Something About Nothing ... #12

[macraven]

Charlotte is a cutie!
She fits right in your hand

 

[Lynne G]

Very cute MonyK. Thanks for sharing them. Love the handful.

Lots of rain, did some grocery shopping. Made coffee, as just feels cold.

But happy, rain to leave in the wee hours, and rocking the 60’s tomorrow.

Have a good night, all.

 

[Sue M]

Monykalyn lol! What great pics! Thanks for posting. They sure grow fast!

Schumi congrats getting driveway sorted. We had ours repaved a few years ago.

Morning at tax accountant, came home to a few necessary errands then renewed both daughters travel insurances. We get annual policies aside from more than one trip a year, we are so close to the U.S. border, it’s good to have for day trips. There was a news story a few years ago that a woman just nipped across the border to do a quick Costco shop and got hit by another car, bad accident and was hospitalized for a month, she had no travel insurance. Brutal.

Rain off and on all day. Seems to be clearing up a bit now.

 

[Charade67]

Dh landed in Vegas about 20 minutes ago. No one has been allowed off the plane because either the president or VP also just arrived. Hope they don’t keep them on board too long.

 

[macraven]

I’m sleeping just fine to about 2:30 this morning and the bedroom sounds like a train is rolling through it

It wasn’t the cats but Mr Mac

Came to the recliner in the living room

Now the cats are sharing the lazy boy with me

I’ll sleep after Mr Mac gets up in the morning

I dread nights like this

The pillow trick did come my my mind briefly....

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi, I am a bit envious of your new driveway, I would love to have ours repaved and widened just a bit. We will probably get around to it eventually.

I`m dreading it to be honest. It`s a massive area and long too......and it`s going to take 3 weeks....

Hope your DH has a good Vegas trip.

View attachment 392888 View attachment 392890 Ms Charlotte says “hi”

I think I`m the only one quite scared MonyK…….lol...….cute size though...….

Schumi congrats getting driveway sorted. We had ours repaved a few years ago.

Morning at tax accountant, came home to a few necessary errands then renewed both daughters travel insurances. We get annual policies aside from more than one trip a year, we are so close to the U.S. border, it’s good to have for day trips. There was a news story a few years ago that a woman just nipped across the border to do a quick Costco shop and got hit by another car, bad accident and was hospitalized for a month, she had no travel insurance. Brutal.

Rain off and on all day. Seems to be clearing up a bit now.

It`s been a long time coming......but it`s such a massive job, we have postponed it till as far away as possible...….now, it`s time.

We pay a fortune for travel insurance for medical cover to the States. It`s just not worth not having it.....I can`t imagine why folks don't get it.....peace of mind is worth every penny.

I’m sleeping just fine to about 2:30 this morning and the bedroom sounds like a train is rolling through it

It wasn’t the cats but Mr Mac

Came to the recliner in the living room

Now the cats are sharing the lazy boy with me

I’ll sleep after Mr Mac gets up in the morning

I dread nights like this

The pillow trick did come my my mind briefly....

Oh late night post from mac.....or early hours visit...….hope you got back to sleep quickly.....


Bacon was delicious...….where was everyone!!!

Our friends guilted us into going out last night (wasn't too hard).....said we had been antisocial for too long!!! We`ve been away!!!!

Glad we went out though, had a lovely evening with good chat and nice company in local pub......and had a few lovely glasses of wine.....

Today is kind of grey and miserable outside.....looks like rain won`t be far away...…

Hope your weather is nicer wherever you are...…..

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, mostly cloudy, but dry and bit of sun maybe to be seen today. 39 out now, but 60’s in the afternoon. Yay! Jacket will stay at home.

Errands to do, gas for car, taxes to be picked up, and return a shirt and skirt the kids don’t want. Yep, typical Saturday. While a more cloudy day, thinking Zoo on Sunday. Hoping to go early before the crowds come. They just recently opened generally stationary food trucks in the beer garden area. I am curious about the menus, so will be nice to have them opened this weekend.

With that, sorry to miss the bacon Schumi. I am sure it was lush. Glad you decided which driveway company, and will have it done soon.

Mac, oh no. Hope you get some sleep now. I have a noisy DH, lucky most of the time, I go right back to sleep.

