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

[schumigirl]

Ended up with a spicy Chinese turkey noodle salad for lunch......it was lovely!!

Roast beef sandwiches for my guys........

Volunteering was excellent today. We got a lot of parcels delivered along with around 8 other volunteers today. Did 4 runs with our boot and back seats filled with parcels. Maybe same again tomorrow if they need us......we’re not doing anything else anyway.

And we didn’t have any contact with a single person......except to wave to a group of firemen who we dropped off some goodies for ......everyone is being so kind and generous. Hope it continues.....

When my friend called last night to ask if we could help, he reminded me it was ironic now we weren‘t travelling in May, we could have made their Rocky Horror Fancy Dress party then......that’s now not taking place of course......that wouldn‘t work online with zoom!

And cancelled our zoom quiz tonight as our other friend is organising them on a Saturday now......excellent!!! It’s a lot of work setting it up......but so much fun!

Sadly saw a few break the quarantine rules again today....some on tv were having a match as they were bored!!!

Couple of hours till dinner.....Kyle doesn’t finish till 5......least he doesn’t have far to commute!

May head out a walk up into the woods after dinner if it stays this nice......or not.....we’ll see.....

Hope your Tuesday is a good one.......

 

[Lynne G]

I say clean the ceiling fans, that way you can spook the cats with the cleaning wand. LoL

Hmm, burgers wanted for lunch. Easy enough. Think I hear my neighbor mowing his grass. Yeah, it is finally starting. Why we got deer resistant flowers for my Dsis to plant. New grass means lots of deer, bunnies, and those geese. Too bad it’s overcast and afternoon chance for rain. Yeah, April showers are living up to their name, as more rain is coming this week. ️

 

[Sue M]

EEK. WDW hotels closed till July 31? Doesn’t bode well for my Aug 2 arrival.

Did Costco run. 40 min wait in the queue to get in. Lots of TP and butter in stock. Which is lacking in regular stores. $300 shop so think we’re good for awhile. Second day wearing mask, getting more used to how it feels. Everyone was good with social distancing except one elder lady who wasn’t paying attention.

Acct just finished our taxes. Signed and sent back to him.
Was going to tackle the hot tub today, but husband wants to put it off for tomorrow. Beautiful sunny day but mornings are pretty cool still.

4:00 Zoom birthday “party” with a group of friends. Her birthday came up in my FB memories today, we were all at a Greek restaurant enjoying lunch. Kinda sad. 5 yrs ago. How things have changed.

 

[Bethany10]

Disney hotels all closed till July 31st according to Trip Advisor......

oh man. Even though I've put on a brave face to the family I'm really really hoping moving our dates to mid August pans out. More so though, we are set to start the school year in late August. It simply hasn't occurred to me that we won't be able to start back then. pondering it though, our little slice of the midwest has been largely able to be kept under control, when compared to hot spots like the coasts. I can see us slowly opening back up over the summer while other areas of the country (who are harder hit) go even slower.

Sue M, I've been so impressed with Costco. Every time I go in they have adapted to meet the changing requirements, have had TP, butter and eggs and everyone has been friendly and upbeat. I was not a big Costco shopper before this, and I am loyal to sams for some things, but man they've made an impression with how they've handled this.

It's been chilly here, I had to bring in my table plant to keep it from freezing overnight, but my tulips are rallying in the front "garden" and I use that term loosely.

 

[macraven]

Sue it will be a great time going to the motherland soon after it opens!

I went to Disney the first day flights were allowed after 9/11

It was like being in a private park at Disney and Universal.

Schumi, you and Tom did a wonderful thing today volunteering to help others and delivered needed goods!
It is a nice feeling being able to help others.

I’m taking a break from reorganizing a room.
I find things that I forgot I lost.....

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

Hope your Tuesday is a good one.......

Woke up this morning to the sun shining and birds chirping. That is always good. Monday was kind of a bummer as I found they laid employees off Friday afternoon. Mixed feelings. Relief I wasnt one, but bummed for the others.

Schumi I think that is fabulous what you and Tom are doing. Would love to see that around here.

Lots of traffic on the freeways this week. Guess people are tired of being home.

Kudos to all who are braving the stores.

 

[Charade67]

Today the insanity that is insurance billing began. Certain companies have said that they will waive cost shares for telehealth visits. Today I discovered that for at least one company they are only waiving the cost shares for certain policies. The problems are: 1. This is the comapny that the majority of our clients are insured with. 2. There is no easy way to tell which policies are covered. My insurance nightmares begin.

Charade, this is the first day for me wearing mask. I can’t say I like it, I found it annoying and wanted to fidget with it. Just one more thing to get used to I’ll only wear it going into stores.

