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

[Sue M]

Sounds like a great way to spend part of a day...before the cold weather sets in.

Please be gentle with yourself. Everyone grieves at their own pace. You and @Sue M have had your plates full. It is never easy to loose anyone I'm sending you lots of hugs

I do love deciding last minute to go somewhere. Most of the time...those are our best meals out.

I agree. I did pick up an earl grey on my way to work this morning...and I'm thinking I may need to plug in the kettle here at work and have another one. It helps keep the cold away.

Patty...that sounds like it would be a great time!!!! I'm not a wine drinker...and the hubby doesn't drink. So I don't think I would ever get to do one...but they do sound like lots of fun. I know a few friends who do them, and they LOVE them,

I hate when there are slow days at work. I'm lucky that no one touches my stuff...even when I'm gone. They leave organized piles for me to deal with when I get back. as they don't want to mess up what I have organized.

That sounds like a perfect way to spend the day without power! I would probably pick a different movie...I can't stand watching her in movies. So her movies get a pass from me.

Just trying to stay warm here. Winter has arrived here and making it's presence known. Had to plug in the vehicles last night. It was -23 C or -9F this morning when I got up Just what I didn't want to see. Oh well...stopped for a tea on my way to work...the sun is back shining now. Had some snowfall in the last couple of days. It's winter in Canada. Can't get around it- just put up with it. Once the weekend is over...it is supposed to warm up and be more tolerable again. I hope the weather man is right. I'll just make more tea to keep me warm

Finally starting to feel myself again. Woke up Friday with a cold...and got worse over the weekend...and basically sat on my butt with the remote or sleeping all weekend. I'm starting to come around now. And try to keep the kiddo sick free before his surgery next week.

Have a great day everyone

Yep not a big fan of hers but friend said it was good so I’m willing to give it a try.
Yikes, it’s not winter here yet! But even when it comes we rarely dip to minus. On the rare occasions it does we think we’re gonna die lol! I couldn’t survive in AB! Glad you’re feeling better. I came home with a cold from NY. They sure are miserable.

@Lynne G power still on! But heading out soon to the show.

@pattyw that is odd about the points. Since it was around same time frame maybe there was a glitch in the system? I didn’t get free night. I guess 10 days isn’t enough.

 

[Disxuni]

@Lynne G I think it's supposed to end with this one, but I've been hearing conflicting information. I hope it's over now. That being said it seems James Cameron is either giving out conflicting information about the movie on purpose, or he kept changing his mind. As what happened and what was reported in some parts conflicted. Tbh, I only was looking forward to it since James Cameron was involved. Besides that never was excited for the other movies. It took me years to see the original two and only, because of the T2 attraction at Universal got my interest, as my parents didn't want me watching those films when I was younger.

 

[pattyw]

Yes, 3 weeks tomorrow we set off for our overnight before flying

How exciting!! It will be nice to get a dose of fun in the sun!

Patty...that sounds like it would be a great time!!!!

We're looking forward to it! Now, many wineries also have craft beer and hard ciders, too- if you prefer that!

It was -23 C or -9F this morning when I got up

UGH!!! So cold!!

Finally starting to feel myself again. Woke up Friday with a cold...and got worse over the weekend...and basically sat on my butt with the remote or sleeping all weekend. I'm starting to come around now. And try to keep the kiddo sick free before his surgery next week.

Glad you're feeling better! Best wishes to your DS on his surgery!

anyone seen the new Terminator movie

Not yet, but definitely want to!!

Okay, computer issues, so getting my tech guy to help. Here is hoping I can get it fixed. So much for my afternoon.

Ugh on IT issues! Always happens to me when I have a deadline!!

Since it was around same time frame maybe there was a glitch in the system? I didn’t get free night. I guess 10 days isn’t enough.

Could be a glitch! They are good at resolving issues! You'll rack up those points in no time- hint, hint- another trip!!

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin........oh hells bells!! That is cold!!! We had -25 once or twice here.....we have a much more temperate climate of course, it’s unusual for us to get extremes one way or the other.......one of the benefits of living in the UK. Glad you’re feeling a bit better now, and yes, hope you don‘t share it with the family especially your son! Yes, meals out are always good......I love cooking of course, but nothing like a fresh good meal cooked for you!

Lynne.....would happily share my Earl Grey......it was the teapig stuff, very nice. Yes, Terminator movies did nothing for me either.......bored me rigid. We did plan to go see Doctor Sleep this week, but never got around to it, so will try next week.....looking forward to seeing that, one of the reasons we rewatched the Shining last week.

