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

[Charade67]

Quick late night check in. I made the mistake of taking a nap this afternoon so I will be up for awhile. Thankfully I don't have to get up early tomorrow.

Kev says we will go as very limited entry numbers and such a nice walk round the gardens at Lyme Park even in winter. So that’s Monday weather permitting - we will see!

Hope you have nice weather.

For our Anniversary and Valentines Day Hubby wanted me to look at a new Apple phone while I was up in Orlando and also pick up a Anniversary gift. I did go for a little retail therapy at Mall at Millenia on Tuesday. I liked the Apple 12 pro max so bought that and picked up a gift at Tiffany.

Oooh. Nice gifts. How do you like the camera on the new phone?

Thinking of heating up some milk later and put that good chocolate in it.

What kind of chocolate do you use? I've just been doing Hershey cocoa in mine.

We also did a thing....going to Cancun for my birthday next month

How fun. Hope you have great weather.

Waiting for L to wake as had an accident before bed last night. Dancing to The Masked Singer Final and unfortunately got J’s finger right in her eye.

Morning Lynne sadly L’s eye no better and painful - too painful to open. Em rang for advice on the phone and told come straight away for appointment so Kev dropped them off and collected. Had local anaesthetic and exam found scratch on retina. Drops and pain relief.

Prayers for quick healing.

Ah yes, if ever a day for candy.

Eh, not a fan of that kind

Yuck. Not a fan either.

So I decided to make DH a blueberry fluffy pie. I rarely make desserts, so this was a real treat for him. And doubles as a Valentine's gift too!

Yum! Looks really good.

Been dragging around since middle of night Friday. Salmon smelled & tasted good, just looked odd...dum, dum, duuuuuuuumb. Guts still in uproar, will be some time before I eat much of anything lol.

Hope you feel better soon.

Lovely pic, nice to see smiling faces Without masks, almost makes the world see normal!

Agreed. Also nice to put a face to the name.

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Nice night for a walk...........

Brrr.. too cold for me. I'm complaining about our temps in the low 30s.

Things are ok for now. Tough month; dd's boyfriends father still in hospital from his covid battle in january. Going on 6 weeks now. Dd is fine, thank God. boyfriends father may not get discharged for a few more weeks, and then he's set to go to rehab.

Prayers for recovery for him.

One of my oldest friends lost her 26 year old son this week. Not covid, but other health issues. I'm beyond devastated.

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.

I guess I'll see if there is something I can watch on TV until I feel sleepy again.

Happy anniversary Keisha and hubby!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Hi friends,
Check in time from frigid Ne pa.Yes we are still buried in snow from the multiple snow storms.

Things are ok for now. Tough month; dd's boyfriends father still in hospital from his covid battle in january. Going on 6 weeks now. Dd is fine, thank God. boyfriends father may not get discharged for a few more weeks, and then he's set to go to rehab.

One of my oldest friends lost her 26 year old son this week. Not covid, but other health issues. I'm beyond devastated. She and I were pregnant at the same time, I babysat him, crocheted his first booties, and he was a few months younger than my- just turned - 27 year old dd. I can't make heads or tails of this and am struggling. My heart is absolutely broken for my friend.

Aside from all the craziness, I'm so glad our justice system finally prevailed yesterday and gave us a bright spot in all this despair. We had a good Valentine's day, with good food any company, and now settling down for tonight. I'm back on my immunosuppressive meds, (had to stop for covid exposure) so hoping it works in the next few months.

No one can tell us why I didn't get it, after direct and very close exposure to TWO people (Dd and her boyfriend) and while on serious immunosuppresive medication. My rheumatologist thinks I have an immunity from a prior corona virus strain, and that the deaths and cases were so widely overblown. Now the CDC has moved the goal post so our cases look like they dropped significantly, but in reality nothing has changed. He said not to count on any possible immunity, which I'm not, but it is a puzzling by thing for me, as a high risk group, to not have gotten it. Dd's boyfriends father had multiple health issues, including asthma, severe obesity, and prior cancer and treatment. My doctors said thats the problem, not covid itself, and covid has a %99.something survival rate. I swear, if you listen to or watch main stream media they make you think you're going to die if you get it. My poor dd was in tears with her diagnosis, and she wound up having super mild systems. Why do they make us so scared?

