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

[macraven]

Thanks Lynne !
Doing better as each day goes by

....and your dinner sounded great
Any left overs for hungry homies?

 

[schumigirl]

Can’t say i’ve Seen that sort of offering here Everything but the kitchen sink! Enjoy

Absolutely worth celebrating

Heading to disney WL on 4/30, will wind up that trip a few days onsite at Universal, HR. My adult children ‘threatened’ me to come home for Mother’s Day I’ve gone missing several years lol

Only fly in the ointment is the GD’s state competition has been moved to that weekend. Not going to switch anything up tho as on other side of state & currently only 1 parent per child is permitted into the competition. Will just chill with my other two kids at home & hope they feed me, for a change

Won`t be long till that trip comes around too......oh yes, you have been in Orlando on that time frame several times......I was delighted last time though as we got to meet up in Sapphire for a meal again......that was fun!

We are back home. I think the cat actually missed us. Had a nice lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, i was smart and ordered a small meal this time. I had their samosas, which were pretty good. The 3 of us split a piece of cheesecake.

It was a very quick shopping trip. Dh got some slippers and a new pair of jeans.
We will miss each other. I will be in Orlando at the end of May, but at Disney.

I saw this on my Facebook page and it made me laugh.

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And, Just for the heck of it, a picture of my cat.

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Cute cat......

Glad you had a nice trip and CF is always a good choice for food.

Another pasta lover here!


Flip flops.....oh, I wish! But I'd need to get a quick pedi


Beautiful job! You're quite talented!

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An empty bag of Reese's is almost as bad as an empty toilet paper roll, lol!!


So happy you were able to get a vaccine appt!!


So much like HP! What a cute building!


Nice photos! Glad you were able to see the Irish Dancers!


That pitcher certainly looks delicious!!! Cheers!


Flowers blooming! Spring must be near!!


What a good son! He knows how to treat his mum right!
Glad you were able to speak with your mum....hopefully a visit sometime soon.


Great memes! And ribs are a winner in this house!


Gorgeous platter! Almost too pretty to eat!


Yay for your mom and double yay for no cooking! Enjoy!


Always welcome a pet pic!!






HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE UK LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you all had the restful day you deserve!

I cooked up a storm this weekend! Made cabbage roll casserole, spaghetti and meatballs, and garlic honey shrimp with udon noodles. Then I doubled it all! Our next door neighbors are having their baby any minute now!! They also have a toddler, so I know they're a bit overwhelmed. I like to cook, so it was my pleasure!

I'm on team "like" as far as turning the clocks back. I really enjoy the extra daylight as evening approaches!

Decided to go with St. Paddy's Day inspired nails this time. Ombre greens with a bit of sparkle. Always fun to change it up!

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Have a great Sunday evening!!

Did it have to be green Lori.......

Never celebrate it here, but getting your nails done is always a pleasure I know. Oh yes, the pitcher(s) were good!! and thank you for the Mother`s Day wishes....yes my boy does me proud all the time. I hope sometimes soon we`ll be able to visit my mum and family, it`ll come around. Waiting is not easy.

Food sounds so good Lori......especially the shrimp dish!!! Anything with shrimp works for us too.....

Hope you have a good week planned Lori.......

Hehe, we used to make Irish Potatoes every March. My sister asked if we’d make them this year. Um, not going to share with coworkers and my family is eh, though my DH would eat, as he’s a eat whatever is available. So we both decided not this year. Not going to feel bad about that decision, as I do like them, just rather have other sweets.

With this beautiful Sunday, fired up the grill and grilled some chicken, with red and yellow peppers and tomatoes. Little one cooked rice to put her serving on. The rest of us made tacos with them, as had bought tortillas the other day. Full, and relaxing, with it odd still so bright out. Almost a full 12 hours of sun. Sunrise was 7:11am this morning, sunset to be 7:06pm tonight. Time change indeed.

Pretty nails Paris.

Nice gifts Schumi.

Charade, cute picture of the cat, and glad you are home safely.

Julie, quite the spread and glad you enjoyed your day.

Cam, I always like the Spring flower bulbs. We were sad when with the restrictions, no flower show last year or this year. Was a nice show we all enjoyed.

Keisha, yay for another trip scheduled. Hope you are feeling good.

Mac, hope your side effects from the shot are gone, and you are feeling better.

Ever that always good time to start the tea kettle. Evening tea. Why yes.

Have to get the trash out. Later homies.

A most pleasant, good night sleep tonight.

Thanks Lynne, hope you had a good day.

Thanks Lynne !
Doing better as each day goes by

....and your dinner sounded great
Any left overs for hungry homies?

