Something About Nothing ... #12

[Charade67]

Back from the vet. Caspian did great. He will be super mellow for a while until this medication wears off.

B may or may not see boy 1 tonight. He is in a musical production we are going to tonight. She is hoping to talk to him after the show. I don't know much about boy 2. I know his name, his dad teaches geometry at their school, and he is in the ROTC program. I looked him up in the yearbook and he looks like a decent kid. He, B, and B's friend Sarah had a class together last year and eat lunch together this year. Sarah's mom is the one who clued me into all of this.

We are having a really nice day today except for the wind. Tomorrow it is supposed to be back down in the 40s and they are talking the possibility of "winter weather" Monday and Tuesday. I'm ready for Spring.

 

[Sue M]

Happy TGIF day all! Yesterday saw The Upside, loved it. Today is haircut day yay! We’ve been looking for a furnace tune up person, now husband thinks we should get a new one when I told him ours was 30 yrs old. Why did I mention it to him, ugh. I can think of way more fun things to spend that kind of money on! Sheesh.
The weather report is for snow today. I don’t think much though. We’ll see I guess.
Husband made pancakes and eggs for breakfast this morning.

Schumi love the Fascintor! I love hats, wish they looked better on me lol. I think the broad brim hat I use on the beach looks ok on me.

Lynne it’s such a pain running around resetting everything. And every time I have to reset the stove I have to look it up because I forget how to get it to am or pm, lol. Glad your power wasn’t out long. I hope ours stays on, weather forecast says high winds tonight.
What heater did you end up with? Now that apparently we’re looking!

Mac I can’t wait for sunny skies and warm weather. I’ve been lucky dodging hurricanes during our Florida trips. Did get stuck in Tropical Storm Fay years ago during a Universal trip. Lasted for days. More recently I was in Ft. Lauderdale flying to LAX and missed hurricane by 2 days. Gas and grocery stores were nuts. I ended up waiting an hour on gas queue to fill up rental to return to airport.

Pattyw yikes be careful of that ice. No fun walking or driving on it.

Bobbie oh those teen years sometimes I felt I was walking thru a mine field. But I survived both daughters, lol.

Monykalyn yikes. Tornados are so scary. What do you do? Do you have a tornado shelter? So glad we don’t have them here, just have to worry about quakes!
Roast sounds good. I think we may have one on the weekend.

Charade glad you’re in the land of the living! Good luck with B’s prom dilemma. So much fun shopping for dresses! Here the girls go to Prom with or without dates. They usually just go in groups. But I don’t think senior prom is as big of a deal here as it is in the US.
Glad kitty did well at the vet!

Off to salon! Have a good Friday everyone.

 

[pattyw]

Charade- yay Caspian has groomed nails!

Sue- Hope you don't get much snow! Enjoy your salon appointment!!

Joe and I are going out for a fish fry tonight! Tomorrow we kick into pre-vacation cleaning and laundry mode!! Busy weekend ahead!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, hibernators of the planet unite!!!

And yes, Teen years can be fun........I think we escaped well......Kyle was an absolute treasure.......seeing what other parents went through during those touchy years, we counted ourselves very lucky with him.......still waiting on the terrible teen phase to hit him......bit late now.....thankfully!!! We were very lucky.....

Wild and woolly here again......70mph winds and heavy rain to come again tonight.......and tomorrow has to be worse before it gets snowy and icy again with -4.......don’t plan to go out tomorrow.......


Sue, thanks,......I love that one!! I’m sure you look lovely in the hat you speak of....I have one of those I take with me to Orlando.......ideal......

Hurricane has only affected our trips once, when we were on our birthday/25th anniversary/retirement trip.......Irma held us in NYC for two extra days.......not the worst thing to happen I suppose......



Chardonnay again tonight.......just a small glass.........

 

[Lynne G]

Sue we went with Bryant. Not sure which model. Yeah, more than most of our vacations costs. Worse, AC is going to cost just as much or slightly more. Ugh. We need a breather, with taxes also in the mix this Spring.

Glad to hear cat visit went well Charade.

Yum dinner Patty, as long as the fish has no fish taste or smell. Can you tell I am not a fish eating fan? Not a fan of most of what is eaten from the sea.

Headache, so drugs and laying down. We too have a brisk wind now, mostly sunny afternoon, with the temps falling each hour. To be in low 20’s overnight. And yep, chance of snow Monday morning and more later next week.

Enjoy your Friday evening. I think little one is close to saying yes. More paperwork for her, another two or more scholarships up for grabs.