Wash has started, as kids are still sleeping, and DH is ready to go out for his errands. Like Charade, my DH will be out of town too, on Monday. He is like me, he will be packing Sunday night. At least I will have the rest of the family wash done today, as I know he will do some tomorrow, so washer and dryer will be open for him. He does not mind doing a load.

With that, a lovely cup of tea. And the remote. It is a good start to the morning.



Yep, and that goes to all the homies. Well, have to see what DH is doing in the kitchen. Eggs to be cooked, later homies.

 

[pattyw]

B and I leave for Orlando a week from tomorrow.

How exciting!

Ms Charlotte says “hi”

So adorable!!

I’m sleeping just fine to about 2:30 this morning and the bedroom sounds like a train is rolling through it

It wasn’t the cats but Mr Mac

Came to the recliner in the living room

Now the cats are sharing the lazy boy with me

I’ll sleep after Mr Mac gets up in the morning

I dread nights like this

The pillow trick did come my my mind briefly....

Funny- that train made it all the way up north!! Have the same problem here! Hmmm pillow trick

Hope your weather is nicer wherever you are...…..

Yes- will be sunny and near 60 today for us!! Nice weather gives me more energy!

I have a noisy DH, lucky most of the time, I go right back to sleep.

You're lucky- I'm a light sleeper and it's hard for me to get back to sleep when I wake up!


Happy Saturday all!! Yesterday was a nice day! Joe and I took the day off and "unplugged" We did very little on the computer and just put our phones away most of the day! It was very nice! Something we should do more often!

We're officially in pre-vacation mode! Cleaning, wash, and some packing this weekend!! 6 days until Ft. Lauderdale! We board the cruise ship next Sunday!!

to Sue, Robo, and all others just getting started today!!

Have a great day all!!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. Today is prom day. I’m going to start working on B’s hair once she gets out of the shower and dries her hair. So far the plan is hair, go get the boutonnière, drop B off at Sarah’s to finish getting ready. Then the girls will go pick up Sarah’s date. He is a special needs student and does not drive. He also apparently lives about as far away from the school as possible and still be in the district. (I think Sarah’s mom might be doing the driving for that because Sarah’s car is in the shop.) I’m then meeting the group at the location they’ve chosen for pictures. B’s date is meeting them there too. After pictures us parents will go home and the kids will go to dinner and then the prom. I think B’s date will be the driver for that. I’m not exactly sure how B is getting home. Neither B’s date nor Sarah’s date will be going to after prom. I think B’s date is dropping the girls off at the after prom and then going home. (He has to work tomorrow morning.) Sarah’s parents will take her date home. Sarah's parents will come back to after prom because they are volunteering to chaperone and work some of the events. I’m assuming that Sarah’s parents will bring B home when after prom is over, but told B to call me if she needs me to come get her. I don’t know what I’m going to do with all my free time tonight.

I’m sleeping just fine to about 2:30 this morning and the bedroom sounds like a train is rolling through it

I woke up shortly after you did. I think I see a nap in my immediate future.

I`m dreading it to be honest. It`s a massive area and long too......and it`s going to take 3 weeks....

# weeks? Wow. Thankfully our driveway isn’t very long.

I have a noisy DH, lucky most of the time, I go right back to sleep.

I’m jealous. It usually takes me 1-2 hours to get back to sleep.

Wash has started, as kids are still sleeping, and DH is ready to go out for his errands. Like Charade, my DH will be out of town too, on Monday. He is like me, he will be packing Sunday night. At least I will have the rest of the family wash done today, as I know he will do some tomorrow, so washer and dryer will be open for him. He does not mind doing a load.

I finished all of my laundry yesterday, but will probably do one last load before we leave on Friday. Dh and B usually do their own laundry.

We're officially in pre-vacation mode! Cleaning, wash, and some packing this weekend!

Same here, except for the packing part. I did get out some shorts to wear though.

Almost time for me to play hair stylist.

 

[pattyw]

Almost time for me to play hair stylist.

Sounds like an exciting day!! Can't wait to hear all of the details!! Let us know how the hair style goes!

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Hope B has a lot of fun at prom today. I am not a good hair stylist, so happy to have a stylist in the parlor that I go to, that is great with the teens hairdo choices. Little one is still not sure up, or down, wavy, curly or what.

