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

[Lynne G]

Oh, and Keisha, hope flight was good, and having fun! Great to be away this holiday weekend.

 

[schumigirl]

Glad you enjoyed your tea Lynne.......and some nice weather too.



Warm here, well, 70ish which is fine for us.....but this afternoon we have a high breeze swirling around us.....no grilling out tonight.....so making up meatballs, make a sauce and cook some pasta.....easy dinner. Usually I prefer to make up my sauce the day before....but my sauce is always lovely...even if I say so myself! Meatballs I`ll just make up with beef tonight.

Beautiful day though. Feels like a Wednesday for some reason.

Had my friends granddaughter and she ended up staying longer as her mother was delayed....she`s a lawyer so it can happen. So she had lunch with us which was lovely......she`s a kid who eats whatever you put in front of her. Such a lovely child.

Sauce needs stirring.......

 

[Lynne G]

Aw, Elise sounds like such a cute kid. Nice you can watch her when needed, Schumi. Older one does not like red sauce, so I just do a butter based one. Pasta dinner for us too. Eh, may bake some chicken to go with it.

 

[Charade67]

Bored out of my mind at work today. I have finished up everything that needs to be done. I might take an early lunch today.

Tom is maniacal about rinsing off the plates to excess before we put them in the dishwasher......only becauses he get the job of cleaning the filter if things clog up.......there`s method there.

Will you get him to talk to my husband? Mine doesn’t believe in rinsing anything. He says that you shouldn’t have to wash the dishes before washing the dishes. I agree with that somewhat. Our dishwasher is old and doesn’t clean as well as it should. He doesn’t understand that dried on food doesn’t always come out easily.

I’m going to go find something to do.

 

[keishashadow]

I may not (willingly) come home

 

[schumigirl]

I may not (willingly) come home

Looks gorgeous Janet......wouldn`t blame you for staying there!!!

Looks hot and very relaxing.......is it quiet?

 

[Lynne G]

What gorgeous weather! Lucky Keisha. Yeah, I wouldn’t want to leave either. Enjoy!

 

[macraven]

Keisha looks like you and Dave have the place to yourself.
Don’t see any peeps on the beach or in the pool

Enjoy the great weather and don't come home pregnant.

 

[schumigirl]

Bored out of my mind at work today. I have finished up everything that needs to be done. I might take an early lunch today.



Will you get him to talk to my husband? Mine doesn’t believe in rinsing anything. He says that you shouldn’t have to wash the dishes before washing the dishes. I agree with that somewhat. Our dishwasher is old and doesn’t clean as well as it should. He doesn’t understand that dried on food doesn’t always come out easily.

I’m going to go find something to do.

It makes sense to rinse off the worst of what`s on the dishes and cutlery.....otherwise, yes the filter will clog. I do it too, he just has a habit of asking me if I did it......er, yes......

We only changed our dishwasher not so long ago......we got one that doesn`t have the basket for cutlery, it`s a full drawer on top and it is much better, gives you more room if you have a lot of dishes with company or just used a lot....wouldn`t go back to a basket now.

Keisha looks like you and Dave have the place to yourself.
Don’t see any peeps on the beach or in the pool

Enjoy the great weather and don't come home pregnant.

Doesn`t it look amazing!!

And good advice for anyone......lol.......



Been a lovely evening here. Tom loved my pasta sauce with meatballs. Used a sweet and spicy blasamic vinegar from a farmers market....it was a nice addition to the dish. Nice glass of Shiraz to go with it......

Then, wandered over the fields to the farm closest to us and picked up some eggs. Usually he leaves them at the gate for us, but he`s been poorly so we wanted to check on him and his wife......they`re better now. They never charge is for the eggs, but we always leave money in their honesty box where the eggs are......if they know we do they never mention it. Lovely couple. I told her the pears are really thriving so we`ll get them over to her as soon as they`re ready to be picked......I only ask for a jar of their chutney in return......

Started watching a show called The Fall with Gillian Anderson.....it`s slow, but very good......will give it a shot.......

yep, hope our Keisha is having a wonderful trip........

 

[Lynne G]

McK, stay safe. Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes risk this evening. Phone says both expire at 10pm.

 

[mckennarose]

As usual I'm a few days behind!
Lots going on here and my bloodwork didn't come back good, but we're working through it.

DD's school has well over 200 cases now, and there is a lag in reporting. We know someone who works there and he told us. I really think they should send the kids home, especially since they are all online now. I saw Temple went all online and they are sending kids home by Sept. 13. I believe they're the second largest school to Penn State Main campus.

