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

[schumigirl]

A monday morning stop in!

I blinked and it was Monday! Funny how that happens. I did stop in a read, and was hoping to post a little, but then I would get pulled to something that needed to be done. It's funny how fast the weekend flies by but the week drags on.

Our weekend in the city was good. Dd is hopefully on the mend. She does have a nasty secondary lung infection of some sort. She has a dr appointment today. I'm thinking bronchitis or something similar. I cooked, cleaned, made a few freezer meals for the week(s) for them to use, and then took overy any night duties with Gd. Gd slept all night both nights, so mom and dad could sleep in and just get some added rest. Gd was alllll about her Poppa doing everything for her. Grammie was chopped liver this weekend lol. Such a little stinker But we enjoyed our time with her, and will see her again as we are heading to Florida.

We are still listening to a murder podcast (they are dragging it out as long as they can now) about a Georgia girl - Tara Grinstead. I told dh, we need to find the last one and end it lol. We are just waiting to hear now about how they sentence them and what they " theorize" happened. I'm sure some of you from there know which case I'm talking about. We have listened to I'm going to say 10 hrs of pod casts now on it. It's time to wrap it up

We woke up a cold and snowy temps again this morning. As I was doing a sweep and scrape on the windows I was smiling thinking that in 18 days we will landing in Orlando. That will get me through this next week of colder and snowy temps that are in our forecast.


I like that!!!!! It's all about moderation, right! I don't think I will ever be a slim lady again. I'm tall, and will be probably be some variety of " fluffy". I'm already out of the plus size clothing, but definitely can't pull off some of the styling of the more slim women. When you look at me you can tell I like my tacos and chips And I'm alright with that!

I hope your cold weather days a gone quickly!!!!

Sending you many hugs. NO matter how long they are away from us, we will miss them. I hope that some of your sweet memories you have of him, will help you get through the days and any days in the coming future. We lost dh's mom almost 8 yrs ago, and I/We are still trying to wade through the waves of grief that come. I don't think it ever really ends. We just learn how to get through those waves easier.

I'm with you. Canadian football is different from American. I am NOT a sport person. I will watch it in small increments, but that is about it. Son-in-law loves the NFL and watches faithfully. I am always happy to leave their place when it's football season. I don't need to watch football 24-7 for 2 days straight.

Ugh...that really does sucl. I hope you were able to reschedule with a soonish time frame. I hope your healing from your dental procedure is going well.

Yikes!!! Cold windy days are gross. They are just as bad as the frigid temp days. I grew up in Saskatchewan which is notorious for wind. Both in summer and winter. I still to this day detest cold windy days. I think it's childhood trauma of us being forced to go outside in the winter at school

Well, I should probably get to shuffling some papers around. There seems to be less today, must be because they were actually preparing for month end early last week!

Have a great day everyone....stay safe!

Nothing wrong with fluffy!!!! I`m a big advocate of fluffy lol......

Glad your daughter is better, might take her some time to get back to normal, bet she was glad to see you though.

Yes, memories of walking to school in 2 feet of snow when you`re 5 stays with you.....I detest cold, or being out in it.




Had our sandwich, ended up making it grilled with turkey, brie and cranberry......now having a pot of tea and the other cream cake.......good to get them out of the way and that`s my excuse and I`ll stick to it!!

 

[keishashadow]

Hehe, egg bombs! LoL. Interesting idea to put in fryer. Hopefully you poked a hole in each one.

Surprisingly no need. Shocked they came out perfect. The yolk were, for lack of a better term, fluffy

Gd was alllll about her Poppa doing everything for her. Grammie was chopped liver this weekend lol. Such a little stinker But we enjoyed our time with her, and will see her again as we are heading to Florida.

Poor girl, it will take time for ur Dd to regroup after her illness. My youngest still
Has odd cough & seems to sleep a lot more still. Middle DS, along hauler with lung damage is slowly still making progress

It does go in waves here too lol our pet term for it ‘the worm has turned’

For summer, I have a mesh jacket and pants. The mesh is made of kevlar. They have saved me before,

That’s one, fast Vespa Oooh fancee stuff! Nice to hear it worked for you

 

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha I bought an air fryer months ago…..still not used it! Was hoping it would be good in the caravan so need to do some trials.

Charade hope you are ok. At the time I lost my Mum and then Dad a friend was going through the same. We actually started primary school together and went right through Grammar school too. He messaged me to say it is two years today since he lost his dear Dad and he still gets the need to ring him every day. It is proof how loved they are that we remember so well and often.

I love my podcasts and radio plays. Particularly fond of Agatha Christie ones read by David Suchet or Hugh Fraser.