Hoping for things to calm down now and get some normalcy...still have not pulled the trigger and booked a trip though. My doctor said after I get the vaccine I can look forward to a trip, and he said the whole "double masking" thing is a joke and not to worry about it. So relieved about that. Just taking things day by day.

Hope everyone is well.

Hello Mck!!!

A lot going on for you.....

Sad to hear of 26 year old...sometimes wonder why?

Hopefully I’m reading you right on yesterday’s justice? I live in a state that I am now completely disgusted with one of our reps to say the least.

Glad to see you stopping by, I haven’t been around much myself but always great seeing the cool people stopping by!!!

Happy Valentine’s

 

[macraven]

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Nice night for a walk...........

You win for having the coldest temps!

We moved from the North to the South due to cold temps
like you are having now

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

You win for having the coldest temps!

We moved from the North to the South due to cold temps
like you are having now

It’s on the agenda.....

 

[macraven]

The state you live in has some real cold weather in the winter but decent summers

You’ll adjust to easier winters quickly when you move South

 

[macraven]

Mrose, I agree that the vaccine will be helpful for those with autoimmunity issues

I had my first shot 6 days ago and it’s not as easy as I assumed it would be, but have an autoimmunity issue and knew I would have some conflict.
Mr Mac had a rough day ( day we got the shots)
but was good to go on day 2

From what I have read on cdc releases, more vaccines will be available for next group this month and hopeful by August, all will have received the vaccine.

We need to have a homie pool party to celebrate that event!

Playing catch-up on the threads tonight

Hope all are staying safe and warm
Such nasty temps these past days for many.

 

[schumigirl]

Keisha yes we are very lucky with my son and DIL. We have always had trips with them and lots of fun. Nights out too in the city - they encourage us to do things we wouldn’t on our own!

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Lovely picture realfood.....

Lol yes my dad called them that too

Lovely pic, nice to see smiling faces Without masks, almost makes the world see normal!

First time I asked for doughballs when we came back to England, they looked at me as if I was asking for somethign from Mars! We often talk about the differences in language between UK and USA but there`s so many differences between countries within the UK too.......now I want doughballs.......

Hi friends,
Check in time from frigid Ne pa.Yes we are still buried in snow from the multiple snow storms.

Things are ok for now. Tough month; dd's boyfriends father still in hospital from his covid battle in january. Going on 6 weeks now. Dd is fine, thank God. boyfriends father may not get discharged for a few more weeks, and then he's set to go to rehab.

One of my oldest friends lost her 26 year old son this week. Not covid, but other health issues. I'm beyond devastated. She and I were pregnant at the same time, I babysat him, crocheted his first booties, and he was a few months younger than my- just turned - 27 year old dd. I can't make heads or tails of this and am struggling. My heart is absolutely broken for my friend.

Aside from all the craziness, I'm so glad our justice system finally prevailed yesterday and gave us a bright spot in all this despair. We had a good Valentine's day, with good food any company, and now settling down for tonight. I'm back on my immunosuppressive meds, (had to stop for covid exposure) so hoping it works in the next few months.

No one can tell us why I didn't get it, after direct and very close exposure to TWO people (Dd and her boyfriend) and while on serious immunosuppresive medication. My rheumatologist thinks I have an immunity from a prior corona virus strain, and that the deaths and cases were so widely overblown. Now the CDC has moved the goal post so our cases look like they dropped significantly, but in reality nothing has changed. He said not to count on any possible immunity, which I'm not, but it is a puzzling by thing for me, as a high risk group, to not have gotten it. Dd's boyfriends father had multiple health issues, including asthma, severe obesity, and prior cancer and treatment. My doctors said thats the problem, not covid itself, and covid has a %99.something survival rate. I swear, if you listen to or watch main stream media they make you think you're going to die if you get it. My poor dd was in tears with her diagnosis, and she wound up having super mild systems. Why do they make us so scared?

Hoping for things to calm down now and get some normalcy...still have not pulled the trigger and booked a trip though. My doctor said after I get the vaccine I can look forward to a trip, and he said the whole "double masking" thing is a joke and not to worry about it. So relieved about that. Just taking things day by day.

Hope everyone is well.

mrose, sorry to hear of your friend`s son. It`s a truly dreadful thing to happen. But, glad to hear your daughter is doing well. Hope you are too.

Quick late night check in. I made the mistake of taking a nap this afternoon so I will be up for awhile. Thankfully I don't have to get up early tomorrow.

