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

[schumigirl]

Let’s just say I have a bit of a habit. Thank God usually only out & about during Xmas holidays. They go so well with hot coffee

in between packing & going out to grab a couple of frozen turkey breasts the grapevine announced, I put quite a few of these little babies out of garden up

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lol.....I think they`re on sale here all year round, not sure as I never really look for them......but the white is very nice.....

Nice looking dish!

Good evening everyone. Slow day today. Our most excitement today has been trying to determine if we need a new dishwasher. I ran a load this morning as I left for work. When dh went to empty it tonight none of the dishes were clean and the detergent pod was only partly dissolved. We decided to run it one more time and see what happens. I would love to replace the dishwasher, but don;t really want to have the expense right now.

Thank you. I had a much better night last night and didn't remember any dreams.

I would love to do that but...cat.

It looks so peaceful.

I'm with you on the pumpkin stuff too. I will eat pumpkin pie on occasion, but not fond of pumpkin flavored stuff.

I love the chocolate orange. Those usually start showing up here during the Christmas season. I'm not sure if they are available other times. I never think to look.

We had another gloomy, gray day today, so a little color for tonight's light.

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I think that`s how our last dishwasher died......no idea if it can be repaired or not, I won`t live without one so new one was ordered before I could blink! Hope you can keep it running a bit longer.

Glad you slept better....and nice light!!

Yes, it`s a beautiful place.

The whole pumpkin thing passes me by too........

Yeah, I think I need a new dishwasher too, Charade, but we are saving for a new kitchen, and then I am going to replace all the appliances, everything goes, and ask plumber to put in pot filling arms above the stove. We have a very small kitchen, but carrying the heavy pot from sink is annoying. After replacing the roof a few months ago, it will be awhile. And I like the microwave low, as we have ours above the stove, and being short does not help. But we have had most of the kitchen since we bought the house, so a few more years, I am not in a hurry.

Yeah, Schumi, we only get those as Christmas holiday candy. Hard to find the rest in the year. We have a different brand. I like them. But have not bought one in years. Sweet, you enjoyed what Tom brought you.

And yeah,
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Good Night

It`s a strange chocolate.....yes, usually associated with Christmas but I think they are around all year now.....bit like creme eggs......think they`re always available somewhere, not just at easter.



Slept like a baby last night......and I`m loving this new duvet......feels like a huge fluffy cloud on the bed. They do need replacing quite regularly, but brand new....I love them!!

Sun is shining again this morning, so think it`ll be a walk on the beach again, then need to buy some jalapenos.....one of the villages near us has a little Wednesday morning market, usually just farmers selling, but the Olive Man is there too. Sells the most amazing produce. We always over buy from him......he has two we love. One stuffed with a garlic clove which is so sweet, and the other has the hottest chilli pepper stuffed in....that`s my favourite.

Then we have a delivery coming this afternoon, nothing exciting though.

Dinner is still to be decided.......

Have a fabulous Wednesday..........










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[Lynne G]

Good Morning Schumi and Julie.

Ooh, hope washer is okay in Em’s new home, Julie. We live close enough, also about a mile and a mile and a half from our township schools. Too bad our old elementary school used to be across the street, but when older one was a tot, they knocked it down, and built a new one next to the junior and senior high school complex. So, my kids always had to walk. Though when older one was born, I made sure DH always did the morning care, so they always got a ride when they were school age, and then they went to after school care, and then I would pick them up. Then when little one went to school, older one was old enough to have a key, and then they would walk home together. I always made older one wait for little one. We have staggered times for the schools, so our buses have time to get all the kids.

And another dark start to a day that again says rain chances, with a ooh, we haven’t had a thunderstorm in almost a week. Well, it may be a pumpkin, as the weather guy said will arrive around midnight. Eh, I tend to wake up when I hear rain, but almost always, I promptly go back to sleep.

Julie, that is nice you had a longer good sleep.

Schumi’s internet must have got back. Hate that when you type, and it disappeared.

But hope your tea is good, and the coffee as well.

And who should sneak in here? Yes, you were given the head’s up. Why hello camel:


Yes, have a good laugh this Wednesday. Yep, a hump of day, the weekend becomes closer and closer.

So, have a wonderful Wednesday homies.

Ah yes, will be joining Schumi in refilling my tea cup. Then it is a what for breakfast.

Later homies. Smile, we are in September now. You know, the month many a homie plan to travel. Though still sad for those whose September plans are not to be.

Another link off that chain, Elsa, DisneyLife, and Mac. Tick Tick Tick.

