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

[schumigirl]

hope is a little cutie Kfish......time goes so quickly........


Elsa and mac......I love Publix too!!! We are quite late to discovering it......much prefer it to Walmart, and the staff are usually so much more helpful. One day will try their subs......yes, their bakery items are amazing!!! Dutch apple pie.....mmmmmm!!!!

Yes, Lynne......busy morning today......had a friend round for a chat. She`s a childminder so once she dropped the child off at school she drove to me...had a good catch up and yes, tea for us.




After my friend left after a shorter than usual visit, we drove to meet our other friends for lunch. We met them in the restaurant at 11.30ish......same place as last week and again, it was lovely.

And one of our friends who runs a haulage firm announced he is going to retire early after all......he`s following Tom`s route in the end. Been trying to convince him for two years to do it. His wife is thrilled as she sold her law practice a year ago with the idea of them retiring........happy for them!

But, no plans to eat for the next three days as we are full!!!

Restaurant was about the same as last week......three or four tables were filled but no one close to us.

Rain has come on now.......looks pretty miserable out there. But, we did get our hotel in Scotland booked yesterday.....go up end of August for 6 nights.

And think we found our ideal cottage to book in September.......looks lovely!!!

Time for Tea........


Sending all good wishes to our Janet.......

 

[mckennarose]

HI all,
Finally checking in...
The weather has been gorgeous here! Almost too hot some days, but I don't mind. A quick break inside in the AC and we're good to go. Today I'm freezing green beans from the garden.

I went with hubby to the mall on Sunday. He had to stop at the eyeglass store to pick up a new pair of glasses that broke during the virus lockdown. It was a little unnerving to see so many people in one location, but they were spacing out pretty well, all wearing masks which are mandatory.

Our governor put more restrictions back on us a week or so ago and it's definitely made a difference in how the stores are operating again. Walmart now has all entrances except for one open, and they are back to being more strict with how many people can enter. Same with the stores in the mall, although I only stopped in Victoria's Secret to check out their semi-annual sale. I had to wait to get in. We didn't go to any other stores in the mall.

We're also back to restaurants operating at 25% capacity, rather than 50%. I still haven't gone to a sit down restaurant yet. We were thinking of going to the brewery to sit on the patio on the weekend, so we'll see. They serve awesome BBQ.

The Florida condo deals keep popping up in my inbox but we can't go at all. Hubby's company is mandating the two week state quarantine after traveling to a hot zone. Seriously though.... $400 for a two bedroom/2 bathroom at the Sheraton for an entire week?! I hate passing that up!

Hope everyone is well.

 

[Charade67]

Quick check in. Another really slow day at work. I’m counting the minutes until lunch.

I wish we had Publix here. I really miss them. They had the best subs and fried chicken.

Speaking of food, I have no idea what’s for supper. I need to make a trip to the grocery store.

 

[Lynne G]

Rub it in, lady of leisure. LoL I still think I am on the 10 year or so plan.

Yeah, Mac, no Publix anywhere around me, but I get emails from them, as yep, stop there while in Florida. And woot! For enjoying shopping and buying bakery items too.

Ah, figured your morning was busy, and so nice to catch up with friends, Schumi. Right now, we have had a very bright and sunny morning, but the rain is a comin’, as percentage chances increase as the afternoon ends. Seems you already have that later in the day rain.

Ah, all this talk if retiring. Sigh. See above. Double sigh, as DH has been retired for years, so now on second job, also on a 10ish year plan for retirement 2.


Yeah, McK, saw many an email from stores saying now masks. Um, been wearing masks for months, the few times I have been out. We still will not eat inside a restaurant, even with that 25 percent. Drive thru is our routine now. Sad, in some ways, as we always enjoyed eating in some local restaurants. But just cannot take that chance. Yes, kinda nervous about going in the Fall, but I will try to take the best precautions I can, and I must not be the only one, as what I paid for flight, is now almost 100 percent more expensive.

Charade, ah quiet is sometimes good. I get the joy of having lunchtime training. And yeah, idea of what for dinner, um, have not decided. Kids did go shopping on Monday, so it’s more, what can I use up that we already have. Hoping my usual grilled cheese for lunch, if older one is on the mood. May ask him to grill some mozzarella slices, as I saw they bought some large balls of fresh mozzarella. Yum.

 

[Charade67]

My weather app says it’s 75 right now.

 

[Lynne G]

Mine says 91 Charade. Overcast, but no rain yet.

