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

[KStarfish82]

Good morning all!

Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy!

Its almost "Cuomo-clock" here so I have to turn on the news for our latest update

 

[keishashadow]

For some odd reason, I’m productive today...imagine that. Have scrubbed all the hard surface floors, laundry is started and did some mending.

Ordered a BD present for DiL from Amazon to be delivered to her house. My son bought her an older BMW 3 hard top convertible. She is in her glory lol, found a cute white & pink trimmed baseball cap with small logo & will have a GC emailed on actual day. Easy peasy but I really do miss my in person retail therapy each week. Managed to chart in a lot of steps that way.

Next up = tweaking tomorrow’s online grocery order. Afterwards, will bake a cake & start dinner, roast beef today.

Thanks! My wife and I just finished That 70's Show a couple weeks ago and have been binging through Seinfeld. Happy to be here from the Hoosier State!! Planning to be checking into Pop Century on July 5!!!

Hi - welcome come. What’s your favorite building at Pop? Partial to the bowling pin buildings. Stayed at AoA in January, so convenient to have the gondolas.

Freely admit to never being able to sit thru an entire episode of Seinfeld but they welcomed me anyway here decades ago lol

Good morning all!

Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy!

Its almost "Cuomo-clock" here so I have to turn on the news for our latest update

Pretty sure listening to his measured & calm updates every day may just be the one thing that is keeping many of us sane lol

 

[chad_1138]

Hi - welcome come. What’s your favorite building at Pop? Partial to the bowling pin buildings. Stayed at AoA in January, so convenient to have the gondolas.

Thanks for the welcome! We love the 50's as well!! We have been there on both of our Pop stays. We are really looking forward to the 50's section again due to the close proximity to the Skyliner. We stayed at All Star Sports on our last trip. It was nice, but didn't feel like "home" like Pop does for us. Ready to be back! Checking in 11 weeks from today!!!

And as far as Seinfeld, my wife got me into it. I used to not be able to stand the show. Then a couple of years ago we started watching Comedians in Cars on Netflix, and it got me to get into the show.

 

[Charade67]

So, you would have thought I was crackers if I had said we walked into the pantry to pick something out.....lol.....yes, storage space in a kitchen is essential.

No, I wouldn't have thought you were crazy, but I would be a bit envious. I would love to have a walk in pantry. In my previous house we had a built in pantry that was more like a closet. Something similar to this.

My current house doesn't even have that, so we are buying a couple of free standing units.

Woke up at 6, so yep, a late start as well.

6 is late for you?I consider 6 as way too early. I am really not a morning person.

Well I didn't hear from my boss Friday so I guess I am not furloughed.

Good to hear.

Brr, my DH hares to fly, so quite the road trip for us too to the Mouse.

I agree with your dh here. I much prefer driving to FL, but will fly when it is absolutely necessary.

Welcome Chad!
We like to stay at Pop Century too. We've stayed in the 80's but love the theming of the whole resort.

 

[schumigirl]

Talk bacon to me

Since the mr’s been on afternoon shift, it’s been flowing rather freely. Will I get drummed out of the corps if I admit I’m getting sick of seeing it lol?

Sun is shining, should hit the mid 50’s here today, yea!

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We tend to book all DVC related travel 11 months out or there’s no (good) room left at the inn.

I’m treading carefully, as it’s my understanding the DIS rules frown on mentioning specific travel agency’s names. Some are automatically blacked out, I get it as the site’s sponsor is a travel agency. Disclaimer: not my intent to endorse any here

Ok, that’s done , now you really have me confused lol. Your travel agent is trip advisor or they are an authorized agency booking thru tripadvisor? I know a few people who had dabbled booking WDW trips part-time via authorized agencies, they booked thru the official disney agent website portal. None lasted long, said it wasn’t profitable since the IATAN/CLIA discount restrictions were tightened up a few years ago.

Perhaps it runs differently in Canada or maybe something has recently changed in the trip advisor formatting. the US website is typically utilized as a informational/review site. I’ve seen Carole pop up there re Loews hotel reviews in the past.

lol.....I saw that meme yesterday.......

I never honestly realised folks still utilised Travel Agents today......we do everything ourselves, so I’m guessing there’s a benefit to using someone else to book things? Have no clue.....everyone I know does the same as us......

