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

[cam757]

Hi All,

Hope everyone is well. Happy Belated Birthday @Charade67.

I have been dealing with a migraine/sinus headache all week. Feeling better today but have not done much more than watch The Office reruns all day.

My boss took us out for lunch Thursday to a local seafood restaurant. I had fried oysters that were delicious. Afterwards, she told us all that she was giving us some paid time off. So I don't have to go back to work until after Christmas. She may have her nutty days but she is a pretty awesome boss.

I almost have all my shopping done. I need to inventory what I have bought and I will go out Monday and finish. I also need to buy for our Christmas dinner so I need to go to the grocery store.

It has been cold here. The weather looks interesting for Christmas Day. Some models were calling for snow but now have moved to a cold rain. I am hoping it moves back to snow. I'd love to have a white Christmas. I remember once it snowed on Christmas Eve when I was a kid. The Christmases have been so warm the past few years it will be nice for a cold Christmas.

Pizza rolls for dinner or what we used to call at college "crusties". Will make some pizza dough, roll that out, layer pepperonni and whole milk mozzarella then roll up and slice in rolls. Bake and dip in ranch and marinara. Salad on the side. Yum!

 

[schumigirl]

What tv show (series?) or was it a movie are you all discussing ?

I opened the links and at a loss as not familiar with it.

Only at 50 now and it seems cold outside to me.
Guess that is what happens to peeps once they move south.

Is everyone ready for Christmas?
Making my list and checking it twice...

I hope I’m not on the naughty list this year

Not a show I watch mac......you know me and anything Star Wars/trek type shows.......

Yep, I am mrs organised here and quite pleased with myself......everything wrapped and put away, just got some friends gifts to drop off this coming week.......

Oh I don’t think you’d ever make the naughty list........you do such a good job as a moderator, and a good friend too.......you’re definitely on the nice/good list for sure........

Hi All,

Hope everyone is well. Happy Belated Birthday @Charade67.

I have been dealing with a migraine/sinus headache all week. Feeling better today but have not done much more than watch The Office reruns all day.

My boss took us out for lunch Thursday to a local seafood restaurant. I had fried oysters that were delicious. Afterwards, she told us all that she was giving us some paid time off. So I don't have to go back to work until after Christmas. She may have her nutty days but she is a pretty awesome boss.

I almost have all my shopping done. I need to inventory what I have bought and I will go out Monday and finish. I also need to buy for our Christmas dinner so I need to go to the grocery store.

It has been cold here. The weather looks interesting for Christmas Day. Some models were calling for snow but now have moved to a cold rain. I am hoping it moves back to snow. I'd love to have a white Christmas. I remember once it snowed on Christmas Eve when I was a kid. The Christmases have been so warm the past few years it will be nice for a cold Christmas.

Pizza rolls for dinner or what we used to call at college "crusties". Will make some pizza dough, roll that out, layer pepperonni and whole milk mozzarella then roll up and slice in rolls. Bake and dip in ranch and marinara. Salad on the side. Yum!

Hey cam.......glad you dropped by.....sorry you’ve been poorly, and yes, hope it clears up soon.

Pizza rolls sound good!! And yes, a white Christmas Eve/day would be lovely.....then snow disappears as we all get back to normal....last proper white Christmas I had was 2010......that was a rough winter over here.....we’re not used to that weather for longer than a day or two, that lasted months.

Food out with your boss sounds lovely.....and how lovely you’re finished for Christmas now......enjoy!!

Good to see you cam.......




Watched Muppet Christmas Carol.......popped out first to drop some cards off in the village.....the wind has really got up and it has gone colder. But no rain.

Now watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.....

 

[Charade67]

Finally got to watch The Mandalorian. Wow!. I was not expecting that. I hate that we have to wait so long for the next season. So may questions to answer.

It`s quite heart wrenching at times and he is such a good actor. I`m not his biggest fan as a lot of his movies I tried to watch but didn`t enjoy....Zulu was one......but he has made a few good ones. Seems like an all round good guy.

I looked him up on IMDB. I've only seen a couple of movies that he was in.

Is everyone ready for Christmas?
Making my list and checking it twice...

I just need to get a couple more things for Christmas dinner then I am all set.

My boss took us out for lunch Thursday to a local seafood restaurant. I had fried oysters that were delicious. Afterwards, she told us all that she was giving us some paid time off. So I don't have to go back to work until after Christmas. She may have her nutty days but she is a pretty awesome boss.

Awesome boss. Enjoy your time off.

