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

[keishashadow]

Hey all! Really nice weekend here. Planning nicely firming up re that big family trip celebrating the Mr’s retirement to WDW end of July. Caught my breath seeing how much a 3 day PH tix was for one family member…on discount approx $480. Nobody is allowed to complain about the cost of a U AP at this point lolololol

Lightning is impressive……..thunder is starting to rumble…….time to head inside for dinner……..

Perfect!

Oh, the flat terrain there does make for some glorious storm watching. Well, if you are not in the thick of it that is!

i do marvel at folks waking about in horrific storms there with lightening rods


Before the PC police smack me down, i get a pass on the bad taste having one DS get a bit of a jolt when a kid holding onto a chain link fence during a time out in baseball game.

Retraced my steps and all in vain.
So bought a new phone the next day.
Damn…. $800 plus tax

Find my phone App
has saved my sorry butt a few times in the past

found a similar skort at Costco of all places. I wore them in Florida, and when we got back, I went and bought a few more pairs in a different color...and one more in a size smaller.

Nice!

So now I have two active phones but will go to the T-Mobile store today and find out how to deactivate to get second phone off my account
No need to be paying for both phones

Long as sim card the same should be able to switch it back & forth if u want I’m guessing???

A bit more shopping this morning from Mall at Millenia. Back home and heading over to RP soon to meet the lovely worfiedoodles and her mister for lunch. Looking forward to that.

That sounds like fun!

am going to hit a couple of garden centers today for a few bedding plants

Believe family of rabbits ate the majority of our reg sized tomato plants that went into the ground this weekend. Wah. Need to go buy some now & make sure the netting is more secure…they wiggled under it.

thus far they haven’t touched the cherry tomato plants or peppers, go figure

All my future trip info was lost but I do have a bit of info for my delta flight and hotel room

did you check your cloud? Any save documents etc should be viewable in new phone

So I have two iPhones now and can switch out my sims card and try to get back into my Ameritech info is what I think is possible
I need to google that and see if it is possible

as long as they take the same SIM card, yes you can get into the phone

I think I confused everyone

I never lease phones but buy them
There is no added charge or monthly charge then
for my phone
Only pay for service

we “buy” them from ATT but generally do it via even payments on balance due after the “down payment”…which is normally whatever promo they have going at the time. Last one we did a BOGO but it was more of a discount than true one free sort of thing.

my youngest DS took advantage of their trade in program last summer. I was honestly surprised how much they gave him for his old iPhone. Have him on our family plan so keep an eye on it monthly. They even bumped up the amount once they saw it in store as it was in like new condition.

we were talked into adding on the monthly small fee to be able to trade them in early last go round, never did Lol. won’t do that again. even tho ours are paid off, really don’t see the need to get new ones yet as no major bells & whistles I can see on the new ones.

enjoy that new phone!

The good new is I will now be arriving in Orlando at 4:34 instead of 8:05, so I should be there in time for dinner.

that’s a win!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

How is everyone's Tuesday going????

Slow day at work today. I'm moving some things around in my office to get a little bit of deep cleaning done. The regular cleaners don't do a deep clean of the office. There is not many papers to shuffle today. So I need to keep busy doing something.

It's a beautiful sunny warm day. I enjoyed the sunshine with a little walk over lunch. I think I'll be sitting outside for a bit tonight after work. Hopefully we don't have a storm that blows through again like last night.

I never lease phones but buy them
There is no added charge or monthly charge then
for my phone
Only pay for service

We pay the HIGHEST landline and cellular usage in the world. It blows my mind how low those services are in other parts of the world. Right now for 3 phones - that each get 20 gigs of data, we pay over 250.00 per month - and WE OWN THE PHONES It is one of the reasons I don't have to upgrade to a different phone, as our rates would be higher again! Even if we do 2 yr contract the different per month is only about 20.00 in price difference for services. It is ridiculous.

Quick good morning before I go to work. I am still trying to figure out how to balance work, school, and life.

I know that dance very well. You will find a pattern that works for you. Keep on going...you got this!!!!! I worked full-time, part-time (about 15-20 hrs week) plus 4- 5 classes per semester. You can do it! I think you will be able to fit in a little school work while on your trip. NOT the most relaxing or best senario...but it is doable.

