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

[schumigirl]

Hey all! Even tho the weather was warmer at home than in Orlando, hated to leave, a really nice trip. Yes, I am in a packable down jacket. If I couldn’t go into the pool, I was at least going to sit & have a cold one by it.
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Not an exaggeration, had to be a thousand cheerleaders at the resort. Most of them in the rooms on either side of us.

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I mean, come on, why isn’t it a good idea to start to practice at 7 am outside my door? I blame the clueless adult chaperones, not those in their charge, for repeated abysmal behavior we encountered.
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Disney was crazy busy tho. This at 10:30 am on a thursday
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Popping in from super bowl preps, appears I was drafted in my absence to host my kids tonight.

never really realized Burrow does resemble MacCuly Culkin
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even this is is photoshopped from 90’s dolphins match up…
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Struggled to find a suitable anniversary/Valentine’s Day present this year for the mr. Even tho he’s in several random polls, had him pick a wager & i booked online. reminds me of all the weird prop bets we made during a weekend in Vegas years ago for Super Bowl, only one that paid off was the Colts winning but, we did come out ahead lol

any plans for yinz guys today?

I have no clue who Burrow is.....but yes, that could be young mac culkin......

Sounds like those chaperones need a taste of their own medicine.....that is a warm looking jacket though.

That is crowded!! Glad you made it back home safe and sound and yep, I thought you might be hosting tonight.......have a blast!!!





Shin of beef is a new favourite in this house now. Slow cooked for 9 hours overnight in Ale, beef stock and various bits and bobs. Reheated in thickened gravy and it just melted, could eat it with a spoon.......empty plates from everyone. Finished off with shortbread I baked today along with a little of home made maple syrup ice cream.......still working though those bottles of Vermont Maple Syrup we bought in Mount Dora.

Very sweet, but delicious.

Going to watch some tv now if we can find something to watch.......

 

[macraven]

welcome back home keisha !

Sounds like you had a super fun vacation

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick Sunday night stop in.

I blinked and the weekend is over We were busy all weekend. We were out and about yesterday picking up the last minute things we needed for the trip. Today we did a little grocery shopping to stock up the house with a few things for the boys to eat while we are gone. Whatever else they need, they can pick up themselves.

Brought out the suitcases, and packed a few things in mine. We have our pile of items to pack either in suitcases, or our carry on bags ready for that last minute check. My folder of papers of needed documents needed is ready to go. Seems we need a few more with these new times...but I think we have most of them ready to go.

How many days are you down to now? Must be very close......

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Three more sleeps Now, we just have to pass that negative covid test to get on the plane. That is our last hurdle. I will be a VERY upset pumpkin if I don't get onto that plane.

I just bought a pair of Skechers Arch Fit. Now I need to break them in. I am jot familiar with Vionic. Do they come in wide width?

I don't know if they come in a wide width. But I do like my shoes a bit wider/looser in width. I need to have them a little bigger by the toes, as my toenails have a very high arche on them, making them very sensitive to tighter fitting shoes. If you are needing good arch support, the Vionics are great. I still love my sketchers. Our dd always bugs me that I always buy them lol.

I called Hilton this morning. The hotel I wanted was sold out for March 18. I was able to book a different hotel in the same area for a slightly higher rate plus a $25 change fee.

I am glad you were able to get the sorted! That is always my nightmare...booking the wrong days. I am forever double and triple checking.

Disney was crazy busy tho. This at 10:30 am on a thursday

Yikes. I'm sure next weekend will be no different. We have one Disney day at HS. I have purchased Genie+ to maximize our day there and get to see what we want to. Thank goodness it's only the 2 of us lol.

Well, I should check on one more thing yet tonight. I'll leave a light on for anyone coming in tonight and the early risers who come in extra early.

Have a great night everyone!

 

[macraven]

Good girl!!
We needed that light on … I dread those steps to get into the house when it is so dark outside this time of night

 

[schumigirl]

Today we have a very special anniversary for one of the nicest couples I have ever met.......

Our Keishashadow and her mister celebrate their Pearl Wedding Anniversary.......yes, celebrating 30 glorious years together.......Congratulations to you both and hope the Celebrations keep going as long as possible....you guys do know how to celebrate things!

Have a wonderful day together.........

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[schumigirl]

Quick Sunday night stop in.

