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

[Realfoodfans]

Little boy arrived safely for step son and his partner. 7lb 3oz no name yet. Thankful for safe arrival.

Totally agree @schumigirl taking these decorations down is terrible this year. We are all sat down with a cup of tea and still a long way to go!

 

[Lynne G]

So good to hear a new baby boy born today, with all doing well. Congratulations to your step son and partner, Julie.

And ah yes, that relaxing cup of tea. Hope yours is as enjoyable as mine, Julie. Schumi, hope you will also have an enjoyable cup of tea today, if not already.

 

[Monykalyn]

Happy New Year!
We've had snow off/on past couple days-up to a couple inches, ice/sleet this am/snow/mist/snow/sleet today. Trees were pretty earlier today, but all melted off by sunset. Finally stopped long enough to let chickens out-tried leaving their small door open-one kept popping out to let the world know she 1-didn't like the snow 2-let the world know there was an egg (her vocals sound different depending on if she's complaining or bragging lol) so we had to close them back up.

Mexican fiesta for NYE dinner-but we cheated and got queso and chips from our favorite Mexican restaurant. Did Chimichangas in the new air fryer. Took Alysa for lunch to one of her favorite spots-they have a brick and mortar place now but started with a food truck literally a couple blocks from us. She was such a regular that the owners know her, and when they (briefly) took her favorite sandwich off the menu the owner would see her coming and still make it for her. We went at slow time and he came out to chat for a bit-said he's seen lots of his "old" families this week.
Oldest had changed her flight Thursday as weather was looking icky for Friday-good thing as it was delayed several hours. She decided to go back a week later anyway so we have her a bit longer.
Flying out with middle in a week - ended up at Cabana Bay...

Sore arm persisted for about 36 hours, but all other symptoms gone with nights sleep. Think the soreness is from being into muscle. Those little mRNA messengers need to get into as many cells as possible! So soreness is good!

He also asked what we did with the snow when we shovel it. Um.... just put it on top of other snow. As long as it wasn't in front of the car, we're good.

That's so funny!

have made the decision that I will be spending my holiday bonus on something for myself. Dh is planning on spending a lot of money on something for himself. Something I don't think he really needs, but whatever. I haven't decided on what to spend it on yet. Maybe I will save up for a quick trip to Universal later this year.

Universal Vote!! Yay how fun to have "free" money!

My kids, playing online whatever game. Sometimes I comment on game, mostly don’t care. Though I get a mom, they can hear you. Not my fault you have headphones that have a microphone.

Yes this!!

I knew he was the one I was meant to marry, and he felt the same.

What a sweet story!! Yes sometimes it is just "right" and no amount of time is going to change it!

Keisha, agreed, Mac has made this SANS thread one of welcome.

been sick in bed few days this week and headache is lifting

Hope you feel better soon. These pressure changes with the weather have been trying for those of us prone to headaches!

I am really hoping it's just her allergies acting up - she always coughs a lot when her allergies kick in - or, at the worst it's just a cold.

Older one is on his allergy medicine.

I do the coughing with the allergies too-along with the asthma. Hope that is all it is! Lynne-does your son ever get to go off his allergy stuff? I just do OTC but I find I am generally better off if I just stay on it year round. Pretty much the only time I have been able to stop is in the dessert like Las Vegas.

She was asymptomatic until yesterday. Still quarantining in place. One of the strongest women I’ve ever known, she will Fight the good fight

Oh no! Scary to hear- Hope she is feeling better soon! Fluids, fluids fluids and any high calorie/protein drinks she will take-I found that even mild symptomatic patients lose their appetite pretty dramatically.

Now I have to decide on all the fun places to take them to eat too! Hmm after reading all of that I think Auntie still might be the most excited for the trip.

Sounds like such a fun thing to look forward to-what a cool Auntie!!

My step son’s partner went into labour about lunchtime yesterday. Kev’s had three updates through the night but still not delivered.

ittle boy arrived safely for step son and his partner. 7lb 3oz no name yet.

Ring in the new year with a new soul! Congrats to all!!

Coffee for me, everyone else still asleep-even the dog is back to snoring! Got to get decorations down today...

