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

[macraven]

That’s a long drive....!

 

[schumigirl]

Via iphone I land on this page with dates bookable starting 6/1 all thru 3rd parties
Also able to book starting 6/1 on Loews website

I see a quick flash of a date then it disappears......very odd. Thanks Janet.

Gold evening. Another lazy day today. We decided to get take out from a chicken wing restaurant. Along with our order they included a hand written thank you note and a coupon for $5 off a future order. We were pleasantly surprised.

Dh and I want to Walmart to see if we could find some puzzles to work on. Looks like everyone had the same idea. The only ones we could find were 500 pieces or less. We got a 300 piece one and a 500 piece one.

On our way home we stopped for milkshakes. The ice cream store had a new flavor called "Do You Like Piña Coladas" that dh wanted to try.

We used one when we went to Alaska. We pretty much decided ourselves what we wanted to do, but used to agent to put it all together for us. We've never used one for Disney or Universal.

I've only seen a few episodes. I just don't get why it was so popular.

Would you believe I've never seen it?

We went for my birthday a couple of years ago. We only went to the Universal parks, no Disney. I highly recommend doing a trip like that. It was really fun and more relaxing that our usual combo Disney/Universal trips.

I have decided that our next Disney vacation is going to be different. Whenever we go we always seem rushed to do everything. We are constantly running from ride to show to restaurant, etc. I just want to slow down and take some time and actually look at and enjoy the parks. There is so much there that I have never paid attention to.

You have to watch Ghostbusters...the first two, not the dreadful female remake. Classics in every way.....Bill Murray and his own adlibs are the funniest!

I use a Disney TA because for booking Disney it’s just easier for me. ESP when I was working. She’s the one on hold when Disney releases discounts. I didn’t have that much time waiting on hold. And making payments was as quick as sending off an email. No phoning and sitting on hold. And other reasons.
So even though I’m perfectly capable I let her do it. Doesn’t cost me a thing. Disney is the only thing I use an agent for.

So it`s a discount thing?

Do they work for Disney then and that`s how they get paid if they aren't making money from clients?

Genuinely never needed to use one. Or even thought about using one.

That’s a long drive....!

lol......driving is one thing we can never do to Orlando.....that would be a heck of a road they`d need to build!!!! I think even if we could drive, we love flying so much we`d never do it.....but in the UK, we do longer drives happily......but....we are a small island really so our longest drive possible, isn`t really that long by American standards........




Spoke to our friends last night who are waiting to become American citizens......everything is on hold right now and they are a little worried it won`t happen for a longer time now. They had planned to come to Florida when we would have been there in May to celebrate with us......maybe September.

Another beautiful day ahead for us......sun has to shine all day, but will feel decidedly chilly. Doing an hour this morning delivering packages, so we`ll get our walk when we`ve done that. We never see a soul up in the woods. Did hear some gunshots this morning, so guessing the farmers have been vermin hunting again.

I love lemon chicken.....from the Chinese, it`s gorgeous.....but I do like my own and thought I`d make it tonight.......my two aren`t fond of it, and one positively dislikes it....the faces when I mention it looks like I asked if they wanted to eat a jar of dirt!!!!

So, it`s chicken in a honey mustard sauce tonight with buttered potatoes.

No bacon this morning.......maybe cereal before we head out for our once a day walk. Again, yesterday our media was full of folks breaking the quarantine and out and about in groups and just not doing as they`re supposed to...….while most of us are following the rules and not mixing with others except for essential contact as in essential grocery shopping. Crazy.

Zoom and Skype have just been marvellous through all of this....keeping in touch with friends has been priceless, yes we still call each other but seeing faces is better.

But....our Capt Tom has now raised 26.4 million pounds as of earlier this morning.......warms your heart.

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Have a great Monday........

 

[Lynne G]

Oh it does feel like a Monday.

Hope your morning walk is lovely, Schumi. Yeah, I get that face when I mention some food items too, mostly from my picky eater. Chicken tonight sounds like our meal too, or steak. Bought both yesterday, so we are stocked for the week. I do like with both you can make so many different flavored meals.

And just heard rain, heavy at times in the mid day, on the news. Did not catch which day that is, will look on phone. Or listen for the weather report in another ten minutes. Eh, rainy day predictions are nothing new. We have had a wet late winter and so far been wet into Spring.

With that, the house feels cool, the heater is on a bit, and it’s very dark out. Must not be wet now, though as I think I hear the traffic just a noisy truck. Thus, time for tea, and quiet.