 

[macraven]

Good day homies
Need to play catch up

Hope all are having a great day!

charade, we put an order in for a new dishwasher a month ago
Was told no idea when it would come in as they are back ordered still
It could come in October-December
Ouch!

All 3 stores said no idea when they will be delivered to the store

I hope you have better luck in your area to get your new dw

our present dw is in its last legs.
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t

 

[Realfoodfans]

No problems with the washer since the filters were washed out so hooray for that.

After a few phone calls from the delivery company we eventually met up with the lorry at the Chapel for the memorial bench. He kindly agreed to remove it from the pallet and helped Kev carry it to the meadow. We are thrilled with it and think my parents would be pleased too. Tried to upload a photo but no luck - will try again later.

J enjoyed his first day at High School. Grandpa picked him up and because of his additional needs he was collected from a member of staff at reception. He had lots to tell us so that was very positive.

L and I got very wet on our walk home - though she had her wellies and all in one on so was very happy jumping in puddles all the way home!

Roast chicken for our meal which we had early.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Good Morning Schumi and Julie.

Ooh, hope washer is okay in Em’s new home, Julie. We live close enough, also about a mile and a mile and a half from our township schools. Too bad our old elementary school used to be across the street, but when older one was a tot, they knocked it down, and built a new one next to the junior and senior high school complex. So, my kids always had to walk. Though when older one was born, I made sure DH always did the morning care, so they always got a ride when they were school age, and then they went to after school care, and then I would pick them up. Then when little one went to school, older one was old enough to have a key, and then they would walk home together. I always made older one wait for little one. We have staggered times for the schools, so our buses have time to get all the kids.

And another dark start to a day that again says rain chances, with a ooh, we haven’t had a thunderstorm in almost a week. Well, it may be a pumpkin, as the weather guy said will arrive around midnight. Eh, I tend to wake up when I hear rain, but almost always, I promptly go back to sleep.

Julie, that is nice you had a longer good sleep.

Schumi’s internet must have got back. Hate that when you type, and it disappeared.

But hope your tea is good, and the coffee as well.

And who should sneak in here? Yes, you were given the head’s up. Why hello camel:
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Yes, have a good laugh this Wednesday. Yep, a hump of day, the weekend becomes closer and closer.

So, have a wonderful Wednesday homies.

Ah yes, will be joining Schumi in refilling my tea cup. Then it is a what for breakfast.

Later homies. Smile, we are in September now. You know, the month many a homie plan to travel. Though still sad for those whose September plans are not to be.

Another link off that chain, Elsa, DisneyLife, and Mac. Tick Tick Tick.

Got my email from HR Rewards for my B1G1 birthday offer!

Definitely will put that to good use!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, Julie, nice to hear kids had a good first day of school. And washer was good to go. Yum for dinner. And how great to hear bench turned out just as you wanted, and a wonderful way to honor your parents.

Hey, DisneyLife, yep, got that birthday offer too. Nice. Hope all is well with you and family.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, easier puzzle than I first thought. Kinda fitting as title is Sunny Day. And yay, still is here.

 

[keishashadow]

our present dw is in its last legs.
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t

Same at my house, but the mr decided to keep me

Hey, DisneyLife, yep, got that birthday offer too. Nice. Hope all is well with you and family.

Maybe in my junk mail Hmmph

am flight delayed due to GPS issues. We elected to drive 60 miles the other way to PIT. Turns out it’s all due to the Donald coming to speak there tomorrow . Lots of those big black suburbans up & down runway of that airport

that’s ok. They comped is to big seats & had a nice meal at Primanti s. waiting to board Now

 

[macraven]

Safe travels!

 

[schumigirl]

Same at my house, but the mr decided to keep me

Maybe in my junk mail Hmmph

am flight delayed due to GPS issues. We elected to drive 60 miles the other way to PIT. Turns out it’s all due to the Donald coming to speak there tomorrow . Lots of those big black suburbans up & down runway of that airport

that’s ok. They comped is to big seats & had a nice meal at Primanti s. waiting to board Now

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Yes, my Hard Rock birthday email went to my junk mail......I never check them, but I really should look more often......

Nice picture of the mister and nice upgrade........have the best time on your trip Janet....you certainly deserve it.......




We have heavy rain tonight.....started mid afternoon but has got steadily heavier as the night has gone on. It`s nice to be in on nights like this.....

Watching a very strange movie called Kill Ben Lyk.....British movie....wasn`t sure at first, but there is some dark humour in it that is funny.....