Time to get the dishwasher on and things straight for morning. We have a busy couple of hours but then the time is our own after school drop off. Planning a drive over to one of our farm butchers. All my Christmas meat supplies are now emptied from the freezer so ready for a re-stock. Particularly like this one for their beef.

Enjoy your evenings.

 

[buckeev]

Shoot…
I missed buckeev

Have had a busy day and now the kitchen is calling me to prep the food for dinner

Aim higher!

 

[macraven]

Missed him again….

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, another Buckeev post. Hope all still good out your way.

Mom, two bags of noodles to make mac and cheese. Okay then. Have to say was very tasty. Just enough sharp cheese, to have a nice bite to it. Creamy. Used those curly noodles, and most of the cheese pieces and shredded cheese bags I had. Then grilled up the last two steaks. Ah, not filets, but they were almost, as very tasty and tender. Then cut up the last yellow pepper, as sweet tasting. For dessert. Well, kids had gone to this bakery, that little one’s boyfriend needed her to get a cake for his mom from, as he was tied up working until later in the night. And so, dessert for me was these coconut cookies they got for me. Think thin, like the thin ice cream sugar cones you see. But had a nice coconut flavor, and crunchy. Older one had these green tea roll pieces, that he said was so light and delicious. Little one got something, not sure, think a chocolate cookie or something like that. Then there’s a pastry with looks like almonds on it. If not eaten, would go good with my tea tomorrow. And some round thing, that I assume has red bean paste inside. Happy face made on the wrapper, as was cute. Will leave that sweet for DH or older one, as I won’t eat it nor little one, I bet.

Now, as was in the mood, after all that rich food, is to have some hot chocolate. Just waiting until it cools just a little more.

Hope all have a good night’s sleep. Dreaming of tacos, as tacos could be on the menu tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Hey you can’t do tacos tomorrow….. it’s your anniversary on Tuesday and you and your better half need to go out and celebrate!

No kitchen cooking for you on Feb 1

 

[soniam]

It was raining, so we baked/roasted the chicken in the oven instead of grilling. I tried something different. I mixed a sauce of mayo (not miracle whip), smoked Spanish paprika (sweet, not spicy), salt, pepper, garlic powder (need to use it up), and parmesan. Slathered the chicken breasts with it. It was really easy and really good. The chicken stayed very moist. Had it with roasted cauliflower.

I have been filling out more forms and uploading docs to be a sub. I have to get fingerprinted too. I hope they get enough qualified ones that I am not really needed. I figure they will still have a larger need this semester and the beginning of next school year. They were already a bit low before the pandemic, and that has exacerbated the issue.

Got my airpods replaced today. Recently, the left one has started rattling when I am chewing or moving in noise canceling mode. I googled it and found that it's a known issue since October 2020. Mine were bought before that and were still eligible for a replacement. I took it to the Apple store, and they ran a diagnostic. They had the issue, so they gave me new airpods. The charging case is still my original one. So, that's nice to have new ones. I was worried I was going to have to live it with, since they are out of warranty, and I am not willing to buy new ones.

 

[macraven]

That is a sweet deal they gave you new AirPods!
Apple is decent with free replacements.

i have about 3 sets of air pods I have not used yet

You might enjoy doing the subbing job and get some long term assignments.
When I worked in the schools, I preferred high school level more than lower grade levels.

Are you more interested in working in a specific grade level?
Hope you enjoy teaching !

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick evening stop in.

Busy day with this and that. Dh and I did a little bit of quick grocery shopping. I was totally out of veggies or salads. It was a much needed trip. I have enough now, until I can do a big shop this weekend. Not sure what other meals we will have this week, as I usually do some meal planning. It will be winging it week

No gym/walking tonight since we didn't get back from the grocery store until late, then to whip up some supper. Not sure I will be heading out tomorrow night either, as we are heading to the deep freeze again tomorrow for a day. I can tell the weather is in for big swings again with my head. It is quite funny, that I don't even need to check the forecast to know what is going to happen.

I am currently indulging in watching "Sister Wives". I haven't watched in a couple of years...but I physically want to punch my tv. And that is not like me. He is a complete Does anyone else watch that one lol? Or am I the only sucker for TLC shows lol.

Leaving a light on, for anyone who can't seem to count sheep or our early risers across the pond.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Oops...forgot my quotes!

My Vespa has a bigger engine, so it can go up to 85mph. It's sort of a small motorcycle. I have pants, jackets, and gloves that have padding/high density foam armor in the joints. I have a leather jacket and pants that I wear when it's colder. I would normally be wearing the pants now, but they are still a bit tight from xmas overindulgence. For summer, I have a mesh jacket and pants. The mesh is made of kevlar.

