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

[Lynne G]

Those menus sound fun, Bethany.

Since I have tortillas left over, it’s a your choice of filler. Eggs, chicken from the deli, cheese or whatever you can find to fill it. Me, chicken with red peppers and a slice of cheese. Easy lunch is a win in my book.

 

[Sue M]

Good Morning all! Update on Tripadvisor! They still have the closed till 7/31! I put in July dates to make dummy booking and advisory is still up. The other day my TA told me she asked her District wdw sales manager and Disney has not issued this date. I don’t know why Tripadvisor is publishing wrong info. Except maybe they don’t want to book.

@damo congrats! That is happy news!

@keishashadow cute bunny! I have seen idiots walking around with mask not covering nose. It’s hard to resist the urge to say something lol!
Yes, if you go on Tripadvisor’s site and try to make a booking for a wdw resort the message comes up that it’s closed till July 31. I tried a fake booking. I’d never book with them. But it’s not true. They haven’t received any info from wdw. I asked my TA and wdw hasn’t released any dates. She is the agency owner.

@macraven so funny. Here my husband is the one who usually shops and it’s me calling home!

@Charade67 glad to hear the insurance may not be too bad!

@bobbie68 hope your post op goes well. Glad to hear Liv is ok at work.
Our province has extended the state of emergency till April 28 so far. But I think it will be extended again.
I hope wdw opens too this summer. But only if it’s safe. I’m sure if it isn’t they won’t open. Don’t even know when the Canada/US border will open!

@Pumpkin1172 good job on the masks! Glad you’re getting some sunshine and warmer temps now. Nice to give yourself a break! Much needed.

@keishashadow eek! Did both rabbits get away? I hope! That must have been a show! Lol!
Milk dumping is going on here to. So sad. But with schools and restaurants closed the demand is way down. So sad this is happening.

No pop tarts here I was a mean mom too. No sugar cereal and no white bread.

Yesterday got the hot tub emptied and clean. Chemicals put in. Bringing water sample to store today to test and see if adjustments are needed.

Today going to get gas at the other Costco. It’s just a tad further than the one we go to more often. Daughter is out weeding the garden. While I’m at Costco I’ll go to Home Depot which is just around the block and pick up furnace filter.
That’s my big excitement for the day lol.
Husband went off to friends farm to pick up eggs.
After errands I may go out to do some more yard clean up. It’s a beautiful day out. Always nice to enjoy the sunshine.

 

[cam757]

Happy Thursday, this week has flown by. At work today, last day of the week. The city manager sent out an e-mail saying that 80 some part-time workers would get their furlough notice this week. I am part-time. My feelings would not be hurt if I got a notice. However, our department is essential and my director already said that she has requested that her 2 part-time workers be exempt from the furlough. Probably so she and the other two full-timers can continue to "work from home" and not come in the office like the 2 part-timers have to do. Can you tell I am a little irritated by that???

It has been a windy week here. Fortunately, no tornadoes but a section of fence was blown down. DH was able to get it back up fairly easily. Started off cold this morning but I think it will warm up to average temps. We had a frost advisory last night but thankfully, my veggie garden is okay.

Flooring for the half bath came in so I guess we will go pick that up and get the bathroom put back together this weekend. I am not even going to say how long this little project has been going on but I am glad that the end is near.

I know I have said this before but we weren't planning a Florida trip this year but after these last few weeks, I am rethinking that decision. I need some UOR and RPR in my life right now or at least this summer.

Probably grilling out pork or chicken tonight with a side veg. We need to ease up on the heavy meals. My jeans are soooo tight.

Got a call last night asking for some help. Our village is one of many organising deliveries of food and basics to vulnerable folks and other places. They are short of volunteers right now, so that`s what I`m doing this morning......we drive up to the community centre, stuff is loaded into our boot (trunk) we have already been emailed the addresses, then we drop the boxes outside folks doors and rapidly retreat......sounds alright.

