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

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha interesting that is still thought the case - assume from the troubles in the past. Good example is J goes to a Catholic school (as came up best for his additional needs) and happily accepted despite us not being Catholic. Wouldn’t have been allowed years ago.

Charade hope your appointment goes well and enjoy the rest of your free day. Another bad sleep but can take it easy today.

Good morning to Lynne and Carol.

Hoping all are feeling well.

Morning started beautifully and plans made but looks like it’s changing. Plans easily changed too.

 

[schumigirl]

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

I whistled loud.......and opened the window....the smell of that bacon should reach you soon......

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


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

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

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

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.

It`s a good recipe, I very rarely follow a recipe, but the basics are more or less the same. We like it spicy, so I forgot to add we do sometimes add fresh varieties of chillies.....adds a kick and a half.

Yes, I think it`s a YMMV thing with sectarianism. We`ve certainly experienced it and in certain areas of the UK it is very much still there. We went to a wedding reception that was a Manchester/Liverpool mix....got asked outright which foot we kicked with......in other words, what religion are you. Told them outright it was none of their darn business. Few other examples I`ll keep for a private conversation as it`s political, actually probably already shared with you.

Some areas schools won`t mix. Again, we`ve experienced it, I know we`ve spoke about it before, Tom and I were classed by some as a mixed marriage.....I joined Tom`s Church and there were dissenting comments from a few on both sides. I find these people are best ignored, and that`s what we did. I could write a book though.

Oh Tom is taking full advantage of "lazing" this morning.....lol.....actually so far he feels fine, but I told him he`s doing nothing today just in case.

lol....meat Friday for us......that`s as rebellious as I get!

Will keep you updated if there`s any justice for Johnny today.....here`s hoping he gets to appeal that last decision!!!

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.

Yep, he is enjoying taking it easy, and he will the next couple of days......think he`ll be happy to do as he`s told there.

Hope you have a lovely and a quick Friday at work.......





Made some early phone calls, a few of the folks I call ask for me to call around 8am, I think some get up around 5ish.....

Misty start to the day and some rain, but seems to be clearing and sun is coming out. No plans to go out though. Already ironed and everyone has put their own away.

Plan to make some rosemary bread for lunch to enjoy with chicken noodle soup. Dinner plans have changed, decided to freeze the curry so tonight is my own home made pizzas. I have the flour so might as well make them.

Ordered the mozzarella with the grocery shop yesterday and I have spicy chicken, proscuitto, pepperoni, salami, red peppers and onions to choose from for toppings along with my favourite pineapple and jalapenos. Everyone tops their own.

Part from that, not much going on today. Going to call mum soon too.

ps.....emails are dodgy again this morning.....I will reply ladies......apparently there`s nothing wrong with it according to provider.......

Have a wonderfully Happy Friday.............





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[Lynne G]

Ooh had my hand out for that bacon. Schumi.

Ah, thank you Julie. It is a good morning, as it’s a Friday.

So yes, hope Schumi and Julie have had a good Friday morning so far.

Yeah around here Julie, the Catholic schools tend to only have Catholic kids, but they are open to anyone wanting to pay. Seems many have closed and combined lately, as they must not be the best choice. We have many private pay for school choices, and our free township school is good. I’m glad both your grandkids are doing well in the schools they go to.

Yeah, meat for me today. I don’t follow the no meat Friday or give something up. That’s just me.

And why yes,


Yay! Indeed.

Hope Julie has a good day, hope Schumi gets her grocery order, hope Schumi’s DH feels good today, and Julie’s grandkids have a good day at school.

And yes, our soaking rain has left, and when that high weather system starts chasing the rain clouds away, the sky becomes clear. As such, the early morning is clear skies, very dark out, and 36F. Sigh, that just a few degrees above freezing start. Only saving happiness, is that clear sky means a very sunny day. Still not what I would say warm, with 46F the high, but I so enjoy seeing a sunny day. Gotta rock those sunglasses.

Routine week day for me is this Friday. Seems to have been a long week with that jump in time. But so glad the weekend is to be a sunny filled one. That certainly deserves a woot!

Time for tea, and a search for a quick breakfast. At least I have food here, not forgetting to bring it when commuting.

Fabulous Friday homies and a Good Morning wish to not only Julie and Schumi, but all the homies.

Ooh I need that tea. Home feels a bit cool.
Later homies.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. Finally managed to get to sleep then Caspian woke me at 6:30.
Another rainy day here. Not looking forward to driving across town in the rain.

My husband went to Catholic school for middle and part of high school. He's the son of a Baptist minister. His parents wanted him in the best school in town, and that happened to be the Catholic school.

I need to leave in a few minutes. I'm on my way to have a proper, professional garment fitting. It will be interesting to see if I have been wearing the wrong size.

 

[J'aime Paris]

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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

Winner, winner

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
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

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

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

Sorry your dental appointment did not go as expected....hoping any procedures will go well!

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.

Fish and Chips always a good alternative! Might be our Friday night meal!!

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.

Good thing you booked it! My car rental price for April is sky high as well now....also glad I reserved early.

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!!!!!

Good thing it was caught before a lot of damage was done! Water events are always a headache....
My dad is a retired plumber. He taught me where the shutoff valves are for just about everything, in case of an emergency.

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


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

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

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

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.

I'm always hungry in the morning. Fasting bloodwork appts make me 'hangry'!!

I whistled loud.......and opened the window....the smell of that bacon should reach you soon......



It`s a good recipe, I very rarely follow a recipe, but the basics are more or less the same. We like it spicy, so I forgot to add we do sometimes add fresh varieties of chillies.....adds a kick and a half.

