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

[Pumpkin1172]

Making an afternoon stop in!!!!

Not much happening here. I just sat last night and didn't do anything except hold the remote control.

It looks like it's going to be a rainy night. I see a very dark gross cloud slowly making it's way here. Our plans for the weekend were to go camping. Unfortunately the weather forecast is calling for rain. So no camping this weekend. It's our anniversary weekend, so I'm not sure what we will be doing instead. Family was going to be coming to visit, but their plans changed too. I guess we will see what happens. Might be a quiet weekend again.

I finally finished the punch board for dh's surprise. I'm extremely lucky to have a manager who really doesn't care when other things I do, as long as I get my regular work done. Now to start wrapping presents and figure out how many cards I will need with clues for his big gift. And of course....gift #50 is his last gift...but that number says...Pick again!!!!! lol. That's way he can't open the big gift until the last day

I hope everyone has a great day!

@macraven Have a wonderful birthday

Take care Hommies!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Good Thursday afternoon Sans family
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A Very happy birthday to Mac.

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Thank you Charade.




That was a nice treat for them to leave those houses up for folks to go through last year. I hope they do a little change up on some things on Bride of Frankenstein and Tooth Fairy as we saw those already.




Thank you.



Thank you so much.




I think she was prouder of the eggs she got from the coop.




Thank you. I’am looking forward to my upcoming trip for sure.




I have had the Nachos at Bula Bar and they are delicious.




Enjoy your walk.




I do like being out on the open road. Although it is getting more dangerous to travel when you have people driving 75 mph and texting.




I will not start ranting about the crazy things that are going on here as I might not stop. I’am a RN and I know what meds I need and I know how the medical system process is supposed to work and I’am having trouble. I feel sorry for folks that don’t. It’s a nightmare.
Ok I ranted a little.



Thank you for the prayers. She needs them.




My sister asked me the same thing and I have made about 3 thousand masks. I love making them and sharing them. I now have small adjusters I put on the elastic to help adjust the mask to fit better. This next batch is going to great-grandchildren in Kentucky. Then I’am going to surprise my granddaughter who is a Teacher with a batch for her class. I’am planning to make a big batch for the TM’s at the park. Need to get better as I have a lot of planned sewing to do.




Yes, they look great. Will PM the maker to you.




Yes, he is. He is such a wonderful son.




LOL....If you cough in public it’s worse....LOL




Take a pic of your donut burger when you make them. I’am sure they will be yummy.


Mac hope your dentist appointment went well. Eat lots of cake it’s your birthday.

Keisha what do you think about the new Genie addition to MDE. I thought I kinda new how to navigate the MDE app now this. I think Disney should have just charged one price for a Express Pass like Universal and been done with it. It think this new system just complicates matters.

You are the Queen of Disney planning. You know the game better than anyone I know. What are your thoughts?

We did get the much needed rain we needed last night. I’am thankful as it as will help dampen down the massive amount of grass seed impregnated straw and fertilizer they have been blowing out on the land they cleared behind us. I would like to take a load of this stuff and a fan and blow it on the land developers house and see how he likes it. Can you tell my steroids has kicked in......LOL

I’am going to take a walk again. It did my soul good to be outside. I had a good laugh yesterday on my walk. There was a tree full of birds and I had to stop as I had to cough a bit and the birds scattered like a firecracker had been shot in the tree...LOL...I was thankful I didn’t get pooped on.

I have a pork tenderloin to put in oven this evening as it will be easy.

Need to get scootin before I talk myself out of the walk.


Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.


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I`m sure everyone appreciates the masks Robbie, and you`ll be glad to get back making them.

And nice you can get out some walking, yes, it`s good for the soul too. And yes, feisty is understandable with the issues on the land behind you! Hope it`s all cleared soon, can`t be pleasant.

Yes, when I make the donut burger I will absolutely take a picture....doubt it will remotely as nice as Teak`s, but as long as it`s edible, we`ll be happy.

Have a good one......

Happy Birthday @macraven! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Hello to everyone else! Been crazy busy for me but try to snoop in on you all from time to time. If I look too often I wind up hungry and wanting a cocktail. JK that is everyday for me anyway. Hope you are all doing well!

Hey Elsa....good to see you.......lol....a cocktail is always nice......hope you have time to stop by more often.......

Making an afternoon stop in!!!!

Not much happening here. I just sat last night and didn't do anything except hold the remote control.

It looks like it's going to be a rainy night. I see a very dark gross cloud slowly making it's way here. Our plans for the weekend were to go camping. Unfortunately the weather forecast is calling for rain. So no camping this weekend. It's our anniversary weekend, so I'm not sure what we will be doing instead. Family was going to be coming to visit, but their plans changed too. I guess we will see what happens. Might be a quiet weekend again.

