Something About Nothing ... #12

[Chuckers]

6!

• The atomic number of carbon
• A benzene molecule has a ring of 6 carbon atoms
• Snowflakes have a 6 fold symmetry
• There are 6 colors in the RGB color wheel: Red, Green, Blue (primary), cyan, magenta, and yellow (secondary)
• The cells of a beehive are 6 sided
• In Religion
  • There are six articles of belief in Islam
  • The Jewish holiday of Shavout starts on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan
  • God took 6 days to create the world in the Old Testament book of Genesis
• In music, there are 6 whole tones in an octave
• Six is a character from the television series Blossom
• The Sinister Six are a group of villains in the Spider-Man Marvel Comic book world

Doctor Octopus is a member of the Sinister Six and I'll get to see him in the Spider-Man ride at Islands of Adventure in 6 days!!!!

 

[macraven]

6 days ????

That’s so soon!

 

[Chuckers]

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. It’s been a pretty uneventful New Year’s Day. I’m still working on laundry, did a little shopping, and a little house cleaning. I also managed to start a trip report.

Lynne - Glad you arrived home safely. Now back to reality.

Wagman - Hope 2018 is better than the end of 2017 for you.

Chuckers - I actually fell asleep before midnight and woke up a few minutes after the ball dropped. I remember when we used to go out for New Year’s. That ended in 1999. (B was born in 2000.)

I should probably get some sleep. I have to go back to work in the morning. Boo!

 

[macraven]

I agree charade
Work is highly overrated...

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, it's Tuesday, and with the high around 12, the wind chill is -9. Brrrrrr.

Yep, get those nachos out and eat a taco or two.

Ah, back to reality indeed. Boo indeed. Grocery and some house items bought, car gassed up, and left overs from birthday dinner. Our New's Year's Day was at least enjoyable. Our midnight was at home, heard neighbor's setting off fireworks, then fell to sleep.

Ooh, Chuckers countdown is getting to 1 quick.

Wishing the ailing homies in 2017 much better health in 2018. I hope all homies are pain free and healthy in 2018.

With that, I need a big cup of tea. Somehow, the gloves I had by the front door have disappeared. Should have checked little one's coat pockets, but didn't take the time to look. Had my hat on though. Little one does not like my hats, so maybe she did swipe my gloves. It was one of the coldest New Year's Day in recorded city history.

Later homies. Welcome to 2018. Good Morning!

 

[Chuckers]

Happy Tuesday!!!

I woke this morning, it was -12 degrees. When I drive anywhere, I always have a bottle of flavored water with me and my commute to work is about 25 minutes. I get about 5 minutes from my job and go to drink some water.. there is a skin of ice on the water. It was so cold that even with the heat on in the car, my water still started to freeze. I really don't like New England. Also, we're supposed to get snow on Thursday.. which I pray the repercussions don't screw up air travel on Sunday.

I'm keeping a positive outlook.. I can't miss this vacation again!

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, that made me smile......one of my friends says her hats are the only things her eldest daughter doesn’t “borrow” off her.....says her hats are lame! Lol.......I like them too so maybe they are.......her and I are definitely tie hat people, for heat but also getting dressed up........I wish hats were ok to wear every day!


Isn’t it awful seeing all the lovely trees and decorations come down!

Half of it down now and dh and a friend are taking down all the outdoor ones.....everything looks so bland......

We have rain though.......but to get colder later in the week....

But...........10 weeks tomorrow till we go back to Orlando.........

 

[Chuckers]

5!

• The atomic number of boron
• The only prime number that is the sum of two consecutive prime numbers (2+3)
• In Religion:
  • In Hinduism, the God Shiva has 5 faces
  • In Christianity, it said there are 5 wounds of Jesus Christ: The scourging of the pillar, the crown of thorns, the wounds in his hands, the wounds in his feet, and the wound in his side
  • In Judaism, the Torah contains 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
• In the UK, November 5th is known as Guy Fawkes night or Bonfire Night
• In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, King Arthur repeatedly confuses the numbers 5 and 3
• Johnny 5 is the lead character in the film Short Circuit.
• A scale with 5 notes per octave is called a Pentatonic Scale
• In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, 5 wizards are sent to Middle Earth to aid in fight against the Dark Lord Sauron

I am going to see the best wizard of them all in 5 days.. Harry Potter!!

