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

[macraven]

What a smart looking doggy!
And all dressed up!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Afternoon all. Hoping Hatley is improved and everyone well.

Lynne I hope you can get vaccinated soon as. Does help with confidence going forward. Have to say it has caused a lot of anxiety with many. I always need the loo when out (I have a disability key due to my bowel condition) and my lovely husband produced wipes and surgical gloves for me. He’s putting me a couple of packs together for my handbag. Hadn’t thought as our first time out today for ages.

Wonderful weather so we made the most of it and went straight out and travelled to Buxton. Couldn’t believe all the lay-bys full over the hills and people heading off walking. We parked up and had a lovely walk along the river and through the Victorian Pavilion gardens then on round the town to get hot drinks and cake take out and returned to the gardens to have them. Everyone smiling and enjoying the sunshine.

From there we went on to view a property for sale in the National Park. Lovely location and well done (with separate annexe) but too close to a new build they have put on the land and not big enough.

Home now and planning a simple meal with salad as just us three tonight.

Great news that two black Labrador dogs stolen locally have been found safe this morning. Huge online publicity has helped. Nightmare at the moment with dog thefts.

Cold drink and feet up for a bit now.

 

[Lynne G]

Aw, hope Hatley is much better now, Paris. Yeah, might have ate something should have not eaten. Hope goes outside and does her business to get rid of whatever bothering, rather than tossing up again. Good could keep down some. Very cute dog. My dogs would not let me dress them up, other then a collar.

Julie, yeah, I try not to use our public bathrooms while out, but have done, and kept my mask on, tried to find a not recent used stall, and washed hands well, using paper towel to open door when leaving. Felt safe enough. So I hope you are comfortable if you need to use a store’s loo.

Mac, yeah, I’m with you, not as fond eating when brought home sometimes, though we do eat in car sometimes too, when hungry then. We stopped ordering from a few places, as yeah, when travel made the food not good at all. A shame, as while half full allowed indoor now, we are not eager to eat inside a restaurant. With much warmer weather, we may try eating outside, and after we all get vaccinated.

And for those that did get vaccine, local news said Staples and Office Max will, for free, laminate your vaccinated card. May be a good idea, as I assume to travel or cruise, or other, you’ll need to show it, so would be nice to have it laminated, if free, as seems to be near me.

Ah, is it lunchtime yet? Sigh.

 

[macraven]

There is a thread about not laminating the vaccine card.

if booster shots would be needed in the future, some posted additional info would not be able to be added to the original card

I hope we don’t end up with booster shots over the next years !

 

[Lynne G]

Oh I guess some may still want to laminate it, Mac, and see also a limited time to do, think I saw end of May to get it done free.

Lunchtime walk was nice. Sunglasses and a coat. Love u it t so bright, as saying rainy Wednesday with rain not ending until Thursday morning. Hoping the sun shines this weekend.

 

[schumigirl]

Hope you get your shot soon Lynne!
I thought you did have it since you go shopping.

I had mine done early March and it’s given me peace of mind
My outings are still limited since many in my area have not had the vaccine yet.
I limit my exposure as figure just my luck to be around peeps that are carriers.

Teens (16+) now are allowed to get the shots in my area
Think it will be a big turn out as we have in classroom school
Our school district voted to keep the schools open when the virus started last year

My one wish is Taco Bell will open up inside dining...
Their food is so much better when it is hot
Kind of hard to nuke a taco at home
Just does not have the same taste for me
Lol

We had our first floor hvac system replaced last fall and will have our hvac system for the second floor done this week
My big excitement for the month
Lol

Schumi... did I miss the bacon this morning?

Nope, no bacon this morning mac.......had poached eggs.....not the same excitement as with bacon.......Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend........will set a place!

I remember you getting that done last year......goodness, seems ages ago. Yes, the simple things make us quite happy this weather.......

Good Tuesday morning Sans family



Not an easy task for sure. Your family is lucky to have you there to take care of things.




Wow......big difference your hair turned out great




Thank you Schumi.....I”am looking forward to her Bridal shower and wedding.




Enjoy your Grammy time. Having grandchildren is a blessing for sure.




Charade prayers for your mom. Sometimes an NG tube for a short while will settle things down.




I think my hair dresser is going to run for the hills when sees my hair next month......LOL




Pierogi look delicious.




Beautiful dress worn by a beautiful young lady....I know you are very proud of her.





Sending lots of mummy dust that your daughters ankle heals quickly.


J’aime Paris hope your doggy is ok.


The closest I get to a Curry dish is Chicken Makhani. I suppose it is a form of curry, but pretty light weight.

Lynne I hope they get your vaccine rollout sorted out in your community. The Governor here is already talking about moving into the 18 year old age group here soon.

Mac hope you are feeling better.....its taco Tuesday. Dinner from the bell night.

RFF hope you get to feeling better.


Going to be a warm one here today again. Sunny and high of 82.

We have a new lizard in the area. We first saw them last year about 20 miles south of here and when we returned home here in January they were already here. They are African (Agama) rainbow lizards.

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They are a lot bigger then then the run of the mill Anoles and Geckos. A little startling when you see them the first time.

Having my coffee things morning and reading about the number of Manatees that have died off since January this year. They are really interesting to watch. Very gentle creatures.

Not much on the agenda today. Going to the pool to do some exercises. Need to get scootin.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

lol.....I think my hairdresser will do the same next month! I`m just glad I went in December, as I did think I`d leave it till January, but of course then we went into lockdown again just a few days after my hair was done.......good timing!

