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

[mckennarose]

Quick correction...
I just looked on the university covid page and there are 10 students positive! Wow, that escalated quickly.
It looks like they're implementing a new policy of reporting cases every Wednesday on the covid page instead of sending out individual emails. I'm glad I looked!

 

[Lynne G]

Not good, McK. I am sure there will be more reported as time goes by. Yeah, this one class little one has, may go online quickly. I don’t see how, 4 out of 5 have already been made online only. Young people and masks don’t go together when the kids are together. College life means kids interacting with many others.

 

[mckennarose]

Not good, McK. I am sure there will be more reported as time goes by. Yeah, this one class little one has, may go online quickly. I don’t see how, 4 out of 5 have already been made online only.

I hope it goes online for her. We lucked out that all of dd's are online, but they're doing the weird block schedule for this semester. The last notice was that 52% of classes were online but I can see that changing.

Young people and masks don’t go together when the kids are together. College life means kids interacting with many others.

They were interviewing kids on the news on Tuesday, since the story was coming out about them not wearing masks and having large parties. The kids were talking about how if they get it, they think they'll be fine. That's true, as most people recover just fine. But it shouldn't be a reason to ignore both state and university regulations on masks and gatherings. The university is imposing fines up to $1,000 for violating regulations on parties.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh I agree McK, kids don’t understand risks at times. At least my little one has always used a mask. She is very good about trying to stay safe, and not too happy with me going away. But I too have been trying to stay safe, and mask wearing and hand washing/sanitizing.

She has been happy, that the virus changes happened during her first year of college and not her senior high school year. And she enjoyed college life for almost two semesters, including a quick trip to NYC for Spring Break, before all that changed.

Hope your DD enjoys her Fall semester.

Maybe our kids can get together one of these days.

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all another beautiful day forecast here

My kids are not eager to visit the parks, they would rather cruise. We are still pretty sad about having cancelled our January one. But let’s hope all becomes much safer to travel, with open borders.

GD outright said she didn’t want to go to any park if she had to wear a mask

Yeah I confess I didn’t care for many of them. I want my same benefits, no blockout and no huge price increase a la Disney!

What brainiac thot in a pandemic with less offerings in parks it would be a good idea to raise prices?

So annoyed. News reported at least 2 students at little one’s University tested virus positive, and they were all over the campus and in the buildings. Move into the dorms was this past weekend, and you can’t tell me kids were not together, not wearing masks in the dorms. And little one is to have her one live class starting on Monday, when school officially starts. To say I am worried about that, yeah. Not what I wanted to hear.

Sorry

do they have 14 day quarantine in place for residents?

We usually start seeing Christmas stuff in July. Way too early for me.

I’m sitting outside a big lots waiting to grab a few Halloween items that just arrived in stock hehe

Bits and bobs??? Not a common saying over there.....lol.....have to admit I`ve picked up more than a few classic sayings from mac and Keisha over the years.......

And some of them you can actually

figures show it is very, very unlikely to be anything but mild in the younger generation unless they have underlying health concerns.

Sadly, until it mutates as virus are wont to do, then who knows what we might have on our hands. Come on vaccine!

bigger issue is the kids carrying the virus back home & exposing multigenerational family members

Ugh! I'm sorry. We got the notice last week that one staffer was positive at dd's Uni and yesterday she got an email that one student tested positive.

Ugh indeed. Same question posed to Lynne. Is there a 14 day quarantine in resident halls?

surprised how many schools aren’t implementing it. meanwhile the pricey boarding schools in our area have the ten minute tests as protocol.

always smart bet to Follow the money, going to toss science into this bet

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, funny er not so funny, Keisha, all arriving at dorms were to have quarantined 14 days before arriving. And per news from school, all that test positive are either sent home, or put in a “virus” dorm, to do their 14 day wait. Still does not make me happy, as you can bet, there were parties, and of course, workers there, come from outside the campus. And, starting next week, all that have live classes will arrive, as many are commuting.

 

[Disxuni]

Hope everyone is staying safe! I heard of the few colleges that are closing already due to the amount of students that are affected. Sanford apparently also took some disciplinary action against students who apparently threw parties and heard the parents were upset... Well, maybe you should be upset with your "kiddos" and not the school.

