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

[Lynne G]

Ooh bacon and tea for me too, Schumi. Hope your beautiful sunny morning was nice in the garden.

That weather report I have is not a beautiful sunny day. Drizzling rain that phone says will stop in the next hour, and not a very bright sunrise to see. Just gray looking clouds. 37F out, so that rain is not freezing, but still will feel cool, I’m sure.

Ah, a finish the wash, and ready for a shower with freshly washed towels, fluffy and warm right out of the dryer. And so, yep, up with the sun at least, not before. But as the sun rises before 7 am, nice to have a quiet morning and easy breakfast with bacon and some oatmeal. Did not feel like eggs, but a side of bacon, no issue with that. Will leave some for the kids.

Will be looking at countertops, as my sister wants to refresh her kitchen. Then we’ll get lunch together and eat in either her or my car. Will be taking an umbrella though. While only a drizzle now, more chances of heavier rain and today and tomorrow and the day after that. Well, should not be complaining, we did have a glorious sunny, warmer day, and quite a few dry days after that 8 inches of icy snow. Though as driving around yesterday, some curbs and lawns can be seen, but there are still large piles of white and eww, blackish and gray colored snow. But more rain and above freezing temps, more snow should melt, and then all muddy and soggy. But yay, the calendar is marching along to start the week day routine as the beginning of March.

Ooh Schumi, so sad to read of Sir Tom’s death. So appropriate to show such support to the family, on such a sorrowful day. Glad you are able to see the service online.

Homies,



Yay the weekend starts the Saturday morning.

And so, a large amount of well wish mummy dust sent to Mac. Hugs, as hope you are going to be well.

Time for that lovely long shower.

Have a superb and super happy Saturday homies.

 

[schumigirl]

It`s not online Lynne. It`s actually being covered by our main news channels which is so lovely to see and gives people an idea just how admired and adored Capt Tom really is in the UK and the rest of the world.

Hope your weather improves and you get some sunshine to go with your tea, and have a nice lunch with your sister. Is it only family you can meet up with there or are you allowed to meet friends in normal circumstances?

We still have so many restrictions over here. I do miss friends meet ups more each day.....thank goodness for Facetime and Zoom.

 

[Lynne G]

Just my sister, Schumi. My “bubble” is only my family and my sister. She is widowed, and keeps the same safely routine we do. The rest of my extended family and friends have not seen in person for many months. And while doubt will see much sun, thanks, as enjoying my tea and I’m screen viewing too. The funeral is not televised over here, but was mentioned in our news this morning.

Just stepped out of the shower and feeling clean and refreshed. So nice to have a lazy start.

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all, drizzly dark day here but it’s the weekend - yea!

Early yesterday afternoon Discovered our SWA fight next Wednesday was changed yet again. Pulled the plug on it and went with Spirit (ugh). Wheels down at 8:30 am a lot better than mid afternoon, effectively cutting out a park day on a short trip.

Mac off to see the sawbones today, good luck!

Oh well. Hope toe is feeling much better.

All good, a good excuse not to fuss with painting my toenails for some time as cuticle area still a bit chewed up

That’s funny re the lone chicken. My municipality outlawed all farm creatures decades ago. The existing ones were grandfathered in...who knew chickens could easily live 55 years? Those who live a .10 of a mile away in the township can have at it with whatever as long as they meet the proper average per critter.

didn’t even feel the needle. Kev says his arm has gone a little stiff but so far nothing for me.

Good for you guys! Neither of us felt it the first time either. I felt mildly fluish about 20 hours later but, fine 48 hours later.

My DH received his 2nd one yesterday. He who never gets sick, hit the wall hard, like flipping a light switch. pale, shaking chills & 104 F fever. Wound up calling dr’s office who told me to do the motrin/Tylenol regimen I used on my kids when little to break reaver. Finally worked before the time I was told he had to go to ER. Oy

mentally, i’m a bit apprehensive for my 2nd one today but...

JIK hope to have our bag packed for trip this afternoon

Some bad news for us today - another delay on Em’s final financial court hearing. Seems totally unacceptable and we all reacted in different ways. Opens up a few more financial issues sadly.

happens here quite often too. Divorce is typically granted within the two year period under no-fault. financial settlements can drag on easiy for double that time period. It’s a shame that an obstinate party filing multiple extensions & appeals can quickly drain the assets via legal fees. Good luck

Time for tea and try to resist the bread that is calling us..