Hope you have nice weather.

Oooh. Nice gifts. How do you like the camera on the new phone?

What kind of chocolate do you use? I've just been doing Hershey cocoa in mine.

How fun. Hope you have great weather.



Prayers for quick healing.


Yuck. Not a fan either.

Yum! Looks really good.


Hope you feel better soon.

Agreed. Also nice to put a face to the name.

Brrr.. too cold for me. I'm complaining about our temps in the low 30s.

Prayers for recovery for him.

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.

I guess I'll see if there is something I can watch on TV until I feel sleepy again.

Happy anniversary Keisha and hubby!

Hope you managed to get back to sleep.....I love a nap, but not when it affects night time sleep.....

Cadbury or galaxy hot chocolate for us.......



I think today our cold weather begins to dissipate and we get some more normal february temps for us.

Got a busy morning ahead, doing some deliveries for the housebound this morning with Tom and then a few calls to make. Apart from that, another day in lockdown with not many options outside. But, once it`s a bit warmer, at least we`ll get back down to the beach and up into the woods for walks again.

Too early for breakfast yet, but anjoyed a cup of tea, think it`ll be toast and marmalade this morning....no idea what`s for dinner yet, will have a look and see what appeals.

Happy Monday.....have a lovely day ​

 

[Realfoodfans]

Carole I never knew dumplings were called dough balls in Scotland. I love them though not had them for ages (want some now). Mum would put them in soups and stews but also did a sweet version with warm syrup and custard - yum.

So sad to hear of friends and family members passing and unwell. So difficult with not being able to offer physical support at this time.

Some very cold temperatures you are getting over there - happy to say ours have risen but that has brought us rain today.

Decision made not to go to National Trust today. Don’t want cold in L’s eye. They are happy to have a Wii challenge knockout planned with Mummy and I will do some baking with them.

Ordering some more fat quarters for my baby quilt as running out of certain colours.

Hope those with a working week are stress free and those at home have some things to keep occupied.

 

[Lynne G]

A nothing like a holiday Monday to have that relaxing feeling. Did get up early, as can not shake that routine. Well it’s a get the trash out and get ready for the week day, a day late. Woot!

And so, that pesky ice is staying around. Chances of some icy rain to fall later this morning and best chances in the afternoon. Then an Ice Storm Warning from this evening until tomorrow morning. Saying the thicker the ice, the further North you go. I am hoping that means I don’t get as thick, and are more South then they are saying. McK, stay safe tonight and tomorrow morning, and hope ice gives no issues for you.

Yeah, cool temps all around. Guess I am not moving where DisneyLife is. That be a cold temp.

Heard in the news of that Texas highway car pile up. Yeah, weather and traffic on highways, not always a good thing. Sad to have heard so many deaths and people hurt.

Balmy 32F. Overcast with some freezing rain coming soon.

McK, that is so sad to hear of friend’s son death. Sending sympathy to his family and friends. Never easy, but even more sad when a child.

Ah, a quite morning, as DH and I both are enjoying this holiday later start. And one of those holidays that kids have class. So a relaxing day for half of us, but still deserves a yay!

Julie, makes sense to have L not be outside much, so I am sure the National Trust will be just as pretty to walk in on a later date. Hope L is feeling better today, and fun to be had even as staying inside. Glad that both kids have a break this week, so L can stay home while healing.

Ah, an every day routine, relaxing one or not. Tea. Ah tastes so good. And my sister has a little table top herb garden. Went to say hello to her yesterday, and returned with some fresh cut mint, and some other freshly cut herbs. A little of that mint was in my tea cup. Like it, but mint will be removed before the next cup. Maybe a slice of lemon will replace it. Enjoy lemon flavoring more than mint. But was nice to receive some fresh cut herbs. Will use some with chicken for dinner tonight. At least I think that’s what dinner will be.

Yay, to those who it is a holiday,


Marvelous Monday homies. Stay warm, safe, and yep, happy.

 

[schumigirl]

Carole I never knew dumplings were called dough balls in Scotland. I love them though not had them for ages (want some now). Mum would put them in soups and stews but also did a sweet version with warm syrup and custard - yum.

So sad to hear of friends and family members passing and unwell. So difficult with not being able to offer physical support at this time.

Some very cold temperatures you are getting over there - happy to say ours have risen but that has brought us rain today.

