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

[Lynne G]

Great food and fun.

 

[Lynne G]

Monday morning and it feels like one. Up early and decided, to chill and let little one sleep. She did say, we should try to do early entry one day, to have a lower crowd at Islands for an hour. We will see. It’s not today though.

Overcast, but saying no rain chances today. And has been very humid, so may be pool time or VB later today. That’s the best thing about being a relaxing time, which is our mode. And the fact we rarely make reservations or plan much, unless the true holiday time. Though I told her Studios by 11 today. That AP magnet is released today, so why not try to get it on the first day? So I think that’s the main plan for today.

Time to find where the microwave is. Been awhile since we have stayed in this one. Know SF and RP’s better. Tea and relaxing. Oh, and another standard, garden view room. Here’s our view from our little balcony:


Not too bad. In the West wing, which we kinda prefer. Though we have had rooms in other parts of this resort. But we knew no upgrade or other, as seemed very very busy when we checked in. Even CB was packed full when we were there. Hoping the week days are less crowds, as local kids are in school this week.

Most Marvelous Monday all. Hope it finds you happy, and well feeling.

 

[Charade67]

I think we are getting all the rain today. It has been raining for several hours.

It’s going to be a slow week at work. One of our therapists is off all week.

 

[Charade67]

I should not complain. About being bored. I just had a wasp fly across the room and land on my desk. I’m a bit phobic.





It’s dead now.

 

[Lynne G]

Always good when you get a dead bug. I’d be freaking out, Charade. But yep, I’d try to quickly find something to smack that wasp with. Hope the rain goes way. And find something fun to stop that boring time today.

She is awake. At least we should be moving before 11 am.

 

[Sue M]

Good Friday morning Sans family





Very nice view. So good to hear you made it safely to Universal. Enjoy your vacation.



I think it might be ok during the week, but the weekends will be busy. Time will tell.

What a nice celebration for you and your family to look forward to. Congratulations to your sister and her soon to be hubby on their upcoming wedding.



Yes, Florida is known for it’s impressive lightening storms. Gives a lot of credence as to why Universal shuts down coasters and the water taxi's when lightening is within 3 miles of parks.



Congratulations to B on passing her drivers exam.


Another rainy start to the day here. Weather has been weird.

We had a severe storm that came through here Monday evening. Our son called to let us know the radar was showing it was heading for our area. He has been so good about warning us about storms

yes, we had great views in both SF and PB. Universal is so good at filling room requests. At PB I got my West Wing bay view request. Added bonus was the balcony!

Just when you thot that pesky rash had gone away…

Hello sunshines, I’m baaaack, in black after my crew ran the mr & I ragged. We ate, and ate, then ate some more. I’m at the point I don’t want to look at a carb

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Happy Birthday Vicki! I am so sorry to hear of your beloved Sasha’s passing, such a beautiful husky she was.


I cannot recommend GMS (gold mobility scooters) highly enough...newer & smaller type that was easy to plop in back of SUV. that was very important for me as first time user of one last summer with the broken foot.

Charge lasted all day. They delivered directly to us at WDW & picked up from bell services at U (no need to be there for drop off or pick up).

Bonus: the price for 8 days was less than two days rental in the parks lol

unfortunately, we were marooned on the people mover at WDW that night. Boarded it well before the storm hit. It experienced operational difficulties (numerous stops & starts) that had us delayed

some idiot decided he had enough and jumped out of the vehicle. That triggered procedural lockdown of all the cars. They won’t run them until the entire track, access points etc. have been officially cleared by the staff for fear of running said idiot over.

less than a half hour later, the storm hit. At this point we were just outside space mt before the joffrey’s coffee stand.

For those who are familiar with the area, there was no windbreak. We sat for 55 minutes getting thoroughly soaked while debating if we would get struck with lightening. finally were evacuated from that unfortunate cluster of events.

spoiler alert, we survived. Can’t say the same for guest services


after the above incident, i need to take the high road. who doesn’t want to see Nessie?

Long as it’s not the entry way view we had. I also prefer the lagoon view

Northerners haven’t built up any sort of tolerance to those rotten buggers. Remember my youngest wound up in the ER back home after his visit encounter in U? Poor guy‘s leg was so swollen and painful. none of the ER drs had ever dealt with it beforehand. Had to consult with john Hopkins as to treatment protocols.

well, nice to hear that turned out well after all. Happy, happy to your mr!

Congrats to him, he’s going to need a bigger cap in which to plop all those feathers

We liked it well enough when it first opened, then felt the quality of the meat declined…too fatty for us on next 2 tries. Disappointing as when it wasn’t overly crowded, a fun place to grab a quick, cheap bite.