I would love to have one of those. I have seen one or two around here. Our area is NOT a safe area to ride one of those. We have far too many big lifted heavy trucks or semi trucks moving oversize equipment. I would totally ride one around our city. It's the perfect size to be able to take it everywhere, but the size and number of trucks here, make it too unsafe. You are very lucky to get to ride one!

Surprisingly no need. Shocked they came out perfect. The yolk were, for lack of a better term, fluff

I have never used my airfryer to make them. I do love how my instantpot makes them. Sooo easy and they seem to peel super easy when I use it.

Alright...it's time to head to bed. Mornings come wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too fast.

 

[schumigirl]

Surprisingly no need. Shocked they came out perfect. The yolk were, for lack of a better term, fluffy
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It does go in waves here too lol our pet term for it ‘the worm has turned’

That’s one, fast Vespa Oooh fancee stuff! Nice to hear it worked for you

Those are some hard boiled eggs for sure!

Missed him again….

Yes, me too......miss him every time........

It was raining, so we baked/roasted the chicken in the oven instead of grilling. I tried something different. I mixed a sauce of mayo (not miracle whip), smoked Spanish paprika (sweet, not spicy), salt, pepper, garlic powder (need to use it up), and parmesan. Slathered the chicken breasts with it. It was really easy and really good. The chicken stayed very moist. Had it with roasted cauliflower.

I have been filling out more forms and uploading docs to be a sub. I have to get fingerprinted too. I hope they get enough qualified ones that I am not really needed. I figure they will still have a larger need this semester and the beginning of next school year. They were already a bit low before the pandemic, and that has exacerbated the issue.

Got my airpods replaced today. Recently, the left one has started rattling when I am chewing or moving in noise canceling mode. I googled it and found that it's a known issue since October 2020. Mine were bought before that and were still eligible for a replacement. I took it to the Apple store, and they ran a diagnostic. They had the issue, so they gave me new airpods. The charging case is still my original one. So, that's nice to have new ones. I was worried I was going to have to live it with, since they are out of warranty, and I am not willing to buy new ones.

Good luck with the forms, hope you find something you want to do. here when we fill our the forms for police checks to work in schools, no fingerprints or anything like that. I think they should as really they rely on honesty on filling in the forms. When I first worked in my son`s school, they forgot to do mine and I worked there for two years before someone realised......I know I`m honest and decent, but someone who wasn`t could have slipped through the net.

Nice on the airpods......I`ve never had a pair of those.

Quick evening stop in.

Busy day with this and that. Dh and I did a little bit of quick grocery shopping. I was totally out of veggies or salads. It was a much needed trip. I have enough now, until I can do a big shop this weekend. Not sure what other meals we will have this week, as I usually do some meal planning. It will be winging it week

No gym/walking tonight since we didn't get back from the grocery store until late, then to whip up some supper. Not sure I will be heading out tomorrow night either, as we are heading to the deep freeze again tomorrow for a day. I can tell the weather is in for big swings again with my head. It is quite funny, that I don't even need to check the forecast to know what is going to happen.

I am currently indulging in watching "Sister Wives". I haven't watched in a couple of years...but I physically want to punch my tv. And that is not like me. He is a complete Does anyone else watch that one lol? Or am I the only sucker for TLC shows lol.

Leaving a light on, for anyone who can't seem to count sheep or our early risers across the pond.

Not a fan of those type of shows in general, but seen several watch that one. Sounds like something that would make you want to kick your tv. I watched something a couple of years ago about some religious group who the wives were totally subservient to their husbands....the women wouldn`t vote as that was the husbands job and they had some very nasty beliefs despite claiming to be a religion.......cannot remember the name of the religion or where it was, but my goodness in this day and age to hear someone live like that was ludicrous. We had to switch that one off for the sake of the tv.....lol.......

We`re still loving the Big Bang Theory right now.....up to season 8 and it still has us howling with laughter!




Happy Anniversary to Lynne. Hope you go somewhere nice for a special dinner.





It`s still blowing a hoolie out there today, not going to change much this week ahead either, so I doubt we`ll walk at all. 47-50mph most of the day till tonight so only popping over to see my friend as it`s her special 50th today, she is being taken out to lunch by her mum and sister as her husband is away working, so will catch her early. Then plan to stay in.

Decided to make a lasagne for tonight. Our lasagne is slightly different to American style ones......no ricotta for example which is not for me at all. We do set layers of lasagne sheets, meat sauce with ground beef which I cook down with the usual garlic and other seasonings. I make mine slightly spicy and a little sweeter than most folks, to the horror of the Italian relatives.....sshhh....... then layer it between the pasta sheets and then make up a cheese sauce using a white sauce of flour, butter milk as a base then add shredded cheese varieties and it`s a lovely thick topping then bake for 30 - 40 minutes or so till it`s bubbling hot.

