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

[schumigirl]

Lynne, I love a good thunderstorm, sounds like you`re weather is quite all over the place right now. Hope it clears enough for your lunchtime walk and you get some sunshine.




It`s quite warm outside despite being very windy still. We have almost 60F, so when we came in from our shopping we headed out a walk despite the wind.

Wasn`t too bad, it helped not being cold. But tomorrow looks to be lovely, winds will die down today and hopefully tomorrow we`ll get the barbecue out and get some grilled food for lunch and dinner. That`s the plan anyway.

Just finished lunch, Tom made me a bacon and tomato omelette which was very filling. Doing honey mustard chicken for dinner tonight. Popped into the farm store and bought some local honey, not with the honeycomb attached though....I really don`t like that, but Tom would love it.

Some phone calls and a letter to write to an Aunt this afternoon, and some book group reading, that`s about it.

 

[J'aime Paris]

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Yinz know how I roll, never too early to start with the seasonal nyucks

Weatherman lied, raining & bit of a chill here. Jr threw me a curve ball & decided to breeze thru for late brunch vs dinner. Off to the store I will go. Have such a hankering for eggs Benedict with hollindase. Do have asparagus & eggs but, will save that for a backwards dinner sort of day.

Pancakes (no, thank you), toss me a Belgium waffle with the works (strawberries & whipped cream), please.

Dinner TBD since the shift in plans.


Thot of vicki when, perhaps, the worst pizza I’ve ever seen landed on my doorstop. Got it from a fancier place too that the mr favors re their hoagies. Ate half a piece & tossed rest of it, at least a small one. so dried out, little cheese. Just as well, will save those carbs for another day.
Sure hope Mac’s Walking Dead pizza is more alive.


Banshees are so under-rated here in the horror genre

Accuweather pulled the rug out from under us too for what was supposed to be a glorious weather week for so early in the season. I can’t remember if march came in like a lion or a lamb.

Sorry your pizza was a bust!! We cannot even get pizzandelivery where I live. Guess we are too far outside the city for their routes?

Happy to be home again. I had a rather scary drive back. When I got into North Carolina it was raining so hard that I could barely see the road. Some cars were going 30 (speed limit was 70) and others just pulled completely off the road. Then I hit a really dense patch of fog and noticed the ground next to the interstate was white. I had just missed a hail storm.

Mom took a bad turn yesterday afternoon. She started coughing and couldn't stop. The coughing was bringing up whatever was left int he stomach. He hasn't has anything by mouth for a few days. The nurse installed a nasogastric tube to clear out her stomach.

I called this afternoon and she is doing better. The cough is mostly gone and she was finally able to get some sleep. She is still very weak though.

I am really tired, but trying not to nap, so hopefully I will sleep better tonight.

Bad driving conditions give me the worst anxiety!! Glad you made it home safe!
Sounds like your mom gave a scare, but has started improving a bit. Hope she continues to heal well!

A beautiful Sunday is coming to an end. We had bad thunderstorms this morning but the sun came out and so did the heat. Made it to mid 80's. More bad weather tonight but it is not looking as bad as they were expecting. Just unnerving when it comes through at night, especially when tornados are involved.

We started off this morning going to Cracker Barrel for breakfast but they were on a long wait so we went to the Village Inn. Had a short wait but it was decent food. Then did our Sam's Club and grocery store run.

I did finally get our May trip to UOR booked. SW changed the flight times for our return trip so now we are back in time to take my mom out for dinner on Mother's Day. Now just need to book the car.

Hamburgers and fries for dinner tonight.



Hopefully, this summer will be a turning point and the kids will be able to get back in the classroom this fall.



That sounds like a good meal too.



Oh no, I hope you were able to find your book.

LOL! The daddy of them all for sure. I will have to look for Tunnock's Chocolate Teacakes the next time I go to World Market. They carry some UK brands that normally you can't purchase in any other stores around. I am sure if I find them, I will need to press the foil flat like Victor.

When I was watching "The Royle Family" they were always eating Penguins and Wagon Wheels. I bought some Penguins to try. Not bad. They also had Jammie Dodgers but I did not try those.



She sounds like a pleasure. Your description reminds me of Kristen Wigg's character "Penelope" on SNL. She was always one-upping everyone. Hilarious.



Glad you made it home alright. I saw where they had half dollar size hail in Hillsville,VA . Cars were pulled on the side of the Interstate getting pummeled.

Sorry your mom has had a rough time with it. I hope she has a better night.

Southwest Airlines seems to be changing flights quite frequently, so frustrating! They changed one of mine by more than 12 hours, so I basically would lose a day. I cancelled that flight and rebooked with Delta.