I blinked and the weekend is over We were busy all weekend. We were out and about yesterday picking up the last minute things we needed for the trip. Today we did a little grocery shopping to stock up the house with a few things for the boys to eat while we are gone. Whatever else they need, they can pick up themselves.

Brought out the suitcases, and packed a few things in mine. We have our pile of items to pack either in suitcases, or our carry on bags ready for that last minute check. My folder of papers of needed documents needed is ready to go. Seems we need a few more with these new times...but I think we have most of them ready to go.

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Three more sleeps Now, we just have to pass that negative covid test to get on the plane. That is our last hurdle. I will be a VERY upset pumpkin if I don't get onto that plane.

I don't know if they come in a wide width. But I do like my shoes a bit wider/looser in width. I need to have them a little bigger by the toes, as my toenails have a very high arche on them, making them very sensitive to tighter fitting shoes. If you are needing good arch support, the Vionics are great. I still love my sketchers. Our dd always bugs me that I always buy them lol.

I am glad you were able to get the sorted! That is always my nightmare...booking the wrong days. I am forever double and triple checking.

Yikes. I'm sure next weekend will be no different. We have one Disney day at HS. I have purchased Genie+ to maximize our day there and get to see what we want to. Thank goodness it's only the 2 of us lol.

Well, I should check on one more thing yet tonight. I'll leave a light on for anyone coming in tonight and the early risers who come in extra early.

Have a great night everyone!

I was glad of that light this morning!!

Oh I know how you feel.....worrying about those results can drive you to distraction, but I`m sure you`ll be fine and you`ll be on that plane before you know it! To lose a trip at that last minute stage is very cruel indeed.

Apart from that testing worry we have for now, I love the excitement of the days before a trip!!!






So, we have some horrendous weather and high winds coming for us this week ahead.......but today is Valentine`s Day......a day to be extra romantic!!! We have an appointment later this afternoon, so will pop into a local pub for a quick meal after it....this pub isn`t doing anything special for Valentine`s Day, so we will get a lovely meal with no special set menu as many places do today.

Plan to do a nice lunch for us, will pick up some shrimp and smoked salmon this morning, so will be quite light and we`ll have some champagne tonight. But, we`ll be together as we are every day and that`s what matters most

Going to be a cold one though......will be wrapping up warm for sure!

Will do cards after breakfast and I know we have each other some little token gifts, always nice.

Have a lovely Monday & Happy Valentine`s Day ❤​

 

[Lynne G]

Ugh, it’s a Monday. But yay Valentines Day is here.

Yay. Happy Anniversary to Keisha and her DH. Yay, we both picked the same month and year to be married. 30 years of loving, awww.

Ah, nothing like that taste of Spring today. 15 degrees out, and overcast, with flurries having a good chance of been seen in the next hour. Then a partly cloudy day, with any of that snow that fell yesterday, frozen solid this morning. And with the high being 28 degrees, that frozen solid will remain. Roads, by yesterday’s afternoon seemed mostly dry, though did slip a little when starting again at a red light when out and about, as had to get gas yesterday. Yeah, and thought with it’s still snowing when we left, there would be less traffic. Nope, and quite the lines saw at the gas place too. Oops. But I guess like everyone else, we got a late start.

Yay, another nigh sleep countdown done for Pumpkin. Yay for leaving this week. Exciting. And hope your tests are negative, and in the plane as planned. I hope the talk of removing those testing requirements at least help you when you return, and they have removed the testing. At least your choice to wear a mask when you leave the airports.

That ever so loving Marvelous Valentines Monday homies.

And yeah, I do have my tea. Ahhh.

 

[schumigirl]

Well, the best laid plans again.......

Our appointment has been postponed till Wednesday, our guy is not very well and they called early this morning to change, not a problem for us. So, we changed our plans and went out for lunch instead and will have some seafood for a light dinner tonight instead. Lunch was lovely, we went to a pub completely in the middle of nowhere which had been suggested to us, it`s around an hour away, and it was lovely, very quaint and traditional......very, very rural even by our standard. But, we will go back again as the food was excellent.

Got each other some lovely little token Valentine gifts, and I got my usual early morning delivery of white roses instead of traditional red. Beautiful, few other little bits and bobs too including getting Tom a bottle of our favourite champagne which we`ll have tonight.

Weather still sucks....hasn`t stopped raining the whole day until now, and have a few storms hitting us later this week, there`s something to look forward to!!