 

[cam757]

Hello All! Been a while since I have popped in. I am trying to catch up on posts. Hope everyone is healthy and well! We had a nice beach vacation at the the beginning of the month. Kind of different from other years. Only dined out once. Spent more time than normal in grocery stores since we cooked at the cottage all week. Booo. Weather was nice for the most part, it did get a little windy when a Tropical Storm passed to our east but nothing to ruin our beach days but it did put a damper on DH taking the boat offshore. He did get one day in before the storm made it to us. We may book another week in September if DS doesn't go back to school. I think we will wait to visit UOR until COVID and masks are behind us.

Like most of you, our weather has been HOT! with very little rain. Our poor a/c is hardly keeping up. The unit is over 30 years old. Well, like the slogan goes, you can't stop a Trane. We were going to replace it in the spring but COVID hit and I really did not want anyone in the house. A decision I am now regretting. Our heat index for the past 4 days has been at least 110. My home weather station showed 115. I ran out to Walmart at lunch to get another fan to help circulate the air through the house.

DH's work has become a COVID nightmare. Over 300 total cases reported, 1 death, 44 cases just in the last two days. I think at this point, they know there is nothing they can do. The workforce is too large and you can't build nuclear aircraft carriers from home.

I love Publix. We don't have any close by, just Food Lions, Walmarts, Krogers and Harris Teeters. We usually stop at the one on the way to the beach to get their Key Lime Pie. It is very good. DH loves it.

Enjoy your day!

 

[Lynne G]

Hi Cam, so nice to hear your beach time was good, and relaxing. Hope you get away again, in the Fall. And yeah, hearing of another virus death of a worker in the company I work for, was very sad, and scary at the same time. And yep, I will do very few in restaurant meals when I am at Universal in the Fall.

 

[Realfoodfans]

61 here - lovely and warm this afternoon but cooled right down again this evening.

Chicken enchiladas for our meal - plain chicken for littlest. Cookies and ice cream dessert.

Started watching the new Perry Mason series tonight with Matthew Rhys - not sure yet that I can align him to how Perry was in later years but most of you won’t remember that character!

 

[Realfoodfans]

I love Publix. We don't have any close by, just Food Lions, Walmarts, Krogers and Harris Teeters. We usually stop at the one on the way to the beach to get their Key Lime Pie. It is very good. DH loves it.

Love Publix when we visit - one vacation we extended to add a week on Anna Marie Island I lived mostly off their Caesar Salad and Key Lime Pie!

 

[macraven]

I bought my bogo of two sets yesterday for hhn.
If the price for them are better tomorrow, I’ll buy another set of them.

What the present sale for bogo hhn was listed at was about what I paid last year.

Cam you are late posting here
Do you have a note from your parental units to excuse your tardiness here.... jk

Good to see you!
Lucky you having a beach trip.
Even running into a stormy part of it, glad you were able to get away from home and relax on your vacation.

 

[schumigirl]

HI all,
Finally checking in...
The weather has been gorgeous here! Almost too hot some days, but I don't mind. A quick break inside in the AC and we're good to go. Today I'm freezing green beans from the garden.

I went with hubby to the mall on Sunday. He had to stop at the eyeglass store to pick up a new pair of glasses that broke during the virus lockdown. It was a little unnerving to see so many people in one location, but they were spacing out pretty well, all wearing masks which are mandatory.

Our governor put more restrictions back on us a week or so ago and it's definitely made a difference in how the stores are operating again. Walmart now has all entrances except for one open, and they are back to being more strict with how many people can enter. Same with the stores in the mall, although I only stopped in Victoria's Secret to check out their semi-annual sale. I had to wait to get in. We didn't go to any other stores in the mall.

We're also back to restaurants operating at 25% capacity, rather than 50%. I still haven't gone to a sit down restaurant yet. We were thinking of going to the brewery to sit on the patio on the weekend, so we'll see. They serve awesome BBQ.

The Florida condo deals keep popping up in my inbox but we can't go at all. Hubby's company is mandating the two week state quarantine after traveling to a hot zone. Seriously though.... $400 for a two bedroom/2 bathroom at the Sheraton for an entire week?! I hate passing that up!

Hope everyone is well.

Good to see you mrose.......

Sitting outside sounds good for food if they`ve went back down to 25% capacity. We`ve gone twice for meals out now, and the place we`ve gone has been excellent, fully complying with all the regulations and making sure everyone in the place is doing the same. You`ve got to feel comfortable though to do that.

