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

[schumigirl]

I signed up for alerts for GA
Just received a text that my state will remove restrictions next Thursday

All inside eateries will be open, large group gatherings will be allowed

No more mask mandates in Atlanta.

Masks were never required outside of Atlanta since the virus began.

Really not an issue for me as it would not change my life.
I’m a home body.

Don’t laugh but I’m freezing cold now
Yes it is 50 outside and bit of wind ....but keep the heat on 74 in the house
This is the coldest April for us since we moved here

Weekend will be back in the 70’s and hope it stays that way

We have 42F right now...that is cold for you for sure. You usually have some lovely weather, probably the nicest on the San thread....our heating is on tonight too.

But, it did look like this earlier...

They really have taken out all restrictions now from where you are haven`t they!

We`re seeing images of mass gatherings in public despite the Government begging everyone to still be careful and not mix like that, but as usual....many think it excludes them from being sensible. We`ll be back up again if it carries on.




Feeling very full from dinner earlier.

Bread is good

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh a soup feeling dinner. Garlic buttered toasted bread. Yep, seems like a good dinner to me.

Yeah, was told all to be able to register by the 19th this month. Though was told the supply availability is very far from need. In other words, if and if you can register for a close place, I assume it will be for a time in May or even June. Then with the J&J loss of 15 million shots, I am sure supply will be very limited, unless you want to drive hours from home.

I guess GA was far ahead of most other states. So far, still no indoor dining in the City, and limits on indoor everywhere else. And all business still requiring a mask to enter.

Haha, 50 degrees and you’d see shorts here. Heck I have been wearing flip flops. But today, sneakers. A windy 46 and drizzling, that’s cool to me. No heater on that I hear. Only heard it in the wee hours this morning. Ready for seeing the sun now.

Time for a fresh cup of tea. Yay!

 

[macraven]

Ha ha ha
Would not call Ga ahead of others ....
They do allow 16 yo to get the shots but don’t see them in any rush to get them

In my area, peeps have not taken the virus seriously
Maybe it is their belief the virus will skip past them?

We know peeps that refuse to be vaccinated.

Last week NGa stated they will vaccinate anyone including anyone from Alabama and Tennessee.

No idea if that helped boost the numbers for giving out the shots

Hope all the homies have access to the shots if they want them!
Have not read anyone in this thread say the shots are not for them

 

[Charade67]

Greetings from Williamsburg. Another Busch Gardens day tomorrow.

I think I saw penguins in Walmart in the International Section, it was a few years ago though, we much prefer Publix down there, but you can probably get them.

I’m going to look for them the next time I’m at Walmart. I miss Publix. We don’t have them where I live now.

You don’t get to preselect which vaccine you receive, other than the 2nd dose matching up with the 1st

No guarantee she’d get Pfizer or moderna. New vaccines here for non 1A adults is now mostly one dose J&J

I think here it depends on the location of the site. I got Pfizer and Dh got Moderna.

Hehe, fat finger me has to always go back and read before I post about shots. Seems the i ever so close to the o.

I did that on a Facebook post once. I meant to type “I need to SHUT down the computer.”

Not much else going on. Mom and I decided on our Easter dinner. She has a rib roast in the freezer so I will cook that and she will fry the chicken. I may do a twice baked potatoes. She prefers potato salad so she is making that and we will do some veg dishes and devil eggs. By the way, if you have an instant pot, I have discovered that it makes the best easily peeled hard boiled eggs. No water boiling for me anymore.

Yum. I could be convinced to stay on this side of the state for a couple more days.

DS is coming round for a hair cut in the garden this morning. Can’t leave it any longer as he has the thickest hair ever.

B wants to get a haircut while she is home for the weekend. She’s starting to look like Cousin It.

Children are away now for a week and L had a terrible night waking and being upset as it’s her first extended time away.

Hugs to L.

I need to call and see if Dominos will be open Sunday for pizza!
May have to order pizza on Saturday and make Sunday leftover night !

major restaurants will be closed on Easter so need to plan alternative meal in advance

We have no plans for Easter. I guess we will end up at whatever’s open.