The other flight they changed by several hours....now we land back home just before midnight instead of 8pm. I can live that that.

We had great weather yesterday-lawn mowed, dog chasing things all day, house cleaned, laundry done, sheets changed-then put ribs and funeral potatoes (no canned soup though-homemade roux). Even made a mudslide for my dessert last night.
Looks great!!

Glad she's better. Saw the video of hailstorm descending on Nashville-whole storm looked nasty. The bad weather missed our area. Cold front and sunny but lot cooler today.

Started a new book yesterday and read way way too late. Finished it and started new one-must not stay p so late again lol. Did manage to make biscuit and gravy for late breakfast, leftovers today.

Oldest made it home from Cancun to Seattle-managed to twist ankle pretty bad on friday-her right foot this time. She hurt her left ankle really bad her second day in her first DCP-was on light duty for her first 4 weeks. She left that brace here so she had to order another one. Getting through customs took awhile - 1 person working for 2 full plane loads-after 20 minutes she said 3 more showed up and line started moving but took toll on her foot. She may need to get it xrayed-part of the whole EDS/hypermobility thing! She knows she needs to be careful but said her sandal slipped on the stair.

Thinking tea and early bedtime for me...
Hope all are doing ok today!

Hope your DDs ankle is ok! My DD has hypermobility too. Was so accident prone as a kiddo

Ouch! That`s a heavy job at the best of times.......yes, we do get fed up with things after a time......Tom`s just glad I keep him......lol....... I always remember my mum and dad`s generation of families.....used to talk of how they had the same furniture their whole married life???? And it was something they were proud of.Although things were made to last then I guess. Tom`s mum had a washing machine for 27 years......we`re lucky to get 5 years out of one now.







Aw hope she does much better today, that must have been very distressing for her and you too. It`s good she is sleeping, that`ll do her the world of good.

Hope you got plenty of rest too. Especially after such a heavy journey.






Glad you have your May trip sorted out.......how fun!! And getting to see your mum on Mother`s Day will be lovely too.

I`ve never actually seen SNL in it`s format.....seen clips over the years.....Oh I think everyone knows one or two Penelope`s..... They`re fun aren`t they!!!

lol......we got a box of teacakes with the grocery shop last week, some of the wrappers weren`t perfect.....that`s annoying, they were already torn, but it is quite soothing smoothing them out then turning them into long thin almost stick like....oh dear......

Penguins, we like, Wagon wheels were nicer as children and I`ve never liked jammie dodgers, but Tom loves them.....never buy them though. Oh I think Publix or Walmart had the teacakes in. Also look out for Tunnocks Snowballs......oh my!!! Caramel wafers and caramel logs too....but only if you have your own teeth and no crowns.....those two biscuits will lift those crowns right out........lol......

Cannot find that book at all? I think "someone" may have moved it. I`ve looked in every single room and nowhere to be found. One of those mysteries......I`ll give it a few days and get another copy if I don`t find it.

Hope your weather improves too, in the 80`s sounds lovely.






Hope your daughters ankle isn`t too bad and not in pain from it. Food sounds good too Monyk......



Still wild and woolly outside this morning.......howling wind woke us up a few times during the night, got straight back to sleep though. Still windy this morning, around 45mph but will clear by late afternoon.

And tomorrow, we have to get 70F.....something we get pretty excited about in the UK in March!

Lots of restrictions lifted from today......sadly weather isn`t suited to meet up with 6 folks outside......and tomorrow, everyone`s busy......lol.....although my friend who is a childminder has cut back her hours, so she may be free to pop round for a visit since it`s going to be warm. Hope so. It`s a start for sure......

Today heading to Makro today, kind of like Costco but you need a business card to go in, need to stock up on a few things. They have the hugest boxes of washing powder and massive fabric softeners I like and a few other things too like toilet paper and kitchen towels. And will pop into a little place for some fresh veg and salad. Then make some phone calls....I`m wondering how long folks will want them as lockdown eases. Some will still be on their own, so hoping it carries on for a while.

Good news on the giant ship stuck in the Suez Canal.....it`s free and other ships can pass.....huge amount of goods now able to move.

Fancy some rice krispies for breakfast or toast with ginger preserve. Yep, home made, just not in my home! No idea what`s for dinner tonight.....

Have a wonderful Monday............​

Glad your restrictions are easing! It's been so long for you in the UK!

Good Morning Schumi. Too bad bad weather to not be able to meet up with some today. But at least now you can. Hope your shopping trip was successful. And yay, for being a Monday. Hope some perfect tea was drank too.

Julie, Good Morning. Hope you are feeling well, and enjoying some coffee with Louie relaxing with you after a morning walk in the garden.

