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

[schumigirl]

Think all the walking is making me want to go to bed same time as a 10 year old!

Stay at home day tomorrow, case of wine, a board game and a grocery shop all coming at different times of the day, so it`ll be a baking day I think.

Will definitely bake some bread for lunch. Had some fresh crab today bought from the shore front. Had a few too many bits of shell in it, but still so nice.

Although along with the live volcano images, I`ve been watching the huge container ship that is wedged in the Suez Canal......quite the sight.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Lynne,.....hope the rain clears and you got to go a walk.....always nice to get some fresh air. And tea......never goes wrong.


Lori........good luck to your daughter today......but, I’ll bet she does amazingly well. She’s a clever girl.

One of our better grocery stores does a luxury croissant that’s better than our bakers.......sshhh.....don’t tell him......lol.......we buy them often. Not something I make myself often, much easier to buy.

Hope you got out a walk too........




Beautiful day here again, although breezy.......sunshine is still out, so I’m basking in it right now, albeit behind bifold doors in the kitchen.......

Managed to do a whole lot today, including collecting a load of food to go to a good cause.

Went to a butcher for some beef, farm store for some veg, then went a long walk along the beach even though it was a little chillier than we thought. Beach was busy though, everyone was out walking. Managed 5,000 steps.

Made my regular phone calls after lunch, then got some bedroom closets and drawers cleared out......will drop them for a charity lift tomorrow. So, feel I achieved something today.

Dinner is steak.......fillet for three of us and Tom is having a rather large T-Bone which looks lovely.......wind has died down so we’ll get the barbecue out (grill) and I’ll make everything else.

Hope your Wednesday is a good one........

5000 steps, bravo!!

DD got a 100% on the exam.....she really worries too much. I think it's her "process".

Med Rare fillet for me please, lol!!

Lynne my friend’s husband has a maintenance plan in place already as two surgeries have not stopped it. She could not talk when they returned but has messaged she is going to need our support over coming months so not a good day. They used to run a children’s charity supporting an orphanage in India then 9 years ago adopted twin toddlers with additional needs. It’s another example of life being unfair. They are such good people.

J’aime hope your daughter was calm for her exam. Sounds like she’s a good student.

Grocery order arrived and was complete which is always a plus.

Lovely day here - I managed to burn some garden rubbish this afternoon. We are far enough away for it not to disturb any neighbours.

L and Em are on a zoom call for Brownies now so we have eaten and tidied up and out of the way. Back to the small screen. Nearly 7pm and still light just the temperatures to rise a little more.

Very sorry to hear the news about your friends DH may not be what they were hoping for....we all know too many people who have suffered and passed from cancer...

DD is a very good student, but always anxious before an exam. She needs to work on relaxing a bit.....it will be extremely important to see her through the next 4 years.

Think all the walking is making me want to go to bed same time as a 10 year old!

Stay at home day tomorrow, case of wine, a board game and a grocery shop all coming at different times of the day, so it`ll be a baking day I think.

Will definitely bake some bread for lunch. Had some fresh crab today bought from the shore front. Had a few too many bits of shell in it, but still so nice.

Although along with the live volcano images, I`ve been watching the huge container ship that is wedged in the Suez Canal......quite the sight.

Fresh crab!! What a delight! Not available near me unfortunately...
We do get fresh lake fish however. I love perch, walleye and blue gill the best!




Poor dogs did not get their walk. Grass is positively mushy and puddles are all around. They have spent the majority of the day napping. Gloomy days are good for that!

Spent the afternoon doing laundry and all put away. Took a load of DH dress shirts/pants to the dry cleaners.
When we were first married, I used to starch and iron all his dress shirts by hand. Hated every minute of it!! I think I pressed more wrinkles into the shirts than I took out. But it was a big money saver, so I endured for a couple years. I was never so happy as when I was able to give up that chore!

I will start the bison burgers for dinner in about an hour. Need to grab the onion rings from the deep freezer to make as well.
I did make a stop at Costco for some fresh fruit and the pain au chocolat. It'll make for an easy dessert!

Happy Wednesday evening everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

5000 steps, bravo!!

DD got a 100% on the exam.....she really worries too much. I think it's her "process".

Med Rare fillet for me please, lol!!


Very sorry to hear the news about your friends DH may not be what they were hoping for....we all know too many people who have suffered and passed from cancer...

DD is a very good student, but always anxious before an exam. She needs to work on relaxing a bit.....it will be extremely important to see her through the next 4 years.


Fresh crab!! What a delight! Not available near me unfortunately...
We do get fresh lake fish however. I love perch, walleye and blue gill the best!




Poor dogs did not get their walk. Grass is positively mushy and puddles are all around. They have spent the majority of the day napping. Gloomy days are good for that!

Spent the afternoon doing laundry and all put away. Took a load of DH dress shirts/pants to the dry cleaners.
When we were first married, I used to starch and iron all his dress shirts by hand. Hated every minute of it!! I think I pressed more wrinkles into the shirts than I took out. But it was a big money saver, so I endured for a couple years. I was never so happy as when I was able to give up that chore!