Marvelous Monday to you all.

And it warms my heart that Capt. Tom has raised so much.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh it does feel like a Monday.

Hope your morning walk is lovely, Schumi. Yeah, I get that face when I mention some food items too, mostly from my picky eater. Chicken tonight sounds like our meal too, or steak. Bought both yesterday, so we are stocked for the week. I do like with both you can make so many different flavored meals.

And just heard rain, heavy at times in the mid day, on the news. Did not catch which day that is, will look on phone. Or listen for the weather report in another ten minutes. Eh, rainy day predictions are nothing new. We have had a wet late winter and so far been wet into Spring.

With that, the house feels cool, the heater is on a bit, and it’s very dark out. Must not be wet now, though as I think I hear the traffic just a noisy truck. Thus, time for tea, and quiet.

Marvelous Monday to you all.

And it warms my heart that Capt. Tom has raised so much.

Isn‘t he just amazing Lynne!!! He’s almost at 27 million!

Yes, chicken or steak can’t really go wrong here.....except if it’s tomato based for Kyle which he doesn’t like so, things like lasagne or curry I make him something different and no savoury lemon dishes for Tom....but anything else, they’re really easy to feed.

Rainy day ahead for you......we are the opposite for some reason this year......driest spring for years. We’re going to have to put the sprinklers on early this year and the water hose out for trees and bushes......will do that this afternoon. Have a great day Lynne.....




Packages delivered, didn’t have too many as there were plenty of volunteers this morning. So, home and then a quick walk.....no deer in the woods today again.....

Lunch is......still to be decided. Kyle will get a sandwich when he appears from our office, but for us......no idea. Will have a mooch and see what appeals......plenty of choice that’s for sure.

Another hour or so till lunch.......

 

[macraven]

Prediction for rain here this morning.
Hate driving in it when it is heavy.

Forget bacon breakfast, gang will be there for dinner at Schumi’s.

have a good day homies!

 

[cam757]

Rainy day here too! Nothing going on at work today. I brought my tablet with me today so I may watch some shows if I get too bored.....and I soon as I typed that a candidate brought in petition signatures for me to check. The pages are in quarantine until I Lysol them off and make copies to work off of

We used to drive to Orlando but cheap flights and a Southwest credit card that earns points changed that a few years ago. It takes us about 13 hours including stops to drive to Orlando. A nonstop flight for us is about 2 hours (sometimes a little less with a good tailwind). We used to stop overnight on the way there and do the whole drive on the way home. It is a time saver for sure.

Have a good one!

 

[keishashadow]

Middle DS starting to look for his own pup, I had a good giggle reading this listing today

Need to go forth & grab a curbside grocery order sometime today. Probably a good idea to check the time slot duh. I need another cuppa coffee to fully engage to light speed.

I have decided that our next Disney vacation is going to be different. Whenever we go we always seem rushed to do everything. We are constantly running from ride to show to restaurant, etc. I just want to slow down and take some time and actually look at and enjoy the parks. There is so much there that I have never paid attention to.

Believe many more will be stopping to smell the roses once the parks are opened...especially if the parks will open in stages. Never did get the logic of many people whom book the pricer onsite resorts then don’t utiize them for more than a sleeping room.

Lynne when we lived in NY as a kid we had many road trips to Miami. The highlight of those trips was the South of The Border road signs! But those drives were torture for me. Always barfed my way to Florida.

We love south of the border . Always would spend a hour or so with the kiddos there & pick up our fireworks (illegal at the time to purchase in PA). Their steakhouse is actually very good. Little darlings managed to convince me to book a ‘deluxe’ room there once for overnight stop. I expected the worst. Nope, was immaculately clean, huge...as in the size of a small condo. Very retro, even had a carport lol

The new show was to start this summer.

But with convid 19, I just don’t know if the new tv shows will start as stated.

They had quietly moved the premier up, then cancelled it very quickly once the plague hit. I saw a quick promo on AMC & went to Twitter & instagram to check. The 2nd guy is a show runner for new series

You have to watch Ghostbusters...the first two, not the dreadful female remake. Classics in every way.....Bill Murray and his own adlibs are the funniest!

I wasn’t mad watching Chris Hemsworth for 1-1/2 hours

Prediction for rain here this morning.
Hate driving in it when it is heavy.

