Something About Nothing............ #14

[Pumpkin1172]

33 for DW and 37 for me. Many of our guests are new and in need of a little escape from reality that doesn't come with complications. We also DD for friends who do drink at festivals. They can let loose a little and we don't have worry about friends, win win.

That is AMAZING!!! congrats on such an amazing accomplishment. I'm not and never have indulge in beverages often. And with dh being sober - I find I do even less. He really doesn't care if I do or don't and for me, it has never been something I do regularly.

Quick hello. We are doing well here. I have just been feeling blah lately. I think I am in need of some theme park therapy. We are 60 days away from B’s birthday trip. She still has a little bit of a lingering cough, but otherwise is doing well.

It is good to hear B is on the mend. I dislike it when people talk about c-ovid not being serious and etc etc etc. It can be extremely harmful to people.

Off to do more work

 

[keishashadow]

One of three of the pasta pans, no noodle survived



Need to hit up grocery for some produce & Lowe's, trying to figure out how to plan our steps to keep the Mr away from the Halloween animatronics

I miss not having hubby with me. Our son, daughter in law and grandchildren are getting him out for meals too.

Sounds like he won't starve . he's well cared for there, relax & enjoy.

Tried the newly remodeled Trattoria del Porto for breakfast today was fantastic.

That was always our favorite restaurant. Relaxed, not fancy and small but great breakfast & pasta buffet. Have they kept the same set up?

Pumpkin….its 4:00 and now you are a free bird and off the clock to head home!

Can't help myself

What song is it you want to hear?

It was a McDicks night last night. I was simply exhausted

are we talking the Golden Arches?

I think I am in need of some theme park therapy. We are 60 days away from B’s birthday trip

You need to get one if your coworkers to write a 'script for some R&R

I dislike it when people talk about c-ovid not being serious and etc etc etc. It can be extremely harmful to people.

Yes, many don't realize they have been blessed to not have experienced it, nor had family members pass long before their time,

Not to mention the large numbers who are experiencing serious & unexpected, directly related medical conditions long after having a bout.

It has caused so much grief to many of us, I find it terribly insensitive when people dismiss it and turn it into a political pawn

 

[Charade67]

I dislike it when people talk about c-ovid not being serious and etc etc etc. It can be extremely harmful to people.

We have been very fortunate and have only had mild cases. One of my friends got it a few weeks ago and it knocked her out for a week.

One of three of the pasta pans, no noodle survived

Looks good.

Lowe's, trying to figure out how to plan our steps to keep the Mr away from the Halloween animatronics

Mine is trying to convince me that we need a skeleton rock band.

You need to get one if your coworkers to write a 'script for some R&R

I follow a person on Facebook who makes Disney skits. She did one recently about a person who thought admission should be covered by her insurance copayment because Disney is her therapy. I joked about wondering how we would code that. Another follower suggested play therapy.

Thankfully I have a little weekend getaway for the last weekend of September and another for the first weekend in October.

Today has been errand day. I got up early to get to the university to pick up our homecoming stuff. I went home, had a little nap, and then took a drive to the National D-Day Memorial. My niece collects shot glasses and couldn't find one when she was here last year. I found a cool looking on at the memorial that I will give her when we go to Atlanta next month.
Next was a trip to Hobby Lobby to get some things framed. Dh had suggested that I could get his high school diploma framed as a birthday or Christmas gift. It has been in a cheap, basic frame for 40+ years. I also decided to frame his kindergarten diploma. He won't be expecting that.

A quick trip to Kroger was next and now I am home doing laundry. I think I see another nap in my immediate future.

 

[keishashadow]

Wish I was a good napper

Scored a 75% off deal on new vanity and marble sink at Loews. That sort the bowl sits below the counter.

Only issue is according to store records, even tho vanity is in the aisle, they show it OOS. Waiting for them to find somebody to over ride the computer???

So, I technically have the sink only ready to pick up now lol.

