Something About Nothing ... #12

[Chuckers]

I'm going to go see Logan tomorrow night...

 

[keishashadow]

Weirdest thing re SWA today. Checked rates again since movement yesterday. Used DH's points to book flight down for a change. Looked at the price in cash first, nope, still more than I had paid using conversation of points to dollars

Went into point mode and

Wahla

For all 3 of us, a total of almost 7,500 pts less than what we originally paid. Thought I made a mistake, backed out & did it again. Tried to modify it but got error message. Called SWA, was on hold for almost an hour while they figured it out. Said it was a pricing mistake but they honored it. Woohoo.

They are switching entire reservation system over, up to earlier in May something is on old one.

Just saying, for those who use cash & points, make sure to check them both as points didn't have to match up with $ amount for my flight in Jully.

I'm probably going Sept 9 - 19 with 3 nights at Pop first.

The SW fares usually go down around memorial day so I'm waiting to book. I have too many unused flight credits that expired due to booking too early.

Good luck, they never have for me. Is that the anniversary sale or is it another date. Yet another sale that never worked out for me.

Good Morning!

Kfish - such handsome and cute kids. Thanks for posting their pictures. Glad to hear you are on vacation again, next month.

Tink - I'm waiting for SW too. Using my credits also. I'm with Mac though, going to take a peak on next Thursday. For some reason, SW has reduced the number of direct flights to FLA lately. Makes me mad. It's only a 2 and 1/2 or so hour flight. So, no, I don't want to connect in Atlanta, Kansas City, St. Louis, or Denver. I guess since we are not a SW Hub, we are not getting the most direct flights anymore. Either way, I tend to fly them, as they tend to be the cheapest, and most generous with changing. Here's to all our fall travelers (well, September and October) best of luck getting a SW flight that is lower than you were hoping.

It's a glorious sunny day. Mother nature is such a tease. 50 out at 7am, and 60 for a lovely afternoon. Then the arctic hammer hits. 30 overnight, with a wonderful drive in snow tomorrow morning. High 35, so at least the ride home will be above freezing. I'll give a chilly report tomorrow. But hey, that means it will be Friday, and well that's a bright sign. No matter though, with little one's early games, no late wake up times this week-end. And, with the time change, Sunday will be harder to get up.

So, happy Thursday, and enjoy a throw back drink and remember a good time.

We've been lucky thus far with flights this year although I think the idea of a pre 6 am flight to MCO (a little over 2 hours for us too) is ridiculously early considering our airport doesn't open desk till 5 am. Awfully close window to check luggage.

The wind is SO bad here that it blew one of my co-workers off her feet. Luckily, I had been right behind her and I was able to catch her before she hit the ground. A few seconds before it happened I had jokingly asked her is she wanted me to follow behind her in case she fell.

We had a 2 seater garden swing go airborne, it's literally in pieces. Canvas ripped all to heck. Glad it didn't land in pool and rip cover. Admittedly, it was early to put it out but, couldn't resist as we've been having several days of 60+ weather nearly every week for over a month. Lovely today, but heard -3 tomorrow night I am going to blow all the snow east...duck Lynne lol.

 

[pcstang]

I won't tell you the temperature down south today....11 days and we will be in Orlando for Madrid Gras!

 

[Monykalyn]

ya'll scared me with the "nice and sunny warm here and snow saturday" reports so I checked the weather forecast and and WT? NO no more "wintry mix" no no more "sleet"!! it is SPRING break and I wanted to work in the garden Plus we will be gone to MIL this weekend (have to work a convention Sun/Mon) so the chickens will be alone. gonna have to find someone to check on the ladies and rescue the eggs before they freeze.

Rant over-but I am ready for real spring

 

[Chuckers]

We had a 2 seater garden swing go airborne, it's literally in pieces. Canvas ripped all to heck. Glad it didn't land in pool and rip cover. Admittedly, it was early to put it out but, couldn't resist as we've been having several days of 60+ weather nearly every week for over a month. Lovely today, but heard -3 tomorrow night I am going to blow all the snow east...duck Lynne lol.

Ouch! Poor swing! We're not going to get that cold here... 11 tomorrow night.. supposedly.

 

[Monykalyn]

Annd we are in tornado watch again-storm hit - some small hail to start then rain.
Watching Three O'Clock High and drinking wine and eating cheese and crackers. Made pancakes and french toast for the others. Probably most underrated and least known of the '80's movies....

 

[tink1957]

Where are you staying at Universal this year Vicki?

Cabana Bay again since we can stay twice as long for the same money as RPR...really miss the express pass though but we can deal as it's not too crowded in September.

 

[macraven]

ya'll scared me with the "nice and sunny warm here and snow saturday" reports so I checked the weather forecast and and WT? NO no more "wintry mix" no no more "sleet"!! it is SPRING break and I wanted to work in the garden Plus we will be gone to MIL this weekend (have to work a convention Sun/Mon) so the chickens will be alone. gonna have to find someone to check on the ladies and rescue the eggs before they freeze.

Rant over-but I am ready for real spring

I volunteer schumi to care for the chickens

She loves chicken in so many different ways


Oops, maybe schumi should not watch over the chickies....


But MonyK, have a fun weekend!

 

[macraven]

Annd we are in tornado watch again-storm hit - some small hail to start then rain.
Watching Three O'Clock High and drinking wine and eating cheese and crackers. Made pancakes and french toast for the others. Probably most underrated and least known of the '80's movies....

