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

[keishashadow]

Not sure what happened to today’s forecasted warm weather. got an unexpected good soaking last night still heavy overcast & bit chilly. Went to. Plan B & went with a load of laundry. Now to rethink dinner options

email notices SWA changed 3 different flight times for us this am. No huge shift, phew. They used to be one of the few airlines with a schedule written in stonestill surprises me to see those emails. As long as they don’t cancel outright I’ll deal!

Somehow, we ended up in Strong Water again tonight after the club lounge

Lol so, you are tethered to Strong Water, eh? I can surely think of worse ways to lounge on vacation!

 

[Lynne G]

Ack, I hate changes in flight times, Keisha. I buy ticket for the exact time I want to travel. Annoying. Glad to hear they were not that different. Laundry is boring, but has to be done. Hope nicer weather for you.

Training is ahhh. Just glad it’s over today.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick Thursday stop in

It is a bright sunny and chilly day so far. I actually covered my flowers last night as they were forecasting frost and snow again overnight. It didn't - thank goodness! But it sure felt like it . I refused to put socks on...but sat in my chair with my fuzzy blanket on all night.

No gym last night, and just relaxed watching tv. Changed what I was going to make for supper, as plans for the evening for Dh and the boys changed...so it was butter chicken and coconut rice. And yes...the butter chicken sauce was from a jar I found a tasty one...and it is an easy quick weeknight meal. I had to laugh this morning when I came out to the kitchen and seen that oldest ds has warmed it up and put it as part of his lunch. Those left overs never last long. Younger ds will be disappointed to find there is none left for him. Not sure what is on the menu for tonight yet.

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

That's why I go a little later in the evening instead of right after work. It is usually pretty quiet with a few people. I like having my choice of machines to use without waiting as well. Good job on the dedication of going.

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…….

Sounds like a perfect day...good food and company! I know you will enjoy your remaining days!

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.

That sounds like a perfect weekend! Enjoy the time with your sister.

email notices SWA changed 3 different flight times for us this am. No huge shift, phew. They used to be one of the few airlines with a schedule written in stonestill surprises me to see those emails. As long as they don’t cancel outright I’ll deal!

Sigh...there are soooo many changes lately with so many of the airlines. I'll cross my fingers that there is no cancellation.

Well, I should get started shuffling some papers here.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

so it was butter chicken and coconut rice. And yes...the butter chicken sauce was from a jar I found a tasty one...and it is an easy quick weeknight meal.

I’m finding myself using jarred Asian sauces more often since 2 of my boys out of town and it’s too confusing to cut down most of my Asian recipes. Shockingly, aldis are pretty good with some doctoring up. can get at least two meals for the boys of us out of one bottle

Never tried butter chicken. Not a fan of coconut anything unless it’s in a frozen drink with an umbrella hehe

Yesterday, played with a small rice cooker I grabbed at the Amazon place for a few bucks. brand new & sealed. Do Like the timer delay & warming features. Need to fine tune the liquid volume. Pretty good texture even after sitting for 3 hours. Will be a handy gadget & doesn’t take up much space. Apparently a steamer too. Who knew? Lol

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Never tried butter chicken. Not a fan of coconut anything unless it’s in a frozen drink with an umbrella hehe

tee hee....I'm very much the same!

I can't remember when I had tried butter chicken - I had a taste from someone's plate once just to try it...and loved it. I made it at home the first time and asked my kiddos to just try it...and if they didn't like it, they could eat something else. They ended up LOVING it. It is one of their favorite meals now and I always make a big pan...I could probably make more and there would be no tossing of the left overs. Dh likes the coconut rice with the butter chicken - he is not a huge fan of that meal but eats it because it's made lol.

