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

[Lynne G]

Yay! For the reservation, Dix. And how nice to see the fireworks with a friend, after eating dinner at Kona. Sweet!

Well, the rain was coming down so much, good thing I have zap a meals in the freezer in our break room. Eh, not quite the best lunch, but hey, hot food, and no need to get wet. The clearing they say is coming this afternoon, better be very clear, as I commute home.

Yep, fond memories of seeing Dick Clark and the countdown. Now, don't really care to watch most of it, and most likely, I will be in bed, probably asleep.

 

[Charade67]

I really, really need a vacation. After spending over an hour on the phone with an insurance company I decided to go to lunch. I had just placed my order when my phone rang. It was dh.

Where’s B?
What do you mean where’s B? She’s at home.
No, I can find her anywhere.
Did you text her?
I called, but her voice mail is full.
Text her!!

I hung up and texted her. My phone rings again. I can here B in the back ground “I’m sorry. I’m sorry.” Dh “No, no, it’s not your fault.”
Me: What is going on?!

Yesterday he had asked her to clean the leaves out of the drainage ditch in the front of the house. That’s where she was when he got home from the gym. Somehow he drove past her and didn’t see her.

I think my heart is beating again.

 

[macraven]

Frightening calls like that make you lose your appetite

Very glad to read it was solved quickly

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Doing a quick stop in

Sounds like everyone is getting their plans finalized for New Years...close out this decade...and bring on the next one

Lynne your zoo pictures are adorable. I enjoy visiting zoos...and your lucky you have what looks like a great zoo so close to you

Dixs...Your little excursion to the mouse house sounds like a great way to spend a couple of hours! I hope you get your reservations for a New Years Eve celebration!!!!

Mac...I'm sorry you didn't get your sleep in day. I know I love my one sleep in day. I hope that your Dr appointment goes well.

Schumi...your meal for New years sounds divine! I think the dd is planning on making beef wellington. I don't know if I have ever had that. So we are looking forward to that. She is a great cook.

Charade...I HATE those phone calls. Ugh...I hope your heart rate goes back to normal soon

I spent the whole day in my sewing room yesterday. It was great! I didn't take the tree down. The boys were busy helping the dh getting the snow machines ready to take to the mountains to ride in the next couple of weekend. So I got some uninterupted time to spend sewing. I finally got my sister's birthday quilt " quilted " together. I just have to square it off...and but the finishing binding around the edges. I don't think I'll have time to complete it tonight. We will see how far I can get.

Well...I hope everyone has a great day today!

 

[buckeev]

WE. R. HOME.
WE. R. TIRED.

 

[Monykalyn]

And monday again. Work 4 days this week then VACATION mode will be on.
Puppy brag: Nemo is getting the hang of House training quick! he sleeps in his crate at night, got him out and to potty outside when I got up at 6:30. Did his business and in for breakfast (him) and coffee for me, along with puppy kisses and snuggles. Time for me to get ready and Nemo heads to door again-got DH up to take him out again and sure enough-lil guy did his business again! Smart puppy and positive reinforcement with the treats seems to be going well. Have puppy training pads all over the living room Just in case, but he's only had a couple accidents there. Chickens still freaked out by him (well all except Ellie who used to have dog), and he's a bit disconcerted by them with the scolding he receives from them!

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!

Yay!! MK New years fireworks popped up on timeline on facebook (we did 30th MK, 31st Epcot) . I've found ADR's tend to pop up last minute so I rarely bother to make any now, unless I really need certain spot/time.

DH picked up online grocery order-so easy! Thinking steak and scalloped potatoes for New Years Day.

 

[macraven]

WE. R. HOME.
WE. R. TIRED.

I bet you are glad your cat herding days are over.
Hope you came back with the same number of peeps you went with.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, hope your commute home is drier tonight, I hate driving in heavy rain! Not much fun.

