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

[schumigirl]

Take out mac......you have some lovely places around you......definitely tonight anyway after travelling......


Sad to hear Christopher Plummer has died. 91.

Sound of Music to Dragnet to more recently Knives out and a million others of course....thought he was a very good actor.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Quick fly by-sounds like Mac having fun!
Late happy anniversary to Lynne and hubs!
Happy Birthday to a cute doggie-I had to go wrangle a neighbors puppies back into their box yesterday (he has a camera to keep an eye on them while away)- one had managed to flop himself out of the box. Mama is allowed to wander around - she is a yellow lab. Got some young puppy snuggles in too.
EEEKKKKKK on the snow falls! We've had a few coatings but never that much-usually just enough for kids to get sleds out to go down our hill before sun gets strong enough to melt it. Chickens of course, just look at the icky white stuff and then back up at me when coop door opened. Younger ones brave enough to try the icky stuff for their meal worm treat-older ones follow screaching all the way.

Someone mention a stove with double ovens? I have one of those (gas) and I LOVE it!!

Yeah practically in shoulder joint! Something about optimal muscle for vaccine dispersment? Glad she was able to get hers!
Oh wow, had a glimpse of how AWESOME F&F could have been using something along RotR lines...
We had a really nice meal there a few years ago. The Lounge outside is a favorite spot (especially before Baseline Taphouse)
Yeah...just went through that, actually made me sick and threw up a bunch of solution. At least clean bill for 10 years.
Apt description. Gosh is it nasty
Several countries around the world have discovered the virus circulating late 2019. The mystery is why it didn't "trigger" into pandemic proportions until 2020.
That's a good thing right? Hope he feels better soon!
Well technically the antigen is far better at catching actual infectiousness. Trouble with PCR is it can detect presence of fragment of SARS-CoV 2, but NOT if live infectious virus. The W.H.O. also changed their rec's on "weakly positive" on PCR (if cycled to >35) to correlate with clinical symptoms, if +symptoms to repeat test. And to not retest those with no symptoms. No reason to not do rapid antigen everywhere with backup PCR if needed. TWiV and Medcram did really good podcasts on the differences and uses.
Love my premier AP! It is nice to be able to go and not have to stay onsite all the time (love us our huge timeshare condo space) yet be able to skip lines.
Good news! Hope your dad is better too.
how awful. Glad he got to spend his time with family in a beautiful place.
Oh goodness hope she (and car) ok!
NICE and enjoy! June last year was like that-fun but kinda eerie too.
Oh my gosh So sorry! Hopefully surgeon has better news! Puts my grumbling how much I hate the colonscopies in perspective.

DH found out he has bone spurs in back so seeing specialist next week, and that he is really low on Vit D-despite me nagging him to take at least 4000 IU all fall and winter (he has been inconsistent with this) Stronger and stronger evidence/correlation coming out on Vitamin D levels and severe covid disease.
Daughter with appendectomy is all healed now. She's fascinated with the med bills and how much is charged for everything though-her insurance through her university covers it all so far.
2nd Moderna shot a week ago wednesday-arm not as sore as first time but the most godawful migraine I've had in a while-not sure whether it was that contributing to nausea and body aches or the shot itself. Felt fine in hours after shot, headache was in the am the day after. Thankfully only lasted a day.

Going to be very cold next few days, possible some snow over weekend as storm sweeps through...

Puppy snuggles are the absolute best!!

Bone spurs sound quite painful...hope the appointment goes well for your DH!

Monyk.....good to see you post.......glad Alyssa is doing much better now. Yes, American hospital bills are both fascinating and downright scary! And glad you`ve had your second shot and symptoms didn`t last long.

Good luck to your DH......



Dark grey skies again this morning, but not so good forecast next few days.

Had the spookiest of coincidences happen this morning. Last night Tom mentioned someone who we kept in touch with until I lost all my emails about two years ago, I hadn`t written hers down seperately. She used to be a supervisor in the Club Lounge at RPR but we always kept in touch.....anyway long story short, Tom came across some pictures of us together at HHN about 5 or 6 years ago and said he wondered how she was getting on.......lo and behold, we got an email from her this morning! Weird and wonderful coincidences are always nice. Will reply to her later this morning.

Not much else this morning going on.....decided to do all the beds, even the empty ones, like to change them every so often too. So, laundry day ahead for me along with a list of phone calls to make.

Having shrimp and pineapple salad for lunch today. Dinner is going to be fish and chips from the chippie......no cook Friday.

