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

[macraven]

That is wonderful you are there and can see your mom !

She will be thrilled to see you!

Prayers for her to have a complete healing.

 

[Monykalyn]

Rain most of day, sloppy commute to Branson. Stopped for a bit when I got home so hens dashed to garden for bugs, and I got the eggs-2 eggs each in 2 different boxes. Not sure what is going on as they usually compete for same box...Dog "sharing" chair with me right now. Was good day for the taco soup-super easy to put together and meat box delivered today too. Stocking up on steaks for grill when nice weather returns.

have tried mint tea for tummy issues, but like you can`t get through a full cup, I much prefer ginger or turmeric. Gave one of my friends the book I have on the FODMAP plan for folks with tummy issues....it was like a bible to me at one time and after a month or so she has learned so much and issues are less for her, but she drinks two cups of mint tea every day now.....bleurgh.....but I`m glad the book helped her as she didn`t get a very good consultant to deal with.

Yeah mint or ginger works good for upset stomach. Love that you did the FODMAP diet! Often recommended for irritable bowel issues.

Mom was moved into a regular room today, so that is good news.

Hope she continues to do well!

Think I may head to bed early with a cup of tea (did have a glass of wine while soup simmered)

Hope all have a good night!

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, so glad you were able to be close to visit your mom, Charade. Sending her well wishes, and hope she goes home soon, feeling much better.

MonyK, yay for evening tea.

Not a fan of other animal meat and almost any kind of stuff from the water.

Ah, so glad I can sleep in late, or at least not move fast and awake to an alarm. Woot to tomorrow being a Friday.

May all have a most lovely sleep. Sweet dreams and happy thoughts.

 

[macraven]

Can any of you give me your recipe of taco soup?

 

[schumigirl]

Afternoon All,

It has been a few days so I am trying to catch up. Hope everyone is well. Nothing exciting going on. Wish that would change Weather is beautiful today. In the high 70s and sunny. 80s for tomorrow. Went out and picked up a salad for lunch and walked around outside and soaked up some sun.

I finished my audible book, The Thursday Murder Club. I had to restart it but once I did I really enjoyed it. This is the author's first novel and he definitely hit it out of the park. I can easily see it being adapted into a movie or series. I am looking forward to reading the 2nd book he has in the works.

DS started back school in-person this week. Everything went fine. He did say that he and another kid were the only ones in his Geometry class. Normally, I would guess that there are about 25 or so. The most was in his Spanish II class with a whopping 8 kids. I am glad he is back though, even though it is just 2 days a week. He needed a change or scenery and I have no regrets.



I love Line of Duty. I even got DH hooked. Hopefully it will air in the US in a few months or so. I am really looking forward to it.



Totally agree. Team Johnny here too.



Bless her. I pray for quick healing.



Love the pics. Looks like a great time.



Oh no. Glad you are okay. I can imagine that can be very scary to experience.

Yay.....TeamJohnny!!!

I am so happy to hear your son is settled in school. hope he continues to do very well back, yes, they do need that contact and change of scenery.

We are going to try and keep all the episodes of LoD till we have them all and binge watch, if we can resist. We were late to watching that show and watched 4 seasons in a week.....lol......so good. Friends have said the first episode was as good as before.

I do need to buy that Richard Osman book, it sounds good, I had no idea he had written a book, reviews are very good. I was waiting on non essential stores opening up and bookshops are in that class.....but may just order it from our book store we use for the book group. Thank you for the recommendation.

Glad you have some nice weather....it really does make all the difference.

Quick hello from Columbia, SC. I had to get a room about 20 miles from the hospital where Mom is. There's some sort of women's conference in town on Saturday and all the local hotel rooms are booked.

Mom was moved into a regular room today, so that is good news. I will visit her tomorrow morning.

I will resume regular posting when I get back home.

There is a Krispy Kreme down the street from my hotel. I may have to stop in for my free donut.

Happy to hear you get to see your mum today Charade.......I`m sure you`ll feel a lot happier when you see her yourself. Continued good wishes for her improvement, and enjoy those Krispy Kreme`s.

Rain most of day, sloppy commute to Branson. Stopped for a bit when I got home so hens dashed to garden for bugs, and I got the eggs-2 eggs each in 2 different boxes. Not sure what is going on as they usually compete for same box...Dog "sharing" chair with me right now. Was good day for the taco soup-super easy to put together and meat box delivered today too. Stocking up on steaks for grill when nice weather returns.
Yeah mint or ginger works good for upset stomach. Love that you did the FODMAP diet! Often recommended for irritable bowel issues.
Hope she continues to do well!

Think I may head to bed early with a cup of tea (did have a glass of wine while soup simmered)

Hope all have a good night!

I`ve recommended that FODMAP plan to so many people who are having/had tummy issues. It was the consultant I saw when I started having issues, first thing he suggested I have a look at, had never heard of it before him. That was about 4 or so years ago now. Of course sometimes it doesn`t matter what you eat, but for most of the time I use it as a good guideline. Certainly avoiding alliums helps massively....I miss onions. But can occasionally eat the green part of the scallion and leeks. The science of it is quite interesting.