Don’t laugh but I’m freezing cold now
Yes it is 50 outside and bit of wind ....but keep the heat on 74 in the house
This is the coldest April for us since we moved here

We are expecting a high of 46 tomorrow. A little chilly for a theme park.

Good news today. My mom has been moved to a nursing facility for some physical rehab. She will be at one where one of my cousins works.

Goodnight all!

 

[Lynne G]

Good that mom has now been moved to rehab, as will make her closer to be strong enough to come home at some point, Charade. Enjoy the park tomorrow.

Good night homies.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Oh Charade what great news on Mum - and someone there for her. Thank you for thoughts for L. GP has suggested some counselling for her as she’s going through so much. Sadly (but not unexpected) father ignores all advice from court on their care

Beautiful sunrise and sky this morning. I took a few minutes to sit out and enjoy it with Louie.

I am very happy to be looking forward to a meal “out” tonight. When DS called yesterday they invited us to go to their home this afternoon and we are ordering tapas to be delivered from a restaurant in nearby Prestbury. They completed their new garden last year and it is very nice and sheltered as they back on to the canal so a steep banking behind. Fire pit and cosy sofas.

I’m making the cookie dough mini egg cake I made with L to take as dessert.

We will have a walk locally before we go and Louie enjoys playing with Ted their pug.

Will be bacon here when they are up as we got some nice bread while shopping yesterday.

Lamb delivery is due this morning they have been overwhelmed with the demand they have built up in the last year. Other family are helping today.

Do you remember the young man whose parents I know - who lost his job as Patisserie Chef during lockdown last year and set up delivering tray bakes and brownies? Again he’s been overwhelmed with demand and feedback - they are delicious and arrive beautifully packed. He has just taken on a little store and his parents have helped him renovate and it will be a cake and coffee shop. His cakes are amazing so that’s great news - walking distance of DS and DIL so would be a good pram stop!

Hope everyone has a “Good Friday”!

 

[schumigirl]

Ha ha ha
Would not call Ga ahead of others ....
They do allow 16 yo to get the shots but don’t see them in any rush to get them

In my area, peeps have not taken the virus seriously
Maybe it is their belief the virus will skip past them?

We know peeps that refuse to be vaccinated.

Last week NGa stated they will vaccinate anyone including anyone from Alabama and Tennessee.

No idea if that helped boost the numbers for giving out the shots

Hope all the homies have access to the shots if they want them!
Have not read anyone in this thread say the shots are not for them

Unless it`s for very serious health reasons, I haven`t heard of anyone refusing the vaccine that I know. There`s always one`s on tv banging on about refusing it......wait and see as soon as you need proof of a vaccination to travel by plane.....watch the same ones fight to get it.

Thankfully everyone I know is getting it or has had it.

Mask compliance is still high over here, but social distancing is being forgotten in some places.

Greetings from Williamsburg. Another Busch Gardens day tomorrow.


I’m going to look for them the next time I’m at Walmart. I miss Publix. We don’t have them where I live now.

I think here it depends on the location of the site. I got Pfizer and Dh got Moderna.

I did that on a Facebook post once. I meant to type “I need to SHUT down the computer.”

Yum. I could be convinced to stay on this side of the state for a couple more days.

B wants to get a haircut while she is home for the weekend. She’s starting to look like Cousin It.

Hugs to L.

We have no plans for Easter. I guess we will end up at whatever’s open.

We are expecting a high of 46 tomorrow. A little chilly for a theme park.

Good news today. My mom has been moved to a nursing facility for some physical rehab. She will be at one where one of my cousins works.

Goodnight all!

Happy to hear the news your mum will be in a nursing facility to help her get better. That`s got to be a big relief for you, and nice your cousin is there too.

A nice chocolate biscuit with a cup of tea is a nice now and again. We tend not to buy too many as I bake more, but there are always biscuits in the tins at home. My mum is the best one to visit....I swear she has almost every biscuit known to man in her cabinets.

Hope you enjoy your day at Busch Gardens and it`s not too cool for you.

Good that mom has now been moved to rehab, as will make her closer to be strong enough to come home at some point, Charade. Enjoy the park tomorrow.

Good night homies.

Hope you slept well last night Lynne.......has your rain stopped yet?





