Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Robo….I need to try and get back into Stranger Things......we tried the second series and couldn't get into it....but will need to give it another bash...…..

Charade laundry is an ideal thing to do......I like doing laundry, I guess I`m one of these strange people who enjoy washing clothes....well, the machine does it.....but you know...….

Patty...enjoy your visit down there......weather is phenomenal....

mac...hope your cats were ok with fireworks......some animals end up terrified. My friends dog is one that shakes and shivers and doesn't want to be left alone when they`re on.....shame.


Think the rain is on the way...…..

My fault for buying new garden furniture...….oops!!

Chicken breast roasted in spicy honey bbq sauce tonight with little baby potatoes roasted in same tray.....Kyle is having teriyaki chicken...….two easy dishes...….

 

[Monykalyn]

Cloudy this am- apparently had storm I slept through in early hours. Lake fairly quiet. That building with copper roof in left corner across the water is the Lodge of Four seasons. They have a fireworks display every year, and we don’t have to go anywhere to see it lol! Also where the family reunion will be in 3 weeks. Kinda wanted to check out the “new” Margaritaville bar and grill today (rebranded and remodeled from old Tan-Tar-A place: anyone who grew up in MO in 90’s has probably been to Tan-Tar-A at least once). The place desperately needed a huge makeover. Think we are staying here one more night- one of the 5%’ers (dont think he’s quite in the1% although he does have own helicopter and pad at his place) puts on a huge fireworks show as well and he’s just across cove, planned for tonight.

Patty yay for more time with Kyle!
Bobbie sounds like fun and productive trip. I’d love to get to DC and Sea World
Robo I’m having one of those mornings - not moving fast
Lynne’s still partying!
Hey Charade (enjoy your time today] and Mac (yay for having kitties who don’t care about fireworks) and Schumi!

Happy Friday!

 

[Sue M]

Patty maybe some beach time to cool off, there’s always a nice breeze off the ocean!

Schumi our fav Busch coaster is ShriekRa! Spelling? There may be new ones since! But I think that was the first dive coaster.

Lynne only 63 here and overcast. It’s been unusually cool. But I’m not complaining! Better than being on the surface of the sun.

Our west coast has been very active the past 2 days. Quakes in California, BC coast (British Columbia), and Alaska My LA friend says she didn’t feel anything, ours was too far up the coast for me to feel. News on now, they’re predicting we (west coast) could have the big one in the next 50 yrs, great.

Went out with a friend for lunch to a deli. They have the best dill pickles and I bought home 2 tubs. I’ll need a few for our burgers tomorrow. The usual Saturday night suspects coming over. Picked up some corn on the cob too.
Supposed to warm up tomorrow so that will be nice for eatting outside and enjoying the patio.

Not much firecrackers went off for Canada Day, and fireworks are banned without a license I think. We have the big community fireworks down on the water so I guess that keeps everyone happy. During Halloween our neighbourhood puts on fireworks in the elementary school field well attended by our fire department. One year one misfired so having the fire Dept on hand was much appreciated.
On New Years and Halloween there’s lots (too many) firecrackers going off. We had a basset hound that would cower in the basement for a week the poor thing. The dogs I have now couldn’t care. But it’s sad when their affected. So many run off in fear and get lost it’s so sad. I wish they’d ban them, not to mention the accidents or kids roaming around setting them off in front of everyone else’s houses

Monykalyn you’ll have to explain what a Tan-Tar-A is to us unenlightened folk.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Morning all. Early morning catch up with your news! Mr Real, me and Louie the Cav are joining my daughter on a sponsored walk today for the school where she is working during her University course. She was disappointed it’s a day the grandchildren are with their father as everyone else going as family so we said we’d happily go. It’s in a nice area we know around a lake so will be good.
Yesterday I went to collect a memory bear that I’ve had made from some of Mum’s favourite clothes - we all love it and a surprising thing the lady found 2 pins on a collar of the dress that I bought for Mum but hadn’t seen them on it! I was thrilled as they were so appropriate for Mum.
Only two weeks until we go to Wales so need to start organising food etc to take. I am worried about leaving Dad for a week but hoping my brother will call in a few times for company.
Take care all x

 

[schumigirl]

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Cloudy this am- apparently had storm I slept through in early hours. Lake fairly quiet. That building with copper roof in left corner across the water is the Lodge of Four seasons. They have a fireworks display every year, and we don’t have to go anywhere to see it lol! Also where the family reunion will be in 3 weeks. Kinda wanted to check out the “new” Margaritaville bar and grill today (rebranded and remodeled from old Tan-Tar-A place: anyone who grew up in MO in 90’s has probably been to Tan-Tar-A at least once). The place desperately needed a huge makeover. Think we are staying here one more night- one of the 5%’ers (dont think he’s quite in the1% although he does have own helicopter and pad at his place) puts on a huge fireworks show as well and he’s just across cove, planned for tonight.

