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

[Pumpkin1172]

Pumpkin, how can it snow when it is 80 today?

nevermind... you live north of me, way north...

Sigh...it has warmed up...but I will attach 2 pictures...one with our current temperature....where it has actually warmed up to where the snow will start to melt. And one of my backyard and the pile of snow from clearing our deck and pathways to walk around in the backyard. In all honestly, we usually don't have much snow left by now. But Mother Nature seems to think we need winter yet. and YES...I'm very tired of winter. This staying at home bit would be better if I could go out and enjoy our backyard!!!

 

[Lynne G]

I think no one sees the moon pink, saying pink as for all the pink flowed out for many this time of year. I will most likely ask little one to take a picture, if not cloudy, or raining. We are to get a thunderstorm line in the later evening. Yeah, as long as it means a dry Wednesday.

Dinner time!

 

[schumigirl]

I think no one sees the moon pink, saying pink as for all the pink flowed out for many this time of year. I will most likely ask little one to take a picture, if not cloudy, or raining. We are to get a thunderstorm line in the later evening. Yeah, as long as it means a dry Wednesday.

Dinner time!

There are pictures online of it looking very pink in other areas......very pretty......one online newspaper has a stunning picture and it’s very pink in London....we’re not too far from London which is annoying.

I remember Kyle and I standing outside about 10 years ago looking at a real blood moon......it was so orange it was scary......and impressive........





macraven has the best temps around!!! I like the sound of Georgia......

Almost bedtime here.......ready to go through the same old tomorrow.......just talk on the phone/FaceTime to different folks.......

I’m lucky we all get on as well as we do........being cooped up together is working out ok.........

No bacon tomorrow........maybe pancakes and eggs........

 

[Robo56]

Good evening Sans family

It amazes me every day at work how people are treating this like a holiday...bringing their kids and family to the garden center instead of staying home to keep them safe

I saw a local newspapers online article of local Home Depot and Lowe’s garden centers with people waiting in line to get in. I would say they should close them unless you have a contractors license, but since we had the tornado here last week folks are still repairing their homes.

So...has anybody watched the war of the worlds series? Taped a bunch of them today, free preview weekend . May start it tonight pre TWD

We started watching it. Saw 3 episodes. So will go back and catch up.

Feel bad, the mr had a crown fall off today when chomping on a piece of candy. Handed him the tube of fixident but he just put it on shelf.

Hope he can get it fixed.

I'm the same. I just want it to be done and we're not expected to peak until April 18th. My BIL is a nurse and he lost two patients last week. One was 25 and another 79. There's no rhyme or reason. Another cousin works in Philly in ICU and lost 4 patients yesterday. She has to wear plastic ponchos, like we wear in FL for bad weather, because they don't have any more disposable gowns.

This has been so hard on those in the medical professions. Will be praying for your families safety. So sad they are having to resort to non total protective gear because there are not enough PPE to go around.

Mr Mac has been under the weather and his sleeping time is opposite of mine.

Hope he feels better soon Mac.

Oh no. Dh says he "broke" a tooth today. He has an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.

Great he was able to get in.

Placed mom in hospice, so only a matter of time, a day or two I hope. Sadly, no visitors. But the doctor kindly let us call so she could hear us, even if I don’t think she was conscious. Thank goodness my family was home with me. I was dating my DH when my father had passed away. He told me then, all those years ago, that I would never be alone. He’s been here for me now, as my DH for almost 30 years. Was hard when my dad passed, I’m a lot older, but when mom passes it will hurt just as much.

Lynne I’am so sorry to hear about your mom. This is such a hard time when you can not be physically with her. I’am so glad the Doctor was able help with the phone so she could hear you. I’am so glad you have a loving and supportive hubby by your side. I will be praying for your moms peaceful transition. Hospice is so wonderful that way. Lots of hugs and prayers for you and your family

It’s tough to lose a parent
I went thru that a few years ago for my mom and dad In different years

I kept them with me until I was able to make arrangements to have them buried in Bushnel
In Florida
So they were in a sealed urn for a year with me while I lived in Chicago

I drove to their burial site twice since I put them there
They are at peace with this as before death, they told me thru wanted to be interned in Florida that had a military

Mac you were a wonderful daughter to your parents.

don't know if I mentioned before... but our Walmart blocked off everything except grocery and pharmacy. Some guy actually climbed the barrier on Sunday to get to the men's department!