Slept amazingly well last night again......although, I usually do to be fair. And had another glorious sleep in......till 7.30. Fabulous.

4 day Holiday weekend here for Easter........Kyle is off till Tuesday so I think the three of them are going to go up in the fields quad biking this afternoon. I plan to make a couple of phone calls, then sit and read my book while they`re out. Kyle`s gf loves quad biking too, too cold for me.

And it`s not going to be warm though today, a high of 45F for us. No breeze though, it`s very still out there. Then we have an arctic blast coming apparently after the weekend.......joy! If it`s nice on Sunday we`ll have a couple of friends around I think.

Planning a walk this morning, not too long as it is cool. Will be well wrapped up.

Going to toast the rest of the bread and have that and some parma ham and chorizo for lunch along with little olives and cherry peppers, smaller charcuterie plate really.

And looking forward to our filets tonight, Tom has a T Bone just to be different.......they are on the large side for filets, so Tom will be grilling outside, least it`ll be dry. Doing individual daupinois potato stacks for us and either salad or griddled veg.

Importantly, food is planned out for the whole weekend......

Have a wonderful Friday and amazing Easter Weekend






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[Lynne G]

Ooh Julie got me at bacon.

How nice to be enjoying a visit with your DS, Julie. Aww, peaceful I’m sure sitting out with Louie. And how too cute Louie’s playmate Ted. And a woot to that baker guy. I’m glad to hear he is doing well enough to open a store.

Schumi, yum, steaks on the grill for dinner. And yes, the rain has finally left, and so has the warm. But since it is a Friday, woot! Enjoy your holiday weekend. Nice Kyle is off, good to hear to enjoy some family time with him.

When the weather guy says boy it’s cold, yeah two degrees below freezing as I got up, to be even cooler start tomorrow, seeing 27F predicted the same time tomorrow. But today, there are few clouds out, with a wind chill giving us a real feel of being in the 20’s out, as it’s also Winnie the Pooh’s quite blustery weather. But as that cool air refreshes and chills all, with a mostly clear sky, should be a beautiful sunny sunrise. But that sunny day, will not stay, as a cloudy sky will be by lunchtime. But glad that the 7 day forecast sees more seasonable weather as the new week goes by.

And so, the last day of week day routine, and very happy at that. Hope it goes quick, and already enjoying some tea. Ah, I’d say still a perfect morning start for me.

A most fabulous Friday homies. A Good Friday. May all enjoy the upcoming soon holiday weekend.

Time for more tea, with the throw over my lap. Yeah, still not the time of year we turn off our heater for good.

And ooh, had heard my phone buzz in the late evening hour, seems FLA had a red flag warning. Glad I did not bother to see that until this morning. But yeah, my friend in Fla has said warmer dry weather lately. Must be pretty dry out with no rain there for long enough to have that warning issued.

Cool enough inside, more tea and most likely cereal.

Hope both Schumi and Julie have had a good morning.

 

[Charade67]

I’m up way too early this morning. Dh is snoring, so I probably won’t get back to sleep. The park doesn’t open until 11:00 today. B asked if the water rides would be open. I reminded her how chilly it will be today.

Do you remember the young man whose parents I know - who lost his job as Patisserie Chef during lockdown last year and set up delivering tray bakes and brownies? Again he’s been overwhelmed with demand and feedback - they are delicious and arrive beautifully packed. He has just taken on a little store and his parents have helped him renovate and it will be a cake and coffee shop. His cakes are amazing so that’s great news - walking distance of DS and DIL so would be a good pram stop!

That’s awesome. Nice to hear of something good happening for someone during this time.

Unless it`s for very serious health reasons, I haven`t heard of anyone refusing the vaccine that I know. There`s always one`s on tv banging on about refusing it......wait and see as soon as you need proof of a vaccination to travel by plane.....watch the same ones fight to get it.

I have one friend who adamantly refuses to get the vaccine. Every time she sees a Facebook post about it she feels compelled to reply with a long rant about why she won’t get it. I probably see a post from her at least once a day.

Now I wait until the others wake up. I hate being the first one awake.

 

[Charade67]

Almost forgot.


And I’m now just under 6 months away from Universal.

 

[schumigirl]

Ooh Julie got me at bacon.