Ginger and turmeric are two things I try to eat regularly, and in teas too. Both are tremendous as relief and prevention.

Sounds like a lovely night for you, and a glass of wine is always nice.





Well, had another earlyish night last night. I normally sleep well anyway, but this week, out for the count.

No walk this morning as we do have a few things to do, but will go out this afternoon for a walk if the rain isn`t bad. Looks good for now, but rain is on the cards. It is very breezy however.

Trying to decide whether to have eggs for breakfast or lunch.....and not a clue for dinner tonight. Asked last night what everyone wanted.......got the shoulder shrug and the words, anything......ok. Anything. Will think on later. Might have some lamb leg steaks, we do love lamb. Second night having a red wine based sauce and rosemary too, but they didn`t offer up any other ideas, so decision made.

Looking forward to Monday. We have some more restrictions being lifted and we can meet up to 6 people outside at the one time, 2 different households can meet up, outdoor swimming pools can open up and although they tell you to stay at home as much as possible, we can drive out further than local areas. Social distancing rules still apply and of course masks are still in place. Most of the country seems to have a very good compliance of those. But all going well on April 12th hair and nail salons will open up, along with libraries and theme parks and outdoor food can be served in pubs, cafe`s and restaurants.....not that our weather is always ideal. Few other things too which will be good.

We tend not to eat outdoors generally as people can smoke outside, and there`s nothing worse trying to eat when folks are smoking around you. So, we`ll choose carefully. But, as of now, the route out of our lockdown is looking good.

Have a wonderful and happy Friday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, Friday’s yay!

Just can’t not be that early bird. Still up before the sun. But so happy a lazy start, which means still that teapot on the stove, and washer and dyer have been having their workout as on my third round, and enjoying a third cup of tea. While I will put a lemon in my tea, almost always it is plain. Like today’s breakfast tea.

Time change for you this weekend Schumi? Guess we are getting used to that still very dark early mornings and much lighter evenings. Best time to enjoy a full day of sun is near the Summer solstice. At least it is usually warm then, and so nice to be out on those evenings.

Mostly overcast, as sunrise was about a half hour ago, abd not very bright out. And a very windy afternoon will arrive, and that high weather system’s wind will blow the clouds away, and a nice afternoon high temp of 75F will be so appreciated. And as a high weather system is the cause of that windy clearing, a super sunny all day sunny Saturday. And the high tomorrow is 70 F. Yay! But as a high weather system is usually from the North, those high 50 high days will start the week days next week, but still will be full day sunny days. But that’s okay. What our March and April are, getting warmer, but still some cooler days tossed in there. And yeah, not unusual to see snow in March and April. But our green is starting, and aww, my daffodils are grown and a beautiful yellow color flowers in my otherwise brown and gray looking garden. Though the tulips are up a bit more, and my sister gave me pink tulips, so they are planted and hope they look as pretty as they do now, as they are in bloom. Time of year our garden centers are busy. Not warm enough to plant most new yet, but by end of April, ground should be easy to dig in, and chance of close to freezing morning is not going to occur.

Super Duper Saturday homies. And hope all are having a Good Morning.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, our slightly darker mornings don’t last long at all. I’m always amazed how dark it is in the US early mornings compared to here. We’re light at the moment just after 5.30, into April official sunrise will be well before 6 but light before that, so we don’t suffer from dark mornings. We do look forward to lighter evenings too.




Got a lot done today.......and managed 5000 steps too, not quite the recommended 10,000 a day, but it’s fine. Very breezy and cool out there, but sun is warm out of the breeze.

Got some lovely lamb leg steaks for dinner tonight, quick sizzle under the grill (broiler) and they’re done. Made a red wine and rosemary sauce to go with them, doing some parameter potatoes and they’re having broccoli while I’ll have griddled peppers.

Dropped off my friends granddaughter‘s Easter eggs and gifts for next week in case I don’t get the chance as she’s going to spend 2 weeks with her dad, he lives an hour away but sees her as much as he can. She loves going to spend time with him.

Think we’ll watch the second PoTC tonight.....watched the first a week or so ago, always enjoy them.

Getting hungry and it’s not even 4.30!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Good taste doesn`t come cheap Lori......always our argument about wine.....lol......some friends disagree....doesn`t stop them drinking it! Yes, April is just around the corner, I`m sure your DH will love those as a gift.

I`ve tried Boar and a lot of different meats mostly in Europe....Germany and France especially. But, never had bear ...didn`t even know you could eat bear.....duh!! Nor elk or turtle.....again, didn`t know you could eat turtles......you are quite adventurous for sure.

I won`t eat snails. Wouldn`t even attempt them when they were offered in France, nor frogs legs.....but most other things apart from offal, yes, why not try them. Venison as long as it`s not too gamey, ie....like liver, I enjoy it, but I need a sauce with the filet which isn`t necessary with beef.




Dinner over......the short ribs were delicious. And rather unusual with bread instead of mashed potatoes or roast. But, it was enough. Slow cooker is somthing I wouldn`t be without. I have three, two larger and one smaller one. All ideal when we have larger get togethers......I yearn for those days again.