Stay safe
Tornadoes are nasty

But if you drink enough wine, you'll forget about the storm

 

[macraven]

We had a 2 seater garden swing go airborne, it's literally in pieces. Canvas ripped all to heck. Glad it didn't land in pool and rip cover. Admittedly, it was early to put it out but, couldn't resist as we've been having several days of 60+ weather nearly every week for over a month. Lovely today, but heard -3 tomorrow night I am going to blow all the snow east...duck Lynne lol.

 

[Monykalyn]

I volunteer schumi to care for the chickens

She loves chicken in so many different ways


Oops, maybe schumi should not watch over the chickies....


But MonyK, have a fun weekend!

storm has passed us already though

 

[macraven]

Thanks for sending the storm my way


Tv keeps going out tonight
When my dish contract is up, won't be renewing

It rains and then the lightening
Then it stops
Rain comes back and again no tv

At least my iPhone still works

 

[schumigirl]

Monyk.......glad the storm passed and no damage.........

Lol.......no, you know me........not an animal person here at all........although I think you can't eat those kind of chickens.......they'd be safe with me...........


Just waved both off to work........breakfast first before I do anything else..........

Eggs I think today........

 

[schumigirl]

 

[Lynne G]

Retreat, Retreat. Mother Nature where did ya go? Good bye 60's, blow past 50's, slip away 40's. Yes, lets get that arctic hammer to hit even harder than predicted. No 38 today, let's make it 33. Oh, and not to let little one, who's early morning games got moved up until late morning and lunchtime on Saturday, get warmer. Oh no, not 33, with wind chill of around 25 degrees, no, a high of 31, with wind chills in the teens. With tournaments like this one, I don't think they will cancel, they never tend to be rescheduled. If they do play, I assume, shorter games, and "heat up" breaks that the referees can call for both teams. Me? In DH's ECWS jacket, a leftover from his Army days. I've shoveled snow with that jacket on, and a T-Shirt under it, and was sweating. Wearing little one's sheepskin boots that she outgrew. Fashion is not my concern. Oh, and my Dsis knitted me the cutest black wool hat. That I will be sporting too. Either that, or just my winter coat and sitting in the car. I'll let y'all all know. Maybe even a picture. I'll try not to shiver when holding the phone.

Oh those poor chickens. I assume my neighbor chickens will make no outside appearances these next couple of days. Sometimes I wonder if the birds are smarter than us. LOL

So, TGIF. It is Friday. Arctic air, go home, like NOW!

Keisha, oh no! That swing. Just means a new purchase came on the horizon. Yeah, so much for that nice, early spring weather. And if the arctic hammer aims right, we will enjoy a snow filled nor'easter on Tuesday. No need to get out of the 30's degrees until at least Thursday of next week. Yay, for a spring break vacation, even if getting up before the crack of dawn. I tend not to book those red eyed flights, even if it means arriving in the middle of the morning. Bundle up, and enjoy your week-end.

Chuckers, hope you enjoy seeing Logan. Let the gore and missing body parts entertain. I liked the movie, but I think my kids liked it more. Oldest one is a huge comic fan, and Wolverine is one of his favorite characters.

Stay warm those who had the arctic hammer hit, glad to hear the tornado watch yielded no tornadoes for MonyK.

Hope Schumi's eggs or whatever you had for breakfast was lovely.

Good morning Mac. Hope your internet is working well, and you are enjoying a large hot, black coffee, with no cat hairs in it.

PC, safe travels. Yeah, better not post your temperature. Lucky on both counts.

Time for my tea. Hot with a lemon. I'll be sure to make enough for several cups.

Take care, homies.!

 

[buckeev]

 

[Chuckers]

Chuckers, hope you enjoy seeing Logan. Let the gore and missing body parts entertain. I liked the movie, but I think my kids liked it more. Oldest one is a huge comic fan, and Wolverine is one of his favorite characters.

Thanks! I never thought I would like the 'comic book' movies, but I really do! Hugh Jackman is one of my favorite actors to watch.. that man could stand on stage and read the phone book and I would be enthralled. Especially when he talks with his native accent...

I am REALLY looking forward to GOTG2. BABY GROOT!!!!!

and we have snow this morning.. not supposed to last past noon tho, so that's good.

Happy Friday all!!

 

[Monykalyn]

I am REALLY looking forward to GOTG2. BABY GROOT!!!!!

Me too!! The kids just groan when I want to watch GotG for the 20th time. One of the very few movies I paid to see in theater more than once (think that one was 3 times, The Force Awakens x 2).
BRRRRR @Lynne G stay warm!
Yea the chickens tend to stay indoors if snow-they don't mind the rain, but the white stuff on the ground-nope! They've got a coop that can comfortably hold 5-6 chickens (only have 3) so it's not like they are cramped LOL

Hope everyone stays safe and warm. Think we are heading to the lake and MiL tonight as tomorrow weather is going to be icky. Just like my own bed better!

Warm coffee in hand, hot chocolate made for the lil guy (he's got a cold, mild sore throat) and a croupy cough. At least he has today and the next week off for spring break.

 

[Robo56]

Morning everyone . Sun is shinning supposed to be 80 today. Coffee mug in hand .

Monykalyn hope your little feels better soon .

 

[schumigirl]

Morning everyone . Sun is shinning supposed to be 80 today. Coffee mug in hand .

Monykalyn hope your little feels better soon .

I admit, I'm jealous.......... chilly and grey here today..........

MonyK..........hope little one feels better soon.............


Been stuck in dealing with workmen coming to give quotes for building work we want done to the house.........it's not too bad, only had one so far that was a little condescending........won't be getting them! But oh my........the thought of scaffolding and the place upside down is a nightmare.........but, we want to do it.........so onwards we go.......

Always interesting to see varying quotes.........