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

[Charade67]

Good morning. Up a little early today thanks to the cat. I am hoping for a quiet last 2 days of work this week.

Are you organised for your trip now?

Almost. I haven’t started packing yet, but I have picked out the clothes I want to take. I also need to stop by the bank and get some cash to use for tips.

I was thinking we would stop at Busch Gardens for a few hours on Saturday (pick up some pass holder perks) but it looks like it is going to rain all day.
My countdown is for Sunday - the day we get on the plane.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning. Up a little early today thanks to the cat. I am hoping for a quiet last 2 days of work this week.



Almost. I haven’t started packing yet, but I have picked out the clothes I want to take. I also need to stop by the bank and get some cash to use for tips.

I was thinking we would stop at Busch Gardens for a few hours on Saturday (pick up some pass holder perks) but it looks like it is going to rain all day.
My countdown is for Sunday - the day we get on the plane.

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Sounds like a plan. Never been to Busch Gardens, but yes, weather can change plans in a heartbeat. Doesn`t take long to pack anyway I think we always have an idea of what we want to take.

Saw some video`s of flooded Disney parks yesterday or the day before, I forget.....wow, that was a lot of water flowing down those streets!

Hope it picks up for you arriving.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick Early morning stop in!

It's a little chilly here again today. It's about -22F or -32 ish. It's cold lol. But on the flip side, the sun is shinning brightly, and I had to put on the sunglasses for my drive to work this morning!

Thank goodness today is day. Tomorrow is my nail appointment, and Friday is only a half day, as I am heading to the city by myself as we are having a birthday weekend redo with my sisters and Mom at dd's house. It will be a good weekend. We have a few things planned, a great meal at The Melting Pot, a paint night and I think dd got a booking for all of us to get pedicures lol.

Thinking it will be a non-gym night again. I will do a little baking tonight. Dh and the boys are enjoying my homemade cookies I made on the weekend. The first double batch is almost gone already. I'll whip more up again tonight. And make the hashbrown casserole dd loves for brunch on her bb. I ordered her an oreo cheesecake from The cheesecake factory that I will pick up on my way to her house. It will be just a little off the beaten path.

Yes, I know Tom knows what our trips cost, I like to remain blissfully unaware....and I book everything lol.......it`s amazing what I can ignore!!

I would love to be blissfully unaware, but unfortunately, because my fingers are in the money pot, I know. I do all the planning, and dh doesn't bat an eye at what I plan He just goes with the flow. Just like he was uncertain he would like Kennedy Space Centre, but ended up that was his second favorite thing we did...he has learned to trust that I know what I have planned for us to do . That...and the fact that after almost 30 years of marriage that we know each other And I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to vacationing plans...it's my jam. I have waited many years to get to the place where we can travel now like we want to and do what we want....I have a big list of things I want us to do...and we have only just begun

Then it’s dry the rest of the week, but with some more snow chances on Saturday, where the the temps will actually fall 20 lower as the day goes on. 7 day forecast still has a high not even 40 for this coming Sunday. Brr. But yay, next week does seem to be much warmer, with 60’s highs, and with even a 70, predicted for the ending half of next week.

It seems like many of us are cooler than we want, At least we didn't see any new snow here - that's for Friday when I'm travelling by myself Hopefully the cold temps are short lived for you!

I was thinking we would stop at Busch Gardens for a few hours on Saturday (pick up some pass holder perks) but it looks like it is going to rain all day.
My countdown is for Sunday - the day we get on the plane.

Yay!!! The countdown continues. Busch Gardens was on my to-do list if we wouldn't have changed plans and stayed in Orlando. It's another reason why we need to return to Florida.

Well, I should get started shuffling some papers.

Have a great day!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Quick Early morning stop in!

It's a little chilly here again today. It's about -22F or -32 ish. It's cold lol. But on the flip side, the sun is shinning brightly, and I had to put on the sunglasses for my drive to work this morning!