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, my one dog used to snore, MonyK. Most of the time, yes, older one is on his medicine to treat his allergy induced asthma. One doctor said to year round him, when he was young. I said no. The only time he stops is when we get a hard freeze and then before all the holiday plant decor goes inside. About 2 months or so. He now finds a prescription for a nose spray, and OTC generic pills works the best. We have switched drugs over the years, as no one drug has been the perfect help. Found some made him bounce off walls when much younger. He has managed this allergic reaction since about age 3, and I am thankful it has not limited most in his life so far. At his worse, he sounds so very congested. Not much coughing, or itchy. Funny, little one gets hives as a reaction, but since it happens so infrequently, I am not sure what sets her off, but may be food related, not so much the actual food, but who or how makes it. This is because we can go to the same restaurant and she always orders the same meal, and once in awhile, just after eating, the hives start. She can take Benadryl, and the hives go away in about 20 minutes.

Ack, neither kid is up. Wash got done without their help. Hoping older one gets up soon. Hehe, he still yells mom when he gets up. Why a snack, yes I will. Brunch at our home as the first meal, yeah, probably.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Oh my goodness we thought our snow was gone and melting this morning. Kev got all the outside lights packed away. Then about an hour ago the snow returned full pelt. Everywhere covered again and the roads too. Really huge flakes and more predicted.

So Emma took a quick walk to our little shop for a loaf, milk and a few bits. She said it was busy with many doing the same. Looks unlikely we will get a take out delivered now as asking to keep off the roads.

Loved Carole’s romantic story!

Here’s mine. Kev and I met at work. I had worked for the same company but on our parkland site for 25 years when my lovely editor retired and I felt I needed a change of direction. I applied for a job over on our production site. I was amazed to get it as I didn’t have the production knowledge but they felt my background would mean I would research and learn what I needed quickly. My new boss introduced me to a very stroppy chap (Kev) who was told to give me all the support I needed while I settled in. I mentioned to a colleague that this chap seemed a bit stroppy and was told it was because he had applied for the job and was not happy he didn’t get it and then had to give me support! I was mortified and went to see my new boss who explained that they were about to promote him into a new role but were waiting for the grade to be evaluated etc and everything would be fine. Things settled down and I loved my new job. It was a much younger dynamic and we all socialised much more and arranged lots of events. Then I was given a desk in Kev’s new area and thought oh heck here we go again but he came to see me and said I was most most welcome. His team were looking forward to working with me and anything I needed just let him know. From that day on he became my new best friend. We went for lunch together etc and then I had a leak at home and he came round to fix it and met Em and Alex. They loved him straight away. Within six months he moved in and that was 20 years ago. I said I’d never marry again but we did get married on my 50th birthday. It will be our 15th anniversary in April. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs on our journey but he’s still my best friend x

 

[Lynne G]

Aw, I love all those love stories. Mine, typical met at post college school the first year of the three years there, and married 2 years after we graduated. Will be 29 married years this coming February. Bought our home 29 years ago this past November, two weeks after I started my job. Time does fly. Still scratching my head that older one arrived 23 years ago this last November.

Both kids are up, and while neither is moving, time for food, as snack was not enough.

 

[schumigirl]

Congratulations on the new baby realfood........glad everything went ok......we are awaiting one of my God-daughters having their baby next month....a much longed for and long awaited baby. Can`t wait.





Well, as predicted, snow didn`t last long. I don`t think we were even forecast to have it, but it was on, got heavy, had some hailstones and disapeared. One of my friends in Edinburgh sent us a short video of the snow outside their home.....that was beautiful.

It`s cold out there though.

Only a few ornaments to wrap and put away in their respective boxes.....but the trees are all down and all the decorations. I still have Christmas candles burning though. 🕯

Stir fries were delicious. I ate mine last as my dish was full of fresh ginger which everyone hates......lol.....lush!!

Lazy night in front of the TV......might watch The Greatest Showman again or something else. Nothing on regular tv as usual, there never is.

Cranberry and pineapple juice with sparkly lemonade with a squeeze of lime is our drink of choice tonight......

 

[keishashadow]

Little boy arrived safely for step son and his partner. 7lb 3oz no name yet. Thankful for safe arrival.

Totally agree @schumigirl taking these decorations down is terrible this year. We are all sat down with a cup of tea and still a long way to go!

Congratulations to all!

my big tree was supposed to come down today, just not feeling it

Oh no! Scary to hear- Hope she is feeling better soon! Fluids, fluids fluids and any high calorie/protein drinks she will take-I found that even mild symptomatic patients lose their appetite pretty dramatically.

She’s lost weight, not eating & very lethargic I requested the ensure supplements be given with each meal. Figure next few days will tell the tale for her

Loved Carole’s romantic story!

It’s a goodie!

Mine is a bit more mundane. picked my DH up in a bar.

not as sordid as it sounds.

Going to school & working 2nd job moonlighting as a bartender. Had absolutely zero interest & little free time for a romantic entanglement, as going thru a very acrimonious divorce.

