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

[schumigirl]

Well 8pm announcement tonight.......shouldn`t be a big surprise as Scotland has already announced they are going into full lockdown.

Won`t change much for us as we haven`t been wandering round stores or places we shouldn`t be going. But, will see how others follow the rules now.

Too early for dinner, but I`m a little peckish......snack time I think.......

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Cam, sending well wishes to you and hope you get better soon. Hope family is better too, and DH no, DH has it too. Ooh black eyed peas. Nope, not where I live.

Schumi, hope snacking was on something tasty. Yeah, was in my news, about the UK restrictions, and news of Oxford/Astra vaccine.

Well our lunch was grilled hotdogs, of which little one did not eat. Soup was her choice. Not what I really wanted to eat, but with some bacon and some mustard, was fine enough to eat by me.

Ah, now let’s see how fast the afternoon goes. Morning seemed to go on for a bit.

 

[NashvilleTrio]

Also as we enter a New Year, I`d also like to thank macraven for doing such an amazing job as a moderator too.....she does a fabulous job keeping the Universal boards running smoothly. Thank you mac..........
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Yes!! Thank you Mac!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Been a busy day today, but a nice one.

Spent most of it in the kitchen making two batches of soup, one is butternut squash and sweet potato which also has the green of the leeks, sweet peppers, carrots, garlic and some other bits and bobs all roasted off and blended smooth with chicken stock. Other soup was good old tomato. Chicken noodle soup is one I always make fresh and never freeze.

Made two batches of curry, one a Thai curry, and one Indian curry. All for the freezer.

Tomorrow I`m making a fish pie, which we all love thankfully and I fancy making some bread and maybe some baking too.

Which is an ideal plan as we have all been moved up to a higher tier of 5.....means no mixing or going out unless essential or for some exercise locally. Not before time. So, only one of us goes out for essential groceries, but we have deliveries booked for next week and will carry on doing that indefinetely.

And the weather is so cold right now, so we won`t mind staying in for a while.

Cranberry juice and lemonade tonight.....

 

[Lynne G]

I guess that’s a yay?

Thinking chicken parm tonight. Easy, and have some red sauce left over. Add the cheese, good to go.

 

[keishashadow]

Christmas was low key due to regulations. My youngest & fiancé didn’t join us but we had a zoom Christmas present opening together. We did get together Christmas Eve for a walk around the neighbourhood to see the lights. And exchange presents.

Welcome home, glad you are safe & sound

Bears vs Packers

Pack ain’t back, congrats on ‘da/your bears getting in the wild card!

Steelers stunk up the joint.

Lynne starting to think maybe your Eagles Were up to some shenanigans/draft positioning. You guys played even worse than we did lol.

Sick day from the office for me today. Not feeling too bad other than just a stuffed head. No coughing or fever but now dh has the cold. DS is feeling better but now DH is coming down with it.

Be well, was just talking about how weird it seems to wish for garden variety creeping crud vs the scary alternative out there

RF - they ‘lost’ your test??? First I’ve heard of that happening! Is it common there?

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, Keisha, there’s been those ethical chat and comparing what Steelers did versus the birds. As the bird management said, sometimes a game is for team building. Yeah, with no dog in the fight, with a dismal season, birds probably could have cared less about winning. Plus, it pissed off the Giants, and as the Giants’ guy said he hates the birds, birds’ player responded, we hate you too. Ah, the wonderful East teams.

Yum dinner done, time for screen viewing by all, with little one burning a candle and chatting quite loudly online playing. Older one is not quite as loud most time, though I have to tell to turn it down.

And a dinner tomorrow for some. Yeah, Monday night. Quiet enough, tea in hand, ahhhh.

 

[schumigirl]

And a good Tuesday morning........least we are above freezing. Going to be around 38-40F all day, but dark clouds looming above us the whole time.

