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

[schumigirl]

We have snow falling. Older one did shop with me. Let’s just say, we are very well stocked now, including a huge package of wipes that I haven’t seen since before the last Spring lockdown.

Made a large brisket last night, so what was left over was reheated and tossed over mac and cheese, and lunch eaten. Little one added pickle slices with hers.

We most likely won’t do pizza, as cars are now stacked in the driveway, trash cans on the curb, windshield wipers put up so they don’t stick to the windshield. Little one made coffee, so may switch to a cup of that this afternoon.

And a hehe, my SIL posted that her family would be thrilled to have snow to play in. Yeah, I bet that joy is driven by their kid, my 6, soon to be 7 year old, niece.

My kids? Older one finished up his homework and both are enjoying whatever they are playing with their online friends, or talking on phone too.

Ooh, noon weather news says the line between 8 to 12 inches and plus 12 inches is so close to where we live. I am hoping we are on the lower side of those totals. Storm warnings posted until Tuesday afternoon. DH said no way will he try coming home tonight or tomorrow morning, so I guess his mom will enjoy his company a couple more days. He will clear her driveway when the snow stops. Then I guess it will be mostly us three to clear around our home. No matter. Shovels, gloves, hats and boots by the front door. Winter coats in the front closet. And a hehe, older one does not like wearing pants. So got him thermal pants to wear under his shorts. He said, they are fluffy fleecy inside. Good, that should keep his legs warm. I will say, when we shopping earlier this morning, he was not the only guy in shorts. Mind you, it was 25F out. Car reminds me may be icy out. Yeah, thankfully not when we were out.

This afternoon we are at that balmy 27F, with the high, soon to be, 28F. Yep, cold to me, Schumi. Your home must be smelling good with the chicken in the oven. Hope your dinner was delicious.

Charade, I may very well get more snow than you. Even so, you did get snowed on. Hehe, cat does not look happy.

Yay Mac, enjoying MK fun today. Enjoy BOG later today. Yeah, nothing food wise is cheap in the parks. So enjoy reading your live reports.

Cute picture Julie. We have several versions of monopoly, but not that one. We have not played board games in some time. With this inside time, maybe someone will bring one out.

Ah yes, let it snow. Miss Elsa is working overtime. LoL

Dinner sounds good Lynne....I love brisket with mac n cheese.....or any kind of beef really....

Goh, it must be so cold there, that is low temps. Yes, glad you don`t have to drive anywhere anytime soon.

Yep, house did smell lovely with the chicken........have a good Sunday night......

I guess I'm kinda a newbie on this board. I lurk from time to time. Kinda fell here from reading Caroles Trip Reports.
And I know you used to live not far from WI, Mac!
Glad you are having a fantastic time with your family

And in the spirit of weather...here's mine, lol!! DH didn't get the last of the patio furniture put away in time...so here it sits until spring!
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Love the picture Lori, now I know that is cold where you are

I don`t think of you as a newbie as you`ve become another such good friend to Tom and I over the last couple of years........but it`s always nice to see you post on here too......

I feel your pain. The TS dining prices at WDW are inordinately excessive for the quality.

My understanding they are pre-plating what few buffets are open, makes sense but, if you only enjoy a few things on the menu

OT thinking a hard no but, does anyone know if there are currently any character meals up & running onsite at Universal?

Yes, I`d heard they were going along the cafeteria style with food options in regards to buffet places. Makes sense for sure, but if you only like smoked salmon.....then fill er up

Haven`t heard or asked about the meals Janet, haven`t seen anyone comment on them taking place at all.



Dinner over and watching a Scottish movie from 1985 called Restless Natives......I forgot how funny it was....time for tea.......

 

[J'aime Paris]

Love the picture Lori, now I know that is cold where you are

I don`t think of you as a newbie as you`ve become another such good friend to Tom and I over the last couple of years........but it`s always nice to see you post on here too......

I hope you and Tom will be able to make it to Florida in 2021!! It's always been so nice to see you both
I'll book a ticket to meet up again if you're able to travel.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good evening all. So good to hear a little of Mac’s trip.

