Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Well, I’m complaining about our cold Charade........it’s perishing here.......cold for us in the U.K........we’re not used to this.....yep, there’s always someone worse.....we British are professionals at moaning about the weather!

Lynne.....hope your commute is not too bad.......I’m a day late for national croissant day, but having them this morning.........with a big pot of tea........



Then grocery shop......Joy. And pick up parcel.......few wedding outfits I ordered to try......said they tried to deliver yesterday.......so will pick them up and see how they are.....not sure about them.

Pure white outside, but just frost for us......other side of the UK has it worse than us......the airport we use further up the country was closed yesterday for hours with snow........of course the joke is Canada and countries like Sweden manage with snow every year........we close for a few inches of the stuff.....

Have a great Thursday..........last day of January..........

 

[Lynne G]

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Yep, as a coworker said, in response to my good morning greeting: There's nothing good about it. Okay, how about frigid morning. That's better, was the response.

Well Charade, I complain about the weather, mostly the cold. Guess I am a complainer. LOL I think a complaint may be valid today. A lovely 4 degree overnight, and 4 degree commute, with 30 mph wind. Bitter out, frigid out, cold out. Yep, kids both got a 2 hour delay, today. Little one was bouncing around when the school called with the delay news around 10pm last night. Older one just checks the college's website. I think he said the delay today, was posted around dinner time last night. He's just happy he doesn't have to get up early. Good thing is, he can take little one to school, on the way to his.

Very washed out pink on the horizon. While we will see some sun, it will not feel warmer. Wind chill temps today, -20 F. Hey Patty, hope you are not as cold as us. Though I never want to win being the coldest. LOL

Schumi, I hope the outfits are all that you like, and have a keeper for the wedding you are going to. Yeah, can't say grocery shopping is a favorite of mine. I try to keep it for the week-end. Most of our grocery stores have switched from ending their sale week on Thursday, not Saturday. So, I, and I guess many, like that if we don't get to the grocery store on Saturday, the sale is still good for Sunday, when we have the time to shop. There's only one store I know, that ends on Saturday,

With that, there's a coolness in the office, and tea is quite needed. Thankfully, quiet. Guess that is because of the cold, and because most of the local schools delaying the kids. Hey, my kids are old enough, they have to get themselves to school. One advantage of having kids that can drive. Paying for their car insurance, not so good. LOL

Have a thirsty Thursday, all. Stay warm, layers homies, layers, and stay safe. May all who are not feeling well, sending hugs, and hope you are better soon.

I so need tea. Later homies.

 

[pattyw]

Happy Thursday morning!!

Lynne-Sun and 1 degree with -20 to -25 wind chill here! Ick!! But, south of the city of Buffalo it's still snowing and they have driving bans!! We usually fare better at my house as we're north of the city and the snow belt area! But, my offices are closed again today!!Yay for another snow day! Although, I have to stop eating endlessly!

We're worried about ice jams and flooding this weekend as temps rise to the 50s!! Wild, wild weather!

Schumi- with weather like ours, we, too, complain a lot in Western NY! That's why we have plentiful and cheap fares to Florida!!

Charade- good for B and handling things on her own! No worry- she will ALWAYS need you!!

Hope everyone has a great day! Stay warm all!!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. It was nice being able to sleep in a bit today. It was 18 degrees when I got up. Cold, yes, but not as bad as what some of you are getting. The forecast says 62 on Tuesday.

Today is the day Florida State University announces acceptance for the coming school year. I checked the site and it says the decisions won’t be released until this afternoon. I don’t know why I’m so anxious about it. B doesn’t plan on going there.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, I hope it's a yes, even if not on the radar, Charade. Little one wants older one's friend, who's at the 4 hour away school, to see if friend would show her around. Now, this is the one, DH is not happy about, but I think at least a site visit will either seal the deal, that's it's a no go, or start a long talk with DH. Next week, we visit the in the city one, that she's now thinking good fit for her. She's already lobbying to stay there too. DH is not keen on that, but I think may not be a big deal, if we can swing it. Plus, she's a train ride away, so easy for her to come home, and not a long drive. I should have told her to apply to FLA schools. Than I could visit. But, while she briefly thought she might want to attend at a different state's college, she knows that our state and state supported schools are very good, and would help her in setting her up with med school, or whatever she wants to do.

