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

[schumigirl]

Good Sunday Morning Sans family

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Happy Birthday Metro West

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Thank you Mac.




Thank you Mac, your prayers are much appreciated. Hope you are doing well after your dental work.




Thank you.




Thank you. Hope the plane ride back home was smooth. You will be back in a few short weeks.




Thank you.




Kstar i’am Sorry to hear of your sweet little ones accident. I’am sending lots of prayers and good wishes for little Charlie. Hope all goes well with Orthopedic visit tomorrow.

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Sending good healing wishes for Charlie and all who need them.


We finally got the down poor we needed yesterday. It’s going to be a humid hot one again today.

Slept a little better last night. Not as much coughing. Back is going to take a little time. Steroids and pain med and rest should help with that. Will try to make attempt to go to Uncles graveside service today. I really want to be there for my Aunt and of course to pay my respects to a wonderful Uncle.

The cemetery is about an hour south of here in an area of Kentucky were our family is from. I was at the cemetery almost 3 weeks ago and cleaned up around the family graves there. My grandparents, my mom, great-grandparents, cousin and aunts and Uncles are buried there. The cemetery caretakers do a great job of grass cutting, but don’t weed eat. So I go up every few months and weed eat and throw out some grass seed clean the stones.

I spoke with niece and told her to have a look at the restaurants and menus and pick any place she liked to eat at Universal as she is flying in for a few days in September.

Will definitely have to take her for a nice steak and Berries and Bubbles. I think she will like that.

I have looked at the menu of drinks at Oga’s Cantina. Not sure what to order. Anyone here have suggestions on things you tried that are good?

22 days till Universal. I’am so looking forward to this trip. Need to get this body out sick bay and in vacation mode for sure.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.


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Hope today goes well for you Robbie. I`m sure your aunt will appreciate you being there for them. And good wishes for big improvements with your back.

And yes, your trip is just around the corner........

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Jr coming for dinner today, going to attempt bourbon chicken, it’s been hit or miss for me in the past Getting the sauce to the right consistency For some reason.

Happy Birthday to Todd, make sure to treat yourself today!


same stuff they couldn’t sell from Mardi Gras lol. Nothing that calls to me. Hope they shake it up. They were still pushing those items in the food trucks after the 4th of July,

i‘ve greatly enjoyed the ones at place by sponge store/ET. Can’t remember where I grabbed at IoA last year in September, just passable

hahahaha

Was a nice little celebration of GD’s “BD week” as we tend to roll

don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone post that before, how cool is that?

oh no! That’s the worst & it always does tend to happen at the worst time possible. Feel better soon.

Aw, sad to hear, sounds as though he was quite the fighter. Nurse at my Mom’s home said most there who did survive covid, haven’t bounced back (mentally or physically) to previous norms. It’s so sad to see it. My BiL, also in a nursing home on a vent, who had such serious medical issues, went very quickly after his diagnosis.

two snaps up for the Savi’s LS experience. My youngest is resistant to doing it, bought one of the pricey collectible ones there years ago. considering surprising him for upcoming trip, need to mull it over.

GD did the Droid one out @ DL when we visited after it just opened. She had fun but, the actual operation of it was very disappointing, kept falling apart. donated to goodwill after a few months.

that’s a solid start to the new season! My DSs’ HS team had their first scrimmage, beat last year’s regional champs in their division. However, both teams lost the majority of their players, mostly freshman & sophmores. Thinking it’s going to be a long season for them.

lol, i’d take that. Have been called much worse there’s spoiled (out of love) and spoiled rotten, two different animals.

a classic. Missed out watching newest one, didn’t realize only offered for 30 days-same time as in theaters. Darn it.

For some reason couldn’t get HBO max to play on my BR tv yesterday. not even via mirroring arrgh. Never had an issue in the past. Spent hours last night, will have to view on LR set Or iPad (Not my fav way to view) Every time I think I have a loose handle on modern technology, it manages to slip thru my grasp.

I love the way your family celebrate birthdays!! You definitely win the award for biggest celebrations....and longest.......

I`m desperate to see the new Conjuring one, it`s not out here yet......I`m not very patient..it does get good reviews.

Our friends train horses, not big Grand National winners or anything like that. They have some beautiful ones and it`s been a big thing in their lives for many years. Now they both sold their businesses in the last few years they are able to fully focus on this again. Him more than her I think.

