Something About Nothing ... #12

[macraven]

Here's a ride picture from yesterday! We watched the castle lights and fought our way into FJ. Thank goodness for our premier AP's and EP! The standby line was pretty long as everyone poured in after the light show. We had only a few minute wait.


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I had to enlarge that pic on my phone

You look like a kid sitting on that ride

I’m guessing you are a shorty!

But it’s a cute picture of you

 

[macraven]

Robbie
That cup of liquid looks like hot chocolate..... it’s brownish not black like coffee

Obviously I only drink coffee black

 

[pattyw]

I had to enlarge that pic on my phone

You look like a kid sitting on that ride

I’m guessing you are a shorty!

But it’s a cute picture of you

Troy, Monyk, and DH look nice- I have no idea what I was looking at and it does look like I'm small! Not too short- 5'8" actually.

 

[Lynne G]

Like how no one is looking at that dragon, Patty. Safe travels tomorrow. And yeah, back to work the next day stinks.

Almost time for lunch. Deciding whether to make the coffee hot or iced. Leaning on iced. We'll see. Will be going out for my walk to warm up. The sun is in full glory now, er maybe not. Hello clouds. Still very warm, 91 says my phone. Guess so. August tends to be our hottest month. Why the schools don't have AC is kinda funny, as the hot weather tends to be well into September. Eh, Labor Day is early this year, so back to school is too.

14 days, summer fun to come.

 

[Monykalyn]

Soooo much fun last night, we truly lost track of time. I can see why Strongwater Tavern is a favorite!! Good cocktails. Nice thing about really quality alcohol is. O hangover. And many many many thanks to @pattyw Troy for designated driver and ride partner! Very much enjoyed talking to him in line. And it’s funny how much our kids are alike.

Late-ish breakfast this am at an IHOP on way to AKL. DD got up early (915 am is early for her) to take us to breakfast and our luggage over to AKL. Had bell services transfer cold stuff, did a quick Walmart run for a couple things (breakfast on balcony watching animals!!,). Currently lazing around Jambo house pool waiting on room. Shaded padded loungers, vodka lemonades...May be nap time soon. Jiko tonight.

Thank you all for the Anniversary wishes!! Great day so far!

Driving solo no less, meeting up with buds there. Waiting for that text telling me all is right with the world. It never ends, even when they leave the nest.

Ugh I get it. It’s why we drive with DD to and from Florida. It still makes me nervous when she’s drives home from college (2 1/2 hours).

with shots of peach & peppermint schnapps Hey, don’t knock it ladies, it’s a finely-honed talent

that is certainly a talent as I can’t do shots not of either of those without seeing a bathroom floor

Ok who is who? . You both look lovely

Patty already answered but she’s in red tank and I’m in the dress

A few details re. Wild trek if you can. How much time was actually ‘treking’ vs other time on tour, which I believe is 3 hours?

It was a mild “trek”. You walk a bit on a trail that has roots so have to watch out but it’s not far. Hen you come to overlook by hippos. A trainer came and talked about them (Henry and Hans- father and son-unusual for two males to be such chill buds). Then we could go to edge and look over (hooked in by harness). Then another short trek to see elephants. Then another short trek to bridge and walking out over the crocs (soooo cooool!). Plenty of slow pace, rest stops, water breaks. You have a water bottle with you and refill stations along way. Then you board your private safari vehicle to go on Savannas. The truck pulls off a ton spots so you can really observe the animals- bet we spent 15 minutes just watching giraffes (almost close enough to touch). Then lunch on the Savannah. That place you can see on KS? Yeah-we are there. The food sounds exotic but it really is at - extremely mild curry chicken salad (goodness but a bit bland for my tastes), hummus, tandoori shrimp (again-flavorful, not spicy at all). Fruit cup (melon, blueberry, pineapple-dd got strawberries and blueberries due to food allergies), pita, prosciutto (delicious with fruit). Plus unlimited POG juice. Bathroom break here too. Binoculars to see animals. Then back on truck to finish tour. It seriously flew by. Think your kiddo (GD?)would be fine and love it. Food is good and while sounds exotic in look and name really isn’t. We got 3 tours for the price of one regular tour thanks to outstanding limited CM discount they offered. Really can’t believe they discounted that tour that much but very glad they did!

