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

[macraven]

I see you sneaking in here pumpkin...

You have been missed and so glad you finally came back home!

 

[schumigirl]

Back at work today. Good to be back and catch up with co-workers. I was expecting all the eager beaver candidates to have their candidate paperwork turned in and I would have to check a million petition signatures but hallelujah, nothing.

Cold and rainy here today. We were supposed to get our first real snow Thursday but it looks like it might be just rain. Boo hoo.

Leftovers for dinner. Looking forward to it since I skipped lunch.



DH and I became eligible today as essential workers but we have not scheduled our shots yet.



Wishing them both a speedy recovery.



I love peanut butter and chocolate. I have been known to spoon peanut butter and nutella into a small bowl and go to town



According to ancestry I'm a quarter Scottish but I do not have a taste for brown liquor of any nationality. I got real sick over indulging at a party in my younger days and have not touched the stuff since. Never have tried haggis. I would probably give that a shot...at least once.

Happy Burns Night to you and to all those that celebrate.



I am not sure if I would call myself a fan per se. Maybe an appreciator. I have seen all the older movies but nothing that has come out since 2000. I do like the show itself. The first two episodes were just real slow but they were probably just building on the plot. I am just dipping my toes back into SW



I used to have one of those you keep inside the oven but it stopped working. I do have a laser thermometers. I will try that! I may look at the stoves that have the double ovens. My friend just got one and she loves it.

Now I have to look at laser thermometers.......lol......we have an Aga, but have a built in electric double oven that we do use a lot. the top one is a grill (broiler) that we use more often than as a smaller oven.

Haggis is actually very tasty, fussy eaters need not try.......I can eat a little amount, and by little I mean maybe a tablespoon or two....Tom loves it......all year round. One of our butchers surprisingly makes a very good one so he`ll pick one up a couple of times a year. But, Whisky, I never got the taste for. Tom is more the aficionado on that......the finer stuff not the run of the mill stuff a lot of folks will buy. Maybe in a cocktail I can have it, long as I don`t taste much of it.

Good to see you stop by pumpkin......I was thinking a few days ago your little granddaughter must be around 1 now.....they grow so quickly.....hope you`re ok





Last morning of frost apparently.......although sleet and rain are forecast the rest of the week.

Used the last of one kind of flour this morning for pancakes, will get some when we next go out. No delivery this week as we are fully stocked, will pop out for fresh when we need it.

Had a night flicking through channels last night......87,000 channels and streaming options and nothing on. Ended up engrossed in a show about folks who use steroids for body building, not having a clue what it does to them. Crazy. Those popping veins are gross......then went on to a show on the Russian Revolution.....very random nights viewing.

Getting through the book. Almost a third of the way through, got a text from one lady who just said.....enough......lol.....

Cooking a ham joint today. Cooking it in ginger beer and some bits and bobs....it`s a very good way to cook it. I do also like chicken or ham cooked in coke, sounds odd, but it works.

I`ve already wished mac safe travels today.......but, good wishes can be sent more than once.......mac, hope you have a good flight and a wonderful trip

Happy, happy Tuesday ​

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good morning all. Happy Tuesday and safe travels to Mac and hope Pumpkin pops back for a catch up.

Had more dizziness this morning. Kev quite insistent I contact the doctor but I really don’t want to at this time. Don’t want to be sent for more tests in the hospital. I’ve ordered an oximeter.

We are off to Leek shortly for the grocery collection.

Weather has warmed up which unfortunately forecasts rain.

Hope everyone has a good day x

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning Schumi and Julie.

Yeah, I hear ya, Schumi, we have many viewing options, but find lately crappy choices. Watched a movie, then started to watch Alaska people, but was not that interesting, so to bed I went. Yeah, steroids make you look great, like when taken by my older one when his asthma was really bad when young. I hated the doctor gave it to him, but soon as a blood test showed was effecting his kidneys, that use was stopped so fast. I said there has to be other medicine. And so, we have managed without ever using any kind of steroid again. Scary, enhancing drugs, as the other things they do to your body.

Ack, Julie I hope the dizziness goes away quickly. Hope your Leeds trip was successful, and getting ready for lunch.

Well, that snow report was a bust. Weather lady this morning, around 8 or so this morning, plain ole rain will be falling, with a winter mix to follow. So while we may see some white, it will be above freezing in the afternoon, when this what is now a weak weather system, leaves in the afternoon. Dry by dinner time. And woot! That Thursday storm seems to be keeping East, so they are saying just clouds. That forecast better be right. Just saying. And to end this work week, the lowest high temp in almost a year will be on our Friday, with a cold wind to remind you, hey Winter still here. And agree with Schumi, I think our coldest month has always been February.

Ah yes, not sure Mac will be doing a Taco Bell run for dinner. But she can get a taco from a food truck. Safe travels Mac, and enjoy yourself. I hope you are feeling better.

