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

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Hi everyone, sorry it took me long to respond but it seems one thing after another and I get distracted. I want to say thank you to everyone for the condolences for my SIL. Also thank you for the well wishes for Liv. She has good and bad days so try and work with it.



I started packing up more stuff today. Just in case we can make the move in a couple of months I want to be ready. The sad part was finding out Universal is delaying epic universe for a year so figure Brian won't get that final interview for awhile. He is starting to look at other jobs.

My recovery is just about good. Still some light muscle pain if I bend or lift. The hot flashes are back so working on some natural stuff.

We have been getting local take out a couple of times a week then I cook. I use to enjoy going to the store almost daily now I can't stand the grocery store so only go once maybe twice a week.

I only got to look at a few pages so sorry if I don't get everyone.

Schumi...what a nice gift from your friend enjoy them. Your shortbread looks awesome. I love a good one with some tea. I hope your family in LI is better soon. Hope Kyle enjoys his week off.

DLPN congrats on your son's graduation. Sorry he couldn't have a ceremony. My Charlie is sad a bit about missing senior stuff. I hope you enjoyed the rib eyes. Texas Roadhouse is good.

Mcrose glad that the co worker is on the mend. I hope your daughter's friends and boyfriend are negative. It is scary when it hits close. We do not have any type of antibody test here yet and not sure when. I Hope your swimming pool dries up soon. I hear you on the nice weather. I understand how you feel about vaccines we usually don't for reasons but we probably will for this one.

Monykalyn congratulations to your daughters. Liv is looking forward to starting UCF in the fall. Liv is going to do forensic science. The compass program looks good. Sorry no France, but I love the new chicks.

Mac I am glad your getting better weather. I was thinking of you when the governor opened up. I am glad that you are staying safe at home. I hope the kitties are keeping you entertained.

Cam I am glad you are feeling better migraines are awful. Panda Express is okay in a pinch, we have a couple of good places here. Please I go to bed every night and wake up saying watching what I eat today... not happening. A drive sounds nice I want to do that but Brian is spending all his time on the house. I might at least take a little walk around.

Charade I am glad to hear the girl is home to recover it's much better. I am sorry about your brother's wedding a trip in the fall sounds nice. It is possible this may be around for a long time so we will need to find innovative ways to travel and see family and friends. I am allergic to smells and that would have put me over. I am tired of grocery store home. The new paint in the house helps.

Keisha sorry the rain would interfere with the activity for your mom, that sounds like a great way to make their day. Having your hair done by Lil sounds like fun, hey you never know she might do a good dye job! I like pastry cream, pudding filling I am not picky when it comes to a Boston cream. It's also my favoritr donut.

Lynne glad you were able to get Chinese and it was good. Road work is a pain but as long as the road is smooth at the end worth it. Hope it goes quick. Tea sounds good but will have to switch to ice soon.

agavegirl, kstar, robo, viki, elas, tink, buckkev and the rest of the SANS family.

Congrats to Charlie and the whole fam also!!!

It is a bit of a bummer not being able to do a normal ceremony for graduation, our school has done something’s that were fun, the drive thru ceremony when receiving his diploma was fun, after Taylor got his my wife started honking then the place turned into a honking mad house!!!!!! It was fun.

They do have a regular ceremony planned for August, but by then I have a feeling they will wave it off.....

 

[macraven]

Good Sunday morning homies
Another day in the 80’s here in Georgia

Nice to see many here having plans today.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, Mac:

 

[macraven]

Totally my plans today!

 

[cam757]

Hi All,

Sunday again...no plans today...that is becoming a sad routine. DH went fishing with his dad today so hopefully speckled trout for dinner.

Worked in my mom's yard yesterday. First cut for her backyard so it was rough. Ended up throwing a belt on the lawn tractor. I think one of the thousands of little sticks I ran over must of knocked it off. DH got it moving again though. Came home and did a little baking. I bought a 3lb bag of lemons so I made a lemon loaf cake. It turned out nice. Then tbones and baked potatoes for dinner.

Warm one here today, 85 degrees but i keep reading that temps will go way down through the middle of the month. The weather is just as screwy as 2020 has been.

@bobbie64, glad you are on the upswing. Hope things continue to improve.

