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

[schumigirl]

Eek, well I have used a box before, but that was more than a few years ago. Let’s just say, hope I get to my salon before 6 months, Schumi.

Yay! Friday.

I`m sure my niece will give me a hand via zoom......she has hair similar to mine, and I know she has used a box on occasion....yes, hopefully you`ll get sorted before 6 months!!!

Schumi - Box dye is pretty easy. I"ve been coloring my own hair for years. The biggest problem I have is that I can't see anything without my glasses, and it is difficult to color with glasses on. I really need a haircut right now, but that's not going to happen.

I`m sure I could do it, just don't want to.....I enjoy my salon time and enjoy that being pampered feeling. I can cut my own hair, that's quite easy......yes, I could imagine doing it with glasses on isn't the easiest..

Back in Wisconsin our salons are also closed until at least May 26...so I bought my first box of color in about 9 years. It will be just like riding a bike right? Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday Mckennarose!

Carole - your antipasti plate sounds so delightful for lunch - adding that to my next grocery pick up order! Glad you are getting glorious weather for a change!

Charade67 - hang in there hope your weekend goes better than your week has! Glad you have some yummy leftovers for today.

Good to see you here.....Elsaspiritanimal…...yes, we always enjoy a good antipasto plate or charcuterie......that and a nice glass of wine......can`t go wrong!!

And good luck with the box.....I`ll be putting off as long as possible......I just got my hair done before they closed, so I`m good for now....but few weeks time......eeek!!!!!

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Rainy and 43 out. Sigh.

At least it is Friday!

Did you say wine Lynne...…. Shame about the rain.....but, yes Friday it is.....


We are still bathed in sunshine here, but downright chilly......I think we may get a little rain on Sunday, but mostly sunshine ahead.

Curries were gorgeous......hot and spicy.

Night in front of the tv tonight again......and think about another five questions for tomorrow night`s quiz......we have been instructed ours must be easier next time.....so we`ll try!!!

Time for a Friday night pink gin and maybe a snack later......

 

[Charade67]

I can cut my own hair, that's quite easy.

How do you cut the back and get it straight? I can't imagine what my hair would look like if I tried to cut it myself. I have layers, so there is no way I will attempt that myself. I thought about just letting my hair grow out and just accepting the gray, but I don't think I am ready for that yet.

 

[schumigirl]

How do you cut the back and get it straight? I can't imagine what my hair would look like if I tried to cut it myself. I have layers, so there is no way I will attempt that myself. I thought about just letting my hair grow out and just accepting the gray, but I don't think I am ready for that yet.

I pull my layer up on to the top of my head and chip into it till there`s enough off.

The rest of my hair similar.....more of chipping than cutting......with layers it`s actually easier. It`s not something I do regularly, but my stylist where I used to live showed me ages ago how to do it. I did once cut it when it was really long and my stylist was on vacation, just took either half, cut it, then chipped in a little....it works. But, my hair is straight and longish, I have no clue what your hair is like, if it`s curly or bushy, I`m not sure that would work.

My fringe, I cut straight, then chip into it again, so it doesn`t look as if it`s just a straight line across......always looks good to me.....

 

[keishashadow]

For those of you who have DirecTv, look out for an email...free 2020 NFL sunday Max. Well, if there’s a season lol

Carole - i’ve Attempted whacking my bangs only. Re color, well, two part processing is tricky stuff IMO. Did that route in the past. If i have to may just go temporary color of my roots

my youngest is out of his room with his self isolation lifted. Blessed that he didnt get sick. Never thought I would see him so happy to be out of his cave and be back at work.

What wonderful news for you!

Antipasti plate for lunch and tonight we were planning to have spaghetti bolognaise, but I froze it instead (made meat sauce yesterday) as we are having Indian Takeout now, just craved a real curry........tomorrow night is takeout pizza. Two nights no cooking is just fine.