Have a wonderful Friday ​

Shrimp and pineapple salad sounds like a good combo! Yum!

Yay, nice to see a MonyK post. Yeah, talk about some cool weather. Those of us seeing those snow showers this morning, yep me. Inches. Sigh, I, at least, rather have that cold rain. Sorry to hear DH’s back not good. Hope he gets some strong relief for those spurs. Aww, puppy lovin’. Fondly remembering when we got our yellow lab puppies. They were so playful when young. Big paws, so we were happy to have large dogs. Yeah, many seem to get a reaction from the shots. I think my brother and his wife are going to their second shot soon. Neither had much of a reaction from the first. And DH gets his first shot next week. My work is seeing how many volunteers want the shots from work, before it may be offered to all at work. Yeah, hoping they do, as not in the you need it first line. Either way, will still most likely not see any offer until the summer, and hoping kids can get their shots too.

Schumi, yes, nice when your are thinking of someone, they hear you. Hope your morning has been good, as not nice weather for our morning. No sunny start to this Friday.

And Friday it is. Woot! I am so ready for the weekend.

And weather. You know it is Winter. Another cool overnight, as 27F now. And it’s a snow rain mix falling now too. Roads sound wet. But happy this wet making storm is gone by the afternoon. Older one needs to do some errands, so said I’d go with him, as some of those places are near where I want to go, and want to go there too. We’ll be going after I’m done my screen viewing, so hope by then, the wet is not icy, and the temp is higher than now. We should be home before dark. And maybe no cook dinner Friday for us as well. Though with little one not eating fish, has to be a place that also offers chicken fingers and chips. Not sure what kids will be in the mood for.

With all that, must refill the tea in my cup. Have that fabulous Friday homies. And may all be in good spirits and healthy and happy.

We got about another 4 inches last night and our temps have gone quite frigid!! Single digits with wind chills pushing well into the negatives.
But hey, it's Fri-yay!!!

It’s boo hoo day for me
Day to fly home

But it’s exciting to see Mr Mac and cats later today

last few days I did spotty postings here.
Always a rush for me at the end of a trip to stay current

It has been a lovely trip with the family and hope for a repeat in the future.
Last two nights the grandson slept with me
He is a sound sleeper and does not snore
Whew!!

The kids have another day here and I know he will miss me
like the others will

Will see you all later here tonight !
Hope all have sunshine and lollipops today

Hugs to all!

I'm sad for you! It's never fun when a vacation ends. Sounds like you have a very sweet grandson

 

[schumigirl]

Puppy snuggles are the absolute best!!

Bone spurs sound quite painful...hope the appointment goes well for your DH!


Shrimp and pineapple salad sounds like a good combo! Yum!


We got about another 4 inches last night and our temps have gone quite frigid!! Single digits with wind chills pushing well into the negatives.
But hey, it's Fri-yay!!!


I'm sad for you! It's never fun when a vacation ends. Sounds like you have a very sweet grandson

I`m one of those folks that loves meat or shrimp with fruit......chicken stir fry with plum sauce, add in pineapples and loads of fresh ginger and you have one of my favourite dishes.....and yes, pineapple on pizza is a classic!!

Watch out for that snow Lori......




Fish and chips were delivered and still piping hot, no need to microwave them and they were lovely. Far too much as usual. We binned a lot of chips.

Going to have a look and see what the movie premier is tonight on the Movie channels......no doubt it won`t be spectacular.

Hope everyone is having a lovely Friday.......

 

[Lynne G]

Still have a pumpkin to ride in. But yeah:


Good sleeping tonight. And no alarm set.

 

[macraven]

I’m unpacked, laundry done, and chillin reading the threads

Guessing most are in la la land catching z’s

I did notice there really was no food in the house.
Not even a loaf of bread

Mr Mac said he thought of going to get groceries but decided to wait until I was home as he had no idea of what he should buy for dinners I wanted to make.

He ended up going to Taco Bell as he was hungry...

I saw the list he has made for groceries
Cupcakes, Zingers, potato chips, bread, beer, liquor,
nuts (cause that goes good with beer), diet mt dew,
toilet paper,Tostitos, dip, orange juice, cat food.

I need to add to his list as I can’t make a meal
out of what is on the list.

He said he has been eating out each day since he wasn’t sure what to make since the fridge was empty on day 5 when I was gone.

Saturday is the worse day to grocery shop
so I assume it will be take out bbq ribs tomorrow for us.

But he did clean the house today before I arrived home so that is a plus in his favor.

