Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Yes...that does have a nice ring to it doesn't it?

I've seen the Mardi Gras concert line up and am not overly excited about any of the shows so I guess I'll just do the parade a time or two and call it quits.

Foreigner is the only concert I`d want to see.......never heard of half of them!!! I must be so old......or very out of date.........

 

[Lynne G]

Morning. Brunch is French toast, home fries, omelette and over easy one egg for little one.

Cake sounds lush Schumi. Enjoy your Saturday. Yeah, now saying 26 the high for Sunday. Brr.

Hello homies! Coffee and tea, let it be plenty and hot.

 

[Charade67]

It’s been very quiet here for the past couple of days. I hope that means people are out having fun and are too busy to post.
I spent parts of yesterday and today cleaning the upper level of my house. Now it’s time to tackle downstairs. The worst part is our spare bedroom. It has become an office/guest room/storage room and it is a mess.

Oh my gosh, we just heard a commotion on our deck and looked out to find our neighbor’s 3 year old son. DH asked him if his mom and dad knew where he was and he said no. Dh was just about to go next door when the father came over and apologized and got the kid. I suspect dad was already outside and the child just slipped away when he wasn’t looking.

Time to take care of the room of doom.

 

[schumigirl]

Charade It is a bit quiet right now.........usually when mac is missing it’s the same.........she is missed........ I love when the house is cleared of all junk!



Had a weird conversation with a “friend” this afternoon.......she was calling out kids around my sons age for being snowflakes and such.........absolutely 100% corrected her and let her know in no uncertain terms not all that age are snowflakes.........my son and his friends have all worked darn hard to get Masters Degrees and all are now in jobs with tremendous potential for the future and my son is not the only one to have a tremendous work ethic.......

Funnily enough when my son graduated she was the only one of my friends who didn’t send him a congratulations card.......think she may be a little green.........no reason to as she has lovely kids......they’re just not as academic.....not everyone can be though........rant over!

Been grey for most of the day......and cold. So spent the afternoon baking and listening to 80’s music.......promised a friend I’d write an article for a new local magazine she’s editing.........didn’t do that, but will get around to it.......won’t take long..........

Movie night ahead..........

 

[Charade67]

We have way too much stuff. We are taking a break now and watching football playoffs. I think the garage is going to be the next project.

 

[Monykalyn]

Chicken pic of the day-she's totally sprawled on her side. Taking a break from cleaning-got rest of decorations down. Outside ones back in attic, chicken coop plastic resecured (their run is plastic wrapped and covered to help keep the wind and rain and snow out in winter). Been so windy it's ripped off in places. Getting some snow tomorrow and Monday. Glad I don't work til Tuesday! But up in 50's again next Saturday.

College kid is off for school-got her car all packed and ready.

Son had soccer this am- indoor. Then off to breakfast.


And got interrupted! Cleaning now complete. Contemplating a glass of wine or other cocktail while I wait for sheets to dry. Went out for dinner last night, leftovers from that and other nights means no cooking tonight. Have a new recipe for pork chops for tomorrow.

Stay warm

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Glass of wine or cocktail sounds good about now MonyK........Tom and I are doing Dry January.......big thing over here where you give up all alcohol for the entire month.......entire month
We did it last year too, and most of our friends are too......which helps!!! It`s actually really easy, we joke but it really is easy..........I`d be worried if it wasn't easy actually.........have two friends who have given up already, in fact one lasted till Jan 3rd.......lol........


So, my baby is 24 today........24!!!! Where does the time go..........hugged the living daylights out of him this morning......opened his cards and gifts then light breakfast as we`re going out for lunch with a few of his friends coming along too........then back to ours for cake, snacks and drinks for those that drink........Kyle doesn't drink alcohol but some of his friends do......and of course we are not drinking either.........

Have a great Sunday........

mac.........

 

[Robo56]

Happy 24th birthday to Schumi’s son Kyle today.




Have a great time celebrating today.