Er, no......we ate everything....... And by goodness it was delicious......I told you it came with a bottle of wine, but the wine is from one of the cheaper stores here. I can`t drink their alcohol due the amount of cheaper chemicals they put in their wines......will duly pass on to someone who does like it though. Tried a bottle from on their stores a couple of years ago.....thought, how bad can it be......with one glass I had a massive headache. Never again.




Monday again.......

Went to bed so early last night, think my late Saturday night caught up with me.

Today, it`s sunny but dull and is supposed to be quite chilly, but we`ll still go out a walk this morning as it`s not windy and at least it`s dry and will get nicer. Then my usual phone calls.

Kyle is off this week, not sure if he has any plans to do much. Not that there`s much to do still with us still in reality, in lockdown. I`m sure they`ll find something to do while Tom and I plan to walk a few times this week. Although I`ll see how my reaction to the vaccine is tomorrow. Might not go far on Wednesday.

Will think about dinner later, but my goodness I`m thinking about Lori`s shrimp dish........hmmm.

Have a wonderful happy Monday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, the Monday after a loss of an hour. Still went to bed my normal time, and yep, awake just before the alarm went off. Guess I am just on auto pilot. LoL

And oh so dark out. And 25F degrees. Between the time change and cool, all seems very quiet this morning.

And still can say Good Morning to Schumi and Julie, and yes, to all the homies, regardless of the time zone they are in.

And yes Schumi, a time for tea on a Monday, as yep I am enjoying a cup now. Happy to hear your dinner out was lovely at the pub. And nice Kyle is off this week. Both my kids had their Spring break cancelled. But time will go fast, as they will be done early May. Yes, with the City not allowing indoor gatherings still, not much to want to go to that is open. Hope you have no side effects with your shot tomorrow. My sister got hers two days ago, and said no side effects that she had. Her next shot is already scheduled.

Mac, happy to hear you are feeling better. I hope that feeling better gets better every day. Hope to say hello to ya this Fall.

I too will have that glorious ☀ sunny day. All day. 43F the high, so while a beautiful clear day, that winter jacket will be worn while rocking those sunglasses. And hair may be tied up, as weather lady said was breezy out. Sigh. Sunny or not, will feel a tad cool today. Seems that Winter weather does not want to leave.

Time to see the breakfast options and refill the tea cup.

A Marvelous Monday wish to all the homies on this mid March Monday morning.

 

[schumigirl]

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Ah yes, the Monday after a loss of an hour. Still went to bed my normal time, and yep, awake just before the alarm went off. Guess I am just on auto pilot. LoL

And oh so dark out. And 25F degrees. Between the time change and cool, all seems very quiet this morning.

And still can say Good Morning to Schumi and Julie, and yes, to all the homies, regardless of the time zone they are in.

And yes Schumi, a time for tea on a Monday, as yep I am enjoying a cup now. Happy to hear your dinner out was lovely at the pub. And nice Kyle is off this week. Both my kids had their Spring break cancelled. But time will go fast, as they will be done early May. Yes, with the City not allowing indoor gatherings still, not much to want to go to that is open. Hope you have no side effects with your shot tomorrow. My sister got hers two days ago, and said no side effects that she had. Her next shot is already scheduled.

Mac, happy to hear you are feeling better. I hope that feeling better gets better every day. Hope to say hello to ya this Fall.

I too will have that glorious ☀ sunny day. All day. 43F the high, so while a beautiful clear day, that winter jacket will be worn while rocking those sunglasses. And hair may be tied up, as weather lady said was breezy out. Sigh. Sunny or not, will feel a tad cool today. Seems that Winter weather does not want to leave.

Time to see the breakfast options and refill the tea cup.

A Marvelous Monday wish to all the homies on this mid March Monday morning.

I can`t wait for the time change this time.......longer evenings stretching ahead, hopefully in the summer we`ll be able to get back to having friends round to enjoy some outside food and drinks. Lighter mornings will be back before you know it lynne.....it changes fairly quickly.

Yep, winter weather is forecast for us in the UK this week too.....getting colder as the week goes on, mainly the wind rather than temperatures.

You`ll enjoy that tea this morning.....I know I`m having a cup right now to warm me through. Just come in.

Thank you, yes, I hope I don`t have any side effects. Glad your sister was ok with hers.





Yep, my goodness it`s a different day depending on which way you walk. Went down to the beach and we walked into the wind for 2 miles, then on the way back we were facing the sun and the wind almost stopped completely, so it was lovely. But, it`s chilly. Very bracing wind.......2 miles is enough one way while it`s so windy. I think Tom was glad when I said time to turn around. The sun is beautiful though.

Beach never feels busy as it`s large and very long anyway, but there were a lot of people out and about this morning. Kyle just came back in as they had gone out to get some essentials for them, and they said the roads were busy as usual.

