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

[Realfoodfans]

Charade my family name is McKelvey. Glad to say nephew carrying it on. Have lots of information on maternal family history as a cousin has done the research. Yorkshire heritage that I’m very proud of. I was able to add a little to it when going through Mum’s papers.

Monykalyn like the spell check change of Chichen Itza! Glad you are having a great time. Enjoying the pictures.

Schumi hope Tom goes well today and glad you’re settling.

Terrible sleeping at the moment and head not good so Kev and Em did school run and I hoovered, mopped the floors, tidied up the kitchen and put laundry in.....means I don’t feel guilty to now make another coffee and catch up on the news!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, hope you are much better today Schumi. At least you know why, and hope DH has no issues, or mild like yours. Hope your tea was enjoyable today. Nice to have delivery scheduled.

Julie, oh no. I hope you are feeling better now. Sending well wishes of good thoughts you are feeling okay. Hope the coffee tasted good, and take an easy, not a good sleep and headache, hope your headache is gone and get a much better night’s sleep tonight.

MonyK next December. She is going to finish in 3 and 1/2 years. This is her Junior year. And yay, sounds like a great trip. But ooh, quite the early flight. Nice to be able to take test at resort, so ready at airport without worrying about where to get the test before you get there. Safe travels. Yeah, Chicken Itza typo correct so appropriate for you, having chickens. Glad to hear hen could be treated easily. Yeah, had to give Benadryl to my female dog. She was allergic to grass pollen. Poor thing got hives and itchy eyes.

Ah yes, that ever a Good Morning to all, including Julie and Schumi. With my time change, almost always still morning for you both.

And so, our area needs that one and a half inches of rain? Yeah more rain today, after all the rain, winter mix, and snow we’ve had. But more rain it is, and with the rain, while not as warm a day as was hoping, a balmy 45F with drizzle starting in 11 minutes is our temp and weather now. That rain total should be given by the time this rain maker decides to leave tomorrow morning. And then, predicted to be a cloudy rain leaving Friday, with a wall to wall sun packed weekend. Woot! Much rather have that rain on the week days.

And start your Spring happiness soon, the Spring Equinox arrives at a nice early hour for the Northern Hemisphere, 5:37am Saturday morning. What a way to end this week.

And so, for at least I have heard, the commute routine will not happen until the Fall. And only a quarter of those reconstituted, to start. The fact that I may not get my shots any time soon, still makes me a bit worried to be in a building with others for the day. But so happy the routine can be anywhere good connectivity can be had. And so no matter where my screen is, there is tea available. Will say, even nicer to get it from my home tea pot rather than the hot water tab or microwave.

So it’s the ah tea for me. House almost feels cool. So more tea and time to see if any muffin is left. Otherwise will see what else can be had. Cereal then, most likely.

Terrific Thirsty Thursday homies. And a yay, that means tomorrow is Friday. Woot!

 

[J'aime Paris]

I’m better Janet, thanks for asking
Just have chills come and go
Other than that, doing fine

Mr Mac ordered an electric blanket for me a week ago and it came yesterday

not my favorite but it will do for now
Cats like it as I have it on high heat

looks like a rainy day here for me

We took a pass last night and Mr Mac made a sandwich for dinner
So tonight will be Taco Bell for us

With GA still having high virus counts we are keeping with isolation for a longer time period
I am aware we are considered “safe” at the two week mark after the second shot but still have more days to go.

O’Charleys and other eat in places only closed last year for maybe a two week time period
Longhorn and rest of the chain eateries only did a brief shut down also

Masks here were never a requirement in the state except for Atlanta.

Cats are good company when feeling a bit off! Glad you have a toasty blanket!

I am Irish heritage on my paternal family side -though many generations ago - but was not aware of people celebrating the day here at all until J was telling us that today one of his teachers, who is Irish, had decorated their room and dressed as a leprechaun. He loved that.

Mac enjoy your tacos tonight. Glad you’re k

Schumi glad you’re doing ok. Hope returned to normal soon.

Keisha I am not good on boats. Always sit on deck whenever possible in the fresh air and facing forwards. Had a few bad experiences from being a child.

J’aime hope you get a call soon. Does give some confidence in moving forward.

Love soda bread - have a cheese and Guinness recipe from a great bakery - biggest downside of low carb is missing my bread making. Find it very therapeutic.

