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

[schumigirl]

Monyk - that trip snuck up fast. If see any of these ‘lil guys, tell them hello for me. They are the funniest creatures. Little beggars, surprisingly tame at the resorts. Not so sure how they are in the wild
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For those not familiar, Ciaotes, raccoon like. not to be confused with chupacabras

Oh, there is a joke in there alright, of the unintended consequences sort

I’ve day-dreamed that they turn it into a FOTL property . It is that nice. Not my normal design aesthetic for a property but, it works.
Sage advice but, gotta watch...sometimes there are scary children lurking in there.

Oh my goodness, poor kitties

You are selling yourself short here. It’s a wonderful thing you are doing for them.

Sounds like a very special young lady to me


I can smell the trip . Good for you, getting there/planning is half the fun IMO

What, no partridge?I miss having fruit trees, don’t miss raking up the fruit in the fall

lol....oh I go the one in this thread alright it was the other I thought I`d missed.....but turns out, you hadn`t made a joke in the end, just someone thought you had......

I remember when it was being built, I thought we`d never stay there.....then we got a guided tour and we both fell in love with it too. I still think RP tops as our first choice, but only by a sliver as it does have the best bar in Universal property right there.....

lol....we do have a lot of partridges and pheasants around here and several other things we have no idea what they are.....not really a bird watcher. We do have some gorgeous owls though that are quite majestic to watch. Wish I knew more about them. Lots of wildlife too. No bears thankfully..... Yes, we do lose a lot of fruit to birds....they`ll take a peck from as many fruits as they can on the trees ignoring the many on the ground at times! That`s annoying......




Another early night last night......I think this cold weather is catching up on me....or could be the walking. Again, woke up not having a clue what day of the week it is......then remembered it`s my mum`s birthday, will call her in a little while.

Did get an email saying her flowers will be delivered.....tomorrow! So, they`ll be getting a call when they open asking why the 17th when I ordered and paid for them to be delivered today. Won`t be happy if she doesn`t get them today.

Think poached eggs this morning. Made double balsamic honey mustard chicken yesterday, so it can just be reheated tonight.....I`m thinking forward in case I don`t feel so good after the vaccine later today. They can just reheat that and make whatever they want to go with it.

Did plan a walk this morning, but seems we have some rain that doesn`t look to be stopping till much later.

Having a tea called Berry Pomp flavour this morning......part of a Christmas gift from someone.....lovely. I know where she got it so I`ll order some more of that.

Have a wonderful Tuesday........





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[Realfoodfans]

Firstly to Carol almost an exciting event today - a GP friend advised drink extra water for couple of days and take paracetamol before and later. Sure it will go well for you. Hope Mum gets her flowers.

Yes Keisha Em is lovely. Sad to say almost too kind and thoughtful for this day and age.

Yuck we have rain this morning so no early walk. Kev is going out to help build the nursery furniture today and of course I’m not allowed to go so I’m planning to walk with Louie after some brunch.

DIL has booked us an appointment to view prams when stores reopen in April - does make me sad we have to do that. Three allowed to view so that will be my involvement.

Have lamb Barnsley chops for our meal tonight. Grocery delivery moved back a day until tomorrow so a few things running low. We will cope as no desire to go far today.

So hoping everyone has a good day and people and pets all doing ok.

 

[Lynne G]

A terrific good morning to Schumi and Julie.

Very dark and quiet again this morning. 30F, so still a cool enough morning,

Ooh Schumi has fruit trees and birds. Yeah, I have an apple tree, and between birds and the squirrels, not many left for me. A very happy birthday to your dear mum. I hope the flower delivery is today. Ooh have to look up that tea kind. Fruit teas, sometimes I like, sometimes not so much. Most of the time, I like plain tea. No milk, no sugar, no other flavor. Hope you will be enjoying some tea later today.

Julie, ah sorry raining out. While we have a cloudy day, rain is coming. Our dry spell will be broken today and days after today. Sweet getting ready for the baby. Yes, with restrictions still in place, no one allowed with person in hospital. Sad, when you cannot be with those you love. Hope Louie enjoys his later day walk. Such a cute dog.