It has been cold here. The weather looks interesting for Christmas Day. Some models were calling for snow but now have moved to a cold rain. I am hoping it moves back to snow. I'd love to have a white Christmas. I remember once it snowed on Christmas Eve when I was a kid. The Christmases have been so warm the past few years it will be nice for a cold Christmas.

Right now we are showing rain and snow on Christmas Day. If it is like it was this past Wednesday we will just get nasty freezing rain.

I took a little nap this afternoon, so I will probably be awake for awhile. Dh is watching college football again.

 

[Charade67]

A light for tonight.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Morning all. Bit later than usual as left my phone in the bedroom and didn’t want to wake Kev.

Yuck have sore throat and tickly cough this morning. Will dose up and hope I can shake it off.

Roast turkey dinner planned today. Candlelight concert at our church at 5.30 - half as many people as normal so (free) tickets had to be reserved. Meeting DS and DIL there.

Peaceful Sunday to you all x

 

[schumigirl]

Lovely Sunny Sunday morning here today.......got up early, had quick cuppa then went a shortish walk along the beach, we did drive down, but it was quite chilly. We have 48F but the sun is beautiful.

Came back home and had bacon sandwiches, well toast and bacon, and the largest mug of tea each. It was a lovely walk, but not sure it was the best idea as it was colder than we thought. But nice.

Today is a catch up with friends and some relatives day......gotta love Facetime and zoom.

Skinned and boned chicken thighs tonight and I`ll make a pepper sauce with some parmentier potatoes and huge chunky carrots.......we got some the other day that are huge, hope I can get some more delivered on Thursday that size for Christmas dinner. Not so fussed on the veg that day, it`s all about the turkey.......

We`ll have the rest of the sausage rolls today for lunch....easy day for food.

Home Alone tonight.......then Home Alone 2 tomorrow night, if we have time today we might watch Bob Hope in The Ghostbreakers....love that movie, an old black and white classic or The Cat and the Canary, Bob Hope is in that too.

 

[Lynne G]

Cam, hope your headache goes away soon, and nice to be able to relax since your boss was nice. Yeah, I am in the final wrapping mode, so I think I am done.

Julie, I hope you are feeling better soon, ack sick bay home. Well wishes your sore throat feels better soon, and cough goes away.

Schumi, yay to large amount of tea. Yeah, cold out, and well I drink tea no matter the outside temp.



And we have 27 out, with snow flurries. Yep, I need more tea. Enjoy the movie.

Charade, we will have a warm, 55 the high, and stormy rain on Christmas Eve, then overnight the Canadian air arrives, and will trying to bring us a white Christmas. Eh, hoping the moisture stops before that cold air comes creeping in. Weather people are saying we have a good chance of that more snow on Friday.

Time to make some more, and make up the gifts and put the rest in a box for us to enjoy.

Ah yes, a Sunday is here.

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, and only in the City, this can happen. Watching the news, and story just said car became airborne and landed on the roof of a restaurant. One way to have takeout. LoL

 

[mckennarose]

Finally got to watch The Mandalorian. Wow!. I was not expecting that. I hate that we have to wait so long for the next season. So may questions to answer.

It was good, wasn't it? They really knocked it out of the park with that one.

Did you ever go to a Star Wars Weekend? They used to have them in Hollywood Studios but have since stopped. They were a lot of fun! And I miss the Jawas at the Launch Bay. They were hysterical to interact with and try to trade with. I hope they bring them back at some point.

stormy rain on Christmas Eve, then overnight the Canadian air arrives, and will trying to bring us a white Christmas. Eh, hoping the moisture stops before that cold air comes creeping in. Weather people are saying we have a good chance of that more snow on Friday.

I saw that too. I'm hoping we'll get some melting here because most of our side streets are still covered with snow. 4 wheel drive is getting a workout this week.

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all!

No longer the prime rib virgin , all proclaimed it smashing success. Glad to have DH home to do the heavy lifting and cutting of the monster. Not a fan of electric knives but do think it may have been of good use to slice a bit more thinly between the ribs.

The laser light thing was fun, well organized as to social distancing - yea!

May attack some wrapping today, did do one yesterday...mostly because I wanted the box to store something else

I keep hearing folks mention tuna casserole or tuna noodle casserole ......I can`t imagine anything that sounds worse to eat......I thought it was a joke food off of Mike & Molly. I`m guessing it`s not high on your list of food choices either......

I’m not a fan of any sort of ‘white’ creamed dishes. Well, other than a monstrosity of canned chipped beef & a white sauce on toast I haven’t eaten in years. My Dad called it poop on a shingle

Love tinned tuna with Mayo on a baked potato or tuna melt baguette.