Parma ham and salad for lunch today, rosemary bread and spicy balsamic to dip the bread into....lush. Dinner is chicken in balsamic, honey mustard sauce.....no one else wanted shrimp. So, chicken it is.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good afternoon all.

Always takes me a while to adjust to the time change Lynne. Enjoy your tea.

Mac so good to hear you are improving.

Charade glad you had a good trip and another CF fan here.

Keisha these mixed platters are very popular here since lockdown. Can pick up or send to a meeting etc. The cheese plate with it was particularly good.

Beautiful morning so after the school run we decided to visit one of the National Trust areas nearby. Lovely and quiet and just a few dog walkers around as the property itself not open. Though we went down through woodland along a river so our little white dog with brown patches was more a little black dog with white patches when we got back to the car. Decided he would need a full bath on return so he has now been shampooed and is damp and fluffy.

So much water along the river and weir and running down the valley.

Omelette planned for lunch then Kev is going in the garden so I am going to do the hard floors. Em is Covid testing so will collect J and I will go for L.
Love it when she comes running out. Simple meal tonight and book club later.

 

[schumigirl]

Something About Nothing......

Been chatting to a cousin in LI who mentioned the sign guy in NYC......Seth....this guy is brilliant.

He protest or comments on everyday things and annoyance with a very simple cardboard sign. Some of them are very funny. We saw him on two separate visits to NY and the guy has a massive following online too I believe.......

He is the coolest guy ever!! Love the comment about Starbucks.......

Next time we go back to NY I`m going to grab some pictures with him if we can find him again. I just loved these and he has hundreds of them.

All these pictures are from Google....

 

[Charade67]

Love the “Names are not that hard to spell” sign. I have a slightly less common spelling of my name and it almost always gets spelled wrong even if someone is replying to an email that has my name on it.
I even had to have my high school diploma reprinted because my name was spelled incorrectly. This was after 3 attempts to make sure it was correct.

 

[keishashadow]

Generally, it’s how I roll Try not to take life too seriously, especially encounters on a message board.

However, one of those cowardly types have yet again reared their head here. A rather poor excuse for a bully, full of passive aggressive likes, negated by the laughing smilie icon. Rico Suave lives. Pitiful in a sense yet, who has time for that drivel when the skies are finally starting to part in this dark world?

That said, I forget how to “ignore” a troll here. Duh, Can I buy a vowel?

My friend`s granddaughter face timed us to say hello......we miss that little girl, she said she wants to come and stay with us as soon as the man with the white hair says she can.......lol...I guessed she meant our Boris straight away.

Aw, that’s sweet. I’m reminded of Curious George & the man in the Yellow Hat for some reason

Made cabbage roll casserole, spaghetti and meatballs, and garlic honey shrimp with udon noodles.

Seriously? I wouldn’t know where to dive in there, drool.

Is ur casserole of the chopped variety? Prefer the whole rolls but they seem to take forever.

Reminds me, i need to go grab a head of cabbage for the corned beef. Might have to pick up another to make the casserole next week lol

Have to get the trash out. Later homies.

Sounds sad but, I’ve yearned to have a monday garbage day. Seems like the bulk of trash appears on the weekend here.

and your dinner sounded great
Any left overs for hungry homies?

Right? Lol. Not sure if going to eat the left over ribs that were pronounced delish by middle DS or not. Appears pork is no longer my stomach’s best friend.

I was delighted last time though as we got to meet up in Sapphire for a meal again......that was fun!

It really was, lost track of time there. Was hoping it would be open sooner vs later as amatista had become one of our go-to’s

I can`t drink their alcohol due the amount of cheaper chemicals they put in their wines......will duly pass on to someone who does like it though. Tried a bottle from on their stores a couple of years ago.....thought, how bad can it be......with one glass I had a massive headache. Never again.

Do you think it’s the preservatives? Was given a few bottles from natural winery here, no Sulfates/sulfites(?) can’t remember which one. Touted as great for people with that sort of allergy. I opened one up (cork) and only drank half. Just stuffed the same cork back in and plopped in the fridge. Forgot it was there as smaller bottle & it got shoved in the back. Was shocked a month later to find it. Took a little nip just for giggles and still, just as good. What was shocking is that it was a sparkling type.

And oh so dark out. And 25F degrees. Between the time change and cool, all seems very quiet this morning.

I let out my pooch at around 7 am, so chilly I dove back under the covers & cleared off a few programs on DVR

Keisha these mixed platters are very popular here since lockdown. Can pick up or send to a meeting etc. The cheese plate with it was particularly good.

Wish they’d offer them here, nice easy option to get a taste of goodies.

Em is Covid testing

I missed something. She standardly performs covid tests?

 

[schumigirl]

Love the “Names are not that hard to spell” sign. I have a slightly less common spelling of my name and it almost always gets spelled wrong even if someone is replying to an email that has my name on it.
I even had to have my high school diploma reprinted because my name was spelled incorrectly. This was after 3 attempts to make sure it was correct.