How nice to be enjoying a visit with your DS, Julie. Aww, peaceful I’m sure sitting out with Louie. And how too cute Louie’s playmate Ted. And a woot to that baker guy. I’m glad to hear he is doing well enough to open a store.

Schumi, yum, steaks on the grill for dinner. And yes, the rain has finally left, and so has the warm. But since it is a Friday, woot! Enjoy your holiday weekend. Nice Kyle is off, good to hear to enjoy some family time with him.

When the weather guy says boy it’s cold, yeah two degrees below freezing as I got up, to be even cooler start tomorrow, seeing 27F predicted the same time tomorrow. But today, there are few clouds out, with a wind chill giving us a real feel of being in the 20’s out, as it’s also Winnie the Pooh’s quite blustery weather. But as that cool air refreshes and chills all, with a mostly clear sky, should be a beautiful sunny sunrise. But that sunny day, will not stay, as a cloudy sky will be by lunchtime. But glad that the 7 day forecast sees more seasonable weather as the new week goes by.

And so, the last day of week day routine, and very happy at that. Hope it goes quick, and already enjoying some tea. Ah, I’d say still a perfect morning start for me.

A most fabulous Friday homies. A Good Friday. May all enjoy the upcoming soon holiday weekend.

Time for more tea, with the throw over my lap. Yeah, still not the time of year we turn off our heater for good.

And ooh, had heard my phone buzz in the late evening hour, seems FLA had a red flag warning. Glad I did not bother to see that until this morning. But yeah, my friend in Fla has said warmer dry weather lately. Must be pretty dry out with no rain there for long enough to have that warning issued.

Cool enough inside, more tea and most likely cereal.

Hope both Schumi and Julie have had a good morning.

Glad your weather is improving, and darn that is a cold wind. We are similar but no wind, its just chilly......real feel of 34. Not that nice for an Easter weekend.

I’m up way too early this morning. Dh is snoring, so I probably won’t get back to sleep. The park doesn’t open until 11:00 today. B asked if the water rides would be open. I reminded her how chilly it will be today.


That’s awesome. Nice to hear of something good happening for someone during this time.


I have one friend who adamantly refuses to get the vaccine. Every time she sees a Facebook post about it she feels compelled to reply with a long rant about why she won’t get it. I probably see a post from her at least once a day.

Now I wait until the others wake up. I hate being the first one awake.

I`m glad I don`t have FB or any social media for that reason......well, one of the reasons........but I struggle to understand the reasonings behind folks who won`t get the vaccine. I haven`t heard an argument yet that makes sense.

Hope you have oodles of fun today!





Sun is shining but oh so cold outside. They still went out quad biking (ATV) and have been gone for hours, no doubt come home muddy and cold. They aren`t allowed in the house, but come through the back and leave everything clothes wise in the laundry room.

Getting through The Book Thief......excellent book and so well written. It was nice sitting reading it on the right side of the glass and with the sun on me......I am not setting foot outside again today.

Not much nicer than sitting in the sun reading a book. Tried a Kindle once, not for me.......real books for me.

Another couple of hours till dinner.......

 

[Charade67]

Once again I am holding stuff while the other 2 are on a roller coaster. Dh handed me his phone, wallet, eyeglass case, and hat. B gave me her purse and visor. I just stepped into a shop, bough a backpack, and dumped everything inside.

 

[macraven]

Charade
Hope you are having a fun day
It is after 11 and the parks are opened!

nice bag you just bought !

 

[cam757]

Happy Good Friday All,

Starting off slow today. I need to run to the grocery store to pick up things for Easter Dinner but not very motivated. I need ingredients for my carrot cake and maybe another dessert that is to be determined.

I spent some time this morning looking for a COVID appointment. I put if off since we had COVID in January and that was the CDC recommendation (plus I should already have antibodies) but I would like to get one shot under my belt before we leave for Orlando in May. I won't have time to get the 2nd and don't want to risk getting it a day or two before we leave and end up feeling awful. DH's work is giving them out so he said he would get his there. He said he has heard rumors that they will open it up to families so I may just do that.

Dinner out tonight. DS is going to the movies with some friends so we will drop him off and have dinner out while the movie is playing. Probably stick close by though. It is his first movie without an adult....sigh.

