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

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I guess I am the odd one out here. I don't care that much for Halloween. I could go crazy with Christmas decorations if I had more room.

We love them both!!!

I love them both too! I go a little crazier for Christmas but since I’ve maxed out every square inch for Christmas already I’m working on expanding my fall decor.

 

[schumigirl]

Hey all! Busy days here

oh, I was a guest at the kids club. DiL kept stuffing me with boozie slushees...how dare she


Really striking

is that a 3 or 4D one? Bought one of Vegas strip a few xmases ago that’s still sitting in the box. We’ve dubbed it a retirement to do lol

still kicking myself for not buying the haunted mansion puzzle. Saw it on eBay ouch

IDK...sounds like work to me

JK very nice sentiment


Hugs

Curses, foiled again


You should do an ancestry kit ala 23&me. My teeth almost fell out of my mouth at the results! So much fun to browse thru it

I didn’t sign in for the surprise relatives to pop out of woodwork tho lol

Aw, sorry. Is DH work still being strict?


Cant remember last time so

Wow

Starting 4th of July a very nice house that I pass when dropping off kiddo started to put up halloween decorations. Yesterday, had to be 10 half and full torso creepy things on big wrap around porch lol

With mr depp? I love the Disney cartoon Dvd version that’s pared with mr toads wild ride

That sounds like fun. Do you have to sand & seal them first?

Your work here is done Lol

Uhoh

lol.....and I knew that as well!!! I should keep emails after I read them! Hope them slushies were lush!!!! That is a gorgeous place though, bet it went well........

Can`t go wrong with some Mr Depp!!! Still haven`t seen that movie though....... Not many go out all over here on Halloween decorations....there` a few, but not generally as big a thing over here as it is in America....wish it was though.

Leftovers tonight. I made corned beef, mashed potatoes, scotch eggs and sticky toffee pudding yesterday. It was the first time my youngest dd's boyfriend had scotch eggs and he ate 4 and a half! LOL! I made a mustard sauce to go with them and the corned beef. He was helping DH put up some drywall in the garage so I made them a filling meal.


I tried three times to get the picture straight! Ugh!!
I'm still working on my version of a dementor. He started as a skull and hands from the dollar general, I sculpted a mouth and chin so he can have his soul-sucking mouth open, lol! I have to finish his coloring and touch up some. Right now he's on a dowel rod, but I have fishing wire on his head if I want to hang him.
I also made the skulls in jars behind him (not the red potion bottle, that was from Michaels a few years ago). I used candlesticks and the skulls from the dollar store (I'm thrifty) and the glass are vases I had here. I added the tops and glued a knob on.
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I brought out my two throw-pillow cases I made last year. I change up my throw pillow covers on the sofa in the small tv room for the seasons. I'm working on a Madame Leota and Constance from Haunted Mansion to add this year. I had made the designs last year and the year before for the MNSSHP and put them on t shirts.
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These are the designs on tshirts that I did last year. They glow in the dark. I really love the Constance one! We got stopped by at least 10 CM's at MNSSHP last year when we wore them.
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They were for our second party; we did two parties last year.
The first party last year we wore these:View attachment 523004
I did not make the designs on these. I bought the images on Etsy and then modified them to what I wanted. The Coco ears were bought the year before at Disney.

I almost forgot, I made these light up wire ears to go with Constance.
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I don't keep personal-ish pics up long, so I will be removing them after a few days. I just love Halloween and wanted to share!

We got the update tonight; 49 students since Friday. That brings the total to 168. They made the right call by going all online. Most of the students are in off-campus housing.

Thanks Bobbie! We're still sad but hopeful.

Yep. He's going to ask again, now that we have a testing site that is opening near us for people who need tests for work or school. They announced they will not take people who are symptomatic, this place is purely for people who are not sick, but need the negative test.

Oh yes! Love me some Johnny Depp! That's one of my favorite Halloween movies.

You are very talented mrose.......love the tee shirts......but all of your creations are amazing!! You must have a lot of fun making everything up.......

I couldn't fight sleep any longer. I napped less than an hour, so I hope that doesn't mess up tonight's sleep.

Best of luck to him.

