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

[Lynne G]

Hehe, little one was like your granddaughter,, Keisha. Did runs across the whole house, with the dog, then both bounced off the sofa and ran back the other way. Tried a dismount off the bed and knocked off a paddle on the ceiling fan. Yeah, a gymnastics playground our house was. She’s still pretty flexible, but no more handstands or tumbles any more. And after those gymnastics stunts, it was get that damn soccer ball out of the house. Broken windows from oops need to work on the juggling was the next issue. Now it’s get off that darn video or online game. Never ends. LoL. And mostly virtual, with only one class in person. With the City and the university having lots of higher and higher virus numbers, we are glad she does not spend too much time in a classroom, and being in the city.

Glad to hear you had a great time, Keisha. And ooh, I’m arriving the afternoon of the third Sunday next month. Yay, HHN time soon.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Finally got some good news. Our contractor's Covid test is negative, so he was able to pick up and deliver our door today. He will be back next week to hang and paint the door.
Dh and I went to Home Depot and got cabinet hinges. I had to order the knobs because they didn't have enough in stock.

Heard from daughter yesterday. She saw the eye surgeon again for her 6 weeks post op. Her retina has detached again. He said her vision would not return and at this time they are trying to preserve her eye itself. We are so heart broken for her. She is one of many who are now permanently affected after receiving the experimental biologic agent Moderna.

Oh, that is heartbreaking news. I had no idea that could be a side effect.

We are upset here, I have gotten 2 messages from our Orange county water utility company saying that if our county can't conserve water that in two weeks we may not have usuable water and will have to boil it first.

Ugh, I hope it doesn't come to that.

I'm planning on going to the Studios tomorrow after work to get the AP stuff this year. I really like the AP shirt...have to have it in my collection!

I am new to having an AP. There is special merchandise?

Been reading the thread in the CB about mean friends, or moochers as they have been described. I think we all know someone like that,

Yep, thankfully I haven't see them in years.

Charade if you come to London I would try to met you. We usually visit as my nephew is there but we haven’t been for two years now.

I really hope to get there someday, but have no idea when that will happen..

Guess all wasn’t to finish up yard work before we get 5 to 7 inches of rain, as predicted for tomorrow into tomorrow night.

We will be getting some of that rain too. We are under a flash flood and tornado watch.

Hey all. finally back in real world after our 3rd booster on Friday. Will say, it set me back more than the other two combined. Oddly, new side effects mostly. The arm, rather vicious nausea & doozy of headache that hasn’t quite cleared. I’m told that all adds up to being a good thing…it’s working. If they say so

Not what I wanted to hear. I think I am due for my booster in a little over a month.

no way. Must google

https://www.etsy.com/listing/920315110/my-patronus-is-a-sloth-cute-animal?ref=hp_rv-1

i casually glanced at kitchen hardware this summer at Loews. First time in ages, nearly fainted at the price Points. came home & decided I liked what i had. Will wait until we replace cabinetry, some day

Our kitchen really needs it. It is stuck in the 80's. I'll post a picture later. The cat is sleeping next to me and I don't want to disturb him.

 

[Metro West]

I am new to having an AP. There is special merchandise?

Yes...every year they have special merchandise for passholders...I haven't bought anything but there are some items that I like. If you Google "universal studios halloween horror nights 2021 ap merchandise" you will see a link with pictures. I tried posting it here but its blocked.

 

[Lynne G]

Ugh Charade, yep we are under flash flooding and tornado warnings too. Good thing nothing to go out for, as everyone online tomorrow. And always happy to have the bird poop washed off my car from a good rain. LoL

Quiet night. Older one comes home late, so made him a sandwich if he’s hungry. DH also coming home late, and have a sandwich for him too. He’s to be sure, hungry.

 

[Metro West]

Has anyone renewed their Preferred AP lately? The last time I checked this pass expires on 10/31/21 but I checked just now to see how much it was going to be and it said the pass expires 2/1/22. Did they do another 3 months and I missed the announcement?

I will definitely have to call them and find out what's going on.