Thank goodness today is day. Tomorrow is my nail appointment, and Friday is only a half day, as I am heading to the city by myself as we are having a birthday weekend redo with my sisters and Mom at dd's house. It will be a good weekend. We have a few things planned, a great meal at The Melting Pot, a paint night and I think dd got a booking for all of us to get pedicures lol.

Thinking it will be a non-gym night again. I will do a little baking tonight. Dh and the boys are enjoying my homemade cookies I made on the weekend. The first double batch is almost gone already. I'll whip more up again tonight. And make the hashbrown casserole dd loves for brunch on her bb. I ordered her an oreo cheesecake from The cheesecake factory that I will pick up on my way to her house. It will be just a little off the beaten path.


I would love to be blissfully unaware, but unfortunately, because my fingers are in the money pot, I know. I do all the planning, and dh doesn't bat an eye at what I plan He just goes with the flow. Just like he was uncertain he would like Kennedy Space Centre, but ended up that was his second favorite thing we did...he has learned to trust that I know what I have planned for us to do . That...and the fact that after almost 30 years of marriage that we know each other And I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to vacationing plans...it's my jam. I have waited many years to get to the place where we can travel now like we want to and do what we want....I have a big list of things I want us to do...and we have only just begun

lol....our husbands sound similar in a lot of ways! Tom is so easy going and doesn`t bat an eyelid at what things cost (thankfully) and yes, knowing each other inside out helps too when planning. He occasionally mentions wanting to do something like a restaurant or a beach, but for the most part it`s down to me if we plan anything, and yes, that is the fun part and thankfully we both like the same things!!

Glad you can do as you choose to now, it`s a blessing for sure.

Sounds like a lovely weekend ahead for you.....love a girly weekend, they`re always so much fun!




I need to go think about dinner now...... will enjoy some sushi!

 

[Sue M]

Good morning! Coffee drank, oatmeal for breakfast. A beautiful sunny day, not a cloud to b seen. It did freeze overnight as the neighbour below us has ice on the (flat) roof.

keisha very glad I have my flights booked for August trip. The recliner looks so nice! Not a fan of Lemon Meringue but love Key Lime pie!
I bought my hubs a couple of Choc bars cause they were 2/1! He hid them from the daughter and now can’t find them! Glad to hear others hid treats too lol!

Lynne thanks, doggy seems fine now. Maybe he ate some grass. That’s pretty scary about neighbours trash bin going airborne!
Stay warm. Although nights here are still cold, days are warming up. All the spring bulbs are coming up. My snowdrops and crocuses are up.

Pumpkin I don’t think I’ve ever added up trip cost lol. I’m not that brave either!

Schumi I’ll take Tom! I really need to pull out fridge and stove to clean under and behind them. The most dreaded task. Will have to catch my husband when he doesn’t have day plans. Maybe Friday. Today I don’t feel like it. Back is sore from setting up for yesterday’s funeral. And tomorrow he has his “lunch bunch”

Pumpkin I love that time to go to the parks just after the US Thanksgiving. Crowds are lighter and all the Christmas decorations are up. My only problem is that then it seems such a rush to get up all the Christmas decorations when I get home.
Come to BC! Lots of green here. My mother in law’s sister lived in Edmonton and always came here in December for a visit. She always marveled at how green it is here.
Sounds like you hit all my fav spots when I go to the US! But I found I liked The Ale House over Outback. But did go to Outback while I had to overnight near SeaTac my last trip. It was next to my hotel! I do like it. Sorry about Confisco’s. It’s one of my favs. Maybe give it another chance.

Charade almost go time! I always have my clothes picked out a couple of weeks before trip, so I can wash & iron what needs ironing. Always so fun. But hate unpacking when I come home! Too bad weather not good for Busch Gardens. One day I’ll get to Williamsburg one. Haven’t been to Tampa one in years. I think Shiekra was new lol!

Schumi yikes, I hadn’t heard of Disney flood. Was that the Orlando one?

