Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Schumi the count down begins to the start of your vacation to New York and Florida. Sounds like you are planing
some great things to make sure your hubby has a great time in New York. He will have his own personal tour guide.


The family's whose ranch we were staying on has 12,000 acres. They and their guests can hunt on their land. Every state here in the US has additional laws on gun usage and hunting license requirements. I was wondering if in Scotland people are able to hunt deer on their own private lands with their guns? My dad, grandpa and great uncle were very big into trap shooting (clay) many years ago. They had gun clubs and would attend competitions on the weekends.

Yes, I seem to be getting this planning down to a tee.........we have 5 days and one of those is out on Long Island, so making a rough plan without it being regimented........couldn't tour like that at all.......anything we miss we can see next year. But will make the highlights this time.

Yes, Landowners and farmers in the U.K. apply for a gun licence, no issues there. It's just the general public can't have guns since the Dunblane primary school shooting in 1996. Within a year and a half or so of the murder of all those little children, private gun ownership was banned across the U.K.

 

[Robo56]

She has been extremely helpful to me with info on how to survive life after TKR
God bless that homie !

Mac you are a sweetheart. You have been through a lot of complications with your knee surgery. I agree with keisha, you are one tough chickie. I will always be here for you kneester. I know myself and all your friends here on the Sans are praying for you and cheering you on as you continue in your recovery.

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Robo! Good afternoon Schumi!

Schumi watching car racing. Yep, sounds like a good week-end to me.

Robo, glad to hear DH is getting better. Summer and sick is no fun at all. Sad to hear about relative that died from ant stings. Yes, those ants are terrible.


It's been a very wet start to the day. But,

All that October talk -- HHN on the mind.

HeHe, we have such colorful speaking weather people. Weather guy said today will be nasty. Ah yes, lines of thunderstorms to come. Hey, I'm not complaining though, the week-end is going to be cooler, 86 each day, and lovely, mostly sun. Only Sunday is to have a stray downpour. Already asked Dsis to partake of the pool this week-end. Summer. Yes it is.

Time for tea, it must be just about right now.

Have a great day, and enjoy the week-end!

 

[Robo56]

Morning Lynne

I have had my first cup of coffee this morning already. Would have another, but I think I might head back to bed for a couple hours.

The weather across the middle of the US looks hot. Was hot here yesterday. I think it was 95.

Reached 101 degrees one day while we were out hunting in South Dakota last week. It was sweltering. Needless to say the hunt was cut short that day.

 

[tink1957]

Speaking of countdowns...60 more days!

 

[Lynne G]

Wahoo Tink!

Riobo, Mac, and Me: 80 days, 2 months and 18 days, 11 weeks and 3 days, 115,200 minutes, 6,912,000 seconds.

 

[Chuckers]

Good morning all!

@Robo56 The extra money is to help recover from the car expenses.. which may now go higher as last night the emissions light came on and it's not the gas cap. So now I have to go get THAT checked out.

 

[Chuckers]

Wahoo Tink!

Riobo, Mac, and Me: 80 days, 2 months and 18 days, 11 weeks and 3 days, 115,200 minutes, 6,912,000 seconds.

Nice count down!

 

[keishashadow]

I have dissolved into a pool of sweat in GD gym. No AC, humidity awful.

Going out to eat @ favorite old-skool italian joint tonight to continue celebrating oldest DS' BD. We like to keep the party going here it seems lol

Nice line of thunderstorms rolled across us, moving at 45mph. Lots of chucking down rain, and loud thunder. Little One and I went out to do some errands. Came home in a downpour. Both of us enjoyed watching the rain waiting for a break. Too bad our stoop is not covered enough to sit and watch. Little One does not fall far from the tree. I have fond memories of sitting on my parent's covered front porch and watching the summer storms with my Dad.

Still a warm evening, and not as hot or steamy as today was. However, Friday will also have thunderstorms. But a wahoo, tomorrow is Friday.

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Actually, sounds like a great moment with the kiddo. Does anybody else remember looking forward to the rain when and kid and running around outside in pouring down rain as an impromptu spray park? Lol. We were supposed to come in when it would thunder but otherwise, we had at it

Yes, I seem to be getting this planning down to a tee.........we have 5 days and one of those is out on Long Island, so making a rough plan without it being regimented........couldn't tour like that at all.......anything we miss we can see next year. But will make the highlights this time.

Yes, Landowners and farmers in the U.K. apply for a gun licence, no issues there. It's just the general public can't have guns since the Dunblane primary school shooting in 1996. Within a year and a half or so of the murder of all those little children, private gun ownership was banned across the U.K.