Yes, I think it`s a YMMV thing with sectarianism. We`ve certainly experienced it and in certain areas of the UK it is very much still there. We went to a wedding reception that was a Manchester/Liverpool mix....got asked outright which foot we kicked with......in other words, what religion are you. Told them outright it was none of their darn business. Few other examples I`ll keep for a private conversation as it`s political, actually probably already shared with you.

Some areas schools won`t mix. Again, we`ve experienced it, I know we`ve spoke about it before, Tom and I were classed by some as a mixed marriage.....I joined Tom`s Church and there were dissenting comments from a few on both sides. I find these people are best ignored, and that`s what we did. I could write a book though.

Oh Tom is taking full advantage of "lazing" this morning.....lol.....actually so far he feels fine, but I told him he`s doing nothing today just in case.

lol....meat Friday for us......that`s as rebellious as I get!

Will keep you updated if there`s any justice for Johnny today.....here`s hoping he gets to appeal that last decision!!!

Yep, he is enjoying taking it easy, and he will the next couple of days......think he`ll be happy to do as he`s told there.

Hope you have a lovely and a quick Friday at work.......





Made some early phone calls, a few of the folks I call ask for me to call around 8am, I think some get up around 5ish.....

Misty start to the day and some rain, but seems to be clearing and sun is coming out. No plans to go out though. Already ironed and everyone has put their own away.

Plan to make some rosemary bread for lunch to enjoy with chicken noodle soup. Dinner plans have changed, decided to freeze the curry so tonight is my own home made pizzas. I have the flour so might as well make them.

Ordered the mozzarella with the grocery shop yesterday and I have spicy chicken, proscuitto, pepperoni, salami, red peppers and onions to choose from for toppings along with my favourite pineapple and jalapenos. Everyone tops their own.

Part from that, not much going on today. Going to call mum soon too.

ps.....emails are dodgy again this morning.....I will reply ladies......apparently there`s nothing wrong with it according to provider.......

Have a wonderfully Happy Friday.............





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I heard the call for bacon!!
Love the aunty acid meme! I always knew my hobbies were out to eat and spending money, lol!!!!

Ooh had my hand out for that bacon. Schumi.

Ah, thank you Julie. It is a good morning, as it’s a Friday.

So yes, hope Schumi and Julie have had a good Friday morning so far.

Yeah around here Julie, the Catholic schools tend to only have Catholic kids, but they are open to anyone wanting to pay. Seems many have closed and combined lately, as they must not be the best choice. We have many private pay for school choices, and our free township school is good. I’m glad both your grandkids are doing well in the schools they go to.

Yeah, meat for me today. I don’t follow the no meat Friday or give something up. That’s just me.

And why yes,
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Yay! Indeed.

Hope Julie has a good day, hope Schumi gets her grocery order, hope Schumi’s DH feels good today, and Julie’s grandkids have a good day at school.

And yes, our soaking rain has left, and when that high weather system starts chasing the rain clouds away, the sky becomes clear. As such, the early morning is clear skies, very dark out, and 36F. Sigh, that just a few degrees above freezing start. Only saving happiness, is that clear sky means a very sunny day. Still not what I would say warm, with 46F the high, but I so enjoy seeing a sunny day. Gotta rock those sunglasses.

Routine week day for me is this Friday. Seems to have been a long week with that jump in time. But so glad the weekend is to be a sunny filled one. That certainly deserves a woot!

Time for tea, and a search for a quick breakfast. At least I have food here, not forgetting to bring it when commuting.

Fabulous Friday homies and a Good Morning wish to not only Julie and Schumi, but all the homies.

Ooh I need that tea. Home feels a bit cool.
Later homies.

Happy Friday to you as well Lynne! Enjoy that tea and possibly a sunny mid day walk!

Good morning. Finally managed to get to sleep then Caspian woke me at 6:30.
Another rainy day here. Not looking forward to driving across town in the rain.

My husband went to Catholic school for middle and part of high school. He's the son of a Baptist minister. His parents wanted him in the best school in town, and that happened to be the Catholic school.

I need to leave in a few minutes. I'm on my way to have a proper, professional garment fitting. It will be interesting to see if I have been wearing the wrong size.

This sounds really interesting! You'll have to let us know how it went!





Thinking of Friday Fish Fry take out for this evening. Schumi got my taste buds wanting it, after posting about her take out order. Our fish fry meal typically gives you the choice of fries, potato pancake or potato salad. Then coleslaw and rye bred with butter to round out a full meal.
Is that common for any of you?

DD will come home Saturday afternoon. We are beginning our search for her graduation dress!!! Just typing that has me a bit emotional.....I cannot believe how fast her 4 years of undergrad have flown by.

Saturday early evening we will meet our friends for dinner. The men are all excited for the Saturday night meatlovers buffet!! They will certainly be loosening the belts a notch or two after that!
Then we will spend the night at our lake house, since it's only 15 minutes from the restaurant.

Happy Friday everyone! The sun is shining and the temps are rising.....a good day ahead!

 

[schumigirl]

Ooh had my hand out for that bacon. Schumi.

Ah, thank you Julie. It is a good morning, as it’s a Friday.

So yes, hope Schumi and Julie have had a good Friday morning so far.

Yeah around here Julie, the Catholic schools tend to only have Catholic kids, but they are open to anyone wanting to pay. Seems many have closed and combined lately, as they must not be the best choice. We have many private pay for school choices, and our free township school is good. I’m glad both your grandkids are doing well in the schools they go to.

Yeah, meat for me today. I don’t follow the no meat Friday or give something up. That’s just me.

