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

[Charade67]

Quick post before I go to sleep. We had a nice day at BG today. It was cool, but sunny. The only time I was really chilly was when the wind picked up.

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.

I can’t remember where I read it, but I saw that all Virginians 16+ should be eligible for the vaccine sometime this month.

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

I think my friend who is opposed to it has bought in to all of the hype. She is normally not against vaccinations, just this one. I have another friend who is a staunch anti vaxxer, but she has stayed very quiet on the subject.

It's been a busy last few days! My parents came on Wednesday for my mom's 70th birthday.

Happy birthday to her.

Gotta get some sleep. We go home tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Safe travels for when you drive home tomorrow

 

[Realfoodfans]

J’aime sounds like your Mum had a lovely birthday! So many “normal” things happening in your area. Good Mum duties there too. Oh yes particularly with girls I was a regular taxi service when they were young. Hope your arm settles down. That was my only side effect but lasted about 4 days.

Charade hope you sleep later this morning but glad you had a good day. Safe travels home.

I was able to see the nursery at DS and DIL all finished and ready. It is really beautiful. They are such perfectionists with their home. Almost too much so! We took an Easter gift of some clothes and thankfully they loved them. Winnie the Pooh designs as that’s a favourite story.

Kev had to wake me in the night as I was having a terrible nightmare. Poor Louie was stood over me thinking what the heck!

Update on travel on Monday - hopefully some clarity to our current traffic light system. We are doing so well here at the moment but so many other countries going into lockdown now.

A short drive out later - we want some steaks for tonight so the farm butchers. Would walk near there but very likely would be over busy at the lake so probably home for one of our safe walks from home.

Another beautiful morning and hopefully warmer tomorrow.

Hope all have a good day.

 

[schumigirl]

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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


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

Imagine the hair pulling & teeth gnashing

Sounds Iike a ton of fun

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

Same, just too much page flipping for me

Could be just one if J&J variety.

Good for them

lol....love the meme!!

If I could fly over this weekend.....it wouldn`t be to Orlando....it would be to your house for Easter dinner!!! Food you are planning sounds lovely......and the fish you ate last night.....lush...I love Tilapia. Yes, enjoy your little carb feast before settling back to normality....

Oh yes, nothing like desire to see the competitiveness come out in some!!! Not a pleasant trait.

I honestly think I gave the Kindle a good shot, but not for me for similar reasons....but nothing like a book.

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.


Have a super time!


Sounds like a good menu!!


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


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


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!


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


love this!


Hope you find something that is open on Sunday!


Knew it would grab ya!!


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


Beautiful photo!!


Yes, sounds delicious!!


That's fantastic!!!


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!!


Sounds like fun plans and delicious food!!


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!


Double cheer!!


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!!


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!

Glad you had such a lovely celebration for your mum`s birthday....I know you were so looking forward to it. Glad it went well.

I don`t really eat a lot of eggs and can`t eat boiled eggs for whatever reason, so maybe they`re not for me, but I can`t decide if they sound good or not. We do get a lot of eggs from the farm next to us, but I usually end up baking with most of them.

Prime Rib, the first time I cooked a large one I was so nervous as it cost a fortune and I had 8 for dinner. It was fine.....it was then a favourite cut to cook. Can`t really go wrong with it.

Oh I love driving Suburbans!!! Love those big gas guzzling machines......glad the girls had a lovely and safe evening though! And a wine tasting too......lovely. Yes, I`m not designed for those kind of hours either anymore.....lol.....

Have a lovely day today and hope the arm isn`t too sore. Yes, nice weather has to be enjoyed!

Quick post before I go to sleep. We had a nice day at BG today. It was cool, but sunny. The only time I was really chilly was when the wind picked up.


I can’t remember where I read it, but I saw that all Virginians 16+ should be eligible for the vaccine sometime this month.

I think my friend who is opposed to it has bought in to all of the hype. She is normally not against vaccinations, just this one. I have another friend who is a staunch anti vaxxer, but she has stayed very quiet on the subject.