 

[Robo56]

Morning everyone Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! It’s 47 this morning and the wind out of the NNW makes it feel lots colder. The high today is supposed to be 64. I will take that and be thankful for sure.

Spoke with granddaughter Friday evening and they had 4 inches of snow on the ground with 1/4 inch of ice underneath. I think everyone is getting a blast of cold down the center of US.

Coffee is good this morning not very motivated to move from my comfy chair. Was going to go to 9am church. Think it will be 10:30 church instead this morning

Monykalyn cute pic of the cuddle chicken. She seems very content.

Schumi sad that some folks can’t just celebrate all youngsters no mater what path they take in life. I’am not sure I totally get what your friends meaning was in calling some kiddos “snowflakes” , but if her meaning was very intelligent, goal oriented individuals who would rather be in University earning a degree then partying till 2 in the morning, snowflake is not a bad thing. Lots of snowflakes then have done very well for themselves. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Rosalind Franklin, Maria Meyer to name a few.........LOL.......Let it snow







LOL...couldn’t help myself loved all the Snow scenes especially the Potter ones.



Mac sending get well wishes to you

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Birthday Kyle. Time to celebrate.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, Sunday it is. 20 right now, but brilliant sun and a clear blue sky. Older one wants eggs again, may do pancakes or waffles too. Maybe bacon too. Just enjoying a quiet cup of tea while the washer runs.

It must be cleaning time. We took more bags than I thought out to the trash. I also told both kids to look in closet. Seems little one has stuff to donate too. Yep, Spring cleaning early. Or, the out with the old.

Love the chicken picture MonyK. No soccer for us, but payments. At least our club lets us pay in installments. By April, Spring tournaments will start. Older one goes back to school next week too.

Robo, good morning. At least no snow for you and I would take 47 instead of the high of 26 today. Will most likely see snow this week.

Good morning Charade. Yep, we were football watching last evening as well. Town is green right now.

Time for more tea and starting breakfast. Lazy morning for us as well.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. Not much on the agenda today. May do a little shopping. I need to pick up a few things, among them a SAT study’s guide for B. I can’t believe it is time for that.

Schumi - Happy birthday to Kyle.

Lynne - We were on opposite sides yesterday. First my Panthers were eliminated and now the Falcons. My team is now whoever is playing the Patriots.

Robo - I can tell you who the snowflakes are. My husband is a college professor, so he sees this far too often. The snowflakes are the students who don’t come to class, put little efffort into their work, and then whine and complain when they see the grade they earned. Then they have their mom or dad contact the professor and try to have their grade changed. DH has even had parents go over his head and complain to the Dean or Provost. Fortunately there are more good students than bad.

I am going to go do something I rarely do on a Sunday - cook a meal. We eat out far too often.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks for the lovely birthday wishes for my boy..........had a lovely fun day with him and some others.........

He loved his gifts, and did laugh at the voucher for a hug I’d printed off........seems it’s a popular present from some of my friends to their kids too..........aren’t we just a nasty bunch!!!! It’s nice he doesn’t have to work his birthday being a Sunday.........lovely day.

Morning everyone Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! It’s 47 this morning and the wind out of the NNW makes it feel lots colder. The high today is supposed to be 64. I will take that and be thankful for sure.

Spoke with granddaughter Friday evening and they had 4 inches of snow on the ground with 1/4 inch of ice underneath. I think everyone is getting a blast of cold down the center of US.

Coffee is good this morning not very motivated to move from my comfy chair. Was going to go to 9am church. Think it will be 10:30 church instead this morning

Monykalyn cute pic of the cuddle chicken. She seems very content.

Schumi sad that some folks can’t just celebrate all youngsters no mater what path they take in life. I’am not sure I toldly get what your friends meaning was in calling some kiddos “snowflakes” , but if her meaning was very intelligent, goal oriented individuals who would rather be in University earning a degree then partying till 2 in the morning, snowflake is not a bad thing. Lots of snowflakes then have done very well for themselves. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Rosalind Franklin, Maria Meyer to name a few.........LOL.......Let it snow

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LOL...couldn’t help myself loved all the Snow scenes especially the Potter ones.