I finally finished the punch board for dh's surprise. I'm extremely lucky to have a manager who really doesn't care when other things I do, as long as I get my regular work done. Now to start wrapping presents and figure out how many cards I will need with clues for his big gift. And of course....gift #50 is his last gift...but that number says...Pick again!!!!! lol. That's way he can't open the big gift until the last day

I hope everyone has a great day!

@macraven Have a wonderful birthday

Take care Hommies!!!!

Sounds like a nice weekend is planned whatever the weather, and quiet weekends are nice too. I do like the sound of your gift ideas for your husband.....he`ll love it......




Big hello to an old friend @Metro West who is posting on the HHN thread.......nice to see you back on the boards .......he was one of the first people we met from here for HHN way back in 2007/2008.......hope to see you on the San thread Todd.......

Funny old night tonight......haven`t done much but been busy.

Very humid and a little drizzly but more sea fret than rain.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken was finally a success, hot and spicy without blowing the top of our heads tonight. I don`t like rice and peas....bleurgh so just had some salad and plantains. It was delicious. Always disliked plantain till Chef Carlos from Strong Water bar told me I`d like them the way he cooked them. I did.

Drank a lot of water tonight though........

 

[keishashadow]

Ok I ranted a little.

eh, a little harmless rant is good for the soul, if not the BP

My sister asked me the same thing and I have made about 3 thousand masks. I love making them and sharing them.

WOW!!! Talk about good Karma

Keisha what do you think about the new Genie addition to MDE. I thought I kinda new how to navigate the MDE app now this. I think Disney should have just charged one price for a Express Pass like Universal and been done with it. It think this new system just complicates matters.

Oh, if i answer will go into my own rant that won’t be little

we did the max pass in DL, well worth it. It just took me time to get used to actually remembering to set up new ride after we scanned thru the current one.

The idea of being forced to havemy nose buried in my phone in the parks makes me sad. concept takes away a bit of the magic & a lot of spontaneity

I’m really a stop & smell the roses sort. long past commando’ing in the parks unless family is along, we have our fav attractions, mind you. find ourselves now enjoying just poking around the rest of the day, exploring the architecture/design/theming of the parks as well as people watching.

Next, I’ll be on a bench feeding pigeons pricey popcorn

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Mac!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Cleaned up after done pool fun after nice and cool feeling water rides. What they did to the Dino flume is eh, but the other two don’t disappoint getting you wet. Was hungry after all that water fun, pool bar/ food has been good. Choices we did were delicious. Now relaxing before a stroll in City Walk. No matter what is said, the closeness to City Walk from HR cannot be beat. And you can stroll across the pool to have a slightly shorter walk. Oh and after cleaning up, we took a short trip to DS and got those half pound cookies without a line. Will be nibbling on them tonight. Great day, and second to last night. Sniff, this week has gone by fast.

Hope all have a great Thursday night.

 

[Robo56]

Robo I hope you are feeling better. Your masks are great, thank you for making them for all to use.

I’am feeling a bit better. Thank you. I will try to have extra masks to share with any Sans family I run into.

I finally finished the punch board for dh's surprise. I'm extremely lucky to have a manager who really doesn't care when other things I do, as long as I get my regular work done. Now to start wrapping presents and figure out how many cards I will need with clues for his big gift. And of course....gift #50 is his last gift...but that number says...Pick again!!!!! lol. That's way he can't open the big gift until the last day

You are so sweet. Your husband is going to be so touched by your thoughtfulness.

I hope everyone has a great day!

You have a great evening.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken was finally a success, hot and spicy without blowing the top of our heads tonight. I don`t like rice and peas....bleurgh so just had some salad and plantains. It was delicious. Always disliked plantain till Chef Carlos from Strong Water bar told me I`d like them the way he cooked them. I did.

Sounds yummy.

Next, I’ll be on a bench feeding pigeons pricey popcorn

Move over a bit I might be sitting next to you if you are in Galaxy’s Edge.

Oh and after cleaning up, we took a short trip to DS and got those half pound cookies without a line. Will be nibbling on them tonight. Great day, and second to last night. Sniff, this week has gone by fast.

Gideon’s cookies? They should offer a reward to anyone who can finish one of those in a sitting.

 

[soniam]

Wow! What a busy day for someone who is "retired"

Watching the Disney Genie madness is entertaining.

Happy Birthday @macraven

 

[Charade67]

Late night check in. Busy day today. I ended up staying late. Why do we always seem to get busy at 2:00 on a Thursday?