Decision made not to go to National Trust today. Don’t want cold in L’s eye. They are happy to have a Wii challenge knockout planned with Mummy and I will do some baking with them.

Ordering some more fat quarters for my baby quilt as running out of certain colours.

Hope those with a working week are stress free and those at home have some things to keep occupied.

Yes, I didn`t know they were called anything different till we visited family in England....wondered what the heck a dumpling was! Yes, we had sweet ones too in the winter, and loveld when mum made Yorkshire pudding as a dessert with cream and Lyle`s golden syrup.......haven`t had that for many years! There`s a good reason I`ll never be skinny.

Warmer here too, but we have a gorgeous day on the Coast.......

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A nothing like a holiday Monday to have that relaxing feeling. Did get up early, as can not shake that routine. Well it’s a get the trash out and get ready for the week day, a day late. Woot!

And so, that pesky ice is staying around. Chances of some icy rain to fall later this morning and best chances in the afternoon. Then an Ice Storm Warning from this evening until tomorrow morning. Saying the thicker the ice, the further North you go. I am hoping that means I don’t get as thick, and are more South then they are saying. McK, stay safe tonight and tomorrow morning, and hope ice gives no issues for you.

Yeah, cool temps all around. Guess I am not moving where DisneyLife is. That be a cold temp.

Heard in the news of that Texas highway car pile up. Yeah, weather and traffic on highways, not always a good thing. Sad to have heard so many deaths and people hurt.

Balmy 32F. Overcast with some freezing rain coming soon.

McK, that is so sad to hear of friend’s son death. Sending sympathy to his family and friends. Never easy, but even more sad when a child.

Ah, a quite morning, as DH and I both are enjoying this holiday later start. And one of those holidays that kids have class. So a relaxing day for half of us, but still deserves a yay!

Julie, makes sense to have L not be outside much, so I am sure the National Trust will be just as pretty to walk in on a later date. Hope L is feeling better today, and fun to be had even as staying inside. Glad that both kids have a break this week, so L can stay home while healing.

Ah, an every day routine, relaxing one or not. Tea. Ah tastes so good. And my sister has a little table top herb garden. Went to say hello to her yesterday, and returned with some fresh cut mint, and some other freshly cut herbs. A little of that mint was in my tea cup. Like it, but mint will be removed before the next cup. Maybe a slice of lemon will replace it. Enjoy lemon flavoring more than mint. But was nice to receive some fresh cut herbs. Will use some with chicken for dinner tonight. At least I think that’s what dinner will be.

Yay, to those who it is a holiday,
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Marvelous Monday homies. Stay warm, safe, and yep, happy.

We saw that crash on the news here too Lynne. Dreadful.

I love lemon in tea, and in anything really, but mint is one thing I cannot abide, along with cilantro......it`s nice you can still go see family over there and handy she lives so close to you you can visit.

We are trying a herb garden this year. I have chives, rosemary, lemon thyme, parsley and dill along with a chilli plant.......the chilli plant is indoor though. I can kill weeds, so will get our gardener to keep an eye on them too. He really does have green fingers!

Yep, I`d love to sleep late one day, but I never can manage that. Hope you have a good day off.





We have a gorgeous day here and almost tropical temps in the low 50`s now, seems the nasty cold weather has gone, hopefully that`s the worst of the winter over for us.

Did go out and do some deliveries this morning to housebound people, and cleaned three bathrooms, floors too......now time for some lunch.......

Diced chicken and mango salad, and sausages and mashed potato for dinner tonight.

This afternoon is a catch up with friends I think. And one brother I need to catch up with. Time for lunch though........

 

[Realfoodfans]

Thank you all L is improving. Still very sore but able to open the eye fully. New story book arrived for her this morning so that was good timing.

My mum was a Yorkshire lass Carole and we had sweet Yorkshire pudding too - my favourite was with apples baked in.

So pleased to have my food processor back and in use. When we moved here it went into storage and I’ve kept hesitating about getting it but after grating my knuckles yet again we decided to go and find it! J had great fun feeding 2lbs of Cheddar in it for me.

Cheese and ham toasties enjoyed for lunch.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning post. I didn't have to get up early today, so naturally I woke up at 6:00 and couldn't get back to sleep.

Most of out ice and snow are gone now. I think we are supposed to get a little warmer temps this week.