Ack, MonyK, hope your DD’s ankle will be okay. Annoying when not feeling well to wait in such a long line. Good to have all cleaned up, and dog having fun in the yard.

Ah yes, that before dawn week day start. But as most days, tea pot filled and tea enjoyed not much after that early start. Partly cloudy, so very dark out. Peak outside and lots of trash cans knocked over, trash and branches tossed around. But hey, at least 41F out now. We dipped into the 30’s in the wee hours. Tornado confirmed in NJ, and wow, while I don’t think we had a tornado, those winds were howling and blowing around the house, with pounding rain, last night. Quite the night time thunderstorm line that crossed by last night. But as the mix of warm and cooler air fought in that thunderstorm, cool air prevailed, and that glorious sunny day will start as the sun rises soon. But no real feeling heat from that sun, though it should help in drying us out. And while a jacket will surely be worn on lunchtime walk, looking forward to that sunny sky, and rocking my sunglasses.

Marvelous Monday homies.

I'll be out walking the dogs today as well....finally sunny! Only 49 right now, but feels ok with the sun shining down!

Good afternoon Lynne. It was a beautiful morning here so we decided to do a proper walk. Still from home but did a longer version of our regular route. Was the first day we’ve had a warm breeze! Tomorrow is meant to be really nice so we’re considering a drive out for our walk.

Kev is power washing the cars now as it’s not freezing!

I’m still having the occasional fizzy spell so will have to mention it at some point.

Think the vessel was still stopping traffic Schumi. Worst thing I read was the amount of live animals being shipped from Romania and Spain stranded - we are trying to have live shipping banned from the UK unless for specific breeding purposes. It’s a cruel way to treat them.

Others news was the terrible Covid situation in Mexico. Hope they get support to get it under control soon.

I finished another book last night so looking for a new read. Might fire up my Kindle and give it another try. Only used it on holidays so far.

Chicken curry for us tonight - not for L but lots of roast chicken left from yesterday so she will be happy with that.

Third laundry load in and have a couple more to do. I’ve always liked emptying the baskets.

Hope everyone has a good start to the week.

I had chicken tikki masala at a restaurant once. It was good! Is that like curry?

Lynne, I love a good thunderstorm, sounds like you`re weather is quite all over the place right now. Hope it clears enough for your lunchtime walk and you get some sunshine.




It`s quite warm outside despite being very windy still. We have almost 60F, so when we came in from our shopping we headed out a walk despite the wind.

Wasn`t too bad, it helped not being cold. But tomorrow looks to be lovely, winds will die down today and hopefully tomorrow we`ll get the barbecue out and get some grilled food for lunch and dinner. That`s the plan anyway.

Just finished lunch, Tom made me a bacon and tomato omelette which was very filling. Doing honey mustard chicken for dinner tonight. Popped into the farm store and bought some local honey, not with the honeycomb attached though....I really don`t like that, but Tom would love it.

Some phone calls and a letter to write to an Aunt this afternoon, and some book group reading, that`s about it.

Yes, grilling season is upon us! I do love grilled meat!





Chicken on the stove for the dogs. Chicken in the oven for us. And a spaghetti squash is in the oven for all of us, lol! Works out super easy when the meal planning is essentially the same.
I'm boiling the dogs chicken, since Hatley seems a bit under the weather today. She threw up this morning, so I want her meal to be bland and gentle for tonight.


I ordered a half gallon water bottle from Amazon. I thought it might help me drink more. I'm not a big fan of water, and I know I'm not nearly hydrated enough. Boy oh boy, it's a lot to drink! I'm a bit over half way through and I feel like I'm floating!!! It'll be interesting to see if I can actually finish it all.....plus, I'm worried I'll be up in the night using the bathroom, lol!

 

[schumigirl]

Sorry your pizza was a bust!! We cannot even get pizzandelivery where I live. Guess we are too far outside the city for their routes?


Bad driving conditions give me the worst anxiety!! Glad you made it home safe!
Sounds like your mom gave a scare, but has started improving a bit. Hope she continues to heal well!


Southwest Airlines seems to be changing flights quite frequently, so frustrating! They changed one of mine by more than 12 hours, so I basically would lose a day. I cancelled that flight and rebooked with Delta.

The other flight they changed by several hours....now we land back home just before midnight instead of 8pm. I can live that that.


Hope your DDs ankle is ok! My DD has hypermobility too. Was so accident prone as a kiddo


Glad your restrictions are easing! It's been so long for you in the UK!


I'll be out walking the dogs today as well....finally sunny! Only 49 right now, but feels ok with the sun shining down!


I had chicken tikki masala at a restaurant once. It was good! Is that like curry?


Yes, grilling season is upon us! I do love grilled meat!