I will start the bison burgers for dinner in about an hour. Need to grab the onion rings from the deep freezer to make as well.
I did make a stop at Costco for some fresh fruit and the pain au chocolat. It'll make for an easy dessert!

Happy Wednesday evening everyone!

Well done to her Lori!!! What a star.......

Yep, med rare is Tom’s choice, more rare for me.......they were delicious. And we are so lucky with the crab we get here, delicious. Fresh fish is a real treat. Not as good as we used to get in Scotland, up there its amazing......hand dived scallops and shrimp, langoustines and so on......heavenly.

Shame you didn’t get out a walk today......hopefully tomorrow......and enjoy those bison burgers, never tried them.......

 

[Lynne G]

Quite a rainy day, with some noisy downpours as yellow radar colors went over us more than a few times. No flash flooding was issued, but the roads were very flooded as we went to do a Target run, as had to get some more cereal and some can goods, with candy tossed in the cart too. Little one was with me, hence things in my cart, including candy that was not on my list. Seems some of the roads we went by had police blocking access, as you could see high the water was on the the road. And the little creek we cross over, by a newer, more wide and study bridge, saw the creek so high was starting to cross over the bridge. No need to go out further in this messy evening. Also as we went by the highway, looked like a non moving bumper to bumper traffic. Was relieved I could go around using that highway.

Was glad to be home and dry. Chicken nuggets in the fryer, then some steamed cut vegetables, and some mashed taters, dinner was done. Very full, and chilling with my cup of tea.

Julie, so sad that friend’s family. Good to have friends to lean on when the going gets tough. Sending them some good thoughts that they have time to make more memories together.

Yay for Paris’s DD graduation coming up. I hope to see my little one do that next December. Time has certainly flown by.

Schumi, sounded like a nice evening. Hope you get a good night’s sleep after all that walking today. I had a restless bedmate, so I am looking forward to a better sleep tonight.

Thirsty Thursday is coming tomorrow morning. Yay! And I will be partaking with my morning cup of breakfast tea.

Hey diddle, with the rainy cloud cover, no seeing the cow jump over the moon. Hope your sleep is deep and may homies wake refreshed after that good sleep.

 

[Monykalyn]

Glad to see hump day meme's-2 more days to weekend. East side of country getting our rain from yesterday it seems.
Leftover night tonite, but thinking taco soup for tomorrow...

she is going to need our support over coming months so not a good day.

so sorry, hope it is a comfort knowing she has friends she can lean on.

DD got a 100% on the exam.

Good for her!!
Dog has been clingy tonite. 45# lap puppy-yeah. He's too cute to resist though.

Sweet dreams to all!

 

[Lynne G]

Oh MonyK, my lab was 85 pound lap dog. He was a great dog, as was his sister, the 75 pound dog that liked to sit on my feet. Why my DH wants another lab, but guess I am still not ready for that 13 or so year commitment. Yum to taco soup.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, yes a restless husband can disturb your sleep. Hope you get a better one tonight and hope the rain ceases a little for you. We`ve had ultra dry weather this week which has been lovely......


Monyk.....hope you`re settled back into everyday routine now......and yes, puppies are so hard to resist.....



Had a wonderful sleep last night, I think walking in the fresh air definitely helps......it was very still during the night, so no breeze to disturb.

Did hear a load of sirens in the distance early hours, sounded more than one, haven`t seen anything in the local news this morning, so hope it was nothing. They don`t usualy run the sirens in the night, but someone must have been in their way.

Wine not coming till between 11 and midday, grocery delivery between midday and 1pm, and board game between 3 and 5, so we`ll be heading out a walk this morning after all. It`s calm and not too cold, so should be nice enough. I doubt we`ll make the recommended 10,000 steps for a while, but for us 5,000 in a day is just dandy right now.

Most we did in Orlando was 17,000 steps, and we never spend a full day in the parks, so it`s really easy over there.....

Short ribs in the slow cooker for tonights dinner, in red wine and rosemary, will have that with some bread as I won`t get a chance to make it this morning now. Lunch is one of my husbands omelettes....so many eggs in the house right now.

Breakfast out of the way.....will put a load in the washer and head off out.

Have a fabulous Throwback Thirsty Thursday





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[Lynne G]

Yay, wine and grocery deliveries, Schumi. Hope your wine already was delivered. And yeah, my DH can be not a good sleeper, but one of the issues, so I am just glad he came back alive, even though hurt for the rest of his life. And yep, had a very good sleep last night. Maybe because I was yawning well before my usual bed time, hit the bed at my bedtime, and next thing I heard was the alarm going off. But so happy I decided to take this Friday off. I need that long weekend to have another lazy day. Helps when that break in routine gives me a chance to recharge.

Ah, Julie must be busy this morning. Hope all are okay,

Ooh thick fog this morning, so hard to see anything out my window. But hoping that’s not chainsaws I hear. LoL

But as the fog clears, a high of 70 F will be on my thermometer later in the afternoon. Woot! Woot! That Southern wind is sending the rain, but the warm air too. I should have a no jacket, ooh I feel warm lunchtime walk.

