Something About Nothing ... #12

[Charade67]

Could that wide array of color swatches be any smaller? How the heck are you supposed to get a good feel for the right hue?

Pre-stained decks are tough to guage as to what the color will actually turn out. We are DIY types, go with semi-transparent vs solid but it is ’work’. Have to power-wash, sand the wood if necessary, repair minor issues. Whole process usually takes us a week doing it a few hours each day. Truly a process but very satisfying. We go a shade or two darker, after a northern winter it usually comes into it’s own. Would think the sun in the south probably does the same thing to a lesser degree. Have fun

Those are just the solid colors. Today they gave me another brochure (not as large) of the semi transparent colors.

I’m okay with springing forward. I like it to stay light later in the evenings.

Snow is still falling and now starting to stick.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi should be in the air now! Safe travels! Wish I was, lol. I’m so done with winter! So many FB posts blaming the groundhog for our winter! More snow overnight. Ugh. Husband out now with snow blower, but it’s the heavy wet stuff.
My friend was looking at Universal Sept schedules and saw they have some Halloween nights ugh. I know some of you enjoy them (I’m looking at you Schumi lol) but it’s not for me! I hate being scared. Last time I was startled in a movie, and it wasn’t a scary movie, I was holding the popcorn. Ended up in the air and all over the place! I’m sure anyone around me was wearing it!

Lynne some days! But it is Friday, yay. Sorry will miss you too!

Bobbie yikes! So sorry Liv is going thru a hard time. We don’t have all that here. Only special things our high schools do in senior year is Senior Sail, Dinner/dance, and Grad. And I’m good with that. Much less stress for the kids.
There’s a Panera near our hotel in Deerfield Beach pre Orlando, I’m going to have to go to again. Last time we had a breakfast there. There’s one here, but it’s in the city. Too much of a trek unless you plan on being in the area!

Patty thanks for the feed back on shuttle. For $39 RT it’s a good deal. I booked it when I booked my HRH room, but not as a pkg. so I just have to phone when I book my flights. I’m using Tony for one way to MCO for RPH trip. I’m kinda afraid I’ll miss the service in Sept! But my friend and I decided we could Uber/Lyft to Publix to pick up some things for the room. I guess if I change my mind I can cancel Universal shuttle.

Mac stay dry! I agree, rainy days does cramp the style! I loose all ambition.

Charade have fun picking out deck colours! I came home once from trip and husband re did deck, in GREY I was fuming! Left the rungs or what ever their called in the semi transparent cedar then painted boards grey sheesh.
I think this summer we are replacing floor boards. Several rotting spots.
Yes, one of the perks of retirement! Can go for low season. When I was working at school, I was limited to summers so I’d go as close to Sept as possible for lower crowds. Our schools don’t go back till after Labour Day. Except when one of my daughters wants to come, then I’m restricted to their work schedules.

Tygerlilly dinner sounds good! Lucky Macy’s had the sizes you needed! They have some really good sales. And I like their INC jeans. When we go to the US I usually make a Macy’s trip!

Lynne enjoy your sunny walk. No walking here. Wet heavy snow, too miserable to walk in. Hilarious dog pic! My dogs I have now are free fed, their small dogs and just eat when they want. But when I had labs who love their food, they had a dinner time! Time change was tough for them, lol. When it was their dinner time (5:00) they demanded their dinner. They could care less about time change!

Keishashadow I did! Linked res as traveling together. I’ve had varied results at the WDW resorts. All depends on room assignor. Sometimes we’ve been on different ends of the resort! I’m happy if we’re on same floor! Don’t need connecting rooms.
I’m with you on long flights. For us it’s a 6 hr flight to Florida. Ugh. I book aisle seat so I can get up and walk without disturbing anyone. It’s good to walk to prevent DVT! And after a cup of coffee or 2 I need several trips to the loo!
By 3 hrs I’m ready to get off, lol. And I always book premium to get extra leg room. Still .....

Well better get up and going! Lazy morning. Furnace guy coming back this afternoon to service fireplace.
Wish we’d just stay on standard time! The morning news was saying this may be the last time we change time. Will see. There’s one province in Canada that stays on standard time already.

 

[Charade67]

I know some of you enjoy them (I’m looking at you Schumi lol) but it’s not for me! I hate being scared.

I’m with you Sue. I hate being scared and I really hate having something/someone jump out at me. Universal’s HHN is just not for me.