Great news. The girl I mentioned this morning was released from the hospital this afternoon.

Wonderful news!!

I appreciate them trying to keep the store as clean as possible, but it made it really hard to breathe while shopping.

I know what you mean. Sometimes those cleaners and disinfectant sprays can be nauseating.

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!!! Congrats to your son!!

Anyone for shortbread? Kyle said it is the crumbliest and most buttery shortbread he`s ever tasted......it is gorgeous!!! Even if I say so myself.....

They look delicious!!! I can taste the butter from here

Back in 2013 B planted a little tree in this park, so we decided to go check on it.

What a cool thing to do. Very neat pics!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

 

[Charade67]

This day is rapidly going downhill.
I am attempting to make the "dead aunt" cookies, and it looks like my hand mixer is about to die. I think I've had it at leat 20 years, so I guess it is time to replace it.

I talked to my next door neighbor this afternoon. She told me that her husband has taken a job 4 hours away. Once he is able to actually go to the job, he will be staying there during the week and only coming home on weekends. She said that they will eventually sell the house and move to the new city.

A good friend's mother was taken to the hospital last night with a heart attack. She is stable now, but she is also obese, diabetic, has some kidney failure, and the onset of demetia. Things do not look good.

DLPN - The cat is beautiful. I love those blue eyes. My cat joined our Zoom meeting today.


I'm off to go shop for hand mixers.

 

[schumigirl]

cam......lemon loaf cake sounds lovely! Anything lemon is good with me......and nice weather too......lol....yes, the shortbread is very, very buttery! So good though! And finished now......lol.....



Rain hasn’t really stopped all day here, and even hailstones at one point. But, it has been nice to see some rain after so long.

Definitely feeling like Groundhog Day now......I think so many are missing family now too. I live a long way away from mine, 7 hours roughly......but even folks who live close to their families can’t see them either.......we’re all the same. Technology has helped though with Zoom and FaceTime.

Contact with friends has been essential too though.....being able to keep chatting to them through ipads has been priceless.

Hope your Sunday has been a good one......

 

[Lynne G]

Some laughs and cries going through some of mom’s stuff.

Made my own Mac and cheese and it was tasty. Now chilling with the sun shining.

Haha, grabbed a hand sanitizer from BBW, as was missing one I had in my purse, and I smelled like the winter November holiday. Oops. Like the green goddess one I see is left in my car, that little one took from my purse. Quite the different smells I found in my closet cleaning.

Pretty cat, DisneyLife. Love the blue eyes.

Charade, good luck shopping. I go through mixers, so I buy a cheap enough one, I just replace every so many years. Depends on how much I use it. Not many lately, apparently, as have not bought one in several years.

Cam, you were busy today. If I was not so tired from my day going through stuff, I would get to planting flower bulbs I bought. The big bag of dirt has sat there unused since last weekend, when I did not get the time either. Maybe I will try one night this week.

Have a sweet Sunday night, homies.

 

[Charade67]

Charade, good luck shopping. I go through mixers, so I buy a cheap enough one, I just replace every so many years. Depends on how much I use it. Not many lately, apparently, as have not bought one in several years.

I don’t use mine very often, so even a cheap one should last awhile. I ended up ordering one that is inexpensive, but not the cheapest one out there. It got a good review on Consumer Reports.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, it`s always bittersweet going through parents things when they pass, yes, sad and happy too...….



Beautiful day here after a night of rain and a little bit of fog......most exciting thing today is adding some more items to my grocery order for Thursday…..

As Kyle has this week off we all slept late this morning for the first time in years...….it was nice!!!!

A few folks to chat to today on Zoom.....and that`s about Monday.

No idea what to do for food tonight yet...….

Have a fabulous Monday...……..

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[Lynne G]

Yay!

Guess I was tired, as alarm went off, and I was like what? Oh yeah, Monday.

So up and been signed in for almost an hour, and all seems quiet. Will be busy, as older one is starting his last 2 weeks of school, and has a big assignment due by 5 pm today. But one of us will be sleeping late, as little one finished her last final this weekend, so she is done. She has already locked in her classes for the Fall, but is not fond of the scheduled classes. I think she will try to tweak if she gets the chance. She always seems to start earlier than older one. So, by the end of summer, we will see if kids are still online or not.

