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

[Lynne G]

Don’t feel bad, Julie, just have a drink of your choice when he’s drinking his alcohol. Many times at the bar with my friends, I drink soda. No one knows it’s not a rum and Coke. I assume he enjoys your company anyway.

Schumi, it’s a champagne stopper. Stainless steel one. But I also keep the bottle in the freezer, to help with saving the bubbles. Together with the cold, does a pretty good job. Though I try to drink it over days to finish it up. I tend to buy the smallest bottle. And tend to share it with my sister, as we both enjoy drinking it.

And so, one meal down, lunch is ? At least the toast was tasty.

 

[schumigirl]

Don’t feel bad, Julie, just have a drink of your choice when he’s drinking his alcohol. Many times at the bar with my friends, I drink soda. No one knows it’s not a rum and Coke. I assume he enjoys your company anyway.

Schumi, it’s a champagne stopper. Stainless steel one. But I also keep the bottle in the freezer, to help with saving the bubbles. Together with the cold, does a pretty good job. Though I try to drink it over days to finish it up. I tend to buy the smallest bottle. And tend to share it with my sister, as we both enjoy drinking it.

And so, one meal down, lunch is ? At least the toast was tasty.

I`ve never heard of keeping an opened bottle in the freezer, always chilled. They say you do learn something new every day though Yes, it`s champagne stoppers I`ve tried, but none of them work. I like my bubbly very fizzy.

I guess I don`t really need to worry as we rarely leave any in a bottle. What size of small bottles do you get? Here it`s only the usual sized bottle or single serve bottles.

Always interesting to see alternatives you have over there. It`s nice you can share with your sister though, having the same tastes is handy at times. I`m always glad Tom and I have almost identical tastes... except for fresh ginger.....I love it, he hates it......but give him ginger beer ginger cake and he`ll be loving on it!!

We were talking earlier of how toast is one of those things everyone loves......I remember after having Kyle, they made me tea and toast and I still say it was the best toast I ever had.






Dropped off my friends birthday present from several of us........it`s her birthday tomorrow......hehe she joins us in the 50`s.......and we shared to cost of a rather nice Bernina sewing machine. She looked at the box curiously, as she doesn`t know what it is.....her husband does though.

We left the box in the porch and retreated to the car and had a shouty conversation with them......sadly no party for her. But, they are going to Barbados next week as we are allowed to do here to celebrate her birthday.........good for them.

Still blowy here and the sun is out, but trees are billowing around us.

Smell of the beef simmering away is gorgeous, when you walk through to the kitchen the aroma just hits you. Looking forward to that.

 

[keishashadow]

Have a to-do list a mile long today. First up an attempt at sweet-talking the mr into grabbing my order at sams . That entails shoveling out last night’s couple of inches of snow. Can’t even tempt him with bacon since friday, darn it.

Schumi, we can buy beer and wine anywhere,

? Lucky you. Not so on other side of the state. Only one grocery chain offers in our metro area, no WM, target or drug store. Do find it rather ironic you can gas up & grab booze at sheetz

Was gifted a bottle of preservative free wine. Even for me this one was a bit sweet, still quite tasty, along the line of an ice wine. put in the fridge and fully expected to toss it a week later when it went flat. Nope,have had a little nip now & again for over a month. Still quite tasty, absolutely shocked. Made by a small winery in the area that specializes in making all non sulfate wines of different sorts

Dropped off my friends birthday present from several of us........it`s her birthday tomorrow......hehe she joins us in the 50`s.......and we shared to cost of a rather nice Bernina sewing machine. She looked at the box curiously, as she doesn`t know what it is.....her husband does though.

Haha imagine when she picked it up, wondering what was so heavy in there.

Had similar friday meme this am ready to go lol

 

[Lynne G]

That is odd Keisha. Walmart, Target, grocery stores all sell beer and wine here. We do have beer distributors that sell beer and wine spritzers. I tend to just go to the state store for all but beer. Older one when he turned 21, took him to a beer distributor. So we had beer in our house for awhile, as he decided some he liked, some did not. Good thing DH was willing to drink it. I’m not fond of beer. Little one wants to go to KW for her 21st birthday. Guess we will be driving that overseas highway in 2 years.