Patty.....yes, some sunshine will be lovely.....heat too!! hope you don’t get too much of the white stuff.......it does seem early!



Dinner was delicious. Both of us had beef cooked in ale with the creamiest mash potatoes there ever has been (apart from mine) and they brought us a side of their triple cooked chunky chips (fries) lush!!!

Then, hot Treacle sponge and their own custard.........along with a lovely bottle of Malbec......gorgeous meal! And they have their real fire all lit now it’s proper winter.......once we finished eating we sat by the fire with a couple we know vaguely from in there........ nice evening.

Time to sprawl in front of the tv.........it’s cold and raining outside again, but sitting in our back sitting room where it’s smaller and cosier than main sitting room, it’s a room designed for winter nights like this......

Hope your Thursday has been a good one.....

 

[Robo56]

Afternoon Sans family

Happy belated birthday to Disxuni and Lynne’s son

Robbie, yes, those kids will be sky high tonight......lol.....not our problem now......hope you get lots of visitors.....

We had plenty of Trick or Treaters. They came early as it was getting colder as the sun went down. Had a very nice Halloween Party.

Hope Robo had

Had a great Halloween Lynne. Hope you did too.

Good morning, homies! It's Nightmare Before Christmas day (as I like to call it)!

My niece is a big Nighmare Before Christmas fan.

I have a head cold, and congested. Probably what kept me up.

Sue hope you are feeling better. mummy dust on its way.

My FIL pass

Mac sorry to hear about your FIL. Prayers for you and your hubby. Great to hear the doc has released you to drive.

Halloween decorations down and put away yesterday.Thought I better strike while the iron was hot. Woke up Friday with horrible pain in right side of neck. Feels like a pinched nerve or severely pulled muscle. Couldn’t do much Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Going to try and see if it lays down, but if not will see doc. Putting anti inflammatory cream on neck and Tylenol. Have taken a few Advil, but can’t take to many do to UC. I saw massage therapist Monday and that helped some.

Highlight of my day yesterday was getting to see my great nephew.

Went out with sister, niece, daughter in law and granddaughter to see Maleficent last night. It was great.

Hubby requested a good German meal for dinner tonight. Bratwurst, boiled potatoes etc. Walmart is now carrying delicious pretzel dinner rolls. Bought them a couple weeks ago and they were fantastic warmed up in oven. So will have those too.

Monyk your daughters Cruella costume was great.

Pics of Party Spread before everyone arrived






Goodie table



Skull punch


Chili station




Subs and fixins. Also had hot dogs.

Everyone had a good time. Went home full with lots of goodies.


Schumi....yeah to upcoming trip. Always nice to be planning vacation to Orlando and parts beyond.

 

[Robo56]

Double posted. Think I fixed it.

 

[Lynne G]

Awesome we get twice of Robo’s terrific pictures.

Robo I hope you are feeling better with that neck not feeling good. Party looked delicious, and so fun with all the Halloween decor and skull in bowl.

Ah, a what for dinner. Hmmm, something warm.

 

[Sue M]

Wow Robo! That looks amazing. The skull punch looks so scary! Great job.

 

[Sue M]

How did I miss it’s Disxumi’s birthday?

 

[schumigirl]

Lovely pictures Robo......it looks a beautiful party, I know everyone will have had a lovely time!

Hope the neck improves, that’s very painful....hope the pain relief helps too. And yes, looking forward to being back in Orlando soon!

mac......hope things are better. There’s been such a lot to deal with for you recently....

Vicki........big shout out to you too........




It’s still raining.........although, I think it may be easing off......think it’s to be dry all morning so we won’t get drenched going grocery shopping. And rain all afternoon I think.

Heading to farm store too for bacon and few items to keep us stocked up......need bacon for the weekend!!!

Need to renew our yearly travel insurance policy later today....that’ll be fun to see how much it has increased again this year! It never goes down that’s for sure.......

Croissants and something else for breakfast this morning, haven’t decided yet......

Have a great Thursday.......

 

[Lynne G]

Bacon? Ooh, Schumi's home today, with bacon and cheese croissants, and Earl Gray tea. I'd so be there.

Sigh, computer issues not resolved, so have to wait for my IT guy to come in. Process of elimination, either software is buggy, or my "dinosaur" laptop is not working properly. Let's hope, we can resolve it sooner than later today. Seems the downloading of the software was painfully not quick. I left it to keep chugging, but of course, it waited for me, so now it's chugging away. Yeah, without connectivity today, hard to do your work properly.

