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

[Pumpkin1172]

@Lynne G Please stay safe!!!!! That sounds dreadful

 

[J'aime Paris]

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!!!!

My MIL cut everyone's hair, since my DH is one of 4 boys. I never acquired the skill.
DH is wise not to let me anywhere near his hair, lol!

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Replenished the mr’s candy corn yesterday, he’s plowed thru 4 bags in 5 days. oh, to have that sort of metabolism!View attachment 601434
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.

I feel like candy corn is much like cilantro. You either love it or hate it....
I hate candy corn, and I love cilantro!

Intrigued about the decorative purse rack!!

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.

We are having steaks tonight and most likely BLT +avocado tomorrow!

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......






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......





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.......

It was the most perfect weather for golf, and I could have shot 1000 and still been happy! That being said, I beat dad by one stroke, lol!!

I actually like chick peas, especially seasoned dry ones. They make for a crunchy snack alternative. I know, I know....I'm weird!!

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.

Sorry for your friends loss. 56 is just way too young....peace to him.

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.


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

That reminds me, I should check my expiration date. I think I had the extra 3 months.

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!

I can totally relate to your toothbrush story! I scare so easily!!

I think you're right....bringing out the purse early! Life is to be enjoyed!!

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.

Tornadoes are no joke....glad you are out of harms way. Stay safe!






Our K-12 kiddos started school today. Lots of smiling faces, fresh clothes and new shoes waiting at the bus stops. Love to see the littles ones looking so happy!!

Grilling out steaks for supper in a bit. Cannot waste such a beautiful day by cooking inside. Plus, DH always favors grilled meat. He will be a happy camper when he gets home!

Been puttering around on the computer.....may try to fit in one more trip to UO on this AP....may...be...
Kinda crazy to even look, but I cannot help myself, lol!!

 

[Lynne G]

Paris, do it do it do it. Seems good AP prices in September. And many of us are there last two weeks of September into first week of October.

Ah, nothing like quiet after that band of 30 to 40 mph winds, nasty thunderstorms, and tornadoes sighted.

Thanks Sue and Paris. We are staying safe. No need to go out in a storm.

Ooh fire alarm has gone off twice so far. And my one brother said he had to change his route coming home. Good thing my family is not dumb enough when you see the road looking like a river, to drive through several feet of rain covering the street. At least there are more ways for him to get home.

 

[soniam]

@Lynne G Take care. Hope the worst has gotten passed you.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Pumpkin and Son. Safe we are. Will be just a very rainy night. When I was a kid, liked sitting on the large porch watching the storms go by. We only have a stoop, so not much to stop the rain on ya.

 

[Metro West]

@Lynne G Take care. Hope the worst has gotten passed you.

Yes indeed. Please take care of yourself.

 

[soniam]

Thanks Pumpkin and Son. Safe we are. Will be just a very rainy night. When I was a kid, liked sitting on the large porch watching the storms go by. We only have a stoop, so not much to stop the rain on ya.

I grew up in Oklahoma. We used to watch as tornados approached, until it got weird or the sirens started blaring and realized they were too close

 

[macraven]

Well I step away from the thread for two days and had an hour to read and catch up with all the homies

(So many have been busy!)

and now need to reread it again as my brain draws a blank on who posted what....

Hugs to all

 

[keishashadow]

My head may explode. Got phone call
From nursing home that one of their many unvaccinated workers tested positive. Mom is again in lockdown as it’s one of her care givers.

The management still hasn’t developed a stiff enough backbone to make the vaccine a condition of employment the same story at at all the local facilities here

so, despite being fully vaccinated & a covid survivor, she will be forced to be tested every other day. Suffers from Alzheimer’s, doesn’t understand why. I’m told she cries afterward like clockwork

tornado warning

Yikes. Believe Gettysburg had issues today in that regard. Hope the battlefield statuary is intact

Intrigued about the decorative purse rack!!

Oh, it’s just an old skool repurposed shelf & hooks underneath thing. Overpaid at one of those home parties. I’m so glad those have fallen out of favor lol. Sick of looking at it after awhile so stuck it there & buried it under hanging purses

 

[Robo56]

Happy Wednesday evening Sans family

Thank you everyone for all your prayers, good thoughts and hugs for daughter. I will share your kind thoughts with her. I pray that all the good thoughts and prayers will lift her spirit.

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.

Sounds like everyone is getting excited for HHN.

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.

Sounds like a nice getaway.

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

Thank you Schumi.