Told I make a mean tuna sammie, adaptation from asian friend’s recipe

I go to my family doctor next month so I'll ask her to send me for more xrays to see what's going on in there. If I find a good pair, I'll let you know.

Thanks, i heard good things about the tommy copper ones. their compression socks hold up well

Dh refuses to watch It's a Wonderful Life. He says it is too depressing. I haven't watched it in ages.

Odd duck out here, don’t watch lifetime or hallmark for the feel good stuff they offer but there is surely something for everyone to enjoy. Do enjoy re-watching old & new classics.

I don`t know anyone who claims to love it like the other Christmas movies.....it is depressing.

Oh, there are so many, I don’t get it either TBH. Then again, white christmas movie bores me to t

Sorry but I love “it’s a Wonderful Life”. Jimmy Stewart and my Dad looked so alike. Plus it’s one we always watched together for many, many years. I like the sadness as tbh it’s not always a lovely world! x

Nice to have family traditions. The mr & I watch the TSO christmas special, especially since the concerts were cancelled this year. Open a bottle of wine and enjoy

Mr Stewart was borne in college town where my youngest went to school. TheY have a small museum He did so much for the town & university over the years, very generous & left a great legacy.

Sadly new announcements mean my nephew and wife will not be coming up to Cheshire for Christmas from London. So just be Kev and me with my DB and SIL for Christmas Day meal. Sad for them as they haven’t seen their son for months but glad that (so far) we can be together. London and South East on lockdown Tier 4.

Disappointing for you, sorry. Unfortunate that majority of governments didn’t institute & enforce strict protocols from the get-go & continue their efforts. Human nature for people to want to seek comfort from their families. far too many are still in outright denial and not taking any precautions unless forced to comply, mind-boggling

I have been dealing with a migraine/sinus headache all week. Feeling better today but have not done much more than watch The Office reruns all day.

Feel better! I’ve never seen a single episode all the way thru, same with friends

I almost have all my shopping done. I need to inventory what I have bought and I will go out Monday and finish. I also need to buy for our Christmas dinner so I need to go to the grocery store.

Pretty much the same here. Waiting to see if any of my kids need to quarantine ugh. DiL extended family now has 2 members in hospital.

DH’s last day at work tuesday am...waiting for test results on one of his coworkers from Thursday. Crap

Oh I don’t think you’d ever make the naughty list........you do such a good job as a moderator, and a good friend too.......you’re definitely on the nice/good list for sure........

Indeed the best of us, empathetic & compassionate, to a fault. Damn, that sounds like a eulogy lol

Yuck have sore throat and tickly cough this morning. Will dose up and hope I can shake it off.

Sounds like some nice irish whiskey in tea with honey & lemon would help .

Schumi, yay to large amount of tea. Yeah, cold out, and well I drink tea no matter the outside temp.

Same, hot & iced every day my drinks of choice. Although a Bloody Mary is quite tempting right now...don’t think i have any tomato juice, darn it.

Had to lol at the cat pic, a goodie!

Hehe, and only in the City, this can happen. Watching the news, and story just said car became airborne and landed on the roof of a restaurant. One way to have takeout. LoL

Film at 11 that’s wild. We had rain overnight, now icing up, satellite dish is out of service till the mr goes forth & attacks up. It’s up just high enough out of reach for me to comfortably brush off with a broom.

Off to read the fancy spoiler stuff posted for Mando .

 

[macraven]

Keisha you know the family will want prime rib now for the next holidays.

Knew it would be a hit for that dinner!
Probably no leftovers ...

 

[schumigirl]

Hehe, and only in the City, this can happen. Watching the news, and story just said car became airborne and landed on the roof of a restaurant. One way to have takeout. LoL

Crikey, hope no one was hurt!

Hey all!

No longer the prime rib virgin , all proclaimed it smashing success. Glad to have DH home to do the heavy lifting and cutting of the monster. Not a fan of electric knives but do think it may have been of good use to slice a bit more thinly between the ribs.

The laser light thing was fun, well organized as to social distancing - yea!

May attack some wrapping today, did do one yesterday...mostly because I wanted the box to store something else


I’m not a fan of any sort of ‘white’ creamed dishes. Well, other than a monstrosity of canned chipped beef & a white sauce on toast I haven’t eaten in years. My Dad called it poop on a shingle

Told I make a mean tuna sammie, adaptation from asian friend’s recipe

Thanks, i heard good things about the tommy copper ones. their compression socks hold up well

Odd duck out here, don’t watch lifetime or hallmark for the feel good stuff they offer but there is surely something for everyone to enjoy. Do enjoy re-watching old & new classics.