Hey all! Really nice weekend here. Planning nicely firming up re that big family trip celebrating the Mr’s retirement to WDW end of July. Caught my breath seeing how much a 3 day PH tix was for one family member…on discount approx $480. Nobody is allowed to complain about the cost of a U AP at this point lolololol

That sounds like it will be a grand trip!!!!!!

Well, I should get looking at least a little busy.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin, thank you
I bought my phones from the start of purchase so I can use both phones and no extra charges from our carrier.

I did need to upgrade my phone as it was 6 (maybe) years old
It still functioned but did not want to chance it to act up so bought the new phone

We do not have a house phone, only our cells
(Well we pay a $10 fee for the phone house line so we could get internet)

All my future trip info was lost but I do have a bit of info for my delta flight and hotel room
Other than that, I am starting from scratch

I do have time to redo and set up things as my trip is in the fall
Just will take a clear head and time to gain info on flight, hotel, etc
All doable info to gain and plenty of time to wrap it up

My Ameritech info can not be recovered
That is my issue as I use it for my trips before I went to google
I have to go thru AT&T as they bought out Ameritech eons ago
Called and went to their store in town and was told no info in their system for merge of Ameritech to Att

Im looking for a genius to guide me so I can recoup needed info on my phone

All my parents info and family pictures and letters to me were on the Ameritech account
My mom and dad served in WW2 in the army
I had it all on my now defunk email
I had 30 years of research and pictures and now no way to recover it
With my parents and relatives all deceased, I lost everything that was a comfort to me

We lost boxes when moving van delivered our belongs to us when we moved from up north
But…. Learned to deal with that loss as I had already backed up their pictures, letters on my iPhone so was covered so no loss years back



So I have two iPhones now and can switch out my sims card and try to get back into my Ameritech info is what I think is possible
I need to google that and see if it is possible

But I fear I will screw things up more if I try that
So….
For now, will deal with it another time
Some things I can still read on my Ameritech account yesterday but not today.

I do have a box of old years ago info which once I have time will go thru it and hopefully will find what I need
There is always a way to recover items on the internet so I’m not giving up yet

I now have a note book and will do paper copy for my fall trip info

Will be using the “ Stone Age “ way
Lol

Weather here is lovely with a bit of breeze
Temps will climb to the 90’s in a few days
Not an issue for me as have ac 24/7

But it is so nice to have a breeze and low 80’s early morning

Like most in the South, we have an enclosed
screen in sun porch off of our kitchen
So nice to sit out here for the nice breeze before noon
The deck is open space so don’t use it much due to flying bugs

With decent weather where I live, we always have bugs but have quarter spraying and it is rare to have a bug or lizard problem in our house

Hope all the homies are doing fine !

lol…..I knew what you meant!

Your weather sounds amazing…….we were mid 90’s today too and it was delightful! Light breeze tonight early evening was welcome as it was still 91F when we went out. Gorgeous!

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Hey all! Really nice weekend here. Planning nicely firming up re that big family trip celebrating the Mr’s retirement to WDW end of July. Caught my breath seeing how much a 3 day PH tix was for one family member…on discount approx $480. Nobody is allowed to complain about the cost of a U AP at this point lolololol

Oh, the flat terrain there does make for some glorious storm watching. Well, if you are not in the thick of it that is!

i do marvel at folks waking about in horrific storms there with lightening rods

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Before the PC police smack me down, i get a pass on the bad taste having one DS get a bit of a jolt when a kid holding onto a chain link fence during a time out in baseball game.

Find my phone App
has saved my sorry butt a few times in the past

Nice!

Long as sim card the same should be able to switch it back & forth if u want I’m guessing???

That sounds like fun!

