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

[schumigirl]

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

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.


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:
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That old favourite line....the only stars I sleep under are 5 stars.....are suited to Tom and I. We like our comforts of hot showers and hairdryer for me......and thankfully Kyle never showed any interest in camping either. I`m sure it`s tons of fun though for those that do enjoy it.

I`m sure you`re ready to start your trip today!!!

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.


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.

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!

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!!!!

It`s flourless chocolate cake here in this house that is a big hit for any occasion, and yes how fast it disappears always amazes me......

I was surprised to have no flour at all as I always have several bags of flour in there as I go through a lot, but heyho....will get them topped up today so I don`t run out again........hope your migraine passed and you feel much better today.




I thought yesterday was Friday, so I have a bonus day today.

Going to buy some new gadgety things today....need a muddler, liquor measure and new cocktail shakers with some stirrers too........decided to upgrade the drinks accessories and doesn`t one always need more than one cocktail shaker........jk Fun things to shop for though. Might pick up some new martini and hurricane glasses too. Oh and flour from the grocery store! But, school first for a short reading session to the little uns.....

Going to be mild today, till after lunch then high winds again, not fun, so I`m glad we`re out this morning while it`s calm.

Bacon for lunch unless my friend who is Jewish joins us as she doesn`t eat it, then we`ll have something else, she`ll let us know this morning if she`s over this way, and have shin of beef in the slow cooker for tonight. Will switch it on soon so the pieces will cook for around 8 - 9 hours. Creamy mash for sure for that dish!



Charade.......safe travels today for your trip.....hope you all have a wonderful time in Orlando.......

Have a wonderful Friday​

 

[Lynne G]

Safe travels to Charade, and yay for B to be done earlier. Have a fabulous time.

Pumpkin, hope your migraine is gone today.

Am a sweets eater, but usually not cake. Do like pies, though more the filling than the crust. Pumpkin, lemon, coconut custard, yes, enjoy those. And a good cheesecake, will certainly enjoy that cake. But otherwise, our birthdays do not have a birthday cake. Donuts or cookies are the usual fare.

Nope, not a camping homie here either. And sometime watch that RV show. Makes me sure they are not for me. Need a real bathroom, and always stay in a hotel. I did a fair amount of camping up until my teens, and by the time I went to college, no more camping for me. Though have to say, was kinda scary, but sucked, to wake up from a camping night in a field near Yellowstone Park, to be soaked from a very rainy night, and surrounded by a bison herd. My kids have never camped, as the summer camp they went to, and worked at, are only day ones. No overnight, except one night for the kids to enjoy, during the 8 weeks the camp runs.

But as a lazy Friday for me, yay!, it is an awesome sunny start, and at freezing with a hazy sky like a summer morning. But yeah, at the freezing temp right now, so no summer feeling here. Hazy or not. But that haze will go away fast, as once the skies suck up that wet, will be a gloriously sunny close to 60 the high Friday. Very nice day.

And thought it was a older one and me day, but nope. He switched with a coworker to have Sunday off. So, will be a little one and me day. DH is already out the door to his mom’s, but we will stop by my MIL’s to visit and give him an item he forgot. Then, since she is on the other side of the City, and we go past the huge mall and closest outlets to go to her, I can see us stopping by either or both, on our way back. Shades will be on, probably pants, but jacket may stay in car. I can see shorts on both kids.

Most fabulous Friday homies. Yay! Weekend starts early for me, so hope all are feeling well, as weekend is tomorrow. Woot! Woot! Woot!

 

[macraven]

Wait until you retire Lynne
Every day is a weekend then!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I was up earlier than I wanted to be today. I have a few errands to run before I start packing. I’m currently at the mechanic waiting on an oil change. Later today Dh and I need to stop by the accountant’s office and sign our tax return. We owe this year. First time in a long time that’s happened.

Today We pack and tomorrow we will head over to Williamsburg. The forecast is calling for snow tomorrow morning both here and in Williamsburg. I don’t think we will stopping at BG because the snow is supposed to turn into rain.

Days until we get on the airplane:

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning. I was up earlier than I wanted to be today. I have a few errands to run before I start packing. I’m currently at the mechanic waiting on an oil change. Later today Dh and I need to stop by the accountant’s office and sign our tax return. We owe this year. First time in a long time that’s happened.

Today We pack and tomorrow we will head over to Williamsburg. The forecast is calling for snow tomorrow morning both here and in Williamsburg. I don’t think we will stopping at BG because the snow is supposed to turn into rain.

Days until we get on the airplane:

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Doh....thought you left today Charade........

My brain is all over the place this week.......





After a lovely sunny morning, we have rain and yep, those high winds are back. Still, at least we don`t have to go out anywhere. Cosy night in for us, just me and the mister, movie and bottle of red wine......or we may have to try out our new cocktail accessories.......hmmm.

Dinner smells delicious......love that long slow cook with all the herbs and spices simmering all day.