Lastly, yay, picked up cereal I like, so time for tea cup refill, and a bowl of cereal.

As also wished, yep, homies throw back some drinks, maybe Schumi will with her delivered wine, and May all the homies have a Terrific Throw Back Thirsty Thursday.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Morning Lynne. Not too good this morning. Had one of my fainting episodes. Felt it happening and slid down the wall so no injuries. Blood pressure very low. Just don’t want to go back to the doctor until I’ve had my second vaccination so taking it easy. Drinking lots of water and will go a walk with Kev and Louie as I need to keep my activity up and any problems he’s with me.

 

[Robo56]

Good Thursday morning Sans family

Good to see you Robo......hope you`re all doing well and hope your Granddaughter and fiancee are all recovered now.

We are doing ok thank you. Granddaughter and fiancé are doing well. They are busy with wedding plans.

Thank you, we`re doing wonderfully after the vaccine.....it`s a relief to get one down......

Glad to hear that fist vaccine went well.

My mom will be spending at lease 1 night in ICU and possibly a week in the hospital. They had to remove about 5 inches of her colon. The mass was the size of a baseball.
My aunt is going to try to get a HIPAA code from the hospital so they will talk to me directly.

Charade sending prayers your mom recovers quickly.

Robo, good to hear from you. Yeah, little one is ready for pool time, but my sister won’t open until June, and even then, she may have to turn on the pool heater. Like when we were in the keys that August. The gulf was 90 degrees.

Hey! Hope the tea is tasty this morning. Our pools is heated in our community. It helps when the temps drop at night.

it was!! Think I had (more than) one for everyone on the SANS

Glad to hear you had a nice trip. Pictures are great.

To live somewhere that in March you can be outside, in a pool, watching the moon! How awesome!!
Maybe someday for me....

We love it here.....I’am so thankful we have the opportunity to be here.

DD has a Pathology exam today. She always worries so much, but in the end does well. I'll give her a call this afternoon to see how it went.
Her midterm grades came out yesterday and she has 3 A's and 2 A- DH and I couldn't be more pleased for her!

Congratulations to your daughter on her fantastic grades. I’am sure she will ace the test.

Made my regular phone calls after lunch, then got some bedroom closets and drawers cleared out......will drop them for a charity lift tomorrow. So, feel I achieved something today.

You have a achieved a lot.

Not too good this morning. Had one of my fainting episodes. Felt it happening and slid down the wall so no injuries. Blood pressure very low. Just don’t want to go back to the doctor until I’ve had my second vaccination so taking it easy. Drinking lots of water and will go a walk with Kev and Louie as I need to keep my activity up and any problems he’s with me.

So sorry to hear of your friends husbands diagnosis. Having your support I’am sure will help her immensely in the days to come.

Sorry to hear you had another fainting spell. Pushing the fluids will help.


Sending some warm Florida sun. To all who need it

It was 85 here yesterday high today is supposed to be 82.

I finished some errands yesterday and birthday gifts pulled together to be sent. I have all the invitations to granddaughters wedding shower addressed and ready to be mailed. Still working on masks and decorating ideas.

Falcon 9 rocket went off yesterday morning. Was to early for me to pull myself out of bed and go to backyard to look.

Some exercise today and then quiet day after.


Have a great Thursday everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah no Julie, hope you are feeling better now. Glad to hear not hurt when fainting. Hope the walk with Louie was nice. Sending good thoughts your way, blood pressure goes back to your normal.

Robo, good to hear from you. Nice weather you are having. Neat to hear rocket went off, and you could see it. Only part I saw from another rocket weeks ago, was the streak across the sky as was the booster falling back to earth.

Overcast now, but warm enough as heard my neighbor chicken. Guess it wanted to announce it was outside it’s coop.

Ready for my walk, as does seem nice out. Too bad not for almost 3 hours. The joys of a long morning with such an early start.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Quite a rainy day, with some noisy downpours as yellow radar colors went over us more than a few times. No flash flooding was issued, but the roads were very flooded as we went to do a Target run, as had to get some more cereal and some can goods, with candy tossed in the cart too. Little one was with me, hence things in my cart, including candy that was not on my list. Seems some of the roads we went by had police blocking access, as you could see high the water was on the the road. And the little creek we cross over, by a newer, more wide and study bridge, saw the creek so high was starting to cross over the bridge. No need to go out further in this messy evening. Also as we went by the highway, looked like a non moving bumper to bumper traffic. Was relieved I could go around using that highway.

Was glad to be home and dry. Chicken nuggets in the fryer, then some steamed cut vegetables, and some mashed taters, dinner was done. Very full, and chilling with my cup of tea.

Julie, so sad that friend’s family. Good to have friends to lean on when the going gets tough. Sending them some good thoughts that they have time to make more memories together.

Yay for Paris’s DD graduation coming up. I hope to see my little one do that next December. Time has certainly flown by.

Schumi, sounded like a nice evening. Hope you get a good night’s sleep after all that walking today. I had a restless bedmate, so I am looking forward to a better sleep tonight.