Believe family of rabbits ate the majority of our reg sized tomato plants that went into the ground this weekend. Wah. Need to go buy some now & make sure the netting is more secure…they wiggled under it.

thus far they haven’t touched the cherry tomato plants or peppers, go figure

did you check your cloud? Any save documents etc should be viewable in new phone

as long as they take the same SIM card, yes you can get into the phone

we “buy” them from ATT but generally do it via even payments on balance due after the “down payment”…which is normally whatever promo they have going at the time. Last one we did a BOGO but it was more of a discount than true one free sort of thing.

my youngest DS took advantage of their trade in program last summer. I was honestly surprised how much they gave him for his old iPhone. Have him on our family plan so keep an eye on it monthly. They even bumped up the amount once they saw it in store as it was in like new condition.

we were talked into adding on the monthly small fee to be able to trade them in early last go round, never did Lol. won’t do that again. even tho ours are paid off, really don’t see the need to get new ones yet as no major bells & whistles I can see on the new ones.

enjoy that new phone!

that’s a win!

Love the memes…….I hate political correctness……..

Your trip sounds wonderful……..what a lovely way to celebrate the misters retirement!

How is everyone's Tuesday going????

Slow day at work today. I'm moving some things around in my office to get a little bit of deep cleaning done. The regular cleaners don't do a deep clean of the office. There is not many papers to shuffle today. So I need to keep busy doing something.

It's a beautiful sunny warm day. I enjoyed the sunshine with a little walk over lunch. I think I'll be sitting outside for a bit tonight after work. Hopefully we don't have a storm that blows through again like last night.


We pay the HIGHEST landline and cellular usage in the world. It blows my mind how low those services are in other parts of the world. Right now for 3 phones - that each get 20 gigs of data, we pay over 250.00 per month - and WE OWN THE PHONES It is one of the reasons I don't have to upgrade to a different phone, as our rates would be higher again! Even if we do 2 yr contract the different per month is only about 20.00 in price difference for services. It is ridiculous.

I know that dance very well. You will find a pattern that works for you. Keep on going...you got this!!!!! I worked full-time, part-time (about 15-20 hrs week) plus 4- 5 classes per semester. You can do it! I think you will be able to fit in a little school work while on your trip. NOT the most relaxing or best senario...but it is doable.

That sounds like it will be a grand trip!!!!!!

Well, I should get looking at least a little busy.

Have a great day everyone!

Well, our Tuesday has been fabulous thanks…….hope yours has been good too…..and yes, that’s crazy money for a phone!





We have been so lucky with the weather this trip……it has been glorious and hot…..hot……hot……..blistering sunshine all the way!

Thought we were getting another storm tonight, but it came to nothing sadly…..thought we were going to get a good one.

Back in our suite enjoying a glass of wine……..

 

[keishashadow]

it has been glorious and hot…..hot……hot……..blistering sunshine all the way!

As long as I’m being decidedly un PC today, might as well join in on feeling hot, hot, hot!

Any excuse to pull out buster poindexter

 

[macraven]

It’s not even midnight and looks like I’m caught up with the boards now

And looks like I will be talking to myself as all our homies are catching zzz’s

Finally have everything set up on my phone
Found out I did not loose a thing after all

Woot!

I am not sure if this years hhn will be a hit or an improvement

All I do know is I will be there

Have had decent weather for two days but that will all change soon
My temps will be back in the low 90’s but with ac, it’s very comfortable in the house

The porch light is on in case anyone drops in later

 

[schumigirl]

It’s not even midnight and looks like I’m caught up with the boards now


And looks like I will be talking to myself as all our homies are catching zzz’s

Finally have everything set up on my phone
Found out I did not loose a thing after all

Woot!

I am not sure if this years hhn will be a hit or an improvement

All I do know is I will be there

Have had decent weather for two days but that will all change soon
My temps will be back in the low 90’s but with ac, it’s very comfortable in the house

The porch light is on in case anyone drops in later

I can honestly sat mac……trust me……I’m an engineer……. I think HHN is going to be much improved on previous years

Glad you still have all your info. It’s horrible to lose anything important.

Thanks for the time check……just realised how late it is…….we’re still burning that candle at both ends…….we can sleep when we get home!



Yep, think it’s time for bed……..we love the beds here……sleep like logs every night.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, so good to hear Schumi is enjoying her stay.

