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

[macraven]

finally able to pop in again...and say Happy Day after Winter Solstice lol. I'm just glad that the days will not be getting longer again.

I am finally able to say...I'm off for holidays now. Finished up my last shift for the year at he second job. And our office is closed all next week! I go back for a day and a half...then we are off to the dd's for new years eve.
I was glad to practically dance out of work today...retail at this time of year is not fun. Most people looked right through us when we offered help, or were just blunt and rude to our faces. I realise people are irritated and tired of shopping...but at least make eye contact with us. Oh, well...enough gripping. I'm now done until after the new year...and the people who come in are actually wanting to shop there...not just look for some object to complete their christmas shopping.

After a deep clean on the house, and whipping up a couple batches of cookies to take into the hubby's work...we are ready for Christmas!!!!


That's an awesome pin!!!


Charade...that looked like that would have been so much fun!!!! And your shopping to pick up baking supplies...YIKES...I try to go out early to avoid crowds like that. Good on you for doing that!!!! I hate shopping when it's super busy like that.


We are SW fans too. We are going to the movie on Christmas Eve. It is just the 4 of us...and we will have a light supper before we go...then go see the movie, then come home to have more nibblies and play games. We are looking forward to the theatre not being packed to the max.

Schumi...I love a nice fresh bouquet of flowers. That is sooo nice of him to get you some flowers!!!

Well, I'm going to run and make a few weekend calls to family members...and sit with a beverage and watch a christmas movie. I hope everyone has a great evening!!!

 

[macraven]

I bet everyone has sugar plums dancing in your heads now
It’s the 24 and not much longer to go until it is Christmas Day in your home!!

we live too far away from our kids so can’t celebrate with them. For all of you that do live close to your family, treasure the time you wiill be able to see them

enjoy the time you will be with your family and make it a special time to tell them how much you love them

let us know how your Christmas went and how you celebrated with your loved ones

I quite enjoy reading wonderful stories how your holidays went and what your favor gift was

I’m sure none of you will get a bag of coal!
Lol.....

My wish for all my homies is this Christmas will be the best one you every had!
I think it would be fun for you all to share with us your favorite gift you received this year

hope to read how your happy day went when dec 26 comes

hopefully none of the homies wins the bag of coal this year
Hahahahaha haha

 

[schumigirl]

Received this ecard from a very good friend this morning...….








She really is a good friend..…..lol......

Nice sentiment mac......I`m sure we all wish you the same and hope you have a lovely and peaceful Christmas. It is hard being away from family, we are missing my family too this year. Thank goodness for Facetime.....my mum doesn't know my niece and I will do that, so we`ll be able to see everyone......she`ll love it! Hope you have a nice couple of days too.....




Yes, it`s Christmas Eve...…...

And we have rain......not very festive, but, not many of us really want snow. I`ve avoided the stores for a few days now and have no plans to visit them again till the weekend, preferably Sunday.

Kyle has just left for work.....he finishes early though, early afternoon....then a few days off. No big plans this year, now we have two friends joining us for dinner it`ll be a little more lively, but lovely.

Bacon will be cooked soon........simply served on a brioche roll...….just a little too early yet.....Tom isn`t up yet...….may have to go nudge him a little.....or run the vacuum over the top hallway......I`ll be popular!

Have a great Christmas Eve.......

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[Lynne G]

That card was a hoot Schumi.

Yes may all have a blessed Christmas and enjoy this day before.






And well it is Taco Tuesday! So Mac may still enjoy a Taco Bell run. And because, you know Mac:

Haha.


Today is the get gas for the car needs, then a few groceries needed, and presents dropped off. Hope the traffic is not too bad.

Had a lovely dinner with my DM last night. We usually do the first night of Hanukkah, but all were busy. Kids got some money, as that is what my family has ever done during these days of Light. But since I also celebrate Christmas, since I got married, kids will get some presents too. Biggest is the cruise. Well the cruise is a family one, so nice for all of us.

Ooh time for tea. So nice to be off this Christmas Eve.

