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

[schumigirl]

Lamb is the one thing I don’t eat but hope you’re turns out great
Good Sunday morning homies!

I love lamb......we eat a lot of it in this house, but it`s one of those things if you really don`t like it you`ll never get the taste for it.

Scottish and Welsh lamb are the nicest. Got to be cooked medium though.




I see Keisha ........love Abbott & Costello.......those movies are classics!




It brightened up for a while today, but gone dull again.......had a lovely afternoon though, ended up playing Trivial Pursuit......always a good giggle to be had playing that.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Always like lamb chops - cut here called “Barnsley” chops. Then when all this started last March a friend recommended lamb from an organic farmer on nearby hills - they are Swaledale and some matured to mutton. They began to deal with it all themselves and their (gluten free) different flavour sausage is really good. They deliver to the door and we have a delivery about every six weeks from them. The curry is smelling really good!

 

[schumigirl]

Depressing news here lockdown may be extended.

Feel so bad for all businesses that won`t survive. Our local pub that we use regularly said they`d struggle after Christmas if there was another lockdown, the whole family work in it, daughter and son in law too. Absolutely heartbreaking.

Seeing nurses on tv begging folks to adhere to the rules is also heartbreaking.

Can`t see us being out anytime soon. Essential shopping only.




Made some cornbread to go with the chicken tonight, no jalapeno like 4Rivers tonight as we`re all eating it. Made up the bbq sauce and sides of mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole (mainly for me) with cream cheese jalapenos.

Little bit of an American theme tonight as it`s one of our American friends birthdays.....since we can`t be together we`ll celebrate on our own. I`m going to Facetime him to show him what we`ve done.......

And yes, good old apple pie for dessert......one made with our own apples.....lush!

 

[Lynne G]

Love apple crisp, warm out of oven, even better.

Absolutely, vodka, oops, sunshine. Living those blue skies.

 

[schumigirl]

Love apple crisp, warm out of oven, even better.

Absolutely, vodka, oops, sunshine. Living those blue skies.

I`ve never made an apple crisp before....had one in Clearwater once and it was maybe a little too crisp, but I`m not fond of oats.

We`re having apple pie soon......





Well our kind of American dinner was lovely. You can`t really go wrong cooking a chicken anyway, whether it be the Aga or regular oven it always comes out perfect, but in the slow cooker......you barely need a knife to cut it, it`s so tender and juicy. Turned it into pulled chicken tonight and there wasn`t a drop left.

And will make stock out of the remnants for chicken noodle soup another day.

Not a single thing on TV tonight again, plan to watch a show on Discovery Channel on how Manhattan and New York were turned around to what they are today. Yes, the exciting life I lead.

 

[Charade67]

Another day of football here. I am trying not to take a nap. I know I won't sleep tonight if I do.

I was supposed to have a medical appointment this Friday, but decided to postpone it until next month. Today I learned that my practitioner has Covid. I don't know how severe her case is though.

Charade we are watching the game also but don’t think either of those teams will hold up when the winner plays against Green Bay.

Don’t know what to say about that fiasco in searching for your daughter’s college book.
But sending you Mummy Dust that you can find one ASAP!

You are probably right about football. I have a friend who is a huge Green Bay fan. I know she will be happy if they make it to the Super Bowl.

I should be able to rent the book form the campus bookstore. The ebay purchase would have been cheaper, but at this point I have to take what I can get.

that had to be disappointing re ebay book purchase. Surprised by the number of times I’ve run into people who just decide it’s too much effort to complete even a general transaction.

Yeah, it would have been nice if she had just told me up front that she couldn't send it. Her excuse was that she has been working double shifts at work. I was a troll and looked up her Facebook page. If you have time to post to Facebook then you have time to email your buyer and let them know you will not be following through with the sale.


Trying not to think about the pint of quadruple cookies and cream ice cream I have in the freezer.............

