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

[schumigirl]

Quick good morning. Our show ended up being fairly light. I think we got somewhere between 1 and 2 inches. Nothing much planned for today.Will watch the Super Bowl tonight.

That's my mom too. She tried to learn to drive once, but it didn't go well.

I want to go to your house. I can rarely get dh to agree to Chinese food.

I remembered to buy cocoa this week. so I will have some hot chocolate later today.

Bummer. I was hoping to plan a trip that would overlap almost everyone's stay, but it just wasn't possible with my only being able to come for a couple of days.

That would be me. I don't like pineapple on pizza and I don't want vegetables in my desserts. (I'm looking at you, carrot cake.)

The last time I was there B was 2. She has never been. I think we need to take her sometime.


I'm impressed. I'm still trying to get the motivation to use the piece of exercise equipment in my house.

Zoom meeting in a few minutes ands then....maybe I will read the book I got for Christmas.

I detest carrot cake....someone years ago insisted I`d like hers.....told her I wouldn`t. She regretted having me try it......lol.....love pineapple on anything though!

Love Chinese food, but so many use MSG and I`m allergic to it, so our local place will make dishes seperate, but it`s a lot of trouble for them, so I tend to just make my own now. There are plenty of lovely dishes that are so easy to make yourself, so I do. We all love Chinese though, it`s tough when your husband doesn`t like it.





Beef won`t be long till it`s ready....I only cook it medium rare, mostly rare though and they all love it. Rosemary parmentier potatoes tonight and some winter veg roasted. Have ice cream form dessert. Courtesy of Ben & Jerry.

Sleet seems to have stopped now, but it`ll be back I`m sure. Almost dark now.

Think we`re all ready for dinner tonight, might be a little earlier than usual.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, I’m allergic to MSG too. But this one place near me says it does not, and I’ve asked them about the use, and they do not use it. There is another place that says it does not, and I got a reaction, so we have only give to that one place for years and years. Though I do make Chinese dishes myself too. But we all like that one Chinese place’s food. Which reminds me, soup sounds good for lunch, so hoping the kids did not get into it yet.

 

[keishashadow]

Got my anniversary present early from the mr...mini trip to MCO. Not sure if the butterflies in stomach are from joy or fear TBH.

He’s been lobbying fiercely since I insisted we cancel the normal after Thanksgiving trip. we should be near 95% protected after that 2nd vaccine dose.

Schumi that big wine class would have taken care of all three Masses on Sunday back in the day before Covid. Although I will admit I could never bring myself to drink out of the chalice even though they wiped the rim off after each person.

Lol, same for me.
Woot to sis & MG!
was wondering if they might have backstage parade float viewing as they did for Xmas?

did use a straw the first time I used it......big mistake.....huge mistake.....lol.....it was white wine and it is true what they say about drinking alcohol through a straw!! It`s not so heavy.......well, ok it is actually.....you do have to be so careful...especially with red wine.

Thot that was urban legend lol

That's my mom too. She tried to learn to drive once, but it didn't go well.

I was bribed by my Dad to take over teaching mom (My own junker, a strong enough carrot). No idea how she eventually did pass the test, some people just not driving material.

 

[schumigirl]

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Got my anniversary present early from the mr...mini trip to MCO. Not sure if the butterflies in stomach are from joy or fear TBH.

He’s been lobbying fiercely since I insisted we cancel the normal after Thanksgiving trip. we should be near 95% protected after that 2nd vaccine dose.


Lol, same for me.
Woot to sis & MG!
was wondering if they might have backstage parade float viewing as they did for Xmas?

Thot that was urban legend lol

I was bribed by my Dad to take over teaching mom (My own junker, a strong enough carrot). No idea how she eventually did pass the test, some people just not driving material.

YAY!!!

Fabulous news.......you`ll have a blast Janet......go for it, why not......your husband is indeed an absolute star!!

Nope not an urban legend with the straw and alcohol.......never, ever again!




Dinner was so good......what is it about roast beef and yorkshire puddings......and it is Yorkshire pudding day today, mine weren`t very good today, but hey ho.....they were still edible.

And Ben & jerry`s....can`t go wrong.

 

[J'aime Paris]

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Got my anniversary present early from the mr...mini trip to MCO. Not sure if the butterflies in stomach are from joy or fear TBH.

Your DH sounds like a keeper...nice anniversary present! When will you go?

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Awesome anniversary present Keisha. Go and have fun!