Also, belated, but happy birthday, @mckennarose and @macraven!



School starting Monday. I'm personally doing everything online. I have only two classes to go, but still doing it one by one. The other class was in person for 3 hours for each class session anyway, so I would have opted out on doing that and it would be still one in the end. No, thank you. I hope by Spring this whole thing is over, or it's offered online that time and hopefully a different teacher.

Have a good day, homies!

 

[Robo56]

Good morning Sans family






Happy birthday Mac

Are you ready for Florida yet?
When do you go back to your home there?
Doing and fall trips to the Darkside with the grandkids this year?

I’am looking forward to my getaway to Universal for sure. Will go back home there before my trip up to Universal.

The trip with grandson was supposed to be in May and of course Universal was closed. Sadly he will get no use out of the AP I bought for him this year it seems.

Happy Birthday to your son @Robo56 - mine just a little younger at 36 but also a blessing to me - has always had my back and can always make me smile. How lovely to have your Dad to stay and get out and about - wonderful view there

Thanks RFF having sweet sons are a blessing. We can always count on our son to be there for us if need be.

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to your son Robo.....I`m sure you made it a wonderful day for everyone.

Thanks Schumi we had a very nice day. I always enjoy time with the family.

Been a busy day.......didn`t go for a walk on the beach, instead went and did some pruning on our fruit trees.....we lovingly call it the Orchard.....we have apples, plums and pears down there.

Wow......those trees are loaded with fruit.

bought the mr a 10 foot electric limb lopper that has come in quite handy around our yard. Nice to not need to drag out the ladder for small jobs. Surprised how thick of a branch it cuts thru, believe specs said 10 inches. So much easier & quieter than the chainsaw!

Great idea.

Not Disney but thought you might like to see a photo of it!

What a picturesque setting for a meal.

as today is my wedding anniversary too! 31 years.

Happy Anniversary

I’m sitting outside a big lots waiting to grab a few Halloween items that just arrived in stock hehe

I will have to run by and see what they have in stock here. I had looked at their offerings on line a couple of weeks ago.

Monykalyn glad to hear your daughters move in to dorm went well.

Charade sorry to hear about MW mishap. Every mistake is a valuable step forward in the learning curve. Nice to shrug it off.

Lynne hope your tea is tasty this morning. Glad to hear Patty is doing well.

Beautiful morning here. Weather is cooler and humidity down a little. Unusual weather for this time of year here, but will take it.

Going over to watch great-nephew while my niece goes and does her shopping.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[mckennarose]

Ugh indeed. Same question posed to Lynne. Is there a 14 day quarantine in resident halls?

Yeah, funny er not so funny, Keisha, all arriving at dorms were to have quarantined 14 days before arriving. And per news from school, all that test positive are either sent home, or put in a “virus” dorm, to do their 14 day wait

Yep, the same at dd's uni. Everyone finished moving in last week and classes started on Monday. They set aside 72 rooms for quarantining students after they test positive.

 

[Lynne G]

Hey Dix. Good to hear from ya. Two classes to go, yay! Yeah, all the colleges and universities are figuring how to go forward with this virus still so important, to be safe.

Aww Robo, so nice to get to babysit, what a cutie to watch while his mom goes shopping. Lots of fun times with your great-nephew. And hope your coffee has been good today.

 

[macraven]

Disxuni
Was thinking about you and wondered when you would make it back home again here.

should be a good smooth school term by taking one class this time.

Have you been to the Darkside lately?
Hope to see you when I go this fall.

I do hope you get a better teacher for your class!
You are almost done with school. We should have a party for you when these last two classes are completed !

thank you for the birthday wishes !

 

[schumigirl]

Ah, all those with cleaver sayings. Only heard bits and bobs except from Schumi, and not quite that saying either, DisneyLife.

Very bright start, that sunny day is here. Yay, tea in hand, happy Thursday. And so fitting:
View attachment 520196 Yep, drink up today, a Thirsty Thursday is here. Yay for staying hydrated. And don’t mix those drinks!

Julie, I am sorry Em and the kids are having such a hard time. I hope whatever happens, the kids know they are loved.