Not my picture, but this is close enough to what it looks like......one of the few times I have cheese unless it`s in a charcuterie board or just have some Brie.

It is gorgeous.

But, tea first......and having some good old toast, butter and preserves for breakfast later. We have a choice of farm made lemon curd which I love and Tom hates, marmalade, ginger preserve (again for me) and several jam options for Tom. We like a choice.

And a happy first day of February!

Happy Tuesday




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[Lynne G]

Ah yes, not only a Taco Tuesday, but that start of the month of February, short as it is.

Today, already starting with that balmy 16 degrees out and clear skies. But the clouds are to arrive not much after sunrise, and give us a mostly cloudy day with the high a few degrees above freezing. With that teen degree out, anything that melted from that mostly sunny day we had yesterday, is certainly frozen. But the sun, even though was below freezing yesterday, did a good job of clearing cars completely, and seeing more of the blacktops and sidewalks.

So, it’s the day Mac may also not cooking dinner tonight, and do a Taco Bell run. For us, not sure. My DH is usual game for most places. The one Chinese place that we like to dine at, may be the choice. They have a different taste than the takeout place we always order from, but we like both. And I’m sure it should not be busy on a Tuesday night. Though I think DH has to teach tonight, so our anniversary meal may be another day. And that’s okay.

Yum, like seeing food pictures. Hope your tea was warm this morning Schumi.

And so, that most terrific Taco Tuesday homies.

Oooh, why am I so thirsty this morning? Wishing it wax Thursday? Maybe. But I should get a larger mug for my tea. Just saying.

 

[macraven]

Have a happy anniversary Lynne and celebrate it any day this week with a nice dinner

forgot your Mr teaches on Tuesday

No excitement here today for us except today our yard man does the lawn application for spraying for weed control

Hope the homies all are doing fine !

 

[schumigirl]

Have a happy anniversary Lynne and celebrate it any day this week with a nice dinner

forgot your Mr teaches on Tuesday

No excitement here today for us except today our yard man does the lawn application for spraying for weed control

Hope the homies all are doing fine !

lol.....that is exciting!!! Our gardener is due in another couple of weeks after not being here for a while, he`ll have plenty to catch up on....with the high winds he has a lot to do! Apart from the evergreens which thankfully look good all year, the other trees and bushes just look completely dead and horrible.....I yearn for a green and lush garden again.

And you`re warming up nicely over in GA......I believe........only glanced at the temps briefly for over there......





Not quite sure where the day has gone today.

Went to visit friend for her birthday, she did well!!! Then came home and had lunch and now it`s 3pm and all I think I`ve done is make the cheese sauce for the lasagne tonight! Well, I did chat on the phone for a while.

DH is making a pot of tea right now for us.......listening to 80`s classics, or not so classic depending on your taste and glad to be in out of that howling wind. The sea looks vicious right now and grey although the sun is shining.

Now to resist the cherry cake I know is lurking in one of the cake tins!

 

[Charade67]

Slow day at work today. I need a quiet day though.
I finally got through to my mom yesterday. She took the pill camera on Sunday. Now we just wait for results.

Dh wants to invite friends over for dinner this week. Of course this means I have to cook. One of our friends has been in the Keto plan. I am trying to come up with a simple main dish that is Keto friendly. I am not much of a cook, so the easier the better. I’m going to do a couple of different veggies as sides and I found a Keto friendly dessert to serve.

I don’t understand American Football rules at all.

I’ve watched it almost all my life and still don’t understand a lot of it.

we would be landing for an impromptu but, much needed mental break @ MCO about now. So sad, too darn bad, the mr’s employer changed the production schedule. Surprise, surprise, they didn’t blame it on covid lol

Sorry you are missing a trip. Do you have another one on the schedule soon?

I dreamt last night we were back in the Cotswolds in one of our favourite restaurants, but had been invited to eat in another, so we skipped out a back window, explained to a police officer we had paid and turned the corner to find we were on the Island we love opposite my mum during a storm!!! Big mix of conversations there.......lol.....

I appreciate someone who has dreams as weird as mine. I have been dreaming a lot about work lately. I really think I need a vacation.

Our weekend in the city was good. Dd is hopefully on the mend. She does have a nasty secondary lung infection of some sort. She has a dr appointment today. I'm thinking bronchitis or something similar.

Prayers for quick healing for her.

Surprisingly no need. Shocked they came out perfect.