Mac sending get well wishes to you

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Robo, thank you..........yes, the woman is a bit of a narcissist........unless it’s about her kids (who are lovely) she’s not interested........I think most of us know someone like her........her kids are better than everyone else, more popular than anyone else, she loves them more than anyone else loves their kids.......always telling us how perfect her life is.......I always doubt folks who have to constantly remind people on Facebook and such how wonderful their life is........always wonder what their life is really like.........but, there’s always one.........I don’t see her much......far too narcissistic for me.........she couldn’t even congratulate Kyle when he got such a fabulous degree......so, no loss really.........

Yes, there are plenty of kids who work their butts off to get top degrees and in no way would I call them snowflakes.......

Love the pictures........hope you are having a lovely Sunday Robo.....and not too chilly! Sounds cold where your GD is though.......nasty weather all over!


yep, Charade.....that’s a fair description............I can’t abide parents who are always making excuses for their kids and why they can’t do something..........hope all your sorting out has been done........I’m done for now clearing out........although my husband believes I have too many books and would love me to get rid of some........never! No such thing as too many books............

Lynne.........warming up yet? Hope you’re doing much better.........


Heard from Mac again, she’s doing ok..........

 

[schumigirl]

Well, another trip booked.........

DH gave me that smile and said........well, are you booking for December today or not.........no need to ask me twice....... He really is the best........


So, end of November into December for 10 nights.........RPR as always........

The flights booked quick as a flash.........I know everyone says you shouldn’t book as soon as they come out as prices come down......but, we like to know we’re sorted......flying Virgin Atlantic again, and cannot wait to get back for the festive season again..........

Another countdown..........

 

[Charade67]

although my husband believes I have too many books and would love me to get rid of some........never! No such thing as too many books............

You and my husband would get along well. I can’t leave him alone in a bookstore. He has started buying some for his Kindle, but the majority are regular books.

 

[Squirlz]

We have way too much stuff. We are taking a break now and watching football playoffs. I think the garage is going to be the next project.

How 'bout them Vikings? Unbelievable!

Happy Birthday Kyle!

 

[Charade67]

How 'bout them Vikings? Unbelievable!

Happy Birthday Kyle!

I watched that game. It was unbelievable. Since both of my teams are out I think it would be cool if a team won the Super Bowl in their home stadium.

 

[Monykalyn]

Freezing here again-and snow. DS had a friend stay over last night and they went sledding today (only a couple inches today but they were determined). Friend is staying tonight too. They are best buds and frankly, it is easier when he has a friend over. No school tomorrow for MLK day, and glad too as we are supposed to get more snow tonight.
Checked the feather babies a couple times today-offered to let them out but no takers. Just lots of clucking to close the door. Dog OTOH, loves the snow.

Happy Birthday to Kyle!!For some reason I thought he was older! Maybe because he seems so accomplished with advanced degrees??

No such thing as too many books..

He has started buying some for his Kindle, but the majority are regular books.

Never too many books. Reminds me I want to re-read Wrinkle in Time again. We've only got 3 or 4 copies around here...
And watch out for books on Kindle-far too easy to get into a series and just hit "buy now" for the next book...
and that reminds me I need to put my Amazon gift card on my account as there are a couple new books by my favorite authors.

How 'bout them Vikings? Unbelievable!

Incredible ending! But it only took 3 quarters for Saints to wake up...

Trying to get my head around what passes to get for Universal as DH and kids have said, again, that they want to go in June...

 

[macraven]

I’m using one eye to read with presently and saw a new thread in a trip report forum that Needs to be redirected

Appears to be posted in wrong board so I relocated it to Uo forums

Reread it now in the main uo forum
And should be moving it to the Southern California forums

Gee whiz..... first day back on the job and gotta relocate it again

Was planning to come back here on Wednesday as I am to be sent home then