Seems so many went to a newly opened shore park, and after being open 1 day, they closed the park down, and not sure when they will open again. I can see why so many wanted to be there. It was the warmest day we have had in many a month, and mostly sunny.

Last of the trash went out last night, and got wet doing it. Rain started right around dinner time.

Charade, nice you found a new mixer. I use CR for some purchases too. I like knowing when a product is reviewed and which they recommend.

Back to routine, homies, as many of us, this week day work week has begun. Monday, yeah, Monday. A SW fans punny rejoicing calendar date. Yay! Indeed, May this 4th be with you all!



Smile, it’s good for ya.

 

[Robo56]

Good morning Sans family

You have been making a lot of masks and they look lovely.
That is very generous of you.

Thanks Mac....I’am enjoying it.

I need to get back to work soon but I will leave you with this. Remember the long, straight hair from last week? This is what it looks like now.

You have beautiful thick hair.

Robbie the correct size of elastic is unavailable here, so many making masks due to large health care presence. Such cute patterned material you have!

I have found a place locally here that carries a nice elastic that comes from France. It is more comfortable to the ear. It is sold by the yard and is very reasonable. I ordered some Hedwig material for masks.

I finally manage to come on and this is one of the first things I see! I've missed you! I've missed all my homies! I've finally come home!

Good to see you post Disxumi

Tried a new beverage last night. I think I prefer our traditional brandy old fashioned. This is a Skrewball peanut butter whiskey old fashioned.
We are going to try some of the other recipes and they are mostly dessert drinks. This whiskey is sweet and made for sipping.

Looks good.

Good news! Hubby is NEGATIVE for the virus!

Great to hear your hubby is negative.

That reminds me of a beignet story......

I swear....sitting in POFQ food court......I yelled out...is that it!!! Guess I didn`t listen to the full description! Or I had a really bad completely empty beignet.......

I had my first beignet in New Orleans at Cafe Monde in the late 80’s. They are served warm and they were delicious. They melted in your mouth.

Hubby and I were sitting there having our coffee and beignets and Paul Prudhomme (he was a chef who was on TV years ago. He was from Louisiana and was known for his Cajun creole cuisine) came riding by on his motor scooter and he was so big you could only see a portion of the wheels as he drove by. A guy walked by and said “Paul got that big eating to many beignets”....we looked at each other and put our beignets down for a minute....LOL.

I bought some of the mix and tried it at home and it didn’t taste the same.

Today, we made a Boston Cream Pie (chiffon cake with custard filling and chocolate glaze) from a recipe in a 1972 Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

Wow....looks great.

Dh went out last night and bought several packs of hamburger and chicken. He said that he got the last of the hamburger, so it looks like the panic has already started.

Yep...just when the meat at the stores here locally were being stocked nicely people started panic buying again too.

I must be part of the odd bunch also.......although I don’t see my self as odd.......I love pineapple on pizza, Hawaiian pizza I have loved since I was a kid.....even with snow outside it transported me to a tropical place!!!

There is a great pizza place around here that has a pizza called the “The Cryin Hawaiian” it has ham, pineapple. Jalapeños and a spicy sauce. It is delicious.

Oh-and we added 2 new babies to the flock. The breed originated around Faverolle France so we do have a bit of France still. They are funny, clutzy chatty things already. The puppy isn't sure what to make of them either.

Good to see you post Monykalyn . Cute new baby chicks.

Found out my cousin and her daughter in LI have the virus, but at the moment they`re at home, so fingers crossed they don`t get any worse. Not sure how they managed to get a test, but calling my aunt later today and will find out the details.

Prayers for your family Schumi that they get well soon.

We had the silver tequila from a previous trip so he thought we`d enjoy the gold. Two of the rums we had previously brought home from Orlando, tried and loved them, so that`s why we got them and one different one. We were over the moon to receive these today......❤

What a lovely gift. It was so nice that your friend in Orlando wanted to make sure you were able to enjoy some nice rums to mix your cocktails with.

Well our 17 year old received his High School Diploma today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to your son.