Sun is still shining, but much cooler now. Supposed to be rain in the morning, so will pop to our village butcher then walk in the afternoon.

Made some blueberry muffins today so one of those with a cup of tea will be next, then we have two mango`s that are completely ripe so will chop them up later.

Time for tea.

Tried snails once...they weren't good at all! But I do like frog legs!
Blueberry muffins are a classic good choice!

Afternoon All,

It has been a few days so I am trying to catch up. Hope everyone is well. Nothing exciting going on. Wish that would change Weather is beautiful today. In the high 70s and sunny. 80s for tomorrow. Went out and picked up a salad for lunch and walked around outside and soaked up some sun.

I finished my audible book, The Thursday Murder Club. I had to restart it but once I did I really enjoyed it. This is the author's first novel and he definitely hit it out of the park. I can easily see it being adapted into a movie or series. I am looking forward to reading the 2nd book he has in the works.

DS started back school in-person this week. Everything went fine. He did say that he and another kid were the only ones in his Geometry class. Normally, I would guess that there are about 25 or so. The most was in his Spanish II class with a whopping 8 kids. I am glad he is back though, even though it is just 2 days a week. He needed a change or scenery and I have no regrets.



I love Line of Duty. I even got DH hooked. Hopefully it will air in the US in a few months or so. I am really looking forward to it.



Totally agree. Team Johnny here too.



Bless her. I pray for quick healing.



Love the pics. Looks like a great time.



Oh no. Glad you are okay. I can imagine that can be very scary to experience.

Glad your DS is happy back at school!
Enjoy the beautiful 80s weather!! Currently 36 by me at almost noon, boo hoo!!

Quick hello from Columbia, SC. I had to get a room about 20 miles from the hospital where Mom is. There's some sort of women's conference in town on Saturday and all the local hotel rooms are booked.

Mom was moved into a regular room today, so that is good news. I will visit her tomorrow morning.

I will resume regular posting when I get back home.

There is a Krispy Kreme down the street from my hotel. I may have to stop in for my free donut.

Krispy Kreme sounds like a great idea.
Glad your mom is in a regular room. That's a good sign!!

Rain most of day, sloppy commute to Branson. Stopped for a bit when I got home so hens dashed to garden for bugs, and I got the eggs-2 eggs each in 2 different boxes. Not sure what is going on as they usually compete for same box...Dog "sharing" chair with me right now. Was good day for the taco soup-super easy to put together and meat box delivered today too. Stocking up on steaks for grill when nice weather returns.
Yeah mint or ginger works good for upset stomach. Love that you did the FODMAP diet! Often recommended for irritable bowel issues.
Hope she continues to do well!

Think I may head to bed early with a cup of tea (did have a glass of wine while soup simmered)

Hope all have a good night!

Sharing chairs, beds, snacks and just about everything with pets! Love my babies and wouldn't have it any other way!!

Yay.....TeamJohnny!!!

I am so happy to hear your son is settled in school. hope he continues to do very well back, yes, they do need that contact and change of scenery.

We are going to try and keep all the episodes of LoD till we have them all and binge watch, if we can resist. We were late to watching that show and watched 4 seasons in a week.....lol......so good. Friends have said the first episode was as good as before.

I do need to buy that Richard Osman book, it sounds good, I had no idea he had written a book, reviews are very good. I was waiting on non essential stores opening up and bookshops are in that class.....but may just order it from our book store we use for the book group. Thank you for the recommendation.

Glad you have some nice weather....it really does make all the difference.







Happy to hear you get to see your mum today Charade.......I`m sure you`ll feel a lot happier when you see her yourself. Continued good wishes for her improvement, and enjoy those Krispy Kreme`s.






I`ve recommended that FODMAP plan to so many people who are having/had tummy issues. It was the consultant I saw when I started having issues, first thing he suggested I have a look at, had never heard of it before him. That was about 4 or so years ago now. Of course sometimes it doesn`t matter what you eat, but for most of the time I use it as a good guideline. Certainly avoiding alliums helps massively....I miss onions. But can occasionally eat the green part of the scallion and leeks. The science of it is quite interesting.

Ginger and turmeric are two things I try to eat regularly, and in teas too. Both are tremendous as relief and prevention.

Sounds like a lovely night for you, and a glass of wine is always nice.





Well, had another earlyish night last night. I normally sleep well anyway, but this week, out for the count.

No walk this morning as we do have a few things to do, but will go out this afternoon for a walk if the rain isn`t bad. Looks good for now, but rain is on the cards. It is very breezy however.

Trying to decide whether to have eggs for breakfast or lunch.....and not a clue for dinner tonight. Asked last night what everyone wanted.......got the shoulder shrug and the words, anything......ok. Anything. Will think on later. Might have some lamb leg steaks, we do love lamb. Second night having a red wine based sauce and rosemary too, but they didn`t offer up any other ideas, so decision made.

