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

[mckennarose]

Finally getting a breather to sit and catch up. Hubby is still doing well. He did get a test on Wednesday and we're waiting for the results.

Although Virginia Beach is closer to us it is much more busy and commercial. The Outer Banks is only an hour and half away but if we are going for more than a day we drive further south to Cape Hatteras where it is less developed and less people. Our families used to have homes there but they have been sold long ago so we are just visitors now.

Oooh, I haven't been to OBX for a few years now, but it's so nice there. We like it up further by Duck, away from some of the busy-ness.
We grew up going to the Jersey shore, way, way before it got really trashy. We had cousins who lived in Toms River near the beach and we loved it. Now I wouldn't go to the NJ beaches if you paid me.

BD greeting Sounds like my kids Enjoy ur day!

Thank you!!
I probably should've mentioned that my kids are all adults 20 and over, so them writing "F U Corona" isn't so shocking! LOL!

my typical paper as it is much better than my baking!

Turning 50 is a very special event!
Your family did a great job for your celebration

Thank you Mac!

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.

Great news! It's definitely different having hubby in full quarantine now. He's super antsy and wants to get out of the room. We're hoping for results on Monday.

Happy Birthday! McK, sweet to hear such fun for your birthday.

Thank you!!! It was hard to not have everyone come inside, but it's for the best.

Aww...sounds like a lovely way for your family to celebrate.....it sounds so nice. I like the sign that was made on the car.....lol.....how true!!!! Glad they made it so much fun for you despite the gloom around..….

Thank you!! My kids are a lot of fun. They were blasting music up and down the street, annoying the neighbors, lol! Then they all sang standing at my side fence. It was cute. Of course I cried like a baby.

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.

We eat so similarly. I made homemade pizza tonight with an amazing gf dough, seriously you would never know. The crust was chewy and crunchy like good NY style pizza. Sorry Chicago people.... deep dish is not pizza! LOL!
And I just made a naan dough which is resting the the fridge for tomorrow when we'll have a bread service. Red Chili Sambal and Cucumber Raita again. I have to make both tomorrow. I'm not making anything else, since the bread service is a meal in itself.
I do like gin, but the pink gin sounds lovely.

Happy Birthday Mckennarose!

Thank you!!

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!

Good luck!

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That's hysterical, Lynne!

I enjoy my salon time and enjoy that being pampered feeling.

I know what you mean. I used to get my nails done all the time. I loved it. It's nice to be pampered.

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.

Come over to the grey side! It's liberating!
Seriously, I have very dark hair naturally and when I used to color my hair the white roots would pop up in a few days. I couldn't stand it! And I couldn't keep up with it. So I started highlighting and transitioning. My hair is a mix of grey and blonde now, but looks mostly blonde with some darker strands that look like lowlights, but I do have a lot of grey. The blonde just hides it. I only have to put a few highlights on top and tone every few months now, with some purple shampoo once in a while in between to keep it bright. I have some bleach and toner here if I need to throw a few highlights in the top, but so far it's ok.

the blue cheese/ranch twice baked potatoes i tossed together are browning

What is this magic you speak of?! Blue cheese potatoes?

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

Nice!
I had some of the fig vodka tonight. I mixed it in flavored seltzer and it was delicious.

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

Thank you!!

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 am so sorry! My condolences to you and your family. ((hugs))

 

[macraven]

I spy Richard!
What do I win?

 

[keishashadow]

What is this magic you speak of?! Blue cheese potatoes?

Nothing fancy I just dump some blue cheese dressing into the smooshed mashed tater mix, seasonings & butter then top with more butter & Parmesan.

 

[mckennarose]

Nothing fancy I just dump some blue cheese dressing into the smooshed mashed tater mix, seasonings & butter then top with more butter & Parmesan.

Mmmm, I'll have to try it!

 

[Charade67]

This showed up on my Facebook newsfeed tonight.

 

[macraven]

 

[macraven]

Nothing fancy I just dump some blue cheese dressing into the smooshed mashed tater mix, seasonings & butter then top with more butter & Parmesan.