Lynne glad to say the grocery order arrived this morning so all stocked up again apart from meat which we will pick up from the butcher on Friday.

Got a couple of hours sewing done this afternoon - once I get started I’m fine.

Cheese and Guinness bread.....that sounds like a winning combo!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Very low key day here. We really have never gone all out other than our traditional meal. This is the first time I have ever cooked corned beef brisket in the crock pot so I hope it is edible.

Not much going on today. Cold and cloudy.



I think all my teachers have retired, Lol! I did not recognize any names other than the girls I went to school with who are teachers or staff there. The building was brand new when I went. We were the first 9th graders in the building so the school should be around for a while longer. My elementary school has been torn down and replaced and the middle school is currently closed but they were both ancient when I went there.



Very pretty! I love the beach picture.



When we took our Western Caribbean cruise I did not think I would like Cozumel at all but it ended up being our favorite stop of the whole trip. I am hoping to return...one day.



The bread looks wonderful!!!



We spent the day at Nachi Coccum and LOVED it. It was one of the highlights of the trip. My friend and I still talk about it. So relaxing. My DH and his buddy snorkeled all day long and my friend and I floated all day. Definitely on our list of places to return.



I hope you feel better soon. My mom ended up having a bad evening but felt better this morning.



I know what you mean. Seems like I am always doing low carb this time of year and never get to indulge in soda bread.

Hope the corned beef was a hit!

Quick drive by. I am so sleepy right now, but trying not to nap. I had to get up early today for an 8:00 medical appointment. Thankfully it was a slo day at work. So slow that I cleaned up the kitchen.

Good luck with the packing. (I hate packing.) Nice that they will be closer to you even if it is still a bit of a drive.

Hope you get in soon.

Looks really good.

I would, but we don't pay any tuition for B.

Not cheating at all. I tired making soda bread once. I should have gone to a bakery.

B gets the Friday before and the Monday after Easter off, so that's something. We are planning to go back to Busch Gardens for the food & wine festival.
For vaccines, we are in what's called Phase1B right now. I was in Phase 1A. I have no idea how many phases there are or when B will qualify.

That was the biggest complaint my boss had. Hope you feel back to normal soon.

Me too. I actually found some information on my family from Ireland, but couldn't get beyond the time they came to America. My maiden name is McLaughlin.

Well, we are squared away with Uncle Sam today. Dh finally went to the accountant and signed our tax form. Our refund will be vacation spending money. Now I just have to get dh to complete B's dependent financial paperwork so we have all the financial stuff taken care of before registration for fall semester.

Yay for another trip to Busch Gardens!!

Taking a break from shredding paper. Give the shredder some time to cool down lol.

Turning out to be a beautiful day today. I'll take it!!!! I'm planning on heading out for walk again tonight. It was lovely to walk last night. I should have covered my ears with my earwarmer band thingy. I had an earache after my walk. There was a cool wind when walking the one way, and my ears don't like cold wind in them. Tonight, I'll make sure to take it along just in case I need it.

We are not a huge St. Paddy's day family. It was something we ever really did. So, no green food or beer for us. Thinking steak bites ( if ds took out the steak I asked him to ) or tacos for the ds's and taco meat filled peppers for us. Easy quick supper tonight. Guess I will see which one I am cooking when I get home.

It looks like everyone is having a good St. Paddy's day. I hope everyone sets their leprechaun traps work. I remember the boys doing that when they were younger.

Have a great evening everyone!!!!

Never heard of setting leprechaun traps. Sounds like a cute tradition for the kiddos!