Agree about the board games Carole and Lynne - everything on line or screen now but one benefit of lockdown is we got out all the old games (this Disney Monopoly was Em’s there is a newer Villains version now) and spend some great time playing. Bought J a newer version couple of years ago with cards and card machine instead of cash but no - we all prefer the old style. The other favourites are Cluedo and UNO Switch.

Roast chicken Sunday dinner enjoyed and GC bath/shower and upstairs and we are cosy in our living room catching up on some tv.

Lovely snow pictures - think the current snow across Wales will miss us overnight. The lady who bred Louie lives in the mountains near Snowdonia and puts great video on of the dogs in all weathers.

Hope all have enjoyed a peaceful day.

 

[schumigirl]

I hope you and Tom will be able to make it to Florida in 2021!! It's always been so nice to see you both
I'll book a ticket to meet up again if you're able to travel.

Oh you are definitely on our meet up list for sure! If not this year, there`s always next year......

Good evening all. So good to hear a little of Mac’s trip.

Agree about the board games Carole and Lynne - everything on line or screen now but one benefit of lockdown is we got out all the old games (this Disney Monopoly was Em’s there is a newer Villains version now) and spend some great time playing. Bought J a newer version couple of years ago with cards and card machine instead of cash but no - we all prefer the old style. The other favourites are Cluedo and UNO Switch.

Roast chicken Sunday dinner enjoyed and GC bath/shower and upstairs and we are cosy in our living room catching up on some tv.

Lovely snow pictures - think the current snow across Wales will miss us overnight. The lady who bred Louie lives in the mountains near Snowdonia and puts great video on of the dogs in all weathers.

Hope all have enjoyed a peaceful day.

We were always a family who played board games a lot when Kyle was child right up to him growing up and we never really lost that. Just changed to ones like Trivial Pursuit and such......the four of us played that a few weekends ago.

All the games are still up in the attic or in cupboards around the house. I have no idea what happened to the original Monopoly, but it should be around somewhere. We do have a version with the machine too.....I liked it, but the other 3 said they prefer the cash ones.

Kyle did teach me how to play Texas Hold Em......I like that too!! But, I agree, it is lovely to spend time as a family not watching tv or on devices.





Another week ahead......I almost forgot the exciting appointment we have on Wednesday.....we have our dental appointments finally. They`ve been pushed back since last July and hopefully we won`t get a txt again to say they`ve been postponed again. Understandable of course if they do.

And send a good wish for our lovely Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised so much money for the National Health Service........poor man is in hospital with Covid and pneumonia......

Freezing here tonight outside. We have 34F but feels like 28F with a chance of a small snow flurry.

Still trying to find my way round the world of Bernina sewing machines......haven`t a scooby about them! Think I need to call on an expert.

Have a wonderful Sunday night......

 

[Charade67]

A mostly lazy day today. I did get some laundry done though. I am a part of a university parent group on Facebook and people are posting pictures and videos of their students (mostly southerners) playing in the snow today. The president of the University invited the students to join him in a snowball fight.

if anyone says they enjoy the colonoscopy prep, they seriously need their head examined. Still, it’s the best tool in our arsenal to catch it early.

I have a theory I've mentioned before, but I think is worth repeating. The part in Harry Potter when Dumbledore goes to retrieve the locket and tells Harry to make him drink all the liquid in the basin no matter how much he protests - I think the basin was full of colonoscopy prep.

We have the New York City Monopoly....

I have a Doctor Who version.

nice weather in the 70’s right now

Sounds wonderful. Hope you are having a great time.

Ooh, noon weather news says the line between 8 to 12 inches and plus 12 inches is so close to where we live.

Charade, I may very well get more snow than you. Even so, you did get snowed on. Hehe, cat does not look happy.

Sounds like you are going to get quite a bit more than I did. We are expecting a "wintry mix" tonight and tomorrow.

And send a good wish for our lovely Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised so much money for the National Health Service........poor man is in hospital with Covid and pneumonia...

I just read about that on Facebook a little while ago. Prayers for him. I hope he improves quickly.