Stay home, send the cats out to run the errands

We use to drive to Orlando but cheap flights and a Southwest credit card that earns points changed that a few years ago. It takes us about 13 hours including stops to drive to Orlando. A nonstop flight for us is about 2 hours (sometimes a little less with a good tailwind). We used to stop overnight on the way there and do the whole drive on the way home. It is a time saver for sure.

We prefer SWA & work the CC for rewards too. Pricing had bumped a bit higher than I felt justified last year or so from our market. Every time I price out a trip last week or so, notice the NS flights are disappearing. Talking from 6 or 7 on some dates to only 2. I understand why, but don’t have to like it. Have jumped on my share of spirit’s $27 flights for a quickie bonus trip lol.

That’s funny to read your air time is 2 hours vs 13 hrs drive. We have same flight time but it’s anwhere from 20 - 24 hours depending on how we hit traffic. That said, i’ve Never driven it straight through...or will. My back would be barking far too loudly sitting in vehicle that long.

 

[schumigirl]

Prediction for rain here this morning.
Hate driving in it when it is heavy.

Forget bacon breakfast, gang will be there for dinner at Schumi’s.

have a good day homies!

Plenty of food here ......it’s a since I made honey mustard chicken, but looks to be nice.....and large portions too as I over estimated how much chicken I need.......

Hope rain isn’t too bad for you today......

Rainy day here too! Nothing going on at work today. I brought my tablet with me today so I may watch some shows if I get too bored.....and I soon as I typed that a candidate brought in petition signatures for me to check. The pages are in quarantine until I Lysol them off and make copies to work off of

We used to drive to Orlando but cheap flights and a Southwest credit card that earns points changed that a few years ago. It takes us about 13 hours including stops to drive to Orlando. A nonstop flight for us is about 2 hours (sometimes a little less with a good tailwind). We used to stop overnight on the way there and do the whole drive on the way home. It is a time saver for sure.

Have a good one!

Another one with rain!! It is unusual for us to have such lovely weather while everyone else has rain.

A 2 hour flight sounds heavenly.....I think we’d definitely take advantage of such a short flight more often!!!

Have a good day too cam......

Middle DS starting to look for his own pup, I had a good giggle reading this listing today
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Need to go forth & grab a curbside grocery order sometime today. Probably a good idea to check the time slot duh. I need another cuppa coffee to fully engage to light speed.

Believe many more will be stopping to smell the roses once the parks are opened...especially if the parks will open in stages. Never did get the logic of many people whom book the pricer onsite resorts then don’t utiize them for more than a sleeping room.

We love south of the border . Always would spend a hour or so with the kiddos there & pick up our fireworks (illegal at the time to purchase in PA). Their steakhouse is actually very good. Little darlings managed to convince me to book a ‘deluxe’ room there once for overnight stop. I expected the worst. Nope, was immaculately clean, huge...as in the size of a small condo. Very retro, even had a carport lol

They had quietly moved the premier up, then cancelled it very quickly once the plague hit. I saw a quick promo on AMC & went to Twitter & instagram to check. The 2nd guy is a show runner for new series

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I wasn’t mad watching Chris Hemsworth for 1-1/2 hours

Stay home, send the cats out to run the errands

We prefer SWA & work the CC for rewards too. Pricing had bumped a bit higher than I felt justified last year or so from our market. Every time I price out a trip last week or so, notice the NS flights are disappearing. Talking from 6 or 7 on some dates to only 2. I understand why, but don’t have to like it. Have jumped on my share of spirit’s $27 flights for a quickie bonus trip lol.

That’s funny to read your air time is 2 hours vs 13 hrs drive. We have same flight time but it’s anwhere from 20 - 24 hours depending on how we hit traffic. That said, i’ve Never driven it straight through...or will. My back would be barking far too loudly sitting in vehicle that long.

lol.......I see Thermidor in Larry the Lobsters future.......how lovely your boy is looking for a puppy.

Even the gorgeous Chris Hemsworth couldn‘t save that movie for me I’m afraid. I kept tutting and getting irritated how unfunny it was.....

Yes, I wonder about the folks that don’t take advantage of a beautiful hotel when they can....



I think this has been our most productive day for a while......busy morning then after lunch we jetwashed the patio area nearest the house as that’s where we sit the most when eating outside when it’s just the three of us......I was quite proud of the job I did.....Tom washed the car and did Kyle’s car too then brushed off the patio for me.

The rewashed the bifold doors and kitchen/utility windows as the dirt had splashed all over them......our window cleaner was just here yesterday as well. He gets paid online so no contact there either.

Time for tea and a sit down before I start dinner.........

