Something About Nothing ... #12

[Bluer101]

Busy here at work, but have to swing by to say hi to the homies.

 

[macraven]

 

[tinydancer09]

So after digging and doing some searching (And after they realized they needed to release more information on the subject rather than just saying we're thinking about cancelling scallop season).... I realized that red tide was during their spawning season which pretty much devastated their numbers. We haven't had red tide since January, but we will have to wait until fall to rebuild their numbers. Soo... I retract my earlier statement of it should be August-September only. the more you know/realize. People still aren't going to be happy though. However, not much you can do about mother nature.

 

[Kivara]

BTW, TinyD, what is red tide? I have heard of it, but I always picture a Biblical plague (water turned to blood) like that scene in The Shining (one of my faves) with the blood coming from the elevator

 

[Monykalyn]

Interesting catch up- Other than a brief time in Florida for College program I have always lived inland too-from north to smack dab in middle of country. Just tornadoes here -although yesterdays predicted high risk for tornadoes only spawned two-although straight line high winds can do lots of damage. However we finally did get some very much needed rain. All clear and getting sunny with high of 80 here today. All I can do when those hurricane hit is feel powerless for those caught in the path...

Thanks for the nice comments on my biggest kiddo-she had her last high school band concert last night and right before bed had a major meltdown-accumulated stress, realization high school is nearly over, big changes ahead...

And I did get a nice job offer from my interview-start with training next week-since it is part time for now (covering maternity leave for the summer) I have some time to decide how much I want to do. Have adjusted my summer schedule at my reg part time job to allow for more time off there and transition into the new one. It is more driving but more freedom for schedule. We've gone so through so many transitions at my regular job that I don't want to quit there just yet-especially as it looks like things will be settling down soon.

Youngest kid has a field trip to Springfield Cardinals game this afternoon so think hubs and I will go take in a minor league game too-perfect weather today.

 

[macraven]

nice you are raising your children well and learning favortism for the Cardinals.....
we need more parents like you.

yes, i remember the frayed nerves my boys went thru when they realized they were starting over when going to college.
a new life to begin with a lot of nervousness and worries.

she will adjust and do fine.
it is the first month of adjusting that is tough. after that, she'll get into the swing of a new way of being independent.
wish her the best!

i think you will enjoy the new job.
more of a drive but better work for you.

 

[macraven]

BTW, TinyD, what is red tide? I have heard of it, but I always picture a Biblical plague (water turned to blood) like that scene in The Shining (one of my faves) with the blood coming from the elevator

i think that was Moses.
or maybe Mr Otis....who invented the elevators

 

[tinydancer09]

BTW, TinyD, what is red tide? I have heard of it, but I always picture a Biblical plague (water turned to blood) like that scene in The Shining (one of my faves) with the blood coming from the elevator

While it can actually turn the water red, I haven't seen one bad enough to even tint the water in a very very long time. It's an algae that occurs naturally in the gulf. In high concentrations or in "blooms" the fish and other organisms can't breath and it kills them. It typically happens in the warmer waters and USUALLY will go away when the waters get cooler. Thankfully it did. It causes lots and lots of dead fish and other things to wash up onto the beaches causing an awful smell. The red tide itself can cause upper respiratory such as coughing and wheezing. It smells horrid without the dead fish combined. It's pretty bad for people with asthma. They're recommended to wear a mask when outside. It tends to move up and down the coasts from mid Florida to Texas.

 

[tinydancer09]

Interesting catch up- Other than a brief time in Florida for College program I have always lived inland too-from north to smack dab in middle of country. Just tornadoes here -although yesterdays predicted high risk for tornadoes only spawned two-although straight line high winds can do lots of damage. However we finally did get some very much needed rain. All clear and getting sunny with high of 80 here today. All I can do when those hurricane hit is feel powerless for those caught in the path...

Thanks for the nice comments on my biggest kiddo-she had her last high school band concert last night and right before bed had a major meltdown-accumulated stress, realization high school is nearly over, big changes ahead...

And I did get a nice job offer from my interview-start with training next week-since it is part time for now (covering maternity leave for the summer) I have some time to decide how much I want to do. Have adjusted my summer schedule at my reg part time job to allow for more time off there and transition into the new one. It is more driving but more freedom for schedule. We've gone so through so many transitions at my regular job that I don't want to quit there just yet-especially as it looks like things will be settling down soon.

Youngest kid has a field trip to Springfield Cardinals game this afternoon so think hubs and I will go take in a minor league game too-perfect weather today.

Oh I feel for your daughter! I didn't have a meltdown before college but I did have a major mental breakdown at the end of college.

Freshmen year is always the hardest and... even I as glad I was to be at college nearly took time off. That first Christmas break home usually gets kids and they think they want to come home... Thankful I didn't as I may have never gone back. Gotta army crawl through it and after you usually are glad for it. At least I was and now I miss school. Every kid is different though. Some do indeed need a break. Wish I had time to work on my masters. Oh I miss school....

 

[Lynne G]

And we are still overcast, I guess waiting for the rain. I like that all is starting to be green and more colors are out. Mr. Rabbit greeted me this morning. I think the rabbit nest is in our garden again. They are cute, and quite big when full grown.

MonyK - yep our house will be different too. College student in the fall. Hope your DD looks forward to the change. My DS is not as worried, he's glad to be done high school. And congratulations on your new job. More flexible hours is always good, even if a little further drive.