What a great thing to do and a fulfilling way to spend some time out of the house during lockdown.

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.

Wow, it must of been cold in your part of VA. I think we are getting March's weather now....

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.

Awww! Congrats and two babies close to each other. How fun!!

Captain Tom is over 12 million pounds this morning!!!! What an achievement in a few days for the NHS...….. He is the biggest single fundraiser in Just Giving history!

How wonderful!!! What an impressive achievement.

 

[schumigirl]

Don’t think it had hit 40 degrees this am when I let the pooch out in yard for his constitutional. Two dumb bunnies in yard that were almost as big as him. The chase began. Pooch after rabbit & me after pooch. If you haven’t seen a dog catch a small varmint, consider yourself lucky .

The dimmer of the two rabbits panicked and just kept running around the yard instead of escaping under my fence. Finally, Able to herd it toward one of the gates with larger gap

Both neighbors have security cameras that I’m sure picked up the show. Have I mentioned I was just out of the shower, in slippers & wet hair? lol


Mine just chirp away initially. Within 48 hrs positively screeching. Don’t have the hard wired ones but wish I did Have several rooms with cathedral ceilings always afraid I’ll fall off the chair while batting at those ones ala a piñata

many independent dairy farms in our area that sell to the those who package and sell retail. Pricing & sales regulated by the state Combo of Schools not purchasing & stores limiting milk purchases to two per person...

most are dumping it. Some are bucking the law & offering via word of mouth for folks to bring their own containers & have at it. The food banks are crushed here now. There needs to be a way to not waste that milkView attachment 488319

As long as you don't end up running round your garden as a reluctant YouTube star Janet.....lol.....

Yes, same her with milk, it`s shocking.....one dairy farmer said he wasn't allowed to give it away!! Food banks are suffering badly right now. When we did our volunteer thing the other day, we dropped as much stuff in to the huge box that had been set up outside it...we have plenty.

(off to check youtube…..lol.….)

happy Thursday all. Our stay at home order has been extended to the 15th of May. I made the mistake of reading some of the comments on the FB post. sigh. I know better, I swear I really do.

We're home through the 22nd regardless as that's the "last" day of school.

My son got an overwatch (video game) cookbook from the easter bunny, so last night's dinner was Junkrat burgers. Hamburger mixed with garlic and red pepper flakes, on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, bacon, egg (over easy) pineapple and, wait for it, beets.

We did omit the pineapple and beets, but both DH and I felt that it would have been better with the pineapple. DH also discovered that I can't stand runny eggs and everyone wound up with yolk all over the place as it cracked and dribbled out the instant you took your first bite.

it's actually on our make again list however, just with over hard eggs. and pineapple.

tonight: special Genji Rikmaru ramen!

I love pineapple in any shape or form.....and that sounds right up my street....even though I`m not supposed to eat garlic, eggs, pineapple (fresh) or beets....so maybe not worth the effort for me.....lol......

Yes, we have been extended another three weeks.....sadly like you read a few comments online from folks who still plan to go out to other folks houses for one thing and another......covidiots right enough. I can only read so much then stop.....they seem quite proud of their stupidity. Our police today were also moving a few folks along from the beach....groups of folks not just the odd one or two. And several in London opposite niece`s home in Primrose Hill......can`t fix stupid.

Enjoy your next meal too....it`s fun to play around with food.....

Happy Thursday, this week has flown by. At work today, last day of the week. The city manager sent out an e-mail saying that 80 some part-time workers would get their furlough notice this week. I am part-time. My feelings would not be hurt if I got a notice. However, our department is essential and my director already said that she has requested that her 2 part-time workers be exempt from the furlough. Probably so she and the other two full-timers can continue to "work from home" and not come in the office like the 2 part-timers have to do. Can you tell I am a little irritated by that???

It has been a windy week here. Fortunately, no tornadoes but a section of fence was blown down. DH was able to get it back up fairly easily. Started off cold this morning but I think it will warm up to average temps. We had a frost advisory last night but thankfully, my veggie garden is okay.