Looking forward to Monday. We have some more restrictions being lifted and we can meet up to 6 people outside at the one time, 2 different households can meet up, outdoor swimming pools can open up and although they tell you to stay at home as much as possible, we can drive out further than local areas. Social distancing rules still apply and of course masks are still in place. Most of the country seems to have a very good compliance of those. But all going well on April 12th hair and nail salons will open up, along with libraries and theme parks and outdoor food can be served in pubs, cafe`s and restaurants.....not that our weather is always ideal. Few other things too which will be good.

We tend not to eat outdoors generally as people can smoke outside, and there`s nothing worse trying to eat when folks are smoking around you. So, we`ll choose carefully. But, as of now, the route out of our lockdown is looking good.

Have a wonderful and happy Friday ​

Found Line of Duty on Amazon Prime. I may give it a watch tonight!
Glad your restrictions are beginning to ease!!!
Your last meme....Truth!!

Ah yes, Friday’s yay!

Just can’t not be that early bird. Still up before the sun. But so happy a lazy start, which means still that teapot on the stove, and washer and dyer have been having their workout as on my third round, and enjoying a third cup of tea. While I will put a lemon in my tea, almost always it is plain. Like today’s breakfast tea.

Time change for you this weekend Schumi? Guess we are getting used to that still very dark early mornings and much lighter evenings. Best time to enjoy a full day of sun is near the Summer solstice. At least it is usually warm then, and so nice to be out on those evenings.

Mostly overcast, as sunrise was about a half hour ago, abd not very bright out. And a very windy afternoon will arrive, and that high weather system’s wind will blow the clouds away, and a nice afternoon high temp of 75F will be so appreciated. And as a high weather system is the cause of that windy clearing, a super sunny all day sunny Saturday. And the high tomorrow is 70 F. Yay! But as a high weather system is usually from the North, those high 50 high days will start the week days next week, but still will be full day sunny days. But that’s okay. What our March and April are, getting warmer, but still some cooler days tossed in there. And yeah, not unusual to see snow in March and April. But our green is starting, and aww, my daffodils are grown and a beautiful yellow color flowers in my otherwise brown and gray looking garden. Though the tulips are up a bit more, and my sister gave me pink tulips, so they are planted and hope they look as pretty as they do now, as they are in bloom. Time of year our garden centers are busy. Not warm enough to plant most new yet, but by end of April, ground should be easy to dig in, and chance of close to freezing morning is not going to occur.

Super Duper Saturday homies. And hope all are having a Good Morning.

We had snow showers last night but nothing stuck on the ground thankfully. Ground is wet, so no walk today. And we won't get out of the 30s either. Warmer days will show up eventually...





Rather gloomy Friday....I guess the weather forecast was correct for a change. A week of wet and clouds. More for Saturday as well. Sunshine isn't going to appear until Tuesday according to my weather app.

2 of the 3 grad dress options are being sent back. One is still a possibility. I really like it, and so does DD. She wants to give them all a try before making a final decision. DD has 4 others that will arrive within the next week or two.

Pork for dinner. Haven't decided on preparation yet, but something will come to mind. Looking forward to opening a new Pinot Noir tonight. It's from the Russian River Valley in CA. I know I'll like it....always favor CA wines!

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh Chinese lunch, tasty. Windy as could be, but sunny out now. Warm Friday afternoon walk, so nice a Spring day, other than a bad hair day.

Pork schnitzel, Paris? And nice to have at least one maybe dress.

Bet Schumi’s house smelled good from their dinner.

Tea time. Afternoon tea, with gram crackers. Close enough, as full still from lunch. Thinking meatball sandwiches for dinner. As picked up some ground beef from the butcher. Easy meal, yay. Unless family not feeling that.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Ooh Chinese lunch, tasty. Windy as could be, but sunny out now. Warm Friday afternoon walk, so nice a Spring day, other than a bad hair day.

Pork schnitzel, Paris? And nice to have at least one maybe dress.

Bet Schumi’s house smelled good from their dinner.

Tea time. Afternoon tea, with gram crackers. Close enough, as full still from lunch. Thinking meatball sandwiches for dinner. As picked up some ground beef from the butcher. Easy meal, yay. Unless family not feeling that.

Pork Schnitzel......oooh, that's a real possibility! Thanks Lynne!

 

[schumigirl]

Tried snails once...they weren't good at all! But I do like frog legs!
Blueberry muffins are a classic good choice!


Glad your DS is happy back at school!
Enjoy the beautiful 80s weather!! Currently 36 by me at almost noon, boo hoo!!


Krispy Kreme sounds like a great idea.
Glad your mom is in a regular room. That's a good sign!!


Sharing chairs, beds, snacks and just about everything with pets! Love my babies and wouldn't have it any other way!!


Found Line of Duty on Amazon Prime. I may give it a watch tonight!
Glad your restrictions are beginning to ease!!!
Your last meme....Truth!!


We had snow showers last night but nothing stuck on the ground thankfully. Ground is wet, so no walk today. And we won't get out of the 30s either. Warmer days will show up eventually...