Patty yay for more time with Kyle!
Bobbie sounds like fun and productive trip. I’d love to get to DC and Sea World
Robo I’m having one of those mornings - not moving fast
Lynne’s still partying!
Hey Charade (enjoy your time today] and Mac (yay for having kitties who don’t care about fireworks) and Schumi!

Happy Friday!

Another beautiful picture MonyK.......can’t go wrong with a four seasons.....will be a lovely reunion.

Yes, have never heard of a Tan-Tar-A place.........sounds unique.......

Patty maybe some beach time to cool off, there’s always a nice breeze off the ocean!

Schumi our fav Busch coaster is ShriekRa! Spelling? There may be new ones since! But I think that was the first dive coaster.

Lynne only 63 here and overcast. It’s been unusually cool. But I’m not complaining! Better than being on the surface of the sun.

Our west coast has been very active the past 2 days. Quakes in California, BC coast (British Columbia), and Alaska My LA friend says she didn’t feel anything, ours was too far up the coast for me to feel. News on now, they’re predicting we (west coast) could have the big one in the next 50 yrs, great.

Went out with a friend for lunch to a deli. They have the best dill pickles and I bought home 2 tubs. I’ll need a few for our burgers tomorrow. The usual Saturday night suspects coming over. Picked up some corn on the cob too.
Supposed to warm up tomorrow so that will be nice for eatting outside and enjoying the patio.

Not much firecrackers went off for Canada Day, and fireworks are banned without a license I think. We have the big community fireworks down on the water so I guess that keeps everyone happy. During Halloween our neighbourhood puts on fireworks in the elementary school field well attended by our fire department. One year one misfired so having the fire Dept on hand was much appreciated.
On New Years and Halloween there’s lots (too many) firecrackers going off. We had a basset hound that would cower in the basement for a week the poor thing. The dogs I have now couldn’t care. But it’s sad when their affected. So many run off in fear and get lost it’s so sad. I wish they’d ban them, not to mention the accidents or kids roaming around setting them off in front of everyone else’s houses

Monykalyn you’ll have to explain what a Tan-Tar-A is to us unenlightened folk.

Yes, the coasters look fun there.......we must look into going one time.....

I wish they would ban fireworks by lay people. We have Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes) here November 5th every year and where we used to live it was like downtown Beirut every night for weeks before and after........and yes friends who have pets dread it. They get petrified.

Have a lovely afternoon get together......hope the weather does get nice and warm......

Morning all. Early morning catch up with your news! Mr Real, me and Louie the Cav are joining my daughter on a sponsored walk today for the school where she is working during her University course. She was disappointed it’s a day the grandchildren are with their father as everyone else going as family so we said we’d happily go. It’s in a nice area we know around a lake so will be good.
Yesterday I went to collect a memory bear that I’ve had made from some of Mum’s favourite clothes - we all love it and a surprising thing the lady found 2 pins on a collar of the dress that I bought for Mum but hadn’t seen them on it! I was thrilled as they were so appropriate for Mum.View attachment 414660
Only two weeks until we go to Wales so need to start organising food etc to take. I am worried about leaving Dad for a week but hoping my brother will call in a few times for company.
Take care all x

What a lovely idea with the bear. It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen anyone do that before. Something to treasure for sure.

Enjoy the charity walk today......weather looks good for you......and nice to see you post again........



Sunny but cloudy here by the coast.........supposed to brighten up, so I’m guessing we’ll grill later.......Kyle is out for dinner tonight so just us. Although someone usually turns up.......we have that type of home......We should just have a “come on in” sign on the gates.......lol........I like it though.

Dinner was a disaster last night.......Kyle’s was perfect, but I forgot most of the sauce I was cooking the chicken and potatoes in had maple syrup and hot honey and I didn’t add enough other liquid ingredients ........so........yes, it dried up and didn’t look the best!

We did try to eat it but it was incredibly dry.......we called it my moist free chicken dish.....so it went in the trash out came the Parma ham and brioche rolls...much nicer!

Yep, brightening up nicely.........

Have a great Saturday all.........

 

[Lynne G]

A hearty good morning to you all.

What a beautiful way to remember you mum, Real. And nice to join in the charity walk.

Another hot day for us, with bonus chances of downpours of 2 to 3 inches an hour, a thunderstorm or two, and a lesser chance of tornado. In other words, the high humidity will make it feel like 105 degrees by this afternoon and we may see rain.