Rub it in, lady of leisure. LoL I still think I am on the 10 year or so plan.

Yeah, Mac, no Publix anywhere around me, but I get emails from them, as yep, stop there while in Florida. And woot! For enjoying shopping and buying bakery items too.

Ah, figured your morning was busy, and so nice to catch up with friends, Schumi. Right now, we have had a very bright and sunny morning, but the rain is a comin’, as percentage chances increase as the afternoon ends. Seems you already have that later in the day rain.

Ah, all this talk if retiring. Sigh. See above. Double sigh, as DH has been retired for years, so now on second job, also on a 10ish year plan for retirement 2.


Yeah, McK, saw many an email from stores saying now masks. Um, been wearing masks for months, the few times I have been out. We still will not eat inside a restaurant, even with that 25 percent. Drive thru is our routine now. Sad, in some ways, as we always enjoyed eating in some local restaurants. But just cannot take that chance. Yes, kinda nervous about going in the Fall, but I will try to take the best precautions I can, and I must not be the only one, as what I paid for flight, is now almost 100 percent more expensive.

Charade, ah quiet is sometimes good. I get the joy of having lunchtime training. And yeah, idea of what for dinner, um, have not decided. Kids did go shopping on Monday, so it’s more, what can I use up that we already have. Hoping my usual grilled cheese for lunch, if older one is on the mood. May ask him to grill some mozzarella slices, as I saw they bought some large balls of fresh mozzarella. Yum.

Yes, we had a lovely lunch thanks Lynne.....we had a spot of rain this afternoon and it was gone as quick as it arrived. We have 62F right now....but it is 10pm.

I can honestly say both of us being retired is the best thing ever! Me very early of course......first time in my 20`s lol......but I`m sure you`ll both love it when you do.

Hello All! Been a while since I have popped in. I am trying to catch up on posts. Hope everyone is healthy and well! We had a nice beach vacation at the the beginning of the month. Kind of different from other years. Only dined out once. Spent more time than normal in grocery stores since we cooked at the cottage all week. Booo. Weather was nice for the most part, it did get a little windy when a Tropical Storm passed to our east but nothing to ruin our beach days but it did put a damper on DH taking the boat offshore. He did get one day in before the storm made it to us. We may book another week in September if DS doesn't go back to school. I think we will wait to visit UOR until COVID and masks are behind us.

Like most of you, our weather has been HOT! with very little rain. Our poor a/c is hardly keeping up. The unit is over 30 years old. Well, like the slogan goes, you can't stop a Trane. We were going to replace it in the spring but COVID hit and I really did not want anyone in the house. A decision I am now regretting. Our heat index for the past 4 days has been at least 110. My home weather station showed 115. I ran out to Walmart at lunch to get another fan to help circulate the air through the house.

DH's work has become a COVID nightmare. Over 300 total cases reported, 1 death, 44 cases just in the last two days. I think at this point, they know there is nothing they can do. The workforce is too large and you can't build nuclear aircraft carriers from home.

I love Publix. We don't have any close by, just Food Lions, Walmarts, Krogers and Harris Teeters. We usually stop at the one on the way to the beach to get their Key Lime Pie. It is very good. DH loves it.

Enjoy your day!

Hey cam.......missed your posts!!!!

That is such a worry where your DH works!!! There are just some places that you cannot avoid having people altogether and continuing to work. Will keep fingers crossed for your DH!

Glad you had a nice vacation earlier......sounds like fun! Despite the storm. Hope you get another trip in September.

I bought my bogo of two sets yesterday for hhn.
If the price for them are better tomorrow, I’ll buy another set of them.

What the present sale for bogo hhn was listed at was about what I paid last year.

Cam you are late posting here
Do you have a note from your parental units to excuse your tardiness here.... jk

Good to see you!
Lucky you having a beach trip.
Even running into a stormy part of it, glad you were able to get away from home and relax on your vacation.

Sounds good on the tickets!!! I`ll have a look as I`m going to buy two as gift....unfortunately not for us.....lol......but will keep an eye out!





Feels quite damp tonight.......we have noticed our outside lamps are coming on just that little earlier every evening now. You can really see it is getting darker now.....Kyle will be happy as it means he can get back out for longer with the telescope.......

Still so full up from lunch.

Tomorrow is grocery shopping. Don`t need that much, so a few little places like the deli and then the veg place. Tom asked me earlier what we were having tomorrow night......I don`t even want to think about food till next Tuesday at least!!!

