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

[macraven]

Mr Mac and I went and voted this morning
Voting place was packed once we were finished

We never miss to vote

Have no idea if I want to make a meatloaf for dinner or spice the meat up and do a different dish.

I make the executive decisions for dinner
and I am all out of ideas how to use the meat for tonight…

 

[Lynne G]

Make meatballs, Mac. Can make them with red sauce or even just with brown gravy.

Mashed taters with our own chicken and bacon quesadillas, mine with a little ranch. I think little one made hers a burrito. So, while no tacos for us, and a Taco Bell is too far to drive, but close enough to a taco dinner we had.

Quiet night, and happy the week is almost half over, with that camel saying hello tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Ended up making pasta for dinner
Quick dinner and fried up hamburger meat and had a jar of sauce that I spiced up

Lynne I have not made meatballs in 30 years
Lol
The family always preferred loosely fried seasoned hamburger meat

It worked for me as it kept my boys from fighting over who got the most meatballs

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well, I changed our chicken fajitas for supper. It will be taco Wednesday! I looked in the fridge when I got home, and there were 3 left over hamburgers and three buns. So it was a left over night, whipper a little pasta to go with it. I ate too much pasta (I had a second serving and I'm not paying for it) and am way OVER full

I did drag my butt to the gym and put in some steps. Not much of a sweat or raised heart rate, but I got some steps in. So that's all that matters. Beautiful evening - cool but a beautiful sunset.

I went outside to water my pots and newly planted veggies....the darn birds are trying to pick out my pea seeds I went to go water them, and noticed that there were pea seeds where they weren't supposed to be. I'll have to watch how they come up and plant seeds to replace the ones i lost to them.

It seems Dh is enjoying his time at the game tonight. It's a good Battle of Alberta just like the 80's when we were growing up lol.

Well, I am going to watch a little more tv...then hit the hay. Morning always comes fast!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, that cooler morning once again. Partly cloudy conditions will persist all day. And who do I see?


Hehe, camel has arrived in the clouds to wish all that your hump of a day today, this Wednesday, will make ya say yay, as week is half way done. Meaning now that fabulous Friday is two days away. Woot!

So with that 51 degrees out, no one’s AC units are running. They might be heard late in the afternoon, when it’s 73 degrees out, but maybe not. The house does feel a bit cool.

Thus, my week day routine is no different. Tea, screen for almost an hour, so far, and quiet enough with traffic quite noisy. Thinking many are ready to get away for the holiday weekend. I’m sure our local news will be with more news from the down the shore, starting with more traffic and other shore news on tomorrow’s local news channels. See the shore towns open all the doors for those to come starting this weekend, as Christmas feeling crowds make all the local merchants happy.

Thus, yay, I’m the first to wish all the homies a Wonderful Wednesday.

Safe travels to Schumi, and nice to be traveling again in a few months.

Ooh, it is a good morning, hope yours is too.

 

[Robo56]

Good Wednesday morning Sans family

Congrats again to your grandson……..what a lovely day you’ll all have celebrating.

Thank you Schumi.

Have a safe flight back home across the pond.

So good to hear you had a good trip. You will, be back before you know it.

Butter chicken tends to be a dish for wimps who don’t like spice in curry places here, it’s far too creamy for me.

The recipe I made wasn’t as creamy as some of the recipes I had looked at. It was mildly spicy. I can’t tolerate the spicy food I enjoyed in my youth.


Few more beach from little one:


Nice pictures of your mother daughter day at the beach. Looks like a beach amusement park in the distance.

Had a fabulous thunder storm again tonight, and again we luckily missed the rain as it was torrential. We went into the restaurant just before it started and as we came out it stopped.

Yes, Florida does have some epic thunder and lightning storms. I will give it to Orlando on the hard rains that come down in sheets for sure.

Congrats to him.

Thank you Charade. Hope your classes are coming along well.

Congratulations to Robo’s grandson. Kids grow up so fast. Hope you are doing well, and sipping some coffee in your HHN mug. Yay, I enjoyed those tours, and a fun day to see 6 of the HHN houses, so great you booked your 6 house tour this Fall. Hopefully, we can enjoy some coffee together and chat in late September.