Yay for Mac not loosing anything with phone swap. Not a night owl here. Little one came up around 9 last night. She said I was watching my little screen with my eyes closed. Guess I needed a little nap, as sometimes just not much of interest to watch, and in training all day, was tired, I guess.

But with the birds being heard announcing the day has started, I heard them, as was up before my alarm went off. With sunrise now before 6 am, it does get brighter out, much earlier now. But alarm goes off, and me, are still awake about an hour before that earlier sunrise time. And a glorious sunny week we are having. And that heat pump of hot air will be arriving for the weekend. Mid 90s and humid is our Saturday and Sunday high temps. Yeah, then we pay for that heat, 69 the high Monday, as said in the 7 day forecast. Will certainly feel refreshing after that taste of late Summer weather weekend.

But as what is said by the weather news guy this early morning, a beautiful Spring day I will have. Mostly sunny, and not with that 30 mph wind blowing bad hair day lunchtime walk yesterday. 74 the high, light winds, and still not that cool overnight, as already 51 degrees out now. And a bright morning it is.

Enough news of a nice day start, and what day is this?


Why hello camel. Yep, homies, give that smile this Wednesday, as it’s such a hump of a day. It’s the middle of the week, thus give that smile for sure, as it means Friday is two days away! Yay! And with a training week, I’m decided to take this Friday off. I need another day to relax.

And as little one wants to visit the shore, I’m thinking Friday may be a good day to visit, as hoping not quite busy there yet. Official opening of the shore is always Memorial Day weekend. Usually long lines of cars heading to the sea by that Thursday of this May’s holiday weekend. We don’t need to stay overnight as it’s not a bad or too long drive, and we live about 1/2 hour drive from a bridge over the river that connects to the shore state. And across that state is not that long. The next bridge we will then cross will give us that oh yay, we are at the shore smell. The beach we like to go to, is on an island. And has a boardwalk that we enjoy food there, like a famous pizza place, a favorite salt water taffy place that you can see the kitchen making it, a favorite caramel popcorn place that you can smell them making it well before you get to the store, and a favorite bakery that has a coconut macaroon that is like no other, and I enjoy eating it. You can get all but those macaroons in local stores where I live, but there’s nothing like getting it from the store where they are made.

And so, a voting day is done. Hope the news has something else to report, though there is a too close to say who winner will be up for electing on our Fall voting day, that is all over the news today. Hehe, and the weather heating up is all over the news here too.

So the news of the day is a yay, as I’m one of the early birds that keeps this thread showing new post in an earlier hour.

So hoping as the first post of today, hope all have a most Wonderful Wednesday.

Ooh more tea for me. Yay!

 

[keishashadow]

Hitting a stretch of 90 degree weather this weekend. Need to double down to get that pool open for busy-ness.

Morning tied up tho, series of doctor appts for us both here in the next few weeks to work the last of that insurance coverage/deductible I go onto another plan in June or 2 months, then a 3rd in August. figured if I timed it right & no bumps in the road, might just be able to skip dealing with any of 2nd’s paperwork. At least i can keep the same doctors.

Carole - Sounds like you are working on a wonderful TR!

And looks like I will be talking to myself as all our homies are catching zzz’s

the mr was initially alarmed when retiring to discover I have conversations with the pooch He’s a very good listener.

always was the sort to talk out stuff out loud to myself for some reason. Told it’s not uncommon

I am not sure if this years hhn will be a hit or an improvement

Not much a stretch to reach #2.

#1, well, not going out on a limb as to where the quality will fall in the long line of events. However, I guarantee it will certainly be near bursting to capacity with eager participants.

Official opening of the shore is always Memorial Day weekend. Usually long lines of cars heading to the sea by that Thursday of this May’s holiday weekend. We don’t need to stay overnight as it’s not a bad or too long drive, and we live about 1/2 hour drive

You are lucky indeed! I’d prob be there every weekend if I lived that close.