Yes, lol......I do pop up occasionally on there......should have my own RP and Sapphire page for the amount of reviews I have done for those hotels

Nope......not allowed to feel there’s been too much bacon........

It’s Sunday which means pizza night at my house.

Oh enjoy it!!! We had pizza last night......fabulous!! Is WD still on.....or is it finished again, I lost touch!

Good Morning SANs Peeps....

Well I didn't hear from my boss Friday so I guess I am not furloughed. I told my husband
I will probably be like Milton from the movie Office Space. My boss will not tell me and I won't know until my paychecks stop

Bathroom is 90% done. DH worked hard all day to get it back together. He did a very nice job. We will probably run out to Lowes today to buy a couple of odds and ends to finish up.



I don't like the one I have. I just can't breathe in it. I am going to have to come up with something different.



Yikes, that is cold. Hope the weather has warmed up today.



Wow, that is sad. The virus certainly doesn't discriminate.



If I had a recipe someone wanted, I would gladly share it.



We have a small reach in pantry. I would love a room I could walk in but that will have to wait til the next house.....With all the extra stuff I have bought lately, I have had to find overflow storage in the spare bedroom.



That sounds delish!! I love pastry pie dishes. I need to preplan my meals better. Most of mine are last minute throw together meals.

Welcome Chad! I love Seinfeld reruns. I watch them several times a week. The Office is my favorite. We watch that one almost everyday since it reruns constantly on the comedy channel.

Good to hear you’re still employed!! Hope it co it use and work carries on......and nice on the bathroom!!! It’s nice to see a home improvement job done......well, almost.......

Yes pie was delicious......I didn’t make my own puff pastry, never do. Store bought ones are fabulous.....and so easy......full up now. Did plan dessert, but not right now.......

Hope you’re having a lovely weekend......

Thanks for the welcome! We love the 50's as well!! We have been there on both of our Pop stays. We are really looking forward to the 50's section again due to the close proximity to the Skyliner. We stayed at All Star Sports on our last trip. It was nice, but didn't feel like "home" like Pop does for us. Ready to be back! Checking in 11 weeks from today!!!

And as far as Seinfeld, my wife got me into it. I used to not be able to stand the show. Then a couple of years ago we started watching Comedians in Cars on Netflix, and it got me to get into the show.

Welcome Chad.......

Have to admit to never having watched a single episode of Seinfeld, so don’t always get the jokes.

Are you a visitor to Universal too?? I ask as one of the Non Disney folks on this board.......

And yes, it’s lovely to have a trip to look forward to.......

No, I wouldn't have thought you were crazy, but I would be a bit envious. I would love to have a walk in pantry. In my previous house we had a built in pantry that was more like a closet. Something similar to this.
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My current house doesn't even have that, so we are buying a couple of free standing units.

6 is late for you?I consider 6 as way too early. I am really not a morning person.

Good to hear.

I agree with your dh here. I much prefer driving to FL, but will fly when it is absolutely necessary.

Welcome Chad!
We like to stay at Pop Century too. We've stayed in the 80's but love the theming of the whole resort.

Oh goodness yes, that is tiny isn’t it! Our little wine room that was a pantry is about 3 metres by 3 metres......but, it’s shelved out now and just holds wine. Not fancy though. Very simple to do with new flooring and a handyman......but we are very lucky to have a load of storage and cabinets in our kitchen.

We’re early morning people too.....even with late nights, we tend to still be up....I don't like feeling I’ve wasted the day which I do if I sleep late.




Enjoyed a very winter warming dish of steak pie......very Scottish dish......I had made up apple crumble, but it can wait till tomorrow.

Rewatching Seasons 1 & 2 of Killing Eve......new series is available on demand from tomorrow, so we’ll binge watch that too. If you haven’t seen it, give it a bash......excellent show with some gruesome black humour.......we love it!

Just watching both original Ghostbusters......2 is on right now.....it is a classic!!! One of my favourite Venkman lines to Janosz Poha is “where are you even from buddy” reply......”The Upper West side” gets me every time........you have to have seen it!

Time for a cuppa.......can’t believe where this month has gone so far.........