 

[Lynne G]

So excited for you Chuckers. Yep, all the water bottles left in my car are now containing frozen water. And yep, keeping an eye on that coastal storm. Last night, they said, most likely will stay far enough out to sea, we'll get a few inches, shore will get more. But, weather people are always updating, so I'm not counting on where the storm tracks, until at least Wednesday night. Then I might telecommute if the snow is more than a few inches on Thursday morning. I hope you get not much snow from this Nor'easter, and up North, we are pretty good at clearing the roads and airports in a day or two. So, hoping your flight this week-end goes on time with no delays.

Ah, the cold. I'm getting old, I like it less and less.

 

[Lynne G]

Afternoon Schumi! Happy New Year! I am a hat person too. I love hats, for dress or sun or warmth. Agree, the weather and decor after Christmas is gray, and rather boring. Some still have the holiday decorations up, but even the stores have removed most of their holiday decorations. Soon, we'll see Valentine stuff showing up in the stores. Clearance sales are in full swing. No sign of spring clothes in the stores yet, but cruise wear is still found somewhat. Time to buy linens and soon TVs. A big wahoo for your Spring trip in less than 3 months.

 

[Chuckers]

I wouldn't mind having to work from home on Thursday.. I don't remember exactly when the show is supposed to start.. If it starts during the night, I have a good chance of not going in on Thursday I think if it hits on Thursday, things should be clear enough by the time I leave on Sunday anyway.

 

[kohlby]

Happy Saturday All!

@Robo56 My countdown usually doesn't happen on weekend.. plus since I am not at work, I'm not bored and have things to do But don't fear.. Next post

@schumigirl I love the Despicable me movies. Even the third one was good... Mostly because of the Minions

@kohlby Tell me how you liked School of Rock. I may see it if it comes up to Boston.

We liked it. It followed the movie very closely so if you've seen that, you know what's coming up. I didn't like it nearly as much as I liked Book of Mormon though.

 

[Chuckers]

We liked it. It followed the movie very closely so if you've seen that, you know what's coming up. I didn't like it nearly as much as I liked Book of Mormon though.

Book of Mormon was AWESOME, I've seen that twice!!! If you get a chance to see "Something Rotten!" Go for it.. I've seen it twice on tour and I will be going again in February. It is REALLY funny, a great send up of Shakespeare and musical theater in general. Very original and clever. I laughed just as hard during it as I did during Mormon (and it's a family show, unlike Mormon!)

 

[kohlby]

Chuckers- You are getting so close now! Hopefully the weather will be warmed back up again by the time you get here. Where are you flying out of? We liked flying out of T.F. Greene for many reasons - one was the heated runways in the winter since that meant they cancelled flights less.

Lynne - I had to go to Walmart this morning to get child #1 pants for his camping/canoeing trip and they had the Valentine's display set up. They waste no time rushing in the next holiday.

Schumi - 10 weeks doesn't sound all that long when you count it like that!



New year's eve went fine. Husband and I had a party to attend three doors down from our house but child #3 wasn't feeling well so introvert hubby had to come home. I didn't return home until after 2:30am. I've adjusted well to my neighborhood but it was a bit rough the next day. Now we're all on snow watch since there's a small chance of a flake or two falling from the sky. Some snow flakes were spotted not too far from us last night right before midnight but none by us.

 

[Chuckers]

@kohlby I am flying out of Boston's Logan Airport. I don't think they have heated runways, most I can find is that they have giant 'snow melters'. The weather in Orlando is slated at being upper 60's/lower 70's.. which will be fine for me If it's sunny, even better.. reports say partly cloudy. very little chance for rain.

 

[keishashadow]

Today my day (well it was yesterday but who's counting) to make my ADRs for 4th of July trip. Son of a buscuit, hours later i have a measly handful. Gremlins in the system last few days I'm told, keep trying.