And so my week day routine does keep track of those days of the week. And ah yes, a Tuesday, so most likely no dinner cooking for Mac. Taco Bell dinner plans should be her’s. So homies, get that taco ordering or making tacos today. See:



And so should every homie. And have that terrific Taco Tuesday, and give a cheer with that taco, Schumi’s mum has a birthday today.

Time for my tea routine. Refill needed, and breakfast hunt to begin. Tacos today, maybe. Later homies. And a Good Morning to all.

 

[schumigirl]

A terrific good morning to Schumi and Julie.

Very dark and quiet again this morning. 30F, so still a cool enough morning,

Ooh Schumi has fruit trees and birds. Yeah, I have an apple tree, and between birds and the squirrels, not many left for me. A very happy birthday to your dear mum. I hope the flower delivery is today. Ooh have to look up that tea kind. Fruit teas, sometimes I like, sometimes not so much. Most of the time, I like plain tea. No milk, no sugar, no other flavor. Hope you will be enjoying some tea later today.

Julie, ah sorry raining out. While we have a cloudy day, rain is coming. Our dry spell will be broken today and days after today. Sweet getting ready for the baby. Yes, with restrictions still in place, no one allowed with person in hospital. Sad, when you cannot be with those you love. Hope Louie enjoys his later day walk. Such a cute dog.

And so my week day routine does keep track of those days of the week. And ah yes, a Tuesday, so most likely no dinner cooking for Mac. Taco Bell dinner plans should be her’s. So homies, get that taco ordering or making tacos today. See:

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And so should every homie. And have that terrific Taco Tuesday, and give a cheer with that taco, Schumi’s mum has a birthday today.

Time for my tea routine. Refill needed, and breakfast hunt to begin. Tacos today, maybe. Later homies. And a Good Morning to all.

The brand is P&T. I think they’re from Germany, but mine came within a Harrods gift pack, I know you can order them online direct from both places. I like it a lot.

Thank you, I think mum is having a lovely day.




The sun came out so we did go a walk along the beach, it’s so mild today which is lovely......didn’t need a hat.

Got in and called mum who did get her flowers and she said they were stunning. When my sister and niece go over later they’ll send me a picture, but she is delighted with them. Just wish I could give them to her personally.

Thinking about lunch soon. Just doing some sandwiches today, chicken with Mayo, tomato and lettuce, no mayo for me....I prefer salad cream.

Little early to eat, but when you’re hungry........

 

[macraven]

That’s happy news the flowers did arrive today for your mum schumi!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Thank you! It’s been busy with actually going to real work again, and then suddenly our trip is here! Our view from our villa and current view under a palapa on the beach. Beachside drink and food service. Today is a beach chill day - well we did paddle board this am- tomorrow is Tulum in the morning and probably parasailing in afternoon. Going to catchup on everyone now

Gorgeous photos! Have a wonderful vacation!

Oh yes please.....it sounds like one we`d enjoy. I`m terrible for not following recipes at all, I like to alter them usually, but always good to see a new one.

We have apple, plum and pear trees.

Sounds like a nice day for you, but sounds cold too! yes, stay wrapped up warm inside. That is a nice beach meme!





Been a lovely evening tonight. After dinner got a call from a friend and we chatted for a while. Been a couple of months since we spoke, so we had a lot of catching up to do.

Enjoying the new book from the Book Group, so do a few others which is nice. Makes our discussion about it easier when we all like it. One lady won`t start it till the end of this week as she is busy with work.

Think it`ll be an early night tonight. Been watching Person of Interest again, on to Season 2 tonight. Such a good show.

Had a headache last night, but will send the recipe soon.

Monyk - that trip snuck up fast. If see any of these ‘lil guys, tell them hello for me. They are the funniest creatures. Little beggars, surprisingly tame at the resorts. Not so sure how they are in the wild
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For those not familiar, Ciaotes, raccoon like. not to be confused with chupacabras

Oh, there is a joke in there alright, of the unintended consequences sort

I’ve day-dreamed that they turn it into a FOTL property . It is that nice. Not my normal design aesthetic for a property but, it works.
Sage advice but, gotta watch...sometimes there are scary children lurking in there.

Oh my goodness, poor kitties

You are selling yourself short here. It’s a wonderful thing you are doing for them.

