Something About Nothing ... #12

[Robo56]

Robo - wonder if anybody has 'run' thru that lovely fountain? Tempting

I think it has run through a few folks minds....LOL.....would be nice to float in there for a while...


I found this mouse while shopping and I had to buy it.





Small corner of candy store they had lots of decorated trees only took a few pics of the trees.

We could smell the sugar in the air as we parked in the candy factory parking lot.

Night all

 

[Squirlz]

We were scheduled to leave tomorrow with a stop in Chicago on our way to Grand Rapids MI. With the weather we decided to stay 2 more nights and get a non stop Wednesday morning. They gave us a good rate for 2 more nights.

 

[macraven]

Good strategy as ohare has long delays and some cancellations now

Blame it on the snow there

 

[schumigirl]

Janet I wish I was as organised as you this year........I'm so far behind and going up to Scotland on Wednesday now for this funeral means I have to get my finger out........I can drop off all the presents in case we don't make it up at Xmas due to bad weather.........I'll use you as inspiration today and tomorrow........lol.......

Robo......lovely pictures.........

Vicki.......must have been one of those days.......Kyle cooked us dinner last night too........macaroni cheese.......his speciality......lol.......

Squirlz, enjoy the extra days.......sounds like a good plan!


So, yes, getting there with Christmas stuff........and all with an aching back!! I'm such a wimp........ended up trying one of those 12 hour gels you put on your back as well as the pain relief........it's ok, not the magic cure like the ads show...........doubt I'll be jumping around the tennis court but a decent sleep would be nice.

Have a 5 hour drive on Wednesday to Tom's cousins husbands funeral, back home Thursday so hope to eased by then. But we have to go as he was a lovely man and we adore his cousin.

Settling down to watch The Nun's Story with Audrey Hepburn........everyone's always amazed when I say it's one of my favourite movies......but I love it, only ever watch it once a year though..........

Have a good Monday all...........

 

[Lynne G]

Direct flights are always better. Great that you got a good rate for the extra 2 nights.

Schumi, sorry to hear about your pains and travel for the funeral. Sad this time of year, though sad any time of year. Nice you are able to go.

Robo, awesome pictures. And that mouse, he's so cute. I'm sure he's now in a good home. LOL

I guess I better start taking my Christmas stuff out. Since we'll be away, I'm not doing much. Last day of college for my older one. Can't believe he's completed his first semester of freshman year. He's got 2 finals before we leave next week, so I am sure he's happy to have a longer break than little one. Little one I think, has already finished her mid terms, and most likely won't be doing much next week.

I am hoping we have no weather delays when we leave. We have a cool and rainy start to today, and rain tomorrow too. Then eek --- high on Thursday is to be 28, Friday 25. Seems Mr. Frosty's arctic air won't stay away. Bone chilling for sure.

a funny.

have a good one all! Stay dry. I need tea. Rats, drank it all, now have to make more. Yep, that kinda day already.

 

[keishashadow]

Good Green Monday all. Go buy some last minute Xmas gift, stimulate the economy Haha my story & I'm sticking to it.

It's warm here woohoo no snow accumulated - yet

Did see parts of Chicago have 3, count them, 3 feet of snow...oh, no!

Janet...it must be feed your mama day....Trey brought home dinner for us too.

I made monster cookies and they disappeared as soon as I put them on the table...I may have eaten a few myself nothing better than warm cookies fresh from the oven with a tall glass of milk.

Hi Robo sounds like you had a great trip home. Hope you have a wonderful holiday as well

Almost time for TWD...who's watching the marathon?

Ok, I'll bite...what are monster cookies?

Yea to Trey! I think every month (or week for that matter) should have a feed ya momma day!

Good strategy as ohare has long delays and some cancellations now

Blame it on the snow there

We don't get the consistent heavy snow that Midwest gets but do get our share. Mind boggling tho that is seems majority of my fellow residents haven't quite mastered driving in the white stuff.

How'd u like TWD? Did u see the bonus scene @ end? I didn't catch it intially. Went back & rewond after it was referenced @ end of talking dead. My DVR has been cutting off early for some reason recently.

 

[Squirlz]

The last 2 days we have played MiB for two hours at a time. We get off and take the baby swap bridge and do it over and over. Everybody there knows us and they give us tips. I ended today with a 752,850. Molly got 787K.

 

[macraven]

Looks like Molly is still beating the pants off of youse .......

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks Lynne, never a good time for a funeral, but this time of year seems extra harsh.

Still haven't got round to watching the latest episode of WD.........DH wants to watch it, I'm kinda like meh......is that the final one till mid February?


Dull, wet and grey here today.......mild for the time of year.....around 48F........but feels damp.

Got few things to wrap this afternoon and I'm done........

Hope everyone's ok and Happy Tuesday............

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, it's Wednesday, and Keisha needs the camel reminder. LOL Christmas is coming. Getting excited, as this week-end, will be getting the luggage out and hollering at the kids that this is the last big wash time, I am not doing wash right before we leave.

Our last day of cool before egad, the polar vortex is upon us. By tomorrow morning we will be in the single digits. 40 mph winds to boot. Bone chilling is an understatement. Time to bundle up and find warm places.

