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

[schumigirl]

I must have misread reread Lynne’s post as thought her sweetheart just got his first shot

That is what happens when I skim thru threads

Couple weeks back thought I read one of the homies said they were pg
Read it 2 more times and realized keisha said something else

lol.....does Keisha have something to tell us........

 

[cam757]

Hello to all,

I am catching up on posts. Hope everyone is well. Nothing exciting going on in my part of the world. Valentine's Day was nice, DH gave me a lovely bouquet of flowers and we had a late lunch at a Thai restaurant. We did not make dinner plans because I was able to get my mom a vaccine appointment at a CVS pharmacy for that evening. It was real quick process. We were the only ones there, I guess no one wanted to make their appointment for Valentine's night. Her 2nd shot is in March but at a different CVS that is closer to home. They just started taking appointments last week on their app, so I got up early that morning and was able to book the appointment. Glad I did because all 26,000 shots/appts allocated to CVS were booked by that afternoon. The only glitch was that my mom did not get one of those vaccine cards that I see everyone post on social media. I will see if she can get one when she goes for her 2nd shot.

I broke out the old bread machine yesterday. I don't think I have used it in over 15 years. I tried a basic country white bread recipe that was in the manual and it did not go well. I don't think it called for enough liquid so it did not make it past the first knead. Into the trash it went. I hope it was just the recipe and not the machine. I will try it again this week.

We have a break from the rain today. It has rained since Friday and I am sooo over it. In the 60's today then another storm comes through tomorrow night Everyone else is getting snow and ice, we are on the outer edges so our temps won't get that low, just a cold nasty rain again.

Easy dinner tonight. I put a chuck roast and veggies in the crock pot this morning so it will be ready by the time we get home.

Have a great evening!

 

[schumigirl]

Hello to all,

I am catching up on posts. Hope everyone is well. Nothing exciting going on in my part of the world. Valentine's Day was nice, DH gave me a lovely bouquet of flowers and we had a late lunch at a Thai restaurant. We did not make dinner plans because I was able to get my mom a vaccine appointment at a CVS pharmacy for that evening. It was real quick process. We were the only ones there, I guess no one wanted to make their appointment for Valentine's night. Her 2nd shot is in March but at a different CVS that is closer to home. They just started taking appointments last week on their app, so I got up early that morning and was able to book the appointment. Glad I did because all 26,000 shots/appts allocated to CVS were booked by that afternoon. The only glitch was that my mom did not get one of those vaccine cards that I see everyone post on social media. I will see if she can get one when she goes for her 2nd shot.

I broke out the old bread machine yesterday. I don't think I have used it in over 15 years. I tried a basic country white bread recipe that was in the manual and it did not go well. I don't think it called for enough liquid so it did not make it past the first knead. Into the trash it went. I hope it was just the recipe and not the machine. I will try it again this week.

We have a break from the rain today. It has rained since Friday and I am sooo over it. In the 60's today then another storm comes through tomorrow night Everyone else is getting snow and ice, we are on the outer edges so our temps won't get that low, just a cold nasty rain again.

Easy dinner tonight. I put a chuck roast and veggies in the crock pot this morning so it will be ready by the time we get home.

Have a great evening!

Good to see you cam......glad you had a nice Valentine`s Day and even better you managed to get an appointment for your mum and get her vaccinated.

Have a good one too.....

 

[macraven]

Cam, welcome back home ‘
Was wondering where you have been!

I like what you are having for dinner
Set more plates on the table and the homies here will be at your place at 6:00.....

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Another surprise for my wife showed up today!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Making a quick stop in!!!

I sure enjoyed our long weekend!!! It was a nice needed weekend!!!! Got one upcycling project finished. Almost ready to post on FB marketplace to make way for the next project. I got some quilting done. I will see if I can post a picture later of the actual " quilting" it together pattern I am doing on it. It is starting to come together now. I also got one area sorted and reorganized as well. So a pretty productive weekend.

I had to keep busy to keep my mind off of the fact we would have been in Florida for Daytona over the weekend - instead of being where the air hurts my face!!!! I am still planning on being on a warm sunny beach with palm trees and a drink in my had for our milestone birthdays next Jan!!! I have a few places picked out, now to wait and see how travelling happens in the next 10 months.

Pumpkin.... do you hire out?

I would come visit ANYTIME to get away from our cold weather.

The minimum size of the sturgeon must be 36 inches, in order to spear. They are quite prehistoric looking fish! Kids as young as 12 can spear a sturgeon

We have sturgeon here, but there is nooooooo taking it home. It is all catch and release here. I do know that in British Columbia though, there are licenses given out to some of the Indiginous fisheries who can keep and sell to local fish markets in the lower mainland....But everywhere else, we can't keep them, Sturgeon fishing in our my and DH's bucket lists. One year we will get to do it!!!! They are an amazing fish to catch

Sometimes I think about getting a part time job, but haven't acted on it yet. It would be nice to have more travel money. I started my solo trip fund with my Christmas bonus and have been adding a little to it each payday.