Slept like a baby last night, and a day of baking and cooking ahead. Again. I think I`ll be doing a lot of that in the coming weeks. We can meet one person for exercise outdoors only, so I can at least meet a friend on the beach for a walk.....when it`s a little warmer....maybe. Not today.

Luxury fish pie tonight for dinner....lush!! Firm favourite again in our home, I don`t use smoked fish in our so the house doesn`t have that horrible smell for a while. Candles are the secret there, and open windows and doors......lunch is still to be decided. Tom bought salad items yesterday including some beautiful unusual tomatoes so might do a big salad and some bread I`ll bake and honey ham.

Excitement of the day. I have a parcel coming from Apple.......ordered a new cover for new iPad......

It`s Tuesday.......

Happy Tuesday

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[Lynne G]

A Good Morning and Happy Tuesday to you Schumi. Nice to have a good sleep. At least your weather is above freezing.

Happily today, we too are just above freezing, 36F now, and a low 40’s the high. But no sun to be had, as another cloudy day. Very dark morning once again.

But ooh ah yes, Is here. Yep, the day of the week Mac does her Taco Bell dinner.

So homies, have a taco or maybe a taco salad.

And tea for me.

So a happy Taco Tuesday here.

Kids may do a Taco Bell run. Little one is a fan of those fries. And she will eat a plain taco. Older one, will eat more from there, and since the box is the fries, he may want Taco Bell too. We shall see. They have to pay a bill for me.

Later homies. Have that most terrific Taco Tuesday.

 

[Realfoodfans]

@keishashadow apparently not that unusual for them to be “lost”. I asked for a formal investigation but doubt we will hear anything. On a programme this morning there was an item about similar situations - sometimes for travel, sometimes for hospital and like me sometimes unwell.

 

[Lynne G]

That still stinks it had to be your test, Julie. Hope you are feeling better today, and had a nice breakfast with the kids. And a quick walk in the yard with Louie. Hope your weather has no snow today. And hope your coffee or tea has been hot.

 

[Sue M]

Happy taco Tuesday! I guess Schumi is already in the kitchen! I’m enjoying my morning coffee, 8:00 here. Another dreary rainy day. Another significant storm warning for afternoon with heavy rain and high winds. Snow in higher elevations. Ferries have been canceled from 10:00 am on. Good day to hunker down. I worry about trees coming down, we’ve had so much rain and ground is super saturated.

Schumi are you immune to Covid now as you probably had it when you lost taste and smell?

Both my cousins in Ft Lauderdale have Covid, and recovering at home. Also found out an old childhood friend from NY contracted it and is almost recovered. I hope the roll out of the vaccine amps up. I guess it will as more get approved. So far we just have Moderna and Pfizer, but Astra Zeneca and Jannsen expected to be approved soon.
But still feel we’re too slow! A friend who lives in Israel is same age as me and already got vaccinated.

 

[schumigirl]

Happy taco Tuesday! I guess Schumi is already in the kitchen! I’m enjoying my morning coffee, 8:00 here. Another dreary rainy day. Another significant storm warning for afternoon with heavy rain and high winds. Snow in higher elevations. Ferries have been canceled from 10:00 am on. Good day to hunker down. I worry about trees coming down, we’ve had so much rain and ground is super saturated.

Schumi are you immune to Covid now as you probably had it when you lost taste and smell?

Both my cousins in Ft Lauderdale have Covid, and recovering at home. Also found out an old childhood friend from NY contracted it and is almost recovered. I hope the roll out of the vaccine amps up. I guess it will as more get approved. So far we just have Moderna and Pfizer, but Astra Zeneca and Jannsen expected to be approved soon.
But still feel we’re too slow! A friend who lives in Israel is same age as me and already got vaccinated.

No idea Sue. Listening to the experts, there are several schools of thought about immunity if you`ve had it. And of course, in March I wasn`t tested.

Israel have got this down pat! They have organised it so well, but I read today they have done it so fast they`re running out of vaccine. But, we do need to start vaccinating more than we are already....24 hours a day works for me.

