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

[macraven]

Charade
Does dead aunt cookies mean it’s a passed down recipe?

 

[keishashadow]

Where did you order from Charade? I see puzzles out almost everywhere. On a happy note, little one found a Disney puzzle in her closet cleaning. Ooh unopened and boy has it been hard.

Amazon? Goodwill?...although id be prone to skip those or try to disinfect at least

Found out my cousin and her daughter in LI have the virus, but at the moment they`re at home, so fingers crossed they don`t get any worse. Not sure how they managed to get a test, but calling my aunt later today and will find out the details.

Aw, hope they fare well with it! Testing is starting to be more available but some of the independently offered ones are being reported rather unreliable

Ack, work in way, so later homies. And yes, tea in hand and a very dark sky. Still hearing some traffic and a bird or two. I do like the quiet house though.

Me too, i tend to wake up at least an hour or so before the household to get that quiet me time to get settled

We discovered Panda Express is open yesterday after I brought it up with my mom so it sounds like we'll be doing that this afternoon for linner (lunch + dinner).

Enjoy, it’s the little things that truly give us joy now.

Is that the same chain that’s at MCO food court? Doesn’t sit well on me despite trying multiple times. None that know of in our general area, again, all independent places like the pizza joints.

Good Friday morning homies!

70’s today for us then 80’s start Saturday

That is amazing. Don’t think we’ll bump out of the low 50’s & more rain. Ground like a wet sponge

Good morning everyone. Well, it has finally happened. I now know someone who has the Covid 19 virus. She and B have been in a few community theater productions, and she also used to see one of the therapists where I work. The local news did a story on her today (her father is fairly prominent in the community). She is currently hospitalized, but the story says she is improving. She is only 18, but has an autoimmune disease.

That’s scary. Still nobody in our circle has been stricken, thank goodness.

Unfortunately, dd's grocery store has their first case, they don't know who it is yet but they've started notifying employees. She's been off work but a lot of her friends and her boyfriend are still working. And one of the ladies who initially was out at hubby's work is back out. She couldn't get a test, was sick with the "flu", stayed out for over two weeks but now her husband is positive for the virus. She has to try to get a test before she can go back.

The large grocery chains here (giant eagle) had employees infected very early on here. They shut down whatever store, do that deep steam clean, etc. then back up & running a day later.

Our state liquor stores have a curbside pickup situation and this morning I thought I would check for that pink gin to order but all the time slots were filled! LOL! By 9 am! We don't have other options for hard liquor in PA other than the state run liquor stores

Don’t know a soul who has been able to grab a time. I have a bottle & a half of liquor left over from NYE. Not sure why but just not in the mood for it. Was never the sort to have a drink when I was feeing stressed or down...a happy drunk

It's still very hard to get one here too. Even if a doctor orders it unless you meet specific requirements. Do you have antibody testing down by you? There's a place south of us and when hubby called yesterday, they were booked 3 weeks out! I'm really hoping it becomes more available.

Re the antibody testing, are you wanting to donate plasma? From what I gather it is not something that is in production to be available en masse anytime soon. Ridiculous, as it is absolutely essential to get people safely back out there. Some people are already citing privacy issues, stating they will refuse to participate. Just more fuel on this fire.

We are blessed here to have such a strong medical presence here & relatively low infection (thus far at least, TBD once we start to cycle thru the phases). UPMC & AHN both have their own testing in place. All patients now have mandatory testing, including for those wanting to have elective surgeries.

UPMC has a promising vaccine awaiting approval for trials. Between the number of potential vaccines & the new drug treatment showing some promise, it’s a much needed ray of sunshine.

 

[Charade67]

Charade
Does dead aunt cookies mean it’s a passed down recipe?

It's from a post Bethany made a couple of weeks ago. If I remember correctly, someone on another message board she is on once posted that her aunt made these incredible lemon cream cheese cookies, but wouldn't share the recipe. After the aunt passed on the person found the recipe and on the back of the recipe that aunt had written something like, "Don't share until I am dead."