Pumpkin you have a Cheesecake Factory near you? So jealous! Sounds like a nice weekend!
I do all the vacation planning too, yet can remain blissfully unaware of total costs


Only pressing thing to do today is go get dog food. Since it’s sunny and dry I think I may start garden cleanup.

 

[schumigirl]

@Sue M yes, it was Orlando.

I have reasonable rates to rent Tom out...... Hope your back is better.

 

[keishashadow]

Woke up to a couple of inches of that heavy wet snow. snow plow down the street a few times, already starting to melt . Appears another, worse round on Saturday AM tho.

flurry of cooking & cleaning here today. Since having the root canal Monday, decided today would be St Paddy’s day feast. Thus far…

The soda bread, had to taste test it
& I always make a yellow sheet cake with chocolate icing
corned beef, cabbage, carrots & taters in the crockpot. Have steaks marinating for the mr & one of my DS who refuse to touch that delicacy, hmmph

Yes, I know Tom knows what our trips cost, I like to remain blissfully unaware....and I book everything lol.......it`s amazing what I can ignore!!

Dave doesn’t want to know, he made a mistake of poking at a trip’s receipts once and I believe it ‘scared him’ lol.

He did cringe needing to renew our WDW APs within two months of each other.

And it comes tomorrow?

i hope so

I was thinking we would stop at Busch Gardens for a few hours on Saturday (pick up some pass holder perks) but it looks like it is going to rain all day.

Rain or shine, it would be calling to me loudly lol

Saw some video`s of flooded Disney parks yesterday or the day before, I forget.....wow, that was a lot of water flowing down those streets!

yes, the one of MGM was wild. I kept expecting to see a gator or snake rear their heads

Thank goodness today is day. Tomorrow is my nail appointment, and Friday is only a half day, as I am heading to the city by myself as we are having a birthday weekend redo with my sisters and Mom at dd's house. It will be a good weekend.

nice, sounds like a great time! Enjoy.

And I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to vacationing plans...it's my jam. I have waited many years to get to the place where we can travel now like we want to and do what we want....I have a big list of things I want us to do...and we have only just begun

 

[schumigirl]

Woke up to a couple of inches of that heavy wet snow. snow plow down the street a few times, already starting to melt . Appears another, worse round on Saturday AM tho.

flurry of cooking & cleaning here today. Since having the root canal Monday, decided today would be St Paddy’s day feast. Thus far…

The soda bread, had to taste test it View attachment 653126 View attachment 653127
& I always make a yellow sheet cake with chocolate icingView attachment 653128
corned beef, cabbage, carrots & taters in the crockpot. Have steaks marinating for the mr & one of my DS who refuse to touch that delicacy, hmmph


Dave doesn’t want to know, he made a mistake of poking at a trip’s receipts once and I believe it ‘scared him’ lol.

He did cringe needing to renew our WDW APs within two months of each other.

i hope so

Rain or shine, it would be calling to me loudly lol

yes, the one of MGM was wild. I kept expecting to see a gator or snake rear their heads

nice, sounds like a great time! Enjoy.

Oh no, not snow!! It somehow seems too late now for snow.......then I remember it can hit anytime......

Baking looks lovely.....I do like a good soda bread, although I`m with your DH and the other son for food.....good steak all the way lol.......

I`m with Dave......honestly, Tom calls it Carole`s little world......I don`t need to know how much things cost......I mean, I roughly know.......but don`t need to think about it......being oblivious is wonderful at times!

I did wonder if there would be something unsavoury in all that water, but didn`t seem to be! Anything bigger than a bathtub and there could be anything.....yep!!

Enjoy that food!

 

[Lynne G]

Yum, nothing like that March holiday food. Yep, more snow for us on Saturday too, Keisha. At least this time of year, ours was very slushy, and at above freezing when was our at lunchtime. Still was wet and cold feeling. Going down to freezing tonight, so can see some slippery streets in the late night and wee hours.