 

[Charade67]

Happy Friday. Another day of not doing much. The ice is melting and the roads are clear, but I'm still spending most of the day at home. I did go out for a medical appointment. Everything is good except my blood sugar levels are still a little high. Much better than they were last time though.

I can't really contribute to the wine discussion since I don't drink it. I do know that we can purchase beer and wine in grocery stores, Walmart, etc. here, but I think you have to go to a package store if you want something harder.

While I was out today I bought some more puzzles, so I think I will start working on one of them.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Yay! Mac is back. Glad to hear you are okay, and car can always be repaired, people not always. Yeah, hitting a deer is no fun at all. Deer damaged the truck one time. Luckily, DH could still drive it, and was not hurt. Very large bill for that repair. Nice you don’t need a rental.

Oh Paris, I am a zoo member to both close to us zoos, and I am mostly a foul weather member, as I hate crowds and crowds in the heat. With restrictions, both zoos have timed entry, and much shorter hours for the Winter time. The little zoo is just that, smaller than the other zoo we go to. Thought would be fun to see their Winter fun activities and animal talks they are to have this weekend. We will be bundled up, and our walk around it is about 45 minutes. Then we will find a place to get hot food from. Close to a town where many food places. Plus a Starbucks on the way.

Ooh sunny out? Need to tell the younger crew to start the shoveling before the night freeze.

Maybe I should give the zoo a chance this time of year...on a 'warm' winter day it could be quite fun!!

Paris, I sympathize with you. I am trying to organize tax records too. I am astounded at how much we spent in medical bills last year.

I'm taking a little break right now then will go look for a document I am missing. Dh is teaching a class right now and is talking very loudly. I need to leave the room.

I've been dedicating a bit of time each day for a couple days now. Will take the weekend off, and probably be finished early next week. Then I'll set up an appt with the accountant.

It does call for something from the beach or poolside......but, decided to go with wine as it is National drink wine day........

Had this one for ages and haven`t tried it yet, so opened it earlier and hope it`s nice as we have another 5 of them.

Lunch sounds so good.......and not a bad little day you`ve had

Great choice Carole....it would be a bit off to ignore National Wine Day, lol!

Kev is tuned in to the NASA landing - only minutes to go.

I watched it too! Fantastic!!!

Making a quick end of the day stop in.

Our weather is finally warming up again. We should be above freezing (we should get to 41F or 5C) by the weekend. I am glad it is finally warming up. We keep hearing news on Texas. Soooo sad. As soon as I heard about the snowfall and temps, I said to DH...they are going to have lots of problems. They are not used to it, or even know tips and tricks to keep warm, stop water pipes from freezing, etc etc etc. All I know is that watching that, makes me very happy our systems are in place where we seldom have power outages, and our power grid can handle winter ice storms, high winds, tornados, and power requirements in the summer with all the air conditioning. We very seldom are without power, for the reason people die when it's cold. It breaks my heart to watch all the videos and tic tocs.


Yup!!!!! I hate that COLD part of winter when you step outside and it hurts your lungs to breath it's so cold. And your pictures....make me shiver!!!! YIkes....please stay safe!!!

It is really unfair how life works at times.

Yuck on the snow. That is just NOT fun!!!! Hate it when it storms, and before all the snow removal happens and you have to tredge and drive in all the grossness. Please stay safe!!!!

YUM!!!!!! WE have been cutting back on starchy carbs....and Lasagna is a favorite. I have subbed out the pasta noodles for thin sliced zucchini. We do like it like that, but OMG, I could totally go for a big plate of pasta anything and go into a pasta coma lol. Tonight is steak bites with asparagus and mushrooms in the airfryer and salads.

I am so glad your starting to feel better. Other of my american friends has also said that the second shot definitely had more side effects. At least you have your shot!!!

Again....GROSSS!!!!! I HATE freezing rain in the winter. It makes everything sooooooooooo dangerous. I know both you and Lynne's areas are prepared for it, but that doesn't make it much easier. Freezing rain SUCKS!!!!

Well, it's almost home time. Have a great evening everyone. Stay safe if your in the cold/snow belt area!!!!!

Very, very, very "over" this winter weather....
hoping for better days soon.

