Something About Nothing ... #12

[bobbie68]

Hi just got back from the movie and dinner. The movie was really good I am glad I went with the teens. It was funny at the end Liv yelled at something that spooked her I think the whole theater turned around.. The wings were good and now I am so full.

Thanks Mac and Tink for the kind words, vote of confidence and information. It is nice to have everyone here to listen and give support.

Lynne Awesome pic, I am wishing I was back there right now

Have a good night everyone.

 

[Sue M]

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For you, Sue. In a standard room at RPR. Plus, a small pot with q tips and cotton balls. Small packages of them. And another soap, as older one had already opened one.

We had a great view of a luau last night, from our room. Thankfully the music was not too late. Lots of convention goers seen yesterday.

Up today, a full day of fun. Probably going to start in IOA, then over to Studios for lunch, then back to IOA to finish day watching lights on the castle. At least that is what I think we are doing.

MonyK, good luck on your DH’s doctor visit. Not a fun test, but needed, particularly for men.

Schumi, love the countdown and nice, your wine deliveries. Send Dr. Who in to change your weather. Sounds like not so nice. Hehe, phone said snow showers while showing we were enjoying 79, and just beautiful out.

Charade, I love coincidences. Awesome you get out West this year. We did like Hollywood, though only stayed near the movie theater. We did drive around, and stopped along the road to take pictures. We did 2 days at Universal Hollywood. We would go back there again too. Some day. Long flights for us, and with SW Air, no direct flights. I always do better going ahead in time, than going back in time. Was so weird, when left Japan, we landed in LA, at almost the same time on the same day.

Oh my, thought I was sleeping late, nope clock said 5:55. Hmm. I will let older one sleep. Early entry is 8am, have to see which park. Forgot to look last night.



Taco Tuesday all! Tell Mac to make that Taco Bell rum today.

Ooooo thanks Lynne. I can’t make out what the tubes are beside the cups. But anti-aging sounds promising lol. Is it body lotion and ? Shower gel?
Good to know if it’s body lotion. My luggage weight is always on the edge, so I don’t pack shampoo, conditioner or lotion if I don’t have to.
Love the pics of you and son! So much fun!

 

[Sue M]

Schumi one day, we only get one day of sunshine it’s a cruel trick! Now back to the regular programme! Sheesh.

Mac, the roast came out brilliantly if I do say so myself. My husband did it but I helped and put my 2 cents in, lol.
Thanks for the pep talk re Saturday. I’ve heard a lot of people do fall asleep from the sedation. I hope I do! Bobbie says she did too.

Bobbie, good luck with DCF. I’ve had to deal with them because they also encompass seniors too and my mom is in Florida. In an ALF. (Assisted living facility). She’s been in care for many years due to Alzheimer’s. She gets full care in her facility. I had to apply to DCF for a benefit for people in Long Term Care. It’s very difficult for me living out of the country. They used to send me notices about info they need, but by the time it arrives it’s over due. Then I called them once because I wasn’t getting anything from them and agent said they had no info about me. What? I can only assume they lost everything. I still have to fill out yearly reports to DCF for mom, but now it’s done thru the insurance company, much better! I’m sure things will go much smoother for you, different circumstances.

I’m the one in the theatre that spooks! One time I was holding the popcorn and got spooked by a scene and well, everyone around me was wearing the popcorn oops.
Thanks for pep talk, I hope I’m out like a light too!

Well, today I was supposed to go to movies to see Mary Queen of Scots but theatre closed due to heating issues!

I booked my flights for April today, using my companion fare coupon for Alaska Airlines. But sheesh those premium economy seats went up $$. They are extra and not included in companion deal and added over $400 to my fare for the 2 of us. It’s a 6 hr flight and I can’t face it without premium economy seat kills me to pay extra for the same kind of room we used to have in a standard seat! Remember when flying was enjoyable?

We are flying into Ft. Lauderdale first to check up on mom, and while there enjoy some beach time. We have stayed in the same beach hotel in Deerfield Beach for years, it’s a small place and we know all the staff. They are all wonderful. It’s always fun to catch up when we go. I may have decided to arrive a day earlier

Also booked my car rental. Using my usual, Alamo who I like. But I am returning car after we check into RPR, so I’m watching Avis to see if their rates come down. Currently they’re double what I have with Alamo. It would be so convenient to be able to return car right at RPR. Alamo is at The Four Points, not too far and will Uber back to RPR.
If we want to go off property to that seafood restaurant Schumi wrote about, and maybe the outlet mall we can Uber or Lyft. And I’ll get a car service to return to MCO. I think I’ll try Tony. I’ve heard so many good things about him. Or Quicksilver who I’ve used before.