Sorry but must skip dinner at your house tonight
Blue cheese and I don’t hit it off

But you could make some regular smashed potatoes when I come to eat

make sure no Parmesan is on it as you can figure out,as I’m a picky eater
Tee hee

 

[schumigirl]

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 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.



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We don't do much with growing stuff, but we do have a fair few fruit trees. Only apples, plums and pears, but we get quite a yield every year that goes to a little cottage industry one of our farmer neighbours has....chutney`s and pies mostly. I do have a couple of chilli plants inside, Birds Eye Chilli`s….hot!!! But, sadly I could kill a cactus!!! No green fingers here.....

Our plants and bushes are all looked after by a lovely man who although technically isn't a professional gardener, he does a darn good job keeping everything tidy, and yes, blossoming!!!

I`m just nervous as I have the blonde put in and two different caramel colours usually......ain`t no way I could do that!!!! Goodness knows what I`ll do.....a box isn't appealing....although neither is seeing my real hair colour now.....lol......

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

Yes!!! I was amazed how strong Tom`s old fashioned was.....yep, the pink gin is lovely.....if you can get the Gordon`s brand, it`s the best. EG is another fabulous brand for flavoured gin. Short for Edinburgh Gin, but I have seen it in America....nice....and this is from someone who hates gin.....

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

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

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.

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

Could I like your husband any more than I already do Janet!!!! Our husbands are so similar in many ways.....and yes, I consider myself to be the opposite of calm and patient too....lol....

No email from the airline!!!! Goodness.....what a shame about the cruise.....yes, there`ll be others!!!

Yep, no boozing then having a bath! Showers are ok, but darn it the water keeps getting in my glass...….Hope you enjoyed your adult libation!!!!

Finally getting a breather to sit and catch up. Hubby is still doing well. He did get a test on Wednesday and we're waiting for the results.


Oooh, I haven't been to OBX for a few years now, but it's so nice there. We like it up further by Duck, away from some of the busy-ness.
We grew up going to the Jersey shore, way, way before it got really trashy. We had cousins who lived in Toms River near the beach and we loved it. Now I wouldn't go to the NJ beaches if you paid me.

Thank you!!
I probably should've mentioned that my kids are all adults 20 and over, so them writing "F U Corona" isn't so shocking! LOL!

Thank you Mac!

Great news! It's definitely different having hubby in full quarantine now. He's super antsy and wants to get out of the room. We're hoping for results on Monday.

Thank you!!! It was hard to not have everyone come inside, but it's for the best.

Thank you!! My kids are a lot of fun. They were blasting music up and down the street, annoying the neighbors, lol! Then they all sang standing at my side fence. It was cute. Of course I cried like a baby.

We eat so similarly. I made homemade pizza tonight with an amazing gf dough, seriously you would never know. The crust was chewy and crunchy like good NY style pizza. Sorry Chicago people.... deep dish is not pizza! LOL!
And I just made a naan dough which is resting the the fridge for tomorrow when we'll have a bread service. Red Chili Sambal and Cucumber Raita again. I have to make both tomorrow. I'm not making anything else, since the bread service is a meal in itself.
I do like gin, but the pink gin sounds lovely.

Thank you!!

Good luck!

That's hysterical, Lynne!

I know what you mean. I used to get my nails done all the time. I loved it. It's nice to be pampered.

Come over to the grey side! It's liberating!
Seriously, I have very dark hair naturally and when I used to color my hair the white roots would pop up in a few days. I couldn't stand it! And I couldn't keep up with it. So I started highlighting and transitioning. My hair is a mix of grey and blonde now, but looks mostly blonde with some darker strands that look like lowlights, but I do have a lot of grey. The blonde just hides it. I only have to put a few highlights on top and tone every few months now, with some purple shampoo once in a while in between to keep it bright. I have some bleach and toner here if I need to throw a few highlights in the top, but so far it's ok.

What is this magic you speak of?! Blue cheese potatoes?

Nice!
I had some of the fig vodka tonight. I mixed it in flavored seltzer and it was delicious.

Thank you!!

