Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

What happened to my post..........I typed out a post and it disappeared?

This site is weird right now........


Anyway, sitting with champagne tonight..........Pol Roger which is our favourite.........reason being.......

Not only is our trip for my 50th Birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary, but my husband has decided to take very early retirement from his company...........

Only decided finally last week........so now everyone concerned has been told.......and now we're both going to be retired......although technically I've been retired since I was 35

So that's the triple celebration trip this year.......some folks think he's far too young to retire........nope.......if you can do it.....you should if you want.........who wants to work when you don't have to........well, not us.......

So we have a lot to celebrate.........sitting looking through New York Steakhouses menus at the moment......although I'm sure there'll be few pizza slices in there somewhere........

Folks keep asking if we are renewing our wedding vows for 25th........never understood that.....our vows are still valid from our wedding.......plus plenty of folks I know who renew their vows seem to break up...... each to their own I suppose but we won't be doing that, no need

Kohlby........I haven't changed the wording under my avatar.......it's been there for ages.........Metro West put that part of a sentence forward when the Tag Fairy was around.........over in the UK fanny pack has a different meaning.......... hence the tag..........

So, hope you're all having as nice a Saturday..........

 

[Monykalyn]

Morning MonyK..........

Are you on the west coast?

Nah-I am in middle of US-MO. Just up late last night. Forgot to take my melatonin so woke up at 6 am again today. Napped on deck for a bit though, with cuddle chicken (one of the babies sees a lap as an opportunity to climb up and fall asleep).

Waters are much calmer here for those of us who enjoy both parks! Nice to be able to speak freely without getting a beatdown

And on FB-if you dare in any way think Universal might have better ways in some areas, ohhh golly. Love Disney but I am not blinded with Pixie dust (or mummy dust LOL).

Folks keep asking if we are renewing our wedding vows for 25th........never understood that.....our vows are still valid from our wedd

LOVE this!! And Congrats to hubby for retirement!!! DH and I have been saving since first jobs (his at age 16, mine at age 18) even if it was just 2-5$/week in the broke, early years, with the intent to retire WELL($$) and young. This was back when even part time retail jobs offered employee savings/stock/matching. Passed that sentiment on to the girls (it is how oldest had money for the car deal when it came along) but the boy, well, if I didn't restrict his access he would never have money. YAY TO EARLY Retirement!!!!!

Hubby went to pick up the eldest from taking the ACT

Hope he did well! It was so stressful for my oldest!

 

[Lynne G]

What wonderful news Schumi. Congratulations to DH. Retirement is time to really enjoy life. And what a great year for Schumi and DH.

Yeah Schumi, I am with you, over 25 years ago, DH and I said our vows. I see no need to confirm or vow again since then. However, I am in the whatever floats your boat camp. Renewal vows are fine for others, not for us.

Little one is partying with her birthday friend at a nice restaurant. No shorts are not okay. Yeah, it is now in the 80's, but no. Dress would be a no from her, so jeans. Jeans with rips, yeah. Some battles are meant to be settled. Or, veto power is sometimes not used fully. Fashionista thinks cool when it is hot.

 

[Robo56]

Not only is our trip for my 50th Birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary, but my husband has decided to take very early retirement from his company...........

Definitely something to celebrate for sure.

Laugh when I see this. I remember when Karen was saying that They found the dog in the closet living off the food crumbs in Stanley's trouser cuffs in one of the episodes. The little earl of puppydom.

Maybe you will have to stay longer in Florida on this upcoming trip. You have more things to celebrate

 

[tink1957]

Carole...Congrats to Tom on his early retirement and hope you both enjoy this new chapter in your life. This year sounds like lots of fun.

I'll probably have to work till I die so I'm a little jealous.

Watching the Belmont stakes...I need to pick a favorite.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend

 

[macraven]

Schumi
25 years and still going strong !

Lynne you too for the big 25 !

We spent our 38 anniversary in the hospital
Lol
Me and my iv drip and Mr Mac with his bottle of diet dew

Six weeks ago and I don't remember much of it.......



Read Janet does not cook once it is 90 degrees
She is a smart homie !

Been in bed since last night
Cats have kept me company
But they do tend to hog the bed by wanting to sleep in the middle of it

I am a pushover for the kitties
They control me

Hope all enjoying the weekend

 

[macraven]

I look away and see Robo and tink snuck in here

Hello female homies

 

[Robo56]

Went out on the back screened in porch with hubby yesterday evening. We were going to enjoy the birds singing and the nice breeze while we had a glass of wine. The neighbors started up their fire pit and the wood stunk so bad we had to go back in the house.