 

[Lynne G]

And the sun is up, a nice day to wear short sleeves. Yep close to 50 this year. Woot!

 

[Disxuni]

Good morning, homies! We're almost there! Love the picture @schumigirl! It's always fun to have friends that can joke with you like that!



Thank you @macraven for your kind words! I'll make sure to share tomorrow!

On Facebook I do not typically always post anything about holidays, as it seems everyone and their uncle does it enough. Sometimes I'll share something in relation to that holiday. What I like to do instead is post a message to remind those who no longer have certain people in their lives that it's okay to feel heartbroken during these times, but to also remember that they'll always be in there heart and that there are others that are still in their lives. I started doing this when I started working in drive-thru before my current job. I got into the habit of only wishing someone a holiday if they wish it upon me. As you never know what their story is. A simple "happy mother's day" can remind them they are no longer a mother, never had one, or lost theirs. Traditionally people keep that to themselves, but there were many times in which people would share some pretty deep things with me even if I so much as asked how they were. That being said, seeing as I know everyone is always missing someone, especially during these times, I always like to post a message in honor of reminding them that it's okay to feel this way, but that we're there for them.

On a more brighter side, going over to one of my best friend's house for their Christmas party tonight which will be fun. But until then work, work, work. However, before I go to the party, we will be having pepperoni rolls and salad. It's a tradition mom started ages ago. West Virginia apparently is known for pepperoni rolls? That's where her family is from. We either do that, or very rarely go out for something simple. The feast is for tomorrow. Which luckily I am off for!

As @Lynne G said, it's Taco Tuesday! So enjoy! Everyone have a good day and hope everyone stays warm and safe if you're traveling anywhere!

 

[macraven]

Well.....waiting for Schumi to tell us the bacon is done....

 

[macraven]

Wr are out of toilet paper and paper towels

Wish me luck going to Walmart.....

I noticed their parking lot was full yesterday as we stopped by a Taco Bell which is in the same complex area

It’s the Christmas season and why not hit TB twice this week
Hahahahaha

 

[Charade67]

Good morning and Happy Christmas Eve. We are heading out in about an hour to go to Richmond. First on the agenda is Star Wars. I have the perfect shirt to wear today.


We will have dinner after the movie.

My new iPad is scheduled to arrive January 7, but the keyboard might be here today. I wasn't thinking when I placed the order. The mall I am going to today has an Apple store. I could have just bought the iPad today. I googled the average life span of an iPad and everything i could find says it is slightly over 4 years. I got mine for Christmas 6 years ago, so i guess it has had a good life.

Mac - Hope you and your mister have a nice Christmas. I am sorry you can't spend it with your kids, but I understand. We haven't had many Christmases with family since we moved away from Georgia.

Schumi - Cute card. Nice that you will have friends over for Christmas. That's what we do now since family is so far away.

Lynne - You are brave going grocery shopping today.

Disxuni - I work in a mental health counseling office, so I also wait for others to offer holiday greeting first. This time of year can be really difficult for some people. Thankfully most of the clients I greeted yesterday seemed to be in good spirits.

Mac - Good luck with Walmart. I have a couple of things I need to get, but hopefully they can wait until Thursday.

Almost time to leave.

 

[Sue M]

Happy Christmas to all! After breakfast I’ll bake some whipped shortbread. Family friends coming over around 11:30 for a visit. Then I plan on delivering some Christmas presents to friends. 3 of them.
Going to the early Christmas Eve church service. One of these days I’d like to go to the midnight mass, but it’s never worked out as we usually have people dropping by in the evening, after the 7:00 service.
After everyone goes to bed I’ll stuff the stockings!

Last night we had a lovely dinner at a friends house.

Mac good luck at Walmart! I am staying well away from any mall today! I may however brave the liquor store today to buy a bottle of Port for hubby’s stocking!

@Charade67 great shirt! Enjoy the movie! I always buy from the Apple Store so they can help with initial setup! There’s one nearby.

@Disxuni very true. I usually wait to offer a Christmas greeting if it’s someone I don’t know.