 

[keishashadow]

Has anyone renewed their Preferred AP lately? The last time I checked this pass expires on 10/31/21 but I checked just now to see how much it was going to be and it said the pass expires 2/1/22. Did they do another 3 months and I missed the announcement?

I will definitely have to call them and find out what's going on.

We wound up with 6 months when the dust settled too. I didn’t question it lol

did call U tho who very kindly put my DS pass ’on hold’ until he would next return Took all of 20 minutes. compare that to the hours that (literally) stretched into days upon end I spent on hold trying to just get an initial call back to discuss our various WDW APs

 

[keishashadow]

Not what I wanted to hear. I think I am due for my booster in a little over a month.

my 2nd was no biggie, this was the 3rd one the hospital system insisted we both required. I figured, U in a month, it’s probably a good idea to comply wi th their guidelines.

Our kitchen really needs it. It is stuck in the 80's. I'll post a picture later. The cat is sleeping next to me and I don't want to disturb him.

Good news on the contractor. I’m pretty sure mine may be from 70’s. came & went out of style a few times since lol

when is your scan? Feeling pretty good now?

ps thanks for the link!

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, I was August now April. Not going to complain either. Though when I renewed, only 12 months now.

 

[Charade67]

I fell asleep while watching TV and now I am awake again. I hate it when I do that.

every year they have special merchandise for passholders...I haven't bought anything but there are some items that I like. If you Google "universal studios halloween horror nights 2021 ap merchandise" you will see a link with pictures. I tried posting it here but its blocked.

Is it only HHN stuff or do they have non HHN merchandise for pass holders?

Good news on the contractor. I’m pretty sure mine may be from 70’s. came & went out of style a few times since lol

when is your scan? Feeling pretty good now?

My house was built in 1984 and I am pretty sure these are the original cabinets. Here is an example.


My scan is Thursday, but my side hasn’t bothered me the past few days.

 

[Sue M]

Yep, I was August now April. Not going to complain either. Though when I renewed, only 12 months now.

Dang! My AP expired in June, and I phoned. No extra months promo so I let it lapse as I wasn’t going until October. I’m going to phone in the morning, maybe now they have the promo back!



Charade yes they have non HHN AP stuff in the AP lounge incl lanyards, tees, masks etc. And free pins and magnets.

 

[Sue M]

Hi gang! Hope everyone is safe from storms and crazy stuff happening.
In British Columbia we’ve had horrible heat waves this summer. One afternoon thermometer in my patio read 104 in the shade And lots of forest fires.

My oldest dd and I got back from 2 weeks at wdw. Stayed at Caribbean Beach.
It was great. Lots of memories there, it was the first WDW resort I stayed at with my then teen daughters! They’re now in their 30’s!
I wasn’t sure we were going until July when rules changed and fully vaccinated didn’t have to quarantine coming home.

Going to Universal early Oct. no, not going to HHN still chicken.
Getting Covid testing For travel is a pain. Have to do it both ways.
Booked Sapphire first 2 nights cause flights kept changing so coming in 2 nights earlier than my friends. Then switching to HRH. I’ve never stayed at Sapphire Falls so excited to try it!

Sometimes I don’t know why I listen to DH! I’m getting a new SUV and he wanted us to wait till fall to order. He still thinks price is lower in fall, I tried to explain not that way right now but he had it stuck in his head so I waited. Big mistake. Now waits are 3-6 months for Toyota RAV4 hybrid ugh. Put deposit down last week. I’ll probably be lucky to get it by April. Excited to get a hybrid. Especially with petrol prices here. Running around $1.59/litre and US land border still closed so can’t nip across the border anymore for cheap US Costco gas! Even if it was open, with testing requirements I still couldn’t do day trips. Miss my cross border day trips!

Nothing else new to report! Still alive lol.

 

[Charade67]

Going to Universal early Oct. no, not going to HHN still chicken.

What dates?

 

[Sue M]

What dates?

9/30-10/9

 

[schumigirl]

Quick afternoon stop in!