That sounds encouraging. The mickey mouse Publix cakes I’ve seen look amazing. Have had their cookies. Don’t get the buzz re their hoagies though. Pretty much the same quality as our local WM’s version, somewhat lacking in freshness. northerners spoiled with a hoagies offered in most pizza shops.

speaking of pizza, we are finally getting a dominio’s franchise in the area. can’t say I’ve ever tried it. any thumbs up?

Not a fan of Dominos! Ugh that happened to us once on people mover. Dont think guy actually jumped off but they can see when you’re standing up and acting like a fool! We stopped for quite awhile! I probably would have gone into the Space Mtn store to get out of the storm! Or Carousel of Progress! We had a big storm roll in but we made it back to the resort just in time. Another time we weren’t so lucky and had to walk back to SF as boats stopped running with lightening in the area.

Well, I ran to a new boutique I seen when dh and I were out and about yesterday to see if I could find a dress. Sadly, if your not a size 2, you can't shop there Then they wonder why they don't have enough business It is sooo frustrating. I'm in what I'm finding out is " mid-size " and I'm definitely an apple shape and float between sizes. So finding something to look good but that doesn't look like I'm preggers or like I'm an 80 yr old lady

@Lynne G What is your countdown at now?

@Sue M Did you make it home yet? How was the rest of your trip? I need some deets!!!!

Alright...back to shuffling some papers. Our health and safety gal is here visiting for the week doing inspections, and doing some training of new employees.

Yup, made it home Saturday with a friend Covid! Got cold symptoms 2 days before we left I didn’t think much of it. Just stuffy head and runny nose. But Sunday the morning after we returned I decided to test myself anyway. To my surprise I was positive! And I took all reasonable precautions. N95 on flights and airports. Masked in ride queues and stores, hand sanitizer after getting off all rides and still got it. Just thankful symptoms are mild. In most cases we were the only ones wearing masks.
Im also glad we don’t have to test anymore returning home! Or I’d be stuck in a hotel room for a week and have to rebook flights at a much higher rate I’m sure.

 

[Sue M]

Isome pics from trip at PB we could see the fireworks from the Studios!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I blinked and it was Monday morning

Good thing it's a super short week for me...only 2 days this week...then off to visit the fam jam. And I'm needing it!!! It will be good to have a few days away from here.

I have a few things to do today to get ready to have a couple of days off. It's a good thing it's mid month, so not much to get caught up on.

Busy weekend here. The weather was beautiful and hot, with a few storms blow in the evening times. We did get out fishing on Saturday (after youngest ds got home from his super early morning work grind) Momma was once again, the one who brought the most fish into the boat WE even caught a few that were within the limits set to keep, so we had a fresh fish fry when we got home. So yummy!

B and I left home at 9:00 this morning and drove to Richmond. We went to the Skechers store and I found 2 pair of shoes that fit. Yay! I was hoping to get a pair of sandals, but they didn't have the ones I wanted. I guess I will have to order online.

It's great you found some new shoes! I love a good pair of skechers too.
We watched the Nascar race too. It was a pretty tame race. I am hoping we can do a quick turn and burn for one more race yet this fall. Dh is needing a break, but his work just isn't slowing down to allow him much time off.

This morning, bacon of course and some eggs benedict for Tom as we have another farm delivery of a gazillion eggs! Told them we wouldn`t be able to use them, but they still send them, we can take them up with us and share to family who eat eggs.

Yum!!!! I LOVE eggs benny. That is my go-to breakfast order when we go out to eat for breakfast! And farm fresh eggs to boot!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I knew somewhere to get them a little cheaper than at our local farmer's market. I don't mind paying more, but it seems our farmer's market seems to charge much higher prices than other areas.
Have a great trip to Scotland to visit your family!

I received a phone call from our granddaughter M on Wednesday afternoon and she said her house shook terribly and she was afraid her home had been struck by a car. When she sent out to look the house was ok. We found out it was a terrible house explosion that was about 12 blocks from her. It leveled one house and damaged 39 more. Three people died and one person is in the hospital. They are still investigating what caused the explosion. They have shut the gas off to the area surrounding the house that exploded and for a few blocks around it.

That is super scary and sad at the same time.
I hope your able to enjoy the evenings more now that it's cooling off at nights. I know we enjoy sitting outside on our deck enjoying the last of our warm summer breezes.

Yup, made it home Saturday with a friend Covid! Got cold symptoms 2 days before we left I didn’t think much of it. Just stuffy head and runny nose. But Sunday the morning after we returned I decided to test myself anyway. To my surprise I was positive! And I took all reasonable precautions. N95 on flights and airports. Masked in ride queues and stores, hand sanitizer after getting off all rides and still got it. Just thankful symptoms are mild. In most cases we were the only ones wearing masks.
Im also glad we don’t have to test anymore returning home! Or I’d be stuck in a hotel room for a week and have to rebook flights at a much higher rate I’m sure.