Sounds like a very special young lady to me


I can smell the trip . Good for you, getting there/planning is half the fun IMO

What, no partridge?I miss having fruit trees, don’t miss raking up the fruit in the fall

I've never come upon those Ciaotes at a resort. How big are they?

lol....oh I go the one in this thread alright it was the other I thought I`d missed.....but turns out, you hadn`t made a joke in the end, just someone thought you had......

I remember when it was being built, I thought we`d never stay there.....then we got a guided tour and we both fell in love with it too. I still think RP tops as our first choice, but only by a sliver as it does have the best bar in Universal property right there.....

lol....we do have a lot of partridges and pheasants around here and several other things we have no idea what they are.....not really a bird watcher. We do have some gorgeous owls though that are quite majestic to watch. Wish I knew more about them. Lots of wildlife too. No bears thankfully..... Yes, we do lose a lot of fruit to birds....they`ll take a peck from as many fruits as they can on the trees ignoring the many on the ground at times! That`s annoying......




Another early night last night......I think this cold weather is catching up on me....or could be the walking. Again, woke up not having a clue what day of the week it is......then remembered it`s my mum`s birthday, will call her in a little while.

Did get an email saying her flowers will be delivered.....tomorrow! So, they`ll be getting a call when they open asking why the 17th when I ordered and paid for them to be delivered today. Won`t be happy if she doesn`t get them today.

Think poached eggs this morning. Made double balsamic honey mustard chicken yesterday, so it can just be reheated tonight.....I`m thinking forward in case I don`t feel so good after the vaccine later today. They can just reheat that and make whatever they want to go with it.

Did plan a walk this morning, but seems we have some rain that doesn`t look to be stopping till much later.

Having a tea called Berry Pomp flavour this morning......part of a Christmas gift from someone.....lovely. I know where she got it so I`ll order some more of that.

Have a wonderful Tuesday........





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My grandpa used to hunt partridges and pheasants. My grandma would make creamed partridge breast over toast. Pretty tasty!

A most happy birthday to your mum!!!!!

Good luck with your shot today!!!!!

A terrific good morning to Schumi and Julie.

Very dark and quiet again this morning. 30F, so still a cool enough morning,

Ooh Schumi has fruit trees and birds. Yeah, I have an apple tree, and between birds and the squirrels, not many left for me. A very happy birthday to your dear mum. I hope the flower delivery is today. Ooh have to look up that tea kind. Fruit teas, sometimes I like, sometimes not so much. Most of the time, I like plain tea. No milk, no sugar, no other flavor. Hope you will be enjoying some tea later today.

Julie, ah sorry raining out. While we have a cloudy day, rain is coming. Our dry spell will be broken today and days after today. Sweet getting ready for the baby. Yes, with restrictions still in place, no one allowed with person in hospital. Sad, when you cannot be with those you love. Hope Louie enjoys his later day walk. Such a cute dog.

And so my week day routine does keep track of those days of the week. And ah yes, a Tuesday, so most likely no dinner cooking for Mac. Taco Bell dinner plans should be her’s. So homies, get that taco ordering or making tacos today. See:

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And so should every homie. And have that terrific Taco Tuesday, and give a cheer with that taco, Schumi’s mum has a birthday today.

Time for my tea routine. Refill needed, and breakfast hunt to begin. Tacos today, maybe. Later homies. And a Good Morning to all.

It's either gonna be taco or pizza Tuesday here tonight! Haven't decided which yet...





I was put on a waitlist at a local pharmacy for the vaccine. I can leave on a moments notice, and be at the pharmacy within 20 minutes. So if they have a no-show, and the vaccine would be wasted, I could get a call.
I'm not sure how many others are on the waitlist ahead of me...

We ended up only getting 1-2 inches of snow last night. Covers the cement and grass. I knew winter wasn't finished with us quite yet. But we should see around 50 degrees by Saturday, so the snow won't last long.

Happy Tuesday !!!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

May your eyes soon be smiling. How i do love this day for puns.


Feels better to have gotten that out of my system.

 

[keishashadow]

Now, down to business

No bears thankfully...