So glitchy, site kept crashing arrgh. After a couple of hours managed to do the deed. Had to call in for HoopDeDoo for some reason. Weird as i know my DiL was able to book Luau yesterday online.

Anyway...When i checked it one last time, I nearly fainted. All i made were now showing up in MDE as for today.

A 40 minute wait on hold later & CM verified she could see the 'correct' ADRs. She suggested I check back in my account in a few days. Um, ok, I guess. Why not connect me to IT. Naw, they're slammed with this issue. Telling everyone once it has been verbally confirmed to "let it go" hahahaha this is why the majority of people in this forum stick with Universal

Good morning all...HAPPY NEW Year!!!

Been a few weeks since I stopped by, because it has been a really bad health month...several bad things (the flu, duodenitis, an ulcer, and an esophagus infection), horrible experiences (liquid diet, low acid diet, two scopes, prepping for one of those scopes) and meds galore. But, at the end of the day, nothing life-threatening, so thankful for that.

I am very much on the mend.

So, not gonna read the last 20 pages to catch up, but I hope all of you have been healthy and some of you I hope had great vacations and others I hope are looking good for their imminent vacations. I hope you all had a nice Christmas.

Here's to a great 2018!!!

At least you are on the mend & managed to get thru football season! Great attitude BTW, but go ahead & kvetch, good. For the soul to let it out

Yep, it's Tuesday, and with the high around 12, the wind chill is -9. Brrrrrr.

Yep, get those nachos out and eat a taco or two.

Ah, back to reality indeed. Boo indeed. Grocery and some house items bought, car gassed up, and left overs from birthday dinner. Our New's Year's Day was at least enjoyable. Our midnight was at home, heard neighbor's setting off fireworks, then fell to sleep.

Ooh, Chuckers countdown is getting to 1 quick.

Wishing the ailing homies in 2017 much better health in 2018. I hope all homies are pain free and healthy in 2018.

With that, I need a big cup of tea. Somehow, the gloves I had by the front door have disappeared. Should have checked little one's coat pockets, but didn't take the time to look. Had my hat on though. Little one does not like my hats, so maybe she did swipe my gloves. It was one of the coldest New Year's Day in recorded city history.

Later homies. Welcome to 2018. Good Morning!

Seems like you were either gone a loooong time or really worked a lot into your trip!

@kohlby I am flying out of Boston's Logan Airport. I don't think they have heated runways, most I can find is that they have giant 'snow melters'. The weather in Orlando is slated at being upper 60's/lower 70's.. which will be fine for me If it's sunny, even better.. reports say partly cloudy. very little chance for rain.

Heat runways, snow meters - seriously? Never heard of that fancy stuff, good old snow plows here. I'm always happy when they de-icethe plane one last time before we take off in the winter.

 

[Robo56]

Just heard on the news they are closing Disney Waterparks and Universal Volcano Bay do to cool weather in Orlando.

 

[Chuckers]

Just as long as there is a hot tub open when I get down there next week.. I haven't been able to have a good soak in a long time!

 

[schumigirl]

Afternoon Schumi! Happy New Year! I am a hat person too. I love hats, for dress or sun or warmth. Agree, the weather and decor after Christmas is gray, and rather boring. Some still have the holiday decorations up, but even the stores have removed most of their holiday decorations. Soon, we'll see Valentine stuff showing up in the stores. Clearance sales are in full swing. No sign of spring clothes in the stores yet, but cruise wear is still found somewhat. Time to buy linens and soon TVs. A big wahoo for your Spring trip in less than 3 months.

We have Easter Eggs in stores now. They appeared day after Boxing Day

Janet.....what a carry on with bookings! Hope you get sorted..........

Kohlby......yep, 10 week’s will fly past........cannot wait though, that’s the trouble........



Wednesday again...........

Having a clear out day......getting rid of so much stuff that has just been “there” in spare rooms, utilty and garden rooms......so few trips to the recycling waste Centre.........it was busy.......think everyone had the same idea!

Out tonight with my friend......back to normal Wednesdays for us now........like a little night out with her.......

Have a great Wednesday........