Charade have fun picking out deck colours! I came home once from trip and husband re did deck, in GREY I was fuming! Left the rungs or what ever their called in the semi transparent cedar then painted boards grey sheesh.
I think this summer we are replacing floor boards. Several rotting spots.
Yes, one of the perks of retirement! Can go for low season. When I was working at school, I was limited to summers so I’d go as close to Sept as possible for lower crowds. Our schools don’t go back till after Labour Day. Except when one of my daughters wants to come, then I’m restricted to their work schedules.

I like gray, but not for the deck. We are probably going to go with something reddish brown. Were you posting with us back when I had the deck rebuilt? It was quite a renovation.

We have been limited for vacation due to B being in school. When she was little I didn’t mind taking her out of school, but I refused to do that once she started high school. He spring break and dh’s spring break were never the same, so that option was out for us. I’m not real fond of taking summer vacations because of the heat, so most of our vacations have been Thanksgiving and winter break.

 

[macraven]

I remember when charade had her deck redone
The pictures she shared with us were impressive

I bet she gets a lot of usage with it
I think the redo of it gave her a great look to the house and had great style especially on the ground level

We had our deck repaired by a total overall while I was in Florida last October
The dude we had worked slow and it was not finished until two weeks after I was home
( I was gone for 17 days)
Dude worked slow .......

 

[macraven]

Sue, you impress me with the above post

You have a way to include a note to all the posters on the page and be encouraging and sweet to all

I should learn from you as I am known for rambling and yak on and on... lol

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Sue, I had labs too. And my big boy would eat the whole 50 lb bag if I did not seal it in a plastic container. Time change was harder for them too.

We have 90 percent chance of snow. Snow showers for some.

 

[schumigirl]

Checking in from overnight stay at Radisson Blu at airport.......

Good journey here, glad we used the car service....very relaxing. Had lovely lunch, some sparkly and a snooze in this huge bed mid afternoon.......nice dinner and now getting ready to go to bed soon.

Alarm call set for 6am........flight leaves around 11.30am uk time, should arrive 4pm Orlando time.........

Miserable and raining here at the airport......will be glad to fly off tomorrow........

 

[Sue M]

I’m with you Sue. I hate being scared and I really hate having something/someone jump out at me. Universal’s HHN is just not for me.



I like gray, but not for the deck. We are probably going to go with something reddish brown. Were you posting with us back when I had the deck rebuilt? It was quite a renovation.

We have been limited for vacation due to B being in school. When she was little I didn’t mind taking her out of school, but I refused to do that once she started high school. He spring break and dh’s spring break were never the same, so that option was out for us. I’m not real fond of taking summer vacations because of the heat, so most of our vacations have been Thanksgiving and winter break.

I wouldn’t even go into the school Haunted House, lol. No, I wasn’t around when you did deck Reno. We had ours renovated too, but nothing extensive. Just pushed it out, so doubled the size.
I avoided spring and Christmas school breaks! I’d rather face the heat than the crowds and higher expense. And I always like to be home at Christmas. I’m one of the few that isn’t bothered by the Florida heat! And during the afternoon when it’s hottest I head back to the pool!

Sue, you impress me with the above post

You have a way to include a note to all the posters on the page and be encouraging and sweet to all

I should learn from you as I am known for rambling and yak on and on... lol

You’re too kind

Oh Sue, I had labs too. And my big boy would eat the whole 50 lb bag if I did not seal it in a plastic container. Time change was harder for them too.

We have 90 percent chance of snow. Snow showers for some.

Mine ate thru the plastic bin, had to go to metal

Checking in from overnight stay at Radisson Blu at airport.......

Good journey here, glad we used the car service....very relaxing. Had lovely lunch, some sparkly and a snooze in this huge bed mid afternoon.......nice dinner and now getting ready to go to bed soon.

Alarm call set for 6am........flight leaves around 11.30am uk time, should arrive 4pm Orlando time.........

Miserable and raining here at the airport......will be glad to fly off tomorrow........

Right! Your time change works the other way (from me) flying west to east I leave at 6:00 am and get to Florida around 5:00pm. Hate when it takes entire day. So I’m considering taking the red eye the night before for my Sept trip. Instead of first day totally wasted.
Safe flight! I’d love me some Florida sun and warmth right about now!