Charade...I probably wouldn't do it, if they didn't work around my schedule. Honestly, they are wonderful about time off. IF I work on a weekend, I only work one day...not both Saturday and Sunday together, and never longer than a 5 hour shift. Typically I only work 8 -10 hours a week. It is not much, but my paycheck gets directly deposited into our travel account, that we don't touch. It keeps me busy, and I get to play and touch pretty things during my whole shift. If they didn't give me the time off when I request it ( and I typically ask for one whole weekend off a month to go see the kids and gd once a month) , I wouldn't do it. I don't need the job. I do it to keep busy and make a few extra dollars.

At Xmas, one of the younger (lower totem managers) told me that I shouldn't ask for as much time off as I did. I looked at her and told her when I was hired, I told them I would need a full weekend off every month, and she had no problems with it. And when I told her that I do this to keep busy and don't need it, and would quit if they didn't do what we agreed on, her jaw dropped. They call me for shifts when the young girls flake out on shifts, and I come in if I don't have any extra plans. They scratch my back, and I will scratch theirs.

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.

Sounds like you have a great anniversary!
I will admit, your going to the beach has me green with envy right now. Our weather is slowly getting warmer. Today it is around 3F. Still not flip flop weather. It can't come fast enough for me lol

We also did a thing....going to Cancun for my birthday next month, son's spring break. Oldest is meeting us there (Alysa in Seattle-middle one at UCF has decided to not go-too many projects going on right now). Resort at 25% occupancy currently, offering free covid tests, and free lodging and food if need to quarantine. Prices for getaway through our timeshare exchange company too good to pass up, and snagged a sale on flights

I am again...green with envy!!!! We had also planned to do a quick last minute quick getaway for Mexico. But new travel restrictions, there are no direct flights anywhere warm. All Airlines flying out of Canada have cancelled all their flights to warm destinations. We would have to fly in the US then to Mexico. So no warm winter trips.

I love to hear your chicken stories,,,please keep them coming!!!!

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!

Looks delicious!!!!

Mr asked for dungess crab for dinner, easy-peasy, thawed it out & smiled. Made some brownies & a copy cat lemon loaf (one of the few sweet things youngest will eat). GD coming tonight as no school tomorrow, she put in a request a week ago for chicken & dumplings. Never could understand the appeal of that dish but obliged. Think i’ll Have a P&B sandwich for dinner. That would be a first on Valentine’s Day. Funny what you reach for when stomach is unsettled.

Happy Anniversary!!!!! All your meals sound delightful!!!!

Your snowfall looks very similar to ours before the temps sank to -40 and lower.

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.

Life is cruel and hard. The path that some people have to walk is NOT easy. As a member of a family who has experienced lots of tragic losses, just be there for her. In the coming months and over the next couple of years, when their grief overwhelms them, just reach out, and be there. It is heart wrenching to watch someone you love grieve over the loss of a child.

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.

I am glad she is improving. I am glad Kevin is improving. I HATE the dentist, just thinking about it, gives me such anxiety. It is from childhood trauma with one.

Lunch was lovely, I made some smoked salmon and a few ham and cut them all into delicate little finger sandwiches for which Tom looked at me a little funny......but they were nice, I had made some little shortbread rounds so it was kind of like an afternoon tea. Made a special pot of Uva Highland Black Ceylon Tea.....we got it as a gift for Christmas and it was lovely. I`ll buy some of that when it runs out.

Going to have another cup of tea and then head out for half an hour or so.

I hope your all doing good there. I love a good cup of tea. I am an earl grey girl. I know you don't care for it as much as others...but smelling it makes my heart sing!!!!
Your bread looked delicious. That is the one thing I have not tried. I might have to branch out and try a loaf of one on a weekend with a soup or stew. I adore Jamie Oliver and watch him whenever I come across one of his shows. He makes it look so darn easy. Something tells me there is a bit of a knack to it.

Well, I should shuffle more papers here. Whole chicken in the instant pot for supper tonight. It is makes lots with something to use with the left overs. Got the chicken from my favorite butcher that sources all their meat locally...so this is a big chicken. The youngest ds has been asking for this meal for a couple of weeks. It's his favorite.

Have a great evening everyone!!!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

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Yep, chatted to some friends tonight and we`re all ready for a huge get together as it`s been so long since we managed that.

It`s one of our best friends 50th on Saturday, she`s the one who is getting the new sewing machine....but normally we`d have a large party with everyone there......but it`ll have to wait.

This lockdown is getting to many, but, apart from not being able to see family and friends, we are ok. BUt, looking through pictures of all our parties and chatting about them.......made us all want to meet up. We won`t though.

Almost bedtime for us.......watching Mike and Molly before we head up......

Making a quick stop in!!!

I sure enjoyed our long weekend!!! It was a nice needed weekend!!!! Got one upcycling project finished. Almost ready to post on FB marketplace to make way for the next project. I got some quilting done. I will see if I can post a picture later of the actual " quilting" it together pattern I am doing on it. It is starting to come together now. I also got one area sorted and reorganized as well. So a pretty productive weekend.

