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

[macraven]

Charade that was great you were able to connect so quickly with your high school friend!

always a nice feeling to find someone you went to school with !

 

[schumigirl]

I don’t have to be called twice for bacon

I will put on my shoes and come over !

Can`t go wrong with bacon........

I know I just told you I was moving to do something.....but I will in a minute.....I`m procrastinating like an expert now........

@schumigirl that Friends meme is spot on - made my day LOL!

lol....it`s a good one!!! Love a good Friends meme.......

Good morning everyone. We had a fun day yesterday, The weather was absolutely perfect. The zoo was fun, but a lot of the animals were sleeping. I think I managed to get a few good pictures. I need to upload them from my camera. I still take a regular camera with me. The iPhone just doesn't have the zoom capability that my camera has.

I had a very interesting dream Friday night. I dreamed about a high school classmate who I have not seen since we graduated in 1985. We had one class together. I think it was personal finance. We sat at a table with my best friend and some unfortunate boy who was a grade behind us. The three of us girls used to goof off and act silly (but never disrespectful) when the teacher was out of earshot. When I woke up I did an internet search (Thankfully she has an uncommon name) and found her working as a librarian at a university in Massachusetts. I sent her an email and she wrote back.

I wouldn't mind celebrating that day.

Happy belated anniversary!

Same here. We were actually talking about this yesterday and dh was surprised that I didn't want to go to a particular restaurant. It's a very expensive steakhouse that used to be really good. It's the place that I mentioned where I got a well done steak that you could have cut with a plastic knife. Unfortunately the last couple of times we went there it has not lived up to expectations.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that our wedding video is on VHS and we have not had it converted to DVD.


Hope he gets the decision soon and you will be on your way to Florida.


Cool light.

DLPN - I love those temps, well, except maybe the low 50's.

Schumi - Love the Friends meme.

Almost time to leave for church. Hope everyone has a nice Sunday,

Thanks Charade......I know what you mean, our wedding was initially on VHS and as soon as we could we got it on DVD.....but it was a couple of years before we did.

Yes, haven`t seen a phone picture yet that beats a real camera, some are ok, but the clarity is missing. I have a Samsung and I can see the difference without even thinking.....my friends all have iPhones for the most part and they say the same of their camera pictures. Glad you had a nice day though.

That is such a lovely story with your old friend Charade......what a nice meet up you`ll have if you do get to meet her again.




I really need to go do something.....I`ve actually been on this laptop all afternoon.....getting up to allsorts of mischief.....

Had a lovely walk this morning, albeit a short one as the rain came on slightly......very odd day.

Feels cool now though, but having lamb for dinner tonight, so a lovely warming dish. It`s not that it`s cold, just feels damp.

Oh if you like Helen Mirren as an actress, watch The Good Liar movie....it was very good.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Charade - so nice to reconnect with your friend. I hope you can stay in touch. In the 60 ‘s my father started to travel to the US with work - quite unusual at the time. He became very friendly with a colleague at their Rochester office who had a daughter and we became pen friends for 20 years then lost touch. I found her again about 10 years ago through Facebook as she’d kept her maiden name as her middle name. So good to catch up and be in regular contact again.

We had a good walk - out on a pathway made on a disused railway line and back along the canal to the country pub/restaurant for a roast beef dinner. Absolutely full and very sleepy now we are home.



Agree Carole - we enjoyed the “Good Liar” movie - and of course Helen Mirren.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Lovely hot day ahead, saw that our neighbors in Colorado are looking to get some early snow.....

Way to early to have to be making mention of that 4 letter word......

Lazy weekend sure is nice, still a few chores around the house I have, putting some new shelving up for middle son toy collection downstairs, he intends to open a store at some point as it is a true passion to him, some very neat stuff also.

 

[Charade67]

A few zoo pics. Most of the animals were sleeping.





Sleepy otter.


Sleepy cheetah. This one was taken with the maximum zoom. It was way too far away to capture with my phone.

 

[schumigirl]

A few zoo pics. Most of the animals were sleeping.

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Sleepy otter.
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Sleepy cheetah. This one was taken with the maximum zoom. It was way too far away to capture with my phone.
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Lovely animal pictures Charade......love the otter.





Sun has come out after a grey and drizzly day......and warmer now than it was earlier....

Dinner was lush!! Love us some lamb, well, Kyle had turkey as he isn`t a fan of lamb. But, lamb was lovely and served nice and juicy.....no room for dessert for us.

Did watch some of the Grand Prix today as the result wasn`t inevitable due to racing incidents and for the first time in a long time we enjoyed it......but now, everything all tidied and cleared up, it`s feet up and not doing much at all.

Hope our Keisha is still having a blast with her mister on their trip away.......

Pot of tea time.......

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

A few zoo pics. Most of the animals were sleeping.

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Sleepy otter.
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Sleepy cheetah. This one was taken with the maximum zoom. It was way too far away to capture with my phone.
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Cool pics!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, always enjoy Zoo pictures and the mention of bacon.

Yep, a lazy day for us. Some puzzle time, and now ready for pool time.

