Something About Nothing ... #12

[bobbie68]

Good morning ... It was a busy several days last week and into this week. I had a lot to do Thursday and Friday to get ready for the conference this weekend. It was an interesting trip. We ended up being the last ones to get to the hotel on Friday. I got our paper work and room keys and went up with the cart of luggage. Well I opened the door and there was one King bed , well that wasn't going to work. The adviser who's place I took never relayed over that I would need a room with two queen beds. She was suppose to be on her own. I went back downstairs and explained that Liv was staying with us and that a cot wouldn't work. The conference was between two hotels connected by a sky bridge. The hotel that our first room was in was the older of the two. The rooms were not in good shape and they were creepy. While Brian, Liv and I were in the first meeting Charlie waited up in the room. The woman told me it would take a few hours to change our room. Charlie was not part of the conference so he just hung out in the room. After the event she let me know that my new room was ready. I got moved to the other hotel with queen beds. We went over with our luggage and were so happy with it. It looked like it had just gone through room renovations. It was an indoor with an atrium where all he doors open too. We got lucky and were happy. The rest of the weekend went good. Liv was very nervous to go to the events so Brian and I went with her. Charlie hung out and played video games and then we went to the pool. We ended up getting dinner at the mall it was connected to and the lunch they provided was good. Sunday we skipped the lunch and went to our six flags for the day. Overall good weekend. Liv learned a lot to bring back to our Key Club. I have been working on cleaning and laundry.

Liv has been applying to so many scholarships. She finally heard back from one yesterday that she will be a recipient. She was so happy. We have to wait for the rest to come in.

It has been pasta dishes for dinner this week and one more tonight. I will make peas and pasta everyone seems to like it.

Our weather has been up and down. It was nice this weekend and Monday but yesterday was cool. I haven't been out yet today.

Charade nice pic of the teens. Congrats to B on prom queen...Our seniors have to do at least 20 hours of community service to graduate. Liv does a lot all the time so she was good. Wow under a month to graduation. We have about 57 days. Countdown for Disney.


Monykalyn Nice pics of the babies. They are getting so big but so cute!!! Sorry the Golden didn't work out but I hope things can work with the puppy.. Your trip sounds nice I have not been to the WC but have heard good things. Let the countdown begin... Hope the fundraiser was a success

Sue Two week countdown hope it flies by for you... Sounds like a nice visit Sunday for you with the kids. Oh I hate trying to decided what to do about snack foods for young people, I worry I don't have a good variety or enough. It sounds like you will be busy till you leave, but it makes it go faster. I hope you will enjoy your show Congrats to your daughter

Patty getting close to your trip!! It sounds like you had a nice quiet day without technology. I try to implement that here sometimes but I get ousted pretty quickly. We thought about the self scooping boxes but with our brood we would break it within the first day.


Robo I love the memes, they gave me a good laugh this morning, thanks for sharing those. Glad you are settling in and how nice to be able to spend time with your family. The trip to see your family in Kentucky sounds great, I hope you have an great visit.

Lynne Nice zoo pics glad you go to go and enjoy it before the crowds... Sounds like fun trying a different cruise line and place to go. I love when I can put ice int the tea and coffee, that means summertime is coming . I hear you no stop over for us to Orlando it is about a 2 and a half hour flight. I don't have to look for those fares though we will be again.


Tink Nice to see you drop in...Chicken vegetable soup is always a welcome. Yea I am having trouble getting that spring burst going. I figure it will happen eventually. I hope you are enjoying catching up on Game of Thrones.

Schumi glad that you decided on someone for your driveway. We did ours two years ago and it looks so nice, it was worth it. Jacket sounds nice! Hope your weather warms up and 4 weeks to go. I like brie never thought about it on the turkey though, will have to try it.


Mac I did a taco bell run yesterday for Liv and I... She said she wouldn't mind a food treat for her scholarship win. She is such a foodie!!!

Keishashadow Sorry to hear about the dinner. I have found a buffet place to go that has been good so far. Brian and Charlie like sushi and Liv and I do the hibachi. I hope your color turned out the way you wanted it to. I never knew that about anesthesia and hair, good to know. It is sometimes good to keep a few unplanned things till the end, more to look forward to and time go by fast. Glad your new keyboard worked out and your happy with it We had a bob sled ride like that at our local park when I was younger, oh boy the memories.

to everyone not here. I hope everyone has a great day

 

[schumigirl]

Glad you had a nice weekend bobbie despite the initial issues........glad it was sorted though. Oh Turkey, brie and cranberry or bacon, brie and cranberry grilled sandwiches are the best!! I love brie though, and like it room temp with crackers and grapes, or grilled like that!!! Amazing........yes, pleased with jacket.......



Slightly different day for us today, and a good one........

Lunch was lovely, little mini buffet just for us and our guy.......so we nibbled while chatted........all good!!!

Now, sun is shining and it is beautiful outside.......but chilly in the shade, but lovely.