Schumi, hope the shopping was successful, and ah, little one would be happy eating chicken noodle soup with Kyle for lunch. It is her favorite soup, along with matzoh ball soup, that is chicken broth based. And Woot! Having a cancellation, so happy you now have place you wanted for Tom’s birthday meal.

And so, as the sun is streaming through my window, tea has been had, now the breakfast search. Hmm, waffles box was in the trash the other day, may see if some are left. That, or the ever boring cereal.

Later homies, be good, and have a drink, that hot weather makes ya thirsty.

Thanks Lynne......yep, shopping was a lot of fun! Ended up freezing the soup as we wanted to go out for lunch instead.......

Hope you`re having a good day........

Morning all another beautiful day forecast here

GD outright said she didn’t want to go to any park if she had to wear a mask

What brainiac thot in a pandemic with less offerings in parks it would be a good idea to raise prices?

Sorry

do they have 14 day quarantine in place for residents?

I’m sitting outside a big lots waiting to grab a few Halloween items that just arrived in stock hehe

And some of them you can actually

Sadly, until it mutates as virus are wont to do, then who knows what we might have on our hands. Come on vaccine!

bigger issue is the kids carrying the virus back home & exposing multigenerational family members

Ugh indeed. Same question posed to Lynne. Is there a 14 day quarantine in resident halls?

surprised how many schools aren’t implementing it. meanwhile the pricey boarding schools in our area have the ten minute tests as protocol.

always smart bet to Follow the money, going to toss science into this bet

Kyle has said much the same, not sure even if we can fly in November he wants to come now.

Oh I love Halloween purchases......yes, Christmas things shouldn`t be in the stores before Halloween.......hope you got some lovely items.....

Good morning Sans family

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Happy birthday Mac

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I’am looking forward to my getaway to Universal for sure. Will go back home there before my trip up to Universal.

The trip with grandson was supposed to be in May and of course Universal was closed. Sadly he will get no use out of the AP I bought for him this year it seems.




Thanks RFF having sweet sons are a blessing. We can always count on our son to be there for us if need be.



Thanks Schumi we had a very nice day. I always enjoy time with the family.




Wow......those trees are loaded with fruit.




Great idea.




What a picturesque setting for a meal.




Happy Anniversary

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I will have to run by and see what they have in stock here. I had looked at their offerings on line a couple of weeks ago.

Monykalyn glad to hear your daughters move in to dorm went well.

Charade sorry to hear about MW mishap. Every mistake is a valuable step forward in the learning curve. Nice to shrug it off.

Lynne hope your tea is tasty this morning. Glad to hear Patty is doing well.

Beautiful morning here. Weather is cooler and humidity down a little. Unusual weather for this time of year here, but will take it.

Going over to watch great-nephew while my niece goes and does her shopping.

Have a great day everyone.

Good to see you Robo......

Lovely to be able to see so much of the little one....they`re always a joy to be around.

Yes our fruit trees are doing better than we thought. The farmer next to us takes most of it, we keep back a few and I make and freeze pies usually. We have washed and eaten a couple of the plums so far, and they are sweet as honey......

Did you decide on a hotel with PB being closed for your usual stay this year Robo? I know a few folks who`s plans for either PB or Sapphire have gone awry.

Have fun babysitting......




Shopping went well. We managed to get everything (and a little more) for his birthday......it was just Kyle and I and we had a lot of fun just spending a few hours together just the two of us. We do have so much fun together.

So, we thought we`d have lunch out, called Tom to meet us at a place a few minutes from home......told him to pop the soup in the freezer and we`ll have it on Saturday. Lunch was lovely......nothing huge but nice all the same. We sat outside on the terrace that overlooks the sea, it was a bit breezy but so warm, but we ended up going in as everything was being blown around, including my hair......

It wasn`t too busy which was nice, I hope this hotel survives as it is a very old place but they`ve spent a fortune doing it up over the last 10 years......restaurant is very popular because of the quality of food and the view over the sea......

Kyle has decided he`ll still want some food later, so may just do teriyaki chicken kebabs on the barbecue later......that`s not too much food.

Not long home, as we did stretch it out a little since it was Kyle`s day off and just such a beautiful day.

Sun is still shining so we`re out in the garden now......breeze has died down a lot.....

 

[Lynne G]

How nice was that, lunch out, with Kyle having the day off, Schumi.