Greetings! We did Xel-Ha today. Cross between water park and eco reserve. We loved it! Won’t attach picture of me swinging from rope before dropping into river lol. Snorkeling mot great but still fun. All inclusive and food was surprisingly really good! Buffett- but they have a server getting whatever you want so not tons of grimy hands all over, masks required in restaurant. Still operating at capacity restrictions so busy but not crowded. We rented a car for the day to drive out there- always an experience. But DH and I have lived in and driven in big cities so not really much different. Although GPS tried to route us through downtown Cancun instead of back to Hotel zone and we didn’t actually catch it right away lol.
I swear this may be the only the second vacation where I lose weight despite eating so much. Sore from activities, and Alysa wants to try the stand up paddle boards again. Fun - and good core and arms workout. Resort day tomorrow again- debating staying vs going to a sister resort-can use facilities at each. Chicken Itza Friday.
Keisha- no special procedures really arriving at airport here other than strict masks wearing (no nose hangin out!) and some plexiglass shields in place. Breezed through actually, only random customs checks- rest of us walk right through. Heard going back is a hassle though as no online check in as airline has to verify covid test. Free one offered at sister resort but reports are long lines. Going to pay a small fee and have it done at our resort with same day results.
We’ve done Cozumel on port days with cruises too. Rented a scooter and rode whole island the first time. Will have to try Cam’s & Keishas resort next time. We leave Sunday, van time is 5 am- for 8am flight. Hoping not too busy at that hour!

love all the st Pat memes!
Pumpkin hope the packing goes well.
sounds like Carole has the usual side effects- which in a sense is good- build up that immunity! Hope Mac feels better too.
Charade BG food and wine fest sounds interesting! We’ve only been to the one in Tampa- before kids!
Lynne hope the kids get the school experience they want- and wow to possible December graduation? This year December? And yeah- the hen is fine. Vet said it sounded like she was wheezy- and to give Benadryl!. Gave me the dosing for her weight.
Paris hope you get the call soon! DH actually got “the call” (& email & text-our health system is making sure you got the message!) today so he’ll make his appointment when we get back.
RealFF- may have to get that soda bread recipe with Guinness and cheese! Although I’m not a great baker,
Ah probably time for bed, and did make tea tonite too
Sweet dreams to all!

Sounds like you're having the best vacation!!

Cam.....hope the beef turned out ok, and glad your mum is doing better......hope she`s back to normal now.


Pumpkin, we never celebrate St Paddy`s Day, but could be tempted to eat some of Keisha`s bread...... Hope you enjoyed a walk last night and your temps get warmer soon......


Monyk......lovely pictures again. Yes, I am pretty average with the symptoms. I was lucky.





Yep, went to bed completely wiped out at 10 last night and woke this morning to feeling almost back to normal. Chills and fatigue gone, no headache, but just a little achy around the shoulders. That`ll go too.

Symptoms as said, are pretty average, started around the 20 hour mark after the needle, and went on till around 36 hours after. I`ve heard folks get so much worse, so I`ll settle for that.

Tom gets zapped this morning, expecting him to feel it tomorrow.

Already had a cup of tea and a slice of toast, know I`m fine when I feel hungry.....

Not going out today. Kyle is taking Tom for his appointment, have a grocery delivery coming too, managed to grab a slot only on Tuesday, usually they`re gone by then. Don`t need anything else till the weekend.

Going to make chicken piccata tonight, and get a curry going for tomorrow night.

Looks like a pretty dull day all over today......

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Have a lovely Thirsty Throwback Thursday ​

Yay!! Glad you're all better Carole! Hopefully Tom will have luck and be just fine! Chicken Piccata sounds devine!

Charade my family name is McKelvey. Glad to say nephew carrying it on. Have lots of information on maternal family history as a cousin has done the research. Yorkshire heritage that I’m very proud of. I was able to add a little to it when going through Mum’s papers.

Monykalyn like the spell check change of Chichen Itza! Glad you are having a great time. Enjoying the pictures.

Schumi hope Tom goes well today and glad you’re settling.

Terrible sleeping at the moment and head not good so Kev and Em did school run and I hoovered, mopped the floors, tidied up the kitchen and put laundry in.....means I don’t feel guilty to now make another coffee and catch up on the news!

Hope your head is better soon. That was me a couple days ago. Not fun...
I think mine had to do with weather pattern changes.

Ah, hope you are much better today Schumi. At least you know why, and hope DH has no issues, or mild like yours. Hope your tea was enjoyable today. Nice to have delivery scheduled.

Julie, oh no. I hope you are feeling better now. Sending well wishes of good thoughts you are feeling okay. Hope the coffee tasted good, and take an easy, not a good sleep and headache, hope your headache is gone and get a much better night’s sleep tonight.

MonyK next December. She is going to finish in 3 and 1/2 years. This is her Junior year. And yay, sounds like a great trip. But ooh, quite the early flight. Nice to be able to take test at resort, so ready at airport without worrying about where to get the test before you get there. Safe travels. Yeah, Chicken Itza typo correct so appropriate for you, having chickens. Glad to hear hen could be treated easily. Yeah, had to give Benadryl to my female dog. She was allergic to grass pollen. Poor thing got hives and itchy eyes.