 

[keishashadow]

Almost forgot, don’t forget to find a pole and dance around it.

happy May Day! Yes, it is a thing in my neck of the woods

 

[mckennarose]

The large grocery chains here (giant eagle) had employees infected very early on here. They shut down whatever store, do that deep steam clean, etc. then back up & running a day later.

That's how our local Walmart was.... lots of infections early on. And why they had to put up barricades so people couldn't go into the rest of the store. The grocery store my youngest works at is a smaller, less frequented store. I know our Giant had cases early on too.

Don’t know a soul who has been able to grab a time. I have a bottle & a half of liquor left over from NYE. Not sure why but just not in the mood for it. Was never the sort to have a drink when I was feeing stressed or down...a happy drunk

It was surprising to me, since I knew they were doing curbside pickup. I didn't expect everyone to be buying booze! I have a ton of rum here, from holiday gifts people give hubby, but I really only like mojitos with it, and I don't know if I can get mint. Maybe I'll see if we can find some lime and mint this weekend. I kind of wanted something different for May the 4th....you know...just a little sort of celebration.

Re the antibody testing, are you wanting to donate plasma? From what I gather it is not something that is in production to be available en masse anytime soon. Ridiculous, as it is absolutely essential to get people safely back out there. Some people are already citing privacy issues, stating they will refuse to participate. Just more fuel on this fire.

I have never been able to donate blood, due to my disease(s) so I don't know if I could donate plasma, but I know hubby would. Because we have so many cases here I'm wondering if some of our family had it and just didn't get really, really sick with it. Peace of mind, I guess.

All patients now have mandatory testing, including for those wanting to have elective surgeries.

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I had not heard of that around here... seems like a good move

UPMC has a promising vaccine awaiting approval for trials. Between the number of potential vaccines & the new drug treatment showing some promise, it’s a much needed ray of sunshine.

We need sunshine! Personally I wouldn't dream of getting a vaccine that was relatively new, but under the circumstances I think it's needed and I would get it. Because I'm high risk and we just don't know what would happen to me. It's too scary.

 

[Disxuni]

@keishashadow I am going to guess, yes, as I never been to MCO. I personally never been to another one (not even the one at CW) except for the one in town and it seems decent enough, but I can see others being kind of "eh" about it. Thanks for the tip @Charade67 I think my mom heard of some deals too.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning all!
Good news for starters.... hubby's coworker is home from the hospital! He's responding to treatment, but will still be out for a while. He needs a negative test result to return to work. Unfortunately, dd's grocery store has their first case, they don't know who it is yet but they've started notifying employees. She's been off work but a lot of her friends and her boyfriend are still working. And one of the ladies who initially was out at hubby's work is back out. She couldn't get a test, was sick with the "flu", stayed out for over two weeks but now her husband is positive for the virus. She has to try to get a test before she can go back.


Oh no, I'm sorry! Praying for a quick recovery with no complications.

How fun and what a nice surprise! Let us know what it is!

Glad to hear the co worker is doing well. It`s good to hear good news anytime....and hope the other person gets the all clear too.....

It was a LOVELY surprise, will post a pic below...…..

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Aw, hope they fare well with it! Testing is starting to be more available but some of the independently offered ones are being reported rather unreliable

Me too, i tend to wake up at least an hour or so before the household to get that quiet me time to get settled

Enjoy, it’s the little things that truly give us joy now.

Is that the same chain that’s at MCO food court? Doesn’t sit well on me despite trying multiple times. None that know of in our general area, again, all independent places like the pizza joints.

That is amazing. Don’t think we’ll bump out of the low 50’s & more rain. Ground like a wet sponge

That meme is me all over!!! Tell me I can`t do something......you betcha I want to do it......

I think cousin and daughter are both at high risk, so I`m guessing that`s why they got tested. Yes, I`m hoping they both keep well and don`t get any worse.

Yes Keisha it`s the same as the one at MCO.....none of them have ever really thrilled us either.....the one at Citywalk is poor too.

Lots of rain here too last few days......it`s been needed though.