And weather is just gorgeous......no breeze and lovely and warm when you’re in direct sun.

 

[Lynne G]

Haha, saw Larry, then saw you posted you were going grocery shopping Keisha. For a minute, I thought you were buying Larry for dinner, not as a pet. Sweet son is looking for a pup. And hey, you can now phone in to our liquor stores for a curbside pick up. Yeah, I guess their website was too inadequate for our drinking state. Limit of six bottles, but at least that is per day. LoL I can buy wine from the grocery store, just as easy. And still working on that Gray Goose I bought awhile ago.

Lunchtime is almost here. Gray skies. Thinking soup with crackers. Seems little one was caught snacking on cookies. Guess that was her pre lunch appetizers.

 

[keishashadow]

I think this has been our most productive day for a while......busy morning then after lunch we jetwashed the patio area nearest the house as that’s where we sit the most when eating outside when it’s just the three of us......I was quite proud of the job I did.

I am in absolute awe. That is such a nasty, messy job. Might be doing it wrong, but the one time i tried using the pressure washer wound up soaked by the time it was said & done.

And hey, you can now phone in to our liquor stores for a curbside pick up. Yeah, I guess their website was too inadequate for our drinking state. Limit of six bottles, but at least that is per day. LoL I can buy wine from the grocery store, just as easy. And still working on that Gray Goose I bought awhile ago.

I wonder if people are clamoring for them to the point where they are unavailable ala online system. Closest one to our home is a solid 20 mile RT drive.

I’m all down for responsibly enjoying a couple of adult beverages, cheers . Was surprised to read an article in local paper as to people’s consumption skyrocketing out of boredom/fear.

Many here are still driving to WV or Ohio and ‘paying’ locals to purchase them booze. So many others crowing how it’s become so popular in our state stores to buy a half gallon (as it counts for ‘1 bottle’), that it has resulted in a shortage of them.

If anything i’ve Had less drinks during this crisis - one corona and it went down well. not sure why, just worked out that way Half Tongue in cheek starting to think the rehab centers may just have a huge surge in clientele when it’s all over.

 

[Bethany10]

I wonder if people are clamoring for them to the point where they are unavailable ala online system. Closest one to our home is a solid 20 mile RT drive.

I’m all down for responsibly enjoying a couple of adult beverages, cheers . Was surprised to read an article in local paper as to people’s consumption skyrocketing out of boredom/fear.

Liquor is available in our grocery stores here, as well as places like Costco and Target. Costco has a huge display of vodka when you walk in as part of it's oh I need that line up right inside the door.

 

[keishashadow]

Liquor is available in our grocery stores here, as well as places like Costco and Target. Costco has a huge display of vodka when you walk in as part of it's oh I need that line up right inside the door.

PA still in the dark ages lol. Those products are taxed to the max. I remember laughing when i saw a case of Landshark at a FL SAMs at half the price of home.

 

[Sue M]

Chad 16 hrs! I’m envious for sure From home it’s 22 hrs to Disneyland without stops. So 2 days hard driving with overnight stop. I guess going down wouldn’t be bad, cause we’d be excited for trip, but coming home not as much fun!

Schumi yes it is a discount thing. They have agency specials. No, they don’t work for Disney they make money by commissions like many Agencies. I only use them for Disney hotel booking. I do my own flights. WDW is the only place I use a TA for.

Congrats to Captain Tom! Amazing.

Lynne no rain here for a change. Morning is a bit cloudy and cool but warms up by afternoon. Going for dog walk with a friend this afternoon around our hood! Social distance of course. We only stopped once at South of The Border. Looked around then the folks were ready to continue on the road. We used to stop overnight in S. Carolina then drive straight thru to Miami Beach.
Thanks for Walking Dead info. I thought it was to start inApril. So wasn’t going crazy! Lol. Do you watch too?


Mac yes! Heavy rain down south isn’t fun driving.

Keisha that’s too funny about Larry the lobster

Schumi I sometimes make extra chicken so the next day I can have chicken salad!
Time for us to power wash the patio and walkways. Then we can bring out our furniture.

Keisha yes, we get messy too with power washer. We wear our boots but do get splattered.
You should see liquor prices in Canada. When we go to the US I feel like I’m walking into a candy store looking at the prices

Bethanny we never had liquor available in grocery stores in Canada. When I go to Costco in different countries I’m always envious. Their pricing is amazing. A Safeway near us now has a liquor store but it isn’t inside the store it’s separate. And more expensive than our government stores.
When my mom had a condo in Ft Lauderdale my brother & I used to get the Costco vodka and leave it for future visits. Huge bottle.