Oh, you haven’t lived ‘till you’ve discovered a bear in your neighborhood. All the cool kids are doing it lol.

Reminds me, while away the 1st night a couple of something kept setting off my security camera for nearly an hour. quite grainy images, but, still as to what they were.

Did get an email saying her flowers will be delivered.....tomorrow! So, they`ll be getting a call when they open asking why the 17th when I ordered and paid for them to be delivered today. Won`t be happy if she doesn`t get them today.

Glad the order came through. Have had abysmal results with online ordering thru the large delivery companies here. They contract out to the loca shops mostly. Unfortunately, they tend to ‘move’ their products that are on their last legs. Now, I call the shop directly, sometimes the old ways are the best!

Made double balsamic honey mustard chicken yesterday, so it can just be reheated tonight.....I`m thinking forward in case I don`t feel so good after the vaccine later today. They can just reheat that and make whatever they want to go with it.

Heck, cold sounds good too to me.

Have my corned beef/cabbage, taters & carrots in crock pot. Will make the soda bread & the mr’s pot roasts after I get back from a quick pop out to Ross for senior day. Lots of lost ground to make up there during pandemic. Need tons of candy for Easter, they typically have nicely discounted supply of the good stuff the family enjoys.

Berry Pomp

Sounds like a Pop singer from the 80’s

Have lamb Barnsley chops

I know nothing of lamb, is that a brand or type of lamb?

Tacos today, maybe. Later homies. And a Good Morning to all.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Hi Keisha sorry Barnsley chops are a cut of lamb. The lamb we buy is local but they are Swaledale breed. The Swaledale is a Yorkshire sheep - hardy enough for the hilly area. We love lamb but the GC aren’t as keen so tend to eat it when they aren’t here to eat!

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, getting green soon, Keisha. Nope won’t buy a corned beef roast, but did buy corn beef, and other lunch meat from a Jewish deli. Little one won’t eat corned beef. Roast beef, yes maybe. Steak, double yes. At least this time of year, cabbage is cheap. Your stew pot will be smelling delicious soon.

Will look up that brand of tea, Schumi. And happy your mum got her beautiful flowers on her birthday. It is sad you could not deliver in person. Hope your lunch was good. Not a fan of lamb, but DH enjoys eating it.

MonyK, such a cute picture of those animals. Guess I never stayed in that resort to see them. Glad you are having a great time.

Tea is good this morning. Even DH said the house felt cold.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh and a SAN:

Sunrise was at 7:08am this morning, and sunset will be at 7:08pm tonight.

Add drizzling right now. Phone says will stop in 17 minutes.

Thus so, this live weather report.

 

[keishashadow]

I've never come upon those Ciaotes at a resort. How big are they?

Large raccoon size, we tend to go south to get away from the hubbub of Cancun, love the Valentin Imperial in Rivera Maya area. Being more rural, probably why the little guys proliferate there. Well, along with el tourists feeding them

We love lamb but the GC aren’t as keen so tend to eat it when they aren’t here to eat!

I’m with the GC, an acquired taste that I just haven’t developed. Will say that I rather enjoyed these little mini chops that they served at a function we attended at Trader Sams. Believe they were a frence’d rack? Had to sample them as grown near my home, their lamb is in great demand, said to be world renown, Elysian Farms.

Far too much in way of alcohol pairings with the food (mostly whiskey which throws me for a loop). Was glad we decided to uber up from the resort. Even tho I passed off at least half of my servings to the mr, I wound up sleeping from late afternoon till morning...light weight I am

The chops were tiny, no bigger than a deck of cards. Admittedly, quite tasty even to me. Just the right size of a sampling. The mr just couldn’t. You should’ve seen the piranhas around us vying for his cast off

 

[keishashadow]

Thus so, this live weather report.

You could get a side gig going there

 

[cam757]

DS's high school orientation went well. A super quick tour of the school. It was neat to walk through the school again. I have not been inside since I graduated almost 27 years ago. Wow, that seems strange to say. Nothing changed other than other than the building showing it's age and in desperate need of a good landscaping job. Just like most everything else, DS seemed indifferent. I am nervous for him though.

Mom is doing fine after her 2nd shot on Sunday. Just a very sore arm. We were in and out after her 15 minute observation period.