Thirsty Thursday is coming tomorrow morning. Yay! And I will be partaking with my morning cup of breakfast tea.

Hey diddle, with the rainy cloud cover, no seeing the cow jump over the moon. Hope your sleep is deep and may homies wake refreshed after that good sleep.

It really is exciting to go through these milestones with our kids! And December will be here before you know for your DD!!

Glad to see hump day meme's-2 more days to weekend. East side of country getting our rain from yesterday it seems.
Leftover night tonite, but thinking taco soup for tomorrow...
so sorry, hope it is a comfort knowing she has friends she can lean on.
Good for her!!
Dog has been clingy tonite. 45# lap puppy-yeah. He's too cute to resist though.

Sweet dreams to all!

Taco soup....thats sounds interesting! I've never had it, but I'll bet quite tasty!

Lynne, yes a restless husband can disturb your sleep. Hope you get a better one tonight and hope the rain ceases a little for you. We`ve had ultra dry weather this week which has been lovely......


Monyk.....hope you`re settled back into everyday routine now......and yes, puppies are so hard to resist.....



Had a wonderful sleep last night, I think walking in the fresh air definitely helps......it was very still during the night, so no breeze to disturb.

Did hear a load of sirens in the distance early hours, sounded more than one, haven`t seen anything in the local news this morning, so hope it was nothing. They don`t usualy run the sirens in the night, but someone must have been in their way.

Wine not coming till between 11 and midday, grocery delivery between midday and 1pm, and board game between 3 and 5, so we`ll be heading out a walk this morning after all. It`s calm and not too cold, so should be nice enough. I doubt we`ll make the recommended 10,000 steps for a while, but for us 5,000 in a day is just dandy right now.

Most we did in Orlando was 17,000 steps, and we never spend a full day in the parks, so it`s really easy over there.....

Short ribs in the slow cooker for tonights dinner, in red wine and rosemary, will have that with some bread as I won`t get a chance to make it this morning now. Lunch is one of my husbands omelettes....so many eggs in the house right now.

Breakfast out of the way.....will put a load in the washer and head off out.

Have a fabulous Throwback Thirsty Thursday





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Sounds like a full day of activity! And a wine delivery is a good bonus!

Yay, wine and grocery deliveries, Schumi. Hope your wine already was delivered. And yeah, my DH can be not a good sleeper, but one of the issues, so I am just glad he came back alive, even though hurt for the rest of his life. And yep, had a very good sleep last night. Maybe because I was yawning well before my usual bed time, hit the bed at my bedtime, and next thing I heard was the alarm going off. But so happy I decided to take this Friday off. I need that long weekend to have another lazy day. Helps when that break in routine gives me a chance to recharge.

Ah, Julie must be busy this morning. Hope all are okay,

Ooh thick fog this morning, so hard to see anything out my window. But hoping that’s not chainsaws I hear. LoL

But as the fog clears, a high of 70 F will be on my thermometer later in the afternoon. Woot! Woot! That Southern wind is sending the rain, but the warm air too. I should have a no jacket, ooh I feel warm lunchtime walk.

Lastly, yay, picked up cereal I like, so time for tea cup refill, and a bowl of cereal.

As also wished, yep, homies throw back some drinks, maybe Schumi will with her delivered wine, and May all the homies have a Terrific Throw Back Thirsty Thursday.

70 degrees sounds great! Enjoy that walk!
We do have a break in the rain today, but the temps will not get out of the 40s. Spring is still taking it's time to appear around here....

Morning Lynne. Not too good this morning. Had one of my fainting episodes. Felt it happening and slid down the wall so no injuries. Blood pressure very low. Just don’t want to go back to the doctor until I’ve had my second vaccination so taking it easy. Drinking lots of water and will go a walk with Kev and Louie as I need to keep my activity up and any problems he’s with me.

That must be scary! Good thing you felt it come on and were safe in the end. Take care!!

Good Thursday morning Sans family

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We are doing ok thank you. Granddaughter and fiancé are doing well. They are busy with wedding plans.




Glad to hear that fist vaccine went well.




Charade sending prayers your mom recovers quickly.




Hey! Hope the tea is tasty this morning. Our pools is heated in our community. It helps when the temps drop at night.





Glad to hear you had a nice trip. Pictures are great.




We love it here.....I’am so thankful we have the opportunity to be here.




Congratulations to your daughter on her fantastic grades. I’am sure she will ace the test.




You have a achieved a lot.



So sorry to hear of your friends husbands diagnosis. Having your support I’am sure will help her immensely in the days to come.

Sorry to hear you had another fainting spell. Pushing the fluids will help.


Sending some warm Florida sun. To all who need it

It was 85 here yesterday high today is supposed to be 82.

I finished some errands yesterday and birthday gifts pulled together to be sent. I have all the invitations to granddaughters wedding shower addressed and ready to be mailed. Still working on masks and decorating ideas.

Falcon 9 rocket went off yesterday morning. Was to early for me to pull myself out of bed and go to backyard to look.

Some exercise today and then quiet day after.


Have a great Thursday everyone.