Yep, sun is very much making this a clear, and mostly blue sky, phone says it's 10 out, and I'm thinking a lunchtime walk will be very short. Wind chills are still well below freezing. But, as our weather lady said, hold on, we may see a 60 degree day next week. Yeah, and that probably means rain. I'll take it though, even if it's been a very wet start to this year.

More tea, please.

 

[Sue M]

A little behind! 46f for us today, rainy. Nothing really much on the agenda. May pop into grocery store. Take dogs out during break in the rain. Next week temps are supposed to drop to 28F for a couple days. Possible snow. I have to make a Costco run to fill up on gas. Looked at gauge, down to quarter tank. Yikes. Had new battery put in car yesterday by my high school auto shop. The one I used to work at. Had a nice visit with staff I ran into in staff room where I waited.

Robo great pics of Cinematic show! Is that a new one?

Keishashadow we went on an Alaska cruise in July. The weather was quite warm! In Skagway we high the helicopter tour up to the glacier.
Good luck with dental appt.

Charade, well glad you were able to get them repaired anyway! When you do replace them you’ll be happy with the higher ones! Yes, it’s always sad when they decide they can go to meetings without you! And you just hope they are making the right decisions.

Pattyw hope you are surviving the sub zero temps. Brrr. Enjoy your snow day!

Tink 20s sounds pretty cold to me. Crazy weather to go from that to 70s!

Monykalyn I’m so sorry about cuddle chicken. Hugs.

Lynne stay safe in that cold.

Robo, fun to help plan a newbie first trip. Where do you get Hogwarts acceptance letters?

Schumi is that -5c ? No, when I’m home in cold weather it’s never carrots I go for either lol! In BC we’re pretty professional about complaining of what we perceive as cold, while the rest of the country is in the polar vortex.
However, 2 days next week it’s supposed to dip into -2 or -3c eep.
Ahem, not all Canada manages with snow every year! Lol. Funny comic on FB making the rounds. A map of Canada with all provinces in polar vortex except BC. In a bubble over BC is a comment- oh look, the cherry Blossoms are out!

Mac and all the other homies

 

[Charade67]

Well, this is becoming a fun day. (Insert sarcasm here) I think I have another kidney stone. I just left the doctor and am now at the pharmacy waiting on pain and nausea medicine. This just adds to an already terrible day. Today is also the anniversary of the day my father died.
I think I will go home and try to nap until it is time to get B from school. Thankfully she is staying late today for theater auditions.

 

[Lynne G]

Charade, so sorry your are in pain, and having such a bad day. I hope a nap will give you some rest. Hugs.

 

[schumigirl]

Yes Sue we use Celsius over here........Fahrenheit is alien to us, but I know both in my head.......our country sucks when dealing with a meagre amount of snow.......we shut down when other countries manage just fine......we landed in Norway once when there had been about 6 feet of snow fall, no issues,.......our plane home was diverted because our airport had one inch of the “wrong snow”. Always admire how other countries cope, of course they’re used to it...for us it’s a rare occurrence to get it bad.......

Feel better Charade........not fun!




Bitterly cold still.......yep, there’s always someone worse but blooming heck......we are not used to temps this low!! We had -18 in 1995 and similar in 2010.....but it’s not usual for us........roads are icy again tonight.......looks like everywhere has had a dusting of icing sugar.......

Had a lovely day today........nice and relaxing........did some shopping, had some lunch with friends, cleared and sorted one half of one closet this afternoon........made light dinner and now chilling out in front of the tv........

Warm and cosy in here thankfully.........

 

[Charade67]

The decision has been posted and B did not get accepted into FSU. They said that they have over 50,000 applicants for only 6200 available spots.