Off to do some grocery shopping. I need to get some cabbage for my corned beef and cabbage tomorrow.

Heading to disney WL on 4/30, will wind up that trip a few days onsite at Universal, HR. My adult children ‘threatened’ me to come home for Mother’s Day I’ve gone missing several years lol

That will be nice. I love the Wilderness Lodge. I was thinking on adding a day or two at WDW but I decided to hold off in case we decide to return in the fall. It has been several years since we have been to WDW and I would love to see all the new attractions. We have been to UOR twice for Mother's Day but have always flown back on Sunday in time to spend with my mom but the best flight I can find is late Sunday night so I had to ask her if she would be okay celebrating another day. Of course she was fine. Hopefully my brother will pick up the slack and take her to lunch or something.

We will miss each other. I will be in Orlando at the end of May, but at Disney.

That is too bad. I was looking at the end of May since that is DS's birthday but he always has exams that time of the year so we are going to stick with Mother's Day. Maybe in the fall then. I think I remember you saying you are going in October.

 

[keishashadow]

Sunday night so I had to ask her if she would be okay celebrating another day. Of course she was fine. Hopefully my brother will pick up the slack and take her to lunch or something.

I’m sure she will be happy for you. Can always make it up to her the next weekend. Double the fun for her.

WL is the mr’s favorite resort. Bought it waaay back when it was the only MK resort. Crazy there are now three of them!

Speaking of crazy, not quite there yet, i do know StP day is tomorrow. So is my 1st Dental day in ages, tooth chipped off, couple of missing crowns. Figure there will be no solid food for me afterwards; so, officially starting the partee early. May even pull out the baileys after my errands today to see if i can find a decaf kcup.

Maybe in the fall then. I think I remember you saying you are going in October.

Yes, like clockwork . Invasion of SANs people, gathering of the clans if you will haha

 

[J'aime Paris]

May your eyes soon be smiling. How i do love this day for puns.
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Feels better to have gotten that out of my system.

Love all these!! Have me questioning my calendar.....

Hi Keisha sorry Barnsley chops are a cut of lamb. The lamb we buy is local but they are Swaledale breed. The Swaledale is a Yorkshire sheep - hardy enough for the hilly area. We love lamb but the GC aren’t as keen so tend to eat it when they aren’t here to eat!
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Those chops look quite nice. Lamb isn't eaten often in my area. Almost never on a menu in a restaurant.

Large raccoon size, we tend to go south to get away from the hubbub of Cancun, love the Valentin Imperial in Rivera Maya area. Being more rural, probably why the little guys proliferate there. Well, along with el tourists feeding them


I’m with the GC, an acquired taste that I just haven’t developed. Will say that I rather enjoyed these little mini chops that they served at a function we attended at Trader Sams. Believe they were a frence’d rack? Had to sample them as grown near my home, their lamb is in great demand, said to be world renown, Elysian Farms.

Far too much in way of alcohol pairings with the food (mostly whiskey which throws me for a loop). Was glad we decided to uber up from the resort. Even tho I passed off at least half of my servings to the mr, I wound up sleeping from late afternoon till morning...light weight I am

The chops were tiny, no bigger than a deck of cards. Admittedly, quite tasty even to me. Just the right size of a sampling. The mr just couldn’t. You should’ve seen the piranhas around us vying for his cast off

Large raccoon size? As long as they're friendly, lol!!!

DS's high school orientation went well. A super quick tour of the school. It was neat to walk through the school again. I have not been inside since I graduated almost 27 years ago. Wow, that seems strange to say. Nothing changed other than other than the building showing it's age and in desperate need of a good landscaping job. Just like most everything else, DS seemed indifferent. I am nervous for him though.

Mom is doing fine after her 2nd shot on Sunday. Just a very sore arm. We were in and out after her 15 minute observation period.

Off to do some grocery shopping. I need to get some cabbage for my corned beef and cabbage tomorrow.