Planning to do some grocery shoppping tomorrow.....then I have my friends little granddaughter for an hour or so....she starts school on Monday, it`s the 7th here before most start up.

My goodness....rain just got heavier....didn`t think it possible.

Time for tea......or gin.......

 

[Lynne G]

Safe travels Keisha! Sweet seats.

Go for both Schumi. Just tea for me. As nice enough day, so far.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Gin for sure, Schumi. I may join you in one of those - we just started Flu season scheduling at my clinics and let's just say patients are VERY excited for them this year! LOL. Glad tea is strong enough for Lynn today!

Hi to everyone! Tomorrow is thirsty Thursday which means today we can pre-game for it.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Friends son has been living/working in Florida for last three years but got fantastic promotion to head of European projects so returning back to UK - to get to Manchester his flights were Orlando/Washington/Frankfurt/Manchester - oh for Virgin and our flights to return to “normal”.

Night all. Early start in the morning.

 

[Charade67]

Good afternoon everyone. Pretty good day today. I think I finally scored another victory with an insurance issue. This time it was with one of our Medicaid providers. One of our therapists used to take this provider when she was at her old office, but was somehow dropped when she moved to our office. I have been trying to get her reinstated since last September. The company hasn't been very cooperative. Today I got a call from our local provider rep. I forwarded him several of the emails I had since last September, including the one with the therapist's signed contract in it. He was able to determine that they had dropped the ball last year and she should have been contracted back November. Once he gets everything straightened out on their end all our claims should reprocess and this therapist is going to get a huge claim check.

I think that`s how our last dishwasher died......no idea if it can be repaired or not, I won`t live without one so new one was ordered before I could blink! Hope you can keep it running a bit longer.

Dh actually suggested that we hand wash our dishes. I think the phrase "If looks could kill" is appropriate here.

I can totally relate to the Florida driver meme. I have 6 years experience driving in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

And another dark start to a day that again says rain chances, with a ooh, we haven’t had a thunderstorm in almost a week.

We are having a thunderstorm right now. I hope we don't lose power.

charade, we put an order in for a new dishwasher a month ago
Was told no idea when it would come in as they are back ordered still
It could come in October-December
Ouch!

All 3 stores said no idea when they will be delivered to the store

I hope you have better luck in your area to get your new dw

Wow, I wouldn't have thought it would be so difficult to get a dishwasher. I think ours is okay for now. I'll wait an see if we have anymore problems.

No problems with the washer since the filters were washed out so hooray for that.

Great news.

Ooh, easier puzzle than I first thought. Kinda fitting as title is Sunny Day. And yay, still is here.

Another nice puzzle. I don't have anymore to do. I may have to go buy more.

Same at my house, but the mr decided to keep me

am flight delayed due to GPS issues. We elected to drive 60 miles the other way to PIT. Turns out it’s all due to the Donald coming to speak there tomorrow . Lots of those big black suburbans up & down runway of that airport

I once left town for the day when he spoke here. I did not want to dal with the traffic in our small town.

Almost time to start thinking about dinner. I'm thinking tacos tonight.

Sounds like our storm is already starting to move away.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Making an afternoon stop in!

Good evening everyone. Slow day today. Our most excitement today has been trying to determine if we need a new dishwasher. I ran a load this morning as I left for work. When dh went to empty it tonight none of the dishes were clean and the detergent pod was only partly dissolved. We decided to run it one more time and see what happens. I would love to replace the dishwasher, but don;t really want to have the expense right now.

Ugh...replacing appliances That is never a fun venture. It sure would be great if it was an easy fix. I will cross my fingers for you. And what a great win for you at work!!!!! It feels good when things start to work out.

enjoyed his first day at High School. Grandpa picked him up and because of his additional needs he was collected from a member of staff at reception. He had lots to tell us so that was very positive.

L and I got very wet on our walk home - though she had her wellies and all in one on so was very happy jumping in puddles all the way home!

It is great that your kiddos had a great first day. Our youngest ds had his first day of Gr 12 today. I am waiting to hear how it all went down. Our dinner tonight should be full of details. I am looking forward to all the tales.

@schumigirl what did you choose...Tea or gin

it is a quiet week at work so far. Not too many papers to shove around this week. Sometimes it is nice to just have a slower week. And it couldn't come at a better time, with the kiddo back in school, it just gives me a little extra time to spend with the DS who was anxious about starting school. He is the type that thrives on his routine and loves to know how his day is scheduled, how things " work " and how his day flows. So we have had several chats about even though we do not know how your day will look like, how you get from class to class etc etc etc, these are problems that we all have to deal with everyday in our lives. This " covid virus "' has had many life lessons for my kids to learn from.