I am so sorry! My condolences to you and your family. ((hugs))

I forget what colour I used to be now!!! Maybe dark brown??? I`ve been blonde for almost 20 years now.....not quite ready to embrace the grey....my mum was 80 before she stopped colouring her hair....that`ll be me lol......

I agree.....NY style beats Chicago style everyday and twice on Sunday!!! I can`t quite get to grips with Chicago style pizza.....best pizza I had.....ever.....was near the WTC in NY....little hole in the wall place.....oh my!!!! Best ever and I crave that pizza every time we think of pizza.....I can`t make anything like that, but it`s nice enough.

I`ve never once had my nails done in a salon....my friends all do, but I never did. Mani/pedis are not for me.....but hair.....I love my salon as they give you a neck and Indian head massage while you are in. I miss it.

And continued good wishes for a good result for DH.....such a dreadful time for all

I spy Richard!
What do I win?

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What did I miss?????????????

Sorry but must skip dinner at your house tonight
Blue cheese and I don’t hit it off

But you could make some regular smashed potatoes when I come to eat

make sure no Parmesan is on it as you can figure out,as I’m a picky eater
Tee hee

Me too....no blue cheese or parmesan...…. and I`m not a picky eater!!!! Just yuk...although Janet`s meals always sound so good!!!!



Saturday.......just another day.......

Washing out on line, although sun hasn`t come through yet, but it will......one of my friends is having a family bbq today.....just her husband and two kids, but she is excited to prepare it all, we don`t ask for much!! She only lives around a 10 minute drive away, but we still won`t see each other.....not going to risk it for all of us.

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For us, we had a bacon on toast breakfast.....too much bacon, even for us .....so either no lunch or a very light lunch......

Pizza take out tonight. And today cook the diced steak in Ale for tomorrow when I`ll make a steak pie with puff pastry......lush!!!

No quiz tonight for us.....we have a family birthday up in Scotland today, so we`ll have an online get together tonight for him.

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Have a wonderful Saturday.......

 

[Lynne G]

Have to say, it is a good morning, as wash is on its second load, and cold enough, briefly heard the heater go on. Such is the end of April.

I am with you Schumi, I enjoy my salon trips, I like to be pampered there too. I know my hair color is a mix, but I never quite remember what colors my salon uses. Hence, I am a little afraid to use a box. Here is hoping sooner than later my hair salon is open.


Me too, not a fan of blue cheese and not a fan of sour cream, and some other foods. Yeah, I guess my picky eating little one did not fall far from the tree. But I think she is pickier than me.

Yes, I am more a fan of NY type pizza, then Chicago kind. I am not fond of a deep crust.

Ah, with that talk of food, I am having a matzo fry. Did pick up eggs, so a perfect way to bring some crunch into them, instead of potatoes. Will make some home fries for the kids though. Neither is a fan of matzo, but DH will eat lots of it. I like it with butter spread lightly on it. Perfect with tea.

Ah, no sleeping in late, but that’s okay. I get the remote.

Super happy Saturday to all, may this post find you healthy and in good spirits. And yeah,

 

[keishashadow]

I greeted the dawn, dogs don’t know weekend.

That’s ok, gave me early start on chore I wanted to tackle. Now the rest of the day is gravy, supposed to finally be dry & perhaps hit 65 degrees woot!

This showed up on my Facebook newsfeed tonight.

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Open season, you referenced a ‘nanner

Have to laugh, the unfortunate who posted that will forever have that goof hanging over their head in the office. Hope they are a civil servant lol otherwise may be in the UE line

Sorry but must skip dinner at your house tonight
Blue cheese and I don’t hit it off

But you could make some regular smashed potatoes when I come to eat

make sure no Parmesan is on it as you can figure out,as I’m a picky eater
Tee hee

No, really? Lololol you are up there on that list alright, a woman who knows her mind.

Yep, no boozing then having a bath! Showers are ok, but darn it the water keeps getting in my glass...….Hope you enjoyed your adult libation!!!!

It only took one to do the trick. ‘Course I do pour a mean drink

Me too, not a fan of blue cheese and not a fan of sour cream, and some other foods. Yeah, I guess my picky eating little one did not fall far from the tree. But I think she is pickier than me.