First day home for me after a trip is a long one.
I empty the case, do laundry, put away the trip essentials, catch up on my snail mail, and then hold the cats...

I had lots of fun in Orlando.
Disney had long ride lines so we took a pass on some rides on our trip.
Did mostly sit down meals
BOG, Biergarden, Tony’s, Hollywood Derby, forgot which one it was at AK and MGM and another at MK

This trip had a lot of food at Disney for us
Also son and dil and granddaughter had oodles of snacks.
My dil and son bought a lot of things in the shops.

When we went to Universal, they went broke buying Potter stuff ..jk
They did talk about buying another suitcase but I left today and no idea if they did have to do that

They return home tomorrow night.

I have a never spent that much time looking for Potter stuff as I did on this trip.
Potter items I have from the first year the Darkside started Potter buying
Of course I did buy pins this trip as easy to pack up and fit into the cases.

It was a super fun trip and having the two g-kids with us and a friend of theirs with us.

Had some great meals at UO
Finnegans was a winner for us, and a few more sit downs there
Hit city walk for dil birthday- Vivo
The whole group had ap’s and full meal there and totally loved the food.
I shy away from Italian food so just had a desert
which was just okay.
I had a few bites of it and let the others have the rest

Exchanged some texts with them today and this evening and they said the park was crowded more than usual

Probably crowded today as weather was warmer and perfect and rain due in this weekend.

It’s never fun to spend a day in any park when it rains

We avoided taking busses or car rental and used Tony Hinds for everyday we were Florida

It was like herding cats in the morning...
We set up early pick up each morning so we would arrive before park opening.
Of course we were never on time but Tony was a gem in patiently waiting for us each morning.
Only once returning to the condo did we beat Tony for end of our park day meet up time.

I’m looking forward for doing a repeat trip set up again for next year.
But I would prefer not going in January due to weather

This was my 4 th time of doing the parks in January
Into early February
Had one year where temps were really cold and quite a bit of rain
2015 I think was a wet cold January for us also.
It was a first time for son and mom trip that year.

Delta was my airline and kids used United this trip
Delta still is doing ( thru end of March) limited seating
I like not having a full flight.
Waiting to see if fares will drop for the fall this year as they will revert back to full seating this spring.

I booked my room for the fall back in July.
All I need to do is book my fall flights

I’ve rambled enough now so it’s time to close my eyes and sleep

 

[schumigirl]

mr mac will be over the moon to have you back home.......and you did have some lovely meals while you were there......always good. I`m so glad you and the family had such a wonderful trip and did so many things while you were there.

I don`t know how you did it......hearing about your day every day exhausted me just reading it some nights!!! I`d have been shattered doing the hours you did with the family.....

Ribs sound good for tonight......glad to have you back on the boards regularly mac.......



Strong winds and heavy rain all night and forecast all day, before it really gets bad and the sleety snow starts. Going to be a cold week ahead for most of us.

Bacon was enjoyed this morning. Turkey and tomato wraps for lunch and chicken stir fries for dinner.......they`re all having teriyaki chicken, I`m having spicy plum with pineapple and ginger.....lush!!

Doing some cleaning this morning and making a couple of calls. No plans to go anywhere next couple of days, we have plenty of food to keep us going 3 months and beyond!

Have a wonderful Saturday and weekend.......











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[Lynne G]

Ah the weekend, when I have a quiet morning, and the remote. Wash started a couple hours ago, and tea pot may need refilling. Was thirsty this morning, and felt cool, but at least above freezing by 2 degrees.

Our usual lazy will continue tomorrow. Winter storm watch has been flashing on my phone for a few days now. Snowy Sunday is predicted to leave 3 to 8 inches of snow by the last flurry stopping in the afternoon. Heavy snow, more than an inch an hour, around lunchtime. Yeah, a lighter snow morning before a sucker punch of the bulk of the snow before that bully winter storm system messes up our Sunday. No matter. Grocery shopping will be done today like Mac will be doing. Funny, I think minus the cat food, my kids would be close to giving me Mr. Mac’s list. LoL

Glad you are safely home Mac, and had a great time with your family, including with the grandkids. Memories for all were made.