Ah yes, that ever a Good Morning to all, including Julie and Schumi. With my time change, almost always still morning for you both.

And so, our area needs that one and a half inches of rain? Yeah more rain today, after all the rain, winter mix, and snow we’ve had. But more rain it is, and with the rain, while not as warm a day as was hoping, a balmy 45F with drizzle starting in 11 minutes is our temp and weather now. That rain total should be given by the time this rain maker decides to leave tomorrow morning. And then, predicted to be a cloudy rain leaving Friday, with a wall to wall sun packed weekend. Woot! Much rather have that rain on the week days.

And start your Spring happiness soon, the Spring Equinox arrives at a nice early hour for the Northern Hemisphere, 5:37am Saturday morning. What a way to end this week.

And so, for at least I have heard, the commute routine will not happen until the Fall. And only a quarter of those reconstituted, to start. The fact that I may not get my shots any time soon, still makes me a bit worried to be in a building with others for the day. But so happy the routine can be anywhere good connectivity can be had. And so no matter where my screen is, there is tea available. Will say, even nicer to get it from my home tea pot rather than the hot water tab or microwave.

So it’s the ah tea for me. House almost feels cool. So more tea and time to see if any muffin is left. Otherwise will see what else can be had. Cereal then, most likely.

Terrific Thirsty Thursday homies. And a yay, that means tomorrow is Friday. Woot!

Will you have a choice of returning to the office or continue working remote when fall comes?

I've heard some people say they will get a choice, or that the employer will split staff with doing 2.5 days in office and 2.5 days at home. That way they keep to around 50% in-house at any given time.





The stew and soda bread were both quite yummy! DH had a second helping of the stew, so I know he liked it. We have leftovers since it was only the 2 of us....seems like he won't mind one bit!

Today is very windy, with gusts over 40mph, and cold. But looking towards a warm up on Saturday...that will be very welcome!

Need some fresh food items, so I will make a quick stop for groceries on the way home from the gym. Nothing else too exciting on the calendar for today...

 

[Lynne G]

Paris, that may be what happens at first. No one is saying with certainty what going back at first will look like, other than a certain percent of workforce each step back to 100 percent last step. And supposed update to our telework rules. Either way, it will be quite some time before all are back.

Even though still morning, so gray out, looks like evening. Sigh. Rainy day blues. Only means more tea for me. Yay about that.

 

[Charade67]

I am bored out of my mind. I finished everything I needed to do today by 10:00. I think I’ve even run out of things to clean. So glad tomorrow is Friday.

Charade BG food and wine fest sounds interesting!

We don’t drink alcohol, so I’m hoping the food is really good. I’m waiting for them to release the menus.
You look like you are having a great time. I am enjoying the pictures.

Yep, went to bed completely wiped out at 10 last night and woke this morning to feeling almost back to normal. Chills and fatigue gone, no headache, but just a little achy around the shoulders. That`ll go too.

Glad you are feeling better.

Charade my family name is McKelvey. Glad to say nephew carrying it on. Have lots of information on maternal family history as a cousin has done the research. Yorkshire heritage that I’m very proud of. I was able to add a little to it when going through Mum’s papers.

My family line ends with my brother. He doesn’t have any children, so no one to carry on the name.

MonyK next December. She is going to finish in 3 and 1/2 years.

I think B should finish in May or December next year. It depends on if she takes any classes over the summer.

I’m thinking about taking an early lunch. Hope one of the therapists has something for me to do this afternoon.

 

[Monykalyn]

Monykalyn like the spell check change of Chichen Itza! Glad you are having a great time. Enjoying the pictures.

hahaha didn’t even catch that this time. Thought I’d double checked to be sure. Ona funny note too- our girl who is staying with us texted she locked herself in coop this am changing their water. Told her to pull strung that was hanging down inside door and the latch will open. There is a reason I make sure that string is inside Apparently a dusting of SNOW this am! Meanwhile my view: bit annoying as the entitled chair hogs in those EMPTY chairs haven’t shown their face in 2 hours yet...and they have four spots claimed.

eah, had to give Benadryl to my female dog. She was allergic to grass pollen. Poor thing got hives and itchy eyes.