Oh, there are so many, I don’t get it either TBH. Then again, white christmas movie bores me to t

Nice to have family traditions. The mr & I watch the TSO christmas special, especially since the concerts were cancelled this year. Open a bottle of wine and enjoy

Mr Stewart was borne in college town where my youngest went to school. TheY have a small museum He did so much for the town & university over the years, very generous & left a great legacy.

Disappointing for you, sorry. Unfortunate that majority of governments didn’t institute & enforce strict protocols from the get-go & continue their efforts. Human nature for people to want to seek comfort from their families. far too many are still in outright denial and not taking any precautions unless forced to comply, mind-boggling


Feel better! I’ve never seen a single episode all the way thru, same with friends

Pretty much the same here. Waiting to see if any of my kids need to quarantine ugh. DiL extended family now has 2 members in hospital.

DH’s last day at work tuesday am...waiting for test results on one of his coworkers from Thursday. Crap

Indeed the best of us, empathetic & compassionate, to a fault. Damn, that sounds like a eulogy lol

Sounds like some nice irish whiskey in tea with honey & lemon would help .

Same, hot & iced every day my drinks of choice. Although a Bloody Mary is quite tempting right now...don’t think i have any tomato juice, darn it.

Had to lol at the cat pic, a goodie!

Film at 11 that’s wild. We had rain overnight, now icing up, satellite dish is out of service till the mr goes forth & attacks up. It’s up just high enough out of reach for me to comfortably brush off with a broom.

Off to read the fancy spoiler stuff posted for Mando .

I knew you`d make a success of it!!! One of our favourite Sunday dishes......yes the electric knife is much easier, although I do prefer more traditional knives too. Yes, you`ll be making that dish again I`ll bet.......

Poop on a shingle does not sound good at all.......

Same for me with the Hallmark movies....can`t be doing with them at all.....too much sugary sweet......with White Christmas, we flick past some of the dancing scenes with the troop of dancers, it goes on a little too long too.....but love the movie in general......

Nice words are always good to hear whenever I always think......

I do like you wrapping things as you needed the box making room for more stuff...that`s my kind of logic......




Time for the Christmas trees and outside lights to go on.....almost 3pm and already becoming a little dimmer outside......

 

[schumigirl]

Much excitement in our house......

We just saw Jupiter and Saturn the closest they`ve been seen for hundreds of years, and we could see it clear as a bell with the naked eye despite it being quite low in the sky. It is extraordinary to see them like that!

The telescope wouldn`t catch it with the position of it, but we are so glad we seen it as tomorrow evening looks cloudy......we have clear skies tonight.

Something about nothing if you`re not into astronomy.......but this house is. Happy bunnies.

There will be loads of pictures of it online to see too. If you don`t have cloud you will see it tomorrow night too.

Dinner almost ready.......earlyish one tonight.

 

[cam757]

Cold rainy day this Sunday. No plans to go out today. Will do some wrapping and work on Christmas cards. Yes, I am a procrastinator. Lol. Pizza rolls turned out nice. DS loves them. I don't make them often so they are a bit of a weekend treat. Watched Christmas Vacation last night, then The Grinch. New classics.

I have read a lot of talk about The Mandalorian. I am not a big Star Wars fan. I haven't seen any of the new movies. Would I be lost if I watched the series without watching the movies?

Okay, I will admit it, I love a good tuna casserole with a potato chip topping and chipped beef on toast. My husband would sooner eat his nails then either so I don't make them. But I wouldn't turn it down...lol.

Right now we are showing rain and snow on Christmas Day. If it is like it was this past Wednesday we will just get nasty freezing rain.

The models have changed so my hopes for a white Christmas are quickly being dashed. Looks like a cold nasty rain.

Yuck have sore throat and tickly cough this morning. Will dose up and hope I can shake it off

Hope you feel better soon.

Lovely Sunny Sunday morning here today.......got up early, had quick cuppa then went a shortish walk along the beach, we did drive down, but it was quite chilly. We have 48F but the sun is beautiful.

Sounds like a nice way to start your day.

Cam, hope your headache goes away soon, and nice to be able to relax since your boss was nice. Yeah, I am in the final wrapping mode, so I think I am done.

Thanks. I am feeling better today.

No longer the prime rib virgin , all proclaimed it smashing success. Glad to have DH home to do the heavy lifting and cutting of the monster. Not a fan of electric knives but do think it may have been of good use to slice a bit more thinly between the ribs.

Congrats! Love prime rib. Going to get our tomorrow for our Christmas dinner.

Mr Stewart was borne in college town where my youngest went to school. TheY have a small museum He did so much for the town & university over the years, very generous & left a great legacy.