Made a salad with fresh veggies from the garden for dinner...it was good but I'm still hungry...dieting stinks.

Protein woman! Need protein! Want me to send you some eggs?

Monyk and DH are so sweet!! Thanks to them Troy got to ride The Hulk and Dr. Doom. That's Joe's job usually, but in his absence they were his ride partners I was the bag holder(thrill ride wimp)

And saving us hassle of lockers. Was so fun to have Troy with us-he’s really a great young man!

and NO you can’t see pictures

I have pics like that too lol

So, after all that drinking, food of choice should be a taco

Um-eggs with salsa and tortilla count for breakfast?

Then I remember you said your daughter repaired your dryer from a video on YOUTUBE

What did we do before YouTube? Oh I know- we would have gotten a NEW one (dang fridge is gonna outlast me at this point!!!)

Gotta call the eye glass place. Apparently yesterday, older one did not secure his glasses, and the river enjoyed having them instead. At least he has the best vision out of all of us

Here's a ride picture from yesterday!

Oh my goodness that’s hilarious! None of us were looking

Ok posting this before I lose it as between the vodka lemonades and having to run to bathroom and dips in pool it’s taken an hour to get this far!

 

[Monykalyn]

Aaannnd apparently I got a room ready text 2 hours ago

 

[keishashadow]

PSA - 100 days till Black Friday shoppers!

Robbie 0wie! Hope u heal up quick

This night owl is still up! Just dropped off Monyk and DH at Pop after our visit to Strong Water tonight! The drinks were strong and the conversation flowed so easy that we lost track of time!! It was such a fun evening- hated to have it end! Pictures to come!! Thanks to our designated driver Troy who had a Fanta orange and chocolate cake, we got back to the car and home safely!

Monyk and DH are so sweet!! Thanks to them Troy got to ride The Hulk and Dr. Doom. That's Joe's job usually, but in his absence they were his ride partners I was the bag holder(thrill ride wimp)

And it's a special day indeed!

Happy 25th anniversary to Monyk and DH!!

I'm with you! Always worry about them!!



Monyk is on the left I'm on the right in the picture



I know I wouldn't fit into anything I wore then!! But tunics and leggings will hide a lot!!

Nice to hear you guys bonded! Fun when that happens

Who needs to wait for throwback Thursday...…….

Bunch of suspicious looking characters aren’t they lol?

I remember when that picture was taken!

Obviously, if you remember, didn’t have enough to drink - cheers! Hahahaha

Troy, Monyk, and DH look nice- I have no idea what I was looking at and it does look like I'm small! Not too short- 5'8" actually.

That passes for tall out of the HHN group

Soooo much fun last night, we truly lost track of time. I can see why Strongwater Tavern is a favorite!! Good cocktails. Nice thing about really quality alcohol is. O hangover. And many many many thanks to @pattyw Troy for designated driver and ride partner! Very much enjoyed talking to him in line. And it’s funny how much our kids are alike.

Late-ish breakfast this am at an IHOP on way to AKL. DD got up early (915 am is early for her) to take us to breakfast and our luggage over to AKL. Had bell services transfer cold stuff, did a quick Walmart run for a couple things (breakfast on balcony watching animals!!,). Currently lazing around Jambo house pool waiting on room. Shaded padded loungers, vodka lemonades...May be nap time soon. Jiko tonight.

Thank you all for the Anniversary wishes!! Great day so far!