And why yes,
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Yay! Indeed.

Hope Julie has a good day, hope Schumi gets her grocery order, hope Schumi’s DH feels good today, and Julie’s grandkids have a good day at school.

And yes, our soaking rain has left, and when that high weather system starts chasing the rain clouds away, the sky becomes clear. As such, the early morning is clear skies, very dark out, and 36F. Sigh, that just a few degrees above freezing start. Only saving happiness, is that clear sky means a very sunny day. Still not what I would say warm, with 46F the high, but I so enjoy seeing a sunny day. Gotta rock those sunglasses.

Routine week day for me is this Friday. Seems to have been a long week with that jump in time. But so glad the weekend is to be a sunny filled one. That certainly deserves a woot!

Time for tea, and a search for a quick breakfast. At least I have food here, not forgetting to bring it when commuting.

Fabulous Friday homies and a Good Morning wish to not only Julie and Schumi, but all the homies.

Ooh I need that tea. Home feels a bit cool.
Later homies.

Bacon all round Lynne......we always have plenty......sounds not a bad day for you, it`ll get warmer soon I imagine. And thank you, Tom is doing fabulously. Not a side effect yet.

Good morning. Finally managed to get to sleep then Caspian woke me at 6:30.
Another rainy day here. Not looking forward to driving across town in the rain.

My husband went to Catholic school for middle and part of high school. He's the son of a Baptist minister. His parents wanted him in the best school in town, and that happened to be the Catholic school.

I need to leave in a few minutes. I'm on my way to have a proper, professional garment fitting. It will be interesting to see if I have been wearing the wrong size.

Hope the fitting goes well Charade.....another with rain! Hope it clears for you.

Sorry your dental appointment did not go as expected....hoping any procedures will go well!


Fish and Chips always a good alternative! Might be our Friday night meal!!


Good thing you booked it! My car rental price for April is sky high as well now....also glad I reserved early.


Good thing it was caught before a lot of damage was done! Water events are always a headache....
My dad is a retired plumber. He taught me where the shutoff valves are for just about everything, in case of an emergency.


I'm always hungry in the morning. Fasting bloodwork appts make me 'hangry'!!


I heard the call for bacon!!
Love the aunty acid meme! I always knew my hobbies were out to eat and spending money, lol!!!!


Happy Friday to you as well Lynne! Enjoy that tea and possibly a sunny mid day walk!


This sounds really interesting! You'll have to let us know how it went!





Thinking of Friday Fish Fry take out for this evening. Schumi got my taste buds wanting it, after posting about her take out order. Our fish fry meal typically gives you the choice of fries, potato pancake or potato salad. Then coleslaw and rye bred with butter to round out a full meal.
Is that common for any of you?

DD will come home Saturday afternoon. We are beginning our search for her graduation dress!!! Just typing that has me a bit emotional.....I cannot believe how fast her 4 years of undergrad have flown by.

Saturday early evening we will meet our friends for dinner. The men are all excited for the Saturday night meatlovers buffet!! They will certainly be loosening the belts a notch or two after that!
Then we will spend the night at our lake house, since it's only 15 minutes from the restaurant.

Happy Friday everyone! The sun is shining and the temps are rising.....a good day ahead!
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lol....yes, we`re well suited to that meme!! And completely agree.....

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Fish and chips here if you sit in usually comes with a pot of tea, bread and butter (white) and your fish and chips of choice. Some places do mushy peas (yuk) and things like curry sauce now. Many places offer different dishes too......but, never coleslaw or potato salad if it`s authentic. Scotland and England vary too what they serve, as do regions too.

In Scotland you ask for a Fish supper......in England you mostly ask for cod and chips or haddock and chips and whatever else you may wish to have. Weirdly curry sauce from the chippie is lovely.....not very curry flavoured, but nice. You dip your chips in it. Again, many differences around the country.

You`ll have a lovely time with your dd and dress hunting....yes, where does the time go! And you have plans for Saturday night......that is incredibly exciting for us who can`t go out yet......lol......we have either Trivial Pursuit or New York Monopoly planned......there will be wine regardless!!

Enjoy the evening though and the lakehouse too....how lovely!




I`m amazed at my husband not having a single side effect......of course it may still happen, but he feels fine.

We have a sea fret rolling in right now, it`s gone very misty and murky looking outside and the temp has dropped. Warm in here though.

Lunch was lovely, slighty doughy bread, brought it out a tad too early, but it was fine all the same, went well with the soup.

This day has felt very long, surprising as I`ve been busy. Got a lot done though.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, most of our fish in fish with fries is cod. And if order in person, usually with catsup and cole slaw.

The sun is out and oh so bright out.

Enjoy your fish dinner tonight. Paris.

Charade, hope your fitting went fabulously.

Kids want cheesesteaks for dinner. May air fry some tater tots too. Easy meal, yes please.

 

[Realfoodfans]

J’aime that is different from our fish and chips (fries) options though does vary according to region. My bestie now lives in Yorkshire and can’t often eat from their take out as some still use “dripping” (animal fat) not oil and she is vegetarian. We spend a lot of time in Devon and they don’t often serve mushy peas or gravy that is always available in the North West. Also common are curry sauce, potato fritters, steak and kidney puddings (in a suet pastry) and various pies. You can ask for a buttered “bap” (white bread roll).

Interesting the differences in all regions.

Mussels for us tonight - in garlic and cream. Garlic bread for Kev and Em. I will try and resist!

Happy to have done two hours of my patchwork and all the laundry done pre weekend.