Came home to find B packing to go back to the dorm tomorrow. She's only going to be about 20 minutes away, but I am still a little sad to see her go.

I belong to a Facebook group for parents of students of B's university. Everyone has been asking lists of questions and posting pictures of move in days. The best question so far - Is there a place on campus where I can buy a University t-shirt? No one gave her a snarky answer although I'm sure some wanted to.

wild mouse type on steroids in the dark with great animatronics & theming

did you ever do the old Wilde Maus at BG?

That one must have been there before I started going to BG.

That's a deal! Those nachos from Bula Bar are tops!!

I have not tried those nachos. Which hotel?

We did plan to go out this afternoon, but I dropped off to sleep, so Tom got on the other sofa and we both snoozed for an hour or so.......it was fabulous, really needed it. I do love an afternoon snooze when the weather is a little duller.

Afternoon naps are always nice.

My sister asked me the same thing and I have made about 3 thousand masks.

Wow! That's impressive.

Hello to everyone else!

Hi Elsa. Good to see you again.

It looks like it's going to be a rainy night. I see a very dark gross cloud slowly making it's way here. Our plans for the weekend were to go camping. Unfortunately the weather forecast is calling for rain. So no camping this weekend. It's our anniversary weekend, so I'm not sure what we will be doing instead. Family was going to be coming to visit, but their plans changed too. I guess we will see what happens. Might be a quiet weekend again.

Sorry the weather has messed up your plans. A quiet weekend can be nice though.

we took a short trip to DS and got those half pound cookies without a line. Will be nibbling on them tonight.

Are these the ones I've heard about people lining up for hours for?

I'm a little late to the party, but still have a little time.

 

[Robo56]

I have not tried those nachos. Which hotel?

Pool at RPR

 

[Robo56]

Nightlight

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, Gideon’s and no line. There started to be a long line as we left. Guess we got there at the right time of day and day. We barely made a dent. Took a walk into City Walk and saw Starbucks opened to 10. Happily they served until 10 as we got there about 10 minutes before. Is a very warm night. Strolled around with the cup sweating as was that warm. Looked around the newer opened Universal store. So bright and colorful. Ended up with a plastic potter cup, that little one will use for her cold drinks. We have traveled here enough, we tend to not buy much. I do tend to buy the HHN shirt, but so far, what I’ve seen, not interested in. We shall see.

Sweet dreams, homies.

 

[schumigirl]

eh, a little harmless rant is good for the soul, if not the BP

WOW!!! Talk about good Karma

Oh, if i answer will go into my own rant that won’t be little

we did the max pass in DL, well worth it. It just took me time to get used to actually remembering to set up new ride after we scanned thru the current one.

The idea of being forced to havemy nose buried in my phone in the parks makes me sad. concept takes away a bit of the magic & a lot of spontaneity

I’m really a stop & smell the roses sort. long past commando’ing in the parks unless family is along, we have our fav attractions, mind you. find ourselves now enjoying just poking around the rest of the day, exploring the architecture/design/theming of the parks as well as people watching.

Next, I’ll be on a bench feeding pigeons pricey popcorn

lol....yes, a good rant is excellent now and again......I had one the other day about jumbo jets no longer being used....most beautiful planes to ever grace our skies.....but of course the Green bunch wanted them all gone! I miss them.

Yes, never go racing round the parks....not our idea of fun. Definitely a smell the roses family too. One woman wanted to join us a few years ago for a few hours but her idea of fun was racing to one ride after the other.....even with EP.....er no. You`re correct, there are so many little things to see that many miss. And definitely people watching too.

Wow! What a busy day for someone who is "retired"

Watching the Disney Genie madness is entertaining.

Happy Birthday @macraven

We always say the same thing......we are busy most days and when Tom did retire in 2017 he said immediately it was the best job he`s ever had!! Love it......we`re used to being together 24/7 which helps too. Some of my friends jokingly (I hope) say they wonder how they`ll cope with their husbands being around all the time.....I tell them, yep, it`s a lot of fun.

We were lucky before that Tom only ever worked around 6 months a year with time off and patterns of work if he was away for a length of time.....most don`t have that and before we moved countries we worked together from meeting each other. One of my friends only sees her husband for two weeks every 3 months (their choice)

Sorry, I rambled.....yes, you will love it!!

Late night check in. Busy day today. I ended up staying late. Why do we always seem to get busy at 2:00 on a Thursday?

Came home to find B packing to go back to the dorm tomorrow. She's only going to be about 20 minutes away, but I am still a little sad to see her go.