 

[keishashadow]

(Over) waiting to go shopping with one of my perennially late kids. Hate to start anything then be interrupted. Thank you world wide web for babysitting me

my new couch was delivered yesterday, the scotch guard smell is finally starting to dissipate with burning candles. Too cold to crack a window for any length of time. Had to plop it down in empty spot until Jr retrieves the old couch. Turns out this one is over 90 inches. Interestingly, it’s 6 inches higher in the seat & a good foot higher over all

Kiss me, I’m Irish lol

I would like to visit the one in Tampa someday

it’s totally different experience & flat .

I`m sure it`s tons of fun though for those that do enjoy it.

generally, I look at it akin to childbirth. Can be hell at the time but, you forget all about the pain when you get home.

And sometime watch that RV show

hmmph, driving a $200,000 home on wheels onto a cement pad is surely not roughing it.

i do wonder of the sanity of those who tent camp in FL, near lakes & snakes.

Days until we get on the airplane:

woo-hoo. Do you do all the packing for the fam? I’ve forgotten to pack my hairbrush so many times, I bought a 2nd big one & leave in my suitcase.

The forecast is calling for snow tomorrow morning both here and in Williamsburg. I don’t think we will stopping at BG because the snow is supposed to turn into rain.

wow, no idea it was going to hit that far south. We are forecast to get 6 inches starting late tonight, with the bulk of it during the time I need to drive one my kids to the airport tomorrow. Offered to put him up in hotel but, he’s one of those sorts who will be tossing stuff in suitcase after midnight. You know who you are lol

 

[Pumpkin1172]

It's Friday It was a long week!

I am up and packed, ready to hit the road once I'm done with my required daily paperwork completed. Dh and the boys have their weekend planned out without their main meal prepper and cleaner upper hanging around messing with their " quality man bonding time"

Headache is gone. I was left with the headache hangover in the evening last night. Got some new nails done yesterday too - which is such a treat for me. I didn't realize how much I love having them done compared to not having them done. It's just one of those things I like to do to pamper myself.

Well. I should get started shuffling some papers so that I can get out of here.

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[schumigirl]

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(Over) waiting to go shopping with one of my perennially late kids. Hate to start anything then be interrupted. Thank you world wide web for babysitting me

my new couch was delivered yesterday, the scotch guard smell is finally starting to dissipate with burning candles. Too cold to crack a window for any length of time. Had to plop it down in empty spot until Jr retrieves the old couch. Turns out this one is over 90 inches. Interestingly, it’s 6 inches higher in the seat & a good foot higher over all

View attachment 653522Kiss me, I’m Irish lol

it’s totally different experience & flat .

generally, I look at it akin to childbirth. Can be hell at the time but, you forget all about the pain when you get home.

hmmph, driving a $200,000 home on wheels onto a cement pad is surely not roughing it.

i do wonder of the sanity of those who tent camp in FL, near lakes & snakes.

woo-hoo. Do you do all the packing for the fam? I’ve forgotten to pack my hairbrush so many times, I bought a 2nd big one & leave in my suitcase.

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wow, no idea it was going to hit that far south. We are forecast to get 6 inches starting late tonight, with the bulk of it during the time I need to drive one my kids to the airport tomorrow. Offered to put him up in hotel but, he’s one of those sorts who will be tossing stuff in suitcase after midnight. You know who you are lol

It does look a different colour in your home, lovely.....It does look so incredibly comfy!!! Don`t plan to do much tonight after you get settled into that ......happy new furniture indeed!!

 

[Charade67]

I’ve got all my clothes packed. Will pack most of the toiletries tomorrow. We will probably leave after the snow stops. We don’t need to be in a hurry to get to Williamsburg.

my new couch was delivered yesterday,

Looks very comfy.

Kiss me, I’m Irish lol

I’m actually of Irish descent. I was a McLaughlin before I got married. I don’t want anyone to kiss me though.

Do you do all the packing for the fam? I’ve forgotten to pack my hairbrush so many times, I bought a 2nd big one & leave in my suitcase.

Nope. We are all adults. Everyone is on their own. I finally made a trip packing list and put it in the notes section on my phone. Hopefully that will keep me from forgetting anything.

am up and packed, ready to hit the road once I'm done with my required daily paperwork completed.

Have a great trip.

I am so ready to leave.

 

[macraven]

Safe travels !!
Have fun!!

 

[Sue M]

Keisha the food looks good. I should start looking for a corned beef! Love a good corned beef and cabbage. And I have a recipe for soda bread from my Irish neighbour.

Lynne glad you hear your daughter is feeling better!

Pumpkin sorry about the migraines. I used to get them really bad. Mostly hormones triggered them.

Soniam sounds like a great trip!

Charade you’ll soon be enjoying the 3 Caballeros in Mexico boat ride! Always a must do for us! Safe travels!

Schumi I don’t think I’ve heard of that beef dish!

Listening to all the sweets has me hankering! While at Costco this morning I picked up some sugar free Chocolate nut butter cups and also they just started carrying sugar free ice cream pops.

