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

[Robo56]

Happy belated birthday Lynne hope you had a wonderful birthday







Happy birthday to DLP son

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.

Yes, the closing of SF and PBH kinda of threw monkey wrench in the plans, but like everyone else just going to roll with the changes. Plan to stay at RPR. I have a good suspicion that HRH and RPR are going to be busy.

Will miss staying at SF and PBH. I like RPR they are my third favorite. Very nice resort with lovely staff.

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.

Sorry to hear your hubby got sick on his fishing trip. There is nothing worse then being sea sick.

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

I finally went to Big Lots....nice selection of Halloween animatronics. I bought two things.

Dh found this at Home Depot. He says we can keep it in the yard all year and decorate it according to the season.

That dragon is awesome....I like the old hearse too. The dragon is tempting.

Heading early to bed in the hope of throwing off a migraine so lots of water and tablet taken.

Hope you are feeling better.

Then I opened up Facebook and saw a horrible post from a friend in North Carolina. Her 26 year old stepson, who she has been mom to for the past 20 years, has died

My condolences to your friend.


Tink hope your trip in December works for you.


Grandson’s first football game of the season was on TV last night. He is a junior and is on the varsity team, offensive center.

He is number 75



that’s him getting ready to snap the ball to quarterback.

They won the game 52 to 26.

He starts school Monday so working on a number of masks for him. We are proud of him. He is a wonderful grandson, good student and athlete. Grandpa was bursting with joy and pride seeing his grandson on TV playing football.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday evening.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Robo. Yep, nice birthday was had. How exciting to see game on the screen. Sweet, making masks for all. Yeah, funny little one was saying how much we like the Portofino, and sad not available. Also, I was so looking forward to staying at SF, and enjoying a meal and the bar there. But, as change is the new norm, I will be at HRH then RP. I do like RP, as we stay there too, just more like our second favorite. With a happy stay at SF last year, think a tie with RP. I am just happy to be able to go. Hope all is well with you and your family.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Thanks Robo. Yep, nice birthday was had. How exciting to see game on the screen. Sweet, making masks for all. Yeah, funny little one was saying how much we like the Portofino, and sad not available. Also, I was so looking forward to staying at SF, and enjoying a meal and the bar there. But, as change is the new norm, I will be at HRH then RP. I do like RP, as we stay there too, just more like our second favorite. With a happy stay at SF last year, think a tie with RP. I am just happy to be able to go. Hope all is well with you and your family.

I agree just happy to be going, I could put a cardboard box up at Citywalk and write Hard Rock Hotel on it and I’d be happy, (as long as we could use a real shower somewhere of course), I might be being a little dramatic but I’m sure you understand!!!

 

[Robo56]

I am just happy to be able to go

Me too.....thankful for Universal giving us all a chance to enjoy a some happy time.

Hope all is well with you and your family.

We are doing ok.

Nice pictures of your visit to the Zoo. Hope all your family is well.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Happy belated birthday Lynne hope you had a wonderful birthday

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Yes, the closing of SF and PBH kinda of threw monkey wrench in the plans, but like everyone else just going to roll with the changes. Plan to stay at RPR. I have a good suspicion that HRH and RPR are going to be busy.

Will miss staying at SF and PBH. I like RPR they are my third favorite. Very nice resort with lovely staff.




Sorry to hear your hubby got sick on his fishing trip. There is nothing worse then being sea sick.



I finally went to Big Lots....nice selection of Halloween animatronics. I bought two things.



That dragon is awesome....I like the old hearse too. The dragon is tempting.




Hope you are feeling better.



My condolences to your friend.


Tink hope your trip in December works for you.


Grandson’s first football game of the season was on TV last night. He is a junior and is on the varsity team, offensive center.

He is number 75

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that’s him getting ready to snap the ball to quarterback.
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They won the game 52 to 26.

He starts school Monday so working on a number of masks for him. We are proud of him. He is a wonderful grandson, good student and athlete. Grandpa was bursting with joy and pride seeing his grandson on TV playing football.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday evening.

Thank you!!!

Look at the football star!!!

It is so fun to watch the kids succeed in sports, playing center is a big job...

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Happy belated birthday Lynne hope you had a wonderful birthday

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Yes, the closing of SF and PBH kinda of threw monkey wrench in the plans, but like everyone else just going to roll with the changes. Plan to stay at RPR. I have a good suspicion that HRH and RPR are going to be busy.