Flooring for the half bath came in so I guess we will go pick that up and get the bathroom put back together this weekend. I am not even going to say how long this little project has been going on but I am glad that the end is near.

I know I have said this before but we weren't planning a Florida trip this year but after these last few weeks, I am rethinking that decision. I need some UOR and RPR in my life right now or at least this summer.

Probably grilling out pork or chicken tonight with a side veg. We need to ease up on the heavy meals. My jeans are soooo tight.



What a great thing to do and a fulfilling way to spend some time out of the house during lockdown.



Wow, it must of been cold in your part of VA. I think we are getting March's weather now....



Awww! Congrats and two babies close to each other. How fun!!



How wonderful!!! What an impressive achievement.

Hey cam......good to see you......yes, I`d be irritated by that too....workplaces can be so unfair, even in this climate.

Sounds like we have a similar climate right now.....sunny, but frosty in the morning, and quite chilly out of the sun....glad you didn`t have a lot of damage, any is too much though. And yes, I can thoroughly agree to needing a trip.....go for it!!!!

Yes weightwatchers and similar groups are going to make a fortune after all of this....lol....

Thanks yes, we enjoyed it and doing it again at least once next week.

Captain Tom has reached £15, 685,804,31 as of 5 minutes ago....it is unbelievable......it took us a couple of hours to log on and donate the other day......



Not long in from our Thursday 8pm clap and cheer for all Essential workers and NHS.....and anyone you think deserves it of course......happens all over the UK at the same time and it gives a wonderful feeling of community all around.......although it has been noted by the media....how many who are clapping are the ones breaking the quarantine and mingling with friends and family regardless.......bound to be a few.......

Lasagne was delicious......one of the nicest I think I`ve ever made somehow according to Tom! Same way I make it every time.....maybe I added a little more of the secret ingredient I use.....lol......

Not sure whether to go a walk in the morning or afternoon tomorrow......our lockdown has been extended another three weeks, so we`ll make the best of it.......

One friend was talking today on Zoom where are we all going to go first after the lockdown is over......too many choices!!! Another group of friends wants to book a large room and have champagne and dance!!! Dinner, a bottle of wine and a good chat face to face in the local pub would do us right now.......

Hitchcock movie night tonight...….

 

[macraven]

When I read Sue’s post I started to freak out until next sentence it mentioned she was planning on the motherland.

Whew!

I have been skipping them and just go to the Darkside for my stay.
I booked my room month before last and feel confident they will be opened way prior to my dates.
I don’t go until the fall.

Decent weather here, will be glad to share it with you all.
Really, weather does not matter to me as I stay inside and not going out.

Today I cleaned out our pantry which was way over due for the floor.
Spent an hour organizing cat food cans by flavor.
One picky cat and the other will eat anything.

Kind of like how my kids were growing up.
The one thing they almost agreed on was pizza.

Hope all the homies are doing fine staying home.
Maybe by the time June rolls around, we will have more freedom and can get out more to everyday routines.

 

[schumigirl]

When I read Sue’s post I started to freak out until next sentence it mentioned she was planning on the motherland.

Whew!

I have been skipping them and just go to the Darkside for my stay.
I booked my room month before last and feel confident they will be opened way prior to my dates.
I don’t go until the fall.

Decent weather here, will be glad to share it with you all.
Really, weather does not matter to me as I stay inside and not going out.

Today I cleaned out our pantry which was way over due for the floor.
Spent an hour organizing cat food cans by flavor.
One picky cat and the other will eat anything.

Kind of like how my kids were growing up.
The one thing they almost agreed on was pizza.

Hope all the homies are doing fine staying home.
Maybe by the time June rolls around, we will have more freedom and can get out more to everyday routines.

lol.....you and Tom had an exciting day!!

He called me into our “big wine cellar” that really isn’t a cellar earlier.....and proudly showed off how he’d sorted the red wines into alphabetical order What a way to pass an hour or so.....I thought he was snoozing in the sunroom!!!!