 

[Disxuni]

Lunch out does sound good @schumigirl.

Yes, almost there @Lynne G! I honestly was surprised a lot of colleges attempted to do the non-offline thing. However, then again, we're also having all the kids go back to school in person here... Either way, hope you and everyone else is staying safe!

@macraven I went to Cabana Bay with of my friend's for 4th of July weekend, but didn't go into the actual parks. Corona, or not, it's too hot for me anyway. I would definitely like to visit ya when you come here and glad you're coming despite of HHN not happening. But I seen little teasers implying they're going to do something online now?

 

[Lynne G]

Dix, I think it was a promotion of their store selling HHN things. But would be happy to see something, as would be nice to say hi to ya, as will be there last 2 weeks of September.

 

[Disxuni]

I would love to meet you @Lynne G and hopefully the weather won't be as crazy then. I'm sensitive to heat in general so I usually hibernate until Nov.

Technically the time I went to meet Mac we stayed at the resort she was staying at. I think the last time I went to the park during the non-fall/winter time was when Kong came out.

It was just the way that the message came off as that it would be online. We're going to be invading your computer, phone-- something along those lines... However, it might be just store related.

 

[Lynne G]

DisneyLife, 30 day ticker, counting down! Tick tick tick tick, September will be here soon enough.

 

[cam757]

Good Morning,

Happy Belated Birthday @macraven and Happy Belated Anniversary to @mckennarose. Hope you were able to celebrate and enjoy your special days.

Spent the day with my mom and DS yesterday. We took at drive to NC and stocked up on fresh seafood and produce then had a lovely lunch at a small restaurant on the Intercoastal waterway. Not a fancy place but pretty cool scenery. It was neat to see those huge yachts dock to gas up as they head south. I admit, I was a tad jealous of some of those folks. Fried some shrimp, fish and scallops for dinner. Delish. May sauté some scallops and shrimp tonight and do a pasta dish.

DH was able to go on his fishing trip Monday but I think he wished he would have stayed home. They went about 40 miles out. He said it was rough and they really did not catch that much. He is a pretty seasoned boater/fisherman and he got terribly seasick so it must of been rough. I would not have made it out of the marina.

Decent weather today. Not too hot. Looks like things will dry out next week, just in time for possibly another Hurricane.

Uggh! I had a bunch of quotes to reply to from the last 4 or 5 days but something happened. I will try to do better

it is funny how many people have the middle name Thomas.

That is my son's middle name. Lol.

 

[keishashadow]

Sadly he will get no use out of the AP I bought for him this year it seems.

Same situation with my youngest DS. A renewal. Have read reports of people calling in and getting g ‘a stay’ put upon them. Just seems too much effort. I’m exhausted from nevotiating with WDW

will have to run by and see what they have in stock here. I had looked at their offerings on line a couple of weeks ago.

Theyupped their game. Comparable animatronics 1/2 to 2/3 less than spirit. Didn’t see this online




Got this

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way nicer than expected for $15. Will give tojr and grab another for us lol

Kyle has said much the same, not sure even if we can fly in November he wants to come now.

Oh I love Halloween purchases......yes, Christmas things shouldn`t be in the stores before Halloween.......hope you got some lovely items.....

Jr is making the 12 hr drive to the beach vs 1+ hr flight. I just can’t stomach the idea of driving 24 hrs for a trip

he’s not a fan of flying and has made that drive solo in the past. Really does enjoy a good road trip in his convertible lol

Kyle has decided he`ll still want some food later, so may just do teriyaki chicken kebabs on the barbecue later......that`s not too much food.

You gotta wonder exactly where they put it

says the woman munching on Pepperidge farm goldfish

Fried some shrimp, fish and scallops for dinner. Delish. May sauté some scallops and shrimp tonight and do a pasta dish.

Nice. Rarely eat fried seafood. Didn’t know that was a thing with scallops The pasta idea sounds great I tend to always add Tony’s seasoning to give it a kick along with some old bay for good measure

 

[Lynne G]

Nice grocery seafood stop for Cam. Hope that hurricane does not bother ya. See will ge babes Laura soon. Yeah, if it was not for drugs, I’d been very green on a swaying boat.