 

[Robo56]

Howdy Sans family



Been busy here. Catching up on some much needed things in the office.

Hubby and I went out today to decide on some plants for plant beds in front of house. Our yard guy will be here tomorrow to plant them.

Weather has been great past few days. It was 80 here today. Sending some Florida sunshine to all who need it

Keisha hope the feet feel better after your shots......Yep....sounds like going back to the wife Doc for the shots is the way to go after her Hubbys shots were painful. I think giving injections takes some finesse some have it some don’t. Feel better soon

Schumi nice fascinator.....It looks good on you....I looked up some pictures of fascinators. They looked very similar to some of the creations that hubbys Aunties made. They owned a hat shop back in the 40’s. They did beautiful work. When we broke down my mother in laws house she had about 30 of them wrapped in tissue in the original boxes and they were gorgeous. My mother in law said back then you did not leave your house without nice dress, hat, gloves, matching heels and pocketbook.

Bobbie sorry to hear about the loss of one of your cats.

Pattyw you will be in the sunshine soon

Lynne, Mac, Sue, Charade, and all the Sans family.

 

[Robo56]

Headache, so drugs and laying down.

Feel better Lynne ....sending mummy dust your way.

 

[Monykalyn]

Oh Charade I hope the prom thing works out for B.

Monykalyn yikes. Tornados are so scary. What do you do? Do you have a tornado shelter?

Well the joke meme going around today is "I survived the ice-nado of 2019". We do have a tornado shelter/room in basement-rebar concrete wall with steel door. We use it for storage most of time. We have a walkout lower level so just 2 sides are above grade. Luckily the way our house faces-our side yard where chicken coop is located is usually the more sheltered side. Although when we have "backward" storms the kids have been known to bring the girls inside.

Very cold here today, although sunny. Patty I was ready for spring at end of last fall LOL-I despise winter.
I need to a salon appointment too to cover the "sparkles". Done very early today, if I'd know I was going to be done at noon I'd have planned for it.

Lynne hope the tea does the trick! And the kiddo gets her college choice. We just paid for 3 college classes for middle kid for her dual enrollment-best thing going as it is at a discount to the high schoolers and get the credit. Oldest graduated with 29 college hours that all transferred to University of Arkansas.

Speaking of older one-2 of the 4 summer internships she applied for she didn't get. Said those were the most competitive so not surprised, Hawaii and ?Montana? still in running.

Hey to all the other lurking SANS peeps! Gotta run the kiddo to school for her robotics trip!

 

[Sue M]

Charade- yay Caspian has groomed nails!

Sue- Hope you don't get much snow! Enjoy your salon appointment!!

Joe and I are going out for a fish fry tonight! Tomorrow we kick into pre-vacation cleaning and laundry mode!! Busy weekend ahead!

Fish Fry sounds great! No snow yet and it’s 1:30. I don’t think these forecasts are totally accurate! Hair cut done! I’ve been going to him for years. He always does a good job. Made my pre vacay appt too!

Sue we went with Bryant. Not sure which model. Yeah, more than most of our vacations costs. Worse, AC is going to cost just as much or slightly more. Ugh. We need a breather, with taxes also in the mix this Spring.

Glad to hear cat visit went well Charade.

Yum dinner Patty, as long as the fish has no fish taste or smell. Can you tell I am not a fish eating fan? Not a fan of most of what is eaten from the sea.

Headache, so drugs and laying down. We too have a brisk wind now, mostly sunny afternoon, with the temps falling each hour. To be in low 20’s overnight. And yep, chance of snow Monday morning and more later next week.

Enjoy your Friday evening. I think little one is close to saying yes. More paperwork for her, another two or more scholarships up for grabs.

Yay for scholarships! Such an exciting time. I’m glad my tuition days are almost over! Youngest went for a 2 yr diploma programme in Youth Justice, worked a few years then went back for Bachelors of Social Work which she finishes in April. Reason for our Universal trip! So I thought done! Yes! Not so fast. She tells me a couple of weeks ago if she takes 3 more classes she can also get a diploma in Criminology. So guess I’m on the hook for 3 more courses!
I’ve heard of Bryant. Husband said something about adding a heat pump? That isn’t exactly AC, but keeps house cool in summer. We never used to have blazing hot summers for prolonged periods. Houses here just never had AC. But the past 5 yrs the heat in summer is in high 80s-90. And fires. Climate change is happening.
Need to do some research.

Howdy Sans family

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Been busy here. Catching up on some much needed things in the office.