 

[keishashadow]

We Hurried home from lab to grab some left over soda bread after quick run to grocery store. Both of us acting like we haven’t eaten in a week lol. Going to make up a nice, green salad for lunch with lots of cheese & veggies.

Ah fish Friday or pizza Friday for Keisha.

Nope, shrimp scampi as is our general norm. Something we both will devour

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

That’s a great work schedule

Good example is J goes to a Catholic school (as came up best for his additional needs) and happily accepted despite us not being Catholic. Wouldn’t have been allowed years ago.

Here, the catholic schools have always been a major force in the cities for underprivileged youths, part of their mission, irregardless of the children’s faith. The city school system is quite challenged. Same as all major cities, they have to work within their budgets. unless their kids are accepted into one of the few satellite/specialty schools, large proportion of those residents opt out.

A large portion of our diocesan budget goes to funding the schools, nearly full financial aid is freely granted to those in need. With costs spiraling, not exactly a popular concept.

Most individual parishes had their own schools when I was a child but, that started to change with Vatican reform. Things consolidated to point where each diocese now calls their own shots. Some have more schools open, others do not.

It’s certainly not cheap by any means. GD is 10, it was $10,000 for 1st grade for parish members. High school varies from $20,000 to $30,000. Far less than the exclusive, private schools where the day students pay $50,000, minimum. They are primarily boarding schools for the wealthy.

Our local public schools are ranked very highly. Well, that was before the pandemic. I shudder to think where state testing results will land once they are started back up again. Teacher friends tell me so many parents tapped out from day one, disinterested at best. Sad to hear. God forbid a parent should be expected to help school their own children.

my kids went to our elementary catholic school until it closed when youngest entered school. Didn’t want him bused, so into public he went & thrived.

Most students are mainstreamed but, special needs in our county are all addressed by a central intermediatary unit, very sell staffed which rotate among the schools as need. Several do have aides that are with them throughout the day.

We went to a wedding reception that was a Manchester/Liverpool mix....got asked outright which foot we kicked with......in other words, what religion are you. Told them outright it was none of their darn business. Few other examples I`ll keep for a private conversation as it`s political, actually probably already shared with you.

Hate to say it, had thought you were going with a straight or gay comment as to which foot you kicked with...seriously, certain subjects really shouldn’t come up in casual social situations, period.

Tom and I were classed by some as a mixed marriage

Yep, was very common not that long ago. Heck, here, even the most liberal churches require those getting married to undergo religious preparation/pre-marriage counseling if not down right conversion. I think the counseling is a wonderful idea. So many jump into that without any sort of conversations as to finances, RL goals, etc.

His parents wanted him in the best school in town, and that happened to be the Catholic school.

Now that the schools have consolidated, often there is a long waiting list to be enrolled, parish members & returning students get first dibs.

My dad is a retired plumber. He taught me where the shutoff valves are for just about everything, in case of an emergency.

When working as a realtor was stunned to see the number of homes that did have shutoff values on toilets & sinks??? Such a cheap modification, makes no sense.

I'm always hungry in the morning. Fasting bloodwork appts make me 'hangry'!!

Lol, indeed.

I heard the call for bacon!!

Unofficial SANs war-cry

Saturday early evening we will meet our friends for dinner. The men are all excited for the Saturday night meatlovers buffet!!

Meat lovers buffet? Is this a thing? Yum. Well, not sure about the whole buffet thing right now lol

Then we will spend the night at our lake house, since it's only 15 minutes from the restaurant.

Seriously, you have a lake house? Aaaaaaah, lucky girl!

Some places do mushy peas (yuk) and things like curry sauce now.

I like basic, frozen green peas. Notice i said frozen, not about to shuck those little buggers. But mushy? Ew - A word that should never be uttered in connection to food food lol

I`m amazed at my husband not having a single side effect......of course it may still happen, but he feels fine.

well, good for him!

Kids want cheesesteaks for dinner. May air fry some tater tots too. Easy meal, yes please.

Sounds like a fine dinner to me lol. I’ve found myself starting to purchase frozen potato products again due to how great they come out in airfryer. Hadn’t been on my grocery list for years. GD wanted those Tyson dinosaur chicken nuggets I never did understand the allure of frozen nuggets. I snitched one last time i made them, not too shabby

 

[Charade67]

That was an interesting morning. The shop I went to was a little off the beaten path. At one point I was driving through farmland. Appomattox is really small for someplace that played such an important part in U.S. history. The fitting went well, and I left with a couple of items to try. If I like them then I will purchase more. When I left the shop the sun had come out and it has turned into a nice day.

DD will come home Saturday afternoon. We are beginning our search for her graduation dress!!! Just typing that has me a bit emotional.....I cannot believe how fast her 4 years of undergrad have flown by.

That shouldd be fun. Congratulations to the soon to be graduate.

Fish and chips here if you sit in usually comes with a pot of tea, bread and butter (white) and your fish and chips of choice. Some places do mushy peas (yuk)

Ugh. That sounds so unappetizing. I don't like any kind of press. I just now picked them out of my fried rice.

I`m amazed at my husband not having a single side effect......of course it may still happen, but he feels fine.

Not even a sore arm? He is very fortunate.

Kids want cheesesteaks for dinner.

I initially read that as cheesecakes. You see where my brain is.

Here, the catholic schools have always been a major force in the cities for underprivileged youths, part of their mission, irregardless of the children’s faith. The city school system is quite challenged. Same as all major cities, they have to work within their budgets. unless their kids are accepted into one of the few satellite/specialty schools, large proportion of those residents opt out.

I'm not sure how it worked here, but I suspect mostly the more well off kids went to Catholic school. Sadly, the school here closed a couple of years ago due to very low enrollment.