Spaghetti for dinner tonight.

One for us older chicks

 

[Robo56]

But they do tend to hog the bed by wanting to sleep in the middle of it

BELLO Mac

Hey! Mac just pull the trigger on the fart blaster they will move a little.....LOL.....

 

[schumigirl]

Nah-I am in middle of US-MO. Just up late last night.

LOVE this!! And Congrats to hubby for retirement!!! DH and I have been saving since first jobs (his at age 16, mine at age 18) even if it was just 2-5$/week in the broke, early years, with the intent to retire WELL($$) and young. This was back when even part time retail jobs offered employee savings/stock/matching. Passed that sentiment on to the girls (it is how oldest had money for the car deal when it came along) but the boy, well, if I didn't restrict his access he would never have money. YAY TO EARLY Retirement!!!!!

Ah of course you are, I've seen you mention it before.........doh! Oh thanks we are thrilled ........yes early retirement when you are still young enough to enjoy it is a blessing. We are so happy..........and very lucky he's in the position to do it..........

Carole...Congrats to Tom on his early retirement and hope you both enjoy this new chapter in your life. This year sounds like lots of fun.

I'll probably have to work till I die so I'm a little jealous.

Watching the Belmont stakes...I need to pick a favorite.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend

Thanks Vicki......bet you don't have to do that.........you never know what's around the corner.......maybe the lottery!??? You have a good weekend too......

What wonderful news Schumi. Congratulations to DH. Retirement is time to really enjoy life. And what a great year for Schumi and DH.

Yeah Schumi, I am with you, over 25 years ago, DH and I said our vows. I see no need to confirm or vow again since then. However, I am in the whatever floats your boat camp. Renewal vows are fine for others, not for us.

Little one is partying with her birthday friend at a nice restaurant. No shorts are not okay. Yeah, it is now in the 80's, but no. Dress would be a no from her, so jeans. Jeans with rips, yeah. Some battles are meant to be settled. Or, veto power is sometimes not used fully. Fashionista thinks cool when it is hot.

Thanks Lynne.......yep retiring well below when you're supposed to is indeed a blessing.......we will make the most of it...........yep vow renewal I just don't get.........I often wonder how serious some took their vows in the first place to feel the need to renew vows......or as one couple we know........he had a guilty secret and felt the need to renew

Definitely something to celebrate for sure.
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Laugh when I see this. I remember when Karen was saying that They found the dog in the closet living off the food crumbs in Stanley's trouser cuffs in one of the episodes. The little earl of puppydom.

Maybe you will have to stay longer in Florida on this upcoming trip. You have more things to celebrate

Love jack and Karen!!! Thanks Robo........nope we extended at the beginning of the trip as opposed to the end as I may be taking mum to Long Island late October also this year........need time to get over the jet lag......so we put days on at the beginning 5 in New York and 1 in Orlando.........

I use a line from Will and Grace regularly......I always say "as long as it doesn't impact me negatively in any way"............ I'm a Princess DH just laughed and said never..........love that guy........ Looking forward to Will and Grace coming back Robo...........

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi
25 years and still going strong !

Lynne you too for the big 25 !

We spent our 38 anniversary in the hospital
Lol
Me and my iv drip and Mr Mac with his bottle of diet dew

Six weeks ago and I don't remember much of it.......



Read Janet does not cook once it is 90 degrees
She is a smart homie !

Been in bed since last night
Cats have kept me company
But they do tend to hog the bed by wanting to sleep in the middle of it

I am a pushover for the kitties
They control me

Hope all enjoying the weekend

Missed you there..........

You have a wonderful mister too.........he knows how to look after you......and you have the cats too......lol....you know I don't like cats.....but yours are cute.........


Rain has stoppped. Finally.....not sure what tomorrow will bring..........plan a day in.........I'm with Janet......no cooking above 90.....can we lower that temp as we're in the UK??? Very rarely reach that.........

 

[tink1957]

Hi mac

If you ever get bored or want to talk, give me a call.

 

[macraven]

Hi mac

If you ever get bored or want to talk, give me a call.

Okey dokey

 

[macraven]

I missed something already posted now see schumi beat me to it


Vow renewals.....

