Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

A wahoo to Kyle and his new car. Nice to celebrate his new ride Schumi.

We too will top off at 72 today too Mac. A beautiful and sunny last Saturday of October.

Watching a rainy English football game. Half time means more tea.

Ha, DH asked if we have enough candy....uh hun, who has been snacking on my bags that mysteriously were opened the other day? Yeah, I may pick up another bag and hide it. Er, and he did not even remember the right day. Will be a dry, but windy and brisk Halloween.

Lucky Schumi and our other over the pond homies. A hour of extra sleep, and a falling back into time. We get to do that next weekend. Sigh, the time of year I come and go in the dark.

Have a joyously good Saturday all.

Time to drink the tea and wake some teens. Later.

Thanks Lynne.....he is loving it!!! Oh we always need more candy too........because of where we live we don't get folks just dropping in......but we do go to the organized event in the village with made up packages......but.....we seem to have much less than what I bought the other day........it`s a worldwide problem I hear......disappearing candy........

Yes I had heard it was closing.

Yesterday was in the 70's for us, today cooler and raining since morning


Hope rain stops as tv will be on as all day football games for us

Bought 4 bags of candy last night so well prepared for the 31st

Carole have a great day as it is officially Kyle kar day!

Thanks mac........Kyle Kar Day........I like it........

Happy Saturday morning everyone . Hope the sun comes out for awhile today.

Have to vent about something this morning. Has my sensitivity hackles up a bit. I read some of the trip reports at times and always read yours Carole . Your trip reports are always well written and full of wonderful trip ideas for those traveling to Orlando and the surrounding area. Did not want to post this on your trip report as I did not want to change the climate there. Did not want to start lengthy commentary on people’s rudeness vs what country their from.

I read of your incident with the young lady at HHN. So sad that some people behave so deplorable. One person on your trip report commented “Rude Americans” and said she was an American. I found this offensive. I would never blame everyone in any country for one persons bad behavior. I have had many encounters during my travels here and in other Countries where folks have been rude. That is the individuals responsibility for their behavior not the whole Countries. Had to get that off my shoulders.

Carole it would be hard not to be celebrating after picking up a new sporty car like that. Bet your fellas will have a ball on their drive this afternoon. Champagne is always good to celebrate. Nothing like the looks of new car and the smell of the new car.

Going to look through some recipes for Halloween Party. Will try to come up with something new.

Grandson is coming over for a visit today. He has gotten so tall he towers over me now. His Cub football team shared the City Championship with another team who ended the season with the same score as them 12 wins and 2 loses. He plays center. He will be playing freshman football next fall.....one of our older neighbors in Florida met him for the first time in May.......he told me if he saw our grandson on the line coming at him he would run.....told grandson about that and he laughed. Always so nice to have visits as everyone is always so busy.

Had lunch Thursday with sister and we talked about our trip to Universal and what a good time we had. We were able to have some pool time, shopping time, some good meals, met some nice folks and had fun at HHN. Great time.

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Have a great Saturday everyone

Yep, love that new cars scent too........and yes, the champagne was lovely last night.......

Nice to have family time isn't it.........you have some lovely memories made there with your sister.........

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I like it!!!!

Woohoo to the car pickup @schumigirl! So just how many miles did the new car get today LOL?? Always so fun to drive a brand new vehicle and bet that car is an absolute dream!

Son and I lazed around this am-started binge watching Stranger things season 1 as son wanted to watch...He's assured me he's seen scarier things (not sure where?) but he wasn't hooked until 3rd episode. At end of last ep of season 1 now and he's totally into it.

COLD soccer game today-wind chill 36 degree. But they won and they played some of the best they've done all season-it's like all the drills and parents yelling to about talking to each other and passing clicked. Lunch out with grandma and grandpa passing through then home to chill. Closed up chicken coop and put a curtain over small opening into the coop area to retain the heat but the chickens are pretty hardy and all that down and feathers is quite warm. They have a couple nice roosting bars that they can cover their toes while they sleep.

House cleaned yesterday, sheets changed, laundry done-nice to just chill.

And apparently my son and his group of friends pick music tracks to listen too and discuss as a group each quarter (not school related-on their own). This quarter is Hamilton. He hummed and sang his favorite songs for me last night. Unfortunately it looks like a lottery system to get tickets (opening day in st louis is his birthday). He does love live theater (have been taking him since he was 5 to various high school and our town theater productions).

Anther chill day tomorrow -just a baby shower for good friend...

Stranger Things? Must look that one up, although I`m sure someone else mentioned it to me recently........maybe Janet?? Now that sounds cold to me.......

He did over 100 miles yesterday......and yes, it`s a whopper of a car......we went back out last night in it after we had Chinese food.......loved it.......him and his dad have gone out again this morning......so I gave them a shopping list.......lol......saves me going out today!!

Have a great time at the baby shower today...........

