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

[schumigirl]

Lynne, looks a good selection.

Charade, yes, hope you get a clear night tomorrow to see the planets......it’s really something to see.....



Watched Home Alone and had a few FaceTime chats today, also spoke to my aunt in LI who hasn't been very well, but was lovely to hear her voice and hear her laugh.

Cancelled our Christmas meal out tomorrow night, restaurant said many people are cancelling now. Although our numbers aren’t too bad, some of the UK are getting worse.......

It‘s tough for so many families, but there’s always the ones that won’t comply with the rules, seen folks being interviewed on tv saying they’ll go ahead with mixing. We‘re hibernating.

Got to pick up some steaks tomorrow now as we were supposed to be eating out, so steaks will be our substitute and Tom will grill them outside as long as it’s not raining.

Time for bed........hope everyone has a lovely evening......

 

[keishashadow]

Now know Multiple people in my town who caught covid & rapidly hospitalized in last few days. Have decided to postpone my PT/OT. Just not comfy in the rehab’s tight rooms right now. Call me but have a bad vibe

Keisha you know the family will want prime rib now for the next holidays.

Knew it would be a hit for that dinner!
Probably no leftovers ...

I’m guessing I over calculated the size. Dinner tonight & freezing rest to resurrect as prime rib sammies soon

do like you wrapping things as you needed the box making room for more stuff...that`s my kind of logic......

Pretzel logic!

The telescope wouldn`t catch it with the position of it, but we are so glad we seen it as tomorrow evening looks cloudy......we have clear skies tonight.

Good for you! Socked in with clouds

She bought her husband a large, rolling tool box. She asked if we would hide it in our garage for a few days.

Nice of you! I bought a dewalt set of 4 of them for the DH. Bottom one is wheeled, the rest lock onto each other As needed for the job. Will help
The clutter that has accumulated

have never been to a Star Wars weekend. I have a picture of me with a Jawa. We are close to the same height. I have a hooded raincoat that I am a little too short for. WHen I put the hood on I often joke that I look like I should be selling used droids.

They were the best! Saw billy dee Williams, Mark Hamill (who the other talent ribbed unmercifully for hiding in his trailer from
Fans lol bit of a prima Donna) & Anthony Daniels along with many others Loved the pkg offerings re talk show type experience. Well worth it for fans of franchise. Naturally, they dumbed it down the next year

Are you familiar with the Holderness family? I follow them on Facebook. That have a few good Hallmark Christmas movie parodies.

No, have to look thanks

Last night I started watching the fantasy island remake Blume house did before I dozed off. Sure not the same as old tv series lol.

 

[Charade67]

I am officially ready for Christmas day. Tonight I bought the last things I need - granny smith apples and vanilla ice cream. I didn't really want to make another apple pie, but when your hosts are making almost all of the food, and the only thing they ask you for is apple pie, you make an apple pie.

This week I am hoping for a Christmas miracle - to get through the next 3 days without having to call an insurance company.

 

[macraven]

I’m playing catch up on the sans tonight.
Bet most of the peeps are having sweet dreams now.

So nice we only have to be good for 6/5 more days til Santa comes.

 

[schumigirl]

Now know Multiple people in my town who caught covid & rapidly hospitalized in last few days. Have decided to postpone my PT/OT. Just not comfy in the rehab’s tight rooms right now. Call me but have a bad vibe


I’m guessing I over calculated the size. Dinner tonight & freezing rest to resurrect as prime rib sammies soon

Pretzel logic!

Good for you! Socked in with clouds

Nice of you! I bought a dewalt set of 4 of them for the DH. Bottom one is wheeled, the rest lock onto each other As needed for the job. Will help
The clutter that has accumulated

They were the best! Saw billy dee Williams, Mark Hamill (who the other talent ribbed unmercifully for hiding in his trailer from
Fans lol bit of a prima Donna) & Anthony Daniels along with many others Loved the pkg offerings re talk show type experience. Well worth it for fans of franchise. Naturally, they dumbed it down the next year

No, have to look thanks

Last night I started watching the fantasy island remake Blume house did before I dozed off. Sure not the same as old tv series lol.