Cute picture Robo......I saw two sets of manatees last year for the first time, yes, very gentle looking creatures, and impressive. How sad they are dying anywhere.

Hope you enjoy that pool time and your beautiful weather.

Thank you for the well wishes to Hatley!!
I've never seen the movie for TheBook Thief. Maybe I'll give it a look.


I've read both The Road and The Girl Next Door.
The Road was actually an incredible read. The Girl Next Door was just meh.


Our vet is close to retirement age, and he has reduced hours at the clinic. I may need to start searching for a new one...


I volunteer to help bottle the wine! Samples as payment right, lol?





Still keeping watch on Hatley. She threw up a total of 4 times yesterday, all before 5pm.. But she hasn't acted sick, so I'm not sure on what to do.
I've been giving her tiny amounts of the boiled chicken often, and she tolerated that well. No problems overnight....we kept her in our bedroom so I could wake if she was having troubles.
I fed her a very small meal this morning and will give a bit more in 30 minutes. Really need to see her "do number 2". If that happens, I'll know there isn't a blockage.

Our weather is like a bouncy ball! We are due to almost hit 60 today, but will not get out of the 30s both tomorrow and Thursday.....and then back up to 60 for the weekend. Looking as if Easter will be nice, so that's a positive!
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Lynne, I`d share my wine with you anytime!! You know a good wine when you see it.....not sure you`d think that about this stuff though.......lol......to be fair, it`s not too bad, but I wouldn`t pay for it........

One of the wine groups we belong to has a competition among the home brewers among them......I don`t think the wine they`ve made would make the cut.....but I told them, next year they should give it a shot.

Glad Hatley is doing a little better, or not getting any worse. Hope she`s good tonight....

The girl next door was so badly written, completely agree. It was almost as bad as the writing on Fifty Shades of Grey....now that was badly written!!

Aw, hope Hatley is much better now, Paris. Yeah, might have ate something should have not eaten. Hope goes outside and does her business to get rid of whatever bothering, rather than tossing up again. Good could keep down some. Very cute dog. My dogs would not let me dress them up, other then a collar.

Julie, yeah, I try not to use our public bathrooms while out, but have done, and kept my mask on, tried to find a not recent used stall, and washed hands well, using paper towel to open door when leaving. Felt safe enough. So I hope you are comfortable if you need to use a store’s loo.

Mac, yeah, I’m with you, not as fond eating when brought home sometimes, though we do eat in car sometimes too, when hungry then. We stopped ordering from a few places, as yeah, when travel made the food not good at all. A shame, as while half full allowed indoor now, we are not eager to eat inside a restaurant. With much warmer weather, we may try eating outside, and after we all get vaccinated.

And for those that did get vaccine, local news said Staples and Office Max will, for free, laminate your vaccinated card. May be a good idea, as I assume to travel or cruise, or other, you’ll need to show it, so would be nice to have it laminated, if free, as seems to be near me.

Ah, is it lunchtime yet? Sigh.

We`re the opposite lynne. We`re looking forward to eating inside in restaurants we know will adhere to covid regulations and follow all restrictions to the letter when they can open. I hate eating outside. But, it`ll be places we know well and trust the owners.

Some are comfy going to the mall, I`m not so ready to do that yet. No plans to wander round shops when they open. We all have our comfort zones for sure.

Yes, real dogs shouldn`t get dressed up! memes are fine, but real life.....no. Hope you had a lovely lunch.




I think today has been just lovely. Walked over 8,000 steps today, most along the beach and promenade this morning, beautiful, sunny with a little breeze. We got there before the crowds arrived.........we are still being careful and not going where the crowds are.

Then, had some friends round today for afternoon tea....made some cakes and goodies and sitting in the garden was lovely with how warm it was. We moved into the gazebo at one point as it was so sunny and hot.....not a complaint. It was so lovely to just be able to catch up and chat, while still being careful. All four of us have been vaccinated.

Gorgeous sunny day though.....did get our barbecue out and had a lovely selection for dinner.

Then had a facetime chat with my friends granddaughter who has gone to stay with her dad for a few weeks. We like him a lot and so does my friend, just his ex wife who doesn`t. Nice guy. She wanted to say hello to us and show us her new minion. I miss seeing that little girl a lot. But she`s happiest with her dad or grandma.

Lazy night ahead reading for me I think......

 

[J'aime Paris]

Good Tuesday morning Sans family



Not an easy task for sure. Your family is lucky to have you there to take care of things.




Wow......big difference your hair turned out great




Thank you Schumi.....I”am looking forward to her Bridal shower and wedding.




Enjoy your Grammy time. Having grandchildren is a blessing for sure.




Charade prayers for your mom. Sometimes an NG tube for a short while will settle things down.




I think my hair dresser is going to run for the hills when sees my hair next month......LOL




Pierogi look delicious.




Beautiful dress worn by a beautiful young lady....I know you are very proud of her.





Sending lots of mummy dust that your daughters ankle heals quickly.


J’aime Paris hope your doggy is ok.


The closest I get to a Curry dish is Chicken Makhani. I suppose it is a form of curry, but pretty light weight.

Lynne I hope they get your vaccine rollout sorted out in your community. The Governor here is already talking about moving into the 18 year old age group here soon.

Mac hope you are feeling better.....its taco Tuesday. Dinner from the bell night.

RFF hope you get to feeling better.


Going to be a warm one here today again. Sunny and high of 82.

