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

[Sue M]

Monykalyn welcome to NEMO! Next will be pics of NEMO with the girls! of the feathered kind lol.

 

[Charade67]

Nemo is adorable. Congrats!

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, lucky Nemo found a forever home with lots of loving family to take care of him. Yay, for MonyK finding a new pet family member.

Quiet night, which is fine with me. Ended up grocery shopping and shopping for some back to school stuff for little one today. We come home from the cruise the day before she starts back to school, so she is packing for school and the trip. She will come home with us, switch bags, and then we will take her to school. Older one does not go back until a week later. He and I were highly thinking of sending little one home by herself, and we stay in Fla, ending up at the dark side for a few more days. But most likely not do that. Oh well. Just means I will be thinking of a short trip to the dark side in the Spring.

May all have a good night sleep. 🛏

 

[macraven]

Monyk
Great that your mom is back home
Hope she grows stronger everyday

Congrats in adding Nemo yo the family
What a beautiful dog!

Vacation time coming up soon for you

Lynne
Your cruise is just around the corner!
Family vacations are the best
I know you all will have a blast

Sue & Charade
Totally agree with what you said
Nemo is a cutie

Slow evening for me and trying to catch up here

What is everyone doing for New Years Eve?
(tv night for me)

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Just sitting with a beverage and enjoying the lights on the tree. I completed a few things I wanted to today, but didn't get to the sewing room today. Hopefully I will get there tomorrow. Not much planned for tomorrow besides taking down the xmas tree. Back to work Monday and a half day on Tuesday...then off to drive and see the dd and her hubby for new years and to help get the baby's nursery set up, and precook some meals for the freezer, and just help get things ready for them. She is in full nesting mode now...so I will do what I can to help her get ready.

I’m not going to US, but I am going to be seeing someone about my Middle Passage project in terms of what we’ve done so far and future work that needs to be done. As for what else I’ll be doing today who knows.

It sure would be great to live so close and be able to just go without a whole lot of planning. I hope you got some of the answers you were needing for your project. It sounds very interesting!

And for what it is worth, we leave a week from today, and I have not yet looked for the luggage yet. I will be getting the luggage out on Friday. Probably. Our flight is midday

Your trip is just around the corner!!! The count down in on now...and pretty soon you'll be waving to everyone on land as your ship is pulling out onto it's voyage!!!!

Not much going on here today. Having a lazy morning.

I have had a few of those days. I was really needing some down time. I'm finally feeling like my energy is back again.

Met up with four friends and had a lovely meal out tonight. Went to our usual haunt of the village pub that serves amazing home cooked food.....no microwaves or anything frozen. Love it. It was a good night.

I love those types of meals...they really are the best!!! And then to have a great evening to boot as well...that's what living is about!!!! Finding and enjoying those moments.

And today a lab puppy was on HS webpage-name of Nemo-so we got there right at open. Nemo is now cuddling with kids on couch (the no

It sounds like your holiday was hectic and busy!!!! I'm glad you hear your mom is home and recovering there now. It is amazing how much better we recover at our own homes. And the newest addition....is simply adorable. Nemo is very lucky to have found such a great family. It looks like he is settling in just fine!!!

@macraven...I'm glad your here and do all you do for the boards. I hope your day was great!

Well...hope to just enjoy the day tomorrow and hit my sewing room. That is my goal!

I'll leave the light on for anyone who is having trouble sleeping. See you all tomorrow!

 

[schumigirl]

Well I've started and gotten interrupted multiple times past week. Sounds like everyone had a good holiday, and hoping Keisha son is feeling much better too!
So busy this time of year: Worked the 23rd and oldest came home from college; hubs and other 2 went to st louis the 23rd, we followed early on 24th. FiL likes to take all the kids/grandkids shopping-I lasted about an hour before I bailed. This year the crowds and sound and scents got to me and headache! Christmas eve at FiL, Christmas morning and lunch with my parents (mom in heart rehab after spending most of december in hospital-doing sooo much better-came home today). Drove to Lake Ozark for Christmas dinner with other In laws. Oldest and I came home Thursday, I had a Boxing day party one of the bosses for one of the companies I work for has every year. We'd been debating getting a puppy so oldest and I went to humane society to see puppies, but no go there. Then she wanted to see Star wars so I went to my 2nd showing (actually liked it better 2nd time as I got to notice more). Friday rest of them home and I worked, then out to dinner with friends for their twins birthday (same age as oldest). And today a lab puppy was on HS webpage-name of Nemo-so we got there right at open. Nemo is now cuddling with kids on couch (the no furniture rule lasted about an hour )
Week from today will be in Orlando-have to get grocery stuff done for this and next week. Middle and youngest start school while we are gone (oldest is staying with them as her college doesn't start til 13th) so have to make sure lunches etc are set.