Hi Homies I don't post often but read all the time. My life is boring. But...today I learned the Emeril's Tchoup Chop is closing forever on December 31 and I am a bit miffed. No replacement announced. I'm kind of mad since this was in my plan for October 2018. Anyone else sad to hear it go?

Nice to see you post again..........don't be a stranger.........



Cold and slightly raining this morning.........did sleep late which was lovely having the extra hour........tomorrow we have to get frost!

Watched original Halloween last night.......champagne didn't make it any less scary for me........then Scream was just starting on the movie channels as Halloween finished.......I forgot what a classic that movie is........so funny in bits.........

Today, laundry.......and baking a ham for dinner tonight and maybe some for tomorrow`s lunch........

Have a great Sunday..........

 

[schumigirl]

 

[Squirlz]

We ate at Tchoup Chop for our anniversary in 2012 and it was great. Since then we've only done Happy Hours at the bar with appys and cocktals. We taught the bartenders a few new drinks. Always fun, but I'm looking forward to seeing what replaces it.

Also several times they were reserved for private parties and we couldn't go to the bar when we wanted to.

 

[Lynne G]

A very wet Sunday. Barely 60, but at least it is not a cold rain.

Errands done, now watching the ballgames.

Congratulations to Wagmans’ DS. Nice to hear team is doing so well.

Our senior high bands played last night. It was Bands in the Boneyard. Fun as it was a lovely Fall night.

Yeah, it is Fall soccer. The time of year, a blanket or two stays in the car, and ick, MonyK, cold weather games are not my idea of fun. I have seen more than I wanted. Once, one from inside the car. Yes, I like to be a fair weather soccer mom.

And with this puddle forming rain, no soccer practice. Happy little one.

Ah, older made coffee. Guess I will not start steeping tea.

 

[schumigirl]

I’ve been drinking coffee today too Lynne funnily enough........black and strong.


Watching Mexican GP right now......

Trying to decide what to get up to tomorrow.........it’s to be cold apparently.........so maybe I’ll get to use my new hat with a bobble on top.......it’s so cute........but will be out somewhere........

Hope you’re Sunday is a good one..........

 

[Metro West]

Spent the day watching some of my favorite horror flicks. Watched The Amityville Horror, Ghost Story, The Fog and Halloween.

We set our clocks back next weekend.

HHN for me Friday and Saturday night to close the event but I'll get the extra hour to sleep longer.

 

[Robo56]

Son and I lazed around this am-started binge watching Stranger things season 1 as son wanted to watch.

I saw Stranger Things on Netflix and binge watched season 1 yesterday also. Kinda got hooked after the second episode. Went to Target to pick up a few things today and walked through the toy section and they had Stanger Things Monoply game.

Sun came out today for awhile.

Halloween is 3 days away.

 

[keishashadow]

Have tried to write a response here twice & on ipad keep losing my post.

Just going to say hi & take it as a sign to be brief lol

Still tweaking halloween decorations. Just now, checking lighting, watch a snowflake slowly drift past me. Will file that under: you want to see something really scary?

 

[Lynne G]

Ahhhh no. Not that s word.

50 mph winds tomorrow, with heavy downpours of rain to make a nice dark, wet and windy commute.

Lights went out for a few minutes. Got the kids cranky. Thankfully, it was only a few minutes. Hoping no flying trash cans tomorrow, or downed wires.

Hope those watching TWD are enjoying it. Me, DH settled on football, so tea cup in hand and relaxing. Cool, so throw is on my legs.

Have a nice Sunday night all.

 

[schumigirl]

Spent the day watching some of my favorite horror flicks. Watched The Amityville Horror, Ghost Story, The Fog and Halloween.

We set our clocks back next weekend.

HHN for me Friday and Saturday night to close the event but I'll get the extra hour to sleep longer.

We watched Halloween this weekend too......love it......and The Fog is an old favourite too.........enjoy the last couple of HHN’s.........

I saw Stranger Things on Netflix and binge watched season 1 yesterday also. Kinda got hooked after the second episode. Went to Target to pick up a few things today and walked through the toy section and they had Stanger Things Monoply game.

Sun came out today for awhile.

Halloween is 3 days away.

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I must google Stranger Things........everyone seems to be talking about it..........

Have tried to write a response here twice & on ipad keep losing my post.

Just going to say hi & take it as a sign to be brief lol

Still tweaking halloween decorations. Just now, checking lighting, watch a snowflake slowly drift past me. Will file that under: you want to see something really scary?

No. Just no to snow........far too early even for youse guys........please don’t send it over here..........

Ahhhh no. Not that s word.

50 mph winds tomorrow, with heavy downpours of rain to make a nice dark, wet and windy commute.

Lights went out for a few minutes. Got the kids cranky. Thankfully, it was only a few minutes. Hoping no flying trash cans tomorrow, or downed wires.

Hope those watching TWD are enjoying it. Me, DH settled on football, so tea cup in hand and relaxing. Cool, so throw is on my legs.

Have a nice Sunday night all.

