Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

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[schumigirl]

Congrats on the trip you have planned Lynne.....sounds like fun!!! And always nice to have another one in the planning...….



Such a busy morning today...…..but.....all this digging up of the drive has caused us, I believe to have an influx of spiders...….

Well, we had two last night…….. One in sitting room beside the fire and then one in the bedroom as we went to bed...….I can`t seem to scream quietly apparently!!! Kyle heard me from the other side of the house.....lol....we do live in a rural area so I guess spiders aren't uncommon, but never had two within an hour before...….I hate spiders!!!!

Such a warm day.....but rain has been intermittent.....no point in hanging washing out as we keep getting downpours then brilliant sunshine again...….it`ll dry inside as it is incredibly warm here today.....

Roast chicken coated with honey mustard for dinner tonight...….jersey royal potatoes and will think about veg later...…..

Have a great Sunday...…...

 

[PoohIsHome]

Morning, all.

Just a quick drive by as we're headed out in just a couple of minutes. Hope everyone has a fantastic day...should be a beautiful one here! Thinking a steak salad for dinner tonight out on the deck.

Spiders? Only one solution....

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all. It’s Fear the Walking Deadseason 5 day...Dwight, Daniel & Troy, oh my . Hope they step up the pace a tad this go-round.

sound like the seniors have a case of nerves due to their futures looming large, big adjustment not unexpected. Soon they’ll be back to their charming selves...not. Seems like they all tend get a case of the college freshman big britches in some degree until they thankfully settle into their new norm. Buckle in, it’s going to be a bumpy but fun ride watching them soar gals lol

Carole - so an arachnophobia house would be off the table? I was raised not to kill spiders in the house or it would rain. Never quite got the wisdom to remove them outside...figured they’d be back in a few days. We get those scary little but fat black ones now & again. Convinced they’re black widows lol. I’m not above setting off a bomb if more than a few rear their little heads.

Well Godzilla was okay for me, I thought was too long, but my more loving monster kid thought was a great movie. And what added to the length was 50 minutes of previews. All but one, X Men one, was a definite no.

Congrats on the trip, I complement your DS on his taste in resorts. What hotel were u pricing at airport? Have never gotten the Hyatt to reach my comfort zone. Have booked a few of the offsite ones with free shuttle/breakfast that I was more than happy with though. Currently, have 2 arrivals into MCO far later than usual due to less flight offerings, sigh. Not sure what I’m going to do for that first night.

The first third of movie was bit of snooze for me too but it certainly rocked later. So glad our previews not that long. It’s gotten to point where since mr hates to put in contacts for the 3D, we usually book the IMAX & reserve our seats. Tend to allow a half hour for the previews as to our ETA. We were there earlier than usual yesterday, timed previews only 15 minutes & just the tail end of that Maria Meneous (sp) spiel - yea!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. Last dance recital today. I think we will get brunch, go to the recital, get supper, then go to a graduation party for one of B’s friends. DH and I are friends with her parents, so we will probably spend some time at the party too.

Spiders - We had them on the lover level of our house when we first moved in. Way too many of them. We now get regular pest control service.

Cannot believe we leave for CA in 2 days. Guess i should start packing tomorrow.

 

[Lynne G]

Morning Pooh and Keisha and Charade, afternoon to Schumi.

Yep, I am an Indiana Jones re snakes with spiders too. I can give a nice scream seeing either.

Pooh, steak on the grill sounds like a great meal.

Charade, sounds like a nice day, and ah, I am a last minute packer, but a big wahoo for a 2 day countdown.

Keisha, it was the Hyatt. What started as a reasonable price, 80 plus in taxes and fees, and it became a solid no. No military rate available either, or that is what was offered. Heck, even the Portofino was almost 100 dollars less than the Hyatt’s rate, and that includes tax. I was thinking about doing a free shuttle close to airport hotel, but when we are arriving so late, I am liking the idea of being where I want to be, and not having to move the next morning. It is odd, as I have gotten the Hyatt at reasonable rates in the past. And the kids agreed, while we really like our own wheels, for our 5 night stay, Tony’s wheels will fit the bill. Need to call him, and get that confirmed. And since I want to buy my older one an AP, going to buy that 2 day HHN ticket too. Slowly getting excited.

Just did my grocery shopping, now have to get the wash before the new hot water heater is finally put in.

 

[pattyw]

Happy Sunday all!! Busy day yesterday. We did A LOT of yardwork because today the rain has returned! I think we're going to skip planting annuals and veggies this year. The weather is horrible! Our heat continues to go on at night- lows are in the 40s and low 50s! Brrr!!

Sending well wishes to Mac!

Hoping Monyk is having a great time on the cruise!!

to everyone here! I'm trying to catch up with all the posts!

Have a great day all!!

 

[schumigirl]

Nope, no spiders for me.....kill em all.....would never do a house like that.....although they don’t bother me so much on FJ....I just close my eyes....lol.....but I don’t want them as room mates!!! Whacked and vacuumed up.......

charade,.....We don’t live in a climate that needs pest control thank goodness......so we’re lucky there.....despite living surrounded by farmland we never have any issues with mice or worse......thankfully! Would hate to have to think about things like that.........guess I’ll never live in areas that do!!! Yep, time to think of packing.......