Don`t blame you Janet......it`s one thing doing essential stuff right now, but I wouldn`t want to be sitting in the confines of that situation you mention.......if you don`t feel comfy, don`t do it.......

I only know Billy Dee Williams from an episode of Modern Family......I thought he was a singer......lol......no, we tried to watch that Fantasy Island......lasted about 20 minutes.....yes, nothing like Mr Rourke and Tattoo.......

Yep, looks to be ultra cloudy around the same time tonight so glad we saw it live, a such.

Nowt wrong with extra prime rib.....always goes down well in this house too......usually a larger joint on a Sunday for us does sandwiches Monday and a good amount for freezer portions. Want one for next Sunday now......but might do it for New Years Day.......

I am officially ready for Christmas day. Tonight I bought the last things I need - granny smith apples and vanilla ice cream. I didn't really want to make another apple pie, but when your hosts are making almost all of the food, and the only thing they ask you for is apple pie, you make an apple pie.

This week I am hoping for a Christmas miracle - to get through the next 3 days without having to call an insurance company.

lol......yes, it would be nice to have a quietish few days leading up to Christmas with no major issues........

I`m sure your apple pie will be much appreciated, always a popular choice......

I’m playing catch up on the sans tonight.
Bet most of the peeps are having sweet dreams now.

So nice we only have to be good for 6/5 more days til Santa comes.

Now only 4 more sleeps........

I think I may have missed you this morning........hope now you`re in bed with sweet dreams.......




Plan to be out early this morning, we are going to a farm butcher about 20 miles away for our steaks for tonight and see what other goodies they have as they have a kind of deli attached too. Still have some things to get for Christmas Eve buffet for us.....but, it`s a busy place, so plan to be there very early.

Looks like most of us are getting rain all or most of the day so I doubt we`ll be able to grill outside tonight........

Croissants and marmalade for me this morning, no idea for lunch yet, but we do have a lot of brie in the house, so may have some grilled sandwiches. Will be cooking chicken thights today for chicken noodle soup tomorrow I think.

Love this week ahead........Kyle only works till Wednesday then he`s finished for Christmas, but love the preparation and even though it`s very low key this year.....Christmas will still happen....so many complaining Christmas has been cancelled......no, it`ll still happen, it`ll just be different.

I think I only have one gift that won`t arrive for Christmas itself, but it`s not an essential gift, just something handy I thought Tom would like......me too...... It`s a sharing charcuterie board with knifes for cheese hidden in little drawers that pull out......he`ll love it. It`ll be here for New Years........

But, have a lovely Monday.........

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[Lynne G]

Good Morning Schumi. Hope you bought some tasty items from the butcher. We have fog and close to freezing, with well below freezing in the overnight, and news of accidents due to icy conditions in the fog. So i am glad no commute this morning. I’d really like a clear sky, as want to do some night sky viewing. But we have had cloudy nights lately, including last night.

So odd, I wake to a radio news alarm. Thought I set the alarm, and was fast asleep, as soon as I went to bed. Woke up, as heard the alarm, looked at the clock, my alarm was not set. It was 10 minutes after the alarm was to go off. Twilight Zone? Eh, there is a small apartment building near the back of our home, and routinely there must be an overnight worker that lives there. Many times I hear the radio and realize that it’s from a car radio, as windows in that car must be open and radio loud.

Happy for a 3 day work week routine. And a nice enough day, as also happy the temps will rise as the week goes by. And still predicted poor Santa will be flying in a quite stormy Christmas Eve. But no matter, most gifts will be wrapped and ready. Like Schumi, I am pretty sure a piece of clothing little one wants, will not arrive by Friday. But also like Schumi, it is one piece I know she will like, but she does not need it as a timely gift. She will be happy whenever it arrives, regardless of the day, or care it was not wrapped.

And so, that wonderful cup of tea. Lucky me. And oooh, I do keep some of the baking for us. Many of those sweets go well with tea. Hehe, good breakfast for me.

Charade, I hope we both have a quiet 3 days. And nice to be making what is asked for. Yeah, I like going out early, as crowded for me later in the day.

On our way home, was so nice to do the curb side pick up. The store we did that pick up from looked very very crowded. Nope, no later day shopping for me, if I can help it.