Chicken on the stove for the dogs. Chicken in the oven for us. And a spaghetti squash is in the oven for all of us, lol! Works out super easy when the meal planning is essentially the same.
I'm boiling the dogs chicken, since Hatley seems a bit under the weather today. She threw up this morning, so I want her meal to be bland and gentle for tonight.


I ordered a half gallon water bottle from Amazon. I thought it might help me drink more. I'm not a big fan of water, and I know I'm not nearly hydrated enough. Boy oh boy, it's a lot to drink! I'm a bit over half way through and I feel like I'm floating!!! It'll be interesting to see if I can actually finish it all.....plus, I'm worried I'll be up in the night using the bathroom, lol!

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Lori......chicken tikka masala is a type of curry......you`ve had curry after all......a very mild version I`ll hasten to add. I don`t think you`d appreciate the curries Tom and I choose or make at home.......spicy!!!

Yes, it`s good to feel restrictions lifted, but waiting to see when we can go to Scotland. And hoping it`s nice on Friday as one of my friends is a child minder and she takes Fridays off, so if it`s nice we can sit out in our garden. Fingers crossed.

I`m up to 6 pints of water today......that`s one of my favourite memes above.....lol.....wine is so much easier to drink than water!! Darn those calories....

Food sounds nice and hope the doggy is better tonight.





Dinner over and it was nice. Sun is shining although still very breezy but it is lessening by the hour.

Tomorrow should be lovely.....bought a load of stuff to day for the barbecue as it looks like we can grill out for lunch and dinner. I`m going to make spicy chicken kebabs for lunch and a meat assortment for dinner. Fingers crossed it`s as nice as they say it`ll be.

Made some petticoat tails shortbread this afternoon, so having some with a cup of tea now.

Quiet night ahead.

 

[Realfoodfans]

J’aime sorry curry is a generalised term - I made tikka masala tonight. Used to like Korma best but too creamy for me now. Beef Massaman is our favourite but J likes chicken best. I cook chicken thighs for Louie in a big batch and freeze them. He’s only little so only has a bit on each meal! Hope you enjoyed your walk.

We are beginning a tv series tonight- sadly last one for this programme. Keeping Faith. Set in Wales. Thriller/emotional drama. Beautiful music in it too.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Lori......chicken tikka masala is a type of curry......you`ve had curry after all......a very mild version I`ll hasten to add. I don`t think you`d appreciate the curries Tom and I choose or make at home.......spicy!!!

Yes, it`s good to feel restrictions lifted, but waiting to see when we can go to Scotland. And hoping it`s nice on Friday as one of my friends is a child minder and she takes Fridays off, so if it`s nice we can sit out in our garden. Fingers crossed.

I`m up to 6 pints of water today......that`s one of my favourite memes above.....lol.....wine is so much easier to drink than water!! Darn those calories....

Food sounds nice and hope the doggy is better tonight.





Dinner over and it was nice. Sun is shining although still very breezy but it is lessening by the hour.

Tomorrow should be lovely.....bought a load of stuff to day for the barbecue as it looks like we can grill out for lunch and dinner. I`m going to make spicy chicken kebabs for lunch and a meat assortment for dinner. Fingers crossed it`s as nice as they say it`ll be.

Made some petticoat tails shortbread this afternoon, so having some with a cup of tea now.

Quiet night ahead.

You know me and spice do not mix, lol! So tikka masala is probably where I will stay.

Unfortunately, Hatley has thrown up 2 more times. DH said he thinks she got into the den bathroom garbage...
Called the vet but they are already closed for the day. Shortened hours due to covid, ugh!

J’aime sorry curry is a generalised term - I made tikka masala tonight. Used to like Korma best but too creamy for me now. Beef Massaman is our favourite but J likes chicken best. I cook chicken thighs for Louie in a big batch and freeze them. He’s only little so only has a bit on each meal! Hope you enjoyed your walk.

We are beginning a tv series tonight- sadly last one for this programme. Keeping Faith. Set in Wales. Thriller/emotional drama. Beautiful music in it too.

Curry is not a widely available cuisine in my area. The tikka masala is the only curry I've ever tried. And I don't think I've ever had Indian food dishes either.
Lamb is another one....not readily sold in grocery stores and never on a restaurant menu by me.

Gave a little bit of the chicken to Hatley. She's thrown up another couple times....hoping its not serious.

 

[schumigirl]

You know me and spice do not mix, lol! So tikka masala is probably where I will stay.

Unfortunately, Hatley has thrown up 2 more times. DH said he thinks she got into the den bathroom garbage...
Called the vet but they are already closed for the day. Shortened hours due to covid, ugh!


