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

[Lynne G]

Hey Dix, did you send us that soaking rain? Hope the storm was not bad for you.

Ah, what do you do on a rainy day? Go to the soft pretzel place. Still warm when get home, and put a good amount of spicy mustard on it. Yum. Made some coffee, as eh, tea with it did not seem right. Will certainly enjoy some tea after dinner though.

 

[schumigirl]

We are going to plan one day that we won’t be in a park, so Disney Springs would be a great meeting place. Right now we don’t plan on renting a car, but that could change.

Glad to hear that she is feeling better.
We often say the same about English accents. B sent me a link to a video of Tom Hiddleston reading math equations. He makes math sound very good.

I am awake way too early. I’m going to try to get in a little more sleep until I have to get up and start my day. I just hope I don’t have any crazy dreams. I seem to have my weirdest dreams in the early morning hours after I’ve woken up too early and then gone back to sleep.

We`ll work something out for a meet up

lol.....English accents are popular for sure......I know what you mean about Tom Hiddleston......have you ever heard of Anthony Andrews? He was in the wonderful Brideshead Revisited.....the original Downton Abbey before it was trendy.....his accent sounds so quintessentially English. The Brideshead Revisited book by Evelyn Waugh is a very good read.

@schumigirl as long as you do not have a toilet paper shortage! Haha.

I'm sure might sound strange, but I love cold weather.

Also, plot twist the hurricane came after me after all. At least it's a baby one.

Also, I guess I should start shopping online after I write this. Every time I get out of my room to take a break from databases, sql, and wamp servers my mom asks me if I got a Christmas list the past couple of weeks. I jokingly said I guess you're more concerned with getting a list than doing my school work? Before it was the opposite, so I guess it's a nice change.

I think we have plenty of that thankfully.......apparently canned veg is being limited by stores.....who the heck wants veg at anytime never mind in lockdown! Gimme the wine with chips and dips!!!

I do like cold weather....now and again........especially if I`m home and don`t need to go out in it.......lol......but a good crisp Autumn day and going out for a walk is always nice.

Hope you got some good shopping done.......





Woke up this morning to a cloudburst of hailstones and then thundering rain for what seemed like an age. It`s off now, but my goodness the sky is black, although sun is shining now.

Can`t claim to be completely isolating as we`re heading out this morning for some bits from a few places, then plan to be in the weekend without going out. I did laugh when one of my friends claimed she was being so good isolating then told me she had been to the Mall 3 times this week.....er, that`s not isolating.

Got some orders coming tomorrow including new covers for the new phone I got this week......one is sparkly and the other is Hogwarts....the scene at the beginning where they are on the boats for the first time heading towards the castle......nice.

Steak tonight.......filet for 3 of us, but Tom is having the T-Bone......it`s a whopper I`ve brought out for him......making a toffee apple crumble and custard too......winter warmer type dishes now.

Have a wonderful Friday the 13th........

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[Lynne G]

Yay! It’s a Friday. Hehe, not the first time we had the calendar say 13 on a Friday this year. Hmmm, 2020 will be one of the most talked about what happened in that year.

But either way, ah yes, still not the end of the year, but a final day of the work week, and a thought for a two day not move fast mornings coming up, since it is a Friday. Double woot!

So, a hearty good morning to Schumi. Lush meals, complete with some dessert. Yum. We had the rest of our steaks yesterday. Made pan potatoes with carrots. Not much left. Just a small piece of steak. Ooh quite the morning weather you have had. Nice the sun is now shining.

We too will have that pesky loser chance of some rain showers today. And a cooler day as well. 59 the high. Cool overnight, so hear my heater working early this morning. Yep, cooler days are indeed coming. Was saying both our Thanksgiving and Christmas can have a mix of weather. Some have been warm enough to wear short sleeve shirt, some have been wet, with snow or rain, and some have been that bone chilling temps. Last year, it was cool both holidays, and we had no snow to speak of. Hoping we see some more warmer weather as we end this month.

And a week day fast breakfast it is. Cereal this time. And tea. Love my cup of tea in the mornings.

And homies:

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good afternoon all. Nice morning here and a busy one. All decorations brought from the loft and I’ve decorated our sitting room. then I’ll do the stair bannister rail. That will do for today. Definitely want a new tree next year but not something I want to choose online.