Happy birthday to her.

Gotta get some sleep. We go home tomorrow.

Glad you had a good day. Yes, it`s usually the wind that makes low temps unpleasant. It`s very cool here right now, but made worse when the wind blows....straight from the North Sea!! Cold.

There is a lot of hype around about the virus and the vaccine itself. Europe is trying to malign the Astra Zeneca vaccine.....nothing wrong with it, but it`s all political as they have a gripe against the UK because we (thankfully) left the EU. Sadly others are buying into the myth being perpetuated. Take a look at any pain relief you can buy otc....so many possible side effects but we still take them.

Thankfully haven`t had any of those discussions with anyone I know.

Safe travels home.





Another night I slept through without waking till around 7ish......love it!!!

Bacon this morning was delicious, back to our own butcher`s bacon as the stuff from Scotland is finished. Will get some more ordered soon.

First thing Kyle said to me this morning after good morning, was, that steak last night was the best!! Glad to hear it......they were lovely.

Tonight is pizza. They`ll go pick it up as delivery isn`t the best, whereas pick up is so much easier. Thinking red wine night tonight.

Cloudy and cool here today......high of 44F. Mum was gloating earlier she is getting 52F......lol....not much difference really. And much colder weather hitting us on Monday, so may have a day in then. Still a statutory holiday Monday, so we tend to avoid places as they`re always busy.

I think we`ll still head out a walk this morning, albeit a short one. Oh my other book has just arrived.....Thursday Murder Club is here......for the 2nd time! We definitely threw the last one out by mistake.....oops.

And email is dodgy again......so Janet and mac....apologies if you get your morning email 6 times over or maybe not at all .....have no clue! It`s supposed to be fixed later.....will resend if they`ve not gone. Tom was laughing as he already thinks the emails we send are like War and Peace and said he hopes I don`t have to rewrite them all again!! So do I!!

Have a wonderful happy Saturday ​

 

[Lynne G]

S A T U R D AY! Yay!

Ooh news of Louie and bacon.

Ack, hope you still had a good sleep Julie. Nightmares no fun. Sweet the baby readiness by your DS and his wife. I’m sure all are looking forward to the baby’s arrival. Hope the butcher trip was successful in getting some nice steaks. Hope Louie and you had a nice walk around your home area. Yeah, would not want to be in crowds yet.

Ack, Schumi, yeah, annoying when email not working right. Glad to hear your steaks were well enjoyed. And yes, more bacon is always a good purchase. Glad you enjoyed some this morning.

And so, with an early start before the sunrise for some dumb reason, did get me to put the tea pot on the stove as I went to do the wash. Third load is loaded and finished putting away that which is dry. Almost ready for a very hot shower. Last load is towels. Do that because then I get a freshly washed towel just before my shower.

Was a beautiful and clear cold sky. Still below freezing, but always nice to see a very bright sunrise. And Cam, yes, hoping to see warmer days. At least the temp will rise to 52F in the late afternoon. To see high in the mid 60’s tomorrow. How nice is that?

Safe travels home tomorrow Charade, and great looking bag. Yeah, I’m the glasses, wallet, phone holder when the kids go on the coasters. I’ll do mummy, and Hagrid’s, but that new dino coaster, most likely will be a no. Not interested in Hulk nor RRR.

And so, a beep from the washer. Ready for a good clean feeling shower. Off to put the towels in the dryer, and get more tea. Will make some eggs and bacon, as little one will just use the bacon and make a BLT. She is not a scrambled egg eater. Ooh, maybe will make a orange peppers and cheese omelet. All will eat that except for little one.

Ooh, dove cooing and fire trucks sirens. Ah, the weekend is here. Woot!

Stupendous Saturday homies. Time to eat that chocolate bunnies.

 

[Charade67]

We have to go home today. Boo! First we will have breakfast at our favorite Williamsburg restaurant then stop by the Yankee Candle store. We found out that it is closing later this month. So sad. It is somewhat of an iconic Williamsburg experience.