Trying to figure out plans for Labor Day and where all my kids will be and how to get them here. And what to make.

Great Halloween items, McK! You are talented, that’s so evident.

Thank you! It's fun for me.

Wow are you talented! Really love all the shirts and pillows and ears! Gives me some fun ideas of new things to try this year! Cool dementor too. I don’t think I could have one at my house I think I’d scare myself lol.

Thanks! Anytime you want to talk creating things, message me. I love it! The dementor is only a little guy, so he's harmless.

Oops, lost my quote for MRose. I am impressed with your decorating skills.

Thank you!

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.

As much as I love Halloween, I do twice as much for Christmas. I do put up multiple trees and decorate every room in my house. I host Christmas Eve dinner, which is a traditional Italian La Vigilia di Natale, so I like to make it special for my family. I don't know what this year will bring, so I may not decorate as much if we don't have a house full.

Very Cool!!!

Thanks!

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

Yay! After Halloween, I do put up more pumpkin and Fall decor since I also host Thanksgiving. My black tree goes up for Halloween, then a Thanksgiving change, then a Christmas change. Any excuse to keep it up longer!
My kids describe my Halloween decor as "creepy chic". LOL! I think it's more Borgin and Burke's. I did just find some sparkly skulls at Michael's last week that I'm working into my Halloween tree decor.

Can`t go wrong with some Mr Depp!!!

You can NEVER go wrong with Mr. Depp!! Sigh.....

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.

I think you should start a trend in the UK.

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.......

Thank you! I have fun figuring things out. Most of what I create is on the computer using several different programs but I'm also artistic using a lot of different mediums. I like learning new things. I used to work in an office, among many other things, and I haven't been since my illness so I do keep busy with making things.

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

It's officially time to start the Halloween movies. I'm super excited about it! What's on your play list? I know you like the super scary movies! I'm a chicken, but I do like some movies. I think it's so funny that HHN did a Killer Klowns last year because hubby and I LOVE that movie! But we're 80's kids, so we love anything kitschy like that.

We do occasionally have a winter barbecue, but it`s a one of!

We move our grill to the back deck for winter because we do like to use it occasionally. We have to shovel the snow and ice off, but it's worth it.

Is Chocolate Fudge cake acceptable for breakfast?

Ummm, It's acceptable any time of the day.

And I like the microwave low, as we have ours above the stove, and being short does not help

We have a microwave over our range too, but it's broken right now. DH and I went to replace it a few months ago, but it is a project! So we bought a cheap microwave from Walmart that we have on our kitchen buffet right now. That project will have to wait until we can figure it out.

We had our roof replaced last year.

We had our roof done two years ago. Quite a few of us have had that expense. Our garage roof needs replacing next. Ugh!

That is soooo accurate!
I actually prefer driving in Orlando than Philly or NYC. Even though it's like a bumper car ride!

charade, we put an order in for a new dishwasher a month ago
Was told no idea when it would come in as they are back ordered still
It could come in October-December

Oh yikes! We need a new one too. Our dishwasher is on the back side of our kitchen island which has our sink too. We have all stainless appliances except for the dishwasher, which we were hoping would last a little longer. No one can see the door of it since it faces the range so we didn't replace it right away. Hubby just replaced the seal so it's doing ok for now, but won't last too much longer.

that’s ok. They comped is to big seats & had a nice meal at Primanti s. waiting to board Now

Have a great trip. Primanti's and leaving PA?! I'm super jealous.

We both love driving in Florida......yes, the I-4 isn`t the happiest place to drive in, but everywhere else is so much fun! It`s one of the few things we have ever have a discussion over.....who get`s to drive.....lol......now it`s whoever grabs the keys first!

How do you find driving on the other side of the roads? I always thought driving in the UK would be the death of me, trying to remember to drive on the opposite side! We made sure all our kids learned how to drive in bigger cities, so they wouldn't be intimidated by it, so they've all driven in Orlando on I4. Now that they're older, they're all pros and it doesn't bother them. I don't mind driving in Florida either, unless it's a massive downpour. Those do scare me. I can drive in snow and ice and not blink, but those downpours rattle me!

Will you get him to talk to my husband? Mine doesn’t believe in rinsing anything. He says that you shouldn’t have to wash the dishes before washing the dishes. I agree with that somewhat. Our dishwasher is old and doesn’t clean as well as it should. He doesn’t understand that dried on food doesn’t always come out easily.

I always say that the little men that people think live in the dishwasher to remove the stuck-on grime didn't do their job today, so people need to rinse the dishes beforehand.

McK, stay safe. Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes risk this evening. Phone says both expire at 10pm.