 

[macraven]

Sue when is your trip?

I can mail you a few of the containers so you can decide before you go if the product is okay for you

Let me look and see which of the rpr items I have left

I’ll send you a Pm tomorrow for details on the products

 

[Sue M]

Sue when is your trip?

I can mail you a fee of the containers so you can decide before you go if the product is okay for you

Let me look and see which of the rpr items I have left

I’ll send you a Pm tomorrow for details on the products

That’s so nice of you, but shipping may be too expensive as I live in Canada. Did you like the products? I loved the ones from PB! I usually bring my own leave in conditioner and styling cream.
My trip is late April.

 

[macraven]

Obviously I was writing while sue was sending more info about the hotel toiletries

I’ll look and see the products I brought home with me
Yup, I do take home samples ....lol

I’ll pm sue to work it out if she wants to try them in advance before her trip

 

[macraven]

Since I don’t have any carrier pigeons to bring the products to you, assumed I would mail them out

 

[schumigirl]

Bobbie......good luck with everything going ahead with no issues for helping Charlie......

Vicki.......procrastinating is very under rated!!!! It’s a fine art........ Love GoT........Kyle has all the series on DVD and we did plan to watch them all before the final series.....but think we may just watch the last 2 or 3.....glad you’ve got your cable sorted!!! We recently had our electrics in one area of the house replaced......the electrician found one wire all chewed through by a mouse, in the outside of the house thankfully.....and said it had been ages ago as no sign of a nest. Thnakfully never been bothered by mice despite being in the countryside......yep, looking forward to Mardi Gras...........

Sue.......sounds a nice trip you have planned! I hear you on the flights.......our December flights for this year haven’t been released yet as they only do 11 months out.....want them booked as soon as possible as we like Premium seats.......I’m all about comfort too......

The products in RP are lovely......however I only use the shampoo and conditioner for the first night as I prefer to use the Aussie products, so we go buy them on our first day. But, in the past I have used them a whole trip and they’re alright.....certainly saves lugging them with you......housekeepers are happy to give you more if you need them......




Wednesday again.........

Expecting a text at 7am telling us when new dishwasher is being delivered today.......I like the idea of them giving us a smaller window......some places try to fob you off with sometime during the day......no, not good enough....so they will give us a 3 hour window which is fine.....

Although looking at our weather today I may not want to go out anywhere! Wind has got up and it’s to be cold....and get colder. We never get the extremes of cold that certain areas of America do........Keisha.....looking at you!!!! But for the UK........it’ll be not very nice. Although weather just said it’ll be sunny........still dark here so maybe it will brighten up if the heavy rain stops.......

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

 

[Lynne G]

Sue, one says for hands and body wash, the other says for hand and body creme. Both says anti-aging for your skin. Not sure if that is really true it not? LOL. But I only use the body wash, but I use my own body lotion. In front of those bottles was a shower cap. I, like Schumi, do bring my own hair conditioner. My hair gets so dry, I like mine the best. Otherwise, we are fine with the shampoo and soap bars.

But, for all that needs the hint that it is Wednesday,



Yep, Wednesday is here.

Went and saw Spider-Man last night at City Walk. Parts of it where laughter out funny, and a good , but kinda odd story. The after credits quick scene was also brought laughter to those who remained. For a movie out for some time now, we were definitely not the only ones viewing it. Only thing I will have to say about the seats, rats they don’t recline.

 

[Robo56]

Good morning Sans family




Lynne so glad to see you and your son having such a good time at Universal.....Enjoy your upcoming cruise.

Yay, Robo is on her way to Florida. Have a great trip.

We made it home by 11 pm......not sure If there is such a thing as car lag.....LOL, but think thats what we have had for past of days.

into 3 teams and had a baking contest for the best Birthday Cake.

Awesome cakes by the girls. Happy belated birthday to your daughter

Safe travels Robo.......

Thanks Schumi.....hope you and Tom are feeling better. Hubby and I are still dealing with the lingering effects of the respiratory illness. It has been beautiful here last couple of days. It’s always so nice to open the shades in the morning and see the palm trees.

Glad to hear you were making good time, Robo.

Lynne hope your trip into Orlando was good.

Terrible ending to the Bears game.

Yes, what a heart breaker. We are Bears fans.

Was a sad ending for me and Bear fans

Yes, it was.

We just returned home from our lovely winter getaway to Ithaca! Stayed at a beautiful country inn!

