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

[Realfoodfans]

@Lynne G oh the late night zoo sounds a good plan! At Christmas Chester Zoo do lantern nights but otherwise no late night openings.

@Charade67 good you could laugh about that - and therefore a very appropriate light! I didn’t have (or want) a microwave at home but here I use Emma’s occasionally to warm chocolate pancakes for the children or nuke baking potatoes before they go in the oven.

@keishashadow the Egerton has had a few modifications over the years inside - most recently a deli and coffee spot at the far right end. Years and years ago 35-40 when I was first at ICI - which was not too far away - we would go as a treat there for Friday lunch. Two elderly ladies did the cooking and the bar area had a thatched roof. Friday specials included an amazing cheese and onion pie - I can still remember it!

I have a buyer for a large double freezer from Dad’s - it’s like new as sadly bought to replace a broken one not long before his fall. So back over to Bramhall to deal with that this evening.

It’s bright and breezy today so think the children will be out in the garden when they are home shortly.

I need to complete an Amazon order that I’ve been adding too. Couldn’t find photographic corners anywhere yesterday so that will be added on to other miscellaneous items!

Hope everyone has a good Wednesday.

 

[schumigirl]

So, we have a very special birthday today.......

A very special lady and a very special friend is 21 again today....

macraven......

Hope you have the best day.....you deserve it......

Have a wonderful day mac........

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[schumigirl]

Charade......yes, that is funny!!! Not much else you can do but laugh......hope it didn`t smell badly as burnt things often do.......


Janet.......yes, oyster will grow on you.......we were talking recently about how bathrooms from late 80`s were awful colours like turquoise.......when I bought my first home it had an avocado bathroom suite and the downstairs toilet and sink were dark burgundy.......they were changed within the month!!!

I can`t find that brand in our stores, but found a nice Bosch one he might like. You know Tom though....not exactly Mr DIY.....so as long as I buy one that`ll look nice stored in his man cave it`ll be fine




Wednesday again.........I thought it was Tuesday when I woke up......

The Government here has a scheme giving 50% discount if you go out to eat in most places Monday`s Tuesday`s and Wednesday`s. It`s to encourage us all to get back out to eat and get restauarants and pub`s businesses thriving again.....so the place I wanted us all to go for Tom`s birthday next week is fully booked! Darn it....

I`ll find somewhere else as there are plenty of places we can go and enjoy.....but we do love this place when we go back to Scotland. It`s on a road in the middle of nowhere, but it always busy as food is so good.

Today weather is kind of sunny, but lots of cloud around.....rain forecast for this afternoon.......

Spent ages on Zoom last night with one of my Godson`s who lives in Austria.......haven`t seen him in a long time, but he reminded me of how I had to take him out of a christening years ago when they announced the child`s full name. I saw him looking a bit confused and then he started giggling......he had worked out the child`s initials were SMELL......and this for a 7 year old boy was the funniest thing on the planet.....he just couldn`t stop! His parents were the Godparents of the baby so Tom and I were looking after him......trying to take a howling with laughter 7 year old out of a church quietly is impossible.

It`s a lesson for sure to consider a childs initials before naming them.....imagine going through life with a nickname caused by your dodgy initials......I`m sure there are a few out there with initials they wish they could change......

No lunch out today as we all went out Sunday......so have no idea for food tonight......might make a lasagne, and mac n cheese for Kyle. Lunch is turkey, arugula (or rocket to us) and tomato sandwiches......hoping the baker in the village has their lovely bread ready by time we go in......not home grown tomatoes sadly, but close enough......from the farm store close by.....lush!!!

Have a fabulous Wednesday.......
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[Lynne G]

Good morning Julie and Schumi. Still dark enough out, sunrise is coming shortly. And we will have not a mostly sunny day, as why so dark looking out, those chances of rain are in the morning hours. Then by lunchtime, rain chances done, and sun will shine through the remaining clouds. 80’s the high. I’d say, a nice enough day.

Ah yes, Schumi is right, no Taco Bell running Mac, a birthday one. , Mac! And so, the camel has remembered,


Hehe, Mac’s 4. Anyway, have a very happy birthday, Mac.

And see this Wednesday means, get over the hump of a day, and yep, on the way to a Friday. Woot!

Julie, nice to remember childhood treats places you went to. Have fun with the kids today.

Schumi, oh no, I think I heard about that dining out discount. I think some local places were trying to do discounts for eating out. We are not consistent, as we can dine in, at 25 percent full, but the State of NJ, has no dining in. Hope you reserve another nice place for Tom’s birthday. Yay, Scottish plans.

With that, yes tea. And thinking, maybe that boring cereal. As I think there is some left. Off to see.

May all the homies have a wonderful Wednesday.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Happy birthday to @macraven! Hope the day goes well for you.

@schumigirl I’m sure you will find somewhere nice to eat but round here the popular ones are announcing they are booked up quickly for the Eat Out scheme.

@Lynne G love the camels. Still more coffee than tea here but sometimes only tea will do.

J arrived back home a little stressed - it’s so tough for them both - his father is taking Em to court for shared care - the children don’t want that but have no say - so we are sat together watching Big Hero 6 - one of his favourites.

Em has taken L to try and get her a dark coloured track suit - no luck nearby - as on days she has sports they are to go in the track suit all day. Of course being 6 she loved a pink one they found but has to be black, navy or grey - not sure why and more expense that many can do without at the moment.

Asked what J would like for lunch - grilled cheese and ham toastie - so I will do that now. Comfort food.

 

[jump00]

Happy Birthday Mac!!!!
Have a wonderful day.
Brenda

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, Julie, it is so hard for the kids. I hope all can get worked out, with the kids’ happiness the most important. Yeah, I go with tea, and then sometimes move on with coffee. I am more a tea drinker, almost as always enjoy a a good cup of tea.

Yeah, cereal. Eh.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Happy Birthday @macraven!! Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!

 

[mckennarose]

@macraven



I won't forget your birthday as today is my wedding anniversary too! 31 years.

 

[macraven]

Happy anniversary ....
Hope you have another 31 years together !

 

[Lynne G]

Aww,
To McK.

 

[macraven]

Lynne I guess you missed it but we killed the restaurant a month back

taco bell no more while it stays drive thru only
Added Wednesday to our cook at home night

TB probably has more customers now with the drive thru

 

[schumigirl]

@macraven



I won't forget your birthday as today is my wedding anniversary too! 31 years.

Have a lovely day mrose......31 years is something to celebrate.......

 

[Realfoodfans]

@mckennarose happy anniversary to you both! Enjoy your day x

 

[Lynne G]

Lynne I guess you missed it but we killed the restaurant la month back

taco bell no more while it stays drive thru only
Added Wednesday to our cook at home night

TB probably has more customers now with the drive thru

HahHa., Always the Wednesday camel has to say hello. Yeah, one of my TBs has outdoor seating, but we have only done drive through. Have not ate in a restaurant since the first week of March. We are in no hurry, and with limited seating, not waiting for a table. Hey, Mr. Mac better have something nice for you, and no you cooking dinner, I hope.

Ooh,tea, see:

 

[tink1957]

popping in to wish mac a very happy birthday!

 

[macraven]

Thank you homies for the bd greetings !
Appreciated them all

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Happy Birthday Mac!!!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Happy Anniversary to Mck!!!!

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

@macraven



I won't forget your birthday as today is my wedding anniversary too! 31 years.

Wow congrats on 31 years!! That is wonderful.