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

[Realfoodfans]

Good afternoon (here!) all.

Good idea for him to return tomorrow Charade.

Keisha is it the Moderna that needs three vaccinations? Don’t think I’ve heard of that here but we are waiting to see when a booster will be required.

Schumi we are the same - no heating on since April but it clicked on last night for the first time. No rain today but definitely dampness in the air. Hope you have a lovely anniversary -I’m sure Tom will spoil you.

Up early this morning as Em had start of term today so she went off extra early and therefore I had to go to the exchange point to collect L and J for 9am. I don’t get into any conversation with their father and have the phone recording just in case of incidents but the children just ran straight over and jumped straight in the car so very quick.

Kev did another tip run with the trailer full of green waste and has now been dragged on to the Wii with them both so I’m taking advantage and having a coffee.

Have an excess of eggs so made them pancakes for lunch which they enjoyed. Chicken for dinner as all will eat it.

L starts back tomorrow and is looking forward to her new teacher who is a Disney fan. I have to take J for pre term Covid test - we have a time slot - and planning to take him for a brunch afterwards. He returns on Friday.

First Christmas gift bought and arrived just now. A new Superdry hoodie for Kev. The A&F one he loves is very worn but he bought it in Washington and will be loathe to change it I know.

DIL is one of a very reduced number to have been re-interviewed and offered a job back with Virgin out of Manchester after her maternity leave but they really have to sit down and work out the logistics of managing X if she does. It’s certainly not a 9-5 employment.

Hope everyone’s day goes well and continue prayers for Robo’s daughter.

 

[Lynne G]

Sound busy, Julie. Eek, my AC was running earlier this morning. Most of the time, our September’s are warm. Maybe tiers to end if the month may turn on heater in the overnight.

 

[Sue M]

Keisha yikes, sorry to hear booster was rough. I don’t think we’re getting booster here till March-ish, 8 mos from last vaccine.

Real, here I think it’s for both Moderna or Pfizer.

Charade & Lynne yay! I could meet on the 1st, (or 30th evening as my flight lands at 5:30ish) as bright and early on 2nd I’m moving to HRH when my friends arrive. I’ll PM you both! Always fun to meet up with peeps!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Good Tuesday afternoon Sans family

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Lynne Happy belated Birthday to your daughter.

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So nice to hear you both had a lovely birthday meal out. That is a picture of a happy couple celebrating for sure.





Charade so sorry to hear you have had such a hard time with those awful kidney stones. Hope things are doing better for you now.





Hey! Tink good to see you post.




Beautiful apples and pears.




Hope you are feeling better.




Yes, they do deserve to be celebrated.




Congratulations to your daughter. I know you are so proud of her.





I love the shirt.




Sounds like you prepared your daughter all her favorite food for her special day.




Looks yummy. I think your donut burger looks better then the restaurants for sure.




Sorry to hear about your friend Charade.



Past couple days have been busy. Been trying to play a little catch up on things that I let slide while I was sick. Bronchitis is better just a little residual cough. Back is much improved.

Doing a little house keeping today. Made some tuna salad. Plan on trying to get two Halloween trees up today. Might not decorate until tomorrow.

Grandsons highs school football team won their game Friday night
41-0. Praying he does not get injured this year.

We got a torrential down poor yesterday and lost power for an hour. I feel so sorry for the folks in Mississippi and Louisiana. Millions are still without power and there are people still missing. My prayers go out to all those folks.

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.

My sister told me yesterday that a friend of hers brother who was fully vaccinated and in very good health prior to coming down with Covid died two days ago. They buried him yesterday. So sad.

Stay vigilant and Wear your masks and sanitize your hands no matter your Vax status.

We all have to continue to live and find some measure of happiness in spite of this disease.

Last day of steroids today. Better get moving. Tomorrow energy may be lessened some.

Need to get on my desk in my office this evening and decide if I’am going to do any other tours for HHN. Was thinking of UMH Tour. Haven’t decided yet. I will not spend as much time at HHN this year as I have in the past.

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Have a great Tuesday everyone.

Robo, I'm terribly sorry for what your DD has had to endure!! I pray the doctors are able to save her eye. Many wishes of healing to her!!

Glad your grandson is having a great football season!

everyone, finally getting a chance to stop by. It has been busy here and when one thing gets done another pops up. It's a good thing I am not working right now due to all the things the family needs. I am happy to help and do what I can.

The weather here has been great. We have been having low 90's and only a few humid days. I am loving having the pool to get some exercise and cool down. Brian and I started walking at night as long as there is no rain. He was told by the doctor he needs to do some physical activity, so we love walking and decided on that. It is much cooler and comfortable to walk here at night. We are only doing about 2 miles right now but will work up slowly. I am waiting for my blood work to come back to see where I need to make life style changes. I didn't realize how much more I have to invest as I get older. We love food so I am trying to be creative and healthy.