Thank you Lynne. Enjoying my coffee this morning in my HHN Mug.

As it stands now I will be attending HHN earlier in September this year unless I decide to change dates. It looks like the event might have a stellar year.

not sure why I was stunned to hear my eldest DS tested positive for covid yesterday. Came up in mandatory test he gets weekly for his FB league gig. Says he feels perfectly fine, is fully vaxx’d as per their protocols for employment. from what i gather several of the elderly coaches have been hit hard by it tho as is the norm for the disease.

Not fun to have to isolate. Hope he does well.

Bottled. I only use sulfate-free hair products. The ‘Not Your Mothers’ brand didn’t work well for me.

for just root lift i like ‘OGX Argan Oil of Morocco-Texturing Sea Salt Spray’. It gives some shine.

‘Got 2B beach tripping salt spray’ is the cheapest among them. It’s light good for extra texture on length when scrunching.

Thank you for the information on the hair products. I will look those up.

Hey all, herding raccoons, dealing with bank fraud & replacing keyboard case for IPad the last two days. I need a drink, hot tea will suffice, it‘s barely 60 degrees. Always rough after a day or two in the 90’s

Sounds like a rotten day. Hope you were able to get everything sorted out.


Mac glad you found your cat.


Prayers for all our Sans family in Texas.


Well it’s a gloomy overcast morning. We did not get the predicted thunderstorm late last night, but it’s coming today,

Grandsons graduation ceremony was supposed to be outside at the bowl where they play their football games. Since rain is predicted it is going to be in the gymnasium.

We are meeting son and family for a late lunch then over to see the ceremony that starts at 5 pm.

I’am having family over Saturday for a graduation dinner party for grandson. I asked him what he wanted me to make him for his dinner and he said homemade gnocchi, meatballs, garlic bread and for dessert pineapple upside down cake. So that’s what I’am making.

I will make the gnocchi tomorrow and freeze them since I’am making such a large amount.

I watched little J Monday and yesterday. Had a few things to pick to up at the grocery store. He is my little shopping buddy. He enjoys going to the stores.

I have an appointment to get my hair colored this morning . It really needs it.

I need to get scootin. I have some donations to drop off at charity shop on the way.


Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Enjoy your hair salon visit Robo. If not in September, will try to meet up with ya one of these days. Congratulations to your grandson, and hope graduation goes well. Nice meal you are making for him. Sweet time with little J. Bet he’s getting bigger every time you get to enjoy his visits.

Hehe, older one is picking up a later extra work time, so he’s as ready for lunch as I am. Little one likes the shower in my bedroom more than the hall bathroom both kids share. And so, I heard her in the shower around midnight. About a half hour ago, asked her lunch choice, and all I got back was some groggy mumble. Older one reminded her it’s almost lunchtime. But as it’s dumpling sale price day, I can see her agreeing to get dumplings and noodles lunch from that local place we can walk to, as it’s in the business part of the little village area, because we live a few blocks away.

 

[schumigirl]

Robbie…..thank you for the good wishes, going home means it’s a day sooner till we get back…..and yes, I think HHN is going to blow previous years out of the water this year…….I have no doubts it will be amazing.

Happy hair appointment and hope today goes wonderfully well. Food for the weekend sounds wonderful, you do know how to put a party together.



And glad lynne is happy about posting first this morning,……quite an achievement. I personally enjoyed a late snuggle with my husband which is preferable……then we watched the sunrise over RP which was quite lovely.





Said a few goodbyes this morning, never fun, but we’ll see them again soon.

We have a late checkout, and seeing a friend before we leave which will be lovely, then set off to return rental car a little earlier as we landed so early in May 2nd. That seems such a long time ago since we arrived.

All checked in for our flight tonight……..then we get to see our boy tomorrow. We have Skyped a lot, and he’s had a lot going on while we’ve been away……all good I hasten to add…….so it’ll be nice to catch up with everything properly.