I only plan to wear one in the stores too. The only other place I go is work and there is no more than 3 of us in the office now and no clients. A friiend of a friend is going to make one for me.

I am becoming more like my cats.
Eat and sleep during the day, then prowl the house at night.

I would live like that too if I didn't have to go to work.

We have a lovely man who is 99 years old and survived Corona

Awesome. I love hearing stories like this.

Think I hear my neighbor mowing his grass. Yeah, it is finally starting. Why we got deer resistant flowers for my Dsis to plant. New grass means lots of deer, bunnies, and those geese

We have had our lawn mowed twice already. Geese? We have deer and bunnies, but never geese.

Did Costco run. 40 min wait in the queue to get in. Lots of TP and butter in stock.

I've been so impressed with Costco. Every time I go in they have adapted to meet the changing requirements, have had TP, butter and eggs

I wish we had a Costco. We have a Sam's Club, but I have never been inside.

Almost time to go back to my binge watch. Dh took a break to switch to the Motortrend channel. All the shows are the same to me. It's either the guys who rebuild/restore cars or the guys and the woman who rebuild/restore cars. Tonoght is special. It's the British guys and woman who rebuild/restore cars.

 

[Sue M]

So this afternoon I texted my TA and she said Disney hasn't said anything about being closed until July 30. So have no idea why Trip Advisor is posting that. If it were true Disney would tell the Disney travel agencies first.

Mac, I remember those days, during the US recession where you could throw a bowling ball thru MK and not hit a soul. So empty. They were running The Year of a Million Dreams giving away free night in the Castle and other free stuff. It will either be like that or swarms coming back. Who knows if it will even be open, ugh.

Bethanny I’m impressed with Costco too. I think they’re handling it the best of all the stores. Very organized. We don’t have Sams Club here in Canada.


Charade my condolences. That sounds like its going to be a nightmare With insurance.

My husband watches some of those car shows that take old junk heaps and restore them. Yep, all the same to me. Fortunate we have several TVs!

Vicki yes sunshine always makes things seem a bit better.

 

[macraven]

It’s now Wednesday and time for the night crawlers to check in....

Porch light is on.

 

[schumigirl]

Bethany......I hope you do get sorted for another date in August.....it`s the uncertainty that unsettles most folks.....I think Costco is similar to Makro that we use. Makro is a trade place only, you have to have a business or have had a business to use it, not sure if Makro is the same. We have Costco here, but I`ve never used it. But Makro is where we buy all our washing powder, fabric softener and yes the magical all important toilet roll and other things too......so when we went it was always a bulk buy of around 200 at a time......lol.....that`ll do us a while!!! Fingers crossed for you though Bethany.....think we all need a boost!!!


mac.....thanks.....you do what you can where you can don't you. We did enjoy it and as I said to you, they know they know they can count on us again. Oh I love reorganising rooms......I wish I had waited to move all my books till now instead of doing it before the apocalypse hit.....it took me weeks as I was busy doing other stuff too.....now I have the time but it`s done......lol.....and yes, it`s nice finding things you forgot about.....thanks for leaving the light on...….although sun is blinding this morning......which is gorgeous.....


Vicki.......while I`m glad you haven't been laid off, yes, it`s not nice to hear about colleagues. It`s rough all round but when you know of someone personally affected it`s just horrible. Yes, we`ve had some beautiful weather last two days, and it does help a little in the morning when you see the sunshine......

Thanks, there are lots of folks doing similar things all over which is nice. Our village although small, has some fabulous folks who always want to help anytime they can. When we were out delivering yesterday Tom said the roads were a bit busier than they had been when he had been out for essentials previous weeks. Seeing Orlando roads especially the I-4 empty is very weird. Speaking to friends there they are finding it even weirder of course...….have a great day Vicki...….


Charade.....that lovely man I mentioned, as of this morning has raised over 4 million pounds for the NHS on his own!!!! Amazing. Captain Tom Moore is his name if you see the story in the US. Wonderful man and there is now a campaign to get him a Knighthood instead of ridiculous celebrities. We like those type of shows too.....but after a few I`ve had enough.....but we both love cars and anything to do with cars. But, if you`re not, yes, it would be dull.......




Wednesday again......not needed for deliveries, so will find something to get up to this morning.....maybe the inside of the windows......again. Not having our window cleaner is noticeable now, so I guess the ladders will have to come out for upstairs.....or maybe not. But, the insides are gleaming. A walk first though.

Zoomed with a friend last night too......it is so nice to be able to chat this way......I like the group chats too, but one on one is better.......and if one of us is a little down, we can all pick each other up. But, we`re all doing ok. She`s the one with the Vegan sister who doesn`t like me and the feeling is very much mutual. She`s the competitive type too....if I had 80 bedrooms she`d have 85....if I had 3 legs, she`d have 4....you know the type......little bit pathetic but guess she can`t help it. I couldn`t give a rats patootie what anyone else has or doesn't have......but guess it`s important to some. And she`s a vegan....all she ever does is bang on about being a vegan!!! Dull.