Hubby and I went out today to decide on some plants for plant beds in front of house. Our yard guy will be here tomorrow to plant them.

Weather has been great past few days. It was 80 here today. Sending some Florida sunshine to all who need it

Keisha hope the feet feel better after your shots......Yep....sounds like going back to the wife Doc for the shots is the way to go after her Hubbys shots were painful. I think giving injections takes some finesse some have it some don’t. Feel better soon

Schumi nice fascinator.....It looks good on you....I looked up some pictures of fascinators. They looked very similar to some of the creations that hubbys Aunties made. They owned a hat shop back in the 40’s. They did beautiful work. When we broke down my mother in laws house she had about 30 of them wrapped in tissue in the original boxes and they were gorgeous. My mother in law said back then you did not leave your house without nice dress, hat, gloves, matching heels and pocketbook.

Bobbie sorry to hear about the loss of one of your cats.

Pattyw you will be in the sunshine soon

Lynne, Mac, Sue, Charade, and all the Sans family.

Do you still have those hats? My great grandparents owned a hat shop back in the day! Lake be the dog in ducky booties!

 

[Sue M]

Yes, hibernators of the planet unite!!!

And yes, Teen years can be fun........I think we escaped well......Kyle was an absolute treasure.......seeing what other parents went through during those touchy years, we counted ourselves very lucky with him.......still waiting on the terrible teen phase to hit him......bit late now.....thankfully!!! We were very lucky.....

Wild and woolly here again......70mph winds and heavy rain to come again tonight.......and tomorrow has to be worse before it gets snowy and icy again with -4.......don’t plan to go out tomorrow.......


Sue, thanks,......I love that one!! I’m sure you look lovely in the hat you speak of....I have one of those I take with me to Orlando.......ideal......

Hurricane has only affected our trips once, when we were on our birthday/25th anniversary/retirement trip.......Irma held us in NYC for two extra days.......not the worst thing to happen I suppose......



Chardonnay again tonight.......just a small glass.........

The high winds and snow haven’t materialized yet. Don’t know if they will. Good day for you to batten down the hatches sounds like! Maybe with a hot rum lol.
I think girls are harder with the teenage years. I’ve been lucky with my girls. Just the usual teenage female dramas. Nothing awful. My youngest had a friend since grade school, and they were friends one week and the next who knows! But their friendship survived and they’re still friends today.

Whenever I go to Florida in August/Sept I always get extra trip interruption insurance. Just in case. Irma is the one I dodged last. We were scheduled to fly out of Ft. Lauderdale to LAX 2 days before it hit. People were going crazy. Costco ran out of water! I was on an hour long gas queue when a woman tried to cut in! I thought there’d be blood shed. She finally backed down. For Katrina we flew out a few hours before it passed thru Florida. Fay we were trapped in, but it was downgraded to tropical storm. Rain never ended. The lockers at Universal were finger print operated and weren’t working, everyone was so waterlogged, lol.
All in all we’ve been very lucky.

 

[Sue M]

My banner of the day: David’s DVC!

 

[Robo56]

Do you still have those hats? My great grandparents owned a hat shop back in the day! Lake be the dog in ducky booties!

Daughter and niece have them. They were wrapped nicely in the original large hat boxes. The artistry that went to making these were something. I wish I would have known about them before Hubbys Aunt Evy died as she was one of the owners of the hat shop along with her sister Francis. Francis passes away when she was 29. Would have been interesting to know which Aunt created the hats. I saw pics of both of them along with my mother in law
(3 sisters) and they all looked liked Vogue models when they were young.

I’am so glad I don’t have to dress up to go out.......I can remember my mom in the 60’s with color coordinated dresses, handbags and heels.

 

[schumigirl]

I have Top Migraine and List of Scam.......can’t see anything else........it’s all very well saying install an ad blocker the way some have suggested on the CB, but this is a Dis issue.......free or not they shouldn’t be putting it on there......

Oh wow you have been caught in some storms Sue.......and the lady who bumped in front of you....wow!! We see on the news when America is braced for things like that and some folks go crazy......most like you are reasonable and wait in line......but those that lose it.....scary!!

We wouldn’t ever dream of coming to America without massive amounts of travel insurance........it’s expensive for us Brits, but wouldn’t be without it.....it’s just not worth it.....medical costs alone are scary!

I agree, I think girls are generally harder the boys........I know I was awful as a teen for a while........but, I think I turned out alright and a decent human being.....although some will disagree of course........but who cares about them.........

MonyK......hope it doesn’t get too cold for you.....have a great weekend.......

