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

[schumigirl]

Move to GA
55 here

I consider it jacket weather

In a heartbeat......we have 38F right now outside!

 

[tink1957]

Good morning

I'm enjoying a nice day off...had leftover ham, pineapple and jalapeno pizza for breakfast. I was tempted to drink a beer with it but settled for coffee instead. Perks of having a daughter who owns a pizza place..I get the goof up pizzas...yum.

Planning on doing cheese straws and chex mix today. Danielle baked all the cookies at the restaurant this year...no complaints here. I may do some gingersnaps later just to breathe in the scent.

I received 7 ornaments in the mail yesterday. I was a happy camper. Unfortunately, one glass Mickey and Minnie building a snowman didn't make it...I knew it was broken before I opened it since it rattled. Who packs a glass ornament with bubble wrap and expects it to survive the USPS? Now for the fun part of getting a refund.

I renewed my AP this week and upgraded to a premier pass. Does anyone know if you can upgrade the free HHN ticket to a RoF or FFP? I think not but I thought I would check with the experts. I'm so looking forward to going with both kids this year for HHN. It will be our first time since 2015 going as a family.

Hope everyone has a fantastic week and a happy Christmas

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning

I'm enjoying a nice day off...had leftover ham, pineapple and jalapeno pizza for breakfast. I was tempted to drink a beer with it but settled for coffee instead. Perks of having a daughter who owns a pizza place..I get the goof up pizzas...yum.

Planning on doing cheese straws and chex mix today. Danielle baked all the cookies at the restaurant this year...no complaints here. I may do some gingersnaps later just to breathe in the scent.

I received 7 ornaments in the mail yesterday. I was a happy camper. Unfortunately, one glass Mickey and Minnie building a snowman didn't make it...I knew it was broken before I opened it since it rattled. Who packs a glass ornament with bubble wrap and expects it to survive the USPS? Now for the fun part of getting a refund.

I renewed my AP this week and upgraded to a premier pass. Does anyone know if you can upgrade the free HHN ticket to a RoF or FFP? I think not but I thought I would check with the experts. I'm so looking forward to going with both kids this year for HHN. It will be our first time since 2015 going as a family.

Hope everyone has a fantastic week and a happy Christmas

Love the sound of the pizza Vicki.......pineapple and jalapeno.....lush!! And loving the sound of the cookies.....glad Danielle is doing so well with the busuness.....you have good kids.

Shame about the ornaments, hope the refund is easy for you.

Good to see you, and if I don`t get the chance to say it I hope you and your fmaily have a wonderful Christmas and a much better 2021......take care of yourself, always good to see you post.......☃

 

[macraven]

Vicki, welcome back home!

I do not remember if UO has ever allowed that switch
for a swap out of the free hhn ticket to the ROF or the FFP

That free hhn ticket costs nothing for UO
The two passes have a higher monetary value

 

[Lynne G]

Hi Tink, always good to get free pizza. Yay for renewing AP.

Salon today, so nice to be blonde.

 

[Charade67]

Another day of not having to call an insurance company. It was actually a rather quiet day today, and I got another Christmas gift.

are you all done for Christmas now Charade?

The only thing I have left to do is make the desserts. Thursday I will make a chocolate eclair "cake". It's not really a cake, but needs to stay in the refrigerator overnight. Friday morning I will make the apple pie.

I received 7 ornaments in the mail yesterday. I was a happy camper. Unfortunately, one glass Mickey and Minnie building a snowman didn't make it...I knew it was broken before I opened it since it rattled. Who packs a glass ornament with bubble wrap and expects it to survive the USPS? Now for the fun part of getting a refund.

I love Christmas ornaments. Sorry about the broken one. Was it just bubble wrap and no other packing materials? I would have double boxed it. (I used to work in shipping.) I hope the company gives you a hassle free return or replacement.

More college football tonight. I don't think dh even cares who the teams are, just as long as it is football.

 

[Lynne G]

post, you’ve been warned:

hehe:


And yeah, close to nodding off:


Ooh, tomorrow is the last day, before a 4 day weekend, Woot!

2 more sleeps.

 

[macraven]

Love the sound of the pizza Vicki.......pineapple and jalapeno.....lush!! And loving the sound of the cookies.....glad Danielle is doing so well with the busuness.....you have good kids.

Shame about the ornaments, hope the refund is easy for you.

Good to see you, and if I don`t get the chance to say it I hope you and your fmaily have a wonderful Christmas and a much better 2021......take care of yourself, always good to see you post.......☃

 

[macraven]

Carole’s aunt Who she loved , has gone back to the lord to night
Please
Offer up a prayer to console schumi and the family
She needs to feel the love we have for her

we work together for our homies to be happy
And accepting when their loved family member has perished

Let us help carole know we love her and sorry for her aunts passing tonight

it is the right thing to do when one of our sans family has sorrow
My parents both left me months apart, they died In my
arms

it is painful for the ones left behind

let Carole know you/ we, are here for her

she can lean on us homies

Mac

 

[Lynne G]

Schumi, I am so sorry to hear of your aunt’s passing. Sending my sympathy and hope that your family and friends find some peace and comfort at this very sad time.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, the camel is in a festive mood this hump of a day Wednesday, in a holiday week.