Yep,Mac’s routine coming home is close to my routine when arriving home from a trip. Suitcase emptied into the wash, and going through the snail mail. I too tend to get a cleaned out pantry when I arrive, as kids ate out some, and well, did not stock for days, like I do. Have to say though, both can cook and bake when they have to. DH does a what do I want to eat today shopping. Never any bulk like I tend to do. I do not like grocery shopping. And so, with a pick up at a store for an item that I forgot about, grocery shopping is our Saturday plans. Mind you, some of that shopping will be solo, as I highly doubt little one will be up and ready before noon, and while older one will most likely be up before her, unless the shopping includes a takeout spot, and is a brief only one store time, he’d go with me. Though he is happy to fill the grocery cart with food he wants to eat, that he knows little one will not, Yeah, when he and I go grocery shopping, little one accuses we bought nothing she would eat. Yeah, well give me a list, and go with me. She sometimes goes grocery shopping for me, and you can tell it is all she wants to eat.

Well at least a sunny Saturday morning with the clouds building in the afternoon. That darn snow will be arriving between 4 am and 6 am Sunday morning. With the snow and around and below freezing temps tomorrow, I think our Sunday will be lazy too. Well when the snow ends, will be shoveling and clearing off cars. Hopefully hours before dark.

Ah, the weekend weather is half good, half not so good. Well half rotten, actually. Oh well. Schumi seems to not have a nice sounding weather weekend either.

Time for more tea. A report I always post. And maybe get into a snack or two. Getting hungry.

A super happy Saturday to all the homies.

And welcome home Mac.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Sounds like your trip was bursting with fun, Mac!
Nothing better than family time and the grandchildren

DH's shopping list sounds quite similar to one my DH would make, lol!!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Mac so glad you got chance to spend time with family. They are the best times for me.

Hope Lynne gets her grocery shopping.

In the hope things will improve DIL is planning us a trip for next Spring for us with them and god willing the new grandchild. Will not be US or Mexico (their favourites) this time but Caribbean or UAE. We are in safe hands with her organisation skills.

Lovely bright morning here gone cold now and a little rainy.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. I'm preparing for a mostly lazy Saturday today. Yesterday I did everything I needed to do around the house.

I got 2 pieces of good news yesterday. The first was for the man from my church who has Alzheimer's and recently had Covid. He was released from the hospital and into a different care facility. Since he has been there he has been more alert and coherent. He has also been able to feed and dress himself which is something he has been unable to do for months.

The next is from the university. I do a monthly payment plan for B's room and board. I have 2 payments left for this semester. I got a notice that her Virginia tuition assistance grant has increased. This means that we have less to pay out of pocket. It's only $230, but any little bit helps.

There should be some set up so I could continue having meals made for me .....shopping- cooking - kitchen clean up means I am back to my real life!

There is something like that, but it is quite expensive. A personal chef. I have always said that if I ever came into a large about of money that would be the first person I would hire.

Sad to hear Christopher Plummer has died. 91.

Very sad indeed. We are just over a month into 2021 and have already lost several celebrities.

I did notice there really was no food in the house.
Not even a loaf of bread

Mr Mac said he thought of going to get groceries but decided to wait until I was home as he had no idea of what he should buy for dinners I wanted to make.

That sounds like my husband too. He always eats out when I am gone and will wait until I get back to do any shopping. Sounds like you had a really great time with your family. WIll you be going back again before September?

Winter storm watch has been flashing on my phone for a few days now. Snowy Sunday is predicted to leave 3 to 8 inches of snow by the last flurry stopping in the afternoon. Heavy snow, more than an inch an hour, around lunchtime. Yeah, a lighter snow morning before a sucker punch of the bulk of the snow before that bully winter storm system messes up our Sunday

It's supposed to start snowing here just after midnight and continue all night. Last I heard 3-5 inches was predicted. I'm now thinking maybe we should have invested in a snow blower.


My new, smaller suitcase arrived this morning. I think it will be perfect for a short trip. I decided to sell my old luggage set and have already had an offer. I'm now thinking about getting the largest suitcase in the set and making it complete.

 

[schumigirl]

Sounds like your trip was bursting with fun, Mac!
Nothing better than family time and the grandchildren

DH's shopping list sounds quite similar to one my DH would make, lol!!

I have the proud achievement of having a husband who shops better than I do! Give him a list or not.....he gets everything we need and does occasionally bring home little surprises too which is always nice.

Will post my large wine glass later......filled of course......




Charade......glad you got a more suitable suitcase for your trip. And two pieces of good news is lovely. The news of the gentleman is especially good. Hope you mum is coping ok.......






Snow supposed to be here in the next hour or so.....looks more like more rain to be honest.......although it`s just got heavier and coming in straight off the sea, so it will get colder.