It was so sticky out yesterday. And what fun, a house full of food and family, with a the youngest my little great nephew at 6 months old. And all enjoyed the pool and dinner before a nice downpour.

Sorry to hear of your not so good chicken, Schumi. Besides the grilled burgers and hot dogs, we had tasty bbq chicken cooked on the grill as our entrees last night. Glad to hear that ham saved the day.

Bright enough, but overcast. And close to 80 degrees already. Icky sticky 96 percent humidity. Lizard weather for sure. Hello AC. That is mostly what I will be seeking out today.

Super sized Saturday to all the homies, may those not feeling well, feel better today, and those who need a little happiness, sending you good thoughts, and all stay cool, or warmer, and drink, drink, drink. Hugs to each and every homie.

Mom, mom is being increasingly said. Guess that means time for some breakfast.

Later.

 

[macraven]

Mom
Mom
I want pancakes

 

[macraven]

Real, that was a wonderful idea of having the bear made
I bet you smile each time you look at it

Schumi when I dry out chicken, I slap bbq sauce on it
That works if you like bbq

Hope all have a great weekend

 

[schumigirl]

Real, that was a wonderful idea of having the bear made
I bet you smile each time you look at it

Schumi when I dry out chicken, I slap bbq sauce on it
That works if you like bbq

Hope all have a great weekend

Yep....we love bbq!! I had made up a lovely bbq marinade and sauce and used it all up cooking......oops!! We do have store bought sauce, but this was supposed to be gorgeous.....I won`t make that mistake again....the parts we could taste of the sauce were lovely....just not very much of it.....even Kyle was looking at us as if to say, you`re not really going to eat that are you.......

Well, I guess we`re all allowed one disaster now and again...….

Hope you have a great weekend too mac and are doing ok....



Turned out gorgeous here today.....I did wonder with the sky earlier.....but will be outside soon...…it`s hot!!! Not Orlando hot, but warm enough for shorts.......or maybe a dress. Grill will be used again today...…..have a little selection of food out, should be nice.

Enjoy your Saturday...…...

 

[Monykalyn]

So we ended up laying around all day yesterday. Rained off/on so by time it cleared up no one in mood to go anywhere. Binged Stranger Things S3- wow. And there’s tons of things that can be used at HHN...
Headed home today then to friends shindig tonight.

Tan-Tar-A is to us unenlightened folk.

it’s a huge sprawling resort lakeside, built into the hills leading down to lake. Has simple hotel rooms to 2 bedroom cottages, multiple pools, horseback riding/stables, golf etc, think Dirty Dancing style resort but lakefront.

Mum’s favourite clothes - we all love it and a surprising thing the lady found 2 pins on a collar of the dress that I bought for Mum but hadn’t seen them on it! I was thrilled as they were so appropriate for Mum.

adorable and fabulous idea. Love it.

We did try to eat it but it was incredibly dry.......we called it my moist free chicken dish.....so it went in the trash out came the Parma ham and brioche rolls...much nicer!

ah well we’ve all had things happen! Sounds good on the backup plan though

It was so sticky out yesterday. And what fun, a house full of food and family, with a the youngest my little great nephew at 6 months old. And all enjoyed the pool and dinner before a nice downpour.

Sounds fun, at least before the rain!
No pancakes here, but eggs, hash browns. Yesterday kiddo had leftover steak with her eggs.

Ugh will be glad to get back to laptop - fat finger typing and lots of typos on iPad

 

[Sue M]

Real what a nice idea, a memory bear. Not very long till Wales vacay!

Schumi oh no! Your meals are never a disaster but yes, we’re all allowed once in awhile! It happens!

Lynne hang in there! Dreadful weather, hope you don’t get much flooding.

Mac hope you get your pancakes! With some nice Canadian maple syrup!

Monykalyn sounds like a fun resort!

Well, I don’t know about my bbq tonight. Supposed to be 66F and partly sunny. I guess it will be ok to sit out on the patio but don’t know about eatting outside. May have to retreat to the dining room for dinner. Will see later how it is. Sometimes it’s warmer than forecasted.

 

[Lynne G]

Lots of rain, some lightning, flooded streets at times, and a tornado near enough on us, already reported on our news. But lucky, by the time we wake up, cooler and less humidity.

Felt like Chinese food, so all are full, and I still hear the AC on. Oh so muggy.

Getting tired, so will be telling kids lights out and electronic devices off.

Have a nice night all.

For tomorrow: Morning viewing of Spider-Man, then not sure. Laundry to finish, so there is that. And an very extended family picnic for dinner. Pot luck and we all get assigned what to bring. But with that side of family, who knows what will actually show up, and enough food to feed an army.

