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

[Realfoodfans]

Happy Saturday morning. Hope nobody is working today though I know my DS is. We have torrential rain here and after just 10 minutes out with Louie we were both drenched through. Warm
and dry again now.

Not a lot planned for today but I have promised L I will spend sometime in the playroom with her. We have a few movie choices too and lots of crafting gifts. J will be happy just to play on Switch or X box and perhaps a Spider-Man movie.

We would “normally” be off to a National Trust property for a walk and perhaps a trail.

Croissants or chocolate pancakes for breakfast I can here footsteps from upstairs.

 

[schumigirl]

Caspian decided to behave himself today, so he was able to get his nails trimmed. He can be such a pain for something so cute.

Tonight we took B back to the dorm. The residential students will quarantine for 10 days before they start classes. As of right now B doesn't have a roommate. I am really surprised since there is usually a waitlist to get into that dorm. Maybe one will get assigned to her before classes start.


Well, that's a bummer. I was hoping we would have the chance to meet when I go to Disney. I am seriously considering a brief solo trip to Universal in September. I haven't mentioned this to dh yet.

Is she happy enough without a roommate for now? And glad you got the cat sorted.

I think May was always being a little hopeful, but we are positive people and not defeatists, so we`ll see.....but yes, it would be lovely to say hello.....and good idea on a September solo trip......we`ll surely be there then too.......




Wild and woolly Saturday morning here......rain is starting to clear but wind remains and will be like that all day I think. Definitely a day to stay in.

Had a lazy morning where we all had breakfast together, made it a little like a brunch and laid allsorts out for us. And yes mac.....bacon was plentiful. Managed to do everyone a perfect poached egg too. It`s nice having a breakfast where we just take our time and chat too. I doubt we`ll need lunch but I have chicken noodle soup made up in case we get peckish.

I do miss brunch get togethers with friends on Saturdays.

Dinner is take out tonight.....everyone wants pizza I think.

Oh the new movie of Blithe Spirit sucks. They should have left it as a play in the theatre.

Not much else going on.....today will have some zoom chats and catch ups and try to scan some more pictures.

Have a wonderful Saturday.........​

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Julie and Schumi. Quite the rainy day you both have been having.

I woke up around 3, oh that’s rain. Didn’t hear any when I woke up about 1/2 hour ago, but streets sound wet. My phone says it’s drizzling right now, and will stop within the hour. Must be a light drizzle, as barely can hear it. Rest of day is said to be your choice: partly cloudy or partly sunny. It’s 45 out now, with the high 46. Nice enough for a January day.

And so, that ever loving quiet morning house weekend. Tea for me, remote, and wash being finished, as yay, when I can do some of it on a Friday day off. Bought some cinnamon rolls from the bakery when bought the bread, so some butter on it, and grill in fry pan for a few minutes to heat it up again. Yum.

Yes, Schumi, it is nice to enjoy a meal with family, as nice Kyle was around to enjoy breakfast with you. Sad, if May is a no go, but with the way the vaccine is not reaching the masses for months, summer I am being told, I can see many having their Spring trips cancelled. I am still planning on September too, so I hope you do get to enjoy your September trip.

Julie, nice you are enjoying the day with the grandkids. With weather, plans always have to change. Enjoyed seeing that picture of Louie. He’s a cute dog. Hope the rain stops so some outdoor fun can be had.

Charade, yay, cat behaved, and yes, if you get the okay, I hope you do come solo in September, as you will not be the only one solo.

May your Saturday be super and bursting with happiness.

Holiday weekend for us, yay!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Carole I have recorded “Blithe Spirit” so will still give it a try but my other recorded yesterday I watched “Prom” on my own this morning definitely another no should have stayed in the theatre. Not a James Corden fan anyway.

Did enjoy Kenneth Branagh “All is True” last night though I do like Shakespeare so I know not for everyone.

Lynne hope you enjoy your quiet time until the family wake up.

Breakfast was a hit so not sure when anyone will be hungry again. Cheese and onion pie for tonight though not for L - does not eat pastry - may do her some sausages.

Always more laundry to be done so next task then a cup of tea.

 

[Charade67]

It's snowing! It's light, and won't stick around for long, but looks pretty right now. My weather app didn't say anything about snow, so it's a nice surprise.

Is she happy enough without a roommate for now?