I have absolutely nothing planned for the rest of the day. I think I might take a nap.

 

[keishashadow]

I have absolutely nothing planned for the rest of the day. I think I might take a nap.

& i bet caspian will be happy to join you.

Always wanted to stop in Appomattox, as well as many of the other civil war points of interest when driving thru Virginia. We’ve always been all about ‘making time’ to get to our destinations further south. I think once the mr retires we need to take a week to leisurely poke around the state to tour the historical sites.

 

[schumigirl]

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We Hurried home from lab to grab some left over soda bread after quick run to grocery store. Both of us acting like we haven’t eaten in a week lol. Going to make up a nice, green salad for lunch with lots of cheese & veggies.

Nope, shrimp scampi as is our general norm. Something we both will devour

That’s a great work schedule

Here, the catholic schools have always been a major force in the cities for underprivileged youths, part of their mission, irregardless of the children’s faith. The city school system is quite challenged. Same as all major cities, they have to work within their budgets. unless their kids are accepted into one of the few satellite/specialty schools, large proportion of those residents opt out.

A large portion of our diocesan budget goes to funding the schools, nearly full financial aid is freely granted to those in need. With costs spiraling, not exactly a popular concept.

Most individual parishes had their own schools when I was a child but, that started to change with Vatican reform. Things consolidated to point where each diocese now calls their own shots. Some have more schools open, others do not.

It’s certainly not cheap by any means. GD is 10, it was $10,000 for 1st grade for parish members. High school varies from $20,000 to $30,000. Far less than the exclusive, private schools where the day students pay $50,000, minimum. They are primarily boarding schools for the wealthy.

Our local public schools are ranked very highly. Well, that was before the pandemic. I shudder to think where state testing results will land once they are started back up again. Teacher friends tell me so many parents tapped out from day one, disinterested at best. Sad to hear. God forbid a parent should be expected to help school their own children.

my kids went to our elementary catholic school until it closed when youngest entered school. Didn’t want him bused, so into public he went & thrived.

Most students are mainstreamed but, special needs in our county are all addressed by a central intermediatary unit, very sell staffed which rotate among the schools as need. Several do have aides that are with them throughout the day.


Hate to say it, had thought you were going with a straight or gay comment as to which foot you kicked with...seriously, certain subjects really shouldn’t come up in casual social situations, period.

Yep, was very common not that long ago. Heck, here, even the most liberal churches require those getting married to undergo religious preparation/pre-marriage counseling if not down right conversion. I think the counseling is a wonderful idea. So many jump into that without any sort of conversations as to finances, RL goals, etc.

Now that the schools have consolidated, often there is a long waiting list to be enrolled, parish members & returning students get first dibs.

When working as a realtor was stunned to see the number of homes that did have shutoff values on toilets & sinks??? Such a cheap modification, makes no sense.

Lol, indeed.

Unofficial SANs war-cry

Meat lovers buffet? Is this a thing? Yum. Well, not sure about the whole buffet thing right now lol


Seriously, you have a lake house? Aaaaaaah, lucky girl!

I like basic, frozen green peas. Notice i said frozen, not about to shuck those little buggers. But mushy? Ew - A word that should never be uttered in connection to food food lol

well, good for him!

Sounds like a fine dinner to me lol. I’ve found myself starting to purchase frozen potato products again due to how great they come out in airfryer. Hadn’t been on my grocery list for years. GD wanted those Tyson dinosaur chicken nuggets I never did understand the allure of frozen nuggets. I snitched one last time i made them, not too shabby

Lunch sounds so good!!! Mind you so does shrimp scampi......

Yes, mushy peas are gross, unlike realfod we found them to be everywhere we`ve gone in the UK.....gravy or curry sauce being an alternative readily available. Kids seem to like those things........I don`t like peas in any form, but mushy are disgusting.....Tom loves them.....yep, he never gets them either......

I still hear folks mention mixed marriages with religions today. Amazing that it`s so common a comment. Remind me to tell you what the Minister said about my wedding dress......we were living together at the time before we got married.....lol.....there were some chats before I joined the church, but nothing major and all very informal. But, yes, some folks could be doing with some guidance before they get married, I don`t think many do.

Oh that was a tame comment about being a left footer. The folks we knew were mortified, but it was expected I believe. Unfortunately, it wasn`t unique and won`t be the last time either.

I never got the frozen ones either, they are so easy to make yourself.....only takes a few minutes.

That was an interesting morning. The shop I went to was a little off the beaten path. At one point I was driving through farmland. Appomattox is really small for someplace that played such an important part in U.S. history. The fitting went well, and I left with a couple of items to try. If I like them then I will purchase more. When I left the shop the sun had come out and it has turned into a nice day.


That shouldd be fun. Congratulations to the soon to be graduate.

Ugh. That sounds so unappetizing. I don't like any kind of press. I just now picked them out of my fried rice.

Not even a sore arm? He is very fortunate.

I initially read that as cheesecakes. You see where my brain is.

I'm not sure how it worked here, but I suspect mostly the more well off kids went to Catholic school. Sadly, the school here closed a couple of years ago due to very low enrollment.

I have absolutely nothing planned for the rest of the day. I think I might take a nap.

Glad the fitting went well.

Yep, not even a sore arm.....I wondered why he was ok with sleeping on that arm during the night, wasn`t bothering him......heck mine is still a little tender! He did just say for about an hour last night before he went to bed it was a little sore, but didn`t last long.

Catholic schools are free here like every other school. There are private ones too, but not common, although now I think on it, there are a fair few in our County.

lol....I read it as cheesecakes too! Must be the time of day......enjoy that nap.