No holiday for me today. My boss doesn't take President's Day off. I have to go to work this morning, but first the dentist. I was supposed to have this appointment back in December, but they changed it without consulting me first.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Hi friends,
Check in time from frigid Ne pa.Yes we are still buried in snow from the multiple snow storms.

Things are ok for now. Tough month; dd's boyfriends father still in hospital from his covid battle in january. Going on 6 weeks now. Dd is fine, thank God. boyfriends father may not get discharged for a few more weeks, and then he's set to go to rehab.

One of my oldest friends lost her 26 year old son this week. Not covid, but other health issues. I'm beyond devastated. She and I were pregnant at the same time, I babysat him, crocheted his first booties, and he was a few months younger than my- just turned - 27 year old dd. I can't make heads or tails of this and am struggling. My heart is absolutely broken for my friend.

Aside from all the craziness, I'm so glad our justice system finally prevailed yesterday and gave us a bright spot in all this despair. We had a good Valentine's day, with good food any company, and now settling down for tonight. I'm back on my immunosuppressive meds, (had to stop for covid exposure) so hoping it works in the next few months.

No one can tell us why I didn't get it, after direct and very close exposure to TWO people (Dd and her boyfriend) and while on serious immunosuppresive medication. My rheumatologist thinks I have an immunity from a prior corona virus strain, and that the deaths and cases were so widely overblown. Now the CDC has moved the goal post so our cases look like they dropped significantly, but in reality nothing has changed. He said not to count on any possible immunity, which I'm not, but it is a puzzling by thing for me, as a high risk group, to not have gotten it. Dd's boyfriends father had multiple health issues, including asthma, severe obesity, and prior cancer and treatment. My doctors said thats the problem, not covid itself, and covid has a %99.something survival rate. I swear, if you listen to or watch main stream media they make you think you're going to die if you get it. My poor dd was in tears with her diagnosis, and she wound up having super mild systems. Why do they make us so scared?

Hoping for things to calm down now and get some normalcy...still have not pulled the trigger and booked a trip though. My doctor said after I get the vaccine I can look forward to a trip, and he said the whole "double masking" thing is a joke and not to worry about it. So relieved about that. Just taking things day by day.

Hope everyone is well.

I'm very sorry for you and your dear friend. I was also pregnant with a couple of my friends, many years ago. I'd also be shattered if that happened.

Carole I never knew dumplings were called dough balls in Scotland. I love them though not had them for ages (want some now). Mum would put them in soups and stews but also did a sweet version with warm syrup and custard - yum.

So sad to hear of friends and family members passing and unwell. So difficult with not being able to offer physical support at this time.

Some very cold temperatures you are getting over there - happy to say ours have risen but that has brought us rain today.

Decision made not to go to National Trust today. Don’t want cold in L’s eye. They are happy to have a Wii challenge knockout planned with Mummy and I will do some baking with them.

Ordering some more fat quarters for my baby quilt as running out of certain colours.

Hope those with a working week are stress free and those at home have some things to keep occupied.

Sorry you'll miss your outing...hopefully it can be rescheduled when L is up to it!

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A nothing like a holiday Monday to have that relaxing feeling. Did get up early, as can not shake that routine. Well it’s a get the trash out and get ready for the week day, a day late. Woot!

And so, that pesky ice is staying around. Chances of some icy rain to fall later this morning and best chances in the afternoon. Then an Ice Storm Warning from this evening until tomorrow morning. Saying the thicker the ice, the further North you go. I am hoping that means I don’t get as thick, and are more South then they are saying. McK, stay safe tonight and tomorrow morning, and hope ice gives no issues for you.

Yeah, cool temps all around. Guess I am not moving where DisneyLife is. That be a cold temp.

Heard in the news of that Texas highway car pile up. Yeah, weather and traffic on highways, not always a good thing. Sad to have heard so many deaths and people hurt.

Balmy 32F. Overcast with some freezing rain coming soon.

McK, that is so sad to hear of friend’s son death. Sending sympathy to his family and friends. Never easy, but even more sad when a child.

Ah, a quite morning, as DH and I both are enjoying this holiday later start. And one of those holidays that kids have class. So a relaxing day for half of us, but still deserves a yay!

Julie, makes sense to have L not be outside much, so I am sure the National Trust will be just as pretty to walk in on a later date. Hope L is feeling better today, and fun to be had even as staying inside. Glad that both kids have a break this week, so L can stay home while healing.