I am starting to feel much better than I was this morning. Hopefully I will feel up to eating some supper tonight.

 

[Lynne G]

Wow, always try though, for B, Charade. Hope you can eat and feel better. Hope it passes quick for ya.

Steak on grill. Yum. Like when DH does the dashing out to check on the grill. Made my own mashed and green beans from a can. Easy meal.

 

[Travelgrrl]

Just have to chime in that it was 31 degrees Fahrenheit below zero this morning. Not windchill. The temperature!

That's -35 Celsius to you Brits!

The windchill was 55 below. And my library was open today!

This will make me even more excited to be in Florida in one month!

 

[macraven]

Travelgrrl

to the SANS

Glad you shared with us


I used to live in Chicago and also a small border town in WI/IL so know what cold weather is

Moved south to escape lousy cold weather

I know the cold you speak of...

Hope your Orlando trip is perfect in every way

Come back and play with us
Don’t be a stranger

 

[Sue M]

Schumi, we are Celsius too, but since most here are using F, I’ve been posting my temps in F lol. We are joining you in -3c next week. I had a chill day too. Just went out for a few groceries to make Chili tonight in my Instant Pot. Also had a box of Trader Joe cornbread mix I baked up to go with the Chili.

Charade hope you’re feeling better soon.

 

[agavegirl1]

Greetings Homies! I just had my six month post surgery checkup and I am doing great! My trip to Orlando for October 2019 is on! I may not jump in oft n now because....It is Tax Season in the US and that is my seasonal job. I will check in when I can.

 

[macraven]

Lynne
February 1st and happy anniversary to you and your husband

27 years and still going strong

Hope you have a fun celebration on Friday

 

[macraven]

Greetings Homies! I just had my six month post surgery checkup and I am doing great! My trip to Orlando for October 2019 is on! I may not jump in oft n now because....It is Tax Season in the US and that is my seasonal job. I will check in when I can.

Was thinking of you and glad you are doing good and healing from the surgery

You will have so much fun at UO and hhn this year!

 

[schumigirl]

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Dry January is over...……..

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not really...…..

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Wendy......so glad you dropped in to say hello!!! Glad things are going good we`ve been wondering how you were doing.....hope to see you stop by again soon and fabulous you have your trip this year to look forward to.......don't work too hard!!!!


Temps are up but roads and hills are pure white...….had heavy hailstones all night and we have zero this morning.....

Bacon for breakfast this morning.....looking forward to that...…

Have a great Friday

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, 27 years ago today, I said yes. Thank you for the anniversary wishes Mac and Schumi.

Kids are going to a Wings lacrosse game in the city tonight, so DH and I get a date night. Perfect way to celebrate. Then we will probably rest at home, to wait to pick up kids from the train station. It will be a toss up who goes to get them. DH had an early night last night.

With that, making some breakfast and packing some snacks for little one. She just snacks for lunch. She is not a fan of sandwiches, and most of the stuff you put in them.

Later homies.

We are still in single digits this morning. But hey, warmer. By one degree. 6 yesterday morning, 7 today.

Stay warm and safe all. And take your sunglasses. HaHa.

 

[pattyw]

Just have to chime in that it was 31 degrees Fahrenheit below zero this morning. Not windchill. The temperature!

Eek!! You win the prize for coldest weather! Try to stay warm!

Greetings Homies! I just had my six month post surgery checkup and I am doing great! My trip to Orlando for October 2019 is on! I may not jump in oft n now because....It is Tax Season in the US and that is my seasonal job. I will check in when I can.

Yay!! So happy for you! Hope tax season goes well!!

Yep, 27 years ago today, I said yes. Thank you for the anniversary wishes Mac and Schumi.

Yay!! Happy Anniversary!

Back to work today! Roads are clear- temps will be rising throughout the day! -3 degrees right now, so many schools are still closed today. But, yay for a 2 1/2 day work week!!

Happy TGIF!!