The Walmart’s here are still totally opened.

Robo
Still have you in my prayers and will continue to do so.
It’s good for you to be back in Indiana as you have a lot of family in that area.
You have the sweetest sisters there!

Family is so important to be with when you have sorrow.

Thank you for your prayers. It is good to be back in Indiana. Will be awhile until I can see them. FaceTime is helping a lot. I do have sweet sisters. So thankful for them.

Mac you have a lot of Sans sisters here. Thank you for creating a home here for us.

Thank you all for your hugs and kind words. Dad is doing well. No covid symptoms so far. So thankful for that.

Spent all day Sunday finishing up a bunch of masks. Perfected my design to allow more secure coverage to the face then the regular med-surg masks.

Have enough supplies to make a bit more. A lot of people bought up all the mask supplies to make masks to sale. I could never do that. I made sure my elderly neighbors got some masks and I will continue to share them as long as the material holds out.

Went out and did some simple garden stuff today. Was very cathartic to be hanging out in nature. The sky was blue and the birds were singing. It was important reminder that all will hopefully be better soon. The sun will come up and the birds will still sing in spite of the tragic events that are taking place.

Going to make Mexican food tonight for dinner. Enchiladas, tacos and guacamole.

I put a roast in the crockpot yesterday evening using a recipe my sisters shared with me last year. One packet beef Anjou, one packet Hidden Valley ranch, one stick of butter, 5 pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup of juice from pepperoncini jar. It’s so moist and good with a hint of spicy goodness. I will shred some of it for tacos this evening.

Have a good evening everyone. Need to get movin and make dinner.

 

[macraven]

Porch light is on in case any homies can’t sleep and want to stop by later.

We have a lot of caring and kind peeps here.

 

[Lynne G]

 

[Lynne G]

Moon from last night, as best we could in the neighborhood lighting we had: it was so bright white.


And for those who need remembering the day:

 

[macraven]

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Mac. Passed away last night, and I am at peace, as knowing we did all we could to have let her go exactly how and where she wanted.

On a funny, I am of that age that I hate hormones.

Weather report: (so happy no snow like Pumpkin had) A very early morning thunderstorm line that rained hail and shook our house with fierce winds, with lightning so close a huge bang with the quick thunder, has in this later morning been a full sun and warm day. Saying 70’s this afternoon if the sun stays around. Yeah, then the cold front comes and the rest of week is rainy some more, with cooler temps, 49 the high on Friday.

And Robo, more hugs to you and your family. I am thinking of you, and hoping you find peace and comfort in this terrible time of loosing your step mom.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne........I’m sorry your mother has passed. I hope it was peaceful. Sending many hugs as you get through this horrible time. I’m sure most of us have suffered the loss of a parent, it’s never easy. I’m glad you are at peace too.



Robo.......good to see you......glad you are safe in Indiana.....and happy to hear your dad is showing no symptoms.....always good to hear positive news. Food sounds good too.......





Been a lovely day here.......warm too. Went a walk this morning and it was boiling, never saw another soul except for the deer who I think are getting used to us.

After lunch we spent some time in the garden, trimming some of the fruit trees as they begin to come to life. Some lovely wild flowers growing down there this year.

Yes, the moon last night was beautiful, but for the astronomer in the family says it stops him taking pictures of galaxies as it’s too bright......lol.....there’s always one.

Finally changed the title of my May trip report to a September one......grudgingly, but had to be done. If September doesn’t happen, we always have November/December to plan and think about......worst case......there’s always next years trips to plan.......

Dinner is roasted chicken mac n cheese for all of us.....adding in some red and orange roasted peppers too.

Have a good Wednesday........

 

[KStarfish82]

So sorry Lynne. And what a beautiful image if the moon!

 

[Bethany10]

checking in from shelter in place in the midwest. I've been lurking but haven't been posting.

Lynne, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know all too well the grief of loosing your mother, and how awful to have the rest of this mess going on when it happened. Be good to yourself.