I smell bacon cooking! Time for breakfast.

 

[keishashadow]

eve, darn-it!

Turkey & ham dinner was big hit yesterday. Already downed a cold turkey sammie, thinking of hitting up the ham before we head out to oldest DSs house.

Bought the goofiest 2 tshirts as gag gift for xmas as a joint present for DH & me. Had it under the tree, youngest DS opened it by mistake yesterday when he ripped thru his pile of goodies. Turns out the mr loves them and wants to wear them tonight. Talk about backfiring on me lol. Still, the outlaws will be there in abundance. Might as well give them something new to talk about.

Leaving Jan 7 flying into FLL airport for a week in Deerfield Beach. Sadly for my moms 1st. Cousins funeral. She passed away 3 weeks after my mom.
My husband asks me a few days ago how long I’ll be away Sheesh. He never listens. I told him a week. He says why only a week aren’t you going to Orlando too? Wow. Where’s my husband and what have you done with him!
Clearly I wasn’t thinking when I booked. It has all been a bit too much. But now I wish I had booked a week after at Universal. Changing flights now will be too expensive. It’s a 3 hr drive but may nip up for a day. Ugh.

Sympathies. IDK might be just the lift you need afterwards to head up to MCO.

Know several folk who visit the area every year, mostly to avoid dealing with their toxic families.

My wish for all my homies is this Christmas will be the best one you every had!
I think it would be fun for you all to share with us your favorite gift you received this year

That’s a great idea, BBL lol

hopefully none of the homies wins the bag of coal this year
Hahahahaha haha

We do the stockings on the fireplace but they are original ones from when kids were babies, fragile so stocking contents actually in gift bags.

There are 3 tins of coal, marked ‘naughty’. It’s a real musical chair thing with my boys secretly trying to be the last one to shift things around so they are ‘the good one’. Some years one of them winds up with all the coal. One of those weird traditions that brings me joy lol

Yes may all have a blessed Christmas and enjoy this day before.

Same to you Lynne! How many days ‘til the cruise?

I need to pay mine off before the 31st but was hoping ‘wave season’ would pop up earlier and I might catch a price drop.

I noticed their parking lot was full yesterday as we stopped by a Taco Bell which is in the same complex area

I drove to local one yesterday around noon with DS, not a single spot. Turned around and called it a day. Getting ready to head out again. Figure worst case, can take turns dropping & other circling the parking lot.

 

[schumigirl]

mac........thought everyone would smell the bacon.......Hope the store wasn‘t too bad today........everything here has been crazy as usual.....pictures are being posted of stores that look like they have been looted! I’m so glad we avoided it.....well apart from when Tom went out for a short period yesterday.....he was glad he only had a few things to pick up........


Charade.......nice top! I bought a keyboard for my iPads, but found I never used it, I’m happy with the screen keyboard. But, many like the keyboard. Hope your meal is lovely.


Janet......love that tradition of the coals! And I think we need pics of the shirts.......love the sound of them and the reactions of the “outlaws” lol......




Back home from early dinner with friends.......


We did plan a snacks and nibbles night, but forgot about going out for dinner!!!! How does that happen.......Enjoyed a lovely Carol service in the village church first......it was so beautiful. I had mentioned last year to the Vicar the choir didn’t sing O Holy Night.......I was over the moon they opted to sing it this year.....I smiled when the Vicar caught my eye as the first notes played.......we exchanged a knowing smile......lol......my favourite hymn ever.

Dinner was good. It was very festive and food was excellent.....well, it usually is there and they gave every couple a complimentary bottle of wine with their meal.....nice touch. Although it was mostly regulars in tonight. There were 8 of us so we had 4 bottles of wine......and three of them don’t drink wine.....we didn’t drink them all.

Looking forward to having friends over for dinner tomorrow.....thankfully they’re not fussy and will eat what we have.......non fussy is exactly what we like!