Time to go finish packing…….catch you lovely ladies mac, Janet, Maria and Robo when I’m back in the UK for a good catch up……..

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Its hump day Wednesday!

It's another cool day here. Forecast is for scattered showers today. At least it is NOT that white fluffy stuff that falls around here. I'll take the rain. It's always welcome here.

I’am having family over Saturday for a graduation dinner party for grandson. I asked him what he wanted me to make him for his dinner and he said homemade gnocchi, meatballs, garlic bread and for dessert pineapple upside down cake. So that’s what I’am making.

That sounds like a perfect meal to me! It's great your hosting a part for him! Enjoy the hair appointment! It always feels wonderful to have a refreshed cut!

All checked in for our flight tonight……..then we get to see our boy tomorrow. We have Skyped a lot, and he’s had a lot going on while we’ve been away……all good I hasten to add…….so it’ll be nice to catch up with everything properly.

Have a great flight. I know your are probably anxious to see your boy. Hopefully the jet lag and getting back into the Europe time change doesn't take you too long to adjust to.

Well, I should go hunt down some papers and get started on the daily shuffle.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[keishashadow]

Yesterday was difficult to watch, yet, you just cannot turn away & ignore the horror

There is still good in this world

 

[schumigirl]

Its hump day Wednesday!

It's another cool day here. Forecast is for scattered showers today. At least it is NOT that white fluffy stuff that falls around here. I'll take the rain. It's always welcome here.


That sounds like a perfect meal to me! It's great your hosting a part for him! Enjoy the hair appointment! It always feels wonderful to have a refreshed cut!


Have a great flight. I know your are probably anxious to see your boy. Hopefully the jet lag and getting back into the Europe time change doesn't take you too long to adjust to.

Well, I should go hunt down some papers and get started on the daily shuffle.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks, yes Skype isn’t the same, but he’s been so busy while we’ve been away with one thing and another, he won’t have noticed we were gone probably…….as it should be.

If we sleep in the car service home, which we usually do, we‘lol be fine thanks……

Hope you have a great day too……

Yesterday was difficult to watch, yet, you just cannot turn away & ignore the horror

There is still good in this world

It is truly horrific. Sad to hear someone last night defend the weapons……wrong time. Heartbreaking.

Lovely video…….





Sitting in McCoys restaurant in MCO. Had a beautiful meal, same as December weirdly, but so delicious. Much better than the dreadful food court noise.

Flight is showing on time, bags were ok….one was slightly over weight wise……not quite sure how that happened……lol……but glad we had 4 cases of 50lb, we needed it. Seems we shopped a lot!

Enjoying some champagne before we head through security, have TSA Pre Check, so shouldn’t be too bad.

Email doesn’t seem to be working though for some reason so can’t reply……. will reply when we get home though……

 

[Lynne G]

Hope flight tonight is uneventful, Schumi. Glad you are all checked in and ready. Odd your email didn’t work, and never found MCO’s pre-check line very long. So hope you can get into your mail soon, and no or little line for your security check.

Was a busy enough day. Have to go into office tomorrow, as have two meetings and have to see if I can get the laptop to connect to our new printers. Many have had issues with printer connections. So better to see in person if I have an issue. My work went one level up due to rising positive virus numbers, so I assume there should not be as many around as was in before, when we had went down a level, though back now two levels down, before all back. Saying maybe the Fall before even an all come back ordered.

 

[keishashadow]

will make the gnocchi tomorrow and freeze them since I’am making such a large amount.

Shamefully, have never mastered the art of making the correctly shaped gnocchi. Just can’t get the fork to cooperate.

I have an appointment to get my hair colored this morning . It really needs i

It’s always a big lift in spirits for me, hope it comes out as you desire

I think HHN is going to blow previous years out of the water this year…….I have no doubts it will be amazing.

