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

[Lynne G]

Great puzzle, Charade, and gets light. Was sad to read he lost his life at 43. Great actor lost too soon. Cancer sucks.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Morning homies.

Love that puzzle Charade - I take weeks over them and you are speed of light.

Had to google that actor as not one I know but very sad at such a young age.

Keisha we are lucky Louie doesn’t react to thunder but my last retriever Bob did - sadly the first time there was a storm as a youngster he was on his own and he never got over that fright.

Beautiful morning here which is great as we are heading out to a farm visit.

Hope everyone has a peaceful Saturday x

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. Did not sleep well last night. It took me forever to get to sleep because I had a nap yesterday afternoon. I finally got to sleep only to wake up around 4:00. Eventually managed to get back to sleep, but woke up again at 6:00. I finally gave up around 7:00 and got up and paid bills.

No plans at all for the day, It's raining again, so I may just stay inside all day. If the rain stops I might go out and see how much it will cost to frame my tiger puzzle.

I feel like I could take a nap right now, so maybe i will.

 

[Lynne G]

Hope the farm is lovely, Julie, and you are feeling better. Hope the weather held.

Is a quiet enough morning so far. If it rained overnight, I did not hear it. But I didn’t think it did. Was a bright sunrise, and still sunny out now. Wash done, but with the rain predicted today, nothing was hung outside to dry. Last load is in the dryer now. And second to last load was the linens, so beds made fresh, well not little one’s yet, I think a 2 am bedtime has something to do about that, and washed towels in the bathrooms. So having an almost warm towel for my so refreshing hot shower. Even if some rain, feeling just right now. Though with the very muggy out, as said by weather guy earlier this morning, another refreshing shower may be needed, if feeling icky from that.

Charade, I am sorry not a good night for you. Nap is needed, that is for sure. Neat, when you like a puzzle enough to frame it. We have only done that twice so far. Latest was the Disney one, as little one wanted it framed. So, easy enough to do. Hope the rain goes away so you can find a frame. Beautiful puzzle, so can see why would make a nice picture.

With that, I think since older one was to bed not much after me, he is up, and so the bacon and eggs will be coming shortly.

Have that lazy feeling Saturday.

And thank you for little one’s birthday wishes. I am lucky, most of the time, she is a good kid. And she’s a girl. As opposed to older one, who just showed me a commercial for the coming Spring video game he wants, to a online discussion of baseball, of which, I have left the room. What is now streaming is of no interest, so time to make breakfast.

So yeah:

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all!

Aww poor dog, Keisha. Luckily all 3 of my dogs could care less about the thunder and lightning. Thunder shook our house earlier, after we got home. I think we have had more rain this Summer than I remember. Yeah warnings on phone for tonight and all of tomorrow. But they are saying, with the cool front in charge, we will have a gloriously sunny, nice Sunday.

Fading fast. Hope Charade leaves the light on. Very dark outside, with the cloud cover.

He never had an issue until we vacationed with eldest DSs family. Had them bring down their dog (nervous little chillaula sp). Another DS watched the house as the norm. Several storms blew threw and our dog started to mimic the other’s response. Now, every time it rains ugh

Keisha we are lucky Louie doesn’t react to thunder but my last retriever Bob did - sadly the first time there was a storm as a youngster he was on his own and he never got over that fright.

Aw poor baby. I had Keeshonds years ago (ie keishashadow). Again while on vacation, a pattern is forming here lol, We had severe weather roll thru. Turned out to be a microburst.

We live in a large area with unique topography. Deep river valley but within a mile, mountain ridges & high meadows/farm land. it’s not uncommon to have a small tornado & microbursts form

This one blew out several of the windows on one side of our house & took down many mature trees. Was told my big boy stationed himself in LR ahead of this happening. He stood his ground, barking while staring outside the whole time. The other two dogs retreated into an interior room/arch. Lucky he didn’t get hurt.
after that he became a lapdog when it rained

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, while I never had a spook dog, my DBro did. You would find him under the bed, any time a loud sound was heard. Hated thunderstorms. Eek, Keisha, not good windows breaking. Yeah, I am just South of those mountains, so crap comes down from the mountains, and close enough to the sea, crap coming along the coast, gets us too. We even get tornado warnings here. Most of the time, they are ones. Strong enough to damage, but not that destruction you see with higher numbered. Wind shear has damaged much when we have had some storms. Wind knocks down trees, and wires fall, so power out is what we get most of the time, when the wind is howling. But nature is teasing us, very sunny out now. Shades time, as off to figure out what sweet to get little one. She is not a cake eater either, and certainly not breakfast fare one.