Schumi, we had to move our late May/Early June trip as well only we're going in August (kids school schedules). We'll see if that one doesn't get moved too. I'm not excited about the heat but it is what it is. Roast chicken sounds amazing for dinner.

 

[schumigirl]

checking in from shelter in place in the midwest. I've been lurking but haven't been posting.

Lynne, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know all too well the grief of loosing your mother, and how awful to have the rest of this mess going on when it happened. Be good to yourself.

Schumi, we had to move our late May/Early June trip as well only we're going in August (kids school schedules). We'll see if that one doesn't get moved too. I'm not excited about the heat but it is what it is. Roast chicken sounds amazing for dinner.

Hey Bethany......good to see you!!

We’ve done August twice, and it was fine. We just made sure we drank loads more water than normal, and sheltered out of the sun where we could......sounds crazy in Orlando, but we managed. Yes, school schedules make things difficult at times.

Yep, chicken thighs have been roasted........will make mac n cheese later then bake it all over again.......we are all starving today for some reason........

Dinner May be early as Kyle only has to come out of the office and he’s done.......love the no commute for him.......

Hope you’re all doing ok.......

 

[macraven]

Bethany10


It’s about time you posted as we have been waiting for you!

Make yourself home here, come and go as you wish.
The porch light is always on here for homies to find their way back home.

 

[Bethany10]

I'm finally getting used to our "new normal" here. Our kids, one 8th grade and one 5th have transitioned to online learning and both DH and I are work from home. This showing up to work in your pajamas gig is both good and bad.

everyone is healthy here, thankfully and our little county is relatively low on infections. We're a suburb to a major metro area that has some hot spots though so we are under shelter in place. I only go out once a week for groceries and that's it. I will admit to running my sewing machine up to the dealer yesterday as it was having problems. To me, it's essential!

 

[cam757]

Is it Wednesday already??

Yesterday was my day off. We had beautiful weather so I finally was able to get most of my veggie garden planted. Tomatoes, green, red and kung pao peppers, field peas, basil, cantaloupe, English cukes and zucchini. Still need to plant my squash, pickling cukes and okra. I have some seed potatoes so I may throw a few in if they haven't already gone bad. Went around the corner to my mother's and DS and I picked up about 1,000 pine cones and cut her front yard. Looks much better. I will tackle the jungle of a backyard this weekend. I was beat. Either my age is catching up with me or it could be sitting on the couch all winter.....

My mom's neighbor came over and gave us some homemade masks while we were there. A sweet lady I have known almost my whole life. She has been making masks and giving them out to friends, family and health care workers.

A beautiful day today. Hi of 84 degrees but I think storms roll in this afternoon. Same thing happened last night. My car was covered in oak catkins this morning (yes, I had to look up the proper name, LOL!)

Dinner last night was homemade beef stroganoff and a salad. Take out tonight. Not sure what yet.

I’m a rooter too but ur DS May have just learned a very valuable skill in these times

Very true. I am hoping that the meat counter is filled back up when I go out Friday but my expectations are low.

Not a fan of hunting, but after going to school in the rural part of our state, I can understand. Deer hunting was popular at my school, and almost shockingly at one hunt I was on, got a deer, that when taken to the butcher, I offered it to a local family, as they were so happy to stock their freezer for the winter. I am not a fan of wild meat, and wouldn’t even eat the venison chili my friend made.

My brother and nephew are avid hunters. My DH was growing up and before we married but he lost interest after we got married. I think he just grew to appreciate nature more as he got older but still likes to go once or twice a year but just bird or rabbit. Also, all his old hunting grounds have either been sold off or developed.

There are so many that do love venison and I am sure that family that received your gift truly appreciated it. I am like you, I will pick something stamped by the USDA way before I opt to eat anything wild. I did try the turkey but it was just to be nice since my DH cooked it and was quite proud of himself.

Other than that...not much else to report on. The dh is no longer working overtime hours. Since he gets home from work now before me, I'll take out a meat to be defrosted, then he will create a meal. Yesterday was day#1. He proudly said that he " knocked it out of the park!" I said...whooooah there big guy...once you have made 10,647 meals...then you can brag about knocking it out of the park!!!! I can't let his head get too big!!!!

Lol! Yep, gotta bring them back down to earth once in a while.


@Lynne G - My deepest condolences to you and your family.