Finished my phone calls for the day......now settling in to some old movies I think.....will have a rumble through and see what we fancy.....either Bob Hope or maybe some Hitchcock........

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all. Busy last two days here. Weekend still buzzing....two grocery orders to pick up today then jr coming out of quarantine for dinner here. MS still has symptoms, geez. Made him crab cakes yesterday to lift his spirits. Yes, the way to their hearts is thru their tummies

The news isn’t good. My mom has a golf ball sized mass in her colon. He doctor thinks it is cancer.......again. He is scheduling her to see a surgeon.

So sorry to read, prayers for her. My mom had like surgery 40 years ago & still hanging in there.

Several countries around the world have discovered the virus circulating late 2019. The mystery is why it didn't "trigger" into pandemic proportions until 2020.

it was undiagnosed initially, then ignored/downplayed. A real cluster yuck
Think

Trouble with PCR is it can detect presence of fragment of SARS-CoV 2, but NOT if live infectious virus

Yes, PCR is the go to after the rapid. Serology studies likely bigger bucks and take more time to perform & process, so many without insurance out there now

2nd Moderna shot a week ago wednesday-arm not as sore as first time but the most godawful migraine I've had in a while-not sure whether it was that contributing to nausea and body aches or the shot itself. Felt fine in hours after shot, headache was in the am the day after. Thankfully only lasted a day.

That’s the level of side effects i’m Looking for the end of the month. Did get quite a sore arm and felt exhausted two days after first one for a day. Otherwise, a nothing the 1st round for me

DH found out he has bone spurs in back so seeing specialist next week, and that he is really low on Vit D-despite me nagging him to take at least 4000 IU all fall and winter (he has been inconsistent with this) Stronger and stronger evidence/correlation coming out on Vitamin D levels and severe covid disease.
Daughter with appendectomy is all healed now. She's fascinated with the med bills and how much is charged for everything though-her insurance through her university covers it all so far.

Yea for DD. I’ve never heard of anyone’s mandated college insurance paying for anything other than the onsite clinic. Nice to hear.

Oh, the surgeons will be circling your DH now. I’ve been running from them for years Hope it works out well for him.

lo and behold, we got an email from her this morning! Weird and wonderful coincidences are always nice. Will reply to her later this morning.

Spidey senses afoot

It has been a lovely trip with the family and hope for a repeat in the future.
Last two nights the grandson slept with me
He is a sound sleeper and does not snore
Whew!!

Aw, that’s sweet to hear. So glad you got to connect with them.

Son as been face timing with me as the little keeps crying for grandma

Double aw, you will have to start FaceTiming him regularly

I will admit that I bought mine mostly based on the pattern. I have already had the overnight bag in this set for about a year or 2, so I wanted to get the other matching pieces. I don't travel by air very often, so these should last for a good while.

If it gives you joy, that’s all that matters in the end

Yep, there’s chocolate then there’s very good chocolate.

So true

Puppy snuggles are the absolute best!!

Ditto

Mr Mac said he thought of going to get groceries but decided to wait until I was home as he had no idea of what he should buy for dinners I wanted to make.

Well, now that you’ve beven out & about... . JK, maybe you could check into the online pickup systems probably in place in your area. I do love popping that trunk & watching them pile the goodies into it.

They do have home delivery here too but appts are much more difficult to obtain.

This was my 4 th time of doing the parks in January
Into early February

January always has seemed cold, never got a warm snap when there.

Week before Pres day, going forward has been kind to us in the past.

Weatherunderground has feature where you can pull up historical temperature patterns if you get bored.

So glad you had an amazing get-away! Your kids/GS are so lucky to have such a wonderful & generous force in their lives

 

[schumigirl]

Hey all. Busy last two days here. Weekend still buzzing....two grocery orders to pick up today then jr coming out of quarantine for dinner here. MS still has symptoms, geez. Made him crab cakes yesterday to lift his spirits. Yes, the way to their hearts is thru their tummies

So sorry to read, prayers for her. My mom had like surgery 40 years ago & still hanging in there.
it was undiagnosed initially, then ignored/downplayed. A real cluster yuck
Think
Yes, PCR is the go to after the rapid. Serology studies likely bigger bucks and take more time to perform & process, so many without insurance out there now

That’s the level of side effects i’m Looking for the end of the month. Did get quite a sore arm and felt exhausted two days after first one for a day. Otherwise, a nothing the 1st round for me

Yea for DD. I’ve never heard of anyone’s mandated college insurance paying for anything other than the onsite clinic. Nice to hear.