Nice to see you MonyK........

Glad your mum is doing much better now and home too. Sounds quite a time you had and must have been so worrying too. And yes, shopping at that time of year can be a complete assault on your senses........

A very warm welcome to Nemo! He is beautiful! Definitely a new member of the family to spoil.......and your Orlando trip is just around the corner!!

Aww, lucky Nemo found a forever home with lots of loving family to take care of him. Yay, for MonyK finding a new pet family member.

Quiet night, which is fine with me. Ended up grocery shopping and shopping for some back to school stuff for little one today. We come home from the cruise the day before she starts back to school, so she is packing for school and the trip. She will come home with us, switch bags, and then we will take her to school. Older one does not go back until a week later. He and I were highly thinking of sending little one home by herself, and we stay in Fla, ending up at the dark side for a few more days. But most likely not do that. Oh well. Just means I will be thinking of a short trip to the dark side in the Spring.

May all have a good night sleep. 🛏

Oh quiet nights are so good Lynne!! And sounds like you are organised for your trip too.....and a Spring trip sounds fabulous Lynne!!

Monyk
Great that your mom is back home
Hope she grows stronger everyday

Congrats in adding Nemo yo the family
What a beautiful dog!

Vacation time coming up soon for you

Lynne
Your cruise is just around the corner!
Family vacations are the best
I know you all will have a blast

Sue & Charade
Totally agree with what you said
Nemo is a cutie

Slow evening for me and trying to catch up here

What is everyone doing for New Years Eve?
(tv night for me)

We were talking about NYE last night.......we have so many invitations.....but, we’re not really ones to celebrate NYE in a big way. Christmas is a much bigger celebration for us. Being Scottish everyone assumes we do Hogmanay in a big way! We really don’t. I think we may go out to dinner with a few folks and then home for a quiet night. New Years Day we have one couple for the afternoon and will have some food. Doubt it’ll be a sit down dinner then.....more a mini buffet. Kyle has plans for both days so it’s just us to consider.

So, yes, we’ll join you in a quiet night in front of the TV.......not that there’s ever anything decent to watch!!

Just sitting with a beverage and enjoying the lights on the tree. I completed a few things I wanted to today, but didn't get to the sewing room today. Hopefully I will get there tomorrow. Not much planned for tomorrow besides taking down the xmas tree. Back to work Monday and a half day on Tuesday...then off to drive and see the dd and her hubby for new years and to help get the baby's nursery set up, and precook some meals for the freezer, and just help get things ready for them. She is in full nesting mode now...so I will do what I can to help her get ready.


It sure would be great to live so close and be able to just go without a whole lot of planning. I hope you got some of the answers you were needing for your project. It sounds very interesting!

Your trip is just around the corner!!! The count down in on now...and pretty soon you'll be waving to everyone on land as your ship is pulling out onto it's voyage!!!!

I have had a few of those days. I was really needing some down time. I'm finally feeling like my energy is back again.

I love those types of meals...they really are the best!!! And then to have a great evening to boot as well...that's what living is about!!!! Finding and enjoying those moments.

It sounds like your holiday was hectic and busy!!!! I'm glad you hear your mom is home and recovering there now. It is amazing how much better we recover at our own homes. And the newest addition....is simply adorable. Nemo is very lucky to have found such a great family. It looks like he is settling in just fine!!!

@macraven...I'm glad your here and do all you do for the boards. I hope your day was great!

Well...hope to just enjoy the day tomorrow and hit my sewing room. That is my goal!

I'll leave the light on for anyone who is having trouble sleeping. See you all tomorrow!

Pumpkin that sounds a lovely way to spend NY! Preparing for the baby is so wonderful.......you all must be so excited!! Glad to hear your energy has returned.......things can overtake at times and spending time in your craft room sounds very relaxing!
We take our trees and outdoor decorations down on Jan 2nd. We have folks for NY day in the afternoon, so will keep it up till then. I have seen us take everything down NY day if we don‘t have guests.......once it‘s over we just want to get the whole house back to normal.



