Something About Nothing ... #12

[Sue M]

Great Jurassic pic Lynne! But 50min wait :-0.

Schumi our stove is Bosch too. When dishwasher goes may go with Bosch again. My brother had a kitchen fire from his Bosch dishwasher, good think his son was downstairs late at night! I think it had to do with faulty wiring in the wall.
DD and I had a nice day. I picked her up and we went out for Ramen lunch. Then she wanted to go up to Costco. And chatted about plans for Universal over lunch.

Keishashadow those reclining seats are a game changer!

Happy Thursday everyone.

 

[Charade67]

I don't post for almost 2 days and I am so far behind. We have had a few days of nice weather, but are gearing up for another winter storm this weekend. Right now the predictions are 5-10 inches, but it is still too early to be certain. Guess I need to stop by the grocery store soon.

B is thinking about participating in a community tap dance event next month. The owner of her dance studio is in charge and has invited all of the intermediate and advanced tappers to participate. The other night I dreamed that I was supposed to be part of it too. Only one problem - I can't tap dance.

MonyK - Hope all went well for your husband. I have had that procedure several times already. The joys of being the child of a colon cancer survivor. I have a theory - You know that part in Harry Potter where he has to force Dumbledore to dink the contents of the basin so they can get the locket? I believe the basin was filled with colonoscopy prep.

Sue - You should be out for the procedure. The procedure itself isn't bad, but the prep is awful.

Bobbie and Schumi - We should get together sometime. I hate to cook, but love to bake.

Lynne - Looks like you and your son are having a fabulous time. Keep the pictures coming. We briefly thought about going to Universal in CA, but decided against it since we just spent a week there December 2017.

Patty - I still haven't figured out why Ithaca seems so familiar. I think there is a connection with work, but can't figure out what it is.

Bobbie - I hope all goes well with Charlie and the home inspection.

Hello Mac, Robo, Tink,Keisha and anyone else I may have missed.

 

[Lynne G]

Cooler night, always nice to end at the Studios.

Pizza at City Walk, some shopping, and a Cinnabon for a split snack. Stuffed. 65 out. We are in shorts and short sleeves, lady in elevator said, I hope they have the heater on. They were definitely not Northerners. LOL

All have an awesome night. Keisha, good to see ya post, and congratulations to GD. Great showing. Little one never did competitive gymnastics, as until 7th grade, did both non competitive gymnastics two times a week, and soccer three times a week, and weekends. With 7th grade school soccer, the 5 nights a week with gymnastics and club soccer, something had to give. So, socccer it has been ever since, with club and school soccer taking all the extra time. Plus, at 6 years old, was told to get her in competitive gymnastics, but I said no, as she was good, not great, and my cousin has a DD that did competitive, and tore her knee up good as a teen. That was all I had to hear, that, and the amount of time she had to commit.

 

[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.

Antiage? I’ll need to bathe in a vat of the stuff lol!

 

[schumigirl]

Great Jurassic pic Lynne! But 50min wait :-0.

Schumi our stove is Bosch too. When dishwasher goes may go with Bosch again. My brother had a kitchen fire from his Bosch dishwasher, good think his son was downstairs late at night! I think it had to do with faulty wiring in the wall.
DD and I had a nice day. I picked her up and we went out for Ramen lunch. Then she wanted to go up to Costco. And chatted about plans for Universal over lunch.

Keishashadow those reclining seats are a game changer!

Happy Thursday everyone.

Bosch are fabulous. We’ve had so many of their products over the years. Our washing machine is a Miele and I swear I’ll get bored with it before it gives up the ghost......

Yes, glad your nephew was awake and downstairs!!! Over here a brand called Candy was known for bursting into flames....wouldn’t have anything of theirs......but there was a fault with them.......thankfully Bosch are known for reliability. But, we never put anything like that on overnight......just in case. We used it properly last night and it is much quieter than our other one, which I was surprised about, as the other was very quiet.

Nice you’re making plans for Universal..........it’ll be here before you know it........


Charade.....dreams are so weird at times.......

Lynne glad you’re having such a lovely time...........




Thursday.......days are flying past!!!

I almost made a mistake last night with our December trip.......didn’t realise Thanksgiving was the 28th and looked at flights for the 27th!! So, maybe the 30th Nov we’ll fly out for 11 nights........need to wait another week for flights to be released with Virgin. I’m so impatient.