Yum, bacon and eggs done. Yes, cooked up enough bacon left over. I can see BLT by little one. And picked up a filet roast, and had the butcher slice it for me. Hoping the weather lets us put steak on the grill. Little one is definitely part of family. We all like steak, and she and I like a medium rare, tender beef filet. Dinner will be served. Oh yes it will. LoL

 

[keishashadow]

Wind shear has damaged much when we have had some storms. Wind knocks down trees, and wires fall, so power out is what we get most of the time, when the wind is howling. But nature is teasing us, very sunny out now. Shades time, as off to figure out what sweet to get little one. She is not a cake eater either, and certainly not breakfast fare one.

Yikes.

wanted to mention last week found myself behind a convoy (where’s Carole with a truck meme lol) of the large bucket power trucks. Was on hilly 2 lane road, short cut to turnpike. All I could see stretched ahead of me were the trucks. Our area always sends them down for storm areas but gee...seeing the Laura devastation is daunting stuff

whaaat, no cake for DD? Believe I missed it

 

[Lynne G]

Nope, Keisha. While DH is a eat anything, with older one not far behind, picky eater little one did not want cake. While she will eat cheesecake, after our three for my birthday, not feeling to have more of it.

Ah ride home from grocery was darker and darker, looked like evening. Air changed from muggy, to a cool, increasing breezing one. Storm is a coming. Sunglasses taken off on ride home. Ended up with a chocolate chip muffin. That will have her candle in it. Yep, there ya go. Lunchtime party, and maybe even some ice cream. Picked up chocolate chip ice cream too, as I know littke one will eat that.

Wanted to go out some more, as had a coupon I wanted to use. But with the rain, may wait some time. Full from the breakfast older one and I had.

 

[Charade67]

Charade, I am sorry not a good night for you. Nap is needed, that is for sure. Neat, when you like a puzzle enough to frame it. We have only done that twice so far. Latest was the Disney one, as little one wanted it framed. So, easy enough to do. Hope the rain goes away so you can find a frame. Beautiful puzzle, so can see why would make a nice picture.

After all the hours we spent working on that puzzle (38) there is no way it's going back in the box.

I had Keeshonds years ago (ie keishashadow).

I wondered how you came up with your screen name.

Lynne - Happy birthday to your daughter!


B's school has finally released numbers, So far they have 30 positive cases that include both students and faculty/staff. That's really not too bad for a school of its size. I just pray that the numbers won't increase by too much.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Charade we need a non sleepers club! Most of last night I was listening to old comedy radio shows - drifting in and out of sleep so lost track of how much I slept.

Farm visit was a nice outing as a different county and scenery and the GC enjoyed the animals but it was no better than a free one attached to our favourite local farm shop and their shop and cafe are amazing. Cafe looked a bit doubtful so a surprise McDonald’s drive through snack and milkshakes en route home.

Having a day at home tomorrow. J will be trying on all of his uniform and making sure everything ready in his rucksack as (unfortunately) father will be taking him overnight Tuesday therefore dropping him first day at high school Wednesday - which is difficult as his Mummy has fought the battle to get him his place there and his additional needs support in place etc. After that have promised L we will make a chocolate cake and weather permitting some time in the garden.

We were lucky with the weather today but raining and even going dark now so we are choosing a family movie and hunkering down in front of the screen now.

Wish I’d remembered to bring those puzzles back this week!

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne we’ve had violent TS the last two days. Finally a drop in our humidity. Flooding in Low lying areas. We were in drought stage but enough already. My dog has to be sick of wearing his thunder vest but he’d be a wiggling mess without it.

