Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Ah, packing is overrated anyway Mac. Makes no difference if I pack before many days or hours. I still do last minute checks and additions. Will keep prayers that DS's surgery goes well, and heals fast and goes home without pain. And a wahoo for other son graduating. Busy month for ya. That's okay, it ends going to your Orlando homes, so a great month for ya.

Yeah, we enjoy those Blue Friday discounted Super Grover passes several times. I never renew, as I tend not to get them year after year. This year, got to enjoy my youngest niece hugging Grover. That park is one my teens refuse to go in, but did so, to hang with their cousin once. Then they went to the mall, as the park is located in it's parking lot. I only buy them to really use in Orlando. The DC discount alone, and free parking at the other parks, make the pass much cheaper. Heck one year, we used in CA and FLA and home, and that was a big savings with the passes. I renew my USO pass every year. Those parks are more of a draw.

Almost time for lunch and I've been hungry for hours. Time to take a walk.

 

[macraven]

Don't know if anyone read my essay last night but am finalizing my room booking today for Atlanta six flags

Will be doing that short 3 day trip a week after I return from Orlando

 

[schumigirl]

Morning all! Lovely weekend here, started out with Cheesecake Factory + chocolate chip cheesecake, then spent day with spawn @ the local fair. Ran into the county 'party' chairman and came home with a bunch of election signs I promised to get placed prominently around town.

Had to carry them back to our car. Now, I'm the sort that enjoys politics as much as sports. Healthy conversations, and encourage people to vote, regardless of their party affiliation. I have learned not to start the conversation socially, same as with religion. To each their own kwim?

Let me tell you, I was absolutely shocked as to the stuff people were shouting to us as we walked. Enough to make a sailor blush. I've been a committee woman for years and have lost count of voting registrations/rallies I've worked. Never, have I seen such venom and divisiveness as this year. You kiss your momma with that mouth?

Agave girl - 1
Carole - 24

Ding, ding, two winners! Congrats guys, keep those home fires burning - hot, hot, hot


Yes, I've gone to DC relatively often over the last 15 years. Expert - well, maybe, in the way I roll lol. Anybody who self-proclaims themselves to be one usually is far from it imo

I hang back here on SW stuff usually, takes a lot of effort to repetitively post it out so extensively.

OT (is that an oxymoron on this thread haha) - so glad to see MAC has implemented stickies to help corral the typically-asked questions, pictures, etc as to easy reference!!! Thanks! Makes the boards easier to browse.

If I see somewhere I can chime in, especially with a slightly different take than the Kool-Aid effect that tends to crop up here with all the parks, then I do. Have APs for WDW/U/SW&A. Wouldn't if I didn't enjoy them all, but see room for improvement in every one of them. Too bad no powers that be have asked my 2 cents other than via random surveys.

I do tend to do DC on as much of 'a dime' as possible vs many who spend $$$ on all the extras, just made sense after doing it a few times. Always like to have a little seed money in the vacation folder for the next trip...never know when those $39 fares to Orlando will crop up!

My main hint for those trying to do DC cheap is to plan out early. Look for the Black Friday deals, last few years a few different offers, including a BOGO SW or SW/A combo, etc. APs. There have been heavily discounted (as in over $100 pp) days available to book.

Nah.........think I'll leave that one.........not worth it............


Janet........love The Cheesecake Factory.......portions are just huge! We eat what we can..........those committee folk don't sound like fun!!!

Yep, 24 years of wedded bliss!!! Nothing quite like it........

Yes Mac has done a fabulous job on all the stickies and the SW forum certainly needed it.........but still think you're a great source...........having been many, many times. Yep, I can't claim to be an expert on anything........ Plenty do though...........




Anyway, on other news............what a fabulous day here.........high 80's in our garden.........boiling hot! Went out shopping this morning, picked up 3 dresses and a new winter coat..........yay!! Will get new boots when I come back........something about new winter boots...........love em! I think my holiday clothes shopping is now over............

Bumped into 2 people I know vaguely.......both in their 40's........both separately asked me to "Facebook" them......lol.......one said she has her whole life on there........seriously!!! Do people still air their whole life on that..........never had an account........have been sent a link to some peoples though.........now that is funny. I'm sure it has its place........

Off outside to get BBQ ready for dh to cook for us tonight............lush!!! I did do all the prep though...........

 

[schumigirl]

Is anyone getting a banner running up and down the screen when you scroll??

 

[macraven]

Yes I am getting that pathetic banner when using the iPhone

Distracting for me but I'll learn to tune it out as it could be around for life

Lol


Carole, what is a winter coat .,,....


Hope I never have to wear one again

But will keep all 4 of my heavy coats in case I have to ever go back north again

 

[schumigirl]

Yes I am getting that pathetic banner when using the iPhone

Distracting for me but I'll learn to tune it out as it could be around for life

Lol


Carole, what is a winter coat .,,....