Oh yikes! I'll be checking radar. Today was sunny, hot and humid. Light sprinkles about an hour ago, but it's ripe for major thunderstorms and tornadoes. Ugh!

Stay safe too!!

 

[mckennarose]

@Lynne G : did you see Lindblom is suited up for the Flyguys tonight!? Good for him!

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, and so happy he is feeling well after all those treatments he had to do. Older one will ge watching that’s for sure, McK. And yeah, have had rain, and some loud thunder, so far, with some noisy gusts of wind. Yep, no going out tonight.

 

[mckennarose]

Yes, and so happy he is feeling well after all those treatments he had to do. Older one will ge watching that’s for sure, McK. And yeah, have had rain, and some loud thunder, so far, with some noisy gusts of wind. Yep, no going out tonight.

Still light here, nothing yet. Stay safe!
Lindblom is playing! That's impressive, good for him! FlyGuys up 2-0!

 

[keishashadow]

Looks gorgeous Janet......wouldn`t blame you for staying there!!!

Looks hot and very relaxing.......is it quiet?

Except for the random redneck with a speaker lol

Keisha looks like you and Dave have the place to yourself.
Don’t see any peeps on the beach or in the pool

Enjoy the great weather and don't come home pregnant.

It’s dead here, was far busier in May

As usual I'm a few days behind!
Lots going on here and my bloodwork didn't come back good, but we're working through it.

DD's school has well over 200 cases now, and there is a lag in reporting. We know someone who works there and he told us. I really think they should send the kids home, especially since they are all online now. I saw Temple went all online and they are sending kids home by Sept. 13. I believe they're the second largest school to Penn State Main campus.

Thanks!

Yay! After Halloween, I do put up more pumpkin and Fall decor since I also host Thanksgiving. My black tree goes up for Halloween, then a Thanksgiving change, then a Christmas change. Any excuse to keep it up longer!
My kids describe my Halloween decor as "creepy chic". LOL! I think it's more Borgin and Burke's. I did just find some sparkly skulls at Michael's last week that I'm working into my Halloween tree decor.

You can NEVER go wrong with Mr. Depp!! Sigh.....
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I think you should start a trend in the UK.

Thank you! I have fun figuring things out. Most of what I create is on the computer using several different programs but I'm also artistic using a lot of different mediums. I like learning new things. I used to work in an office, among many other things, and I haven't been since my illness so I do keep busy with making things.

It's officially time to start the Halloween movies. I'm super excited about it! What's on your play list? I know you like the super scary movies! I'm a chicken, but I do like some movies. I think it's so funny that HHN did a Killer Klowns last year because hubby and I LOVE that movie! But we're 80's kids, so we love anything kitschy like that.

We move our grill to the back deck for winter because we do like to use it occasionally. We have to shovel the snow and ice off, but it's worth it.

Ummm, It's acceptable any time of the day.

We have a microwave over our range too, but it's broken right now. DH and I went to replace it a few months ago, but it is a project! So we bought a cheap microwave from Walmart that we have on our kitchen buffet right now. That project will have to wait until we can figure it out.

We had our roof done two years ago. Quite a few of us have had that expense. Our garage roof needs replacing next. Ugh!


That is soooo accurate!
I actually prefer driving in Orlando than Philly or NYC. Even though it's like a bumper car ride!

Oh yikes! We need a new one too. Our dishwasher is on the back side of our kitchen island which has our sink too. We have all stainless appliances except for the dishwasher, which we were hoping would last a little longer. No one can see the door of it since it faces the range so we didn't replace it right away. Hubby just replaced the seal so it's doing ok for now, but won't last too much longer.

Have a great trip. Primanti's and leaving PA?! I'm super jealous.

How do you find driving on the other side of the roads? I always thought driving in the UK would be the death of me, trying to remember to drive on the opposite side! We made sure all our kids learned how to drive in bigger cities, so they wouldn't be intimidated by it, so they've all driven in Orlando on

Aw, good luck on the bloodwork results.

That’s disturbing to read the numbers spiraling so in your neck of the woods. Stay safe

so

If u look closely at the hotel, top floor last round balcony on the left is the mr waving. Least he wasn’t mooning me

dinner tonight, salads dispatched already & gave me most of my shrimp. Fillets-melted in our mouths. Old school italian place, angelos has been here forever

I refused to play corona hole


Going to take a walk on the beach before the sea monsters come out

 

[macraven]

I enlarged your pictures

I see Dave in one pic!
And see you and a butt shot in the other pic

Enjoy the trip and sunshine!

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. I am still bored. Dh has decided to watch some Elvis movie. I have no interest in it.

