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

[macraven]

Save some for me!

 

[Lynne G]

Yum!

 

[Charade67]

Good afternoon. I am supposed to be in an online meeting right now. I registered for it last week, but when I tried to join today I got a message that the meeting was full. What is the point of registering if you can’t join the meeting?

And nothing like your phone beeps before you get up.

I hate that. I used to get 5:30 am text messages from B’s school when they would cancel for a snow day.

We get ours from Scotland which of course is the best in the world.......lol......

I can’t let B see this or she will be begging for a trip to Scotland. She really loves salmon.

Well, hubby is back to work and already had some bad news. One of his coworkers is in the hospital with the virus and not doing well.

Prayers for recovery for his coworker.

I have noticed that a lot of people are moving toward vegetarian, or the trendy words: "plant based" diet. Before our trip got cancelled we were planning on Flower and Garden festival again and I was disappointed that there didn't seem to be as many gluten free items at the booths, but a LOT of "plant based". I guess the trendy people are moving in that direction now, lol! Sorry, but I cringe when I see people on here complaining about the lack of "plant based" foods at Disney. That's a lifestyle choice, not a medical necessity like gluten free is for a lot of us. Big difference.

This reminds me of a time I was at Red Robin and over heard a woman who was looking at the menu. She was complaining that there wasn’t many vegetarian options.

I now have 2 grocery orders to grab today. Two of my kids, concerned re the meat supply asked me to pick them up some chicken, hamp & ground beef. Ergo the 2nd order at Aldi’s in addiiton to WM

Doesn’t help when ‘responsible’ sources go on the national news and tell people it would be a good idea to buy a few extra packages as availability could lessen as soon as this weekend.

Dh went out last night and bought several packs of hamburger and chicken. He said that he got the last of the hamburger, so it looks like the panic has already started.

No fresh salmon except that flown into restaurants here or the supply houses downtown. Make due with frozen Vac pac type. Was in my glory on Alaskan cruise, salmon breakfast, lunch & dinner & blessedly fresh!

We ate a lot of salmon when we went to Alaska. B was in heaven.

Today, we made a Boston Cream Pie (chiffon cake with custard filling and chocolate glaze) from a recipe in a 1972 Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

I’m on my way over.

Dinner tonight will be something called baked potato soup. That is if dh remembers to put the stuff in the crock pot. I probably should have asked B to do it.

Some good news. I finally got the refund from Hilton for the room I had to cancel when Busch Gardens didn’t open in March. They originally told me that I would only get credit for one day since I cancelled after the deadline, but they refunded me for both days.

 

[keishashadow]

we ended up watching an Abbott and Costello meets Frankenstein......so funny!

That is a true classic lol

 

[Disxuni]

@mckennarose sorry hear the not so good news. I hope things turn around for them. I wish it was over as well, especially due to the theories of a second wave eventually coming.

@cam757 sounds like a nice treat to finally get some wings!

@agavegirl1 great shot of the cake! It's my dad's favorite.

Hope all the homies are trying to be safe and having fun. It seems we're all having different convos about food.

 

[schumigirl]

Today, we made a Boston Cream Pie (chiffon cake with custard filling and chocolate glaze) from a recipe in a 1972 Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

That is one nice looking cake!!! I`ve had one Boston Cream Pie in my life and it was in NYC…….lush!! Do they all have chocolate glaze as I don't remember chocolate on it?

Good afternoon. I am supposed to be in an online meeting right now. I registered for it last week, but when I tried to join today I got a message that the meeting was full. What is the point of registering if you can’t join the meeting?

I can’t let B see this or she will be begging for a trip to Scotland. She really loves salmon.

Some good news. I finally got the refund from Hilton for the room I had to cancel when Busch Gardens didn’t open in March. They originally told me that I would only get credit for one day since I cancelled after the deadline, but they refunded me for both days.

Couldn't work help with setting you up to get in the meeting?

Scottish salmon/lobsters/scallops/langoustines and more are among some of the best seafood in the world. Hand dived scallops straight from the harbour are classic!!! I miss that....

Glad you got a refund. Most places are being decent. We got our overnight which was non refundable, refunded immediately due to Covid.

That is a true classic lol

Oh my goodness, forgot how funny they are!!! We have them all on dvd….all the classic monsters too and more black and white movies on dvd than you can shake a stick at......we won`t get bored. Think it might be when they meet either Wolfman, Bela Lugosi or the Invisble man.....scared me as a kid.

Actually wondered if you had seen The Medusa Touch with Richard Burton? Another one that spooked me as a 13 year old. He had the telekinetic powers......scary! We watched it again few days ago. Yes, it`s very dated but him and Lee Remick were magnificent in it. Gave me the chills again.



Got my grocery delivery coming tomorrow.....and just logged in to see only two items are not on the list....not bad. Next week is pick up as all delivery slots were filled.