@Bethany10 - Welcome to SAN! Glad your area hasn't been too badly hit. My DS is in the 8th grade. He is enjoying "homeschooling". Me, not so much. Hope you get your sewing machine back soon.

 

[Sue M]

Good morning Sans! Beautiful sunny morning if a tad cool. 45F now but going up to high 50s by afternoon.
Its only 9:1 here.

Patiently waiting for my doc to phone me. Consults only by phone now unless you need an in person. He’s phoning to check up on how I’m doing on my new diabetic diet, having been recently diagnosed. It’s been a week. And I’ve lost 6 lb. I hope he’ll be happy. Lots to learn on what to eat or not to.
My daughters question is what am I going to do at WDW or Uni, lol. So many temptations!

No pink moon here. But it was big and beautiful. Very clear night.

Oh Charade, me trying to trim my hair never ends well lol! It’s a good thing I’ve been letting my bangs/fringe grow out in favour of a side swept look! So hair is fine. Hits my shoulder now ha! It’s just my sparkles that need cover up! But I can wait till hairdresser opens again. Can you imagine how swamped they’ll be!
Good news on your tooth and Sunday School teacher!
So true when you’re told you have to stay home all of a sudden you want to go out!

Mac your governor is crazy! I hope he reconsiders but even if he doesn't, hope you will continue social distancing and only going out when you need to.

Pumpkin wow! So much snow. At least with all that snow pack your water res. will be good! 48F here this morning, expecting to go up to high 50’s in afternoon. Our mountains have snow, prob would have been a great spring ski Season for the resorts if they were open.

Robo good to hear you’re doing well. Great job making masks! I can’t sew a stitch! Sewing buttons back on is the extent of it, trying not to jab a finger lol!
I can see the Home Depot, Lowe’s type stores being open. People will need to get stuff to fix home if something goes wrong, leak, etc. And in your case, Tornado yikes. And maybe to pick up veg to plant at home. We are considering planting a veg garden. Never have before but this pandemic has gotten us thinking.

Lynne so sorry to hear about your mom, even though you know it’s coming it’s never easy.

Schumi sounds kinda similar to my trip planning. Have 2 trips to Orlando planned, flights booked. August and Nov/Dec. fingers crossed.

Bethany welcome! We’ve done many August trips. We get to the park at opening, then leave early afternoon when it’s too hot and return to resort for a pool break. Return to park at night! And drink lots of water.

Have a good day Sans! After my doctor call I plan on doing some garden clean up.

 

[macraven]

Mac your governor is crazy! I hope he reconsiders but even if he doesn't, hope you will continue social distancing and only going out when you need to.

My governor finally saw the light...
He is making an announcement at 4 today to extend the shelter in to continue to May 13.

But we still have the choice of going outside as long groups are less than ten.

 

[Bethany10]

green, red and kung pao peppers

I'm assuming these are a hot pepper as the only kung pao I'm familiar with is the Asian dish. What kind of climate do these need to grow?

 

[bobbie68]

Hello everyone...It is rainy and cool here today! I use to look at the weather every day now I just wake up to it. I hope to get back on my routine once things get back to some sort of new normal.

Thank you everyone for thoughts on Liv, it is a very tough time for her right now and it trickles down. I appreciate all the warm thoughts. Brian sent her today with her new home made mask till ones we ordered with filters come in. It is two layer thick and I put a spray disinfectant on it before she left. I just will keep my fingers crossed.

It is time soon to upgrade our phones so I started looking at reviews of them. I really am not sure what I want. I have had iphones and samsungs. I will take my time though not really going places where I need a new one.

I am making chili tonight, one of the famliy's favorites. I am starting to run down on my supplies which means to the grocery store soon. I will probably do take out on Friday night.

Brian and I are going to start walking on nice days. I have to start off easy though I think I did too much the other day. It felt good to get out in the sun. I love natural vitamin D. I have no idea how long he will be working from home but it is nice to have him here. My 4 week check up got pushed to 6 weeks but that is fine.

Lynne I am sorry about your mom passing, I am glad that you have made peace with it. It is such a hard time in life to lose a parent. Oh I know the hormone dance, now I have none and boy is it a game changer. I was close anyways but got pushed over the edge quickly. I will keep you in my thoughts. It looks like we will overlap in Septemeber so will look forward to a meet up. I hope your college ones are foing good finishing up college on line.