Trying to catch my mother in to see if she has arranged her train travel down to the airport the day before we go to NY in June. I’m taking the train too and will meet her there......if she’s later I’ll go check into the hotel and wander back down as the train station is also attached to the Skywalk........but, trying to get her in......lol.......

Time for a cuppa..........

 

[macraven]

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

I’ve request the WM to help moderate my forums

 

[schumigirl]

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

I’ve request the WM to help moderate my forums

Feel better soon.......not a fun thing to have........

Plenty of rest for you.

 

[keishashadow]

Humpty hump

Hair must be a hit, the mr is chasing me around the house & he’s on midnight shift, usually a slug. No, he hasn’t caught me yet haha

Looking for something bland to make for dinner, may just order the mr yet another hoagie and make myself a peanut butter sammie at this point.

Those Bobsleds are brutal on the sit bones! I went on because my daughter never did it. It was her first time at DL. I don’t remember them being so rough! But then I was a lot younger! Next trip had to go on with other daughter! It broke down! We did single rider so when it broke down she was near the top! I was lower down thankfully. But it was hard to get out of that bobsled on the uphill! Next Aug going again with oldest, and she’s on her own if she wants to ride!

I always clean before we go away too! Hate coming home to a messy house.

Charade Hope the students are ok. Ambulance and bomb threats ugh. Scary times.

Keishashadow lol, it’s Disney they have to be nice. But your right, take your time. Especially with the canoe! Mine wasn’t a graceful exit!
Sorry about buffet. That must have been bad. I love sushi, but we live on the coast, plenty of fresh fish here.

Hope everyone is having a good day. Just got home from swim fit, and off again on errands. So just a quick check in.
Cold and rainy here. Supposed to clear then more rain Wednesday.

I’ve seen women in short dresses & heels/high platforms, do this sort of graceful swoop in & out of the canoes..how? Lol. I always wear bike shorts under skirts or dresses at the parks JIK. Don’t want to scare the kiddos.

Tummy still not quite back to form from the sushi, I’m pretending i’m Dieting.

Good night Carole...sweet dreams

Thunderstorms here this afternoon but clear now and a nice 70 degrees.

I should be doing yard work but I'm watching Game of Thrones instead...need to jog my memory to get ready for the new season. Glad Directv has a free HBO preview this week even though I already have all the past seasons...may have to order HBO to watch the rest.

Chicken vegetable soup for me tonight...I'm sure mac is enjoying her Taco Bell about now.

Have a great night everyone.

I was ready to add HBO on Monday so I didn’t forget. Then saw the freebie week. Going to drag it out till friday now lol. We have most of the seasons on dvd but not the last 2? Was planning on binge watching Saturday but informed GD has a double header, under the lights, first softball games this Saturday.

It’s wrong to wish for rain I suppose

Nice day off today-sunny, warm. Had windows open, babies outside. You'd think that being out in their pen all day would tire them out, but NOOOOO they are all twittering and whining and crying at being back in their (big comfy) brooder. Mostly lazy day although did manage to be somewhat productive: sheets changed on beds, laundry finished, dinner cooked tonight and dinner for tomorrow in crockpot ready to start in am. Booked my and sons snorkeling excursion in Grand cayman. And SW is having great sale-but means flying out a night before I'd planned...can get hotel on points by MCO, and take hotel shuttle so not have to bother picking up rental late at night; coworker offered to take my day of work I was scheduled so it could work. Haven't had chance to discuss with DH yet. His dad is in town for his Christmas present-our local Boys&Girls club huge fundraiser is tonight, called "steak&Steak"-they get in a big sports figure to come talk during a really nice dinner. Have had figures like Brett Favre in past-tonight it is the KC Chiefs Quarterback. This event sold out within hours of being announced.

And our doggie didn't work out with the golden retriever-but may end up with a black lab puppy. Lady supposed to call me tomorrow. Her son turned out to be highly allergic.

Big kid needs some summer clothes shipped to her. Hoping to get to see her at end of month at her school-and probably take a load home. She is going to have such limited time to get her apartment cleared out before she heads to NM and then Alaska right away in May. DH's dad has offered to pay for TSA precheck for her (likely a huge help when she has to go to DC) but I don't know when she will have the time!

Yay for Charade-couple more days??

Too nice to do anything else today-even bribed the middle kid to drive the boy to soccer LOL!

Time for bed soon-LOVE the doggies dreaming Lynne! Night to all the peeps-seems quiet day for most?

SWA has been working that sale since last Thursday, no love for me. I’m hoping for a flight cancellation in June so I can switch to earlier NS that has since skyrocketed since i booked the date. From what i’m Reading cancellations have been imposed into July already due to the plane issues.

What, no stingray city?!? They have nice combo trips we’ve done in past out to reef. Some providers way better than others. One time had to book captain marvin’s As I waited too long. Water was reallly choppy, they never should’ve take us out to the reef. Not once but twice, I had to grab an unsupervised tween who was floundering in the water & drag back to boat. 2nd time I wound up swallowing a good mouthful of seawater myself. Staff preoccupied, should’ve been in water with group that size & Ma & Pa lounging on the boat deck, nonpulsed. Grrr who does that?