She's okay with it, but would prefer to have some company. If it were me, I would enjoy having the whole room to myself.

and good idea on a September solo trip......we`ll surely be there then too.......

I hope you do come solo in September, as you will not be the only one solo.

If I do go, I want it to be a time when several of you are there so we can meet. It will be a very quick trip - probably arrive on a Thursday night and leave the following Sunday. Unfortunately I won't have much of a budget to work with.

I have no plans for today. I want to be lazy, but should really do some house cleaning, bill paying, and grocery shopping.

 

[Charade67]

I just got up and looked out the window again. This was NOT in the forecast.

 

[schumigirl]

Charade, I couldn`t share a room with anyone like that, I`d have to have a room to myself, but glad she amenable to sharing with someone.

Yes, I hope we can still meet up if not in May, later in the year will be nice.

We are supposed to be having snow, but you have more than we`ve seen for sure....and we were forecast snow.......the so called Beast from the East was more like a lamb frolicking in a field for us.




Just finished some baking and making some no bake treats......I had coconut, condensed milk, glace cherries and loads of extra bars of Christmas chocolate, so almost all used up now, and treats will freeze well. Also made blueberry muffins and some bread for the morning......if it lasts of course.....Tom has wandered through and I`m sure he won`t resist for long.

Sun is kind of shining but it`ll be dark soon enough.....

Never did get round to scanning any pictures today......

 

[macraven]

Looks like I missed my chance this morning for the bacon!

 

[schumigirl]

Looks like I missed my chance this morning for the bacon!

Plenty left for tomorrow......will send out an alarm call.......

 

[Charade67]

The snow has turned into rain. I think this will be a good day to stay at home. I just need to buy some groceries first.

I know it's early, but have any of you already made plans for September? I am trying to get an idea of when would be the best days to come. I have already had a pm from one of you.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

MCO now, what a wonderful trip, flew by again, and now to look forward for the April trip!!! Hope everyone is well!!

 

[keishashadow]

Saturday Night (soon) no fever ...what more can we hope for these days?

Busy day here, getting ready to grab the steaks from the fridge before sending out my definite bettter half to have a go at them. Thinking i’ll Make some home fries, haven’t made them in months. Jr just here yesterday for the chicken, back today once he saw the steaks in the fridge

Middle DS up at ER with the bit-too-long-for comfort gut issues. They will sort him out, just hope he doesn’t pick up anything while there, still not letting family members into health facilities here. Not sure how that goes elsewhere.

I am seriously considering a brief solo trip to Universal in September. I haven't mentioned this to dh yet.

Has to be a relief to have the cat vet visit put to bed. We literally pounce on pets & swaddle them, all the while trying to pull out a paw at a time to do the trimming. I’m so glad my current pooch is relatively docile about the process but still a two-person task.

You definitely should treat yourself! We won’t transfer over from WDW until the 30th. There are always many from the SANs there that time period.

 

[schumigirl]

Saturday Night (soon) no fever ...what more can we hope for these days?

Busy day here, getting ready to grab the steaks from the fridge before sending out my definite bettter half to have a go at them. Thinking i’ll Make some home fries, haven’t made them in months. Jr just here yesterday for the chicken, back today once he saw the steaks in the fridge

Middle DS up at ER with the bit-too-long-for comfort gut issues. They will sort him out, just hope he doesn’t pick up anything while there, still not letting family members into health facilities here. Not sure how that goes elsewhere.


Has to be a relief to have the cat vet visit put to bed. We literally pounce on pets & swaddle them, all the while trying to pull out a paw at a time to do the trimming. I’m so glad my current pooch is relatively docile about the process but still a two-person task.

You definitely should treat yourself! We won’t transfer over from WDW until the 30th. There are always many from the SANs there that time period.

I think we miss you in September Janet, but we do match up In December I believe.......I sense a meet up there again!

Yes, Charade there are many at that time....I think I miss most again (if we go of course)

More good wishes for DS Janet......yes, same here, only the patient can go in, no family members allowed. Such a hard thing to do is let a loved one go in alone.

Yes, steaks are always appealling for anyone......think that`s what we`ll have tomorrow instead of making a steak pie........I have the diced beef already marinading in ale for cooking overnight, but maybe freeze it or do it Monday......fillet and T Bone I think........will tell Tom to thank Janet for the steak idea.....