I may not (willingly) come home

Looks like a nice place to stay awhile.

We only changed our dishwasher not so long ago......we got one that doesn`t have the basket for cutlery, it`s a full drawer on top and it is much better, gives you more room if you have a lot of dishes with company or just used a lot....wouldn`t go back to a basket now.

I've been wondering about the ones with the extra cutlery rack. I hate the basket in the dishwasher that we have now.

DD's school has well over 200 cases now, and there is a lag in reporting. We know someone who works there and he told us. I really think they should send the kids home, especially since they are all online now. I saw Temple went all online and they are sending kids home by Sept. 13. I believe they're the second largest school to Penn State Main campus.

Trying to figure out plans for Labor Day and where all my kids will be and how to get them here. And what to make.

Those numbers are disturbing. I really hope they don't increase. Today one of our therapists told me that B's school had 2 dorm floors on quarantine. I texted both dh and B and neither Had heard anything about that.

I am going to be alone for Labor Day. The university doesn't take that day off.


Something a little trippy tonight.

 

[macraven]

Do believe with charades light tonight, no one will have issues stumbling to the door.

In fact, you might need to wear sunglasses when you get near the porch.

 

[schumigirl]

As usual I'm a few days behind!
Lots going on here and my bloodwork didn't come back good, but we're working through it.

DD's school has well over 200 cases now, and there is a lag in reporting. We know someone who works there and he told us. I really think they should send the kids home, especially since they are all online now. I saw Temple went all online and they are sending kids home by Sept. 13. I believe they're the second largest school to Penn State Main campus.

Trying to figure out plans for Labor Day and where all my kids will be and how to get them here. And what to make.

Thank you! It's fun for me.

Thanks! Anytime you want to talk creating things, message me. I love it! The dementor is only a little guy, so he's harmless.

Thank you!

As much as I love Halloween, I do twice as much for Christmas. I do put up multiple trees and decorate every room in my house. I host Christmas Eve dinner, which is a traditional Italian La Vigilia di Natale, so I like to make it special for my family. I don't know what this year will bring, so I may not decorate as much if we don't have a house full.

Thanks!

Yay! After Halloween, I do put up more pumpkin and Fall decor since I also host Thanksgiving. My black tree goes up for Halloween, then a Thanksgiving change, then a Christmas change. Any excuse to keep it up longer!
My kids describe my Halloween decor as "creepy chic". LOL! I think it's more Borgin and Burke's. I did just find some sparkly skulls at Michael's last week that I'm working into my Halloween tree decor.

You can NEVER go wrong with Mr. Depp!! Sigh.....
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I think you should start a trend in the UK.

Thank you! I have fun figuring things out. Most of what I create is on the computer using several different programs but I'm also artistic using a lot of different mediums. I like learning new things. I used to work in an office, among many other things, and I haven't been since my illness so I do keep busy with making things.

It's officially time to start the Halloween movies. I'm super excited about it! What's on your play list? I know you like the super scary movies! I'm a chicken, but I do like some movies. I think it's so funny that HHN did a Killer Klowns last year because hubby and I LOVE that movie! But we're 80's kids, so we love anything kitschy like that.

We move our grill to the back deck for winter because we do like to use it occasionally. We have to shovel the snow and ice off, but it's worth it.

Ummm, It's acceptable any time of the day.

We have a microwave over our range too, but it's broken right now. DH and I went to replace it a few months ago, but it is a project! So we bought a cheap microwave from Walmart that we have on our kitchen buffet right now. That project will have to wait until we can figure it out.

We had our roof done two years ago. Quite a few of us have had that expense. Our garage roof needs replacing next. Ugh!


That is soooo accurate!
I actually prefer driving in Orlando than Philly or NYC. Even though it's like a bumper car ride!

Oh yikes! We need a new one too. Our dishwasher is on the back side of our kitchen island which has our sink too. We have all stainless appliances except for the dishwasher, which we were hoping would last a little longer. No one can see the door of it since it faces the range so we didn't replace it right away. Hubby just replaced the seal so it's doing ok for now, but won't last too much longer.

Have a great trip. Primanti's and leaving PA?! I'm super jealous.

How do you find driving on the other side of the roads? I always thought driving in the UK would be the death of me, trying to remember to drive on the opposite side! We made sure all our kids learned how to drive in bigger cities, so they wouldn't be intimidated by it, so they've all driven in Orlando on I4. Now that they're older, they're all pros and it doesn't bother them. I don't mind driving in Florida either, unless it's a massive downpour. Those do scare me. I can drive in snow and ice and not blink, but those downpours rattle me!