Breakfast, see DS off to work then going to meet a friend for coffee at her house.....always love a good catch up with her.....she’s the one with the doggy I walk sometimes........won’t be walking this morning though as it’s really cold outside........then Tom will pick me up and we’re going looking at cars again.......yay!

Have a great Thursday...........

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! Sounds like Schumi is in a very good mood, that an a great day planned. December trip, woot! Hope you get the flights you want sorted out soon.

Yay! sue had fun with DD, and is on a countdown too.

That goes for Charade too, summer trip out West. Hope your snow total did not happen.

Last full day. Studios close at 6, so we think a buyout is tonight. Islands stays with the 7 closing. On Tuesday, the club area in City Walk was a private event. We have seen at least 2 different companies here in the hotel, and another in the parks, that must be staying somewhere else. Few flags groups, and the ones we did see were smallish. So low to not quite moderate is what we have seen. Some of the express lines were walk on. So nice. And lovely weather. Sometimes overcast, but then full sun, and mostly in the 70’s day. You cold feel a cooler night last night, so 60’s today. No matter, a quick cooling, as Friday will be full sun and 70’s again. Rain chance is zero so far.

Thirst is a good thing. Be thirsty this Thursday! And remember glasses of ice water are free.

And we were not impressed with older one’s sought out donut bottle you can refill. Every bottle we looked at, the printing seemed to be peeling. Not bought, so he settled for a T-shirt, as was the better choice. And he already has an alien bottle , and a minion one. And I will say, I think that both his ones, that were purchased years ago, are nicer then the ones of the same we saw now. And I still have 3 red cups, bought many a year ago too. But now a days, unless we feel like soda and carrying around the bottle, we go for the free water cups.

Mythos lunch today. We both enjoy it there. Dinner, ah we will plan after lunch. City Walk was only a little busy at park close last night. Oh, and since older one was still hungry, he got a regular sized hot dog combo from the Hot Dog place, as we strolled. For the money, will not be a repeat. More like a snack for larger appetites. I will say, the fries were hot, and the small piece he shared was fine. Beef hotdog. Better than what I have tasted at the other place’s Casey’s.

Follow on homies, it is a Thursday! Yes, the weekend is coming.

 

[Charade67]

That goes for Charade too, summer trip out West. Hope your snow total did not happen.

The snow is supposed to start sometime Saturday. They are still saying 5-10, but that could change over the next couple of days.

 

[schumigirl]

Hope the worst of the snow misses you Charade.....we have relatives in Germany that are having dreadful snow storms right now, it`s made the news over here and looks awful and seems to be affecting a lot of Europe.

Lynne......sounds a fun trip......enjoy the next phase with your cruise too......I forget where you`re going with that...….I`m sure it`ll be lovely though!!!



Well....we finally have our new car ordered...…..

Leaving Mercedes after many, many years and have gone with Porsche!!!

Not a little sporty two door, think we`re too old for that and they`re not practical really......but, one of their SUV styles...….we spent ages adding all our own specs to the order today......that was fun!!!

Not getting it till May by time it`s built....they only import a limited number into the country so they don't have some just sitting around.…..it might be April though if we`re lucky.

But, over the moon with our choice.....now we just have to wait!!! So happy we finally made our decision....

Steak for dinner tonight, not sure what to have with it...….Tom wants a baked potato.....I`m not sure yet....

Hope your Thursday is a good one...….

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all, was single digits this am, at least snow has stopped. I’m squinting but can’t quite see the spring on the distant horizon

Carole sounds like you have the year pretty squared away already for travel plans, congrats. I recently paid off upcoming cruise but still no airfare (come on SWA open that route to Hawaii) or excursions in place. Other than having DVC booked for July, Oct & first week of Dec. Dec is a placeholder JIK we don’t come up with anything more exotic that fits the travel budget

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Cooler night, always nice to end at the Studios.