Will miss staying at SF and PBH. I like RPR they are my third favorite. Very nice resort with lovely staff.




Sorry to hear your hubby got sick on his fishing trip. There is nothing worse then being sea sick.



I finally went to Big Lots....nice selection of Halloween animatronics. I bought two things.



That dragon is awesome....I like the old hearse too. The dragon is tempting.




Hope you are feeling better.



My condolences to your friend.


Tink hope your trip in December works for you.


Grandson’s first football game of the season was on TV last night. He is a junior and is on the varsity team, offensive center.

He is number 75

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that’s him getting ready to snap the ball to quarterback.
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They won the game 52 to 26.

He starts school Monday so working on a number of masks for him. We are proud of him. He is a wonderful grandson, good student and athlete. Grandpa was bursting with joy and pride seeing his grandson on TV playing football.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday evening.

Hey I noticed the scoreboard is HHS the Halloween Horror School....

 

[Charade67]

I decided to go ahead and get B a small trash can for her room. I went to Target, which is located very close to the university. The bed and bath section looked like the toilet paper aisle when the pandemic began. I guess most of the students waited until they got into town and then went shopping for supplies.

she`s not too far away from you if I remember correctly......

Only about 20 minutes. Also if she needs something I can send it in with her dad and she can pick it up at his office.

Em is at a friend’s home for supper and rang me to say she’s had a phone call from L!!! Amazing as he will not normally allow it but apparently she came on the phone and said “I miss you Mummy and now when I miss you the Judge says I can ring you so here I am”. Hopefully if he continues to allow it things will be better for everyone going forward because L will be happier knowing she can do that and not worry so much.

This is so good to hear. L should be much happier now.

Good! That's sacrilegious to cook it to death. At least that's what I keep telling my youngest dd's boyfriend. We're introducing him into the "blood is not bad" club with regard to steak.

I think I am the odd one out here. I have to have my steak cooked so there is no blood. I am a medium well person. I know most people thInk a well done steal is horrible, but it takes a special talent to make it good. I once had a well done steak that you could have cut with a plastic knife.

I see a bear, oh my:

Any lions or tigers?

Grandson’s first football game of the season was on TV last night. He is a junior and is on the varsity team, offensive center.

He is number 75

They won the game 52 to 26.

How cool. Congrats to the team.

Thank you for all of your kind words for my friend. I keep checking Facebook to see if she has posted any updates.


Tonight's light is for the students moving back to school. These seem to be all the rage in dorm rooms right now.

 

[Lynne G]

 

[macraven]

Don’t let Lynne fool you

she can run with the big doggies and stay up to 2 am

well she did with me one night as we both kept talking on and on

that was a good time we had!
She did not realize how fast the time flew by
Lynne was a trooper!

 

[Realfoodfans]

@mckennarose that sounds like a fun party planned!
@Lynne G thank you for sharing your zoo pictures - we still haven’t been but hopefully an animal farm next weekend.
@Robo56 wonderful to see the game on tv - definitely a proud moment.
@Charade67 will B head home for food supplies?
@macraven it looks like you were up alone last night - Saturday must have tired everyone out!

Not too bad a sleep - awake a few times but went back to sleep. Must be improved as I am feeling hungry this morning! Kev got some nice bread so I think just plain toast and real butter with tea to start the day.

Happy Sunday to you all x

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, the closing of SF and PBH kinda of threw monkey wrench in the plans, but like everyone else just going to roll with the changes. Plan to stay at RPR. I have a good suspicion that HRH and RPR are going to be busy.

Will miss staying at SF and PBH. I like RPR they are my third favorite. Very nice resort with lovely staff.

I finally went to Big Lots....nice selection of Halloween animatronics. I bought two things

Grandson’s first football game of the season was on TV last night. He is a junior and is on the varsity team, offensive center.

He is number 75

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that’s him getting ready to snap the ball to quarterback.
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They won the game 52 to 26.

He starts school Monday so working on a number of masks for him. We are proud of him. He is a wonderful grandson, good student and athlete. Grandpa was bursting with joy and pride seeing his grandson on TV playing football.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday evening.