Wirh a late lunch, and no men in sight, dinner not yet. Thinking burgers, as they are easy to reheat when the men arrive. Though when little one and I are hungry, guess soon, though neither of us are hungry yet. Made a great chicken noodle soup and tossed a salad for lunch. Fresh loaf of bread for the side, or chips. Little one wanted comfort food for lunch, as was having pain in her back, and threw up before lunch, as was in so much pain. Heated up a heat mat for her to place on her back, and gave her our strongest pain meds. She feels better now, but after lunch, she wax beached for a few hours. I agree with her, back pain is no fun.

Hope all have a good night. It’s pretty much dark here, with the cloud cover and wet around.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

lurry of cooking & cleaning here today. Since having the root canal Monday, decided today would be St Paddy’s day feast. Thus far…

That looks amazing!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

lynne - glad to hear your DD regrouped. so young for back problems...sports injury?

parents of those with kids going to college in the city are not amused that there may be a 1% tuition (and hospital services) tax instituted to help fix our aging bridges. That’s a rather sizable fee on top of the standard costs for many. I remember looking at the tuition bill and SMH at the obscure fees that quickly inflate things.

That looks amazing!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!

I believe I’ve eaten more bread today than I have, thus far, this year.

 

[soniam]

@Lynne G Hope your daughter feels better soon.

@keishashadow St Patrick's spread looks great. Good luck with the root canal.

With subbing 3 days last week and one day this week, prepping for our Big Bend trip for Spring Break next week, and getting my hair bleached tomorrow, I haven't had too much time to stop by. Looking forward to hiking, canoeing, and generally enjoying the warm desert and mountains next week. Not to mention some lovely junk food and cocktails. Since we are driving and will have a kitchen at the cabin, we will mostly be cooking, easy stuff though. There are a couple of places I want to eat near the park, including the Starlight Theater for some excellent margaritas and Terlingua chili. We will be staying outside the park, because the only motel in the park fills up during Spring Break within minutes of opening reservations. I refuse to camp for a week too without an RV. That's just too long without a nice warm shower. I don't mind doing it for a couple of nights at most though.

 

[keishashadow]

prepping for our Big Bend trip for Spring Break next week, and getting my hair bleached tomorrow,

Sweeet! That trips sounds amazing. Tent camping is rough, period. Little known phenom, the ground gets harder the older you get.

Will u still be blue? .

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. Almost bedtime for me. Just one more work day and then I am officially on vacation. B texted and told me that one of her professors cancelled class on Friday, so she will be done at 11:30. Dh’s last class ends at 1:00, so I should see them shortly after that.

Sounds like a plan. Never been to Busch Gardens, but yes, weather can change plans in a heartbeat. Doesn`t take long to pack anyway I think we always have an idea of what we want to take.

Saw some video`s of flooded Disney parks yesterday or the day before, I forget.....wow, that was a lot of water flowing down those streets!

BG is a really nice park especially if you like coasters.
I think we are going to have mostly dry weather next week. Fingers crossed.

Tomorrow is my nail appointment, and Friday is only a half day, as I am heading to the city by myself as we are having a birthday weekend redo with my sisters and Mom at dd's house. It will be a good weekend. We have a few things planned, a great meal at The Melting Pot, a paint night and I think dd got a booking for all of us to get pedicures lol.

Thinking it will be a non-gym night again. I will do a little baking tonight. Dh and the boys are enjoying my homemade cookies I made on the weekend. The first double batch is almost gone already. I'll whip more up again tonight. And make the hashbrown casserole dd loves for brunch on her bb. I ordered her an oreo cheesecake from The cheesecake factory that I will pick up on my way to her house. It will be just a little off the beaten path.

Sounds like you will have a wonderful weekend.

I would love to be blissfully unaware, but unfortunately, because my fingers are in the money pot, I know.

I handle all the bill paying, so unfortunately I know what everything costs.

Yay!!! The countdown continues. Busch Gardens was on my to-do list if we wouldn't have changed plans and stayed in Orlando. It's another reason why we need to return to Florida.

The one I am going to is in Virginia. I would like to visit the one in Tampa someday.