That will be nice. I love the Wilderness Lodge. I was thinking on adding a day or two at WDW but I decided to hold off in case we decide to return in the fall. It has been several years since we have been to WDW and I would love to see all the new attractions. We have been to UOR twice for Mother's Day but have always flown back on Sunday in time to spend with my mom but the best flight I can find is late Sunday night so I had to ask her if she would be okay celebrating another day. Of course she was fine. Hopefully my brother will pick up the slack and take her to lunch or something.



That is too bad. I was looking at the end of May since that is DS's birthday but he always has exams that time of the year so we are going to stick with Mother's Day. Maybe in the fall then. I think I remember you saying you are going in October.

Ah, high school memories! I sure your DS will do well!
I remember having some of the same teachers my dad had when he was in high school. It has now been turned into an admin building.




My headache from last night is still lingering....
I may actually take a nap, which is quite rare for me. And pizza for supper has been decided....easy.

 

[J'aime Paris]

I’m sure she will be happy for you. Can always make it up to her the next weekend. Double the fun for her.

WL is the mr’s favorite resort. Bought it waaay back when it was the only MK resort. Crazy there are now three of them!

Speaking of crazy, not quite there yet, i do know StP day is tomorrow. So is my 1st Dental day in ages, tooth chipped off, couple of missing crowns. Figure there will be no solid food for me afterwards; so, officially starting the partee early. May even pull out the baileys after my errands today to see if i can find a decaf kcup.

Yes, like clockwork . Invasion of SANs people, gathering of the clans if you will haha

Oh good! I was wondering, but didn't want to say it, lol!

 

[schumigirl]

That’s happy news the flowers did arrive today for your mum schumi!

Thanks mac.....she was thrilled with them.....

Gorgeous photos! Have a wonderful vacation!


Had a headache last night, but will send the recipe soon.


I've never come upon those Ciaotes at a resort. How big are they?


My grandpa used to hunt partridges and pheasants. My grandma would make creamed partridge breast over toast. Pretty tasty!

A most happy birthday to your mum!!!!!

Good luck with your shot today!!!!!


It's either gonna be taco or pizza Tuesday here tonight! Haven't decided which yet...





I was put on a waitlist at a local pharmacy for the vaccine. I can leave on a moments notice, and be at the pharmacy within 20 minutes. So if they have a no-show, and the vaccine would be wasted, I could get a call.
I'm not sure how many others are on the waitlist ahead of me...

We ended up only getting 1-2 inches of snow last night. Covers the cement and grass. I knew winter wasn't finished with us quite yet. But we should see around 50 degrees by Saturday, so the snow won't last long.

Happy Tuesday !!!!!!

no rush Lori....hope the headache is better now, they`re not fun.

I`m not a fan of pheasant or partridge, too gamey for me. I`m ok with venison if served correctly, but even so at times it`s a little too much like liver for me. But, weirdly I do like venison.

Hope you get the call soon and happy you didn`t get as much snow as you thought, and warmer weather around the corner.....

Go with pizza....but then I hate tacos......lol......

Now, down to business

Oh, you haven’t lived ‘till you’ve discovered a bear in your neighborhood. All the cool kids are doing it lol.

Reminds me, while away the 1st night a couple of something kept setting off my security camera for nearly an hour. quite grainy images, but, still as to what they were.

Glad the order came through. Have had abysmal results with online ordering thru the large delivery companies here. They contract out to the loca shops mostly. Unfortunately, they tend to ‘move’ their products that are on their last legs. Now, I call the shop directly, sometimes the old ways are the best!

Heck, cold sounds good too to me.

Have my corned beef/cabbage, taters & carrots in crock pot. Will make the soda bread & the mr’s pot roasts after I get back from a quick pop out to Ross for senior day. Lots of lost ground to make up there during pandemic. Need tons of candy for Easter, they typically have nicely discounted supply of the good stuff the family enjoys.


Sounds like a Pop singer from the 80’s

I know nothing of lamb, is that a brand or type of lamb?

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lol....it does sound a bit like an 80`s singer.....oh hell no.....I could live happily never meeting a bear or knowing one is in the vicinity.....I`m bad enough with wild cats around!

I usually call a florist in the next town to my mum, but they closed their doors for good recently, such a shame as they were marvellous. Family owned for years, but couldn`t survive this. They never joined Interflora, so kept their local feel and I always knew the flowers would be top quality and last for ages. I do miss using them already. But, mum said these were quite spectacular, and yes, I was wary using an online company, but, delivered as requested and top quality.....happy mum.