Legally I don`t have an "e" at the end of my name, but I have always used Carole. My dad I think was to blame when he registered me, think too many whisky`s to celebrate...lol..... Mum was furious as she wanted the e at the end of my name and I prefer it too.

Some spell it correctly, some don`t. But, I can see how a genuine misspell would annoy you, especially on your diploma! That should be correct.

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Generally, it’s how I roll Try not to take life too seriously, especially encounters on a message board.

However, one of those cowardly types have yet again reared their head here. A rather poor excuse for a bully, full of passive aggressive likes, negated by the laughing smilie icon. Rico Suave lives. Pitiful in a sense yet, who has time for that drivel when the skies are finally starting to part in this dark word?

That said, I forget how to “ignore” a troll here. Duh, Can I buy a vowel?


Aw, that’s sweet. I’m reminded of Curious George & the man in the Yellow Hat for some reason

Seriously? I wouldn’t know where to dive in there, drool.

Is ur casserole of the chopped variety? Prefer the whole rolls but they seem to take forever.

Reminds me, i need to go grab a head of cabbage for the corned beef. Might have to pick up another to make the casserole next week lol

Sounds sad but, I’ve yearned to have a monday garbage day. Seems like the bulk of trash appears on the weekend here.

Right? Lol. Not sure if going to eat the left over ribs that were pronounced delish by middle DS or not. Appears pork is no longer my stomach’s best friend.

It really was, lost track of time there. Was hoping it would be open sooner vs later as amatista had become one of our go-to’s

Do you think it’s the preservatives? Was given a few bottles from natural winery here, no Sulfates/sulfites(?) can’t remember which one. Touted as great for people with that sort of allergy. I opened one up (cork) and only drank half. Just stuffed the same cork back in and plopped in the fridge. Forgot it was there as smaller bottle & it got shoved in the back. Was shocked a month later to find it. Took a little nip just for giggles and still, just as good. What was shocking is that it was a sparkling type.

I let out my pooch at around 7 am, so chilly I dove back under the covers & cleared off a few programs on DVR

Wish they’d offer them here, nice easy option to get a taste of goodies.

I missed something. She standardly performs covid tests?

lol.....wish I could like your post many times!!! How true.....thought I`d missed a joke there somehow...... yes, it`s nice to be happy in our own world without concerning ourselves over others.

Yes, hopefully sooner again! I do like Sapphire Falls a lot.....actually someone asked me the other day about what they call each building there......reminded them they`re called Guest Houses and not Towers in Sapphire Falls......named as not to be confused with RPR Towers........

Yes, it`s the cheap additives and chemicals. Not sure how they claim it`s award winning....depends on the judges I guess! I had some lovely sulfite free wine once in Germany of all places. Not a fan of sweet wine at all, but this was quite pleasant. Sulfites don`t usually bother me too much, it`s the other chemicals they must use in abundance in cheap wine.

Glad you could still enjoy the wine though after a month! Bottles don`t usually last a night here......lol......our wine stoppers don`t get much use....haha....

Now I want ribs again........and need to go Google Curious George....not sure I know any of the stories. Have fun.......



It is glorious outside today. Gardener is here and plotting what to do for the summer......as long as I get my fruit tree crop at the end of the summer I don`t mind what he plots for us, although some fruitt may be assigned for wine making from listening to them.

Books all issued to everyone in the group. We only meet roughly every 6 weeks as some work full time and would like more time to read them. Well, it`s been zoom for the last year, I do miss those get togethers too. I started my book early hours this morning, and it`s a good un.

And it`s only 3pm.......time to make everyone a cuppa........

 

[macraven]

Keisha
I always wish lame brains into the corn field.
It works for me

still remember Alfred Hitchcock at universal from
many years ago

back from today’s vet appointments
More trouble for cat teeth

Think cat teeth issues cost more then kids teeth care
Lol

had a great laugh on Schumi’s pictures !
Sign dude...names are not hard to spell

 

[schumigirl]

Keisha
I always wish lame brains into the corn field.
It works for me

still remember Alfred Hitchcock at universal from
many years ago

back from today’s vet appointments
More trouble for cat teeth

Think cat teeth issues cost more then kids teeth care
Lol

mac...laughing at the corn field comment

Oh not so good with the cat`s teeth. Hope they can get a quick fix and not too drawn out, for you as well as them! Poor little things.