Only a few trips to the jersey shore for me as it’s much quicker to hit Ocean City, MD for us. It’s nice enough but crowded and too honky tonk for me. Not a fan of having a boardwalk in front of resort, like ‘dem sand dunes

When we do drive, invest another 4 hours and hit up Myrtle Beach, SC. That said, I am thrilled to be flying into MYR end of the month. that ride home in August after they cancelled our flight, with 3 wrecks along the way was awful. Kept thinking I could almost have driven to Orlando in the same amount of time. Funny how my mind always tends to go there lol

 

[Charade67]

Another quick good morning. I really don't have much to talk about. I am going to be very boring for the next year. My life is going to be mostly work and school.

We ended up going to see the Dr. Strange movie. We both enjoyed it. A typical marvel movie - with a good cliffhanger for the next one.

We saw it too last week. Really weird movie.

Hey all! Really nice weekend here. Planning nicely firming up re that big family trip celebrating the Mr’s retirement to WDW end of July. Caught my breath seeing how much a 3 day PH tix was for one family member…on discount approx $480. Nobody is allowed to complain about the cost of a U AP at this point lolololol

What a fun way to celebrate retirement. I have not looked at individual ticket prices in ages. We just buy a package and try not to think too much about it.

I know that dance very well. You will find a pattern that works for you. Keep on going...you got this!!!!! I worked full-time, part-time (about 15-20 hrs week) plus 4- 5 classes per semester. You can do it! I think you will be able to fit in a little school work while on your trip. NOT the most relaxing or best senario...but it is doable.

Thank you. The last time I was in school I wasn't working. This is quite an adjustment for me.

I am not sure if this years hhn will be a hit or an improvement

All I do know is I will be there

Have had decent weather for two days but that will all change soon
My temps will be back in the low 90’s but with ac, it’s very comfortable in the house

I hope you have a great HHN this year. For those who don't want to go, my offer of nachos by the pool still stands.

It's supposed to get really hot here over the weekend, but dramatically cooler on Monday.

And as little one wants to visit the shore, I’m thinking Friday may be a good day to visit, as hoping not quite busy there yet.

Sounds like a good plan. I imagine the rest of the weekend will be crazy.

Morning tied up tho, series of doctor appts for us both here in the next few weeks to work the last of that insurance coverage/deductible I go onto another plan in June or 2 months, then a 3rd in August. figured if I timed it right & no bumps in the road, might just be able to skip dealing with any of 2nd’s paperwork. At least i can keep the same doctors.

As someone who works with medical insurance I am glad you are on top of this. I have lost count at how may times a client has changed plans and just not bothered to inform us.


Almost time to go to work. I am hoping for a slow day so I might be able to start work on a discussion board post that is due tomorrow.

 

[schumigirl]

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Hitting a stretch of 90 degree weather this weekend. Need to double down to get that pool open for busy-ness.

Morning tied up tho, series of doctor appts for us both here in the next few weeks to work the last of that insurance coverage/deductible I go onto another plan in June or 2 months, then a 3rd in August. figured if I timed it right & no bumps in the road, might just be able to skip dealing with any of 2nd’s paperwork. At least i can keep the same doctors.

Carole - Sounds like you are working on a wonderful TR!

the mr was initially alarmed when retiring to discover I have conversations with the pooch He’s a very good listener.

always was the sort to talk out stuff out loud to myself for some reason. Told it’s not uncommon

Not much a stretch to reach #2.

#1, well, not going out on a limb as to where the quality will fall in the long line of events. However, I guarantee it will certainly be near bursting to capacity with eager participants.

You are lucky indeed! I’d prob be there every weekend if I lived that close.

Only a few trips to the jersey shore for me as it’s much quicker to hit Ocean City, MD for us. It’s nice enough but crowded and too honky tonk for me. Not a fan of having a boardwalk in front of resort, like ‘dem sand dunes

When we do drive, invest another 4 hours and hit up Myrtle Beach, SC. That said, I am thrilled to be flying into MYR end of the month. that ride home in August after they cancelled our flight, with 3 wrecks along the way was awful. Kept thinking I could almost have driven to Orlando in the same amount of time. Funny how my mind always tends to go there lol

Might be dull to some people, but we’ve had an absolute blast and loving every second……..and tried to document everything!

Oh you need that pool opened up……..especially now…..your weather sounds gorgeous And you have the best trip upcoming!