 

[schumigirl]

Congrats on the job offer MonyK.........nothing like a change.........

Lynne, thanks for the large tea........been drinking it all day! You have rabbits???


Love scallops......where we used to live in Scotland we had local diver caught scallops, not dredged for.....much more expensive but worth every penny.......Scottish seafood is lush!!

Steaks for dinner tonight........need a surge of red meat.........made coconut and White choc ice cream today and a zesty lime syrup.......looking forward to that! So hungry today........I blame the cold.......

 

[macraven]

going out for dinner tomorrow night.
red meat is on the list!


tonight the dinner is boring.
eating out of the fridge to get rid of left overs.

 

[Lynne G]

yep, Schumi, we have wild cottontail rabbits that are always making their home somewhere on our property. Years ago, a dumb rabbit made a nest in our backyard. My dog had a nice snack of baby rabbits one day. Yeah, thankfully I didn't see them being eaten, just tufts of fur in the grass. The rabbits like to eat the clover that always seem to be in among our front yard grass.

Steak for dinner sounds good. Not sure for us. I use the oven more when it's cold or cool out. So, maybe something in the oven tonight. Chicken parm might be the meal. I am a red meat fan though. We cooked on the grill outside, filet steaks the other night. Quite lovely.

 

[schumigirl]

yep, Schumi, we have wild cottontail rabbits that are always making their home somewhere on our property. Years ago, a dumb rabbit made a nest in our backyard. My dog had a nice snack of baby rabbits one day. Yeah, thankfully I didn't see them being eaten, just tufts of fur in the grass. The rabbits like to eat the clover that always seem to be in among our front yard grass.

Steak for dinner sounds good. Not sure for us. I use the oven more when it's cold or cool out. So, maybe something in the oven tonight. Chicken parm might be the meal. I am a red meat fan though. We cooked on the grill outside, filet steaks the other night. Quite lovely.

I like rabbits.........we have a lot of farmland around here.......feel sad at times when I hear the gunshots.......either rabbits or foxes getting hit. But they can be pests for farmers I suppose........I had to reread that........I thought it said your dad ate them!!! Doh..........haven't got my glasses on! Got it now........your dog!!

We have an inside griddle so we use that for steaks, but prefer them being cooked on the BBQ (grill) outside........everything tasted better when someone else cooks it........



Steaks were lovely...........keeping dessert for later, off to phone mum to see if she wants anything else booked or organised for NY..........

I am going to get a reputation of being something of a planner if I'm not careful..........

 

[keishashadow]

humpty hump day all

i think that was Moses.
or maybe Mr Otis....who invented the elevators

groan lol
bingo - yes, the nile turned to blood along with all the other plagues (including Carole's hailstones eek) brought forth on the Egyptian pharoah. Ya think they'd have wised up right there lol

hawks have devoured all the rabbits & many birds here. Wish they'd take off with the racoons who keep getting into my garbage cans. caught one the other night. it just stared me down as i slowy backed away. early in season for rabies but i have healthy respect there. Have lost count how many times we've had to call to have the 'coons dispatched when they go mad...quite the sight to see and hear. need to find where i stuffed the bungee cords to lock up the trash. bizarre.

land-locked person, it's as though tinyD is speaking another language. can't say i'm a big scallop fan. the few times i did make them found it curious as to sand and level of rinsing required. No idea catching scallops was a vacation 'thing'. Have done crabbing in the intercoastal waterway in Myrtle Beach with a round metal trap. found myself wondering if it was worth it to sacrifice perfectly good chicken wings in the process. which is what's on the menu tonight. i'm telling myself will be healthy if i bake in oven. none for me, hope i have a can of soup in cupboard.

managed to come down with a stomach thing an hour after eating yesterday's pizza shop hoagie/pizza. nobody else reporting same thing, guess i can't point a food poisoning finger, but dragging & havve the low grade fever still today. better to feel crappy now than later i suppose.

 

[Kivara]

Keisha, I "liked" your post half-way through reading (I was liking the part about the plagues and keeping out raccoons), not the food poisoning!

Feel better soon!

 

[keishashadow]

Keisha, I "liked" your post half-way through reading (I was liking the part about the plagues and keeping out raccoons), not the food poisoning!

Feel better soon!

lololol thanks reminds me how on FB people post a rather awful life even and i find myself going with the flow & posting 'like'...mostly because i never really know what to say.

monyk - forgot to post congrats! whatever you decide, isn't it nice to get offers?

 

[macraven]

keisha, feel better real fast !!

 

[schumigirl]

Keisha.......I would be wary too of raccoons with regards rabies........we never think of it over here usually, but darn that is scary!!! Aww feel better soon...........you have your trip to enjoy in next couple of days........


Mum has decided she fancies doing a cruise around Manhattan........so, off to book that too.........so far I have ESB, Rockefeller Centre, Wicked booked and now this.........I think I'm planning!!!

Now to decide whether to do the night one or daytime one! Decisions.

 

[Mrs bluer101]

Wait, giving birth and in labor for 36 hours is something I will never forget ........!!!!!!


And the other birthing times weren't a picnic either. Lol

So I can't say it's a fleeting memory still

But snow, it still is a fleeting memory

I'm right there with you on never forgetting giving birth! I was in labor for 30 hours and after DS was born DH said to me ....."If I knew it was going to take that long I would have gone home and took a nap." I almost killed him after that statement. I can laugh at it now but he was almost divorced at that time! Lol