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. This is because to much liquid oxygen is being used for covid cases in the hospital and can't get enough to treat the water. I bought some water stroage containers to use for boiled water. I am running to Costco to pick up some cases of water. The cases of covid here are setting records for hospitals and deaths but it is also effecting other things. I am not sure how this will effect the Universal resorts and volcano bay if this happens. I do know they have reached out to them and other businesses asking for conservation. I can try and update here as I get news because I am hoping to be notified first being a resident.

We have not been able to have any visitors yet from up north, everyone is waiting till things calm down here, and totally agree. We have decided not to go to my nephew's wedding in October up north. Liv has a hard time with the pandemic and it is not worth the chances of getting sick or upsetting her. I am hoping my nephew will come down at some point and we can treat him a bit and send him a gift.

Brian and I went to Universal yesterday, it was very slow. We had a great time and the rides were walk ons mostly. It was the first time I had the back row on Minions and nobody in front of me all the way down. Actually, we requested back rows on a couple of the simulator screens and it was great. I found it less blurry due to my eye sight. I know for next year the last two weeks of August are great for crowds and specials. We will do more time there then. We are still wearing our masks indoors even though we are fully vaxed. I saw about 25 percent of people had them on. I did just order some stronger masks for HHN for Brian and Charlie because of the houses.

The guys are getting excited for HHN, we will be staying a couple of nights on site. Liv and I will do other things. I am so looking forward to meeting up with some fellow dissers. Plans are coming together.

I got a great deal on Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna view club level for next week so we are doing one night resort only. We love the club level there and hoping it will be slower that week.

I just want to give a shout out to a couple of new posters I see, Soniam and Metro West, hello and welcome!
I missed a few birthdays so Happy belated birthday to my fellow disser friends, I hope everyone had a great day!
I am sorry for family losses, I am keeping everyone in my thoughts!
Special thoughts for anyone or their family who is struggling with any sickness, or injuries may they have a speedy recovery.

I miss everyone and think of you often. One of these days I want to stay on track and be on more. I keep thinking it will happen then I get side tracked with family needs.

So cool that you can pop over to the parks on a moments notice!! And great score on the AKL CL!

Good job on the walking!

Another work day is getting shorter...a little over an hour to go. I'm taking a 1/2 day on Friday to start the long weekend and 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!

Happy shopping!!

I can imagine. I despise being cold, but I do love new boots and winter coats time of year....one of the occasions I do love shopping. Yes, high 80`s is perfect.





Robbie, I am so sorry to hear the news of you daughter and her sight. What dreadful news for her and you all to receive. The retina detaching again has to be so traumatic for her. I know you`ll all look after her, but my goodness she has been put through the mill since all of this started.

Continued prayers for her despite the awful news, I do hope they can save her eye through all of this.

And it`s always scary to hear of healthy vaccinated people pass away from Covid. A timely reminder for sure when many are becoming quite lax through all of this.

You do have some good news that you are improving both with back issues and your bronchitis. More good wishes sent your way.....and decorating starting soon....look forward to seeing them.

Glad you liked the donut picture, yes, it did look better that Teak`s.....or so I thought......lol.......





I`ve been hearing of the water issue due to needing liquid oxygen. It is a worry for sure.

Hope you`re all doing good.





Sounds like a nice plan Todd......and a nice long weekend planned too......





Didn`t need dinner after lunch out today, so making some shrimp lettuce cups again, not too filling but just enough so we don`t get hungry.

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, I know we`ve cut 2 ladies from our lives in the last couple of years who took from all of us and wouldn`t pay their fair share or complained when costs went up....no time for folks like that. But, surprising how many folks have the same issues with folks they know. We used to joke one of our friends used tea bags so she could dry them and reuse them......she wasn`t a friend for long. Didn`t matter what we did, she always wanted to do the cheap way....not our way.

Quite a sunny evening here, but more cloud forecast for tomorrow......

Shrimp lettuce cups coming up.......

I've read that thread too. If someone's cheapness doesn't affect others, then go for it...
But when you take advantage of others or make others feel uncomfortable by it, then no.
We are lucky that none of our friends act that way!

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.

Robo glad you are improving. Hope your daughter also gets some relief very soon.

Nice to see you Bobble. I come and go a bit too so nice to catch up. I’m so sorry to hear of the situation in Orlando and prayers that things turn a corner very soon.

Hope nobody has family in the storm areas. Footage has been shocking to see.

This morning Em had some business to deal with and Kev wanted to carry on working outside as there’s so much to do. His workshop should be built and here end of October so he’s got a deadline. So I took the children to one of our farm butchers where they have a petting area and we fed the animals for an hour so we were out of the way for a couple of hours.