Oh, the surgeons will be circling your DH now. I’ve been running from them for years Hope it works out well for him.

Spidey senses afoot

Aw, that’s sweet to hear. So glad you got to connect with them.

Double aw, you will have to start FaceTiming him regularly

If it gives you joy, that’s all that matters in the end

So true

Ditto

Well, now that you’ve beven out & about... . JK, maybe you could check into the online pickup systems probably in place in your area. I do love popping that trunk & watching them pile the goodies into it.

They do have home delivery here too but appts are much more difficult to obtain.

January always has seemed cold, never got a warm snap when there.

Week before Pres day, going forward has been kind to us in the past.

Weatherunderground has feature where you can pull up historical temperature patterns if you get bored.

So glad you had an amazing get-away! Your kids/GS are so lucky to have such a wonderful & generous force in their lives

Hear hear on mac!!!

Glad younger DS is improved enough to come round......continued good wishes for middle son.......crab cakes is always an incentive!! I need to make crab cakes more often, we have an abundance of crab around here....love it. If Kyle is under the weather....chocolate cake usually sets him a little better.....




No snow yet......but load and loads of rain.......we will need that ark before long.

 

[macraven]

Thanks for the sweet we welcome back home here

I missed all the homies while gone!

charade. Yes my sept trip is locked in is also including early October
Will see you at UO!
Nice only two more payments for you to make

Schumi, my goodness your weather is going to keep you inside for a long time!
Snow and cold is not fun to deal with
Tom is a mind reader and he knows if something is not on the list and will get things off the invisible shopping list for you

Julie, UAE?


J’aime, you married the right man !
He can read your mind and knows what really is on thr grocery lists.

Lynne, you are lucky you have two assistances for grocery shopping
Of course the down fall is one kid still has to go back out for forgotten things on the list
I can remember you talking about when they would get their drivers license and were very eager to do the store runs for you
And thanks lynne as it is nice to be back home
I like vacations but I prefer to sleep in my bed once I’m gone for a week

Keiasha...Me shop on line ?
lol

 

[Lynne G]

Aw seems like the mom’s kitchen is well oiled to fill up the sons, Keisha. Glad to hear no too bad side effects from the shot. I’m hoping the one shot is offered soon. Yep, I do that drive up, push the trunk button, load um up, button pushed, drive away. Hope all are feeling better soon. Amazon Pantry orders delivery to the front door too.

Yep, nice to have drivers and shoppers for me, Mac. I still get accused of passenger driving. LoL Comments on the driving are not appreciated either. LoL But I have to say, both are good drivers. And it nice to be able to look around and not be the driver sometimes.

Ah both kids up, bribed with bacon, eggs and bagels. Made coffee for them too.

Close to the time the mom holler sounds as ready to hit the stores, and hope not too crowded. At least we have plenty of bread and milk. And since new alcoholic state store was near where where older one and I went yesterday, alcohol is plenty now too. One bottle will last me weeks though, LoL.

Yay for Charade to get new luggage. I tend to keep mine until they break. On my second. I take a carry on size that I check in if free, if not, takes me to stand on seat to put in overhead. And a backpack, that I put my small purse inside to go through security. That is no matter how long the trip. I always have snacks and a refillable water bottle in the backpack. You never know when you need food now, and the water bottle has a filter, so okay tasting water whenever can find a fountain or nice worker to fill with water or fill with a given cup of water.

Off to see if snail moving little one has finished her bagel and ready for travel. Hey, can wear sunglasses right now. Taking trash out much earlier, was a beautiful blue sky. Yeah, and this time tomorrow will be heavily snowing. Thank goodness for easy teleworking. Would not like to be commuting in the dark early morning this Monday.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks for the sweet we welcome back home here

I missed all the homies while gone!

charade. Yes my sept trip is locked in is also including early October
Will see you at UO!
Nice only two more payments for you to make

Schumi, my goodness your weather is going to keep you inside for a long time!
Snow and cold is not fun to deal with
Tom is a mind reader and he knows if something is not on the list and will get things off the invisible shopping list for you

Julie, UAE?


J’aime, you married the right man !
He can read your mind and knows what really is on thr grocery lists.