I belong to a Facebook group for parents of students of B's university. Everyone has been asking lists of questions and posting pictures of move in days. The best question so far - Is there a place on campus where I can buy a University t-shirt? No one gave her a snarky answer although I'm sure some wanted to.

That one must have been there before I started going to BG.

I have not tried those nachos. Which hotel?

Afternoon naps are always nice.

Wow! That's impressive.

Hi Elsa. Good to see you again.

Sorry the weather has messed up your plans. A quiet weekend can be nice though.

Are these the ones I've heard about people lining up for hours for?

I'm a little late to the party, but still have a little time.

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Honestly, the nachos from the Bula Bar at RP are wonderful. And it`s a very good portion too. 2 of us couldn`t finish it.

Yes, naps are wonderful, I enjoy them more in the winter, but yesterday was just a little grey. I should have more naps, but tend to find I don`t anymore.

Woot! Cleaned up after done pool fun after nice and cool feeling water rides. What they did to the Dino flume is eh, but the other two don’t disappoint getting you wet. Was hungry after all that water fun, pool bar/ food has been good. Choices we did were delicious. Now relaxing before a stroll in City Walk. No matter what is said, the closeness to City Walk from HR cannot be beat. And you can stroll across the pool to have a slightly shorter walk. Oh and after cleaning up, we took a short trip to DS and got those half pound cookies without a line. Will be nibbling on them tonight. Great day, and second to last night. Sniff, this week has gone by fast.

Hope all have a great Thursday night.

Glad you`re having such a nice time.

Never been a fan of the HR so the walk however short has never appealed. I always tell folks though, the walk to any of the hotels that are within distance is short. Compared to other places. Even a 15 minute walk to Portofino is very pretty and enjoyable. And tell them never to make a choice because of a walk, it`s negligable.

Walking 6 minutes to RP is certainly not a chore, whatever anyone says about the walks, they are very pleasurable to us.

Yes, trips do go by so quickly......





And Friday again.........and we have had rain through the night, but it`s off now I think looking outside. Very humid though.

Walking this morning and it might be a short one as our friends who are coming with us are bring her vegan sister who is staying with them for two weeks while she is home from working abroad. Her and I don`t get on.....she thinks she is an expert in everything......likes to diminish other folks opinion constantly and if you have something she has it too, only better, always feels the need to compete in everything for some reason. Yes, she`s a peach. And eats bacon sandwiches when she feels like it despite preaching veganism....... She is however, very kind to animals, so everyone has a good point I guess.

We make nice because of my friend. But, the woman is obnoxious, yes, might be a very short walk.

Then the rest of the day is open to us.......no idea what we`ll do.......

But, still love a Friday feeling even after all these years of not working........

Happy Friday ​

 

[Metro West]

Big hello to an old friend @Metro West who is posting on the HHN thread.......nice to see you back on the boards .......he was one of the first people we met from here for HHN way back in 2007/2008.......hope to see you on the San thread Todd.......

Thanks!

Mac!

 

[macraven]

Thanks!

Mac!

Great to see you here
Schumi and I must have have posted to you about the same time

many remember you fondly

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, Friday is here and our second to last day. After late night coffee drinking, I assume little one will be a late riser.

The crowds have picked up some, and the parking lot looked more full when we returned early last night. But we are lucky, with express we have not waited for much. And there’s only a few rides we like to do, the rest, sometimes we do more, sometimes we do less. And with both my kids not feeling Disney, I guess it will be even more some time before we ever step back into any of their parks. And my kids are not early risers, so we never get to the parks early. Sometimes I go early, and meet up with them. We rarely rush for any when on vacation. The only I ask, is we meet for meals, well, lunch and dinner. Though we do tend to stick together mostly.

As the early riser, I still enjoy not moving fast, and sipping some tea and nibbling on that cookie some more. 79 out with 93 the high. Phone says may see some rain in the late afternoon. Yep, normal Summer day here, and where we live. Rain in the Summer is expected. But most of the time, it’s brief enough, the sun comes out like nothing happened, and it’s still humid. Though have to say, mid week, the humidity was down, with no rain. Was still hot in the sun though.

Fabulous Friday homies. And thanks for that cool light Charade.

Hello to Metro West. Nice to see ya here again, and ready to enjoy some HHN next month.

Oh and Good Morning, and a Good Afternoon to Schumi.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Love the Hitchcock meme.....haven`t seen that one anywhere.........."Gooood Evening"

Completely agree about the common cold.....yes, you`re made to feel as if you are a plague carrier if you so much as sneeze!


Love date night!! Who says romance is dead.......




I think he`ll like it....it`s not a £1,000 bottle of wine, but it`s one that we haven`t been able to get for a long time, so he`ll be pleased and I know I`ll be helping him with it.....