Hello, bread, it’s meeeee

Was very happy to walk outside this morning, and see that DH has swept my car off. So I was able to just hop in and drive away. I love it when he does little things like that!!!

That’s what passes for romance in my book!

Great picture. As much as I love seeing them, I wish we could just lead then into our freezer at times

not a venison fan but nwahaha

Had such a busy day today......but a nice day. Bread turned out nice and dinner was lovely.......I did say I`d post the pictures.

Food porn at it’s best. Let me say that’s one of the loveliest serving boards i’ve Seen

Watching the lovely Captain Sir Tom`s funeral on tv right now.

RIP. It’s been some time since he passed, had thought he’d be put to rest already. Covid is wrecking havoc with traditional funerals.

Will be looking at countertops, as my sister wants to refresh her kitchen.

Nice, only the box box stores are open here currently. You’d think the smaller places would’ve been the first one

 

[Realfoodfans]

Afternoon all. Beautiful day here. Kev and Louie have been a walk and Em and L have walked to the local park for the first time since lockdown. They will pop into the shop on their walk back for bread and milk.

J and I are going in the garden. Lots of the flowers are coming out here and so nice to see. I cut some daffodils for the house.

Will roast a chicken for our meal tonight. It is a huge one so hoping enough will be left for wraps tomorrow.

Really struggling with not seeing people now. Feels endless and almost unbelievable we are all living through this. Must be horrendous to be on your own. Praying that everything improves at the rate being predicted.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. Rainy Saturday here. Perfect day to stay in and do nothing. Well, I should probably do some laundry, but other that that I have no plans.

Saw a new eye doctor yesterday. He said that the astigmatism correction on my glasses was wrong. I've ordered new glasses with the new prescription, so hopefully that will help. My biggest problem is seeing the computer screen at work. If I am still having problems with the new prescription, the doctor suggested I try a pair of glasses made specifically for computer use. I hope it doesn't come to that.

Schumi - So nice that Captain Tom's family allowed his funeral to be broadcast so others could attend virtually.

Lynne - Have fun countertop shopping. I hope to be doing that in the next couple of years or so. I want to completely renovate our kitchen.

Keisha - Good lunch with the second shot. Hoping for no bad side effects. I just had a sore arm for a few days.

I've made our Busch Gardens reservations. We will be going March 13 which is a member only day. They have extended our 2020 membership to February of 2022 at no extra cost. Now I need to go make a hotel reservation.

 

[Lynne G]

Nice you are also enjoying the day, Julie. Enjoy that chicken dinner. Most of the time if we do have leftover chicken, I toss it in the pot and make chicken noodle soup. But in a wrap sounds great too.

Yeah Keisha, my township limits chicken owning to 8 birds. I’m pretty sure my neighbors bought them to indeed get eggs, but bought as pets. All had names. Think the clucking I heard was because a squirrel was bothering it. I did not mind them keeping chickens. they took very good care, never smelled like a barnyard, as they always cleaned and replaced grass daily. And ack! Hate SW lately, as my last year’s Fall trip made me loose a whole day, arriving late and leaving early. I may change airlines one of these days. Crappy my airport is not a hub for them. Ooh, hope your shot has no scary side effects DH had. My DH said his second had soreness in shot area, and fatigue. But after some pills taken, and an early bedtime, was feeling better. My work is in process to have the shot available soon. So hopefully, I will get my shots too.

Yay Charade, enjoy the BG fun, and nice to have pass extended. Rainy day, lazy day, perfect for a Saturday and the weekend. Yeah, think Keisha, you and me all have some wet weather. And yeah, I really need to completely redo my 80’s kitchen, but with two kids in college, and other home updates in the last couple of years, is on my to do list, but as long as it continues to be at least serviceable, it is in my longer time line of to do. Both bathrooms and powder room need a complete gut and redo too. But again, they are all just usable, so are also on that longer time line as well. The joys of being a 30 year home owner.

Tea and quite. Should be on my way soon. Nice the stone place is closer to me than my sister’s place.

 

[schumigirl]

Just my sister, Schumi. My “bubble” is only my family and my sister. She is widowed, and keeps the same safely routine we do. The rest of my extended family and friends have not seen in person for many months. And while doubt will see much sun, thanks, as enjoying my tea and I’m screen viewing too. The funeral is not televised over here, but was mentioned in our news this morning.