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Hi Robo! Beautiful butterflies and purple!
Hope you can enjoy your gorgeous weather!!





I need to pick up a new dimmer switch at Home Depot today. Ours seems to have gone bad, and DH can change it out.
Also need to get in touch with our CPA regarding our taxes. He emailed and I have some questions. Hopefully those will be all done soon!

Read this morning the United Airlines will be adding a few nonstop routes from Milwaukee, beginning the end of May. One of those routes includes Pensacola!!! That is so exciting for me! I fly to Pensacola several times a year, and it always means layovers....usually in Atlanta. This will shorten up those travel days quite a bit. Whoo hoo!!!

Bison burgers were delicious last night! Such a lean meat and still flavorful. Making 'gourmet' salads tonight.
Will also bake some chicken breast to top it off.
DH said he didn't like the number on the scale, and wants to drop a couple pounds before his golf trip to Texas.

Thirsty Thursday is upon us! Having that steaming hot cup of coffee right now. Also had a banana already, and deciding what else for breakfast today.

Wise words from good ole Ben, lol!!

 

[keishashadow]

Good Thursday all

Thankfully, funeral details are all in place. Lots of moving parts this time for Me. Not a task I tend to undertake lightly, you want to do right by family.

Off soon for 3rd dye job on tresses in under a month. Oh please, let me still have hair after it’s fixed lol

Lynne. How’s the new hair do?
Charade- hugs & prayers for your mom!

On one of our walks from home there is an estate built on what was the parkland site of a Victorian Psychiatric Hospital.

First thing that crossed my mine was wondering if any ghost sightings?

Definitely a few posts that may have made mac lose her cool.....but she never does......cool, calm and very together, yes, always the lady!!!

One, twice, three times a lady...

Ended up with chicken piccata tonight

That dish needs a deft hand or can be a disaster...been, there done that lol. A mistake u only make once

I chose Dr Zchivago as the first one.....I have seen it before of course, but I love it, and amazingly a couple of the women haven`t.

Seriously? How could u miss it lol

I know I`m sure I almost caught the cold listening to both you ladies regale me with tales of the cold you experience at times up there..

Something is wrong with me...first read would swear you said “tales of the crypt” lol

I have several friends who love mint tea, I never got the taste for it. Have had them a couple of times, but they’ll never be a favourite.

So many say it fixes tummy troubles, just can’t get thru a cup

Almost two weeks now since I had the second round of Moderna and all side effects are gone for me.

Wonderful to hear!

Just because I have had both shots does not mean I am 100% safe.
Just means I won’t need hospitalization and could recovery at home if I fall into that 6% range of being infected.

Again, wonderful to hear...if only more people would give it some deep thought

Had some fresh crab today bought from the shore front. Had a few too many bits of shell in it, but still so nice.

Fresh crab??? That’s a thing? Lol lucky duck

I will start the bison burgers for dinner in about an hour.

Have never been able to bring myself to try it. They do grown them on farms here

DD got a 100% on the exam.....she really worries too much. I think it's her "process".

Yea! IDK better to be on top of it and have some worries that to be casual about it and tank.. Good for her!

 

[macraven]

Our heavy rains started an hour ago

(it’s not like I need a reason to stay in the house)

Going to rain most of the day here.


Hope all the homies will have a great day!

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, Keisha, my hair looks nice. My salon has the mix written down that I always use, so same color, though some months it fads more than others. Was ready for a refresh. Plus, just an inch off, as hair is feeling dry, so off with the very dry ends. Hope you are doing well, and well, pink hair is in. It’s Spring ya know. No, actually, I hope you get the hair color you want.

Mac, sorry I am sharing my rain. Good to be inside when the weather is bad. Hope you are doing well.

Ooh almost lunchtime. Woot!

 

[schumigirl]

Good Thursday morning Sans family

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We are doing ok thank you. Granddaughter and fiancé are doing well. They are busy with wedding plans.




Glad to hear that fist vaccine went well.




Charade sending prayers your mom recovers quickly.




Hey! Hope the tea is tasty this morning. Our pools is heated in our community. It helps when the temps drop at night.





Glad to hear you had a nice trip. Pictures are great.




We love it here.....I’am so thankful we have the opportunity to be here.




Congratulations to your daughter on her fantastic grades. I’am sure she will ace the test.




You have a achieved a lot.



So sorry to hear of your friends husbands diagnosis. Having your support I’am sure will help her immensely in the days to come.

Sorry to hear you had another fainting spell. Pushing the fluids will help.


Sending some warm Florida sun. To all who need it

It was 85 here yesterday high today is supposed to be 82.

I finished some errands yesterday and birthday gifts pulled together to be sent. I have all the invitations to granddaughters wedding shower addressed and ready to be mailed. Still working on masks and decorating ideas.

Falcon 9 rocket went off yesterday morning. Was to early for me to pull myself out of bed and go to backyard to look.

Some exercise today and then quiet day after.


Have a great Thursday everyone.

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What fun you must be having organising the shower for your granddaughter.....I`m sure it`ll all be beautiful, you have exquisite taste.