 

[macraven]

Last surgery cats had on the jaw bone was over a grand
It’s no quick fix

just one of those things to deal with being a pet owner

got one cat from a no kill center and knew she had medical issues when we adopted her many years ago

other cat came from a breeder ( Russian Blue)

both cats have the jaw issues but it does not stop BlueR from eating anything

 

[schumigirl]

Last surgery cats had on the jaw bone was over a grand
It’s no quick fix

just one of those things to deal with being a pet owner

got one cat from a no kill center and knew she had medical issues when we adopted her many years ago

other cat came from a breeder ( Russian Blue)

both cats have the jaw issues but it does not stop BlueR from eating anything

They both sound like quite the characters.....I remember you talking about the no kill shelter many years back. I`m always shocked at the cost of veterinary care in this country too. It`s not cheap to do it right. One of my friends, Felicity, has dogs, horses and now even more horses.....crikey, her vet bill could feed Spain! I dread to think what it would be if any of them ever needed any treatment.

Glad they can eat though.....

 

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha Em is a teaching assistant but the child she was employed to support was moved to a special school at Christmas. She’s applying for new posts but not been many as a lot of SEN children not been in school and September till new intake. So she volunteered to train up for Covid testing and is doing 3/4 sessions a week. Enjoys the interaction and keeping her busy.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, Mac, why we called our female lab the million dollar dog. Vet costs for pets can be lots of money. But as all love our pets, we do what we can to help a pet when needed. Sorry to hear both cats having issues. But at least as long as they are eating and pooping, I hope those cats give ya many more years of furry love.

Ooh almost lunchtime. Beautifully bright out. But a partly cloudy 77 F Orlando is having would be preferred as I’m at 32F now. Oh well. Why I have different weight winter jackets.

So ending with a happy note: Spring arrives to end this week.

And a wee haha, sister mentioned and yeah, we have seen snow on Easter Day. Ack!

So an ooh Good Afternoon homies. Time for that walk, and lunch. Yay!

 

[Charade67]

Quick post while on lunch break. Slow day today, but I am glad of that.

Both my kids had their Spring break cancelled.

Same here. We were supposed to be at Disney this week.

Legally I don`t have an "e" at the end of my name, but I have always used Carole. My dad I think was to blame when he registered me, think too many whisky`s to celebrate...lol..... Mum was furious as she wanted the e at the end of my name and I prefer it too.

Some spell it correctly, some don`t. But, I can see how a genuine misspell would annoy you, especially on your diploma! That should be correct.

I don’t have an “e” at the end of my name either, but one often appears anyway. That was the problem I had with my diploma. My name can be spelled several different ways, so I never
know what I’m going to get. The most annoying was one of the therapists I used to work for. My name has an “I” at the end. Her name also had the least traditional spelling with an “i” at the end, yet she was constantly misspelling my name. You would think she would be a little more sensitive to spellings. I’m sure her names gets spelled wrong all of the time.

and need to go Google Curious George....not sure I know any of the stories.

Curious George was a huge part of my childhood. I still have the stuffed CG I got for Christmas when I was 5.

back from today’s vet appointments
More trouble for cat teeth

Hope not too serious. Would love to see pictures of your cats.

Just got a text message that my new glasses are ready. I need to make an appointment to pick them up. I was hoping to go while I am at lunch, but called and got their voicemail.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Won`t be long till that trip comes around too......oh yes, you have been in Orlando on that time frame several times......I was delighted last time though as we got to meet up in Sapphire for a meal again......that was fun!







Cute cat......

Glad you had a nice trip and CF is always a good choice for food.





Did it have to be green Lori.......

Never celebrate it here, but getting your nails done is always a pleasure I know. Oh yes, the pitcher(s) were good!! and thank you for the Mother`s Day wishes....yes my boy does me proud all the time. I hope sometimes soon we`ll be able to visit my mum and family, it`ll come around. Waiting is not easy.

Food sounds so good Lori......especially the shrimp dish!!! Anything with shrimp works for us too.....

Hope you have a good week planned Lori.......





Thanks Lynne, hope you had a good day.





Er, no......we ate everything....... And by goodness it was delicious......I told you it came with a bottle of wine, but the wine is from one of the cheaper stores here. I can`t drink their alcohol due the amount of cheaper chemicals they put in their wines......will duly pass on to someone who does like it though. Tried a bottle from on their stores a couple of years ago.....thought, how bad can it be......with one glass I had a massive headache. Never again.




Monday again.......

Went to bed so early last night, think my late Saturday night caught up with me.

Today, it`s sunny but dull and is supposed to be quite chilly, but we`ll still go out a walk this morning as it`s not windy and at least it`s dry and will get nicer. Then my usual phone calls.

Kyle is off this week, not sure if he has any plans to do much. Not that there`s much to do still with us still in reality, in lockdown. I`m sure they`ll find something to do while Tom and I plan to walk a few times this week. Although I`ll see how my reaction to the vaccine is tomorrow. Might not go far on Wednesday.

Will think about dinner later, but my goodness I`m thinking about Lori`s shrimp dish........hmmm.