Robo, how lovely to have those images of your husbands aunts work........glad there are still some around......oh I love getting dressed up to go out at times........most of the time we’re very casual at gatherings and events......but every now and again getting really dressed up is fun......although can’t imagine co-ordinating everything like that the way the previous generation did........thank goodness things change.........


Almost bedtime here........watching the end of a Bond film.......background really.......

Rain is heavy outside, although I love laying in bed listening to the rain bouncing hard outside.........will definitely be doing that tonight........

Enjoy the rest of your Friday gals and guys..........

 

[keishashadow]

I think i cracked the banner issue that has been preventing me from posting when multi quoting. Try it 3 times and it goes away, briefly, long enough to hit reply on ipad. Talk about jumping thru hoops eek

One of those tech days, can’t get yahoo mail to load on ipad either. Perhaps it’s me lol

Spent day with one of my DS in ER yesterday, all turned out pretty well thankfully. Decided to cancel tonight at the resort & head out tomorrow for just an overnight. GD not scheduled until 8 am on sunday for her competition. Only complaint I have is that casino doesn’t have non smoking areas. Will come home reeking of it.

GD moves up to middle school next year (grade 4). Tonight rather bittersweet, her last Daddy-Daughter dance. Such a nice tradition in their school district. No mom’s allowed lol

Oh I think we have fascinators, but since the royal weddings, the word has begun to be tossed around again here. We tend to only see them in nice weather, like summer weddings and such. I hate hats, in general, so no fancy one for me.

I'm above freezing too, though not as nice as day as yesterday was. Rain to come around dinner time. Hoping for not a wet commute home.

Yep, Bimbo gets a chuckle from us too, when they came into town. And best yet, their name is front and center of our City's soccer team. Lots of comments when that sponsor was revealed.

Sigh, this afternoon is crawling. I'd liked to be curled up, watching my ipad. Think noodles for dinner. Pasta is a favorite of little one, and a box just about feeds all. Easy for me to, one pot, and I think we have some red sauce left over. At least I think that is my plan. We had the chicken tacos yesterday. They were good. But, after DH got home last night, nothing left. Oh well, I won't count on any pasta being left over either.

I have never seen a person in RL sporting a fascination. Can count on one hand the times i’ve seen them worn at summer wedding/garden parties. Many those of us old enough who had to wear head coverings in church before they changed the rules never looked back once they tossed that rule. As a kid once hid my church hat, thinking I’d get a pass. she grabbed a crocheted doiley, bobby-pinned it on my head...then turned and gave me a steely look & said to start walking. Couldn’t get anything past her lol

I love hats Lynne.....I’d wear one all the time.......fascinators are incredibly popular over here at weddings winter or summer.....ideal as an alternative to hats for folks that don’t like them. One group of friends I have enjoys a “ladies luncheon” once a year in a lovely hotel restaurant and we all wear fascinators and nice dresses......haven’t done that for two years now though......time to rethink that.......got to love a get together especially a nice dressy up one.....

I’ve noticed you mentioned noodles and then said pasta.......we only call noodles, noodles when they are in a stir fry like with Chinese dishes, chow mein and such.....but never heard any pasta called noodles over here.........I love all the differences in our language........

Do they have the red hat society in the UK? Concept always sorta creeped me out. Only time i plop a hat on is when i’m shoveling snow or fishing/in amusement park & then it’s a bucket hat or baseball cap.

lol......that`s funny!!! But take away is always nice......Tom doesn't cook an awful lot, he can cook as he had his own home for a few years before we met, but I prefer to do it as I love cooking.....now he says he`s out of practice...he does make a fabulous home made southern fried chicken that him and Kyle usually have when I`m having something with fresh ginger or a dish they don't like...….

Those boots always look cosy….and warm!!! I have a pair of purple fluffy slippers that come up over the ankle and are boot style....they aren't the prettiest but my goodness they are warm!!

Yes, I got that banner and half an advert for some other things......very annoying. We shouldn't have to install ad blockers...this is the only site that does that for me....

Some folks don't like hats....my sister doesn't suit one....she really doesn't....but honestly, I adore hats and any fancy occasion I`m there.....but this wedding I think I fancy one of my fascinators......this is the one.....

They obviously suit you, takes a certain panache to pull that off. I have issues with a headband.

A very overcast morning to start this Thursday.

Some time overnight we had lost power, long enough, we had to reset some electronic items. Annoying. Started with DH saying the bed clock is blinking. Checked my watch, yep 4:25. Normally, the alarm goes off at 4:30. Not sure why I set an alarm. LOL

With that, tea is needed. Drink up, stay warm, stay dry, and enjoy your Thursday.