More good wishes sent your way.....and decorating starting soon....look forward to seeing them.

Thank you Schumi. I did get the Pumpkin Tree up today.

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.

Sounds very interesting.

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.

Thank you for your healing thoughts and prayers.

She has creeped me out since a toddler doing the creepy backwards walk, seeing it with the billboard just makes it even worse lol

LOL.....Cute.

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

Sorry to hear you had such a reaction to your booster.

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

Nice to hear you have a trip planned to Universal.

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??

Bring out the purse......I always start decorating for Halloween first week of September.

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.

So sorry to hear about your friends hubby’s passing.

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.

Yep..... easy to get spooked after watching scary movie....LOL

Ah, nothing like quiet after that band of 30 to 40 mph winds, nasty thunderstorms, and tornadoes sighted.

Lynne hope the storms pass you without any issues. Take care.


I did get Pumpkin Tree up today. Will add the pics from my phone. Also went by Macy’s to pick up a few pieces of jewelry for Christmas. Happy to get a few gifts out of the way.

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha, ugh. I’m not sure why that nursing home does not require all staff to be vaccinated. Hope your mom does not get the virus. My one neighbor told me her DH caught the virus, and was hospitalized since last weekend. He was vaccinated, breakthrough infection, he thinks from teaching kids. But at least she’s happy he’s to come home this weekend. She also said her young granddaughter caught the virus, but not her nor her daughter, birh who are also vaccinated, but not the granddaughter, and all three were with her DH before he got sick. Sadly, still not going aaay any time soon, and hoping soon safe for kids to be vaccinated.

Julie, am sorry to hear of friend’s DH’s passing away. Good to hear many were there to support your friend.

Ah, more yellow radar over us. Quite the amount of rain has fallen.

Made some more tea. Evening tea, as almost my bedtime. After dinner, put my pajamas on, as no need to go out anywhere.

We ended up with chicken stir fry. With white rice. Had a frozen bag of vegetables, added some sauce and cut up two chicken breasts. Nuked the rice. Easy dinner, and was fine with me. No one felt like pasta. And that’s okay, I was not really feeling like pasta anyway.

Robo, hope you are feeling much better today. Great looking pumpkin tree. So talented in your trees and decor. And nice to pick up some Christmas gifts when you were out.

Hope all have a most peaceful and restful sleep. And wake up refreshed and ready for a drink. Will be thirsty Thursday tomorrow.

 

[keishashadow]

Robbie you are the queen of the holiday trees! Mine still red, white & blue that I let ride since Memorial Day

Sadly, still not going aaay any time soon, and hoping soon safe for kids to be vaccinated.

Yes, younger ones possibly by year end!

strikes me odd that mom (covid & vaccinated) still has to go thru testing. Rationale is Delta is a different animal.

No one felt like pasta

I made egg noodles as side dish. Grabbed a different brand in same. Never again, tasteless & odd mouth feel to them

 

[macraven]

I don’t know if this will help anyone here get through the situations they are facing, but sending you all ‘s

Many homies are facing situations beyond their control.

I’m a good listener if you need a friend.

 

[macraven]

Robbie, your pictures put a smile on my face
It’s just what I needed !

prayers for your daughter
It’s tough news but there is still a lot of hope she will have a complete recovery

 

[Sue M]

Lynne sounds similar to my dinner. But I had the chicken over zoodles! I bought a spiralizer. First time tryout! Went and picked up some zucchini. I can’t have pasta or rice so trying substitutes. I was surprised the family liked it!

Robo love the tree. Yes, after travel rules changed I booked a couple of trips lol. The Motherland was great, with daughter. Now time to go to Universal with my friend(s). It was fun meeting you last time I was around during HHN.

Thinking of your daughter, sending prayers.

Keisha I have no words. How dare they allow unvaccinated workers in a home with elderly at risk people. That is so wrong. I hope your mom will be ok.

 

[schumigirl]

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

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

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

Hummus is one of those things I can`t even have on the table if I`m eating......gross! But weirdly, I love falafel......yep. weird or what!

Now I am imagining a weird dank basement with huge old school boiler......lol.....

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!

Good to see you post bobbie....and it`s nice you have the pool, least you know when the drizzle clears, you`ll be boiling again before you know it......

Hope your daughter and Charlie are doing good and your husband too. It`s nice you`re so settled in Florida.

Thank you.....quiet weekend, but we do love walking on the beach. It`s a `0 minute walk, but we tend to drive and park there and walk longer on the beaches.....some call it lazy, we call it being time conserving......any excuse.