Yes, you`re spot on, I`ve been called worse too....quite recently too .....I agree, big difference between being spoiled with love and the alternative.....lol.....

Hope the bourbon chicken turned out good and enjoy the rest of your weekend.....

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! I'm going to lounge on the sofa today and binge watch some ghostly shows today.

Thanks again for the wishes!

Sounds like a plan Todd!

It was nice seeing the HHN pic again.....that was a few years ago now!



Busy day today.......Kyle picked me up and we went shopping for Tom`s birthday on Wednesday......did get him a few little surprises he won`t be expecting, nothing fancy just a surprise.

Had lunch then decided to go for a walk despite the lingering fog that was around all morning. It did eventually clear and sun came out beautifully all afternoon.

Made a simple salad with some deli meat for dinner and spicy cous cous.....

Quiet night ahead........

 

[Metro West]

Happy Birthday @Metro West!

Thanks Sonia.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks Sonia.

Todd....when was your first HHN?

I`m sure you told us at some point, but can`t remember.....I know it was a long time ago....

You know our first HHN was 2007......that was such a good year.

 

[J'aime Paris]

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.



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I enjoy a beer with my brat from time to time. No IPA though, those are gross!

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.

Good idea, makes life easier for the TMs

Long busy day today. My day started by being woken up at 4:30 by the cat throwing up. I had trouble getting back to sleep after that. I had a dental checkup this morning. 53 years and no cavities. Yay!!! Dh and I did a little shopping and then all of us had lunch. After lunch B and I finished watching Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it was time to move B back to the dorm. It took 2 trips plus a side quest looking for skirt hangers. Who knew they would be so scarce? I think she will like her new roommate. She seems very nice.

I am super sleepy. This may be me in a few minutes.

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Hope Caspian is feeling better again!

I go to the dentist tomorrow. fingers crossed I'll have a good report too!

Can't imagine why that would be My poor husband has to clean it up, because I am a sympathetic vomiter. Luckily, our short hair doesn't shed or vomit much.

I'm the designated vomit cleaner in this house....sigh...

Ah yes, the day we leave, but not until the evening, so will be sure to check out around 11, put our bags to hold, and have some last park fun.

We noticed every day, more and more HHN stuff has appeared. Looking forward to seeing all at the end of next month. And ooh Keisha, saw those tater twists will be for sale. And some menus have appeared too. Blood drinks and bloody food options from one of the now set up food stores. And no more dinos in the tribute store. Looking now like a haunted house decor on the outside. There’s a very small Halloween decor store in IOA, but it’s no tribute store size nor range of items. But nice they offered a small store with smells and items for sale. Both little one and I are not seeing the shirt we like. Thinking maybe more designs will appear next month. If not, not a deal breaker. But we have had HHN shirts bought for years.

And poor little one, my sister called to wish me a happy birthday. We talked for some time. She is now a Florida part time resident. Yay, a place to stay, not far from the beach, when the weather is too cold for this homie.

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And so, we closed down IOA last night with a Hagrid’s ride. Enjoy that coaster in the dark. Well, almost dark, as park closed at 8 last night. But a stop to get that coffee, as was very warm out last night, and about a 10 minute wait for those donuts. Tasty. I’m still annoyed they didn’t have that what I liked, last year’s AP donut. This year’s AP donut is the white iced one, and while it was good, I’m a lemon curd fan, and while the icing had a bit of lemon flavor in the icing, was just a raised dough donut with thick sweet icing. And Mac, yep, coconut was delicious too. Chocolate and coconut, yep.

So, a Super happy Saturday homies. Good Morning.

Have a safe trip home!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNNE!!
Thought you'd enjoy the camel theme celebration!

Good afternoon Sans family .

That look like a happy dog playing. Beautiful picture.
Hope your visit with friend and family at their lake house goes well and weather cooperates. Have a nice weekend.


Bronchitis is slowing getting better. The cough is worse at night, but it is par for the course. Then my back went out yesterday. My back has been tender for a few days. When the dics start to swell out it’s obvious. I’am already on steroids so fingers crossed. Sitting and standing to long are out pain is to bad. No more walks till back is better. Ever heard that saying when it rains it pours.