Glad to hear you are sorted for your trip Robo......it certainly has been the weirdest of years so far.......yes, I think all the hotels open seem to be very busy with folks that have been moved and folks who have postponed trips last few months. You`ll still have a blast I`m sure.

Congrats to your Grandson, sounds like you have every reason to be very proud of him.......I have no clue about that sport, or any sport really unless it has an engine....... Good to hear they won their game......

I decided to go ahead and get B a small trash can for her room. I went to Target, which is located very close to the university. The bed and bath section looked like the toilet paper aisle when the pandemic began. I guess most of the students waited until they got into town and then went shopping for supplies.

Only about 20 minutes. Also if she needs something I can send it in with her dad and she can pick it up at his office.

This is so good to hear. L should be much happier now.

I think I am the odd one out here. I have to have my steak cooked so there is no blood. I am a medium well person. I know most people thInk a well done steal is horrible, but it takes a special talent to make it good. I once had a well done steak that you could have cut with a plastic knife.

Any lions or tigers?


How cool. Congrats to the team.

Thank you for all of your kind words for my friend. I keep checking Facebook to see if she has posted any updates.


Tonight's light is for the students moving back to school. These seem to be all the rage in dorm rooms right now.

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We followed three busloads of South Americans into Wal-Mart once or twice.....yep, kinda sounds like it was similar. They had cleared everything, but also left all the packaging after they had paid......what a mess.

That is close enough to not worry if she forgets or needs anything while she`s there.

Very pretty lights!

Medium rare steak here, but more towards the rare is preferred.....each to their own though, and yes, good quality steak and a good chef should be able to cook any steak well.






Sunday.......cloudy here today, but not cold.......it`s that weird weather where you don`t really need a jacket, but it`s not warm enough to go without one......

We were out early this morning as a friend had asked us to drop her off at the main railway station about 20 miles away from us this morning, so up and out then back for breakfast.......bacon was nice!!!

Going to get packed up this afternoon so we can set off nice and early tomorrow morning.......it`ll be a decent day for the drive up there, then rapidly goes downhill weather wise......that`s the UK for you! Still......will get to see my mum and rest of the family.....cannot wait.

Dinner today is chicken breasts and I`ll make up a honey mustard sauce, we all like that and quick to prepare.....and pick a nice bottle of wine from the......yes.....the wine "cellar".....all friends understand that joke.......

Have been asked to make double for them and they can eat it again tomorrow night, saves a lot of cooking for them for one night anyway. They`ll have pizza, mac n cheese and fish and chips from the local chip shop on Thursday or Friday....they won`t starve.

Got an email from the hotel this morning explaining we`ll have temperature taken when we check in and all other measures ahead of time....no problems there. And we have a dinner reservation in one of their restaurants for Monday and Friday nights, Tuesday is sorted, just Wednesday and Thursday to figure out.......we have plenty of choice around.

Have a wonderful Sunday





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[macraven]

It’s so excitjng your trip is tomorrow!
How are you gonna be able to sleep tonight Schumi?
Going back home to see family is finally here!

Hope you sleep well tonight.
I never can get to sleep well night before a trip.

If you are like me, doze off in the car.
That long drive will seem like it’s shorter then.

good morning to all the homies!
Hope your day is great!

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, Julie is feeling good this morning, hungry is a good sign. And fresh bread toast sounds yum. I hope you feel much better today. Good thoughts your way.

Zoo was nice, though we had to stay away from of the crowds. Was nice walk around, and still was so hot out. Did not stay that long. Was fun to see which animals liked watermelons. And didn’t know a watermelon floats in water for a time. They have you fill out a bunch of health questions before you enter. And all the buildings and some areas were closed off. So while we do have lions and tigers, Charade, neither could be seen, as their area was closed off. I can see why so much was closed. With people, and definitely kids, all is touched in those areas, and some indoors, so I don’t see how they could keep it continuously clean. A different experience, but still quite lovely, as trees everywhere, so mostly shade we walked in.

Yes, that was so nice to talk to you, Mac, as I can stay up late when I want to.

Woot! Travel to family is tomorrow for Schumi. Safe travels and enjoy. So happy for you, that this trip is here now.

Another sunny and muggy day, with that ooh rain loser chances. Random downpours was the description by the weather lady this morning. We saw no rain yesterday, not last night.