And so, one of the best Friday’s is coming into sight, as two more nights, and Christmas Friday will be here.


Not much else to say, but tea for me, and all have a wonderful Wednesday.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

@schumigirl im so sorry to hear of your aunts passing. Sending many hugs and much love your way. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

 

[Charade67]

Schumi, I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Carole so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your family at this sad time.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Just a quick hello - I’ve been unwell since Sunday night. My usual problem but taking longer to recover than normal. Very frustrating as so much to do. Have got bathed and dressed today that’s about it. Washing machine has broken down now so Kev (who can generally mend anything) has ordered a part for urgent delivery tomorrow so fingers crossed. With 5 and the dog our washer is on all the time.

Hope everyone else is keeping well and organised! x

 

[Lynne G]

Oh no Julie, sending those well wishes mummy dust that you feel very much better soon. Good thing Kev is handy. And yep, with kids, I have heard the washer on almost every day. Me, try to do it only on the weekends.

Looking brighter out, but still cool. High is 44, and weather guy said, typical a late December temp day. Ugh. I am so ready for warmer days. And while Friday will be warmer, hello 60 degrees, but still being predicted: a balmy, almost warm, stormy Christmas Eve, with damaging 60 mph winds and lots of rain to mix with the remaining snow, so flood warnings too. Then wind chills on Christmas Day, in the 20’s by the afternoon. Weekend will have those brrr it’s cold weather, as that cold mass is sticking around for a couple of days. Santa must have his giant umbrella ready, and a nice winter jacket for on the ride home.

Why yes, oh yes, tea, thank you.

 

[Robo56]

Good Wednesday morning Sans family

Good Morning Robo. Hope you are enjoying some coffee, and so nice to be able to have some fun with Jude.

Good morning to you Lynne. Hope your tea is tasty this morning. I have my big HHN mug full of coffee.

Hope your granddaughter heals quickly Robo....i`ve never heard of that before, but just read someone post about it in a car forum I belong to about to a few days ago........soup and pudding sounds good.

Thank you. I saw granddaughter yesterday and she is much improved. Her doctor said she would make sure it was on her all her medical records that she is very allergic to a Sulfa meds.

I think you did the right thing with Christmas Eve.....so many here are still planning to have get togethers when they aren`t supposed to. I`d love to have our usual get togethers, but not prepared to risk it. You`ll still see them and have some lovely visits I`m sure.

Yes, I think breaking things into two small groups is safer for sure.

Your soup and pudding for your granddaughter was a nice thing to do.
Hope she heals up quickly.

She is doing lots better Mac. Thank you.

You prepare in advance and get to have two dates to celebrate with family

Will be nice to see everyone if they are well.

that allergic reaction is awful. My mum had several severe reactions to medication and I am allergic to penicillin. Really hope she is better soon.

She is doing better thank you. Med allergies can be either bothersome or severe.

Just adding a picture of the GD meeting socially distanced Santa. I thought this was the cutest picture ever

Picture so adorable.

Just heard from one of my dearest friends. Her husband went for tests today that should have been done in August. They had a call this evening that the results were shocking and he has to go into hospital on Monday for a blood transfusion. He has ongoing problems following a stroke. Such a shame he’s a lovely man who was always active and busy.

Sending good wishes for your friends hubby.

Hands a little better today... been wearing my compression glove-thingies. The joy of RA! I think gripping the shovel yesterday really did me in.

Sending lots of get better wishes for you.

yes, some people just don`t get it do they in stores......and maybe not let a five year old push the cart around a mobbed store when they can`t even see where they`re going.....I`m done now in grocery stores till the New Year......

That and the people who leave their little ones standing up in the carts as they wonder down the isle.

my snowman measuring gizmo we have the front yard said we wound up with 14 inches of the white stuff. I was productive though...happy that DS (who was hospitalized so long in the fall) is doing quite well to the point where he grabbed a new to him ride. Must’ve been owned by a little, old lady. Looks new to me, low miles & he was able to pay cash, always nice to not have a car payment.

Lots of snow. Congratulations to your son on his new automobile. It’s a beauty. Hyundai's are nice dependable cars.

I have been dealing with a migraine/sinus headache all week. Feeling better today but have not done much more than watch The Office reruns all day.

Hope your head feels better soon.

Yuck have sore throat and tickly cough this morning. Will dose up and hope I can shake it off.

Sending get well wishes your way.

Did you ever go to a Star Wars Weekend? They used to have them in Hollywood Studios but have since stopped. They were a lot of fun! And I miss the Jawas at the Launch Bay. They were hysterical to interact with and try to trade with. I hope they bring them back at some point.