Almost bedtime here.......

 

[macraven]

Does anyone know how to lose 20 lbs in 8 weeks?

Asking for a friend.....

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. Long day of nothing much to do today. Thankfully tomorrow is a short day. I need to leave work early to go to my eye appointment.

I had a realization tonight at dinner. I realized that we will be at DIsney on St. Patrick's Day. A quick search and I found that there is an Irish pub in Disney Springs that offers live entertainment. We will try to get a reservation there.

Tonight I also realized that I needed to buy B's textbooks for fall semester. I went with rentals and spent less that $50 for 3 classes. A great bargain.

Mine says 91 Charade. Overcast, but no rain yet.

I don't know what was wrong with the weather app, but it was almost 20 degrees off.

DH's work has become a COVID nightmare. Over 300 total cases reported, 1 death, 44 cases just in the last two days. I think at this point, they know there is nothing they can do. The workforce is too large and you can't build nuclear aircraft carriers from home.

That is scary. Are you in the Hampton Roads area? Prayers for safety for your husband and his coworkers.

61 here - lovely and warm this afternoon but cooled right down again this evening.

61 sounds wonderful. I would welcome some cool temps right now.

Does anyone know how to lose 20 lbs in 8 weeks?

Unfortunately not safely.

I'll leave a light on again. We will be fancy tonight.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Does anyone know how to lose 20 lbs in 8 weeks?

Asking for a friend.....

Cut sugar out.

Low carb diet with no alcohol.

Don’t eat processed foods, eat fresh meat steak, chicken, fish.

Along with doing some walking or light exercise would probably do the trick.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

I saw Lynne and Mac have some tickets for HHN now!!!!!

I’m not sure what nights we plan on going yet but have BOGO purchased.

SW did change us up again also I see about 25-30 minute difference on both ends so is ok I guess.

That time of year we don’t have direct flights to Orlando, so a stop off in STL on both, STL isn’t a real complicated airport as far as getting to next gate, return flight doesn’t involve a plane change though.

Nothing changed on other flights later this year yet anyway.

Exciting trip is less than 60 days away..........

Hopefully

If we were to decide not to go it will be the week of so we’re still very excited, gonna order some Lakers masks and Cowboys masks soon and we already have a good stock of travel size wipes and hand sanitizer.

 

[macraven]

Cut sugar out.

Low carb diet with no alcohol.

Don’t eat processed foods, eat fresh meat steak, chicken, fish.

Along with doing some walking or light exercise would probably do the trick.

Well, the hardest item to cut out for me would be sugar.
Thanks for your list

 

[Realfoodfans]

Does anyone know how to lose 20 lbs in 8 weeks?

Asking for a friend.....

If you find out please share Mac! I’ve put exactly 20lb on since living with the family and having 3 meals a day! We were eating low carb for 2 years before that and will have to return to that I think.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Thank you @Charade67 I turned the light off when I was up early with Louie!
Going to rouse everyone else now as we are off to National Trust Lyme Park. Timed arrivals booked in but only Parkland and gardens - the stately homes still not open. Dogs normally only allowed in the garden on Wednesday but at the moment every day.
Will brunch before we go as rain expected later so picnic postponed.
Have a good day everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Sniff, sniff, not yet.

Enjoy your park time, and hope it involved no rain, Real.

Overcast start, but the rain was short enough yesterday, and early in the evening enough, that roads were dry sounding hours later. Steamy day, with high humidity and very hot feeling until the rain drops the temps 20 or so degrees. But I have to thank the weather. The warm Southern air is mixing with Northern and Western cool air, and today and tomorrow, that so good odds, we will have that loosing chances of rain, as hot and cool so not mix well. But then, the warm air wins, the high humidity lessens, as that cooler air leaves, and now predicted to be a hot, but very nice, mostly sunny weekend! And hoping to enjoy some more pool time this coming weekend. Hehe, with the warm, my Dsis’s pool and a local friend, both have their pools’ temps so warm. Like bath water warm. Woot!

Well, I could stand to loose more than 20 pounds,

Ah, part of loosing weight, and staying healthy is to drink. Water. Yep, water. And so perfect a day to remind all of that. To all the homies:



So, drink up, pick your choice of drink, stay hydrated, as all part of that healthy lifestyle.

And be ever so happy, while enjoying this thirsty Thursday. The only day you can say, tomorrow is Friday. Yay!