Yep, sounds like a plan for HHN.......you`ll love it!!

Hope you have a super day Lori......how`s your weather, is it still glorious??





Well, friends decided the drizzly weather was not for them this morning.....wimps......so it was just us, didn`t quite manage 10 miles today, but nearly 6 felt like enough. It was weird as it was drizzly, but so warm despite only showing 60F. Promenades were almost deserted although I`m sure they got busier after we left as it kind of brightened up....a little. Has been grey most of the day.

We did plan to go out this afternoon, but I dropped off to sleep, so Tom got on the other sofa and we both snoozed for an hour or so.......it was fabulous, really needed it. I do love an afternoon snooze when the weather is a little duller.

So, jerk chicken has been simmering away most of the day, it does smell lovely, and I made sure I didn`t go overboard on the scotch bonnets this time, so it should be edible and not end up in the trash this time.......

Bakery in our village said they can`t guarantee they`ll have glazed donuts for Saturday, so may not be then, but whenever they do have them I`ll be making a glazed donut burger for dinner.......I really want one now. Tom isn`t as fussed, but will eat it if I make it. He preferred some of the other burgers in offer from Teak Grill.

Almost 2 hours till dinner, might have a snack and cup of tea.

Last day of the gorgeous weather I think. Tomorrow is supposed to rain. Playing frisbee with Hatley and enjoying it while it lasts!

Hope the jerk chicken was delish!

Good Thursday afternoon Sans family
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A Very happy birthday to Mac.

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Thank you Charade.




That was a nice treat for them to leave those houses up for folks to go through last year. I hope they do a little change up on some things on Bride of Frankenstein and Tooth Fairy as we saw those already.




Thank you.



Thank you so much.




I think she was prouder of the eggs she got from the coop.




Thank you. I’am looking forward to my upcoming trip for sure.




I have had the Nachos at Bula Bar and they are delicious.




Enjoy your walk.




I do like being out on the open road. Although it is getting more dangerous to travel when you have people driving 75 mph and texting.




I will not start ranting about the crazy things that are going on here as I might not stop. I’am a RN and I know what meds I need and I know how the medical system process is supposed to work and I’am having trouble. I feel sorry for folks that don’t. It’s a nightmare.
Ok I ranted a little.



Thank you for the prayers. She needs them.




My sister asked me the same thing and I have made about 3 thousand masks. I love making them and sharing them. I now have small adjusters I put on the elastic to help adjust the mask to fit better. This next batch is going to great-grandchildren in Kentucky. Then I’am going to surprise my granddaughter who is a Teacher with a batch for her class. I’am planning to make a big batch for the TM’s at the park. Need to get better as I have a lot of planned sewing to do.




Yes, they look great. Will PM the maker to you.




Yes, he is. He is such a wonderful son.




LOL....If you cough in public it’s worse....LOL




Take a pic of your donut burger when you make them. I’am sure they will be yummy.


Mac hope your dentist appointment went well. Eat lots of cake it’s your birthday.

Keisha what do you think about the new Genie addition to MDE. I thought I kinda new how to navigate the MDE app now this. I think Disney should have just charged one price for a Express Pass like Universal and been done with it. It think this new system just complicates matters.

You are the Queen of Disney planning. You know the game better than anyone I know. What are your thoughts?

We did get the much needed rain we needed last night. I’am thankful as it as will help dampen down the massive amount of grass seed impregnated straw and fertilizer they have been blowing out on the land they cleared behind us. I would like to take a load of this stuff and a fan and blow it on the land developers house and see how he likes it. Can you tell my steroids has kicked in......LOL

I’am going to take a walk again. It did my soul good to be outside. I had a good laugh yesterday on my walk. There was a tree full of birds and I had to stop as I had to cough a bit and the birds scattered like a firecracker had been shot in the tree...LOL...I was thankful I didn’t get pooped on.

I have a pork tenderloin to put in oven this evening as it will be easy.

Need to get scootin before I talk myself out of the walk.


Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.


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Glad you're on the mend Robo! We had pork tenderloin for dinner last night as well!

Making an afternoon stop in!!!!

Not much happening here. I just sat last night and didn't do anything except hold the remote control.

It looks like it's going to be a rainy night. I see a very dark gross cloud slowly making it's way here. Our plans for the weekend were to go camping. Unfortunately the weather forecast is calling for rain. So no camping this weekend. It's our anniversary weekend, so I'm not sure what we will be doing instead. Family was going to be coming to visit, but their plans changed too. I guess we will see what happens. Might be a quiet weekend again.