Have a wonderful happy Monday ​

I'm a wee bit Irish on St. Paddy's day, so green it is!
I can email you the recipe if you're interested...
Love the Freddie and Darth Vader meme!

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Ah yes, the Monday after a loss of an hour. Still went to bed my normal time, and yep, awake just before the alarm went off. Guess I am just on auto pilot. LoL

And oh so dark out. And 25F degrees. Between the time change and cool, all seems very quiet this morning.

And still can say Good Morning to Schumi and Julie, and yes, to all the homies, regardless of the time zone they are in.

And yes Schumi, a time for tea on a Monday, as yep I am enjoying a cup now. Happy to hear your dinner out was lovely at the pub. And nice Kyle is off this week. Both my kids had their Spring break cancelled. But time will go fast, as they will be done early May. Yes, with the City not allowing indoor gatherings still, not much to want to go to that is open. Hope you have no side effects with your shot tomorrow. My sister got hers two days ago, and said no side effects that she had. Her next shot is already scheduled.

Mac, happy to hear you are feeling better. I hope that feeling better gets better every day. Hope to say hello to ya this Fall.

I too will have that glorious ☀ sunny day. All day. 43F the high, so while a beautiful clear day, that winter jacket will be worn while rocking those sunglasses. And hair may be tied up, as weather lady said was breezy out. Sigh. Sunny or not, will feel a tad cool today. Seems that Winter weather does not want to leave.

Time to see the breakfast options and refill the tea cup.

A Marvelous Monday wish to all the homies on this mid March Monday morning.

My DDs spring break was cancelled too. They have random 'mental health' days off in lieu.

I can`t wait for the time change this time.......longer evenings stretching ahead, hopefully in the summer we`ll be able to get back to having friends round to enjoy some outside food and drinks. Lighter mornings will be back before you know it lynne.....it changes fairly quickly.

Yep, winter weather is forecast for us in the UK this week too.....getting colder as the week goes on, mainly the wind rather than temperatures.

You`ll enjoy that tea this morning.....I know I`m having a cup right now to warm me through. Just come in.

Thank you, yes, I hope I don`t have any side effects. Glad your sister was ok with hers.





Yep, my goodness it`s a different day depending on which way you walk. Went down to the beach and we walked into the wind for 2 miles, then on the way back we were facing the sun and the wind almost stopped completely, so it was lovely. But, it`s chilly. Very bracing wind.......2 miles is enough one way while it`s so windy. I think Tom was glad when I said time to turn around. The sun is beautiful though.

Beach never feels busy as it`s large and very long anyway, but there were a lot of people out and about this morning. Kyle just came back in as they had gone out to get some essentials for them, and they said the roads were busy as usual.

Parma ham and salad for lunch today, rosemary bread and spicy balsamic to dip the bread into....lush. Dinner is chicken in balsamic, honey mustard sauce.....no one else wanted shrimp. So, chicken it is.

Sea air is the best remedy for nearly everything!

Good afternoon all.

Always takes me a while to adjust to the time change Lynne. Enjoy your tea.

Mac so good to hear you are improving.

Charade glad you had a good trip and another CF fan here.

Keisha these mixed platters are very popular here since lockdown. Can pick up or send to a meeting etc. The cheese plate with it was particularly good.

Beautiful morning so after the school run we decided to visit one of the National Trust areas nearby. Lovely and quiet and just a few dog walkers around as the property itself not open. Though we went down through woodland along a river so our little white dog with brown patches was more a little black dog with white patches when we got back to the car. Decided he would need a full bath on return so he has now been shampooed and is damp and fluffy.

So much water along the river and weir and running down the valley.

Omelette planned for lunch then Kev is going in the garden so I am going to do the hard floors. Em is Covid testing so will collect J and I will go for L.
Love it when she comes running out. Simple meal tonight and book club later.

Omelette for lunch sounds good.....might be my lunch today. Thx for the idea!

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Generally, it’s how I roll Try not to take life too seriously, especially encounters on a message board.

However, one of those cowardly types have yet again reared their head here. A rather poor excuse for a bully, full of passive aggressive likes, negated by the laughing smilie icon. Rico Suave lives. Pitiful in a sense yet, who has time for that drivel when the skies are finally starting to part in this dark world?

That said, I forget how to “ignore” a troll here. Duh, Can I buy a vowel?


Aw, that’s sweet. I’m reminded of Curious George & the man in the Yellow Hat for some reason

Seriously? I wouldn’t know where to dive in there, drool.

Is ur casserole of the chopped variety? Prefer the whole rolls but they seem to take forever.

Reminds me, i need to go grab a head of cabbage for the corned beef. Might have to pick up another to make the casserole next week lol

Sounds sad but, I’ve yearned to have a monday garbage day. Seems like the bulk of trash appears on the weekend here.