We have a new lizard in the area. We first saw them last year about 20 miles south of here and when we returned home here in January they were already here. They are African (Agama) rainbow lizards.

View attachment 566006

They are a lot bigger then then the run of the mill Anoles and Geckos. A little startling when you see them the first time.

Having my coffee things morning and reading about the number of Manatees that have died off since January this year. They are really interesting to watch. Very gentle creatures.

Not much on the agenda today. Going to the pool to do some exercises. Need to get scootin.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

Hatley is much better, thank you!

Afternoon all. Hoping Hatley is improved and everyone well.

Lynne I hope you can get vaccinated soon as. Does help with confidence going forward. Have to say it has caused a lot of anxiety with many. I always need the loo when out (I have a disability key due to my bowel condition) and my lovely husband produced wipes and surgical gloves for me. He’s putting me a couple of packs together for my handbag. Hadn’t thought as our first time out today for ages.

Wonderful weather so we made the most of it and went straight out and travelled to Buxton. Couldn’t believe all the lay-bys full over the hills and people heading off walking. We parked up and had a lovely walk along the river and through the Victorian Pavilion gardens then on round the town to get hot drinks and cake take out and returned to the gardens to have them. Everyone smiling and enjoying the sunshine.

From there we went on to view a property for sale in the National Park. Lovely location and well done (with separate annexe) but too close to a new build they have put on the land and not big enough.

Home now and planning a simple meal with salad as just us three tonight.

Great news that two black Labrador dogs stolen locally have been found safe this morning. Huge online publicity has helped. Nightmare at the moment with dog thefts.

Cold drink and feet up for a bit now.

Hatley is much better, thanks! We always worry about our furry loved ones!

Aw, hope Hatley is much better now, Paris. Yeah, might have ate something should have not eaten. Hope goes outside and does her business to get rid of whatever bothering, rather than tossing up again. Good could keep down some. Very cute dog. My dogs would not let me dress them up, other then a collar.

Julie, yeah, I try not to use our public bathrooms while out, but have done, and kept my mask on, tried to find a not recent used stall, and washed hands well, using paper towel to open door when leaving. Felt safe enough. So I hope you are comfortable if you need to use a store’s loo.

Mac, yeah, I’m with you, not as fond eating when brought home sometimes, though we do eat in car sometimes too, when hungry then. We stopped ordering from a few places, as yeah, when travel made the food not good at all. A shame, as while half full allowed indoor now, we are not eager to eat inside a restaurant. With much warmer weather, we may try eating outside, and after we all get vaccinated.

And for those that did get vaccine, local news said Staples and Office Max will, for free, laminate your vaccinated card. May be a good idea, as I assume to travel or cruise, or other, you’ll need to show it, so would be nice to have it laminated, if free, as seems to be near me.

Ah, is it lunchtime yet? Sigh.

Yes, she's much better and I'm so relieved!!

There is a thread about not laminating the vaccine card.

if booster shots would be needed in the future, some posted additional info would not be able to be added to the original card

I hope we don’t end up with booster shots over the next years !

I'd prefer no boosters as well....time will tell...

Oh I guess some may still want to laminate it, Mac, and see also a limited time to do, think I saw end of May to get it done free.

Lunchtime walk was nice. Sunglasses and a coat. Love u it t so bright, as saying rainy Wednesday with rain not ending until Thursday morning. Hoping the sun shines this weekend.

Love a sunglass type of day!

Nope, no bacon this morning mac.......had poached eggs.....not the same excitement as with bacon.......Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend........will set a place!

I remember you getting that done last year......goodness, seems ages ago. Yes, the simple things make us quite happy this weather.......





lol.....I think my hairdresser will do the same next month! I`m just glad I went in December, as I did think I`d leave it till January, but of course then we went into lockdown again just a few days after my hair was done.......good timing!

Cute picture Robo......I saw two sets of manatees last year for the first time, yes, very gentle looking creatures, and impressive. How sad they are dying anywhere.

Hope you enjoy that pool time and your beautiful weather.






Lynne, I`d share my wine with you anytime!! You know a good wine when you see it.....not sure you`d think that about this stuff though.......lol......to be fair, it`s not too bad, but I wouldn`t pay for it........

One of the wine groups we belong to has a competition among the home brewers among them......I don`t think the wine they`ve made would make the cut.....but I told them, next year they should give it a shot.

Glad Hatley is doing a little better, or not getting any worse. Hope she`s good tonight....

The girl next door was so badly written, completely agree. It was almost as bad as the writing on Fifty Shades of Grey....now that was badly written!!






We`re the opposite lynne. We`re looking forward to eating inside in restaurants we know will adhere to covid regulations and follow all restrictions to the letter when they can open. I hate eating outside. But, it`ll be places we know well and trust the owners.

Some are comfy going to the mall, I`m not so ready to do that yet. No plans to wander round shops when they open. We all have our comfort zones for sure.

Yes, real dogs shouldn`t get dressed up! memes are fine, but real life.....no. Hope you had a lovely lunch.




I think today has been just lovely. Walked over 8,000 steps today, most along the beach and promenade this morning, beautiful, sunny with a little breeze. We got there before the crowds arrived.........we are still being careful and not going where the crowds are.

Then, had some friends round today for afternoon tea....made some cakes and goodies and sitting in the garden was lovely with how warm it was. We moved into the gazebo at one point as it was so sunny and hot.....not a complaint. It was so lovely to just be able to catch up and chat, while still being careful. All four of us have been vaccinated.

Gorgeous sunny day though.....did get our barbecue out and had a lovely selection for dinner.