Shoveled out and cars cleared as 5 or so inches fell again. While it was still lightly snowing, seemed like the right time to get out there and shovel and clear. Roads seems clear, with some icy spots. Went out very early to get some donuts, was fine, and only thought it was a bit icy on way back. Kids enjoyed them.

Ah, soup was perfect for lunch. Maybe green and red pepper chicken toss. Easy one pan meal, yep. Like.

Oh my. Told my sister to watch puppy bowl. She called me laughing as she was watching too. We both are dog fans, though had cats in the past. Her last dog was a corgie mix that passed away years ago, but she is thinking of getting another small dog, but like me, not in our current want list.

Sigh, Sunday. Yes it is. Time for more tea.

 

[keishashadow]

Your DH sounds like a keeper...nice anniversary present! When will you go?

Well, was going to be 3/17 but SWA had ominous notice on my account ‘weather issues’. They are in process of quietly dropping to 2flight a day, wouldn’t arrive till after 10 pm ugh

switched to 3/3. Now, just need a room. Will
Stay at WDW, maybe bop up to U a day

Oh my. Told my sister to watch puppy bowl

It was cute, snoop & Martha in good form

 

[Realfoodfans]

Had to google Puppy Bowl - that looks fun!

Nice to have a trip planned Keisha. Goodness so different here. Travel not allowed even out of County.

R rate in our Region much lower than Florida but they want to get them continually downward trend no bumps along the way before we begin to open up. Vaccination roll out going very quickly though so a lot of positives.

We watched the movie Contagion this afternoon. Had watched it a few years ago but this time could not get over the similarities and stubbornness of those in authority to agree to stop travel and shut things down.

Hope those who enjoy SuperBowl have a good day. Growing up my son used to stop up late to watch it. Not now as very early start for work.

Snow predicted but none has arrived. Plenty on higher ground. Very cold though and chance of snow later this week.

Bedtime for us shortly and back to Monday.

 

[Charade67]

Most of our snow is gone already. We had temps in the mid-high 40s today.

I have chili in the crockpot for dinner during the game tonight. WHo else is watching and who are you cheering for? We are cheering for the Chiefs. Dh can't stand Tom Brady, and one of the Chiefs players is from our general area.

Got my anniversary present early from the mr...mini trip to MCO. Not sure if the butterflies in stomach are from joy or fear TBH.

Well, was going to be 3/17 but SWA had ominous notice on my account ‘weather issues’. They are in process of quietly dropping to 2flight a day, wouldn’t arrive till after 10 pm ugh

Awesome gift. We were originally supposed to be there that week (3/17) but then spring break got cancelled.

 

[schumigirl]

Most of our snow is gone already. We had temps in the mid-high 40s today.

I have chili in the crockpot for dinner during the game tonight. WHo else is watching and who are you cheering for? We are cheering for the Chiefs. Dh can't stand Tom Brady, and one of the Chiefs players is from our general area.





Awesome gift. We were originally supposed to be there that week (3/17) but then spring break got cancelled.

I wish I was watching it, we`ll be enjoying some zzzzz`s when it`s on......I do remember staying up when they first started showing it way back in the mid 80`s.....it was quite a thing to see it in the UK. I think I remember Joe Montana and he was maybe with the SF 49ers........I think that`s who myself and my brothers were shouting for back then.

Tom Brady sure does split people`s opinion.......enjoy that chili.......





Still got high winds here, and so very cold outisde. Bits of hailstone every now and again, but more of the same tomorrow I think.

Got to go out after all, but short visit to pick up a new kettle we ordered tonight. Ours started not switching off when it boils.....so online, new one ordered, get it tomorrow. Won`t take long, so we`ll both go just to get out for a while, then back in to some more phone calls.

Kyle has this week off on vacation as he had extra days, so an extra week early in the year works well for him. He`s very lucky with vacation time.

Finishing off a movie, then earlyish night for us........

For those that watch it.....enjoy that game tonight! The ISS is due to fly over the stadium around 7.15pm in the NW sky.....if it`s clear of course.

Have a lovely evening.......

 

[Lynne G]

I’m sure older one will watch. Me, could care less.

Chicken was delicious, and going to make more hot chocolate as deciding what to watch. Will be an early night though. Back to routine tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Our pizza has been ordered and will be here soon.

Will be an interesting game
One quarterback at the end of his career while the other just opposite

 

[schumigirl]

I’m sure older one will watch. Me, could care less.