Ugh I get it. It’s why we drive with DD to and from Florida. It still makes me nervous when she’s drives home from college (2 1/2 hours).

that is certainly a talent as I can’t do shots not of either of those without seeing a bathroom floor


Patty already answered but she’s in red tank and I’m in the dress

It was a mild “trek”. You walk a bit on a trail that has roots so have to watch out but it’s not far. Hen you come to overlook by hippos. A trainer came and talked about them (Henry and Hans- father and son-unusual for two males to be such chill buds). Then we could go to edge and look over (hooked in by harness). Then another short trek to see elephants. Then another short trek to bridge and walking out over the crocs (soooo cooool!). Plenty of slow pace, rest stops, water breaks. You have a water bottle with you and refill stations along way. Then you board your private safari vehicle to go on Savannas. The truck pulls off a ton spots so you can really observe the animals- bet we spent 15 minutes just watching giraffes (almost close enough to touch). Then lunch on the Savannah. That place you can see on KS? Yeah-we are there. The food sounds exotic but it really is at - extremely mild curry chicken salad (goodness but a bit bland for my tastes), hummus, tandoori shrimp (again-flavorful, not spicy at all). Fruit cup (melon, blueberry, pineapple-dd got strawberries and blueberries due to food allergies), pita, prosciutto (delicious with fruit). Plus unlimited POG juice. Bathroom break here too. Binoculars to see animals. Then back on truck to finish tour. It seriously flew by. Think your kiddo (GD?)would be fine and love it. Food is good and while sounds exotic in look and name really isn’t. We got 3 tours for the price of one regular tour thanks to outstanding limited CM discount they offered. Really can’t believe they discounted that tour that much but very glad they did!


Protein woman! Need protein! Want me to send you some eggs?

And saving us hassle of lockers. Was so fun to have Troy with us-he’s really a great young man!

I have pics like that too lol

Um-eggs with salsa and tortilla count for breakfast?

What did we do before YouTube? Oh I know- we would have gotten a NEW one (dang fridge is gonna outlast me at this point!!!)




Oh my goodness that’s hilarious! None of us were looking

Ok posting this before I lose it as between the vodka lemonades and having to run to bathroom and dips in pool it’s taken an hour to get this far!

Thanks for taking the time for the review! Happy happy to u & the mr too, great place to celebrate. For some reason I couid’ve sworn you got to hang over the crocs? Hmmm

Off to afternoon run here. Dr appt this am with the mr, then lunch at Red Robin, yum. Banzai

 

[Charade67]

I miss a day and I’m 3 pages behind. I’m enjoying reading about everyone’s trip plans. I am living vicariously through y’all.
So cool that patty and MonyK got to meet. Can’t post too much since I am at work.
More rain is expected tonight.

 

[Charade67]

PSA - 100 days till Black Friday shoppers!

Picture me screaming and running away. Working in retail has cured me of any desire to do Black Friday shopping.

 

[Monykalyn]

Thanks for taking the time for the review! Happy happy to u & the mr too, great place to celebrate. For some reason I couid’ve sworn you got to hang over the crocs? Hmmm

Oh yeah we did get to go to ledge on the crocs too. The bridge was just so cool I forgot that part.

Lunch- I should probably consume some solid food instead of liquid...

 

[Lynne G]

Er, how about some solids and liquids- alcoholic. Yep, good lunch there. Yep, MonyK, guess your breakfast was a deconstructed taco, with eggs.

Have a burger with that drink, Keisha. Little one works for RR, so if you're ever out this way, you can embarrass, er harass, her. I'm told can't eat there anymore. LOL

This afternoon is dragging. At least I got an eye doctor appointment for older one. DH asked how he can drive without his glasses. Well, he is only mildly near sighted, and he has little one in the car.

Sigh, if it's not one thing, it's another.

Picked up rolls, so some cheesesteaks for us tonight. Chipped steak takes like a minute to cook, so fast and easy meal. Think there's pickles in the frig, so meat and vegetables for dinner. Yep, that will do it.

Enjoy your afternoon. So far, the tree is not saying rain. Good, a dry commute is appreciated, that and the AC on in the car.

 

[schumigirl]

Weird evening.......got one of those dodgy phone calls from “the internet” telling me they needed my passwords to change my details as the “internet” was affecting all transactions and of course I needed to switch on my laptop too.............I was howling with laughter as this guy tried to keep me talking........I hung up.

Then got a virus on one of my iPads! Everything else was fine, Kyle managed to do something so I was glad he was in to stop me panicking.........everything had all been reset and extra virus stuff in place......we did have anti virus stuff........but this was an odd one.

Technology isn’t fun at times.