Just been asked if the pizza dough is ready........er, it`s just after 4.30......no!!! Far too early.....

Just put out some chips, guacamole and garlic dip with some little tiny appetisers....that`ll keep us going till dinner.

And maybe a small glass of Malbec.....

 

[Charade67]

Always wanted to stop in Appomattox, as well as many of the other civil war points of interest when driving thru Virginia. We’ve always been all about ‘making time’ to get to our destinations further south. I think once the mr retires we need to take a week to leisurely poke around the state to tour the historical sites.

If you do decide to spend some time here please let me know. I’m about a 40 minute drive from Appomattox. 3 hours from Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown, and within reasonable driving distance of Monticello, the D-Day memorial, and lots of other historic places.

I still hear folks mention mixed marriages with religions today. Amazing that it`s so common a comment. Remind me to tell you what the Minister said about my wedding dress......we were living together at the time before we got married.....lol.....there were some chats before I joined the church, but nothing major and all very informal. But, yes, some folks could be doing with some guidance before they get married, I don`t think many do.

Premarital counseling was required of anyone getting married at my church no matter who you were. Dh and I both belonged to the same denomination, so that made it a bit easier. I often joke that my parents had a mixed marriage. My mom is from the south (North Carolina), and my dad was from the north (New York).

Caspian is napping on my bed. I think I will use the recliner.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Bacon all round Lynne......we always have plenty......sounds not a bad day for you, it`ll get warmer soon I imagine. And thank you, Tom is doing fabulously. Not a side effect yet.





Hope the fitting goes well Charade.....another with rain! Hope it clears for you.






lol....yes, we`re well suited to that meme!! And completely agree.....

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Fish and chips here if you sit in usually comes with a pot of tea, bread and butter (white) and your fish and chips of choice. Some places do mushy peas (yuk) and things like curry sauce now. Many places offer different dishes too......but, never coleslaw or potato salad if it`s authentic. Scotland and England vary too what they serve, as do regions too.

In Scotland you ask for a Fish supper......in England you mostly ask for cod and chips or haddock and chips and whatever else you may wish to have. Weirdly curry sauce from the chippie is lovely.....not very curry flavoured, but nice. You dip your chips in it. Again, many differences around the country.

You`ll have a lovely time with your dd and dress hunting....yes, where does the time go! And you have plans for Saturday night......that is incredibly exciting for us who can`t go out yet......lol......we have either Trivial Pursuit or New York Monopoly planned......there will be wine regardless!!

Enjoy the evening though and the lakehouse too....how lovely!




I`m amazed at my husband not having a single side effect......of course it may still happen, but he feels fine.

We have a sea fret rolling in right now, it`s gone very misty and murky looking outside and the temp has dropped. Warm in here though.

Lunch was lovely, slighty doughy bread, brought it out a tad too early, but it was fine all the same, went well with the soup.

This day has felt very long, surprising as I`ve been busy. Got a lot done though.

Quite unique how each area does a fish fry! I'd like to try curry sometime. It seems to be gaining popularity. Not yet in my area, but we are always a bit behind on new things!

J’aime that is different from our fish and chips (fries) options though does vary according to region. My bestie now lives in Yorkshire and can’t often eat from their take out as some still use “dripping” (animal fat) not oil and she is vegetarian. We spend a lot of time in Devon and they don’t often serve mushy peas or gravy that is always available in the North West. Also common are curry sauce, potato fritters, steak and kidney puddings (in a suet pastry) and various pies. You can ask for a buttered “bap” (white bread roll).

Interesting the differences in all regions.

Mussels for us tonight - in garlic and cream. Garlic bread for Kev and Em. I will try and resist!

Happy to have done two hours of my patchwork and all the laundry done pre weekend.

Mussels in garlic and cream!! Set another place for me!!

Steak and kidney puddings sound interesting!

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We Hurried home from lab to grab some left over soda bread after quick run to grocery store. Both of us acting like we haven’t eaten in a week lol. Going to make up a nice, green salad for lunch with lots of cheese & veggies.

Nope, shrimp scampi as is our general norm. Something we both will devour

That’s a great work schedule

Here, the catholic schools have always been a major force in the cities for underprivileged youths, part of their mission, irregardless of the children’s faith. The city school system is quite challenged. Same as all major cities, they have to work within their budgets. unless their kids are accepted into one of the few satellite/specialty schools, large proportion of those residents opt out.

A large portion of our diocesan budget goes to funding the schools, nearly full financial aid is freely granted to those in need. With costs spiraling, not exactly a popular concept.

Most individual parishes had their own schools when I was a child but, that started to change with Vatican reform. Things consolidated to point where each diocese now calls their own shots. Some have more schools open, others do not.

It’s certainly not cheap by any means. GD is 10, it was $10,000 for 1st grade for parish members. High school varies from $20,000 to $30,000. Far less than the exclusive, private schools where the day students pay $50,000, minimum. They are primarily boarding schools for the wealthy.

Our local public schools are ranked very highly. Well, that was before the pandemic. I shudder to think where state testing results will land once they are started back up again. Teacher friends tell me so many parents tapped out from day one, disinterested at best. Sad to hear. God forbid a parent should be expected to help school their own children.

my kids went to our elementary catholic school until it closed when youngest entered school. Didn’t want him bused, so into public he went & thrived.

Most students are mainstreamed but, special needs in our county are all addressed by a central intermediatary unit, very sell staffed which rotate among the schools as need. Several do have aides that are with them throughout the day.