It's only 5:00, but I am already thinking about supper. Tonight will be Cincinnati style chili. I'm also thinking about hot chocolate later on.

 

[Lynne G]

Well thought the roads were not too bad, so pizza and wings. Very delicious. But we made sure it was before dark. So early dinner. Fine with me. Some leftover pizza, but will be fine in the oven for a few minutes or cold.

And so, still snowing, and quiet house will all relaxing. Nothing like a Sunday night. Trash was out out, but there may not be pick up, though they are saying will be a rainy mix in the morning. So hopefully it will be picked up. And both universities and work is closed, but virtual online is expected to be like usual. So classes and work routine starting tomorrow.

 

[keishashadow]

So, jr’s PCR is good but it shows antibodies...he’s had covid already???

Was quite sick right after xmas 2019 was Told a virus. Yes, many of the same symptoms as covid. I wonder hmm

 

[Lynne G]

Could be, though could have been any kind of nasty or flu virus. Hopefully your DS is feeling better, Keisha.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

So, jr’s PCR is good but it shows antibodies...he’s had covid already???

Was quite sick right after xmas 2019 was Told a virus. Yes, many of the same symptoms as covid. I wonder hmm

I was told having antibodies in a pcr test means a person has Covid showing up but not enough for a positive, may want to retest.

I was also told doing the plasma donation having had Covid was that the antibodies in the blood test typically have been showing up, up to 5-7 months after infection.

Edit: I still don’t think experts know everything about this illness, but speaking from experience of having it, I was told I was in the moderate category of symptoms and comparing it to even the worst flu symptoms I’ve ever had, I would multiply that times 100 and that’s about how bad it felt during the worst of it..........

 

[macraven]

Behind in sharing how my days have been but will say that BOG was really nice today

another big item ticket as walked out the door $485 poorer

we got back to the hotel around 10 tonight
Trying to read and ketchup on how you all are
Doing

can’t but will see how families can drop $$$ on some of Disney sit down places

Lines have been long waits for some rides
Magic kingdom had waits of 60 minutes today for the A list rides
We were among them in trying to entertain a 5 year old

we did many of the rides and had loads of fun
Entertaining a five year old had us on edge as he was not going to leave the section until he did rides

I felt like having a temper tantrum with him
Lol

today we are back to the mgm park
Wish us luck!!

littles don’t have patience .....
Us big kids have anxiety in getting the golden ticket for some the Star Wars rides ...I’m have fit if we strike out for Star Wars !

Just checked weather predictions for Sunday through next Friday
Does not look pretty
Cold as in it might be in the 50’s with rain
Could turn out starting today of me having a temper melt down today thru the time I will be here and switch over to UO

it’s after 2:00 am
Wish me luck I see Mickey in about 6 hours from
now
Raining now !

 

[macraven]

Schumi...... start the bacon now !

it will be a great time for me to function having that bacon

and congrats for your month of alcohol
is now over

did you sit up to midnight to start February right?

 

[schumigirl]

A mostly lazy day today. I did get some laundry done though. I am a part of a university parent group on Facebook and people are posting pictures and videos of their students (mostly southerners) playing in the snow today. The president of the University invited the students to join him in a snowball fight.

I have a theory I've mentioned before, but I think is worth repeating. The part in Harry Potter when Dumbledore goes to retrieve the locket and tells Harry to make him drink all the liquid in the basin no matter how much he protests - I think the basin was full of colonoscopy prep.

I have a Doctor Who version.

Sounds wonderful. Hope you are having a great time.


Sounds like you are going to get quite a bit more than I did. We are expecting a "wintry mix" tonight and tomorrow.

I just read about that on Facebook a little while ago. Prayers for him. I hope he improves quickly.

It's only 5:00, but I am already thinking about supper. Tonight will be Cincinnati style chili. I'm also thinking about hot chocolate later on.

lol...my guys would love a Dr Who version or SW one........

Tom and I had hot chocolate again last night, and again, slept even better than I usually do.

Hope you get good news on your mum today Charade, i`m sure you must be incredibly worried about what`s happening.