Picking partners was the worst part for me. We were first allowed to pick our partners, so the popular kids paired off first. Those of us who didn't voluntarily pair up Were assigned partners. I always seems to have one of the gross kids as my partner.

Sounds like a plan.

I have heard that everyone dreams, but not everyone remembers their dreams. My husband rarely remembers his. Maybe that's why he sleeps so well.

I've done the Ancestry one, and would like to do the 23 & Me just to see how they compare. No surprise relatives for me yet, but dh got some when he did the test.

Very nice.

No need to apologize. I will save my light for another night.

Tomorrow I need to find a notary. My brother has asked me to accept secondary power of attorney for him. Today I received the documents to sign. I decided to wait until I was less sleepy to read them.

I think that was the worst part for everyone.....in junior school the teachers put us in pairs, senior school we only did it the first year, but one of my best friends in my class was a boy so we knew we would pick each other anyway, but I can imagine how horrible that would be. Lost touch with him about 35 years ago......shame as there`s a few of still keep in touch, Christmas and birthday cards mainly except for the two that were closest back then. Long time ago now.......

Yes, I believe everyone dreams....Tom never remembers his, except the occasional one now and again......I still sleep well, but some mornings I feel like I`ve just fallen asleep so I know when I`ve had a lot of vivid dreams......I`m usually exhausted! Hope you slept well though.....






September is here!!! Scary movie once or twice a week till Halloween.......

Sun is coming up and it`s around 46F right now, but to get up around low 60`s later today, long as the sun keeps shining we`ll be happy.

Making bacon to go with muffins later, having a cup of tea on my own in the kitchen right now before everyone gets up. Kyle is up but hasn`t come down yet, Tom will get up when I tell him breakfast is 20 minutes away........bacon always makes it easier........ He`s always asking why he isn`t sleeping in as he`s retired.......er, because it`s a waste of a day!!

Walk on the beach in the plans this morning, then drop into butchers in our village as he has some bits in we ordered......and some of their gorgeous turkey slices for lunch.

Not much else planned today......will barbecue again tonight as we never know how many more days we`ll be able to......yep, we`re not hardy enough to grill out when it`s freezing. We do occasionally have a winter barbecue, but it`s a one of!

Time for another cup of tea.......

Happy Tuesday............
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[Realfoodfans]

@Elsaspiritanimal oh yes go crazy for Christmas here! Em has a tree for every room which she themes.

I’m thinking we will do more of a nature fall display in the hall rather than Halloween.

Is Chocolate Fudge cake acceptable for breakfast? Maybe not on a weekday. Will warm it with ice cream at lunch.

Grocery delivery arriving later but just us two for evening meal so I’ll prep some lamb into the slow cooker for an easy meal.

Em has gone to work but children still asleep so another coffee before I go and wake them. Will mix the pancakes first.

1st of September - what a very strange year. Beautiful mild morning so can’t complain.

Happy Tuesday all x

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh

Was funny, Schumi, was going to pick that minion picture, good thing I read before posting. Sometimes I don’t. Hope your morning has been good. Hope the walk was enjoyable, and butcher’s order picked up, and you always have me at tea and bacon. Will be sharing that cup of tea with ya. Have mine full again.

Not quite sunrise yet, and dark out. Warmer than yesterday’s morning, but still in the 60’s. With another 80 degree high, and that ooh it’s raining, what a loser weather day. Pesky clouds around, but weather lady said will still be able to see sun, so sunglasses are on the ready, as hoping to use them on a lunchtime walk, rather than an umbrella.

Why yes, Julie, cake is always a good breakfast. Goes perfect with coffee , oh yes it does. Oh well, I am sure it will be lush with your lunch today. Hope the grocery order came already, and kids got their pancakes. A shame Em has to work, but hope the job is done quick, and she can relax.

With that, have to see what for breakfast. Waffles were yesterday’s, but eh, off to find out. And yeah,


Homies, time for that Taco Bell run today. Yep, eat in the car or outside table. Yay! Come on homies, a Taco Tuesday starts the month of September. Woot!

Good Morning and have a terrific Taco Tuesday.

 

[schumigirl]

Yep Lynne......walk was lovely......it was surprisingly warm, I thought it was going to be chillier but the sun was so warm and a nice breeze that was warm too.