Yeah, Jersey Shore is not for me either…..I agree. My cousins went once, and once was enough.

Another quick good morning. I really don't have much to talk about. I am going to be very boring for the next year. My life is going to be mostly work and school.


We saw it too last week. Really weird movie.


What a fun way to celebrate retirement. I have not looked at individual ticket prices in ages. We just buy a package and try not to think too much about it.


Thank you. The last time I was in school I wasn't working. This is quite an adjustment for me.


I hope you have a great HHN this year. For those who don't want to go, my offer of nachos by the pool still stands.

It's supposed to get really hot here over the weekend, but dramatically cooler on Monday.


Sounds like a good plan. I imagine the rest of the weekend will be crazy.


As someone who works with medical insurance I am glad you are on top of this. I have lost count at how may times a client has changed plans and just not bothered to inform us.


Almost time to go to work. I am hoping for a slow day so I might be able to start work on a discussion board post that is due tomorrow.

You‘ll get there Charade…….I got both my degrees while working full time…….it’s something you can absolutely do!








Yep……..not sure I care what others are experiencing weather wise while we are here on vacation………back home is getting a mini heatwave and I’m glad to hear it……..it ain’t gonna last though.

Hot again today…….meeting a former Loews friend for lunch then we’ll see……..gotta love this weather and relaxing time!

Happy Wednesday

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Just caught up with two weeks worth of posting as I just tend to lurk here. My life is very boring, especially since retiring.

Well, I was supposed to be in FL now, but ended up cancelling my trip for an eye-related issue. Over a period of two and a half weeks at the end of April/start of May I developed posterior vitreous detachment in both eyes, first the left, then the right. Huge sudden floaters was the symptom. I was afraid my retina had detached, went rushing to see an ophthamologist. He said this is quite common as one ages and the vitreous (gel like liquid inside the eyeball that holds its shape) becomes more watery and less jelly-like. It's also more common in people with nearsightedness, which I've been all my life basically.

Anyway, the vitreous usually detaches from the retina with no issues in most people, but in 10-15% it pulls too hard causing a retinal detachment requiring immediate surgery to prevent vision loss. He told me I could fly safely, but to avoid theme park rides because of the risk. I couldn't see spending all that money, risking Covid on the plane (cases are shooting up quickly in my area), to just walk around the parks in the FL heat. We go there for the rides! My DD said she didn't want to go if I couldn't ride, and if I did have a retinal detachment there and needed emergency surgery, my insurance probably wouldn't pay and I wouldn't be able to fly for at least a month or longer after the surgery. So fate was basically telling me to cancel. I see him again at the beginning of June and hopefully there won't be any issues going in September ( I hate to waste my final decent Savvy Traveller rate).

 

[macraven]

I am very sorry this medical condition has happened

Hope things turn out for you in a good way and your sight can be saved.
I’m sure it is a disappointment for you to cancel your trip but better safe than sorry

Taking precautions now is the best way to handle it

Sending you hugs…... gentle ones

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Happy hump day stop in

Not much to report happening here. It is a cool windy morning. There was no sitting outside enjoying the nice weather last night. It was cool and windy. Not much heat here yet. But I have noticed the lilac buds are forming on my tree now. I am glad our cold/snowy snap didn't freeze and kill them off. I did get to the gym last night...tonight will be a rest night. I gotta think about what's on the menu for tonight.

Finally have everything set up on my phone
Found out I did not loose a thing after all

That the best news!!!!!! I am so glad you didn't loose all that valuable information.

Yep, think it’s time for bed……..we love the beds here……sleep like logs every night.

It sounds like it is going to be a great trip report!!! I will be living vicariously through it. Your weather every time I check it...has been amazing!

Why hello camel. Yep, homies, give that smile this Wednesday, as it’s such a hump of a day. It’s the middle of the week, thus give that smile for sure, as it means Friday is two days away! Yay! And with a training week, I’m decided to take this Friday off. I need another day to relax.

It's great you can schedule an extra day off! I am waiting until summer and hotter weather arrives. Then I will take off an extra day or two on some weekends. Just so that I can enjoy summer a little more. Enjoy your bonus day off!!!