Kev has gone to pick up an order from an electrical wholesaler as time living here is extending and extending he’s decided to get lighting up in the lantern windows in the kitchen/family room. Will give a nice light over the winter months.

Em has a meeting (a necessary annual one) for J’s ongoing update of his Educational Health and Care Plan - known as the EHCP. It’s a stressful time as it has to read correctly to keep him the funds for the hours required for a teaching assistant. So she’s on Zoom at the computer - I think 4/5 in attendance.

So Louie and I are sitting quietly in another room until she is finished.

Like Carole parcels delivered this morning and one to collect tomorrow. Also need to buy chocolate selection boxes for a charity tomorrow. A friend who used to own a farm shop in nearby Prestbury has an annual collection for a Refuge. Her husband was a regular actor in Coronation Street in the days I used to watch it. Quite a character.

Hope all heading to a peaceful weekend.

 

[schumigirl]

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Yay! It’s a Friday. Hehe, not the first time we had the calendar say 13 on a Friday this year. Hmmm, 2020 will be one of the most talked about what happened in that year.

But either way, ah yes, still not the end of the year, but a final day of the work week, and a thought for a two day not move fast mornings coming up, since it is a Friday. Double woot!

So, a hearty good morning to Schumi. Lush meals, complete with some dessert. Yum. We had the rest of our steaks yesterday. Made pan potatoes with carrots. Not much left. Just a small piece of steak. Ooh quite the morning weather you have had. Nice the sun is now shining.

We too will have that pesky loser chance of some rain showers today. And a cooler day as well. 59 the high. Cool overnight, so hear my heater working early this morning. Yep, cooler days are indeed coming. Was saying both our Thanksgiving and Christmas can have a mix of weather. Some have been warm enough to wear short sleeve shirt, some have been wet, with snow or rain, and some have been that bone chilling temps. Last year, it was cool both holidays, and we had no snow to speak of. Hoping we see some more warmer weather as we end this month.

And a week day fast breakfast it is. Cereal this time. And tea. Love my cup of tea in the mornings.

And homies:
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My relatives in NY were saying they were having a heatwave this last week, but for sure weather is getting cooler generally.

Have a great weekend.

A friend who used to own a farm shop in nearby Prestbury has an annual collection for a Refuge. Her husband was a regular actor in Coronation Street in the days I used to watch it. Quite a character.

Would that be Charlie? I have been in that farm store several times, crikey a good few years ago now.

Have you tried Sean Wilsons Cheeses? Amazing quality.....




Beautiful afternoon here........managed to get some wonderful produce and gifts this morning, quite a haul.....but yep, you`d never guess we were in a lockdown. There are people everywhere.

Going to do some wrapping today as Tom and the gardener are down in his man shed doing something with a new kit for wine making, or it may be gin, I`m not sure!!

Think we`ll keep the trees and decorations to the end of the month as planned, but as we drove through some places today, many are starting to put Christmas things up....can`t blame people really, it`s been quite a year.

Hope all are well.......

 

[Charade67]

Good morning and happy Friday the 13th.



Today is B's last day of being a teenager. Tomorrow I am taking her and her roommate out for tea. This will be the first time meeting her roommate, and she will only be B's roommate for another week and a half. She is graduating this semester.

We`ll work something out for a meet up

lol.....English accents are popular for sure......I know what you mean about Tom Hiddleston......have you ever heard of Anthony Andrews? He was in the wonderful Brideshead Revisited.....the original Downton Abbey before it was trendy.....his accent sounds so quintessentially English. The Brideshead Revisited book by Evelyn Waugh is a very good read.

I am not familiar with Anthony Andrews. I have never watched Brideshead Revisited. (I haven't watched Downton Abbey either.) I looked him up and discovered that he was on 3 episodes of The Love Boat back in 1981.

The meme about the boxes is so me. I have several empty boxes stacked int he garage right now because you never know when you will need a good box.

Yay! It’s a Friday. Hehe, not the first time we had the calendar say 13 on a Friday this year. Hmmm, 2020 will be one of the most talked about what happened in that year.