Cold but sunny day today. Only will get up to 46 degrees.

We are beginning a tv series tonight- sadly last one for this programme. Keeping Faith. Set in Wales. Thriller/emotional drama. Beautiful music in it too.

I am looking forward to the final season to air on Acorn. I think the first two episodes will appear this month. The scenery is beautiful.

Anthony Horowitz is a genius. Anything he turns his talents to works so well. He was one of the original writers on Midsomer Murders, and his episodes where he did the screenplay were the best ones.

I did re order the Thursday Murder Club......we can`t find it anywhere, I think it`s been donated to one of the goodwill projects, I think we just loaded some things into bags and the book was among them........oh dear. New one is coming tomorrow along with a couple of others I ordered, alongside the Book Group books for this new read.

Big Prime Rib fans here too, one of my favourite joints to cook, but I`m surprised you don`t find it easy to get them routinely in the States. Hope you have a lovely meal with your mum on Sunday.

That is very interesting about Anthony Horwitz. I have watched almost every episode of Midsomer Murders. Got hooked a few years back while watching it on our local PBS channel.

Hope you were able to pick up your books. I hope you enjoy the Thursday Murder Club.

Prime rib is always a treat. I picked up two small ones yesterday. Thinking about it more, I think I have seen one or two bone-in roasts in the case outside of holidays but nothing like when it is holiday time. Once is a while, Kroger will sell the whole boneless rib roasts (usually in the summertime) and I will buy one and get it cut into steaks.

Fortify the snack drawer & hold the high ground against your oppressors

Absolutely!!

Good news today. My mom has been moved to a nursing facility for some physical rehab. She will be at one where one of my cousins works.

Glad your mom has improved enough to be moved to rehab. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Unless it`s for very serious health reasons, I haven`t heard of anyone refusing the vaccine that I know. There`s always one`s on tv banging on about refusing it......wait and see as soon as you need proof of a vaccination to travel by plane.....watch the same ones fight to get it.

That is exactly why I am going to get my shot. I need to be able to travel.

I know a few people that refuse or are waiting. My brother is one. Not sure of his reasoning but I will try to convince him to have it when I see him Sunday.

Not much nicer than sitting in the sun reading a book. Tried a Kindle once, not for me.......real books for me.

Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day. I prefer real books as well but do enjoy audible books. They are fun to listen, especially if it has good narration.

 

[Realfoodfans]

I am looking forward to the final season to air on Acorn. I think the first two episodes will appear this month. The scenery is beautiful.

It was brilliant Cam - won’t discuss it until you’ve seen it. Hope you enjoy your meal.

Charade you know I’m the bag keeper! Hope you’re having a great day.

We’ve been so lucky with the weather today - sunny all day and warmer than predicted - but went cold as darkness fell. The food was very tasty - and some different items. Too full now.

 

[schumigirl]

Once again I am holding stuff while the other 2 are on a roller coaster. Dh handed me his phone, wallet, eyeglass case, and hat. B gave me her purse and visor. I just stepped into a shop, bough a backpack, and dumped everything inside.

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Nice bag Charade, hope you had a fun day and it wasn`t too cold.

Happy Good Friday All,

Starting off slow today. I need to run to the grocery store to pick up things for Easter Dinner but not very motivated. I need ingredients for my carrot cake and maybe another dessert that is to be determined.

I spent some time this morning looking for a COVID appointment. I put if off since we had COVID in January and that was the CDC recommendation (plus I should already have antibodies) but I would like to get one shot under my belt before we leave for Orlando in May. I won't have time to get the 2nd and don't want to risk getting it a day or two before we leave and end up feeling awful. DH's work is giving them out so he said he would get his there. He said he has heard rumors that they will open it up to families so I may just do that.

Dinner out tonight. DS is going to the movies with some friends so we will drop him off and have dinner out while the movie is playing. Probably stick close by though. It is his first movie without an adult....sigh.

Cold but sunny day today. Only will get up to 46 degrees.



I am looking forward to the final season to air on Acorn. I think the first two episodes will appear this month. The scenery is beautiful.