Charade terrifying phone call! Every parents worst nightmare call......

mac, first time I heard of Dick Clark was on an episode of Friends.....I just have seen clips of him when I was younger, but he’s not well known in the UK. Hope your appointment goes well tomorrow......and yes, it’s an early one!!

pumpkin.....sounds a nice way to spend the day! I’m sure your sister will love the gift, especially as she’ll appreciate how much work you put into it.....we do like Beef Wellington, it’s a beautiful dish. Last time I made it was about 10 years a go, unfortunately my pastry was soggy on the bottom (there’s a joke there somewhere)...........we have prime rib roast a lot, we like beef but Chateaubriand is our favourite! And worthy of NY day.....I hope you love the Wellington!


buckeev......welcome home!! Hope the trip was excellent.......


Monyk......sounds like Nemo is settling in well to your home.....good to hear! And NY dinner sounds lovely too!!!




Been such a lovely and peaceful day today.......listened to my new Rod Stewart CD......love it! Then added it to the chip so we can add it to music for the car........I do miss a CD player in a car......if that makes me ancient, then so be it! Haven’t had one in the car for years......

I had such a good closet clear out yesterday......today I looked at all the space I created and showed it to a nervous looking Tom ......

Handed almost 4 big bags into Charity store this morning......their eyes lit up like Christmas trees when they saw the haul!

Quiet night ahead too......glass of wine and something hopefully good on TV......that’ll be unusual if there is!

 

[Lynne G]

Glad all worked out fast, Charade. Scary. I now look at find my phone app, and buzz the kids if they don't respond.

Nice, Schumi's clean out. Wonderful, to let others enjoy what is no longer needed or wanted.

Ugh, heavy rain again. Better be clearing up soon.

Pumpkin, nice you are doing a quilt for your sister. Quiet times are sometimes the best time to get stuff done. Hope the weather is nicer out for you.

Buckeev's returned to home. Woot! Glad to hear home safe and sound. Well, safe, anyway. LOL

Mac, sorry you had to get up early today. Good luck with your doctor's visit tomorrow. I'll be up early, another commute for me tomorrow.

 

[Charade67]

I meant to come back and post earlier, but fell asleep when I got home from work and didn't wake up until 7:00.
Good news - my new iPad arrived today. I'm in the process of getting it set up right now..

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

I miss Dick Clark. I haven't watched the NYE show since he passed.

I finally got a reservation for Kona Cafe!

Congrats. Persistence pays off. I have never eaten there.

Frightening calls like that make you lose your appetite

I stress eat. Thankfully I found out she was okay before my food arrived.

WE. R. HOME.
WE. R. TIRED.

Welcome back. Get some rest.

Puppy brag: Nemo is getting the hang of House training quick!

Smart doggie.

Been such a lovely and peaceful day today.......listened to my new Rod Stewart CD......love it! Then added it to the chip so we can add it to music for the car........I do miss a CD player in a car......if that makes me ancient, then so be it! Haven’t had one in the car for years......

I have my phone synced to my car so the music plays through the radio speakers. I just need to add more music.

Glad all worked out fast, Charade. Scary. I now look at find my phone app, and buzz the kids if they don't respond.

I didn't even think to do find my phone, but it just would have shown her phone inside the house.

Still no plans for tomorrow. Thinking maybe about going to see Jumanji.

 

[schumigirl]

Charade, you are more technical than I. I think I`m one of the few that only uses their phone as a phone.......I call, text and can email from it....and whatsapp too.....that`s it.....I do like music a more traditional way......I`m so old fashioned I guess.


Lynne,......you off today?? Hope it`s a good one whatever you`re doing....and hope rain is gone!





Beautiful and very sunny day today. It was white with frost this morning when I got up around six, hasn`t cleared much at all, but looks so pretty.

Not much to do today, out for dinner tonight so no cooking. Lunch will be snack items again...…we are getting through them!! Kyle is at work till around 2pm today so he may want something before he heads out later.

New Years Eve!!