I received a call from my Aunt Thursday night after 11 pm that my Uncle passed away. It had been expected. He was in the Nursing Home and was receiving Hospice. He had previously had cancer and survived that and got Covid in November and it attacked his lungs pretty bad. He had a number of other medical issues after and just could not get better. He was 81 and a wonderful Uncle. I’am so glad my Aunt had the time to say goodbye to her sweetheart. He was a happy, generous good soul. He will be missed.

I’am praying I feel good enough to be able to sit in the SUV to go to the Grave side service tomorrow afternoon as it’s an hour away.

On a positive note grandsons high school played their first Football Game yesterday evening and they won 31- 7.

She's a cutie and a stinker of a pup!
Thank you, we had a memorable and beautiful weekend!

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your uncle...I hope he's able to rest easy...
I hope you're able to make it to the cemetery to say goodbye.

Great job to your Grandsons football team!!

Thank you Carole for your kind words.

Here are pics from walk Thursday.

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This is a nice casual restaurant with delicious food on the River. They have the most delicious beer cheese Pretzel app.

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Town Hall
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This is a English Phone box which was a gift from the sister city in England of our little town here.
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Gorgeous pix! very quaint!

I vaguely remember that one Todd, I think they changed it slightly the 2nd season to sell to the American market as it had an American actor in every episode?? I think anyway. Hasn`t been repeated here as far as I know. Glad you`re enjoying it.





Sometimes we think of things afterwards. I do love red phone boxes, we do have a few left but mostly in very rural places. Where we used to have our holiday cottage in Scotland had one on the outskirts of the nearest village, and it did get used.

Hope you slept well.




Hope Charlie is ok and hopefully Henri won`t do too much damage. I need to call my cousins on LI and make sure they`re ok.



Late night last night.......but fun, managed to facetime our friends and a relative in Australia. I think they are missing travel a lot more than we are. Where they all are looks so beautiful, but I`ve never wanted to visit Australia at all.

Kyle is picking me up this morning and we`re going birthday shopping for Tom. He still has to get him some things and I need a card, think everything else is sorted. I did plan to order a cake from a friend who makes them, but he said not to bother, so I won`t.

Then hopefully if the weather holds up, we`ll get out a walk this afternoon, drizzly, grey and kinda dark this morning.

A bacon and sunny side up eggs morning for sure.

Happy Sunday ​

I'm sure you and Kyle will make Tom feel very special and loved on his birthday!!
Nice to have one on one with Kyle too!

Thank you so much!

I'm kinda new to the SANS....wishing you a very happy birthday Metro West!!

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Jr coming for dinner today, going to attempt bourbon chicken, it’s been hit or miss for me in the past Getting the sauce to the right consistency For some reason.

Happy Birthday to Todd, make sure to treat yourself today!


same stuff they couldn’t sell from Mardi Gras lol. Nothing that calls to me. Hope they shake it up. They were still pushing those items in the food trucks after the 4th of July,

i‘ve greatly enjoyed the ones at place by sponge store/ET. Can’t remember where I grabbed at IoA last year in September, just passable

hahahaha

Was a nice little celebration of GD’s “BD week” as we tend to roll

don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone post that before, how cool is that?

oh no! That’s the worst & it always does tend to happen at the worst time possible. Feel better soon.

Aw, sad to hear, sounds as though he was quite the fighter. Nurse at my Mom’s home said most there who did survive covid, haven’t bounced back (mentally or physically) to previous norms. It’s so sad to see it. My BiL, also in a nursing home on a vent, who had such serious medical issues, went very quickly after his diagnosis.

two snaps up for the Savi’s LS experience. My youngest is resistant to doing it, bought one of the pricey collectible ones there years ago. considering surprising him for upcoming trip, need to mull it over.

GD did the Droid one out @ DL when we visited after it just opened. She had fun but, the actual operation of it was very disappointing, kept falling apart. donated to goodwill after a few months.

that’s a solid start to the new season! My DSs’ HS team had their first scrimmage, beat last year’s regional champs in their division. However, both teams lost the majority of their players, mostly freshman & sophmores. Thinking it’s going to be a long season for them.

lol, i’d take that. Have been called much worse there’s spoiled (out of love) and spoiled rotten, two different animals.

a classic. Missed out watching newest one, didn’t realize only offered for 30 days-same time as in theaters. Darn it.

For some reason couldn’t get HBO max to play on my BR tv yesterday. not even via mirroring arrgh. Never had an issue in the past. Spent hours last night, will have to view on LR set Or iPad (Not my fav way to view) Every time I think I have a loose handle on modern technology, it manages to slip thru my grasp.