I don't know where the day went. I really wasn't very busy, but little things kept me busy most of the day here. It's a cold, windy, rainy day here. I finally buckled and put on my first pair of socks today and my heater is on under my desk. Weather forecast is for heavy rain until late tomorrow. It's been raining pretty heavy most of the day so far. Maybe most of it is done now. I'm not getting my hopes up yet. It will be a good night just to chill with the remote and a book.

@Robo56 I'm sorry to hear about your dd's ongoing issues with her eye. I can't even imagine all the feelings you all must be feeling - let alone dealing with the fall out from it. I will continue to send healing thoughts and prayers to her and all of you supporting her.

Chicken is out defrosting for me to create a delicious meal for tonight. Might be a chicken pot pie or stew of some sort. The weather calls for one of those warm you from the inside of your belly days.

Everyone else...take care and stay safe. I know that the countdowns are getting closer to the single digits!!! Have a great evening everyone!!!

Autumn seems to be coming in with a bang in most places right now! I hear you on the socks......I have brought out my bear claw slippers and the big thick socks to wear in the evenings. And yes, our thermostat has been turned up so heating will click on when it`s cooler. It`s been turned right down since around April this year but came on twice since last week. I miss summer already!

I hope so...not really sure what I'm going to do this weekend. it's always over too fast.

Wait till you retire my friend.......every day is like the weekend!!

We have our wedding anniversary this weekend on Sunday (29 years and counting ) and everyone and their grandmother is asking what we`re doing......no plans except for meeting some friends for a lunch on Sunday. I quite like weekends where we don`t have to be doing something all the time........

Hey all. finally back in real world after our 3rd booster on Friday. Will say, it set me back more than the other two combined. Oddly, new side effects mostly. The arm, rather vicious nausea & doozy of headache that hasn’t quite cleared. I’m told that all adds up to being a good thing…it’s working. If they say so

our family’s quest over the years has been to return home with spider pig…guess that softball pitching has paid off
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Had a feeling after visiting & seeing all the set pieces & tribute store would be a powerful motivator for the GD to lobby for her 1st HHN weekend with us & DiL. DS was unable to work it into his schedule...(someday!). Tentatively scheduled the 3rd weekend of the month depending on school assignments at the time. My mr is conveniently on vacation the following week anyway.

She has creeped me out since a toddler doing the creepy backwards walk, seeing it with the billboard just makes it even worse lol
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smart way to roll! I misread your intent

no way. Must google lol. I ordered a couple of lularoe leggings, skirt & top, all Disney themed, including nightmare before Xmas one that reminds me of beetle juice suit. Will see me a mile coming lol. Hoping some of the classic monster ones come back into stock. Comfiest stuff ever & not hot to wear.

two words: Ellis Island

a block & a world away. Have fun there but, half that is the fear factor of getting mugged heading back to strip casino lol

nice! Happy Birthday to your daughter. Is she at school or virtual again this year?

Those sorts are true treasures. I have a theory that if they hand you a can of pop (soda) and glass of ice, you are in for the treat the rest of the meal.
yes, other than those pesky 20 inch waists it’s seems so many of the women had in that era

hmmm never heard of it.

a work of art. Even tho I now have to watch would def try a bite of that delicacy!

yep here. have a hankering to make a Mexican sunsets this weekend. Sweet but, usually one does the trick lol

While, surely not talking standard classic flicks…i’m really looking forward to a remake of Resident Evil Movie. Along with a Netflix preque. The movie will actually be based on the video game (1st & 2nd this ’go round). It would be difficult to be worse than the original lol

nope, i make what I knew they would eat. If something new & they turned their noses up, well; always an ‘alternative menu’…peanut butter or lunch meat lol.

i casually glanced at kitchen hardware this summer at Loews. First time in ages, nearly fainted at the price Points. came home & decided I liked what i had. Will wait until we replace cabinetry, some day

lucky you. It poured here all day from another system, ground saturated like a sponge. They aren’t sure how it will quite track yet…varying estimates of 2 to 8 inches. need to plot our path carefully on Thursday getting around, guaranteed flooding & downed trees. Hopefully, power lines will escape havoc. Too hot to go without AC

it’s difficult to watch yet, I can’t turn away.

your family has truly been touched by the disease, so sorry to read this. Prayers for your DD.

