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

[schumigirl]

Charade, I think a lot of us have known one another for a long time, and we all know each other`s real names....(of course KY07 isn't really named StL) I flick between Keisha....Janet and Dammit Janet all the time......

We won`t be cold either...….our whole house is gas central heating....it`s fabulous, plus we have the Aga which keeps the place like toast too.......although I am very guilty, and always have been of opening windows while the heating is on, I like to be warm but still have some fresh air in the house. Not all day, and not if it`s completely perishing. Apparently that's a waste.......but I always tell anyone who comments about that it`s not their money, when I`m using their money then they can complain......Tom doesn't mind either, he`s used to me after 30 years together! We both do like it cooler at night, but never cold........


Fog has mostly gone...….but we are in the minus temps this morning. Think we are heading inland to a lovely park that`s about an hours drive from us.....meeting two friends who live close to that and will walk the park with their dogs. She did warn me not to wear my white coat....as if I would!!

Bad weather hasn't to hit us now till Sunday, but still no plans for weekend......chilling sounds nice.

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Have a great Friday........

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[Lynne G]

Yeah, I am the opposite, I tend to like it warm, while my DH and older one complain. Though I do like it cooler when I am sleeping.

Ooh, was that a freight train horn or a fog horn? Very foggy out. Hard to see more than a couple hundred feet. Low visibility warnings from early today. But oddly warm, as 40 out. But yeah, the cold air will be arriving, nice thing is, will send the rain away, bad thing is, it is doing it with 50 to 60 mph winds, and by the afternoon, will be in the low 30’s. 20’s to be the temps this overnight. Brrr. Bad hair day alert!

And so happy it is a Friday. Even my Dsis was hoping yesterday was Friday, both of us felt like it’s been a long week.

So with a double cat reminder: Yo homies welcome to Friday!

 

[Lynne G]

And Schumi. Hope your morning was lovely. Have a nice walk with the dogs and friends, and yep, chilling on the weekend is my hope.

Oh, glad to hear you sent the fog this way.

Tea for me, and hope you had a cup or two earlier today.

 

[Charade67]

Up way too early for Friday. I woke up to the sounds of crazy strong wind, rain, and hail. Thankfully it didn't last too long, but I doubt I will get back to sleep.

Dh and I have starting planning a short spring break trip. We have decided to go to DC. We want to visit some of the places we didn't get to the last couple of times we where there. I need to get B's input too.

I guess I should go ahead and get up and start getting ready. I have fun plans for this morning. ( read that in a sarcastic tone)

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

 

[Charade67]

Greetings from the Virginia DMV. What a morning this has been. My license doesn’t expire until December, but I decided to go ahead and get my real ID before the rush before October 1. I got to the DMV 15 minutes before they opened and was 10th in line. I got to the window and discovered that I had accidentally brought an unofficial copy of my birth certificate. Annoying, but no problem. So I thought. I went back home to get the certificate out of our safe. It wasn’t there. It also wasn’t in either of the other 2 fireproof boxes that we used before getting the safe. I spent the next 45 minutes tearing the house apart looking for my birth certificate. I finally found it in a storage box that was at the bottom of our linen closet. It was in a old school folder of B’s. I have no idea why it was there. I am just grateful that I found it. Now I am waiting for my number to be called. Hopefully I won’t be here too much longer.

 

[Lynne G]

Hope you were taken already, Charade. That's annoying when you think where it is, was not. I'd be tearing the house apart too. I guess when my license expires, I'll get one. Older one's license was expiring, so he got a REAL one too. We waited for almost an hour. So many people in our DMV that day.

Hey, DisneyLife, hope all is well. Hope you are enjoying this morning, where I still see rain, and a gray sky.

 

[Charade67]

Still waiting.

 

[Charade67]

I got called just after posting the previous post. The whole process (the second time I came) took about 45 minutes. Not too bad.

 

[keishashadow]

Rod, the mod nice

Hi everybody
Sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I've been having some health issues and life in general has been very challenging lately.

Thanks for the welcome back homies.
it's been a rough 2 years cause DW mother passed away and since the house we lived in was hers the bank wouldn't work with us to keep it but luckily dw's credit was good enough to get a home loan and we bought a townhouse and a month after we moved our 2 little dogs passed away and just as we thought things were getting better my mom almost died from a anurism rupturing in her stomach and she made it through emergency surgery only to find out she has lung cancer.

that is a lot, period. Both of you sure have your share of unexpected obstacles, sorry to hear. Kudos for keeping up the good fight


Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
—Francis of Assisi

 

[keishashadow]

Rather unexpected, 1st measurable snow of season. That Dreaded heavy, wet stuff

somebodies (DS & GD, both enjoying their snow day off). Took me a minute to figure it out...Jaba the hut lol

 

[macraven]

Looks like a mini Keisha in the pic!

 

[Lynne G]

Yep. only snow we got was closer to the mountains, Keisha. Just lots of rain. Went for a lunchtime walk. To was not that bad, back, that rain was coming sideways. Pelting ya. Brr, and the wind, walking against it, almost pushed ya back. Bad hair day GIANT alert!

Yay, not too bad a time, and got your REAL ID, Charade. Time for lunch, I assume.

Pumpkin, congrats on going back to school. I think you win the how cold is it. Will be a cold overnight for us.

Ooh, what can I get into? Chocolate somewhere, I hope.

 

[macraven]

Charade, great you got that task done for the real id
Now you are legal ...

I had mine done 4 years ago
It took maybe a minute

 

[Charade67]

I've given up on today. After the DMV I stopped by the Kroger pharmacy to pick up some prescriptions. My debit card was declined. I checked my account and nothing looked wrong, so I called the bank. They confirmed that there was nothing wrong with my card or account, so the problem must be with Kroger. I decided to treat myself to some hibachi chicken for lunch. (Debit card worked fine there.) I just opened my fortune cookie and it is empty. I think I should just go back to bed for the rest of the day.