A most Happy Taco Tuesday homies.

Abd nice to see Pumpkin here. Hope all is well with you and family.

Tea time. Woot! And a haha,
So true. LoL

 

[schumigirl]

Good Morning Schumi and Julie.

Yeah, I hear ya, Schumi, we have many viewing options, but find lately crappy choices. Watched a movie, then started to watch Alaska people, but was not that interesting, so to bed I went. Yeah, steroids make you look great, like when taken by my older one when his asthma was really bad when young. I hated the doctor gave it to him, but soon as a blood test showed was effecting his kidneys, that use was stopped so fast. I said there has to be other medicine. And so, we have managed without ever using any kind of steroid again. Scary, enhancing drugs, as the other things they do to your body.

That must have been so scary with your son and the steroids. For sure they can help people in medical situations. I have two family members who have MS and steroids have helped them immensely on occasions, but, yes, they can cause so many side effects.

Hope your son has no lasting damage from taking steroids for medical issues in the past. He still has asthma doesn`t he?

It was horrific seeing how many, particularly young people think pumping themselves up is a clever move.....crazy. There`s enough education out there they should know enough not to. It was quite scary to watch how glib these late teens were, had to turn it off in the end.





Almost lunchtime here.......Tom has already been mooching to see what he fancies......might be toasty sandwiches today.

Weather is getting duller by the minute, rain won`t be far away......doubt we`ll get out a walk this afternoon. Maybe watch a movie. This lockdown has been good for watching movies in our DVD collection we`d forgotten we had.....

Found a limited edition set of Laurel and Hardy movies when we sorted them out last year.....no one remembers buying them!

 

[macraven]

It’s close to bye bye time for me

 

[schumigirl]

It’s close to bye bye time for me

✈✈✈

 

[Lynne G]

Woot Mac!



Safe travels, quick flight, and lots of fun.

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, Schumi, he still has asthma. Maybe he always will. But thankfully, he’s learned which medicine works and what does not. Hope you enjoyed some tea today.

Ooh kinda gray out, but barely above freezing, so good to go. Icing warnings, but hey, we live where winter weather is usually not a commuter problem. Though I hate ice, black ice. So will be out later in the afternoon if I need to go out, as later afternoon is usually the high temperature of the day.

Ooh, Mac may see a HHN figure. Phone says Orlando a foggy 64F there right now. Hey, almost double temperature than I have. Woot, another woot to Mac.


Hehe, for once DH says house feels cool. Yeah, why I am going for more tea.

Follow on homies.

 

[macraven]

At the airport for first leg of my trip.
Place is empty as I am the only one here at the gate seats

Won’t be like that for the Atlanta connection flight.

Have the Motherland first week and then over to the Darkside.

Be good and I’ll bring a lot of candy back for all of you!

 

[Lynne G]

Lunchtime sleet, freezing rain? Pelting window. Ah, traffic still sounds like no issue. Ooh, now just loud rain. Fun Tuesday.

Yay, Mac at the big airport now. Lots of parks fun. Woot! Thanks for the live report Mac.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Mac I will look forward to hearing your activities. Are you meeting up with anyone?

 

[Realfoodfans]

We have had almost every weather here today - snow - sun - sleet - torrential rain and now going dark earlier than expected.

Awful news here that our deaths have now gone over 100,000. So sad. So many families touched with sadness.

Not done any sewing today so will have to get back on it tomorrow.

Successful click and collect groceries - no items missing. Turkey breast just gone in the oven should be just enough for the three of us.

 

[macraven]

Yes meeting up with my kids/family.
Their flight arrives about an hour after I am there.

I’m so excited I could burst!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes meeting up with my kids/family.
Their flight arrives about an hour after I am there.

I’m so excited I could burst!

Glad their flight wasn’t delayed after all.

I‘m so excited for you.....can’t believe after these months you’re finally there......say a big hello from me......

 

[macraven]

Still at second airport
Another hour and a half wait for flight

but it beats driving!

Atlanta airport is dead and very few here today
Delta used the international terminal for my first leg of the flight.
No train to take as flying out of E for mco
Easy peasy ..

1st flight was a large plane and only had 10 passengers
Never had that few passengers on a flight before.

Hope my September/October flight has low crowds !

Good thing I did not do a park reservation for the motherland today
Would not have much time there with their early closing hours today

Be good homies and I’ll bring home candy for everyone!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Still at second airport
Another hour and a half wait for flight

but it beats driving!

Atlanta airport is dead and very few here today
Delta used the international terminal for my first leg of the flight.
No train to take as flying out of E for mco
Easy peasy ..

1st flight was a large plane and only had 10 passengers
Never had that few passengers on a flight before.

Hope my September/October flight has low crowds !

Good thing I did not do a park reservation for the motherland today
Would not have much time there with their early closing hours today

Be good homies and I’ll bring home candy for everyone!