Just stepped out of the shower and feeling clean and refreshed. So nice to have a lazy start.

Ah gotcha......yes we were talking of missing friends on the TR the last few days and we`re all so desperate to get back to normal. It`s something we all share for sure. I`m sure you`re so glad to be so close physically to your sister.

Morning all, drizzly dark day here but it’s the weekend - yea!

Early yesterday afternoon Discovered our SWA fight next Wednesday was changed yet again. Pulled the plug on it and went with Spirit (ugh). Wheels down at 8:30 am a lot better than mid afternoon, effectively cutting out a park day on a short trip.

Mac off to see the sawbones today, good luck!


All good, a good excuse not to fuss with painting my toenails for some time as cuticle area still a bit chewed up

That’s funny re the lone chicken. My municipality outlawed all farm creatures decades ago. The existing ones were grandfathered in...who knew chickens could easily live 55 years? Those who live a .10 of a mile away in the township can have at it with whatever as long as they meet the proper average per critter.

Good for you guys! Neither of us felt it the first time either. I felt mildly fluish about 20 hours later but, fine 48 hours later.

My DH received his 2nd one yesterday. He who never gets sick, hit the wall hard, like flipping a light switch. pale, shaking chills & 104 F fever. Wound up calling dr’s office who told me to do the motrin/Tylenol regimen I used on my kids when little to break reaver. Finally worked before the time I was told he had to go to ER. Oy

mentally, i’m a bit apprehensive for my 2nd one today but...
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JIK hope to have our bag packed for trip this afternoon

happens here quite often too. Divorce is typically granted within the two year period under no-fault. financial settlements can drag on easiy for double that time period. It’s a shame that an obstinate party filing multiple extensions & appeals can quickly drain the assets via legal fees. Good luck

Hello, bread, it’s meeeee

That’s what passes for romance in my book!

not a venison fan but nwahaha

Food porn at it’s best. Let me say that’s one of the loveliest serving boards i’ve Seen

RIP. It’s been some time since he passed, had thought he’d be put to rest already. Covid is wrecking havoc with traditional funerals.

Nice, only the box box stores are open here currently. You’d think the smaller places would’ve been the first one

Yes, took me a while to find one with the right look that wasn`t too small as we like good portions.....hence the slate with the seafood. Glad you liked it......oh yes, that bread called me all day!

Yes, it took a while for his funeral, it was quite emotional to watch as they spoke of their father and grandfather interspersed with scenes of him during the last year, very emotional. Final song chosen by him as all music was, My Way by Frank Sinatra....very fitting.

Yes, again, good luck today.....and hope the mister is doing better today!



Got some herb pots sorted outside today.......once they take apparently they`ll be planted.....I think.....I wasn`t listening I just want to be able to cut my own herbs......he says Tom and I will love having our own herb garden. Well, 5 herbs will do as a start.

Finished off our bread for lunch and making some sausage rolls with sausage meat we forgot about in the outside freezer, always tempting even though they aren`t the healthiest! Tom`s Saturday night treat......he`s easy to please.

 

[keishashadow]

Really struggling with not seeing people now. Feels endless and almost unbelievable we are all living through this. Must be horrendous to be on your own. Praying that everything improves at the rate being predicted

Have found that if you switch things up, something every week...doesn’t have to be major event...it helps. Hang in there

Keisha - Good lunch with the second shot. Hoping for no bad side effects. I just had a sore arm for a few days.

Thanks, i’m reading the worse reaction you do have, the stronger your immune system inherently is. Makes sense for the mr as he’s rarely sick. Think he’s only had colds a handful of times since i’ve Known him.

Saw a new eye doctor yesterday. He said that the astigmatism correction on my glasses was wrong. I've ordered new glasses with the new prescription, so hopefully that will help

Yea! Most use that machine now to get the reading, makes it pretty fool proof as it was put to me.

My work is in process to have the shot available soon. So hopefully, I will get my shots too.

Yea! Nice to hear your mr had a relatively easy go of it

Yes, took me a while to find one with the right look that wasn`t too small as we like good portions.....hence the slate with the seafood. Glad you liked it......oh yes, that bread called me all day!

It’s a beautiful cut of wood. So, do you clean it with lemon & some salt afterwards?