Well thought the roads were not too bad, so pizza and wings. Very delicious. But we made sure it was before dark. So early dinner. Fine with me. Some leftover pizza, but will be fine in the oven for a few minutes or cold.

And so, still snowing, and quiet house will all relaxing. Nothing like a Sunday night. Trash was out out, but there may not be pick up, though they are saying will be a rainy mix in the morning. So hopefully it will be picked up. And both universities and work is closed, but virtual online is expected to be like usual. So classes and work routine starting tomorrow.

Pizza and wings sound good Lynne. And at least no one in your household has to go anywhere next few days with the weather.

So, jr’s PCR is good but it shows antibodies...he’s had covid already???

Was quite sick right after xmas 2019 was Told a virus. Yes, many of the same symptoms as covid. I wonder hmm

I remember. Glad he`s doing better though



Morning mac.......just you pop in there.......we crossed emails at the same minute....what`s the chances of that!

Bacon on offer anytime here.......you know that for sure.......lol.....no didn`t quite sit up although we told Kyle we were.....haha....he shook his head! Think Tom is for a beer tonight, I`ll probably wait till the weekend....but , yes, it was easy.....and I know some of my friends read these posts in real life......and some gave up...they know who they are.......And one gave up on the 6th Jan......hope they still shimmy up the money for the charity......(they will)

Oh bless him.....they do know what they want at times.....glad you enjoyed BOG......and enjoy mgm today.....yes, i still call it that too as that`s what it was called last time we went.......lol......sleep well and enjoy today!





Woke up to a real feel of -3 for us, but will warm up later in the day with some more rain forecast this week ahead.....last thing we need, but better than snow and ice.

Had a glitch with my email last night then weirdly I could use the ipads but not the laptop for email.....seems to have rectified itself now. Technology is wonderful when it works. I`m lost without my emails.......

Going to attempt to make a chicken and bacon pie today....and having a bash at my own pastry. I usually do usually buy ready made, but I have the time. So that`ll be dinner if it turns out ok.....if not, fish and chip shop is open......

Made a simple white bread last night, so breakfast is toast and marmalade this morning for me.....no one else likes marmalade so farmer`s home made produce is all mine! Lovely.......

(not really)

Have a wonderful Monday and Happy February





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[schumigirl]

And we have a wedding anniversary today on the San thread......

Lynne, hope you and your husband have a lovely day..different, but still lovely...

 

[Realfoodfans]

Happy Anniversary Lynne and your DH. Hope you have a lovely day whatever is available.

Beautiful morning here. Need just bread and milk as grocery click and collect tomorrow so will pop into local shop on way back from a Louie walk.

Some tasks completed and now we are having another coffee while L does her one and only daily zoom for 15 minutes with teacher.

Glad BOG was a good meal for that cost Mac. We have eaten a few times - only one bad - always on free dining package which will be no more!

Yes sad to hear about Sir Tom though we were horrified to see they had recently flown to Barbados for a few weeks holiday. Not something even healthy and younger people are doing. Wish him a speedy recovery.

 

[Lynne G]

Thank you Schumi and Julie. Was a very cold day when we were married. We will celebrate later, when he gets home from his mom’s. Plus, with the storm, yep, may not go out for a day or two. As we did grocery shop yesterday, we are happily stocked, with some left over pizza too. Wings were some of the best we’ve had. They were gone fast. We were thinking the bar we order them from was not so busy, so they had more time to cook with less speed, making better food.

Ah, a wake up several times in the wee hours to hear sleet pelting the window. Overnight traffic sounded like wet streets. 5 am weather news said 3.5 inches of snow fell, and when the switch from that freezing sleet will change to snow, with that inch or more an hour falling of snow happens, at least that much more snow will fall. Sigh. Will see piles of snow as all digs out. And since they are predicting a rainy 50F degree Friday, such the amount of wet will be, as snow will certainly melt.

Hope your pastry making went well Schumi and pie for dinner. But don’t blame ya, as fish and chips sounds just as nice. But always have me with mention of bacon. Hope some tea was drank today, as well as a lovely glass or two of wine, or whatever drink you are in the mood for today.