Lynne reading your post I didn’t realise what RR is till I read back Janet’s post........

Hope you enjoyed lunch Janet........

Enjoy rest of your trip MonyK........sounds like a good one!!!

Ginger beer and lime for us tonight..........

 

[pattyw]

14 days, summer fun to come.

Enjoy!!

And saving us hassle of lockers. Was so fun to have Troy with us-he’s really a great young man!

That's so nice! I read this to Troy

That passes for tall out of the HHN group

Ok I'll slouch- like in the FJ photo!

Picture me screaming and running away. Working in retail has cured me of any desire to do Black Friday shopping.

I understand! Kudos to anyone working retail- especially at holiday time!

Lunch- I should probably consume some solid food instead of liquid...

Our drinks yesterday had some fruit garnishes- that's solid food!

Picked up rolls, so some cheesesteaks for us tonight. Chipped steak takes like a minute to cook, so fast and easy meal. Think there's pickles in the frig, so meat and vegetables for dinner. Yep, that will do it.

Sounds yummy!!!

Rain just passed! Packing up and heading home tonight!!

 

[macraven]

Safe flight back home tonight pattyw!

So nice you will be back at uo next month

 

[keishashadow]

Finally, caught a decent price drop on rental car starting 9/29 with my preferred vendor to boot (alamo = straight to the aaisle for our full size whatever.)

Picture me screaming and running away. Working in retail has cured me of any desire to do Black Friday shopping.

I have champagne tastes on beer budget. Shopping is my competitive sport.

Oh yeah we did get to go to ledge on the crocs too. The bridge was just so cool I forgot that part.

Lunch- I should probably consume some solid food instead of liquid...

Never smile at ‘dem crocodiles

Er, how about some solids and liquids- alcoholic. Yep, good lunch there. Yep, MonyK, guess your breakfast was a deconstructed taco, with eggs.

Have a burger with that drink, Keisha. Little one works for RR, so if you're ever out this way, you can embarrass, er harass, her. I'm told can't eat there anymore. LOL

This afternoon is dragging. At least I got an eye doctor appointment for older one. DH asked how he can drive without his glasses. Well, he is only mildly near sighted, and he has little one in the car.

Sigh, if it's not one thing, it's another.

Picked up rolls, so some cheesesteaks for us tonight. Chipped steak takes like a minute to cook, so fast and easy meal. Think there's pickles in the frig, so meat and vegetables for dinner. Yep, that will do it.

Enjoy your afternoon. So far, the tree is not saying rain. Good, a dry commute is appreciated, that and the AC on in the car.

I’ve been reminded I need to make more pickles. Love the taste, not a fan of how they stink up the house.

Tomatoes are coming full force. Something has to give there too as to putting them up. Naturally, it will be mid 90’s and humid the next few days.

I had forgotten GD got violently ill last Sunday after eating there. How, after dealing with it on Monday, is beyond me. We got there and she paled as she was convinced she had food poisoning after eating Mac & cheese/brocolli/a shake. Nope, it was garden-variety 48 hour intestinal bug.

I’m that ‘bad’ mom that always encouraged her kids to get back in the saddle after a set back. Not going to stop with GD. The only thing she would order today was the deep fried pickles & the strawberry lemonade. Did snitch a good amount of my fries when she thought I wasn’t looking.

She’s at Taylor Swift concert tonight, lucky duck. I’d be more interested in seeing Camilla cabello (sp?)

Enjoy!!



That's so nice! I read this to Troy



Ok I'll slouch- like in the FJ photo!



I understand! Kudos to anyone working retail- especially at holiday time!



Our drinks yesterday had some fruit garnishes- that's solid food!



Sounds yummy!!!

Rain just passed! Packing up and heading home tonight!!

No body shaming of any sort here. My take in general is thin people are generally miserable, albeit good looking while suffering lol. That’s my story & i’m Sticking to it.

I’ll muse that many people have mastered the art of projecting taller, whether by sheer force of their personalities or apparel techniques, perhaps a combination of both.

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, I think the only one shorter than me is TinyD. Even darn little one is now taller than me.