Glad my now-mr was so very persistent & supportive. I’d have Truly run for the hills if situation was reversed. I thank God often for sending me that true blessing in my life.

 

[schumigirl]

Congratulations to all!

my big tree was supposed to come down today, just not feeling it

She’s lost weight, not eating & very lethargic I requested the ensure supplements be given with each meal. Figure next few days will tell the tale for her

It’s a goodie!

Mine is a bit more mundane. picked my DH up in a bar.

not as sordid as it sounds.

Going to school & working 2nd job moonlighting as a bartender. Had absolutely zero interest & little free time for a romantic entanglement, as going thru a very acrimonious divorce.

Glad my now-mr was so very persistent & supportive. I’d have Truly run for the hills if situation was reversed. I thank God often for sending me that true blessing in my life.

When it`s right......it`s right.......you both make a lovely couple.....I always said to you, I love the way he looks at you so adoringly. And very kind eyes too.......

And as always good wishes for your mum........




The Greatest Showman is going on soon. That is a movie you can`t help but sing a long too.........oops......can`t sing a note!!

 

[keishashadow]

I always said to you, I love the way he looks at you so adoringly. And very kind eyes too....

Thanks

It could’ve been all the free beers that sealed the deal

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks

It could’ve been all the free beers that sealed the deal

 

[Charade67]

I feel like such an adult today. We bought a new dishwasher. We have it scheduled for installation on Friday morning. I should continue to adult and do some house cleaning today.

Charade, hope B manages her allergies to not cough at night. Older one is on his allergy medicine. It is the time of year, many places have more live plants in them. I also keep a table top humidifier next to his bed, to help him breathe better at night.

I didn't hear any coughing last night, so I think the Claritin D really helped. I may start taking some too. I'm still sniffly after taking my Zyrtec.

Little boy arrived safely for step son and his partner. 7lb 3oz no name yet. Thankful for safe arrival.

Yay! Congrats to the family.

Sore arm persisted for about 36 hours, but all other symptoms gone with nights sleep.

That's good to hear. My arm hurt for almost a week after I got a flu shot.

Universal Vote!! Yay how fun to have "free" money!

I am definitely leaning towards a Universal trip. I would love to be there in September when some of the rest of you are there. I will probably have to stay in the most budget hotel though.

I do the coughing with the allergies too-along with the asthma. Hope that is all it is! Lynne-does your son ever get to go off his allergy stuff? I just do OTC but I find I am generally better off if I just stay on it year round. Pretty much the only time I have been able to stop is in the dessert like Las Vegas.

I take OTC medication all year, but I am also allergic to the cat. B's allergies really only seem to bother her in the fall and winter. SO far they don't seem t be too bad this time.

I should go find something productive to do. Dh is "watching" football. He has a bowl game on the TV, but he is sound asleep in his recliner.

 

[macraven]

I can’t top the love stories Lynne, Schumi and keisha posted.

had a first 24 hour date with Mr Mac and decided to get married.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay for new dishwasher, Charade.

Bar pizza, actually pretty good. That and some fries, and I am very full.

Woot to a Saturday night staying in.

 

[macraven]

It doesn’t seem like a Saturday night to me, more like a Sunday

Have many of you had the vaccine yet?

I have not found out when my area in GA will start with it.
I know the designated groups on the priority list are first, but no info yet when Walgreens and CVS will be allowed to start the vaccines for the other grouping.

 

[Charade67]

Have many of you had the vaccine yet?

I probably won't be eligible for awhile. I am not very high up on the priority list.

 

[Lynne G]

Many have had vaccines here, but started with medical personnel, then the retirement homes, elderly before any general public. As I am not in either of that group, not offered it yet. DH may get it, due to issues he has. He did get the flu shot a few weeks ago. I did not.

Keisha, sending lots of well wishes to your mom. I hope she turns the corner tonight, and gets better every day, eating more. Hugs, as know stressful for you.

And yay Mac, very glad it is a Saturday night, as Sunday night is the end of this most welcome relaxing week.

And so, almost time to say good night. Kids are going to be for more hours, me, will be snoozing before that.

 

[schumigirl]

Sunday already.

Had heavy hailstones for a lot of the night, I think we were all up at some point with the noise of them. Cloudy with sunshine this morning and around 40F I think.

Little housework to do......coronation chicken wraps for lunch and smoked salmon with shrimp and a little salad for dinner. And continuing trying to scan and put most of my real pictures on the computer. I have thousands of them, so it is taking forever. But, got Tom a new printer/scanner as part of his Christmas so going to use that for the first time today, I think it should be better.