No idea what we`ll eat today........got a large grocery delivery coming tomorrow.....will need to clear a space though as we haven`t eaten as many store cupboards items as we thought as we have had plenty of fresh available. We`re very lucky.

But......bacon for breakfast today.......Kyle`s had his cereal and is ensconced in the office already, although his official start time isn`t till 9am, he likes to be organised.

mmmmmm bacon.......Tom has just walked into the kitchen and I`m watching him start the bacon.......lush!!!!

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Whatever you are doing, hope your Wednesday is a good one...breakfast calls......

 

[schumigirl]

Just heard my cousins daughter who is an equity actress at WDW is being furloughed from the 19th of this month...like others she’s gutted.

And noticed last night Trip Advisor have changed the dates they put up yesterday for the Disney hotels.....hopefully not as bad a picture now......can only hope.....we have friends who have a last two weeks in July and first two weeks in August booked at the Grand Floridian/RPR for their 25th wedding anniversary celebration........they’ve planned this for so long.

So, now I have had my bacon sandwich.......I really should go start something.......maybe the bathrooms.....that’ll pass some time as even the ones not being used still need cleaning.

Decided spicy Chinese noodle salad with chicken for lunch......plain old roast beef sandwiches for my two. Dinner will be something grilled on the barbecue......will go look and see what we fancy......

What to do now........

 

[Charade67]

It’s snowing. It’s the middle of April and it is actually snowing. It’s very light and I’m sure it won’t last long. This is crazy.

 

[schumigirl]

It’s snowing. It’s the middle of April and it is actually snowing. It’s very light and I’m sure it won’t last long. This is crazy.

There’s something not right about snow in April.....unless you live in places that have it regularly of course.....hope it doesn’t lie for you.

I drove up to Scotland on my own one Easter to visit my mum and family and it was bad. Roads were ok, but the mountains were deep with it.....I hated driving in it. And it’s a long drive......took me almost 8 hours that time. Usually it’s a bit less than that.



Off out for a walk now......cleaned only two of the bathrooms, will do the other bathrooms tomorrow......

It is gorgeous outside......hope we see the deers up there today......beautiful.

 

[Lynne G]

Yep snow shower this morning too. But in the words of my weather guy, should be outta here by 9 this morning, and we should see some sun. Yeah, and chilly out too. Tonight will be in the low 30’s, unseasonably cool, and frost warnings issued, so cover or bring those plants in. Sigh. Not a warm Spring so far.

And yep, that Hump of a Wednesday is here. As such, camel says


Indeed. And it’s time for tea.

And yeah, waiting for nicer weather.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, homies. Be thankful, Friday is now in sight. Woot!

Yeah, I can see both Universal and Disney being open right near Memorial Day. Schumi, sad to hear of another Mouse employee furloughed. Sad for all the people out of work.

 

[damo]

How about a little happy news? Found out today, after the results of the genetic tests finally came in, that my daughter is having a boy and the tests were negative for chromosomal defects!!!! She has a 3 year old daughter now, so that will be perfect. My daughter-in-law and son are going to wait until the birth of their baby to find out, but it is nice to have some happy news.

Such an uncertain time for pregnant moms!

 

[schumigirl]

Yep snow shower this morning too. But in the words of my weather guy, should be outta here by 9 this morning, and we should see some sun. Yeah, and chilly out too. Tonight will be in the low 30’s, unseasonably cool, and frost warnings issued, so cover or bring those plants in. Sigh. Not a warm Spring so far.

And yep, that Hump of a Wednesday is here. As such, camel says
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Indeed. And it’s time for tea.

And yeah, waiting for nicer weather.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, homies. Be thankful, Friday is now in sight. Woot!

Yeah, I can see both Universal and Disney being open right near Memorial Day. Schumi, sad to hear of another Mouse employee furloughed. Sad for all the people out of work.

Yes, we have so many friends in furlough from Loews and Universal itself, I completely forgot my cousins daughter worked at WDW....it’s dreadful to think of the uncertainty they face.

You have snow too??? Hope your sun comes out and is nice.....although it’s beautiful and sunny here, it is a little chilly in the shade.....

How about a little happy news? Found out today, after the results of the genetic tests finally came in, that my daughter is having a boy and the tests were negative for chromosomal defects!!!! She has a 3 year old daughter now, so that will be perfect. My daughter-in-law and son are going to wait until the birth of their baby to find out, but it is nice to have some happy news.

Such an uncertain time for pregnant moms!

That is wonderful news damo!!!