Love! likely won’t pick up at WDW until 3rd week of September. Have fun

Glad to see you back and yes, you got that one quite nastily!! Those are horrible symptoms to have......and yes, it`s supposed to be a good thing......so they say!

Pictures are gorgeous, and yes, I`m sure it won`t be long till you have a new addition to your HHN group.......she`ll love it, I doubt she has any worries about going there.......and glad they had such a good time.

Yes, a donut burger is not even a weekly treat.....very much once in a blue moon, but it was lush, did have the sugar high after it for sure.

Glad you`re doing better now.




It seems we have rain this morning.......I think it`ll go off before we head out walking, if not we`ll push it back a little later. Not a single thing else to do today since we met friends for lunch yesterday. I wish the wind would die down a little though, still a little too breezy to be so close to the sea and it`s coming in straight off the water.

Morroccan style sweet and spicy chicken tonight, will pop everything in the slow cooker and it can melt away all day, time for the winter warmers to be more prevalent now.....September always makes me think that way and we`ve been told now not to expect that Indian Summer we sometimes enjoy.

Poached eggs for breakfast this morning.......and tea, always tea.

And yes, finally noticed Christmas cards are in the stores......according to one of my friends yesterday I`m late noticing them, they`ve been in for at least 2 weeks.......far too early! And I love Christmas!!

Have a lovely Wednesday
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[Metro West]

Morning all...just stopping by before I head to work. I hope everyone has a nice day!

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, camel is trying to confuse those that know it’s a Wednesday. Taco holding camel. But yay, the day, we get over that ever mid week day hump, and wheee, Friday will be here soon enough. And hoping a bit shorter one, with the three day holiday weekend commencing after this week’s Friday.

So a Good Morning to all.

I see Metro is an early work bird too. Yeah, commuting has not returned yet. If so, I’d be heading to work an hour before now. One bonus of teleworking. Steps to my home office desk.

Sue, yay, maybe can meet up to say hi. I’m leaving the evening of the 2nd, but still tossing between SF and staying with RPR, after a week there before. So can send me pm, as I doubt I check the DIs all the days there. I respond more with a text or call.

And so, I’m still on that routine week day routine, not leisure time keeping yet.

Yep, and whether I’m moving fast or not in the early hours, I make tea. Sipping it now, yay.

And nothing like waking up to hear weather lady saying on the morning news, it will be a severe stormy rain day. And I can already hear the rain. Sigh. Though the total amount of rain in inches to fall is scary. But we are not near any bodies of water, and our storm drains and sub-pump should be working well. So hoping not to see any water in the house. And I’m sure before the day is done, local news will show flooding and cars that think that road flooding is passable, and need rescue. And just as scary, tornado watch, with strong winds with those storms. Hope Charade is okay after the storms cruised by her yesterday.

Ooh time for what easy breakfast I can find.

Wonderful Wednesday homies.

 

[Lynne G]

Yes indeed Schumi,


And that means:




Yay the month of September is here. HHN coming soon this month.

 

[Charade67]

9/30-10/9

I will be there 10/1 -10/4 and will be staying at Sapphire Falls. We should meet.

We have our wedding anniversary this weekend on Sunday

Happy anniversary. Mine is at the end of September.

Woke up to he sound of lots of rain. Looks like it will be raining most of the day.

Painter should be here in an hour to start on my kitchen cabinets.

 

[Lynne G]

Ack, electric went out for a few minutes, but thankfully went back on, so not have to reset clock, but did have to wait for internet to power back up again. Also thankful, my work screen did not have to reboot or reset. Sigh. Stay safe Charade.

 

[Charade67]

Change in plans. The painter will be coming tomorrow. He doesn't want to carry our cabinet doors through a downpour and I agree. Guess I have to go to work now.