I had to keep busy to keep my mind off of the fact we would have been in Florida for Daytona over the weekend - instead of being where the air hurts my face!!!! I am still planning on being on a warm sunny beach with palm trees and a drink in my had for our milestone birthdays next Jan!!! I have a few places picked out, now to wait and see how travelling happens in the next 10 months.


I would come visit ANYTIME to get away from our cold weather.

We have sturgeon here, but there is nooooooo taking it home. It is all catch and release here. I do know that in British Columbia though, there are licenses given out to some of the Indiginous fisheries who can keep and sell to local fish markets in the lower mainland....But everywhere else, we can't keep them, Sturgeon fishing in our my and DH's bucket lists. One year we will get to do it!!!! They are an amazing fish to catch

Charade...I probably wouldn't do it, if they didn't work around my schedule. Honestly, they are wonderful about time off. IF I work on a weekend, I only work one day...not both Saturday and Sunday together, and never longer than a 5 hour shift. Typically I only work 8 -10 hours a week. It is not much, but my paycheck gets directly deposited into our travel account, that we don't touch. It keeps me busy, and I get to play and touch pretty things during my whole shift. If they didn't give me the time off when I request it ( and I typically ask for one whole weekend off a month to go see the kids and gd once a month) , I wouldn't do it. I don't need the job. I do it to keep busy and make a few extra dollars.

At Xmas, one of the younger (lower totem managers) told me that I shouldn't ask for as much time off as I did. I looked at her and told her when I was hired, I told them I would need a full weekend off every month, and she had no problems with it. And when I told her that I do this to keep busy and don't need it, and would quit if they didn't do what we agreed on, her jaw dropped. They call me for shifts when the young girls flake out on shifts, and I come in if I don't have any extra plans. They scratch my back, and I will scratch theirs.

Sounds like you have a great anniversary!
I will admit, your going to the beach has me green with envy right now. Our weather is slowly getting warmer. Today it is around 3F. Still not flip flop weather. It can't come fast enough for me lol

I am again...green with envy!!!! We had also planned to do a quick last minute quick getaway for Mexico. But new travel restrictions, there are no direct flights anywhere warm. All Airlines flying out of Canada have cancelled all their flights to warm destinations. We would have to fly in the US then to Mexico. So no warm winter trips.

I love to hear your chicken stories,,,please keep them coming!!!!


Looks delicious!!!!

Happy Anniversary!!!!! All your meals sound delightful!!!!

Your snowfall looks very similar to ours before the temps sank to -40 and lower.

Life is cruel and hard. The path that some people have to walk is NOT easy. As a member of a family who has experienced lots of tragic losses, just be there for her. In the coming months and over the next couple of years, when their grief overwhelms them, just reach out, and be there. It is heart wrenching to watch someone you love grieve over the loss of a child.

I am glad she is improving.

Hey pumpkin......thank you for your kind words. It`s hard to not be able to go up and actually give everyone hugs and just be there.....I know I will, but not right now. But, I appreciate the words and thoughts

yes, you scratch each others backs......that`s how the world works.....sounds like you do more for them than they for you....stick to your guns for sure.....enjoy that time off, you deserve it.

And have fun choosing somewhere for next years milestone birthday......I loved my 50th, it was a trip I`ll never forget.

Good to see you stop by.......

 

[Realfoodfans]

Hi Pumpkin nice to hear your update. Would love to see your quilting. I have my machine in storage so am enjoying some hand quilting at the moment. I have done a few hand made memory quilts and I made both of the GC machine quilts but this one will be a smaller one for expected new GC - thought just Moses basket size but will try a little larger and pad it so it could be a floor mat.

DisneyLife that is very cool - I’m sure will be appreciated.

Time for bed here so I will catch up on the chat tomorrow. Currently listening to more Agatha Christie to wind down for sleep. Poor Kev has to put up with David Suchet every night at the moment!

 

[keishashadow]

Well, it only took 29 days but Disney finally deigned to take my $$$ for a new AP. Isn’t that special? I had to bite my tongue when I was congratulated lol

Ah Keisha as long as it wasn’t that creepy guy knocking on my windows, I’m good. LoL.

Let meeee in nwahaha

Thank you Robo....I appreciate the thoughts and prayers for my niece and family. it really has taken so much for her to even get to today......

Such tragedy, family really going they the wringer. It’s unimaginable .

Oh, on a good note. DH got the first of his two shot virus protection. Said has no side effects so far and did not hurt. Yeah, the guy who probably got more shots for various ailments than most. Veteran he is.

Yea! Goodness, the man’s likely been a pum

There`s one guy delivers for Sainsbury and he looks like Uncle Fester from the Addams family movie....it is uncanny. He knows it though and I`m sure has heard the jokes too often.....

love me some uncle fester lol

I'm a cheater, I don't make the gnocchi...
It's one of my finds at Trader Joe's. It's sweet potato gnocchi with butter and sage. Quite delish!!

Not a fan. I can’t tell the difference even if it’s the cheap, frozen stuff. My one son gobbles that up, think drowning it in my homemade sauce covers up the sins lol

lol.....does Keisha have something to tell us........