And nice youre enjoying some lovely weather......not jealous at all.....lol.....

Still following all the rocket info....fascinating. Enjoy your very relaxing sounding day......

Ah no Julie, hope you are feeling better now. Glad to hear not hurt when fainting. Hope the walk with Louie was nice. Sending good thoughts your way, blood pressure goes back to your normal.

Robo, good to hear from you. Nice weather you are having. Neat to hear rocket went off, and you could see it. Only part I saw from another rocket weeks ago, was the streak across the sky as was the booster falling back to earth.

Overcast now, but warm enough as heard my neighbor chicken. Guess it wanted to announce it was outside it’s coop.

Ready for my walk, as does seem nice out. Too bad not for almost 3 hours. The joys of a long morning with such an early start.

hope you enjoyed the walk and yes, hope you`re happy with the new hair do......

It really is exciting to go through these milestones with our kids! And December will be here before you know for your DD!!


Taco soup....thats sounds interesting! I've never had it, but I'll bet quite tasty!


Sounds like a full day of activity! And a wine delivery is a good bonus!


70 degrees sounds great! Enjoy that walk!
We do have a break in the rain today, but the temps will not get out of the 40s. Spring is still taking it's time to appear around here....


That must be scary! Good thing you felt it come on and were safe in the end. Take care!!


Hi Robo! Beautiful butterflies and purple!
Hope you can enjoy your gorgeous weather!!





I need to pick up a new dimmer switch at Home Depot today. Ours seems to have gone bad, and DH can change it out.
Also need to get in touch with our CPA regarding our taxes. He emailed and I have some questions. Hopefully those will be all done soon!

Read this morning the United Airlines will be adding a few nonstop routes from Milwaukee, beginning the end of May. One of those routes includes Pensacola!!! That is so exciting for me! I fly to Pensacola several times a year, and it always means layovers....usually in Atlanta. This will shorten up those travel days quite a bit. Whoo hoo!!!

Bison burgers were delicious last night! Such a lean meat and still flavorful. Making 'gourmet' salads tonight.
Will also bake some chicken breast to top it off.
DH said he didn't like the number on the scale, and wants to drop a couple pounds before his golf trip to Texas.

Thirsty Thursday is upon us! Having that steaming hot cup of coffee right now. Also had a banana already, and deciding what else for breakfast today.

Wise words from good ole Ben, lol!!
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Yep, wine arrived.....

I hope spring reaches you soon, we are loving this spring weather so far......and bisoon burger is a funny one. Tom loved it apparently, I didn`t try it but have tried a bison french style sausage which was very nice, but quite strong tasting for me. They sound lovely though.

Good news on the United flights....will make it much easier for you, it`s nice having more options.

Have a great day Lori......

Good Thursday all

Thankfully, funeral details are all in place. Lots of moving parts this time for Me. Not a task I tend to undertake lightly, you want to do right by family.

Off soon for 3rd dye job on tresses in under a month. Oh please, let me still have hair after it’s fixed lol

Lynne. How’s the new hair do?
Charade- hugs & prayers for your mom!

First thing that crossed my mine was wondering if any ghost sightings?

One, twice, three times a lady...

That dish needs a deft hand or can be a disaster...been, there done that lol. A mistake u only make once

Seriously? How could u miss it lol

Something is wrong with me...first read would swear you said “tales of the crypt” lol

So many say it fixes tummy troubles, just can’t get thru a cup

Wonderful to hear!

Again, wonderful to hear...if only more people would give it some deep thought

Fresh crab??? That’s a thing? Lol lucky duck

Have never been able to bring myself to try it. They do grown them on farms here

Yea! IDK better to be on top of it and have some worries that to be casual about it and tank.. Good for her!

Tales of the crypt....lol......I could use that description on something or other.....lol....

Yep, we have some lovely seafood off most areas of the UK coastline. Tom is good with buying whole fresh crabs/lobsters and cracking and getting the meat out himself. He is incredibly careful I get no shell....but these ones were already dressed by the fish man.

I have tried mint tea for tummy issues, but like you can`t get through a full cup, I much prefer ginger or turmeric. Gave one of my friends the book I have on the FODMAP plan for folks with tummy issues....it was like a bible to me at one time and after a month or so she has learned so much and issues are less for her, but she drinks two cups of mint tea every day now.....bleurgh.....but I`m glad the book helped her as she didn`t get a very good consultant to deal with.

Once again, good luck with the new do today.....this time it`ll be perfect....I`m sure!!!

Oh Johnny Depp got the shaft again. He wasn`t allowed to overturn the decision on Amber Heard.....amazing she can get away with it. I know neither are perfect, but when you listen to those tapes.....he has the patience of a saint ignoring her goading. TeamJohnny here. I don`t think the judges can have listened to them.

Our heavy rains started an hour ago

(it’s not like I need a reason to stay in the house)

Going to rain most of the day here.


Hope all the homies will have a great day!

Oh not more rain!! So many over there are reporting rain.....hope it clears soon, but it`ll help those lovely rose bushes of yours.......



Sending all good wishes to Charade and her mum.