Curry is not a widely available cuisine in my area. The tikka masala is the only curry I've ever tried. And I don't think I've ever had Indian food dishes either.
Lamb is another one....not readily sold in grocery stores and never on a restaurant menu by me.

Gave a little bit of the chicken to Hatley. She's thrown up another couple times....hoping its not serious.

Oh poor little puppy.....hope she does better. Is there an emergency vet or similar if she doesn`t improve?

Tikka Masala was created in the UK by folks who couldn`t eat real curry.....Adam Richman (Man v Food) did a whole talk on it and how he doesn`t consider it curry.....lol he`s very funny......I often think of you when I`m making curry and my eyes are watering as I make the base and the chilli seeds are stinging lol......so, yes something like tikka masala would be ideal for you. So many curry choices out there to try and make.

So many differences in areas too. In Scotland we can get various curries we can`t get in England and vice versa. A good one won`t burn your mouth immediately.....there`s a slow heat builds up and that`s the way it should be.

I never use lamb in a curry, I prefer lamb cooked regularly. Chicken is really the only curry I make. Shrimp is too good for curry too, although if I make a Thai curry I sometimes add a few shrimp as it`s more delicate. Now I want curry.....

 

[J'aime Paris]

Oh poor little puppy.....hope she does better. Is there an emergency vet or similar if she doesn`t improve?

Tikka Masala was created in the UK by folks who couldn`t eat real curry.....Adam Richman (Man v Food) did a whole talk on it and how he doesn`t consider it curry.....lol he`s very funny......I often think of you when I`m making curry and my eyes are watering as I make the base and the chilli seeds are stinging lol......so, yes something like tikka masala would be ideal for you. So many curry choices out there to try and make.

So many differences in areas too. In Scotland we can get various curries we can`t get in England and vice versa. A good one won`t burn your mouth immediately.....there`s a slow heat builds up and that`s the way it should be.

I never use lamb in a curry, I prefer lamb cooked regularly. Chicken is really the only curry I make. Shrimp is too good for curry too, although if I make a Thai curry I sometimes add a few shrimp as it`s more delicate. Now I want curry.....

Oh yes, I remember the Man vs Food show! I should look that up.

My eyes sometimes water oven an onion. I cannot imagine the chili seeds, eeks!!

We do have an emergency vet hospital. Will go if she deteriorates. Hoping it won't get to that point...

 

[schumigirl]

Oh yes, I remember the Man vs Food show! I should look that up.

My eyes sometimes water oven an onion. I cannot imagine the chili seeds, eeks!!

We do have an emergency vet hospital. Will go if she deteriorates. Hoping it won't get to that point...

Hope she`s ok......

Yes, roasting off chilli seeds are one thing everyone complains about when I make curry....but, it`s worth it!



So, everyone in our book group finished the last one in decent time. Had a zoom chat about it earlier and new book has been chosen. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I`ve never read it so I`m looking forward to it. There was a movie made of the book, but like most, apparently was nowhere near the quality of the book.

Will order them tomorrow. I`m also enjoying reading The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, it`s very good.

And everyone is going to watch Dr Zchivago on Wednesday night......I love that movie.

More Person of Interest DVD tonight.....

 

[J'aime Paris]

Hope she`s ok......

Yes, roasting off chilli seeds are one thing everyone complains about when I make curry....but, it`s worth it!



So, everyone in our book group finished the last one in decent time. Had a zoom chat about it earlier and new book has been chosen. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I`ve never read it so I`m looking forward to it. There was a movie made of the book, but like most, apparently was nowhere near the quality of the book.

Will order them tomorrow. I`m also enjoying reading The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, it`s very good.

And everyone is going to watch Dr Zchivago on Wednesday night......I love that movie.

More Person of Interest DVD tonight.....

Thank you! She's napping, so I think she will be ok

I've read The Book Thief, and it sure stuck with me for a long time. I won't say more, or I'll likely spoil it for you. Interested in your review after reading...

 

[Realfoodfans]

J’aime I’m the same - don’t do hot spices. Really hope Hatley improves. We have emergency vets in town but sadly not very well thought of. Reason we chose our vets for Louie is they are open 7 days a week - but still all local vets use the same night service. Gone are the days where we had our lovely lady vets home number! She had retired in between losing our old Golden Retriever and a few years until we got Louie.

Yes The Book Thief is one of those books that stays with you. I actually thought the movie was quite well done but nothing like reading the book.

Ready to do the tidy up routine now and then off to bed. We are listening to another Agatha Christie audiobook in bed.

Hoping to do a lake walk tomorrow. Will take a flask and snack as it’s a longer one.

Enjoy your evenings and hope all are well.

