Something About Nothing ... #12

[Robo56]

Happy Tuesday everyone

Had a good trip to Universal. Stay at PBH was great as always.

Looking forward to Mardi Gras next month.

My friend is down there now in WDW. She was telling me about the rain. Not the weather you want on vacay. Enjoy the parks! I shudder to think how much stuff my daughter will want in Potter merchandise. She has quite the wand collection. I’m sure she wants more, lol. Last time we were there during a really hot August (I know they’re always hit but this was unusually hot for Aug) and she wanted a robe.

What’s so nice about Universal they are always coming up with new Potter merchandise to choose from.

Even though Celebration of Harry Potter was cancelled there were some fans walking around in full costume.

Liv got all of her college responses and got into everything. Now we have to sit down and figure the best plan for her. She was so thrilled!!

Congratulations to Liv

Robo love your pics and thanks for sharing. I am glad you are having a good time despite the cold and rain. I have to try Sal's next time I am there. I hope the weather improves and you have a great trip with your family.

It was cool yesterday, but no rain and the sun did come out. When the sun went down I was glad for my sweat jacket, hat and gloves.

Watched the Cinematic Show last night. It was really nice.

Bobbie, we are in the college mode too. Little one got a yes from all the ones she applied to.

Congratulations to your daughter
Lynne

Good news is my diet is going well and I lost 10 lbs

Congratulations Tink on the weight loss

So I went ahead and booked an RPR Club room from 9/14 to 9/20 for my birthday. Looks like a nice slow time to go.

Sounds like a great idea for a birthday celebration.

Happy Tuesday all!! Prepping for our winter storm and frigid temps! Car all set with gas and supplies, food all set, preparing to work at home tomorrow- looks like the worst of it hits tonight! The wind is howling- you can feel something blowing in!! Yuk!!

Sending warm thoughts your way Patty

You will be snow free in Orlando.

 

[keishashadow]

Our fearless leader is missing, hellloooo mac

Carole - i’m Told Alaska has a few warm days in the summer . One of the ports, Ketchikan i think. Had a rain forest of all things. From Skagway took the RR past Carcross into canada. Say ‘the world’s smallest desert’. Not the hard packed, scrub & sand type u see in american west. This was Sahara fluffy sand, although on much smaller scope. Still, sand as far as eye could see with the mountains in the background, pretty cool. Youngest DS took off like a rabbit running through it he was so excited. Other than the glacier viewing, first thing that caught his fancy, most teens aren’t real big on the same scenery for a week (even if it is majestic) Even i admit, after you’ve seen multiple eagles & bears, it isn’t quite as novel.

Various slices & dices at dermatologist yesterday, as expected. Killing time before leaving to get my replacement crown placed. Hope it stops the pain when i eat/drink. Never really minded root canals until my last one failed.

DS still waiting to hear from plumbers as to when they are coming to do the work. He sent me an text this am. You know how you get a preview on ipad, with just the first sentence but no picture? Thought, yea, finally...well, until i opened it up lol. Knew the china wasn’t moved yet, ergo the concern they’d ruin it

 

[schumigirl]

Happy Tuesday everyone

Had a good trip to Universal. Stay at PBH was great as always.

Looking forward to Mardi Gras next month.



What’s so nice about Universal they are always coming up with new Potter merchandise to choose from.

Even though Celebration of Harry Potter was cancelled there were some fans walking around in full costume.



Congratulations to Liv




It was cool yesterday, but no rain and the sun did come out. When the sun went down I was glad for my sweat jacket, hat and gloves.

Watched the Cinematic Show last night. It was really nice.

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Congratulations to your daughter
Lynne



Congratulations Tink on the weight loss




Sounds like a great idea for a birthday celebration.




Sending warm thoughts your way Patty

You will be snow free in Orlando.

Glad you had another lovely trip Robo....nice pics!!

Is the trip next month with your friend who hasn’t been before? That’ll be so much fun for you both......I’m so looking forward to Mardi Gras again this year.......