And deserted.....we walked 2 miles along the coast and barely met a soul apart from a few little friendly dogs who came running up to us......

Your weather sounds lovely......hopefully the rain will stay away for you.



Our beach was lovely this morning......

You can just see a few little fishing boats out there. We walked along to where the fisherman come in and we watched folks clamboring to buy their fayre.......always nice to see.

Certainly gives you an appetite wandering along the shore.......


Saw these on @insideuniversal

Voodoo`s offerings for Halloween.......they look amazing!!

Jack the Clown has Bavarian cream and raspberry jelly, and the Pumpkin one has vanilla frosting and pumpkin spice inside.

Gotta love some Jack!!


Time for lunch here........got some beautiful fresh turkey breast from our village butcher......lush!!

 

[Lynne G]

Great beach pictures, Schumi. We got some nice honey turkey from the deli yesterday. Good for sandwiches. Yeah, Facebook UOAP posted those donuts as new Fall fare. I think I’d try Jack, as pumpkin flavor in a donut, um not a fan. Pumpkin pie filling, yes. Otherwise, not fan of most other pumpkin flavorings, like in coffee. Ick.

Ended up with pancakes like Julie had. Okay tasting, but looking for something sweet soon. Made enough kids can have if want. Older one picked up some maple glazed donuts. I am kinda not willing to try those. And still salty about who got into my cashews that I bought yesterday. By dinner time, only tiny bit left. Should have hide it. Such is the life of family at home. But enjoying not having an empty nest quite yet.

 

[keishashadow]

 

[Lynne G]

Hey Keisha, hope you are enjoying today. Get those tacos! LoL

 

[keishashadow]

Gotta love some Jack!!

That is one warped donut...literally. Appears as tho it’s curved & getting ready to pounce

Hey Keisha, hope you are enjoying today. Get those tacos! LoL

Via special request for lunch, before she goes home for fall (boohoo). They look pretty good. May just toss on some more spicey stuff and nosh on fit my dinner too

 

[Lynne G]

Yum, we made chicken with peppers and onions toss on roll or taco

 

[schumigirl]

Great beach pictures, Schumi. We got some nice honey turkey from the deli yesterday. Good for sandwiches. Yeah, Facebook UOAP posted those donuts as new Fall fare. I think I’d try Jack, as pumpkin flavor in a donut, um not a fan. Pumpkin pie filling, yes. Otherwise, not fan of most other pumpkin flavorings, like in coffee. Ick.

Ended up with pancakes like Julie had. Okay tasting, but looking for something sweet soon. Made enough kids can have if want. Older one picked up some maple glazed donuts. I am kinda not willing to try those. And still salty about who got into my cashews that I bought yesterday. By dinner time, only tiny bit left. Should have hide it. Such is the life of family at home. But enjoying not having an empty nest quite yet.

Yes, I have seen the pictures on other sites too, I just credited the source of the image.

No, pumpkin flavours aren`t my favourite either.......

That is one warped donut...literally. Appears as tho it’s curved & getting ready to pounce

Via special request for lunch, before she goes home for fall (boohoo). They look pretty good. May just toss on some more spicey stuff and nosh on fit my dinner too

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lol.....it looks good though!!! I was looking at some Jack stuff earlier today.......he was so cool!!

Awww.....summer is over! You`ve certainly crammed a lot in this summer with her......dinner looks good too.




Cooked out again tonight, but ate inside. It was really warm all day, but it`s like a switch around 6pm and the temp just falls......but beautiful day all the same.

Dinner was nice and very healthy.


But.......the best laid plans.......

Those that know me, know I don`t really like chocolate.........or orange flavoured things very much.....

Until this.........

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These have been around for years in various flavours...original, dark, crispy......but Tom saw this today in a shop and thought I`d like it......

I did.

Only had a few slivers of it as it is so sweet......but nice with a cup of tea.

 

[keishashadow]

These have been around for years in various flavours...original, dark, crispy......but Tom saw this today in a shop and thought I`d like it......