 

[schumigirl]

Thank you! She's napping, so I think she will be ok

I've read The Book Thief, and it sure stuck with me for a long time. I won't say more, or I'll likely spoil it for you. Interested in your review after reading...

I know the story, vaguely, and yes by all accounts it won`t be an easy read, but that`s the fun of book groups. There certainly have been many books over the years that you don`t forget for many years, if ever

Never read The Road by Cormac McCarthy nor The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum, and several others that to be honest that I didn`t make it through the whole book....some were truly horrific, not just scary.

Went to order our usual copies from our usual little book store, he emailed me back to say there may be a slight delay with these ones as he hasn`t enough in stock, so it may be a week or so before they arrive.

Yes, hope little Hatley improves massively.




Almost bedtime here.......I`m so looking forward to a day of sunshine tomorrow.....hope the forecast doesn`t change as we plan a walk on the beach in the morning, and some garden time in the afternoon.......

And another very mild night for us........

Hope your Monday is a good one.......

 

[Lynne G]

Taco Tuesday alert, already a Tuesday! Join Mac, and enjoy a Taco Bell run, no cooking dinner this Tuesday.

Ah yes, did enjoy that sunny Monday, though that wind made it not as enjoyable when almost a bad hair day, and a cooler feeling.

But at least with another rainy Wednesday predicted, a woot! Woot, today will be a very sunny day, so that lunchtime walk should feel so much nicer, with no messy hair, and 64F this high temp late in the afternoon, with much calmer winds. Third woot!

And so, hope Schumi had a good night’s sleep. And enjoyed some breakfast tea with her breakfast this morning. Good Morning. Though I am sure tacos will not be on your dinner menu tonight. Have to say, maybe not mine, though maybe will.

Julie, hope you are feeling good today, and had a nice walk with Louie, and some enjoyable coffee.


Yeah, when my go to vet retired, still was not as satisfied with the one I had to replace him with. At least the vet did not retire until my boxer was almost at the end of her life. Not sure who I am going to use if we ever get another dog.

Dark out, and a clear sky. At least with this time keeping, the sun will be up before the hour ends. And hoping that morning sun shine brightly through my window. Like having a bright start to the day.

Tea for me? Why yes. Second cup needed, and most likely cereal breakfast.

Terrific Taco Tuesday homies.

 

[schumigirl]

Hey Lynne.....just saw you pop in there.......yep, tea was lovely, but tacos are never on our menu, not just a Tuesday. Barbecue style food for us tonight........

Hope you have a good day.......weather sounds lovely for you too.





And a good Tuesday morning again.......almost the end of March, one more day then we`re into April.

I did notice this morning it`s light just around 5am, so no dark mornings for us anymore for a while.......big difference between us and the USA. I always found it weird looking out the hotel window at 6.30am and it`s still dark.

Beautiful day here as promised, still a little chilly with the breeze, so no barbecue at lunchtime but will have one for dinner tonight when it`ll be much warmer.

We still drove down to the beach, yes lazy as we live so close, but it`s handier to park and walk. Beach was fairly busy, and we didn`t go on the sane today, we stuck to the promenade. So many yapping dogs this morning!! I have no patience for yappy dogs.

So, lunch will be chicken kebabs cooked inside.........but a nice little selection for later.

Might do something in the garden this afternoon and some of their wine is ready and needs bottling, so may lend a hand there. I don`t think Australia need worry about competition!

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





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[macraven]

Woot

Taco Tuesday!

 

[Lynne G]

Always nice to get a beach walk in Schumi. Sounds like you too have a good weather day.

Cereal ate, eh, but my tea is always good.

Hope Mac you had some coffee today, already, and hope you are feeling better.

Yeah, little rant. Local news is reporting the president’s virus vaccine availability time line is probably not going to be anywhere close to my state’s availability to all adults. Sigh. Each county has their own way to say who and when availability to that group, and some counties are doing better than most of the others. Let’s just say, my county does not have enough vaccine to cover all older and emergency people, so far, and saying at least 5 or so months before the other kind of those that need for work, and those with medical conditions. After that group, then the rest of us. Keisha, hope your county is doing better than mine. At least my work is trying, and the VA just two days ago, expanded to spouses and care givers. So I am trying to get the vaccine any way I can. Sorry about that rant. But it is over.

In more important news: Oooh I need more tea.

 

[schumigirl]

Always nice to get a beach walk in Schumi. Sounds like you too have a good weather day.

Cereal ate, eh, but my tea is always good.

Hope Mac you had some coffee today, already, and hope you are feeling better.