So, our parcel arrived, and yes it was heavy! And well wrapped up!!!!!

He sent us the four bottles to the right.

We had the silver tequila from a previous trip so he thought we`d enjoy the gold. Two of the rums we had previously brought home from Orlando, tried and loved them, so that`s why we got them and one different one. We were over the moon to receive these today......❤

Usually we stock up on our trips as these aren`t easily available over here unless you order them online......and as someone who also loves rum, he knew we`d like them.......and especially this weekend it was very much appreciated. And a beautiful message too which was lovely to read.

They`ll join the others in our rum and tequila cabinets.....yes, they have one of their own.

Enjoyed a lovely curry tonight.....delicious. Kyle enjoyed his pizza too.....and that`s him off for a week as he put a weeks vacation in as we were supposed to be away on Sunday.....and it only cost him 4 days vacation as next Friday is VE day....so our Bank Holiday was changed from Monday till Friday. So, he`s off till May 11th now.

Rain has finally stopped...….but obviously no plans to go out tonight anywhere......thank goodness for Zoom and FaceTime.....

Made mango sorbet for dessert.....lush!!

 

[Lynne G]

What a wonderful gift from your FL friend, Schumi.

Well, lunch was more like brunch, so told littke one to see if Chinese place is open, order now. Hope so. I can make Chinese food, but there's something about take out, taste is differently tasty and nicer, since I don’t have to cook.

Hehe, do have chicken cutlets in my kitchen, and just heard neighbor chickens. Guess those neighbor chickens were not chicken dinner.

 

[cam757]

Back at work today. I don't usually work on Fridays but I left early Wednesday and was out Thursday with a migraine. Better today so I figured I better come in and get some work done. Glad I did because it was starting to pile up.

Other than yardwork, no plans for the weekend. Told DH that we should take a drive just to get out of the house so maybe we will do that.

Ordering pizza from Marcos tonight. Diet is on hold until tomorrow, maybe Monday.


We discovered Panda Express this past year. DH likes it. It's definitely not my favorite but since all our chinese places are closed we have been there several times the last month or so. I usually get the orange chicken. Its okay.

@schumigirl, what a nice gift box.
I hope your cousins are feeling better soon. I am sure it is scary times for them.

Have a good weekend!!!

 

[Charade67]

Great news. The girl I mentioned this morning was released from the hospital this afternoon. She still has quite a bit of recovery ahead of her, but thankfully the doctors felt that she was well enough to continue her recovery from home.

I went by the Walmart express this afternoon to get some things I couldn't find at Kroger. The Walmart reeked of disinfectant. I appreciate them trying to keep the store as clean as possible, but it made it really hard to breathe while shopping.

Good morning all!
Good news for starters.... hubby's coworker is home from the hospital! He's responding to treatment, but will still be out for a while. He needs a negative test result to return to work. Unfortunately, dd's grocery store has their first case, they don't know who it is yet but they've started notifying employees. She's been off work but a lot of her friends and her boyfriend are still working. And one of the ladies who initially was out at hubby's work is back out. She couldn't get a test, was sick with the "flu", stayed out for over two weeks but now her husband is positive for the virus. She has to try to get a test before she can go back.

Wonderful news for the one coworker. Hope the other can get a negative test and go back to work. Also hope that no one else at your daughter's workplace is affected.

Almost forgot, don’t forget to find a pole and dance around it.

It's a good thing we are social distancing because no one wants to see me do that.


Schumi - Awesome gift for you. You have some really good friends.

Told DH that we should take a drive just to get out of the house so maybe we will do that.

That sounds like a really good idea. I want to go somewhere that isn't my office or Kroger.

Looks like we are going to have a very late dinner tonight. We had a late lunch of pizza today.

 

[macraven]

I thought today was Saturday

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Glad to hear the co worker is doing well. It`s good to hear good news anytime....and hope the other person gets the all clear too.....

It was a LOVELY surprise, will post a pic below...…..





That meme is me all over!!! Tell me I can`t do something......you betcha I want to do it......