So, rain for us today, too Schumi. Though not to start when I am going home. And snow to be mixed with it, by the early evening. Yeah, no summer temps here now.

Dark commute, and more traffic, but mostly going the other way. No breeze to be had, but it feels like that calm before a storm comes. Here's hoping the temps stay in the 50' as we close the day out, then no snow will be mixed with the rain.

And because most of us will be wet today, so fitting, as it's a Thirsty Thursday. One where we all need to drink, a hot or cold one, and muse that thankfully, tomorrow is a Friday.

- make it a good one, all. And hope Robo, Mac, and MonyK are feeling better. Mummy dust sent to all that ail.





And don't forget, there's 48 days until


Hey homies, good mornng!

Tea, why yes it is.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi you must be growing gills by now, all that rain! We’ll all be over for some bacon!

Lynne hope you get your computer issues solved

Its only 4:40am ugh. Woke up at 4, can‘t get back to sleep. Again.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning before I head out to work. On today's agenda is purchasing a gift card for one of our therapists who will be going on maternity leave after next week.

Don‘t know what’s for dinner. We have gas stove but not cooking in a dark kitchen. Order out?

Sounds like a plan.

Charade We have 5c here today......around 40F.

Brrr! Today we have a high of 65, but tomorrow's high is only 45. I think I need to get winter clothes out of storage.

I hate when there are slow days at work. I'm lucky that no one touches my stuff...even when I'm gone. They leave organized piles for me to deal with when I get back. as they don't want to mess up what I have organized.

I have begged my boss to leave the afternoon files for me to take care of in the morning, but she just won't do it. She will at least get them in the right letter of the alphabet, but not always in perfect order.

Speaking of movies, anyone seen the new Terminator movie?

I haven't even seen the original Terminator movie. DH will probably go see it. He loves action movies like that.

Charade, I am with you, I like things alphabetically, though I have been accused of filing backward in the cabinet, but hey, just because you are right handed, doesn’t mean my left handed way is not the right one.

B is left handed and I have been guilty of reorganizing things she has put up.

Halloween decorations down and put away yesterday.Thought I better strike while the iron was hot. Woke up Friday with horrible pain in right side of neck. Feels like a pinched nerve or severely pulled muscle. Couldn’t do much Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Going to try and see if it lays down, but if not will see doc. Putting anti inflammatory cream on neck and Tylenol. Have taken a few Advil, but can’t take to many do to UC. I saw massage therapist Monday and that helped some.

Hope you are feeling some relief today. Those party pictures are amazing.

Sigh, computer issues not resolved, so have to wait for my IT guy to come in. Process of elimination, either software is buggy, or my "dinosaur" laptop is not working properly. Let's hope, we can resolve it sooner than later today. Seems the downloading of the software was painfully not quick. I left it to keep chugging, but of course, it waited for me, so now it's chugging away. Yeah, without connectivity today, hard to do your work properly.

Is this a company issued laptop? Any chance of getting it replaced.


Time to get to work and see what sort of fun awaits me.

 

[Lynne G]

Laptop replaced, now Ihave to reset all that I had personalized. Annoying.

 

[Disxuni]

@Robo56 I definitely wish I went to that party. It looks absolutely amazing! Not usually a party person since I'm introverted, but I could definitely enjoy myself at a party like that, especially with all that food.

@Charade67 If he's into action he'll definitely like it. Typically, I'm not an action person. However, I've always liked movies involving time travel. I felt like T2 had a good balance of story and action together. I'm the type of person that if too much action, or fighting is going on at one point I start looking at my watch. Gets boring after awhile. And @pattyw it'll definitely be interesting to hear your take on it if you do see it.

Also, mmm bacon and cheese croissants.



Good morning, homies!

Nothing much, but work, work, work, work.

Also, booked on Saturday to go with my father to meet someone in relation to our Middle Passage project in terms of finding markers, identifying them, and publishing that information on their website to make that information more easier to find and so people are more educated about it. It's difficult to find since there's almost no information about it other other than identifying which cities have one and which ones do not. A couple of weeks ago, we were digging in Ponce Inlet and searched for hours. We even asked around no one knew what we were talking about. We even attempted to find articles about the marker, or a ceremony, but nothing. It's hard, but that's the whole point of doing this is to making it more accessible and to educate people. We also want to bring QR codes into the project too, but baby steps. Have to find and discover first.