I had a close friend whose father was a Marine who served with Jimmy Stewart's stepson when his stepson was KIA. My friend's father spoke so highly of Jimmy Stewert. He said he was so kind and caring when he met with them. He was a great man and led a extraordinary life.

Feel better! I’ve never seen a single episode all the way thru, same with friends

Thanks! I have seen every episode about 20 times. Love that show. Can't say the same about Friends. I liked it as a teenager but as a 40 some year old, it's a hard pass.

Pretty much the same here. Waiting to see if any of my kids need to quarantine ugh. DiL extended family now has 2 members in hospital.

DH’s last day at work tuesday am...waiting for test results on one of his coworkers from Thursday. Crap

Oh no, I hope everyone is okay and test results come out okay.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I have read a lot of talk about The Mandalorian. I am not a big Star Wars fan. I haven't seen any of the new movies. Would I be lost if I watched the series without watching the movies?

Not at all. I would say I was more of a casual fan before the series started but this got me a lot more curious about the other parts of it. Really it’s almost like a western set in the outer rim with really good story telling. I feel like they do a good job of making it fun to watch if you have no history on the other movies, but tie in little nuggets for the people that are more into the whole universe. I highly recommend plus with shorter tv episode style it makes it easier to take in a little at a time.

 

[Lynne G]

I’m here for the prime rib. Yum.

Think we made enough?

 

[Realfoodfans]

Our pre Christmas dinner was a success. L only eats the turkey, sausage and gravy but J ate everything except parsnips and sprouts - though he did eat some of the bacon and chestnuts off them! Chocolate trifle for dessert and all were full.

Our church Candlelight Service was very different but beautiful. Our minister said 250 people less than usual so we felt privileged to have seats. Repeating it again at 7.30 so a lot of work for them.


We were seated to the side and nobody in front or behind. Names on seats on arrival. It was lovely and must have taken a lot of rehearsal. Not a very good photo sorry.

No meal needed tonight so some snacks will do. Still have a cold but hopefully will not develop into anything more.

Sounds like lots of wrapping and preparing going on today.

 

[Charade67]

Another lazy Sunday today. We overslept and completely missed church. After lunch we helped our neighbor hide a Christmas present. She bought her husband a large, rolling tool box. She asked if we would hide it in our garage for a few days.

Yuck have sore throat and tickly cough this morning. Will dose up and hope I can shake it off.

Hope you feel better soon.

Did you ever go to a Star Wars Weekend? They used to have them in Hollywood Studios but have since stopped. They were a lot of fun! And I miss the Jawas at the Launch Bay. They were hysterical to interact with and try to trade with. I hope they bring them back at some point.

I have never been to a Star Wars weekend. I have a picture of me with a Jawa. We are close to the same height. I have a hooded raincoat that I am a little too short for. WHen I put the hood on I often joke that I look like I should be selling used droids.

Odd duck out here, don’t watch lifetime or hallmark for the feel good stuff they offer but there is surely something for everyone to enjoy. Do enjoy re-watching old & new classics.

I watched a Hallmark Christmas movie once. I can't remember why. I think Lifetime movies have gotten really weird lately. More psychic than romantic. Are you familiar with the Holderness family? I follow them on Facebook. That have a few good Hallmark Christmas movie parodies.

We just saw Jupiter and Saturn the closest they`ve been seen for hundreds of years, and we could see it clear as a bell with the naked eye despite it being quite low in the sky. It is extraordinary to see them like that!

I hope we have a clear night so we can see it.

The models have changed so my hopes for a white Christmas are quickly being dashed. Looks like a cold nasty rain.

We have changed to partly cloudy. I'll take that over freezing rain.

Think we made enough?

Yum! Looks really good.

Dh has pro football on TV today. He turns it on, falls asleep, then wakes up and complains if I lower the volume. I'm a little annoyed with him right now. I think I will go look to see i I can get any good deals on B's books for next semester.

 

[macraven]

Just a quick drive by ......

Hope all are ready for Christmas!

 

[Lynne G]

All boxed up, delivered, and now I need to relax. Car decided icy conditions warning that stayed on most of the drive home. I’d agree, but thankfully above freezing until the sun goes down fully.

A what for dinner. We had a late lunch, so not sure what all are in the mood for.

Trash cans to drag down for pick up tomorrow, and alarm set. Yep, our Sunday night routine. Older one has his last final on Tuesday. Little one is in sleeping in mood, as she has been off for school break since this weekend. I am just really happy a short work week.

Just finished, I think, almost all my wrapping. I’m ready for Christmas Day. Turkey bought, and will start thawing tomorrow.

Time for tea, as I feel tired, and feels good to relax for a bit. And some treats to snack on.