White wines tomorrow.......

Glad you have some lovely weather again.....but you usually have the best weather around anyway!!

Yes, I’m confident too it’ll be fine by then.....



Almost bed time here......although trying to decide if we want to watch another Hitchcock film......classics!!

Bacon in the morning.........

 

[macraven]

Set another plate
I’ll be there...

 

[Charade67]

Hello everyone. It took me almost 3 hours to get back to sleep this morning and then I had weird dreams.
I tried out my new mask today, I don't know that I will ever get used to wearing it. A friend of a friend made them for my family. This morning I was texting my friend to arrange the exchange of masks and money, I told her that I felt like we were doing something illegal. That led to a bunch of silly jokes and memes.

Never bought a pop tart in my life......not sure if I`m missing out or not...

No, not really. I like them, but they are really bad for you.

Fruit roll ups neither...….maybe we`ve missed on a whole new food group!!!! lol.....I`m thinking maybe not somehow....

Definitely not missing anything here.

And yes, I make my own peanut butter eggs,

Yum! Will you share the recipe?

many independent dairy farms in our area that sell to the those who package and sell retail. Pricing & sales regulated by the state Combo of Schools not purchasing & stores limiting milk purchases to two per person...

most are dumping it. Some are bucking the law & offering via word of mouth for folks to bring their own containers & have at it. The food banks are crushed here now. There needs to be a way to not waste that milk

I don't understand this at all. A couple of weeks ago my Kroger was almost completely out of milk and then I hear that farmers are having to dump It?

My son got an overwatch (video game) cookbook from the easter bunny, so last night's dinner was Junkrat burgers. Hamburger mixed with garlic and red pepper flakes, on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, bacon, egg (over easy) pineapple and, wait for it, beets.

That sounds...um...interesting. I am not one to get very creative with food.

Happy Thursday, this week has flown by. At work today, last day of the week. The city manager sent out an e-mail saying that 80 some part-time workers would get their furlough notice this week. I am part-time. My feelings would not be hurt if I got a notice. However, our department is essential and my director already said that she has requested that her 2 part-time workers be exempt from the furlough. Probably so she and the other two full-timers can continue to "work from home" and not come in the office like the 2 part-timers have to do. Can you tell I am a little irritated by that???

I can understand your irritation. I hope you are able to keep your job thought.

Wow, it must of been cold in your part of VA. I think we are getting March's weather now....

We had a couple of unseasonably chilly nights with temps close to freezing.

Hitchcock movie night tonight...….

Which one? I love a good Hitchcock movie.

Now waiting for dh to get back from a trip to Home Depot. Tonight is going to be breakfast for supper, but I'm not very hungry. I decided to get Panda Express for lunch. I used their app to order, but when I went to pick up I was told that they had sold out of one of the items I ordered. They had been open for less than 2 hours. It looked like they were packing a lot of food for take out, so that was good to see.

 

[Sue M]

@Charade67 i didn’t think I could get used to the mask either. First day I felt like ripping it off my face. Second day was better. Slowly getting used to it.

Now that you mentioned it, last week went to Safeway and zero 2% Milk and no butter. Yet they’re dumping milk. Doesn’t make sense.

At Home Depot I asked a woman what aisle the furnace filters were on. I don’t know how we got into the conversation, but she’s a big Universal & Disney fan lol. We must have talked half an hour about our trips, Orlando VS California parks, where we like to stay...hilarious. As we ended our conversation she said she was so glad to speak with me, apparently just before she had a very nasty woman yelling at her and she was feeling bad. Talking with us brought her up again.

Dinner tonight is a salad with sliced chicken left over from bbq last night.

 

[Bethany10]

the overwatch ramen was fantastic, but of course neither kid enjoyed it much. sigh. cold and rainy here in the midwest.

Have a lovely evening everyone.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

the overwatch ramen was fantastic, but of course neither kid enjoyed it much. sigh. cold and rainy here in the midwest.