This afternoon I joined a group of ladies from church. Complicated story but we are all going to be embroidering pieces for a coat being added to along a pilgrimage. It was at a beautiful home of a lady who is truly amazing at sewing and crafting. The house is an old vicarage from Edwardian age. It was a lovely couple of hours chatting and sharing ideas.

Sorry I’ve not responded to everyone - if I back track I lose what I’ve typed!

Just hope you’re all doing ok and keep well.

Sounds like a nice afternoon with church friends!

@Robo56 I am so heartbroken to hear about your daughter. It's terrible when things like this happen. My thoughts go to give her strength in such a hard time.

@bobbie68 We have had to boil water a couple of times in the last few years. I just left a big pot, not the giant one though, on the stove and would add water to it to boil whenever I got a chance, ie in the morning before going to work and in the evening when I came home. I would let it cool and then put it in a container in the fridge. We had a couple of containers, some with cold and some that were cooling. Just letting it boil while I had other stuff to do made it not seem to cumbersome. It's not great, but it's way better than not having water, which we got to experience with the freeze in Texas in February.

I remember the "winter" in Texas! Y'all not equipped for that kind of weather!

It's kinda nice that we get all 4 seasons in WI. We have clothes, supplies, and our homes are built accordingly.

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!!!

Stay cozy!
We are still clinging onto summer, and I still have the AC on. Not ready for the heavy socks yet.....

Ooh I used our chicken the other day for chicken noodle soup, Pumpkin.

Hehe, earlier this afternoon, DH mowed our grass. Since then it’s been non stop hearing mowers and grass blowers. 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. Even some light rain on Thursday. But then, that stretch of that glorious late Sumner sunshine through the holiday weekend. Woot! Woot! Woot!

Good thing grass was mowed before the big rain, or it would be a foot tall after, lol!

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

Sorry you were in the dumps Keisha! Glad you're back!

Cannot get over your granddaughter! Such a cute girl, with the brightest smile!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

And now I'll be clicking that link....

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


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


My house was built in 1984 and I am pretty sure these are the original cabinets. Here is an example.
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My scan is Thursday, but my side hasn’t bothered me the past few days.

Glad you're feeling better!

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.

Nice you've been able to get to Florida! sounds like 2 wonderful trips!

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!





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........





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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I've seen Xmas stuff too.....much too early!!
And yes, Halloween has started, lol!

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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.

Glad you're able to stay home and ride out the bad weather. Hoping it passes by quickly!!

Good afternoon (here!) all.

Good idea for him to return tomorrow Charade.

Keisha is it the Moderna that needs three vaccinations? Don’t think I’ve heard of that here but we are waiting to see when a booster will be required.

Schumi we are the same - no heating on since April but it clicked on last night for the first time. No rain today but definitely dampness in the air. Hope you have a lovely anniversary -I’m sure Tom will spoil you.

Up early this morning as Em had start of term today so she went off extra early and therefore I had to go to the exchange point to collect L and J for 9am. I don’t get into any conversation with their father and have the phone recording just in case of incidents but the children just ran straight over and jumped straight in the car so very quick.

Kev did another tip run with the trailer full of green waste and has now been dragged on to the Wii with them both so I’m taking advantage and having a coffee.

Have an excess of eggs so made them pancakes for lunch which they enjoyed. Chicken for dinner as all will eat it.

L starts back tomorrow and is looking forward to her new teacher who is a Disney fan. I have to take J for pre term Covid test - we have a time slot - and planning to take him for a brunch afterwards. He returns on Friday.

First Christmas gift bought and arrived just now. A new Superdry hoodie for Kev. The A&F one he loves is very worn but he bought it in Washington and will be loathe to change it I know.

DIL is one of a very reduced number to have been re-interviewed and offered a job back with Virgin out of Manchester after her maternity leave but they really have to sit down and work out the logistics of managing X if she does. It’s certainly not a 9-5 employment.

Hope everyone’s day goes well and continue prayers for Robo’s daughter.

I bought my first couple Xmas gifts yesterday. For my little niece and nephews. They still play with toys, so it's easy shopping for them. Now, the teenagers.....different story!









I normally don't bring out my Haunted Mansion themed D&B purse until mid or end of September. Thinking of switching it up this year and bringing her out sooner!! Can't really overdo Halloween, right??

My dad is on his way here. We are heading out to golf around noon today. May as well keep going out until Mother Nature says different!

 

[Sue M]

@Robo56 I’m very behind but heard about your daughter. I’m so sorry this happened to her.

Pumpkin it rained here yesterday, much needed. Hopefully helped all the fires burning. Today the sun is back.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, Sue gets sunny day.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in before the paper shuffling starts. The paper pile is not too big today, so it shouldn't take me too long.