That is very interesting about Anthony Horwitz. I have watched almost every episode of Midsomer Murders. Got hooked a few years back while watching it on our local PBS channel.

Hope you were able to pick up your books. I hope you enjoy the Thursday Murder Club.

Prime rib is always a treat. I picked up two small ones yesterday. Thinking about it more, I think I have seen one or two bone-in roasts in the case outside of holidays but nothing like when it is holiday time. Once is a while, Kroger will sell the whole boneless rib roasts (usually in the summertime) and I will buy one and get it cut into steaks.



Absolutely!!



Glad your mom has improved enough to be moved to rehab. Wishing her a speedy recovery.



That is exactly why I am going to get my shot. I need to be able to travel.

I know a few people that refuse or are waiting. My brother is one. Not sure of his reasoning but I will try to convince him to have it when I see him Sunday.



Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day. I prefer real books as well but do enjoy audible books. They are fun to listen, especially if it has good narration.

Good luck with the vaccine search, yes having one vaccine before you leave would be better than none.

Love Midsomer Murders. Well, the ones with John Nettles, wasn`t fond of the replacement who was supposed to be his cousin. The stories with Neil Dudgeon didn`t grip us, so we gave up on it. But the best ones were when the screenplay was written by him. Very charismatic man by all accounts.

All the books were delivered except The Thursday Murder Club.....he`s saying some are delayed due to delivery times, should be here next week sometime. I tried to listen to an audio book once, but again, not for me. I got too bored. Maybe it needs to be someone like Alan Rickman narrating, I could listen to him read the phone book!

Yes, it`s interesting to hear what folks reasons are for not getting the vaccine, hope you can change his mind.

Oh Prime Rib is a delight and I love cooking them, and for a dinner party ........oh remember those.....lol.....everyone loved it, it was quite a show bringing it to the table to carve.

Enjoy your meal out tonight.......




Steaks were lovely, and even though it was chilly, Tom grilled them outside......cooked perfectly. I slightly overcooked the individual dauphinois, but they very kindly said they were caramelised instead of burnt on top Scraping the top slice off was fine. Made coconut ice cream for dessert.

Chilly weather ahead for us in the next few days......still predicting snow anywhere in the UK on Monday......I doubt we`ll see much if it does, but this cold weather doesn`t seem right for Easter.

Got good news from our friends leaving the UAE for good, they have a date to leave and are happier than kids in a playground. I hope we can get together and have some sort of welcome home party for them when they do get back here.....they are so happy. I know I was.

Will pop out tomorrow morning to post some books up to my mum, she is the most prolific of readers and has gone through so many books this last year, she`s running out again, so bought her a few I think she`ll like.

Been a quiet night tonight.....

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

 

[macraven]

Set a plate on the table for me!

 

[schumigirl]

Set a plate on the table for me!

 

[keishashadow]

Blurry eyed checkin guys. Up early with the birds so the Dermatologist could have his way with me Will be looking Iike mommy mummy for a few days lol

Just back from fish fry at the fire hall. Stuffed, wound up sharing most of my platter. Who knew, fried cod & shrimp would pare well with baked tilapia & fries. That was a real carb splurge that I decided is going to continue thru the weekend before I get back on the straight & narrow.

Just as well, three pumpkin pies in the fridge & cake made awaiting decoration tomorrow. Release the holiday Krakken

B wants to get a haircut while she is home for the weekend. She’s starting to look like Cousin It.

And you say that like it’s a bad thing. Every now & again i’lll fall asleep with the tv on and find an episode playing lol

wait and see as soon as you need proof of a vaccination to travel by plane.....watch the same ones fight to get it.

Imagine the hair pulling & teeth gnashing

4 day Holiday weekend here for Easter........Kyle is off till Tuesday so I think the three of them are going to go up in the fields quad biking this afternoon. I plan to make a couple of phone calls, then sit and read my book while they`re out. Kyle`s gf loves quad biking too, too cold for me.

Sounds Iike a ton of fun

And ooh, had heard my phone buzz in the late evening hour, seems FLA had a red flag warning

Saw that Miami Beach’s infamous rip tides claimed two young men

Not much nicer than sitting in the sun reading a book. Tried a Kindle once, not for me.......real books for me.