Rather gloomy Friday....I guess the weather forecast was correct for a change. A week of wet and clouds. More for Saturday as well. Sunshine isn't going to appear until Tuesday according to my weather app.

2 of the 3 grad dress options are being sent back. One is still a possibility. I really like it, and so does DD. She wants to give them all a try before making a final decision. DD has 4 others that will arrive within the next week or two.

Pork for dinner. Haven't decided on preparation yet, but something will come to mind. Looking forward to opening a new Pinot Noir tonight. It's from the Russian River Valley in CA. I know I'll like it....always favor CA wines!

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lol.....yes, some folks really do need an injection of humour. Some seem to look to be offended. Bring back humour!!

Enjoy LoD, it is really good.....we were so late finding it, but enjoyed a binge watch of it.

Your daughter will find the right dress......and it’ll be perfect.

Russian River.......I’m there!!! We have an Australian Shiraz for tonight, part of the new wines that arrived the other day, cant resist as it’s a new one to try. I think that’s what we’ll go for.

Have a lovely weekend Lori.....




Lynne enjoy that sandwich for dinner.......never eaten one of those.




Dinner was delicious, empty plates all round.

Trying to decide if it PotC or Rocky Horror Picture Show.......feels like one of those nights......dammit janet!!!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good Friday night all.

Charade so good you can visit Mum. Sure she will be pleased to see you. Enjoy your doughnuts!

Lynne glad you enjoyed a relaxing day. I’m drinking more tea today.

We’ve had a bright and sunny day with just one rain shower passing over. Though temperatures dropping overnight as very clear.

We had our walk and then watched the new Judi Dench movie. Six minutes to midnight. Anything with her I like but it wasn’t much of a storyline. A lot of it filmed in Llandudno in Wales which is a regular day trip for us (pre-Covid).

Take out fish and chips tonight and a game of Disney Monopoly underway now. L is having a virtual Brownie camp this weekend. I’ll be assisting with the cooking assignments. Charade - I should have got all the badges on her camp blanket but only a few so far!

Couple of “fizzy” head events today but feel a bit better. Thank you for good wishes. Definitely something I’ll have to address eventually.

Hope everyone is heading into a good weekend.

 

[J'aime Paris]

I may have opened the bottle a bit before 5pm, since I'm on glass number 2 and it's 5:15 right now....
Quite delicious and cheers!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Finally getting to do a quick stop in!

It's been a busy week at work. Even though we didn't get home from our visit with dd until Monday evening...the week was super long, tedious and made my brain hurt lol. We enjoyed our trip to see the kids. The weather was spectacular, and came home to that 4 letter swear word that started falling Tuesday night. It was that gross, heavy wet snow that as soon as you touched it with either a shovel, foot or tire it went to slush which turned into ice as the temperature dropped. Today it is warming up and melting again, but driving the last two days has not been great. Oh well...I'm crossing my fingers that spring will be arriving here soon.

I'm doing an unexpected flight to see the kids again on Tuesday. DD starts her new job in a new city, they have given up their childcare spot in the city where they are living right now, and sil is still working. So Grammie to the rescue. DD only has 2 days of work next week, so it will just be easier for me to fly down and help out, than for her to take GD to the city with her, and get her to daycare for only two days. Then DH and the boys will drive down to spend Easter at DD's house and we will all drive back together. I am looking forward to some Grammie/ GD time!!!! I have a few activities planned for us to do.

Almost two weeks now since I had the second round of Moderna and all side effects are gone for me.

I am soooo glad to hear your feeling better.

I do like that it’s light longer in the evening. My neighbor asked me if I wanted to go for a swim in the pool yesterday evening and I was doing the back stroke looking at the moon.......LOL....My exercise distraction.

That sounds like a perfect way to spend and evening!!!!!

Photo dump- chichen Itza, desert from birthday dinner, and view from beach

Oh my....these pictures were glorious to look at - especially since we had a big dump of heavy wet snow that didn't go away right away. By tomorrow that dump should be melted away, then the rest of our winter accumulation needs to melt yet.

my friend’s husband has a maintenance plan in place already as two surgeries have not stopped it. She could not talk when they returned but has messaged she is going to need our support over coming months so not a good day. They used to run a children’s charity supporting an orphanage in India then 9 years ago adopted twin toddlers with additional needs. It’s another example of life being unfair. They are such good people.

It is amazing how unfair and cruel life can be to families at times. It makes us wonder why life gets so challenging. All we can do is be there. Sometimes nothing we can say will help, but just being there as a support helps.

Mom was moved into a regular room today, so that is good news. I will visit her tomorrow morning.

You must be so relieved. I'll keep sending positive thoughts and prayers sent to her and all of you.

But our green is starting, and aww, my daffodils are grown and a beautiful yellow color flowers in my otherwise brown and gray looking garden. Though the tulips are up a bit more, and my sister gave me pink tulips, so they are planted and hope they look as pretty as they do now, as they are in bloom. Time of year our garden centers are busy. Not warm enough to plant most new yet, but by end of April, ground should be easy to dig in, and chance of close to freezing morning is not going to occur.