I never make resolutions.......but, have one or two things I want to do differently this year......…will see how that goes. I have several friends who every year make the same resolutions......and break them all by the 5th January....lol...…every year!!

Have a good New Year`s Eve........

 

[Lynne G]

- to each and every Homie.

Yep Schumi, not off, tomorrow, yes, today, no. But with so many off, was a quick, and very dark, and nar I say cool, 35 degree out commute. And yes, the rain has left the area, but behind it, clouds today, with full sun the next two days, and will feel like in the 30's. Generally, seasonable weather the rest of this week.

But yay, a shorter day, and thinking little one and I will be doing the light show at the little zoo. Nice thing is, though the zoo is closed otherwise, light show is a go. And since predicting much cooler tonight, but dry, perfect night to see what the little zoo is lighting up. Mid December, we enjoyed the big zoo, that was open earlier that day. Spectacular light show at the big zoo, and was also cooler feeling there, but nice night when we enjoyed that zoo's night show, weeks ago. So ready for some lights tonight.

Ooh, yes the office feels cold. Yes, the heater is on. And tea. Lots of tea. Quiet too. Many are out today, or teleworking. Was thinking of doing that, but really not in the mood, and with quiet, can get a lot done. And yep, will be blonde once again, before the light show. How nice is that?

That's my day, and I'm with Schumi, I never make resolutions this time of year. I just hope for all to be healthy and happy in 2020. That's it. I never would remember what I had said to be resolute about, either.

Ack, should have brought the other sweater in from the car. Eh, more tea. Yep, that's it. Later homies.

Yes indeed, it's



But, as you know, even if an eve to a holiday, it's Taco Tuesday! Yep, Mac, if Taco Bell is open, it's a good day to make a Taco Bell run, like after your doctor's appointment.

 

[macraven]

Well still waiting to be called in for my doc appointment
Staff here are slow moving this morning

Should have been called back 20 minutes ago

so I play on my phone a bit longer ...

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I am up earlier than I wanted to be today. Still no plans for the day. I probably need to pay some bills.

Charade, you are more technical than I. I think I`m one of the few that only uses their phone as a phone.......I call, text and can email from it....and whatsapp too.....that`s it.....I do like music a more traditional way......I`m so old fashioned I guess.

I'm not really very technical. With the car it was just a simple matter of pairing with the Bluetooth. Dh is a little jealous because his car doesn't have that ability.

Good morning Lynne, Mac, and anyone else who may be up.

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Charade. Yep, paired my phone with my car too. Easy. Annoyed when kids drive, they pair it, then I have to choose my phone again. Bill paying will be Friday, so a good day for you to do it, at the end of the year.

Mac, ack, I hate when you are not taken on time. Hope you are seeing the doctor or have already.

Tea has turned to coffee. Well, anything hot. It's still feeling cool inside. But yay, for casual Tuesday.

 

[macraven]

waiting is not fun

finally called back at 8:14 and they do the eye check charts
Then the drops for dialation and again the eye chart

now just sitting waiting for doc to come to the room
He will look at the basic tests and who knows what after that

all I know is the right eye still has issues with reading and glasses not making much difference

 

[schumigirl]

View attachment 461457 - to each and every Homie.

Yep Schumi, not off, tomorrow, yes, today, no. But with so many off, was a quick, and very dark, and nar I say cool, 35 degree out commute. And yes, the rain has left the area, but behind it, clouds today, with full sun the next two days, and will feel like in the 30's. Generally, seasonable weather the rest of this week.

But yay, a shorter day, and thinking little one and I will be doing the light show at the little zoo. Nice thing is, though the zoo is closed otherwise, light show is a go. And since predicting much cooler tonight, but dry, perfect night to see what the little zoo is lighting up. Mid December, we enjoyed the big zoo, that was open earlier that day. Spectacular light show at the big zoo, and was also cooler feeling there, but nice night when we enjoyed that zoo's night show, weeks ago. So ready for some lights tonight.