Already close to 80, and AC has just gone on again. Stinking hot of a day, so yay, pool time, I think.

Ah yes, a morning homie I am. Thought another load of wash was needed. And washed some towels, so a nice freshly washed towel was used after my nice long shower. So feeling fresh and hungry too. Won ton soup was left over, so that and if older one did not eat the rest of the cheesecake, that too. Hey, a Sunday, time to relax it is.



Hope all have that wonderful relaxing Sunday.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Love Scotland @schumigirl but most importantly family - bet you can’t wait. Our last trip there we were at Gairloch on the West coast in a cottage right in the cliff edge - amazing sunsets.

Had notification the memorial bench for Mum and Dad for the meadow where they are has been completed and they will be in touch to arrange delivery this week - it is behind a village Baptist chapel and a beautiful location so we are looking forward to its delivery.

Had a drive out this morning to collect orders from two out of town stores and a short walk with Louie before a downpour arrived. Seems settled in for the day. Managed to catch another online grocery delivery for later in the week - we were saying how long ago since we had to do a full shop in store.

Lamb Massaman in the slow cooker before we went out has potatoes in so no need for rice later. One pot easiness today.

Much better just a little tired today so just caught up on laundry and now feet up and some reading and as Lynne says a time to relax.

 

[Lynne G]

How sweet the bench for all to enjoy, Julie. I like one pot meals. I try for them quite often. Not sure what dinner is tonight, but I think I saw some cheese tortellini in the feeezer, so a one pot for me too. Will see what the kids are in the mood for. Nice to get stocked up with online orders.

One kid up, one kid awake, will have to give that mom holler, time to get up, and fresh washed towels in the bathroom. Hope that will get her moving. Then we need gas for the car, and some groceries needed as well. Off to see when our leave time is. Little one will make sure it is close to 11, as o know she expects us to take out lunch while we are out and about. Close to even 12, as in a Sunday, many extend their breakfast hours. And little one is not a fan of mine, or others breakfast selections.

 

[Lynne G]

Mac, saw on Facebook, TSO not playing any holiday concerts, so if anyone thinks USO will have holiday concerts, as they usually do, most likely won’t. Sad, as I am sure all enjoyed those free concerts in the Studios to welcome the holiday spirit.

 

[schumigirl]

It’s so excitjng your trip is tomorrow!
How are you gonna be able to sleep tonight Schumi?
Going back home to see family is finally here!

Hope you sleep well tonight.
I never can get to sleep well night before a trip.

If you are like me, doze off in the car.
That long drive will seem like it’s shorter then.

good morning to all the homies!
Hope your day is great!

You know me well mac.....I think I may need a glass of wine to help me sleep tonight......

Spent a few hours this afternoon round at a my friends house and my phone was going non stop with txts....what time are we arriving....will we see you Monday.....who are you meeting and when.....lol....it`s nice though. I never sleep in the car funnily enough, we`ll have a couple of stops including lunch though which passes time......and I might drive myself or do half and half.....I love motorway driving......heck, just love driving!

Yay, Julie is feeling good this morning, hungry is a good sign. And fresh bread toast sounds yum. I hope you feel much better today. Good thoughts your way.

Zoo was nice, though we had to stay away from of the crowds. Was nice walk around, and still was so hot out. Did not stay that long. Was fun to see which animals liked watermelons. And didn’t know a watermelon floats in water for a time. They have you fill out a bunch of health questions before you enter. And all the buildings and some areas were closed off. So while we do have lions and tigers, Charade, neither could be seen, as their area was closed off. I can see why so much was closed. With people, and definitely kids, all is touched in those areas, and some indoors, so I don’t see how they could keep it continuously clean. A different experience, but still quite lovely, as trees everywhere, so mostly shade we walked in.

Yes, that was so nice to talk to you, Mac, as I can stay up late when I want to.

Woot! Travel to family is tomorrow for Schumi. Safe travels and enjoy. So happy for you, that this trip is here now.

Another sunny and muggy day, with that ooh rain loser chances. Random downpours was the description by the weather lady this morning. We saw no rain yesterday, not last night.

Already close to 80, and AC has just gone on again. Stinking hot of a day, so yay, pool time, I think.