Enjoy the family time!! I'm sure the bourbon chicken will be delish!!

Alive and after quite the grocery cart, we are fully stocked once again. Trip was a lot of fun. Returned with a flight that was delayed for weather, but arrived on time. Rainy when we left, rainy and oh so humid when we arrived. Muggy as all when we went grocery shopping. Made soup, mac and cheese, and bought a baguette, which was pretty much gone. All full, and yep, doing that Sunday relaxing of a day.

Back to routine once again. Trash will leave the house by tonight, and alarm already set. Though no matter the late night I had, I was still up early. Just can’t sleep that late, though did one day this last week. With the express pass, no need to be early park entry. And when I’m with my family, we tend to enter the park around lunchtime. And nothing better on a trip, to just be able to relax. And woot! Countdown is also in the 20’s now. Not as low as Robo’s, but ever so much closer, 28.

Robo, I hope you are feeling better every day. Sending mummy dust well wishes your way. And nice to show respects to attend Uncle’s service.

Hehe,Keisha always the family host. Enjoy meal with DS tonight. And yeah, every HHN I’ve been to, never paid for any of the food from those carts. There’s also a sweet kiosk near the stage coming to life. Probably a pass from both of us. LoL

Tea time. House AC still works nicely. And yep, Fred has arrived, why we are getting that oh so muggy warm, and another soaking later this evening. Stay safe Kfish. Our shore is reporting rough waves and strong under currents. Life guards will be busy. Eh, not the weekend to be down the shore.

WELCOME HOME!!
Always fantastic to switch to another countdown!!

Hope today goes well for you Robbie. I`m sure your aunt will appreciate you being there for them. And good wishes for big improvements with your back.

And yes, your trip is just around the corner........




I love the way your family celebrate birthdays!! You definitely win the award for biggest celebrations....and longest.......

I`m desperate to see the new Conjuring one, it`s not out here yet......I`m not very patient..it does get good reviews.

Our friends train horses, not big Grand National winners or anything like that. They have some beautiful ones and it`s been a big thing in their lives for many years. Now they both sold their businesses in the last few years they are able to fully focus on this again. Him more than her I think.

Yes, you`re spot on, I`ve been called worse too....quite recently too .....I agree, big difference between being spoiled with love and the alternative.....lol.....

Hope the bourbon chicken turned out good and enjoy the rest of your weekend.....






Sounds like a plan Todd!

It was nice seeing the HHN pic again.....that was a few years ago now!



Busy day today.......Kyle picked me up and we went shopping for Tom`s birthday on Wednesday......did get him a few little surprises he won`t be expecting, nothing fancy just a surprise.

Had lunch then decided to go for a walk despite the lingering fog that was around all morning. It did eventually clear and sun came out beautifully all afternoon.

Made a simple salad with some deli meat for dinner and spicy cous cous.....

Quiet night ahead........

Hope you have a restful Sunday evening Carole!!







The weekend turned out great!! We lucked out that it only rained in the morning on our trip up to the lake house! We laughed a lot and made memories I'll cherish!! And I learned how to play Farkle!


We stopped at 2 Amish stores on the trip. One was a bakery, and the other was a general store. We bought pumpkin bars, sun dried tomato bread, molasses cookies, double chocolate cookies from the bakery.
Grabbed some snacks, crackers and dips from the general store.
Made a stop at a Tanger Outlet on the trip home. Did some retail therapy at the Nike Store, Old Navy and Bath and Body works.

Have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 11am. Seems like lots in the SANS family have been to the dentist recently. I hope I get a positive report!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Evening everyone! Just doing a quick pop in!

Currently waiting of Henri to dance onto our doorstep. Long Island is in the direct path of this hurricane, but I think we will be spared the brunt of it where I am because it seems to be pulling to the east. Hope not to lose power but charging everything just in case and we have a generator.

Had an eventful day yesterday with my 3 year old. Charlie fell off our golf cart while in motion (very slow) and has some major scrapes on his nose and forehead and has a hairline fracture in his tibia (shin bone). He has a temporary cast/brace from the ER and sees the orthopedist on Monday (also another reason I certainly do not want to lose power)...to see what he will be wearing for the next few weeks.

So yea....fun stuff......and school begins in a week and a half! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!

Somehow your message didn't quote in my previous post....