I think cousin and daughter are both at high risk, so I`m guessing that`s why they got tested. Yes, I`m hoping they both keep well and don`t get any worse.

Yes Keisha it`s the same as the one at MCO.....none of them have ever really thrilled us either.....the one at Citywalk is poor too.

Lots of rain here too last few days......it`s been needed though.





So, our parcel arrived, and yes it was heavy! And well wrapped up!!!!!

He sent us the four bottles to the right.

We had the silver tequila from a previous trip so he thought we`d enjoy the gold. Two of the rums we had previously brought home from Orlando, tried and loved them, so that`s why we got them and one different one. We were over the moon to receive these today......❤

Usually we stock up on our trips as these aren`t easily available over here unless you order them online......and as someone who also loves rum, he knew we`d like them.......and especially this weekend it was very much appreciated. And a beautiful message too which was lovely to read.

They`ll join the others in our rum and tequila cabinets.....yes, they have one of their own.

Enjoyed a lovely curry tonight.....delicious. Kyle enjoyed his pizza too.....and that`s him off for a week as he put a weeks vacation in as we were supposed to be away on Sunday.....and it only cost him 4 days vacation as next Friday is VE day....so our Bank Holiday was changed from Monday till Friday. So, he`s off till May 11th now.

Rain has finally stopped...….but obviously no plans to go out tonight anywhere......thank goodness for Zoom and FaceTime.....

Made mango sorbet for dessert.....lush!!

Quite the nice “care package” Schumi!!!

Yes they all need there own place to harmonize amongst themselves before consumption.......lol!!!

Save a sip or 3 for me I’m heading that way now!!!

I do believe I have a couple of bottles of 1888, now I have to go look.......

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I typically would not post here about it but I’m like a bubble the size of Jupiter right now I’m so proud of him!!!!!

Let alone to mention the opportunities he has ahead of him.........

Whether I like it or not I think I’m gonna burst!!!!!!!

 

[Charade67]

I'm bummed. I got a text from my brother today. His reception that was supposed to be May 30 has been cancelled. I have already cancelled my hotel reservation and pet sitter. We are now thinking ofntakimg a trip to GA for fall break. Surely we will be able to travel again in October.

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to him!!

 

[macraven]

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I typically would not post here about it but I’m like a bubble the size of Jupiter right now I’m so proud of him!!!!!

Let alone to mention the opportunities he has ahead of him.........

Whether I like it or not I think I’m gonna burst!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo !!

I love reading proud papa’s exciting announcement.
Congratulations to your son!

 

[schumigirl]

What a wonderful gift from your FL friend, Schumi.

Well, lunch was more like brunch, so told littke one to see if Chinese place is open, order now. Hope so. I can make Chinese food, but there's something about take out, taste is differently tasty and nicer, since I don’t have to cook.

Hehe, do have chicken cutlets in my kitchen, and just heard neighbor chickens. Guess those neighbor chickens were not chicken dinner.

I know, I just said a similar thing a day or so ago....yes, I can recreate, but having it all cooked for me is the best!!! I love cooking but do enjoy those nights off too......I crave Chinese right now!!!!

Back at work today. I don't usually work on Fridays but I left early Wednesday and was out Thursday with a migraine. Better today so I figured I better come in and get some work done. Glad I did because it was starting to pile up.

Other than yardwork, no plans for the weekend. Told DH that we should take a drive just to get out of the house so maybe we will do that.

Ordering pizza from Marcos tonight. Diet is on hold until tomorrow, maybe Monday.
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We discovered Panda Express this past year. DH likes it. It's definitely not my favorite but since all our chinese places are closed we have been there several times the last month or so. I usually get the orange chicken. Its okay.

@schumigirl, what a nice gift box.
I hope your cousins are feeling better soon. I am sure it is scary times for them.

Have a good weekend!!!

Thanks, they seem to be doing ok right now, but it`s a worry for sure......yes, we were very happy with the gift box.

Migraines are dreadful, I`m glad you`re feeling better now and back to working. Yes, diet should start Monday.....like all diets should...….