 

[chad_1138]

Welcome Chad.......

Have to admit to never having watched a single episode of Seinfeld, so don’t always get the jokes.

Are you a visitor to Universal too?? I ask as one of the Non Disney folks on this board.......

And yes, it’s lovely to have a trip to look forward to.......

Thanks! No, we haven't been to Universal as a family. I went back in '97 on my senior trip for 1 day when it was just the 1 park. We are looking to go sometime in the future.

 

[keishashadow]

I didn’t make my own puff pastry

It never crossed my mind to attempt, cannot imagine the glop I’d wind up with on my counter.

That butter cake with chocolate icing sitting on my island is looking purty good for boxed stuff. Funny how fast your standards can drop in a pandemic

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks! No, we haven't been to Universal as a family. I went back in '97 on my senior trip for 1 day when it was just the 1 park. We are looking to go sometime in the future.

You will certainly see some changes when you do go back after all this time........

It never crossed my mind to attempt, cannot imagine the glop I’d wind up with on my counter.

That butter cake with chocolate icing sitting on my island is looking purty good for boxed stuff. Funny how fast your standards can drop in a pandemic

Oh love me some butter cake!!! Lol.....yes, I know what you mean.

Store bought puff pastry is just so good. I may have tried once years ago but thanks to Jusrol......it’s just there.

I do make my own Shortcrust pastry for savoury and sweet dishes, and suet pastry on the occasion I make that......but they’re so easy and takes no time at all.

Now I’m craving butter cake. We have what we call Madeira Cake over here. Little like pound cake I guess......I could just go a slice of that right now.

Tonight’s treat is mug of tea and a slice of coconut lime cake......it’s the closest I’m getting to a Margarita tonight.......

 

[Sue M]

Talk bacon to me

Since the mr’s been on afternoon shift, it’s been flowing rather freely. Will I get drummed out of the corps if I admit I’m getting sick of seeing it lol?

Sun is shining, should hit the mid 50’s here today, yea!

View attachment 489129


We tend to book all DVC related travel 11 months out or there’s no (good) room left at the inn.

I’m treading carefully, as it’s my understanding the DIS rules frown on mentioning specific travel agency’s names. Some are automatically blacked out, I get it as the site’s sponsor is a travel agency. Disclaimer: not my intent to endorse any here

Ok, that’s done , now you really have me confused lol. Your travel agent is trip advisor or they are an authorized agency booking thru tripadvisor? I know a few people who had dabbled booking WDW trips part-time via authorized agencies, they booked thru the official disney agent website portal. None lasted long, said it wasn’t profitable since the IATAN/CLIA discount restrictions were tightened up a few years ago.

Perhaps it runs differently in Canada or maybe something has recently changed in the trip advisor formatting. the US website is typically utilized as a informational/review site. I’ve seen Carole pop up there re Loews hotel reviews in the past.

Sorry! I guess I suck in explaining! Lol. My TA owns her own Disney Authorized Agency. Nothing to do with Trip Advisor.
I had concerns when I saw posts about Trip Advisor posting WDW resorts were closed till end of July as we have booked Aug 2 arrival at wdw.
So- I texted my TA to ask if she’s heard that WDW resorts were closed thru end of July. So she spoke to her WDW district sales manager who said he’s heard nothing from WDW about that. There is no date.

Hope this helps.

 

[keishashadow]

Sorry! I guess I suck in explaining! Lol. My TA owns her own Disney Authorized Agency. Nothing to do with Trip Advisor.
I had concerns when I saw posts about Trip Advisor posting WDW resorts were closed till end of July as we have booked Aug 2 arrival at wdw.
So- I texted my TA to ask if she’s heard that WDW resorts were closed thru end of July. So she spoke to her WDW district sales manager who said he’s heard nothing from WDW about that. There is no date.

Hope this helps.

Gotcha lol.

Not even madame Leotta’s crystal ball will shed much light at this point. It’s truly a wait & see proposition all the way around.

Find myself getting frustrated when people make disparaging comments as to how superficial it is to worry about a vacation when so many people are truly suffering.

Even though we all are uber fans of the Orlando parks, we are all rooted in reality (or what passes for it in our minds ). I’m of the listen to the scientists and hope for a resolution sooner vs later.