So sorry to hear about Charlie!! I wish him a speedy recovery!!


And best of luck with Henri,,,,sounds like you are as prepared as possible!

 

[RAPstar]

So never satisfied me always looking for better deal happened upon a Ap rate at Portofino for my HHN trip that was less than $100 what I was gonna pay for Sapphire! I'm so excited!!! Also, hi! Hope all are well!

 

[keishashadow]

Hope the bourbon chicken turned out good and enjoy the rest of your weekend.....

Shockingly, think I finally found a winner. A bit salty but, food court version usually proves the same

Cheated and already browned up the finger link sausage for tomorrow. Never reheated it before but, family all requested a different meat. Only so many burners to go round. Lol

Have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 11am. Seems like lots in the SANS family have been to the dentist recently. I hope I get a positive report!

Seems that way, doesn’t it? Great pic of ur gang!

So never satisfied me always looking for better deal

Makes perfect sense to me. Congrats on the score.

 

[keishashadow]

Robbie - have tried most of ogas offerings.

my fav

bespin fizz

not a fan of fuzzy tauntaun’s foam. Everyone should try it once

as most disney coffee = yuck

 

[schumigirl]

I enjoy a beer with my brat from time to time. No IPA though, those are gross!


Good idea, makes life easier for the TMs


Hope Caspian is feeling better again!

I go to the dentist tomorrow. fingers crossed I'll have a good report too!


I'm the designated vomit cleaner in this house....sigh...



Have a safe trip home!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNNE!!
Thought you'd enjoy the camel theme celebration!
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She's a cutie and a stinker of a pup!
Thank you, we had a memorable and beautiful weekend!

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your uncle...I hope he's able to rest easy...
I hope you're able to make it to the cemetery to say goodbye.

Great job to your Grandsons football team!!



Gorgeous pix! very quaint!



I'm sure you and Kyle will make Tom feel very special and loved on his birthday!!
Nice to have one on one with Kyle too!


I'm kinda new to the SANS....wishing you a very happy birthday Metro West!!



Enjoy the family time!! I'm sure the bourbon chicken will be delish!!


WELCOME HOME!!
Always fantastic to switch to another countdown!!


Hope you have a restful Sunday evening Carole!!







The weekend turned out great!! We lucked out that it only rained in the morning on our trip up to the lake house! We laughed a lot and made memories I'll cherish!! And I learned how to play Farkle!
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We stopped at 2 Amish stores on the trip. One was a bakery, and the other was a general store. We bought pumpkin bars, sun dried tomato bread, molasses cookies, double chocolate cookies from the bakery.
Grabbed some snacks, crackers and dips from the general store.
Made a stop at a Tanger Outlet on the trip home. Did some retail therapy at the Nike Store, Old Navy and Bath and Body works.

Have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 11am. Seems like lots in the SANS family have been to the dentist recently. I hope I get a positive report!

I need to google farkle.....lol.......looks like another wonderful visit for the weekend....it loks so beautiful there, glad you had a nice time. And some retail therapy too......I love Bath & Body! We have a store called The Body Shop in the UK, similar chain to B&B, but nowhere near as good. I never use it.

Beer, real beer or ale isn`t for me either......I do cook steak in ale, a very heavy ale like guinness, and although I hate even the smell as I pour, it cooks in beautifully and the meat for the pie is amazing! Tom loves those and I bought him a couple he`ll be safe from me tasting......one very old style Porter too.....yuk......but he likes it.

Hope the dentist goes well this morning........

Shockingly, think I finally found a winner. A bit salty but, food court version usually proves the same

Cheated and already browned up the finger link sausage for tomorrow. Never reheated it before but, family all requested a different meat. Only so many burners to go round. Lol

Seems that way, doesn’t it? Great pic of ur gang!

Makes perfect sense to me. Congrats on the score.

I may borrow your recipe since it turned out good. I know the last time I made it, it was far too watery, so thickened it up, but something was missing as it had no depth of flavour. We do like the food court versions too......one of the first dishes I tried in the food courts....

You have another busy day ahead, but a fun one.....nice idea with pre browning, saves some time too. Have a great day!!




We slept like babies last night. I swear we were in bed for just before 10.30 and slept right till 6 this morning, could barely keep my eyes open last night.