Got some herb pots sorted outside today

I have my potting soil & seeds, have yet to find pretty enough pots online. Will dig around stores after trip in person for those. Would like some cheerfully decorated ceramic ones. Maybe one along the line of a small planter box & toss them all in there.

My thot to keep indoors vs out. DH says i’m Nuts, too much work in the house??? Doesn’t help i’m A confirmed plant killer. Do want to try. He was going to set up his grow lights this weekend & start some cold weather seedlings. Not sure if he’s up to it today tho.

Going to go fry up some bacon & see if it brings him back to life

 

[schumigirl]

Have found that if you switch things up, something every week...doesn’t have to be major event...it helps. Hang in there

Thanks, i’m reading the worse reaction you do have, the stronger your immune system inherently is. Makes sense for the mr as he’s rarely sick. Think he’s only had colds a handful of times since i’ve Known him.

Yea! Most use that machine now to get the reading, makes it pretty fool proof as it was put to me.

Yea! Nice to hear your mr had a relatively easy go of it

It’s a beautiful cut of wood. So, do you clean it with lemon & some salt afterwards?

I have my potting soil & seeds, have yet to find pretty enough pots online. Will dig around stores after trip in person for those. Would like some cheerfully decorated ceramic ones. Maybe one along the line of a small planter box & toss them all in there.

My thot to keep indoors vs out. DH says i’m Nuts, too much work in the house??? Doesn’t help i’m A confirmed plant killer. Do want to try. He was going to set up his grow lights this weekend & start some cold weather seedlings. Not sure if he’s up to it today tho.

Going to go fry up some bacon & see if it brings him back to life

Spot on!! lemon and salt......or baking soda, then clean as normal. I did seal it with flaxseed oil and was told to do that fairly regularly. I doubt we`ll use it every week, but want to look after it as it is lovely.

I did have pots that sat in the corner of our kitchen in the sunshine and they died.....regularly. The guy who helps with our gardening said I`m not allowed to try and keep anything inside anymore......like you, I could kill weeds. So, he plans to dig an area, fairly close to the house that will be my herb garden.......they`ll survive....won`t they........

Enjoy that bacon.......

 

[Charade67]

And yeah, I really need to completely redo my 80’s kitchen, but with two kids in college, and other home updates in the last couple of years, is on my to do list, but as long as it continues to be at least serviceable, it is in my longer time line of to do.

Same here. Mine is small and ugly, but functional. Our next big project will be repairing the upstairs/main living area. Then replace the carpet with some type of wood flooring. Hopefully the kitchen will be next.

 

[schumigirl]

Bedtime here.....almost midnight.

Had a lovely evening tonight. We were supposed to be playing Trivial Pursuit on zoom with friends, but she ended up feeling poorly after having her vaccination a few days ago......just a headache more than anything.

So, had a glass of wine and watched some Person of Interest on dvd. Love that show.....

We have a cold chilly night with a full moon which has been beautiful to see tonight.....did go out for a while to see it as Kyle and co were out photographing some nebulas and so on. It is cold without being nasty.

But, Sunday is seconds away now......time to sleep.

Hope all are having a lovely Saturday night.........

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, made wings with honey bbq, put some heat in the bbq sauce, made my nose run, but was delicious. Salad with it, dinner served. All full and enjoying screen viewing. Sun did come out late in the afternoon, beautiful pink sunset. But nice sailing may it be, though saying more rain tomorrow. Did go grocery shopping in the morning, and ooh the fog out. Was hard to see. But now kitchen stocked, so full tummies are us.

A shame your game night was not, Schumi. But neat with a perfect night to view the cosmos, even if a bit cool out.

At least some better temps, as while close to freezing in the overnight, with the rain, close to 50’s in the afternoon. I’ll take it.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Another beautiful morning - will not complain when rain returns! Planning to use the fire pit for marshmallows later but currently everyone asleep. Louie woke early so Kev took him and then went back to sleep. I can never do that.

So far no problems from our vaccinations though we took paracetamol yesterday as both bit hot.

Schumi our herbs have to be contained they grow so much. Currently have them in two old Belfast sinks that were removed from the house during renovations. Basil is the one I need more success with!

If you google Exeter bomb you will see footage of a bomb from the war that had to be detonated on site as too large to move. It was found on the edge of Exeter University’s campus. It is an area we know very well as my dearest cousin lives there and when we had our holiday property in Devon it was a short train ride into the city. My cousin and his partner were evacuated at 9am yesterday morning so drove down to Plymouth to his boat and had to stay there overnight. They are still waiting for the all clear. Travelling was allowed due to the situation.