 

[Lynne G]

Scary, even medical staff contract the virus. And even more interesting, many in the medical don’t want to be the first to get the vaccine. Some are concerned it was passed too fast before real long term trials done before vaccine available. I guess for me, would take the vaccine. While the side effects, a few requiring hospitalization, and even one known death, is not unusual enough that it is safe for the high majority.

Well, dinner done, trash out, alarm set. Typical Sunday night in our home.

Was with Schumi and did chicken, but added a ham slice and we had sandwiches. When at store, saw the baker put new rolls out. After she left, took a package. They are tasty ciabatta rolls. Little one had a pizza. Was not feeling a sandwich. Fine with me, as she cooked it.

Charade, was thinking ice cream too. While cold out, wanted something sweet. Ours is just chocolate and vanilla. Ooh, milkshake making. Like a cookies and cream one. Too bad I don’t have any Oreos.

And yeah,



Sigh. But at least a 4 day holiday weekend is coming up this week. Woot!

And while not quite my bedtime yet,

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Great steaks tonight!!!!

Baked Alaska!!!!! Wonderful!!!

Surprised so many Christmas decorations still up around Disney, have a feeling that will change this week.

 

[schumigirl]

Another day of football here. I am trying not to take a nap. I know I won't sleep tonight if I do.

I was supposed to have a medical appointment this Friday, but decided to postpone it until next month. Today I learned that my practitioner has Covid. I don't know how severe her case is though.

You are probably right about football. I have a friend who is a huge Green Bay fan. I know she will be happy if they make it to the Super Bowl.

I should be able to rent the book form the campus bookstore. The ebay purchase would have been cheaper, but at this point I have to take what I can get.

Yeah, it would have been nice if she had just told me up front that she couldn't send it. Her excuse was that she has been working double shifts at work. I was a troll and looked up her Facebook page. If you have time to post to Facebook then you have time to email your buyer and let them know you will not be following through with the sale.


Trying not to think about the pint of quadruple cookies and cream ice cream I have in the freezer.............

I love a nap in winter, especially on a miserable day, but yes, if it`s too long, it affects sleep at night. There`s a fine line.......but so nice.

I wonder if you did have some ice cream

Scary, even medical staff contract the virus. And even more interesting, many in the medical don’t want to be the first to get the vaccine. Some are concerned it was passed too fast before real long term trials done before vaccine available. I guess for me, would take the vaccine. While the side effects, a few requiring hospitalization, and even one known death, is not unusual enough that it is safe for the high majority.

Well, dinner done, trash out, alarm set. Typical Sunday night in our home.

Was with Schumi and did chicken, but added a ham slice and we had sandwiches. When at store, saw the baker put new rolls out. After she left, took a package. They are tasty ciabatta rolls. Little one had a pizza. Was not feeling a sandwich. Fine with me, as she cooked it.

Charade, was thinking ice cream too. While cold out, wanted something sweet. Ours is just chocolate and vanilla. Ooh, milkshake making. Like a cookies and cream one. Too bad I don’t have any Oreos.

And yeah,
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Sigh. But at least a 4 day holiday weekend is coming up this week. Woot!

And while not quite my bedtime yet,
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We like ciabatta, and very easy to make your own and you can do your own flavours that way.

Yes, I`d take the vaccine today if I could. I completely agree with doing vulnerable and health care workers in the first stages. The ones looking after the vulnerable should be getting it. But, most people I know think like us and want to get it as soon as possible.





And it`s Monday again..........but we`re almost half way through January already......almost.

No frost this morning as we have a very windy morning, no rain forecast till later unlike most areas today, but 40mph winds on the way. Again, glad I have nowhere to go again today. Warmer temps this week, but more rain.

Got a shopping delivery arranged for Thursday, you can add items along the way, so I do need to a a couple of store cabinet items I`m out of. Definitely cooking and baking a lot more. And if restrictions get a lot tighter, might be doing even more.

Making up some chicken noodle soup for lunch today......and might make up some more cornbread or maybe some ciabatta again to go with it. Everyone loves that. Food has certainly become a hobby again as we stay home more. Although missing friends get togethers a lot as it`s been so long since groups of us have met up. But, it`ll happen again.