Hehe, getting green soon, Keisha. Nope won’t buy a corned beef roast, but did buy corn beef, and other lunch meat from a Jewish deli. Little one won’t eat corned beef. Roast beef, yes maybe. Steak, double yes. At least this time of year, cabbage is cheap. Your stew pot will be smelling delicious soon.

Will look up that brand of tea, Schumi. And happy your mum got her beautiful flowers on her birthday. It is sad you could not deliver in person. Hope your lunch was good. Not a fan of lamb, but DH enjoys eating it.

MonyK, such a cute picture of those animals. Guess I never stayed in that resort to see them. Glad you are having a great time.

Tea is good this morning. Even DH said the house felt cold.

It is lovely. I looked and Harrods are taking orders for it right now. I`m sure you might find a supplier in the US too. I didn`t look into it that much.

Large raccoon size, we tend to go south to get away from the hubbub of Cancun, love the Valentin Imperial in Rivera Maya area. Being more rural, probably why the little guys proliferate there. Well, along with el tourists feeding them


I’m with the GC, an acquired taste that I just haven’t developed. Will say that I rather enjoyed these little mini chops that they served at a function we attended at Trader Sams. Believe they were a frence’d rack? Had to sample them as grown near my home, their lamb is in great demand, said to be world renown, Elysian Farms.

Far too much in way of alcohol pairings with the food (mostly whiskey which throws me for a loop). Was glad we decided to uber up from the resort. Even tho I passed off at least half of my servings to the mr, I wound up sleeping from late afternoon till morning...light weight I am

The chops were tiny, no bigger than a deck of cards. Admittedly, quite tasty even to me. Just the right size of a sampling. The mr just couldn’t. You should’ve seen the piranhas around us vying for his cast off

French trimmed rack of lamb is a treat. I am of course biased for Scottish Lamb but a good farmer will always produce good lamb and we have an abundance in this country of lamb.

In Scotland a lamb leg steak is called a Gigot chop.....pronounced jiggit (no kidding) from the French pronunciation Gigot....silent T. They are divine.....

DS's high school orientation went well. A super quick tour of the school. It was neat to walk through the school again. I have not been inside since I graduated almost 27 years ago. Wow, that seems strange to say. Nothing changed other than other than the building showing it's age and in desperate need of a good landscaping job. Just like most everything else, DS seemed indifferent. I am nervous for him though.

Mom is doing fine after her 2nd shot on Sunday. Just a very sore arm. We were in and out after her 15 minute observation period.

Off to do some grocery shopping. I need to get some cabbage for my corned beef and cabbage tomorrow.



That will be nice. I love the Wilderness Lodge. I was thinking on adding a day or two at WDW but I decided to hold off in case we decide to return in the fall. It has been several years since we have been to WDW and I would love to see all the new attractions. We have been to UOR twice for Mother's Day but have always flown back on Sunday in time to spend with my mom but the best flight I can find is late Sunday night so I had to ask her if she would be okay celebrating another day. Of course she was fine. Hopefully my brother will pick up the slack and take her to lunch or something.



That is too bad. I was looking at the end of May since that is DS's birthday but he always has exams that time of the year so we are going to stick with Mother's Day. Maybe in the fall then. I think I remember you saying you are going in October.

Glad your mum is doing ok after her vaccine. Hope she continues to feel well. And good wishes to your son. Hopefully he`ll be just fine.

I`d love to go back through my old schools.....although one is gone completely now.....my primary school where I went from age 4 till 10 almost 11 is still there though.




Vaccine went well today......didn`t feel a thing as the needle went in and almost four hours later arm is just a little bit, not really painful yet, just a little heavy. The pharmacy I went to was very well organised and the young lady who vaccinated me was just lovely, all the staff were as soon as you entered.

But, Tom got a call from our Dr`s office and he gets done there on Thursday now instead of 40 minutes away on Saturday. We made sure to cancel those appts. It`s much closer to our own Dr`s offices.

Now I wait for the side effects.....if any.

Happy Tuesday......