IMO there is nothing wrong with hanging onto the thought that when this plague passes, we will be able to once again enjoy what gives us pleasure, including travel.

 

[schumigirl]

Gotcha lol.

Not even madame Leotta’s crystal ball will shed much light at this point. It’s truly a wait & see proposition all the way around.

Find myself getting frustrated when people make disparaging comments as to how superficial it is to worry about a vacation when so many people are truly suffering.

Even though we all are uber fans of the Orlando parks, we are all rooted in reality (or what passes for it in our minds ). I’m of the listen to the scientists and hope for a resolution sooner vs later.

IMO there is nothing wrong with hanging onto the thought that when this plague passes, we will be able to once again enjoy what gives us pleasure, including travel.

What do you see Keisha on the Trip advisor page........when I click on, say RPR, the page briefly has the date it’s closed until on it, but the page very quickly updates and the closed till date disappears.......

The UK and US sometimes see different things according to another poster on here........the dates are still there, they just change very quickly.

 

[keishashadow]

Via iphone I land on this page with dates bookable starting 6/1 all thru 3rd parties

Also able to book starting 6/1 on Loews website

 

[Charade67]

Gold evening. Another lazy day today. We decided to get take out from a chicken wing restaurant. Along with our order they included a hand written thank you note and a coupon for $5 off a future order. We were pleasantly surprised.

Dh and I want to Walmart to see if we could find some puzzles to work on. Looks like everyone had the same idea. The only ones we could find were 500 pieces or less. We got a 300 piece one and a 500 piece one.

On our way home we stopped for milkshakes. The ice cream store had a new flavor called "Do You Like Piña Coladas" that dh wanted to try.

I never honestly realised folks still utilised Travel Agents today......we do everything ourselves, so I’m guessing there’s a benefit to using someone else to book things? Have no clue.....everyone I know does the same as us......

We used one when we went to Alaska. We pretty much decided ourselves what we wanted to do, but used to agent to put it all together for us. We've never used one for Disney or Universal.

Have to admit to never having watched a single episode of Seinfeld, so don’t always get the jokes.

I've only seen a few episodes. I just don't get why it was so popular.

Just watching both original Ghostbusters...

Would you believe I've never seen it?

Thanks! No, we haven't been to Universal as a family. I went back in '97 on my senior trip for 1 day when it was just the 1 park. We are looking to go sometime in the future.

We went for my birthday a couple of years ago. We only went to the Universal parks, no Disney. I highly recommend doing a trip like that. It was really fun and more relaxing that our usual combo Disney/Universal trips.

I have decided that our next Disney vacation is going to be different. Whenever we go we always seem rushed to do everything. We are constantly running from ride to show to restaurant, etc. I just want to slow down and take some time and actually look at and enjoy the parks. There is so much there that I have never paid attention to.

 

[Sue M]

lol.....I saw that meme yesterday.......

I never honestly realised folks still utilised Travel Agents today......we do everything ourselves, so I’m guessing there’s a benefit to using someone else to book things? Have no clue.....everyone I know does the same as us......

Yes, lol......I do pop up occasionally on there......should have my own RP and Sapphire page for the amount of reviews I have done for those hotels

Nope......not allowed to feel there’s been too much bacon........





Oh enjoy it!!! We had pizza last night......fabulous!! Is WD still on.....or is it finished again, I lost touch!





Good to hear you’re still employed!! Hope it co it use and work carries on......and nice on the bathroom!!! It’s nice to see a home improvement job done......well, almost.......

Yes pie was delicious......I didn’t make my own puff pastry, never do. Store bought ones are fabulous.....and so easy......full up now. Did plan dessert, but not right now.......

Hope you’re having a lovely weekend......







Welcome Chad.......

Have to admit to never having watched a single episode of Seinfeld, so don’t always get the jokes.

Are you a visitor to Universal too?? I ask as one of the Non Disney folks on this board.......

And yes, it’s lovely to have a trip to look forward to.......





Oh goodness yes, that is tiny isn’t it! Our little wine room that was a pantry is about 3 metres by 3 metres......but, it’s shelved out now and just holds wine. Not fancy though. Very simple to do with new flooring and a handyman......but we are very lucky to have a load of storage and cabinets in our kitchen.