Chicken was delicious, and going to make more hot chocolate as deciding what to watch. Will be an early night though. Back to routine tomorrow.

Enjoy.

Our pizza has been ordered and will be here soon.

Will be an interesting game
One quarterback at the end of his career while the other just opposite

woohoooo.....pizza!!! I told you earlier I fancied some pizza......save me a slice and I`ll share the bacon in the morning.......

I have no clue about the game.....except what Keisha taught me.......support the Steelers.......

 

[J'aime Paris]

Oh my. Told my sister to watch puppy bowl. She called me laughing as she was watching too. We both are dog fans, though had cats in the past. Her last dog was a corgie mix that passed away years ago, but she is thinking of getting another small dog, but like me, not in our current want list.

Oh darn, I forgot about the puppy bowl!
I had a Cardigan Welsch Corgi named Taylor....he was the best dog ever!!

Well, was going to be 3/17 but SWA had ominous notice on my account ‘weather issues’. They are in process of quietly dropping to 2flight a day, wouldn’t arrive till after 10 pm ugh

switched to 3/3. Now, just need a room. Will
Stay at WDW, maybe bop up to U a day

Sounds good! Can't wait to hear about your plans!
I'm trying to make an early June trip happen....

I have chili in the crockpot for dinner during the game tonight. WHo else is watching and who are you cheering for? We are cheering for the Chiefs. Dh can't stand Tom Brady, and one of the Chiefs players is from our general area.

DH is channel surfing/watching. We are salty that Tom Brady beat the Packers...

Kyle has this week off on vacation as he had extra days, so an extra week early in the year works well for him. He`s very lucky with vacation time.

Finishing off a movie, then earlyish night for us........


Have a lovely evening.......

Good brain break for Kyle to have a week off!
I'm watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. Good so far!

Our pizza has been ordered and will be here soon.

Will be an interesting game
One quarterback at the end of his career while the other just opposite

Mmmmmmm.....pizza!!!!!! Enjoy!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Making a quick stop in!

I have been reading along, seen many posts with peeps sick with covid. I hope that everyone is starting to come around and feel better. It is not something to play around with.

Life has and is still busy. I finished my classes and am waiting for my parchment. I completed my classes with a 3.93 GPA. I have applied to a couple of jobs, hoping to get my foot in the door, and hopefully work my way up to get the job I really want. Hospital ( unit/department) administrator, is what I am aiming for. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

I am busy finishing up a blanket for the Granddaughter. She turned 1 a couple of weeks ago. We missed her birthday, as we have restrictions, and I was writing my finals. We did go visit last weekend, and it was wonderful. We didn't go anywhere else, but to their home, and into gas stations to use the bathrooms on our drive. It was a very much needed break away from everything around here.

Winter has finally arrived here. We were VERY spoiled and had extremely warm temps. It is currently -40F and -56F with the windchill. I always question why in this lifetime I chose to come back to this climate, I am NOT made for these temps. I haven't been outside all weekend. I have been hibernating inside. I organized a few closets, worked on the gd's blanket, and have almost completed another upcycling piece to sell later this week.

Well, it is late and I should head to bed. Hopefully only working half a day tomorrow with this cold. Just go in. do what I really need to do then come back home again.

Hopefully I will be able to check in again soon.

 

[macraven]

Pumpkin, move to Georgia and avoid snow and cold weather.......

can’t believe your gd is one years old now
Time has passed quickly!!

 

[schumigirl]

Oh darn, I forgot about the puppy bowl!
I had a Cardigan Welsch Corgi named Taylor....he was the best dog ever!!


Sounds good! Can't wait to hear about your plans!
I'm trying to make an early June trip happen....


DH is channel surfing/watching. We are salty that Tom Brady beat the Packers...


Good brain break for Kyle to have a week off!
I'm watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. Good so far!


Mmmmmmm.....pizza!!!!!! Enjoy!

My friend has a Taylor and a Bailey......the amount of times we have enjoyed parties at her home and the dogs end up being called Bailor and Tayley by the end of the night.......lol.....gorgeous dogs........

Yes, he`ll enjoy a week of the old brain chilling out....although he`s starting a new thing on his own time as a further qualification, I doubt he need another one, but he wants to do it, so I doubt he`ll completely switch off......when I worked all those milleniums ago, if I had time off....I was off!

Never watched that show. Is it good?