Breakfast was a piece of avocado toast with a fried egg on it. Burgers for dinner. Have to phone Blue Cross about claim form on our travel medical. Mr had a fall in Mexico and took him to hospital to make sure shoulder wasn’t broken.
Then walk with friend. I think tomorrow will be a Costco shop.

 

[Sue M]

Shocking news yesterday about a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. 17 dead. NS is the last place we’d ever expect this sort of thing to happen. We don’t know the reasons yet but my heart goes out to NS and the families.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, scary news from that part of the world, Sue. My nephew got married in St. John’s, and she is from there. Sometimes I watch the Walking Dead, but my older one is a bigger fan.

Chicken said little one, steak said older one. Eh, if DH is up for it, both can be grilled. And like Sue, will cook up more chicken and make salad with any left over.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Rainy day here too! Nothing going on at work today. I brought my tablet with me today so I may watch some shows if I get too bored.....and I soon as I typed that a candidate brought in petition signatures for me to check. The pages are in quarantine until I Lysol them off and make copies to work off of

We used to drive to Orlando but cheap flights and a Southwest credit card that earns points changed that a few years ago. It takes us about 13 hours including stops to drive to Orlando. A nonstop flight for us is about 2 hours (sometimes a little less with a good tailwind). We used to stop overnight on the way there and do the whole drive on the way home. It is a time saver for sure.

Have a good one!

I just got an email about rapid rewards the other day!

Did you get one with mention of throwing some extra points our way?

Speaking of points they are having a points sale right now, I believe it’s 45% off.

 

[macraven]

I just got an email about rapid rewards the other day!

Did you get one with mention of throwing some extra points our way?

Speaking of points they are having a points sale right now, I believe it’s 45% off.

There is a thread about that in the CB
I have their rapid rewards but not in the A team so nothing for me .....

 

[schumigirl]

I am in absolute awe. That is such a nasty, messy job. Might be doing it wrong, but the one time i tried using the pressure washer wound up soaked by the time it was said & done.

I wonder if people are clamoring for them to the point where they are unavailable ala online system. Closest one to our home is a solid 20 mile RT drive.

I’m all down for responsibly enjoying a couple of adult beverages, cheers . Was surprised to read an article in local paper as to people’s consumption skyrocketing out of boredom/fear.

Many here are still driving to WV or Ohio and ‘paying’ locals to purchase them booze. So many others crowing how it’s become so popular in our state stores to buy a half gallon (as it counts for ‘1 bottle’), that it has resulted in a shortage of them.

If anything i’ve Had less drinks during this crisis - one corona and it went down well. not sure why, just worked out that way Half Tongue in cheek starting to think the rehab centers may just have a huge surge in clientele when it’s all over.

Oh yes, I was covered in mud.....wore my Hunters (wellingtons) and very old clothes......they went straight in the wash......but, that patio is gleaming!!! I used a new attachment that is kind of like a round vacuum cleaner....but, did use one of the hoses to finish off the bits it missed.

We can buy alcohol anywhere in the UK. Not before 10am or after 4pm on a Sunday, but other than that it’s available. We love how cheap everything is in the US, compared to what we pay in the UK.... most of ours is tax though. Spirits (liquor) we do buy from the grocery store, but mainly we buy it online. Wine we usually buy online, but occasionally buy wine from the store, not often though.

One Corona!!! Lol......there’s got to be a joke there somewhere.....we certainly have to have a sense of humour with this.

Yes, weight watchers and AA are going to be busy afterwards....lol.....





Went outside just before 10pm to see the parade of starlink satellites from Elon Musk and SpaceX tonight.......very impressive, there was an awful lot of them......and they annoy astronomers as they will ruin the night sky. They’re going to need traffic lights up there before he’s done!!

We also saw some of the meteor shower over us......that was impressive......so well worth going out for.......not too cold either.

Not long till bedtime.....watching final episode of series 2 Killing Eve......then bed!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

I love the space stuff Schumi, With what I do I’m often times spoiled with seeing meteor showers and they never get old.....so cool!

 

[keishashadow]

Did you get one with mention of throwing some extra points our way?

Unfortunately, not bookable for travel, qualifying points towards status with rewards.

‘Soon’ they are supposed to come out with an option to convert travel funds to points vs the longer expiry date. Will be interesting to see the conversion rate.