Some days you just need Burger King
Hello, child. What, no frogs??? Thank you for the lovely green cookies

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Have a good, warm night all

Frogs and cookies don't tend to pair well together, lol!!
Thanks for the awesome meme

Morning all. Cold here this morning - didn’t help that I was still in my nightie and dressing gown doing the perimeter walk with Louie! Quick game of ball with him and then time for coffee number one.

Took advantage of being on my own to watch a programme about grief that I recorded as I know I still struggle with this and don’t want to upset Kev and Em so that was watched and glad to see so many different ways to deal with loss - I have things everywhere - positive reminders and nothing but positive memories and realise how lucky I am.

Now onto one of my cookery programmes.

I have bought taco shells - never used them before - and will be making a spicy meal tonight. That’s a SANS influence I just didn’t have them on a Tuesday.

Hope temperatures improve for everyone and all heading to a peaceful weekend.

What kind of dog is Louie? I love pets!!

Thing about sparkling is, once it`s opened you have to drink it all, those fizz holders are rubbish.....we find it so odd over here you have to go to a special place to buy alcohol. We do have specialist wine, spirits and liquor places, but basically we can get alcohol anywhere.

Sat up far too late last night watching all the chatter from Perseverance landing and all the after excitement. Listening to the experts is fascinating, and yet again, another almost 1am to bed. Loving all of this from NASA. Happy to admit to being a family of Space/science geeks!

Have a wonderful and happy Friday ​

Wisconsin has the #2 ranked party school in the entire USA....there is a very big drinking culture here...
You can buy beer, wine and hard liquor almost everywhere!
Gas stations, convenience stores, carry outs from any bar, Wal Mart and Target, grocery stores, liquor stores, etc. Probably a few more that I forget at the moment.
And in Wisconsin, it is legal for minors(young kids too) to be in bars with their parents. And not just places that serve food but also have a bar. Bars that are only bars.
And you see kids in bars on the regular. Most are kinda surprised when they see/hear about it...

I watched the NASA landing too! Amazing!!!!

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Do it! Happy Friday dance! Woot!
That Fabulous Friday homies! Get up and dance, it’s good for ya to get a wee bit of exercise, and well, it is a Friday.

Happy Friday to you too Lynne!!!!

Dropped off my friends birthday present from several of us........it`s her birthday tomorrow......hehe she joins us in the 50`s.......and we shared to cost of a rather nice Bernina sewing machine. She looked at the box curiously, as she doesn`t know what it is.....her husband does though.

We left the box in the porch and retreated to the car and had a shouty conversation with them......sadly no party for her. But, they are going to Barbados next week as we are allowed to do here to celebrate her birthday.........good for them.

Hope your friend has an excellent birthday and likes her new sewing machine!
I'm holding onto the 40s by a thread!!!

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Good one Keisha!
Jenny's number!! Caught that right away, lol!

Happy Friday. Another day of not doing much. The ice is melting and the roads are clear, but I'm still spending most of the day at home. I did go out for a medical appointment. Everything is good except my blood sugar levels are still a little high. Much better than they were last time though.

I can't really contribute to the wine discussion since I don't drink it. I do know that we can purchase beer and wine in grocery stores, Walmart, etc. here, but I think you have to go to a package store if you want something harder.

While I was out today I bought some more puzzles, so I think I will start working on one of them.

Always like a new puzzle!!



I had a color and cut this morning...all glammed up and nowhere to go....
Feels good to have fresh locks!

DD texted me just a bit ago. She got a 94% on her Pharmacology exam! She was nervous about it....it's a very difficult class. But she's a dedicated student and always puts in the study time needed to succeed.
On Monday she has a General Pathology exam....so it looks like a study weekend ahead for her.

DH and I will make it to the lake house on Saturday. Our temps are finally out of the single digit and negative range. We will be meeting up with DHs parents. We haven't seen them since Christmas, so it will be a nice catch up!

 

[keishashadow]

Yep, beer distributors here for anything over a 12 pack. Giant Eagle has been beating them in price on many brands. A case of my beer (corona) will last me nearly a year. Shorter, depending on how annoying my family is.

Looking at the tax folder, not sure I want to dive in after paying my bills. Somebody is chomping at the bit & it’s not me. My brain might implode from all those numbers flying about.

DD texted me just a bit ago. She got a 94% on her Pharmacology exam! She was nervous about it....it's a very difficult class. But she's a dedicated student and always puts in the study time needed to succeed.
On Monday she has a General Pathology exam....so it looks like a study weekend ahead for her.