 

[Charade67]

Sad news today. The owner of our local British tea room has announced that she will be closing permanently on December 18. She wants to retire and spend more time with her family. She also wants to take a trip back to England. She hasn’t been there since she opened the tea room 14 years ago.

 

[keishashadow]

Went out & beat the bushes to find a killer guy to help wish Carole a very merry birthday!

 

[schumigirl]

Went out & beat the bushes to find a killer guy to help wish Carole a very merry birthday!View attachment 894360

Thanks Janet, love it! And very much appreciated!



Yep, arrived and it’s nice to be back again.

Sleep is calling though, but it’s been a lovely, lovely day!

 

[disneyseniors]

Wish I was a good napper

Scored a 75% off deal on new vanity and marble sink at Loews. That sort the bowl sits below the counter.

Only issue is according to store records, even tho vanity is in the aisle, they show it OOS. Waiting for them to find somebody to over ride the computer???

So, I technically have the sink only ready to pick up now lol.

Sounds like a great find, Janet. For some reason, my brother has trouble about every time he takes advantage of a sale or special offer, but he keeps going back for more, LOL.

 

[Robo56]

That was always our favorite restaurant. Relaxed, not fancy and small but great breakfast & pasta buffet. Have they kept the same set up?

No they have totally renovated it. We had breakfast there on Thursday and it was delicious. The waiter said they are working on bringing the pasta buffet back.

Yes, many don't realize they have been blessed to not have experienced it, nor had family members pass long before their time,

Not to mention the large numbers who are experiencing serious & unexpected, directly related medical conditions long after having a bout.

It has caused so much grief to many of us, I find it terribly insensitive when people dismiss it and turn it into a political pawn

Well said.

One of three of the pasta pans, no noodle survived

Wow….Looks delicious

Went out & beat the bushes to find a killer guy to help wish Carole a very merry birthday

Happy Birthday Carole

 

[keishashadow]

my brother has trouble about every time he takes advantage of a sale or special offer

Would you believe they told me they “resold” our sink top online this AM to another person who would be coming by to pick it up @ store today? We could come back & get the one they ordered on Wednesday.

Nope, it’s here, it’s

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. We had a great day yesterday with our university’s homecoming. We won our football game. Yay!

I had a bit of a panic moment this morning. I wanted to check the balance on my Disney rewards redemption card, but it was not where it was supposed to be. Thankfully it didn’t take too long to find it, and the balance is larger than I thought. I’ll be adding a little more to it before our trip in March.

Hope everyone has a nice Sunday.
Happy belated birthday to Carole.

 

[keishashadow]

I wanted to check the balance on my Disney rewards redemption card, but it was not where it was supposed to be.

Glad it didn’t disappear. For those who do the disney movie insiders, they are ending the program (before end of year? Forgot actual date). Time to cash in those points. I picked up a couple of virtual gift cards and loaded them onto one of their GC

Congrats to the team. We had the backyard brawl on the tube, along with other games throughout the day. They discontinued the annual game, sporadically scheduled…WV mountaineers & Pitt, who came back & won

Going to pull out some of the halloween blowups, maybe an animatronic or two as yard looks barren. Many had full on displays up before Labor Day lol.

Then, pool time and grilling some steaks early before our late Steelers game. Perfect 85 degree sunday, who needs fall?

 

[disneyseniors]

Glad it didn’t disappear. For those who do the disney movie insiders, they are ending the program (before end of year? Forgot actual date). Time to cash in those points. I picked up a couple of virtual gift cards and loaded them onto one of their GC

Congrats to the team. We had the backyard brawl on the tube, along with other games throughout the day. They discontinued the annual game, sporadically scheduled…WV mountaineers & Pitt, who came back & won

Going to pull out some of the halloween blowups, maybe an animatronic or two as yard looks barren. Many had full on displays up before Labor Day lol.

Then, pool time and grilling some steaks early before our late Steelers game. Perfect 85 degree sunday, who needs fall?