Oh, I wish I did have both your & Robbie’s enthusiasm. I’ll get there. the event’s twitter feed Is turning me off this year. I assume they are going for too-cool-for-school. they had some very engaging build up in the past for the event, miss that.

once they release multli-day tix I’ll make nice again lol

Time to go finish packing…….catch you lovely ladies mac, Janet, Maria and Robo when I’m back in the UK for a good catch up……..

Hope you catch a nice tail wind

Sitting in McCoys restaurant in MCO. Had a beautiful meal, same as December weirdly, but so delicious. Much better than the dreadful food court noise.

I always forget about that site. the mr is the sort who likes to get thru security, then lounge on the other side. I use that “l” word very loosely. Not a whole lot going on for food, especially in terminal B

never found MCO’s pre-check line very long

For some reason, have found it a wild card in the evening, never know what we will find as to the number of fellow travelers in the pre-check/clear line.

Especially, in said terminal B...as in aBandon all hope ye who enter here. I’m kidding, sorta

Have noticed many active duty military in pre-check there (thank you for your service guys & gals!)

just that they don’t seem familiar as how to proceed thru that security line & it backs up More often than not.

 

[keishashadow]

Up for an hour trying to make an ADR for Hoop dee doo

i’d say that would never happen at U but, starting to wonder there with all the disney people morphing over lol.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah got ya, Keisha. Guess I am lucky, most of the time. I too usually don’t stay around after I get to the airport, I usually head right to security. Hehe, up for that have to have ADR. Hope you get the reservation.

Ah, the joys of commuting. But not too busy a drive, when early starting. Though even not so many in my office, but the building I go in, there are a good handful of us that have an early arrival. And a few that have been there in the overnight.

Another cloudy day, with 72 the high. And happily, seemed to be wearing the right outfit, as building seems almost warm.

Thus, in the office or not, tea is ready, so thirsty I am.

With that, may all have a Thirsty Thursday, throw back a drink or two, as good to stay healthy and hydrated enough today, to be enjoy that Friday happy feeling tomorrow.

May Keisha’s coffee be hot and plentiful. Get that phone to the ear, and good luck. Hehe, unlike Universal, no need to be up at the early hour to make reservations. And a yay, as means a countdown is getting that ever so much lower for you.

And hope Schumi’s flight was good, and she’s enjoying being 5 hours ahead in time now. It is great to see family when you get home. Glad Kyle was at least able to talk with you while you were away.

 

[keishashadow]

May Keisha’s coffee be hot and plentifu

First the pooch, then the java, going to break out the good stuff in celebration lol

dog’s been patiently sitting beside me looking quizzical thru all of this. Pretty sure he thinks I’ve lost my mind as he hasn’t been let outside yet or fed. Who’s that good dog? a special treat may be in order there too.

booked one ADR to just to grab it, category 2. Then kept refreshing and finally snagged a cat 2. Very little availability, one of the dining res finders had them posted last night (early). Heads should roll over that mistake.

I managed to grab those Harry Style tix yesterday for the fam re the NYC trip end of August in the fan presale too. kept watching my tix selections melt away out of my cart. Cheap seats for them but, thrilled, so it’s a win.

At this point, just may go forth & play the lottery today!

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, Keisha’s been busy! Yay for scoring both. Nice to be in NYC at end of August. Amtrak keeps sending me discount ticket info. Little one is not ready to go to there anytime soon. After our sketchy stay last year, we both think a long day is all we need this time. Will see if and when. Maybe this Summer?

Ah some are in, hear voices, so at least one to talk to in person, as have not seen many in years now.

 

[schumigirl]

Shamefully, have never mastered the art of making the correctly shaped gnocchi. Just can’t get the fork to cooperate.

It’s always a big lift in spirits for me, hope it comes out as you desire

Oh, I wish I did have both your & Robbie’s enthusiasm. I’ll get there. the event’s twitter feed Is turning me off this year. I assume they are going for too-cool-for-school. they had some very engaging build up in the past for the event, miss that.

once they release multli-day tix I’ll make nice again lol

Hope you catch a nice tail wind

I always forget about that site. the mr is the sort who likes to get thru security, then lounge on the other side. I use that “l” word very loosely. Not a whole lot going on for food, especially in terminal B

For some reason, have found it a wild card in the evening, never know what we will find as to the number of fellow travelers in the pre-check/clear line.