That is irritating, you don’t realize how many clocks attached to things. I do love when ‘things’ manage to update themselves to DST

I don't think they're too popular. Seems even wedding attire for guests has gone more casual! I can't wear hats- even baseball caps. I look horrible in any kind of hat and it gives me "hat head"



I could use that advice!



Very nice!!






Bacon sounds lovely! Vanilla yogurt with granola and honey at my desk will have to do!

Icy here today! The above freezing temps brought rain, but when the temps dropped it's now ice!!! Yuk!!

Short work day- taking my mom to her salon appointment and dinner later! Italian or Chinese??? Hmm...

Happy Thursday all!!

How I wish this were my view right now!

I’m with you on hat head w/BB cap. For some reason find them stifling hot too.

Thanks Patty....I do like that one as it isn't too fussy....this isn't going to be an overly fussy wedding...so that one is perfect...….I do hear you on the baseball caps.....I wear one, well, we all wear them as our scalps burn so easy and it`s a have to really....but oh my some times I`ve taken it off for pictures and I look bloomin awful .…..but preferable to burning...…

Have a nice time with your mum and enjoy whichever delicacy you decide on for dinner...…



Although sun is out, I`ve just been out to pay the window cleaner and it is freezing!!! I`m surprised he can do the windows as he can barely move his arms with all the jackets he`s wearing and it`s so open up here...…just took him out a mug of coffee and he was glad of it today....

Spicy BBQ chicken for dinner tonight......not sure what to have with it...no maple syrup so used honey instead.....glad I won`t taste that in with everything else that's mixed through.....

Feels like Friday.

i use sunscreen on me noggin. The non greasy stuff. Awful place for a burn, easy to sneak up on you.

Ever get the dreaded ear burn lol?

I hope everyone is settling into their Thursday good!

I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for the condolences for my . It is much appreciated.

The temps dropped a little bit and now we have some rain also. I think it is going to hover around high 30's low 40's. The rain should push out tomorrow then cloudy skies. I will take it over snow any day!

Liv is going through some friend change. Her best (girl) friend the last year turned out not to be who she thought. They had a falling out a few weeks ago and Liv has been a little sad. She did invite another girl over yesterday with her friend Alex. Charlie had to work. We know this girl from elementary and girl scouts. They had a nice time and I was glad. This girl had heard about my broccoli and pasta dish and has been asking to try it. At 5:00 last night I am at the store buying the stuff. I made it and it came out good. Tonight ?

Schumi I like your hat, that looks so pretty. I agree that weddings here are more casual these days and don't see accessories like that. I am sure it looks nice with your dress. I hope it warms up!

Patty we are on a yogurt kick here. Trying to do some healthy breakfast options. I do good for a couple of days then regress. I use to lose weight so fast with just changing things now nope since 50 it is downhill with that. I hope your appointment and dinner with your mom go great, have fun!

Lynne Losing power during the night stinks!! I think Brian wishes he could use that excuse more for waking up late...Glad your heat works good stay warm and enjoy your tea!

Mac glad to see you post! The up and down weather can make you feel blah so stay comfortable and I hope you feel good.

Sue Thursday matinee with friends sounds nice. I hope you enjoy your movie this week. I use my crock pot for a few dishes but will have to try the other when in a hurry.

Keishashadow I hope your foot feels better from the shot. I have heard they could be quite painful. I hope the warmer weather keeps up for you.

The teens are off today so.... we are going to have a room cleaning meeting. I suggested they do their chores and homework before dinner so that we can do some family stuff tonight. It is hard to have everyone here at night now. I hope everyone has a great day!

Honestly, I’ve never really complained re the steroid shots in feet. Quick owie worth it for the relief. This time totally different. The electrical like sensations have lessened - yea!

Hard to watch kids go thru the friend groups. If she finds a life long one, she will be blessed.

Bobbie-so sorry about the kitty!
Patty your countdown is so close!
Busy week-and Mother Nature in Missouri apparently decided to get drunk last night-we had simultaneously: flood watch, severe thunderstorm warning/watch (complete with hail), tornado warning (at 1130pm!!!) and winter weather advisory (freezing rain/sleet). Was dead asleep when tornado sirens went off. 34 degree difference in temps in less than 24 hours-snow/flurries all day. Huge difference from weekend-I was barefoot running around outside Sunday!! It is also Chili cook off month-and have spent 20 hours since the weekend on volunteer stuff, 8 hours commute time, 32 hours work, 3 hours soccer stuff...no wonder I am tired. and event not til end of month...