Nom that sounds good, well, not the Indian food. It’s a curry free zone here lol

For brunch I made french toast in the oven, an overnight thing in casserole dish. First i’ve Attempted. Then a bananas foster but no booze came out rather good

Just finished some ahi tuna steaks in oven. the blue cheese/ranch twice baked potatoes i tossed together are browning. Mr’s shrimp will soon hit the grill pan & his pasta o’glio will follow.

Then, i’m Having a lemonade with a glug of grey goose to celebrate his layoff

Good morning everyone. This has been a stressful week. When I get home from work I just don't want to do anything. I need a week or two where I don't have to deal with insurance. I may have mentioned that there is one company who is waiving cost shares for telehealth visits, but it is only for certain policies. There is no easy way to tell if a client's policy is participating, so I am having to call the company and ask for each client. The majority of our clients are insured with this company. Yesterday I came home from work, took a nap, and then declared it Take Out Thursday so I don't have to cook. I went to our favorite locally owned Italian restaurant. I have leftovers for lunch today.

I wondered how insurance was working out on that. Our BC/BS has regular copays for telemedicine. If u need a covid test w/dr RX its supposed to be no copay if done at their testing site. If you do it at state one it differed as I understand it.

I was so surprised after being told to use it or loose it (my sinus CT RX that expires early next month) by Highmark when i called them. The next day in the mail from the review company was an extension until

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Just finished some ahi tuna steaks in oven. the blue cheese/ranch twice baked potatoes i tossed together are browning. Mr’s shrimp will soon hit the grill pan & his pasta o’glio will follow.

I think I'm going to start a OneNote page with all the good food ideas people are coming up with! Its a take out Fish Fry for us tonight, but tomorrow I'm going to try my hand at Shrimp Etouffee for the first time!

 

[macraven]

What time should all the homies come to your place for dinner tomorrow?

 

[bobbie68]

Hi everyone I am so behind got to read last page or 2. I want to wish Mcrose a happy birthday.

It has been a rough time since my last post. Liv is having problems with her bleeding disorder and one of Brian's sister passed away suddenly last week. She was 53 and had minor health issues but didn't see a heart attack coming. There is going to be no service due to the virus probably a service at a later date. I believe she will be cremated. I have been having lots of anxiety so working on that.

I miss talking with everyone and I hope everyone is healthy. Hello to a couple of new names I didn't recongize.

I did catch the hair color conversation and Brian has been doing mine for years so no worries there, however cutting is a whole different story. Lol!!

I hope to keep up and participate now. I hope everyone has a great day!!!

 

[macraven]

Bobbie, I’m sorry for the loss of your SIL


Hope you do start to feel better!
( Liv also)

Does your husband hire out for hair color and cuts?

 

[Charade67]

I have no clue what your hair is like, if it`s curly or bushy, I`m not sure that would work.

It does have a bit of curl to it. It used to be straight, but started curling several years ago. I have no idea why. The layers help bring out the curl. I also have dark hair, so the gray is very noticeable when it starts to grow out.

I wondered how insurance was working out on that. Our BC/BS has regular copays for telemedicine. If u need a covid test w/dr RX its supposed to be no copay if done at their testing site. If you do it at state one it differed as I understand it.

BS/BS, or Anthem as it is called in VA, is the company I am having problems with. They are covering copays and coinsurance for certain plans. Other plans have the option to opt out of the waiver. There is no way of knowing which plans are doing what without actually calling Anthem in each and every plan.

Elsa - Welcome to the group.

 

[Charade67]

Bobbie - I am so sorry to hear about your SIL. Prayers for your family and also well wished for Liv.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

What time should all the homies come to your place for dinner tomorrow?

6pm if it turns out well. 7:30 pm and intoxicated for pizza delivery if it doesn't.

 

[schumigirl]

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For those of you who have DirecTv, look out for an email...free 2020 NFL sunday Max. Well, if there’s a season lol

Carole - i’ve Attempted whacking my bangs only. Re color, well, two part processing is tricky stuff IMO. Did that route in the past. If i have to may just go temporary color of my roots

What wonderful news for you!