Trying a movie on Netflix.....not sure about this one.......

 

[schumigirl]

For those that think I`m odd for loving pineapple on a pizza......

Friend just sent me this...….from the internet, not her picture!

No. Just no.

 

[mckennarose]

Oh no! Hope your hubby stays well and hope his coworker gets better. Glad you are doing well otherwise - stretch those arms out! Think of the yard work muscles you earned!

I better have Popeye arms after this, lol! I think I realized what the issue is... we didn't have much snow for the winter which usually keeps my arms in shape from shoveling and snowblowing, so I'm weaker in the arms strength area right now. At least that what I'm going with!

Made some wings sauce to toss the chicken in and homemade bleu cheese dressing to dip and have on our salads. It was delish and all goes well on a low carb diet.

Sounds wonderful!! I'm going to be craving wings now! Hubby and I are putting an order for the butcher shop this weekend and I'll be adding wings. Homemade bleu cheese is amazing!

I don't think I have ever had a beignet but I am sure I have had something similar at an Amish foodmarket. Any fried pastry/dough coated in sugar is acceptable to me)

We have something similar that my Italian grandmother made, kind of like a zeppole, but it's basically fried dough covered with sugar. You can never go wrong with deep fried dough and sugar!

My DH fishes a lot on the Eastern Shore side of the bridge. I have been out there a few times but unfortunately I always end up on the bottom of the boat with seasickness. Uggh! Last summer I was even wearing my patch but dumb me put it on my neck and not behind my ear so I still ended up sick as a dog

I've never been ocean fishing, but hubby has and always needs a scopolamine patch. Sometimes even the lakes and rivers we fish on makes me a little nauseous. Funnily enough, when we are in the kayaks I do better. ??? Maybe because we're lower to the water. This is why I've always been hesitant to do a cruise.

I ended up buying a bottle yesterday. I used it this morning but I only left it on about two minutes. I probably should have left it on longer. Will try it again tomorrow.

Oh yes, you need to leave it on longer.

Glad your DH is back at work but sorry to read about his coworkers. Other than my DH's cousin's wife possible case, we have not heard of anyone we know that has had it but I suspect many had it at the beginning of the year, just not diagnosed with it.

Thanks. He hasn't heard anything else about him yet. It's scary.

Two of my kids, concerned re the meat supply asked me to pick them up some chicken, hamp & ground beef.

Yes, it's the same here. We have been buying from a local butcher shop that processes their own meat so it's still in supply. The grocery stores don't have a lot of meats.

I’m all about smoked salmon subbing for lox, on a bagel with cream cheese, capers & red onion

Oh yum... that makes me hungry!

Aw that’s awful. Such different outcomes, one coworker back & yet another hospitalized. Was the latter in the demographic groups most affected?

Both the same demographic/cultural group. Most of the infections are within one cultural group here, a lot with connections to NYC, a lot who are temp workers from NYC or with direct ties to NYC.

Yes, we noticed that search for plant based food.....I wondered what the heck folks were talking about??

I guess it's the latest fad.

Today, we made a Boston Cream Pie (chiffon cake with custard filling and chocolate glaze) from a recipe in a 1972 Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

That looks amazing!

Prayers for recovery for his coworker.

Thanks. We haven't heard anything recently, but hoping for good news. I wish they had a better understanding of the virus, the different strains, and who it affects and why.

This reminds me of a time I was at Red Robin and over heard a woman who was looking at the menu. She was complaining that there wasn’t many vegetarian options.

Ummm.... why go to a burger place?! Geeze....

Dinner tonight will be something called baked potato soup.

Sounds delicious! Enjoy

@mckennarose sorry hear the not so good news. I hope things turn around for them. I wish it was over as well, especially due to the theories of a second wave eventually coming.

I do believe there will be a second wave. I'm just hoping we know more by then and I'm hoping that it's NOT from all the things opening prematurely.

I'll leave you with this....

 

[mckennarose]

For those that think I`m odd for loving pineapple on a pizza......

Friend just sent me this...….from the internet, not her picture!

No. Just no.

Sorry....

 

[Charade67]

Couldn't work help with setting you up to get in the meeting?

My coworkers can barely handle turning on a computer. I think the company allowed more people to register than they had room for in the meeting. I emailed the person in charge and asked him if the presentation would be made available online somewhere. Thankfully it wasn't something essential to my job.

Scottish salmon/lobsters/scallops/langoustines and more are among some of the best seafood in the world. Hand dived scallops straight from the harbour are classic!!! I miss that....

Now I want to go to Scotland and get scallops.

For those that think I`m odd for loving pineapple on a pizza......

Friend just sent me this...….from the internet, not her picture!

No. Just no.

That is disgusting. I like pizza and love peanut bitter cups, but together????

Ummm.... why go to a burger place?! Geeze....

Exactly!