It will be oatcakes with cheese and sausage for breakfast but not sure what to do with all the left over chicken yet. Any inspiration?

So I’m here with coffee number two, Louie and a Nicholas Sparkes movie.

Peaceful Sunday all.

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, Lynne we did still have a lovely evening. Kyle got out with the telescope and got some lovely pictures despite the full moon. He has a filter that negates how bright the moon is though. I did wander down a couple of times to where they were stargazing, and although it was chilly, it was so still so didn`t feel too bad.

I`m one of those weird people that love fog, as long as we`re not driving in it......



realfood.......I`m sure our herbs will be just fine as I won`t be the one looking after them. I really have no interest in gardening.




Beautiful sunny morning again....we are being so spoiled with this lovely weather and mild temperatures.

Sadly the beaches and parks were filled with people ignoring the lockdown and wandering around in droves......we all knew we`d see those pictures again. Then people complain lockdown is going on for too long!

So, another day of wandering in the garden......and I do mean wandering as I don`t have a clue.......Tom`s manshed does have their home made wine to check on....that`s always nice. Have a few things to do inside too, including some emails and phone calls.

Lamb for dinner tonight. Steeped a half leg in red wine, rosemary, garlic and black pepper overnight, added some veal stock and redcurrant sauce this morning and now it`s simmering away in the slow cooker. Will do some seasoned parmentier potatoes and carrots to go along with it.

Bacon was lovely for breakfast too and no idea what`s for lunch......

Have a wonderful Sunday.......​

 

[keishashadow]

Bare with a proud grandma. Was a bit sad due to 2nd shot timing that we weren’t able to go with the GD to FL last week. Great time at Universal and perfect weather at daytona beach even tho ocean is so cold still this time of year.

Literally, jumping with the joy of youth.


I’ve seen my share of jellies in my time, that’s a monster below. No storms they were aware of to push them onto shore. not sure if it’s season for them...where’s spongebob when you need him?

Robbie - any idea if that’s normal this time of year? Have been on that beach numerous times mid January, never saw a one.


The competition, an international one that was moved this year due to scheduling conflict at the tampa arena. Probably good I didn’t attend, masks aren’t common in daytona ugh.
Did well enough to come in third overall in her level. Nice to see all her hard work & determination pay off.

Thank you for indulging me lol

Mac - hope you are feeling a bit better today!

put some heat in the bbq sauce, made my nose run, but was delicious.

Sounds perfect to me

Planning to use the fire pit for marshmallows later but currently everyone asleep. Louie woke early so Kev took him and then went back to sleep. I can never do that.

Does Louie poke at the fire pit? Have wanted one of those low ones but afraid ours will get burnt or that flowing hair will catch a spark

So far no problems from our vaccinations though we took paracetamol yesterday as both bit hot.

Lucky you! I’m feeling just a bit off thus far, when I’m not hungry it’s quite unusual

Schumi our herbs have to be contained they grow so much

Mint is my nemesis

Have been in our home for nearly 30 years. Prior owners had herb garden. Planted mint, that escaped & literally took over a good swath of our yard.

We tried all the like solutions over the years. Even digging up the grass, treating soil & reseeding. Came back within a year and doubled it’s efforts.

The mr has expressed the hope it might just take over the entire yard & he won’t have to cut the grass. That man, always a silver lining

My cousin and his partner were evacuated at 9am yesterday morning so drove down to Plymouth to his boat and had to stay there overnight. They are still waiting for the all clear. Travelling was allowed due to the situation.

Now that’s something you don’t hear every day, if ever! Yikes. Good luck

Yes, Lynne we did still have a lovely evening. Kyle got out with the telescope and got some lovely pictures despite the full moon.

I had a spidey feeling there! Don’t forget to share. the quality of his work rivals professional pictures i’ve Seen

I`m one of those weird people that love fog, as long as we`re not driving in it......

Same but, wrecks havoc on my hair. Mine never frizzes, it just goes so darn lank in humidity.

Sadly the beaches and parks were filled with people ignoring the lockdown and wandering around in droves......we all knew we`d see those pictures again. Then people complain lockdown is going on for too long!