Watching a scary movie called The Vigil......about a Jewish malevolent spirit...slow starter but might get better......

 

[Charade67]

September 30th is the one time that month I can't go. That's my wedding anniversary.

We had rain and snow off an on until about 2:00 today then the sun came out. I got all my chores done and am now watching football.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, sunset already.

Thinking burgers tonight. We shall see.

Glad you got home safely DisneyLife. Yep, will be continued. Sweet, an April trip planned.

Charade, yep, check list when cones out in summer, as hone HHN news usually comes around June or so. Don’t blame you for not wanting to travel on your anniversary.

Nice enough day, I just took a walk around the neighborhood. Nothing to go out, that we need to have.

Yep, as kids are gaming online, so be, watching whatever. Getting tired of reruns, as ack, hate when I know the show already. May pop in a movie. Either way. Burgers were good, cheese and eggs on older one and mine. Neither was on little one’s. Some fries in the air fryer, caesar salad, and dinner was had.

Have a good Saturday night. Doubt this one I will be a night , as am tired, though did have an afternoon nap. Head is still feeling painful at times, so drugs and rest were today’s main events. Not running a fever, can smell and taste, and not sore anywhere else. So I guess it was just a migraine, and head is taking its time getting rid of the pain. Eh, just thankful it’s during my downtime.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Yeah, sunset already.

Thinking burgers tonight. We shall see.

Glad you got home safely DisneyLife. Yep, will be continued. Sweet, an April trip planned.

Charade, yep, check list when cones out in summer, as hone HHN news usually comes around June or so. Don’t blame you for not wanting to travel on your anniversary.

Nice enough day, I just took a walk around the neighborhood. Nothing to go out, that we need to have.

View attachment 550542 Yep, as kids are gaming online, so be, watching whatever. Getting tired of reruns, as ack, hate when I know the show already. May pop in a movie. Either way. Burgers were good, cheese and eggs on older one and mine. Neither was on little one’s. Some fries in the air fryer, caesar salad, and dinner was had.

Have a good Saturday night. Doubt this one I will be a night , as am tired, though did have an afternoon nap. Head is still feeling painful at times, so drugs and rest were today’s main events. Not running a fever, can smell and taste, and not sore anywhere else. So I guess it was just a migraine, and head is taking its time getting rid of the pain. Eh, just thankful it’s during my downtime.

Thanks Lynne, and hungry upon arrival went to grab some groceries and decided steak kabobs for dinner, loaded baked potatoes and some corn . Excellent

We have our trip booked for October also, 10 nights currently, still haven’t decided if we’ll do a Grinchmas trip or Disney for the Holidays this year.

Have a wonderful evening!

Labs are already sound asleep and will be like this til Monday probably....lol!!!

 

[tink1957]

Hi everybody

I'm happy to report that we have booked our September trip we will be there Sept 19 -28. We will be at WDW for 4 nights and Sapphire Falls for 5 ...best thing is all 3 of us are going this time. It's the first time since our 2015 Mardi Gras trip. Hopefully, HHN will be back this year.

Lynne, hope your head feels better soon.

I'm watching football too! Trying to wind down from day 4 of 8 in a row at work.

A belated to Kyle and everyone else I missed.

Shout out to mac, Carole, Robo, keisha, Julie, Bobbie, Monyk, Sue, Elsa, Charade,kfish, Disneylife, and anyone else reading along. Hope you all have a wonderful night.

 

[macraven]

Vicki, looks like I have one day that matches your dates.
Will have to connect with you this year.

That is great both your offsprings will be with you for the trip!

 

[macraven]

With the changes on the boards, some peeps can’t use some of the functions.

So far, only limits I have is I can only do the basic like button.
Don’t have the other options now.
Minor compared to what others are limited to.

It’s been a football night for tv at my house.
I’m ok with with the two teams.

 

[Charade67]

I'm starting to do research on the Universal properties. Surfside and Dockside are the cheapest, but some of the reviews aren't great. Several complaints about uncomfortable beds and scratchy towels. I'm also looking at Aventura and Cabana Bay. I guess I got really spoiled by staying at the Royal Pacific, but it just isn't in my budget this time.
Right now I'm looking at possibly Sept, 26-29 or Oct 1-4. Hotel rates are cheaper for the September dates, but I would have to take time off work.
Any tips on getting the best rates for everything?