Same, just too much page flipping for me

but I would like to get one shot under my belt before we leave for Orlando in May. I won't have time to get the 2nd and don't want to risk getting it a day or two before we leave and end up feeling awful.

Could be just one if J&J variety.

Got good news from our friends leaving the UAE for good, they have a date to leave and are happier than kids in a playground. I hope we can get together and have some sort of welcome home party for them when they do get back here.....they are so happy. I know I was.

Good for them

 

[J'aime Paris]

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?

It will be required for DD to start dental school in August. She has already received both doses since she works in the on-campus dental sim lab.

B will be coming home today after her last class. She gets Thursday through Monday off. We are going to the BG for & wine festival on Friday.

Have a super time!

Not much else going on. Mom and I decided on our Easter dinner. She has a rib roast in the freezer so I will cook that and she will fry the chicken. I may do a twice baked potatoes. She prefers potato salad so she is making that and we will do some veg dishes and devil eggs. By the way, if you have an instant pot, I have discovered that it makes the best easily peeled hard boiled eggs. No water boiling for me anymore.

Sounds like a good menu!!

Big Prime Rib fans here too, one of my favourite joints to cook, but I`m surprised you don`t find it easy to get them routinely in the States. Hope you have a lovely meal with your mum on Sunday.

I've never made prime rib at home.....not sure as to why? I need to rectify that.

tomorrow is egg dying day GD will be here, surprised my DS want in on the action too lol.

Have fun! Not dying eggs this year. Ran out of time...

Devilled eggs seem to be very popular in America, not so much over here. A few folks talk about them, but not many.

Deviled eggs are my 'go to' thing to bring for family functions. We eat at least a dozen hard boiled eggs each week. I'm always boiling eggs....so I have some ready on hand to turn into deviled eggs all the time, lol!

Children are away now for a week and L had a terrible night waking and being upset as it’s her first extended time away. Very tough as we just want them to be happy. I took J to school and kept it upbeat - we were singing his favourite songs in the car but his final comment was - we can send hugs by text messages.

Hope the children do well with the visit.....these things are never easy...

Oh yeah and:
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love this!

I need to call and see if Dominos will be open Sunday for pizza!
May have to order pizza on Saturday and make Sunday leftover night !

major restaurants will be closed on Easter so need to plan alternative meal in advance

Hope you find something that is open on Sunday!

Very briefly started The Book Thief Lori......it`s a different start to a book for sure, but I`m hooked already. You do need to not have any distractions around.

Knew it would grab ya!!

Don’t laugh but I’m freezing cold now
Yes it is 50 outside and bit of wind ....but keep the heat on 74 in the house
This is the coldest April for us since we moved here

Weekend will be back in the 70’s and hope it stays that way

I guess your blood really did thin, lol!!!

But, it did look like this earlier...

Beautiful photo!!

Ooh a soup feeling dinner. Garlic buttered toasted bread. Yep, seems like a good dinner to me.

Yes, sounds delicious!!

Good news today. My mom has been moved to a nursing facility for some physical rehab. She will be at one where one of my cousins works.

That's fantastic!!!

Do you remember the young man whose parents I know - who lost his job as Patisserie Chef during lockdown last year and set up delivering tray bakes and brownies? Again he’s been overwhelmed with demand and feedback - they are delicious and arrive beautifully packed. He has just taken on a little store and his parents have helped him renovate and it will be a cake and coffee shop. His cakes are amazing so that’s great news - walking distance of DS and DIL so would be a good pram stop!
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Hope everyone has a “Good Friday”!

Good to hear he's been able to turn the shutdowns into a good business for himself! So many have suffered, so it's nice to know when someone is able to rise above!!

4 day Holiday weekend here for Easter........Kyle is off till Tuesday so I think the three of them are going to go up in the fields quad biking this afternoon. I plan to make a couple of phone calls, then sit and read my book while they`re out. Kyle`s gf loves quad biking too, too cold for me.

And it`s not going to be warm though today, a high of 45F for us. No breeze though, it`s very still out there. Then we have an arctic blast coming apparently after the weekend.......joy! If it`s nice on Sunday we`ll have a couple of friends around I think.