Pattyw what a beautiful place. Great pic of a lovely couple enjoying themselves.

Hope Robbie had a good night sleep in her Florida bed

Yep, was a good night sleep. Thanks Mac.

Robo, hope you arrived safe and now enjoying a lazy day.

As always as soon as we get home here there are things to be taken care of, but its settling down.

Hope Robo is enjoying the Florida sun no pun intended

Thank you Tink. Hope you are doing well and the your cable line has been doggie proofed.

Wednesday is younger dds birthday but celebrating tonight because she has classes Wednesday night.

Happy Birthday to your daughter

Robo I hope you are enjoying yourself at your home in Florida. The sunshine and scenery can help. Have a great trip!

Thanks bobbie68.

it is Charlie's birthday a

Happy Bithday to Charlie

Brian and I usually go to North Hampton Massachusetts for our Anniversary.

Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby

Sorry bout the Bears=what an ending to the game! DH and I watched the whole game and we were "What the ...just happened??"

I know still cringing.

DH has a colonoscopy tomorrow (routine screen)- I will be sleeping in other room tonight

Good luck to your hubby on his test. A little humor to lighten the test.




To all the Sans family have a great Wednesday.

 

[macraven]

Yay for Wednesday!
Boo for the change of weather

A couple of homies have celebrations today
Hope the day is special for all 24 hours

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Birthday to Sue’s daughter. No matter how old, always wish kids a Hapoy Birthday!

Told older one early entry is 8 am to Studios. He said, yeah. He is taking a shower now.

Express lines were from walk on to 20 or so minutes in the afternoon. Weather has been nothing but awesome. Room has some noisy neighbors, but we are good sleepers. Even the whistling down the hall at 6:30 am was only heard by me. Better sleep in today. 5:45 am wake up. Guess getting back at 11 last night was not a normal day for me.

City Walk was busy last night. Best, we stroll along the water, see our boat sitting there. Sorta hurry, last of two couples getting on. So, quick ride back, and poof back in the room. This is when I miss the pool open. So nice to cut through and exit gate right across from Tower 3.

Oh, and thanks to ghe Dis. Before I came, I was never got an email saying pool closed. For our short stay, it certainly was not a deal breaker for us. Though we do like a night time swim.

 

[Sue M]

Sue, one says for hands and body wash, the other says for hand and body creme. Both says anti-aging for your skin. Not sure if that is really true it not? LOL. But I only use the body wash, but I use my own body lotion. In front of those bottles was a shower cap. I, like Schumi, do bring my own hair conditioner. My hair gets so dry, I like mine the best. Otherwise, we are fine with the shampoo and soap bars.

But, for all that needs the hint that it is Wednesday,

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Yep, Wednesday is here.

Went and saw Spider-Man last night at City Walk. Parts of it where laughter out funny, and a good , but kinda odd story. The after credits quick scene was also brought laughter to those who remained. For a movie out for some time now, we were definitely not the only ones viewing it. Only thing I will have to say about the seats, rats they don’t recline.

Thanks for the info! I always bring my leave in conditioner to use for extra conditioning! But I usually use what the hotel provides for everything. If it’s a nice hotel the toiletries are usually decent.

Hard to go to non reclining theatres now isn’t it! I will only go to the non reclining theatre now only if the show isn’t in the reclining theatre! I was talking to one of the employees the other day, and she said they lost 60% of seats when they converted. But I’m sure I’m not the only one who now will only go there even though it’s not the closest!

 

[Sue M]

Thanks to everyone for DDs birthday wishes

 

[Lynne G]

Got to always post that dragon.



Hogwarts today. Lovely weather once again.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning Sans family

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Lynne so glad to see you and your son having such a good time at Universal.....Enjoy your upcoming cruise.




We made it home by 11 pm......not sure If there is such a thing as car lag.....LOL, but think thats what we have had for past of days.




Awesome cakes by the girls. Happy belated birthday to your daughter
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Thanks Schumi.....hope you and Tom are feeling better. Hubby and I are still dealing with the lingering effects of the respiratory illness. It has been beautiful here last couple of days. It’s always so nice to open the shades in the morning and see the palm trees.



Lynne hope your trip into Orlando was good.




Yes, what a heart breaker. We are Bears fans.





Yes, it was.




Pattyw what a beautiful place. Great pic of a lovely couple enjoying themselves.




Yep, was a good night sleep. Thanks Mac.




As always as soon as we get home here there are things to be taken care of, but its settling down.



Thank you Tink. Hope you are doing well and the your cable line has been doggie proofed.




Happy Birthday to your daughter
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Thanks bobbie68.