I know penicillin was considered a miracle drug so maybe Benadryl should be considered the workhorse drug- swear it’s used for so many things. Who knew pups and chickens could take it?
Chill day today. Hope e wry one has a good day!

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, that picture looks so inviting MonyK, right now.

Cool and moderate rain failing just in time for my lunchtime walk. We, maybe I will just walk around the house. No fun when rain feels cool.

 

[keishashadow]

dental appointment was huge disappointment. a study mold taken for dentist to pour over. will do the CT xrays next visit & mull over Treatment plans Before making the rounds of specialists. Not going to let it get me down. Main objective to keep whatever surgeries to a minimum will guide my decision. Adulting is hard lol

would, but we don't pay any tuition for B.

Winner, winner

Heard going back is a hassle though as no online check in as airline has to verify covid test. Free one offered at sister resort but reports are long lines. Going to pay a small fee and have it done at our resort with same day results.

Yes, smart choice. That’s the only airport we’ve literally had to run across terminal to make a gate change. So noisy the way it’s one big room, missed the announcements until the last call

Charade my family name is McKelvey

it’s funny here that so many are scot-Irish and sorta lump the heritages together into our idea of a big melting pot. Nobody cares if you are orange or green in our parts. Heresy to those still in the home countries I’m sure

And supposed update to our telework rules. Either way, it will be quite some time before all are back.

There are many who will only go back kicking & screaming from what I’m hearing from friends & family who have embraced working from home

bit annoying as the entitled chair hogs in those EMPTY chairs haven’t shown their face in 2 hours yet...and they have four spots claimed.

Stupid chogs! We always took to tipping resort ‘beach boys’ early on to make sure they’d set us up in same palapa each day. A couple bucks tip goes such a long way there. the workers so much more appreciative than in eastern Caribbean imo

enjoying your pics so! May have to pick ur brain on ex Hal if we ever get back there. The one pic looks like a cenote. Was it via the lazy river thing? the stand alone ones we’ve done u have to walk Multiple rather rickety flights of steps to access. Not sure my knees would cooperate now

Did u order any flaming coffee? Love watching that whole process. Kids, don’t try this at home thing for sure

 

[schumigirl]

Thank you for the good wishes......getting more back to normal today....not too bad a reaction overall. Yes, Lynne, I`ve been drinking tea a lot of the day......


Lori, didn`t go with chicken piccata in the end......didn`t feel like cooking anything so we had fish and chips from the chippie.....boy were they good! Glad the bread and casserole went down so well.....and with your cold temps today, yes, a warming dish be very welcome.....food like that is always better the second day.


Charade.......hope you got something nice for lunch, I hate being bored, but, it`s not always easy to find a lot of things to do in a work environment.....


Monyk, another lovely picture.


Janet, yes, I detest all the orange/green carry on....makes my blood boil how it`s still so prevalent in certain areas of the UK. I love how it`s completely irrelevant in most other countries/areas and wish all that nonsense would just die a quick death. Unfortunately it`s how some define themselves here over anything else.

I`m sure the bread and your dishes went down well yesterday And yes, take your time with those decisions.




Slept a little today, but chills and aches all gone. Decided against cooking so as said earlier to Lori.....we got the chippie.....fish the size of small whales and the nicest chips ever. Tom is a salt and vinegar on his, I am just salt. Kyle and gf are both just salt too. I hate the smell of malt vinegar, but always have it for making sweet and sour sauce. I`m odd apparently.....if we have fish and chips I won`t set the dining room table, we always eat them at the kitchen table.....don`t like to eat them through there for some reason......so, folks say I`m odd. Been called worse.....

Getting dark now, looking forward to lighter nights soon....

Been a very murky day today, rain is forecast to go on all night into tomorrow but no plans to go out next few days anyway.

Got a txt at midday today to say my delivery driver would be late and expect him after 2pm. I had booked midday till 1pm. At the same time the delivery van buzzed us to say he was there.....no idea why the mix up, but as long it all arrived, not bothered.

Lazy night tonight watching some Person of Interest dvd`s I think.

 

[keishashadow]

Tom is a salt and vinegar on his, I am just salt. Kyle and gf are both just salt too. I hate the smell of malt vinegar, but always have it for making sweet and sour sauce.