I will never forget the previous Friday the 13th. We were getting ready to leave for Busch Gardens to be there on opening day and then the announcements started that everything was shutting down. Hoping for a much better 2021.

Definitely want a new tree next year but not something I want to choose online.

We just got a new tree last year. We can change the pattern of the lights, which is something I love. I would really love to get a tree from a company called Balsam Hill. but they are so expensive.

Time for me to start laundry, house cleaning, and bill paying. I'll leave you with this.

 

[Realfoodfans]

My relatives in NY were saying they were having a heatwave this last week, but for sure weather is getting cooler generally.

Have a great weekend.





Would that be Charlie? I have been in that farm store several times, crikey a good few years ago now.

Have you tried Sean Wilsons Cheeses? Amazing quality.....




Beautiful afternoon here........managed to get some wonderful produce and gifts this morning, quite a haul.....but yep, you`d never guess we were in a lockdown. There are people everywhere.

Going to do some wrapping today as Tom and the gardener are down in his man shed doing something with a new kit for wine making, or it may be gin, I`m not sure!!

Think we`ll keep the trees and decorations to the end of the month as planned, but as we drove through some places today, many are starting to put Christmas things up....can`t blame people really, it`s been quite a year.

Hope all are well.......

Yes Charlie! Debs is lovely - sadly they had a bad butcher there - he lied about where the meat was coming from! Ruined the business it had to close.

What a surprise you mention Sean. We became friends when I was doing all my foodie writing and going to events - around the time he started out in cheese - in fact we were in touch last week following the sad death of Luis Troyano as they demonstrated together at some of the food festivals. His cheeses are really good.

I’ve not left the house today but lots of drop offs and pick ups tomorrow.

I’m using up some produce from the freezer so prawn curry tonight - have an overload of raw tiger prawns.

@Charade67 I love the Balsam Hill trees! Yes that would be a real treat!
Hope you have a great time for B’s birthday x

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning and happy Friday the 13th.

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Today is B's last day of being a teenager. Tomorrow I am taking her and her roommate out for tea. This will be the first time meeting her roommate, and she will only be B's roommate for another week and a half. She is graduating this semester.


I am not familiar with Anthony Andrews. I have never watched Brideshead Revisited. (I haven't watched Downton Abbey either.) I looked him up and discovered that he was on 3 episodes of The Love Boat back in 1981.

The meme about the boxes is so me. I have several empty boxes stacked int he garage right now because you never know when you will need a good box.

I will never forget the previous Friday the 13th. We were getting ready to leave for Busch Gardens to be there on opening day and then the announcements started that everything was shutting down. Hoping for a much better 2021.


We just got a new tree last year. We can change the pattern of the lights, which is something I love. I would really love to get a tree from a company called Balsam Hill. but they are so expensive.

Time for me to start laundry, house cleaning, and bill paying. I'll leave you with this.

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We are box hoarders too. We always say that`ll come in handy for something......yes, Anthony Andrews is a fine actor and a lovely voice to boot.....we do have some lovely accents in the UK. Some dreadful ones too I have to say.......I hate the Liverpool accent.....like nails on a blackboard!

Two of our trees are Balsam Hill....they are wonderful and a good investment as they`ll last for ages. One of ours is a 7` Noble Fir, no idea on the other one. Choices were limited as we wanted unlit ones so we can load them with our own lights.

Enjoy tomorrow.....sounds lovely.

Yes Charlie! Debs is lovely - sadly they had a bad butcher there - he lied about where the meat was coming from! Ruined the business it had to close.

What a surprise you mention Sean. We became friends when I was doing all my foodie writing and going to events - around the time he started out in cheese - in fact we were in touch last week following the sad death of Luis Troyano as they demonstrated together at some of the food festivals. His cheeses are really good.

I’ve not left the house today but lots of drop offs and pick ups tomorrow.

I’m using up some produce from the freezer so prawn curry tonight - have an overload of raw tiger prawns.

@Charade67 I love the Balsam Hill trees! Yes that would be a real treat!
Hope you have a great time for B’s birthday x

We don`t have a stockist of his cheese locally, so my cousins in and around Manchester keep me supplied. Last time we dropped off my Godson in Alderley Edge, we had driven him down from Scotland, my friend handed me a large bag with a selection in of those cheeses for us.....always appreciated.