Enjoy your green that is starting again!!!! The bright spring light and budding trees and flowers It has been a long winter for all of us. Enjoy all the moments.

Got a lot done today.......and managed 5000 steps too, not quite the recommended 10,000 a day, but it’s fine. Very breezy and cool out there, but sun is warm out of the breeze.

I love those days, where is sun is warm like that. My walk last night was like that. It was cool out - but when I was out of the wind, it was glorious. Those days when we get lots done , we don't realize how many steps we actually do on those days! Good job!!!

2 of the 3 grad dress options are being sent back. One is still a possibility. I really like it, and so does DD. She wants to give them all a try before making a final decision. DD has 4 others that will arrive within the next week or two.

I remember grad dressing shopping. It was a love/hate time. I remember dd finding " the dress" but when I seen the price tag, and realized it was more than what we pay for a mortgage payment for a month...I had to tel dd that we couldn't do that dress. In her true drama form, she was devastated, but we ended up finding a very similar one for a fraction of the cost, and it was sewn with her exact measurements. It fit like a glove. She ended up getting a color dress that no one else had, and it was perfect! She later told me, " Thank god we didn't get the first dress, because I only wore this one for like 2 hours " Which is exactly why I said no to the first dress.
I hope you find the prefect one!!!!!!

Tea time. Afternoon tea, with gram crackers. Close enough, as full still from lunch. Thinking meatball sandwiches for dinner. As picked up some ground beef from the butcher. Easy meal, yay. Unless family not feeling that.

That sounds good. I'm not sure what I'm going to cook tonight. I have chicken out, but I really don't feel like that tonight. I would kill for a burger and fries right about now lol. I guess we will see what happens.

Welll...it's time to go home

Have a great night everyone!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Lori......nice choice.....we do enjoy pinot noir. Hope you enjoyed it, perfectly acceptable time to start sipping....... Cheers back at you and enjoy the rest of it....

Well, we changed our choice tonight......after a lot of deliberation....there was a lot of, well, you chose the last one....no, it was you......lol.....I won, but he was glad I chose this one.

Beautiful bottle of wine.

Just saw pumpkin pop in........good to see you, and what a lovely trip you have planned.....have lots of fun with the grandbaby.......sounds lots of fun

And snow!!!! No, just no.......





Dead Man`s Chest was better than I ever remembered it.....

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Now watching a show about music in 1983......loved that year!! Very nostalgic watching my teen idols.......I was 16, so music was very important.

Bacon up in the morning........

 

[J'aime Paris]

Finally getting to do a quick stop in!

It's been a busy week at work. Even though we didn't get home from our visit with dd until Monday evening...the week was super long, tedious and made my brain hurt lol. We enjoyed our trip to see the kids. The weather was spectacular, and came home to that 4 letter swear word that started falling Tuesday night. It was that gross, heavy wet snow that as soon as you touched it with either a shovel, foot or tire it went to slush which turned into ice as the temperature dropped. Today it is warming up and melting again, but driving the last two days has not been great. Oh well...I'm crossing my fingers that spring will be arriving here soon.

I'm doing an unexpected flight to see the kids again on Tuesday. DD starts her new job in a new city, they have given up their childcare spot in the city where they are living right now, and sil is still working. So Grammie to the rescue. DD only has 2 days of work next week, so it will just be easier for me to fly down and help out, than for her to take GD to the city with her, and get her to daycare for only two days. Then DH and the boys will drive down to spend Easter at DD's house and we will all drive back together. I am looking forward to some Grammie/ GD time!!!! I have a few activities planned for us to do.


I am soooo glad to hear your feeling better.

That sounds like a perfect way to spend and evening!!!!!


Oh my....these pictures were glorious to look at - especially since we had a big dump of heavy wet snow that didn't go away right away. By tomorrow that dump should be melted away, then the rest of our winter accumulation needs to melt yet.

It is amazing how unfair and cruel life can be to families at times. It makes us wonder why life gets so challenging. All we can do is be there. Sometimes nothing we can say will help, but just being there as a support helps.

You must be so relieved. I'll keep sending positive thoughts and prayers sent to her and all of you.

Enjoy your green that is starting again!!!! The bright spring light and budding trees and flowers It has been a long winter for all of us. Enjoy all the moments.

I love those days, where is sun is warm like that. My walk last night was like that. It was cool out - but when I was out of the wind, it was glorious. Those days when we get lots done , we don't realize how many steps we actually do on those days! Good job!!!

I remember grad dressing shopping. It was a love/hate time. I remember dd finding " the dress" but when I seen the price tag, and realized it was more than what we pay for a mortgage payment for a month...I had to tel dd that we couldn't do that dress. In her true drama form, she was devastated, but we ended up finding a very similar one for a fraction of the cost, and it was sewn with her exact measurements. It fit like a glove. She ended up getting a color dress that no one else had, and it was perfect! She later told me, " Thank god we didn't get the first dress, because I only wore this one for like 2 hours " Which is exactly why I said no to the first dress.
I hope you find the prefect one!!!!!!