I LOVE using my instant pot to make rice. It works like a charm and makes such fluffy rice. Same measurements as in the pot, just pressure for 4-5 minutes, then natural release for 10 - 15 (I just leave it until we are ready to eat) and fluff it with a fork just before I serve it. My daughter loves her rice cooker though, and hates her Instant pot lol

 

[macraven]

Now I need to google what is butter chicken …

 

[keishashadow]

My daughter loves her rice cooker though, and hates her Instant pot lol

After seeing the jiggly thing from a pressure cooker embedded in kitchen ceiling when I was a kid, have a rather strong aversion to the device. Just haven’t brought myself to buy an insta-pot, yet lol.

The instruction booklet for the rice cooker was 1.5 liquid to 1 rice. on stove top I use at least 2 to 1. Think I’m going to up the ratio Next time with the cooker. Just so nice to set it and walk away. Need to google to see if it will make risotto lol. Not holding my breath there.

I Generally avoid most Indian cuisine even tho it looks delicious. haven’t figured out which ‘exotic’ spice sends my guts into spasms…happens after eating @ Boma (i’ll never give up trying it lol as it smells so good when strolling past) & any sort of curry. Bonus points for cilantro often hiding in lots of dishes, especially Mexican…bubbles I taste soapy bubbles…yuck

wound up making beef stew. cleaned out my refrigerator freezer this am and found an older roast lurking I wanted to use. The mr is getting a tooth extracted tomorrow, figure he can gum a bowl of the leftovers within the next day or so. It always tends to taste better the next day anyway IMO.

 

[Lynne G]

Guess what our dinner was? Surprise surprise. Pasta. Made little one happy, with salad, fast and easy dinner. Fresh grated parmigiana was tasty on the pasta and red sauce.

Quiet enough night. I’m getting ready to start my bedtime routine. Even though I don’t have to wake up early, I figure I still will be.

Yeah. No Indian food cooked here. I doubt either kid would eat the butter chicken. But to each their own.

I’ve looked at those rice cookers, but never got one. I find it easy to just cook in a pot on the stove. Like Keisha, I do an almost 2 to 1 water to rice. I add salt to the water, to flavor the rice. Comes out fine every time.

 

[schumigirl]

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Not sure what happened to today’s forecasted warm weather. got an unexpected good soaking last night still heavy overcast & bit chilly. Went to. Plan B & went with a load of laundry. Now to rethink dinner options

email notices SWA changed 3 different flight times for us this am. No huge shift, phew. They used to be one of the few airlines with a schedule written in stonestill surprises me to see those emails. As long as they don’t cancel outright I’ll deal!


Lol so, you are tethered to Strong Water, eh? I can surely think of worse ways to lounge on vacation!

We‘re both Princesses aren’t we……..lol…….I wear that crown well!!!

Laundry is always good to get out of the way……..

Quick Thursday stop in

It is a bright sunny and chilly day so far. I actually covered my flowers last night as they were forecasting frost and snow again overnight. It didn't - thank goodness! But it sure felt like it . I refused to put socks on...but sat in my chair with my fuzzy blanket on all night.

No gym last night, and just relaxed watching tv. Changed what I was going to make for supper, as plans for the evening for Dh and the boys changed...so it was butter chicken and coconut rice. And yes...the butter chicken sauce was from a jar I found a tasty one...and it is an easy quick weeknight meal. I had to laugh this morning when I came out to the kitchen and seen that oldest ds has warmed it up and put it as part of his lunch. Those left overs never last long. Younger ds will be disappointed to find there is none left for him. Not sure what is on the menu for tonight yet.


That's why I go a little later in the evening instead of right after work. It is usually pretty quiet with a few people. I like having my choice of machines to use without waiting as well. Good job on the dedication of going.

Sounds like a perfect day...good food and company! I know you will enjoy your remaining days!

That sounds like a perfect weekend! Enjoy the time with your sister.

Sigh...there are soooo many changes lately with so many of the airlines. I'll cross my fingers that there is no cancellation.

Well, I should get started shuffling some papers here.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

Yep, we’ll make the most of our time……it’s been lovely catching up with friends, might not make the most exciting trip report, but spending time with them has been priceless.

