Something About Nothing ... #12

[Charade67]

..now watching Doctor Who and waiting on the Christmas special. I think I'll reserve judgement until I see the new doctor but it doesn't seem right somehow.

I have to agree. I hope they give her some good stories and some decent companions.

 

[schumigirl]

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas Day.........


Vicki, Tom watches Dr Who and he hated yesterday’s episode........although I think many will be glad to see Stephen Moffat stop doing the writing for it........it should get better. His self indulgent writing style ruined the last few episodes of Sherlock too........tries to be too clever........needs to get back to good old writing the stuff fans want......although not a fan of a female Dr just to be politically correct. Glad you have had a nice Christmas......


We had a lovely day........quite quiet as it was just us, although we had a couple of drop ins for an hour or so.......but turkey was gorgeous and we all ate far too much.......fun though! We all got some lovely gifts too........

Today is quite lazy till later.........defrosting 3 huge lasagnes right now and have made a giant dish of spicy chicken curry.......got between 20 and 30 coming tonight........20 definites........so all the other buffet style food will be dealt with later........everything else is done......bathrooms and spare rooms all made up for those that don’t leave till morning........should be a fun evening!

Have a good Boxing Day..........

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I’m up way too early, but have a big day ahead. I will report back later.
Is it wrong that I am eating leftover cinnamon roll apple pie for breakfast?

 

[Lynne G]

Cool evening at last night. Enjoyed German food with the masses. Lovely 2 plates meal. Ham was the winner.

Nope, Charade. Love sweet for breakfast.

Moving slow as watched the globe spin, then birds win their game to make a late night. Hey kids move!

Gotta go. Hope Santa was good to all the homies.

 

[Lynne G]

Hey, it is Tuesday. Time to shake off the holiday food comas. Taco Tuesday it is. Older one had fish tacos. Yay! For him. Little one and I chose Chinese, that actually packed some heat.

Absolutely beautiful weather. 70’s with a light breeze. Blue skies and mostly full sun.

 

[Lynne G]

 

[Metro West]

And so Holiday Hell Week begins...temps continue to fall throughout the week and next...nice and chilly.

 

[Charade67]

My Christmas present.

 

[Lynne G]

Congratulations Charade. Nice looking car. Hope you have many miles driving it.

Had to get some sweets to tide over to dinner. Tried to change to earlier time, nothing available in the park this whole day. Hello crowds.

Actually liking the weather. No rain and not too hot not too cold.

May hit the Springs later tonight. Seems Goofy is calling little one’s sweet tooth. Well, that and some other stores. Time has flown and tomorrow is our last day with the Mouse. No matter, we will be hanging with Harry for the weekend.

 

[macraven]

congrats on the new wheels charade

 

[Chuckers]

Merry Day After Christmas Everyone!

I am home.. had a very nice time with my sister, but it's still good to be home. First thing I did is take a nap in MY BED! I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday.

@Lynne G Looks like vacation is agreeing with you

@Charade67 Congrats! A chocolate peanut butter pie AND a new car!!! Who could ask for anything more.

One of the best parts of my trip was NY PIZZA!! So good that I am having left over slices tonight.. I brought it home with me

And I checked, I have 12 days until my trip!!!! A 2 day work week then a 4 day work week!!!

Pitch Perfect 3 was a lot of fun.. the ending was far fetched, but funny and it fit with the series. Good music, of course. I'm sure they'll do a PP 4.

 

[Chuckers]

12!

• The largest number said with one syllable (in English)
• The atomic number of magnesium
• The human body has 12 cranial nerves
• The 12th moon of Jupiter is Lycithea
• There are 12 signs in both the Western and Chinese zodiac
• There are 12 months in a year
• There are 2 sets of 12 hours in a day
• There are 12 keys on a standard phone
• 12 people have walked on the moon
• The United States of America is divided into twelve Federal Reserve Districts (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francisco); American paper currency has serial numbers beginning with one of twelve different letters, A through L, representing the Federal Reserve Bank from which the currency originated.
• The Beatles released 12 studio albums

In 12 days, I am going to have to check the Hard Rock in Universal Orlando to see if they have any Beatles historic mementos.

I couldn't resist!

 

[schumigirl]

Nice pictures Lynne......your kids look like they`re quite close, which is lovely!!!

Charade.......nice car.... Enjoy.......

damo, Nice to see you post....hope you had a lovely Christmas too.........

Chuckers.........glad you made it to NY safe and sound and had a nice time.......and yes, it`s nice to get back into your own bed after a trip.......

Todd........friends have said it`s going to get cool for you over there....I was thinking of you when they told me the forecast......lol........knew you`d be happier than most........yes, Holiday Hell week is not for us!!!! Couldn't even begin to imagine being in those crowds.......not for us at all in any way shape or form!!!