You get a pass for that transgression . Going to guess you heard your fill of what passes for a rarity here. Although, I will admit to appreciating accordions too

lol.....acordions give me nightmare memories of Scottish Country Dancing at school (((shudder))) Everybody hated that!!! Dashing White Sergeant and the Gay Gordons......yep......real kilt swirling dances......and not fun!!!!

Glad I get a pass though.....

I did think of another song I don`t mind hearing bagpipes.....despite hating the Beatles and anything to do with Paul McCartney.....I LOVE the song he did with Wings, Mull of Kintyre.......that`s another that gets the old heart strings sobbing too.......

Sorry y'all. We went out for a late dinner.

I got the puzzle finished.

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Tonight's light is in memory of actor Chadwick Bozeman who lost a battle with cancer today.

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I had to Google that actor as I had never heard the name, such a shame. Reminded me of Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) who was fighting breast cancer while filming the last Potter movie....never complained once.

Nice puzzle and light too.

One of the gifts we got Tom for his birthday was a 1000 piece jigsaw of the NYC skyline.....that`ll be done when winter sets in.

Yikes.

wanted to mention last week found myself behind a convoy (where’s Carole with a truck meme lol) of the large bucket power trucks. Was on hilly 2 lane road, short cut to turnpike. All I could see stretched ahead of me were the trucks. Our area always sends them down for storm areas but gee...seeing the Laura devastation is daunting stuff

whaaat, no cake for DD? Believe I missed it
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lol......had a whole fill of truckers after our journey home this weekend!!! Think they left common sense at home considering the weather conditions we had! Idiots.......

yes, cake.......please.......

After all the hours we spent working on that puzzle (38) there is no way it's going back in the box.


I wondered how you came up with your screen name.

Lynne - Happy birthday to your daughter!


B's school has finally released numbers, So far they have 30 positive cases that include both students and faculty/staff. That's really not too bad for a school of its size. I just pray that the numbers won't increase by too much.

Yes, hope the numbers don`t increase for her. 30 is still too many, but I agree, could be worse.




So.......yes, back home after a fabulous trip home. Spent a lot of time with mum and family members, saw a few friends too. Hotel was lovely and we felt really happy with everything they were doing regarding Covid.

Did have one or two "unique" moments...not unusual for us of course......but nothing bad.......I`m only ever rude to someone who is rude to me first

Left really early this morning as we were dropping my cousin`s son off South of Manchester......quite a lot out of our way but happy to do it. Weather South Scotland and the North of England was dreadful.......high winds, rain and it`s cold!!!

When we hit further down the country, the weather has got better, winds have eased and rain is off, but still cooler than we`d like.

Had huge hugs from Kyle, of course, then opened all Tom`s presents which he loved......and a few were a surprise which was nice.......then had Indian takeout......it was good!

Washing machine is already on the second load, and third will be on later......watching Night School with Kevin Hart.....such a funny guy...

Tom received a bottle of champagne from the hotel for his birthday, nice gesture, so we`ll have that tonight........

Diet starts tomorrow.........


Will post some pictures on the TR, but just one for tonight

 

[Lynne G]

Glad you are home, safe and sound, Schumi. Happy you had a great time, even if the weather was not the best.

Listening to quite the downpour now. But shopping was had, found some things for her birthday, milkshakes to drink on eat home. Closer we got to home, rain got harder. Was sunny where we were shopping, about 1/2 hour away. Another dash from car and got a little wet. No matter, just the unlucky downpour we have. Sun should return soon enough.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Glad you had a safe journey home Schumi. Kevin Hart popular in this house at the moment too. My Brownie Guide leader was from Scotland and we learnt those dances with her - then when I went to the Grammar school (back in the 60’s) it was mortifying that dancing was on the curriculum for shared PE lessons with the boys once a week in Winter term but those of us who’d been in that Brownie group were a “step” ahead.

Lynne glad your shopping trip was successful. Always cake for a birthday here. Not always homemade I admit.

Children’s movie finished and we are watching Sully - Miracle on the Hudson. Seen it before but anything with Tom Hanks is good for us.

 

[macraven]

Charade
Many times I wrote geisha instead of keisha
and no one noticed.

schumi
You are back home
Hurray!!