Shout out to Keisha......hope your youngest is doing much better and a shout out to Vicki too......




Having a day at home today. Don’t need any groceries as we still have loads of stuff in fridges/freezers/kitchen cabinets....we’ll definitely not starve.......so, may plan to clear out some bedroom closets and drawers this morning. They seem to be overflowing again, the charity store will get a haul tomorrow.

Yes, up far too early. But, I was awake and fancied a cup of ginger tea.....it was nice.

Breakfast later.......looks to be another cloudy grey day with no rain forecast. Seems to be rain free for the next week or so......might be sun free too though! But, warmer than usual for us for this time of year. Low 50’s to high 40’s for the next 10 days or so.

Hope everyone has a good and relaxing Sunday

 

[Disxuni]

Good morning, homies! Sunday is here, our “favorite” day of the week is tomorrow.

Nemo looks like a cute addition!

Our discussion on the project went well. We discussed more efficient ways to add QR code’s to the markers that have been established, as well as discussed what everyone is planning on researching, or bringing to the table to complete the project, or at least a portion of it.

We ended up landing at Orlando eventually anyway regardless of the weather. Only we did it in the evening when it was more light rain / cloudy. Dad around the afternoon randomly asked, “Want to ride the Gondola’s?” And I said, “Yes.” So, we took off mid-afternoon and was there by night fall. Endless to say, that was an interesting and beautiful experience. Only took me a round to get used to the feeling and not think I was going ram into the other one when it stops at a station. We rode to Epcot and briefly checked out Riviera on the way back to Caribbean Beach Resort.





Only a portion of the osaics from Riviera.

Today, going to see SW again with one of my best friend’s who hasn’t seen it yet so it’ll be interesting to pick up things I didn’t previously.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday!

 

[Lynne G]

Sunday it is, and the rain they were predicting to fall today, as of last night’s weather news, said it will be dry today, with the rain coming later in the evening, then rounds of heavy rain tomorrow. Kinda fitting the rain is holding off until so many are back to routine. Yep, my post I usually make on a Monday, now this Monday’s post will be another that will say, sigh, a rainy Monday.

Woot! Dix was in park mode after all. Enjoyed seeing your pictures, and sounded like a great way to spend the evening. Glad to hear project is moving forward with a good plan.

It is a what to do today. Think littke one has decided to return an item, so we will do that. But this morning, before she goes off with her friends, we are thinking a quick jaunt around the zoo. Opens in an hour and a half from now, so in a half hour or so, I will see if she still wants to go. Hehe, last night, around midnight, I heard little one tell older one to be quiet. We could still hear him yapping to his friends as they were playing an online game on the level below the bedrooms. I was tired, so I think I was the first one to bed last night. Though I do hear things, but if I am tired, I can go right back to sleep. So I have no idea if he did quiet down, or when he did make it to bed. Yeah, neither kid is an early bird, and both kids are taking advantage of no need to get up early mode, since on break from college for most of a month. College kids, I have 2.

So not such a sunny start, but still mild , after a close to freezing temps in the overnight. Will see 50’s high temps in the afternoon. Nice day, even if clouds build throughout the day.

Peaceful Sunday to all the homies. We are not at the end of this year yet. Woot!

Why hello tea, and nice and quiet house. Time to see what I can watch. Good Morning!

 

[Monykalyn]

Quieter Sunday, and rain is done thankfully. Strong storms and tornado watches, Gotta get my grocery order in, think I will do online and have hubs pick up tomorrow. Got some new recipes I want to try for instant pot, and got my butcher box delivery yesterday so set for the proteins.

will likely be quiet New Years here too. But I think either 2020 or 2021 New Year’s Eve will be back in Orlando as hubs and I were talking how much fun we had at Epcot NYE 2017. Can do the crowds if every few years or so lol.

Monykalyn welcome to NEMO! Next will be pics of NEMO with the girls! of the feathered kind lol.

they are staying far away from each other so far. Charlotte gave him a very loud warning this am when I took Nemo out. She’s usually pretty quiet so it was funny to hear, we have a large fenced yard, plus the side yard is fenced off with separate fence for the chickens, and we have a temporary fence around lower level patio to keep chickens out, that also has a grassy area. So lots of areas to keep them separate for now.

I'm finally feeling like my energy is back again.