Surprisingly, the daytona beaches were nearly deserted. Could be since daytona race was recent. Still there thru tomorrow, will have to ask them if there was a weekend bump in bodies.

Have a wonderful day all!

 

[Lynne G]

Good Afternoon Julie and Schumi. Good Morning Keisha.

Ooh Julie, how scary for your cousin, and glad the bomb squad could take care of it. Hopefully the all clear was said, and he was now home. It’s been a long time since heard, but we have had news of someone finding unexploded war stuff. And I do chicken many ways. Grill it and make tacos or burritos with it, with grilled peppers and onions and cheese, salsa and tomatoes. Chop it up, pan fry it with teriyaki sauce, add broccoli and make white rice, as or what we call dirty rice. Bread it, and put cheese and red sauce on it, we serve with pasta. Cook it and put in a pot pie, with a pre- made pie shell. I tend to use the pie dough and make small ones in my little pie pans. Use a bag of frozen chopped vegetables, can of gravy, an egg to wash the top, golden yum. Or just toss in a zip bag with some oil and fresh herbs. Mush it around so all get into the chicken, then pan or grill it with choice of sides. We tend to use mashed taters and corn with that chicken. Anyway, rambling, sorry about that. Aww, a Louie post. Always enjoy hearing his walk with you and DH. Enjoy that coffee.


Schumi, yeah, when lining up lately, people seem to think the spacing between is not needed. Sorry to hear beached were crowded. I would not go where I know crowds either. Nice to be able to enjoy the garden. Lamb for dinner sounds lush, though only older one would be interested in eating it, maybe DH too, but the women would rather have a different meat. Thinking pasta for our dinner. All eat that.

Wow, Keisha great pictures. So cute the jumping GD. Still awesome she placed so high in the competition. Woot! For having a great time at Universal. Fabulous time in that beautiful looking weather.

And so, older one made an appearance, so I guess breakfast number two will commence, Was up early, as usual. So since we stocked up yesterday, took a garbage bag and removed all the suspect in the refrigerator and pantry. Tossed in trash can. As time to fill up those trash cans, trash pick up tomorrow morning. So today is to take the trash out, get whatever else we need for the week, and get ready for our week day routine.

Super wonderful Sunday homies.




Indeed.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Lovely picture Keisha and rightly proud! No Louie doesn’t go near the fire - though as just marshmallows Kev got the smaller portable fire pit out rather than lighting the huge fire just now. So lovely to be sat in the sunshine. L is monitoring temperatures as she would be asking for the pool to be out if she could.

Lynne my cousin has been told they cannot return home tonight but they are ok on the boat. Didn’t take food for two nights so had to go and find a store to stock up until tomorrow.

I perhaps spoke too soon about after effects of vaccination because I have waves of nausea this afternoon. Not hungry at all but made some vegetable soup which is gentle on my system. Kev is absolutely fine but then he is very rarely ever unwell. Glad of that as he begins his root canal work tomorrow.

Schools here return on the 8th and Em has been trained and registered to carry out Covid testing at J’s school. She will get a vaccination herself this week. Proud she volunteered.

 

[schumigirl]

Bare with a proud grandma. Was a bit sad due to 2nd shot timing that we weren’t able to go with the GD to FL last week. Great time at Universal and perfect weather at daytona beach even tho ocean is so cold still this time of year.

Literally, jumping with the joy of youth.
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I’ve seen my share of jellies in my time, that’s a monster below. No storms they were aware of to push them onto shore. not sure if it’s season for them...where’s spongebob when you need him?

Robbie - any idea if that’s normal this time of year? Have been on that beach numerous times mid January, never saw a one.
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View attachment 559619The competition, an international one that was moved this year due to scheduling conflict at the tampa arena. Probably good I didn’t attend, masks aren’t common in daytona ugh.
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Thank you for indulging me lol

Mac - hope you are feeling a bit better today!


Sounds perfect to me

Does Louie poke at the fire pit? Have wanted one of those low ones but afraid ours will get burnt or that flowing hair will catch a spark

Lucky you! I’m feeling just a bit off thus far, when I’m not hungry it’s quite unusual


Mint is my nemesis

Have been in our home for nearly 30 years. Prior owners had herb garden. Planted mint, that escaped & literally took over a good swath of our yard.

We tried all the like solutions over the years. Even digging up the grass, treating soil & reseeding. Came back within a year and doubled it’s efforts.