Quiet evening last night. All the boys/men needed haircuts. So I played hairdresser last night. I was surprised my clippers lasted as long as they did. I need a new large cordless clipper. The battery doesn't charge well, and it never lasts long when I use it. I'll just have to watch for a good price on the brand I like - at the wholesaler. My old hairdresser habits of being a brand snob still stick out I still like certain brands for certain items...and my clipper is one of them lol.

Ooh I used our chicken the other day for chicken noodle soup, Pumpkin.

Yum! We love a good bowl of chicken noodle soup. I ended up making chicken scampi with orzo. It was delicious. It's one of those meals that everyone loves.

hose 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.

This was EXACTLY that. Our pop in a can with a glass of ice lol. We don't stop in there often enough. I'm glad your feeling better from your third shot.

Nothing else new to report! Still alive lol.

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........

That sounds like a lovely way to spend your anniversary!

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.

Stay safe!!! I am NOT a storm lover.

L starts back tomorrow and is looking forward to her new teacher who is a Disney fan. I have to take J for pre term Covid test - we have a time slot - and planning to take him for a brunch afterwards. He returns on Friday.

I hope the kiddos slide back into old routines for those school days. I remember some years were more of a struggle than others.

Well, I should probably start shuffling some papers - or look like I'm working.

Stay safe everyone who is experiencing some of that weather in the south. Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Pumpkin it rained here yesterday, much needed. Hopefully helped all the fires burning. Today the sun is back.

We got a few inches here. We have been seeing some rain here the last week and a bit. Which...is not really great for farmers who are trying to complete harvest...but then again, out county announced an agriculture disaster from the +40 temps we seen for weeks in July. It just destroyed soooo many crops here.

I am glad you got some rain. We have been anxiously watching and hoping that your area would get rain and cool temps. It's just sooo hard to hear and see the reports on the fires.

We will keep sending positive thoughts for all of you in that area.

 

[keishashadow]

Replenished the mr’s candy corn yesterday, he’s plowed thru 4 bags in 5 days. oh, to have that sort of metabolism!
Have a huge meatloaf in oven, prepped my green beans will toss in cherry tomatoes & spices then char them in skillet along with mashed taters & gravy. Mr will get a burger, appears his mom’s meatloaf scarred him for life

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

never seen that sort. They appear to be solid pine ‘real wood’ probably hand crafted

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!

the mr’s expires the middle of this month. Was waiting to see the odd chance of them offering a promo

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!

aw, that’s nice. It’s one of the few resorts we haven’t visited. boys wanted the pirate rooms when smaller, i didn’t want to get stuck in those far flung buildings without a car. My GD loves their main pool.

I’ve never stayed at Sapphire Falls so excited to try it!

at risk of being a broken record…if were FOTL eligible it’d be near top of my list. Hits the mark on so many things for us.

Put deposit down last week. I’ll probably be lucky to get it by April.

sadly, true. They’ve got to catch up on the chips sooner or later.

I have brought out my bear claw slippers and the big thick socks to wear in the evenings.

comfy sounding Indeed

Glad you`re doing better now.

thank you, glad that mess is done

Keisha is it the Moderna that needs three vaccinations? Don’t think I’ve heard of that here but we are waiting to see when a booster will be required.

In the US, moderna & pfizer recommendation is 3rd booster for general population at 8 months. J&J, 2nd booster will be coming. Uncertainty if same brand or mix & match sort of thing. San Francisco ahead of the pack there now.

Israel has been administering the 3rd booster for those over 60/medically necessary for some time now @ 6 months.

when we came back from our Myrtle Beach trip, both had emails from our health system that our time had come (see below). had a message in my online chart from my doctor’ who said the system was only offering the boosters at a few far-flung locations, to just schedule thru CVS, Sams club or grocery store Chain. I do really appreciate them being so proactive to notify us. Know of many with serious medical conditions in this area & other states who never received any sort of notice.

L starts back tomorrow and is looking forward to her new teacher who is a Disney fan.

that’s great GD started today, feel bad it was storming so. Have a feeling if not the first day of school would’ve had a delay or cancellation. Rain was going sideways. Has stopped last hour or so, think we got really lucky here

Eek, my AC was running earlier this morning. Most of the time, our September’s are warm. Maybe tiers to end if the month may turn on heater in the overnight.

AC on all night, ceiling fans now, it’s really humid. being stubborn, i try not to fire up our boiler until right before thanksgiving lol. Hate having to turn it off when ”Indian summer” inevitably hits as that first initial heating process is a big hit

Keisha yikes, sorry to hear booster was rough

well worth it IMO, thanks.