No cheesecake?

Yes, I am more a fan of NY type pizza, then Chicago kind. I am not fond of a deep crust.

Chicago pizza is puzzling, more like a casserole in my mind. I don’t get the thin crust, NY staple, fold it over & eat like a sandwich either. Toss in the appetizer flatbreads that in no way resemble one to my eye

Ah, with that talk of food, I am having a matzo fry. Did pick up eggs, so a perfect way to bring some crunch into them, instead of potatoes. Will make some home fries for the kids though. Neither is a fan of matzo, but DH will eat lots of it. I like it with butter spread lightly on it. Perfect with tea.

Never used matzo meal. I’ve given up on latkes & potato pancakes, neither come out as good as the diners serve here. Friend said secret is very dry taters & chicken schmaltz (another puzzling thing lol)

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah Keisha, I learned from my mom and grandmother. I stock up around the end of Passover, as most is on sale by then. Kids can take it or leave most of it, but they do like my tater pancakes. And my older one is a fan of most from the deli, when I go there, not to eat, but bagels and rye bread as well as meat from the deli. The two deli places we go to have good rye bread, as does one local grocery store. Otherwise, no other place will we buy rye bread. What some call rye bread, not a fan of, eww.

Yay! Weather lady was right, sunny this Saturday. But as the day goes on, clouds and yep, rain to start a new week, with Sunday being rainy, and every day this coming week, rain predicted. Sigh, and still in the 50’s most of the time.

Neither kid is up yet. Mom alarm has not quite sounded. So, shower time for me, as wash all done for the day. Whatever needs to be washed, will be done tomorrow.

Be happy and put those shades on!

 

[schumigirl]

I think I like my pizza not too thin and not a deep base......I didn’t realise I was fussy about pizza till I thought about it.....

Sal’s pizza at PBH is about perfect.......



Completely SAN........but how good looking was Michael Douglas when he was younger.....found an old episode of Streets of San Francisco earlier and then saw him in the Billy Ocean video...he was a looker!!

Now sitting outside, in the gazebo as the sun is quite strong.....it’s nice but there is still a little chill in the air, although living right beside the sea it never really goes away.

Passing time now till pizza time.......friend sent me a txt with her sipping Prosecco in the garden and the it’s five o clock somewhere sign beside her .....bit too early for me, but she has set the tone for the day.......may follow suit later.......

 

[mckennarose]

I greeted the dawn, dogs don’t know weekend.

My dogs did the same. Ugh!

I don’t get the thin crust, NY staple, fold it over & eat like a sandwich either.

No, we never fold the pizza.

but how good looking was Michael Douglas when he was younger.....found an old episode of Streets of San Francisco earlier and then saw him in the Billy Ocean video...he was a looker!!

How about him in Romancing the Stone?
I love to show my girls pictures of the guys I thought were good looking when I was younger. Like Johnny Depp, John Travolta, Andy Garcia. They know them all now and were very surprised to see just how good looking they were when they were younger.

friend sent me a txt with her sipping Prosecco in the garden and the it’s five o clock somewhere sign beside her .....bit too early for me, but she has set the tone for the day.......may follow suit later.......

Well, it's before 10 am here right now.... but maybe later. Those rules go out the window when we're on vacation in Florida and World Showcase opens at 11am. Or even earlier for a Bloody Mary!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. No idea what to do today. I've already washed a load of clothes and cleaned the kitchen and bathroom. I need to vacuum, but am going to wait until everyone is awake before I do that.

I am going to try a different mask. The one I have is a pleated mask with string ties. I don't like the way it fits under my eyes and the strings get caught in my hair. I'm going to try a different style with elastic loops and see if I like it better. The woman who did the alterations for B's prom dress is making makng masks since she isn't getting the prom and wedding business right now. She's not selling, but is taking donations of either fabric or money.

Would love to know what others plant.

Plants tend to die in my care, so no planting for me.

Finally getting a breather to sit and catch up. Hubby is still doing well. He did get a test on Wednesday and we're waiting for the results.

Praying for a negative.