Julie, good to have grocery ordered, and enjoyed a walk with Louie in your nicer sounding day. Hope L’s short class was fun for her, and hope lunch is tasty. Nice coffee was drank as L screen viewing happened. Hope Louie is snuggled next to you.

Mac, yeah pricing is scary numbers when more than a few dining. Glad to hear BOG was good. Have not been there for dinner, only when it was a QS lunch. Good luck at the SW park today. Long days for you. Take care, and have a fabulous time.

And so, with all food bought, will toast a bagel and put some cream cheese and jelly on it. And, of course tea was already made. So time for tea and breakfast.

It’s a Monday homies, and a new month. Woot! Means the month with Christmas will be here in 10 months from now. Hehe.



And more dogs. Decided to work on a puzzle this weekend:

 

[schumigirl]

Yes sad to hear about Sir Tom though we were horrified to see they had recently flown to Barbados for a few weeks holiday. Not something even healthy and younger people are doing. Wish him a speedy recovery.

The media is full of images of young folks going off on trips to Dubai and similar places then trying to pretend they didn`t. So called influencers. All of these places up until recently were allowed as places to go, you can still legally travel to Barbados and flights are busy by all accounts. So yes, folks are still travelling, young and old. I think they went before Christmas and his family are saying he didn`t catch it on that trip.....I have no clue but hope the old soul pulls through.

Beautiful day this side of the country too.....sun is shining but very cold. How are your granchildren with the online learning? So many differing reports from people.

Thank you Schumi and Julie. Was a very cold day when we were married. We will celebrate later, when he gets home from his mom’s. Plus, with the storm, yep, may not go out for a day or two. As we did grocery shop yesterday, we are happily stocked, with some left over pizza too. Wings were some of the best we’ve had. They were gone fast. We were thinking the bar we order them from was not so busy, so they had more time to cook with less speed, making better food.

Ah, a wake up several times in the wee hours to hear sleet pelting the window. Overnight traffic sounded like wet streets. 5 am weather news said 3.5 inches of snow fell, and when the switch from that freezing sleet will change to snow, with that inch or more an hour falling of snow happens, at least that much more snow will fall. Sigh. Will see piles of snow as all digs out. And since they are predicting a rainy 50F degree Friday, such the amount of wet will be, as snow will certainly melt.

Hope your pastry making went well Schumi and pie for dinner. But don’t blame ya, as fish and chips sounds just as nice. But always have me with mention of bacon. Hope some tea was drank today, as well as a lovely glass or two of wine, or whatever drink you are in the mood for today.

Julie, good to have grocery ordered, and enjoyed a walk with Louie in your nicer sounding day. Hope L’s short class was fun for her, and hope lunch is tasty. Nice coffee was drank as L screen viewing happened. Hope Louie is snuggled next to you.

Mac, yeah pricing is scary numbers when more than a few dining. Glad to hear BOG was good. Have not been there for dinner, only when it was a QS lunch. Good luck at the SW park today. Long days for you. Take care, and have a fabulous time.

And so, with all food bought, will toast a bagel and put some cream cheese and jelly on it. And, of course tea was already made. So time for tea and breakfast.

It’s a Monday homies, and a new month. Woot! Means the month with Christmas will be here in 10 months from now. Hehe.

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And more dogs. Decided to work on a puzzle this weekend:
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I can imagine it being cold when you got married.....my mum and dad got married on the 10th and it was a blizzard that day! We were lucky...it rained every Saturday for 8 weeks leading up to our wedding.....we had a gorgeous day thankfully. Next day it poured again......our Minister said the sun shines on the best people....

Have a good day with plenty of tea......yes, I`ll keep the wine till the weekend I think....and nice puzzle.



Can`t seem to find a toaster oven like the ones you have in America. They all seem to be mini ovens which I don`t really need. Might just buy a grill type thing again as it really is just for grilled sandwiches.

And success with the sewing machine......enlisted another friends help and we ordered her one I hope she`ll be happy with. I don`t sew anything, so couldn`t tell a good one from a bad one, but other friend said she`ll love this one.