I finally finished the punch board for dh's surprise. I'm extremely lucky to have a manager who really doesn't care when other things I do, as long as I get my regular work done. Now to start wrapping presents and figure out how many cards I will need with clues for his big gift. And of course....gift #50 is his last gift...but that number says...Pick again!!!!! lol. That's way he can't open the big gift until the last day

I hope everyone has a great day!

@macraven Have a wonderful birthday

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Great job on the bday surprise!!!

Have a lovely Anniversary!!!!

eh, a little harmless rant is good for the soul, if not the BP

WOW!!! Talk about good Karma

Oh, if i answer will go into my own rant that won’t be little

we did the max pass in DL, well worth it. It just took me time to get used to actually remembering to set up new ride after we scanned thru the current one.

The idea of being forced to havemy nose buried in my phone in the parks makes me sad. concept takes away a bit of the magic & a lot of spontaneity

I’m really a stop & smell the roses sort. long past commando’ing in the parks unless family is along, we have our fav attractions, mind you. find ourselves now enjoying just poking around the rest of the day, exploring the architecture/design/theming of the parks as well as people watching.

Next, I’ll be on a bench feeding pigeons pricey popcorn

I will try to hold judgment on Genie, Genie+ and Lightening until it is being used. I'm still a little confused on the details regarding it. No plans for the Mouse House until after the 50th celebration is well underway and the Genie system is up and running.
Change is hard, lol!

Wow! What a busy day for someone who is "retired"

Watching the Disney Genie madness is entertaining.

Happy Birthday @macraven

Agreed! If I had a trip planned in the nearish future, I'd be a bit worried how this will roll out....

Late night check in. Busy day today. I ended up staying late. Why do we always seem to get busy at 2:00 on a Thursday?

Came home to find B packing to go back to the dorm tomorrow. She's only going to be about 20 minutes away, but I am still a little sad to see her go.

I belong to a Facebook group for parents of students of B's university. Everyone has been asking lists of questions and posting pictures of move in days. The best question so far - Is there a place on campus where I can buy a University t-shirt? No one gave her a snarky answer although I'm sure some wanted to.

That one must have been there before I started going to BG.

I have not tried those nachos. Which hotel?

Afternoon naps are always nice.

Wow! That's impressive.

Hi Elsa. Good to see you again.

Sorry the weather has messed up your plans. A quiet weekend can be nice though.

Are these the ones I've heard about people lining up for hours for?

I'm a little late to the party, but still have a little time.

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I hope B's move back to the dorms goes smoothly!!

Our DD is only about 30 min away.
I guess we get used to them being around, and need to adjust again when they're gone...

lol....yes, a good rant is excellent now and again......I had one the other day about jumbo jets no longer being used....most beautiful planes to ever grace our skies.....but of course the Green bunch wanted them all gone! I miss them.

Yes, never go racing round the parks....not our idea of fun. Definitely a smell the roses family too. One woman wanted to join us a few years ago for a few hours but her idea of fun was racing to one ride after the other.....even with EP.....er no. You`re correct, there are so many little things to see that many miss. And definitely people watching too.




We always say the same thing......we are busy most days and when Tom did retire in 2017 he said immediately it was the best job he`s ever had!! Love it......we`re used to being together 24/7 which helps too. Some of my friends jokingly (I hope) say they wonder how they`ll cope with their husbands being around all the time.....I tell them, yep, it`s a lot of fun.

We were lucky before that Tom only ever worked around 6 months a year with time off and patterns of work if he was away for a length of time.....most don`t have that and before we moved countries we worked together from meeting each other. One of my friends only sees her husband for two weeks every 3 months (their choice)

Sorry, I rambled.....yes, you will love it!!






Honestly, the nachos from the Bula Bar at RP are wonderful. And it`s a very good portion too. 2 of us couldn`t finish it.

Yes, naps are wonderful, I enjoy them more in the winter, but yesterday was just a little grey. I should have more naps, but tend to find I don`t anymore.







Glad you`re having such a nice time.

Never been a fan of the HR so the walk however short has never appealed. I always tell folks though, the walk to any of the hotels that are within distance is short. Compared to other places. Even a 15 minute walk to Portofino is very pretty and enjoyable. And tell them never to make a choice because of a walk, it`s negligable.

Walking 6 minutes to RP is certainly not a chore, whatever anyone says about the walks, they are very pleasurable to us.

Yes, trips do go by so quickly......





And Friday again.........and we have had rain through the night, but it`s off now I think looking outside. Very humid though.