Ugh-hope it is worth it and feeling better now!
Yes! 2 of the best shows! Also enjoy blackish

Woot!!!




ah yes-the fascinators...we have an event called Derby Days where we raise money for HOPE (help overcome Pediatric Emergencies)-held in an arena on horse farm (show horses for dressage events) and one of the events is a derby hat contest-fascinators can be included. I have a couple fascinators and derby hats as well. I think the Kentucky Derby is about only time you really see the hats/fascinators on this side of pond. Annnnd I just realized I have no life... I don't attend events, I volunteer...although I think I have more fun with the volunteering anyway. Love your fascinator Schumi!
Exact opposite in our house! I am the picky one and like to experiment so I cook. When I am not home if the rest don't want leftovers its takeout. Tonight I decided to toss a roast in crockpot-kinda last minute. Was gonna do instant pot when I got home, but (wisely) decided I didn't want to mess with it this afternoon. Nothing like walking in door to dinner ready! Used up a venison roast-seem to do better in crockpot as they texture doesn't turn to mush cooking all day. I do like my Instant pot though.

The things you learn! Always have a package of Thomas's muffins in freezer! Guess we take it for granted.

I don't stalk-but there are some good deals once in a while. In Vegas we did a buffett on crab leg night, including wine and beer with a Groupon for pretty cheap!

Hi Mac!! Good to "see" you!!

Bet that is a relief after your troubles!

Nice to stay in tonight. Heavy flurries all day have now lead to coating of side streets and elevated areas. Middle had to go out to elementary school for their STEM night she is volunteering at, has done this a couple years now. She really enjoys it, and it is close. Took my 4-wheel SUV. Busy week so far with activities (kids and adults!)

I am hibernating this weekend-middle is traveling to state competition (school sponsored)
for robotics, only one soccer game and no other obligations!
And since we are in it is happy hour at home: shirley temple for the boy, blackberry whiskey sour for hubs and cosmo for me.

Mother Nature got quite turned up in your neck of woods! Nothing quite like those vegas buffets, yum. Will say we were sorely disappointed with our last outing @ bellagio’s dinner offering.

The weather channel company came up with naming storms

It caught in big here

I used to remember all the Hurricane names but over the years their names kind of blend together for me

Was in Florida for two of the named storms and one time arrived in Orlando on the day the airport reopened

. Seems like they roll out a new name everytime it rains.

Good morning everyone. I think I am almost ready to rejoin the living. Thankfully I've just had a cold and not the flu, but I just haven't felt like doing much of anything this past week. It has been an interesting week. The state of Virginia is in a bit of a mess right now. Locally we had an incident at B's school this week. A group of idiotic students decided to do something stupid and offensive. It was posted to social media and now the school is under criticism for the actions of a few. B is very upset about it.

I am so far behind right now, I won't even try to catch up, but I did want to say to Bobbie that I am so sorry to hear about the kitty. I hope Liv is doing okay.

Speaking of kitties, I need to take Caspian to the vet today to have his nails trimmed. Since it is such an ordeal to get I'm into the carrie the vet have me some medication to calm him down. Right now he is sitting on the computer desk staring at my fingers.

I have a bit of a dilemma going on right now. B wants to invite a certain boy to the prom. She's had a crush on him for a couple of years, but he doesn't seem interested in her. They go to different schools, so she doesn't see him very often. I also learned from the mother of one of B's friends that a boy from school plans to ask her to the prom sometime next week. I think the idea is that a small group of friends will be going together. I don't think the first boy will say yes, but I could be wrong. If the first boy says yes, then I feel bad for the second boy knowing that he is planning some sort of "prom-posal". I don't want to say anything to B about the second boy because I don't want to spoil the surprise. I also don't want to say anything just incase he changes his mind and decides not to ask her. I really wish B's friend's mom hadn't said anything to me. We're going to go out and start looking for a prom dress tomorrow. I hate to shop before she has a confirmed date, but if we don't do it this weekend we will have to wait for March and I think that may be cutting it a bit close.

Would this be your DD’s first prom. That’s a bold move & sure shows she has confidence. Don’t believe it’s common here for the girl to initiate usually, unless it is the group going as friends thing or an established couple going to different schools. Here’s hoping it all works out and she has a swell time!

 

[macraven]

Howdy Sans family

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Been busy here. Catching up on some much needed things in the office.