Ah yes, a morning homie I am. Thought another load of wash was needed. And washed some towels, so a nice freshly washed towel was used after my nice long shower. So feeling fresh and hungry too. Won ton soup was left over, so that and if older one did not eat the rest of the cheesecake, that too. Hey, a Sunday, time to relax it is.

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Hope all have that wonderful relaxing Sunday.

Thanks Lynne.....looking forward to it so much....finally......A TRIP that is actually happening.....lol......enjoy that cheesecake! And have a very relaxing Sunday.......

Love Scotland @schumigirl but most importantly family - bet you can’t wait. Our last trip there we were at Gairloch on the West coast in a cottage right in the cliff edge - amazing sunsets.

Had notification the memorial bench for Mum and Dad for the meadow where they are has been completed and they will be in touch to arrange delivery this week - it is behind a village Baptist chapel and a beautiful location so we are looking forward to its delivery.

Had a drive out this morning to collect orders from two out of town stores and a short walk with Louie before a downpour arrived. Seems settled in for the day. Managed to catch another online grocery delivery for later in the week - we were saying how long ago since we had to do a full shop in store.

Lamb Massaman in the slow cooker before we went out has potatoes in so no need for rice later. One pot easiness today.

Much better just a little tired today so just caught up on laundry and now feet up and some reading and as Lynne says a time to relax.

Thanks Julie, seeing the family for the first time in so long!!

I`ve never been to Gairloch, but know where it is. We don`t go that far up very often although we still have a holiday home up in Sutherland.....very remote and very popular with families that just want to get away from it all. Last time we were up there was 2017, the three of us went up for a few days it was empty. There are so many beautiful places up there, and yes Sunsets are something else......

Glad you`re doing better......and I think we`ve all been doing laundry today........

Mac, saw on Facebook, TSO not playing any holiday concerts, so if anyone thinks USO will have holiday concerts, as they usually do, most likely won’t. Sad, as I am sure all enjoyed those free concerts in the Studios to welcome the holiday spirit.

That is a shame about the concerts......





It has rained here solidly for ages this afternoon......not sure this was even forecast!

But, I went round to see my friend this afternoon and it was weird as she had her French Doors open as it was warm, but the rain was bouncing down at the same time. Dogs were curled up in baskets with a look of I`m not going out there today......lol....don`t blame them!

Dinner is simmering away in both slow cookers....my double portion meal today so enough for tomorrow for them.....smells lovely.

Still have Dutch Apple pie for dessert and ice cream, although shop bought as home made stuff is all gone......not looking at anyone in particular there.......but I`m sure my husband spent the afternoon eating what was there......

Need to check in to the hotel later.......never did that before for anywhere......so different right now......

Hope your Sunday is a good one .......

 

[macraven]

Good afternoon homies and hope all are having a great day!

Lynne, that’s sad news about the concerts cancelled but totally understandable due to the pandemic.

Figured it would happen since hhn was cancelled and assume we will see more changes in the parks.

Covid not going away anytime soon.

schumi, safe travels Monday!

Julie, sounds like you are having a good day!
Will be nice when you can go see the memorial bench.

 

[mckennarose]

Have a great trip Schumi!

 

[Charade67]

Good afternoon. I am trying to decide between having a completely lazy day or to start on the housecleaning that I have been neglecting.

I couldn't find the cat this morning. He has already moved into B's room

will B head home for food supplies?

No, the school has a good dining hall and several other options on campus. She may call on occasion and ask if we will take her to her favorite Mexican restaurant. When she started school last year people kept telling me that she would be bringing her laundry home. I would tell them that's fine since she has been doing her own laundry since she was 10. The only time she brought laundry home was the end of the semester.

Not too bad a sleep - awake a few times but went back to sleep. Must be improved as I am feeling hungry this morning! Kev got some nice bread so I think just plain toast and real butter with tea to start the day.

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Going to get packed up this afternoon so we can set off nice and early tomorrow morning.......

Yay! Trip time. Have a great one.

Zoo was nice, though we had to stay away from of the crowds.

I am hoping to get to the zoo in Richmond soon, They have new otter and sloth exhibits.

Mac, saw on Facebook, TSO not playing any holiday concerts

That's a bummer. I am so glad I got to she them in December of 2017.

Recently we had a discussion about mouse ears. Well, I found B's first mouse ears that we bought back in 2007. They still work!

Ears (I don't know how to insert a video, so please click the word "ears")