Our weather has gone for a dive. No more blue skies. Back to dull grey and rain for the foreseeable future. Even turned to snow for a few minutes.
Yeaterday had massage appt. Really helps my lower back/hip. Quiet weekend. Too miserable to go paddling Saturday but we have a club meeting after so I’ll show up for that!

No bacon tomorrow we picked up some breakfast sausage!

 

[macraven]

Well Sue, I was really counting on bacon …lol

porch light is on for any late nighters

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks for light, as fading fast. Kids are wide awake though. DH already been sound asleep.

Now saying 3 to 6 inches of snow tomorrow. Updated from before as had said mostly rain, but tonight they changed it to mostly snow. Sigh. At least older one does not have to go in until almost lunchtime, and storm to be done by early afternoon. Hence, who gets to shovel? Probably little one and me, as DH said he’s going to leave to go to his mom’s very very early. I’ll probably be awake, but back to sleep after he leaves. Have not much to do, so if we do go out, will be later in the afternoon. But not evening, as will be well below freezing by the sunset tomorrow. Though hope older one comes home safely, as his shift doesn’t end until after dinner. Snowy Saturday for us.

But a quiet enough night, though can hear little one talking to her online friends. Earphones will do that. Older one is more quiet, I think he’s just on his phone and getting ready for bed.

Hope all have a great night and good night’s sleep. Last night of standard time for us. Sigh. Losing an hour of sleep, and Monday will be the hardest.

 

[Charade67]

It is way too early for me to be awake, but here I am. It is currently pouring rain here, but supposedly we will have snow in a few hours.

I keep going to the Disney website hoping to find a breakfast or lunch reservation, but so far nothing.

Charade you’ll soon be enjoying the 3 Caballeros in Mexico boat ride! Always a must do for us! Safe travels!

We. like that ride too. It's great for getting out of the crowds and just relaxing for a little while.

Now saying 3 to 6 inches of snow tomorrow.

Nothing is being reported here, so I assume we won't be getting any accumulation.

We should be taking off at 1:00 tomorrow and landing in Orlando at 3:00. Just one more day.

 

[schumigirl]

I’ve got all my clothes packed. Will pack most of the toiletries tomorrow. We will probably leave after the snow stops. We don’t need to be in a hurry to get to Williamsburg.


Looks very comfy.

I’m actually of Irish descent. I was a McLaughlin before I got married. I don’t want anyone to kiss me though.

Nope. We are all adults. Everyone is on their own. I finally made a trip packing list and put it in the notes section on my phone. Hopefully that will keep me from forgetting anything.


Have a great trip.

I am so ready to leave.

Really?? Oh I love kisses......

Have a good journey today and have a blast on your trip!!

Schumi I don’t think I’ve heard of that beef dish!

It`s a classic Greek dish.......quite rich and delicious, as long as you use good quality red wine it`ll work.

Well Sue, I was really counting on bacon …lol

porch light is on for any late nighters

We have bacon mac........as always, make your way over for breakfast as we are having it for lunch........



Breezy but mild and sunny Saturday. Absolutely no plans at all today except we`re having take out food tonight. Will decide between Thai or Pizza later.

So, have done some laundry and will do some more baking I think, I have plenty of flour and the other ingredients I need to make a good mix of stuff. Lemon drizzle cake is one for sure......afternoon tea with a slice of that is just about perfect......unless we have an afternoon cocktail of course! Yep, that sounds like a Saturday afternoon plan.........

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[Lynne G]

Bacon? Yay!

Raining quite hard and 45 degrees out. Saying our rain conversion to snow is to be between. 9 and 11 am this morning. Hope you are safe traveling today to the VA park, Charade. Hope the rain is finished by the time you leave today. Safe flight tomorrow. And keep trying, maybe you can get those restaurants’ reserved. I think some may cancel before the day of.

Not much here. Tea and lit the oven and put wash in the washer, Saw those cute sugar cookies that you break apart and cook, so picked them up the other day. Think easy, one pan, and had also bought very good chocolate ice cream. Ooh, ice cream sandwiches.Yay. DH left about an hour ago. I did try to get back to sleep, but nope. Had made him pancakes, as he left with a couple in his hands. Was a steady rain when he left too. Storm is here and that winter weather advisory issued from 6 am to 11pm tonight. And ooh with any very wet snow weighing down on trees and wires, 40 to 50 mph winds will whip around later today, as pesky arctic air just has to join our southern wet making air later this afternoon. Saying single digit wind chill temps later today. By sunset will will be at 26 degrees. Brrrrrrr. Older one better wear his warmer clothes. Both kids were in shorts yesterday. It was a very nice Friday.

Super happy Saturday homies. It’s the weekend, woot!

 

[macraven]

I’m getting chills by just reading theads of cold, snow and wind

make it a tv day and stay warm inside !

 

[Charade67]

We are on the road now and it’s snowing. I feel like we set the clock back by 2 months.

Speaking of driving - I stole this from the UOAP Facebook page.

 

[macraven]

Safe travels charade!

Have a great vacation..

 

[Charade67]

Current driving conditions.