

All the schools have cancelled for Friday now

We went out for dinner and see the main road has the brine application

Guess officials are hoping for the best and planning ahead just in case

I'll head to Walmart in a bit
Need to buy some grub for the weekend

I'm out of peanut butter and jelly but do have bread and coffee

 

[schumigirl]

It` Friday...........

 

[schumigirl]

Hope you don't get snow mac........you moved away from all that.........

Another cold one today but not freezing......just a cold easterly wind straight off the sea and aiming for me!!! Or so it seems...

Bacon, brie and cranberry grilled sandwich for lunch, Oven Roasted Salmon and sweet potato for dinner........haven't got much else to think about today, so food is all sorted.

Grocery shopping when DH gets home at 2.30 today.........then waxing appointment tonight! Joy.

Hope your Friday is a good one........

 

[Lynne G]

Well, at least it won't be nearly as much snow as you are used to Mac. And besides, you will be the only one to know how to drive in it. I remember when my DH was stationed down south. After about an inch of snow, the amount of accidents around the base was crazy. I think many did not even have the right tires on.

Just shoveled the walk, put some salt on the stoop, and brushed and scraped the car. Now have to wake little one. Not even a delay for her. At least it is a Friday, and only late evening games tomorrow. With temps to stay in the mid 20's, with wind chill in teens, my car heater will be set at a fashionable 80, with the seats on high heat. I am liking the cold less and less.

The amount of gook coming out of me is icky. I want this cold over now. Think ice cream for breakfast. Or maybe soup. Sore throat is not fun either.

Have a great day all. And yes, Thank goodness it is Friday. And Schumi is having some lush meals today. Hope the waxing does not hurt much this time.

 

[kohlby]

Keisha - Be careful with the weather!

Mac - Enjoy the snow! I've been reading Facebook posts from friends from where I moved from and everyone is getting ready for their 1-2 inches of snow. I rather liked snow when I lived there. It's fun to play with and melts fast. I just didn't like the cold associated with it.

Schumi - Your lunch sounds much more impressive than mine!

Lynne - I hope you feel better. Enjoy your seat warmers. I was in a car once with those and it was awesome.



We now have a tentative date for China - Oct 2018. My parents are planning a family cruise that December and I don't do well in the cold so the plan is that hubby goes over without the rest of us initially and we come after the cruise. Though, I'm thinking it might be worth it to be without hubby for an extra month to avoid January in Beijing that year. (I'd have to deal with it the next year). We'll figure it out. It's nice to have a tentative date though. He's now officially on the Beijing project and has a ride assignment. (But I forgot to ask him if the rides were being kept secret so I can't tell y'all what he's working on until I know what I'm allowed to say).

I had a friend from college visit and come for dinner on Wednesday. I hadn't seen her for 20-something years. People say you get more visitors when you move to Orlando and it's been true for us.

My daughter - who didn't want to move here at all - asked me last night if we would keep our house when we were in China because she wants to buy it from us when she's grown up. She thinks this would be a great neighborhood for her kids and she really likes it. So, adjustment is going well for her.

I'm off to Drunko tonight, I mean Bunco. Tonight's theme is superheroes and I haven't figured out my costume yet.

 

[macraven]

Congrats on another big move kohlby!

This could turn into a swell adventure
Just think of the sweet memories you all will have!

Hope Keisha is set up to attack the day for her boat ride...

Schumi always makes food taste scrumptious when she writes about it
With our luck on the day we all pile in at her place, we will be fed pb&j sandwiches
Nonononono.....

Lynne it is not too late.... return to Orlando for the sunshine and no snow!

I hope no snow falls here
No matter all the experience I have had driven in snow, it won't compare to what happens here
I'll need to stay inside

For the main thing. I live on a ridge
Leave my sloped driveway and need to drive over the mountains to get to the other side for food, gas etc

No salting of streets here
They use brine on the roads and hills
Not all that effective
It was on the roads last night and can't see how it would help much if snow comes
If you slide, there are no ditches you'd go into
You would drop off

Right now there is snow in Alabama and southern Tennessee
Hope the evil eye keeps it away from Georgia

Will be hitting Walmart in a few minutes as all clear in my area right now

Started watching cai last night until 2 so too late for me to go out then

But the big thing is I'm super happy I no longer live in the north....

Does everyone have weekend plans ?
If not, we can all party here on the sans tomorrow!!