So, a little delicate this morning.........Boxing Day party went well!!! Last folks left around 2.30am........and the 4 that slept over have been fed and sent off with some leftover food.........although most was demolished I`m happy to say.......

It was so much fun though.........we laughed, chatted ate and drank the night away........I didn't mix wine with cocktails this year......well, did have a large glass of wine in the afternoon and maybe another when my friend was helping me set up......... But, no hangover which is brilliant........couldn't deal with that at my ripe old age anymore........

So, a day of eating snack food and taking it easy.........DH is already quietly snoozing in the chair.......can`t blame him as we only slept for around 4 hours at most......got up to make breakfast for the overnighters.......well, half a night! They can make it themselves of course, they`re the kind of friends you can leave to their own devices.......but, I like to do it.

But so worth it........they all said same again next year.......oops......haven't told them we wont be here as plan some time in Scotland next Christmas......

Anyway, hope everyone`s had a lovely few days over Christmas........

 

[Metro West]

Todd........friends have said it`s going to get cool for you over there....I was thinking of you when they told me the forecast......lol........knew you`d be happier than most........yes, Holiday Hell week is not for us!!!! Couldn't even begin to imagine being in those crowds.......not for us at all in any way shape or form!!!

Yes...going to get into the 40's by the first of next week...brrrrr. Lots of us don't have fireplaces down here so it's back to burning the furniture to stay warm.

I'm hoping it warms up next week...I'm planning on going to Saturday at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee. I wanted to go last year but my "friend" backed out so this year I'm going alone...to hell with it.

Charade....can't see the car but congrats!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes...going to get into the 40's by the first of next week...brrrrr. Lots of us don't have fireplaces down here so it's back to burning the furniture to stay warm.

I'm hoping it warms up next week...I'm planning on going to Saturday at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee. I wanted to go last year but my "friend" backed out so this year I'm going alone...to hell with it.

Charade....can't see the car but congrats!

Don't you just hate when you make plans and folks let you down....... What kind of things does it sell???

That's cool!!! We had 36f this morning......36f!!!!! Hailstones and blowing a hoolie when our friends left........I`m ready for summer Todd.......and winter hasn't even hit properly yet.......I was meant to belong to warmer climes.........


Late breakfast, late lunch........weird lunch of baked ham, a little spicy cranberry sauce, brie and crackers and spicy chicken on skewers........still got some food to eat that we couldn't freeze...........we will nibble our way through it I`m sure.........little and often

There goes the diet though .........although I have to admit, I`m sitting her typing with a glass of prosecco beside me.......got it as one of the gifts last night.....so wanted to try it as I hadn't seen it before......and it`s nice.....we have no plans to go out anywhere today.... so we`re good to chill.......DS won`t be in from work till 5.45, and no cooking tonight as we are having the baked ham with salads and pasta....and maybe some brie.......definitely my favourite cheese.......well, one of them.......

 

[Metro West]

I can't stand people who back out of a commitment...ticks me off big time!

Mecum sells collector vehicles and other collector items at their auctions. The auction down here is the biggest one they put on with over 3K vehicles! Check out their website www.mecum.com

I can't afford to buy anything but I love old cars so I plan to take lots of pictures that day.

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, a little cooler then past days when we first arrived.


Foggy start, but lots of rides done with little wait. Sun in full now, but cool. Loving it.

 

[Chuckers]

Happy Hump Day All!

Now is when I start watching the weather for my trip. The first 3 days are supposed to be in the mid 70's. I can deal with that

 

[Chuckers]

11!

• I was born on the June 11th.
• It is the atomic number of sodium
• In the movie Spinal Tap, the amplifiers go up to 11
• The stylized maple leaf on the Canadian flag has 11 points
• An American football team has 11 players on the field at one time
• There are 11 players on the field for cricket and field hockey
• Ben-Hur, Titanic, and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King have each won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture
• The "11th hour" refers to the last possible moment to take care of something

I am an 11th Hour suitcase packer.. I may have to think ahead for my trip to Universal Orlando in 11 days.

 

[Monykalyn]

Only 3 more days!
Nice car Charade!

I am an 11th Hour suitcase packer.

I cannot be an 11th hour packer this trip-HAVE to get myself more organized so I don't forget something! But your trip is soooo close now!!

Lynne-when you say "little one" I knew you meant your teen but I still got a shock on the pics Our babies will always be our babies!

Boxing day sounds lovely Schumi!

Left list of chores for fam to do today while I work (they all have nothing else to do!!). Kids up to grandmas in 2 days while we are gone. Chicken tortilla soup in crockpot today as weather barely getting into double digits today. Have texted all them to ask if chickens are frozen. No one's replied...
Summer daughter in town and coming to dinner tonight. Florida DD is ready to come home I think. Homesick has hit this week, even though she has 5 days of work left and it's over...

Back to work-play time over...