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

[Disxuni]

I got an email from Delta this morning about arriving 2 hours before the flight.

???

This was a generic email going out to their travelers .

It stated expecting long check in lines and backups or something like that.
I glanced at it quickly twice and thought, time to phone them to see if my dates are in that alert.
I'm 18 days out from leaving.

That is weird. Since it's a generic email I wonder if they've been experiencing delays and for some reason decided to email anyone who has a flight booked no matter what the time frame is and that's why you received it. Seems unnecessary for all customers to receive it, but I'm assuming they can't control the time frame of it being individuals who have recent booked flights with Delta, so instead it's all, when they sent the email.

 

[macraven]

I have used SW the first year I moved to GA but prices for the dates I had were not dirt cheap.
They were at the same level of United and Delta 4 years ago.

So I switched to Delta and started earning more perks as my miles went up in my account.
Never had a notice before like I received this morning.
I don't leave until the end of this month so I have plenty of time to get more info on the notice.

Did look and see there are lots of seats still available on the route I am taking on my date.

But you probably are correct that it was a general emailing to all flyers on Delta

 

[Squirlz]

Squirrel update: this is her now compared to the day we got her. She is thriving and she loves to jump. We put branches with leaves in her cage. I think she'll do fine.

 

[cam757]

Happy Wednesday,



Uggh, I missed Taco Tuesday. I guess it is a good thing since I am on a diet. I started the keto egg fast and let's just say today is day 2 and I am over eggs.

Lovely day here. Sun, blue skies and warm temps. Hope everyone has a great day.

Sunday was the annual church picnic but due to weather we had it in the hall. There was a dessert competition. Let me preface by saying, I rarely bake. So at 6:00 am Sunday morning I’m googling coffee cake, what I decided to do. Found a reasonable recipe and baked it. Never made, no idea how it would taste but I brought it in. It won, lol. Those who know me thought it was hilarious. So did I. But I must admit, it was yummy.

Today I started laying clothes out!

Cam glad the storm passed you by. I just heard from cousin in Nova Scotia, not too much damage where they are, and he said their town has a generator so only a short power out

Thanks Sue! Glad that your cousin did not suffer much damage. It is amazing how far those storms can travel.

Congrats on winning the church picnic dessert competition!! Coffee cake was a great choice. I like to think of myself as a pretty good baker but I have been know to throw out a few cakes. I blame my oven

Cam757.....sorry to hear about your moms windshield. We love the trees around our properties. They are beautiful to look at, but become a liability in storms for sure. Hope her insurance covers it.

Thanks! Mobile service is coming to her house today to replace the windshield. I handle her insurance and dumb me forgot to add the $0 windshield coverage, so she just has the standard deductible. Luckily, we have a local glass business that gave her an excellent price compared to the national brand companies. My task today is to change her insurance coverage to add the windshield coverage.

Honestly, I don't watch too many movies or shows that have that stuff in them. They are just too crushing on my soul. I don't know how else to describe it...but I'm a very energy sensitive person. so movies like that are just too much for my body/soul to take. But I know my family...would LOVE it!!!!!!!!!

Me either!! Blood and guts are not my thing. My anxiety level goes through the roof watching horror movies. I do like a good murder mystery.

Relaxing in our room after relaxing at the pool ...had lunch and a few cocktails...Trey is taking a nap and I'm considering going to the parks by myself despite my promise to take it easy this trip...maybe I'll just go ride Hagrid's...

Yeah!!! You have arrived. Love the pics. Now I want to go back We avoided the lines of Hagrid the whole week we were at UOR but on our last day we sucked it up and waited over 2 1/2 hours to ride. I will say it was a GREAT ride and we were so glad we waited instead of going home without riding it. I hope the lines are a lot shorter for you.

@Charade67 - Sorry about your former minister. Glad to read that your work problem has cleared up.

@Pumpkin1172 Hope your back is feeling better soon.

 

[Disxuni]

@Squirlz me gazing upon how cute that little one is.