Have a lovely evening everyone.

Snow in my Midwest.......

 

[macraven]

Snow in my Midwest.......

Move South ......

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Move South ......

Yup!!!

We’re looking forward to it!!

 

[schumigirl]

Set another plate
I’ll be there...

Bacon up soon...….

Hello everyone. It took me almost 3 hours to get back to sleep this morning and then I had weird dreams.
I tried out my new mask today, I don't know that I will ever get used to wearing it. A friend of a friend made them for my family. This morning I was texting my friend to arrange the exchange of masks and money, I told her that I felt like we were doing something illegal. That led to a bunch of silly jokes and memes.

No, not really. I like them, but they are really bad for you.

Definitely not missing anything here.

Yum! Will you share the recipe?

I don't understand this at all. A couple of weeks ago my Kroger was almost completely out of milk and then I hear that farmers are having to dump It?

That sounds...um...interesting. I am not one to get very creative with food.

I can understand your irritation. I hope you are able to keep your job thought.

We had a couple of unseasonably chilly nights with temps close to freezing.


Which one? I love a good Hitchcock movie.

Now waiting for dh to get back from a trip to Home Depot. Tonight is going to be breakfast for supper, but I'm not very hungry. I decided to get Panda Express for lunch. I used their app to order, but when I went to pick up I was told that they had sold out of one of the items I ordered. They had been open for less than 2 hours. It looked like they were packing a lot of food for take out, so that was good to see.

They haven't told us yet masks will be compulsory.....hope it doesn't come to that, think it may for folks that have to use public transport.....now that looks horrendous, everyone all crammed in together.....

I have four favourite Hitchcock movies...Strangers on a Train, North by Northwest, Dial M for Murder and of course Psycho.....but we watched Vertigo and Rear Window last night, not two of my favourites, but it had been a while since we watched them......actually another movie I love is Marnie.....I could watch that over and over. I thought one of the really horrible ones he made was Rope. Couldn't watch that one twice.

You should try being more creative with food.....it is a lot of fun....I try new stuff all the time...always a success.....unless I brought in tofu or anything vegan......that wouldn't ever be a success!!! Not that I would.…….we are a meat eating home and always will be.

Snow in my Midwest.......

Another with snow!!!! Goodness......hope it didn`t last......




Today is starting off grey....high of 50f but will feel cooler. No plans to go out our usual walk today.......this morning I`m going to make a Thai curry for tonight ......should have made it last night, as it`s always better the second day.....but will reheat it later and be almost the same thing. Tom even managed to get me fresh lemongrass and ginger.

Will make some coconut ice cream too I think. Plan to do a little baking and will rustle up some cherry and coconut scones, everyone seems to like them.

Lunch is grilled sandwiches......all 3 of us want one......Kyle with his usual regular strong cheddar, us with turkey, brie and cranberry sauce........should maybe have kept some bacon and used that instead of turkey.......

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[Lynne G]

Ack, joining the 50 high degree day, and a snow shower this morning. Yes, snow in April. Not unheard of, but not happy about it.

So, tea is the drink, and will be a steady refill this morning. Then maybe little one will make some coffee. An afternoon drink, maybe.

Ordered groceries, so we will see if all filled, and little one and older one may go to pick up. First time, I got a pick up time for today, yesterday. At least it was not a big order.

And very happy, it’s a Friday. Very happy.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, and I don’t mind a mask, but I find even the most simple one is hot after awhile, and I have a smallish face, so I feel like it pushes up under my sunglasses. We put it on, when leaving the car, then take it off, when getting in. A YMMV post.

 

[mckennarose]

Checking in from frigid NE PA! Brrrr...... It's only 35 right now and it did snow again yesterday, but not much stuck. Really only a sprinkle on my deck remains.