We’re early morning people too.....even with late nights, we tend to still be up....I don't like feeling I’ve wasted the day which I do if I sleep late.




Enjoyed a very winter warming dish of steak pie......very Scottish dish......I had made up apple crumble, but it can wait till tomorrow.

Rewatching Seasons 1 & 2 of Killing Eve......new series is available on demand from tomorrow, so we’ll binge watch that too. If you haven’t seen it, give it a bash......excellent show with some gruesome black humour.......we love it!

Just watching both original Ghostbusters......2 is on right now.....it is a classic!!! One of my favourite Venkman lines to Janosz Poha is “where are you even from buddy” reply......”The Upper West side” gets me every time........you have to have seen it!

Time for a cuppa.......can’t believe where this month has gone so far.........

I use a Disney TA because for booking Disney it’s just easier for me. ESP when I was working. She’s the one on hold when Disney releases discounts. I didn’t have that much time waiting on hold. And making payments was as quick as sending off an email. No phoning and sitting on hold. And other reasons.
So even though I’m perfectly capable I let her do it. Doesn’t cost me a thing. Disney is the only thing I use an agent for.

 

[Sue M]

Gotcha lol.

Not even madame Leotta’s crystal ball will shed much light at this point. It’s truly a wait & see proposition all the way around.

Find myself getting frustrated when people make disparaging comments as to how superficial it is to worry about a vacation when so many people are truly suffering.

Even though we all are uber fans of the Orlando parks, we are all rooted in reality (or what passes for it in our minds ). I’m of the listen to the scientists and hope for a resolution sooner vs later.

IMO there is nothing wrong with hanging onto the thought that when this plague passes, we will be able to once again enjoy what gives us pleasure, including travel.

I feel the same way. Need something to look forward to!

Charade you’ll enjoy that, slowing down and taking time to smell the roses. It’s why we take 2 weeks at the parks.

Schumi my neighbour down the lane had an apple crumble in the oven as I was passing, stopping to call out a hi! We’ve been neighbours and good friends for 35 yrs. caught a whiff as I passed by. Mmmm maybe I can figure out a diabetic version. For the crumble part.

KStarfish from what I’ve seen I really like Cuomo and sounds like he’s doing a great job for NY. We sometimes get clips of his talks on our world news segments.

Cam yay bathroom is almost done.

Lynne when we lived in NY as a kid we had many road trips to Miami. The highlight of those trips was the South of The Border road signs! But those drives were torture for me. Always barfed my way to Florida.

Mckennarose sorry to hear about daughters co-worker. So young.

Lazy Sunday for me. Did nothing this morning. Afternoon I thought I better get off my butt and shake the cobwebs out so my oldest dd, the dogs and I went for a longish walk around the neighborhood, walked the path around the soccer field then back home. Walked about an hour.
Spoke to a friend on the phone, and that’s about it!
Waiting for Outlander to start at 9:00, seems odd Walking Dead not on. But NCIS is.

@macraven when is that new Walking Dead show starting? All those coming attractions they were showing about it during WD?

 

[macraven]

The new show was to start this summer.

But with convid 19, I just don’t know if the new tv shows will start as stated.

 

[macraven]

I’m behind in reading today but trying to catch up tonight.

 

[Sue M]

@chad_1138 Welcome! I wrote you something but poof, it disappeared. I envy anyone who is under a 24 hr drive to WDW! So lucky. We have a stay at Pop coming up Nov/Dec hopefully!
Love Seinfeld! So many classics! Laugh every time.

 

[Sue M]

The new show was to start this summer.

But with convid 19, I just don’t know if the new tv shows will start as stated.

Thanks. For some reason I thought it was earlier. But guess Fear is next.

 

[chad_1138]

@chad_1138 Welcome! I wrote you something but poof, it disappeared. I envy anyone who is under a 24 hr drive to WDW! So lucky. We have a stay at Pop coming up Nov/Dec hopefully!
Love Seinfeld! So many classics! Laugh every time.

These pretzels are making me thirsty!

and yeah, our drive isn’t too bad. About 16 hours with stops if we go straight. Gonna split it up this time though. 11 weeks!!