UGH...it seems no matter what you do, it can still get you! I hope you had a great to other wise. It's always great to go, but great to come home too. It makes us have an appreciation for our home life. I hope your recover quickly with minimal side effects from " the vid"

Well, I should start the daily paper shuffle.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[Sue M]

@Lynne G what room location did you get at PB? I loved our stay there. Sals has great pizza! And also delicious soup. One night we weren’t very hungry and just ordered the soup of the day. It was a chicken & shrimp soup with huge chunks of chicken and whole shrimp.
We discovered the Villa pool! Usually we just went to the beach pool but I was getting weary of children screaming lol! Just wanted a quiet float so we found the Villa pool. Turns out it’s just around the corner from Beach Pool. And it’s beautiful. Also no problem getting an umbrella.

 

[Charade67]

No more excitement for today. I ran out to Best Buy on my lunch hour. I’m taking a digital photography class fall semester. I have a DSLR camera that is about 20 years old. I got it out last night (haven’t used it in almost 20 years) and discovered that the memory card was missing. I bought a new memory card and a new camera bag. The old camera bag is actually an old insulated lunchbox.

Sue, you look like you had a great time at Universal. Sorry you brought home an unwanted souvenir.

Pumpkin - Hope
You have some great time off with your family.



Does anyone know approximately how long it takes to get a deposit refund when you cancel a hotel at Universal? I’m still waiting on my refund from SF.

 

[Lynne G]

Think mine took almost a week, Charade.

 

[macraven]

depends on the cycle

a few times i had a 4 week wait and a couple of times just a week

depends on the cycle when you have your request in

 

[Charade67]

I cancelled on 8/5. I guess I should give them a few more days.

 

[Lynne G]

Having some good deli food up in Doctor Phillips area.

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Charade, when I called about my cancellations, they said to give it 10-14 business days. It took awhile to show up but I think it was between that time, not counting weekends.

 

[Charade67]

Charade, when I called about my cancellations, they said to give it 10-14 business days. It took awhile to show up but I think it was between that time, not counting weekends.

Thanks Aurora. I still have several days left then. If I haven't seen something by the end of the month I will call.


I'm discovering more reasons why it's bad to wait nearly 20 years to use a camera. I got the memory card, charged the batteries and the took a couple of test photos. I can't upload them because the cable that connects the camera and computer is not compatible with my MacBook. I went online to my former go to camera shop, B&H Photo, and had a chat with an employee who showed me which adaptor I needed. It has been ordered and hopefully will be here before my first assignment is due.

 

[Robo56]

Good Tuesday morning everyone

so weird, there seems to be more and more explosions in homes. There was one a few days ago where a little 4 year old died in it. Turns out to be gas usually, but several in the last few months in England. Truly devastating to hear, I`m so glad your family weren`t nearer to the explosion.

I read there was another explosion a few blocks from this one a few years ago. I’am thinking it was a possibly a gas explosion. I’am wondering if the gas lines from the street to the homes are getting to old.

Need to get a suitcase down today from the attic for our trip tomorrow, will try and just take the one between us.....well, I can try. We`re only there till Friday, shortish trip this time.

Have a great trip.


Lynne thank you for the sharing the pictures on your trip.


Mac hope you and your mister are doing better.

Still surprised they let me sneak a 2nd renewal in more than 6 weeks prior. Did get the email for the 1st one exactly 30 days prior. Know many said that practice seemingly went by the wayside. I need that reminder.

I renewed mine yesterday. Always good to check off another thing on the to do list.

Still, yuck. over the last few years people in our quiet neighborhood have mostly done small projects but the roofers…ridiculous. We have noise rule in place no construction or grass cutting etc before 8 am. Ha, guess it doesn’t apply when the homes are owned by council members

It always seems that the ones in power are the worst at following the rules. The construction guys started up 6:30 am yesterday morning.


Sue nice pictures from your vacation. Thank you for sharing.

Sorry to hear you came home with Covid. Hope you get well soon.

At PB I got my West Wing bay view request. Added bonus was the balcony!

They try hard to make sure room requests are filled if they can. It so nice when you are lucky enough to get the area you want.

Momma was once again, the one who brought the most fish into the boat WE even caught a few that were within the limits set to keep, so we had a fresh fish fry when we got home. So yummy!

You must have the magic touch on catching fish. Fresh caught fish is the best.

I hope your able to enjoy the evenings more now that it's cooling off at nights. I know we enjoy sitting outside on our deck enjoying the last of our warm summer breezes.

We have been having the nicest time in the evening setting out on the screened in porch now that the temps have cooled down.

We discovered the Villa pool! Usually we just went to the beach pool but I was getting weary of children screaming lol! Just wanted a quiet float so we found the Villa pool. Turns out it’s just around the corner from Beach Pool. And it’s beautiful. Also no problem getting an umbrella.