Then had a facetime chat with my friends granddaughter who has gone to stay with her dad for a few weeks. We like him a lot and so does my friend, just his ex wife who doesn`t. Nice guy. She wanted to say hello to us and show us her new minion. I miss seeing that little girl a lot. But she`s happiest with her dad or grandma.

Lazy night ahead reading for me I think......

Sunshine, walk on the beach and BBQ! Now that is living the good life!!!



THANK YOU FOR ALL THE POSITIVE WISHES FOR MY DEAR HATLEY!!!!!
It's always tough when a pet is ill and not knowing how to best help, but I'm pleased to say she's much improved!!!
We had a long walk this morning, but no poo.
Then I decided to take her to her favorite park, knowing all the sights and smells there may be just the remedy..... She definitely had "something" in her poo.....yucky! Just hoping it's all passed, and we're in the clear.

And more big news for the day!
My waitlist approach to the vaccine has finally worked! DH and I both will get our vaccines this Thursday, April 1st (not an April Fools joke I promise).
We have them at different locations and times from one another, but that's not a problem at all.

Our state has done very well with distribution. We have over 1 million WI residents vaccinated. And vaccines will be open to everyone seeking one over the age of 16 by Monday April 4th.

And the sun is still shining, happy day!!

 

[macraven]

Wisconsin is close to 6 million peeps
5,854,594

Hope more get vaccinated before the end of the year

 

[schumigirl]

Hatley is much better, thank you!


Hatley is much better, thanks! We always worry about our furry loved ones!


Yes, she's much better and I'm so relieved!!


I'd prefer no boosters as well....time will tell...


Love a sunglass type of day!


Sunshine, walk on the beach and BBQ! Now that is living the good life!!!



THANK YOU FOR ALL THE POSITIVE WISHES FOR MY DEAR HATLEY!!!!!
It's always tough when a pet is ill and not knowing how to best help, but I'm pleased to say she's much improved!!!
We had a long walk this morning, but no poo.
Then I decided to take her to her favorite park, knowing all the sights and smells there may be just the remedy..... She definitely had "something" in her poo.....yucky! Just hoping it's all passed, and we're in the clear.

And more big news for the day!
My waitlist approach to the vaccine has finally worked! DH and I both will get our vaccines this Thursday, April 1st (not an April Fools joke I promise).
We have them at different locations and times from one another, but that's not a problem at all.

Our state has done very well with distribution. We have over 1 million WI residents vaccinated. And vaccines will be open to everyone seeking one over the age of 16 by Monday April 4th.

And the sun is still shining, happy day!!

Excellent news on Hatley and the vaccine Lori......sounds like your State is doing exceptionally well on the vaccines.

It`s good to hear more and more places progressing well.....I`m quite proud of how well the UK has done, with over 30 million vaccinated in a fairly short time.

I think seeing friends was just fabulous today too.......we`re still being very cautious and careful in line with Government advice. Sadly too many are converging on the same areas and pictures of hordes of people gathering in parks and beaches are apparent again.

Crowds are horrendous in some areas.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Wisconsin is close to 6 million peeps
5,854,594

Hope more get vaccinated before the end of the year

Its a good start for sure.
2.6 million have gotten at least one dose, and 1 million are fully vaccinated.

 

[macraven]

Wisconsin has some better numbers than the other states!

Our GA governor just did his first shot yesterday...
No leading by example here....

Last week GA county I live in opened the shots to anyone that resides in Alabama and Tennessee.....kind of lets you know we have vaccines that will be wasted if not used

Some places have a sufficient supply to vax many
And some states will be trashing the expired serums.

 

[Lynne G]

Woot Woot for Paris and her DH to be getting the shots. Glad to hear Hatley is feeling better. Yeah, one time coming home to see my cow eyed, large belly lab, and so was like what did you eat? Empty torn up bag and some foil pieces from a 16 oz chocolate kisses bag. Called the vet, good thing she was a large dog, had to watch her, did not need to be seen unless not better in a day or two. Gave her some oil in her food with crushed up Tums, and yep, next day, back to a normal dog. I’m sure our backyard probably did not smell too good after she went. Was not going to check that poo.

Robo, eek that was a rather large little lizard. When I spent the summers in Miami as a kid, always enjoyed catching those little green ones. Sometimes ended up with a wiggling tail. I assume they are harmless, and hope they help keep the bugs away. Hope you enjoyed the pool time. Little one can’t wait until warm enough to swim here.

As to vaccinate availability, as Keisha and I will say, our state has not had a very good track record. Though heard from 4 o’clock local news, they may open to all adults to be able to reserve. I hope they do, though I also heard in my county, there is way too high demand versus the amount they weekly get with the restricted who’s allowed as of now. I have heard people driving 4 hours for an appointment in another county. I’m hoping we do not have to do that. And cannot go into the City, as they are checking for proof of City zip code. Not going to take the chance.

Ah, made tacos for lunch, so thinking pasta for dinner, maybe putting peas and bacon in it, and make it carbonara. No chicken left, but extra bacon will make up for no other protein. Doubt anyone will miss no chicken.

Still that glorious afternoon sun. Enjoying a lovely cup of tea. And maybe warm enough tonight, will go for water ice. Sweet summery treat after a pasta meal. At least that’s my plan, though always subject to change before the dinner time. Since lunch was a lazy 2 pm one, will be a later dinner.