I’ll have you know the accordion was the first instrument I learned...

Lynne sending for your daughter


a big hey and a hug to the rest of our homies here!

Hope all the homies are having a fun weekend

 

[Lynne G]

And so the sun and hot has returned for awhile now.


Look at it upside down. Ugh.

 

[schumigirl]

schumi
You are back home
Hurray!!

I’ll have you know the accordion was the first instrument I learned...

lol....I didn`t know about your musical background......accordions are hard to master!!! I barely managed to learn the recorder...... I wanted to learn the piano, but I was deemed as not musical (so true) and my extra curricular hobby assigned to me was more English Literature......which suited me down to the ground to be honest..........I couldn`t read music to save my life.....but I could write.......they knew me well.......


Bedtime here......it`s been a very long day.......

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Well almost dinner time, steaks going on the grill shortly, like that was hard to guess, dinner isn’t even done and already looking forward to brunch tomorrow!!!

1 more day off the countdown and continuing to look into a stay back at WDW we have it narrowed down to a handful, WL, Poly, POFQ, BWI, or our Disney home away from home BC!!!

We are really thinking a land sea combo would be perfect, so right now dates in April are very likable!!

 

[Charade67]

My child has impeccable timing. Last week when she moved into her dorm her roommate had not arrived yet. I offered to purchase a doormat and bathmat for them if the roommate didn't bring them. This afternoon dh and I went to Bed Bath and Beyond to get some things. We were about halfway home when B texted me and asked me to get the mats for her. I went to Hobby Lobby to get a quote on framing my puzzle. I was going to get a doormat there, but the place they were supposed to be was almost empty. Note to self - buy dorm stuff BEFORE the students return to campus.

Charade we need a non sleepers club! Most of last night I was listening to old comedy radio shows - drifting in and out of sleep so lost track of how much I slept.

I am trying to get into a better sleep routine, but haven't been very successful. It doesn't help that I get hot even with the ceiling fan on.

lol.....acordions give me nightmare memories of Scottish Country Dancing at school (((shudder))) Everybody hated that!!! Dashing White Sergeant and the Gay Gordons......yep......real kilt swirling dances......and not fun!!!!

This sounds like the equivalent of the square dancing I had to do in middle school. Hated every minute of it.

Reminded me of Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) who was fighting breast cancer while filming the last Potter movie....never complained once.

I did not know about that. She's amazing.

lol....I didn`t know about your musical background......accordions are hard to master!!! I barely managed to learn the recorder...... I wanted to learn the piano, but I was deemed as not musical (so true) and my extra curricular hobby assigned to me was more English Literature......which suited me down to the ground to be honest..........I couldn`t read music to save my life.....but I could write.......they knew me well.......

I have no musical ability at all. I have labeled myself "musically illiterate ". Thankfully B did not inherit my lack of musical ability.

1 more day off the countdown and continuing to look into a stay back at WDW we have it narrowed down to a handful, WL, Poly, POFQ, BWI, or our Disney home away from home BC!!!

We are really thinking a land sea combo would be perfect, so right now dates in April are very likable!!

Hopefully the spring break crowds will be lighter next year.

Not ready for bed yet, but need to find something to do Dh has managed to find some college football on TV. Teams I know nothing about.

 

[Lynne G]

Had some more rain, about an hour ago, but our steaks on the grill were so tasty. Thick filets cooked medium. Exactly what little one wanted. And all stuff we gave her, she say happy with. Sweatshirt I got her, she has on already. Nice birthday for her, even with the rain.

Yeah, the back to school areas looked picked over, Charade. Like tonight’s light.

And ahhh tomorrow is Sunday.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Had some more rain, about an hour ago, but our steaks on the grill were so tasty. Thick filets cooked medium. Exactly what little one wanted. And all stuff we gave her, she say happy with. Sweatshirt I got her, she has on already. Nice birthday for her, even with the rain.

Yeah, the back to school areas looked picked over, Charade. Like tonight’s light.

And ahhh tomorrow is Sunday.

I must have slipped it right by and missed it somehow,

Happy Birthday to Little One!!!!!

My middle one has a Birthday Today also!!