Thinking of starting to watch The Big Bang Theory from the beginning....I missed most of it first time around. Will order the box set today I think.

Got to love Sheldon!

Have a wonderful Monday











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[macraven]

I’m not ready for lawn work starting again this soon

neighbors across the street from us mowed his grass yesterday

I think we can hold off until February for ours to be done


Woot.. good morning homies!

Hope all have a great day!

 

[schumigirl]

I’m not ready for lawn work starting again this soon

neighbors across the street from us mowed his grass yesterday

I think we can hold off until February for ours to be done


Woot.. good morning homies!

Hope all have a great day!

Morning mac....

Very envious as our grass areas are all completely saturated and one area by the pond is almost waterlogged!

Good for the plants and trees though I guess......there`s that silver lining......have a good one



Bread is baking.....smells lovely already.

 

[macraven]

Schumi, will there be bacon this morning?

I’m ready!!

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi, will there be bacon this morning?

I’m ready!!

I actually have streaky bacon out to part cook as we have changed lunch choices today...... not having chicken noodle soup now for lunch, but grilled sandwiches of bacon, brie and cranberry.......so it`s cooking soon!!

You`ll like this streaky bacon......very tasty, from a farm within 20 miles of us!

You`ll be smelling it soon......

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, I think I can smell Schumi’s bread. Yum, baked bread fresh from oven. Ooh, now smelling bacon too. Older one is a fan of grilled cheese. We too put bacon in it, or ham, sometimes. Can be dipped in soup. Little one would happily have chicken noodle soup for any meal.

Mac, grass long enough to cut? Ack, was just saying to little one, all looks so gray and no colors. Our grass looks like hay and brown. It will be back, usually around May. And while I have bacon in the refrigerator, no bacon to eat here, unless the kids cook it. Cereal today, as milk was bought this weekend.

Woot! That DisneyLife having a great meal and enjoying the last of the holiday fun and decor. Safe travels home.

But yeah,



And it feels like it. But as routine as I am, was up 10 minutes before the alarm went off.


Thus, a Good Morning to Mac and Schumi. Mac’s cats too. I think the cats got breakfast before me. So, off to have a spoonful, and a refill of my tea.

That most Marvelous Monday, homies.

Well wishes sent to Cam and her DH, Julie, and the father McK has mentioned. And those well wishes go to any homie, or family and friends of homies as well, that need it.

Hugs to all the homies. Hope this finds you feeling fine after a good sleep.

Monday. Yeah, Monday.

 

[macraven]

Lynne, it’s two neighbors that have mowed this month already

Our yard can wait until February for its first mow.
We reseeded when the tree was removed and that grass
area has had a growth spurt

We have not had freezing weather but a rather mild winter so far
Always possible February could be warm or nippy

 

[macraven]

Woot!!
That bacon was so good!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good afternoon all.
Our snow and ice all gone so Kev couldn’t wait to power hose the cars - they really were dirty.
I made a cottage pie ready for an easy family meal tonight. Just needs lots of cheese on the top as that’s J’s favourite bit.
Tuna rolls for lunch - hot dogs for L.

Em is home schooling L but nearly finished for the day. Asked if I will make salt water dough Diwali lamp with her this week but I only have pink Himalayan salt so have added some cheap salt to Wednesday grocery delivery.

Keep adding to my order as really apart from the butcher do not want to have to shop. Announcement this morning is the next few weeks will be the worst. Can only pray the vaccine roll out will begin to lower numbers.

Em will be 40 on Thursday. We were going to Rome. Still will one day. Had booked for lunch out as obviously no party. No eating out at present. Have ordered cake. Kev and I hopeful we can arrange a garden party in the summer and get a hog roast and invite all her friends but who knows.

We are all trying to remember how lucky we are to all be together here and we have so much to be grateful for.

Hope everyone is doing well x

 

[Robo56]

Good Monday morning Sans family





Sun is shinning this morning and temps are going to be warmer. I will take that. It has been cooler here last few days. It was 44 degrees when I woke up yesterday morning and 57 this morning so hopefully it will warm up nicely today.