Hope Keisha pops in later.....this is her special day after all........

 

[keishashadow]

Have a great day, no matter how you spend it!

Present and accounted for .

Now, we just have to pass that negative covid test to get on the plane. That is our last hurdle. I will be a VERY upset pumpkin if I don't get onto that plane.

oh, very good luck sent your way! That has to be incredibly stressful.

Have a wonderful day together...

poor dear tromped off to work at 6 am, won’t see him until nearly 8:30 pm. Cannot wait until he retires later this year!

this pub isn`t doing anything special for Valentine`s Day, so we will get a lovely meal with no special set menu as many places do today.

sounds like a lovely time. not of fan of those ‘special’ menus either.

We wound up at TX roadhouse & finally saw spiderman on Saturday evening, as the movie theater near the Bonefish on the other side of the ‘burg was sold out for the showing??? TR had a dinner special they were touting, comprised of including two regular dinners and an appetizer. The numbers person in me was compelled to run them, it was several $ more. pending upcoming dental work on the horizon, was determined to enjoy yet another rib eye .

For anyone looking for a very good offsite steak in Orlando, the one I had at Cheddars was also surprisingly good. They make a nice Long Island iced tea too. Wish we had that chain here, one of my favorites.

Yay. Happy Anniversary to Keisha and her DH. Yay, we both picked the same month and year to be married. 30 years of loving, awww.

yes, I had ulterior motives so the mr wouldn’t forget the date as the ‘starter one’ often did. Talk about a red flag

Got each other some lovely little token Valentine gifts, and I got my usual early morning delivery of white roses instead of traditional red. Beautiful, few other little bits and bobs too including getting Tom a bottle of our favourite champagne which we`ll have tonight.

sounds lovely. I Went basic as we promised to not buy anything other than the trip. will order his annual fishing license later and had a puzzle made of picture I took of one of his favorite snorkleing places, Hanauma Bay, O’ahu…aaaah To be there.

 

[macraven]

Happy anniversary to Janet and her Mr today
I assume she won’t be dealing with kitchen duty

Schumi is having a great Vday , but she has a great husband that adores her
White roses are always beautiful!

Happy belated anniversary wishes for Lynne with
30 years of happiness

 

[schumigirl]

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Have a great day, no matter how you spend it!

Present and accounted for .


oh, very good luck sent your way! That has to be incredibly stressful.

poor dear tromped off to work at 6 am, won’t see him until nearly 8:30 pm. Cannot wait until he retires later this year!

sounds like a lovely time. not of fan of those ‘special’ menus either.

We wound up at TX roadhouse & finally saw spiderman on Saturday evening, as the movie theater near the Bonefish on the other side of the ‘burg was sold out for the showing??? TR had a dinner special they were touting, comprised of including two regular dinners and an appetizer. The numbers person in me was compelled to run them, it was several $ more. pending upcoming dental work on the horizon, was determined to enjoy yet another rib eye .

For anyone looking for a very good offsite steak in Orlando, the one I had at Cheddars was also surprisingly good. They make a nice Long Island iced tea too. Wish we had that chain here, one of my favorites.

yes, I had ulterior motives so the mr wouldn’t forget the date as the ‘starter one’ often did. Talk about a red flag

sounds lovely. I Went basic as we promised to not buy anything other than the trip. will order his annual fishing license later and had a puzzle made of picture I took of one of his favorite snorkleing places, Hanauma Bay, O’ahu…aaaah To be there.

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Sounds about perfect Janet......that is a gorgeous place and what a puzzle it`ll make.....all that blue......lol.....

I`ve seen Cheddars Scratch Kitchen mentioned by folks at the hotel, and they did recommend it, might add it to the list since you liked it so much.

I know we`ve bent your ear a dozen times about how Tom retiring early was the best thing ever, but it really was. We barely spend a moment apart unless we do somethings with friends seperately which to some might not suit them, but for us it`s ideal as we always have been together constantly and I think for you both it`ll work perfectly too.....and vacation time together with no time constraints will be the best!!!!

Yep, start counting the days now.........

You`ve had some lovely celebrations, very fitting for 30 years!!

Did you like Spiderman? I think Kyle and a gang are seeing it tonight after they have dinner together, not so sure the ladies of the group are so excited lol.....