Our fearless leader is missing, hellloooo mac

Carole - i’m Told Alaska has a few warm days in the summer . One of the ports, Ketchikan i think. Had a rain forest of all things. From Skagway took the RR past Carcross into canada. Say ‘the world’s smallest desert’. Not the hard packed, scrub & sand type u see in american west. This was Sahara fluffy sand, although on much smaller scope. Still, sand as far as eye could see with the mountains in the background, pretty cool. Youngest DS took off like a rabbit running through it he was so excited. Other than the glacier viewing, first thing that caught his fancy, most teens aren’t real big on the same scenery for a week (even if it is majestic) Even i admit, after you’ve seen multiple eagles & bears, it isn’t quite as novel.

Various slices & dices at dermatologist yesterday, as expected. Killing time before leaving to get my replacement crown placed. Hope it stops the pain when i eat/drink. Never really minded root canals until my last one failed.

DS still waiting to hear from plumbers as to when they are coming to do the work. He sent me an text this am. You know how you get a preview on ipad, with just the first sentence but no picture? Thought, yea, finally...well, until i opened it up lol. Knew the china wasn’t moved yet, ergo the concern they’d ruin it

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Lol......your son is funny!!! But yes, I’d have been a little worried straight off......

I think you and Tom are in cahoots!!!

That does sound cool though......I’ll see pictures of it Nice image of your boy running through the sand though.......

 

[Charade67]

Charade, hope your plumber arrived.....I hate having to wait for workmen......always insist on a smaller window....won’t accept when they say oh sometime tomorrow.....nope, either give me a window or don’t bother.....usually works. Seems they can pin down a time when it suits them.......but hope you get sorted soon!

Never wanted to visit Alaska.....too cold for me there. Watching Ice Road Truckers is my limit for cold.......but I’m sure it’s beautiful......friends have done an Alaskan cruise and said I’d have hated it......lol.....they’re right!

Never fancied a cruise either......although Keisha makes them sound appealing!!

The plumber has come and gone and we have a repaired toilet. I decided to go with repair since it was the cheaper option. We will probably eventually have both toilets replaced though.

Alaska can be quite pleasant in the summertime. We even went out onto a glacier and I wasn’t cold at all. We weren’t interested in cruising to Alaska. It was more fun for us to fly in and then take the train. We did take a couple of day cruises to see glaciers and wildlife. The coolest thing was taking the dogsled ride.

Keisha - Your son’s plumber is a lot cuter than the one I saw today.

Still waiting to see if this rain turns into snow.

 

[pattyw]

Sending warm thoughts your way Patty

Thanks!

You will be snow free in Orlando.

Yay!! Love your pictures!

My office closed at 1pm today! The drive home was ok- so far about 4 inches of snow. The worst comes tonight! Maybe a foot (or more) of additional snow by tomorrow and very high winds and sub zero temps will combine for horrible outdoor blizzard conditions! All schools are closed through Thursday! Just going to be dangerous to be outdoors! Snow we can handle, but -30 wind chills-yikes!! We're hunkered down with plenty of food- and wine!

Have a great evening all!!

 

[tink1957]

Sounds like a good night to snuggle patty...stay warm.

It's getting colder by the minute here but not nearly as bad for us....only the low 20s by morning. I think we all need some Florida sunshine

Good thing is our cold won't be around for long. Next week it's gonna be 70 on Monday and Tuesday.

And where is our fearless leader? We miss you mac

Sending warm thoughts to all

 

[Monykalyn]

Hey all.
Not feeling up to chat much-may not be around much for a couple days, but did peruse others good news-nice to see when things come together, get fixed, wt loss goals, vacations booked, and yahoo!-college acceptances. Need the good stuff.

We lost our cuddle chicken sometime last night/early this am. She was fine when I tucked them in last night, but had passed sometime after that, she was young so not sure what happened. coop was plenty warm for them (chickens are fine in cold with precautions). I hate January for so many reasons, this just adds to it. Worried about son who used her as his therapy pet. Planning on more chicks in spring, but now I am not sure I can. Diva chicken let me pick her up this afternoon (she NEVER lets us just pick her up-she has to step onto hand and be lifted that way-balancing like she is on a bar) so now am worried she is in shock. Friend lost a horse this week as well (he was older, and she was giving him a home to live out his years-but still hard). Spring can't come soon enough

Hope all are safe and warm from the deep freeze!

 

[tink1957]

Monyk so sorry to hear about your cuddle chicken.

 

[Charade67]

MonyK - I am so sorry.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks!