 

[Charade67]

Have I used this one yet?



Who gets it?

 

[Lynne G]

Ahh, HHN treat. Burnt Offerings.

With that, I am ready for bed.

 

[macraven]

Have I used this one yet?

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Who gets it?

It is 12:30 and I’m still trying to give an answer
It’s on the tip of my tongue
Keep thinking it had an Alfred Hitchcock theme

Lynne said burnt offerings
Which sounds good for me...

Tucking all the homies to bed now so don’t ask mom for a drink of water...

Good night!

 

[Charade67]

Not Burnt Offerings. Keep in mind I’m a charter member of the HHN Chicken Club.
Although I like Hitchcock, this has nothing to do with him.

 

[macraven]

Uncle...
I give up so let me know the answer or I won’t be able to sleep tonight..

 

[schumigirl]

Have I used this one yet?

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Who gets it?

Would “Goodnight John Boy“ be a solution.........

 

[Realfoodfans]

@Charade67 - Surprisingly I got it straight sway - loved the Waltons.

Happy Monday everyone.

Nothing exciting planned here today. A few business items on my to do list that shouldn’t take long. Then a few household tasks and a short walk to our local shop for bread, milk and bananas.

Sausages to cook for our brunch - actually woke up hungry (too much food yesterday) so may cook them fairly early.

Coffee time now.

 

[schumigirl]

lol.....mac when I saw the house without my glasses on I thought initially it was the house from Halloween.......two very different houses indeed!





I don`t really remember watching much of The Waltons........maybe my parents did as I do remember the theme song being on......I much preferred Little House on the Prairie........running home from getting off the school bus as it started at 4.20 on a Thursday.....our school finished at 3.55. Highlight of my tv week......my brothers used to tease me mercilessly as there were tears every week ........Laura`s dog dying was the worst....even more than Mary going blind!! Loved that show.

We were forecast to have just cloud today, but it`s raining, so much for the forecast. The rest of the week looks not too bad......

No real plans today. Need to go pick up some fresh produce, fill the car with fuel and not much else....I think we`ll have a plain old chicken in white wine casserole tonight. I have some lovely chicken thighs that I`ll skin and bone.....yes, you`re supposed to cook them on the bone, but none of us like it that way.

Also need to take back some lamb shanks we bought from our village butcher on Friday.....he gave us the ones that have been minted....we hate mint in anything with a passion......so he`ll swap them over for us.

Time for breakfast..........and second cup of tea.......

Happy Monday..........​

 

[mckennarose]

Brian had his interview on Tuedsay and now we just wait for their decision. He does had an interview yesterday and has one on Tuesday.

Fingers crossed for you Bobbie!

Your Christmas Eve sounds like mine. I do about 4 to 5 fish dishes then 1 or 2 others for my non-fish eating friends. We usually have about 10 people and it is my favorite time to entertain.

Oh yes, two of my kids don't eat fish and my mom is allergic so I have to have some non-fish items too. I've been making penne alla vodka for them the past few years and it's now added to the "traditional" Italian Christmas Eve dinner.

but we have anywhere from 20-40 folks most years

That's a big group! We have anywhere between 12-25-ish people for parties or holidays. And it's mostly family. I buy chaffing dishes and sternos in bulk from Sam's, lol. It's fun though!

I sent her an email and she wrote back.

That's really cool. Glad you can reconnect.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that our wedding video is on VHS and we have not had it converted to DVD.

Our's is too!

Have I used this one yet?



Who gets it?

I loved The Waltons! I knew it immediately!

Happy Labor Day! Starting to get the ribs and chicken ready to cook later, I bought clams for my dad that I have to clean, and the flag is already up outside. DD has online class this morning and we won't be doing anything until this afternoon

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[macraven]

We are doing left over pizza for dinner tonight

We live in a quiet neighborhood and no group gatherings here unless a neighbor host a family event for their relatives
Only once in the past 4 years here, only saw multiple cars on our street during a holiday.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, guess I never watched the Waltons. Burnt House is a scary movie. Would make a great HHN house.

Glorious sunny day

Kids are asleep, and hot shower and rest of wash done. Yay to a holiday Monday. Yep,


Hehe. And so, we usually have a family picnic with just my siblings and their families. Which means less than 20. I am hoping my niece comes with her two kids. They are so cute, 4 and 3. But, since my not local brother is coming next week, our picnic will be next weekend instead. Fine with me, any day to enjoy family time is a good one. There has been no parades or other this holiday. Big sale day for the stores. Almost all is open, though with the holiday, some may not be on a week day schedule.

Ah, as the chain now has one less link, tick tick. Two more weeks. Woot!

 

[Charade67]

Good afternoon. No Labor Day plans here. Both B and dh are in school today. I am home alone with the cat.

I don't know what made me think of the Waltons last night. I was never a fan. I would occasionally catch an episode when my parents were watching. There is a Walton's museum about an hour from where I live, but I have never been there. Maybe I should go sometime.

I guess I will go start on the laundry that I didn't do on Friday.