Only nice about this time change time, sun will be out for a few more hours. Ahhh. And then the rain cometh when I wake up. That camel will need his umbrella ️. Oh well. Rather get this rain in the middle of the week, and not on the weekend. Was a beautiful weekend last weekend.

 

[Realfoodfans]

J’aime glad Hatley is improved. Louie is terrible for eating things he shouldn’t. Worst is Kev’s ear plugs ! Now always thrown away or put back in the drawer! Glad you will get a vaccination this week. Nobody we know has had a bad reaction.

Only need DS to get his now though we think he had it in February 2020. He is never ill but was very unwell for three weeks.

Binge watched the final series of Keeping Faith. Tears at the end (final series) but very well written and acted.

Off to bed shortly hope everyone has a good night.

 

[Charade67]

Hello all. I had planned on posting yesterday, but it was crazy at work. I ended up working late and was so exhausted when I got home I didn't want to do anything.

I talked to my mom today and she sounded much better, She was complaining, which is a good sign. Still don't know when she will be released from the hospital.

Oh Charade, scary ride. Yeah, I’ve pulled over when I saw a purple weather radar blob over me. Other time was never so scared coming out of the mountains in a pitch dark afternoon thunderstorm. Glad you made it safely back. And lots more well wishes to your mom, and very glad she stopped her coughing.

Glad you made it home alright. I saw where they had half dollar size hail in Hillsville,VA . Cars were pulled on the side of the Interstate getting pummeled.

The drive was really scary. It didn't help that when I stopped at a rest area I checked my phone and discovered there had been a tornado warning for the area.

Glad she's better. Saw the video of hailstorm descending on Nashville-whole storm looked nasty. The bad weather missed our area. Cold front and sunny but lot cooler today.

I just missed the hailstorm. From what I saw on the ground it was pretty bad.

Oldest made it home from Cancun to Seattle-managed to twist ankle pretty bad on friday-her right foot this time. She hurt her left ankle really bad her second day in her first DCP-was on light duty for her first 4 weeks. She left that brace here so she had to order another one. Getting through customs took awhile - 1 person working for 2 full plane loads-after 20 minutes she said 3 more showed up and line started moving but took toll on her foot. She may need to get it xrayed-part of the whole EDS/hypermobility thing! She knows she needs to be careful but said her sandal slipped on the stair.

Oh ouch! Hope it isn't too bad for her.

I always remember my mum and dad`s generation of families.....used to talk of how they had the same furniture their whole married life???? And it was something they were proud of.

I think my parents kept stuff until it literally fell apart. It seemed like we had the same ugly living room furniture forever.

I`ve never liked jammie dodgers, but Tom loves them...

Dh brought jammie dodgers home when he visited London. I thought they were okay, but he absolutely loved them.

I ordered a half gallon water bottle from Amazon. I thought it might help me drink more. I'm not a big fan of water, and I know I'm not nearly hydrated enough. Boy oh boy, it's a lot to drink! I'm a bit over half way through and I feel like I'm floating!!! It'll be interesting to see if I can actually finish it all.....plus, I'm worried I'll be up in the night using the bathroom, lol!

I am the same. I know I don't drink enough water, but it is such a challenge for me.

But at least with another rainy Wednesday predicted, a woot! Woot, today will be a very sunny day, so that lunchtime walk should feel so much nicer, with no messy hair, and 64F this high temp late in the afternoon, with much calmer winds. Third woot!

Same here. We are supposed to get heavy rain tomorrow and then much cooler temps on Thursday.

I did notice this morning it`s light just around 5am, so no dark mornings for us anymore for a while.......big difference between us and the USA. I always found it weird looking out the hotel window at 6.30am and it`s still

DH was amazed that out was light so early when he visited London.

Yeah, little rant. Local news is reporting the president’s virus vaccine availability time line is probably not going to be anywhere close to my state’s availability to all adults.

I hope you are able to get your vaccine soon. Our local area just opened up for all adults.

Charade prayers for your mom. Sometimes an NG tube for a short while will settle things down.

Thank you. They started reintroducing real food to her today. Hopefully if she does well with it they will remove the tube soon.

There is a thread about not laminating the vaccine card.

if booster shots would be needed in the future, some posted additional info would not be able to be added to the original card

I hope we don’t end up with booster shots over the next years !

I hope we don't, but won't be surprised if we do.

We`re the opposite lynne. We`re looking forward to eating inside in restaurants we know will adhere to covid regulations and follow all restrictions to the letter when they can open. I hate eating outside. But, it`ll be places we know well and trust the owners.

Some are comfy going to the mall, I`m not so ready to do that yet. No plans to wander round shops when they open. We all have our comfort zones for sure.

We may be throwing caution to the wind, but we starting eating inside restaurants the day they were allowed to reopen. We have also been to malls and other places. Can't wait to get rid of the masks.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE POSITIVE WISHES FOR MY DEAR HATLEY!!!!!
It's always tough when a pet is ill and not knowing how to best help, but I'm pleased to say she's much improved!!!
We had a long walk this morning, but no poo.
Then I decided to take her to her favorite park, knowing all the sights and smells there may be just the remedy..... She definitely had "something" in her poo.....yucky! Just hoping it's all passed, and we're in the clear.

Wonderful news! So glad she is feeling better. Hopefully it was just something she ate that disagreed with her.

Guess I should go start something for dinner.

Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers for my mom.

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all! Productive day here, struck while iron was hot. Decision made by Dr to go off the new meds, give my body a break & start up another variety. I’m game. Feel like the warden has signed a reprieve . Think i’ll stretch it out until after Easter

When I was watching "The Royle Family" they were always eating Penguins

Please, tell me that’s a candy.