Yes, our ground is saturated too, we`ve had so much rain and hailstones this year. We walked down to Tom`s man cave (large shed to you and I) and the ground was just mud. Hope you don`t get any damage with your storm.






@keishashadow any ideas who you`d like as the new Doctor??? I think many are glad she`s going. Forgot to ask you earlier.....

Spent most of the day in the kitchen. Baked a fair few things and my ciabatta was a success at lunch, as was the fish pie for dinner.

My ovens didn`t know what hit them today. But, as it was completely miserable outside with hailstones on and off all day, it was the best place to be. Tom spent most of the day watching the large screen with sci fi movies I won`t watch and Dr Who.......

Tonight is a tv night and a catch up with some friends on facetime.......and ginger beer with lime........

 

[Lynne G]

You do have some bad weather Schumi, but I bet your kitchen smelled very good.

Yeah, I watch Dr. Who on and off, not a full time fan. Heard she was leaving, can’t say I am sad she is leaving. I liked some of the older ones with I can’t remember his name, but like him. I am generally a sci fi fan. Was a Star Trek fan when younger. Older one is a huge SW fan. I like them, but can’t say I am a fan.

Hehe, older one asked what was for dinner. Um ham and eggs? Little one will be very unhappy with that choice. I have done chicken fingers she can put in the fryer if she wants. Got the ham at almost half price. Seems the butcher did not sell as much, so all ham cuts were discounted this weekend. Yum. And so fresh, as sure they were cut for NY Day meals.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh and hey Sue, you have some bad weather too. Yep, we have had a rainy past year, including a very good soaking at Christmas. Muddy here and there still. Hope all fighting the virus get healed soon. Sending well thoughts to all you listed, Sue.

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all

Plus, it pissed off the Giants, and as the Giants’ guy said he hates the birds, birds’ player responded, we hate you too. Ah, the wonderful East teams.

Sounds like my boys arguing lol

Another significant storm warning for afternoon with heavy rain and high winds. Snow in higher elevations.

Bleeech. Ran out early this am to provision, quick run. Was a bit foggy & ‘misting’ on way in...half hour later, slush on ground. Just cold enough for percipitation to turn. By the time i drove a few miles to head down off that ridge to mine, it was dry.

Bottom line, turned out to be a very bad hair day. Remember when those days seemed to be a major concern?

Sorry to hear your family is ill, scary My mom, diagnosed via test taken 12/24, seemed to be taking one step forward & two back lately. Rallied a bit today though, will take as a good sign. They are discovering that the elderly have their very own sub-set of symptoms.

there are several schools of thought about immunity if you`ve had it. And of course, in March I wasn`t tested.

Yes, i’m Waiting to see the stats on how long the immunity is supposed to last and whether it will apply to the new & improved versions

any ideas who you`d like as the new Doctor??? I think many are glad she`s going. Forgot to ask you earlier.....

Any
Body

Quite the disappointment this current one, really liked her in broadchurch.

Not up on the current rumors. The franchise seems to have lost more than a few fans here.

Hate to think that the BBC will be pushing for another of their ummmm, out-of-the-box choices.

Did you get the same vibe I did of a possible spin off for Graeme & son? Did see audio stuff, of which I can’t be bothered ala podcasts, believe eccelson is involved there in a project

Musing if The Doctor might be able to regenerate into an ‘old form’? Plate up David Tennant for me, please.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, Keisha, that’s the name of the Doctor who I like. Yeah, my kids can fight with foul names tossed at each other at times too.

Afternoon is crawling. Ugh. And I have a fly by pick up to do, as price better if you do that drive by. So, will be just as happy to do and not be inside the store.

 

[schumigirl]

Hey all

Sounds like my boys arguing lol

Bleeech. Ran out early this am to provision, quick run. Was a bit foggy & ‘misting’ on way in...half hour later, slush on ground. Just cold enough for percipitation to turn. By the time i drove a few miles to head down off that ridge to mine, it was dry.