Our usual Christmas dinner with our appetiser of smoked salmon and langoustines, followed by roast turkey with all the trimmings.......couple of desserts and a cheese board......although cheese is usually much later....if at all!!!


I‘m definitely getting my days mixed up right now.......I thought today was yesterday and tomorrow was Thursday at one point! And can’t believe we forgot we were going for dinner tonight which is why I’d planned snacks and appetisers......then one of our friends forgot to come to the Carol service......wonder if it’s our age.......

But, hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Day tomorrow.....whatever you may be doing........

 

[Sue M]

Hmmmm, day isn’t exactly going to plan lol! Friends called to cancel, it was 2 families and both sets of children came down with the stomach flu yesterday! They’re cousins so play together often.
I decided to make whipped shortbread and when it came to add flour I realized I was out must be my age! Mr said he had to go to the store anyway so he’s bringing me home a bag.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Took my boys to the Zoo today. Very nice weather in our area currently!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

enjoy the time you will be with your family and make it a special time to tell them how much you love them

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[macraven]

Peeps were wearing shorts in Walmart today
High was 67

Rest of this week will have about same temp

I do not miss snow

 

[schumigirl]

mac, we have 40F right now, but it feels so mild, it’s quite weird......rain has stopped though.

Hey Vicki...... good to see you here......



Heading to bed soon......just after 11pm here.....we watched Die Hard tonight.......a must watch for Christmas......lol.......been a lovely day though......looking forward to tomorrow......

 

[macraven]

Vicki !!

 

[Lynne G]

To light the way, in my neighborhood.

So dark out now, so under covers as feels cold. The smell of burning wood was in the air as we came home from the diner we all like. Seems one or more of our neighbors are enjoying a bone fire or fire. Little one remarked we should get marshmallows out, and find out who. Something about marshmallows toasted over the fire, yum.

Traffic and crowds were not too bad. Got what we needed, and presents all dropped off. Car is also gassed up. Productive day.

So ready for a quiet night, and enjoying a cup of tea while kids are screen watching or online playing.

Have a nice night, and hey is working hard tonight.

 

[Charade67]

Happy almost Christmas for most of us. We had a long day. Richmond is a 2 hour drive for us. We all enjoyed the movie and then had a great dinner. We went to an Italian place called Maggiano's. They were doing a special where you order one item and can get another from a select menu to take home. We now have spaghetti and fettuccine Alfredo in the fridge for later.

We got home around 9:30 and then I realized I told our friends that I would bring mini Oreo cheesecakes for dessert tomorrow. They are in the oven right now.

I always buy from the Apple Store so they can help with initial setup! There’s one nearby.

Unfortunately we are 2 hours away from the nearest Apple store. I completely forgot there was one in the mall we would be at today. We walked past the store and they were really busy, so I guess ordering online was a good idea after all.

Bought the goofiest 2 tshirts as gag gift for xmas as a joint present for DH & me. Had it under the tree, youngest DS opened it by mistake yesterday when he ripped thru his pile of goodies. Turns out the mr loves them and wants to wear them tonight. Talk about backfiring on me lol. Still, the outlaws will be there in abundance. Might as well give them something new to talk about.

Sounds like a fun idea. I bought Marvel christmas shirts for my family to wear tomorrow.

I had mentioned last year to the Vicar the choir didn’t sing O Holy Night.......I was over the moon they opted to sing it this year.....I smiled when the Vicar caught my eye as the first notes played.......we exchanged a knowing smile......lol......my favourite hymn ever.

O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song. I really like Josh Groban's version.

Hmmmm, day isn’t exactly going to plan lol! Friends called to cancel, it was 2 families and both sets of children came down with the stomach flu yesterday!

Aw..poor kids. I hope they feel better for Christmas Day.

Peeps were wearing shorts in Walmart today
High was 67

It was around 57 here this afternoon. It felt really nice.

Little one remarked we should get marshmallows out, and find out who. Something about marshmallows toasted over the fire, yum.

Don't forget the chocolate and graham crackers.

Waiting for the last batch of cheesecakes to cook and then I'm going to bed.
Good night!