 

[Robo56]

Evening Sans family

lol......I cannot hear the word crepe without laughing...…..my very politely and soft spoken mother once said when we had a load of visitors, I was around 12.....does anyone want a crepe...…...but.....the way she said it had us all rolling and laughing and she didn't have a clue for a few seconds what we were laughing at.....till she said it again in her head......she was mortified!!!! My mother didn't ever make jokes about bathroom humour….she did laugh though......eventually

Ok thats funny........don’t believe I would want those for breakfast either

Robo I love the minion memes what a great send off! I hope all is well

Doing ok....hope you are doing better.....glad to hear Liv is doing better today. You are a sweet mom.

I am at the point where the only celebrating of BDs for me = happy to wake up alive

Amen to that sister waking up every morning is something to celebrate for all of us for sure..

 

[Robo56]

 

[macraven]

It is wake up time

Rise and shine homies!

Time to smell the coffee

 

[Lynne G]

Time for Schumi to take to the air. Safe travels today, hope you have lizard weather, and lots of fun.







Good Morning, Mac. Sun is up, hope you are feeling good.

Time for tea, and a lovely quiet house. Ha, TV is mine. Some movie time later this morning.

Have a super Saturday homies.

 

[Charade67]

No plans at all for today. I guess I’ll just wait and see what the day brings.

 

[Sue M]

Lol love the Saturday morning gifs! Especially yours Charade! Mac, just the mention of coffee is enough to get me up!
It’s just past 7am here. Looks like it’s going to be a sunny day. And I think we may be done with the white stuff! Supposed to be warming up during the days but still cold nights.
Only plans are my brother-in-law’s coming for dinner. Rib roast.

 

[keishashadow]

Carole should be somewhere over the pond by now, lucky duck!

I skipped the weekend in Sandusky for gymnastics. Been dragging all week, think it’s more from lack of sunshine than sleep lol. Family kind enough to share a steady stream of pics, today equated to wake up call before 8 am. Growl. Mr worked a midnight, i stayed up till we hours and binge watched old season of Gotham.

Going out to lunch with Jr, not sure where, at this point hungry enough eat anything

Okay, for the cat lovers:

lol i used this one earlier this week to gently nudge my spawn who tend to be clueless with that sort of thing

Schumi should be in the air now! Safe travels! Wish I was, lol. I’m so done with winter! So many FB posts blaming the groundhog for our winter! More snow overnight. Ugh. Husband out now with snow blower, but it’s the heavy wet stuff.
My friend was looking at Universal Sept schedules and saw they have some Halloween nights ugh. I know some of you enjoy them (I’m looking at you Schumi lol) but it’s not for me! I hate being scared. Last time I was startled in a movie, and it wasn’t a scary movie, I was holding the popcorn. Ended up in the air and all over the place! I’m sure anyone around me was wearing it!

Lynne some days! But it is Friday, yay. Sorry will miss you too!

Bobbie yikes! So sorry Liv is going thru a hard time. We don’t have all that here. Only special things our high schools do in senior year is Senior Sail, Dinner/dance, and Grad. And I’m good with that. Much less stress for the kids.
There’s a Panera near our hotel in Deerfield Beach pre Orlando, I’m going to have to go to again. Last time we had a breakfast there. There’s one here, but it’s in the city. Too much of a trek unless you plan on being in the area!

Patty thanks for the feed back on shuttle. For $39 RT it’s a good deal. I booked it when I booked my HRH room, but not as a pkg. so I just have to phone when I book my flights. I’m using Tony for one way to MCO for RPH trip. I’m kinda afraid I’ll miss the service in Sept! But my friend and I decided we could Uber/Lyft to Publix to pick up some things for the room. I guess if I change my mind I can cancel Universal shuttle.

Mac stay dry! I agree, rainy days does cramp the style! I loose all ambition.

Charade have fun picking out deck colours! I came home once from trip and husband re did deck, in GREY I was fuming! Left the rungs or what ever their called in the semi transparent cedar then painted boards grey sheesh.
I think this summer we are replacing floor boards. Several rotting spots.
Yes, one of the perks of retirement! Can go for low season. When I was working at school, I was limited to summers so I’d go as close to Sept as possible for lower crowds. Our schools don’t go back till after Labour Day. Except when one of my daughters wants to come, then I’m restricted to their work schedules.