Good call Keisha, as even with the restrictions, Christmas crowds have been building, as looked like that crazy crowded weekend before Christmas even this year. Hope you are feeling better, and hand does not look puffy.

And yeah,


Ooh, hehe,


More hehe, and yeah those are cats ‍:

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, it’s that time of year. News report. Troopers were on rural highway, and had stopped on the side of the road. A minute later, a deer goes flying by the faces of the troopers as shown by the dash camera. Hehe, troopers were quoted as saying, they thought they were not grandma being run over by a reindeer, and they could not tell if it was Blitzen or Donner.

Ah yes, early morning humor.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Woohoo 3 day work week for me too! Wishing I had some of Lynne's baked goods here. I ate all of mine already - whoops I might need to do some baking this week so the house isn't empty when my parents arrive! Don't need a lot as it is only the 4 of us, but still....

I'm also hoping for no craziness at work this week - we are knee deep in employee vaccine administration though so I have a feeling no quiet week for me ahead.

Other than the baked goods pretty much ready for Christmas! Just have to finish the nephew's Universal "tickets" but everything else is wrapped and ready to bring to my brother's house Christmas day.

Stay warm homies!

 

[keishashadow]

I am officially ready for Christmas day. Tonight I bought the last things I need - granny smith apples and vanilla ice cream. I didn't really want to make another apple pie, but when your hosts are making almost all of the food, and the only thing they ask you for is apple pie, you make an apple pie.

This week I am hoping for a Christmas miracle - to get through the next 3 days without having to call an insurance company.

You use all Granny Smith? I don’t often make apple pie but keep trying to find the perfect blend of apples

Where you going for dinner this year?

Love this week ahead........Kyle only works till Wednesday then he`s finished for Christmas, but love the preparation and even though it`s very low key this year.....Christmas will still happen....so many complaining Christmas has been cancelled......no, it`ll still happen, it`ll just be different.

That’s the right attitude. Too many forget that holidays away from family is not something unknown to many.

Now is truly the time to reflect and count our blessings, as it could always be worse.

Already shared with you & Mac, but decided to post this video here of what my DS’s friend & her son are facing this year. Life is the best gift.

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! An Elsa and Keisha posts.

Hope you do have at least some quiet these 3 work days, Elsa.

So thankful for sure, Keisha. Will send
hope thoughts to that little boy.

And it’s not sunny, but bright enough out.



Time for more tea.

Bah ha ha:

 

[schumigirl]

Woohoo 3 day work week for me too! Wishing I had some of Lynne's baked goods here. I ate all of mine already - whoops I might need to do some baking this week so the house isn't empty when my parents arrive! Don't need a lot as it is only the 4 of us, but still....

I'm also hoping for no craziness at work this week - we are knee deep in employee vaccine administration though so I have a feeling no quiet week for me ahead.

Other than the baked goods pretty much ready for Christmas! Just have to finish the nephew's Universal "tickets" but everything else is wrapped and ready to bring to my brother's house Christmas day.

Stay warm homies!
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I cannot wait to hear your nephew`s reaction to your gift, I hope it`s a fabulous one....I think it will be.......

Oh you can never have enough goodies, even with just 4 folks.......

You use all Granny Smith? I don’t often make apple pie but keep trying to find the perfect blend of apples

Where you going for dinner this year?


That’s the right attitude. Too many forget that holidays away from family is not something unknown to many.

Now is truly the time to reflect and count our blessings, as it could always be worse.

Already shared with you & Mac, but decided to post this video here of what my DS’s friend & her son are facing this year. Life is the best gift.

Yes, I never use granny smith for apple pie, we use ones from our own trees or we buy cooking apples, but, none of us like granny smith apples.......but cooked might be different.

I shared the video you sent mac and I with some friends too, they were all very touched by it and of course wish him well......yes, he is a little superstar!!

When we were at the farm store this morning....which incidentally was much further away than I thought......so much for Tom`s it`ll only take half an hour or so to get there!!!! Anyway, we got chatting to an older lady who was picking up her little order and explained she was completely on her own this year although she has family......she was lovely......she planned to spend the day sipping gin, watching tv and eating all the nice stuff all to herself she now didn`t need to share lol.......I loved talking to her and she could put a few moaning minnies in their place by her positivity......