I finally got some elastic in that I ordered over a week ago so I'll make more masks today. Especially now that it's mandated we have to wear them in stores and businesses. But along with the orders from the Secretary of Health in PA, they added some really good clarification rules for businesses that remain open, including how far back to consider someone exposed if another employee tests or assumes positive (we still don't have enough tests), some for grocery stores to protect employees, etc. It was a 5 page letter and it all goes into effect on Sunday. We've all been wearing masks here for a while, but I guess some parts of the state haven't been.

Hubby is still doing ok at work. One of his employees didn't show up on Monday with suspected virus. She's home for the next two weeks. Another co-worker is still awaiting his results but is doing ok. I guess this is our new norm? I completely understand the phased openings for other areas that are not hit as hard as we are, but we are nowhere close to that level here. The friend of my daughter who has it is doing ok, he's on oxygen but has not needed a vent so far. A coworker of another of my daughter's sadly passed away from it. She was late 30's, healthy and it doesn't make sense. I hope they can figure out why some get so sick and others don't have any signs.

This week I made a gluten free naan that turned out so good I want to make more, but I'm having trouble getting yeast. I guess a lot of people are baking bread now. ??? I was finally able to order some, so we'll see if it comes in. I made it with butter chicken, red chili sambal and cucumber raita, but without cucumbers, as we couldn't get any. So basically a cool yogurt and cilantro sauce.

We got a large order from the butcher yesterday which we split with my parents so they don't have to go out for a while. Including a few steaks which we'll put on the grill either tonight or tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers for the warmer weather promised on Sunday. Hopefully it will warm up enough soon that we can bring the smoker out and get some chicken going in it.

We have this fig vodka we bought in Epcot last fall and I'm trying to figure out a drink recipe using it. Anyone have any ideas or used it? It's delicious by itself, and very smooth, but I was hoping to find a new way to use it.

Speaking of recipes I have a question..... Do you share recipes? I'm asking because I have a family member who absolutely will not share a recipe with me and I'm trying to figure out the logic behind it. I share all my recipes; ones that were handed down from my grandparents, my mom, new recipes and ones I've come up with myself. I love to cook and if something I make brings someone happiness, then why not share it so they can also pass that on to their loved ones.

There is one specific recipe that this person makes that is similar to one my grandmother made but I never got from her before she passed away. I was too young at the time to even know I should get it. I would just like to have it as part of my tradition (it's an Easter traditional recipe that not a lot of people make anymore) and if I would ever want to make it for my father. (it was his mother who made it and he doesn't have the recipe either) It just boggles my mind that this person is so unnecessarily over-protective of the recipe.... actually a lot of his recipes... but I only ever wanted this one. I should say this is someone who married into our family, not raised with us, so we don't have the same family recipes. I'm just curious if others feel the same because it does cause hurt feelings for me sometimes, because of what I feel the message is behind it. Especially because I am so generous with him with my recipes.

My big birthday is next week and I'm hoping for some nice weather so we can enjoy sitting on the deck sipping some wine. It will be sad not spending it with my other children and family, but it's safer. I'm thinking they'll probably swing by and say hello, but stay outside and 6 feet away. Maybe when all this is over we can go to Florida and celebrate all the birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations in one big blow out!

Hope everyone has a great day! If you have sunshine and warm weather... please send it up this way.

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family

Can’t find replacement tank of propane. Everywhere here out for last 3 weeks. Strange

Not sure how much is left in my tank. I filled it last Spring. My old one had a meter on the top and it told how much gas was left. This one I bought 2 years ago doesn’t. Hope you can get some soon.

Hope everyone has a fantastic day

Same to you......Tink.....good to see you post. Hope you enjoyed your Easter Day off with family.

Sweet of our local fire station.

What a wonderful gesture by the fire department. So awesome that they wanted to bring happiness to everyone with the Easter bunny.

The departments here have gone outside the local hospitals and run their sirens and unfurled the American Flag so Docs, Nurses and all hospital staff know they are appreciated.

These are uplifting acts of kindness that are so awesome.

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......or days like this as our weather sucks today!!!