Yes, i’m Waiting to see the stats on how long the immunity is supposed to last and whether it will apply to the new & improved versions

Any
Body

Quite the disappointment this current one, really liked her in broadchurch.

Not up on the current rumors. The franchise seems to have lost more than a few fans here.

Hate to think that the BBC will be pushing for another of their ummmm, out-of-the-box choices.

Did you get the same vibe I did of a possible spin off for Graeme & son? Did see audio stuff, of which I can’t be bothered ala podcasts, believe eccelson is involved there in a project

Musing if The Doctor might be able to regenerate into an ‘old form’? Plate up David Tennant for me, please.

Yes, the BBC will want to tick all the politically correct boxes ......they usually do. I hope not.....Dr Who is a man, usually a little out there, but a man. And yes, David Tennant would be brilliant, but apparently not even a chance. I`ll tell you in an email what I think could the next Doctor be made up of.....as not to offend anyone....lol....I might have already actually......

We quite like Kris Marshall for the job......he was the geek who headed off to Wisconsin in Love Actually......he`d make a pretty good odd guy who`d fit the profile. So far, some of the names in the frame are alien to me......but I`m not trendy in any way, so have no clue who some of them are.

The guy who plays Graeme is a popular game show host over here, singer and comedian, all round nice guy. I`d watch something if he was in it, never heard of it though. He`d have made an alright Doctor actually. As you know Tom is a big Dr Who fan, but even he gave up with this one.....

They`ll never beat Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee as Docs .....they were my childhood doctors.....but Dr Who has GOT to be male.......

 

[cam757]

At home again today. DH started running a low grade fever and we both have loss of smell and taste. We found out a family member we have been in contact with tested positive so to be on the safe side we decided to go and get COVID tests this morning. I would be surprised if my test comes back positive because I don't feel that bad but the loss of taste/smell has me a bit concerned. We waited for about 2 hours but were in and out once we got called back. I just hope that if we did not have it before we don't get it from sitting in that waiting room with about 30 other people. Uggh!

We were hoping to get the rapid test but we ended up getting the one with a 2-4 day wait period. It wasn't the stab your brain test it was just a nose swab. So, now we are home the rest of the week. I guess I will go ahead and sign up for Disney + now so I can watch The Mandalorian. Lol.

Not a bad day today. Sunny but a bit chilly.

Awww.....feel better cam......and your family too

Thank you!!

Oh Cam, sending well wishes to you and hope you get better soon. Hope family is better too, and DH no, DH has it too. Ooh black eyed peas. Nope, not where I live.

Thank You!!

Be well, was just talking about how weird it seems to wish for garden variety creeping crud vs the scary alternative out there

That is the truth! Scary not knowing what you are dealing with.

Thank You!

 

[schumigirl]

At home again today. DH started running a low grade fever and we both have loss of smell and taste. We found out a family member we have been in contact with tested positive so to be on the safe side we decided to go and get COVID tests this morning. I would be surprised if my test comes back positive because I don't feel that bad but the loss of taste/smell has me a bit concerned. We waited for about 2 hours but were in and out once we got called back. I just hope that if we did not have it before we don't get it from sitting in that waiting room with about 30 other people. Uggh!

We were hoping to get the rapid test but we ended up getting the one with a 2-4 day wait period. It wasn't the stab your brain test it was just a nose swab. So, now we are home the rest of the week. I guess I will go ahead and sign up for Disney + now so I can watch The Mandalorian. Lol.

Not a bad day today. Sunny but a bit chilly.





Thank you!!



Thank You!!



That is the truth! Scary not knowing what you are dealing with.

Thank You!

That`s a worry isn`t it....sitting in a closed waiting area with others who could have goodness knows what.

Loss of taste and smell is certainly a positive indicator of Covid.....but glad you`re not feeling too bad. Hope DH and your family member are ok. It took about 10 days for my taste and smell to come back properly. It is very weird.

And yes, good excuse to watch some tv....

Take care