Tonight on the menu is a healthy chicken burrito bowls made in the instant pot. I was watching some youtube videos on freezer dump meals that I could get together for the boys and dh to toss into the IP when I am working at the second job in the evenings. That way they could have a good meal that is easy to prep. We will see how this tastes for me to prep it for them to cook. Crossing my fingers that they like it lol

Well...have a great rest of your day everyone!!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Pumpkin, I like one pot meals. All about fast and easy are my week day meals. Hope DS school year goes well. Exciting grade 12.

Charade, yeah, hand wash. Um, no, for most things. Nice you were able to fix that lack of insurance coverage. And yep, maybe time for a new puzzle. I have another one, older one bought me, so maybe will get into it this weekend. And we have those storm chances starting later tonight. Tomorrow’s forecast said thunderstorms watch and severe thunderstorms chances, with damaging winds. But hey, so far, this holiday weekend looks perfect. 80’s, lesser humidity, and sunny . Yay! Hope those sunny predictions are right.

A what for dinner. Thinking beans and hotdogs, as hotdogs have been in the refrigerator for some time, and had bought a case of beans, so all will eat, but little one. Soup or zap a meal for her. We had chicken and air fried fries for lunch. So, not feeling like more chicken. Ate a late lunch, so dinner will be when all are asking about it.

 

[Charade67]

A fun little light for tonight.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Nice light Charade!

Morning all. Grandchildren still asleep but I’ve walked the perimeter with Louie and had my first coffee. Grey and threatening rain but so mild here.

Em will take J - quick drop off as he’s being met in reception. Before we moved in together we were literally across a meadow to his new school. Would have been very handy now!

I will take L and join the queue to walk her round - we have to walk a one way system to avoid contact.

After that will prep spaghetti bolognese in the slow cooker and then over to Dad’s as meeting with the charity to see what furniture they would like to take.

Catch up later x

 

[schumigirl]

Gin for sure, Schumi. I may join you in one of those - we just started Flu season scheduling at my clinics and let's just say patients are VERY excited for them this year! LOL. Glad tea is strong enough for Lynn today!

Hi to everyone! Tomorrow is thirsty Thursday which means today we can pre-game for it.

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lol.....yep......think most would agree it should have been gin!!

Have a great Thursday.......

Good afternoon everyone. Pretty good day today. I think I finally scored another victory with an insurance issue. This time it was with one of our Medicaid providers. One of our therapists used to take this provider when she was at her old office, but was somehow dropped when she moved to our office. I have been trying to get her reinstated since last September. The company hasn't been very cooperative. Today I got a call from our local provider rep. I forwarded him several of the emails I had since last September, including the one with the therapist's signed contract in it. He was able to determine that they had dropped the ball last year and she should have been contracted back November. Once he gets everything straightened out on their end all our claims should reprocess and this therapist is going to get a huge claim check.

Dh actually suggested that we hand wash our dishes. I think the phrase "If looks could kill" is appropriate here.

I can totally relate to the Florida driver meme. I have 6 years experience driving in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

We are having a thunderstorm right now. I hope we don't lose power.

Wow, I wouldn't have thought it would be so difficult to get a dishwasher. I think ours is okay for now. I'll wait an see if we have anymore problems.

Great news.

Another nice puzzle. I don't have anymore to do. I may have to go buy more.



I once left town for the day when he spoke here. I did not want to dal with the traffic in our small town.

Almost time to start thinking about dinner. I'm thinking tacos tonight.

Sounds like our storm is already starting to move away.

Hand wash dishes That`s fighting talk there........

Although we do have Le Creuset pans, so they can`t go in and a few other things that aren`t dishwasher safe. Tom is maniacal about rinsing off the plates to excess before we put them in the dishwasher......only becauses he get the job of cleaning the filter if things clog up.......there`s method there.

We both love driving in Florida......yes, the I-4 isn`t the happiest place to drive in, but everywhere else is so much fun! It`s one of the few things we have ever have a discussion over.....who get`s to drive.....lol......now it`s whoever grabs the keys first!

Making an afternoon stop in!


Ugh...replacing appliances That is never a fun venture. It sure would be great if it was an easy fix. I will cross my fingers for you. And what a great win for you at work!!!!! It feels good when things start to work out.