Sorry you were in the dumps Keisha! Glad you're back!

i think we were just both surprised by our reactions. Guess it goes to show that you can’t assume anything

bought my first couple Xmas gifts yesterday. For my little niece and nephews. They still play with toys, so it's easy shopping for them. Now, the teenagers.....different story!

love buying toys. So many reports saying to buy them now, supply chain issues are still a problem

I normally don't bring out my Haunted Mansion themed D&B purse until mid or end of September. Thinking of switching it up this year and bringing her out sooner!! Can't really overdo Halloween, right??

I rotate all my bags, the favs never go into the closet lol. On a hanging, decorative rack in my BR lol

So I played hairdresser last night

Mr has been lobbying to be shorn too. No formal training, i try to not get over-confident in my skill set. I still get nervous thinking all it takes is one oopsy slip of the clippers and he will have a GI Joe cut to even it all out.

 

[Lynne G]

I guess I won’t be able to get third shot until November. Wonder if my insurance will send such email, Keisha. If anyone of us gets notice, will be DH, as VA did his shots.

Ack, so ready to relax. Another not quite hour. And lunch was salads and egg and bacon sandwiches. Well just a BLT for little one.

No idea what for dinner. Maybe will pop out after and get steaks. Seems most of our rain to fall in late afternoon and all through the night. Scary, seeing yellow and red weather radar to go over us tonight. But hey, much rather have that rain while I sleep. As once it leaves, glorious sunshine to be. Wonderful 80’s degrees days. Perfect weather in my book.

 

[schumigirl]

Robo, I'm terribly sorry for what your DD has had to endure!! I pray the doctors are able to save her eye. Many wishes of healing to her!!

Glad your grandson is having a great football season!


So cool that you can pop over to the parks on a moments notice!! And great score on the AKL CL!

Good job on the walking!


Happy shopping!!


I've read that thread too. If someone's cheapness doesn't affect others, then go for it...
But when you take advantage of others or make others feel uncomfortable by it, then no.
We are lucky that none of our friends act that way!


Sounds like a nice afternoon with church friends!


I remember the "winter" in Texas! Y'all not equipped for that kind of weather!

It's kinda nice that we get all 4 seasons in WI. We have clothes, supplies, and our homes are built accordingly.


Stay cozy!
We are still clinging onto summer, and I still have the AC on. Not ready for the heavy socks yet.....


Good thing grass was mowed before the big rain, or it would be a foot tall after, lol!


Sorry you were in the dumps Keisha! Glad you're back!

Cannot get over your granddaughter! Such a cute girl, with the brightest smile!!


And now I'll be clicking that link....


Glad you're feeling better!


Nice you've been able to get to Florida! sounds like 2 wonderful trips!


I've seen Xmas stuff too.....much too early!!
And yes, Halloween has started, lol!



Glad you're able to stay home and ride out the bad weather. Hoping it passes by quickly!!



I bought my first couple Xmas gifts yesterday. For my little niece and nephews. They still play with toys, so it's easy shopping for them. Now, the teenagers.....different story!









I normally don't bring out my Haunted Mansion themed D&B purse until mid or end of September. Thinking of switching it up this year and bringing her out sooner!! Can't really overdo Halloween, right??

My dad is on his way here. We are heading out to golf around noon today. May as well keep going out until Mother Nature says different!

I love shopping for kids toys.....I have a fair few to buy for, and I am getting organised, as Keisha said, possible supply chain issues. Will start later this month for the godchildren and their kids....they`re easiest.

Yes, mean people don`t last long in our life. I detest meanies.....the two ladies in question are still the same as far as I`m aware. None of our friends either have a mean bone in their bodies, I couldn`t be around someone like that.

I do love seasons too.....and enjoy them all in various ways.....winter I console myself it`s ideal for cosy nights with a large glass of wine......although not much different from summer or spring really.....lol....

Hope you had a good time golfing with your dad......

Quick morning stop in before the paper shuffling starts. The paper pile is not too big today, so it shouldn't take me too long.

Quiet evening last night. All the boys/men needed haircuts. So I played hairdresser last night. I was surprised my clippers lasted as long as they did. I need a new large cordless clipper. The battery doesn't charge well, and it never lasts long when I use it. I'll just have to watch for a good price on the brand I like - at the wholesaler. My old hairdresser habits of being a brand snob still stick out I still like certain brands for certain items...and my clipper is one of them lol.


Yum! We love a good bowl of chicken noodle soup. I ended up making chicken scampi with orzo. It was delicious. It's one of those meals that everyone loves.

This was EXACTLY that. Our pop in a can with a glass of ice lol. We don't stop in there often enough. I'm glad your feeling better from your third shot.



That sounds like a lovely way to spend your anniversary!

Stay safe!!! I am NOT a storm lover.

I hope the kiddos slide back into old routines for those school days. I remember some years were more of a struggle than others.

Well, I should probably start shuffling some papers - or look like I'm working.

Stay safe everyone who is experiencing some of that weather in the south. Have a great day everyone!!!!