Hey Patty......glad the gardening is all done.......I hear you on the veg.....our gardener has planted some.......but not as much as usual as he feels it’s not going to be a fertile summer??? He’s usually right.......although our fruit trees will yield a lot.....I take his word!!!

I hope it stays a little cooler for mum and I arriving Thursday.......she likes it a little cool......



Dinner out of the way early as Kyle is going out........it was lovely....and no more spiders today! Had mix of rain and sunshine......but hot.

But tonight Plan to watch Rush Hour 2......I need to check I have all our paperwork sorted for travel this week.......

Spending the day away tomorrow.......there will be lots of mess as they lay some of the concrete........we’re going to shop!!!! Have lunch out and wander back when they’re gone hopefully mid afternoon.......will be finished by Friday I hope......

Time for cup of tea..........

 

[pattyw]

Nope, no spiders for me..

Ick- spiders!! My love of animals ends with insects.... and snakes!

He’s usually right.......although our fruit trees will yield a lot.....I take his word!!!

I hope it stays a little cooler for mum and I arriving Thursday.......she likes it a little cool......

Yep- it isn't looking good for summer plantings here!! Hope NYC stays cool for you! It's usually at least 5-10 degrees warmer on that part of the state. Hope dry weather moves in. Cool weather is ok, but rain and dampness is just depressing!

 

[Monykalyn]

I’m here! Still at Cabana Bay- cruise starts tomorrow, early morning for drive to Miami. Went to NBC grill last night with friends from college- who are down here at same time. Watched blues lose
Late Lazy morning around pool, headed off to parks. Have t really used EP on our passes much- will today to hit the favorites, eating leftovers from other meals for lunch today in room.
Storms at home apparently. Did have a bit of rain yesterday afternoon. Otherwise sunny, with some clouds. Humidity seems a bit up today, otherwise while hot, hasn’t been the thick air soupy hot.
Love the character meets here. And got our June AP pin depicting the new Hagrid ride. Apparently they are already on EBay for $20 Very glad they are scanning each pass and only giving one to each passholder present.

Think everyone’s showered and fed now, off to parks.

 

[schumigirl]

Fingers crossed Patty.....yes insects and reptiles are not for me at all!!!

Have a safe trip tomorrow MonyK…….glad you`ve had such a good trip and your pictures are lovely...….gotta love Popeye...….


So hot here tonight and strangely humid.....lovely breeze coming in the open windows and doors out to garden are open in this room...….although I am keeping one of my peepers making sure no spiders come in...… although I doubt very much they`ll use the doors!!!!

Feeling very unorganised for my trip on Wednesday.....I`m sure my mum is packed and ready to go.....haven't done a thing yet......oops......will be out all day tomorrow and then Tuesday morning I`m at hairdresser.....so Tuesday afternoon will be packing.......it`s only for a week......so I should be fine......

Watching Rush Hour 2 in a bit when we move out of this room...….love that movie!!!!

 

[Charade67]

Dance is officially over. It’s going to be really weird not going to classes or recitals. She’s been doing this for 14 y ears.
Tomorrow I will go to work and then come home and pack. I have no idea what to pack. This is what the Hollywood forecast looks like next week.

I guess I’ll pack both jeans and shorts.
I checked our flight for Tuesday and we don’t leave until 4:00. I suppose I could go into work Tuesday morning, but I doubt that will happen.

Charade, sounds like a nice day, and ah, I am a last minute packer, but a big wahoo for a 2 day countdown.

I don’t think I’ve ever started packing for a trip sooner than the day before we leave.

Our heat continues to go on at night- lows are in the 40s and low 50s! Brrr!!

We’ve had our ac on 24/7 for the past several weeks.

charade,.....We don’t live in a climate that needs pest control thank goodness......so we’re lucky there.....despite living surrounded by farmland we never have any issues with mice or worse......thankfully! Would hate to have to think about things like that.........guess I’ll never live in areas that do!!! Yep, time to think of packing.......

I’m jealous. I would love to be bug free. We get spiders, ants, and plenty of flying, stinging insects.

I’m here! Still at Cabana Bay- cruise starts tomorrow, early morning for drive to Miami.

Hope you have a great cruise.

I may go to bed early tonight. I need to be well rested so I can deal with people tomorrow. I have a suspicion that we are going to be very busy tomorrow.

 

[Lynne G]

It so feels like a Sunday night. Heat on? Ack, turned down the AC as was not cool enough.

Was not lucky today. Cell of thunderstorm left roads into rivers and poor little one was being pelted with hail as she zip lined at camp. She thought it was pretty neat though. And a huge bang then very loud thunder, with fire whistle went off and fire trucks were heard minutes later about an hour ago. Glad it was not our property.

Have fun on cruise MonyK. Great pictures from your CB stay.

Charade, last work day is always the busiest, I always seem to find.

 

[schumigirl]

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[schumigirl]

Good Monday morning...….