I'm bummed. I got a text from my brother today. His reception that was supposed to be May 30 has been cancelled. I have already cancelled my hotel reservation and pet sitter. We are now thinking ofntakimg a trip to GA for fall break. Surely we will be able to travel again in October.

Sorry to hear your brother will not be able to celebrate his reception.

Anyone for shortbread? Kyle said it is the crumbliest and most buttery shortbread he`s ever tasted......it is gorgeous!!! Even if I say so myself.....

Wow....that shortbread looks delicious.

My recovery is just about good. Still some light muscle pain if I bend or lift. The hot flashes are back so working on some natural stuff.

Glad to hear your recovering well.

Warm one here today, 85 degrees but i keep reading that temps will go way down through the middle of the month. The weather is just as screwy as 2020 has been.

Weather here has been warm and sunny, but after today we are going back into the low 60’s.

Some laughs and cries going through some of mom’s stuff.

Shout out to Tink, Pattyw, Squirlz, and all the Sans family


Weather has been so nice here the last couple of days. Hubby and I went for a ride in his convertible on Saturday. Enjoyed the sun and the cruise.

Weather is going to start getting cooler tomorrow.

Have been doing a little work in the sunken garden, making masks and doing some much needed housework. Finally went up to my office to do some much needed filing of paperwork that’s piled on my desk.

My project today is to clean guest rooms upstairs.

It was in the newspaper here Friday that the Governor is going to start opening things in stages. We will see how things works out.

My prayer for you all is that you and your family are healthy and you have all you need to stay comfy at home.

Have a great Monday Sans family.

 

[Lynne G]

Robo, you are so kind making those masks. Glad to hear all doing well, and sending thanks to your sister I met a few years ago, and thanks to all medical professionals.

Sunny here, but that Pooh blustery day. 35mph winds this afternoon.

Time for coffee. Tea done, and need more caffeine.

Ah, Monday.....

 

[schumigirl]

Good to see you Robo........sounds like you’re keeping busy, and the masks sound lovely.

I do like the sound of that pizza.......anything spicy with pineapple and I’m in!!



I have a kitchen aid hand blender, I’ll get fed up with the colour before it breaks down. Food processor is a Kitchen Aid too, but we had a Kenwood Chef for years.......the dream food processor of every UK woman for many years........KA are much prettier, and quite addictive to buy all the accessories and equipment they sell!!




Spoke to my aunt in LI today and cousin and her family are much better. Cousin is a high school English teacher, so you can imagine how busy she is with all her students. 14 hour days and longer are normal now. But, I was glad to hear they’re all ok.

Beautiful evening here.......but quite chilly out of the sun.

Still muddling through Homeland......on season 3 now.

Had very simple dinner of chicken noodle soup and grilled turkey, brie and cranberry sandwiches, well, Kyle had plain old sharp cheddar in his. Not a brie fan. It went down well.

Time for some tv........

 

[agavegirl1]

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. Not too much to post about today. Spent most of the day dealing with insurance.

I did get some good news today. I got an email from Busch Gardens. They will extend our membership by however many months they have to remain closed. They also gave us a free upgrade from basic membership to unlimited. Among other things, this will mean no blackout dates.

as little one finished her last final this weekend, so she is done. She has already locked in her classes for the Fall,

B has one more final tomorrow and a couple of assignments due for her online class and then her semester is done. She also has fall classes set and will be taking 4 online classes over the summer.

You have beautiful thick hair.

Thank you. Sometimes it is a pain to deal with, but I usually like it.

It was in the newspaper here Friday that the Governor is going to start opening things in stages. We will see how things works out.

Ours announced today that we may start opening up in stages next week.

I have a kitchen aid hand blender, I’ll get fed up with the colour before it breaks down.

The one I ordered is a Kitchen Aid. I'm getting a blue one - my favorite color.

I think tonight is going to be a mindless TV night. B says she wants to play HP trivia, but not until she finishes all her schoolwork.

 

[macraven]

Did anyone read today’s Attraction Magazine Newsletter?

Article that UO City Walk will partially open May 11.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Did anyone read today’s Attraction Magazine Newsletter?

Article that UO City Walk will partially open May 11.

Wow that would be great!

 

[macraven]

I read the article but the info was not released by UO but by the online Attraction magazine.

A poster created a thread about it and linked the info/ the article.