Let’s just say I have a bit of a habit. Thank God usually only out & about during Xmas holidays. They go so well with hot coffee

in between packing & going out to grab a couple of frozen turkey breasts the grapevine announced, I put quite a few of these little babies out of garden up

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, a sunny and overcast day, but no rain, nor did it feel like it would. Warm enough out, and sunglasses were on lunchtime walk. All relaxing tonight, though I think little one was doing some homework. Pasta dinner, fine with me. Tasty and one pot meal. Fresh pasta cooks in minutes. Yay, easy meal.

Have that most restful night. Hehe, sighting tomorrow.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Slow day today. Our most excitement today has been trying to determine if we need a new dishwasher. I ran a load this morning as I left for work. When dh went to empty it tonight none of the dishes were clean and the detergent pod was only partly dissolved. We decided to run it one more time and see what happens. I would love to replace the dishwasher, but don;t really want to have the expense right now.

Hope you slept well though.....

Thank you. I had a much better night last night and didn't remember any dreams.

oh yes go crazy for Christmas here! Em has a tree for every room which she themes.

I would love to do that but...cat.

Our beach was lovely this morning......

It looks so peaceful.

I think I’d try Jack, as pumpkin flavor in a donut, um not a fan. Pumpkin pie filling, yes. Otherwise, not fan of most other pumpkin flavorings, like in coffee. Ick.

I'm with you on the pumpkin stuff too. I will eat pumpkin pie on occasion, but not fond of pumpkin flavored stuff.

Those that know me, know I don`t really like chocolate.........or orange flavoured things very much.....

Until this........

I love the chocolate orange. Those usually start showing up here during the Christmas season. I'm not sure if they are available other times. I never think to look.

We had another gloomy, gray day today, so a little color for tonight's light.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, I think I need a new dishwasher too, Charade, but we are saving for a new kitchen, and then I am going to replace all the appliances, everything goes, and ask plumber to put in pot filling arms above the stove. We have a very small kitchen, but carrying the heavy pot from sink is annoying. After replacing the roof a few months ago, it will be awhile. And I like the microwave low, as we have ours above the stove, and being short does not help. But we have had most of the kitchen since we bought the house, so a few more years, I am not in a hurry.

Yeah, Schumi, we only get those as Christmas holiday candy. Hard to find the rest in the year. We have a different brand. I like them. But have not bought one in years. Sweet, you enjoyed what Tom brought you.

And yeah,


Good Night

 

[Charade67]

Yeah, I think I need a new dishwasher too, Charade, but we are saving for a new kitchen, and then I am going to replace all the appliances, everything goes, and ask plumber to put in pot filling arms above the stove. We have a very small kitchen, but carrying the heavy pot from sink is annoying. After replacing the roof a few months ago, it will be awhile. And I like the microwave low, as we have ours above the stove, and being short does not help. But we have had most of the kitchen since we bought the house, so a few more years, I am not in a hurry.

This sounds very familiar. We really need a complete kitchen makeover. Ours is small and ugly. Tell me more about these pot filling arms. Sounds intriguing. right now I have a microwave on the counter, but would prefer it over the stove. I think we can do that and still have it low enough for me to reach.
We had our roof replaced last year.

I just checked the dishwasher and everything looks good. I have no idea what happened this morning.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Wow 4 am here I’ve slept 4 hours solid! Happy days!

 

[macraven]

Good for you!

 

[schumigirl]

Good for you!

Darn internet is patchy this morning.......my post disappeared!! Apart from a wavey......

Guess the provider is working on it again......never a good sign!

 

[Realfoodfans]

@Charade67 hlad the dishwasher seems ok. We have a spare one in our storage unit though transportation costs would outweigh any savings!

I had a problem with Em’s washer yesterday - I noticed a little water at the side on Monday. Wondered if I’d splashed or spilled in the utility. Yesterday happened again a little more. Fortunately the room has not been finished off (builder left the job wouldn’t deal with her ex anymore) and just has a concrete floor so no damage. Kev cleaned out the filters and hey next load no leakage. Fingers crossed it’s resolved.

Beautiful morning again here. Awaiting a phone call to go out to the Chapel to take delivery of the memorial bench. Hopefully sometime before 12.

First school pick up later - Kev for J and me for L today. New gas mains going in up the country lane where her school is - should have been completed - email yesterday road will remain closed until 25th! Means we will be walking home but no problem only about a mile.

Happy Wednesday all x