Pizza at City Walk, some shopping, and a Cinnabon for a split snack. Stuffed. 65 out. We are in shorts and short sleeves, lady in elevator said, I hope they have the heater on. They were definitely not Northerners. LOL

All have an awesome night. Keisha, good to see ya post, and congratulations to GD. Great showing. Little one never did competitive gymnastics, as until 7th grade, did both non competitive gymnastics two times a week, and soccer three times a week, and weekends. With 7th grade school soccer, the 5 nights a week with gymnastics and club soccer, something had to give. So, socccer it has been ever since, with club and school soccer taking all the extra time. Plus, at 6 years old, was told to get her in competitive gymnastics, but I said no, as she was good, not great, and my cousin has a DD that did competitive, and tore her knee up good as a teen. That was all I had to hear, that, and the amount of time she had to commit.

It does take a lot of practice time. She’s not the sort to hang ‘round and do nothing, always active sort even as a tot. Competitive season an extra time suck with the travel time to many overnight weekend events. She picked up guitar lessons for an hour a week after xmas on an ‘off’ night. Last spring first go-round with softball. She has mentioned soccer but as you say, no idea how to fit that into current schedule.

As you say, you need to pick & choose wisely, a good life lesson for kids. Her parents have already informed her if the grades drop even one iota, then the extra circular schedule will be severly curtailed. Find it very interesting that there are increasingly more competitive gyms popping up only work with home schooled girls and I’m talking starting in first grade. They are day students of a sort. Get dropped off early in the am and picked up later in evening with their education getting handled by the gym. Effectively, the girls work out double than the norm. I’d be worried on several levels as a parent for that sort of commitment, especially as to injuries. Seems a bit much IMO. Their medals are good on regional levels, not so on state - yet. I have wondered if the parents are doing it for their kids or themselves (living vicariously?)

Yay! Sounds like Schumi is in a very good mood, that an a great day planned. December trip, woot! Hope you get the flights you want sorted out soon.

Yay! sue had fun with DD, and is on a countdown too.

That goes for Charade too, summer trip out West. Hope your snow total did not happen.

Last full day. Studios close at 6, so we think a buyout is tonight. Islands stays with the 7 closing. On Tuesday, the club area in City Walk was a private event. We have seen at least 2 different companies here in the hotel, and another in the parks, that must be staying somewhere else. Few flags groups, and the ones we did see were smallish. So low to not quite moderate is what we have seen. Some of the express lines were walk on. So nice. And lovely weather. Sometimes overcast, but then full sun, and mostly in the 70’s day. You cold feel a cooler night last night, so 60’s today. No matter, a quick cooling, as Friday will be full sun and 70’s again. Rain chance is zero so far.

Thirst is a good thing. Be thirsty this Thursday! And remember glasses of ice water are free.

And we were not impressed with older one’s sought out donut bottle you can refill. Every bottle we looked at, the printing seemed to be peeling. Not bought, so he settled for a T-shirt, as was the better choice. And he already has an alien bottle , and a minion one. And I will say, I think that both his ones, that were purchased years ago, are nicer then the ones of the same we saw now. And I still have 3 red cups, bought many a year ago too. But now a days, unless we feel like soda and carrying around the bottle, we go for the free water cups.

Mythos lunch today. We both enjoy it there. Dinner, ah we will plan after lunch. City Walk was only a little busy at park close last night. Oh, and since older one was still hungry, he got a regular sized hot dog combo from the Hot Dog place, as we strolled. For the money, will not be a repeat. More like a snack for larger appetites. I will say, the fries were hot, and the small piece he shared was fine. Beef hotdog. Better than what I have tasted at the other place’s Casey’s.

Follow on homies, it is a Thursday! Yes, the weekend is coming.

Convention season ramping up. Let us know how Mythos went. We skipped it this year after two lackluster outings in ‘17.

Hope the worst of the snow misses you Charade.....we have relatives in Germany that are having dreadful snow storms right now, it`s made the news over here and looks awful and seems to be affecting a lot of Europe.

Lynne......sounds a fun trip......enjoy the next phase with your cruise too......I forget where you`re going with that...….I`m sure it`ll be lovely though!!!



Well....we finally have our new car ordered...…..

Leaving Mercedes after many, many years and have gone with Porsche!!!

Not a little sporty two door, think we`re too old for that and they`re not practical really......but, one of their SUV styles...….we spent ages adding all our own specs to the order today......that was fun!!!

Not getting it till May by time it`s built....they only import a limited number into the country so they don't have some just sitting around.…..it might be April though if we`re lucky.