Ooh, yes the office feels cold. Yes, the heater is on. And tea. Lots of tea. Quiet too. Many are out today, or teleworking. Was thinking of doing that, but really not in the mood, and with quiet, can get a lot done. And yep, will be blonde once again, before the light show. How nice is that?

That's my day, and I'm with Schumi, I never make resolutions this time of year. I just hope for all to be healthy and happy in 2020. That's it. I never would remember what I had said to be resolute about, either.

Ack, should have brought the other sweater in from the car. Eh, more tea. Yep, that's it. Later homies.

Yes indeed, it's

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But, as you know, even if an eve to a holiday, it's Taco Tuesday! Yep, Mac, if Taco Bell is open, it's a good day to make a Taco Bell run, like after your doctor's appointment.

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Yes, Kyle has mentioned the days he`s been at work over the last two weeks how quiet it`s been on the roads....his 45 minute to an hour commute has been much less some days. It`ll be back to normal come next Monday.

Enjoy your salon visit today!!! I love being pampered like that!

Enjoy your tea......

Well still waiting to be called in for my doc appointment
Staff here are slow moving this morning

Should have been called back 20 minutes ago

so I play on my phone a bit longer ...

It`s awful when places don`t run to time and make you wait longer....it`s bad enough having to be there in the first place. Hope you don`t have to wait too much longer......just seen your update......I`m sure they`ll sort you out.....it`s a strange one isn't it!

I'm not really very technical. With the car it was just a simple matter of pairing with the Bluetooth. Dh is a little jealous because his car doesn't have that ability.

Good morning Lynne, Mac, and anyone else who may be up.

Oh we have our phones synched to work the with the cars Bluetooth, that`s very easy, well, actually Porsche did it for us in the showroom.........it`s just I`ve never loaded music to my phone....ever! Apparently I`m a dinosaur.....C`est la vie......



Still sunny and cold here, but it`s just lovely seeing blue skies. There`s still frost on the ground where the low winter sun hasn`t reached yet.

Few hours before we head out to meet friends for dinner.......having a lazy afternoon just the two of us right now. Watching nonsense on the tv.....and thinking I`m hungry already and we don`t eat till around six!! Four hours to go........had a light lunch, but maybe it was too light!

Snack time........

 

[Disxuni]

Good morning! Yay to those who have half days, or might have the day off tomorrow. I hope you have a good time either partying, or sleeping, homies. Whether you're partying, or sleeping, it's a good thing!



@Charade67 I haven't either. I hadn't even looked at the menu until I booked the reservation. I had ages ago, but their menu is different from what I heard. It only changed a couple of months ago. Now it's going to be the journey of getting there. We confirmed they cannot guaranteed parking due to the holiday and due to the fact that for the NYE Contemporary party they suggest for parking to park at Poly, or GF, so I'm going with my original plan of attempting to park at MK and walking to Poly. As the party check in is at 7 so by the time I'll get there if people are parking at Poly due to the party they'll already beat me to the punch.

@macraven I hope you get some assistance soon.

No problem in not making resolutions @schumigirl. A lot of ones are broken anyway. However, I do give props to those who make them and try their genuine best. It's always good to be a dreamer.

 

[Charade67]

Remember the issue I had with the Disney gift I bought for B? I had returned the extra when it arrived. Well, they credited me back for the purchase price yesterday. I called this morning to tell them the credit was in error since they had already replaced the product. I was told I could keep the credit. It’s only $12 and change, but still nice to have.

 

[schumigirl]

I think people who stick to resolutions are few and far between......not much point and it`s always the same people every year.....same old resolutions with no intentions of sticking to them......so, no, I generally don't listen to them anymore.



Found a lovely box of coconut flavoured things called Raffaello…..lovely apart from the nut in the middle. I usually dispose of that carefully. And we`re watching the Prisoner of Azkaban…….little glass of prosecco too......well, it is NYE!

Now to think what to wear tonight for dinner...…..