Planning a walk this morning, not too long as it is cool. Will be well wrapped up.

Going to toast the rest of the bread and have that and some parma ham and chorizo for lunch along with little olives and cherry peppers, smaller charcuterie plate really.

And looking forward to our filets tonight, Tom has a T Bone just to be different.......they are on the large side for filets, so Tom will be grilling outside, least it`ll be dry. Doing individual daupinois potato stacks for us and either salad or griddled veg.

Importantly, food is planned out for the whole weekend......

Have a wonderful Friday and amazing Easter Weekend ​

Sounds like fun plans and delicious food!!

When the weather guy says boy it’s cold, yeah two degrees below freezing as I got up, to be even cooler start tomorrow, seeing 27F predicted the same time tomorrow. But today, there are few clouds out, with a wind chill giving us a real feel of being in the 20’s out, as it’s also Winnie the Pooh’s quite blustery weather. But as that cool air refreshes and chills all, with a mostly clear sky, should be a beautiful sunny sunrise. But that sunny day, will not stay, as a cloudy sky will be by lunchtime. But glad that the 7 day forecast sees more seasonable weather as the new week goes by.

We've had a few blustery days this week too.....but good news, the weekend will be mid 60s!
Hope your weather improves as well!

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And I’m now just under 6 months away from Universal.

Double cheer!!

I spent some time this morning looking for a COVID appointment. I put if off since we had COVID in January and that was the CDC recommendation (plus I should already have antibodies) but I would like to get one shot under my belt before we leave for Orlando in May. I won't have time to get the 2nd and don't want to risk getting it a day or two before we leave and end up feeling awful. DH's work is giving them out so he said he would get his there. He said he has heard rumors that they will open it up to families so I may just do that.

Dinner out tonight. DS is going to the movies with some friends so we will drop him off and have dinner out while the movie is playing. Probably stick close by though. It is his first movie without an adult....sigh.

Good luck getting your appointment!

It was so hard letting go when DD was a young teen and asserting her independence.
I'm sure your DS is a good kid and will be fine!!

Got good news from our friends leaving the UAE for good, they have a date to leave and are happier than kids in a playground. I hope we can get together and have some sort of welcome home party for them when they do get back here.....they are so happy. I know I was.

That is great news for them!! Glad they have a date to go "home"!






It's been a busy last few days! My parents came on Wednesday for my mom's 70th birthday.
She liked the clothes I bought for her gift. And we went out for steak dinners at a restaurant nearby. A nice celebration for her!

DD then had 6 friends come to spend Wednesday night. They wanted to experience "hick" or "townie" bars that are prevalent in our area. I offered to be their designated driver, so they'd be safe. DH brought home an 8 passenger Suburban from work so I could chauffeur them around. To my surprise, the girls stayed out until 2:00am bar time!! Then they were famished, and wanted to get McDonalds. The MDs was closed, so they ended up getting Kwik Trip gas station food! I guess you'll eat anything at 2am!! The girls were immensely appreciative and thanked me profusely!!!!
I didn't get to bed until almost 2:45am and needed to be up at 6:00am.....Needless to say, I was a mess!!
I'm too old to keep those kind of hours anymore, lol!

And Thursday was my first Covid shot. I was a little worried that I'd experience more side effects, due to the fact that I was so exhausted to begin. Thankfully that wasn't the case. I had the shot at 10:45am, and my arm started to get sore mid afternoon. I was also very tired, but that was due to very little sleep.
I took Tylenol right before bed at 9:15pm last night. Couldn't keep my eyes open any longer and fell asleep within minutes.

My arm is still tender today, and I will take more Tylenol before bed tonight. Thankfully, no other side effects!
My parents came back down again today. We had a wine tasting event to attend near Milwaukee and it seemed like a fun thing to do on a Friday afternoon. Lindsey joined in too!
I surprised my mom with buying her favorite wine as an extra birthday gift. Lindsey and I left with 8 bottles of wine, and my parents left with 10 bottles (plus the bonus gift bottle). It was a great afternoon!

Tomorrow will be golf for Jason, Lindsey, myself and a friend of ours. I may just ride along, if my arm is still sore. But the weather will be nice, and I won't let that pass me by!

Happy Good Friday to all!