Hate to say it, had thought you were going with a straight or gay comment as to which foot you kicked with...seriously, certain subjects really shouldn’t come up in casual social situations, period.

Yep, was very common not that long ago. Heck, here, even the most liberal churches require those getting married to undergo religious preparation/pre-marriage counseling if not down right conversion. I think the counseling is a wonderful idea. So many jump into that without any sort of conversations as to finances, RL goals, etc.

Now that the schools have consolidated, often there is a long waiting list to be enrolled, parish members & returning students get first dibs.

When working as a realtor was stunned to see the number of homes that did have shutoff values on toilets & sinks??? Such a cheap modification, makes no sense.

Lol, indeed.

Unofficial SANs war-cry

Meat lovers buffet? Is this a thing? Yum. Well, not sure about the whole buffet thing right now lol


Seriously, you have a lake house? Aaaaaaah, lucky girl!

I like basic, frozen green peas. Notice i said frozen, not about to shuck those little buggers. But mushy? Ew - A word that should never be uttered in connection to food food lol

well, good for him!

Sounds like a fine dinner to me lol. I’ve found myself starting to purchase frozen potato products again due to how great they come out in airfryer. Hadn’t been on my grocery list for years. GD wanted those Tyson dinosaur chicken nuggets I never did understand the allure of frozen nuggets. I snitched one last time i made them, not too shabby

Yes, it's thing around here! Especially in small communities where supper clubs are prevalent. And look at that price $13.99 for all you can eat! They will lose money on some people, lol!

That was an interesting morning. The shop I went to was a little off the beaten path. At one point I was driving through farmland. Appomattox is really small for someplace that played such an important part in U.S. history. The fitting went well, and I left with a couple of items to try. If I like them then I will purchase more. When I left the shop the sun had come out and it has turned into a nice day.


That shouldd be fun. Congratulations to the soon to be graduate.

Ugh. That sounds so unappetizing. I don't like any kind of press. I just now picked them out of my fried rice.

Not even a sore arm? He is very fortunate.

I initially read that as cheesecakes. You see where my brain is.

I'm not sure how it worked here, but I suspect mostly the more well off kids went to Catholic school. Sadly, the school here closed a couple of years ago due to very low enrollment.

I have absolutely nothing planned for the rest of the day. I think I might take a nap.

Hope the clothing items work out! It's always nice to have really well fit clothes...easier said than done sometimes.

Lunch sounds so good!!! Mind you so does shrimp scampi......

Yes, mushy peas are gross, unlike realfod we found them to be everywhere we`ve gone in the UK.....gravy or curry sauce being an alternative readily available. Kids seem to like those things........I don`t like peas in any form, but mushy are disgusting.....Tom loves them.....yep, he never gets them either......

I still hear folks mention mixed marriages with religions today. Amazing that it`s so common a comment. Remind me to tell you what the Minister said about my wedding dress......we were living together at the time before we got married.....lol.....there were some chats before I joined the church, but nothing major and all very informal. But, yes, some folks could be doing with some guidance before they get married, I don`t think many do.

Oh that was a tame comment about being a left footer. The folks we knew were mortified, but it was expected I believe. Unfortunately, it wasn`t unique and won`t be the last time either.

I never got the frozen ones either, they are so easy to make yourself.....only takes a few minutes.







Glad the fitting went well.

Yep, not even a sore arm.....I wondered why he was ok with sleeping on that arm during the night, wasn`t bothering him......heck mine is still a little tender! He did just say for about an hour last night before he went to bed it was a little sore, but didn`t last long.

Catholic schools are free here like every other school. There are private ones too, but not common, although now I think on it, there are a fair few in our County.

lol....I read it as cheesecakes too! Must be the time of day......enjoy that nap.





Just been asked if the pizza dough is ready........er, it`s just after 4.30......no!!! Far too early.....

Just put out some chips, guacamole and garlic dip with some little tiny appetisers....that`ll keep us going till dinner.

And maybe a small glass of Malbec.....

Malbec, yes!

Mushy peas, yes!! I knew Tom was a pretty great guy, lol! And glad he seems to be tolerating the shot really well!

If you do decide to spend some time here please let me know. I’m about a 40 minute drive from Appomattox. 3 hours from Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown, and within reasonable driving distance of Monticello, the D-Day memorial, and lots of other historic places.

Premarital counseling was required of anyone getting married at my church no matter who you were. Dh and I both belonged to the same denomination, so that made it a bit easier. I often joke that my parents had a mixed marriage. My mom is from the south (North Carolina), and my dad was from the north (New York).

Caspian is napping on my bed. I think I will use the recliner.

Strawberry is resting too....gosh, I just love her green eyes!!!






Had a bit of a vehicle issue when I tried to leave this morning. The tire pressure in my right front passenger side was low. Guessing I drove over a nail or something, and created a slow leak. It was ok yesterday...
Anyway, DH was extra nice! He just drove all the way home from work to swap vehicles with me, and he's bringing mine in to be serviced. It's the little things!!!

 

[schumigirl]

If you do decide to spend some time here please let me know. I’m about a 40 minute drive from Appomattox. 3 hours from Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown, and within reasonable driving distance of Monticello, the D-Day memorial, and lots of other historic places.

Premarital counseling was required of anyone getting married at my church no matter who you were. Dh and I both belonged to the same denomination, so that made it a bit easier. I often joke that my parents had a mixed marriage. My mom is from the south (North Carolina), and my dad was from the north (New York).

Caspian is napping on my bed. I think I will use the recliner.