Well, when I did something right the first time, no need to go back to fix something that is not broken


One date
He proposed
Married soon after

Still together and going strong
38 years years +
And still counting

 

[Robo56]

Looking forward to Will and Grace coming back Robo...........

I'am to. Really love that show. Jack and Karen can always get me laughing.

So nice you are taking your mum back to New York. You are a good daughter.

Yep, you are right early retirement is a blessing. So glad your Tom is able to take advantage of it. It is so nice to call your time your own for sure.

 

[Monykalyn]

Speaking of cats- a friend just posted a picture of her rascally kitty- who apparently found his way into a gift bag on top of a tall cabinet and now is crying for help to get unstuck. Like any parent everywhere of course you run for the camera first! I have a pic of middle kid stuck under a bar stool just after she started walking. Still makes me laugh

 

[Robo56]

Well, when I did something right the first time, no need to go back to fix something that is not broken

Amen to that sisters. I got a keeper too.

 

[schumigirl]

I missed something already posted now see schumi beat me to it


Vow renewals.....

Well, when I did something right the first time, no need to go back to fix something that is not broken


One date
He proposed
Married soon after

Still together and going strong
38 years years +
And still counting

38 years.......not too many can claim that today, it really is an achievement............we've spoke about this before many times.......we both met our husband once and knew he was the one........I actually knew before we even physically met.....saw him walk out the building and said to a male colleague.......that's the man I'm going to marry.......when it's right it's right.......and yes, no need to renew vows for us........the first ones still stand..........

I'am to. Really love that show. Jack and Karen can always get me laughing.

So nice you are taking your mum back to New York. You are a good daughter.

Yep, you are right early retirement is a blessing. So glad your Tom is able to take advantage of it. It is so nice to call your time your own for sure.

Jack and Karen were the true stars of that show.......funniest ever.......Tom says I'm a bit like Karen in many ways......not sure if that's a good thing or not.......I do see the resemblance if I'm honest......not looks.....but her attitude I see some similarities.........

Well, mum is almost 83 so wants her to see her sister again.........this may be her last trip, although she's fit as a fiddle really......but long haul flights and the time before and after international flights take its toll.......and I get to go back and see aunt and cousins and families. Think it would be Long Island only and not into the city to make trip a bit easier for her.....but LI where they live is so pretty..........yep I'm a lady of leisure and have been for a long time so looking forward to DH having that same luxury and years before he originally planned..........yay!


Almost bedtime here........champagne followed by cherry brandy will make you tired..........

 

[wagman67]

Hello all, been a busy week, so had to catch up, this evening.

My new roof is finally on...!! It looks great.

Work was quite busy all week and will continue into next week, installing new equipment and moving things to and fro....some temporary stuff, some permanent. It's kinda fun stuff that keeps me busy, so no complaints.

Keisha, your Pens really stunned my Preds the other night. We really stunk up the place. Not complaining about the loss (it was deserved), but the league really has to get Crosby under control and stop letting him get away with just about anything...he is too good a player to need such special treatment. We'll see you guys, in Nashville, tomorrow...hoping to take it to game 7.

Mac...bless you and I really hope you are back up and at 'em as quickly as possible.

Schumi, et al, I am so with you on the vows...if they ain't broke, don't fix 'em. Also, retirement isn't anywhere on my horizon...maybe I can consider after boys are through school.

Chuckers, sounds like quite the road tripping around central Florida, coming up...hope you have a blast.

Robo, glad you enjoyed your time at UOR...we did not hit VB, either, that week...doesn't sound like we missed a lot...will visit after kinks are worked out.

Monyka...love cats, and sad to say that our neighbors, whose cat thinks it lives with us, have sold their house...so, we have a limited amount of time left with him...not even sure how long that will be.

Enough for now...DW wants me to start grill, but I think I typed long enough for her to go start it, herself...gonna hear about that...

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Mac. Sorry to hear you were stuck in bed. Hope you will be getting around better soon.

You are always welcome to yap too.


Well, little one complained about the jeans as being too hot to wear, but she got them on. Then the shirt she had on was too small. And she was wearing my sandals. Yep, new shirt and sandals from store before being dropped off to party. Was a good thing I keep scissors and a pen in the car. I can wrap gifts at red lights too.

Now only me and older one, and he is gaming. That means I will go out for some iced coffee, and will sit outside to watch the world. Opened the door to scare a bunny. We have those cute cottontail ones.