And it`s another gorgeous morning, although we can feel that slight change in early mornings and later evenings now, that autumnal air is coming....and I said yesterday I can see some leaves coming off the trees already.......does feel awfully early for that, but our apples, pears and plum trees are bursting with fruit already, pears are usually mid September but I guess they`re ready when they`re ready. Not ripe enough to pick yet though, but the plums are starting to be picked.

Walk this morning and then no idea......tomorrow is hair appointment day, I need a good cut and the highlights will be welcome too on the roots, colour is fine right now but will still get full head done while I`m there.

Will think on food later.......poached eggs for breakfast as we still have about a dozen left from the last lot the farm dropped off for us. Glad we all like eggs. I bake more in the winter so they`re easier to use up then.

Hope everyone`s good........

Have a great Monday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Good morning. Monday feeling? Yes indeed. Back to routine I am, as still up before the sun, and taking a short break as more tea needed.

Hope Robo is feeling better today, and yay, Schumi is having a nice day.

 

[macraven]

Excuse me Schumi but hope you will think of adding bacon to your breakfast food plans this morning

if not, I will wander to a group that does have bacon

just saying, I need bacon to start my day
Lol

 

[schumigirl]

Excuse me Schumi but hope you will think of adding bacon to your breakfast food plans this morning

if not, I will wander to a group that does have bacon

just saying, I need bacon to start my day
Lol

lol.....we are having turkey and bacon sandwiches for lunch........will set an extra place for you.......ready in 5 minutes though.......

 

[macraven]

Ok
Mac no longer freaking out
Will move in the direction to where bacon smell is coming from...

 

[Lynne G]

Bacon? Tea? I’m right behind Mac.

LOL

 

[J'aime Paris]

So never satisfied me always looking for better deal happened upon a Ap rate at Portofino for my HHN trip that was less than $100 what I was gonna pay for Sapphire! I'm so excited!!! Also, hi! Hope all are well!

Great score! More for souvenirs!

Robbie - have tried most of ogas offerings.

my fav
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bespin fizz

not a fan of fuzzy tauntaun’s foam. Everyone should try it once

as most disney coffee = yuck

Fancy looking drink!

I need to google farkle.....lol.......looks like another wonderful visit for the weekend....it loks so beautiful there, glad you had a nice time. And some retail therapy too......I love Bath & Body! We have a store called The Body Shop in the UK, similar chain to B&B, but nowhere near as good. I never use it.

Beer, real beer or ale isn`t for me either......I do cook steak in ale, a very heavy ale like guinness, and although I hate even the smell as I pour, it cooks in beautifully and the meat for the pie is amazing! Tom loves those and I bought him a couple he`ll be safe from me tasting......one very old style Porter too.....yuk......but he likes it.

Hope the dentist goes well this morning........






I may borrow your recipe since it turned out good. I know the last time I made it, it was far too watery, so thickened it up, but something was missing as it had no depth of flavour. We do like the food court versions too......one of the first dishes I tried in the food courts....

You have another busy day ahead, but a fun one.....nice idea with pre browning, saves some time too. Have a great day!!




We slept like babies last night. I swear we were in bed for just before 10.30 and slept right till 6 this morning, could barely keep my eyes open last night.

And it`s another gorgeous morning, although we can feel that slight change in early mornings and later evenings now, that autumnal air is coming....and I said yesterday I can see some leaves coming off the trees already.......does feel awfully early for that, but our apples, pears and plum trees are bursting with fruit already, pears are usually mid September but I guess they`re ready when they`re ready. Not ripe enough to pick yet though, but the plums are starting to be picked.

Walk this morning and then no idea......tomorrow is hair appointment day, I need a good cut and the highlights will be welcome too on the roots, colour is fine right now but will still get full head done while I`m there.

Will think on food later.......poached eggs for breakfast as we still have about a dozen left from the last lot the farm dropped off for us. Glad we all like eggs. I bake more in the winter so they`re easier to use up then.

Hope everyone`s good........

Have a great Monday ​

My grandparents had loads of apple trees on their property. Several heirloom varieties. Years ago, we used to go help pick several weekends in the fall. Grandma would always award us with delish desserts....it was a fun time!!

Good morning. Monday feeling? Yes indeed. Back to routine I am, as still up before the sun, and taking a short break as more tea needed.

Hope Robo is feeling better today, and yay, Schumi is having a nice day.

Yes, back to the weekday routine.
Have nails and hair this week, so something to look forward to!