Ah, an every day routine, relaxing one or not. Tea. Ah tastes so good. And my sister has a little table top herb garden. Went to say hello to her yesterday, and returned with some fresh cut mint, and some other freshly cut herbs. A little of that mint was in my tea cup. Like it, but mint will be removed before the next cup. Maybe a slice of lemon will replace it. Enjoy lemon flavoring more than mint. But was nice to receive some fresh cut herbs. Will use some with chicken for dinner tonight. At least I think that’s what dinner will be.

Yay, to those who it is a holiday,
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Marvelous Monday homies. Stay warm, safe, and yep, happy.

Ice storms are the worst! Stay safe!
We are at -7F, -25F with the windchill currently. Forecast predicts 32F by Sunday...I'll believe it when I see it, lol!

Yes, I didn`t know they were called anything different till we visited family in England....wondered what the heck a dumpling was! Yes, we had sweet ones too in the winter, and loveld when mum made Yorkshire pudding as a dessert with cream and Lyle`s golden syrup.......haven`t had that for many years! There`s a good reason I`ll never be skinny.

Warmer here too, but we have a gorgeous day on the Coast.......

We saw that crash on the news here too Lynne. Dreadful.

I love lemon in tea, and in anything really, but mint is one thing I cannot abide, along with cilantro......it`s nice you can still go see family over there and handy she lives so close to you you can visit.

We are trying a herb garden this year. I have chives, rosemary, lemon thyme, parsley and dill along with a chilli plant.......the chilli plant is indoor though. I can kill weeds, so will get our gardener to keep an eye on them too. He really does have green fingers!

Yep, I`d love to sleep late one day, but I never can manage that. Hope you have a good day off.


We have a gorgeous day here and almost tropical temps in the low 50`s now, seems the nasty cold weather has gone, hopefully that`s the worst of the winter over for us.

Did go out and do some deliveries this morning to housebound people, and cleaned three bathrooms, floors too......now time for some lunch.......

Diced chicken and mango salad, and sausages and mashed potato for dinner tonight.

This afternoon is a catch up with friends I think. And one brother I need to catch up with. Time for lunch though........

If it was low 50s here, people would be outside in shorts!! We could sure use some melting of our snow, but it's not happening at our current temps.

Your supper sounds delish! Your meals always give me great ideas....hope you don't mind if I steal them from time to time

 

[schumigirl]

I'm very sorry for you and your dear friend. I was also pregnant with a couple of my friends, many years ago. I'd also be shattered if that happened.


Sorry you'll miss your outing...hopefully it can be rescheduled when L is up to it!


Ice storms are the worst! Stay safe!
We are at -7F, -25F with the windchill currently. Forecast predicts 32F by Sunday...I'll believe it when I see it, lol!


If it was low 50s here, people would be outside in shorts!! We could sure use some melting of our snow, but it's not happening at our current temps.

Your supper sounds delish! Your meals always give me great ideas....hope you don't mind if I steal them from time to time

lol.......we know a guy who works in the South China Sea on a submarine....doesn`t matter what the weather is in England......he has shorts on when he comes home.....even on Christmas Day......never feels the cold. Hope you warm up soon......it`s like a different world here today, I even see a blue sky and the sea is almost blue too......

You can steal any idea you like......although sausages from our butcher might not be the most exciting meal you`ll ever cook!

 

[keishashadow]

A few more inches of snow today & a half inch of ice promised later.

Hello winter my old friend, don’t want to talk to you again

pancakes requested by GDthis AM. Already a turkey sandwich down the hatch, i am always amazed about the volume of food she inhales. Athlete’s metabolism I assume. Hot sausage with hamburger as alternative menu item later.

Wishing a very good day to all the red-headed step-children here, whether your heart happens to bleed red or blue (UK friends translation - substitue conservative or Labour)

The SANs thread is inclusive & welcoming into the tribe. Originally designed by our fearless leader as a refuge for the pre HP/then very distinct minority on the DIS. A place where we didn’t have to daily hear the then, enivitable “that would never happen at disney refrain”

Something about nothing indeed, yet it quickly morphed into a bit of support system for many. People from different backgrounds, beliefs and persuasions, all united in their love of Universal. There’d be the occasional squabble amongst the kids here. Thankfully, it never mirror’d the divisiveness that we now experience in our daily lives.