Too cold to go out a walk today.....will wait till it gets a little warmer I think.

Have a lovely Sunday​

 

[Lynne G]

Aw, thank you Schumi, hope your Sunday has been lovely too.

Ah yes, woke up and thought I heard a light rain. Looked out window, it’s the white stuff. Ah yes, much colder as the sun set last night, and last night, weather said would be a rain shower, and some snow showers, much cooler Sunday. Says 29 out, as listening to weather guy now. Cool Sunday, as will be only in the low 30’s by the afternoon. Hey, if I need to go out, at least by the afternoon, it will be two degrees above freezing. Then hope the snow turns to rain, so I don’t have to clear car off of some snow. Freezing rain, um no, then I may have trouble opening door. Yeah, good thing I have heated seats in the car. And the car heater works well.

And so, back to routine we go. Today, while finishing up any food run we need to do, it’s the get the trash out, ready for work week to commence. Kids are still in that break mode. While little one would have had to go back next week, her university pushed back the opening day of the Spring term. Older one always starts a couple of weeks after her. I will have to ask both when starting day is. As then the payments are due. Neither get a Spring Break, so I guess that’s why a later time to start. Both are enjoying that late night fun, and sleeping until the morning is almost done. Me? I am still on that early bird routine, even when I am on break. But enjoy a not have to move much morning when I am not on that work day.

So, a Good Morning to Schumi and Julie. I hope the weather gets better for you both today, and some enjoyable tea is in your cups this Sunday. Schumi, food choices today sound very good, minus the fish.

Ah yes, one of the first routines I do, put that tea pot on, and now get to enjoy some tea. Ah I will be like Elsa, let it snow, as I am sipping my tea in a nice, warm home, and quiet house. This time I most like, as the only screens on, are mine. How nice is that?

So as quiet out now, a very little shout out to all the homies, have a super duper Sunday.

 

[keishashadow]

Think what we need here is a proper breakfast to get the week of to a good start

Glad to have the ‘lil deposited here later today, a good distraction. mandated cyber school the next two weeks. Just wish they’d cancel gymnastics, not a fan of that long, night drive on two-lane back roads thru the hills in winter. Never know when you may hit an icy patch. I’m still surprised that both instruction & competition is ongoing.

I feel like such an adult today.

It’s over-rated JK I find buying major appliances daunting, so many bells & whistles to wade through

I should continue to adult and do some house cleaning today.

Or you could plop on the sofa, put your feet up and watch football until your eyes glaze over. Seeing it in print sounds awfully dull but it’s how I enjoy my sunday afternoons lol

That's good to hear. My arm hurt for almost a week after I got a flu shot.

Is that your first one? Odd to have it ache so long, they must’ve hit something, ouch

had a first 24 hour date with Mr Mac and decided to get married.

Never were much of a shopper, were you? Lol. JK, you have such a great match there...when you know, you know!

Bar pizza, actually pretty good. That and some fries, and I am very full.

That’s a win, most bar pizza i’ve Tried is barely passable as not having proper pizza oven. However, the wings = heavenly.

I have not found out when my area in GA will start with it

Long as they don’t muck it up ala what I’ve seen on news in Florida. Have a feeling proper guidance and oversight is right around the corner there. Too many vials of the precious stuff are going to waste due to mismanagement

coronation chicken wraps

Ok, i’ll Bite, never heard of that wrap. Can’t say i’m A fan of them in general, thinking I just haven’t had ‘the right’ one though.

got Tom a new printer/scanner as part of his Christmas so going to use that for the first time today, I think it should be better.

Yea! We managed to get the mr’s ear buds up & working yesterday. Next up a flash drive for my iphone that was touted to be able to transfer pics. We shall see. Have a feeling it may be going back to amazon when the dust settles.

Hey, if I need to go out, at least by the afternoon, it will be two degrees above freezing. Then hope the snow turns to rain, so I don’t have to clear car off of some snow. Freezing rain, um no, then I may have trouble opening door.

Looks like the storm front initially settled in between us this time, a win. Thankfully, have been getting slush vs that dreaded freezing rain thus far this year.

Hey, if I need to go out, at least by the afternoon, it will be two degrees above freezing. Then hope the snow turns to rain, so I don’t have to clear car off of some snow. Freezing rain, um no, then I may have trouble opening door. Yeah, good thing I have heated seats in the car. And the car heater works well.

It’s official...Lynne has a hot butt.

Heated seats & a remote start will be on my auto next wish-list.

But enjoy a not have to move much morning when I am not on that work day.

I really love my am quiet time, like to collect my bearings before sliding into the day.