Thanks, I’ll get there, just too much to unexpectedly process

I’m with Tom with malt vinegar. Never thot to put it in my sweet & sour sauce. I like it more brown than that fluorescent red You need to share that recipie

glad to hear you are regrouping! Take your time

 

[Charade67]

Still bored, but almost time to leave. Just for the heck of it I decided to see if the cost for my flight to Orlando has changed. It is now more than triple what I paid. I am so glad I went ahead and booked in back in January.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Lynne my DS gives antihistamine to their Pug - he has pollen allergies and so much cheaper OTC than vet prescriptions!

Monykalyn so lucky DD had her phone in there. Before we moved in here got a late call from Em as DGD had got herself locked in a bathroom and was panicking. Quickly released with a screwdriver. Always selfish people at resorts. Last trip (which was Mexico too) they were ultra quick to remove if no shows or disappeared for hours. Was fun to watch. Never a shortage but prime position.

Keisha certainly no mention of difference in heritage around us or the majority of UK. Do hope you get your dental sorted out. Kev is having to go back again - still having a problem.

Oh yes love a flaming Mayan Coffee!

Charade glad you got your tickets at such a good price.

Still not feeling brilliant so just watching a programme with Kev then heading to bed for a read. Hope for a better sleep.

Nearly Friday and a quiet weekend for us - would love to be able to get to our friends but some weeks away yet.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks, I’ll get there, just too much to unexpectedly process

I’m with Tom with malt vinegar. Never thot to put it in my sweet & sour sauce. I like it more brown than that fluorescent red You need to share that recipie

glad to hear you are regrouping! Take your time

Yes, getting there thanks Janet, much better today......you should have the recipe by now....if my email isn`t playing silly beggars again.....yes, the recipe I use isn`t that vivid red you get in some restaurants....nothing artificial. So good though!!

Yes, you`ll get it sorted.





Tom is still showing no signs of the vaccine, but it`s early days.....he`s been taking it easy anyway.

Curry is made for tomorrow nights dinner......

I have more phone calls to make tomorrow to catch up. One lady is going to be moving in with her daughter on the other side of the country when lockdown is loosened and she can move. I was so happy to hear that. Think her daughter`s circumstance changed and can now accommodate her mum. She`s over the moon.

Person of Interest on now and made some lemonade earlier......nice and sharp.....

 

[Pumpkin1172]

quick afternoon stop in!!!!

Went for a lovely walk last night. Wore my earmuff/headband thingy, My ears were very happy, but it was so warm that I was almost undressed by the time I got back home lol. Not complaining....I'll take it!!!!!!

DH has went to bed, I was thinking, it was time to go to bed, when ds 1 comes upstairs, goes to wake up dh. Our hot water tank was leaking At least dh knows what to do, but why does that happen at 10:00 at night. DH ran down to his work to see if there was the right fitting there (he manages the plumbing/mechanical and electrical division of a company). Of course, that size wasn't there. So they had to go with plan B. So there they are at 11:00 at night saudering and welding pieces together. They hacked it together. He will pick up the proper fittings today and they will do it all again tonight. We didn't get to bed until after midnight. I think tonight will be an early night for all of us lol

I am sooooooooooooooo glad tomorrow is Friday, and I only have half a day. I will just say, I've had my fill of working with all boys for the week. I won't call them men, as they are acting like entitled little boys!!!! Rant over Done! done done done lol.

I’m better Janet, thanks for asking
Just have chills come and go
Other than that, doing fine

Mac...keep getting better!!!

Greetings! We did Xel-Ha today. Cross between water park and eco reserve. We loved it! Won’t attach picture of me swinging from rope before dropping into river lol. Snorkeling mot great but still fun. All inclusive and food was surprisingly really good! Buffett- but they have a server getting whatever you want so not tons of grimy hands all over, masks required in restaurant. Still operating at capacity restrictions so busy but not crowded

We went there when we were in Playa in 2019. It was a great day trip! I loved the lazy river. We did it twice, plus snorkeling all around. The boys and dh (along with other various family members) did the water slide. I stayed back and enjoyed a couple of beverages instead of the water slide, but they loved it. It was a great experience for the boys. They still talk about that trip. They loved Mexico! Love your view!!!! That is one of my favorite views!!!!!!!!!