 

[macraven]

Yes pattyw, I’ve used the pillow trick a few times

Charade you have an exciting day planned
B will have an awesome time!

Too late to get to a Schumi’s for bacon
Dang...

Big hug to all the homies here

 

[schumigirl]

I agree Patty...time without gadgets and communication is much needed. We never bring our UK phones on our trip with us, no need really….and on nights out, no one brings their phone out when we get together.....it`s quite rude to have folks sit and stare a their phones all night.....

Charade hope your daughter has a lovely evening.

mac.....yep, bacon was good!!! And filling...….

laundry...… have none to do all weekend!!!!



Take out pizza tonight.......can`t be bothered cooking.....and got a seal of approval from my two!!

Quiet Saturday night after that...….

 

[Charade67]

And so it begins...

 

[macraven]

Red rose is the best!

 

[Charade67]

I called the florist that B’s date is using and just asked them to give me something that matched what he ordered.

 

[Sue M]

Charade hope DH didn’t have to spend long on the plane. Once in Seattle Obama was speaking across the street from our hotel. We had no advance warning, after returning from afternoon activities the street to our hotel was blocked off, lots of police and who knows what. We had to take a long way around to get back in our hotel. Oh yeah, we were on foot. So many hills in Seattle. And our hotel was on one. Ugh.

Mac, pillow trick sounds interesting lol, I use the elbow trick! And usually end up in the living room cause I can’t go back to sleep.

Schumi I see you have a cartoon just for me lol! My cousin was the only one who called me Susie. He’s the only one I let get away with it!
We postponed our driveway too. But finally bit the bullet.
Yes, I don’t understand why anyone would risk not having travel insurance. Even though expensive, if something major happens while away, it’s going to me more than just a bit expensive. Mine doesn’t expire till July so I’m good for this next trip.
Grey and rainy here too. Went for a walk with a neighbour and got caught with a block away from home. Should have packed the umbrella.

Lynne love the doggie pics! My little yorkiepoo smiles at me! Glad to hear you’re finally getting some nice weather. I have a load in the dryer. No hanging clothes out today here.

Pattyw great countdown! So sorry we’ll miss you in Ft Lauderdale. So close yet so far! That train seems to be making the rounds, it made it to the west coast too lol!

Charade, brings back memories of both my girls proms! So much fun. We also do an aftergrad back in the school gym.
Friday was youngest dds last day of classes, graduating with a Bachelors of Social Work. All done. I think the grad is sometime in a June. They walk across the stage, then the college puts on a nice afternoon reception in the courtyard afterwards.
So anticlimactic after all the fuss of a high school grad lol. Looking forward to hearing about Bs evening, and maybe a photo or 2!

Have a good night everyone. Brother-in-law should be along soon. Feta burgers, kale salad, potatoes for dinner. Mr picked up a cake from Costco for dessert. I think there’s even a break in the rain at the moment.

 

[Charade67]

Charade hope DH didn’t have to spend long on the plane. Once in Seattle Obama was speaking across the street from our hotel. We had no advance warning, after returning from afternoon activities the street to our hotel was blocked off, lots of police and who knows what. We had to take a long way around to get back in our hotel. Oh yeah, we were on foot. So many hills in Seattle. And our hotel was on one. Ugh.

He was only on the plane for about an hour, so not too bad. Years ago when we lived in Miami we decided to go to a dinner show at one of the downtown hotels. We had called ahead and our tickets were bering held at will call. When we got to the hotel the valets wouldn't let us park unless we showed our tickets. We tried to explain that they were being held inside, but the the guys wouldn't listen. They insisted we couldn't be there without a ticket. Finally someone called out the hotel or show manager and she explained that our tickets were inside at the will call window. They finally let us park and go in. The manager was very apologetic and explained that those weren't the regular valet parking attendants. The men we encountered were actually members of the secret service. Al Gore had just left the hotel after a speaking engagement.

Friday was youngest dds last day of classes, graduating with a Bachelors of Social Work.

Congratulations to her!

I don't have permission from anyone to post pictures, but I think I am safe with these 2. B is the shorter of the 2 girls. Her friend Sarah is 6'1" and is wearing high heels. I think Sarah's date is my height. (5'2")

 

[macraven]

Gorgeous! Wristlet!

Hope she will have an evening of fun