 

[Charade67]

Good afternoon. A mostly uneventful day today. A new ice cream shop opened up just steps away from where I work. I stopped by at lunch to give them a try. OMG, I am in so much trouble. I had a chocolate shake which was really, really good. I also sampled a few of their other flavors. One was called blueberry goat cheese graham. The name wasn’t very appealing, but it tasted like blueberry cheesecake. So good.



It’s almost the middle of September. This is so wrong.

Charade glad things at work improved. Good to know Pumpkin & I aren’t alone in the scaredy-cat club!

I could probably be the president.

I've had fun with the group I have done HHN with before. So, will be enjoying HHN for one night again next month. The rest of the time I'm there, I don't do HHN. There's lots of other things to do, including Islands is open for three or four hours after the Studios close. Hope all is well, and hope B is enjoying college life. Little one certainly is.

I woudn’t mind going and meeting some of the SANS group during the daytime, but you will probably never find me at HHN. I think B is enjoying college. SHe hasn’t said much and I am trying not to be a hovering parent. Dh said he might invite her to lunch on Friday. The both get out of class at the same time.

I thought on the website it states until a certain date I believe you can still log in and save your photos? I don't know how if you still have your log-in info though.

It probably did, but I didn’t pay much attention. Most of the pictures I had on tiny url are stored in other places. It was just nice having them all together.

Howdy Y'all!

Squirrel update: this is her now compared to the day we got her. She is thriving and she loves to jump. We put branches with leaves in her cage. I think she'll do fine.

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So glad to see that she is doing so well.

Me either!! Blood and guts are not my thing. My anxiety level goes through the roof watching horror movies. I do like a good murder mystery.

Same here. I love a good mystery or suspense, but I can’t do horror unless is is classic horror.

Right now I am torn between being totally envious of all you you who are in or headed to Orlando, and being really glad I am not there in this heat. I am so ready for fall.

 

[Disxuni]

@Charade67 Yeah, I looked again and people can log in until the 19th of this month to get them. However, probably most of the people who have those accounts probably do not have the log-in information. Also, reading your post makes me want to have a chocolate shake now, but I shall resist!

I can't wait until the winter. I'm sure a lot of you might feel different, but this being hot 24/7 thing in FL is getting old. Other than showing up at the last minute to see the 4th of July fireworks from the Polynesian I haven't stepped foot in the parks since the beginning of May, even then I only lasted about an hour in Epcot. I couldn't take it and almost fell ill.

 

[schumigirl]

Quick pop in before we head for pool night.......we thought it was Thursday and HHN before we realised it was only Wednesday! Yay......gained a day.......

It is deliciously hot here.......loving it! Sitting in Club Lounge enjoying a glass or two of red........

Weather is glorious for those heading down........absolutely beautiful.......we are having the best time.......although haven’t done a great deal if I’m honest.......but, still.....it’s fun!

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! Schumi having a great time.

Yeah, Charade, 88 out when I went for some grocery items DH asked for. That was at 7:30 this evening. Oh so warm, but not unheard of for us, this month. Kids go to school in shorts until later in October.

Ooh, on the way home, moon all lit up, and clouds a light pink shaded color. Only severe thunderstorms warning for tonight is just North of us. Just oh so muggy out.

Shredding and purging is expected at work tomorrow. Rumor is a cheesecake may be out to help spur the purging. Move is now two months away, rather than next month. And we are expected to be much lighter in what we bring into the new building. I am close, and will start bringing home my pictures. Many are large, so as the weather is still nice, will bring one home each day instead of last minute.

Not much on the tube tonight, so cup of tea, and relaxing.

 

[crostorfer]

I never bother checking the weather before we go. However, a post in the HHN thread got me worried, so I took a look. I shouldn’t have. I knew better. Ugh, next week isn’t looking good. I expect the once a day downpour in the afternoon. That I can deal with. I’m worried about all day, every day rain and thunderstorms that take rides down. In all
of our trips, that has only happened to us once. I’d prefer to not do it again.

 

[macraven]

I read about a storm coming in to Florida this evening for later in the week
We get hit in GA with the rain I think on Monday
We could get an all day pouring rain and it will move on the next day

Keep checking accu weather
Hope if you do run into rain, it will be light and not a lengthy time period

 

[Sue M]

Mac, that’s when I give up and go sleep somewhere else! Or a well placed elbow!
That’s an odd letter from Delta. What did you find out?