Right? Lol. Not sure if going to eat the left over ribs that were pronounced delish by middle DS or not. Appears pork is no longer my stomach’s best friend.

It really was, lost track of time there. Was hoping it would be open sooner vs later as amatista had become one of our go-to’s

Do you think it’s the preservatives? Was given a few bottles from natural winery here, no Sulfates/sulfites(?) can’t remember which one. Touted as great for people with that sort of allergy. I opened one up (cork) and only drank half. Just stuffed the same cork back in and plopped in the fridge. Forgot it was there as smaller bottle & it got shoved in the back. Was shocked a month later to find it. Took a little nip just for giggles and still, just as good. What was shocking is that it was a sparkling type.

I let out my pooch at around 7 am, so chilly I dove back under the covers & cleared off a few programs on DVR

Wish they’d offer them here, nice easy option to get a taste of goodies.

I missed something. She standardly performs covid tests?

For some strange reason, DH prefers it chopped into the casserole. It is easier to make rather than rolling. I don't mind either way. I'm fairly easy to please when it comes to food.

Legally I don`t have an "e" at the end of my name, but I have always used Carole. My dad I think was to blame when he registered me, think too many whisky`s to celebrate...lol..... Mum was furious as she wanted the e at the end of my name and I prefer it too.

Some spell it correctly, some don`t. But, I can see how a genuine misspell would annoy you, especially on your diploma! That should be correct.





lol.....wish I could like your post many times!!! How true.....thought I`d missed a joke there somehow...... yes, it`s nice to be happy in our own world without concerning ourselves over others.

Yes, hopefully sooner again! I do like Sapphire Falls a lot.....actually someone asked me the other day about what they call each building there......reminded them they`re called Guest Houses and not Towers in Sapphire Falls......named as not to be confused with RPR Towers........

Yes, it`s the cheap additives and chemicals. Not sure how they claim it`s award winning....depends on the judges I guess! I had some lovely sulfite free wine once in Germany of all places. Not a fan of sweet wine at all, but this was quite pleasant. Sulfites don`t usually bother me too much, it`s the other chemicals they must use in abundance in cheap wine.

Glad you could still enjoy the wine though after a month! Bottles don`t usually last a night here......lol......our wine stoppers don`t get much use....haha....

Now I want ribs again........and need to go Google Curious George....not sure I know any of the stories. Have fun.......



It is glorious outside today. Gardener is here and plotting what to do for the summer......as long as I get my fruit tree crop at the end of the summer I don`t mind what he plots for us, although some fruitt may be assigned for wine making from listening to them.

Books all issued to everyone in the group. We only meet roughly every 6 weeks as some work full time and would like more time to read them. Well, it`s been zoom for the last year, I do miss those get togethers too. I started my book early hours this morning, and it`s a good un.

And it`s only 3pm.......time to make everyone a cuppa........

What fruit trees do you have on your property?

Keisha
I always wish lame brains into the corn field.
It works for me

still remember Alfred Hitchcock at universal from
many years ago

back from today’s vet appointments
More trouble for cat teeth

Think cat teeth issues cost more then kids teeth care
Lol

had a great laugh on Schumi’s pictures !
Sign dude...names are not hard to spell

Vet bills are so costly!!! But what do you do...they are our 'babies' and we take care of their needs.
Sounds like you have 2 great cats!

Yeah, Mac, why we called our female lab the million dollar dog. Vet costs for pets can be lots of money. But as all love our pets, we do what we can to help a pet when needed. Sorry to hear both cats having issues. But at least as long as they are eating and pooping, I hope those cats give ya many more years of furry love.

Ooh almost lunchtime. Beautifully bright out. But a partly cloudy 77 F Orlando is having would be preferred as I’m at 32F now. Oh well. Why I have different weight winter jackets.

So ending with a happy note: Spring arrives to end this week.

And a wee haha, sister mentioned and yeah, we have seen snow on Easter Day. Ack!

So an ooh Good Afternoon homies. Time for that walk, and lunch. Yay!

Enjoy your walk! Not for me today, way too cold...

Quick post while on lunch break. Slow day today, but I am glad of that.


Same here. We were supposed to be at Disney this week.

I don’t have an “e” at the end of my name either, but one often appears anyway. That was the problem I had with my diploma. My name can be spelled several different ways, so I never
know what I’m going to get. The most annoying was one of the therapists I used to work for. My name has an “I” at the end. Her name also had the least traditional spelling with an “i” at the end, yet she was constantly misspelling my name. You would think she would be a little more sensitive to spellings. I’m sure her names gets spelled wrong all of the time.

Curious George was a huge part of my childhood. I still have the stuffed CG I got for Christmas when I was 5.

Hope not too serious. Would love to see pictures of your cats.