I always say that the little men that people think live in the dishwasher to remove the stuck-on grime didn't do their job today, so people need to rinse the dishes beforehand.


Oh yikes! I'll be checking radar. Today was sunny, hot and humid. Light sprinkles about an hour ago, but it's ripe for major thunderstorms and tornadoes. Ugh!

Stay safe too!!

Good luck on the bloods. And that is a lot of cases!

It`s easy to drive on the "wrong" side of the road.....it takes no time at all to master it......although when you see some tourists....yikes!!!! I always said they should tell everyone on the plane coming in you can turn right on red when allowed.....I get so frustrated stuck behind someone who doesn`t know.....it`s a lot of fun though. Yes, the downpours can be something else. Only once were we on the I-4 and everything stopped due to a massive downpour......even the idiots!!

Movies are a mixed bag.....really funny ones like Abbott and Costello.....the munsters, Addams Family and obviously Halloween...only the first two though, some Hitchcock......The Conjuring. Never watch gory horrors, don`t like things like Saw or Hostel, they are despicable movies. Love the comedy scary movies and kitchy ones too. But, biggest disappointment ever was The Exorcist......never scared me a jot....avoided it for years as I thought it was going to be terrifying.....it wasn`t. Complete nonsense.

Have a great weekend......

Except for the random redneck with a speaker lol

It’s dead here, was far busier in May

Aw, good luck on the bloodwork results.

That’s disturbing to read the numbers spiraling so in your neck of the woods. Stay safe

so

If u look closely at the hotel, top floor last round balcony on the left is the mr waving. Least he wasn’t mooning me

dinner tonight, salads dispatched already & gave me most of my shrimp. Fillets-melted in our mouths. Old school italian place, angelos has been here forever
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I refused to play corona hole

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Going to take a walk on the beach before the sea monsters come out

Now that looks a good meal!!!!

lol.....I don`t know......a good moon picture now and again is cute......

Looks great!

Good evening. I am still bored. Dh has decided to watch some Elvis movie. I have no interest in it.

Looks like a nice place to stay awhile.

I've been wondering about the ones with the extra cutlery rack. I hate the basket in the dishwasher that we have now.

Those numbers are disturbing. I really hope they don't increase. Today one of our therapists told me that B's school had 2 dorm floors on quarantine. I texted both dh and B and neither Had heard anything about that.

I am going to be alone for Labor Day. The university doesn't take that day off.


Something a little trippy tonight.
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When you do replace it, definitely look at the drawers for cutlery. The amount of times I stabbed my hand putting cutlery in the basket was ridiculous. The drawer is so much better.

I`m with you on the movie.....wouldn`t be my choice either.....but then I`m not an Elvis fan at all!

Do believe with charades light tonight, no one will have issues stumbling to the door.

In fact, you might need to wear sunglasses when you get near the porch.

Woke me up......lol.........



I think this new duvet is making me sleep so much better than before....and I always sleep well!!! It`s like having a big fluffy cloud hug you all night.....

Sun is shining but haven`t decided what to do yet this morning.......housework....a walk....or something else......hmmm.

Breakfast first, muffins were requested, so made them last night, but no blueberries so cranberry it is, and some new bacon we haven`t tried before, looks nice though.

But, it`s friday........

Happy Friday...........​

 

[Realfoodfans]

Hello everyone. Keisha we would love to be joining you on that beach!

Very anxious this morning for lovely DIL - more Virgin redundancies being announced today - she has zoom meeting later. Has survived the first two cuts but beginning to feel its time to let go. No signs of improvement and she needs her salary having recently moved. We have told them we will help out but she’s very hardworking and customer focused so sure she’ll get something else when ready. It’s been her way of life for so long but she’s recently reduced from long haul out of London to the regular routes from Manchester. Praying for her well being today as she is so worried.

@schumigirl your breakfast always sound so good - since I have to watch what I eat I only bake occasionally now and I really miss it. Problem is if I make my bread, muffins etc we just devour it. No self control. When I early retired I got into it even more and did a food blog for a few years - got invited to all sorts of events and classes. River Cottage a particular favourite (not sure if US homies will have ever seen Hugh). Gram flour I can cope with for occasional pastry or scones but definitely not the same.

Just the two of us for the weekend - GC away and Em going straight off from work for a weekend on Anglesey with a friend.

So after I’ve had my hair done we are driving to collect an order in the next County and will return via an out of town M&S food hall and get something good for tonight. Jobs to do tomorrow then Sunday meeting friends with their dog and lunch out after a walk.

Catch up later hope everyone heads into a peace weekend.