It is great that your kiddos had a great first day. Our youngest ds had his first day of Gr 12 today. I am waiting to hear how it all went down. Our dinner tonight should be full of details. I am looking forward to all the tales.

@schumigirl what did you choose...Tea or gin

it is a quiet week at work so far. Not too many papers to shove around this week. Sometimes it is nice to just have a slower week. And it couldn't come at a better time, with the kiddo back in school, it just gives me a little extra time to spend with the DS who was anxious about starting school. He is the type that thrives on his routine and loves to know how his day is scheduled, how things " work " and how his day flows. So we have had several chats about even though we do not know how your day will look like, how you get from class to class etc etc etc, these are problems that we all have to deal with everyday in our lives. This " covid virus "' has had many life lessons for my kids to learn from.

Tonight on the menu is a healthy chicken burrito bowls made in the instant pot. I was watching some youtube videos on freezer dump meals that I could get together for the boys and dh to toss into the IP when I am working at the second job in the evenings. That way they could have a good meal that is easy to prep. We will see how this tastes for me to prep it for them to cook. Crossing my fingers that they like it lol

Well...have a great rest of your day everyone!!!!

Hope your DS day went well.......it`s going to be so different for them for sure......and kids who like routine might find it a little bit extra of a struggle.

Er.........gin won......although I`m guessing you knew that would win....... Tea is for breakfast and mid afternoon!




Went to bed early last night.....had the best sleep.......Tom sat up watching a tv show called Red Dwarf.....comedy show from way back and they brought it back.....junk to me, but he started watching the Box Set from 1988!!! And not about dwarves! Said he came up to bed around 2am! Never heard a thing.......although I did just get into bed and saw a spider on the ceiling.....darn it! No way could I leave it up there, we have very high ceilings so had to go down and get the extending part of the dyson and got it that way........

It`s starting to cool down generally so they will be making their way indoors. We are surrounded by farmland, so I`m surprised we don`t get more........famous last words!

Cloudy but warm today, think it`s to be 70F which isn`t bad.......but by next week temps will start to drop for us over here generally.

A morning of shopping is ahead for us.......joy!! All food though.......then have my little buddy Elise for an hour or so till her mother is out of a meeting......her grandmother is my friend but she has a job so where their schedule conflicts occasionally, I step in where I can. She is adorable and starts school next week.......4 seems so young. We all started school at 4, and now I remember how young I thought Kyle was back then.......she`s similar to Kyle in that she`s not 5 till early next year. She is so looking forward to school......

Tom has requested if I would make meatballs tonight, but if it`s going to be warm, we might just grill again.......seems a shame to waste a night when soon it`ll be too cold to be out cooking.

Plain old toast with preserves this morning.......neither of us fancied anything more than that.

Have a great Thursday..............​

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning to Julie and Schumi.

Ah, we get that very muggy with rain chances and 89 the high. Seems the warm weather system is back, and the heat and humidity means rain. Like phone will be give me thunderstorms warnings, like the one late last night, that expired a few minutes ago. I am sure I w get another one, before the day is done. But per the weather lady this morning, as the rain moves out late today, a stretch of beautiful weather for the holiday weekend. A full sunny Friday, a mostly sunny Saturday, and full sunny Sunday and Monday. 80’s and lower humidity too, those days. Woot! I mean, Woot!

Yep, all about routine, and mine includes that ah so nice cups of tea. Then a search for what to eat for breakfast. Thinking maybe there is a waffle left, so that may be the choice. I could use some more milk, but oddly, lots of milk in the grocery cases, but not the size I want. Grr. Told little one to make another grocery run today, and hope. Smart girl, planned all her classes to end by 12:30pm. While she is not that early bird, she knows early classes means rest of day, can relax. Well, do an errand for me, today.

Ah, Julie’s in the back to school routine. Hope both kids are enjoying their time back in a new school year. Ah yes, how nice you go out with Louie. Yeah, we trained all our dogs, until we go downstairs, no getting up. With a fenced in yard, we rarely went out with them for the morning going out. Sometimes in the afternoon, we’d sit out as they enjoyed and used the yard. Yum, a for another good sounding dinner. Me, thinking pasta. As all like it, and we have fresh pasta again, as little one made a grocery run last night, seems was in the mood for soup last night, and none in the closet. So, went with her, and picked up some ravioli. Easy, one pot meal. Yep.


Wirh that


Yep, do your part to get hydrated. Schumi and I start with tea, and Julie has her coffee. Let’s go homies. Drink up, as yes,
Woot!

Later homies, have a terrific Thirsty Thursday.