We finished our puzzle today.

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

peanut butter cookie

Now my curiosity is peaked. I will have to start a search and see if its offered anywhere around here.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

For those that think I`m odd for loving pineapple on a pizza......

Friend just sent me this...….from the internet, not her picture!

No. Just no.

I must be part of the odd bunch also.......although I don’t see my self as odd.......I love pineapple on pizza, Hawaiian pizza I have loved since I was a kid.....even with snow outside it transported me to a tropical place!!!

Another thing my wife and kids don’t favor though lol!!


I do love bleu cheese also sooooooo?!?!?!?

 

[Monykalyn]

Hey ya'll!
Not even gonna try catch up 500 pages LOL! Hope everyone is doing ok! For my mental health I took a long break from just about everything online-other than work anyway.
Quick updates-kids have been home since March 13-start of our spring break. No school rest of year-all online. both the teens are ok with this. Prom and graduation are rescheduled for this summer-very grateful the school district is doing this instead of outright cancelling. My HS senior lost her whole spring and all the "fun" part of being a senior. HS senior also decided on a college-University of Central Florida where she is accepted into their COMPASS program-for STEM majors. She's now saying she's going to be a rocket scientist Her graduation trip to Paris in May is now pushed to May 2021.
College senior graduation cancelled and they are waiving the requirement for her geology camp she was supposed to be attending this summer as it got cancelled as well. It was going to be in Wyoming, out among the rocks so it's not like they were going to be around people?? But oh well. She is off to SEattle in September for grad school.

I'm working from home as my nursing homes I can access the medical record online. But it is very hard not being there, and trying to get the nursing and dietary managers on the phone long enough to get info I need...and I don't want to add to stress. I can say it is taking a large toll on the HCW in the homes, and harder on the residents. I've seen more and more weight loss and nursing documenting trying to coax the residents to eat, many saying they'd rather just give up if they can't see family again.
Hubs is done with work as schools closed down, but that means his commission is also gone for the spring. He's had to pick up hundreds of cases of chocolate bars as spring fundraisers were really getting started. World's Finest Chocolate is allowing the reps to give a bunch to local first responders and hospitals-think Good Morning America did a segment on it-and we got permission to give 80 cases to local Boys&Girls clubs for the kids' Easter baskets too(the clubs still did baskets for the kids and dropped them off at the kids doors as the clubs are closed). So much chocolate and not a desire for it. Actually think I'm gonna get a cup of tea!

Hoping August is at least somewhat back on track so we can move the middle kid down into her dorm-she's getting pretty excited. Had planned a side trip to Disney the week before, but that remains to be seen-won't go if severe restrictions.

Oh-and we added 2 new babies to the flock. The breed originated around Faverolle France so we do have a bit of France still. They are funny, clutzy chatty things already. The puppy isn't sure what to make of them either.

Had to put the babies somewhere while I cleaned their cage
Probably only check in periodically-hope the SANS family is safe and well.

 

[Lynne G]

God to hear from ya MonyK. Sending some hugs and good thoughts your way. Yeah, I could only say goodbye to my mom by phone before she passed away. Tough not getting to hug her for weeks, but thankfully her old folks place had no virus cases and she did not die from it. Very cute chicken additions.



Almost my Cinderella bedtime, so leaving light one, as this early bird was will be back in hours. Bring your ark, as flood warning being posted again and again. Thirsty Thursday for Mother Nature. Joy.

 

[macraven]

Monyk, I’m sorry you are having a rough busy time. You are responsible for many elderly patents and it must be hard for you
You have been around them for a long time and they are looking towards for games as jeopardy and security
you are a good lady!
Prayers said, keep doing the great job

 

[KStarfish82]

Good evening!

Been slammed between keeping the kids on track and then myself.

Had Chinese today....definitely hit the spot. Not many Chinese takeouts are open right now. Things are still getting better in NY, thank goodness. I just wish Cuomo would make a decision about schools. I just want to prepare for whatever is going to come out of this.

How has in been in GA, Mac?

 

[agavegirl1]

@schumigirl A Boston cream pie has chocolate only in the frosting. It's more like a glaze. The cake is a basic chiffon cake. The filling is a vanilla pudding. The frosting is a chocolate glaze made with unsweetened chocolate, powdered sugar a little vanilla and butter.

 

[schumigirl]

I must be part of the odd bunch also.......although I don’t see my self as odd.......I love pineapple on pizza, Hawaiian pizza I have loved since I was a kid.....even with snow outside it transported me to a tropical place!!!

Another thing my wife and kids don’t favor though lol!!


I do love bleu cheese also sooooooo?!?!?!?

Tom will share our pizza at Sal`s despite it having pineapple and a bbq sauce base......he does prefer the classic pizza`s though. I know my Italian relations are always horrified when I mention anything much on a pizza..….I keep telling them to try it, but the look of horror on their faces says it all.....lol......