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

Thanks soniam......appreciate the wishes......can`t beleive where the time has gone.....

My MIL cut everyone's hair, since my DH is one of 4 boys. I never acquired the skill.
DH is wise not to let me anywhere near his hair, lol!



I feel like candy corn is much like cilantro. You either love it or hate it....
I hate candy corn, and I love cilantro!

Intrigued about the decorative purse rack!!



We are having steaks tonight and most likely BLT +avocado tomorrow!


It was the most perfect weather for golf, and I could have shot 1000 and still been happy! That being said, I beat dad by one stroke, lol!!

I actually like chick peas, especially seasoned dry ones. They make for a crunchy snack alternative. I know, I know....I'm weird!!


Sorry for your friends loss. 56 is just way too young....peace to him.


That reminds me, I should check my expiration date. I think I had the extra 3 months.


I can totally relate to your toothbrush story! I scare so easily!!

I think you're right....bringing out the purse early! Life is to be enjoyed!!



Tornadoes are no joke....glad you are out of harms way. Stay safe!






Our K-12 kiddos started school today. Lots of smiling faces, fresh clothes and new shoes waiting at the bus stops. Love to see the littles ones looking so happy!!

Grilling out steaks for supper in a bit. Cannot waste such a beautiful day by cooking inside. Plus, DH always favors grilled meat. He will be a happy camper when he gets home!

Been puttering around on the computer.....may try to fit in one more trip to UO on this AP....may...be...
Kinda crazy to even look, but I cannot help myself, lol!!

No candy corn or cilantro here lol......

Glad you enjoyed the golf, sounds a fun time with your dad.

I love wasabi peas (of course, they`re hot) and someone said they were so like chick peas why didn`t I like them......no idea...I hate peas too lol

And definitely fit in one more trip if you can....of course you should!

I grew up in Oklahoma. We used to watch as tornados approached, until it got weird or the sirens started blaring and realized they were too close

We don`t get the storms you guys over there get, but we do love watching anything we do get, especially as we have sea in front of us and open countryside all around us, we see them coming in all directions. And honestly, we are all like excited 5 year olds to watch them.

But tornado sirens.....scary!

My head may explode. Got phone call
From nursing home that one of their many unvaccinated workers tested positive. Mom is again in lockdown as it’s one of her care givers.

The management still hasn’t developed a stiff enough backbone to make the vaccine a condition of employment the same story at at all the local facilities here

so, despite being fully vaccinated & a covid survivor, she will be forced to be tested every other day. Suffers from Alzheimer’s, doesn’t understand why. I’m told she cries afterward like clockwork



Yikes. Believe Gettysburg had issues today in that regard. Hope the battlefield statuary is intact


Oh, it’s just an old skool repurposed shelf & hooks underneath thing. Overpaid at one of those home parties. I’m so glad those have fallen out of favor lol. Sick of looking at it after awhile so stuck it there & buried it under hanging purses

That is sickening to hear. I do think they need to force care workers to have them as they are working with the most vulnerable of our society, it`s their responsibility to get it. I know over here it`s mandatory in a lot of places like care homes, and it should be. I know I think I mentioned that to you before, not much comfort for your mum right now.

Freedom of choice works both ways, employers should be able to mandate the vaccine as a term of employment, don`t like it, go find something else.

I`m hopefully going to be volunteering in the village nursery again this year.....first thing I had to agree to was being double vaxxed.....already done.

I`d be fizzing too if I was you right now.

Happy Wednesday evening Sans family

Thank you everyone for all your prayers, good thoughts and hugs for daughter. I will share your kind thoughts with her. I pray that all the good thoughts and prayers will lift her spirit.



Sounds like everyone is getting excited for HHN.




Sounds like a nice getaway.




Thank you Schumi.




Thank you Schumi. I did get the Pumpkin Tree up today.




Sounds very interesting.




Thank you for your healing thoughts and prayers.




LOL.....Cute.




Sorry to hear you had such a reaction to your booster.




Nice to hear you have a trip planned to Universal.




Bring out the purse......I always start decorating for Halloween first week of September.




So sorry to hear about your friends hubby’s passing.



Yep..... easy to get spooked after watching scary movie....LOL




Lynne hope the storms pass you without any issues. Take care.


I did get Pumpkin Tree up today. Will add the pics from my phone. Also went by Macy’s to pick up a few pieces of jewelry for Christmas. Happy to get a few gifts out of the way.