Sweet!

That new ‘do feeling is amazing isn’t it? I nearly fell over when i made the mistake yesterday of taking a picture of the top of my head. It’s been three months since last go-round. Didn’t seem as tho roots were as bad as usual, even tho the new girl does those baby hi-lights to minimize roots.

Who knew... random silver and white hairs can pass as highlights if u squint Never really had any to speak of until last 6 months, i’m Told stress can do that to you lol

 

[schumigirl]

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Have a to-do list a mile long today. First up an attempt at sweet-talking the mr into grabbing my order at sams . That entails shoveling out last night’s couple of inches of snow. Can’t even tempt him with bacon since friday, darn it.

? Lucky you. Not so on other side of the state. Only one grocery chain offers in our metro area, no WM, target or drug store. Do find it rather ironic you can gas up & grab booze at sheetz

Was gifted a bottle of preservative free wine. Even for me this one was a bit sweet, still quite tasty, along the line of an ice wine. put in the fridge and fully expected to toss it a week later when it went flat. Nope,have had a little nip now & again for over a month. Still quite tasty, absolutely shocked. Made by a small winery in the area that specializes in making all non sulfate wines of different sorts

Haha imagine when she picked it up, wondering what was so heavy in there.

Had similar friday meme this am ready to go lol

Glad you liked the wine Janet.....

Bacon here in the morning......and yes, if you squint.....anything can look like highlights........gotta ask......why were you taking a picture of the top of your head?? Oh got it....just to see the root shade?

Gotcha......yes, we can buy alcohol in petrol stations too. Did seem weird when it first happened amy moons ago.

Maybe I should give the zoo a chance this time of year...on a 'warm' winter day it could be quite fun!!


I've been dedicating a bit of time each day for a couple days now. Will take the weekend off, and probably be finished early next week. Then I'll set up an appt with the accountant.


Great choice Carole....it would be a bit off to ignore National Wine Day, lol!


I watched it too! Fantastic!!!


Very, very, very "over" this winter weather....
hoping for better days soon.


Frogs and cookies don't tend to pair well together, lol!!
Thanks for the awesome meme


What kind of dog is Louie? I love pets!!


Wisconsin has the #2 ranked party school in the entire USA....there is a very big drinking culture here...
You can buy beer, wine and hard liquor almost everywhere!
Gas stations, convenience stores, carry outs from any bar, Wal Mart and Target, grocery stores, liquor stores, etc. Probably a few more that I forget at the moment.
And in Wisconsin, it is legal for minors(young kids too) to be in bars with their parents. And not just places that serve food but also have a bar. Bars that are only bars.
And you see kids in bars on the regular. Most are kinda surprised when they see/hear about it...

I watched the NASA landing too! Amazing!!!!


Happy Friday to you too Lynne!!!!


Hope your friend has an excellent birthday and likes her new sewing machine!
I'm holding onto the 40s by a thread!!!


Good one Keisha!
Jenny's number!! Caught that right away, lol!


Always like a new puzzle!!



I had a color and cut this morning...all glammed up and nowhere to go....
Feels good to have fresh locks!

DD texted me just a bit ago. She got a 94% on her Pharmacology exam! She was nervous about it....it's a very difficult class. But she's a dedicated student and always puts in the study time needed to succeed.
On Monday she has a General Pathology exam....so it looks like a study weekend ahead for her.

DH and I will make it to the lake house on Saturday. Our temps are finally out of the single digit and negative range. We will be meeting up with DHs parents. We haven't seen them since Christmas, so it will be a nice catch up!

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Nice score for your lovely daughter........she is doing amazingly well. And happy new hair do.....yes, always gives a lift, and love some salon time....

The Mars landing was breathtaking! But, we sat up far too late watching all the boffins talk about it.......yes, booze is everywhere here too.....even post offices.

Yes, she`ll love the gift, her husband told us that`s what she wanted, and will only use that brand of machine....so no wondering what to get her. Yes, she`s clinging on by a whisper now......lol.....

Have a lovely visit to the lake this weekend, glad your temps are rising now.....





Yes, late nights and me.......just had an hours snooze.