Having two new babies to look forward to is fabulous!! I’m sure your little granddaughter will adore her new little brother.......and a cousin too.....

Yes, extra worry too for pregnant ladies right now. But, always nice to hear good news.......

 

[Lynne G]

Congratulations to news of a boy coming to Damo’s family.

 

[macraven]

It’s snowing. It’s the middle of April and it is actually snowing. It’s very light and I’m sure it won’t last long. This is crazy.

I can remember some years in thr Chicago area having snow flurries in beginning of May.

Crazy isn’s it!

 

[macraven]

Woot!

damo is adding to her grandma list.

Congratulations!

 

[keishashadow]

We had a Zoom meeting with our Sunday school class, lunch from a local hibachi place, and then I napped

Most are dropping zoom due to the ahem bonus content that keeps popping up eek

Second truck had the Easter Bunny and friend waving to all. Last truck behind the Bunny truck was also loud. Sweet of our local fire station.

Impromptu visit to GD house last weekend

We are huge fans of Basil Rathbone movies.....any of them, although some are turkeys!!! But he is the definitive Sherlock Holmes for us.....we watch them regularly on miserable winter days.

The mood just seems right for that sort of flick then

LOVE the Gruber reference.…….long as they don't prefix it with Hans......lol...….

I’m going to count to three...there will not be a four. Bogarted that quote when giving my DSs their final warnings lol

Turkey noodle soup for lunch today.

As surely as the sun will rise each day, a pot of soup follows a turkey dinner

And an awww, my second oldest niece sent a picture of her two young kids all dressed up. And my nephew sent one of his three kids, with matching dress clothes. So cute to see all my great nieces and great nephews. Yeah, and it was sad not to do our normal get together and finding baskets and eating too much food. But was a perfect enough Easter, as we were all enjoying our own families, and sharing phone calls and pictures

Nice your family was able to regroup

Got up in the morning and made chocolate peanut butter eggs

And you say that like it’s not a big deal lol. Tried twice to make them, a miserable failure all around

What day is it? Who am I?

Silly old bear .

I had a pleasant surprise when I checked my bank this morning, got my stimulus deposit. Guess who just paid the deposit for their September trip?! lol It's more planning than vacation, I'm 90% sure I'm gonna move to Orlando next year. I have some work bonuses happening this year that's going to make it possible, and my job is ending the end of the year anyway so I might as well try

Ours appeared this am. Surprised you haven’t made that jump to FL already

I read on some sites a person is to wear a mask when they leave the house
Unless I cam find something online to order I will
Be house bound

Lots of tutorials online as to how you can fashion one via folding & 2 rubber bands.

I’ve seen bandanas worn. Some by idiots not covering their noses. Just make sure to wear the right color for neighborhood haha

We have a lovely man who is 99 years old and survived Corona who has been in the news as he is trying to raise money for the NHS by walking his garden 100 times......adorable. He planned to raise half a million pounds as his aim, he`s gone past £800,000 as of this morning......what an absolute star he is. 99 years old. I never usually give to just giving unless I know them, but couldn't pass this gentleman by. He`ll reach a million pounds easily.

Aw that’s sweet. I always browse thru the printed obituaries in the local paper. Sadly, they’ve grown from one page to four or five. Did a double take seeing a 109 y.o. Woman had passed of natural causes. Imagine being that old

When my friend called last night to ask if we could help, he reminded me it was ironic now we weren‘t travelling in May, we could have made their Rocky Horror Fancy Dress party then......that’s now not taking place of course......that wouldn‘t work online with zoom!

Actually, it’d fit right in with zoom nwahahaha

EEK. WDW hotels closed till July 31? Doesn’t bode well for my Aug 2 arrival.

Say, whaaaaa?

So this afternoon I texted my TA and she said Disney hasn't said anything about being closed until July 30. So have no idea why Trip Advisor is posting that. If it were true Disney would tell the Disney travel agencies first.

Confused, you read this on trip advisor?

It’s now Wednesday and time for the night crawlers to check in....

Porch light is on.

The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out

Vicki.......while I`m glad you haven't been laid off, yes, it`s not nice to hear about colleagues.

Bored homeowners are giving home improvement stores big business.

There’s something not right about snow in April.....unless you live in places that have it regularly of course

We had last weekend, just a dusting. Enough to kill off most of early blooming flowers, RIP hyacinths

How about a little happy news? Found out today, after the results of the genetic tests finally came in, that my daughter is having a boy and the tests were negative for chromosomal defects!!!! She has a 3 year old daughter now, so that will be perfect. My daughter-in-law and son are going to wait until the birth of their baby to find out, but it is nice to have some happy news.

Such an uncertain time for pregnant moms!

Wonderful news, congrats! DH just worked a double so a coworker could go with his mrs for a sonogram.