Will make pastry later for the pie, have made the filling and it looks good.....the other two don`t fancy it, so just Tom and I now. It`s not going to be large anyway.

So, hope everyone`s Monday is motoring on nicely....will take up Lynne`s suggestion of a nice cup of tea.......

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I'm trying to decide if I want to go to work today. We didn't shovel our driveway yesterday, so It is probably a sheet of ice today. I think I will wait a couple of hours and then see how it is.

And both universities and work is closed, but virtual online is expected to be like usual. So classes and work routine starting tomorrow.

Same for B and dh's school. Technically closed today, but classes will be conducted online. B only has 2 classes today. I don't know how many dh has.

So, jr’s PCR is good but it shows antibodies...he’s had covid already???

Was quite sick right after xmas 2019 was Told a virus. Yes, many of the same symptoms as covid. I wonder hmm

I don't really understand any of this, I just hope he is feeling better.

Behind in sharing how my days have been but will say that BOG was really nice today

Good to hear. It is on our list of places to eat when we go in May.

lol...my guys would love a Dr Who version or SW one........

Tom and I had hot chocolate again last night, and again, slept even better than I usually do.

Hope you get good news on your mum today Charade, i`m sure you must be incredibly worried about what`s happening.

I had forgotten that I had the Monopoly game. We haven't played in a very long time.
I forgot to buy cocoa when I was at the grocery, so no hot chocolate for me.

Mom has her scan today. Hopefully we will have results by the end of the week.

Decided to work on a puzzle this weekend:

Very cute. I have run out of puzzles. I asked for some for Christmas, but no one got me any.

Happy anniversary to you and the Mr.


I am exactly 8 months away from my first solo Universal trip. I think I have done all of the planning I can do for now. So now I wait.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning. I'm trying to decide if I want to go to work today. We didn't shovel our driveway yesterday, so It is probably a sheet of ice today. I think I will wait a couple of hours and then see how it is.

Same for B and dh's school. Technically closed today, but classes will be conducted online. B only has 2 classes today. I don't know how many dh has.

I don't really understand any of this, I just hope he is feeling better.

Good to hear. It is on our list of places to eat when we go in May.

I had forgotten that I had the Monopoly game. We haven't played in a very long time.
I forgot to buy cocoa when I was at the grocery, so no hot chocolate for me.

Mom has her scan today. Hopefully we will have results by the end of the week.


Very cute. I have run out of puzzles. I asked for some for Christmas, but no one got me any.

Happy anniversary to you and the Mr.


I am exactly 8 months away from my first solo Universal trip. I think I have done all of the planning I can do for now. So now I wait.

8 months exactly.......woohooo......it`s always good having a countdown......oh yes, you need to top up the hot chocolate......

Continued good wishes for your mum and good results for her.

 

[Charade67]

Somebody shoveled our driveway. I wish I knew who to thank.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Behind in sharing how my days have been but will say that BOG was really nice today

another big item ticket as walked out the door $485 poorer

we got back to the hotel around 10 tonight
Trying to read and ketchup on how you all are
Doing

can’t but will see how families can drop $$$ on some of Disney sit down places

Lines have been long waits for some rides
Magic kingdom had waits of 60 minutes today for the A list rides
We were among them in trying to entertain a 5 year old

we did many of the rides and had loads of fun
Entertaining a five year old had us on edge as he was not going to leave the section until he did rides

I felt like having a temper tantrum with him
Lol

today we are back to the mgm park
Wish us luck!!

littles don’t have patience .....
Us big kids have anxiety in getting the golden ticket for some the Star Wars rides ...I’m have fit if we strike out for Star Wars !

Just checked weather predictions for Sunday through next Friday
Does not look pretty
Cold as in it might be in the 50’s with rain
Could turn out starting today of me having a temper melt down today thru the time I will be here and switch over to UO

it’s after 2:00 am
Wish me luck I see Mickey in about 6 hours from
now
Raining now !

Hope you get the golden ticket for the Star Wars rides!
Enjoy hearing about your vacation, hope you continue to have a great time!