Charade almost go time! I always have my clothes picked out a couple of weeks before trip, so I can wash & iron what needs ironing. Always so fun. But hate unpacking when I come home! Too bad weather not good for Busch Gardens. One day I’ll get to Williamsburg one. Haven’t been to Tampa one in years. I think Shiekra was new lol!

If you ever go to Williamsburg let me know and I will try to meet you there. They are opening a new coaster this month.

Since having the root canal Monday, decided today would be St Paddy’s day feast. Thus far…

Everything looks good.

Rain or shine, it would be calling to me loudly lol

I think we will wait and go the day we get back from Disney. We will have some time to kill before our hotel room is ready. One of our monthly pass holder perks is early access to the new coaster. They are also giving us lanyards.

Little one wanted comfort food for lunch, as was having pain in her back, and threw up before lunch, as was in so much pain. Heated up a heat mat for her to place on her back, and gave her our strongest pain meds. She feels better now, but after lunch, she wax beached for a few hours. I agree with her, back pain is no fun.

That sounds miserable. I am glad she is feeling better now.

With subbing 3 days last week and one day this week, prepping for our Big Bend trip for Spring Break next week, and getting my hair bleached tomorrow, I haven't had too much time to stop by. Looking forward to hiking, canoeing, and generally enjoying the warm desert and mountains next week. Not to mention some lovely junk food and cocktails. Since we are driving and will have a kitchen at the cabin, we will mostly be cooking, easy stuff though. There are a couple of places I want to eat near the park, including the Starlight Theater for some excellent margaritas and Terlingua chili. We will be staying outside the park, because the only motel in the park fills up during Spring Break within minutes of opening reservations. I refuse to camp for a week too without an RV. That's just too long without a nice warm shower. I don't mind doing it for a couple of nights at most though.

Hope you have a great time and have good weather.

I should go to bed now, but I dozed off earlier today, so will probably be up for awhile.

 

[schumigirl]

With subbing 3 days last week and one day this week, prepping for our Big Bend trip for Spring Break next week, and getting my hair bleached tomorrow, I haven't had too much time to stop by. Looking forward to hiking, canoeing, and generally enjoying the warm desert and mountains next week. Not to mention some lovely junk food and cocktails. Since we are driving and will have a kitchen at the cabin, we will mostly be cooking, easy stuff though. There are a couple of places I want to eat near the park, including the Starlight Theater for some excellent margaritas and Terlingua chili. We will be staying outside the park, because the only motel in the park fills up during Spring Break within minutes of opening reservations. I refuse to camp for a week too without an RV. That's just too long without a nice warm shower. I don't mind doing it for a couple of nights at most though.

I do like the sound of the junk food and cocktails.......

Hope you have fun though.....completely agree about having the comfort of a shower. Mountains and warm weather sound beautiful though.

Sweeet! That trips sounds amazing. Tent camping is rough, period. Little known phenom, the ground gets harder the older you get.

Will u still be blue? .

One of the reasons I have never camped. I know we`ve spoke of this before, but I have never camped in a tent......fancy static RV, yes.....maybe.......if I had to. I`m just not that type of outdoorsy, but do admire those that can........

Good evening. Almost bedtime for me. Just one more work day and then I am officially on vacation. B texted and told me that one of her professors cancelled class on Friday, so she will be done at 11:30. Dh’s last class ends at 1:00, so I should see them shortly after that.


BG is a really nice park especially if you like coasters.
I think we are going to have mostly dry weather next week. Fingers crossed.

I should go to bed now, but I dozed off earlier today, so will probably be up for awhile.

Hope your last work day passes quickly. Yes, I think we might try BG at some point, never really looked closely at it to be honest.

Fingers crossed you got back to sleep.




Busy day ahead for us today.

Wind is still blowing, not too hard though and not too cold today. Helping out at a donation centre this morning for a couple of hours so that`ll keep me out of mischief for a while.

An afternoon of cooking planned.......although doubt my bread will look as good as Keisha`s from yesterday!! I think I need that recipe!