Glad you`re doing ok and yes, it`s a shame you couldn't have the usual Easter with family…...we understand of course, but doesn't make it any easier.....

We enjoy Basil Rathbone movies too....Sherlock Holmes is awesome.

Hope all in your family are well......I’am sure they are enjoying your good cooking.

Got a call last night asking for some help. Our village is one of many organising deliveries of food and basics to vulnerable folks and other places. They are short of volunteers right now, so that`s what I`m doing this morning......we drive up to the community centre, stuff is loaded into our boot (trunk) we have already been emailed the addresses, then we drop the boxes outside folks doors and rapidly retreat......sounds alright.

What a wonderful thing you and Tom are doing......Sounds like your community is pulling together to help those less fortunate and at risk.


Sorry to hear about your cousins daughter being furloughed from her position at WDW.

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.

I have been wearing my mask when I have to go out. People around here have really stepped up the mask wearing for sure.

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.

I hope things work out for your vacation.

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.

We have gotten cooler here to. Temps are dropping at night to mid to upper 30’s then up to high 40’s to low 50’s during the day.

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.

Great news on your upcoming grandson and your son and daughter-in-law are expecting.

Impromptu visit to GD house last weekend

Easter Bunny on a motorcycle.......cool...bet your granddaughter loved it.

I would like to give a special hello to Robo, Monykalyn, McRose Vicki and all the rest of the SANS family. I hope everyone stays healthy and safe.

Hey! Bobbie68

Move South ....

Good advice.

Ordered groceries, so we will see if all filled, and little one and older one may go to pick up. First time, I got a pick up time for today, yesterday. At least it was not a big order.

I have not been able to get grocery pick up times here. So have had to mask up early in the am and venture out for supplies. Stores pretty empty at that time.


Grayish day here to start. Rain predicted for this early afternoon.

On second cup of coffee this morning. Need to get up to office and do some paperwork today.

Cancelled vacation plans for grandson and myself at end of May. Rescheduled for July. Will take a wait and see approach on that.

Did some moving around of plans for HHN. Have looked at possible information out for houses and not sure what to think about them if they are true. Will take it as it comes. At this point will be happy if the event occurs.

Granddaughter called the other day and is thinking of purchasing her first home. She has been working with a realtor and has found a very nice starter home.

My niece has been sending me pictures of my sweet baby great-nephew. He is getting big. I miss them.

Everyone in the family is working from home.

Dad is doing well. I sent him masks if he has to venture from home at all. My sweet cousin has been delivering food to his house and putting it on his porch. Will look forward to seeing him once this quarantine eases soon. He lives about 7 hours north of me. Plans are to have service for stepmom when it is safe to do so.


Will contact younger sister who is a Nurse here and see how many masks she and her fellow Nurses need. I have finally built up a few.

A Nurse friend of my older sisters called yesterday and said she needed some masks. She asked me how much they were and I told her they were free. Just let me know how many she needed. She also told me her daughters were Nurses. One works in MD office one works in hospital. They are supposed to pick them up tomorrow. I will make sure to give them plenty for themselves and plenty to share.

My cousin needs some masks so will ship those tomorrow.

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Have a great Friday everyone.

 

[Robo56]

Do you share recipes? I'm asking because I have a family member who absolutely will not share a recipe with me and I'm trying to figure out the logic behind it. I share all my recipes; ones that were handed down from my grandparents, my mom, new recipes and ones I've come up with myself. I love to cook and if something I make brings someone happiness, then why not share it so they can also pass that on to their loved ones.

Yes, we do share recipes in our family.

So sad to hear that this family member of yours is being that way.

here’s the recipe for the peanut butter cookies I made last week. Found it in Taste of Home magazine. They freeze great and are delicious.

 

[Bethany10]

Snow in my Midwest.......

I know people farther north of us were supposed to get it. We're in Kansas City, right smack dab in the middle. The weather person was saying the closer you get to Iowa the more likely for snow.