Especially, in said terminal B...as in aBandon all hope ye who enter here. I’m kidding, sorta

Have noticed many active duty military in pre-check there (thank you for your service guys & gals!)

just that they don’t seem familiar as how to proceed thru that security line & it backs up More often than not.

I honestly think you’ll be surprised and enjoy it.

Yes, we like to chill out in a nice restaurant before going through security……extends the trip slightly. It’s beautiful up there and the food is really good. It’s a very nice thing to do, especially as food through the other side is not good. We are not fast food people as you know……you’d enjoy it up there for a meal.

Issue was with our provider for email, airport Wi-Fi is always excellent for me. Will be emailing when laundry is done and dusted and my brain is not fuzzy……lol…….I owe you and mac an email.

We were SO glad to have pre check…..regular line was crazy, we were through in 2 minutes, no shoes off, no laptops or electrical items out. Nice.

Yes, people ruin things at time…….lol…….

Up for an hour trying to make an ADR for Hoop dee doo

i’d say that would never happen at U but, starting to wonder there with all the disney people morphing over lol.

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Lots and lots and lots of Disney folks at Universal…..all dressed head to foot in Disney attire! Then they get annoyed when TM’s have a joke with them…….crazy!

First the pooch, then the java, going to break out the good stuff in celebration lol

dog’s been patiently sitting beside me looking quizzical thru all of this. Pretty sure he thinks I’ve lost my mind as he hasn’t been let outside yet or fed. Who’s that good dog? a special treat may be in order there too.

booked one ADR to just to grab it, category 2. Then kept refreshing and finally snagged a cat 2. Very little availability, one of the dining res finders had them posted last night (early). Heads should roll over that mistake.

I managed to grab those Harry Style tix yesterday for the fam re the NYC trip end of August in the fan presale too. kept watching my tix selections melt away out of my cart. Cheap seats for them but, thrilled, so it’s a win.

At this point, just may go forth & play the lottery today!

I think my cousins daughter is going to that concert…….congrats on getting the tix!

I‘m sure the pooch has been fed by now……lol……




Back home and first load of laundry is in the machine…….always feels good to start that!

Flight was excellent as usual, slept for most of it although I did waken up when plane dropped slightly in an air pocket…….turbulence doesn’t bother me, but that woke me……lol……

Luggage off first again, made breakfast in the Radisson with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed some unlimited champagne there too …….car service then picked us up, we slept all the way home…..just over 3 hours, so don’t need to sleep this afternoon. Takeout food tonight for sure…….

Time to call my mum for a catch up……

 

[Pumpkin1172]

A quick thirsty thursday stop in! Only one more day...one more day one more day will be my mantra today.

Woke up a few times last night with the beginnings of a migraine. On the second time awake, I did get up and take some meds. It definitely helps, but still have that lingering migraine hangover. I'll be picking up a couple gatorades over lunch. That always seems to help with that hangover feeling.

It's a beautiful cloudless (for now) morning. It's a cool, crisp morning. The temperature is still on the cool side for this time of year for us - but I'll take the sunny day.

Ah, the joys of commuting. But not too busy a drive, when early starting. Though even not so many in my office, but the building I go in, there are a good handful of us that have an early arrival. And a few that have been there in the overnight.

I do miss my morning commute where there was little traffic and I could whip into the Tim's on my route and be in and out in less than 2 minutes with my morning order.

booked one ADR to just to grab it, category 2. Then kept refreshing and finally snagged a cat 2. Very little availability, one of the dining res finders had them posted last night (early). Heads should roll over that mistake.

It sounds like you snagged what you wanted. I love the mouse house, but absolutely DETEST that part of Disney.

I managed to grab those Harry Style tix yesterday for the fam re the NYC trip end of August in the fan presale too. kept watching my tix selections melt away out of my cart. Cheap seats for them but, thrilled, so it’s a win.