Our power went off during the night last night........it was the flashing lights of the clock that woke me up........DS woke up and reset his alarm. Couldn’t have been off for long.

Beautiful morning here.........no hard frost as promised.......but does look “fresh” outside..........but dry and sunny will do us just fine.........still searching for new main Christmas Tree.........will do that this morning........

But, it’s Monday........hope it’s a good one........

 

[Lynne G]

Schumi, glad you got your power back and it was short. We had another lights out before bedtime, but at least that was only a few minutes too. Had to only reset a few things twice.

Slip sliding away.... almost a white knuckle ride today. Darker than dark, and tons of leaves on the street due to the wind. Very slippery roads in parts, wet leaves and tires don't mix. Hey, might have seen Jack Sparrow sail by.... oh yeah, all the Halloween decorations are enjoying 50 mph wind blasts today. But happy to report, this storm will go North enough to give us sun by the afternoon. Hence, umbrella and sunglasses taken.

- yes, that day of the year it is the day before Halloween. Mischief night will be clear, so I'd better not see toilet paper or have door ringing tonight. Ha, my parental unit asked if we are doing anything tonight. Umm, no. Well, visiting you. HeHe, maybe I'll have the kids do something mischievous at her place.

Have a good Monday homies. Have those bags of candy ready. One more day before Halloween.

Eeek- the month of October has past so fast. HeHe, older one is already planning the 2 stores he wants to go to on Black Friday. Ahhhhh, let the holiday season start in full force.

 

[Chuckers]

All this recent talk about cars - my check engine light just came on.

Ugh... not fun... last time that happened I got totally screwed by Chevrolet.

 

[schumigirl]

Can`t wait for this one coming next year...........

 

[Chuckers]

10 -

• The Ten Commandments of Exodus and Deuteronomy are considered a cornerstone of Judaism and Christianity.
• People traditionally tithed one-tenth of their produce. The practice of tithing is still common in Christian churches today, though it is disputed in some circles as to whether or not it is required of Christians.
• Ten Plagues were inflicted on Egypt in Exodus 7-12.
• Jews observe the annual Ten Days of Repentance beginning on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur.
• In Jewish liturgy, Ten Martyrs are singled out as a group.
• There are said to be Ten Lost Tribes of Israel (those other than Judah and Benjamin).
• There are Ten Sephirot in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life.

All of this pales in comparison to the fact that I only 10 weeks until my vacation!!

(I also have 69 days until my vacation, but I decided NOT to expound on that number....)

 

[Chuckers]

Good Morning all! Happy Monday...

Had a great weekend square dancing. Lots of fun.. and quite tiring Got to drive home as the storm chased my tail. Had wicked rain during the night. Lots of downed branches in my area. Almost had a tree fall on our house, but it, luckily, went the other way. Electricity is out in parts of our town and we have a notorious round-a-bout that only has half the lights working... oddly enough, traffic moved better without the lights.

So, I've had my last getaway before the holiday season hits full swing at work.. the next getaway will be Universal! I will be SO ready for it.

Hope all are well!

 

[Chuckers]

Can`t wait for this one coming next year...........

They're making ANOTHER Halloween movie? Is it the ressurected franchise that won't die?

 

[macraven]

After reading how your weather is north of me, glad I moved South

Cold here but nothing like what you are going through now

Have $50 of good candy ready for Tuesday!

All name brand chocolates

 

[Chuckers]

After reading how your weather is north of me, glad I moved South

Cold here but nothing like what you are going through now

Have $50 of good candy ready for Tuesday!

All name brand chocolates

I left Atlanta after the year of the 'snowstorm' where people were stranded for over 24 hours.. in their cars, strangers houses, etc. Atlanta folds when the temp drops below 40!

 

[keishashadow]

I left Atlanta after the year of the 'snowstorm' where people were stranded for over 24 hours.. in their cars, strangers houses, etc. Atlanta folds when the temp drops below 40!

Can't argue with conventional wisdom that those reared in the south don't know how to drive in the snow. One of those things you learn via hands' on exposure.

Nobody is good when there's ice on the road (it's almost always the over-confident peeps with a big-SUV or pickup truck who think they have super powers).

Yesterday had to stop for a flock of turkeys crossing the road in front of me, short distance later a big deer got creamed by car in front of me. Change in weather has them in an uproar, well that & the hunters.

Will warm up to the low 40's today here, need to dig for my work boots for yard. It's a marsh from all the rain, better than snow!

Good day all

 

[Lynne G]

--- we have sun. Report, we have sun. And you can be sure I'll bundle up and take a walk at lunchtime. Hey, almost lunchtime.

Nice countdown Chuckers.

Hey Keisha, yep, I assume some soggy is still around. We're cool and windy. But, hey the clouds are moving fast to the East, so sun is popping in and out. At least Halloween will be dry.

Yep, Mac, to older one's dismay, will have full size brand named candy to hand out. He tried to get to my stash, nope, at happening.