Have a great few days……

I’m finding myself using jarred Asian sauces more often since 2 of my boys out of town and it’s too confusing to cut down most of my Asian recipes. Shockingly, aldis are pretty good with some doctoring up. can get at least two meals for the boys of us out of one bottle

Never tried butter chicken. Not a fan of coconut anything unless it’s in a frozen drink with an umbrella hehe

Yesterday, played with a small rice cooker I grabbed at the Amazon place for a few bucks. brand new & sealed. Do Like the timer delay & warming features. Need to fine tune the liquid volume. Pretty good texture even after sitting for 3 hours. Will be a handy gadget & doesn’t take up much space. Apparently a steamer too. Who knew? Lol

Had the nicest Pina Colada today…..no umbrella though…….I’ll forgive them though as food and drinks were amazing……..

I need to think about a rice cooker, but we very rarely have rice……..not a favourite option in our home, and so easy to cook…..even a bad cook can do rice……

After seeing the jiggly thing from a pressure cooker embedded in kitchen ceiling when I was a kid, have a rather strong aversion to the device. Just haven’t brought myself to buy an insta-pot, yet lol.

The instruction booklet for the rice cooker was 1.5 liquid to 1 rice. on stove top I use at least 2 to 1. Think I’m going to up the ratio Next time with the cooker. Just so nice to set it and walk away. Need to google to see if it will make risotto lol. Not holding my breath there.

I Generally avoid most Indian cuisine even tho it looks delicious. haven’t figured out which ‘exotic’ spice sends my guts into spasms…happens after eating @ Boma (i’ll never give up trying it lol as it smells so good when strolling past) & any sort of curry. Bonus points for cilantro often hiding in lots of dishes, especially Mexican…bubbles I taste soapy bubbles…yuck

wound up making beef stew. cleaned out my refrigerator freezer this am and found an older roast lurking I wanted to use. The mr is getting a tooth extracted tomorrow, figure he can gum a bowl of the leftovers within the next day or so. It always tends to taste better the next day anyway IMO.

Love Indian cuisine, one of our favourite dinner options. Yes, no cilantro in our dishes, we have coriander seeds which are slightly different. Cilantro tastes like soap to us too……yuk……..I do make a mean curry from scratch.

Hope the misters extraction goes well, food sounds good!



It is wonderfully hot here now……..wow.

Had the best day! Park time, lunch out, Orlando Eye, Club Lounge fun and Citywalk…..and all boiling hot which has been perfect.

Almost bedtime here……….enjoying a glass of wine in our suite watching a movie…….lovely evening.

 

[macraven]

How did you like the Orlando Eye?
I have read about but never knew anyone that has gone on it

 

[schumigirl]

How did you like the Orlando Eye?
I have read about but never knew anyone that has gone on it

Our fourth time on it.

It’s ok……not a must do on a trip, but good to see how they are developing Epic Universe down that way.

It’ll be a massive site.

Sad to see the ride close by where that young man died on the drop tower, there are so many floral tributes to him beside the ride, so very sad.

 

[macraven]

Lynne
I was wondering when pasta was back on your meal list.
If it is a family favorite, it’s an easy meal to set up

 

[macraven]

Our fourth time on it.

It’s ok……not a must do on a trip, but good to see how they are developing Epic Universe down that way.

It’ll be a massive site.

You are brave!

I don’t deal well with heights
I would pee my pants if I ever did go on it

 

[Charade67]

The cat woke me up at 4:00 this morning and it looks like I will be awake for awhile.
We had been planning to go to the Virginia Renaissance Festival tomorrow, but it’s going to be in the high 90’s and none of us wants to spend the day in that heat. I will use the day to get caught up with school.

B requested Chinese food yesterday, so we went to my favorite Chinese restaurant. This was from her fortune cookie.

Well, I was supposed to be in FL now, but ended up cancelling my trip for an eye-related issue.

So sorry you had to cancel your trip. Hope you are able to go in September.

Yeah, very nearsighted too

Me too.

I’m still passing my time at the ladies gym

Good for you. I need to find some time to get some exercise.