Anyway, the vitreous usually detaches from the retina with no issues in most people, but in 10-15% it pulls too hard causing a retinal detachment requiring immediate surgery to prevent vision loss. He told me I could fly safely, but to avoid theme park rides because of the risk. I couldn't see spending all that money, risking Covid on the plane (cases are shooting up quickly in my area), to just walk around the parks in the FL heat. We go there for the rides! My DD said she didn't want to go if I couldn't ride, and if I did have a retinal detachment there and needed emergency surgery, my insurance probably wouldn't pay and I wouldn't be able to fly for at least a month or longer after the surgery. So fate was basically telling me to cancel. I see him again at the beginning of June and hopefully there won't be any issues going in September ( I hate to waste my final decent Savvy Traveller rate).

WOW...I am glad you were proactive about it and sought medical attention. How scary! I know that I have worn glasses since I've been 13 - and i do experience those floaters. I notice them the most when going from indoors to bright outdoors. Also when reading, then looking I notice the floaters too. It's a lovely reminder that we are getting older.

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers around.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, very nearsighted too, Aurora, hope you are better, and can always reschedule, though is disappointing to have to cancel. Hugs that all goes well by next month. I’m so used to floaters, they usually don’t bother me. All because of the shape of my eyes, and because it’s hereditary.

 

[macraven]

I’m still passing my time at the ladies gym
Quite boring overall

No one here but me
Evening time is when the crowds come or during the night hours
It’s a 24/7 place

I prefer coming here when it is empty
Able to use the machines and switch my routine with out waiting for some other equipment here

 

[keishashadow]

We just buy a package and try not to think too much about it.

Old habits die hard with me. Had to really punch the pennies when a single mom

One of these years we’re going to tempt you to the dark side for HHN lol

I’m still passing my time at the ladies gym

Impressive! You go girl!

 

[schumigirl]

Just caught up with two weeks worth of posting as I just tend to lurk here. My life is very boring, especially since retiring.

Well, I was supposed to be in FL now, but ended up cancelling my trip for an eye-related issue. Over a period of two and a half weeks at the end of April/start of May I developed posterior vitreous detachment in both eyes, first the left, then the right. Huge sudden floaters was the symptom. I was afraid my retina had detached, went rushing to see an ophthamologist. He said this is quite common as one ages and the vitreous (gel like liquid inside the eyeball that holds its shape) becomes more watery and less jelly-like. It's also more common in people with nearsightedness, which I've been all my life basically.

Anyway, the vitreous usually detaches from the retina with no issues in most people, but in 10-15% it pulls too hard causing a retinal detachment requiring immediate surgery to prevent vision loss. He told me I could fly safely, but to avoid theme park rides because of the risk. I couldn't see spending all that money, risking Covid on the plane (cases are shooting up quickly in my area), to just walk around the parks in the FL heat. We go there for the rides! My DD said she didn't want to go if I couldn't ride, and if I did have a retinal detachment there and needed emergency surgery, my insurance probably wouldn't pay and I wouldn't be able to fly for at least a month or longer after the surgery. So fate was basically telling me to cancel. I see him again at the beginning of June and hopefully there won't be any issues going in September ( I hate to waste my final decent Savvy Traveller rate).

I’m so sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip. Fingers crossed you manage to visit in September and hope things improve massively for you…….sending you hugs.

Happy hump day stop in

Not much to report happening here. It is a cool windy morning. There was no sitting outside enjoying the nice weather last night. It was cool and windy. Not much heat here yet. But I have noticed the lilac buds are forming on my tree now. I am glad our cold/snowy snap didn't freeze and kill them off. I did get to the gym last night...tonight will be a rest night. I gotta think about what's on the menu for tonight.

That the best news!!!!!! I am so glad you didn't loose all that valuable information.

It sounds like it is going to be a great trip report!!! I will be living vicariously through it. Your weather every time I check it...has been amazing!

It's great you can schedule an extra day off! I am waiting until summer and hotter weather arrives. Then I will take off an extra day or two on some weekends. Just so that I can enjoy summer a little more. Enjoy your bonus day off!!!