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Hey Janet, I have another question about our trip on the last day of HHN. We will get there at noon on Saturday, but won't attempt to go to that park. I was wondering, since we have never been at Universal during HHN, on Sunday will the regular park be as packed as it gets for the scare houses at night? I don't know whether we should go to the Studios on Sunday or just got to IOA? I hate big crowds, and I know it will be crowded for the last night of HHN. Thanks a bunch

 

[Lynne G]

Last day of pool time. Sadly, had to cancel our vacation, as DH had a medical emergency three days before. He is still not out of the woods yet.

 

[Charade67]

Last day of pool time. Sadly, had to cancel our vacation, as DH had a medical emergency three days before. He is still not out of the woods yet.

Praying for your husband. Please keep us posted on his progress.

 

[keishashadow]

We will get there at noon on Saturday, but won't attempt to go to that park. I was wondering, since we have never been at Universal during HHN, on Sunday will the regular park be as packed as it gets for the scare houses at night? I don't know whether we should go to the Studios on Sunday or just got to IOA? I hate big crowds, and I know it will be crowded for the last night of HHN.

Honestly, I don’t think Studios ‘proper’ is wildly crowded on HHN nights. At least not until 3 pm and even then, most tend to at most do a ride, then high-tail it to a holding pen for the event. The one near minions seems to be leading the pack this year.

The train over to IoA tho is a real disaster starting around 3 - 3:30 pm. Probably better to do IoA.

While admittedly the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend, IoA was unexpectedly crowded last year on our arrival day. Didn’t have EP, missed it lol

Sadly, had to cancel our vacation, as DH had a medical emergency three days before. He is still not out of the woods yet.

Sorry to hear the mr is ill. Good luck!

 

[buckeev]

Last day of pool time. Sadly, had to cancel our vacation, as DH had a medical emergency three days before. He is still not out of the woods yet…

Yikes!,, So sorry L…Prayers for Pops and the rest of the family!

 

[macraven]

Lynne I have your husband on my prayer list
Also in our church group for a full recovery

 

[keishashadow]

Thinking burgers tonight. I'm doing deep olaplex treatment on hair as getting color tomorrow. Sent the Mr out for buns.

He came home with 2 beef roasts that broke $50 and another $100 plus in goodies. Including a 4# jar of maraschino cherries. Granted, I use a few small jars over the thanksgiving & Xmas holidays. Need to find recipe I have somewhere for cookies they are featured in to help use them up. No idea how long jar lasts in fridge once opened???

Our temps dropped 10 degrees from what they promised us this weekend

Unacceptable, I demand to see the manager

Admittedly, new obsession is group skeleton displays. I'm cheering for this one



Have a great day all, especially those 'away'

Lynne, any update? We're u able to cancel/reschedule trip?

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Finally making a stop in!!!!

We had a great weekend in the city with the kiddos. Dh played plumber (his most hated task he knows how to do) with several trips to Home Depot before they were done and installed a new kitchen sink for the kids before they list their house. I helped dd deep clean a few corners, we got a little shopping in for youngest ds to get some Florida gear, and a delicious dinner out to a local italian pasta house. I think that was the most delicious meal I've had in QUITE some time. We will definitely be going there again.

Our weather is holding out (for now) which I am so happy about. I'm just happy we still have leaves on the trees - although they are definitely turning yellow now.

One of three of the pasta pans, no noodle survived

YUM!!! Looks great!

She did one recently about a person who thought admission should be covered by her insurance copayment because Disney is her therapy. I joked about wondering how we would code that. Another follower suggested play therapy.

Wouldn't that be GREAT!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!

Scored a 75% off deal on new vanity and marble sink at Loews. That sort the bowl sits below the counter.

nice score!!!! I hope they fulfill their original promise. It's not your fault they gave it to the wrong person.

Sadly, had to cancel our vacation, as DH had a medical emergency three days before. He is still not out of the woods yet.

Sending all of many healing love and light. I hope things are starting to improve.

Unacceptable, I demand to see the manager

That is usually me with the weather.

Well, I should get going. My casual gal is here today - but I gotta pull my weight a little today. Busy day today. We have our visiting DR from another center visiting here this week for consults and follow ups.

Have a great day everyone!