Starting out as friends in the box here, many RL friendships formed and flourished. This is a very good place, indeed, where we can vent over life’s little speed bumps, applaud accomplishments, give positive encouragement & be just a little aspirational if the mood strikes.

Strikes me that it’s time to pump the breaks just a bit. especially, in these challenging times it’s even more important for this safe zone to stay true to it’s roots & remain a decidedly non political place to play on the DIS. Would really hate to see that direction change & see things negatively accelerate here. Sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, the dust isn’t going settle as long as the things inevitably filter down through the various courts.

can't make heads or tails of this and am struggling. My heart is absolutely broken for my friend.

That is unbelievably devastating to read. How does a parent Manage to come back from that? Hard to imagine any nightmare that trumps the shared ones we are all wading through now

 

[macraven]

I’m catching up on reading as have been under the weather today
Usually no warnings are given when there are posts with infractions

No political posting or talk in code about it
Infraction points will be issued

Play nice

 

[keishashadow]

Be well
Mac

 

[schumigirl]

View attachment 556614A few more inches of snow today & a half inch of ice promised later.

Hello winter my old friend, don’t want to talk to you again

pancakes requested by GDthis AM. Already a turkey sandwich down the hatch, i am always amazed about the volume of food she inhales. Athlete’s metabolism I assume. Hot sausage with hamburger as alternative menu item later.

Wishing a very good day to all the red-headed step-children here, whether your heart happens to bleed red or blue (UK friends translation - substitue conservative or Labour)

The SANs thread is inclusive & welcoming into the tribe. Originally designed by our fearless leader as a refuge for the pre HP/then very distinct minority on the DIS. A place where we didn’t have to daily hear the then, enivitable “that would never happen at disney refrain”

Something about nothing indeed, yet it quickly morphed into a bit of support system for many. People from different backgrounds, beliefs and persuasions, all united in their love of Universal. There’d be the occasional squabble amongst the kids here. Thankfully, it never mirror’d the divisiveness that we now experience in our daily lives.

Starting out as friends in the box here, many RL friendships formed and flourished. This is a very good place, indeed, where we can vent over life’s little speed bumps, applaud accomplishments, give positive encouragement & be just a little aspirational if the mood strikes.

Strikes me that it’s time to pump the breaks just a bit. especially, in these challenging times it’s even more important for this safe zone to stay true to it’s roots & remain a decidedly non political place to play on the DIS. Would really hate to see that direction change & see things negatively accelerate here. Sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, the dust isn’t going settle as long as the things inevitably filter down through the various courts.


That is unbelievably devastating to read. How does a parent Manage to come back from that? Hard to imagine any nightmare that trumps the shared ones we are all wading through now

Absolutely perfectly said Janet.........I`ve only been on this thread since 2007 and it`s a lovely thread......usually.

Loving the snow pictures!! Well, not so much if I was there......but looks impressive.

Turkey sandwiches are always tempting........

I’m catching up on reading as have been under the weather today
Usually no warnings are given when there are posts with infractions

No political posting or talk in code about it
Infraction points will be issued

Play nice

To echo Janet......hope you`re doing better tonight........

 

[Realfoodfans]

Mac really hope you’re feeling better tonight.

Keisha that’s real snow. We’ve not had that much snow for a few years now.

Sending further prayers and hugs to Mckennarose and hoping her friend is getting support for her loss

Poor Kev had to get an emergency dental appointment today after struggling on for a few days post his appointment last week and has got an infection so antibiotics and got to return in 10 days for dreaded root canal work.

Got a little sewing done tonight. Certainly the weeks are passing at the usual pace so I need to carry on with it.

Looking forward to pancakes tomorrow!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, my snow buddy, Keisha. We still have inches of snow around to be adding to that after some ice tonight and tomorrow. Tease of a sunny Wednesday, then snowy Thursday. Yeah, done with winter too.

Ooh pancakes, yum. Eggs and bacon were our breakfast. Dinner was wanted early, so steamed carrots, mashed taters, mac and cheese, and chicken your way. Little one wanted tenders, older one and I had some syrup and bbq sauce on it. Yum. Then apple crumble for dessert.

Ah, feeling like a Sunday night, and oh so dark out. While just putting the trash out, the air feels like rain coming. Yeah, and turning to ice, as just above freezing. Wet Tuesday for us. Glad it will be a short week.

Hope you are feeling better Mac. Take care.

Enjoy a nice Monday evening.