Making a quick stop in!

I have been reading along, seen many posts with peeps sick with covid. I hope that everyone is starting to come around and feel better. It is not something to play around with.

Life has and is still busy. I finished my classes and am waiting for my parchment. I completed my classes with a 3.93 GPA. I have applied to a couple of jobs, hoping to get my foot in the door, and hopefully work my way up to get the job I really want. Hospital ( unit/department) administrator, is what I am aiming for. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

I am busy finishing up a blanket for the Granddaughter. She turned 1 a couple of weeks ago. We missed her birthday, as we have restrictions, and I was writing my finals. We did go visit last weekend, and it was wonderful. We didn't go anywhere else, but to their home, and into gas stations to use the bathrooms on our drive. It was a very much needed break away from everything around here.

Winter has finally arrived here. We were VERY spoiled and had extremely warm temps. It is currently -40F and -56F with the windchill. I always question why in this lifetime I chose to come back to this climate, I am NOT made for these temps. I haven't been outside all weekend. I have been hibernating inside. I organized a few closets, worked on the gd's blanket, and have almost completed another upcycling piece to sell later this week.

Well, it is late and I should head to bed. Hopefully only working half a day tomorrow with this cold. Just go in. do what I really need to do then come back home again.

Hopefully I will be able to check in again soon.

Pumpkin......lovely to see you! Hope your granddaughter had a lovely birthday and yes, it`s such a shame you missed it. But, glad you got to see them too....I`ll bet that was so precious. Did you post pictures previously of the blankets you made? I seem to remember them being so pretty.

Congrats on the result and all good wishes for your search in something new for employment......I think we all remember how much work you put into it.

Don`t be a stranger and best wishes to you, stay warm too Pumpkin.......

Pumpkin, move to Georgia and avoid snow and cold weather.......

can’t believe your gd is one years old now
Time has passed quickly!!

Can I move in with you for a while? Woke up to real snow this morning, although being the wimp I am Iguess it`s not too bad as other areas. But, not fond of it.....you know that......lol.........looks beautiful though.




Yes, we have snow......real snow that isn`t going anywhere today as more forecast for today. And more starting to fall right now with some ice in there too......not nice. Maybe the kettle can wait to be picked up. The wind is howling like in a old black and white scary movie, very atmospheric.

Although since we changed our car this is the first snow we`ve had. Our previous car was a rear wheel drive, so didn`t like the ice.......it was the downside of the Mercedes we had......but this one is am SUV with four wheel drive and does like the snow and ice.....so we`ll see how the Porsche does today I think.......

Kyle used to tease us as although he has Mercedes too, his have been 4 wheel drives, so his car was always fine.....yes, very funny.....lol......

Sky is so black outside coming in from the sea, so you can see how much is heading our way and think most areas will get it today. Not enough to build a snowman though.

Bacon for breakfast this morning, pancakes too. Making soup for lunch and we have half of the beef joint from last night left, so will reheat that in some red wine gravy for dinner tonight, there`s plenty for four.

Some phone calls and will call to check on mum too. I miss being able to just go drive up to see all my family, but I`m happy mum is safe and is still doing well with not going out. She really was someone who had something on every day, she was never in and we were always reminding her to take her phone with her......she was like a rebellious teenager as she always said she didn`t need it! Till one of my brothers reminded her what if we needed to contact her. She never forgot it after that.

Time for tea.......and remember to stand by the kettle till it boils so I can switch it off.......

Have a wonderful and very happy Monday.........​

 

[Realfoodfans]

We have the snow too this morning @schumigirl - still falling heavily. Roads appear cleared so that’s good as Em has to pick L up shortly - otherwise Kev could take her in ours but she says she will be ok. She has my Golf now.

Other than collecting J from school later no need to go out today.

If the snow stays heavy Louie won’t walk far because he gathers too many snowballs on his legs and undercarriage. But he will happily have a few playtimes in the garden.

Going to make cottage pie for tea (two actually as minced beef was an offer at the farm so got double amount) so need tons of potatoes peeling and Kev will do those.

All bacon eaten so porridge for breakfast today.

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin, move to Georgia and avoid snow and cold weather.......

can’t believe your gd is one years old now
Time has passed quickly!!

 

[macraven]

I like the “fish” !

bacon fish ... thanks Julie!

schumi, since I am still awake, think I will stroll over to your house for bacon
You have Mayo don’t you for the bacon ?

about to go to bed now..