Lynne, you are lucky you have two assistances for grocery shopping
Of course the down fall is one kid still has to go back out for forgotten things on the list
I can remember you talking about when they would get their drivers license and were very eager to do the store runs for you
And thanks lynne as it is nice to be back home
I like vacations but I prefer to sleep in my bed once I’m gone for a week

Keiasha...Me shop on line ?
lol

lol....yes, last time he went out he came back with a couple of things I had forgotten I wanted......and a Ben & Jerry`s special valentine ice cream he saw and thought I`d like......brown sugar ice cream......lush!! I think he listens more than I give him credit for......

Aw seems like the mom’s kitchen is well oiled to fill up the sons, Keisha. Glad to hear no too bad side effects from the shot. I’m hoping the one shot is offered soon. Yep, I do that drive up, push the trunk button, load um up, button pushed, drive away. Hope all are feeling better soon. Amazon Pantry orders delivery to the front door too.

Yep, nice to have drivers and shoppers for me, Mac. I still get accused of passenger driving. LoL Comments on the driving are not appreciated either. LoL But I have to say, both are good drivers. And it nice to be able to look around and not be the driver sometimes.

Ah both kids up, bribed with bacon, eggs and bagels. Made coffee for them too.

Close to the time the mom holler sounds as ready to hit the stores, and hope not too crowded. At least we have plenty of bread and milk. And since new alcoholic state store was near where where older one and I went yesterday, alcohol is plenty now too. One bottle will last me weeks though, LoL.

Yay for Charade to get new luggage. I tend to keep mine until they break. On my second. I take a carry on size that I check in if free, if not, takes me to stand on seat to put in overhead. And a backpack, that I put my small purse inside to go through security. That is no matter how long the trip. I always have snacks and a refillable water bottle in the backpack. You never know when you need food now, and the water bottle has a filter, so okay tasting water whenever can find a fountain or nice worker to fill with water or fill with a given cup of water.

Off to see if snail moving little one has finished her bagel and ready for travel. Hey, can wear sunglasses right now. Taking trash out much earlier, was a beautiful blue sky. Yeah, and this time tomorrow will be heavily snowing. Thank goodness for easy teleworking. Would not like to be commuting in the dark early morning this Monday.

I love driving, but I do enjoy being a passenger too......

We do more home deliveries for groceries, but have done click and collect too....either works. We had a delivery yesterday and first time ever I called for a refund on some items. I asked for now substitutes, but they did substitute a few items, but we got to keep them and got the original refunded. Not bad service.

Have a nice time at the stores.....hope they`re quiet for you.....

 

[Realfoodfans]

@macraven UAE is United Arab Emirates - eg Abu Dhabi but looks likely to be Dubai as we have enjoyed visits there a few times previously.

 

[macraven]

I know what it is ...
Not a place I would be going to

 

[J'aime Paris]

Good morning everyone. I'm preparing for a mostly lazy Saturday today. Yesterday I did everything I needed to do around the house.

I got 2 pieces of good news yesterday. The first was for the man from my church who has Alzheimer's and recently had Covid. He was released from the hospital and into a different care facility. Since he has been there he has been more alert and coherent. He has also been able to feed and dress himself which is something he has been unable to do for months.

The next is from the university. I do a monthly payment plan for B's room and board. I have 2 payments left for this semester. I got a notice that her Virginia tuition assistance grant has increased. This means that we have less to pay out of pocket. It's only $230, but any little bit helps.

There is something like that, but it is quite expensive. A personal chef. I have always said that if I ever came into a large about of money that would be the first person I would hire.

Very sad indeed. We are just over a month into 2021 and have already lost several celebrities.

That sounds like my husband too. He always eats out when I am gone and will wait until I get back to do any shopping. Sounds like you had a really great time with your family. WIll you be going back again before September?

It's supposed to start snowing here just after midnight and continue all night. Last I heard 3-5 inches was predicted. I'm now thinking maybe we should have invested in a snow blower.


My new, smaller suitcase arrived this morning. I think it will be perfect for a short trip. I decided to sell my old luggage set and have already had an offer. I'm now thinking about getting the largest suitcase in the set and making it complete.

Wonderful news about the gentleman at your church!
I have a daughter in college too...every penny does help!!

Hey all. Busy last two days here. Weekend still buzzing....two grocery orders to pick up today then jr coming out of quarantine for dinner here. MS still has symptoms, geez. Made him crab cakes yesterday to lift his spirits. Yes, the way to their hearts is thru their tummies

So sorry to read, prayers for her. My mom had like surgery 40 years ago & still hanging in there.
it was undiagnosed initially, then ignored/downplayed. A real cluster yuck
Think
Yes, PCR is the go to after the rapid. Serology studies likely bigger bucks and take more time to perform & process, so many without insurance out there now

That’s the level of side effects i’m Looking for the end of the month. Did get quite a sore arm and felt exhausted two days after first one for a day. Otherwise, a nothing the 1st round for me

Yea for DD. I’ve never heard of anyone’s mandated college insurance paying for anything other than the onsite clinic. Nice to hear.