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

Not very likely.

email notices SWA changed 3 different flight times for us this am. No huge shift, phew. They used to be one of the few airlines with a schedule written in stonestill surprises me to see those emails. As long as they don’t cancel outright I’ll deal!

How annoying. I am praying my flight doesn’t change again.

And yes...the butter chicken sauce was from a jar

I have never had that dish.

Now I need to google what is butter chicken …

I had to google it too.

I Generally avoid most Indian cuisine even tho it looks delicious.

I have never eaten Indian food. I keep thinking I should try it, but I don’t think there is a restaurant near me.

I don’t deal well with heights

Same here.


Caspian has settled down so I am good to try to get back to sleep.

 

[Lynne G]

Funny, your cat must have got me up too, Charade. I was up around exactly at 4 pm, then went downstairs, as must have heard our largest tv still on. I guess someone forgot to turn it off whenever they went to bed. I did finally go back to sleep for a bit. Hope you get back to sleep like I did.

Ah, that glorious sunshine. 85 degrees, with scattered thunderstorms in the area around the dinner time, just to make the ride home a fun one. I hope none are anywhere we are this time around dinner time. Though saying a mostly cloudy day, I’m enjoying that glorious sunshine pouring through the window, seeing this Friday morning, with a cup of tea in my hand. Thought I’d make some cherry turnovers, as have some cherry filling decided not to make a pie with. And so, they are in the oven, and when almost cool, ready for a little coarse sugar on them. Enjoy when kitchen has a sweeter baking smell. They don’t take that long, so watching the timer.

Told little one I want an earlier start, just after rush hour. We will see if she gets up in the next hour. Older one works, and DH is only working online for a half day, then over mum’s home. I’m sure he’ll bring her lunch. Both don’t care to go with us to the shore. So, a ladies trip it is.

Fabulous Friday everyone.

 

[Robo56]

Good Friday morning Sans family

Did I also suggest one of those sea salt/texturing sprays on your roots? I rotate between 3 different ones. Use sparingly but does make a difference

Is that a salt spray hair solution mix you make or is it a product sold in the store?

So now I have two iPhones with both ringing when I get calls

Mac glad to hear you found your phone and were able to retrieve your travel information that was stored on it.

It sounds like you have been keeping very busy! It is so great you get to see so many of your extended family so often.

I like to keep moving with little projects when I can.

My family is busy with their lives, but they are so sweet to make time to visit when they can.

Robo’s in Spring cleaning mode. Good to refresh the closet, and pantry. After looking through my closet, I decided, I really don’t wear as many long sleeve shirts as I used to. Also dropped off bags of not going to wear that anymore clothes to our one resell place, as hope someone else can use them. On Sundays, I do my review of my pantry. Good to use the oldest stuff first. We are well stocked now. And think my closet is a bit more bare. Good to refresh the house contents every so often.

A good closet clean out once a year is a good thing to do.

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

Sounds like a wonderful celebration trip for your hubby’s retirement. I hope all goes well with the planning.

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.

So sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip. Sending healing wishes your way that your eyes get better soon.


so it was butter chicken and coconut rice. And yes...the butter chicken sauce was from a jar

I have made butter chicken from scratch before. It is very good with a mild underlying heat. We liked it. I saw a butter chicken sauce at Aldi’s. I have never made coconut rice.


Not a lot going on here. The weather has warmed up here to
lizard loving temps. Will be 90 today and over the weekend. Then back into the 70’s for a few days if the weather predictions are correct.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday then went to the grocery store and stocked up on needed things.

I made a reservation for 6 house UMH Tour. I had a day in mind that would work better for me during the time I’am there for HHN. I’am glad I called and made the reservation as there were only 6 places left for that morning.

It appears that this will be a busy year for HHN. Time will tell. I need to settle on a date for RIP Tour and reserve that soon.

Grandson is graduating from high school next Wednesday. He is a smart hardworking fella. We are so proud of him. Seems like only yesterday he was a little baby in my arms.


Have a wonderful Friday everyone.