Tom left me snooze and put the big tv on in the other room and I woke up with a huge blanket over me and I was boiling hot as that room is always toasty, nice snooze though.

About to watch the film To Olivia about the real personality of Roald Dahl. Not the nicest of men by all accounts. But, one of my favourite UK actresses is in it, Keeley Hawes. And for Highlander fans.....Sam Heughan is in it too. If it doesn`t grip in 10 minutes, off it goes.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Lynne hope you enjoy a zoo trip - I’m holding out to buy a family annual pass for Chester Zoo. Sadly still fully closed but hopefully will be allowed to open (with limited numbers) soon. Oh yes we definitely enjoy each other’s company. It is the only thing we differ on and I previously enjoyed a drink when well.

J’aime congratulations to your daughter. She’s doing so well. Louie is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. My first small dog - had Golden Retrievers all my life. He’s absolutely brilliant. Such good company and very loving.


We just watched the new movie “To Olivia”. Big Roald Dahl book fans here though know he was a very difficult and often troubled man. Anything with Hugh Bonneville will be watched. Sudden ending we would have liked to know more.

Taco’s were ok - needed a bit more spice for me.

 

[schumigirl]

I liked the ending of the Roald Dahl movie.....the rest as they say, is history. Can`t abide Hugh Bonneville, but apart from him, it was decent......I love Keeley Hawes in anything, but wouldn`t watch it again.

Got an update on our delivery from Scotland tomorrow....will be here before midday.......will have our regular bacon then for breakfast and try the Scottish stuff on Sunday. And Aberdeen Angus steaks for Sunday......

Very mild here tonight but, blowing a hoolie outside. Will be fun trying to sleep through that wind.

Starting to watch a Potter movie now.......

 

[Lynne G]

Well, 28F out. Made cheesesteaks, plain for little one and me, men had them with fried onions. Air fried tater tots and some green peppers, dinner on this cool feeling Friday night.

Ack, tomorrow will be frigid, but think we still will go to the little zoo. Just not stay long. Had to have a reservation time to enter, so thought maybe I’d try for an earlier time, all times sold out. Oh well, good I reserved days ago, when they first offed tomorrow only to members who register a reservation times.

Ah, a quite night, alarm turned off, but does not mean I won’t be up early. May be, but will not be moving as fast.

Have a most slumbering good sleep. Yay, means the weekend has started!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Morning Lynne - hope you enjoy the zoo. No slumbering sleep but 3 hours from 4-7. Hey ho. Cool morning but no rain at the moment so Louie and I had half an hour in the garden then few tasks and snug now with coffee drunk and tv on.

When Em and I went to the store on Thursday I bought two pairs of leggings. I’m always troubled by the appearance of my legs and one pair is just not right so we will have a drive and return them later and have a walk around a parkland there.

Chinese later so no need for a meal prep. Bacon sandwiches when Kev and Em appear.

Safe and snug Saturday all.

 

[schumigirl]

Beautiful Saturday morning by the coast......sun is shining and clouds are actually not grey today.

Parcel of meat due to arrive in the next hour......yes, we`re excited to try it. Steaks tomorrow as tonight is pizza night...

Little bit of housework to do today, then another day of not very much.....Saturday is no different to every other day.......will have a zoom chat with my birthday gal pal.....I know she reads here so I`m expecting a call soon......she`ll have opened her parcels by now.

And yes, bacon up as always on a Saturday here........mac......yooohooooo........you still up?????

wooohoooo....parcel here......going to check it out........​

 

[Lynne G]

Guess Mac’s not here yet? But always get me posting with mention of bacon, Schumi. Nice to be able to have a walk on the beach and getting the food order to have steaks for dinner. Hope your afternoon has been as nice weather. And tea was good.

Julie, thanks, zoo should be nice, and at least we have a very sunny start. Even with 23F out, always nice to see the sun. Saying will be partly cloudy in the afternoon, but at least the clouds won’t bring wet today. So nice you enjoyed a walk in the garden this morning with Louie. Such a cute dog. Hope your coffee was hot and delicious, and you get a better night’s sleep today.

So a Good Afternoon to Schumi and Julie, and all the other homies having a good afternoon too. A Good Morning to Mac and all the other morning enjoying homies as well.