Well that is interesting, had no idea.

Wahoo Tink!

Riobo, Mac, and Me: 80 days, 2 months and 18 days, 11 weeks and 3 days, 115,200 minutes, 6,912,000 seconds.

Brain fried, somebody translate to roman calendar lol. May be the day i erupt upon MCO too lol

 

[macraven]

I saw the word Friday used.........
Then remembered...... yes it is

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha - October 1 is our wahoo day. For me, almost crack of dawn flight. Darn SW, very little direct flights to FLA now!!!!!


and yes, Mac -- it is FRIDAY! Oh yeah, that mean the work week is done, and quiet week-end. Zoo visit tomorrow, Little One agreed as free tie dye there.

Chuckers, not again? That car seems to be a lemon. Congrats on the second job though. My Older One would like to work there too. He's a game nerd.

So much for a walk for lunch. Duck weather, or

 

[Chuckers]

@Lynne G It looks like the fun just never ends! sigh....

 

[Chuckers]

Well, the idiot light on the car went out.. I removed and replaced the gas cap.. however, a) I am not telling Chevrolet it went out and b) they asked me to take a Customer Service Satisfaction Survey... HA! IDIOTS!

 

[Monykalyn]

Afternoon!
Eek Keisha-what an adventure you've had! Adorable pics though!

Guess DH had fun at his dinner (he is in the middle, front). Tough work meeting huh?

Schumi one of these days I will make it to NYC. Dh has been a few times but I haven't had the opportunity (yet).

Checked October prices just for grins (with car issues it seemed out of reach-)-Shifting one day later flight is cheaper (RT 137$ w bags) and hotel $100 less. Hmmm...so sent email to MiL and SiL to see if they are still wanting to go-would like to get definitive answer soon so I can buy party tix

And lil Roo is crowing all the time now. Brought him in to shut him up earlier this am-he lets me pick him up, hold him, he tucks his head on my shoulder, but he challenges my older kid and my son. Guess I am "mommy' to him...still trying to to get the feet stamping video. Oh-and lady state trooper behind us has a truck in her driveway with a chicken coop on it!

Big kid is figuring out dorm/apt situation for next spring when she gets back, and doing her onboarding paperwork for fall.

Fire ants-got introduced to those in TX after baby got bit and those bites did the pimple swelling-had to call poison control! Luckily she is fine, but learned quite quickly to eradicate those devils!

And finally remembered to order school supplies-we get back in August 1 day before school starts. DS is upset about missing teacher orientation night-said he would rather skip Disney! He gets anxious about things out of schedule order but skip a VACATION to DISNEY?

Off to get DH from airport-Happy Friday!!

 

[keishashadow]

Keisha - October 1 is our wahoo day. For me, almost crack of dawn flight. Darn SW, very little direct flights to FLA now!!!!!


and yes, Mac -- it is FRIDAY! Oh yeah, that mean the work week is done, and quiet week-end. Zoo visit tomorrow, Little One agreed as free tie dye there.

Chuckers, not again? That car seems to be a lemon. Congrats on the second job though. My Older One would like to work there too. He's a game nerd.

So much for a walk for lunch. Duck weather, or

Ok, it's official, i am a Yahoo too lol

Although i may sneak down on the 30th just for giggles

Afternoon!
Eek Keisha-what an adventure you've had! Adorable pics though!

Guess DH had fun at his dinner (he is in the middle, front). Tough work meeting huh?

Schumi one of these days I will make it to NYC. Dh has been a few times but I haven't had the opportunity (yet).

Checked October prices just for grins (with car issues it seemed out of reach-)-Shifting one day later flight is cheaper (RT 137$ w bags) and hotel $100 less. Hmmm...so sent email to MiL and SiL to see if they are still wanting to go-would like to get definitive answer soon so I can buy party tix

And lil Roo is crowing all the time now. Brought him in to shut him up earlier this am-he lets me pick him up, hold him, he tucks his head on my shoulder, but he challenges my older kid and my son. Guess I am "mommy' to him...still trying to to get the feet stamping video. Oh-and lady state trooper behind us has a truck in her driveway with a chicken coop on it!

Big kid is figuring out dorm/apt situation for next spring when she gets back, and doing her onboarding paperwork for fall.

Fire ants-got introduced to those in TX after baby got bit and those bites did the pimple swelling-had to call poison control! Luckily she is fine, but learned quite quickly to eradicate those devils!