Doing Beef Stifado for dinner tonight, long slow and full of herbs and spices which just punch you with the flavours!! Rosemary and garlic focaccia to go with it.

 

[schumigirl]

Well, didn`t get the baking done I thought I would, seems I run out of flour. So, as neither of us could be bothered to go back out, decided not to bother. I was sure all the flour was still there, but will restock tomorrow.

Bit cool today, but not as cold as it has been.

I`m so ready for dinner and it`s only 4.30.

Hoping Charade`s day is passing quickly and not dragging........

 

[Charade67]

One of the reasons I have never camped. I know we`ve spoke of this before, but I have never camped in a tent......fancy static RV, yes.....maybe.......if I had to. I`m just not that type of outdoorsy, but do admire those that can........

I am not a camping person either. Give me a nice hotel with indoor plumbing and close to restaurants.

Yes, I think we might try BG at some point, never really looked closely at it to be honest.

The one in Williamsburg is a very nice park. They are lacking in one department compared to Universal and Disney - they need a really good full service restaurant.

Hoping Charade`s day is passing quickly and not dragging........

I have finished everything I need to do at work today. I’m thinking about asking my boss if I can leave early.

Days left:

 

[soniam]

Sweeet! That trips sounds amazing. Tent camping is rough, period. Little known phenom, the ground gets harder the older you get.

Will u still be blue? .

I like to think it's because I am getting bonier/skinnier right Yep, blue again. I do the blue at home.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in!

Thank goodness it's Thirsty Thursday!!!! I had a hard time dragging my butt out of bed this morning. Weather swinging migraine has hit again. I only wish that I was in Orlando with a headache, and I could ride roller coasters to see if I could rattle it out of my head again lol.

Didn't get to the gym again last night. I really didn't feel like heading out into the cold again...so I whipped up more cookies for dh and the boys. If I ever need to beg for forgiveness, I know all I need to do is bake some of dh's favorite cookies. It's his currency lol. I can never bake just one batch. I always double the recipe as one batch would last a day in our house. I seem to forget how much the boys eat at times.

Looking forward to hiking, canoeing, and generally enjoying the warm desert and mountains next week. Not to mention some lovely junk food and cocktails. Since we are driving and will have a kitchen at the cabin, we will mostly be cooking, easy stuff though. There are a couple of places I want to eat near the park, including the Starlight Theater for some excellent margaritas and Terlingua chili. We will be staying outside the park, because the only motel in the park fills up during Spring Break within minutes of opening reservations. I refuse to camp for a week too without an RV. That's just too long without a nice warm shower. I don't mind doing it for a couple of nights at most though.

That sounds amazing!!!! As much as I love staying at a hotel, ordering meals etc etc etc, I/We enjoy camping on all levels. The tenting is only for a few days because of the shower thing as well. Have fun!!! I will say, that we are anxiously waiting for spring/summer to arrive so we can do our outdoor activities we love again.

The one I am going to is in Virginia. I would like to visit the one in Tampa someday.

It doesn't matter where it is...it's great you get to go visit one. I hope the weather swings around and your able to go!

Wind is still blowing, not too hard though and not too cold today. Helping out at a donation centre this morning for a couple of hours so that`ll keep me out of mischief for a while.

An afternoon of cooking planned.......although doubt my bread will look as good as Keisha`s from yesterday!! I think I need that recipe!

Sounds like a busy day. I seen your post about no flour - so no baking. I just added flour to my list as my bag is almost gone. I haven't gone through a bag of flour so fast in a few years. I guess the bread, bun, and cookie baking will probably continue as they seem to be enjoying it. It goes went faster than I thought it would.

Well. I should get to shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks all, and little one feeling better. Think she just threw back out, not sure how, but she is still pretty nimble from all those years of gymnastics, soccer, and basketball.

Time for dinner. So dark out. Glorious sunshine for our Friday, before more snow on Saturday. Yes, Spring is soon, but winter not done with us yet. Thankfully, the bulk of that snow will be well North of me.