Well, got some wrapping done, but ended up chatting to a friend on the phone for a while......but, did get some done.

Might seem a bit early, but I`m getting organised.....and now in the mood for something Christmassy........

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Just a very quick stop in. I read that everyone is doing well!

Hope everyone is having a good Friday the 13th.

Enjoy the weekend!!!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good night all. Got my Disney tree up in our sitting room and had a nice evening with just the lights and candles - glass of Prosecco oh and opened the first of the Christmas chocolates. Ho ho ho it’s going to be a long festive season here!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

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Good night all. Got my Disney tree up in our sitting room and had a nice evening with just the lights and candles - glass of Prosecco oh and opened the first of the Christmas chocolates. Ho ho ho it’s going to be a long festive season here!

I got one of ours up last weekend, excited about Christmas coming up!

 

[buckeev]

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Good night all. Got my Disney tree up in our sitting room and had a nice evening with just the lights and candles - glass of Prosecco oh and opened the first of the Christmas chocolates. Ho ho ho it’s going to be a long festive season here!

Spectacular! Quite possibly the best thing I’ve seen on the Interwebbie all day!

 

[keishashadow]

This week has been so full of things that go bump in the night for my family, Friday the 13th is a mere footnote

My doctor had to almost peel me off the ceiling when she started cauterizing. Oh well, it's over now.

My stomach lurched reading this. Never heard of a derm not wildly numbing one up You are brave

She got a signed book and the library of her chose receives a 6,000 donation of books!!! She is pretty proud.

Aw, that is so nice. Quite the honor.

Yum. I love a chocolate orange.

Oh, yeah! Bought one a few weeks ago, afraid they’d go poof by xmas.

He talked about how fast it was and that he might be able to beat me in my sports car!!!!!

hearing any mention of speed would’ve been a huge deal breaker here, but have fun with that, boys & their toys.

It is nice color, surprised they’d have turbo in such a compact car. Careful it doesn’t take flight lol

My kids were all told if they wanted to drive, they had to get a J-O-B & pay the difference in the insurance premium. Informed them all that if they got a ticket or did any damage to the vehicle, they would lose their driving privledges until they forked over any surcharges. Let’s just say they were pretty responsible in that area.

I’am not sure we would ever be allowed to do yard work together. I’am always injuring something when I’am out in the yard.

Hope your legs heal up quick.

All good, have some new little scars, blends in with the freckles so I’m good.

I still remember your last go ‘around, that was scary.

I’am seeing more ham here not as many turkeys this year. Usually about two weeks before Thanksgiving Turkeys are very abundant here. Not seeing it yet.

The turkeys were put out in the cases here. Went forth today & tried to grab the basics for our abbreviated dinner this year.

Bought a 24 pound Turkey and put it in the freezer. Just in case the birds don’t fly this way in mass.......LOL......go into store for a few things and come out with monster Turkey.

I rooted thru the open freezer bin & also snagged a 24 pounder today. Kept hoping I wouldn’t drop it on my foot lol

Will pick up at least a couple more large breasts, cook one & hold the other two for xmas

I love turkey and quite enjoy the sides that go with it.
With just the two of us, it’s a lot more leftovers than we would want.
Neither of us want turkey for more than 3 meals of it.

Funny, didn’t see a single whole turkey under 18 pounds. Usually, it’s the opposite.

I’d think a 7 or 8 pound breast would be just right for the two of you, should give it a whirl

We love turkey........of course we have it at Christmas....our traditional Christmas Day dinner. I always buy too big and freeze it all in stock once it`s cooked......this year we have two turkeys ordered from our butcher and our usual meat order. Although we still have a load of stuff in the freezer so I do need to check before I confirm with him.

In normal times I usually make one every month, entire family loves turkey

Morning all. L a lot better today so dropped in school. Think it was the full anaesthesia that has upset her as tummy was definitely disturbed and that was exhausting for her.

Yea!

Woke up this morning to a cloudburst of hailstones and then thundering rain for what seemed like an age. It`s off now, but my goodness the sky is black, although sun is shining now.