Bobbie68 glad to hear all the Florida moving plans are moving along.
You will love the sunshine here.

Keisha your granddaughter looks like she cleaned up again in competition. I know you all are proud of her. She is a cutey.

Realfoodfans hope you are feeling better. Looks like you have some nice connections for your food delivery’s. The lamb box selection looks nice.

Schumi as always your meals sound delicious.

To all our Sans family who are sick. Sending get well wishes for your speedy recovery.

Monykalyn enjoy your time in Orlando.

Happy birthday to all who have celebrated.



Lynne hope your tea is hot and tasty this morning.

Mac thank you for all you do in making the Sans a nice place to come and post.

Keisha hope the hand is continuing to heal up nicely.

Trying to get settled in after our long trip down last Monday night. We drove during the night. Left at 7:30 pm Monday evening and arrived at 1pm Tuesday. Driving at night was a lot easier getting through some typically busy areas.

Few projects today.

Have a nice Monday everyone.

 

[schumigirl]

Good Monday morning Sans family

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Sun is shinning this morning and temps are going to be warmer. I will take that. It has been cooler here last few days. It was 44 degrees when I woke up yesterday morning and 57 this morning so hopefully it will warm up nicely today.

Bobbie68 glad to hear all the Florida moving plans are moving along.
You will love the sunshine here.

Keisha your granddaughter looks like she cleaned up again in competition. I know you all are proud of her. She is a cutey.

Realfoodfans hope you are feeling better. Looks like you have some nice connections for your food delivery’s. The lamb box selection looks nice.

Schumi as always your meals sound delicious.

To all our Sans family who are sick. Sending get well wishes for your speedy recovery.

Monykalyn enjoy your time in Orlando.

Happy birthday to all who have celebrated.

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Lynne hope your tea is hot and tasty this morning.

Mac thank you for all you do in making the Sans a nice place to come and post.

Keisha hope the hand is continuing to heal up nicely.

Trying to get settled in after our long trip down last Monday night. We drove during the night. Left at 7:30 pm Monday evening and arrived at 1pm Tuesday. Driving at night was a lot easier getting through some typically busy areas.

Few projects today.

Have a nice Monday everyone.

Robbie, so good to see you.....I wondered we hadn`t seen you post for a while. Glad you`re back home safely and had a good journey. It`ll be nice to settle back into your other home.

And yes, hope it heats up a bit for you now you`re back. It has looked a little cool. I hope everyone in your family are doing well......





Never really brightened up here at all today, very grey and breezy.

Baked, and did a few silly jobs like scanning some pictures and putting them in folders on the computer. It`s so easy, but time consuming. Kyle has asked me to make for a flourless chocolate cake for his birthday this week as we won`t be going out to dinner as planned, so will bake that on Wednesday as they say it`s better the second day. He`s not fond of regular birthday cake so this is perfect for him.

Time for a pot of tea.......and yes mac....that bacon was gorgeous Easily one of the best "toasties" I`ve had.....plenty of cranberry sauce is the secret.......

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Robo. Glad to hear you made it down safely. Has been cool in some parts of Fla lately. Yep, tea is good. Hope you are enjoying some coffee in the HHN mug. We too have another somewhat day of sun. Clouds are expected to cover the sky by the afternoon. But a dry spell of days until this coming weekend. At 30F right now. What a clear overnight does. 22F when I woke up.

But a haha. Seems before our cold rain/snow to come on Saturday, there will be a gust of warm weather to come Friday. A balmy 50, so weather lady said would be the day to eat outside. Yeah, hopefully with a heater still nearby. But have to say, other than in a car, or a quick walk in and out, have not eaten at or by any restaurant since the beginning of March. And most likely won’t eat outside a restaurant on Friday either. Though since it is the start of my weekend, I will certainly try to be outside, like a walk in the local park. Many will see that temp and shorts will be seen. Not me, but am sure will see some when out and about.

With such an early breakfast, getting hungry for lunch already. May look for a snack.

Monday. Yes, Monday.