Yeah, little rant. Local news is reporting the president’s virus vaccine availability time line is probably not going to be anywhere close to my state’s availability to all adults. Sigh. Each county has their own way to say who and when availability to that group, and some counties are doing better than most of the others. Let’s just say, my county does not have enough vaccine to cover all older and emergency people, so far, and saying at least 5 or so months before the other kind of those that need for work, and those with medical conditions. After that group, then the rest of us. Keisha, hope your county is doing better than mine. At least my work is trying, and the VA just two days ago, expanded to spouses and care givers. So I am trying to get the vaccine any way I can. Sorry about that rant. But it is over.

In more important news: Oooh I need more tea.

It`s shocking how good some places are doing with the vaccine and others are not doing so well.

Hope you get it soon....I thought you`d already had it, must have been thinking of someone else. I think most people I know are now done, well, over 35+ anyway.

 

[Lynne G]

Maybe because I said my DH and my sister both got it, Schumi. DH because he’s a vet, and sister because different county, and considered old enough. She’s 13 years older than me.

Another ooh, sun is so brightly streaming through window. Yay! I am so ready for warm, okay hot, weather. And nope, no green lawns yet. Though have to say, mine, and others that I have seen, all the daffodils are so lovely to see with their bright yellow flowers and dark green leaves.

 

[macraven]

Hope you get your shot soon Lynne!
I thought you did have it since you go shopping.

I had mine done early March and it’s given me peace of mind
My outings are still limited since many in my area have not had the vaccine yet.
I limit my exposure as figure just my luck to be around peeps that are carriers.

Teens (16+) now are allowed to get the shots in my area
Think it will be a big turn out as we have in classroom school
Our school district voted to keep the schools open when the virus started last year

My one wish is Taco Bell will open up inside dining...
Their food is so much better when it is hot
Kind of hard to nuke a taco at home
Just does not have the same taste for me
Lol

We had our first floor hvac system replaced last fall and will have our hvac system for the second floor done this week
My big excitement for the month
Lol

Schumi... did I miss the bacon this morning?

 

[Robo56]

Good Tuesday morning Sans family

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.

Not an easy task for sure. Your family is lucky to have you there to take care of things.

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

Wow......big difference your hair turned out great

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

Thank you Schumi.....I”am looking forward to her Bridal shower and wedding.

I am looking forward to some Grammie/ GD time!!!! I have a few activities planned for us to do.

Enjoy your Grammy time. Having grandchildren is a blessing for sure.

I am so incredibly bored right now. I saw my mom this morning. She is doing about as well as can be expected. She is very weak and tired right now. I was hoping to get the chance to talk to her doctor, but he didn't come by before visiting hours were over.

Charade prayers for your mom. Sometimes an NG tube for a short while will settle things down.

Hair came out great, the 2nd (corrective?) dye less than 3 weeks ago & current...night & day. Took less than 2 hours, usuallly 3 for me in the chair; with yet another trim in less than a month. Must be the vitamins i’ve Been taking, it’s growing like a weed,

I think my hair dresser is going to run for the hills when sees my hair next month......LOL

Watching the carbs but had a special request from #2 DS last night, my hands were tied lol. You either love that sort of peasant food or not. The mr in the 2nd camp, had shrimp & pasta

Pierogi look delicious.

DDs prom was when she was a junior in high school....almost 5 years ago! She is on the left in red. Sooooo much tulle on that skirt!!!!!

Beautiful dress worn by a beautiful young lady....I know you are very proud of her.

Oldest made it home from Cancun to Seattle-managed to twist ankle pretty bad on friday-her right foot this time. She hurt her left ankle really bad her second day in her first DCP-was on light duty for her first 4 weeks.

Sending lots of mummy dust that your daughters ankle heals quickly.


J’aime Paris hope your doggy is ok.


The closest I get to a Curry dish is Chicken Makhani. I suppose it is a form of curry, but pretty light weight.

Lynne I hope they get your vaccine rollout sorted out in your community. The Governor here is already talking about moving into the 18 year old age group here soon.

Mac hope you are feeling better.....its taco Tuesday. Dinner from the bell night.

RFF hope you get to feeling better.


Going to be a warm one here today again. Sunny and high of 82.

We have a new lizard in the area. We first saw them last year about 20 miles south of here and when we returned home here in January they were already here. They are African (Agama) rainbow lizards.



They are a lot bigger then then the run of the mill Anoles and Geckos. A little startling when you see them the first time.

Having my coffee things morning and reading about the number of Manatees that have died off since January this year. They are really interesting to watch. Very gentle creatures.

Not much on the agenda today. Going to the pool to do some exercises. Need to get scootin.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

 

[J'aime Paris]

J’aime I’m the same - don’t do hot spices. Really hope Hatley improves. We have emergency vets in town but sadly not very well thought of. Reason we chose our vets for Louie is they are open 7 days a week - but still all local vets use the same night service. Gone are the days where we had our lovely lady vets home number! She had retired in between losing our old Golden Retriever and a few years until we got Louie.