Great news. The girl I mentioned this morning was released from the hospital this afternoon. She still has quite a bit of recovery ahead of her, but thankfully the doctors felt that she was well enough to continue her recovery from home.

I went by the Walmart express this afternoon to get some things I couldn't find at Kroger. The Walmart reeked of disinfectant. I appreciate them trying to keep the store as clean as possible, but it made it really hard to breathe while shopping.

Wonderful news for the one coworker. Hope the other can get a negative test and go back to work. Also hope that no one else at your daughter's workplace is affected.


It's a good thing we are social distancing because no one wants to see me do that.


Schumi - Awesome gift for you. You have some really good friends.


That sounds like a really good idea. I want to go somewhere that isn't my office or Kroger.

Looks like we are going to have a very late dinner tonight. We had a late lunch of pizza today.

Glad the girl is doing better.

Yes, we do have amazing friends. I`m grateful for them every day.

I thought today was Saturday

lol......we are all over the place too with days......not a clue this morning what day it was.......then I remembered......bacon!!!!

Quite the nice “care package” Schumi!!!

Yes they all need there own place to harmonize amongst themselves before consumption.......lol!!!

Save a sip or 3 for me I’m heading that way now!!!

I do believe I have a couple of bottles of 1888, now I have to go look.......

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I typically would not post here about it but I’m like a bubble the size of Jupiter right now I’m so proud of him!!!!!

Let alone to mention the opportunities he has ahead of him.........

Whether I like it or not I think I’m gonna burst!!!!!!!

Yes, it was very kind.....so many thoughtful folks out there....

Congrats to your soon......it`s such an exciting time with it all ahead of them. I remember when Kyle graduated from University with his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering......unbelievably proud.....and you`re correct, so many choices out there ahead of them!!




So, it is Saturday I think......bacon day.

Don`t think there`s any rain forecast today at all, so we should get out our daily once a day walk and then I have no idea how to pass the rest of the day. A little housework probably and not much else.

Might make some shortbread as I have more flour now.

Lunch is charcuterie plate with spicy shrimp too.....and tonight is takeout pizza.......when Tom phoned up last week, he was changing what he usually gets.....the guy has your number and orders listed on a computer when you call....so the guy automatically put it through.......Tom had to tell him er, slight alteration......guess all three of us are creatures of habit.

It`s so bright this morning..….the sea looks gorgeous but with a weird mist hanging around.

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Have a great weekend.........

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! A Saturday is upon us. I woke up, I was like, hmm, sorta light out. 10 minutes later my alarm went off. Oops, forgot to turn it off. Yeah, after all this time, I am just on auto awake time.

At least the first wash is done and just put the next load in. Will take my shower after the wash is done. Fresh towels are so nice.

Big WOOT! DisneyLife’s son graduated. Proud Papa indeed so.

Cam, I hope you are feeling better. Migraine headaches are terrible. From the winds this past Thursday, we had some more yard work to do. Every so often, the grass needs mowing. In the summer, it’s like every week.

Schumi has me at mentioning bacon. Hope you got on a morning walk. We will have a nice day here. Close to around 70F the high. Little one had shorts on yesterday, as the high was 65F, so I am sure shorts will be worn this weekend.

Saw on the news around Keisha’s area is going to be less stay at home. And thankfully, road repair is now allowed. While we are not driving as much, so much road work around us, with two detours of popular roads. Will be glad when all level, smooth streets.

With that, Chinese lunch was tasty. None was left, so I guess we were all hungry. An 8 pm pizza was a perfect dinner choice. We tried a pizza place we don’t use that much, busy, as we were certainly not the only ones wanting pizza last night. It was a large pizza and I think only 2 slices were left. I haven’t looked yet, but the kids were up late last night. Those leftover slices may have not lasted until this morning.

So that ever happy time for tea in a quiet house. Beep. Time to get that wash out.

Super happy Saturday. And hehe,



And a cat funny:

 

[macraven]

Thanks Schumi and Lynne for reminding me it is Saturday again today
Like a scene out of Ground Hog Day

 

[buckeev]

 

[macraven]

like your red car