I`m glad we saw the planets last night as we have heavy cloud and you can`t see anything in the sky now.....rain has finally gone off so Tom can get wrapped up and get the steaks on the grill.......Kyle,gf and I have fillet, Tom has a huge T-Bone...

I also bought some fresh figs and going to cut and stuff them with brie, wrap in parma ham and bake before making a balsamic glaze with them. Not an unusual dish over here, but not sure how my lot will like them......

Then later Home Alone 2 tonight......and I think some prosecco.....

And another good thing about today

Eventually..........


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[mckennarose]

Presents wrapped, almost all the cookies baked, wrapped an entire case of wine for hubby's co-workers, fish ordered, and now I'm ready for some hot cocoa and a dip in the hot tub. Not sure which Christmas movie we'll watch tonight.

@keishashadow I ordered These Gloves from Amazon and they should be here by Wednesday. I'll let you know how they are.

 

[keishashadow]

Peanut butter blossoms aka the hat cookies & choc chip done here. Most will be frozen Till the weekend

dough chilling for cutouts. The ‘lil will be down after school tomorrow for annual baking & decorating

Made chicken wings for dinner, very early pre game. Is it wrong to be enjoying a cookie & a corona lol?

supposed to be a cute muppet pregame at 8 pm tonight FYI

 

[Lynne G]

A what for dinner. Little one’s pick? You guessed it. Pasta. I said hotdogs and beans and silence at that suggestion. eaning, eww, I won’t eat it. Guess maybe pasta it will be. Men don’t care. They would eat either.

Boo, all I see in the sky is gray. And a rain shower passing by now.

Have fun baking with GD, Keisha.

Hope you are enjoying a hot bath, McK.

And ooh notice:

 

[Charade67]

Today didn't start out very well. I over slept and only had 30 minutes to get ready for work. Things got better once I got to work. My boss has a client that gives us Christmas gifts every year. It's usually a bag of cookies and candy. I figured I wouldn't get anything this year since she has not been coming to the office. She called this morning and said she was sending her husband over with our gifts. Yay!! It's a small thing, but I really enjoy getting it each year.

I also got my Christmas bonus today. I have been going back and forth between spending it all on myself or putting it towards something we really need like a new dishwasher,

Charade, yes, hope you get a clear night tomorrow to see the planets......it’s really something to see.....

Sadly, we have a very cloudy night.

You use all Granny Smith? I don’t often make apple pie but keep trying to find the perfect blend of apples

Where you going for dinner this year?

Yes, all granny smith. I've never tried mixing apples. Everyone seems to love the pie, so I am not going to make any changes.
We are having Christmas dinner with the same friends that hosted Thanksgiving. Usually we have a large group, but this year it will just be the 5 of us. (6 if you count the dog)

Already shared with you & Mac, but decided to post this video here of what my DS’s friend & her son are facing this year. Life is the best gift.

Aw..what a sweet little boy. Prayers that his treatments go well.

Yes, I never use granny smith for apple pie, we use ones from our own trees or we buy cooking apples, but, none of us like granny smith apples.......but cooked might be different.

I don't care for them uncooked, but they are great for baking.

supposed to be a cute muppet pregame at 8 pm tonight FYI

I have no interest in the game, but might tune in to see the Muppets.

Well, I made it through one day without having to call an insurance company. Can I have 2 more?

 

[schumigirl]

Presents wrapped, almost all the cookies baked, wrapped an entire case of wine for hubby's co-workers, fish ordered, and now I'm ready for some hot cocoa and a dip in the hot tub. Not sure which Christmas movie we'll watch tonight.

@keishashadow I ordered These Gloves from Amazon and they should be here by Wednesday. I'll let you know how they are.

Sounds like you`re organised.........what movie did you end up watching?

And hope your gloves work out well for you.