Yay!! Love your pictures!

My office closed at 1pm today! The drive home was ok- so far about 4 inches of snow. The worst comes tonight! Maybe a foot (or more) of additional snow by tomorrow and very high winds and sub zero temps will combine for horrible outdoor blizzard conditions! All schools are closed through Thursday! Just going to be dangerous to be outdoors! Snow we can handle, but -30 wind chills-yikes!! We're hunkered down with plenty of food- and wine! View attachment 379100

Have a great evening all!!

Looks and sounds awful to be in that weather right now.....it’s all over our news how bad it is for some.......stay warm and cosy.........

Sounds like a good night to snuggle patty...stay warm.

It's getting colder by the minute here but not nearly as bad for us....only the low 20s by morning. I think we all need some Florida sunshine

Good thing is our cold won't be around for long. Next week it's gonna be 70 on Monday and Tuesday.

And where is our fearless leader? We miss you mac

Sending warm thoughts to all

Glad your cold isn’t hanging around.........just been on our news that the tail one if this polar vortex is heading our way........how come we never get the heat youse guys get........lol.......I’m with you......Florida sunshine is needed.......

Hey all.
Not feeling up to chat much-may not be around much for a couple days, but did peruse others good news-nice to see when things come together, get fixed, wt loss goals, vacations booked, and yahoo!-college acceptances. Need the good stuff.

We lost our cuddle chicken sometime last night/early this am. She was fine when I tucked them in last night, but had passed sometime after that, she was young so not sure what happened. coop was plenty warm for them (chickens are fine in cold with precautions). I hate January for so many reasons, this just adds to it. Worried about son who used her as his therapy pet. Planning on more chicks in spring, but now I am not sure I can. Diva chicken let me pick her up this afternoon (she NEVER lets us just pick her up-she has to step onto hand and be lifted that way-balancing like she is on a bar) so now am worried she is in shock. Friend lost a horse this week as well (he was older, and she was giving him a home to live out his years-but still hard). Spring can't come soon enough

Hope all are safe and warm from the deep freeze!

Oh MonyK, I’m so sorry you’re having such a rough time right now........sending many



We have -5 this morning.......looks beautiful outside though as it starts to get lighter today.......plenty of sunshine around just very cold.

Definitely want a warm breakfast this morning.........not sure what......maybe some oatmeal with golden syrup.....syrup might take away from the healthiness of the oatmeal, but it’s so nice!!

And it’s Wednesday..........

 

[pattyw]

Monyk- I'm so sorry about cuddle chicken! to all of your family.

Most of Buffalo and the suburbs are closed down today! The snow continues all day today and the temps are dropping! Here's the view from my window- not venturing outside today!



Joe went to work! He said it was slow going but not too bad on the roads. Hope he makes it home as the snow and winds are to worsen through the day!

Hot coffee and french toast for me!!

Hope everyone has a nice day- happy hump day!

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, it is a Wednesday. Cold Advisory, with a Wind Advisory. We will have high winds, with 50 mph gusts, Advisory on the wind expires at 10 tonight. Cold one does not. The coldest overnight temperature in many a year will be here. 6 overnight, with bitter cold Thursday. They are using public buses to let people warm up, then driven to a shelter. Dangerous, as chance of frostbite is high.

Oh Monyk, so sorry to hear of losing cuddle chicken. It is always hard to loose a family pet. Sending hugs to all of you.

Robo, looks like you had a great time, even in the cool and rainy days. Enjoy seeing all the pictures from the water show. We enjoyed seeing it. Though my phone camera skills could have been better. I did a few good shots.

Mac, hope you are doing okay. Owl sending mummy dust your way, hoping he finds you in a good mood, and good health.

With that, eggs for me, as older one had his early morning classes cancelled, little one did not. Salty mouth was in fine form this morning. Since older one offered to take little one to school, I asked him to pick up some coffee. It is cold out there, baby.

Stay warm and safe all,

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family







Coffee is ready Mac.

Is the trip next month with your friend who hasn’t been before? That’ll be so much fun for you both......I’m so looking forward to Mardi Gras again this year.......

Still working out the details on that possible trip with friend.......she is still deciding. She will have to purchase ticket and arrange onsite hotel room. I’am still going either way. Already have hotel booked. The weekend I’am going is my birthday weekend. Figured that would be a fun way to celebrate.