Thunderstorm just swept through. Some very loud thunder and a noisy strike of lightning here and there. Few minutes after rain stopped, fire whistle went off. Guess something got hit. Usually it is the rail tracks, and that gives a nice bang when hit by lightning.

Now nice and quiet.

Have a good night all, and hope you are safely back home Patty.

 

[pattyw]

Safe flight back home tonight pattyw!

So nice you will be back at uo next month

Thx!! Home now!
Yes- time is going by fast!!

Finally, caught a decent price drop on rental car starting 9/29 with my preferred vendor to boot (alamo = straight to the aaisle for our full size whatever.)

Good news when you save $$!!

Yep, I think the only one shorter than me is TinyD. Even darn little one is now taller than me.

Thunderstorm just swept through. Some very loud thunder and a noisy strike of lightning here and there. Few minutes after rain stopped, fire whistle went off. Guess something got hit. Usually it is the rail tracks, and that gives a nice bang when hit by lightning.

Now nice and quiet.

Have a good night all, and hope you are safely back home Patty.

Always had to wear flat shoes when I was young so I wasn't taller than boys. I so wanted to be able to wear high heels! When my kids grew and started getting taller than me, I started to wear higher heels so that I wasn't that much shorter than them!

Plane was a little late, but home now. Hard to get out of night owl mode!!

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Finally, caught a decent price drop on rental car starting 9/29 with my preferred vendor to boot (alamo = straight to the aaisle for our full size whatever.)

I have champagne tastes on beer budget. Shopping is my competitive sport.



Never smile at ‘dem crocodiles



I’ve been reminded I need to make more pickles. Love the taste, not a fan of how they stink up the house.

Tomatoes are coming full force. Something has to give there too as to putting them up. Naturally, it will be mid 90’s and humid the next few days.

I had forgotten GD got violently ill last Sunday after eating there. How, after dealing with it on Monday, is beyond me. We got there and she paled as she was convinced she had food poisoning after eating Mac & cheese/brocolli/a shake. Nope, it was garden-variety 48 hour intestinal bug.

I’m that ‘bad’ mom that always encouraged her kids to get back in the saddle after a set back. Not going to stop with GD. The only thing she would order today was the deep fried pickles & the strawberry lemonade. Did snitch a good amount of my fries when she thought I wasn’t looking.

She’s at Taylor Swift concert tonight, lucky duck. I’d be more interested in seeing Camilla cabello (sp?)



No body shaming of any sort here. My take in general is thin people are generally miserable, albeit good looking while suffering lol. That’s my story & i’m Sticking to it.

I’ll muse that many people have mastered the art of projecting taller, whether by sheer force of their personalities or apparel techniques, perhaps a combination of both.

So funny you mention Camilla Cabello.....I saw an ad on tv for something or other she`s advertising...….I said to Tom I had no clue who she was.....he was even more vacant than I was!!!! Then I heard Havana...….a song I love...….and realized...…. I am so out of date!!!!

Mind you I was the person who didn't have a clue who Pit Bull was!!!! Taylor Swift I do know...….lol...….

Yes skinny people sometimes do look miserable.....especially jogging!! I`m with you Janet...….although that should really mean I`m the happiest person on the planet I do my best!!!

And then there are "these" people...…..





We are having a little respite from the very unusual heatwave we are enjoying......it`s nowhere near cool, but it is cooler than yesterday...…..

No real plans today...…..DH is doing some little jobs around the place, gardener is here so he is out with him mooching around...….I think I`m losing another rose bush......it`s not a big one, but very pretty flowers once every two years!!!

Have a great Wednesday...…….Hump Day again...…….Lynne where`s the camel!!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Why it is Wednesday again, and yep, the middle day of those homies working the week days, and for all the other homies, yo, Wednesday, that means two more days and the weekend ‘s door steps are waiting for Friday to end.

So get over this hump of a day homies. An enjoyable one at that.

I need tea. Another steamy day with the dice roll of a spotty chance of a thunderstorm. Per our weather guy, we have a large amount of moisture in the air. Heat Advisory already issued. Those homies having my heat pump summer day, stay in the shade or the AC, and drink water. Oh, and rock those sunglasses.