Have fun Mac!

On our recent trip airport was not packed or flights, makes traveling very peaceful lol!!!

I’m beginning to like traveling in this period, who cares if I have to where a mask!!!

Empty flights are perfect!

 

[cam757]

Woohoo for Mac!! Have a great time with your family.

Another cold and nasty day here but it sounds like a lot of folks are experiencing that as well. Still may or may not get some snow Thursday.

My day off. Funny saying that since I just had three weeks off. I did not accomplish much. Just ran to the grocery store and did a few loads of laundry.

Still eating off of leftovers so just warming sauce up and cooking more noodles.

Nothing exciting today. Hope everyone has a nice evening.

Hope you are feeling better, Julie.

Now I have to look at laser thermometers.......lol......we have an Aga, but have a built in electric double oven that we do use a lot. the top one is a grill (broiler) that we use more often than as a smaller oven.

Haggis is actually very tasty, fussy eaters need not try.......I can eat a little amount, and by little I mean maybe a tablespoon or two....Tom loves it......all year round. One of our butchers surprisingly makes a very good one so he`ll pick one up a couple of times a year. But, Whisky, I never got the taste for. Tom is more the aficionado on that......the finer stuff not the run of the mill stuff a lot of folks will buy. Maybe in a cocktail I can have it, long as I don`t taste much of it.

I wish I had room for a double stacked built in oven but unless we re do our kitchen layout we will have to go with a stove oven. The one I am looking at has two ovens where a normal size over would go. It just has a smaller over for casseroles, cookie sheets, etc. and a larger oven below that for roasting pans, etc. It would certainly make like easier when it comes to cooking holiday meals.

 

[schumigirl]

Still at second airport
Another hour and a half wait for flight

but it beats driving!

Atlanta airport is dead and very few here today
Delta used the international terminal for my first leg of the flight.
No train to take as flying out of E for mco
Easy peasy ..

1st flight was a large plane and only had 10 passengers
Never had that few passengers on a flight before.

Hope my September/October flight has low crowds !

Good thing I did not do a park reservation for the motherland today
Would not have much time there with their early closing hours today

Be good homies and I’ll bring home candy for everyone!

I know you’re at mco now......hope it’s not too long a wait......and I know you’ll have a blast.....

Will look for that candy!

Woohoo for Mac!! Have a great time with your family.

Another cold and nasty day here but it sounds like a lot of folks are experiencing that as well. Still may or may not get some snow Thursday.

My day off. Funny saying that since I just had three weeks off. I did not accomplish much. Just ran to the grocery store and did a few loads of laundry.

Still eating off of leftovers so just warming sauce up and cooking more noodles.

Nothing exciting today. Hope everyone has a nice evening.

Hope you are feeling better, Julie.



I wish I had room for a double stacked built in oven but unless we re do our kitchen layout we will have to go with a stove oven. The one I am looking at has two ovens where a normal size over would go. It just has a smaller over for casseroles, cookie sheets, etc. and a larger oven below that for roasting pans, etc. It would certainly make like easier when it comes to cooking holiday meals.

A day off doing nothing is lovely.......even if you’d had some time off......yes, think most are having some much cooler weather.......

The double oven is handy, especially with the Aga too. We have a huge kitchen though so we have plenty of room. But, if you do a refit of your kitchen I’d definitely recommend the double. Yes, having the extra cooking space on holidays and when you have guests is lovely.

At my cousins home in LI I fell in love with their little toaster oven......lol......it was just so cute and I used it the trip we stayed with them every morning. You don’t really get them over here. Certainly not common......




So, did hear from Mac and so happy she’s got her whole trip ahead of her......weather looks good too.

Getting back into watching CSI-NY......haven’t watched them in a while. And still reading The Idiot......but getting through it......and even beginning to enjoy it. Two of the group have given up and one said they’d rather have their toenails ripped off without anaesthesia rather than read it.......oh dear.

Have a lovely Tuesday evening

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, Schumi, he still has asthma. Maybe he always will. But thankfully, he’s learned which medicine works and what does not. Hope you enjoyed some tea today.

Ooh kinda gray out, but barely above freezing, so good to go. Icing warnings, but hey, we live where winter weather is usually not a commuter problem. Though I hate ice, black ice. So will be out later in the afternoon if I need to go out, as later afternoon is usually the high temperature of the day.

Ooh, Mac may see a HHN figure. Phone says Orlando a foggy 64F there right now. Hey, almost double temperature than I have. Woot, another woot to Mac.


Hehe, for once DH says house feels cool. Yeah, why I am going for more tea.

Follow on homies.

Yes, I think you can sometimes grow out of it, but at least he knows what to avoid and what he can’t have. Trial and error can be painful at times.

Yes, plenty of tea was enjoyed today. I think at least we’re above freezing now, which is better. But, sounds very cold where you are and black ice is never fun.