Hope I never have to wear one again

But will keep all 4 of my heavy coats in case I have to ever go back north again

I'm on the iPad and it's annoying.....never had it before! Very distracting............

Ok........I'm officially jealous of you not needing a winter coat! Although would prefer to visit you in winter where you are now, to where you were before..........that was cold!!!

But, I have to say looking forward to wearing this one.........similar to a previous one I had........Dh called it my Russian Front coat.........very long and beautiful collar..........it's grey though...........I wanted brown boots first, but they won't go with this coat.......so need 2 new pairs of boots I think.........

 

[Lynne G]

Purple boots go with a grey coat Schumi. Just sayin'.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

@tink1957 did i read Mango Ale? where can i find this elixir?

Mango ale? yes please!

 

[schumigirl]

Purple boots go with a grey coat Schumi. Just sayin'.

Hmmmmm........ 3 new pairs of boots...............

 

[tink1957]

Dont worry mac, your namesake is safe at home as are all of Luna's kittens. We have Fred(Fluffy), George, Kitty Mac and Shy kitty who used to be shy but isn't now so I may need a new name for her (any suggestions are welcome). It's about time to get everyone fixed so I don't have more little surprises.

Pencil me in on your calendar mac...I'll be at Epcot on 9/27 whe you're at WDW.

 

[schumigirl]

Don't know if anyone read my essay last night but am finalizing my room booking today for Atlanta six flags

Will be doing that short 3 day trip a week after I return from Orlando

Sounds like fun........I've never been to any of those parks.........maybe one day.......we can do a road trip!

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Shark safety tip of the day... make sure the hand you reach into a 350 degree oven to grab the pan out is the same one wearing the pot holder. Trust me on this!

Our weather here is back to being hot and humid after a few cooler days/nights. I am sooo ready for the crisp Fall air!

 

[RAPstar]

I'm probably the only weirdo who felt the weekend was too long. But I keep feeling that for some reason. My work week flies by, and then the weekend seems to stretch on forever. Oh well.

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks till I fly out of here. So ready to go, even tho I'll probably have to be dragged kicking and screaming on to the plane to go home. Not really since I doubt any of the flight attendants get paid enough to do that, and I'm flying solo, but my head will be doing that as I line up for boarding.

Having a nice chicken curry bowl for lunch. I don't remember the name of the place that makes it, I got it delivered using Uber Eats.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

For anyone interested... free small oreo frappes at dairy queen between 2-5 today.

 

[schumigirl]

Shark safety tip of the day... make sure the hand you reach into a 350 degree oven to grab the pan out is the same one wearing the pot holder. Trust me on this!

Our weather here is back to being hot and humid after a few cooler days/nights. I am sooo ready for the crisp Fall air!

Ouch! That's gotta hurt...........look after it, burns can be so nasty!

We have very humid weather here too.......unusual for us........we've just come inside to cool down.........



Fed and watered again.........dinner was nice! He did overcooked one of the racks of ribs.......but everything else was gorgeous! Now to stretch out again..........

 

[Mrs bluer101]

Sorry I'm late but....
Happy anniversary to Schumi and agavegirl1!

Been keeping busy with work and home. Still counting down for our trip 30 days.

 

[macraven]

Dont worry mac, your namesake is safe at home as are all of Luna's kittens. We have Fred(Fluffy), George, Kitty Mac and Shy kitty who used to be shy but isn't now so I may need a new name for her (any suggestions are welcome). It's about time to get everyone fixed so I don't have more little surprises.

Pencil me in on your calendar mac...I'll be at Epcot on 9/27 whe you're at WDW.

I have the name for you for little kitty that is not shy Anymore

I have an orange tabby names Luna but it is based on the video game

My other kitty is Blue R
She is half Russian blue
So we switched it around as Blue R(ussian)

and this was before I met bluer the homie friend

I arrive around 10.30 on the 27 th


Vicki
I am not park hoping that date as using a one park ticket
The other days I will park hop
Trying to use up my single day tickets that I bought in 2005

So hop to mk that day from Epcot so we can meet up!

 

[macraven]

Shark safety tip of the day... make sure the hand you reach into a 350 degree oven to grab the pan out is the same one wearing the pot holder. Trust me on this!

Our weather here is back to being hot and humid after a few cooler days/nights. I am sooo ready for the crisp Fall air!

Holy crap ouch!

Oven burns are the worse

 

[macraven]

Sorry I'm late but....
Happy anniversary to Schumi and agavegirl1!

Been keeping busy with work and home. Still counting down for our trip 30 days.

Will see you soon Mrs bluer!

 

[schumigirl]

Sorry I'm late but....
Happy anniversary to Schumi and agavegirl1!

Been keeping busy with work and home. Still counting down for our trip 30 days.

Thank you mrsb..........hope you're all doing ok.........how's little guy enjoying back to school? Is he all settled in......