That’s good! And a new baby is so exciting! I’m sure they will love the help and meals.
Lynne a cruise sounds wonderful. Still have Jan 2021 booked but I think I’m going to reschedule for holiday cruise that year instead, and maybe do a shorter one in between, will see what deals I can get.
Time for more coffee! Although as Schumi’s ginger tea sounded good too...

 

[Charade67]

Happy Sunday! We have absolutely nothing planned today. I think it will just be a lazy Sunday.

shopping for some back to school stuff for little one today.

I think I need to start looking at what books B needs. These next 2 weeks will go by fast.

What is everyone doing for New Years Eve?

we might go to a movie during the day, but stay home that night. We are not NYE party people.

then off to drive and see the dd and her hubby for new years and to help get the baby's nursery set up, and precook some meals for the freezer, and just help get things ready for them. She is in full nesting mode now...so I will do what I can to help her get ready.

Congrats on the new grandchild. When is she due?

Being Scottish everyone assumes we do Hogmanay in a big way! We really don’t.

I had to look that up. Looks like some very interesting traditions.

We ended up landing at Orlando eventually anyway regardless of the weather. Only we did it in the evening when it was more light rain / cloudy. Dad around the afternoon randomly asked, “Want to ride the Gondola’s?” And I said, “Yes.” So, we took off mid-afternoon and was there by night fall. Endless to say, that was an interesting and beautiful experience. Only took me a round to get used to the feeling and not think I was going ram into the other one when it stops at a station.

My husband and daughter are looking forward to riding the gondolas. I will stay on the ground.

will likely be quiet New Years here too. But I think either 2020 or 2021 New Year’s Eve will be back in Orlando as hubs and I were talking how much fun we had at Epcot NYE 2017. Can do the crowds if every few years or so lol

We are hoping to go to Disney in 2021. We were there for the 25th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom and would like to go back for the 50th. I don’t know if we will do NYE or not. We rang in 2016 at Disney and it was a lot of fun.

Time to get some lunch and decide if I want to do anything today or not. Back to work tomorrow.

 

[Lynne G]

But I think either 2020 or 2021 New Year’s Eve will be back in Orlando as hubs and I were talking how much fun we had at Epcot NYE 2017. Can do the crowds if every few years or so lol.
Lynne a cruise sounds wonderful. Still have Jan 2021 booked but I think I’m going to reschedule for holiday cruise that year instead, and maybe do a shorter one in between, will see what deals I can get.
Time for more coffee! Although as Schumi’s ginger tea sounded good too...

Sounds a great like idea for Disney at New Year’s this coming year or next. Yeah, I will keep the January 2021 cruise, as I would love to do a holiday one, but the ones around Christmas have way too many kids and too high prices. I really wanted a 15 December cruise, as price better and lesser kids onboard most likely, but little one was not done finals until the 17th this year, even though older one was done the 12th, so it was too risky. And since the finals this coming this coming year may do the same thing, January it is.

Woot! Charade thinking of Motherland holiday visit too!

Zoo, was nice, getting too crowded at lunchtime, so see ya later.


Lunchtime is so tiring.

Snap Snap turtle.


Aww, sweet monkeys.

 

[Charade67]

I love the monkey picture.

 

[schumigirl]

Don’t you just love a lazy Sunday!!!


Charade, yes there are some funny traditions......but I love Hogmanay, and being in Edinburgh one year was one of the best NYE we ever had......light snow and everyone singing Auld Lang Syne was just amazing! We were staying with friends who lived close to where everyone was gathered.....handy for a bathroom visit......and mum saw us on tv that night as it is always broadcast live and we were right in front of one of the cameras.......good times.



We are all getting a little fed up with eating now .......still so many nice things to enjoy! Things like boxes of chocolates and treats like that left over will go to the hospice or hospital closest to us, we all do that every year. It’s always appreciated from patients and staff alike.

But, fresh stuff.....we are slowly getting through it. Never thought I’d be fed up eating Parma Ham!!! Snacking on some lovely cheeses right now. Just a little though.......put a rib roast of beef in the Aga this morning for dinner tonight........seemed a little more of a normal dish, but still quite rich. It was lovely though....

Roll on Thursday when we get back to normal eating.......

Austin Powers on TV tonight.......

 

[Charade67]

Woot! Charade thinking of Motherland holiday visit too!

It would be cool if we both end up there at the same time. We could have a longer meetup and you wouldn't have to bring a musical instrument this time.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne Great zoo pics, the monkeys tails! Never saw that before!