Sue Congrats on the weight loss, it is never easy to change a diet. I have had to change diets and find I work hard till vacation then I let myself cheat a bit and enjoy. I am going to have to start some sort of diet after this is all over!!! I hope you continue to get nice weather and enjoy gardening.

Schumi Glad to see you had some nice weather and got outside. Fruit trees sound nice and I would enjoy that. Fingers crossed that all of our fall trips can go forward. Your dinner sounds great as always, I haven't made home made mac n cheese in awhile I am due. Nice to hear the three of you are enjoying each other and glad that Kyle is home.

Bethany Hi nice to meet you. It sounds like your family is adjusting and that is good. Charlie is in 12th grade and has to finish probably on line. I feel bad for him missing senior stuff. My DD got to graduate with all the goodies last year. I hope your small county stays safe!

Cam It sounds like you have a nice garden and enjoy it. I tried once and just didn't do good. I feel bad for Charlie getting all his pepper plants ready to be planted then losing them. He is really into gardening so hope he can try again next year. How nice that your neighbor does the masks, it is a big help. I love stroganoff though I usally don't make it.

Robo I am glad that you made it home safe and that your dad is not showing symptoms. I agree it feels nice to get outside especially with nature and the sun out. I hope you enjoyed your gardening. Your masks sound great and so glad that you can help people with them. Your crock pot recipe sounds good, I use my instapot more for that but will remember it. I am glad that face time is working good. Nice to have a great support family.

Mcrose I am sorry there is so much going on at your DH's work. I don't understand why people risk other people's life. It sounds like it is crazy where you live due to all the incoming traffic from NY. I hope things settle down and you and your family can stay safe. I am glad that your found some supplies to make more masks. Brian went into the stored clean clothes for material and found some elastic stuff. We did order cloth masks awhile back but they are on back order but should be here soon. I wanted something for now, I figured it will help Liv. I am glad to hear your DD can take time off from work. Target said they either have to be diagnosed with Covid and get two weeks or be immune compromised. Liv has some health problems but not that. Thanks again for the thoughts! Oh the weight yoyo is not a good topic right now!

Tgrgrl Nice to see you post. I am glad that everyone is doing well. It is nice when the family can be home safe through this. I was close to being your neighbor. Brian was going for his final interview with Universal in the beginning of March. They emailed him and told him everything is on hold. We were ready to put the house on the market and was ready to go. We are looking in the Orlando suburbs and will keep in touch with our realator. I am sure once things open up Unviersal will get back to him, I hope! I am glad that your girls are doing good with the online schooling.

Mac I hope Mr. Mac is feeling better. Oh I know about over buying snacks, I can't resist the buy one get one LOL!! I am glad that your govenor came to his senses and extended your state, it is so much better to err on the side of caution. I hope the kitties are doing well! I think you have a great cooking schedule! Looking forward to the fall HHN plans!

DLPN That was some nice weather you had. I would be out driving too. Oh I love when taco bell does the happy drink hour in the afternoon. I went today but they were all out of my baja blast zero. I enjoy taco bell on occasion.

Pumpkin Oh my snow!! I think I would cry if I saw that now. I am stocked up except for some meat and fresh veggies, will be going tomorrow for that. I have to get something for Sunday probably a turkey. LOL! My DH cooks and does most of the grilling, he is the grill master so I will let that go to his head!! I am glad that your parents are doing good and coming up negative, good luck with your dad's test. It feels nice to be paper free and get ahead on the reading! I think the masks are good all around!

Charade Glad that your DH didn't break a tooth. I had done that once and they didn't refill the tooth cause it was small. If I had problems they would. I am glad that things worked out for your Sunday school friend. Oh I understand the hair thing, Brian colors my hair for me, I would probably color everything buy my hair. I hear you on the wanting to go do stuff, I am having problems with it, this is my time of year when I enjoy doing activities outside more especially the theme parks. I hope B is doing good with finishing up college online!

Hi Kstar, tink, monykalyn, buckeev and all the rest of the SANS family!

Well I am off to do some cleaning up! I hope everyone has a good hump day!!