Hubby and I went out today to decide on some plants for plant beds in front of house. Our yard guy will be here tomorrow to plant them.

Weather has been great past few days. It was 80 here today. Sending some Florida sunshine to all who

Lynne, Mac, Sue, Charade, and all the Sans family.

I just read that statement and thought you were talking about Indiana was 80 today and I was like wow.....that’s an area where I should live I until
I read the entire sentence

You have two homes but the good weather house is located in sunny Florida

Duh me........lol

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Well, part of the prom dilemma has been postponed. The boy that B was going to ask was in the musical that we went to see tonight. DH advised her not to corner the guy after the show and ask him to prom. He said it really wasn’t the time or place to do so. I really think it would be better if she went with the boy from school and her other friends.

We’ve been looking for a furnace tune up person, now husband thinks we should get a new one when I told him ours was 30 yrs old. Why did I mention it to him, ugh. I can think of way more fun things to spend that kind of money on! Sheesh.

I hate spending lots of money on stuff like that even though it’s a necessity. I think our next high home expense will either be new flooring or a new roof.

And yes, Teen years can be fun........I think we escaped well......Kyle was an absolute treasure.......seeing what other parents went through during those touchy years, we counted ourselves very lucky with him.......still waiting on the terrible teen phase to hit him......bit late now.....thankfully!!! We were very lucky.....

We have been fortunate. B has been a pretty good kid so far. When I see the things other people have had to go through with their teens I count myself very lucky.

Headache, so drugs and laying down. We too have a brisk wind now, mostly sunny afternoon, with the temps falling each hour. To be in low 20’s overnight. And yep, chance of snow Monday morning and more later next week.

Hope you are feeling better by now. I think we have the possibility of some snow next week too.

Oldest graduated with 29 college hours that all transferred to University of Arkansas.

Wow, that’s impressive. B will have 12 college hours when she graduates.

I’am so glad I don’t have to dress up to go out.......I can remember my mom in the 60’s with color coordinated dresses, handbags and heels.

I can remember my mom would always match her handbag and shoes. I currently own only one bag. I don’t care if it matches anything.

Spent day with one of my DS in ER yesterday, all turned out pretty well thankfully.

Glad everything is okay.

GD moves up to middle school next year (grade 4). Tonight rather bittersweet, her last Daddy-Daughter dance. Such a nice tradition in their school district. No mom’s allowed lol

WHat grades do the middle school cover? Everywhere I have lived middle school has been 6th to 8th grades.

Would this be your DD’s first prom. That’s a bold move & sure shows she has confidence. Don’t believe it’s common here for the girl to initiate usually, unless it is the group going as friends thing or an established couple going to different schools. Here’s hoping it all works out and she has a swell time!

She went to prom last year, but didn’t have a date. She just met up with some friends there. She is totally unlike me when it comes to school dances. They are very important to her. I didn’t care for them at all. I would never have been brave enough to ask a guy or go to the dance by myself.

Speaking of prom, I need to get some sleep so I can get up tomorrow and start the dreaded prom dress shopping. Please wish us luck.

 

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Nothing of interest on tv for me early morning

Not even cartoons

 

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I think i cracked the banner issue that has been preventing me from posting when multi quoting. Try it 3 times and it goes away, briefly, long enough to hit reply on ipad. Talk about jumping thru hoops eek

Spent day with one of my DS in ER yesterday, all turned out pretty well thankfully. Decided to cancel tonight at the resort & head out tomorrow for just an overnight. GD not scheduled until 8 am on sunday for her competition. Only complaint I have is that casino doesn’t have non smoking areas. Will come home reeking of it.

GD moves up to middle school next year (grade 4). Tonight rather bittersweet, her last Daddy-Daughter dance. Such a nice tradition in their school district. No mom’s allowed lol

I have never seen a person in RL sporting a fascination. Can count on one hand the times i’ve seen them worn at summer wedding/garden parties. Many those of us old enough who had to wear head coverings in church before they changed the rules never looked back once they tossed that rule. As a kid once hid my church hat, thinking I’d get a pass. she grabbed a crocheted doiley, bobby-pinned it on my head...then turned and gave me a steely look & said to start walking. Couldn’t get anything past her lol

Do they have the red hat society in the UK? Concept always sorta creeped me out. Only time i plop a hat on is when i’m shoveling snow or fishing/in amusement park & then it’s a bucket hat or baseball cap.

They obviously suit you, takes a certain panache to pull that off. I have issues with a headband.

I’m with you on hat head w/BB cap. For some reason find them stifling hot too.

i use sunscreen on me noggin. The non greasy stuff. Awful place for a burn, easy to sneak up on you.