Hope your day passes quickly Pumpkin.......and brave to tackle the boys hair! I did Kyle`s a few times during lockdown, he has his cut and not rumped with the doodah unlike Tom.......

Hope you`re doing ok......

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Have a huge meatloaf in oven, prepped my green beans will toss in cherry tomatoes & spices then char them in skillet along with mashed taters & gravy. Mr will get a burger, appears his mom’s meatloaf scarred him for life

never seen that sort. They appear to be solid pine ‘real wood’ probably hand crafted

the mr’s expires the middle of this month. Was waiting to see the odd chance of them offering a promo

aw, that’s nice. It’s one of the few resorts we haven’t visited. boys wanted the pirate rooms when smaller, i didn’t want to get stuck in those far flung buildings without a car. My GD loves their main pool.

at risk of being a broken record…if were FOTL eligible it’d be near top of my list. Hits the mark on so many things for us.

sadly, true. They’ve got to catch up on the chips sooner or later.

comfy sounding Indeed

thank you, glad that mess is done

In the US, moderna & pfizer recommendation is 3rd booster for general population at 8 months. J&J, 2nd booster will be coming. Uncertainty if same brand or mix & match sort of thing. San Francisco ahead of the pack there now.

Israel has been administering the 3rd booster for those over 60/medically necessary for some time now @ 6 months.

when we came back from our Myrtle Beach trip, both had emails from our health system that our time had come (see below). had a message in my online chart from my doctor’ who said the system was only offering the boosters at a few far-flung locations, to just schedule thru CVS, Sams club or grocery store Chain. I do really appreciate them being so proactive to notify us. Know of many with serious medical conditions in this area & other states who never received any sort of notice.

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that’s great GD started today, feel bad it was storming so. Have a feeling if not the first day of school would’ve had a delay or cancellation. Rain was going sideways. Has stopped last hour or so, think we got really lucky here

AC on all night, ceiling fans now, it’s really humid. being stubborn, i try not to fire up our boiler until right before thanksgiving lol. Hate having to turn it off when ”Indian summer” inevitably hits as that first initial heating process is a big hit

well worth it IMO, thanks.

i think we were just both surprised by our reactions. Guess it goes to show that you can’t assume anything

love buying toys. So many reports saying to buy them now, supply chain issues are still a problem

I rotate all my bags, the favs never go into the closet lol. On a hanging, decorative rack in my BR lol

Mr has been lobbying to be shorn too. No formal training, i try to not get over-confident in my skill set. I still get nervous thinking all it takes is one oopsy slip of the clippers and he will have a GI Joe cut to even it all out.

Love the memes!!!

Your mister has a good head of hair....another brave soul for doing it.......as I said, I`m lucky it`s just a whirl with the razor thingy for Tom......all over and easy as pie.

I always imagine someone cranking up a huge industrial boiler when I hear someone starting up a boiler. Over here gas central heating with a condensing boiler is common, works by thermostat and is never off as it heats the water too. We just bump the thermostat up and down to suit, but water is permanently boiling hot. And we have the Aga which generates heat too...our kitchen is permanently warm with that.

Hope your rain stops soon, sounds dreadful where you are! And enjoy that meatloaf.





Been a busy old day today, one of those days.

We did 8 miles this morning, boy was it still breezy, a little too breezy to walk to be honest, but will be less by tomorrow so it should be easier. Always nice though to be out in the fresh sea air.

Enjoyed Morroccan chicken tonight, always minus chick peas which seem to be prevalent in those dishes. Hate them.....not fond of any legume.

Time to empty dishwasher and then pop the tv on.......and completely dark outside and has been for quite a while tonight.......

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

 

[Realfoodfans]

Yes Keisha that school run in wet and wintry weather is not something I look forward too! J we are allowed to park right at the doors to reception and he is met by his Teaching Assistant but L we walk quite a distance alongside open farmland and catch all the weather!

Rumours here too of toy shortages so we will start soon - will have an extra sack to make and fill this year for baby X too. I’m sure they won’t miss out as books, clothes etc will fill things out!

A dear friend from my sewing group (we’ve not met up again yet) has her husband’s funeral tomorrow. Paul was only 56 and been battling a brain tumour for 3 years. I’m on school pick up so won’t be able to attend the service but hoping to pay respects at the roadside. Expected 3-400 people at the lovely village church in Prestbury.

Summer seems to have flown by but I do love Autumn and lots to look forward to.

 

[soniam]

I just renewed hubby's and son's APs on Monday. No promo right now. I downgraded theirs from 3 park to 2 park. We only ever go to Volcano Bay in July, and that's blacked out for preferred passes, so we always have to buy day tickets. Mine seems to have been extended. I don't know if it was due to the closure or what. Mine was renewed on 9/2020 and now expires 12/2021. I wonder if my husband and son's got extended last year. I can't tell now when I last renewed theirs.