Score!!!!! At least you got some seats! I had the same thing happen when I was trying to get Garth tickets. I should have bought more tickets as he is doing another day as well. I could have bought and sold those tickets to fund our next Orlando trip!!! Scalpers are making a killing with tickets these days. Everyone is hungry to do the things we did pre-covid. But, I know how wrong that is...and my mind wouldn't let me do that.

Back home and first load of laundry is in the machine…….always feels good to start that!

Flight was excellent as usual, slept for most of it although I did waken up when plane dropped slightly in an air pocket…….turbulence doesn’t bother me, but that woke me……lol……

My most detested chore....laundry. I don't mind the washing of it...I HATE folding. It was my chore growing up at home...I hated it then, and I hate it now. I am sure it felt good to get into your own bed. It's always great to have a holiday away, but feels good to come back home again too.

Well, I should start shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Robo56]

Good Thursday afternoon Sans family










Keisha your cat meme this made me laugh this morning.

Happy hair appointment and hope today goes wonderfully well. Food for the weekend sounds wonderful, you do know how to put a party together.

Thank you Schumi.

Hair appointment went well. It was needed. I have been trying to space out the appointments since I’am having hair loss. Thankfully it is getting a little better.

That sounds like a perfect meal to me! It's great your hosting a part for him! Enjoy the hair appointment! It always feels wonderful to have a refreshed cut!

Yes.....LOL....hubby always jokingly tells me I look like a new woman after I walked in the door after beauty salon treatment.

There is still good in this world

That Sloth mom gave that lady who handed her back her baby a loving look of thanks. So cute.


shamelessly, have never mastered the art of making the correctly shaped gnocchi. Just can’t get the fork to cooperate.

I never bother to fork shape the gnocchi I make. I know chefs say it helps hold the sauce. I think that is nonsense. I roll them out and cut them into little pillows of heaven.......LOL

I bet your gnocchi are delicious without the fork shaping.

I make mine like Papa Valentino did and they always come out good.

Making them is a bit time consuming, but a labor of love for sure.

once they release multli-day tix I’ll make nice again lol

Yep, there are a lot of us waiting to see what is on offer.

i’d say that would never happen at U but, starting to wonder there with all the disney people morphing over lol.

I have been wondering about that to. Planning on a trip with family end of June. Looks to be busy. I might make a couple ressies to be on the safe side.

Oh, I wish I did have both your & Robbie’s enthusiasm. I’ll get there. the event’s twitter feed Is turning me off this year. I assume they are going for too-cool-for-school. they had some very engaging build up in the past for the event, miss that.

You will get your enthusiasm jolt as they release more houses and ticket information comes out.

I managed to grab those Harry Style tix yesterday for the fam re the NYC trip end of August in the fan presale too. kept watching my tix selections melt away out of my cart. Cheap seats for them but, thrilled, so it’s a win.

Had to look him up.

Flight was excellent as usual, slept for most of it although I did waken up when plane dropped slightly in an air pocket…….turbulence doesn’t bother me, but that woke me……lol……

Luggage off first again, made breakfast in the Radisson with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed some unlimited champagne there too …….car service then picked us up, we slept all the way home…..just over 3 hours, so don’t need to sleep this afternoon. Takeout food tonight for sure…….

Time to call my mum for a catch up……

So glad to hear you had a great trip home. It’s always nice to leave for vacation and then to get back home again. It’s sweeter knowing you will be back to Universal soon.


We had a very nice lunch out with family yesterday. The rain came through early and cleared off.

They were able to have the graduation ceremony outside in the football field after all. So there was plenty seating.

Was so special to see grandson graduate. He is so sweet.



I have the first batch of Gnocchi in the freezer. I will make another batch this evening.

I need to pick up some candy and ribbon for the party's gift bags.


It rained last night and again this morning. It is overcast and more rain predicted this afternoon. It has cooled the temps into the low 70’s.

Hoping some of this rain will dampen down the horrible pollen here.

I need to do a few things outside today so hope the next batch of rain holds off for a little while.


Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.