 

[macraven]

Robo the UMH is one of my most favorite tour

I booked first day they released it to the public
Hope the group I will be in has decent peeps

Have done this tour each year since it started
Some in the past groups are very nice and some are not socializing

Since monster cafe is biting the dust, no clue where break time will be during lunch hour
Lots of time to find that info out

You will enjoy your grandson’s graduation !

 

[Pumpkin1172]

TGIF Friday and it's a holiday/long weekend here as well!

Dh and ds left early this morning to go to his brothers place (the brother that had flooding) Dh took a load of furnaces along that a local company (and an the owners are family friends) bought from dh's company. So dh will visit with his brother and deliver the units so people can start the necessary repairs and start to get back into their homes.

So it's just me and the youngest ds for the weekend. He took this weekend off of his job, as we were going to head to the city to visit the kids and grandkid. But plans changed, with dh making a delivery of furnaces and other supplies. So He is going to hang with friends and probably help me do some organizing and tossing of things in the basement. It will be a good time to go through some things. The weather is not going to be great...so I'll take advantage and get a few things done inside. Crossing my fingers none of that white stuff falls over the weekend. This weekend is famous for one last blast of snow hitting.

Now I need to google what is butter chicken …

It is not something everyone likes. I seen it on lots of menus here - that's where I tried a bite of a friend's plate and liked it. Dh eats it...but it is definitely NOT his favorite dish.

wound up making beef stew. cleaned out my refrigerator freezer this am and found an older roast lurking I wanted to use. The mr is getting a tooth extracted tomorrow, figure he can gum a bowl of the leftovers within the next day or so. It always tends to taste better the next day anyway IMO.

Yum!!!! I love a good bowl of stew or beef barley soup as well. I hope your Mr's extraction gives him minimal pain.

..I do make a mean curry from scratch.

As I was typing it came from a jar...I thought of you and your curries you whip up! One day I will pre-make it to use during the week! Dd used to say I was cheating by doing that. I have now spied the same jars from Costco in her pantry now too Funny what happens when your a busy working mom lol

B requested Chinese food yesterday, so we went to my favorite Chinese restaurant. This was from her fortune cookie.

I love a good chinese food meal! The fortune message was a good one! I hope you get to reschedule your outing you had planned.

Grandson is graduating from high school next Wednesday. He is a smart hardworking fella. We are so proud of him. Seems like only yesterday he was a little baby in my arms.

Time really does go fast! I can't believe our little gd is already 2.5

Well, I should shuffle some papers. There is not much on my desk today. I do get to leave a little early as it's nail day today. A great way to start off my long weekend!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Lynne G]

Beach:

 

[Robo56]

Robo the UMH is one of my most favorite tour

Yes, I really enjoy the tour too. You were the one who told me about the tour and I have been going every since. It really brings a different dimension to the houses seeing them during the day.

I booked first day they released it to the public
Hope the group I will be in has decent peeps

Last year the group I was in was ok. It was mostly couples and families together. I was the lone wolf.....LOL...I don’t mind. I’am focused on the houses and taking pics. I hang back a bit and enjoy the experience.

Have done this tour each year since it started
Some in the past groups are very nice and some are not socializing

I have found that folks usually don’t say much except to those in their party. Before the Tour started our group was sitting at a table together. There were a few pleasantries exchanged then nothing after that.

Since monster cafe is biting the dust, no clue where break time will be during lunch hour
Lots of time to find that info out

That was a treat to get lunch in the Monsters Cafe last year. Mostly the environment was special and the air conditioning was awesome in there. It was closed to only the Tour groups which was nice.

Looking to see where we go this year for lunch break. Hope it’s something good. Please not back to pretzel and hotdog option at the Blue Man Theatre..

Dh and ds left early this morning to go to his brothers place (the brother that had flooding) Dh took a load of furnaces along that a local company (and an the owners are family friends) bought from dh's company. So dh will visit with his brother and deliver the units so people can start the necessary repairs and start to get back into their homes.

Your hubby is doing such a nice thing by taking furnaces to those in need after the flooding.