Yes The Book Thief is one of those books that stays with you. I actually thought the movie was quite well done but nothing like reading the book.

Ready to do the tidy up routine now and then off to bed. We are listening to another Agatha Christie audiobook in bed.

Hoping to do a lake walk tomorrow. Will take a flask and snack as it’s a longer one.

Enjoy your evenings and hope all are well.

Thank you for the well wishes to Hatley!!
I've never seen the movie for TheBook Thief. Maybe I'll give it a look.

I know the story, vaguely, and yes by all accounts it won`t be an easy read, but that`s the fun of book groups. There certainly have been many books over the years that you don`t forget for many years, if ever

Never read The Road by Cormac McCarthy nor The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum, and several others that to be honest that I didn`t make it through the whole book....some were truly horrific, not just scary.

Went to order our usual copies from our usual little book store, he emailed me back to say there may be a slight delay with these ones as he hasn`t enough in stock, so it may be a week or so before they arrive.

Yes, hope little Hatley improves massively.




Almost bedtime here.......I`m so looking forward to a day of sunshine tomorrow.....hope the forecast doesn`t change as we plan a walk on the beach in the morning, and some garden time in the afternoon.......

And another very mild night for us........

Hope your Monday is a good one.......

I've read both The Road and The Girl Next Door.
The Road was actually an incredible read. The Girl Next Door was just meh.

Taco Tuesday alert, already a Tuesday! Join Mac, and enjoy a Taco Bell run, no cooking dinner this Tuesday.

Ah yes, did enjoy that sunny Monday, though that wind made it not as enjoyable when almost a bad hair day, and a cooler feeling.

But at least with another rainy Wednesday predicted, a woot! Woot, today will be a very sunny day, so that lunchtime walk should feel so much nicer, with no messy hair, and 64F this high temp late in the afternoon, with much calmer winds. Third woot!

And so, hope Schumi had a good night’s sleep. And enjoyed some breakfast tea with her breakfast this morning. Good Morning. Though I am sure tacos will not be on your dinner menu tonight. Have to say, maybe not mine, though maybe will.

Julie, hope you are feeling good today, and had a nice walk with Louie, and some enjoyable coffee.


Yeah, when my go to vet retired, still was not as satisfied with the one I had to replace him with. At least the vet did not retire until my boxer was almost at the end of her life. Not sure who I am going to use if we ever get another dog.

Dark out, and a clear sky. At least with this time keeping, the sun will be up before the hour ends. And hoping that morning sun shine brightly through my window. Like having a bright start to the day.

Tea for me? Why yes. Second cup needed, and most likely cereal breakfast.

Terrific Taco Tuesday homies.

Our vet is close to retirement age, and he has reduced hours at the clinic. I may need to start searching for a new one...

Hey Lynne.....just saw you pop in there.......yep, tea was lovely, but tacos are never on our menu, not just a Tuesday. Barbecue style food for us tonight........

Hope you have a good day.......weather sounds lovely for you too.





And a good Tuesday morning again.......almost the end of March, one more day then we`re into April.

I did notice this morning it`s light just around 5am, so no dark mornings for us anymore for a while.......big difference between us and the USA. I always found it weird looking out the hotel window at 6.30am and it`s still dark.

Beautiful day here as promised, still a little chilly with the breeze, so no barbecue at lunchtime but will have one for dinner tonight when it`ll be much warmer.

We still drove down to the beach, yes lazy as we live so close, but it`s handier to park and walk. Beach was fairly busy, and we didn`t go on the sane today, we stuck to the promenade. So many yapping dogs this morning!! I have no patience for yappy dogs.

So, lunch will be chicken kebabs cooked inside.........but a nice little selection for later.

Might do something in the garden this afternoon and some of their wine is ready and needs bottling, so may lend a hand there. I don`t think Australia need worry about competition!

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





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I volunteer to help bottle the wine! Samples as payment right, lol?





Still keeping watch on Hatley. She threw up a total of 4 times yesterday, all before 5pm.. But she hasn't acted sick, so I'm not sure on what to do.
I've been giving her tiny amounts of the boiled chicken often, and she tolerated that well. No problems overnight....we kept her in our bedroom so I could wake if she was having troubles.
I fed her a very small meal this morning and will give a bit more in 30 minutes. Really need to see her "do number 2". If that happens, I'll know there isn't a blockage.

Our weather is like a bouncy ball! We are due to almost hit 60 today, but will not get out of the 30s both tomorrow and Thursday.....and then back up to 60 for the weekend. Looking as if Easter will be nice, so that's a positive!