Disxuni yay for getting to the parks. The mosaics are beautiful. I’m looking forward to my CBR Aug trip and plan on checking out Riviera. I think the gondola transportation to Ep and DHS will be a game changer. Imagine the ease of popping over to The Boardwalk for dining, or an icecream at Ample Hills!

Monica stay safe from those tornadoes!

Pumpkin what a special time for you awaiting the arrival of your new grand baby! So far all I have is a grand cat lol!

Went to Costco for some groceries to bring up to Whistler tomorrow. After a cup of tea I’m going to tackle the tree and mantle decorations. After we return from Whistler I’ll have my daughters family birthday party - actually it’s 2 birthdays, her bff’s husband birthday is on the same day! So we do both of them! Then it’s time for my Florida trip.
I know oldest won’t be happy decorations are coming down. She’s quite quick about getting them up. But ask for her help for take down Lol

We also don’t enjoy big New Years celebration. Whistler has a big thing in the village but we don’t go. I picked up a nice prime rib for dinner, and it will be us, brother-in-law, oldest daughter, and probably the couple next door.

 

[Lynne G]

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Yum, prime rib for dinner. So nice to share New Year's meal with family and neighbors, Sue. Then yep, both of us will be flying out early in this next year.

Once again, I've decided, even with a midweek holiday, I need a 3 day weekend, to start the fun. Island hopping next week. Weee!

Okay, very dark commute, lots of puddles and very wet streets, from the rain that started yesterday afternoon. And cool feeling too, as 37 degrees outside, said the car. Ah, tea for me, and little heater is ON. Cool feeling office. But hey, since another holiday week, very quiet. So, happy about that. And darn, forgot to bring some food for breakfast. I do have some cereal in my desk, so that will be the boring breakfast for me.

Okay, well, tea for me. Most likely all day.





Hope all are feeling well, and those not, hope you are feeling better soon. Hey, 2 more days, and hello 2020. Woot!

Good Morning!

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, it’s a lovely feeling when your trip is so close......I’m sure the rest of the family are as excited! Cereal is alright for breakfast now and again.....but not everyday!



Went out grocery shopping early this morning......missed the crowds it seems. Store we went to was empty, then popped into farm store and found where everyone was. So busy!

Although we’re not having a proper sit down dinner on Wednesday with friends, We decided to have chateaubriand as a main dish......Tom cooks it perfectly so we’ll have a centre dish to work around......everything will be help yourself. It‘s a beautiful hunk of meat! So all sorted for that, and have plenty of food for anyone who pops in which we love.

No plans rest of today, tomorrow will do some cleaning and organising....then dinner with friends. Quiet NYE.

Almost lunch time here......and sun is shining finally......we have a warmer than usual 50F. Almost tropical.......

Have a great Monday........

 

[Disxuni]

Good morning, homies! Nice photos of the zoo, @Lynne G.

Today, I'll be constantly hitting the refresh button for Disney Dining in between working. Attempting to get a reservation for NYE. Which unless you book months in advance you're not going to get one, so the other option is waiting for people to cancel at the last minute when it's within 24 hours. I'm planning on trying to park at MK parking lot and walking to Poly for the fireworks after I get off from work so cutting it close, but my friend seems to want to try to attempt to get a dining reservation so we can enjoy a meal prior to the fireworks. So, we shall see. I'm fine either way, as the bare minimum I care about is getting there and being able to park there to see the fireworks.

 

[macraven]

Good Monday morning homies!!

Short work week for some and then we have Lynne who is close to leaving for her cruise plus Sue who is going South
And have a few that will be entertaining others

and we have me who will watch tv for the NYE yearly entertainment and count down

Years back it was Dick Clark
I guess that ages me
Lol

Mr Mac overslept so the cats jumped on me at 6:20 and woke me up to open cans for them
This was to be my sleep in day as tomorrow have an early doc appointment 7:45

 

[Disxuni]

Dick Clark's a legend! Yay for everyone's vaca plans ahead! Better start double checking packing, or start packing (or wait the day prior like I did for my cruise).

NYE plans are usually a hit, or miss for me. When I didn't have plans it would be due to work (sleep is good too), but when it wasn't that, it's watching it on the telly with some friends. This year is a new experience for me trying to watch fireworks, or do anything else other than either sleeping, or watching the ball drop.

Also, update, as of about a half hour ago, I finally got a reservation for Kona Cafe! I was about to lose hope, but kept telling myself it's not even the afternoon yet and boom, it happened!