Happy Bithday to Charlie

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Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby

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I know still cringing.




Good luck to your hubby on his test. A little humor to lighten the test.

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To all the Sans family have a great Wednesday.

Glad you’re home nice and safe.........these things are lingering bad when they hit everyone this season.......so many nasty bugs. Hope it clears soon for you both Robo......maybe now you’re back where there’s some warmth it’ll help.......we’re doing better thanks. It’s been a long haul, but finally not coughing as much and Tom is more or less back to normal..........

Thanks to everyone for DDs birthday wishes

I thought it was Monday!! Happy Birthday to your DD Sue.......hope she has a lovely day.......

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Got to always post that dragon.

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Hogwarts today. Lovely weather once again.

Love that dragon Lynne..........and another nice picture of you and your boy.........glad the weather is so lovely for your trip.........when do you go on your cruise??



Happy owner of fancy new dishwasher...........isn’t it funny how easy pleased we are at times!!

Delivered as promised and DH fitted it.....took a few minutes and it was up and running.........did a run with it empty and it is as quiet as promised. Like it.

I keep thinking it’s Thursday today............

Salmon for dinner tonight........with baby roast potatoes, Kyle and Tom want peas (boring) and I’m having some baby roast veg........making some lemon butter sauce for me too.....they don’t like lemon things!

Time for a cuppa before making dinner.........

 

[Sue M]

Glad you’re home nice and safe.........these things are lingering bad when they hit everyone this season.......so many nasty bugs. Hope it clears soon for you both Robo......maybe now you’re back where there’s some warmth it’ll help.......we’re doing better thanks. It’s been a long haul, but finally not coughing as much and Tom is more or less back to normal..........



I thought it was Monday!! Happy Birthday to your DD Sue.......hope she has a lovely day.......



Love that dragon Lynne..........and another nice picture of you and your boy.........glad the weather is so lovely for your trip.........when do you go on your cruise??



Happy owner of fancy new dishwasher...........isn’t it funny how easy pleased we are at times!!

Delivered as promised and DH fitted it.....took a few minutes and it was up and running.........did a run with it empty and it is as quiet as promised. Like it.

I keep thinking it’s Thursday today............

Salmon for dinner tonight........with baby roast potatoes, Kyle and Tom want peas (boring) and I’m having some baby roast veg........making some lemon butter sauce for me too.....they don’t like lemon things!

Time for a cuppa before making dinner.........

Well, we did celebrate the birthday on Monday, but today is actual day. She has classes tonight so had to celebrate Monday to work it into her busy schedule!

What brand dishwasher did you get? I can’t recall how old mine is, it seems not very. But the Smart Wash cycle stopped working, so now use normal cycle. It works. But thinking the clock is ticking on it.

 

[schumigirl]

Well, we did celebrate the birthday on Monday, but today is actual day. She has classes tonight so had to celebrate Monday to work it into her busy schedule!

What brand dishwasher did you get? I can’t recall how old mine is, it seems not very. But the Smart Wash cycle stopped working, so now use normal cycle. It works. But thinking the clock is ticking on it.

Oh yes, I did read that!! I forgot.......I knew I’d seen a birthday somwhere.......lol......

We went for a Bosch this time. And black. I think once they start developing faults, they don’t last long.

Our AGA is black and we have a built in double oven too that is black and also a Bosch, and a few kitchen items are black too, we do like their products......don’t laugh I even have a Bosch iron......and rather cheeekily when I bought it the woman who brought it out sniped she wouldn’t pay that much for an iron!!! Told her as it wasn’t her money it wasn’t her worry......cheeky mare.......how rude to comment.

Lazy night tonight........going to make hot chocolates with marshmallows later........

Really cold outside.......glad we’re all in!

 

[Lynne G]

Dino fun, but no, not that one. Most likely tomorrow, if we remember, line too long by the time we thought, hmm. Nope. 50 minute wait. Kong, 10 minute wait.

 

[keishashadow]

I’ve been far too busy for so early in January lol. Time for dis break

At the risk of repeating myself, enjoyed awyamab far more than expected. Lots of interesting old school actors in it

GDs first meet, two 2nd place and 5th overall in her level (junior 4 in junior olympics). Not too shabby can’t meeting with sinus infection. Most importantly, had a great time

60s yesterday and into teens tonight. Soon need to go back out and use blower to dispatch last snow squall Not the snow blower, yet, I multipurpose the battery leaf blower. A 40 volt has quite the kick & thankfully no cord & lightweight

Charade, go to Disney Soda Shoppe in Hollywood. We took in a movie, then had a ice cream sundae that included a pin at the Soda Shoppe right next door. We had stayed at the Hilton next to Universal, and when visiting Hollywood, parked at the garage at H&H, as if you took the elevator to the top, you could see the Hollywood sign in the distance. Plus, either theater ticket or IC Shoppe validated parking, so payed a lesser rate.