Good evening peeps. Busy and stressful week here but just checking in. Dealing with stuff.

Hope Schumi gets her coat in the right size. I could use that wine dispenser!

Monykalyn Love the chick stories. Sorry pup didn’t work out.

Lynne cute pups.

Tink, I’ve given up jogging memory lol. There’s just too much to keep straight, but looking forward to Sunday! Yay. I think the gang will be here to watch. Both daughters (well one still lives here), dds boyfriend, best friend and her fiancé. Will have to think of snacks to make. Especially with 2 boys in their late 20s and huge appetites.

Charades closer to her trip!

I’m at 2 weeks, and after the past few days, it can’t come soon enough.

Nothing special for dinner tonight. Mr made soup and sandwiches. Tomorrow morning helping out at church, then car insurance lady coming over to renew policy. I’m so glad we have an extra rider included in our car insurance that covers car rental insurance too, only $60/yr extra. Those rental companies charge crazy prices for insurance.

Friday getting pre trip hair trim, Saturday have matinee tickets for Singing In The Rain with friends.

I’ve got to get my winter stuff put away and summer stuff out. Time is ticking away but life keeps getting in the way, ugh. And soon it will be Easter. We’ve been invited out the Saturday to family friends for dinner, then Sunday Easter family dinner here. And Tuesday we leave. I’m getting a little panicked.

Wait, there are insurance agents who make house calls out there? Lucky you

hey Vicki......yep, Kyle has been trying to catch up with all episodes before new season......we gave up....apart from the fact it is quite exhausting to watch, so much info!!!! But, looking forward to new season.....think we have to get up in the middle of the night to see it before there are spoilers revealed next day!!!

Yep Sue, did get the smaller jacket......like it.

MonyK…..some nice sounding plans for your trip!!! Grand Cayman sounds lovely...….




Wednesday again...….

Grey outside, but we are promised some sunshine today.....and a massive 48F.

Lunch today with the financial guy then a couple of hours of financial talk that I don't really listen to, but Tom does....that`ll do!!! Yearly routine meet......Glad they know what they`re doing!!!

Then home...…..just Tom and I for dinner tonight, but as we`ll have had a large lunch, may just snack or have grilled turkey and brie sandwiches later.....

Lazy morning though...….cranberry muffin for breakfast......made them yesterday and they are huge .....so one will suffice...…..

Have a great day...…...

YouTube has tons of plot summaries, will do the trick to get up to speed.

Good morning ... It was a busy several days last week and into this week. I had a lot to do Thursday and Friday to get ready for the conference this weekend. It was an interesting trip. We ended up being the last ones to get to the hotel on Friday. I got our paper work and room keys and went up with the cart of luggage. Well I opened the door and there was one King bed , well that wasn't going to work. The adviser who's place I took never relayed over that I would need a room with two queen beds. She was suppose to be on her own. I went back downstairs and explained that Liv was staying with us and that a cot wouldn't work. The conference was between two hotels connected by a sky bridge. The hotel that our first room was in was the older of the two. The rooms were not in good shape and they were creepy. While Brian, Liv and I were in the first meeting Charlie waited up in the room. The woman told me it would take a few hours to change our room. Charlie was not part of the conference so he just hung out in the room. After the event she let me know that my new room was ready. I got moved to the other hotel with queen beds. We went over with our luggage and were so happy with it. It looked like it had just gone through room renovations. It was an indoor with an atrium where all he doors open too. We got lucky and were happy. The rest of the weekend went good. Liv was very nervous to go to the events so Brian and I went with her. Charlie hung out and played video games and then we went to the pool. We ended up getting dinner at the mall it was connected to and the lunch they provided was good. Sunday we skipped the lunch and went to our six flags for the day. Overall good weekend. Liv learned a lot to bring back to our Key Club. I have been working on cleaning and laundry.

Liv has been applying to so many scholarships. She finally heard back from one yesterday that she will be a recipient. She was so happy. We have to wait for the rest to come in.

It has been pasta dishes for dinner this week and one more tonight. I will make peas and pasta everyone seems to like it.

Our weather has been up and down. It was nice this weekend and Monday but yesterday was cool. I haven't been out yet today.

Charade nice pic of the teens. Congrats to B on prom queen...Our seniors have to do at least 20 hours of community service to graduate. Liv does a lot all the time so she was good. Wow under a month to graduation. We have about 57 days. Countdown for Disney.


Monykalyn Nice pics of the babies. They are getting so big but so cute!!! Sorry the Golden didn't work out but I hope things can work with the puppy.. Your trip sounds nice I have not been to the WC but have heard good things. Let the countdown begin... Hope the fundraiser was a success

Sue Two week countdown hope it flies by for you... Sounds like a nice visit Sunday for you with the kids. Oh I hate trying to decided what to do about snack foods for young people, I worry I don't have a good variety or enough. It sounds like you will be busy till you leave, but it makes it go faster. I hope you will enjoy your show Congrats to your daughter

Patty getting close to your trip!! It sounds like you had a nice quiet day without technology. I try to implement that here sometimes but I get ousted pretty quickly. We thought about the self scooping boxes but with our brood we would break it within the first day.