But, over the moon with our choice.....now we just have to wait!!! So happy we finally made our decision....

Steak for dinner tonight, not sure what to have with it...….Tom wants a baked potato.....I`m not sure yet....

Hope your Thursday is a good one...….

Holy smokes, congrats on the new ride. No idea Porsche made SUVs. Other than a few older boxsters, not a vehicle you tend to see on the streets in my neck of the woods.

Mr having cold leftover beef pot roast (ew) for dinner. I’m going to make mashed potato & cheese pierogis, slathered in butter and carmelized onions. No, haven’t started that diet yet, too much xmas candy still milling about lol

 

[Lynne G]

Eh, Keisha, we have seen quite a few of those SUVs around home. I have to say, as little one remarked one time seeing one, I would be getting that as a sports car. We like Mythos. Had the pork, and it was good, just the right size, and nice presentation, though did not eat most of the bean and corn mixture, but did eat the mashed taters. Older one loves the pad thai, and this one he said was just as good as remembered.

Nary a cloud in the sky. Beautiful, even if a chilly sorta breeze.

 

[Lynne G]

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks Keisha......we’re over the moon with it.......it’s waiting that hurts......lol......cold beef pot roast??? No.......just no......got to be hot!!! Our diet was going well till we found a few goodies tucked away today......well, it was a cold miserable afternoon..........

Lynne.....the Porsche SUV we’re getting hasn’t been released in the USA yet........supposed to be this year.......it only appeared at its first motor show in November I believe. The older one is around though.



Think we’ll go with wedges and small salad with steak.......

Friends and relatives in Germany have been sending pictures of the blizzards and storms they’re having........truly dreadful.......glad I’m not there!

Lazy night ahead.........

 

[schumigirl]

Janet....they still haven’t released the flights for Hawaii yet???

Oh hope you keep your first week in December! We’ll be able to meet up again........yep, I like getting all my plans in place early in the year.......

 

[Lynne G]

Figured that Schumi. I know sometimes what we get is not always what is available over the pond. And sometimes under a different name, with some different fronts, lights, backs,etc.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi. Congrats on new car, way more fun than buying dishwasher lol. I told dd yesterday about your sea food restaurant, it’s def on our agenda! I knew it would appeal to her.

Lynne so lucky the weather gods are smiling on you! I’ve had many Jan WDW trips and January weather can really be a mixed bag. Please report on Mythos! It’s a restaurant I haven’t tried yet and was thinking about it for our trip.

Keishashadow and Charade stay safe in the snow! So far the only snow we’ve had has been in Mtn passes and the interior. Glad we left Whistler before the snow accumulations on the Hwy. Makes it a treacherous drive. No snow yet locally on the coast. It’s staying in the mountains where it belongs! When it snows here, what a mess. Too many don’t have snow tires, I guess because it doesn’t snow on the coast every year. We had a particularly bad year once in Dec/Jan and so for DH Birthday I gave him a snow blower. It stayed in box for 2-3 yrs until it snowed in town again!

I’m off for lunch with friends then movie. Mary Queen of Scots.

 

[Lynne G]

Blue, hello you.

 

[Monykalyn]

Is this week over yet?? Well except for those retired or on vacay...
In for snow/sleet/rain some combo tomorrow. Sounds like (so far) I will be able to go for training for new firm. ~45 min drive each way, but highway. Truck fully fueled and in 4 wheel drive already. Miss my 60 degree and sunny days already from beginning of week. Had to break out the actual winter coat last night taking boy to (indoor) soccer practice. Bonus is when I reached into pocket pulled out a couple receipts-and a $20 bill!! Has sat in there for over a month. I guess I hate having to wear the winter coats so much I blocked out that I got cash out when I shopped.

Trying chicken in instant pot tonight-BBQ seasoned, with potato and veggie too.

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.

I do the same but with Cuisinart-have had good luck with their stuff. Haven't burnt out my food processor or blender and they get heavy use.

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

Our cruise last october seemed people dressed at least business casual. Was fun to dress for dinner! On Carnival. DH is still making noise about trying DCL but it would definitely have to be 3 or 4 day as prices are just too much for us, although have seen a few discounts on some last minute ones. Too bad those don't work with our schedule.