Say whaaaat, I want a DNA test

broke out the old bread machine yesterday. I don't think I have used it in over 15 years. I tried a basic country white bread recipe that was in the manual and it did not go well. I don't think it called for enough liquid so it did not make it past the first knead. Into the trash it went. I hope it was just the recipe and not the machine. I will try it again this week.

Oh, better luck next time. I had a rough time finding a replacement when my old warhorse of one died Least this one has ceramic coated pan

had to keep busy to keep my mind off of the fact we would have been in Florida for Daytona over the weekend - instead of being where the air hurts my face!!!

That numb nose is just the pits. What a race that was! Maybe next year for you

I shoveled off my largest deck this afternoon. Feel like my knuckles are dragging on the ground. I’m sure my back will have lots to say tomorrow

Layer of ice, then snow, then last night’s ice. Made the mistake of kicking at it and was horrified to realize what had started to turn to mush was now freezing solid. Had to go or would have it sitting there till spring

They scratch my back, and I will scratch theirs.

There you go!

Your snowfall looks very similar to ours before the temps sank to -40 and lower.

Gulp, minus 40

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. Made the mistake of falling asleep in my recliner when I got home from work. Woke up with an awful headache. Took some medication and ate dinner and it finally went away.

I texted my cousin today and got a little more information on my mom. The trip to the cardiologist is to assess her risk level for the colonoscopy. At this point she really doesn't have much of a choice in the matter. If the mass isn't removed it could grow and obstruct her colon. Then there is a whole new set of problems to deal with.

My cousin is going to be working for Mom's cardiologist starting next month. I asked her when she graduates the nursing program and she said she has about a year and a half left. I asked her to send me a graduation invitation. I might not be able to go, but I definitely want to send her a gift.

Well our dining reservations opened for our April Disney trip about a week ago,

I am really looking forward to making our dining reservations, but have to wait until March.

Yes, I know Loch Etive well

It is so beautiful up there. There are some gorgeous hotels and little lodges to choose from, and the Lochs are stunning. It`s definitely a place you want to visit at least once in your life.

Hopefully someday. I would love to take a month and explore Scotland, England, and Ireland.

Rocket ship took off on schedule last night. My two Rocket Sisters came over to my backyard. It was almost cloudless sky. We saw the burst of orange in the sky and then the little fireball of the rocket in the distance. Took some pictures from SpaceX online footage before lift off.

Great pictures. I would love to see a launch in person. I have a framed print of a nighttime shuttle launch from ages ago.

Charade the best thing I ever did for pancakes was buy a proper pancake pan.

I have thought about buying a griddle, but don't really have place to store one. Maybe after we get our kitchen renovated, but I don't know when that will be.

Charade, that is odd, guess shredding is in your future. Hope your day gets more interesting and goes fast.Yep, I shredded all the bills I found. It was only a few. I asked my boss about it and she said they belonged to the guy who owned the building before she did.

I haven't been to Busch Gardens in years, but it was great fun! Irish Dancers are wonderful to watch!

We bought annual passes last year for the first time and then....Covid. Thankfully they are extending the passes to the end of this year. I hope they are able to fully open sometime this year.

Resolved to sit down and start sorting through paperwork this afternoon. We have an accountant take care of our taxes, but I need to get everything in order. It's a bit more complicated with our rental properties. So many receipts, money in/out, deductions or not, etc. And this sort of thing is fairly Greek to me. Not my strong point, and I really need to summon up my courage to get started....

I need to do that too. We need to have our taxes filed before we can submit the paperwork for B's financial aid.

We have a break from the rain today. It has rained since Friday and I am sooo over it. In the 60's today then another storm comes through tomorrow night Everyone else is getting snow and ice, we are on the outer edges so our temps won't get that low, just a cold nasty rain again.

We are expecting more snow and ice on Thursday. We have been told that there could be power outages. Thankfully we just had our propane tank filled. I have a feeling I will not be going to work on Thursday.

Another surprise for my wife showed up today!!!

Cool magic band.

I got some quilting done. I will see if I can post a picture later of the actual " quilting" it together pattern I am doing on it. It is starting to come together now. I also got one area sorted and reorganized as well. So a pretty productive weekend.

i would love the see the quilt.

I am still planning on being on a warm sunny beach with palm trees and a drink in my had for our milestone birthdays next Jan!!! I have a few places picked out, now to wait and see how travelling happens in the next 10 months.

Sounds like a great way to spend a birthday. My 50th was spent at Universal. DH wants to go to Las Vegas for his 60th.

Charade...I probably wouldn't do it, if they didn't work around my schedule. Honestly, they are wonderful about time off. IF I work on a weekend, I only work one day...not both Saturday and Sunday together, and never longer than a 5 hour shift. Typically I only work 8 -10 hours a week. It is not much, but my paycheck gets directly deposited into our travel account, that we don't touch. It keeps me busy, and I get to play and touch pretty things during my whole shift. If they didn't give me the time off when I request it ( and I typically ask for one whole weekend off a month to go see the kids and gd once a month) , I wouldn't do it. I don't need the job. I do it to keep busy and make a few extra dollars.