WOW...I am glad you were proactive about it and sought medical attention. How scary! I know that I have worn glasses since I've been 13 - and i do experience those floaters. I notice them the most when going from indoors to bright outdoors. Also when reading, then looking I notice the floaters too. It's a lovely reminder that we are getting older.

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers around.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!

The weather has been phenomenal this trip! It’s really beginning to heat up again now into high 90’s, but even high 80’s has been fabulous!

Glad you’re enjoying the gym and hope that weather heats up soon for you.

I’m still passing my time at the ladies gym
Quite boring overall

No one here but me
Evening time is when the crowds come or during the night hours
It’s a 24/7 place

I prefer coming here when it is empty
Able to use the machines and switch my routine with out waiting for some other equipment here

You’re doing well back at the gym again mac…….it takes commitment to keep going.





Somehow, we ended up in Strong Water again tonight after the club lounge ……..we did plan to go into the park, but amazingly never made it. Lovely evening though with some good food and company……park time tomorrow…….

 

[macraven]

Schumi, there is always tomorrow for the parks
Liquid refreshment should come first, just saying…

Have you done the two shows yet?
Bourne and Horror Make Up Show

Both are entertaining for me

 

[macraven]

Aurora, I do hope your September trip will happen!
Hope that you have improvement with your eye condition

I know that it’s a worry and concern for you

Sending you Mummy Dust for a complete healing for your medical issue

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, it’s a Thursday, and with the heat, a drink is certainly in order. As such, was nice to hear Schumi was doing the right thing, and enjoying some refreshments inside the AC at Strong Water. Always today to enjoy sone park time.

When it’s hot, and you have time to enjoy life, you should be able to do whatever you feel like doing. Like relaxing in AC, pool time, or for some, park time.

Yay for Mac doing more gym time. Don’t blame you for going while not crowded. Movie viewing on that Monday early evening was a great time to go. I think there was around 12 of us in the room we saw the movie in. Was great, no line for food or for the bathroom after the movie ended. Hope you are feeling good now.

And here we are, a Thirsty Thursday is here. Heard some rain about a half hour before the alarm went off. I was like good, more watering our flowers. But was a only a short downpour, and was quiet after. Then the birds started saying, it’s the all clear. Cloudy, so while still bright, as after sunrise by almost an hour, it’s already 55 degrees out. Still some chances of light rain in the next hour, then the heat starts. 79 the high. Yay, shorts are starting to be the what I am wearing today.

And yay, sister said let’s get together next Sunday, so all can enjoy the holiday Monday with resting at home. And hehe, said since you opened the pool, should be 95 on Saturday. She said yeah, but the pool is 65 degrees out right now. While may feel hot enough, that probably shocking water temp will feel good after you get used to it. Northern homies here.

Ah all like the house cooler when it’s hot out. Our AC was turned on yesterday. Thus, with the outside temp warm, but not that warm, have not heard it on yet, and house feels almost too cool. That’s still okay. I’d much rather feel a little cool then too hot, as can always find a throw or weather warmer clothes. But with my short sleeve shirt and shorts, I’m still not wanting more. Yea is hot though. I do sometimes enjoy iced tea, but every morning it’s hot. That teapot filling and stove turned on, is one of the things I do as my first of the morning routines. Well, and week days, screen viewing too, that early morning starts. And end of the training today. Will make sure all is set, as when turn off screen, will not be turned on until early Monday morning. So happy to have off tomorrow. And with a partly cloudy sky, and 89 the high, with a few degrees cooler at the shore, that sea breeze, but does sound like the perfect day to drive down there for a day of beach fun tomorrow. Though given my sister’s pool temp, the sea at the shore is probably that temp or even less warm. Best time to enjoy a warm sea is end of August. So while will certainly take a walk along the water edge, I doubt either of us will be swimming tomorrow.

Ooh, screen said it needed updates, so I clicked have at it. But as said done quick enough, back to routine I go.

Most terrific Thirsty Thursday all. A happy morning to you too. Getting towards the end of May. Time does fly at times. Just saying.