Tygerlilly dinner sounds good! Lucky Macy’s had the sizes you needed! They have some really good sales. And I like their INC jeans. When we go to the US I usually make a Macy’s trip!

Lynne enjoy your sunny walk. No walking here. Wet heavy snow, too miserable to walk in. Hilarious dog pic! My dogs I have now are free fed, their small dogs and just eat when they want. But when I had labs who love their food, they had a dinner time! Time change was tough for them, lol. When it was their dinner time (5:00) they demanded their dinner. They could care less about time change!

Keishashadow I did! Linked res as traveling together. I’ve had varied results at the WDW resorts. All depends on room assignor. Sometimes we’ve been on different ends of the resort! I’m happy if we’re on same floor! Don’t need connecting rooms.
I’m with you on long flights. For us it’s a 6 hr flight to Florida. Ugh. I book aisle seat so I can get up and walk without disturbing anyone. It’s good to walk to prevent DVT! And after a cup of coffee or 2 I need several trips to the loo!
By 3 hrs I’m ready to get off, lol. And I always book premium to get extra leg room. Still .....

Well better get up and going! Lazy morning. Furnace guy coming back this afternoon to service fireplace.
Wish we’d just stay on standard time! The morning news was saying this may be the last time we change time. Will see. There’s one province in Canada that stays on standard time already.

Seems if we go with polar opposite of what that furry rodent says we’re good. I’m banking on march going out like a lion! Still have snow cover on ground but hoping it mostly melts today since we have a heat wave, going to 40 woot & see a long-missing bright ball of fire in the sky.

I am sorely tempted to upgrade our seats on Alaska to the premium, if only for am flight over to islands so i can doze comfortably. At the risk of sounding like a lush, are adult drinks included?

 

[agavegirl1]

I woke up this morning in Orlando and am now sitting in Margaritaville ready to eats grouper sandwich. No park tickets. Just a quick stop on the way to PortCsnaveral.

 

[Sue M]

Carole should be somewhere over the pond by now, lucky duck!

I skipped the weekend in Sandusky for gymnastics. Been dragging all week, think it’s more from lack of sunshine than sleep lol. Family kind enough to share a steady stream of pics, today equated to wake up call before 8 am. Growl. Mr worked a midnight, i stayed up till we hours and binge watched old season of Gotham.

Going out to lunch with Jr, not sure where, at this point hungry enough eat anything

lol i used this one earlier this week to gently nudge my spawn who tend to be clueless with that sort of thing



Seems if we go with polar opposite of what that furry rodent says we’re good. I’m banking on march going out like a lion! Still have snow cover on ground but hoping it mostly melts today since we have a heat wave, going to 40 woot & see a long-missing bright ball of fire in the sky.

I am sorely tempted to upgrade our seats on Alaska to the premium, if only for am flight over to islands so i can doze comfortably. At the risk of sounding like a lush, are adult drinks included?

Oh yes! On morning flights I enjoy mimosas with the Prosecco!
Lack of sunshine makes me feel blah too. Happy it’s sunny today and 37, supposed to go up to 47 by afternoon. Maybe snow will start melt. At least around 8” of snow in the yard.

 

[Charade67]

I am so bored right now. I went back to sleep after I posted this morning. Dreamed about ice cream. Got up, went to lunch, and then back home. Dh is now watching a movie that I have no interest in. If I get bored enough I might start house cleaning.

 

[pattyw]

Good Saturday afternoon!!

Bright sunshine and warming up here!!

Lots of errands & housework this weekend!! We have to do our errands today as tomorrow will be very windy and rainy! But the temp will be in the 50s!!

Have fun to those traveling!!

Happy weekend to those of us at home!!

Hope everyone has a relaxing Saturday!!

 

[Lynne G]

Cat in Captain Marval was a hoot! Movie was good in some parts, okay in others. Packed matinee.

Beautiful day here too, with bands of heavy rain overnight. Inch or so by mid morning. Then 60 degree Monday. Hate Mondays, but all will have a smile and some in shorts.

Little one wants to go out tonight. Not sure where. Most likely will end up at a mall. Did awesome there yesterday, though the short boots I really liked, in my size, were too big on me. Oh so cute, yeah little one you can have them. Looked good on her and gee, they fit just right on her feet.

Laundry in, so hanging out.

Woot to Agavegirl, yay to enjoy some City Walk before leaving Orlando. Have fun sailing.