I think the biggest thing stopping me form doing it is that the only part time job I could probably get would be either retail or fast food. I've done both and really don't want to do either again.

I really should be going to bed now, but I am very wide awake. Guess I will see if there is anything worth watching on TV. I still have a book to read. I don't know why I have been so hesitant to start it.

 

[schumigirl]

Well, it only took 29 days but Disney finally deigned to take my $$$ for a new AP. Isn’t that special? I had to bite my tongue when I was congratulated lol

Let meeee in nwahaha

Such tragedy, family really going they the wringer. It’s unimaginable .

Yea! Goodness, the man’s likely been a pum

love me some uncle fester lol

Not a fan. I can’t tell the difference even if it’s the cheap, frozen stuff. My one son gobbles that up, think drowning it in my homemade sauce covers up the sins lol

Say whaaaat, I want a DNA test

Oh, better luck next time. I had a rough time finding a replacement when my old warhorse of one died Least this one has ceramic coated pan

That numb nose is just the pits. What a race that was! Maybe next year for you

I shoveled off my largest deck this afternoon. Feel like my knuckles are dragging on the ground. I’m sure my back will have lots to say tomorrow

Layer of ice, then snow, then last night’s ice. Made the mistake of kicking at it and was horrified to realize what had started to turn to mush was now freezing solid. Had to go or would have it sitting there till spring

There you go!


Gulp, minus 40

You did well biting your tongue......lol....

I`m amazed they`re getting through it at all truth be told. But, they are somehow.

DNA.....haha......oh you did a good job on that deck......it`s been 10/11 years since we had that much snow....those were exceptionally bad winters for us......thankfully nothing like it since......well, maybe The Highlands get more, but we are used to much less.

Good evening. Made the mistake of falling asleep in my recliner when I got home from work. Woke up with an awful headache. Took some medication and ate dinner and it finally went away.

I texted my cousin today and got a little more information on my mom. The trip to the cardiologist is to assess her risk level for the colonoscopy. At this point she really doesn't have much of a choice in the matter. If the mass isn't removed it could grow and obstruct her colon. Then there is a whole new set of problems to deal with.

My cousin is going to be working for Mom's cardiologist starting next month. I asked her when she graduates the nursing program and she said she has about a year and a half left. I asked her to send me a graduation invitation. I might not be able to go, but I definitely want to send her a gift.


I am really looking forward to making our dining reservations, but have to wait until March.


Hopefully someday. I would love to take a month and explore Scotland, England, and Ireland.

Great pictures. I would love to see a launch in person. I have a framed print of a nighttime shuttle launch from ages ago.

I have thought about buying a griddle, but don't really have place to store one. Maybe after we get our kitchen renovated, but I don't know when that will be.


We bought annual passes last year for the first time and then....Covid. Thankfully they are extending the passes to the end of this year. I hope they are able to fully open sometime this year.

I need to do that too. We need to have our taxes filed before we can submit the paperwork for B's financial aid.

We are expecting more snow and ice on Thursday. We have been told that there could be power outages. Thankfully we just had our propane tank filled. I have a feeling I will not be going to work on Thursday.

Cool magic band.

i would love the see the quilt.


Sounds like a great way to spend a birthday. My 50th was spent at Universal. DH wants to go to Las Vegas for his 60th.


I think the biggest thing stopping me form doing it is that the only part time job I could probably get would be either retail or fast food. I've done both and really don't want to do either again.

I really should be going to bed now, but I am very wide awake. Guess I will see if there is anything worth watching on TV. I still have a book to read. I don't know why I have been so hesitant to start it.

Hope your mum can get seen for the colonoscopy sooner rather than later, waiting is the worst.

There are some beautiful places in those countries, and many outwith the obvious tourist places.

Hope you got to sleep and have a good sleep. I`ve read many a book that I`ve been hesitant to start, but usually ended up enjoying....The Idiot was one of them. But recently picked up a book called Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris......strange one and another that was quite hard to read, but I persevered and was glad I did.





So, probably no walk along the shore this morning as we have some rain and another very high wind blowing around us. We are going to pop out to a farm store for more fresh veg, grocery delivery tomorrow but never order fruit and veg from them. And it`s a little drive out.

Chicken and mango salad for lunch again today, still have some chicken to cook off this morning. And stir fries tonight for dinner.

I do need to get back into scanning all the real pictures I have, got away from it for a while, but must make an effort to try and get through them all.....however long it takes!

But, middle of the week again........

Happy Wednesday...........​

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! A Happy Birthday to Julie’s DS. Enjoy the birthday cake .

Woot!


Double Woot! That hump of a day camel reminder Wednesday is here. So much closer to that fabulous Friday feeling.

Yay, DisneyLife will be sporting a great looking wrist band, and ready for some food and fun at the Mouse parks. Hope the weather will be much warmer then that cold you are enjoying now.