They look great. I have never been able to make a good hard boiled egg.

Got my airpods replaced today. Recently, the left one has started rattling when I am chewing or moving in noise canceling mode. I googled it and found that it's a known issue since October 2020. Mine were bought before that and were still eligible for a replacement.

Nice to know that Apple stand behind their products. I have never used air pods. Just cheap earbuds.

I am pretty sure I am missing some quotes, but don’t have time to go back and check. I have a new billing issue to deal with Yay.

 

[keishashadow]

Lynne, don’t forget to plant a big, wet one on the mr today

Keisha I bought an air fryer months ago…..still not used it! Was hoping it would be good in the caravan so need to do some trials.

i’m such a convert, having a ball over a year later playing with mine. Do think baked potatoes are better in it than oven. I use a method where wrapped in tin foil.

little one’s boyfriend

Pandemic has made social interaction rather tough for the 20’s somethings. are they serious?

took it to the Apple store, and they ran a diagnostic. They had the issue, so they gave me new airpods.

nice! They did replace a phone out of warranty for me re that known battery issue a few years ago.

He is a complete Does anyone else watch that one lol?

i tried once after friends waxed poetic about the show. Not sure if I detested him more or the wives for letting him treat them so badly.

Nice on the airpods......I`ve never had a pair of those.

the ones I tried are too big for my small ear canals. I’m told the newest version has different sizing options. when I rarely do use the ear buds, snitch a $20 pair I got for the mr as stocking stuffer last year that seem to work well enough for my purposes.

It is gorgeous.

indeed, now I’m craving Italian anything food for dinner. Heading out as it’s going to hit 40 degrees, heat wave!!! may just grab something along that line to whip up.

The one Chinese place that we like to dine at, may be the choice.

well, since it’s the Lunar New Year, that would be apropos indeed.

 

[keishashadow]

Sorry you are missing a trip. Do you have another one on the schedule soon?

early April, if not sooner lol. Believe ADR day is Thursday.

One of our friends has been in the Keto plan.

Oh my, good luck there

 

[schumigirl]

Slow day at work today. I need a quiet day though.
I finally got through to my mom yesterday. She took the pill camera on Sunday. Now we just wait for results.

Dh wants to invite friends over for dinner this week. Of course this means I have to cook. One of our friends has been in the Keto plan. I am trying to come up with a simple main dish that is Keto friendly. I am not much of a cook, so the easier the better. I’m going to do a couple of different veggies as sides and I found a Keto friendly dessert to serve.


I’ve watched it almost all my life and still don’t understand a lot of it.

Sorry you are missing a trip. Do you have another one on the schedule soon?

I appreciate someone who has dreams as weird as mine. I have been dreaming a lot about work lately. I really think I need a vacation.

Prayers for quick healing for her.

They look great. I have never been able to make a good hard boiled egg.

Nice to know that Apple stand behind their products. I have never used air pods. Just cheap earbuds.

I am pretty sure I am missing some quotes, but don’t have time to go back and check. I have a new billing issue to deal with Yay.

lol....Tom says I could write a book with the weird dreams I have....and I love to regale him with them every morning......it`s about the only time I see him do an eye roll at me!

Glad your mum has had the pill.....and hope you get the results soon.

the ones I tried are too big for my small ear canals. I’m told the newest version has different sizing options. when I rarely do use the ear buds, snitch a $20 pair I got for the mr as stocking stuffer last year that seem to work well enough for my purposes.

indeed, now I’m craving Italian anything food for dinner. Heading out as it’s going to hit 40 degrees, heat wave!!! may just grab something along that line to whip up.

well, since it’s the Lunar New Year, that would be apropos indeed.

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It`s funny I`m not really an Italian food fan at all, don`t really like pasta nor tomato sauces, but lasagne, well, a good home made one, made well is real comfort food.

Oh you are having a heat wave lol.....it`s the wind here we`re so sick of!

Those might be an idea to get Tom for a birthday present....yes, I`m thinking ahead here......lol....although he did tell me last night he`d like a new letter opener for his birthday???? Guess he`s thinking ahead too.




Going through some old CD`s of trip pictures from yesteryear, found some I hadn`t put on smugmug I had been looking for. I knew there were some missing from September 2007/08 including some from Splash Mountain with no one else in the line except us......we went round about 6 times that day without getting off....the place was deserted. Heck yes, I miss those days sometimes!

One I had forgotten about with Kyle and I in Universal Studios with Dracula, the Werewolf, Frankensteins monster and Bride together.......will post it sometime......

But, glad I found them and so many others I knew were missing.

 

[Charade67]

I just remembered what I forgot to post.

Happy anniversary Lynne.