Excuse me Schumi but hope you will think of adding bacon to your breakfast food plans this morning

if not, I will wander to a group that does have bacon

just saying, I need bacon to start my day
Lol

I bought 2 packs of bacon this week! Thinking BLT sandwiches are in our future....come on by!









This week will be full of activity. After my dentist appointment, I will make a few meals to get DD started at her new place. Tomorrow, we are meeting to get our nails and toes done....for the special occasions later in the week.

Wednesday, DD begins orientation at dental school.....the craziness begins, lol! DH and I are invited to the parent orientation that day as well. I guess it will outline the next 4 years? Meet the staff? Tour the facility? ....not entirely sure.
Thursday is haircut and color day! And lunch with a friend. I always look forward to that!

And Friday is the biggie! DD will have her white coat ceremony!
I feel quite emotional just thinking about this. It's literally the biggest day of DDs life at this point in her journey! A reception will follow, and we are going out for a late dinner with her roommates and their families.

A happy start to the week everyone!!

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh hair refresh for me too, tomorrow. Must be the pampering week for me, Schumi and Paris.

Paris, must be so proud of DD. Enjoy the school tours and her white coat ceremony. So nice to allow family to help celebrate the start of her dental education.

 

[schumigirl]

Great score! More for souvenirs!


Fancy looking drink!


My grandparents had loads of apple trees on their property. Several heirloom varieties. Years ago, we used to go help pick several weekends in the fall. Grandma would always award us with delish desserts....it was a fun time!!



Yes, back to the weekday routine.
Have nails and hair this week, so something to look forward to!



I bought 2 packs of bacon this week! Thinking BLT sandwiches are in our future....come on by!









This week will be full of activity. After my dentist appointment, I will make a few meals to get DD started at her new place. Tomorrow, we are meeting to get our nails and toes done....for the special occasions later in the week.

Wednesday, DD begins orientation at dental school.....the craziness begins, lol! DH and I are invited to the parent orientation that day as well. I guess it will outline the next 4 years? Meet the staff? Tour the facility? ....not entirely sure.
Thursday is haircut and color day! And lunch with a friend. I always look forward to that!

And Friday is the biggie! DD will have her white coat ceremony!
I feel quite emotional just thinking about this. It's literally the biggest day of DDs life at this point in her journey! A reception will follow, and we are going out for a late dinner with her roommates and their families.

A happy start to the week everyone!!

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Friday will be wonderful Lori......yes, very emotional, but sounds like you`ll all have a lovely celebration afterwards.

And enjoy the pampering this week....always nice. I`m hoping my stylist hasn`t left when I turn up tomorrow....she is pregnant and she has a few health issues, so she may have left even earlier than planned. The other girl there will be just fine if she has left.




Enjoyed our walk this morning, started off a little misty, but it turned out glorious and it`s beautiful now.

Looked after my friend`s little granddaughter for an hour while her dad went for an appointment, my friend was working and couldn`t have her. We love taking her any chance we can, and she is growing up so quickly. So, lunch was a little late.......turkey, bacon, tomato and bacon on an open face sandwich......lovely.

As lunch was later, lighter dinner tonight, might just do a salad and some shrimp.

Sitting out in the garden with a white chocolate magnum ice lolly, it`s still so warm, but late afternoon we may feel that slight change of air.......although we have been promised a 12 day heatwave starting Saturday.....hmmm.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, we are getting that heatwave too, Schumi. Weather lady this morning said will be very hot once this rainy weather leaves later today. Heatwave as predicted to be above 90 tomorrow through Friday. With all but Friday predicted to be sunrise to sunset full sunny days. And Friday, still mostly sunny. Hot days this week, yes will be.

Why is it not time for lunch yet ?

Ooh it’s the end of little one’s junior year this semester. She started today. Some classes are virtual, a a couple are not. Got her a rail pass, so she can take the train in. I may ask her to use some of the money on that pass to go further in town and get a cheesecake from the Italian bakery in the market attached to the one station in the city, before returning home one day.

 

[macraven]

Tell daughter I want a cheese cake too!

 

[Metro West]

Todd....when was your first HHN?

I`m sure you told us at some point, but can`t remember.....I know it was a long time ago....

You know our first HHN was 2007......that was such a good year.

My first HHN was in 2004...it was split that year between both parks. I got a FFP pass that year and the EP was a whopping $20.00 for a Sunday.