I call the Villa Pool the adult quiet pool. It’s so nice to come out of the Beach pool gate and walk across to the Villa Pool when I have had enough of the Beach pool noise.

I'm discovering more reasons why it's bad to wait nearly 20 years to use a camera. I got the memory card, charged the batteries and the took a couple of test photos. I can't upload them because the cable that connects the camera and computer is not compatible with my MacBook. I went online to my former go to camera shop, B&H Photo, and had a chat with an employee who showed me which adaptor I needed. It has been ordered and hopefully will be here before my first assignment is due.

Do you have a newer Apple phone with the good cameras?



Lazy start to the day here. Slept in a bit which is unusual for me. It is overcast this morning.

We went out on Sunday afternoon to celebrate our sons birthday. We went to a great small local owned pizza place and had the best meal.
My baby turned 45. Seems like only yesterday I was rocking him in my arms. He is a wonderful sweet son. He is a blessing to us.

We really had really nice time.


I watched little J yesterday. Our project was to repair the doorbell on his playhouse. It only needed to be unscrewed off the playhouse and a couple of triple A batteries replaced. So we went to Meier grocery store and of course had to stop at the Starbucks inside. I bought J an apple Juice and I got my coffee. We perused the store. Bought the batteries and some Skinny popcorn and back home we went.

My niece has a nice selection of tools at her house so it was easy to get the doorbell off, batteries replaced and happy toddler ringing the door bell on his playhouse.

He is the sweetest little fella and a joy to watch.

Of course later in the day we had a little snack of popcorn while he watched a little bit of Mickeys Clubhouse which is his favorite.

I have a few things to do in the garden today.

Hubby saw 6 deer a couple of days ago in our driveway. Not sure where they are hiding now that the construction is going on behind us. I have been putting out shelled corn a couple of times a week and keeping the bird bath cleaned and filed with water. They drink the water out of the bird bath.

Sending get well wishes to all who are ailing.


Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

 

[Sue M]

Love farm eggs. Lucky for us a friend who has chickens keeps us supplied with eggs! Except in winter when they don’t lay much! Eggs Benny is a fav!

On my drive home from Seattle I stopped at a few stores we don’t have in Canada or in Costco case, different stock. Picked up the Costco Vodka for my alcohol allotment and Jimmy Dean sausage, then on to Trader Joes to check stock of new face sunscreen but it’s so popular they can’t keep it in stock! It’s supposed to be a dupe for Sephora Supergoop. I like a light barely there feeling with sunscreen. Which this is said to be. But did pick up a few things there. Then nipped into grocery store next door and found my Jones Breakfast links. Very hard to find on west coast. Also can’t get Bryers low carb ice cream in Canada don’t know why! But they had that too. I packed an insulated bag in my car.

Very pleased with gas mileage in new hybrid. On the drive down I filled tank at a Costco half way to Seattle. On return home I only used 1/4 tank from fill Up. 3 hr drive door to door. Plus I filled maybe 1.5 hrs away from Seattle On the way down. And has a surprising amount of zip!

I’m starting to feel better, but tested myself last night and still positive. Hopefully in next few days I’ll be negative. And can go out into the world again!

Oldest daughter just got a new daycare job yesterday! Starts sept 6. She’s very happy. Her current employer is very difficult to work with.

Youngests wedding is coming up soon. Waiting for her to finalize details with wedding officiant about rehearsal so I can plan rehearsal dinner. The planner in me is going crazy. She’s always been a procrastinator! I got tired of waiting for her to find officiant so I did lol!

Charade I guess technology has changed a lot in 20 yrs! Hope the new cord works! Guess you’ll have to re learn how to use it! I have a Canon I haven’t picked up in a few years and I’d have to relearn how to use it! But I’ve gotten lazy and just use my phone camera!

Robo yes I was very happy to get my west wing request. And could see the fireworks from Studios cinematic show.
My last stay I never got to the Villa pool but halfway thru this stay I looked for it. Was surprised how close to beach pool it was. For mid day pool break it was so hard to find lounges under umbrellas at Beach pool. Plus all the kids screaming and jumping into pool right beside you ugh. I was glad to escape to Villa pool.

Beautiful sunny day here. I’ll be sticking around the garden. Haven’t unpacked yet, felt too crappy. May make a start today. But think I may wait till tomorrow when husband is golfing so he’s out of the way Last night I went out on balcony it was a beautiful clear night and a bat was flying around so went back inside!

Have a good Taco Tuesday everyone!

 

[Sue M]

to Robo’s son!

 

[Charade67]

Do you have a newer Apple phone with the good cameras?

I have the newest iPhone, but I am required to use a digital SLR for my class.

I was looking through all of my stuff from my last photography class and found 2 rolls of black and while film.