Just got a text message that my new glasses are ready. I need to make an appointment to pick them up. I was hoping to go while I am at lunch, but called and got their voicemail.

Hope the new glasses work well for you!





Busy running around morning. Started with a trip to the dry cleaners for pick up.
Then to chiropractor for an adjustment. I go often to keep my back in good shape. I've had back troubles since an injury in high school, and a subsequent surgery in college.
Next was a quick trip to the tanning salon, and finished up with a stop at the gym!

After lunch, I will attend to some bills and do a load of laundry. Left over cabbage casserole will be supper tonight, so no cooking required.



So would Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!!!!!!!

 

[Monykalyn]

Welcome back monyk !
Was wondering where you were

you have been missed here.

Thank you! It’s been busy with actually going to real work again, and then suddenly our trip is here! Our view from our villa and current view under a palapa on the beach. Beachside drink and food service. Today is a beach chill day - well we did paddle board this am- tomorrow is Tulum in the morning and probably parasailing in afternoon. Going to catchup on everyone now

 

[schumigirl]

I'm a wee bit Irish on St. Paddy's day, so green it is!
I can email you the recipe if you're interested...
Love the Freddie and Darth Vader meme!


My DDs spring break was cancelled too. They have random 'mental health' days off in lieu.


Sea air is the best remedy for nearly everything!


Omelette for lunch sounds good.....might be my lunch today. Thx for the idea!


For some strange reason, DH prefers it chopped into the casserole. It is easier to make rather than rolling. I don't mind either way. I'm fairly easy to please when it comes to food.


What fruit trees do you have on your property?


Vet bills are so costly!!! But what do you do...they are our 'babies' and we take care of their needs.
Sounds like you have 2 great cats!


Enjoy your walk! Not for me today, way too cold...


Hope the new glasses work well for you!





Busy running around morning. Started with a trip to the dry cleaners for pick up.
Then to chiropractor for an adjustment. I go often to keep my back in good shape. I've had back troubles since an injury in high school, and a subsequent surgery in college.
Next was a quick trip to the tanning salon, and finished up with a stop at the gym!

After lunch, I will attend to some bills and do a load of laundry. Left over cabbage casserole will be supper tonight, so no cooking required.

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So would Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!!!!!!!

Oh yes please.....it sounds like one we`d enjoy. I`m terrible for not following recipes at all, I like to alter them usually, but always good to see a new one.

We have apple, plum and pear trees.

Sounds like a nice day for you, but sounds cold too! yes, stay wrapped up warm inside. That is a nice beach meme!





Been a lovely evening tonight. After dinner got a call from a friend and we chatted for a while. Been a couple of months since we spoke, so we had a lot of catching up to do.

Enjoying the new book from the Book Group, so do a few others which is nice. Makes our discussion about it easier when we all like it. One lady won`t start it till the end of this week as she is busy with work.

Think it`ll be an early night tonight. Been watching Person of Interest again, on to Season 2 tonight. Such a good show.

 

[keishashadow]

Monyk - that trip snuck up fast. If see any of these ‘lil guys, tell them hello for me. They are the funniest creatures. Little beggars, surprisingly tame at the resorts. Not so sure how they are in the wild

For those not familiar, Ciaotes, raccoon like. not to be confused with chupacabras

lol.....wish I could like your post many times!!! How true.....thought I`d missed a joke there somehow...... yes, it`s nice to be happy in our own world without concerning ourselves over others.

Oh, there is a joke in there alright, of the unintended consequences sort

Yes, hopefully sooner again! I do like Sapphire Falls a lot.....actually someone asked me the other day about what they call each building there......reminded them they`re called Guest Houses and not Towers in Sapphire Falls......named as not to be confused with RPR Towers........

I’ve day-dreamed that they turn it into a FOTL property . It is that nice. Not my normal design aesthetic for a property but, it works.

Keisha
I always wish lame brains into the corn field.
It works for me

Sage advice but, gotta watch...sometimes there are scary children lurking in there.

back from today’s vet appointments
More trouble for cat teeth

Think cat teeth issues cost more then kids teeth care

Oh my goodness, poor kitties

just one of those things to deal with being a pet owner

You are selling yourself short here. It’s a wonderful thing you are doing for them.

Keisha Em is a teaching assistant but the child she was employed to support was moved to a special school at Christmas. She’s applying for new posts but not been many as a lot of SEN children not been in school and September till new intake. So she volunteered to train up for Covid testing and is doing 3/4 sessions a week. Enjoys the interaction and keeping her busy.

Sounds like a very special young lady to me

Next was a quick trip to the tanning salon, and finished up with a stop at the gym!

I can smell the trip . Good for you, getting there/planning is half the fun IMO

We have apple, plum and pear trees.

What, no partridge?I miss having fruit trees, don’t miss raking up the fruit in the fall