Beautiful day here again.

Wine arrived just as we came home from our walk, groceries arrived directly on midday and still awaiting board game. Wine is all stored safely, very important. Made some phone calls and then enjoyed lunch.

Walk was lovely this morning, a little chilly, but we went back out this afternoon for a smaller walk to post a card away and then popped some bread in the oven for tonight....beef short ribs smell wonderful.....red wine and rosemary are amazing together. And add in rosemary bread, lush!!

I could eat it right now......had a cup of lemon and ginger tea instead.

 

[J'aime Paris]

What fun you must be having organising the shower for your granddaughter.....I`m sure it`ll all be beautiful, you have exquisite taste.

And nice youre enjoying some lovely weather......not jealous at all.....lol.....

Still following all the rocket info....fascinating. Enjoy your very relaxing sounding day......






hope you enjoyed the walk and yes, hope you`re happy with the new hair do......






Yep, wine arrived.....

I hope spring reaches you soon, we are loving this spring weather so far......and bisoon burger is a funny one. Tom loved it apparently, I didn`t try it but have tried a bison french style sausage which was very nice, but quite strong tasting for me. They sound lovely though.

Good news on the United flights....will make it much easier for you, it`s nice having more options.

Have a great day Lori......






Tales of the crypt....lol......I could use that description on something or other.....lol....

Yep, we have some lovely seafood off most areas of the UK coastline. Tom is good with buying whole fresh crabs/lobsters and cracking and getting the meat out himself. He is incredibly careful I get no shell....but these ones were already dressed by the fish man.

I have tried mint tea for tummy issues, but like you can`t get through a full cup, I much prefer ginger or turmeric. Gave one of my friends the book I have on the FODMAP plan for folks with tummy issues....it was like a bible to me at one time and after a month or so she has learned so much and issues are less for her, but she drinks two cups of mint tea every day now.....bleurgh.....but I`m glad the book helped her as she didn`t get a very good consultant to deal with.

Once again, good luck with the new do today.....this time it`ll be perfect....I`m sure!!!

Oh Johnny Depp got the shaft again. He wasn`t allowed to overturn the decision on Amber Heard.....amazing she can get away with it. I know neither are perfect, but when you listen to those tapes.....he has the patience of a saint ignoring her goading. TeamJohnny here. I don`t think the judges can have listened to them.








Oh not more rain!! So many over there are reporting rain.....hope it clears soon, but it`ll help those lovely rose bushes of yours.......



Sending all good wishes to Charade and her mum.





Beautiful day here again.

Wine arrived just as we came home from our walk, groceries arrived directly on midday and still awaiting board game. Wine is all stored safely, very important. Made some phone calls and then enjoyed lunch.

Walk was lovely this morning, a little chilly, but we went back out this afternoon for a smaller walk to post a card away and then popped some bread in the oven for tonight....beef short ribs smell wonderful.....red wine and rosemary are amazing together. And add in rosemary bread, lush!!

I could eat it right now......had a cup of lemon and ginger tea instead.

Glad wine is safe and sound! Must attend to the important chores right away!
Your short ribs in wine sound so delish! You have a very lucky family!

Good Thursday all

Thankfully, funeral details are all in place. Lots of moving parts this time for Me. Not a task I tend to undertake lightly, you want to do right by family.

Off soon for 3rd dye job on tresses in under a month. Oh please, let me still have hair after it’s fixed lol

Lynne. How’s the new hair do?
Charade- hugs & prayers for your mom!

First thing that crossed my mine was wondering if any ghost sightings?

One, twice, three times a lady...

That dish needs a deft hand or can be a disaster...been, there done that lol. A mistake u only make once

Seriously? How could u miss it lol

Something is wrong with me...first read would swear you said “tales of the crypt” lol

So many say it fixes tummy troubles, just can’t get thru a cup

Wonderful to hear!

Again, wonderful to hear...if only more people would give it some deep thought

Fresh crab??? That’s a thing? Lol lucky duck

Have never been able to bring myself to try it. They do grown them on farms here

Yea! IDK better to be on top of it and have some worries that to be casual about it and tank.. Good for her!

I'm sure the funeral arrangements will be perfect....
Hope you get the color correct to your liking!

We like all sorts of unconventional meat.....bear, venison, elk, turtle (DH grandma makes incredible turtle soup), boar and a variety of fowl. DHs family members are avid hunters and we've tried most everything!





Got all my errands finished for today.
Looking at golf shorts to order for DH birthday. His bday is in April, and that's really just around the corner. He favors a particular brand, but they are pricey. $110 for shorts! Geez! I guess he has good taste, lol!

 

[schumigirl]

Glad wine is safe and sound! Must attend to the important chores right away!
Your short ribs in wine sound so delish! You have a very lucky family!


I'm sure the funeral arrangements will be perfect....
Hope you get the color correct to your liking!

We like all sorts of unconventional meat.....bear, venison, elk, turtle (DH grandma makes incredible turtle soup), boar and a variety of fowl. DHs family members are avid hunters and we've tried most everything!