Even made a mudslide for my dessert last night.

As in a boozy treat? Yum

Sorry your pizza was a bust!! We cannot even get pizzandelivery where I live. Guess we are too far outside the city for their routes?

Wow, you know you live in the boonies when it’s too far for the pizza delivery dude

Southwest Airlines seems to be changing flights quite frequently, so frustrating! They changed one of mine by more than 12 hours, so I basically would lose a day. I cancelled that flight and rebooked with Delta.

Reminds me of old AirTran, before SWA gobbled them up. Got to the point where I’d book the cheapest NS, then wait for them to change the fight time and pounce on ‘upgrade’ to better flight.

Hope your DDs ankle is ok! My DD has hypermobility too. Was so accident prone as a kiddo

Never heard of this, need to google. Sorry to hear both kiddos have to deal with this

Keisha, hope your county is doing better than mine.

Well, daily infection count is up. So many throwing caution to the wind too soon, just when the finish line is in sight.

some tout the trick of coming to vaccine sites near the end of the scheduled day & snagging one that way. Takes some persistence I’m guessing.

I know of multiple 80 y.o. + that haven’t managed to get a vaccine yet. They aren’t exactly flexible as to going more than a few miles outside area & have decided to just get on the health care system waiting list to be assigned a time. Not the route I’d want my parents to go but, choice is still an option.

Kind of hard to nuke a taco at home
Just does not have the same taste for me

One of the things airfryers do best is reheat foods so they stay crisp, unlike MW

We had our first floor hvac system replaced last fall and will have our hvac system for the second floor done this week

That sounds like you could take take a nice vacation instead to me. Stinks, can’t be that old, you have such a lovely house.

Wow......big difference your hair turned out great

Thanks,

I think my hair dresser is going to run for the hills when sees my hair next month......LOL

Haha I figure the good ones all are bringing their A game after the long pandemic

Pierogi look delicious.

Thanks, I tried to talk myself into it that with the extra cabbage they were healthier. A splurge though here.

They are African (Agama) rainbow lizards.

Fascinating. Wonder if they were either pets, stowaways in produce/products? Will say we enjoy seeing the little lizards in FL

Really need to see her "do number 2". If that happens, I'll know there isn't a blockage.

So true.

Nightmare at the moment with dog thefts.

It’s mostly english bulldogs here, have become quite popular.

I try not to use our public bathrooms while out, but have done, and kept my mask on, tried to find a not recent used stall, and washed hands well, using paper towel to open door when leaving. Felt safe enough.

Same, when you gotta go, you gotta go

I clip a mini hand sanitizer bottle to my purse. Keep one in car along with wipes.

And for those that did get vaccine, local news said Staples and Office Max will, for free, laminate your vaccinated card. May be a good idea, as I assume to travel or cruise, or other, you’ll need to show it, so would be nice to have it laminated, if free, as seems to be near me.

I scanned ours. The originals in a safe. When i get a minute will print it out, then pull out the mini laminator I have & go to town.

I am hoping that a voluntary, free, acceptable health passport system is rolled out.

There is a thread about not laminating the vaccine card.

Yes, some have raised that thought. Supposedly, whomever admistered the vaccine has the ability to reconstruct the proof. Not sure i’d Want to deal with that.

Do expect & rather welcome any boosters they want to toss at me TBH.

.I saw two sets of manatees last year for the first time,

My people. Highlight of offsite excursions was snorkeling with hundreds of them in crystal river.

Hatley is much better, thanks! We always worry about our furry loved ones

Yea!

DH and I both will get our vaccines this Thursday, April 1st (not an April Fools joke I promise).
We have them at different locations and times from one another, but that's not a problem at all.

Double yea!!

Our GA governor just did his first shot yesterday...
No leading by example here....

Better late than never? Wonder if his wife nagged him into it lol

As to vaccinate availability, as Keisha and I will say, our state has not had a very good track record.

do think a big issue has been the sheer volume of both health care workers and those in assisted & nursing homes. Now that majority have finally been fully vaccinated, IMO the 1st responders deserve to get protected, especially the EMTs that run with the ambulance services. Teachers who want the vaccine started to get it here last weekend, throughout the week. Timed it to coincide with spring break.

As far as I know, Montgomery County is doing their own thing entirely as to how they are doling out the vaccines. Sort of an island among the rest of the counties.

Sadly, the rural counties that surround Allegheny co have had very little interest from their residents in getting vaccines. No big surprise, the same people who refuse to wear masks. Therein lies the crux of the struggle to reach herd immunity, sigh.

People from our county aren’t letting that allocation go to waste. So many have had great luck booking appointments in those mostly rural areas when the slots are announced, by whatever state or county health department or hospital system. Problem is so many can’t or won’t travel outside their area as no pubic transportation that far out of the ‘burg.

I talked to my mom today and she sounded much better, She was complaining, which is a good sign.

That is great news! Continued best wishes.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, available if I want to drive hours from home, Keisha. Ugh. But I will have patience, and hope my work is sooner than later. VA says have to be my DH’s caregiver. Well I am, in that I do take care of him. Told DH will print out the law that says spouses, and then see what VA says. So will see who is faster, VA or work. Otherwise, I am not looking forward to a full day inside my office without being vaccinated. I don’t mind still wearing a mask. And yeah, my county is still announcing not done with group 1. No hope there for I figured months and months.