Goodness, you are getting some suitably scary Friday the 13th weather there.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

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This week has been so full of things that go bump in the night for my family, Friday the 13th is a mere footnote


My stomach lurched reading this. Never heard of a derm not wildly numbing one up You are brave

Aw, that is so nice. Quite the honor.

Oh, yeah! Bought one a few weeks ago, afraid they’d go poof by xmas.

hearing any mention of speed would’ve been a huge deal breaker here, but have fun with that, boys & their toys.

It is nice color, surprised they’d have turbo in such a compact car. Careful it doesn’t take flight lol

My kids were all told if they wanted to drive, they had to get a J-O-B & pay the difference in the insurance premium. Informed them all that if they got a ticket or did any damage to the vehicle, they would lose their driving privledges until they forked over any surcharges. Let’s just say they were pretty responsible in that area.

All good, have some new little scars, blends in with the freckles so I’m good.

I still remember your last go ‘around, that was scary.


The turkeys were put out in the cases here. Went forth today & tried to grab the basics for our abbreviated dinner this year.

I rooted thru the open freezer bin & also snagged a 24 pounder today. Kept hoping I wouldn’t drop it on my foot lol

Will pick up at least a couple more large breasts, cook one & hold the other two for xmas

Funny, didn’t see a single whole turkey under 18 pounds. Usually, it’s the opposite.

I’d think a 7 or 8 pound breast would be just right for the two of you, should give it a whirl

In normal times I usually make one every month, entire family loves turkey

Yea!

Goodness, you are getting some suitably scary Friday the 13th weather there.

Since I was doing the Sam’s club precooked prime ribs I decided might as well do precooked Turkey also, was planning on frying but Popeyes already has them done heat serve, haven’t had one in a while so hopefully still tasty!!!

He has a job, actually just recently received a management promotion after he turned 18, thought I’d mentioned it before.......

Can’t be selfish about the few bucks I got from Uncle Curly though right.......

 

[snowpack]

So I had to drive it.......

Close.........if I’m driving like an old person..!!!!!

Cute car! Dont let him beat you.

And it`s huge, so developers would love it......we hope it just might be a little too remote for a load of homes.

Ugh, I hate when the happens. I know you can't stop progress, but ....

We love turkey........of course we have it at Christmas....our traditional Christmas Day dinner.

So now I have to ask, do you roast or fry or smoke your turkey?

I am awake way too early

I hate when that happens. That is usually me on the weekends. When I have to go to work, I wake up at the last second. Watch tomorrow morning I will be up before the sun.

Hehe, not the first time we had the calendar say 13 on a Friday this year.

Did everyone put a penny in their shoe? My boss makes us put a penny in our shoe every Friday the 13th. I am not superstitious (except for football) but I do it cuz she's the boss. Know what? Did not stay late today, so maybe there is something to it.

but yep, you`d never guess we were in a lockdown. There are people everywhere.

This thing has lasted so long people are done. No one seems to care anymore. Our county is lit right now. ICU beds are at a premium at our local hospital. Governor, who yesterday said he would not lockdown our state if the President declares one, today was upset with our sheriff who said he would not enforce our governors mask mandate.

Today is B's last day of being a teenager

Happy Birthday to B!

I haven't watched Downton Abbey either

I binged watched it a few months ago. Was surprised how much I liked it. Got hooked and was sad when I was done with the series. You should try it.

Good night all. Got my Disney tree up in our sitting room and had a nice evening with just the lights and candles

OOOH thank you for posting that picture. Beautiful. So ready for the holidays.


Cannot be happier that it is finally Friday. Last week was our slowest week in months, this week was the opposite. 25% increase this week. I have given up trying to be all caught up before vacation. It just is what it is.

Getting some laundry and house cleaning done tonight. Busy weekend. Mom's microwave died so we are going shopping at 6 am (to get a new one. Then I am coming back home to make my oldest a birthday breakfast. Possibly going hiking in Northern Arkansas to see the Fall colors after that. Sunday morning is hubby's birthday so a special breakfast for him and then off to the hobby shop so he can pick out his new toy. Hope he is decisive as football doesnt wait.

Think I am exhausted just writing that.