 

[keishashadow]

I assume she won’t be dealing with kitchen duty

Last minute, farming the freezer, definitely, not of the good china sort of spread but, hit the spot & lots of leftovers. one DS already booked dinner her today lol. Will make a couple of individual pizzas to round out things

and vacation time together with no time constraints will be the best!!!!

It is a powerful carrot

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick early morning stop in before the paper shuffling starts.

It was a little bit cooler this morning heading into work. We were spoiled over the weekend with beautiful (warm to us) weather. I even had the windows open yesterday and just went out to the grocery store with just a big sweatshirt on. Today I pulled the jacket and mitts out to wear. But then again, I'm pretty wimpy.

Yay, another nigh sleep countdown done for Pumpkin. Yay for leaving this week. Exciting. And hope your tests are negative, and in the plane as planned. I hope the talk of removing those testing requirements at least help you when you return, and they have removed the testing. At least your choice to wear a mask when you leave the airports.

We are sitting on pins and needles wondering if they will change requirements while we are gone. we will still use the tests that I have, as we get our results in 30 minutes. Given the situation here, it's causing me to panic and have anxiety about returning or what could happen while we are gone blah blah blah.

Got each other some lovely little token Valentine gifts, and I got my usual early morning delivery of white roses instead of traditional red. Beautiful, few other little bits and bobs too including getting Tom a bottle of our favourite champagne which we`ll have tonight.

That's awesome!!!! It sounds like you will have a great night!

snorkleing places, Hanauma Bay, O’ahu…aaaah To be there.

That picture is beautiful. I have been hinting to dh that for our 30th we should go to Hawaii. I'll keep dropping the hints.
Happy Anniversary!!! 30 years is an amazing accomplishment.

Well, I should get started and shuffle some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, Keisha, my DH is not good at dates nor how many years. But we both said happy anniversary to each other the date we were married. Though I had to remind him for days, what day it was. Somehow, we still have not got out to dinner to celebrate yet. But did the opposite. We wanted to be married in February, just far enough away from today, and our Friday night wedding was reasonably priced. Though at the venue we had our reception at, we were one of four weddings being celebrated there. Wonder if all four of us couples are all still married? I have no idea, as each had our own wing in that now long gone place. It closed about 10 years after we were married. Destroyed, and became a gas station and fast food area.

Lunchtime, and back from my walk. Enough sun, to rock those shades, but had gloves on, as well as a hat. It felt cool out there. 23 degrees said our thermometer near our front door, as I passed by it.

Sweet to hear of white roses and a great meal, Schumi.

Yeah. I can see why so stressed out, Pumpkin. There’s so much going to change, not changing, what’s recommended, what’s now not. Crazy. But yay for trip so close now.

 

[schumigirl]

Last minute, farming the freezer, definitely, not of the good china sort of spread but, hit the spot & lots of leftovers. one DS already booked dinner her today lol. Will make a couple of individual pizzas to round out things

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It is a powerful carrot

Looks good!!!

Quick early morning stop in before the paper shuffling starts.

It was a little bit cooler this morning heading into work. We were spoiled over the weekend with beautiful (warm to us) weather. I even had the windows open yesterday and just went out to the grocery store with just a big sweatshirt on. Today I pulled the jacket and mitts out to wear. But then again, I'm pretty wimpy.


We are sitting on pins and needles wondering if they will change requirements while we are gone. we will still use the tests that I have, as we get our results in 30 minutes. Given the situation here, it's causing me to panic and have anxiety about returning or what could happen while we are gone blah blah blah.

That's awesome!!!! It sounds like you will have a great night!

That picture is beautiful. I have been hinting to dh that for our 30th we should go to Hawaii. I'll keep dropping the hints.
Happy Anniversary!!! 30 years is an amazing accomplishment.

Well, I should get started and shuffle some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

Fellow wimp here, you do right getting wrapped up.....I had gloves, fake fur hat and scarf on with a long coat and boots today to go out for lunch......looked as if I was heading for the Russian Front!!!

It is a worry for sure. Our changes were a nightmare......now of course we don`t need to test/isolate when we get home at all which is a good thing, that changed a few weeks after we got home. The only test we need at the moment are to enter the USA.

Fingers crossed for both our countries that there are some changes ahead for the better and they bring in something like if you`re vaccinated and boosted you won`t need to test......common sense really. But, then........politicians.......lol.......

Have a great day........hope it goes fast!