I’d love to get back to CA. Twice to DL, first at Disneyland Hotel, last at Grand C.

I’d need to ck records but somewhere between 7 & 10, mostly villas at GC but I prefer DLH. Actually pre last renovation even though those new headboards are pretty cool

It does seem as tho many of the harbor blvd places are closer to gates

I liked that Hilton at USH too

View attachment 373791 View attachment 373792 View attachment 373802 Happy Sunday! We’ve had a fun weekend so far beginning with dinner at Hard Rock Friday night to celebrate our DD’s birthday & one last run through the parks to look at the Christmas decorations at night. Yesterday was a Pancakes & PJ’s party with 11 little friends over for brunch then they divided up into 3 teams and had a baking contest for the best Birthday Cake. See what I did there......made the girls bake cakes so I didn’t have too! He Hehe. It was a lot of fun (and very messy) but we ended up with a lemon & blueberry trifle, a chocolate mousse cake with mint chocolate chip ice cream in the middle & and a vanilla cake with chocolate/peanut butter filling.
Beautiful day today! Hope everyone traveling arrives safely & those who have been under the weather are on the mend now. I have been reading along the last couple of weeks but have been terrible at replying to posts. Once the kids go back to school, I hope to be back into my routine quickly.

Nice birthday spread for your princess!

Feel sorry for ya, Mac.

But have to say it: Fly Eagles Fly.

As my little one’s coach said to her socccer team after stunningly beating a team that was levels above them, in a shoot out ending after almost the whole team took shots: Scrappy. Must be a Philly thing.

I’m still sulking re football, need to settle on a team to root for lol

Happy Monday all! Cold and mostly clear this early morning. Waiting inside until almost time for the train. 25 when we left home, and got hot coffee in my hand.

Think I might have packed a wee bit too much, but needed fancier clothes and shoes for the cruise dinners. I would feel kinda odd wearing sneakers and not at least looking like going to work on cruise nights. Lady can wear slacks ya know, just would not get as dressed up for our shorter stay at the Dark Side. Another use of my pass and hey, very thankful for a military ticket for older one. He is happy to see the Dark Side again.

And a just for the cruise, older one is using a Marvel suitcase that he rarely uses. And yes, I did pack sun tan lotion.

A cruise? No way, enjoy

Lynne
Woohoo, travel day !

If you want to wear walking/running shoes with a dress due to comfort, do so and it will be fine

I stopped dress shoes some years back after the foot injury
Times have changed and no one mentions footware anymore

You and son will have a blast on the cruise
And the parks

So nice to do a trip with a son!
Marvel cases rule..

Have a fantastic vacation

Haven’t seen any actual tennies worn with dresses on cruises even tho some guests have opted for more casual duds.

I’ve only seen people turned away a few times from MDR and that was from trying to wear swimsuits in with skimpy coverups. Plenty of flats out there you can slip orthotics in and feel right at home.

Many casual places on all ships to dine if one isn’t feeling cleaning up for dinner

Funny enough, the most casually dressed guests I’ve seen have been in DCL with among the highest fares

Long as I don’t have to look at hairy pits or legs while I dine, inches from my table & my nearby table mates have showered (don’t ask) I’m good lol

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Aloha! And a Finnegan’s meal is dinner.

Nice

Thanks everyone for dd Birthday Wishes. 29 :-0 where does the time go? We had 8 over for dinner. Lots of laughs, good company and food.

Lynne, great photos. Love the mummy ride! I can’t remember are you staying at RP? If you are could you post a pic of the toiletries they provide?

Monykalyn, my sympathy to your husband ugh, I have one scheduled for Saturday. First time. I hope they knock me out! Ha.

Happy happy

Thanks for the info! I always bring my leave in conditioner to use for extra conditioning! But I usually use what the hotel provides for everything. If it’s a nice hotel the toiletries are usually decent.

Hard to go to non reclining theatres now isn’t it! I will only go to the non reclining theatre now only if the show isn’t in the reclining theatre! I was talking to one of the employees the other day, and she said they lost 60% of seats when they converted. But I’m sure I’m not the only one who now will only go there even though it’s not the closest!

Haha The recliners are nice but imax my first choice which isn’t offered in any of our nearby theaters.