The mr has expressed the hope it might just take over the entire yard & he won’t have to cut the grass. That man, always a silver lining

Now that’s something you don’t hear every day, if ever! Yikes. Good luck

I had a spidey feeling there! Don’t forget to share. the quality of his work rivals professional pictures i’ve Seen

Same but, wrecks havoc on my hair. Mine never frizzes, it just goes so darn lank in humidity.

Surprisingly, the daytona beaches were nearly deserted. Could be since daytona race was recent. Still there thru tomorrow, will have to ask them if there was a weekend bump in bodies.

Have a wonderful day all!

And every good reason to be a proud grandma ......she is a little star!! Amazing pictures as always. The first one is quite stunning......and jelly fish too! Big congratulations to her......you all must be so proud of her......she is growing up so fast!

Oh I hate mint....one herb I`ll never have to worry about......now Rosemary......that`s a herb I want to succeed.

Yes, he`s sorting the one he imaged last night before the cloud came in, I think I may have sent the same one before, but this is one of his favourite things to image.....Jelly fish Nebula tonight if skies stay clear...and thank you again, I`ll pass on the compliments. Oh I think you may have received the same email about 5 times.....my email provider is somewhat off kilter and things don`t seem to have sent.....then pow.....they`ve gone in duplicate.......lol......will send pics as I get them.

I`m laughing as my hair is the same......frizzy in humidity, but lank in fog. Love walking in it though.......

Not long till your trip now.......

Good Afternoon Julie and Schumi. Good Morning Keisha.

Ooh Julie, how scary for your cousin, and glad the bomb squad could take care of it. Hopefully the all clear was said, and he was now home. It’s been a long time since heard, but we have had news of someone finding unexploded war stuff. And I do chicken many ways. Grill it and make tacos or burritos with it, with grilled peppers and onions and cheese, salsa and tomatoes. Chop it up, pan fry it with teriyaki sauce, add broccoli and make white rice, as or what we call dirty rice. Bread it, and put cheese and red sauce on it, we serve with pasta. Cook it and put in a pot pie, with a pre- made pie shell. I tend to use the pie dough and make small ones in my little pie pans. Use a bag of frozen chopped vegetables, can of gravy, an egg to wash the top, golden yum. Or just toss in a zip bag with some oil and fresh herbs. Mush it around so all get into the chicken, then pan or grill it with choice of sides. We tend to use mashed taters and corn with that chicken. Anyway, rambling, sorry about that. Aww, a Louie post. Always enjoy hearing his walk with you and DH. Enjoy that coffee.


Schumi, yeah, when lining up lately, people seem to think the spacing between is not needed. Sorry to hear beached were crowded. I would not go where I know crowds either. Nice to be able to enjoy the garden. Lamb for dinner sounds lush, though only older one would be interested in eating it, maybe DH too, but the women would rather have a different meat. Thinking pasta for our dinner. All eat that.

Wow, Keisha great pictures. So cute the jumping GD. Still awesome she placed so high in the competition. Woot! For having a great time at Universal. Fabulous time in that beautiful looking weather.

And so, older one made an appearance, so I guess breakfast number two will commence, Was up early, as usual. So since we stocked up yesterday, took a garbage bag and removed all the suspect in the refrigerator and pantry. Tossed in trash can. As time to fill up those trash cans, trash pick up tomorrow morning. So today is to take the trash out, get whatever else we need for the week, and get ready for our week day routine.

Super wonderful Sunday homies.


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Oh we weren`t on the beach Lynne....just scenes on the tv showing the same all over....folks who think the rules don`t apply to them......it`s the same whenever we have nice weather. We`re boring rule followers.....

Yep, big lamb lovers in this house....I can`t wait to eat it tonight! But, yes, it`s not everyone`s favourite meat.

Enjoy whatever you have later.......



I have cleaned every inside window downstairs today.....except the bi-fold doors in the kitchen and one full length one in there too.......will keep that for tomorrow. My excuse was, the sun came around by time I reached them! I`m sticking to that.....I wish our window cleaner did the insides too.

Time for a cuppa now I think......the sun is still shining and it`s glorious outside.....I do have the doors open in the kitchen right now and it`s not cold......but won`t be open long.......