9/30-10/9

I will be there 10/7-9. I am staying at Hard Rock.

 

[keishashadow]

Wonder if my insurance will send such email, Keisha.

IDK mine came from the “my chart” thing offered thru the hospital system I use. Can access tests before my drs sometimes Can be dual edge sword there tho.
The two big hospital systems here AVHN & UPMC falling over themselves to entice people to use their system.

Many have switched to Aet,na where they can go anywhere. my BCBS permits but, you pay a 10% surcharge of sorts

confusing mess of snakes in a basket

I always imagine someone cranking up a huge industrial boiler when I hear someone starting up a boiler.

Not too far off in our case as it’s ancient. Tank Looks like something out of freddy kreuger. Jarringly, have a brand new overflow tank (new county safety code compliance) right next to it. Both bolted to basement ceiling. Glad it’s a high one or we’d be ducking under them lol

Enjoyed Morroccan chicken tonight, always minus chick peas which seem to be prevalent in those dishes. Hate them.....not fond of any legume.

Yum, can’t wrap my head around chickpeas either. Reminds me of eating boiled peanuts, both taste like nada. Hummus is another thing I can do without. I will smile, make nice and have a dip of it if it’s presented to me as appetizer. S quite popular here

 

[bobbie68]

everyone made it back a second day in a row . It was nice this morning, but turned cloudy, windy and drizzle, not sure it will be a swim day. The pool water is at a nice temp around 87 which is good for me. I know some people like colder water I just can't do it. Wednesday here is sushi lunch day. Our local publix has sushi for $5.00 a tray. Brian, Charlie and I do that while I get a Boba tea and small fry for Liv. Charlie is cooking tonight and I believe it is orange tofu over brown rice. One of our favorites!

Funny story, I know I have not made it a secret that I am a huge chicken for in person scary things, No HHN for me. However, I do like scary, horror movies all of it. Last night we have been watching the Haunting of Hill House so Brian and Charlie can get up to speed for HHN. I am enjoying it, it does go back and forth in time a bit so have to pay attention. Anyways, I go to lay in bed and shut the lights and all of a sudden I turn my head and my master bathroom I saw a glowing light go on and off a few times. Well let me tell you I woke Brian up yelling there was something going on, what could it be? He went to investigate and it was my new electric toothbrush charging after I used it. Only I would get like that. It was a good laugh before bed.

We went to Costco last night to grab some prepared foods to have and get a couple of cases of water just in case of the water situation going bad. We came home and took our walk while it was still light out. We usually do it later when it is dark it is a little bit cooler. We enjoy walking in our community and looking at the different houses and getting some landscaping ideas for the future.

Realfoodfans Thank you and I love to go to any farms or petting zoos, even the young adult teens do. It sounds like a nice time with the kids. I understand about giving some space for the projects to be done makes a world of difference. Your lady group sounds like it will be a fun time while learning a lot. I also found when I use to do crocheting years ago it was very relaxing. I hope you are doing well and great to hear from you. I am sorry about your friend's husband I remember you speaking about it months ago. I will keep everyone in my toughts.

Soniam Thank you for the tips on the boiling water situation. I think what is worse is there really is no way to know how long this could go on if we get into that. I am going to make the best of it. If I come up with any other questions I will reach out to you. I have friends and familyl back in CT who keep asking me how do I like the heat? I tell them I like it but really it is the same there. The only difference is we keep the warmer weather here longer, which I love. I love thunerstorms too. My youngest and I love shutting the lights and watching the lightning. If you want to meet up while you are here give me a pm I am flexible living only 25 minutes away. Brian also likes to meet new people.

Keisha Glad that you are feeling better from the third shot. We won't have that till maybe January if we are required too. Brian and I were late getting Vaxed. I love the pic of GD with the spider pig, the pic with her bending over just reminded me of some scenes from Haunting of Hill House, looks like she enjoyed it. Thank you really looking forward to the stay. I love where their hot tub is set. I heard that the lounge is pretty much the same as pre covid, so looking forward to it.

Charade Thanks I agree and hope so too with the water. Glad that your contractor can come back now. Glad you didn't get severe weather. Yeah I my parents built a house in 1985 and that was what they had in some of it. I know how good it can feel to make changes in the house. My house in CT was built in 1925 and this one was 2003. I love the newer house feel. I hope your scan goes well on Thursday. P.S. I am available for dates for a group meet up also!!!!

Carole Thank you we are doing good, I just don't know where the time goes. Agree mean people need to go and we purged them from our lives a long time ago. I love the thought of walking 8 miles and being near the beach would be great. I agree I love buying for little ones, but I don't have anymore these days in my family. In case I go MIA for a bit I want to wish you and Tom a "Happy Anniversary" and hope you enjoy it. Glad you enjoyed your Morroccan Chicken sounds wonderful.