Walking this morning and it might be a short one as our friends who are coming with us are bring her vegan sister who is staying with them for two weeks while she is home from working abroad. Her and I don`t get on.....she thinks she is an expert in everything......likes to diminish other folks opinion constantly and if you have something she has it too, only better, always feels the need to compete in everything for some reason. Yes, she`s a peach. And eats bacon sandwiches when she feels like it despite preaching veganism....... She is however, very kind to animals, so everyone has a good point I guess.

We make nice because of my friend. But, the woman is obnoxious, yes, might be a very short walk.

Then the rest of the day is open to us.......no idea what we`ll do.......

But, still love a Friday feeling even after all these years of not working........

Happy Friday ​

I liked the jumbo jets too! It was jaw dropping to step inside one, and even better when watching one take off from the airport!

Ah, Friday is here and our second to last day. After late night coffee drinking, I assume little one will be a late riser.

The crowds have picked up some, and the parking lot looked more full when we returned early last night. But we are lucky, with express we have not waited for much. And there’s only a few rides we like to do, the rest, sometimes we do more, sometimes we do less. And with both my kids not feeling Disney, I guess it will be even more some time before we ever step back into any of their parks. And my kids are not early risers, so we never get to the parks early. Sometimes I go early, and meet up with them. We rarely rush for any when on vacation. The only I ask, is we meet for meals, well, lunch and dinner. Though we do tend to stick together mostly.

As the early riser, I still enjoy not moving fast, and sipping some tea and nibbling on that cookie some more. 79 out with 93 the high. Phone says may see some rain in the late afternoon. Yep, normal Summer day here, and where we live. Rain in the Summer is expected. But most of the time, it’s brief enough, the sun comes out like nothing happened, and it’s still humid. Though have to say, mid week, the humidity was down, with no rain. Was still hot in the sun though.

Fabulous Friday homies. And thanks for that cool light Charade.

Hello to Metro West. Nice to see ya here again, and ready to enjoy some HHN next month.

Oh and Good Morning, and a Good Afternoon to Schumi.

Sounds like you and DD are having a super trip! Enjoy the last moments!










Another beautiful day here, but rain is on the horizon for tomorrow. Kinda stinks, since I'm going with my BFF to her parents lake house Sat-Sun. It's about 1.5 hours from here, so I hope the forecast is better by them.
Either way, we will make the best of it!

I'm making a breakfast casserole to bring along. And also deviled eggs for an app to nibble when we're visiting. I'll bring a nice wine for the girls to share, and some Oktoberfest Samuel Adams beer for her dad.



Just tried overnight oats for breakfast for the first time. Banana maple brown sugar flavor....Jury is still out on these..... Says they can be eaten cold, but I think I should have warmed them up. Maybe give it another try warm, and then will decide if I like it or not.

Have a fabulous Friday!!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks!

Mac!

Hope all is good with you Todd.

I agree with mac, we have many fond memories and some funny tales too......I still remember Tom and I almost heading for Cuba after meeting you for dinner!! Yes, we do lose our way a lot.......lol.......

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Last day of the gorgeous weather I think. Tomorrow is supposed to rain. Playing frisbee with Hatley and enjoying it while it lasts!

Hope the jerk chicken was delish!


Glad you're on the mend Robo! We had pork tenderloin for dinner last night as well!



Great job on the bday surprise!!!

Have a lovely Anniversary!!!!



I will try to hold judgment on Genie, Genie+ and Lightening until it is being used. I'm still a little confused on the details regarding it. No plans for the Mouse House until after the 50th celebration is well underway and the Genie system is up and running.
Change is hard, lol!



Agreed! If I had a trip planned in the nearish future, I'd be a bit worried how this will roll out....


I hope B's move back to the dorms goes smoothly!!

Our DD is only about 30 min away.
I guess we get used to them being around, and need to adjust again when they're gone...


I liked the jumbo jets too! It was jaw dropping to step inside one, and even better when watching one take off from the airport!



Sounds like you and DD are having a super trip! Enjoy the last moments!










Another beautiful day here, but rain is on the horizon for tomorrow. Kinda stinks, since I'm going with my BFF to her parents lake house Sat-Sun. It's about 1.5 hours from here, so I hope the forecast is better by them.
Either way, we will make the best of it!

I'm making a breakfast casserole to bring along. And also deviled eggs for an app to nibble when we're visiting. I'll bring a nice wine for the girls to share, and some Oktoberfest Samuel Adams beer for her dad.



Just tried overnight oats for breakfast for the first time. Banana maple brown sugar flavor....Jury is still out on these..... Says they can be eaten cold, but I think I should have warmed them up. Maybe give it another try warm, and then will decide if I like it or not.

Have a fabulous Friday!!!!!