Ack, time to get the last of this wash done this morning, refill the teapot, turn the channel on the TV, what da heck?, and go back to enjoying a quiet house, sipping hot tea, with a warm throw on my lap. Oh and guess make some pancakes. Little one asked for them. Mind you, they will have to be heated. But easy for her to pop in toaster a few minutes.

Yay! That Saturday quiet morning. Ahhh.

 

[macraven]

I have been under the weather but here now

I picked up a bug I guess.

Happy Saturday to all !

 

[keishashadow]

Hope your day is full of them, make today special.

Having one of my kids stop round always brightens my day Bacon’ing here for breakfast now that I hear the mr stirring. need to get the Swiss steak prepped & in over by 1 pm so it can do it’s nice, slow roast.

Too much snow to trudge thru a near foot of snow to back of our yard in order to grill a steak for jr. Glad to have the air fryer, it subs nicely in a pinch when inclement weather to prepare just a couple steaks.

Finished one federal tax return yesterday, mine lol. everyone else seems to be slow on their marks to drop them off this year. Maybe, it’ll finally be the year they take a stab at their own as most seem to have extra time on their hands

When Em and I went to the store on Thursday I bought two pairs of leggings. I’m always troubled by the appearance of my legs and one pair is just not right so we will have a drive and return them later and have a walk around a parkland there.

I prefer a couple of different brands. Usually go up a size. Sounds like you might need to go down one in that pair. I hate when they are

.I know she reads here so I`m expecting a call soon......she`ll have opened her parcels by now.

I’m sure the gift left her in stitches, happy happy to the birthday girl.

I picked up a bug I guess.

Quick, put it down! Hope you feel much better today

 

[schumigirl]

Love the meme again Janet.......yes, thanks she loved her sewing machine.....she had no idea we had gone to so much trouble as she called it.....yes, cause going online and ordering something is hard.....duh!!! She deserves it......

Sounds like a very meaty day in your house today....always nice when one of the boys stop by for a visit.......



Lynne, Janet and myself all serving bacon for breakfast.....nice.

mac......once again, hope you are back to normal soon....and yes, drop that bug as Keisha says........





Delighted with the meats from the Scottish butcher......although turns out the family sized fish pie is a single serving.......lol.....but, I`m quite happy as I prefer to make my own anyway, but Tom does like to try anything from a new supplier. It all looks good though.

Not for tonight......Saturday night is pizza night.......and trying that mango and pineapple tiki drink with some sparkly......I think it`ll be nice.

Got very nostalgic over some of the pictures I`ve been scanning........it`s so lovely looking back over them. Found one of my mum when she was 50.....I forgot how pretty she was and what lovely skin she had, never mind the natural caramel coloured hair she managed to keep till mid 50`s.....I must send a copy to her.

I`ve decided I`m never going to get through scanning them all. Having to be a bit selective now.

Cloudy day now.......but very mild.

Hope your Saturday is a good one.........

 

[Realfoodfans]

Take care Mac. Hope you improve quickly.

Tickets have gone on sale for the new Bedknobs & Broomsticks Musical tour and it’s coming to Manchester so nabbed tickets for October half term. Took out protection for cancellation just in case but will be brilliant if it goes ahead.

Even though a Saturday the store was still quiet so in and out fairly quickly.

Looking forward to our Chinese tonight. Yay to not cooking!

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh Chinese for dinner sounds like a plan, Julie.

Well wishes to Mac. Kick that bug to the curb, and get well fast. Mummy dust healing sent in bunches.

 

[Lynne G]

Zoo was nice. And coffee was bought on way home.

Caturday night indeed:

Awake she was.

And neat, they had ice carvings all around:


And our favorite, are the bald eagles, as such a majestic bird:


With that, a bit of zoo for you.

Enjoying some warm hot chocolate, and had delicious Chinese dinner. Left overs, but they will certainly be eaten tomorrow.

Have a peaceful Saturday night homies. Don’t let the bugs bite, and snuggle under the covers.

Bitter feeling weekend we have. With more snow to come on Monday. As weather guy said tonight, we are getting tired of these snow storms coming every couple of days. Boo, but shovels still out in front of garage, with one by the front door. Sigh.

Good night all. Be safe and wake up happy that it will be a Sunday.

Oh and a SAN, the evening sun was a huge ball of a beautiful deep orange color, in a red and orange sky. Sailor’s delight indeed.