Robo I love the memes, they gave me a good laugh this morning, thanks for sharing those. Glad you are settling in and how nice to be able to spend time with your family. The trip to see your family in Kentucky sounds great, I hope you have an great visit.

Lynne Nice zoo pics glad you go to go and enjoy it before the crowds... Sounds like fun trying a different cruise line and place to go. I love when I can put ice int the tea and coffee, that means summertime is coming . I hear you no stop over for us to Orlando it is about a 2 and a half hour flight. I don't have to look for those fares though we will be again.


Tink Nice to see you drop in...Chicken vegetable soup is always a welcome. Yea I am having trouble getting that spring burst going. I figure it will happen eventually. I hope you are enjoying catching up on Game of Thrones.

Schumi glad that you decided on someone for your driveway. We did ours two years ago and it looks so nice, it was worth it. Jacket sounds nice! Hope your weather warms up and 4 weeks to go. I like brie never thought about it on the turkey though, will have to try it.


Mac I did a taco bell run yesterday for Liv and I... She said she wouldn't mind a food treat for her scholarship win. She is such a foodie!!!

Keishashadow Sorry to hear about the dinner. I have found a buffet place to go that has been good so far. Brian and Charlie like sushi and Liv and I do the hibachi. I hope your color turned out the way you wanted it to. I never knew that about anesthesia and hair, good to know. It is sometimes good to keep a few unplanned things till the end, more to look forward to and time go by fast. Glad your new keyboard worked out and your happy with it We had a bob sled ride like that at our local park when I was younger, oh boy the memories.

to everyone not here. I hope everyone has a great day

Everything tasted great and looked so fresh on the buffet, including the hibachi stuff which sometimes looks dicey mostly from patrons digging thru it me thinks. It was a bit of a surprise to get the Kabosh.

Congrats on the scholarship for DD, think I missed that!

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

I’ve request the WM to help moderate my forums

Was just coming to spread the word. Dealing with E. coli is surely not a walk in the park. Sounds like you have a virulent version. Hang in there

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Mac, take care. Sending lots of mummy dust you feel better soon. Not a bug to mess around with. Rest and more rest.

 

[schumigirl]

Awww.....Let him catch you Janet........ Glad the hair is a success........yes, been having Kyle go through some of the plots and stories.......and there is a lot!!!

I’m the same with the cycle shorts under dresses, you never know!!!



Sitting up late tonight......Kyle and I are planning on watching the Falcon Heavy rocket take off.........so excited for this!! Another 40 minutes or so hopefully......then bed!!

Have the exciting task of grocery shopping tomorrow.....

Cold tonight outside......and weekend is supposed to be even colder! Lovely........

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha and MonyK, ever cruise out of Tampa? But the bullet and booked for early January.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Just waiting for B to finish some homework so we can go to dinner.
Got my suitcase out today to get ready to pack. We got an email from the band director confirming departure time. A few parents started complaining that we are 2 days away from leaving and we don’t even have a check list yet. The band booster president emailed back and basically told the parents to pack what you would normally pack for a trip to Orlando.

And our doggie didn't work out with the golden retriever-but may end up with a black lab puppy.

Cool. Can’t wait to see pictures.

Yay for Charade-couple more days??

Yep. We leave on Friday around 6:00 in the evening.

I’m at 2 weeks, and after the past few days, it can’t come soon enough

Hope you have a relaxing trip.

I’m so glad we have an extra rider included in our car insurance that covers car rental insurance too, only $60/yr extra. Those rental companies charge crazy prices for insurance.

I wonder if our company does that. I think I will call.

Liv has been applying to so many scholarships. She finally heard back from one yesterday that she will be a recipient. She was so happy. We have to wait for the rest to come in.

Congrats to her. Glad everything worked out with the hotel.

I love when I can put ice int the tea and coffee, that means summertime is coming

I always have ice in my tea, but I’ve lived in the south almost all of my life.

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

Oh no. Prayers for a quick recovery.

Hair must be a hit, the mr is chasing me around the house & he’s on midnight shift, usually a slug. No, he hasn’t caught me yet haha

I agree with Schumi, let him catch you. I need to do something with my hair tonight. I’m starting to get a skunk stripe.

B is ready to eat. Now to decide where.

 

[Monykalyn]

Thanks for the hump day pics lynne! Needed a laugh too-nursing home I was at had a surprise state surveyor show up-oh happy joy joy-NOT! showed up for a complaint and ended up spending most of the day in kitchen-and of course got them on stuff we've been preaching to staff for ages. LARGE wine with my name on it tonight!
Still nice and toasty here-actually turned AC on last night so we could sleep. Will be back to heat by friday though-crazy time of year. Left babies outside in their pen all day while at work-all still alive and feisty.
DD asked yesterday if she could have friend over to help with her Science Olympiad project (state is in 2 weeks)-and its a boy. Son whispered to me when I saw him "P has a BOY over" LOL! They are building a small model plane, with rubber band to wind propeller to fly-I seriously used to walk to corner drugstore in downtown Milwaukee as a kid (when visiting my city cousins) to buy kits that did exactly what they are building from scratch-for ~$0.50.
Dinner from crockpot-so easy. At some point when I got home Diva chicken snuck in-wasn't coming to get extra noodles I tossed down to them. Turns out she was in for nap in downstairs...
Puppy didn't work out-already found a home. Oh well-when it is right our next doggy will find us.