Charade, ah, after we bought our house 30 years ago, every once in awhile we get mail from the prior owner. Why we have a shredder at home. And yep, getting the tax documents ready. That time of year. Glad your headache went away, and good thoughts mom gets that colonoscopy. Nice to send a graduation present when your cousin finishes nursing school. And nice you have her to help with your mom.

And so, a nap for me may be in the cards today. Seems DH feel asleep after dinner, so by 1am he was wide awake. And I was too. Sigh. Not much sleep after that, as he is not good at going back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. At least when he woke up from sleeping on the sofa, he saw little one quite animated as she was playing with her online friends on the TV in that room. Complaint made, and both headed to their bedrooms. Neither DH nor I are early birds. Sigh.

But no matter, a happy thought, tea in my hand and a beautiful sunny Wednesday. How nice is that?

Well, then there’s my phone that keeps reminding me a winter weather watch expires in 2 days. Ah, as the day goes by, so the temps will drop. And by the time that annoying Low Weather System from the Polar region arrives in the overnight, and we will get earth, wind and fire, er, 3 to 6 inches of snow, sleet and rain. Ugh. Seems Charade is sharing in our winter weather joys. I hope you don’t loose power tomorrow and your and my snow totals are not as much as said, and the ice not doing any damage. And you can bet we will be out there clearing off, as since that pesky polar weather means anything wet and not cleared, will be icy. Sigh. Winter. Yeah, I certainly understand why Pumpkin wants her birthdays to be at a very warm feeling beach with a cool drink in her hand.

Good Morning Schumi. Sounds like a food getting day. Hope your trip to the farm store was successful. Too bad the weather was not nice enough for a beach walk. Rainy and windy, nope I’d not be waking there either. With my cooling sunny day, will get my lunchtime walk in. While we are to get more snow, the snow that fell two weeks ago, and topped off with double that amount last week, is still is around, so not looking forward to more snow. Hope your weather improves today, and groceries get delivered tomorrow.

Ah Julie must be enjoying the birthday DS’s day. Hope all have a great time celebrating.

More tea is needed, and a search for a quick breakfast.

A most Wonderful Wednesday homies. May today find you happy, warm and ready for that Friday feeling. A hearty Good Morning to you homies too.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good afternoon all. Looks like a few poor sleeps amongst us - yes me included. Cannot nap in the day (unless unwell) so hopefully a better sleep tonight.

We’ve been busy this morning and spending time with the GC as they’ve now gone until Monday. First time for so long and both not wanting to go so lots of hugs and reassurance. Tough on Em too but happily gone to meet one of her friends for a good walk and chat after the drop off.

Finished off the birthday cake and making a cheese and onion pie for tea.

Lovely bright sunny day so Kev is off for a walk but I’m taking advantage of the empty house to do all the floors and they will have time to dry before little paws or feet return!

 

[keishashadow]

I am really looking forward to making our dining reservations, but have to wait until March.

I bet you already have it mentally planned out! So few of them open now, it’s a bit easier to winnow them down. I stil see lots of options open for our upcoming trip. Unfortunately, the menus are so limited, my picky eaters would starve.

Familiarity can easily breed contempt. We aren’t quite as forgiving as others when it comes to food lol. when it’s just he & me, we patronize just a few onsite WDW restuarants. This, due to both declining options & quality over the years. We absolutely don’t mind spending $$$ on a meal, mind you.

Do find it enjoyable to escape offsite for a great meal and see a little bit of the real world in the area. So many others love the onsite grub/prefer being in a bubble, something for everyone in FL

At this point she really doesn't have much of a choice in the matter.

Well, you always have ‘a’ choice. It’s great to hear she was brave & decided to go thru the colonoscopy. Have heard of a few elderly people during the pandemic who have been so terrified of going near a medical facility they have delayed life-saving treatment.

Was so great to see on news this am that in the US, in six weeks time, the number of vaccines distributed to the states has increased nearly 60%. The skies are finally starting to part

Great pictures. I would love to see a launch in person. I have a framed print of a nighttime shuttle launch from ages ago.

Oddly, have found it easy to see rocket launches. It’s the shuttles that escaped me. Believe their % of delays/cancellations was much higher. I scheduled two different trips around the last launch...both dates were missed.

We are going to pop out to a farm store for more fresh veg, grocery delivery tomorrow but never order fruit and veg from them. And it`s a little drive out.

Nice, sun is shining brightly here but frigid. Deck is re-covered in what appears to be a half inch of ice & few of snow. It can sit there for a day or two at this point lol

Saw another blurb on tube re UK starting to invest more re indoor hydroponic farming to help ensure better supplies in your area. Looked similar to the Epcot land attraction display. Didn’t really think there were large-scale applications

Finished off the birthday cake and making a cheese and onion pie for tea.

Yum to the first, not too sure about the 2nd, never heard of that sort of savory pie. Happy birthday to the ‘ lil. Make sure to post a pic

 

[J'aime Paris]

I shoveled off my largest deck this afternoon. Feel like my knuckles are dragging on the ground. I’m sure my back will have lots to say tomorrow

I know that feeling...not fun...