That sounds good. I'm not sure what I'm going to cook tonight. I have chicken out, but I really don't feel like that tonight. I would kill for a burger and fries right about now lol. I guess we will see what happens.

Welll...it's time to go home

Have a great night everyone!!!!

So glad the trip was a success and you get to go again! One on one with the GD will be special!

Thankfully the dress DD is considering is $25 on Amazon. And I believe the other possibilities are reasonable as well.
The dress that was a ridiculous purchase was her prom dress. I still have trouble comprehending that I spent over $500 for that.....

Lori......nice choice.....we do enjoy pinot noir. Hope you enjoyed it, perfectly acceptable time to start sipping....... Cheers back at you and enjoy the rest of it....

Well, we changed our choice tonight......after a lot of deliberation....there was a lot of, well, you chose the last one....no, it was you......lol.....I won, but he was glad I chose this one.

Beautiful bottle of wine.

Just saw pumpkin pop in........good to see you, and what a lovely trip you have planned.....have lots of fun with the grandbaby.......sounds lots of fun

And snow!!!! No, just no.......





Dead Man`s Chest was better than I ever remembered it.....

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Now watching a show about music in 1983......loved that year!! Very nostalgic watching my teen idols.......I was 16, so music was very important.

Bacon up in the morning........

Ah, went for Johnny after all! I do love him!
But the Time Warp song went off in my head over mention of Rocky Horror Picture Show!!

Looks like a lush wine choice!






Sun finally peeked out for a bit! Maybe have an hour or so to enjoy before dark after all!!

We have decided to stick to our original plan of having a low key Easter at home. MIL is a little unhappy, but we are firm in our decision. My moms 70th bday is days before Easter, and we decided to have a small group here for Easter/bday celebration. Now onto menu planning!

What is on your Easter table??

 

[Charade67]

I am so incredibly bored right now. I saw my mom this morning. She is doing about as well as can be expected. She is very weak and tired right now. I was hoping to get the chance to talk to her doctor, but he didn't come by before visiting hours were over.

Visiting hours were over at 12:00. I thought about going to the zoo, but it was raining really hard when I drove back to Columbia. I ended up going back to my room and taking a nap. I played on the computer for awhile and then went to dinner. I am now back in the room and there is nothing worth watching on TV. I should have brought a book.

We tend not to eat outdoors generally as people can smoke outside, and there`s nothing worse trying to eat when folks are smoking around you. So, we`ll choose carefully. But, as of now, the route out of our lockdown is looking good.

I'm with you on the outdoor eating. I don't like the smoke and also don't like the bugs. Awesome that your restrictions are being eased back some.

2 of the 3 grad dress options are being sent back. One is still a possibility. I really like it, and so does DD. She wants to give them all a try before making a final decision. DD has 4 others that will arrive within the next week or two.

Always nice to have options. I will be doing this in about a year or so.

Pork schnitzel, Paris? And nice to have at least one maybe dress.

Would you believe I've never had schnitzel? There is a German restaurant near my hotel. I though of going there, but found out that they don't take cards. I'm too lazy to go search for an ATM.

Take out fish and chips tonight and a game of Disney Monopoly underway now. L is having a virtual Brownie camp this weekend. I’ll be assisting with the cooking assignments. Charade - I should have got all the badges on her camp blanket but only a few so far!

I thought I was done sewing panaches on vests, but dh has decided to start collecting patches based on his favorite music groups and movies. HE has a cargo vest that he puts them on.

I'm doing an unexpected flight to see the kids again on Tuesday. DD starts her new job in a new city, they have given up their childcare spot in the city where they are living right now, and sil is still working. So Grammie to the rescue. DD only has 2 days of work next week, so it will just be easier for me to fly down and help out, than for her to take GD to the city with her, and get her to daycare for only two days. Then DH and the boys will drive down to spend Easter at DD's house and we will all drive back together. I am looking forward to some Grammie/ GD time!!!! I have a few activities planned for us to do.

Enjoy your bonus family time.

Thankfully the dress DD is considering is $25 on Amazon. And I believe the other possibilities are reasonable as well.
The dress that was a ridiculous purchase was her prom dress. I still have trouble comprehending that I spent over $500 for that.....

Wow, $25 is a great price. I spent too much on a prom dress too. B can always wear it again if she goes to any formal event while at college. I also suggested that maybe her daughter (if she has one) might like to wear it to her prom. I think the dress with withstand the time.

What is on your Easter table??

I haven't even given it a thought. We are going to Busch Gardens the Friday before Easter.

I can hear someone yelling. I can't tell if she is in another room or in the hall. Maybe I've found my entertainment for the evening.

 

[Lynne G]

Glad you got to see your mom, Charade. Yeah, screen viewing here, kinda bored too. Hope the rain goes away, and can visit mom again. Hope she gets stronger every day, and more get well wishes to her. That dish is very common German entree, and I make it once in awhile, as all but little one will eat it. My mom used to make it, was a staple meal with spaetzle and apple sauce.