I’m at 2 weeks

YAY!! Hope they go fast for you!! and everything will come together.

Lunch today with the financial guy then a couple of hours of financial talk that I don't really listen to, but Tom does....that`ll do!!! Yearly routine meet......Glad they know what they`re doing!!!

LOL I am same way-I just want to know if I am still on track to hit goals for retirement!

cranberry muffin for breakfast

Oh YUM!

Pictures from the snorkeling would be appreciated.

Lots of pictures I hope-should dig out the trip pics (back on film-remember that?? LOL) from honeymoon and see if can recreate a couple...maybe not-26 years later may not be so pretty

Overall good weekend. Liv learned a lot to bring back to our Key Club. I have been working on cleaning and laundry.

Glad it ended up working out!

She finally heard back from one yesterday that she will be a recipient

Congrats to her !!!!

Oh Turkey, brie and cranberry or bacon, brie and cranberry grilled sandwiches are the best!! I love brie though, and like it room temp with crackers and grapes, or grilled like that!!! Amazing........yes, pleased with jacket.......

OMG that is oldest DD fave combo. She also likes Brie anyway she can get it! Nice on the jacket find.

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

I’ve request the WM to help moderate my forums

oh no-you just can't get a break!! Hope you recover soon!

I’ve seen women in short dresses & heels/high platforms, do this sort of graceful swoop in & out of the canoes..how? Lol. I always wear bike shorts under skirts or dresses at the parks JIK.

Yeah count me in the "Not graceful swooper" club and also with the bike shorts!

hat, no stingray city?!? They have nice combo trips we’ve done in past out to reef.

Oh yea it is to Stingray city and another coral reef. Going with Moby Dick's tours this time, at least I hope so-sent in the reservation request, haven't heard back yet.

Kyle and I are planning on watching the Falcon Heavy rocket take off

Very cool!

Keisha and MonyK, ever cruise out of Tampa? But the bullet and booked for early January.

Nope not yet! You will have to report back! DH still wants to do a mouse cruise-so likely looking at PC and a short one. But erg-for the price of a 4 day on DCL I can literally get a week just about anywhere else, with better cabin.

DH out of town tonight-means I might be able to sleep tonight Neither one of us slept well last night, and not sure why. Apparently we both were awake trying very hard to not move much and disturb the other one's "sleep".

Tomorrow is Friday eve!

 

[keishashadow]

Awww.....Let him catch you Janet........ Glad the hair is a success........yes, been having Kyle go through some of the plots and stories.......and there is a lot!!!

I’m the same with the cycle shorts under dresses, you never know!!!



Sitting up late tonight......Kyle and I are planning on watching the Falcon Heavy rocket take off.........so excited for this!! Another 40 minutes or so hopefully......then bed!!

Have the exciting task of grocery shopping tomorrow.....

Cold tonight outside......and weekend is supposed to be even colder! Lovely........

I’m of the run forest, run state of mind right now. We are both pretty drippy with allergies, ew all the way around lol

Keisha and MonyK, ever cruise out of Tampa? But the bullet and booked for early January.

Nice, yes, a couple times. TPA airport is small, easy to navigate. If you fly into MCO, a few companies don’t have drop charges there and also offer free shuttle both to port & then again back to airport after the cruise! Ridiculously short drive to port, less than in Port Everglades in FLL

During sail away, make sure to go out on deck for the glide under the bridge...almost seems as though you can reach up and touch the bridge.

Thanks for the hump day pics lynne! Needed a laugh too-nursing home I was at had a surprise state surveyor show up-oh happy joy joy-NOT! showed up for a complaint and ended up spending most of the day in kitchen-and of course got them on stuff we've been preaching to staff for ages. LARGE wine with my name on it tonight!
Still nice and toasty here-actually turned AC on last night so we could sleep. Will be back to heat by friday though-crazy time of year. Left babies outside in their pen all day while at work-all still alive and feisty.
DD asked yesterday if she could have friend over to help with her Science Olympiad project (state is in 2 weeks)-and its a boy. Son whispered to me when I saw him "P has a BOY over" LOL! They are building a small model plane, with rubber band to wind propeller to fly-I seriously used to walk to corner drugstore in downtown Milwaukee as a kid (when visiting my city cousins) to buy kits that did exactly what they are building from scratch-for ~$0.50.
Dinner from crockpot-so easy. At some point when I got home Diva chicken snuck in-wasn't coming to get extra noodles I tossed down to them. Turns out she was in for nap in downstairs...
Puppy didn't work out-already found a home. Oh well-when it is right our next doggy will find us.
YAY!! Hope they go fast for you!! and everything will come together.