Grandchildren and I came across the Star Wars weekend once when I had them at Disney on vacation many years go. Was a nice surprise.

No longer the prime rib virgin , all proclaimed it smashing success. Glad to have DH home to do the heavy lifting and cutting of the monster. Not a fan of electric knives but do think it may have been of good use to slice a bit more thinly between t

Yeah, to success on prime rib meal.

I’m not a fan of any sort of ‘white’ creamed dishes. Well, other than a monstrosity of canned chipped beef & a white sauce on toast I haven’t eaten in years. My Dad called it poop on a shingle

LOL......interesting......as that is what my dad calls it although he uses the other word for poop...LOL.......can be chipped beef ground beef in the south.

Think we made enough?

Wow......that’s a bakery kitchen output.

Our church Candlelight Service was very different but beautiful. Our minister said 250 people less than usual so we felt privileged to have seats. Repeating it again at 7.30 so a lot of work for them.

Nice looking service.

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.

Thank you for sharing...It does help to put things we think are important into perspective. He is a beautiful little angel. Praying he will beat the leukemia.

I renewed my AP this week and upgraded to a premier pass. Does anyone know if you can upgrade the free HHN ticket to a RoF or FFP? I think not but I thought I would check with the experts. I'm so looking forward to going with both kids this year for HHN. It will be our first time since 2015 going as a family

Tink so good to see you post. Yeah to renewal of AP and family HHN trip. Sending Christmas prayers and good wishes to you and your family.

Carole’s aunt Who she loved , has gone back to the lord to night

Carole I’am so sorry to hear of your aunt passing. This has been a tough year for sure and to lose a beloved family member is extra hard especially before the holidays. May you cherish all the fun memories you have of her. Praying for your aunts family and you and your family as you all mourn her passing

Keisha sending continued get well wishes to you.


It is a gray day today. No sunshine. We had a couple sunny days on Monday and Tuesday. Temps have been nice getting up into the 50’s. Tomorrow’s high will be 30.

Did a little baking over the weekend and a majority of it given away.

I have a few more masks to make then will take a break for a little while.

Met new primary care doc yesterday. She is very nice. Hope she stays for awhile. So many of our docs have retired or moved up in management.

Had a nice visit with granddaughter yesterday. She is feeling much better after her allergic reaction to med. We made a quick visit into Sam’s for her to get some gift certificates and she saw the Apple pies there and said, they looked yummy. So we bought a Apple pie and a chocolate pie for Christmas Eve dessert. Then needed to get some good vanilla ice cream to go with Apple pie.

I met with the nice lady at the country club where granddaughters wedding reception will be and I was able to reserve a space for her bridal shower. Then met with the baker for the needed baked goods for the shower in May. Will work through other decor ideas and extras while home in Florida.

Looking forward some sunshine.

Have a few things to do today. Need to get scootin.

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone.

Get well wishes to all who are ailing.

 

[mckennarose]

Schumi, I'm so sorry for your loss!

 

[Lynne G]

Robo, good to hear from you. Glad your cup is being well used again today, with some coffee. And very glad to hear granddaughter feeling better. Scary, but at least they now have a medical record of that allergic reaction. Yay, for getting bridal shower booked. And hope you have a very happy holiday season, and a Merry Christmas on Friday.

Ooh, one of the takeout places little one will eat food from. She stood in line for cheesecakes that you can only get in person, and limited supply. Since she picked up those cakes for me, she called and asked if lunch run could end her errand run. Yeah, why not. See, she timed that line, with a 10 am opening, to be done with the waiting for her turn by 11:15, or so that when ready to get food, all takeout places are done their breakfast menu.

And so, quite delicious cakes and a box from one of our favorite chocolate candy places, and Christmas dessert is done. Yay!

 

[mckennarose]

Quick stop by to say hello and a wish for a Merry Christmas to everyone in case I don't get to post.

Cookies are all done and we are icing the last of the Italian cookies right now. I made the vodka sauce for penne alla vodka tomorrow night. It's a good "make ahead" sauce. And the horseradish cream sauce for Christmas Day's Prime Rib is made. I'm toying with the idea of making garlic knots for tomorrow and I'll probably make the dough later tonight and let it raise in the fridge overnight. It's another fast and easy dish that everyone loves.

I finished some last minute projects this morning, including a dance shoe bag for a friend's daughter.

My family member who works in the nursing home is set to get her vaccine the first week of January. She'll get the second one 21 days later. It's the Pfizer vaccine, they don't have the Moderna and it is mandated as she's a health care worker. I'm interested in hearing the first hand account of how she does, but I'm also concerned for her.

We found out dd's boyfriend in the police academy won't get out until June 15th, so we are trying to figure out our possible Disney/Uni trip. We don't usually go in the summer, but I read that Flower and Garden festival will go until July this year, so that's a plus. There's a lot to figure out yet.

Ah well.... back to work! Have a great day!