The stew and soda bread were both quite yummy! DH had a second helping of the stew, so I know he liked it. We have leftovers since it was only the 2 of us....seems like he won't mind one bit!

That sounded heavenly. I love a good stew. I have not tried making a soda bread or even home-made bread from scratch ever. It is on my list to tackle one weekend. With all the cooking and baking I do, I have not tried to bread from scratch.

I am bored out of my mind. I finished everything I needed to do today by 10:00. I think I’ve even run out of things to clean. So glad tomorrow is Friday.

I am bored as well. Keep shuffling papers, trying to look busy.

Slept a little today, but chills and aches all gone. Decided against cooking so as said earlier to Lori.....we got the chippie.....fish the size of small whales and the nicest chips ever. Tom is a salt and vinegar on his, I am just salt. Kyle and gf are both just salt too. I hate the smell of malt vinegar, but always have it for making sweet and sour sauce. I`m odd apparently.....if we have fish and chips I won`t set the dining room table, we always eat them at the kitchen table.....don`t like to eat them through there for some reason......so, folks say I`m odd. Been called worse.....

I hope your over the worst of it now. I wish I could remember where I had read and heard this, but it is being reported that if you are having reactions to the vaccine, it is because we have had a form of the virus already. I don't know how true this is...but it would explain why some people are experiencing worse symptoms than others. I know as a family, we were really sick last year, at the end of Jan/Feb with symptoms very similar to covid. Who really knows

Well, I should go do my bank run. Email the last few papers, and go for my haircut!!! It is going to feel glorious!!!!! My hair is needing it. That might explain why I'm a little grumpy as well too

Have a great evening everyone!!!!!

 

[macraven]

A quick drive by to say thanks for the well wishes for me

 

[schumigirl]

quick afternoon stop in!!!!

Went for a lovely walk last night. Wore my earmuff/headband thingy, My ears were very happy, but it was so warm that I was almost undressed by the time I got back home lol. Not complaining....I'll take it!!!!!!

DH has went to bed, I was thinking, it was time to go to bed, when ds 1 comes upstairs, goes to wake up dh. Our hot water tank was leaking At least dh knows what to do, but why does that happen at 10:00 at night. DH ran down to his work to see if there was the right fitting there (he manages the plumbing/mechanical and electrical division of a company). Of course, that size wasn't there. So they had to go with plan B. So there they are at 11:00 at night saudering and welding pieces together. They hacked it together. He will pick up the proper fittings today and they will do it all again tonight. We didn't get to bed until after midnight. I think tonight will be an early night for all of us lol

I am sooooooooooooooo glad tomorrow is Friday, and I only have half a day. I will just say, I've had my fill of working with all boys for the week. I won't call them men, as they are acting like entitled little boys!!!! Rant over Done! done done done lol.


Mac...keep getting better!!!

We went there when we were in Playa in 2019. It was a great day trip! I loved the lazy river. We did it twice, plus snorkeling all around. The boys and dh (along with other various family members) did the water slide. I stayed back and enjoyed a couple of beverages instead of the water slide, but they loved it. It was a great experience for the boys. They still talk about that trip. They loved Mexico! Love your view!!!! That is one of my favorite views!!!!!!!!!

That sounded heavenly. I love a good stew. I have not tried making a soda bread or even home-made bread from scratch ever. It is on my list to tackle one weekend. With all the cooking and baking I do, I have not tried to bread from scratch.

I am bored as well. Keep shuffling papers, trying to look busy.


I hope your over the worst of it now. I wish I could remember where I had read and heard this, but it is being reported that if you are having reactions to the vaccine, it is because we have had a form of the virus already. I don't know how true this is...but it would explain why some people are experiencing worse symptoms than others. I know as a family, we were really sick last year, at the end of Jan/Feb with symptoms very similar to covid. Who really knows

Well, I should go do my bank run. Email the last few papers, and go for my haircut!!! It is going to feel glorious!!!!! My hair is needing it. That might explain why I'm a little grumpy as well too

Have a great evening everyone!!!!!

Oh I’m so glad you didn’t have a lot of damage from your water tank! We haven’t had a tank in many years, but do remember mum and dad’s almost exploded many years ago.......water.....everywhere!! Glad your DH knew what to do, yes you deserve an early night.....