Peanut butter blossoms aka the hat cookies & choc chip done here. Most will be frozen Till the weekend

dough chilling for cutouts. The ‘lil will be down after school tomorrow for annual baking & decorating

Made chicken wings for dinner, very early pre game. Is it wrong to be enjoying a cookie & a corona lol?

supposed to be a cute muppet pregame at 8 pm tonight FYI

I love chicken wings.......and, nothing wrong with a beer with anything.......hope you enjoyed it.........

Today didn't start out very well. I over slept and only had 30 minutes to get ready for work. Things got better once I got to work. My boss has a client that gives us Christmas gifts every year. It's usually a bag of cookies and candy. I figured I wouldn't get anything this year since she has not been coming to the office. She called this morning and said she was sending her husband over with our gifts. Yay!! It's a small thing, but I really enjoy getting it each year.

I also got my Christmas bonus today. I have been going back and forth veteran spending it all on myself or putting it towards something we really need like a new dishwasher,

Sadly, we have a very cloudy night.

Yes, all granny smith. I've never tried mixing apples. Everyone seems to love the pie, so I am not going to make any changes.
We are having Christmas dinner with the same friends that hosted Thanksgiving. Usually we have a large group, but this year it will just be the 5 of us. (6 if you count the dog)

Aw..what a sweet little boy. Prayers that his treatments go well.

I don't care for them uncooked, but they are great for baking.

I have no interest in the game, but might tune in to see the Muppets.

Well, I made it through one day without having to call an insurance company. Can I have 2 more?

How lovely you got a nice gift from work this year.....it is nice to feel appreciated, and a present is always nice.

Granny Smiths are very sharp uncooked.....I don`t eat apples unless they are cooked, don`t agree with me, but cooked are fine as long as it`s a small amount.

Shame the sky was cloudy.....next couple of nights you can still see them, not as close and they do seperate very quickly after that.

Yes, 2 more days of no hassles will be nice for you.....are you all done for Christmas now Charade?





Looks to be an alright day here, rained most of the night but sunshine on the cards today.

But, a day in, cooking a turkey that`ll be frozen into portions, have a wine delivery coming and the parcel I expected to arrive late on Dec 30th is arriving today too......yay! Extra present for Tom.

Ever put some cards in a place for safe keeping and then forget where you put them? Yep, can`t find the cards I bought for Tom and Kyle........ I remember buying them, but no idea where I put them. So, when we pick up our grocery order tomorrow, I`ll pop in and get some new ones. Then, of course I`ll find the original ones.

Too early for breakfast, so time for a cup of ginger tea.......

Have a wonderful Tuesday​

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Schumi. House must be smelling good with that turkey cooking. Yep, bought cards for the kids, was wrapping their presents, and thought okay, time for the cards. Now where did I put them? Looked all over, then just as ready to give up, looked up, oh that’s where I put them. Hope you find yours too. I am hoping for a clear sky soon, as we have had such the cloudy skies lately.

Charade, nice to have been gifted and bonus too.

And so, you ask, what day it is?


Ah yes, a Taco Tuesday is here. The day Mac gets her Taco Bell dinner.

Us? Not sure what dinner will be yet. But no matter, agreement will be as dinner hour arrives. Ended up with burgers on grill last night. Little one is good with those, as I get she likes steaks and beef burgers. That, some baked taters and grilled orange peppers, dinner was served.

But as an earlier time for me, tea is what the drink is. And oooh, still some of that baking items left. Ah, sweet breakfast, with tea. Life is good.

So homies, have a taco or two this Tuesday, and hope all is good for you and family.

Good Morning homies.

 

[mckennarose]

Snow! I woke up to it snowing outside. The good news is that the snow covering the roads since last week's Nor Easter had mostly melted yesterday and they were doing snow removal with the big trucks. But there's still a lot to get rid of. Hopefully this is just a dusting, now that the streets are finally clear. It's very dark and grey here today. 52 projected as a high on Thursday and then snow and 32 as a high on Christmas Day.

what movie did you end up watching?

None. We took a dip in the hot tub and got too tired.

Oh well, have to get moving here. I hope everyone is well!

 

[Lynne G]

Raining down here McK. But warmer out, so should melt more of the snow. Hope you all are doing well. Nice to have a dip in the hot tub.

 

[macraven]

Move to GA
55 here

I consider it jacket weather