 

[schumigirl]

Hello all. I had planned on posting yesterday, but it was crazy at work. I ended up working late and was so exhausted when I got home I didn't want to do anything.

I talked to my mom today and she sounded much better, She was complaining, which is a good sign. Still don't know when she will be released from the hospital.


The drive was really scary. It didn't help that when I stopped at a rest area I checked my phone and discovered there had been a tornado warning for the area.

I just missed the hailstorm. From what I saw on the ground it was pretty bad.

Oh ouch! Hope it isn't too bad for her.

I think my parents kept stuff until it literally fell apart. It seemed like we had the same ugly living room furniture forever.

Dh brought jammie dodgers home when he visited London. I thought they were okay, but he absolutely loved them.

I am the same. I know I don't drink enough water, but it is such a challenge for me.

Same here. We are supposed to get heavy rain tomorrow and then much cooler temps on Thursday.

DH was amazed that out was light so early when he visited London.

I hope you are able to get your vaccine soon. Our local area just opened up for all adults.

Thank you. They started reintroducing real food to her today. Hopefully if she does well with it they will remove the tube soon.

I hope we don't, but won't be surprised if we do.

We may be throwing caution to the wind, but we starting eating inside restaurants the day they were allowed to reopen. We have also been to malls and other places. Can't wait to get rid of the masks.



Wonderful news! So glad she is feeling better. Hopefully it was just something she ate that disagreed with her.

Guess I should go start something for dinner.

Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers for my mom.

Charade I am so glad to hear your mum is doing better......and yes, when folks start complaining a little, it`s usually a good sign....and good to hear......

Yes, being on a different continent, you can really see the difference in lighting up and getting dark times. Big difference between us and America. Just after 5 this morning you can see the dawn start. We are on the East coast so we do see it get lighter that little bit earlier than even the West side of the country where mum lives and I grew up.

Jammie dodgers were always a biscuit everyone had in their home, and for kids parties when they were held at home, they were standard fare. Not for me, but I`m sure I ate them as a child.

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Hey all! Productive day here, struck while iron was hot. Decision made by Dr to go off the new meds, give my body a break & start up another variety. I’m game. Feel like the warden has signed a reprieve . Think i’ll stretch it out until after Easter


Please, tell me that’s a candy.

As in a boozy treat? Yum

Wow, you know you live in the boonies when it’s too far for the pizza delivery dude

Reminds me of old AirTran, before SWA gobbled them up. Got to the point where I’d book the cheapest NS, then wait for them to change the fight time and pounce on ‘upgrade’ to better flight.

Never heard of this, need to google. Sorry to hear both kiddos have to deal with this

Well, daily infection count is up. So many throwing caution to the wind too soon, just when the finish line is in sight.

some tout the trick of coming to vaccine sites near the end of the scheduled day & snagging one that way. Takes some persistence I’m guessing.

I know of multiple 80 y.o. + that haven’t managed to get a vaccine yet. They aren’t exactly flexible as to going more than a few miles outside area & have decided to just get on the health care system waiting list to be assigned a time. Not the route I’d want my parents to go but, choice is still an option.


One of the things airfryers do best is reheat foods so they stay crisp, unlike MW

That sounds like you could take take a nice vacation instead to me. Stinks, can’t be that old, you have such a lovely house.

Thanks,

Haha I figure the good ones all are bringing their A game after the long pandemic

Thanks, I tried to talk myself into it that with the extra cabbage they were healthier. A splurge though here.

Fascinating. Wonder if they were either pets, stowaways in produce/products? Will say we enjoy seeing the little lizards in FL

So true.

It’s mostly english bulldogs here, have become quite popular.

Same, when you gotta go, you gotta go

I clip a mini hand sanitizer bottle to my purse. Keep one in car along with wipes.

I scanned ours. The originals in a safe. When i get a minute will print it out, then pull out the mini laminator I have & go to town.

I am hoping that a voluntary, free, acceptable health passport system is rolled out.


Yes, some have raised that thought. Supposedly, whomever admistered the vaccine has the ability to reconstruct the proof. Not sure i’d Want to deal with that.

Do expect & rather welcome any boosters they want to toss at me TBH.


My people. Highlight of offsite excursions was snorkeling with hundreds of them in crystal river.

Yea!

Double yea!!

Better late than never? Wonder if his wife nagged him into it lol

do think a big issue has been the sheer volume of both health care workers and those in assisted & nursing homes. Now that majority have finally been fully vaccinated, IMO the 1st responders deserve to get protected, especially the EMTs that run with the ambulance services. Teachers who want the vaccine started to get it here last weekend, throughout the week. Timed it to coincide with spring break.

As far as I know, Montgomery County is doing their own thing entirely as to how they are doling out the vaccines. Sort of an island among the rest of the counties.

Sadly, the rural counties that surround Allegheny co have had very little interest from their residents in getting vaccines. No big surprise, the same people who refuse to wear masks. Therein lies the crux of the struggle to reach herd immunity, sigh.

People from our county aren’t letting that allocation go to waste. So many have had great luck booking appointments in those mostly rural areas when the slots are announced, by whatever state or county health department or hospital system. Problem is so many can’t or won’t travel outside their area as no pubic transportation that far out of the ‘burg.


That is great news! Continued best wishes.

Penguin biscuit for a cup of tea Janet........

Again, a staple of the "biscuit tin" in most British homes. We always had/have a good choice of biscuits and cakes in the house. Every packet of 6 had different colour wrappers, I always had to have the red one for some reason.....one of my brothers was the same......he may have been 5 years older than me, but he was as bad as me for wanting that red wrapper......