Keisha - Snow Jaba? Very clever.

Lynne - If you find the chocolate would you send some my way?

Well, the one good part for today is that after the brief, strong storm we had this morning it has stopped raining and we got a little bit of sun. Still very windy though.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Making a morning stop in!

Well can say we had some good times too cause my oldest ds got married a little over a year ago and has bought his own home and makes me one proud dad

Isn't that one of the greatest feelings!!!!

Well, the ark has made it here, just in time for the over 2 inches of rain to fall in the next 24 to 36 hours.

Let us know if you need an ark anytime soon. I hope it stops for you sooner rather than later.

Well, all I can say is this is a nice day for ducks!
Lots of rain

I hope your rain goes away soon too...let us know if you need an ark! That is not fun either.

Did have a lovely few hours with friends.

It's a good thing you are retired....You have a very busy social life!!!! That is just sooo wonderful! I hope your weather doesn't get too nasty and ugly. I do love foggy days though. I can't wait to hear what was on the menu at your home tonight.

I've given up on today. After the DMV I stopped by the Kroger pharmacy to pick up some prescriptions. My debit card was declined. I checked my account and nothing looked wrong, so I called the bank. They confirmed that there was nothing wrong with my card or account, so the problem must be with Kroger. I decided to treat myself to some hibachi chicken for lunch. (Debit card worked fine there.) I just opened my fortune cookie and it is empty. I think I should just go back to bed for the rest of the day

Charade...wow. I'm sure your heart skipped a beat when you couldn't find your birth certificate. I'm glad you found it. And yes....it sounds like it's just time to go home, and enjoy some down time...maybe a bubble bath with whatever your favorite beverage is!!!!! Even if it's a specialty tea...go get one...sit back and just enjoy it. You deserve it

Only one more week until we head back south to see the gd!!!! This Grammie can't wait to squish her again I've been working hard every evening on the classes. Last night I finally finished all my work for the week. Now I can start on week 2, so that I have all weekend to just hang with the dd, sil and just cuddle that little burrito.

I'm thinking it's going to be chicken stew in the instant pot tonight for supper. Thinking tomorrow night will be beef dip sammies - that I had planned for during the week, but we had to many left over to use first before cooking. I found a new recipe for the instant pot to whip up the meat and dip juice. Can't wait to try that one. I just a good sandwich.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!! Stay dry everyone who is getting the rain...I hope you don't grow pin feathers or need an ark

 

[schumigirl]

Charade......glad you got your stuff sorted with the licence, but what a carry on with the cards!! Yes, some days some folks should just stay in bed!!! Tomorrow will be better.......


Lynne, you may just need that ark soon!! Hope your weekend is better!!


Janet......love the picture......and the snow!!! Please don’t send it over here!!


pumpkin........we had a lovely day thanks! Yes, being retired does have its perks.......and you get to see your lovely grand baby soon! I can imagine how desperate you are to see her again.....hope your daughter is doing well too.......no cooking tonight as we had lunch out with friends and then back to their house for a drink and snacks......yes, in the afternoon!!! It was fun.......snacks and wine for us tonight......Tom didn’t get a drink today as he was driving......bless him!! Good to see you......



Yes, lovely day with friends. Our walk this morning near their home was perishing!! I cut it short as it was just so cold and think the dogs took the huff with me as they were loving it!! They eventually came around after we had lunch and were back at friends house.

Drove back up late this afternoon........a night of tv and a glass of wine lays ahead. Not a bad little day.......

Bad storm supposed to hit us this weekend, late Saturday night.....hope it’s not as bad as predicted........

Have a good one.......

 

[Lynne G]

Pelted with sleet commute home. Sigh, car roads could be slippery, but at least 37 out.

A what for dinner. Not sure what I am feeling like cooking. Thinking maybe chicken stir fry.. One pot meals are always appreciated. Hmmm, later and may all have a wonderful Friday night.

 

[Charade67]

Charade...wow. I'm sure your heart skipped a beat when you couldn't find your birth certificate. I'm glad you found it.

I was frantic. I know it had to be in the house somewhere. I know I had it when I got my original VA license.
I know you are excited about visiting the grand baby again. Hope the storm isn't too bad.

Charade......glad you got your stuff sorted with the licence, but what a carry on with the cards!! Yes, some days some folks should just stay in bed!!! Tomorrow will be better.......

Well, I didn't exactly go back to bed, but I did take a nice nap.

I thought I had posted this about an hour ago, but I think I fell asleep instead. Going to be a lazy evening.

 

[keishashadow]

DH announced he has 4 days off this weekend & to book a get-away to MCO. Found reasonable airfare but...
Between Valentine’s Day & the race, no rooms at the inn at WDW boohoo. Rates thru the roof at Universal’s offsite properties. Car rentals no better. Ah well, at least he offered lol.

I just opened my fortune cookie and it is empty. I think I should just go back to bed for the rest of the day.

Yikes, talk about a roll of bad luck. Bet you’re glad the work week is over

One of my dumb bunny DS lost both their Birth certificate & social security card. Believe it or not, it went much easier than expected to replace. Didn’t know though that the SSA will only reissue the card “x” number of times.

Bad storm supposed to hit us this weekend, late Saturday night.....hope it’s not as bad as predicted........

Had no tv today, wasn’t about to scrape off the dish. Made me thankful we didn’t lose power, happens now & again here from the weight of the snow on the wires. Hope your storm breezes thru quickly

Pelted with sleet commute home. Sigh, car roads could be slippery, but at least 37 out.

Sleet & ice will stop the best of us.