LOL I am same way-I just want to know if I am still on track to hit goals for retirement!
Oh YUM!

Lots of pictures I hope-should dig out the trip pics (back on film-remember that?? LOL) from honeymoon and see if can recreate a couple...maybe not-26 years later may not be so pretty

Glad it ended up working out!

Congrats to her !!!!

OMG that is oldest DD fave combo. She also likes Brie anyway she can get it! Nice on the jacket find.


oh no-you just can't get a break!! Hope you recover soon!


Yeah count me in the "Not graceful swooper" club and also with the bike shorts!

Oh yea it is to Stingray city and another coral reef. Going with Moby Dick's tours this time, at least I hope so-sent in the reservation request, haven't heard back yet.

Very cool!



Nope not yet! You will have to report back! DH still wants to do a mouse cruise-so likely looking at PC and a short one. But erg-for the price of a 4 day on DCL I can literally get a week just about anywhere else, with better cabin.

DH out of town tonight-means I might be able to sleep tonight Neither one of us slept well last night, and not sure why. Apparently we both were awake trying very hard to not move much and disturb the other one's "sleep".

Tomorrow is Friday eve!

Lost count but have been on somewhere between 6 but less than 10 DCL Cruises. They are obscenely expensive, but you do receive a lovely experience. Castaway Cay is so nice, especially the adult only area haha. I’m of the same mind as you, mentally find myself figuring out how many ‘normal’ cruises I can book for the DCL fare. It’s true, a 4 or even 3day sailing inside cabin on DCL would easily cover a week in a balcony on many other cruise lines.

We didn’t use the big online agency for upcoming cruise as there was really nothing in gimmies & their restrictive cancellation fees. Their holiday sales, especially Memorial & Labor Day ones, offer extra generous perks on RCCL & Celebrity above & beyond what the cruiselines offer direct.

 

[Sue M]

hey Vicki......yep, Kyle has been trying to catch up with all episodes before new season......we gave up....apart from the fact it is quite exhausting to watch, so much info!!!! But, looking forward to new season.....think we have to get up in the middle of the night to see it before there are spoilers revealed next day!!!

Yep Sue, did get the smaller jacket......like it.


Lunch today with the financial guy then a couple of hours of financial talk that I don't really listen to, but Tom does....that`ll do!!! Yearly routine meet......Glad they know what they`re doing!!!

Then home...…..just Tom and I for dinner tonight, but as we`ll have had a large lunch, may just snack or have grilled turkey and brie sandwiches later.....

Lazy morning though...….cranberry muffin for breakfast......made them yesterday and they are huge .....so one will suffice...…..

Have a great day...…...

Glad the new jacket worked out. Ugh on the financial talks, that’s when my eyeballs glaze over, lol. Yummy muffins.
Password comic is hilarious!

OOh, MonyK, so glad you posted in busy time. Cute chick stories, and hope your new dog works out. I love labs, they are so great dogs.

Yay! Two week countdown to Sue. Busy Sue home too, and don't panic, anything you forget, you can certainly get in Orlando. Easter for us, is not a big deal. We do get some of the family home for dinner. Since my nephew's wife had their third kid, a boy, born on Sunday, that extended part of the family, will be a no show. Summer, 4th of July is usually the big family get together. May be the first time I see the newest great nephew in person.


Sunny day, but a bit cooler. Topping off at 65 today. Golden sun streaming into window. Have to say inside okay, though almost too warm. Free coffee, so no tea for me. And oooh, a piece of yum from a favorite City bakery, friend brought me. I need a nap now. LOL

But, it is a Wednesday, and while the great minion reminder from Schumi to do this Wednesday Thing, that means, oh yes it does, the .

Labs are the best! We’ve had 2 yellow labs, a male then a female. Such great dogs. But shed tons. Yep, 2 weeks to go.
Maybe tomorrow afternoon I’ll get a chance to go thru and sort clothing. Today I’ve been battling a headache. Yes, it’s true, I can get stuff in Florida. We’re in Deerfield Beach 6 nights with a car before we head up to Orlando. My daughter wants to do some shopping while we’re there! Macy’s always has good sales, plus we get 10% off for being foreign lol. Nordstrom Rack.... I just can’t forget my cell phone like I did 2 yrs ago, Mr had to Fed-X to me.
Seems like our weather patterns are reversed now. It’s been raining and in 50s here.