Lynne sorry, very frustrating when they cut a direct flight. I always track car rental prices too. I book on the Costco web site and get pretty good deals.

Squirlz what a little cutie! Love the pic!

Cam thanks! I don’t think of myself as a baker, as I rarely do, but I must admit when I do bake something it comes out ok. Guess I’m good at reading directions lol!
Ah, another member of our scaredy-cat club! Welcome, lol.

Charade I want one of those weather thingy mabobs! But eek, almost triple digits! Looks like your temps may be hotter than Orlando!

Disxuni I’m the exact opposite! Love the heat, hate winter! Dark so early. I’m a summer person 100%

Schumi sounds wonderful, can’t wait to get there. 3 more days!

Crostofer what weather forecast are you looking at? I haven’t seen bad weather on Accuweather.

Well spent afternoon gathering things up, and packing. Can’t forget to pack my AP! Not finished. I spent time looking for some sandals, finally found them in my luggage, lol. Hadn’t unpacked them from Aug trip. Guess I thought I’d leave them packed cause I’ll be taking them this trip then forgot what I did,
Tomorrow I have my pre trip massage!

 

[macraven]

Sue if you ever forger your ap I will share with you what I did two years ago

At the gate I told them I let my ap at home
Years ago I bought the ap
They has me use my left index finger to scan my finger print
It showed up in the system
Showed my driver license and I was identified as having a valid park ap

Was walked to guest services and they gave me a remade ID

I am still using it as I renew it each year

So so not worry about forgetting your ap at home

You can still get into the parks and be given a new one

It did take about 10 minutes of my time bur well worth it

 

[Lynne G]

Sue's getting ready. Yeah, my AP stays in my lanyard, with my old room key, that's kept in my fanny pack, inside my backpack. That backpack I only use for trips, so it stays packed. So, long story short, hope you do not forget your AP. Enjoy your massage today. Getting so close now.

Crostorfor, yeah, I think this time of year is still summer time weather for the Orlando area. Yep, rain usually is around late afternoon, early evening, then it's gone. I will cross my fingers and toes to hope your days are not a wash out.

WIth that, thanks Mac, for letting us know what happens if no AP in hand. I forgot my band one time, arriving at the motherland. Was not bothered with the gray one I got when I checked in. Thankfully, there's ways to get a replacement. I am sure not the only ones forgetting such.

Ah, so muggy out, and was 78 on the car's screen. That is 10 degrees warmer than yesterday, and 20 degrees warmer than the days before, that same time. So, a very dark, and happily, a very quick commute. DH was happy with my purchases last night, so I bought a box for me to bring in. Seems crack a fresh egg, plop in cup, and zap. Hopefully , a good, hot egg scramble. Well, trying it soon. See, I have a refrigerator and microwaves in our break room. So it's nice to bring stuff to keep cool, and zapped.

Then, do you know what day it is? Yep, Thirsty Thursday, and so fitting with many of the homies feeling da heat. Stay cool, drink up, and hey, Friday will be here soon. Traveling homies and Schumi's birthday tomorrow. Nothing like having a drink or two today, in an early celebration of Friday and all the great things about this Friday. With that, always need a picture to get that day reminder:

Yep, and tea already drank. Later homies, more tea is needed and a zap or two. Hope both are as good as my first cup of tea. Remember:

to each and every homie. Good Morning all!

 

[Lynne G]

OMG! The rumor is true, and huge! Just had to take a small piece of that lemon meringue flavor! Even toasted the meringue. Tart and creamy, with lemon glazing. Yeah, back to clearing out my desk.

 

[Disxuni]

Oi didn't even realize another little storm is coming at us. Sorry for the homies that are coming. However, now looking into it, it sounds they're saying at most it'll be a tropical depression. It looks kind of broken up, so not a even storm blob. So, maybe there will breaks in between all the mess, so don't lose complete hope! Might add an extra element of spook for HHN.

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family

Well we're flying out Friday the 13th.