Ever get the dreaded ear burn lol?

Good wishes for DS as always...….and have a fabulous weekend watching GD.....oh I`d struggle with that....smoking makes me feel so queezy and the smell.....yuk!!! We went to a race meeting once where we were supposed to be in the VIP enclosure....no smoking in there.....there had been a water leak so we were told we`d just have to stand with the crowds.....er no....everyone was smoking so we all (group of 10) left and got our money back.....cannot abide the smell....and it gets everywhere!!! But.....have fun

They are incredibly popular over here....at all sorts of fancy events and weddings...probably more so than hats now....oh that's funny with the doily....lol...…

Now don't judge me...…. but.....I do know of the Red Hat Society.....and I genuinely do know someone who is in it ......I loved the sound of purple dresses so asked about it......but.....no.....just no......not for me. I do like their attitude of fifty and fabulous though ....but don't need a society to tell me that!!! Very odd concept.....I just realised I don't have a red fancy hat...….nor green....but I never or very rarely wear green anyway.....but I do like red.

I agree baseball caps are dreadful.....make you hot and sweaty.....but tried the sunscreen spray and didn't work....had terrible headache with the sun on my head for a few hours.....so messed up hair and looking grungy is preferable to that.....I wish I could get away with it......never had ear burn...ouchy!!!!

Good evening everyone. Well, part of the prom dilemma has been postponed. The boy that B was going to ask was in the musical that we went to see tonight. DH advised her not to corner the guy after the show and ask him to prom. He said it really wasn’t the time or place to do so. I really think it would be better if she went with the boy from school and her other friends.

We have been fortunate. B has been a pretty good kid so far. When I see the things other people have had to go through with their teens I count myself very lucky.

I can remember my mom would always match her handbag and shoes. I currently own only one bag. I don’t care if it matches anything.

She went to prom last year, but didn’t have a date. She just met up with some friends there. She is totally unlike me when it comes to school dances. They are very important to her. I didn’t care for them at all. I would never have been brave enough to ask a guy or go to the dance by myself.

Speaking of prom, I need to get some sleep so I can get up tomorrow and start the dreaded prom dress shopping. Please wish us luck.

Good luck with the shopping today.....I like to hear she was confident enough to go with a group of friends last year.....sounds quite a confident girl...…

Yes, I hear horror stories of some teens....glad we didn't have to deal with that.....

Oh I do love handbags.....I have horribly awkward feet for some shoes so don't have huge amounts of high shoes like I did in my 20`s, but I do collect handbags.....

I miss those days sometimes....the 80`s were so much fun with clothes, fashion and music.....couldn't imagine matching shoes with handbags though......that's a no.

Have a lot of fun shopping......

Nothing of interest on tv for me early morning

Not even cartoons

We ended up going out a walk this morning.....almost got blown out to sea.....it is incredibly windy but not as bad as they claimed....no storm. I think over the other side of the country is getting it worse....we do have beautiful sunshine right now.

But came back in and Tom put the tv on in the kitchen as I was in there......think he spent 20 minutes going through all the hundreds and hundreds of channels we have.....nothing on. So we put on music. Hope you find something decent to watch as the day goes on...…..



So, have a few friends coming over for an early evening Cuban Cocktail......Cocktails are sorted......Old Cubans all round and wine or beer for those that don't like them...….

I hadn't planned to do food, only snack items, but since they`re coming so early....have decided to try some dishes.....shrimp in coconut sauce and a ropa vieja…...not sure how authentic they`ll be but I am kind of following a recipe for them.....there will be plenty of snacks.....just in case.

Won`t be a late night......it`s really only a couple of hours they`ll be here.....four of them live over an hour away and they`re coming around 5pm...….should be gone by 8pm...sounds bad doesn't it!!!

Everything is ready though....just need to reheat the meat and add the shrimp last minute....won`t reheat them.

Lazy afternoon though...…

Hope you all have a great Saturday...…...

 

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I am awake way too early for a Saturday.

Schumi - I’m with you on the cigarette smoke. I can’t stand the smell and it gives me a headache. My father was a smoker, but Mom would never let him smoke inside the house.

I think B is a little confident, but a lot stubborn. She made her mind up last year that she was going to go the prom no matter what. Once she gets an idea in her head it is really difficult to get her to change her mind.

I haven’t had ropa vieja in ages. One of the few things I miss about Miami is the Cuban food. I think the closest Cuban restaurant to where I live is about an hour’s drive.