I really should be going to bed now, but I am very wide awake. Guess I will see if there is anything worth watching on TV. I still have a book to read. I don't know why I have been so hesitant to start it.

Which book if you don't mind sharing. I'm always up to try a new book!

usually ended up enjoying....The Idiot was one of them. But recently picked up a book called Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris......strange one and another that was quite hard to read, but I persevered and was glad I did.

Happy Wednesday...........​

You ended up reading Behind Closed Doors!! I think you saw the thread where I said it gave me bad dreams...what are your thoughts of it?
I may have to search The Idiot on my Kindle.

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Double Woot! That hump of a day camel reminder Wednesday is here. So much closer to that fabulous Friday feeling.

But no matter, a happy thought, tea in my hand and a beautiful sunny Wednesday. How nice is that?

A most Wonderful Wednesday homies. May today find you happy, warm and ready for that Friday feeling. A hearty Good Morning to you homies too.

Lynne, I always look forward to your positive morning greetings!

Good afternoon all. Looks like a few poor sleeps amongst us - yes me included. Cannot nap in the day (unless unwell) so hopefully a better sleep tonight.

Add me to the didn't sleep well crowd. Woke with a headache, and it's still dry February for me.....no blaming it on wine, lol!
On my second cup of coffee to see if the caffeine will help alleviate it.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha cannot believe no cheese and onion pie in your location. Very popular here and very simple - I slow cook white onions (lots) in butter, a little water and salt and pepper. Shortcrust pastry made with lard and butter. Let the soft onions go cold. Layer the onions and strong Cheddar cheese in the pastry lined tin then top with pastry. Brush with beaten egg and bake. Let pie stand for 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Cheese was one of the things I missed most when one consultant told me to avoid dairy. I have no problem with dairy but it took me a lot of food diary keeping to find that out.

More sad news today. Had heard on news about a Patterdale Mountain Rescue member suffering life changing injuries following a fall during a call out to lockdown breakers in distress. Only just had a call from a close friend to say it is an old colleague of mine and Kev’s from AZ who also took early retirement and moved to the Lake District. Chris Lewis. Absolutely shocking. A fund has been set up to help him going forward.

 

[schumigirl]

Yay! A Happy Birthday to Julie’s DS. Enjoy the birthday cake .

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Double Woot! That hump of a day camel reminder Wednesday is here. So much closer to that fabulous Friday feeling.

Yay, DisneyLife will be sporting a great looking wrist band, and ready for some food and fun at the Mouse parks. Hope the weather will be much warmer then that cold you are enjoying now.

Charade, ah, after we bought our house 30 years ago, every once in awhile we get mail from the prior owner. Why we have a shredder at home. And yep, getting the tax documents ready. That time of year. Glad your headache went away, and good thoughts mom gets that colonoscopy. Nice to send a graduation present when your cousin finishes nursing school. And nice you have her to help with your mom.

And so, a nap for me may be in the cards today. Seems DH feel asleep after dinner, so by 1am he was wide awake. And I was too. Sigh. Not much sleep after that, as he is not good at going back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. At least when he woke up from sleeping on the sofa, he saw little one quite animated as she was playing with her online friends on the TV in that room. Complaint made, and both headed to their bedrooms. Neither DH nor I are early birds. Sigh.

But no matter, a happy thought, tea in my hand and a beautiful sunny Wednesday. How nice is that?

Well, then there’s my phone that keeps reminding me a winter weather watch expires in 2 days. Ah, as the day goes by, so the temps will drop. And by the time that annoying Low Weather System from the Polar region arrives in the overnight, and we will get earth, wind and fire, er, 3 to 6 inches of snow, sleet and rain. Ugh. Seems Charade is sharing in our winter weather joys. I hope you don’t loose power tomorrow and your and my snow totals are not as much as said, and the ice not doing any damage. And you can bet we will be out there clearing off, as since that pesky polar weather means anything wet and not cleared, will be icy. Sigh. Winter. Yeah, I certainly understand why Pumpkin wants her birthdays to be at a very warm feeling beach with a cool drink in her hand.

Good Morning Schumi. Sounds like a food getting day. Hope your trip to the farm store was successful. Too bad the weather was not nice enough for a beach walk. Rainy and windy, nope I’d not be waking there either. With my cooling sunny day, will get my lunchtime walk in. While we are to get more snow, the snow that fell two weeks ago, and topped off with double that amount last week, is still is around, so not looking forward to more snow. Hope your weather improves today, and groceries get delivered tomorrow.

Ah Julie must be enjoying the birthday DS’s day. Hope all have a great time celebrating.

More tea is needed, and a search for a quick breakfast.

A most Wonderful Wednesday homies. May today find you happy, warm and ready for that Friday feeling. A hearty Good Morning to you homies too.

It actually got out quite nice in the end......even got some washing out on the line today....and it`s dry.

hope you have a good day Lynne and that snow disappears soon, and of course more tea.....

Good afternoon all. Looks like a few poor sleeps amongst us - yes me included. Cannot nap in the day (unless unwell) so hopefully a better sleep tonight.