Nom that sounds good, well, not the Indian food. It’s a curry free zone here lol

For brunch I made french toast in the oven, an overnight thing in casserole dish. First i’ve Attempted. Then a bananas foster but no booze came out rather good

Just finished some ahi tuna steaks in oven. the blue cheese/ranch twice baked potatoes i tossed together are browning. Mr’s shrimp will soon hit the grill pan & his pasta o’glio will follow.

Then, i’m Having a lemonade with a glug of grey goose to celebrate his layoff
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I wondered how insurance was working out on that. Our BC/BS has regular copays for telemedicine. If u need a covid test w/dr RX its supposed to be no copay if done at their testing site. If you do it at state one it differed as I understand it.

I was so surprised after being told to use it or loose it (my sinus CT RX that expires early next month) by Highmark when i called them. The next day in the mail from the review company was an extension until

I‘m sure we’ll all adjust to various colours in our hair at some point.......

No curry???? Lol......yep, not for everyone is it......Kyle isn’t a fan, so we always get him something different......

Food sounds good!!! And yes, Friday = alcohol.......

Hi everyone I am so behind got to read last page or 2. I want to wish Mcrose a happy birthday.

It has been a rough time since my last post. Liv is having problems with her bleeding disorder and one of Brian's sister passed away suddenly last week. She was 53 and had minor health issues but didn't see a heart attack coming. There is going to be no service due to the virus probably a service at a later date. I believe she will be cremated. I have been having lots of anxiety so working on that.

I miss talking with everyone and I hope everyone is healthy. Hello to a couple of new names I didn't recongize.

I did catch the hair color conversation and Brian has been doing mine for years so no worries there, however cutting is a whole different story. Lol!!

I hope to keep up and participate now. I hope everyone has a great day!!!

Sorry about your SiL. What a shock that must have been. Good wishes to you all.

It does have a bit of curl to it. It used to be straight, but started curling several years ago. I have no idea why. The layers help bring out the curl. I also have dark hair, so the gray is very noticeable when it starts to grow out.

BS/BS, or Anthem as it is called in VA, is the company I am having problems with. They are covering copays and coinsurance for certain plans. Other plans have the option to opt out of the waiver. There is no way of knowing which plans are doing what without actually calling Anthem in each and every plan.

Elsa - Welcome to the group.

I have no idea what my real hair colour is now......definitely some grey in there somewhere......I’d still be tempted to have a go at cutting it by the chipping method......tiny bit at a time. It’ll thin it out a little, more than cutting it.

6pm if it turns out well. 7:30 pm and intoxicated for pizza delivery if it doesn't.

Can I hang on for pizza.....?

I tried shrimp etouffee at Mardi Gras......not a fan, but hope yours turns out well........



Just poured my second large pink gin.......well, it is Friday and Janet’s on the Grey Goose......so would be rude not to......although I’m guessing I’ll be in bed by the time Janet opens the bottle....time difference sucks!

Almost finished series 1 of Homeland........better late than never.....

Small snack of chilli potato chips and a tiny bit of garlic dip......

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I will have a piece of pizza with jalapenos and pineapple in your honor LOL. It will be Brandy Old fashioneds in this neck of the woods tonight! Although the pink gin fizz looks tempting even though I can't stand gin normally!

 

[schumigirl]

I will have a piece of pizza with jalapenos and pineapple in your honor LOL. It will be Brandy Old fashioneds in this neck of the woods tonight! Although the pink gin fizz looks tempting even though I can't stand gin normally!

lol.....you do know me so well!!!

Yep, I detest gin......but the Gordon’s pink gin......gorgeous......it’s just pure strawberry flavour, you‘d never guess it was gin of any kind in a blind tasting.....

I could also be tempted by a brandy old fashioned......never tried one with brandy......only a rum one......

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

lol.....you do know me so well!!!

Yep, I detest gin......but the Gordon’s pink gin......gorgeous......it’s just pure strawberry flavour, you‘d never guess it was gin of any kind in a blind tasting.....