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Lovely tree as always Robbie.......hope you`re still feeling much better and still thinking of your daughter and of course everyone in her family, this is tough on everyone who loves her.

Keisha, ugh. I’m not sure why that nursing home does not require all staff to be vaccinated. Hope your mom does not get the virus. My one neighbor told me her DH caught the virus, and was hospitalized since last weekend. He was vaccinated, breakthrough infection, he thinks from teaching kids. But at least she’s happy he’s to come home this weekend. She also said her young granddaughter caught the virus, but not her nor her daughter, birh who are also vaccinated, but not the granddaughter, and all three were with her DH before he got sick. Sadly, still not going aaay any time soon, and hoping soon safe for kids to be vaccinated.

Julie, am sorry to hear of friend’s DH’s passing away. Good to hear many were there to support your friend.

Ah, more yellow radar over us. Quite the amount of rain has fallen.

Made some more tea. Evening tea, as almost my bedtime. After dinner, put my pajamas on, as no need to go out anywhere.

We ended up with chicken stir fry. With white rice. Had a frozen bag of vegetables, added some sauce and cut up two chicken breasts. Nuked the rice. Easy dinner, and was fine with me. No one felt like pasta. And that’s okay, I was not really feeling like pasta anyway.

Robo, hope you are feeling much better today. Great looking pumpkin tree. So talented in your trees and decor. And nice to pick up some Christmas gifts when you were out.

Hope all have a most peaceful and restful sleep. And wake up refreshed and ready for a drink. Will be thirsty Thursday tomorrow.

Hope that weather clears Lynne, doesn`t sound fun.

I don’t know if this will help anyone here get through the situations they are facing, but sending you all ‘s

Many homies are facing situations beyond their control.

I’m a good listener if you need a friend.

You certainly are........




Charade.....sending all good wishes to you today, hope the scan goes well and you get some answers as to what has been troubling you.





Well, the breeze miraculously seems to have vanished, walking will be so much easier today. Although the old knee is complaining this morning.......it`ll be fine once we start walking.

Have to go get some groceries and stops in at the butchers and farm stores today after we walk, so I have no idea what`s for dinner tonight. I have plenty of time this afternoon to make something nice anyway, will decide then. Won`t be donut burgers as it took about a day to come down off that sugar fix! Not really......

Farmer dropped us off another batch of eggs last night, so we`re fully stocked again, will have to bake to use some of them up, we don`t eat so many eggs in 10 days.....he seems to drop them off every 10 days like clockwork......

So poached eggs again for breakfast.

Happy Thirsty Thursday ​

 

[Metro West]

Morning all...just stopping by on my way to the shower and work.

Have a good day!

 

[macraven]

Cat herding time started at 5 this morning
Food time
I gave up and feed them at 5:30

is it nap time for me yet
Lol

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, Mac and Metro up early too. Hope you both have a nice Thursday.

Schumi, nice to get fresh eggs from the farmer. I just picked up eggs when we did our Sunday grocery run. They are used as main meal, and yep, in baking too. We do go through them in a week or so.

Yeah, I’m not sure how a vaccine became so political. We have had new vaccines over the years, and all have generally done a very good job of protecting. Yeah, they are good for the masses, and unfortunately, not so good side effects happen to a very small part of those vaccinated. And like the flu vaccine, it’s hoped that the strain or strains of that virus that was in the shot, was enough to help you with a strain that is not one of the ones in that shot. And because of vaccines, many more survive and live a long life. Any way, off my soap box.

Ah, nothing better than a huge long line of storms clears the air, and drops the temp to a cooler 61 out now. Though in the middle of the night, to have a buzz on phone saying flooding of one of the large rivers that divides the City. Yeah, news this morning showed those that yep, thought they could drive through that river of a road, and had to be rescued. And yep, as the large river is not done cresting until later in the day, the flooding that has already happened will continue. Hence another flooding notice was on my phone again earlier this morning.

And so, with the storms gone, we will have nice, low humidity, sunny and mostly sunny days that last until past the weekend. How nice is that?

Thirsty Thursday. Time for tea. And stupid laptop needs to work right, or sigh, need to call hep desk again. Connectivity, yeah, fine when it works right.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning as I wait for the painters. We are supposed to have a nice day today.

Just wanted to let keisha know that I will be praying for your mom. I am really surprised that a facility allows unvaccinated workers around such a high risk population.

Hope everyone has a good morning.