 

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Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. Work up to rain but now the sun is shining. I think it is supposed to get up to 70 today. DH cooked eggs and sausage this morning. He is more of a sausage person than bacon. I know, the horror. It was nice surprise. He had to rush off this morning. His dad is ordering a new truck so he had to go over and help his dad pick out what he wanted on the internet site. I am sure DH will probably enjoy that though, just as long as he doesn't come home wanting a new one himself.

Today is helping parents with technology day for the both of us. I am going over to my mom's to hook up her new computer and activate her new phone. I am saying a silent prayer for patience today Hopefully, it will go fine and should not take long.

I had a hair appointment Friday. It was nice to freshen up my highlights but I think I am going to go lighter next time.

I am volunteering at a vaccination clinic Tuesday. My cousin asked me if I could help out and I have the day off so why not. It is for a large physician's group that coincidentally I go to. It was funny, I committed to the event Friday morning and that night I got a text inviting me to make an appointment for the vaccine. I will not be getting the vaccine as I recently had COVID but probably will in a few months. Of course last night it hit me that I have a dentist appointment that morning so I will call them tomorrow to reschedule the appointment.

Not sure about dinner. Maybe roasted turkey breast or a stir fry. Making chicken salad for lunch.

Blanket sounds lovely cam......a gift to cherish. i`m dreading mum ever getting internet.....she will be that lady asking if she can send emails on Sundays!!

Yes, it was lovely. I have used it everyday. That is funny about your mom and the internet. My mom is a little more up to speed but not much. My mom refers to Facebook as her "e-mail" or "the internet" so I have to figure out what she is talking about when she tells me she saw so and so on the "internet" or "e-mail".

Cam what a lovely thing to have. My mum was a wonderful knitter and produced amazing things - I have kept a few items including a Christening gown in the finest cotton.

I was very surprised by it. She said she wants to make everyone in our family one so they will have something to remember her by.

The hubby and I changed the way we eat. More moderation on things. I am not one of those people who can do that extreme changing lifestyles. We do eat lower carb most of the time. DH has lost 50 lbs and I'm at 30 ( plateau yet again ) So far, we are loving how we are feeling.

That is wonderful!! Congrats on your success. I started back last Monday on low carb. I have not weighed myself yet but can tell I may have lost a pound or two. I have about 40 or so to go so I am in in for the long haul...again.

Charsde, beautiful picture. Yeah, while we enjoy cruising, doubt it will be our vacation this year, maybe not even next year. But once we feel comfortable, and all at ports is open to do my own thing or not, we will sail again. Next year, will be in KW, as little one will turn 21. Hehe, last time we went was for her 16th birthday, and no drinking alcohol for her. Said next time she wants to come back, is when she is able to drink an alcoholic drink.

We are missing cruising as well. We have only been twice so we are sorta new to it but we are definitely addicted now. For the longest time DH said he never wanted to go and we passed up several cruises with friends until he gave in back in 2017. Now that is all he wants to do. We are holding off on booking because they keep pushing the sail dates but will be definitely book as soon as they do however we will probably not sail until end of the year or next.

It was lush........just a little selection as it was just the two of us tonight, and a pink gin fizz to go along with it. We just set the table in the kitchen as it was just us.

Beautiful plates and looks delish.

I've made our Busch Gardens reservations. We will be going March 13 which is a member only day. They have extended our 2020 membership to February of 2022 at no extra cost. Now I need to go make a hotel reservation.

That will be fun!! Hope you have great weather!

Got some herb pots sorted outside today.......once they take apparently they`ll be planted.....I think.....I wasn`t listening I just want to be able to cut my own herbs......he says Tom and I will love having our own herb garden. Well, 5 herbs will do as a start.

I need to do that. I love fresh herbs just never have good luck with growing them. I usually plant basil in my garden and that does well but everything else seems to fizzle.

Bare with a proud grandma. Was a bit sad due to 2nd shot timing that we weren’t able to go with the GD to FL last week. Great time at Universal and perfect weather at daytona beach even tho ocean is so cold still this time of year.

What a great achievement! Congrats to your GD. And a fabulous time in Daytona, definitely a win win.

I perhaps spoke too soon about after effects of vaccination because I have waves of nausea this afternoon. Not hungry at all but made some vegetable soup which is gentle on my system. Kev is absolutely fine but then he is very rarely ever unwell. Glad of that as he begins his root canal work tomorrow.

Oh no, feel better soon.