Lynne I hope your storms were not bad and everything worked out for you. Brian loves working from home we laugh his commute to work is about 15 seconds!!! Glad that you had a great time with little one at Universal looked like fun. Looking forward to Unviersal and meet ups this month and next. Glad your electric wasn't out to long. I hope you got a good dinner for tonight.

Lori Thank you for the encouragement on walking, some days I feel like maybe I will then I think about how I feel after and get up. I have been doing exercising in the pool during the day and I find that is more theraputic mentally and the brisk walking is more energetic. Yes it is cool to be able to pop over one of the reasons we moved here besides the weather. This is the first year that I am enjoying the fall coming in, knowing I don't have cold and snow. I am so excited to get back to AKL CL besides Portofino it is my favorite. Congrats on getting some Christmas gifts, I am the worst at waiting till the last minute. Buying toys for the little ones is fun, I use to like having things made for my nieces when they were young. Yes, bring out the purse early, you can never start celebrating what you love early!!! The older I get the less I care how I look as long as I am enjoying it!

Pumpkin Glad you enjoyed your chicken scampi with orzo, I have never done that only shrimp scampi with rice, I may try that. Brian is the hair clipper in the family. Charlie wanted to get a fresh growth of hair so wanted it shaved all the way down. Brian was able to do it and saved some money and time. I hope paper shuffling went good today!

Metrowest I hope you had a nice day at work!

SueM Your trip to Carribean sounded great, I love doing things like that when Liv was little. I don't get the chance to right now but hope to in the future. Glad you had a great trip! Nice to see you post! Hope you get over the border soon.

Macraven Thinking of you, hope you are well!

to all the SANS who I haven't seen, I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[soniam]

@schumigirl Happy Anniversary early. Hope it's a good, relaxing weekend.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Is it 4:30 yet? I have to do the bank run/deposit. Other than that, I have nothing else to do.

Stopped at Michael's over my lunch break to take a look at the autumn/halloween decorations that are starting to appear. Picked up a silicone mold to try my hand at those hot chocolate bombs. Now to stock up a little bit on the melting chocolate, and find a creative way to present them. I have a few peeps I know who would love those as a gift around the holidays.

Well...I should run to the bank quick...then see what else I can find to keep busy today.

 

[Sue M]

Is it 4:30 yet? I have to do the bank run/deposit. Other than that, I have nothing else to do.

Stopped at Michael's over my lunch break to take a look at the autumn/halloween decorations that are starting to appear. Picked up a silicone mold to try my hand at those hot chocolate bombs. Now to stock up a little bit on the melting chocolate, and find a creative way to present them. I have a few peeps I know who would love those as a gift around the holidays.

Well...I should run to the bank quick...then see what else I can find to keep busy today.

It’s 4:30 somewhere

 

[Sue M]

Keisha I’m the first meme!
I have bad memories of my moms meatloaf lol. Fed mine to the dog under the table! She cooked some things well but not meat loaf.
Well no FOTL is one reason I won’t stay there whole trip too. But it’s 2 nights and I arrive first night around 7;00 I’m thinking so miss that park day. 6hr flight and time change. . Soooo only 1 park day. Will make use of single rider. And for rest of trip I’m at HRH. Sapphire looks really nice.

Soniam I’ll be with 3 friends so hard to know in advance what we’re doing but I’ll PM you. I like to take a mid day break at the pool if it’s nice.

Bobbie yes I’m lucky both my daughters still like to travel with me! They’re in their 30’s now!
But this next trip is a friends trip!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, no meatloaf here. My mom rarely made it, and I surely don’t. My mom was a decent cook, though she liked to experiment, some were good, most were, um mom, don’t make that again. Taught both my kids how to cook. First time I ever had an air fryer, but I like it. And use it more, as when hot, or small amount, nice not to light the oven.

Do you believe, my AC running as the rain has taken a short break? Very windy and lots of large downpours. Heard my sub-pump going off as well. 6.2 inches of rain to fall by tomorrow morning. That’s quite the amount. Phone rang all of us, tornado warning and extreme weather watch. Then another buzz with flash flood warnings. Busy night with the storm bands passing over us. Hunker down, as said by the weather lady. OMG, phone has being running a tornado may happen, take cover alert. Seeing a confirmed large tornado so close to us, on the ground and ever so thankful we are just a mile East and South of that tornado. Very scary. Debris in the air, trees and lines being knocked known,

Storm is moving 45 mph. Quite the thunder being heard. No need to go out, as with any thunder you hear, lightning around. And holy sh….. that lightning strike was so close.

Fun weather night for us.

Thinking pasta, as we have some in freezer. Easy dinner. Ever a time for a movie tonight? Yep.