I could also be tempted by a brandy old fashioned......never tried one with brandy......only a rum one......

Someone said rum........

Roll call

Here!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

Back down and out in garden for a while.

Would love to know what others plant. In California I could plant anything and had so many choices. I tend to see the same things here in the south and most are annuals. Need something new.

.I have never, ever coloured my own hair.....so I guess it`ll be a learning curve for me!

I cant bring myself to do it. Back home I didnt know anyone who dyed their own hair. Here everyone just goes and grabs a box. I usually only highlight in the summer and its not far off from what my hair color is/was. I may have to change that tho as more and more gray keeps popping up.

It has been a rough time since my last post.

So sorry Bobbie

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I could be tempted with rum as well! And ok now I need to try the pink gin! Love me some strawberry lemonade type drinks!

When you do try your brandy old fashioned make sure there is no mix involved - unless you see someone muddling sugar, bitters, and cherries politely turn them down. lol

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Flavor of the day!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Bobbie, I am so sorry to read about your SIL passing. Way too young. And sending well wishes to you and Liv. I hope you both get some restful, calm time this weekend.

Guess my weather lady was witty tonight. Sunny Saturday and Soaking Sunday. Oh joy!

All that drink talk, yeah made a gray goose slushy to sip on tonight.

Had pizza tonight too, as all did not know what they wanted to eat. We don’t know if it was relatively good, but with all hungry, it hit the spot.

Sleeping in Saturday, maybe. It tends to be a day while I am still an early riser, I am more lazy, and take that long, hot shower. In other words, yay, the weekend is here. And tomorrow, yep, by noon, the mom alarm may sound.

And woot! Car done and can be driven for another year. Not as many miles lately, so that is good.

And yeah, even without the quarantine

 

[keishashadow]

I think I'm going to start a OneNote page with all the good food ideas people are coming up with! Its a take out Fish Fry for us tonight, but tomorrow I'm going to try my hand at Shrimp Etouffee for the first time!

Oooh, fancy stuff, i’m impressed . DH said his shrimps were good

It has been a rough time since my last post. Liv is having problems with her bleeding disorder and one of Brian's sister passed away suddenly last week. She was 53 and had minor health issues but didn't see a heart attack coming. There is going to be no service due to the virus probably a service at a later date. I believe she will be cremated. I have been having lots of anxiety so working on that.

Aw, sorry for your loss, that is so sad & scary to read...hugs. Between that and worrying about your DD’s medical condition acting up, there is nowonder your anxiety is on high alert. Wishing you peace & calm in the days ahead.

I did catch the hair color conversation and Brian has been doing mine for years so no worries there, however cutting is a whole different story. Lol!

I knew my DH was keeper when he offered to help me do my roots when we were dating. He had a real knack for it, think it has to do with being one of the unreasonably calm & patient person. The exact opposite of me lol

They are covering copays and coinsurance for certain plans. Other plans have the option to opt out of the waiver. There is no way of knowing which plans are doing what without actually calling Anthem in each and every plan.

6pm if it turns out well. 7:30 pm and intoxicated for pizza delivery if it doesn't.

Janet’s on the Grey Goose......so would be rude not to......although I’m guessing I’ll be in bed by the time Janet opens the bottle....time difference sucks!

I am delayed after doing battle with Southwest Airlines. They cancelled our fight in August. Never got an email, noticed it just a bit ago eeek. Now, all remaining NS flights that day & the next don’t have 3 seats. Had to switch from Friday to Sunday. That basically pulls the pug on the cruise leaving Friday. Oh well, there will be more down the road.

Hope you had a lovely cocktail hour. A quick bath for me, my mom drilled it into my head to never drink & bathe . Horrible story there, think it was an urban legend if truth be told, but it stuck with me. Lemonade is chilling, I hope to be so soon too.

Would love to know what others plant.

Food . Especially, looking forward to the mr’s garden this year! I was lucky to purchase a home with lovely, mature landscaping including some interesting flowering perennials