English Bulldogs being stolen? Crikey......ugly mutts!! One of my cousins has a daughter who lives where they were having a spate of dog thefts. I don`t have FB but she sent me a link to a FB from near where her daughter lives and they actually had a picture of the van that was going around stealing dogs. Good picture too. They have a couple of dogs, so naturally worried. I don`t think they were being fussy which type of dogs they stole.

The manatees we saw in New Smyrna Beach were clearly manatees and we had been told where to go stand and watch them from a boardwalk. The first time though was in a waterway in the town of Sanford.......crikey, I looked and thought it was a crocodile.....one of my, I can run faster than I thought moments!! Beautiful creatures and so gentle. I can imagine snorkelling with them was quite an experience.





Slept like a baby again last night......out for the count and slept later, didn`t waken properly till 6 and it`s completely light by then which is lovely.....sunrise was very pretty.

Not to be as nice as yesterday, but still sunshine and warmer......although someone reported we may get snow on Monday.......hopefully way up in the mountains in Scotland. Our weather is so changeable. I have driven up to Scotland more than once at Easter and driven through snow on the hillier parts to get there.

Walk this morning, and have to get a birthday card off up to one of my nieces. It`s her birthday Tuesday but, no post Friday and Monday for the Easter Weekend, so will get it off today and she`ll get it Saturday or maybe even Thursday.

Barbecue food tonight again......

Someone mention pizza...........

Have a happy Wednesday.......​

 

[Realfoodfans]

Keisha we are spoilt here with our chocolate and biscuits I think. I hadn’t bought Waggon Wheels since my children were little then saw they were on offer and added to the delivery order a few weeks ago - the GC now love them - the jammy version!

J has extreme hypermobility too. Can get all limbs in a knot and clap his feet behind his head. Takes him twice as much effort to run etc and sadly cannot cycle. It’s not unusual with his other conditions.

We saw manatees off Anna Marie island. A friend had told us where to find them and we were pleased to spot them.

Charade glad you had a busy day - kept your mind busy. Hope you had a relaxing evening though.

We have an interactive online map to check Covid in your area. Different colours for each level of infection. White is too low to report and glad to say increasingly turning white in Cheshire and all areas around us. I think our national approach to appointments is really working though an issue still in the BAME and Orthodoxy Jewish community not taking up the opportunity so those cities with mixed race communities are behind.

Sorry I cannot multi quote like you professionals!

Beautiful morning so I left Kev in bed and had a stroll with Louie. No school run today so a slow start. Planning a walk later to make the most of the sunshine before cold weather returns.

Promised L bolognese and dough balls later so that’s already underway.

Hope everyone has a good day.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah that oh so dark early morning, Good Morning Schumi and Julie.

Hope you got to post the birthday card, Schumi, and a happy birthday to your niece. Bbq dinner sounds good.

Nice to have a relaxing morning Julie. And yay, a walk with Louie was had. I’m sure L will be happy to enjoy the dough balls you have made.

And so, yep that Wednesday is upon us, and so is the rain. Why hello camels in the rain.



Yeah, they don’t look overjoyed at having a rainy day either. But what is joyful, is that this hump of a day means that fabulous Friday will be here soon enough. And a holiday Good Friday for many. Double Woot Woot, as yay, holiday weekend coming up. While our family routine is not on holiday this Friday nor Monday, still yay, as means a matzoh and chocolate one.

And ooh that penquin biscuit looks delicious Schumi. Doubt I would see that here, but we do have world grocery markets, so I may find some English biscuits and chocolate.

But as still a before dawn start, time for more tea and a search for breakfast. Seems little one went bakery shopping last night. Ended up with some small donuts and a bagel. So, depending on what is left, may be a sweet breakfast this overcast morning.

Wonderful Wednesday homies.

 

[keishashadow]

At the risk of being un PC, need to tread on egg-shells (Easter season & all).

Enjoyed the Dav Pilkey books with my DS when younger. Totally, irrelevant campy chapter books, captain underpants was a favorite. My thought, anything to get a pre-tween reading on their own is a good thing. Do Give the author credit for stepping up in response to complaints re one of his books being racially insensitive.

Ah, ok, penguins - we are talking individually pre-packaged sweet bisquits. Not traditional here, that sort of treat generally comes in a family sized package. They do tend to go stale quickly if not repackaged air tight, a good idea to sell them that way.

I am still working on tins of shortbread cookies left over from the holidays. One or two just the thing with that 1st coffee of the day

English Bulldogs being stolen? Crikey......ugly mutts!!

lol IDK, quite a lovable looking breed to me.

even worse with the frenchies here, can’t buy one due to pandemic puppy madness to save your life...even then pricing is easily over $5K

Killer memes lol

Sorry I cannot multi quote like you professionals!

Took me a hot minute to learn it too. Somebody posted a tutorial here that was easy to follow in the past

Lynne - probably will have better luck with the VA. They’ve vaccinated all inpatient early on here. Among the 1st to receive them other than medical personnel. Guessing a different supply chain.

Know a woman whose DH is in their nursing home. They recently have offered vaccines to their significant others/designated support visitor.

Have been doing rolling vaccine clinics at the facility here for those who receive medical treatment there but, it’s phased in by age/medical conditions etc. Wasn’t aware they were extending the shots to their spouses/caregivers in that instance. It would surely make sense IMO

Seems as though the push is on for many universities to require vaccines for fall semester if in person learning. Any word at your kid’s schools?