Yay! Schumi's done. Me, nothing wrapped yet, but most purchased. That will be this week-end's project as well. I need to start making a list. LOL

Ah, yes, my post has to always mention this. Time for tea. I need a rather large pot today, it's still cool. My car has to startle me, and remind me, as it's 32 degrees, roads may be icy. The joys of winter.

Have a great Wednesday all!

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family . Having my coffee this morning. Hope all are staying warm and toasty as the polar vortex makes it way through the mid section of the US.

Spoke with my dad Monday evening and they have about seven inches on the ground. They also have ice and it's not going anywhere soon as they are going down close to zero. They fared better then folks north of Chicago who got close to three feet of snow. We left there about 1 pm Saturday and it started snowing at 4:30 pm.

Hope Squirlz and wife have a safe trip back home.

Schumi hope your back is on the mend . I feel for you for sure. I have had lower back problems for years and when it's out of wack it can be miserable. Sending get well thoughts and prayers your way.

Lynne sounds like you have been a extremely busy lady with baking and getting ready for your trip. Hope everything falls into place and you and your family have a great trip. Love the Santa on the camel.

Good Green Monday all. Go buy some last minute Xmas gift, stimulate the economy Haha my story & I'm sticking to it.

Keisha I think I have played my part for sure in stimulating the economy this Christmas season and then some....LOL...always want to make sure I do my part...


Santa and his furry babies.


Hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season.

 

[kohlby]

Squrlz - Enjoy your bonus days! Impressive scores. I've never come close to that.

Robo - Awww, that is a cute Christmas mouse.

Lynne - Try to stay warm.

All is fine here. It's in the mid 80's and nice. Hubby is actually working on Volcano Bay for the next few weeks before he's on the Beijing project officially. I'm behind on Christmas things. I've been clicking quite a bit on Amazon so there's also the chance I've ordered more than I realized. I need to go through and make sure I didn't order way too much for one kid and not enough for another. We're hoping for a date night at Universal this weekend - so looking forward to that.

 

[Lynne G]

Aww that sounds nice Kohlby. Date night always great. I'd be happy for 80's during our trip that starts next week. yeah, Amazon can be addictive.

Just taking in the sunshine before the nasty weather comes.

It's been a thankfully quiet Wednesday.

 

[keishashadow]

It takes a brave woman to leave for vacation knowing there is laundry to do when she returns home lol. I like to leave things with a fresh slate so to speak.

Had my windshield in car crack, spent most of yesterday dealing with that mess. Loved how the mobile team of glass replacement dudes refused to come out "...in the cold...it's going to snow..." Manly men I managed to survive the trip to from their shop and still stimulate that economy a bit more before I headed home hours later.

Few inches of snow, it's on top of ice, making walking interesting in some spots. Roads are clear enough, only slid down one hill yesterday. If you don't sideswipe a parked car, it's all good

Today is cut-out cookie day with GD, getting ready to head to the bus stop. Always more decorations on floor than cookies

Tomorrow having minor leg surgery I'm told I can't put off. It's not supposed to get out of single digits for a few days brrr. Perfect time to be off my 'pins' for few days. Just hoping, as the dr promised, stitches will be out and I'll be ready to hit the pool/ocean by early January. While I'm at it will wish for warm weather too. Saw it broke a record in Orlando yesterday - 85 degrees. Woohoo

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Keiska, sorry to hear of your leg, and window. Glad to hear your car sliding was minimal, and surviving this bitter cold. Yep, single digits with hurricane force winds to wake up to tommorow and Friday. Highs of 15 and 20 Thursday and Friday. Oh what fun I will have driving then. Saturday, we are to have snow, then freezing rain, until the temp starts to go up, then just rain. Hoping that just rain starts sooner than later, as that means warmer weather. Well, 40 is warmer, and 35 to 40 will be the high on Saturday. But no car sliding on the roads for me, please.

Yes a wahoo for an Orlando heat wave. It better continue for the next 2 weeks. Gotta break out that bathing suit. Little one wants a new one, but nary a one found around here. I told her to wait until we are on vacation. Umm, no neither kid wants to shop. Luck me. (I think?)

 

[Squirlz]

Looks like Molly is still beating the pants off of youse .......

She mostly does but I ended the trip with the highest score...852125! The drive home from the airport was awful First off there was a foot of snow on the car. I've had it 5 years and it has never been in the snow, but I put High Performance All Seasons on it last month. There was a stretch of highway that was pure ice with cars off everywhere.

 

[Lynne G]

That is scary Squirlz. Glad to hear you made it home safely though. Sounds like you both had a great time, and wow what a score. I barely make 200000. Aim is not my finest.

 

[Squirlz]

That is scary Squirlz. Glad to hear you made it home safely though. Sounds like you both had a great time, and wow what a score. I barely make 200000. Aim is not my finest.

We did a lot of research and our initial goal was to break 500,00. We rode it over and over for 2 hours at a time for several days. During parade hours there was literally no one in line! We got to know all the team members.

 

[macraven]

We did a lot of research and our initial goal was to break 500,00. We rode it over and over for 2 hours at a time for several days. During parade hours there was literally no one in line! We got to know all the team members.

Woot !!
You did beat Molly....

Congrats

 

[Robo56]

Keisha sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Get well soon


I was going to post a picture of a hunky guy with a cast on his leg, but did not want to give you heart palpitations