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Beautiful picture Lori......weather does look beautiful and hope the weekend is fun and it`s not as bad as forecast.

Yes, jerk chicken was a huge success....well, it couldn`t be much worse than last time.....lol.....have a great weekend.




Walk was fun this morning as the vegan didn`t come after all....it was too drizzly for her So we spent a lovely time with two friends and their dogs on a wet and almost deserted promenade along the waterfronts.

It did get heavy for a while, but we mustered on regardless, we were already wet so carried on and we did 8 miles. Came home, showered and went to buy a new marble chopping board and picked up a new knife....apparently we need another huge one, according to the man who doesn`t cook much It is a whopper!

Friend came round for quick lunch and then we headed into the village where a craft beer store/micropub had opened up recently, very small but well stocked. Managed to pick up a few for Tom to go in his birthday packages. I`m not a beer/IPA drinker but they have some fruity sours which the lady suggested I might like.....will give them a try, left with about 10 bottles. It`s nice to support small local businesses and the people were very nice, I`m sure it`ll do well.

Barbecue food tonight as it`s so nice after the drizzly rainy morning we had.

Made some blackberry lemonade, so having some of that now......

 

[keishashadow]

All are welcome to warm the bench with me lol

Tired my nervous energy out in cleaning jag. Going up to jrs house soon to oversee my mr starting to install his security system. The one we bought for him 2xmas ago lol

have leftover brisket for dinner, yea!

No matter what is said, the closeness to City Walk from HR cannot be beat

Hmmph what is said? lol love it there, unfortunately, so do many others as rates ha e been sky high fir all dates I’ve checked last few years, even with Ap

Came home to find B packing to go back to the dorm tomorrow. She's only going to be about 20 minutes away, but I am still a little sad to see her go.

Aw hugs

Pool at RPR

We were lucky before that Tom only ever worked around 6 months a year with time off and patterns of work if he was away for a length of time.....most don`t have that and before we moved countries we worked together from meeting each other. One of my friends only sees her husband for two weeks every 3 months (their choice)

Such a cool adventure

Change is hard, lol!

True. However, Disney’s IT dept is notoriously bad and their recent announcements as to policy changes/implementation are infuriatingly vague

Just tried overnight oats for breakfast for the first time. Banana maple brown sugar flavor....Jury is still out on these..... Says they can be eaten cold, but I think I should have warmed them up. Maybe give it another try warm, and then will decide if I like it or not.

I just use oats & milk. Make a parfait in the am with vanilla Greek yogurt, sprinkle in whatever fruit, cereal & nuts I have handy & just a hint of brown sugar. Haven’t made all summer, well overdue

m not a beer/IPA drinker

Ive been known to enjoy a beer or three, whee, just not dark or IPAs.

 

[schumigirl]

All are welcome to warm the bench with me lol

Tired my nervous energy out in cleaning jag. Going up to jrs house soon to oversee my mr starting to install his security system. The one we bought for him 2xmas ago lol

have leftover brisket for dinner, yea!

Hmmph what is said? lol love it there, unfortunately, so do many others as rates ha e been sky high fir all dates I’ve checked last few years, even with Ap

Aw hugs


Such a cool adventure

True. However, Disney’s IT dept is notoriously bad and their recent announcements as to policy changes/implementation are infuriatingly vague

I just use oats & milk. Make a parfait in the am with vanilla Greek yogurt, sprinkle in whatever fruit, cereal & nuts I have handy & just a hint of brown sugar. Haven’t made all summer, well overdue

Ive been known to enjoy a beer or three, whee, just not dark or IPAs.

Love love love American brisket……..

I “say” I don’t drink beers…….but……there’s always a but isn’t there…….the new little store that opened in our village, I should say micro pub as that’s what it is, but you can go in and pick a whole range of products off the shelves…….we picked up a load today and may have already tried 2 of them……..we have no patience.

And wow……I’m Impressed…….very different beers on offer, pastry sours??? I had never heard of them, but the purple coloured larger tin especially was delicious……looked like a robust red wine, but very refreshing…….I’m converted! Blackberries, blueberries, cherries and vanilla flavours in that one……beautiful.

The small one was sharp, very sour……but refreshing.

Tom does love the dark ales and Porters too……not for me, but he has picked a few dark ales from local breweries that sound, um, interesting.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh and forgot to say, your room key now says in a yellow banner at the top: Universal Express Unlimited. Guess to drive it home to those keep asking how do I get my hotel express pass.

Walked on with express in Studios. Started with a nice lunch at Today Cafe. Little one’s salad was huge. My sandwich was nice, and fruit in the side was fresh. Now chilling in AP lounge to soon stroll over to see Horror Show.