Wish I did like blue cheese.…..we all dislike that in our house, so no having to buy it for one…..

Now I`m wondering when I first tried pineapple on a pizza......

Hey ya'll!
Not even gonna try catch up 500 pages LOL! Hope everyone is doing ok! For my mental health I took a long break from just about everything online-other than work anyway.
Quick updates-kids have been home since March 13-start of our spring break. No school rest of year-all online. both the teens are ok with this. Prom and graduation are rescheduled for this summer-very grateful the school district is doing this instead of outright cancelling. My HS senior lost her whole spring and all the "fun" part of being a senior. HS senior also decided on a college-University of Central Florida where she is accepted into their COMPASS program-for STEM majors. She's now saying she's going to be a rocket scientist Her graduation trip to Paris in May is now pushed to May 2021.
College senior graduation cancelled and they are waiving the requirement for her geology camp she was supposed to be attending this summer as it got cancelled as well. It was going to be in Wyoming, out among the rocks so it's not like they were going to be around people?? But oh well. She is off to SEattle in September for grad school.

I'm working from home as my nursing homes I can access the medical record online. But it is very hard not being there, and trying to get the nursing and dietary managers on the phone long enough to get info I need...and I don't want to add to stress. I can say it is taking a large toll on the HCW in the homes, and harder on the residents. I've seen more and more weight loss and nursing documenting trying to coax the residents to eat, many saying they'd rather just give up if they can't see family again.
Hubs is done with work as schools closed down, but that means his commission is also gone for the spring. He's had to pick up hundreds of cases of chocolate bars as spring fundraisers were really getting started. World's Finest Chocolate is allowing the reps to give a bunch to local first responders and hospitals-think Good Morning America did a segment on it-and we got permission to give 80 cases to local Boys&Girls clubs for the kids' Easter baskets too(the clubs still did baskets for the kids and dropped them off at the kids doors as the clubs are closed). So much chocolate and not a desire for it. Actually think I'm gonna get a cup of tea!

Hoping August is at least somewhat back on track so we can move the middle kid down into her dorm-she's getting pretty excited. Had planned a side trip to Disney the week before, but that remains to be seen-won't go if severe restrictions.

Oh-and we added 2 new babies to the flock. The breed originated around Faverolle France so we do have a bit of France still. They are funny, clutzy chatty things already. The puppy isn't sure what to make of them either.
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Had to put the babies somewhere while I cleaned their cage
Probably only check in periodically-hope the SANS family is safe and well.

Good to see you Monyk…...that is sad about folks in nursing homes feeling like that. It`s so tough. And good wishes to you all for getting through this. Sorry your trip wasn`t able to go ahead......next year.

The look on your dog`s face is so cute.

Good evening!

Been slammed between keeping the kids on track and then myself.

Had Chinese today....definitely hit the spot. Not many Chinese takeouts are open right now. Things are still getting better in NY, thank goodness. I just wish Cuomo would make a decision about schools. I just want to prepare for whatever is going to come out of this.

How has in been in GA, Mac?

I wish we had Chinese places open here.....there are none though, even the bad ones have closed! Yes, it would be nice to get answers as to schools........




Thanks for the explanation of Boston cream pie Wendy....I wondered why I had tried it since it had chocolate in it as I`m not fond of chocolate...….I know I liked it though......




Friend called last night late asking if we could help out today again.....no problem. Think a few folks didn`t realise how long it was going to go on. But, no other plans for today anyway, so will do that this morning.

Rain has poured all night I think as everything is drenched this morning. I`m sure more is on the way.....might keep a few folks from going out when they shouldn`t be. Sun is peaking through though.

And our fundraising lovely Capt Tom is now Colonel Tom Moore......it`s his 100th birthday today.....bless him almost at 30 million pounds for NHS....

Honey mustard chicken for dinner tonight....

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Have a wonderful Thursday........

 

[Lynne G]

That’s such awesome news the amount of money raised by Captain Tom, Schumi, and hope he has a very happy 100th birthday. What a wonderful gentleman he is.

Yep, very dark out, and will be a bone soaking afternoon. Once again an early flood watch warning beeping on my phone. Chance of severe thunderstorms, with high winds a good chance today. Good thing no reason to go out. But a big woot! Weather guy said will be a sunny and nice weekend. You can bet, I will go out this weekend, even just to walk around the neighborhood. Bikes out too, I am thinking.

Jealous, no Chinese stores open for us, not even the ones I won’t go to even when open. I can go for a nice cup of wonton soup and some egg rolls.

With that, have a terrific Thursday, and drink up, not only is it good for ya, it means tomorrow is Friday. Double woot!

Oh yes, that this early bird is enjoying a cup of tea. All is good, I am very thankful.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I think I’m an 8 on the Ross scale today - how are you all doing?