 

[Lynne G]

Hope you get no side effects Schumi. And nice DH will be getting his too, now much closer to home.

Hailing now, but very little ones that ting on the windows.

Pizza sounds good Paris. Hope your headache is better now. Felt like I was getting one, so drugs and some caffeine, and okay so far. Just tired, as restless bedmate last night.

A what for dinner. Thinking pasta or maybe kids will put some fries in the fryer and will make some steak sandwiches, as picked up some shaved beef from the butcher today. That or chicken something. Ooh maybe chicken parmigiana. Ah, have to see what family in the mood for. Late lunch, so no one begging to have food made yet.

Yes, Schumi, I can sometimes get European food items here, or ordered from a US importer. I do get some brands of English tea. And there is a local tea seller of which I like her selection of loose teas.

And so, that late afternoon or not quiet dinner time tea. And baked some shortbread cookies. So dessert or a snack before dinner. I like eating them with a cup of tea. Funny, I did not think little one likes those type of cookies, but she already ate quite a few when they came out of the oven. I just put a little bit of sugar on top when they are still warm. Yum.

And after hearing a commercial for insurance too many times, I can’t get scoop there it is song they do about ice cream. So will certainly get into our ice cream later tonight. I tend to always buy vanilla, as then all can add what they like. Jimmies or chocolate or caramel syrup. Then maraschino cherries and nuts. We have it all. Including chocolate and multi colored jimmies. Though most of the time, I eat it plain. When on sale, there are certain brands I will buy. Some vanilla brands are not as good as other brands’ vanilla.

 

[Charade67]

Another quiet day today although I did have to spend some time on hold with an insurance company.

My DDs spring break was cancelled too. They have random 'mental health' days off in lieu.

B still has to go to her classes, but the professors have been instructed that they can't assign any work this week. I think this is ridiculous.

Our view from our villa and current view under a palapa on the beach.

Great pictures. Have a nice vacation.

Got in and called mum who did get her flowers and she said they were stunning.

Glad she got them in time. Happy birthday to her.

I was put on a waitlist at a local pharmacy for the vaccine. I can leave on a moments notice, and be at the pharmacy within 20 minutes. So if they have a no-show, and the vaccine would be wasted, I could get a call.
I'm not sure how many others are on the waitlist ahead of me...

What a great idea. I don't know if any place near us is doing waitlists.

Have my corned beef/cabbage, taters & carrots in crock pot. Will make the soda bread & the mr’s pot roasts after I get back from a quick pop out to Ross for senior day.

Yum. We never do anything special for St. Patrick's Day.

DS's high school orientation went well. A super quick tour of the school. It was neat to walk through the school again. I have not been inside since I graduated almost 27 years ago. Wow, that seems strange to say. Nothing changed other than other than the building showing it's age and in desperate need of a good landscaping job. Just like most everything else, DS seemed indifferent. I am nervous for him though.

I have not been back inside my high school since a couple of days after my graduation when I returned my diploma and asked for it to be reprinted with the correct spelling of my name. A few years ago most of it was torn down and rebuilt, so it's not really the same place.

That is too bad. I was looking at the end of May since that is DS's birthday but he always has exams that time of the year so we are going to stick with Mother's Day. Maybe in the fall then. I think I remember you saying you are going in October.

I will be there for a brief visit October 2-3. I would love to meet if you are in town.

Vaccine went well today......didn`t feel a thing as the needle went in and almost four hours later arm is just a little bit, not really painful yet, just a little heavy. The pharmacy I went to was very well organised and the young lady who vaccinated me was just lovely, all the staff were as soon as you entered.

But, Tom got a call from our Dr`s office and he gets done there on Thursday now instead of 40 minutes away on Saturday. We made sure to cancel those appts. It`s much closer to our own Dr`s offices.

Now I wait for the side effects.....if any.

Glad all went well. Hoping for mild side effects, if any. Nice that Tom was able to get an appointment sooner and closer. My husband is still scheduled for Saturday. He had the option of Friday afternoon, but I advised him against it since he takes a martial arts class Friday nights.

Dh came home and is now napping. I guess I'll wait until he wakes up before starting dinner. Tonight I'm attempting a low carb cheeseburger casserole.