Pumpkin that awful s word. Yeah, this time of year, if we get snow now, it is slushy. Hope the weather stays warm to melt all. Yep, not much green yet, but many trees looking like they have buds, and yep, my daffodils are always the first to bloom in my garden. Have great fun with the GD.

Julie, glad to hear you are okay, and hope you do get what is causing those fizzies and fainting fixed easily. Good thoughts you feel much better tomorrow. And yay for tea drinking today.

Paris and Schumi glad to hear wine has been enjoyed. Was thinking of a grey goose slushee, but ended up with a cup of tea. And some ice cream with cherries and hot fudge.

Paris for both proms and winter dance at university, all dresses were under 100 dollars. And all 3 she can wear for any other formal she needs to go to. And all 3 were tailored by my xSIL, she’s an expert seamstress, so they fit her perfect. I did spent too much for her shoes, but they have been worn for all 3 events and formal night on our cruises. And she still loves her shoes and dresses. But I am sure, a new dress will be what she wants for her university graduation. Expect her to wear the same shoes though.

Quiet night, and was so windy as we walked around town after dinner. Almost wished I had a jacket, and that wind was cool feeling, along with hair blowing from that wind, made us want to walk fast.

Good night homies, with that dark and quiet good sleeping night for all the homies.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Do show pictures of the prom dresses. Long time since Em’s but have great pictures of her later one as all the girls gathered at our house and we took them in 2 dressed cars. Both bought online so plenty of choice and returns.

Pumpkin that will be so nice to have time together just the two of you. J said last night if it was real Brownie camp and they were really away you and me would have gone to Chester Zoo! Yes we would - and will do hopefully soon.

Easter Sunday meal for us is local lamb. Will be just 3 as children away so I’ve ordered a half shoulder. Don’t want leftovers. Still contemplating actually attending morning service. Still seats available but no singing allowed so think zoom will be fine.

Charade - I’m sure you’re organised but don’t hesitate to tell them if you want to talk to your Mum’s doctor. They may let you come back when they are on duty or arrange a telephone call? Times are different for visiting here for sure.

We used to be in a wine club and had a stocked “cellar” but as I haven’t drunk any for years now - and Kev rarely does - we just have a few bottles as people still gift it. Always have a Prosecco in the fridge for visitors!

Nice morning here though very cold. Will get our walk in at some point but I am doing “fork” biscuits with L at 10am.

Good Saturday all.

 

[Lynne G]

Hope you had fun making those biscuits with L, Julie.

Phone says sunny and 45F, but no sunlight streaming into my window. And I swear I heard rain in the overnight hours. Seems a bit overcast to me. Will take a peek out the door, when ready to take some trash out. Was annoyed at the empty container I found in the refrigerator, so last night, I cleaned out the refrigerator. We have much more room now. Today, going to go through the freezer, and then both bags of trash will go out. Did two loads of wash, and now enjoying tea and that weekend quiet house. Last load was the towels, so when I am the mood in a little while, will freshen up and dry with that freshly washed towel. I love another day of not having to move fast. Still was up before the sun, but so nice to just chill. And since house feels cool, throw over my lap, and time to change the channel. Seems early mornings are also a time when crappy shows and ad shows are on. Sigh, but at least I am watching on the big tv rather than my tablet.

And so. A Saturday is here. Yay for a day of relaxing.

We traditionally have ham on Easter. Since it is just us 4, and little one is no ham fan, I’m just going to get a pound or two of lunch meat ham from the deli. Any leftovers would most likely be in a sandwich anyway, and then I don’t have to heat if all don’t want to. But we will have more dinner sides, mashed taters as requested by little one, steamed carrots and green beans, and will pick up some rolls the family likes. Then of course bought a tin of candy all enjoy, so will get into that after dinner, if not before. If in the mood, will do some hard boiled eggs too. No one is off on holiday Monday, so that Easter evening will be the back to week day routine readiness. And while the trash will be going out that Sunday, as per our routine, with the township closed Monday, we will just have another day to get the trash out for collection on Tuesday. So I am sure the cans will be full. And that is a good thing. And yeah Keisha I really like a normal Monday trash pick up. Always gives us the weekend to do a final sweep of the house of the week’s trash. And usually the yard trash too. With all that rain and a very windy day yesterday, I’m sure tree branches and other debris will be in the trash this weekend.

Hah yes, time for more tea, and with no one up, thinking some warm oatmeal to keep me not as hungry when at least the men will want breakfast. Little one will most likely be woken by noon if she does not get up before then. I was in bed by 1 am and I heard her playing online with her friends. Asked her to go to bed shortly. I don’t know if she did or not. I was sound asleep as I hit the pillow. But still up not much after the alarm would have sounded. Eh, may be an earlier bedtime tonight, or an afternoon little nap. Will see how tired I am after doing whatever I plan today. One nice thing is that there is no where we need to go, as grocery run not needed yet, though maybe some produce from the produce store. I tend to buy produce every couple of days. Won’t buy from a big box store, as rather have fresh with smaller quantities. Other than that, unless the kids have a want, have no desire to do much, but will also have a walk today, as still may see 70 F by the late afternoon.

Good Morning homies.