Woke up around 5.30 and just got up...….leaving early before the mess starts today...….will drive an hour or so away and spend at least all morning and lunch out...….will make the gang a large brew of tea before I leave, then leave them a couple of flasks of tea......

Then get myself sorted with what I need to leave Wednesday...….still have a few things I need to get, and tomorrow afternoon will pack......

Getting the train from local station then get another up to Manchester Airport where I check into the Radisson and then wander back down to meet her train that comes in later...….fly Thursday morning around 10.30.....hopefully...…..

Have a great Monday......almost breakfast time...……...

 

[Sue M]

Good evening! Skimmed thru trying to catch up! Nice photo Bobbie. Congrats!
Safe travels for Charade. Looks like you’ll have nice weather.
Mac good luck on 4th.
Monykalyn Bon Voyage!
Keishashadow yay Dead is back! I liked the season opener. Looks like it will be a good season. I get my husband to get rid of any spiders etc in the house. He puts them outside! I won’t touch them. Nope.

Schumi did you say you’re friends are interested in GF? We love that resort. We’ve had bay views and garden/pool views. Both are lovely. I like a view of the courtyard pool.
So nice of you to help plan. When I first started going to WDW I bought WDW the Unofficial Guide. It was very useful. Now WDW is so complicated to plan, sigh. 60 days ahead you pretty much have to decide which parks you’re going to each day. I think I like DL planning with Max Pass better.
Sounds like the driveway is coming along

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

 

[schumigirl]

Good evening! Skimmed thru trying to catch up! Nice photo Bobbie. Congrats!
Safe travels for Charade. Looks like you’ll have nice weather.
Mac good luck on 4th.
Monykalyn Bon Voyage!
Keishashadow yay Dead is back! I liked the season opener. Looks like it will be a good season. I get my husband to get rid of any spiders etc in the house. He puts them outside! I won’t touch them. Nope.

Schumi did you say you’re friends are interested in GF? We love that resort. We’ve had bay views and garden/pool views. Both are lovely. I like a view of the courtyard pool.
So nice of you to help plan. When I first started going to WDW I bought WDW the Unofficial Guide. It was very useful. Now WDW is so complicated to plan, sigh. 60 days ahead you pretty much have to decide which parks you’re going to each day. I think I like DL planning with Max Pass better.
Sounds like the driveway is coming along

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

Yep, I passed them along to a friend of a friend in Orlando who can help them with GF and all things Disney.....she’s in charge of something or other at the hotel......they’re getting sorted. Yep, that type of planning isn’t for us at all......

Yep, driveway taking shape.......the gang have just arrived and tea had been made......just waiting for Tom to come back from taking Kyle to work.....his car has been in garage since this started......it’s a 40 minute drive each way, so soon as Tom is back we’ll head out of the way for a while....

Must be after midnight for you now Sue........sleep well when you do go to bed.......

 

[Lynne G]

Sue, good to hear from you. Hope all doing well.

Schumi, sounds like a nice day, and hope the driveway gets done before you leave. HeHe, we will both be on trains on Wednesday, but me, to the City, not the airport this time. Looked at weather yesterday, said, 83, 83 and 73, for Wednesday through Friday. While all 3 days say partly cloudy, no rain seems to be in the forecast. That will be perfect weather to stroll the streets. Will pack a jacket though, just a light one. I assume the nights and early mornings will be in the low 70's.

Which brings me to today. That nasty weather yesterday at least took most of the humidity away. What is left? A glorious sunny start to the still cloudy sky, and a brisk 71 to greet my early morning, quick commute.

Hello homies: it's Monday.


With that, I'm with Schumi's driveway workers, tea is made, and I am ready to drink it. And yes, sweater is on, as well as a walk for lunch.

Safe travels Charade, and have lots of fun out West. Have lots of fun goes for MonyK too, get on that boat! LOL

 

[PoohIsHome]

Monday?? How the blue blazes did that happen?

Charade.....happy packing! You're so so very close to leaving! Looks like you're going to have ideal weather! I'd pack easy to shed layers.

MonyK....happy cruising! Can't wait to hear all about it! Part of me would absolutely love to do a cruise...but I just don't think I could do it. As a child I'd get seasick if we were in an upper floor of a hotel and I could see the ocean.

Sounds like the driveway is coming along nicely, Carole! Will it be finished when you return from NY? I do hope you and your Mum have nice weather while you're there. I know she'll enjoy the visit with family either way, but so much nicer when the weather cooperates.

@macraven ❤

Bittersweet days ahead. This handsome guy has two more days of his Junior year left to go. He's sitting across from me now finishing up his coffee....seems like he should be 6 and on the verge of starting Kindergarten.



At least we have this little guy to look forward to this weekend! ❤ This is our Grandson, Jaxon!! Our oldest son, Alex and daughter-in-law Kalyn will be coming in this weekend for a big family cookout. It's been about 6 weeks since we've seen them....so I'm desperate to get my hands on them!!

 

[Lynne G]

Pooh, Jaxon is so precious. What a cutie. Nice you will get to see him soon, as well as his whole family. Nice picture of your DS too. Yeah, little one has 2 days of school left in her last year of high school. Where did my baby go? I hear yeah, time flies and the kids grow up.