Good morning ... It was a busy several days last week and into this week. I had a lot to do Thursday and Friday to get ready for the conference this weekend. It was an interesting trip. We ended up being the last ones to get to the hotel on Friday. I got our paper work and room keys and went up with the cart of luggage. Well I opened the door and there was one King bed , well that wasn't going to work. The adviser who's place I took never relayed over that I would need a room with two queen beds. She was suppose to be on her own. I went back downstairs and explained that Liv was staying with us and that a cot wouldn't work. The conference was between two hotels connected by a sky bridge. The hotel that our first room was in was the older of the two. The rooms were not in good shape and they were creepy. While Brian, Liv and I were in the first meeting Charlie waited up in the room. The woman told me it would take a few hours to change our room. Charlie was not part of the conference so he just hung out in the room. After the event she let me know that my new room was ready. I got moved to the other hotel with queen beds. We went over with our luggage and were so happy with it. It looked like it had just gone through room renovations. It was an indoor with an atrium where all he doors open too. We got lucky and were happy. The rest of the weekend went good. Liv was very nervous to go to the events so Brian and I went with her. Charlie hung out and played video games and then we went to the pool. We ended up getting dinner at the mall it was connected to and the lunch they provided was good. Sunday we skipped the lunch and went to our six flags for the day. Overall good weekend. Liv learned a lot to bring back to our Key Club. I have been working on cleaning and laundry.

Liv has been applying to so many scholarships. She finally heard back from one yesterday that she will be a recipient. She was so happy. We have to wait for the rest to come in.

It has been pasta dishes for dinner this week and one more tonight. I will make peas and pasta everyone seems to like it.

Our weather has been up and down. It was nice this weekend and Monday but yesterday was cool. I haven't been out yet today.

Charade nice pic of the teens. Congrats to B on prom queen...Our seniors have to do at least 20 hours of community service to graduate. Liv does a lot all the time so she was good. Wow under a month to graduation. We have about 57 days. Countdown for Disney.


Sue Two week countdown hope it flies by for you... Sounds like a nice visit Sunday for you with the kids. Oh I hate trying to decided what to do about snack foods for young people, I worry I don't have a good variety or enough. It sounds like you will be busy till you leave, but it makes it go faster. I hope you will enjoy your show Congrats to your daughter



Lynne Nice zoo pics glad you go to go and enjoy it before the crowds... Sounds like fun trying a different cruise line and place to go. I love when I can put ice int the tea and coffee, that means summertime is coming . I hear you no stop over for us to Orlando it is about a 2 and a half hour flight. I don't have to look for those fares though we will be again.



Keishashadow Sorry to hear about the dinner. I have found a buffet place to go that has been good so far. Brian and Charlie like sushi and Liv and I do the hibachi. I hope your color turned out the way you wanted it to. I never knew that about anesthesia and hair, good to know.

I had a similar story in San Francisco with a Crown Plaza. I was traveling with 2 other girlfriends on my paddling team and I booked our room, with 2 queens. Get to the room and it’s 2 doubles. Nope. No way that’s happening so I went back down and said that’s not what I booked. Desk clerk disappeared into the back then came back out and said we’ve got you a 1 bedroom suite in the executive tower. Yes!

Congrats to Liv! And 57 day countdown to WDW!

I think for Sunday I’ll make buttered popcorn and a charcuterie platter. Baguette. And some sort of dessert.
2.5 hrs is about same length flight for me to Anaheim. I always do a direct flight too. Sorta. I have to either take a short 30 min commuter flight to SeaTac or drive the 3 hrs. But from SeaTac it’s direct.

I have not been reading or posting
mich the last week
I have E. coli and staying in bed

I’ve request the WM to help moderate my forums

Oh Mac, that’s not good. I hope you’re well soon.

Humpty hump

Hair must be a hit, the mr is chasing me around the house & he’s on midnight shift, usually a slug. No, he hasn’t caught me yet haha

Looking for something bland to make for dinner, may just order the mr yet another hoagie and make myself a peanut butter sammie at this point.



I’ve seen women in short dresses & heels/high platforms, do this sort of graceful swoop in & out of the canoes..how? Lol. I always wear bike shorts under skirts or dresses at the parks JIK. Don’t want to scare the kiddos.

Tummy still not quite back to form from the sushi, I’m pretending i’m Dieting.



I was ready to add HBO on Monday so I didn’t forget. Then saw the freebie week. Going to drag it out till friday now lol. We have most of the seasons on dvd but not the last 2? Was planning on binge watching Saturday but informed GD has a double header, under the lights, first softball games this Saturday.

It’s wrong to wish for rain I suppose



SWA has been working that sale since last Thursday, no love for me. I’m hoping for a flight cancellation in June so I can switch to earlier NS that has since skyrocketed since i booked the date. From what i’m Reading cancellations have been imposed into July already due to the plane issues.

What, no stingray city?!? They have nice combo trips we’ve done in past out to reef. Some providers way better than others. One time had to book captain marvin’s As I waited too long. Water was reallly choppy, they never should’ve take us out to the reef. Not once but twice, I had to grab an unsupervised tween who was floundering in the water & drag back to boat. 2nd time I wound up swallowing a good mouthful of seawater myself.


Wait, there are insurance agents who make house calls out there? Lucky you



YouTube has tons of plot summaries, will do the trick to get up to speed.