Hubby heard from his brother. Our niece and her family are coming to Universal for one day on their Disney vacation. They have never been to Universal and they are big Potter fans. So I’am sending them Hogwarts acceptance letters, chocolate frogs and information on getting the most out of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley.

Monyk so sorry to hear that your cuddle chicken passed. I always enjoyed the pictures you shared with us of her

Keishashadow cute cat picture. Hope your son is able to get things sorted with his leak in ceiling. Home ownership is both a blessing and a curse depending on how things are going for sure....I know as a mom it’s hard to see your kiddos deal with unforeseen issues

Pattyw.......wow......that’s some snow.....Sending some warm thoughts your way. Breakfast sounds yummy.

I spoke with my dad and they are going sub zero. I checked their weather this morning and it said -21.

Tink bundle up.......you will warm up soon.

Lynne enjoy your eggs and coffee.

Morning to the rest of the Sans family.

 

[pattyw]

The weekend I’am going is my birthday weekend. Figured that would be a fun way to celebrate.

Great Birthday celebration!!

I spoke with my dad and they are going sub zero. I checked their weather this morning and it said -21.

Eek!! That is terrible!!

We're at 2 degrees with wind chills of -21 right now! Snow has stopped and moved south of us but many whiteout conditions due to the wind.
What is it about being home bound that makes me eat a lot???

15 days until Orlando!! Hope the weather turns for the better everywhere!

 

[schumigirl]

Robo, hope the trip works out with your friend.....but glad you’ll be going regardless.......nice gifts for the first time visitors in your family........

Hope all youse in the cold stay warm and safe..........it’s horrendous!!!

Patty, yes, when I’m home all day especially if I’m on my own and it’s cold outside, I could nibble the day away.......funnily enough I never want to nibble on healthy things like raw carrots


Tom and Kyle are having fish and chips tonight........didn’t fancy that so still deciding what to have.......may make something with pasta........I have shrimp in the fridge.....that’ll do.......

Cold here too for us -5 tonight........

Did see Niagara Falls on the news.......beautiful! But glad I’m not there...........

 

[pattyw]

funnily enough I never want to nibble on healthy things like raw carrots

Yep- have plenty of fruit and veggies, but I went for the sweets! I guess we go for the comfort foods!!

Did see Niagara Falls on the news.......beautiful! But glad I’m not there...........

I wish I weren't here either!! I guess enduring this weather makes me really appreciate my Florida vacations!

 

[Lynne G]

Wow! House sounds like in a wind tunnel. And will get a snow squall with high winds later this afternoon. We got very lucky, only less than an inch of snow last night. Most stayed as rain. Though icy car and icy patches in the street today. But hey, was 29 at lunchtime.

Yay. Patty leaves in 2 weeks, Robo celebrating her birthday with a quick weekend trip, and Schumi is having a lush dinner.

Is it Friday yet? LOL

 

[Lynne G]

Have a croissant or two. It is National Croissant Day. See, goes good with a cup of coffee.

I am with you Patty. Snacking with sweets today.

 

[Lynne G]

It is 7 out right now, Will he 4 when I commute tomorrow morning. Hello cold.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. I won’t complain about the cold here since it is so much worse farther north. B’s school has already called a 2 hour delay for tomorrow.

Here's the view from my window- not venturing outside today!

Looks like a great day to stay at home and read or watch movies.

The coldest overnight temperature in many a year will be here. 6 overnight, with bitter cold Thursday.

I think we are supposed to get close to that tonight.

The weekend I’am going is my birthday weekend. Figured that would be a fun way to celebrate.

Great way to spend a birthday. I really enjoyed my birthday week at Universal.

15 days until Orlando!! Hope the weather turns for the better everywhere!

Hope you have great weather.

Have a croissant or two. It is National Croissant Day.

I had to settle for Pilsbury crescent rolls at supper tonight.

Today I got a call from B’s speech therapist. It is time for her annual IEP meeting. Since B is 18 now she got to decide if she wanted me to be there or if she wanted to handle it all herself. She surprised me by deciding that she will go without me. She has not attended any IEP meeting ever before. Most of me is really proud of her for taking responsibility for her education. A little part of me is sad that I am not needed anymore.