Oooh, I haven't been to OBX for a few years now, but it's so nice there.

I lived in NC for 4 years and never made it out there. I still hope to visit some time and als make it out to Kitty Hawk.

Come over to the grey side! It's liberating!
Seriously, I have very dark hair naturally and when I used to color my hair the white roots would pop up in a few days. I couldn't stand it!

I should just let myself go gray, but just can't bring myself to di it yet. I just refer to my roots as my skunk stripe.

I forget what colour I used to be now!!! Maybe dark brown??? I`ve been blonde for almost 20 years now.....not quite ready to embrace the grey....my mum was 80 before she stopped colouring her hair....that`ll be me lol......

Once in a while dh will suggest I go blonde. I just don't think I would look good as a blonde. My mom is the opposite. She started going gray at an early age and just accepted it. I think she has only colored her hair a couple of times. B wants to try red, but doen't want it to be permanent. I have no idea whay to use for her.

I`ve never once had my nails done in a salon...

I've done it only once and that was for my wedding. I keep my nails short, so having long, artificial nails felt very weird for me.

Open season, you referenced a ‘nanner


Have to laugh, the unfortunate who posted that will forever have that goof hanging over their head in the office. Hope they are a civil servant lol otherwise may be in the UE line

That was....um......interesting.


I guess I should go find something to do. Hope everyone has a nice Saturday.

 

[macraven]

Schumi, my hair has the racing stripe and by September it will be more obvious.

I can always wear a hat to hide my new look.

AND you had bacon this morning without a heads up to us.
I would have been on the boat last night if I knew in advance we would chow down on it in the morning

keisha your Dis tag in your siggie has bananas in it..
The little video you shared with us is fitting

Lynne, I like pizza also from Chicago but not deep dish.

Well it is Saturday again but to me just another day in the week.
Retirement does that to you.

Hope all the homies have a great day!

 

[macraven]

Charade I was typing while you posted and did not see you until after

I am going to wait and see what color my hair really is before I decide to do any color on my head.

A hat will be what I wear to Orlando if I can’t make up my mind
I’m not risking any salon shops where I am until I can verify covid infection numbers

wish someone would make a thread of before and now of their hair and have readers vote which way to do
Natural or cover it up

 

[schumigirl]

mrose......oh yes!!! Romancing the Stone......he was almost edible in that movie!! I look back at some of my crushes now and they’re all gay!! Well, George Michael and Freddie Mercury for two.....lol....

Yes, it was around 3pm she sent it to me, so respectable.....I may pour a glass shortly......it’s almost 5pm!



Charade, I suit being blonde and I like it...I feel too mousey when I’m brown haired............but, if you don‘t feel it suits you don’t do it, takes a while to alter back.



mac........a million apologies!!! Yes, and it was the real good stuff from our local butcher.......lush!!! Next Saturday for sure......

Yes, I may have that racing stripe.......lol......I’ll have a hat permanently superglued to my head......but as long as my fringe isn’t too short I’m happy with cutting it myself......we all know that person who’s fringe is too far up!!! Weird.......

Oh of course......... I’ve got you now.......How did I miss him.....

 

[Charade67]

Here is a picture of my hair from 10 years ago. This was just before I had 12 inches cut off and donated, and before it started curling.

 

[macraven]

Charade that is a beautiful head of hair you have!

 

[Lynne G]

I have always been blonde, but started going to the salon for color after little one was born. Not enough time to do my own hair then, and well, I like to now set aside time to relax and let other pamper me.

Car now clean and shines inside and out. I was not the only car going through the car wash, though. Ooh that line. Got back just as older one was calling me. Wanted to know if I had picked up food. Oh no, I was in a different line.

Now making brunch. As a snarky older one said I guess not really breakfast. Yeah, if you don’t get up until around lunchtime, not many would say time for breakfast. So soup, eggs and bacon, and chicken fried, with chocolate chip muffins. I am full now. Time to plant some flowers I picked up the other day. Figure get in before the natural watering they will get this week.

And it is beautiful out. Oh my, not even a jacket needed. Shorts on all but me. Pale legs are not ready to be seen.