 

[macraven]

This day has gone by too fast for me!

Never made it to the grocery store so we ended up going to Five Guys for a quick burger dinner

Not my favorite place but Mr Mac likes their burgers and fries

Today the heat and humidity kept me inside most of the day
Will hit the grocery store tomorrow

Hope all the homies are doing good

Believe Keisha will be back home soon
Hope she had a great trip to the motherland

 

[macraven]

It took me so long to type the above out that I missed seeing g Lynne snuck in here

I think she just invited us all to the extended family picnic for tomorrow.....jk

 

[Robo56]

Howdy Sans family.

Well it’s about the 7th night straight of major fireworks around here. Seems folks had plenty left over from the 4th. Fireworks were exploding around here until midnight last night. Getting a bit ridiculous.

I do love fireworks, but it`s the safety thing for us...hence the fuddy duddy name for myself. We come from an explosive industry background and one of my degrees is Explosive Ordnance, so I hate seeing folks handle them like they`re cotton candy.....I don't think most folks have any idea how much damage a tiny amount can do.....so yes, we`re often labelled as dull…...but don't care.....lol.....will never handle fireworks.....

It does give one pause to think how much powder would be needed to propel those massive displays in the air. Every year you hear of injuries related to mishandling of fireworks.

These are big displays going up around here.

Robo….I need to try and get back into Stranger Things......we tried the second series and couldn't get into it....but will need to give it another bash...…..

I always wonder if a series can continue the momentum from season to season. They have done a good job.

Yesterday I went to collect a memory bear that I’ve had made from some of Mum’s favourite clothes - we all love it and a surprising thing the lady found 2 pins on a collar of the dress that I bought for Mum but hadn’t seen them on it! I was thrilled as they were so appropriate for Mum.

That is a beautiful memory bear. I have never heard of those before. What a wonderful keepsake.

Binged Stranger Things S3- wow. And there’s tons of things that can be used at HHN...

I’am on episode 8. It will be interesting to see if they incorporate any of S3 in The HHN “Stranger Things” house this year. Won’t mention any of the possible scenes I thought would be fantastic in the house. I don’t want to ruin it for those who have not seen S3 yet, but your right there are lots of possibilities. Just wish they had made more episodes.

Got my saddle shoes I ordered in the mail yesterday. Bought a half size larger as reviews said they ran half size small. They are a tiny bit loose, but fit ok with poodle socks.

 

[Robo56]

 

[macraven]

I leave the thread for a few minutes and miss another homie stopping in

Hope no more neighbors shoot off fireworks Robo
Hope you have a quiet night in your neighborhood

 

[Charade67]

Hello everyone. Busy day today. We drove out to Lexington, VA to attend a hot air balloon festival. We got there around 3:00 and listened to an Elvis impersonator for about an hour and a half.


He was pretty good. It was funny watching some of the older ladies interacting with him. When he was finished it started raining, so we left and found a little ice cream shop. We stayed there until the storm passed and then went back to the festival. Dh and B wanted to take a tethered balloon ride


But they stopped doing them when they thought another storm was coming. Dh and B waited over an hour in line before finding out they weren’t going to be able to ride.
We waited around for something they called a night glow. I was able to get a few more pictures.




This one was my favorite:


Unfortunately another storm came so they were unable to do the night glow. On the drive home we were treated to an impressive light show. It was also raining so hard that we could barely see the road. It was really scary there for a while.

Okay, I did a long multi quote post and lost it when my keyboard wouldn’t connect to the iPad. I’ll just hit a few points.

Patty - Glad to hear Joe is doing well.

Fireworks- Where I grew up fireworks were illegal. (Don’t know if it is still that way.) Even though I have been gone for over 2 decades, it’s still weird to me that anyone here can buy them.

Spider-Man - I really enjoyed the most recent movie. It did leave you with some questions though. I really like Tom Holland as Spider Man. I think he does a very convincing job.

Real- I love the bear. What a great way to remember your mom.

I am falling asleep as I am typing, so I will
just say hello to everyone. I’ll probably wake up sometime in the afternoon.

 

[Sue M]

Robo yay for getting the saddle shoes delivery! But wow, sorry about the fireworks. You’d think the police would be patrolling esp after a certain hour.

Mac I think we were invited too!

Our bbq was very enjoyable. Love bbq burgers. I also found some nice corn on the cob at the market. We also had a salad, lettuce fresh from a friends garden. And French fries. Cherry pie for dessert.

 

[Sue M]

Charade is up late! I have an excuse, I’m in a different time zone Great balloon pics. They’re brave! I don’t think I’d go up in one!

With that, hope I can sleep tonight. It’s not been a good week for sleeping.