Yeah to flying to Orlando

Robo yup! My massage therapist is what keeps me together lol. She also does this type of therapy where she moves your back with slow movements while I’m sitting up to put it back in alignment. I can’t remember what it’s called, and was doubtful when she was doing it that it would do anything but wow, it sure did.
I wonder what she’ll say after she sees me after a spin or 2 on rip Rocket and Hulk

Yep.....I’am with you on the massage therapist. Mine is wonderful and like you I feel she is what keeps this old girl moving for sure.

I can’t do Hulk or Rocket anymore, but i’am ok with that. I can watch everyone else enjoy it.

Robo, yep, hot is usually when we are there, but I so enjoy a warm night. No need to change clothes, from shorts and a t shirt. Hope it does cool down for you though, we have been in the 80's, but it's been oh so muggy. That will change, as rain is predicted to end the week, starting tomorrow.

We are going to be in 90’s again today. I will just be in heat preparation for HHN. I don’t mind the heat. It doesn’t bother me much, but I know folks coming from cooler climates have an adjustment phase during their time in Orlando.

Howdy Y'all!

Howdy....buckeev

Is everyone that has trips planned for the rest of this month and year getting excited!!
Time seems to drag when you are months out from a trip and then it's that big rush when you are a week away from going.

Yes, Mac i’am So excited about upcoming trip. You are right, time does seem to drag when your months out. It’s seems to be flying now that it’s a week away.

Squirrel update: this is her now compared to the day we got her. She is thriving and she loves to jump. We put branches with leaves in her cage. I think she'll do fine.

Wow....she has grown. She is beautiful.

It’s almost the middle of September. This is so wrong.

It’s hot here too. Hang in there.

Weather is glorious for those heading down........absolutely beautiful.......we are having the best time.......although haven’t done a great deal if I’m honest.......but, still.....it’s fun!

So good to hear you are enjoying the weather and having a great time.

I never bother checking the weather before we go. However, a post in the HHN thread got me worried, so I took a look. I shouldn’t have. I knew better. Ugh, next week isn’t looking good. I expect the once a day downpour in the afternoon. That I can deal with. I’m worried about all day, every day rain and thunderstorms that take rides down. In all
of our trips, that has only happened to us once. I’d prefer to not do it again.

We will go with my husband’s favorite saying. “A rainy day on vacation is better than a sunny day at work”.

I think it will be ok. Rain doesn’t usually last all day there.


I need to get out and get movin this morning. Need to go to grocery store.

Have a great day Sans family.

Sending get well wishes to all who need them.

And hugs to all who need one

 

[Sue M]

Oi didn't even realize another little storm is coming at us. Sorry for the homies that are coming. However, now looking into it, it sounds they're saying at most it'll be a tropical depression. It looks kind of broken up, so not a even storm blob. So, maybe there will breaks in between all the mess, so don't lose complete hope! Might add an extra element of spook for HHN.

What storm After reading Crostofer’s post yesterday I went on Accuweather again to see if forecasts changed. Aside from spotty rain our arrival day I saw nothing out of the ordinary for Sept weather in Orlando. I’m so confused.

 

[crostorfer]

What storm After reading Crostofer’s post yesterday I went on Accuweather again to see if forecasts changed. Aside from spotty rain our arrival day I saw nothing out of the ordinary for Sept weather in Orlando. I’m so confused.

There is a system sitting over the Bahamas that will likely turn into Tropical Storm Humberto. The main system will skirt south of Orlando, but Orlando will likely get rain, wind and thunderstorms. By the time we arrive, it will be on the tail end, but Monday has the potential to be all day rain. Now, mostly, I’m worried about our flight being delayed.

 

[tink1957]

Good morning everyone

Beautiful day here...getting ready to meet up with Carole for lunch...should be fun.

We have been taking it easy for the last few days to rest up for HHN and I really like the slower pace as I feel much more relaxed as opposed to the go, go, go we usually do. We only go to the parks for a few rides, eat lunch and relax the rest of the night. Last night we went one floor up to Strong Water and enjoyed a few cocktails with tapas...and they were playing the Braves game so I was happy.