That could be true pumpkin. A year ago this weekend, I developed a cough and then lost all taste and smell for about 10 days. It was right back at the beginning when no one was being tested unless you were dead basically.....but nurse practitioner said it sounded like I had a mild strain.....it was the worst cough I’ve ever had. No one else got it in the house Thankfully.

Happy new haircut when you get it.......can’t wait for ours to open April 12th......wooohooo......

Have a great evening.........




Almost bedtime here for us.......yawning my head off now, even though I slept for a time today.

Did plan bacon for breakfast,....but it might just be me.......and mac if she makes it in time.......

Hope your Thursday night is a good one........

 

[macraven]

Hey
I would get out of bed for bacon tomorrow morning!!

 

[keishashadow]

Keisha certainly no mention of difference in heritage around us or the majority of UK. Do hope you get your dental sorted out. Kev is having to go back again - still having a problem.

Thanks. It can be overwhelming when there are so many moving parts and unknown components. A firm believer in that everything sorts it’s self out one way or the other, just as it’s mean to be in the end.

You must run in ‘good’ circles. Surprising to hear things are so simpatico there. That’s decidedly contrary to what has been widely reported here for decades. Not that we don’t have more than our own share of intolerant folks, their way or the highway types. Why can’t we all just get along?

Sorry to hear your mr is wrassling with his dental issues too. Everything goes in three’s, who’s next? Lol

Yes, getting there thanks Janet, much better today......you should have the recipe by now....if my email isn`t playing silly beggars again.....yes, the recipe I use isn`t that vivid red you get in some restaurants....nothing artificial. So good though!!

I did get it, thank you. Sounds delicious. Going to compare it to my favored one & try some tweaking.

Tom is still showing no signs of the vaccine, but it`s early days.....he`s been taking it easy anyway.

Now is the time to laze. Good luck to him oo

Our hot water tank was leaking At least dh knows what to do, but why does that happen at 10:00 at night.

Seriously, like clockwork it is discovered at night. Lucky you with such an in-house handyman!

Hey
I would get out of bed for bacon tomorrow morning!!

Wiser words were never said too bad tomorrow is Friday, no meat for us. Do have a bag of shrimp thawing tho, that will help the cause!

Mr & I both going forth to get our fasting bloodwork in the am. normally, would go out to early lunch but, thinking to just come home & make a salad.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah fish Friday or pizza Friday for Keisha.

Rainy still, and a dark night. As little one had a dinner time class, decided dinner that she would definitely not eat. Hotdogs and beans. As after class, a complaint made, but soup and a tomato and bacon as sides, satisfactory dinner was made. Ice cream for dessert. Hence with house feeling cool, under a throw.

Yeah, appliances always seem to break when not expecting them too. Glad you were able to not have a flooded house, Pumpkin.

Charade, hope more interesting work tomorrow.

Mac, hope you are feeling better now.

Schumi, glad DH got his shot, and taking it easy.

Ah, last tea for the night. Hope all have a most restful and relaxing sleep.

 

[Charade67]

I should be sleeping , but I am wide awake. I nodded off for about 15 minutes when I was watching TV earlier tonight. I guess that was enough to keep me awake now.

DH has went to bed, I was thinking, it was time to go to bed, when ds 1 comes upstairs, goes to wake up dh. Our hot water tank was leaking At least dh knows what to do, but why does that happen at 10:00 at night. DH ran down to his work to see if there was the right fitting there (he manages the plumbing/mechanical and electrical division of a company). Of course, that size wasn't there. So they had to go with plan B. So there they are at 11:00 at night saudering and welding pieces together. They hacked it together. He will pick up the proper fittings today and they will do it all again tonight. We didn't get to bed until after midnight. I think tonight will be an early night for all of us lol

Oh, no. Why do these things always happen at the most inconvenient times? You are so fortunate that your Dh is skilled in this area. We would be on the phone to an emergency plumber.

I am bored as well. Keep shuffling papers, trying to look busy.

I even ran out of papers to shuffle. Thankfully one of the therapists had something for me to do when I got back from lunch. Unfortunately it didn’t take long to finish.

harade, hope more interesting work tomorrow

No work for me tomorrow. I am off on Fridays.

Gonna try to get some sleep. Can’t sleep late. I have an appointment in the morning about 49 minutes from where I live.