And finally remembered to order school supplies-we get back in August 1 day before school starts. DS is upset about missing teacher orientation night-said he would rather skip Disney! He gets anxious about things out of schedule order but skip a VACATION to DISNEY?

Off to get DH from airport-Happy Friday!!

Had a kid wind up in ER after discovering fire ants @ Universal, not pretty when you're literally a virgin (of the fire ant kind). Told those who grew up with them have no such issues vs the northerners

When u pick up the mr, ask if he stuffed some of the cash in his pockets

Re your son, well, there's one in every family lol JK. Sounds like a very conscientious young man.

 

[schumigirl]

MonyK.......you have to get to NYC.........it's an amazing place.....like nowhere I've ever been.....very unique.....I hope my dh loves it as much as I do......I think he will.......enjoy your dh being home........and your son sounds like a sensible young man.....my son skipped an Orlando trip for something more important too........


Keisha........I've forgotten when your October trip begins.....I know you told me.........


Wine was good tonight.......opened a special bottle.......celebrating every weekend.....now dh has 4 days to work over next 2 weeks.......any excuse for a good bottle of wine.........will be our favourite Pol Roger champagne on the 31st July.......

Watching Scream.......classic funny scary movie tonight.......such a fun movie.......

Plan to sleep late tomorrow morning...........

 

[Monykalyn]

Watching Scream.......classic funny scary movie tonight.......such a fun movie.......

I actually really like this movie-right amount of humor. Although watched the original Halloween a few weeks ago-forgot just how scary that movie is!
My clubs fundraiser is next April-the 14th. Since we have the space we are renting for it the whole weekend we have Friday the 13th as well-and kicking around the idea of movie night related to friday the 13th...thinking Zombieland early (twinkie any one?) and the first FRiday the 13th for later.

DH had to run off for poker night for his club.

My son is a goofball. But he is a planner-needs to know the schedule, hour, would take minute if he could. Made the mistake of telling him got most of his school supplies today (gotta love online shopping!) and he wants to set up day and time to get the few items that I couldn't order. *sigh. Although he may be right-3 weeks from today we will be on way to STL to see my parents (dad's 70th birthday) before trek to Orlando-summer has flown by!!

Yes-NYC is definitely on bucket list. Waiting to hear where WFC meeting is next year (this year was Hawaii which we didn't quite qualify for). Guessing Chicago again (company HQ) which is fine as long as it is city and not in the 'burbs like 3 years ago.


Not too bad outside tonight-rain earlier, steamy, now cooling off a bit.

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, older one left for friend's house, DH not yet home, and little one glued to her iPad, with ice cream container, so family TV is mine! Triple D on the Food channel. Hmmm, and there is another ice cream in the freezer. Good night so far.

Yay Keisha. If you travel on the 30th, holler. Otherwise, will add ya to our Sunday here we come count down.

Lucky I do not have a list kid MonyK. I cannot believe we have back to school stuff out already. Most of our colleges do not start back until third week of August and local schools start after Labor Day. Neither kid even has school on their mind yet. Ah, sounds like you will be on a road trip next month.

Okay, need to find that other ice cream.

 

[macraven]

Our stores here are packed with back to school supplies
School starts August 1 st each year
If first on weekend, then the first Monday the school busses are running

When my kids were in school up North, grade and high school always started August 16-17
Usually it was the Tuesday for half day and then full days for the start of the school year

None of the school districts where I previously lived has later start dates

 

[Monykalyn]

Our stores here are packed with back to school supplies
School starts August 1 st each year
If first on weekend, then the first Monday the school busses are running

When my kids were in school up North, grade and high school always started August 16-17
Usually it was the Tuesday for half day and then full days for the start of the school year

None of the school districts where I previously lived has later start dates

While I would love later start dates-it does allow us to get our earlier (if no snow days)-mid May. If I am looking to maximize our AP's that means a trip before crowds and heat hit. Only at that eye rolling stage with DH, but it has time to percolate and become "his" idea . It is hard, though, going back in mid August when so stinking hot.

Showed DS a vid of the pool at Coronado (1st 3 days of trip) and now he is excited again. Just have to know how to manage his anxiety issues - he is so proud of himself for conquering Beach Club slide that he is looking forward to pool time at CS now. And he remembered another friend of his may be there around same time ( a girl!) so he ran off to text her.

Laundry and wine, on a Friday night. Adulting at it's best

Oh-and Tan-Tar-A at Lake Ozark MO is going to become a Margaritaville!!!!!! Hoping this will draw people, my MiL will sell both her extra houses, and the toursim will bring back Frontier and Southwest to our airport.