 

[keishashadow]

Since I was doing the Sam’s club precooked prime ribs I decided might as well do precooked Turkey also, was planning on frying but Popeyes already has them done heat serve, haven’t had one in a while so hopefully still tasty!!!

He has a job, actually just recently received a management promotion after he turned 18, thought I’d mentioned it before.......

Can’t be selfish about the 8 mil I got from Uncle Curly though right.......

Not familiar with Uncle curly reference but, if he’s giving away $$$, go for it.

Popeye’s chicken franchises not in our neck of the woods. No bojangles either for that matter. Both seem to be quite popular in the south & urban areas we’ve visited.

Yes, I did see you post your DS is moving up the ladder...go, dog, go! Was he at U? Didn’t realize he was 18.

A very good thing indeed when the kiddos are able to find a job they enjoy & pull their own weight. In this economy, it can be quite challenging to find work in their desired majors. Far too many wind up under employed & buried in student loan debt.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Not familiar with Uncle curly reference but, if he’s giving away $$$, go for it.

Popeye’s chicken franchises not in our neck of the woods. No bojangles either for that matter. Both seem to be quite popular in the south & urban areas we’ve visited.

Yes, I did see you post your DS is moving up the ladder...go, dog, go! Was he at U? Didn’t realize he was 18.

A very good thing indeed when the kiddos are able to find a job they enjoy & pull their own weight. In this economy, it can be quite challenging to find work in their desired majors. Far too many wind up under employed & buried in student loan debt.

Yes, he was there, just turned 18.

 

[Lynne G]

Pizza night! And rainy. What? Done with rain, thank you.

But a quiet enough night, as all screen viewing, with older one chatting with his online friends.

Cool enough feeling inside, may make some tea.

Enjoy seeing the tree and Louie picture, Julie.

Keisha, glad to hear legs healing. Yeah. I will never forget a family birthday. Was born on a Friday the 13th. Good score on turkey. I will brave the store to find one this weekend. The food ads for the week all have sales on turkey and ham. Though I have to say, neither kid wants turkey any other time. Hence, while I may buy turkey from the deli, it is more than not part of our deli order.

Hey, Buckeev and Pumpkin. Hope all is well with you both.

A very happy birthday to B. Yeah, next year will have to say, my kids are both in their 20’s. Eek!

Snow, you do sound busy. Never heard of penny in shoe for good luck. Penny in a new purse, to start money in it.

While Christmas decor is in most of the stores now, don’t think I see the neighborhood houses lit up yet. Though I enjoyed seeing the crazy lights they put on the insides of the train bridge that cars go under. I don’t usually go that way in the dark, but did tonight. Fun.

And so, my house is not in the Christmas mood yet. I tend to not get any out until the weekend after Thanksgiving. And traditional to not decorate the tree until Christmas Eve. Will seem a bit odd, as we have spent many a Christmas vacationing. Was to be on vacation shortly after Christmas, but we have sadly decided no cruise vacation any time soon. And because of that, no other winter vacation was planned. But will be nice to be home, as a wonderful time of year, regardless of where we are.

So, dark out tonight. Left over pizza put away. Tea made.

May all the homies have a good night.

 

[Charade67]

A quick good evening. I should be going to sleep, but I also want to finish the book I have been reading.

love the Balsam Hill trees! Yes that would be a real treat!
Hope you have a great time for B’s birthday x

Two of our trees are Balsam Hill....they are wonderful and a good investment as they`ll last for ages.

I want one of the flip trees. I just can't justify spending that much money though. Maybe someday when we aren't paying for college.

Good night all. Got my Disney tree up in our sitting room and had a nice evening with just the lights and candles -

I would love to see the whole tree.

Did everyone put a penny in their shoe?

I am not familiar with that tradition.

Then I am coming back home to make my oldest a birthday breakfast

Is the birthday tomorrow?

Sunday morning is hubby's birthday

Happy early birthday to him.

Popeye’s chicken franchises not in our neck of the woods. No bojangles either for that matter. Both seem to be quite popular in the south & urban areas we’ve visited.

When I lived in North Carolina Bojangles seemed to be everywhere.

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes for B. I still can't believe she will be 20 tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

I don’t know where
my post to charade went to As can't find it in this thread

leaving a and to her daughter

yaaaa she is now 20!