Got all my errands finished for today.
Looking at golf shorts to order for DH birthday. His bday is in April, and that's really just around the corner. He favors a particular brand, but they are pricey. $110 for shorts! Geez! I guess he has good taste, lol!

Good taste doesn`t come cheap Lori......always our argument about wine.....lol......some friends disagree....doesn`t stop them drinking it! Yes, April is just around the corner, I`m sure your DH will love those as a gift.

I`ve tried Boar and a lot of different meats mostly in Europe....Germany and France especially. But, never had bear ...didn`t even know you could eat bear.....duh!! Nor elk or turtle.....again, didn`t know you could eat turtles......you are quite adventurous for sure.

I won`t eat snails. Wouldn`t even attempt them when they were offered in France, nor frogs legs.....but most other things apart from offal, yes, why not try them. Venison as long as it`s not too gamey, ie....like liver, I enjoy it, but I need a sauce with the filet which isn`t necessary with beef.




Dinner over......the short ribs were delicious. And rather unusual with bread instead of mashed potatoes or roast. But, it was enough. Slow cooker is somthing I wouldn`t be without. I have three, two larger and one smaller one. All ideal when we have larger get togethers......I yearn for those days again.

Sun is still shining, but much cooler now. Supposed to be rain in the morning, so will pop to our village butcher then walk in the afternoon.

Made some blueberry muffins today so one of those with a cup of tea will be next, then we have two mango`s that are completely ripe so will chop them up later.

Time for tea.

 

[cam757]

Afternoon All,

It has been a few days so I am trying to catch up. Hope everyone is well. Nothing exciting going on. Wish that would change Weather is beautiful today. In the high 70s and sunny. 80s for tomorrow. Went out and picked up a salad for lunch and walked around outside and soaked up some sun.

I finished my audible book, The Thursday Murder Club. I had to restart it but once I did I really enjoyed it. This is the author's first novel and he definitely hit it out of the park. I can easily see it being adapted into a movie or series. I am looking forward to reading the 2nd book he has in the works.

DS started back school in-person this week. Everything went fine. He did say that he and another kid were the only ones in his Geometry class. Normally, I would guess that there are about 25 or so. The most was in his Spanish II class with a whopping 8 kids. I am glad he is back though, even though it is just 2 days a week. He needed a change or scenery and I have no regrets.

Line of Duty is back on here, started last night, it`s a BBC show we have that recording every week and we`ll watch it altogether.....that`s a good series if you haven`t seen it. There are five previous seasons to watch. Gritty. Will Google Firefly Lane.

I love Line of Duty. I even got DH hooked. Hopefully it will air in the US in a few months or so. I am really looking forward to it.

Oh Johnny Depp got the shaft again. He wasn`t allowed to overturn the decision on Amber Heard.....amazing she can get away with it. I know neither are perfect, but when you listen to those tapes.....he has the patience of a saint ignoring her goading. TeamJohnny here. I don`t think the judges can have listened to them.

Totally agree. Team Johnny here too.

My mom will be spending at lease 1 night in ICU and possibly a week in the hospital. They had to remove about 5 inches of her colon. The mass was the size of a baseball.
My aunt is going to try to get a HIPAA code from the hospital so they will talk to me directly.

Bless her. I pray for quick healing.

Back to reality. Flights were fine. Going through customs in Atlanta was a breeze-not sure if we traveled at odd time or what-but airport NOT busy. Leaving cancun was fairly easy-until I forgot I had forgotten to put bottle of very expensive tequila in checked luggage-had to run back and pay for another bag we'd intended as carry on Ah well-it made it home just fine, as did my bottles of vanilla and hand carved mayan calander. Chichen Itza was amazing-great tour guide-as was the lunch and cenote swim Friday. Saturday was another beach day, with dinner at Puerto Madero with table overlooking Lagoon side. Covid tests in hand airport shuttle call at 5 am-breezed through although just had to sign a (teeny tiny writing) paper attesting we had negative covid tests in past 72 hours (CDC guide is actually 3 days NOT strict 72 hours)-not a single time did I ever have to produce the test! DD and her friend-who came late Thursday-are there til saturday. They are doing all inclusive for 4 days-and apparently enjoying every bit of it. Although DD did say our outstanding servers asked where I was today!
Sorry in advance for longness!

Love the pics. Looks like a great time.

Not too good this morning. Had one of my fainting episodes. Felt it happening and slid down the wall so no injuries. Blood pressure very low. Just don’t want to go back to the doctor until I’ve had my second vaccination so taking it easy. Drinking lots of water and will go a walk with Kev and Louie as I need to keep my activity up and any problems he’s with me.

Oh no. Glad you are okay. I can imagine that can be very scary to experience.

 

[Charade67]

Quick hello from Columbia, SC. I had to get a room about 20 miles from the hospital where Mom is. There's some sort of women's conference in town on Saturday and all the local hotel rooms are booked.

Mom was moved into a regular room today, so that is good news. I will visit her tomorrow morning.

I will resume regular posting when I get back home.

There is a Krispy Kreme down the street from my hotel. I may have to stop in for my free donut.