Oh, the surgeons will be circling your DH now. I’ve been running from them for years Hope it works out well for him.

Spidey senses afoot

Aw, that’s sweet to hear. So glad you got to connect with them.

Double aw, you will have to start FaceTiming him regularly

If it gives you joy, that’s all that matters in the end

So true

Ditto

Well, now that you’ve beven out & about... . JK, maybe you could check into the online pickup systems probably in place in your area. I do love popping that trunk & watching them pile the goodies into it.

They do have home delivery here too but appts are much more difficult to obtain.

January always has seemed cold, never got a warm snap when there.

Week before Pres day, going forward has been kind to us in the past.

Weatherunderground has feature where you can pull up historical temperature patterns if you get bored.

So glad you had an amazing get-away! Your kids/GS are so lucky to have such a wonderful & generous force in their lives

Sorry to hear your son still has symptoms. Hope he's better soon!
Will he share his crab cakes?? Asking for a friend....

Aw seems like the mom’s kitchen is well oiled to fill up the sons, Keisha. Glad to hear no too bad side effects from the shot. I’m hoping the one shot is offered soon. Yep, I do that drive up, push the trunk button, load um up, button pushed, drive away. Hope all are feeling better soon. Amazon Pantry orders delivery to the front door too.

Yep, nice to have drivers and shoppers for me, Mac. I still get accused of passenger driving. LoL Comments on the driving are not appreciated either. LoL But I have to say, both are good drivers. And it nice to be able to look around and not be the driver sometimes.

Ah both kids up, bribed with bacon, eggs and bagels. Made coffee for them too.

Close to the time the mom holler sounds as ready to hit the stores, and hope not too crowded. At least we have plenty of bread and milk. And since new alcoholic state store was near where where older one and I went yesterday, alcohol is plenty now too. One bottle will last me weeks though, LoL.

Yay for Charade to get new luggage. I tend to keep mine until they break. On my second. I take a carry on size that I check in if free, if not, takes me to stand on seat to put in overhead. And a backpack, that I put my small purse inside to go through security. That is no matter how long the trip. I always have snacks and a refillable water bottle in the backpack. You never know when you need food now, and the water bottle has a filter, so okay tasting water whenever can find a fountain or nice worker to fill with water or fill with a given cup of water.

Off to see if snail moving little one has finished her bagel and ready for travel. Hey, can wear sunglasses right now. Taking trash out much earlier, was a beautiful blue sky. Yeah, and this time tomorrow will be heavily snowing. Thank goodness for easy teleworking. Would not like to be commuting in the dark early morning this Monday.

I'm a terrible passenger...always seem to push the imaginary brake

 

[Charade67]

Just sold my old luggage set. The buyer was a young mom of 2 small children. She told me she has been using the same suitcase for 14 years and has recently been sharing it with the children. Now she has enough pieces that each of them can have their own bag.

Finished my phone calls for the day......now settling in to some old movies I think.....will have a rumble through and see what we fancy.....either Bob Hope or maybe some Hitchcock........

Two really good choices. There are a lot of Hitchcock movies I still haven't seen yet.

Hey all. Busy last two days here. Weekend still buzzing....two grocery orders to pick up today then jr coming out of quarantine for dinner here. MS still has symptoms, geez. Made him crab cakes yesterday to lift his spirits. Yes, the way to their hearts is thru their tummies

Sorry to hear your son still isn't well. Hope the crab cakes helped cheer him up.

So sorry to read, prayers for her. My mom had like surgery 40 years ago & still hanging in there.

Thanks Keisha. It's been about 25 years since my mom's last cancer surgery. I am much more concerned now because of her age,.

charade. Yes my sept trip is locked in is also including early October
Will see you at UO!

I am looking forward to it. Would also love to meet up with anyone else who will be there October 2 & 3.

Yay for Charade to get new luggage. I tend to keep mine until they break.

I really should do that. I had no good reason to get new suitcases. I just wanted to match my overnight bag. Thankfully I got a good deal on the last set I owned, and used it for 7 years, so I feel I got my money's worth.

I have absolutely noting planned for the rest of the day. Maybe I will call my mom.