 

[Charade67]

Quick hello before my lunch break is over.

We are a month away from our Disney trip. Has anyone here ever rented DVC points? I was reading about it the other day and was wondering if it would be worth looking into for a future trip. I would love to stay at one of the luxury resorts someday, but just can’t pay those prices.

Happy anniversary to Keisha and hubby.

I need to get back to work.

 

[soniam]

@keishashadow. Happy Anniversary!!!!!

@Pumpkin1172 Hope everything goes great with the trip!

We are a month away from our Disney trip. Has anyone here ever rented DVC points? I was reading about it the other day and was wondering if it would be worth looking into for a future trip. I would love to stay at one of the luxury resorts someday, but just can’t pay those prices.

We have done it 3 times. We have only rented from the companies though, not individuals. Two of our rentals were during 2020. Since they were technically non-refundable, we went ahead and took the trips, even though we might not have otherwise due to covid. I would check on the refundable part. Many of the companies have changed their contracts to allow some refund. Individuals, which can be found on the DVC forum here on the DIS, vary. We had good luck with all of the rentals and ended up buying DVC resale, not direct, at Boardwalk. You don't have to end up buying though. Some places and rooms are easier to get than others. The more time you have before the trip the better the chance of getting exactly what you want, about 11-7 months out. Demand has been kind of high though, because DVC owners are needing to use points from 2020/2021 when they couldn't travel and DVC was closed. David's rentals (https://dvcrequest.com/) is a good place to get an idea of what the cost might be. We rented from them and the company that used to be a sponsor of the DIS. They have a new rental company sponsor now. It is definitely significantly cheaper than paying rack rate for the same or similar room. The studios at the DVCs are smaller than most of the regular hotel rooms. You can look around for square footages. The DVC Fan site might list them, and I think Touring Plans (https://touringplans.com/) does too. That part can be deceiving. The 3 of us fit into a studio fine with DS sleeping on the pullout sofa. The kitchenette is nice though. You can only get the DVC rooms if you rent points. Those are studios and 1, 2, & 3 bedroom villas. I don't think you need to pay for parking when you are staying DVC.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well, change of plans

One of our salesmen was not feeling great, took at rapid test (as we have some for testing at work) it was positive. He went home.

I messaged our manager, as he does not have regular hours and told him I'm working from home for the next few days. I'll scan the bulk of my work and send it to my personal email. Then complete what I can at home. Scan what I need to with our little printer. If I need other missing info...I'll email the guys to send it to me.

I don't need to be working in a covid infested workplace right now - when I need that negative test on Wednesday.
I did a rapid test at home - and it was negative.

I promised the guys treats/snacks for emailing me any info I need. I don't want to try to get the IT department to get our network set up on my laptop, and I can't take tower home. It's too big and bulky for 2 days worth of work.

It will be a little more time consuming to do it this way, But I can make it work for 2 days.

I will be VERY HAPPY when we step off the plane in Orlando and it's 30C

 

[schumigirl]

Well, change of plans

One of our salesmen was not feeling great, took at rapid test (as we have some for testing at work) it was positive. He went home.

I messaged our manager, as he does not have regular hours and told him I'm working from home for the next few days. I'll scan the bulk of my work and send it to my personal email. Then complete what I can at home. Scan what I need to with our little printer. If I need other missing info...I'll email the guys to send it to me.

I don't need to be working in a covid infested workplace right now - when I need that negative test on Wednesday.
I did a rapid test at home - and it was negative.

I promised the guys treats/snacks for emailing me any info I need. I don't want to try to get the IT department to get our network set up on my laptop, and I can't take tower home. It's too big and bulky for 2 days worth of work.

It will be a little more time consuming to do it this way, But I can make it work for 2 days.

I will be VERY HAPPY when we step off the plane in Orlando and it's 30C

You did the right thing pumpkin......head for the hills and hibernate till you get on that plane Wednesday......

All good thoughts headed your way. You`ll be fine.

 

[Sue M]

Quick hello before my lunch break is over.

We are a month away from our Disney trip. Has anyone here ever rented DVC points? I was reading about it the other day and was wondering if it would be worth looking into for a future trip. I would love to stay at one of the luxury resorts someday, but just can’t pay those prices.

Happy anniversary to Keisha and hubby.

I need to get back to work.


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I would only rent from a company like David’s. Unless you know the individual you’re renting from it can be risky.