Too funny about the hair! Hope your stomach settles down soon. Dropping like flies around here!
I can send you our rain! Been pouring here most of the day. Finally clearing. For now.
Good luck with SW. not an airline I frequent as they don’t fly into Canada.
Stingrays um no thanks. That’s awful taking you out in rough water. I hope life jackets were provided.
Yup, we have agents that come to the house! Great service. She was here this afternoon.
I have no idea how they can be graceful with heels and short dresses. My exit was anything but!

Awww.....Let him catch you Janet........ Glad the hair is a success........yes, been having Kyle go through some of the plots and stories.......and there is a lot!!!

I’m the same with the cycle shorts under dresses, you never know!!!



Sitting up late tonight......Kyle and I are planning on watching the Falcon Heavy rocket take off.........so excited for this!! Another 40 minutes or so hopefully......then bed!!

Have the exciting task of grocery shopping tomorrow.....

Cold tonight outside......and weekend is supposed to be even colder! Lovely........

I always wear spandex shorts under skirt or dresses at the parks especially. Don’t need wardrobe malfunctions!

Every time I say to myself I’m going to look up KSC rocket launch. I’d love to see one. Maybe this time, lol.

Keisha and MonyK, ever cruise out of Tampa? But the bullet and booked for early January.

Congrats! Maybe you can arrive a few days early and spend some time at St. Pete Beach!

Good evening everyone. Just waiting for B to finish some homework so we can go to dinner.
Got my suitcase out today to get ready to pack. We got an email from the band director confirming departure time. A few parents started complaining that we are 2 days away from leaving and we don’t even have a check list yet. The band booster president emailed back and basically told the parents to pack what you would normally pack for a trip to Orlando.


Yep. We leave on Friday around 6:00 in the evening.

Hope you have a relaxing trip.

I wonder if our company does that. I think I will call.
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Normally I’d be saying my suitcases are down, I’m way behind my usual schedule. And I still have things in my suitcase from August/Sept I haven’t gotten around to unpacking. I do leave some things in that I always take. Toiletries kit, sunscreen etc.
Thanks I need a relaxing trip, looking forward to toes in the sand!
It’s definitely worth seeing if your car or house insurance offers car insurance. So much cheaper than what those rental companies charge. The credit cards only have limited coverage. No 3rd party liability. Useless.

 

[Monykalyn]

Had to bring babies in at dark. Of course they screech if in brooder. Currently fighting for space by my face. Will hold them for a few then off to bed for them. May retire to bed room for peace and quiet. One more week and they should be old enough for outside all the time.

Alright had enough. They keep trying to step on each other and peck my teeth.

 

[Lynne G]

So cute MonyK. Sorry to hear of inspection stress and hope you got that large bottle of wine. And yep, report of cruise would be nice. Thanks.

Thanks Keisha, will be on deck to see that. Think all aboard is 4 pm. Will have to price Tampa versus MCO when SW opens schedule. Kids want to come down a few days earlier, so minions or fish, we have passes to both, so hoping to see a great AP rate for RPR or PB. Would make the kids happy. Either that, or hit BGT for two or so days, and stay in Tampa area.

Little one is not happy about the cruise line choice or where going. Too bad. I think when we go, she will still have fun. She thinks the water and weather will not be warm in the gulf that time of year. I am packing shorts and my bathing suit. It will be warm. And yeah, same price on the Mouse ship would get us barely an inside cabin versus large balcony we have. I promised her the moment I see a military rate for the Mouse’s repositioning cruise in May next year, I will book.

Time to chill. Evening sky was awash with shades of pink and purple. Lovely. Had my jacket on though. Not too bad at 57, but the 20 mph wind is chilly.

Have a good night all. Hope Mac feels better soon, and Sue’s headache goes away fast, if not already gone.

 

[macraven]

Cant Get. Better

 

[Lynne G]

Take care Mac, and I hope the medicine does help soon. Lots of hugs to you.

And us homies will make sure all play nice in this dark side sand box.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, and best you can do Mac, is rest and try to stay hydrated. Even small sips as much as you can tolerate. Go to the hospital if need more hydration.

 

[Sue M]

Mac you have my prayers. I think Hospital May be a good call, if you’re reading this. Please go. E. coli can be pretty scary.

 

[Sue M]

View attachment 393868 Had to bring babies in at dark. Of course they screech if in brooder. Currently fighting for space by my face. Will hold them for a few then off to bed for them. May retire to bed room for peace and quiet. One more week and they should be old enough for outside all the time.

Alright had enough. They keep trying to step on each other and peck my teeth.

I love this! The babies are so attached to you! Adorable.

 

[schumigirl]

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Started on docycline and was not correct med
Had 4 does of it
WBC increased to
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Mr Mac wants to go thr Chatt hospital
They have adniirdd 22 cases of today

Please pray for me

E. coli meds are not helping me
Started them last Thursday

Constant puking hope it eases
Up
Nausea pills 3 x day
Don’t
Help
Yet

Where is my mom to help me

I won’t post any more about this

I have get better when hhntours can be booked
Probably won’t be posting until I’m recovered
Hope all play nice until I have improved
I love our families

Take care and hope you feel better soon.