 

[schumigirl]

Sue, yes, this rain is continuous....no signs of it stopping anytime soon. Yes, bacon is now back and we are fully stocked with the stuff.....and a few other things too thanks to a master butcher!!!!

Lynne.....glad the laptop has been sorted.....it`s frustrating when we have issues like that!!!

Charade we have 40F today, but feels colder, rain is beginning to look like sleet.....but it is just rain.



I am so glad we didn't have anywhere to go this afternoon.....been completely miserable and cold outside. Now it`s just getting dark!

We did get our yearly travel insurance policy sorted out.....and worked out cheaper than last year rather unusually. We were surprised at that.....but pleasantly surprised. But, the cost is worth it for the year.

Chicken breasts wrapped in smoked bacon stuffed with something or other for dinner tonight......maybe brie and cranberry again, we all like that. And so easy.......

3.30pm it`s chucking it down with rain, blowing a gale and it`s already getting dark enough to have lamps on around our home..........so may just go pour a glass of wine.......

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[Lynne G]

Meatballs requested, so my dinner is set.

And, yes Charade, work one. Still is not right, so more issues to solve. But at least I can do most.


Lunchtime walk looks like it will be cloudy. And darn too cool inside. Vacuuming the rugs, which makes me cough. Not sure why as we are leaving the building in a week from today. Heck, I am not worried about some dust.

 

[Charade67]

I have 2 more hours of work with nothing to do. I’m playing Disney Emoji Blitz on my phone.

 

[keishashadow]

Had every intention of going out of house until I grabbed mail and realized it was starting to sleet. Um, no thank you. Will putz around the house.

Made a meatloaf yesterday, was good then, will be better cold on a sammie later. The Mr won’t touch it with that 10 foot pole, leftover grilled shrimp for him will do. Will freeze up the rest for that rainy day lol

DH birthday is in Feb so for his birthday present I bought him a snow blower! It sat for 3 yrs unopened until it snowed again. I think we got 2” and DH couldn’t get out fast enough to finally try his new toy! Lol.

Same here, i call it my insurance policy. Think it’s been used once in same 3 years your mention. Somehow I think it’s going to get a work out this year.

Keisha, so lucky is right to enjoy a girl in the house. She is so lucky to have a grandma in you.

I had given up all hope on having a girl to spoil

I never understood folks who won’t put the heating on until a certain temp hits or time of year.......I think all our friends think the same as us and if it’s cool, heat is higher.......I won’t be cold.

Haha i am the person. I chalk it up as one of my weird quirks. Some years have waited until beginning of Dec.

Yes, 3 weeks tomorrow we set off for our overnight before flying.......can’t wait!

As long as the weather cooperates, we’ll be touching down at 11 am that day

I agree. I did pick up an earl grey on my way to work this morning...

Was horrified to discover I ran out of Lipton tea bags which i run thru quickly in making my iced tea. Wound up using a combo of early grey and prince Edward bags this am, cut down the reguar number of tea bags. Good thing, as still rather robust but tasty

Double posted. Think I fixed it.

Worth a 2nd glance very nice! Do love the skull in the punch!

Bacon? Ooh, Schumi's home today, with bacon and cheese croissants, and Earl Gray tea. I'd so be there.

Jr stopped for breakfast, pulled some bacon out of freezer but, for once, I wasn’t feeling it. Maybe i’m getting sick, that’s a first lol

Schumi you must be growing gills by now, all that rain!

Haha haven’t heard that expression in ages

I haven't even seen the original Terminator movie. DH will probably go see it. He loves action movies like that.

Whaaaaaat? I remember having the same reaction when my DiL stated she hadn’t seen any star war movies, which we quickly rectified

Also, booked on Saturday to go with my father to meet someone in relation to our Middle Passage project in terms of finding markers, identifying them, and publishing that information on their website to make that information more easier to find and so people are more educated about it. It's difficult to find since there's almost no information about it other other than identifying which cities have one and which ones do not.

I am scratching my head but it sounds interesting

I have 2 more hours of work with nothing to do. I’m playing Disney Emoji Blitz on my phone.

Good idea to pass the time.

 

[Charade67]

Whaaaaaat? I remember having the same reaction when my DiL stated she hadn’t seen any star war movies, which we quickly rectified

Confession time. I saw the original Star Wars movie for the first time 10 years after it was released.