Not a little sporty two door, think we`re too old for that and they`re not practical really......but, one of their SUV styles...….we spent ages adding all our own specs to the order today......that was fun!!!

Pretty vehicles! Congrats! Last car I bought (and customized like that) I still have. It is why my 4Runner is never getting sold (although lately I have had offers!)

I’d be worried on several levels as a parent for that sort of commitment, especially as to injuries. Seems a bit much IMO.

First-congrats to the GD! Nice when hard work and talent are recognized. When she makes it to Olympics will have to tell us who to root for! and 2nd-yeah it seems parents can get a wee bit too involved in pushing kids

Blue, hello you.

LOVE the pics!! Looks like Blue was focused on your son LOL.
We still haven't tried so many things in City walk as we have our favorites and it is hard to choose! Unlike Disney where there are just a couple where we want to repeat.

Thanks for the well wishes for DH-smooth procedure and only two small polyps that the Dr isn't concerned about at all (although did get removed). He remembered nothing of procedure. Funny when he was in recovery-kept repeating himself, asked the time about 4 times in a row. Sue hope yours goes as smooth!
Charade-hope the snow misses you. Problem with our corner of MO is the elevations really mess with the path. I know it is funny to think "elevations" and "Missouri" but the Ozark mountains mess the paths up, depending on what side the stream swoops in from. And the meterologists are basically saying "we have no idea how much springfield will get"-which is typical: nothing or 10 inches

Ah well-this time next week will be sitting on the Vegas strip with cocktail in hand...

Thirsty Thursday indeed...

 

[keishashadow]

Mac shoutout, see you ‘liking’ no posting lol. Still hanging ‘round the house this week?

Monyk, retirement can be honestly be busier than a standard work week. Hope you have warm weather in Vegas.

We loved sailing on RCCL’s Oasis of Seas this May. See that nearly 300 on board have Norovirus. They kept guests on board in Jamaica & are heading back to port a day early on Saturday for a deep cleaning. It happens “wash your hands, wash your hands” the ship’s tv play a little cartoon ditty on constant loop on one channel. Class act though, unlike many other lines, all are getting full refunds. Not to be confused with discount on booking another cruise, a voucher or credit.

Janet....they still haven’t released the flights for Hawaii yet???

Oh hope you keep your first week in December! We’ll be able to meet up again........yep, I like getting all my plans in place early in the year.......

No, it’s starting to be a bit worrisome. Not even sure which city to book to west coast to rest our rears the first day before heading further west the next day for 2nd leg. Unofficially, have decided i’ll Wait it out until 3rd week of Feb. a little sleuthing turned up that SWA pilots gets to bid on the next month’s flights the 20th of the month prior. Always surprised the stuff you can dredge up on the ‘net with some persistence.

Schumi. Congrats on new car, way more fun than buying dishwasher lol. I told dd yesterday about your sea food restaurant, it’s def on our agenda! I knew it would appeal to her.

Lynne so lucky the weather gods are smiling on you! I’ve had many Jan WDW trips and January weather can really be a mixed bag. Please report on Mythos! It’s a restaurant I haven’t tried yet and was thinking about it for our trip.

Keishashadow and Charade stay safe in the snow! So far the only snow we’ve had has been in Mtn passes and the interior. Glad we left Whistler before the snow accumulations on the Hwy. Makes it a treacherous drive. No snow yet locally on the coast. It’s staying in the mountains where it belongs! When it snows here, what a mess. Too many don’t have snow tires, I guess because it doesn’t snow on the coast every year. We had a particularly bad year once in Dec/Jan and so for DH Birthday I gave him a snow blower. It stayed in box for 2-3 yrs until it snowed in town again!

I’m off for lunch with friends then movie. Mary Queen of Scots.

We’ve only had to pull the snowblower out twice in as many years, an insurance policy against snow lol.

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Blue, hello you.

Do i see a jacket? Brrr.

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, wimpy me, thought last night’s cool was enough to wear a light jacket. It was fine in the afternoon, but happy to have it for evening fun. VB was closed today, low temperature. But it actually felt really good.

 

[Monykalyn]

Seeing Lynne's pics, the new UOAP pin (its Mardi gras related), renderings of the floats... I've got to get off the Internets-almost booked a trip over Mardi gras Cheap flights, AP rates...dang-missed my window of opportunity when DH was "under the influence"