We’ve been busy this morning and spending time with the GC as they’ve now gone until Monday. First time for so long and both not wanting to go so lots of hugs and reassurance. Tough on Em too but happily gone to meet one of her friends for a good walk and chat after the drop off.

Finished off the birthday cake and making a cheese and onion pie for tea.

Lovely bright sunny day so Kev is off for a walk but I’m taking advantage of the empty house to do all the floors and they will have time to dry before little paws or feet return!

Happy Birthday to your son........

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I bet you already have it mentally planned out! So few of them open now, it’s a bit easier to winnow them down. I stil see lots of options open for our upcoming trip. Unfortunately, the menus are so limited, my picky eaters would starve.

Familiarity can easily breed contempt. We aren’t quite as forgiving as others when it comes to food lol. when it’s just he & me, we patronize just a few onsite WDW restuarants. This, due to both declining options & quality over the years. We absolutely don’t mind spending $$$ on a meal, mind you.

Do find it enjoyable to escape offsite for a great meal and see a little bit of the real world in the area. So many others love the onsite grub/prefer being in a bubble, something for everyone in FL

Well, you always have ‘a’ choice. It’s great to hear she was brave & decided to go thru the colonoscopy. Have heard of a few elderly people during the pandemic who have been so terrified of going near a medical facility they have delayed life-saving treatment.

Was so great to see on news this am that in the US, in six weeks time, the number of vaccines distributed to the states has increased nearly 60%. The skies are finally starting to part


Oddly, have found it easy to see rocket launches. It’s the shuttles that escaped me. Believe their % of delays/cancellations was much higher. I scheduled two different trips around the last launch...both dates were missed.

Nice, sun is shining brightly here but frigid. Deck is re-covered in what appears to be a half inch of ice & few of snow. It can sit there for a day or two at this point lol

Saw another blurb on tube re UK starting to invest more re indoor hydroponic farming to help ensure better supplies in your area. Looked similar to the Epcot land attraction display. Didn’t really think there were large-scale applications

Yum to the first, not too sure about the 2nd, never heard of that sort of savory pie. Happy birthday to the ‘ lil. Make sure to post a pic

Wednesday is much better than Princesses!

Yes, it`s quite an endeavour they`re taking on with that project.....hope it comes to fruition. I was never quite sure why we didn`t keep going with desalination plants, that project barely made past the first conversations many moons ago. I guess the costs outweighed any benefit.

Yes, I`d ignore that snow too......

I know that feeling...not fun...


Which book if you don't mind sharing. I'm always up to try a new book!


You ended up reading Behind Closed Doors!! I think you saw the thread where I said it gave me bad dreams...what are your thoughts of it?
I may have to search The Idiot on my Kindle.


Lynne, I always look forward to your positive morning greetings!


Add me to the didn't sleep well crowd. Woke with a headache, and it's still dry February for me.....no blaming it on wine, lol!
On my second cup of coffee to see if the caffeine will help alleviate it.

You`ve read that book too!! I must have forgotten.....oops.

I thought it was a hard read once you knew what was happening, and very, very frustrating!!! I liked the ending though, but would have preferred to read about her tell Millie what had happened and that they would be ok. Also would have liked to hear her tell Esther more of what she had gone through at the airport.....but I think she had it well worked out already.

We are going to discuss The Idiot next week and then my friend Felicity gets to choose.....she has been told we want something light and fun after The Idiot.....lol....

Hope the headache has gone.......they`re never fun.



Been one of those busy days.......

Some of you ladies know we are without our shower in our master bathroom, someone dropped a large bottle of shampoo and cracked the base.....so new one will be on order, but a different shape and size to the one we have now. Going to be a little bit of mess as they rip the old one out, retile the walls and new flooring.

Kyle told us we weren`t using his bathroom meantime lol..........so Tom and I are using the main family bathroom that usually is unused most of the time. Not a hassle, just different as it`s a regular shower, not as fancy as our own. We can still use the toilet and sink in our own bathroom for now though. Could be a few weeks till the guys can come and do it. But they came back to properly measure it today. Still, it`s fun choosing all new stuff in there.

Never rains but it pours.......

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Paris, I hope your headache goes away fast. Second cups always good.

Eh, would take a cheese and bacon pie. Not a fan of onion taste. But sounds like a lovely accompaniment to your tea.

Ooh getting near lunch. Men want chili, but think little one and I are doing soup. Yeah, sunglasses are on, but so is my winter jacket.

Yep, no princess here, Keisha. Though little one when a toddler wanted to be Cinderella. Cried when she did not have yellow hair. Little did she know, many thought I dyed her hair. Nope, always naturally brown with blonde and red highlights. After that was a Jasmine fan. Buy 8, Tinker Bell, and by 10, done with dressing up as characters. Hope your snow is easy to shovel.

 

[schumigirl]

Absolutely Something About Nothing.......but......

I had my first washing of the year hang out on the line today....and it dried. Good sunshine and a light breeze.....

It`s the simple things.......

 

[Realfoodfans]

DS enjoyed the cake reveal!