I did refuse to go to the thing they were suggesting for couples at the time, and as we were living together and the minister knew at that point I wan`t a pushover, we didn`t have to go. Not for me, we were old enough to know our own mind. Joining wasn`t an issue for me. I wasn`t a member of any church, but Tom was although lapsed. Minister although young at the time was quite old fashioned and we locked horns a couple of times, but he did like me so we got what we wanted.

Yes, there`s more than one type of mixed marriage. I have cousins who have the reddest hair ever....whitest Scottish skin and one married the darkest Italian man you`ve ever seen....he looks almost Iranian, but pure Italian....and folks often describe them as mixed too.

Quite unique how each area does a fish fry! I'd like to try curry sometime. It seems to be gaining popularity. Not yet in my area, but we are always a bit behind on new things!


Mussels in garlic and cream!! Set another place for me!!

Steak and kidney puddings sound interesting!


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Yes, it's thing around here! Especially in small communities where supper clubs are prevalent. And look at that price $13.99 for all you can eat! They will lose money on some people, lol!


Hope the clothing items work out! It's always nice to have really well fit clothes...easier said than done sometimes.


Malbec, yes!

Mushy peas, yes!! I knew Tom was a pretty great guy, lol! And glad he seems to be tolerating the shot really well!


Strawberry is resting too....gosh, I just love her green eyes!!!
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Had a bit of a vehicle issue when I tried to leave this morning. The tire pressure in my right front passenger side was low. Guessing I drove over a nail or something, and created a slow leak. It was ok yesterday...
Anyway, DH was extra nice! He just drove all the way home from work to swap vehicles with me, and he's bringing mine in to be serviced. It's the little things!!!

Bleurgh......kidney`s are gross too!! But curry.....oh Lori there are so many types.....Indian, Thai and all variations in between......love curry. And it doesn`t need to blow your head off. A good curry will build in heat as you eat it.....or just get a very mild one.

I`m on my way for the seafood buffet Lori!!! WOOO.....that looks so good! Will enjoy the Malbec for sure.......and yes, he`s doing so well with the shot. yes, he`d share his mushy peas with you I`m sure.......

Beautiful cat. So pretty. And bonus points for your DH today....that was nice......



We are both laid along the sofas right now.....both looking like beached whales.

Made the pizza doughs.....a little too big, but we all chose our toppings and got them in the ovens.....we are completely stuffed. You know when you don`t want to stop eating......that was us. But, completely delicious.

Won`t be doing much tonight......and won`t be eating till late breakfast tomorrow......the call of the bacon will be going out.......

 

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha thank you for explaining about your schools. Here there is free schooling (and nowadays pre-schooling) for all children. A lot of fee paying schools around us too as we are adjacent very wealthy areas. There wasn’t free pre school when my two were small and as I was working after DS was 3 I chose to send him to a fee paying school near my employment however when I moved house he joined Em at the country primary school as it was excellent.

I can still remember the totally inappropriate and embarrassing pre marriage talk by the minister at my first marriage. He passed away a couple of years ago and a few people had the same memories!

Charade sounds good to get a fitting - hope you found something nice.

J’aime any of those buffets sound great. Also meeting friends - yes please.

J and Kev both love mushy peas along with Tom. Perhaps it’s a man thing?

Enjoy curries here too - though hate Thai ones. Too fragrant - particularly dislike lemongrass. Good job we all like different things.

Settling down to watch the movie Peterloo. Knew very little about the history until we did a Manchester city walk with our AZ walking group. Terrible massacre of innocent people. Not pleasant viewing but I enjoy learning the history.

Have a good Friday evening everyone.

 

[bobbie68]

everyone I hope everyone is ready for a nice weekend. Ihope the weather is good for everyone to enjoy. Our weather has been great it goes between 70's and 80's during the day. We are waiting to have a little more consistent heat before using the pool more.

We just went to Estereo and Bonita springs which is about 3 and 1/2 hours from us the kids wanted to meet up with a friend they met online who has family there. We made it a two day event and it was nice. We went to the Coconut Pointe Mall and it is big. I found one of my favorite stores it is called Estero Bay Oil and Tea. The woman told me they have a store in MT.Dora and I remember hearing about it on here. Anyway it has infused balsamic vinegars and olive oils, tea, honey it is great cause you can try it before buying it. I bought a butter, tuscan herb, lime and truffle olive oil and a strawberry, blueberry, coconut and peach balsamic vinegars. They had a special buy 3 get one free, which included the small ones, so I took advantage of it. I use a lot of olive oil and balsamic vinegars. The vinegars are white or red. We spent a lot of time there. I am glad there is one only about an hour from me.

This week are going to try some farmers markets and other community ones. I maybe going back to Universal for a few hours one night not sure I have heard the spring break crowds are crazy.

Charlie is starting a nice big garden for us, I am very excited for this as I am not good at it. He has a green thumb!

Happy Belated Mother's Day to our Sans family over seas. I hope everyone had a great day.

I started looking at the HHN thread and watching for dates of SANS family. I want to put a night or two and trying to wait to get the most visitors.

I caught a little bit about mushy peas and curry. We all like peas but a little firm and we all love curry. I love making a coconut curry shrimp over rice.

It's time to hit the pillow and watch some TV!!

 

[macraven]

Great to see you here Bobbie!

Sounds like you are exploring more of Florida now

I will set up the annual thread of “ when are you going to HHN” so it helps all find homies others to connect with

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, night owl with my kids. Not. They are still wide awake. I’m ready for bed.

And so,

 

[Lynne G]

Oh and good to hear from you Bobbie. Nice to start a garden, and branch out to explore more of where you live. We have a place in the City I get flavored vinegar from. I use olive oil and vinegar almost every day. Will be nice to say hello to you this Fall.