Did I mention that I purchased my AP? I was going to wait until closer to my trip, but at the last minute I decided to take advantage of the extra 3 months offer. I’m so glad I did since the price just increased.

 

[macraven]

Safe travels home!

great you bought the ap
Bet you will be using it for more trips in the future!

 

[keishashadow]

Today is traditionally the community sponsored Easter egg hunts for the kiddos, 2nd year canceled. Some groups as charity fund raiser are hiding them overnight in people’s front yards, a win-win there, smart.

First day of trout fishing season moved up to today, the mr always skips it as too many first-day only fisherman flopping about the streams making a muck of it. Not sure if I’m going to have him bring his catch home this year or not...wuss I am, disturbs me to have them ‘cleaned & dressed’ in even my basement sink.

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

I was emboldened here, haven’t looked back since , now family favorite.

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

Aw, next year! Even tho i had a pair of those blue exam gloves on, still managed to dye my one hand a lovely shade of orange.

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!

Aw, you went all out for her, I bet she was thrilled!

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

Smart Mom & kids, greasy fast food is a must-do after a night of dive bars lol

My arm is still tender today, and I will take more Tylenol before bed tonight. Thankfully, no other side effects!

Yea! Hate to say it but, if you are going to have some issues, it does seem to be that 2nd shot that bites you the next day. DH & I both were shocked TBH. Dr said it’s a great sign to experience them, means it’s working & you have a strong immunity system in place already. Mostly all do agree, a day or so later & right as rain, well worth it

Quick post before I go to sleep. We had a nice day at BG today. It was cool, but sunny. The only time I was really chilly was when the wind picked up.

Brrr, I’m imagining the cool wind whipping down thru all those valleys there.

I have another friend who is a staunch anti vaxxer, but she has stayed very quiet on the subject.

Another smart cookie, probably going to make an exception and get it but it keep it on the down low lol. Know several folks who are of that mind but don’t want to disappoint their communities of like minded folks. A shame that getting a vaccine has become such a hot-topic/politicized

Winnie the Pooh designs as that’s a favourite story.

I still have a few of the E.H. Shepard prints that were in my DSs nurseries. Would tweak the design a bit between babies/houses but, kept faithful to it.

If I could fly over this weekend.....it wouldn`t be to Orlando....it would be to your house for Easter dinner!!! Food you are planning sounds lovely......and the fish you ate last night.....lush...I love Tilapia. Yes, enjoy your little carb feast before settling back to normality....

Not sure uber would deliver that far, I am doing a bit of takeout this year. Bothers me to think of those without a nice, holiday meal. DH spied the styrofoam containers in the storage cupboard and got a good chuckle.

DH

Oh I love driving Suburbans!!! Love those big gas guzzling machines......

Haha, i drove extended mini vans for so many years, couldn’t wait to get back into something a bit smaller. It’s the parallel parking that can be such a bear, well, that was in dark ages before backup cameras & self parking features

Tom was laughing as he already thinks the emails we send are like War and Peace

How else does one coverbotth the best & worst of times?

And so, a beep from the washer.

Fancy, only my dryer beeps at me . Well, the washer has the capability, I just never read the directions as to how to set it up lol

Speaking of ‘noise’...did anyone else lose their favorite alarm sound on the iphones with the newest update? Went off this am blaring something so jarring, not the way to start the day for me.

Stupendous Saturday homies. Time to eat that chocolate bunnies

I like the sound of both of those sentiments!

stop by the Yankee Candle store. We found out that it is closing later this month. So sad. It is somewhat of an iconic Williamsburg experience.

Well, that’s what I get for relegating stopping for the next trip...file it under things that aren’t there anymore due to pandemic I guess. Any word on whether they might just be moving to perhaps cheaper rent district in the area? Seems to be a lot of that going on here where stores are moving in the ‘burbs, older strip malls to reduce their costs.

 

[Charade67]

Well, that’s what I get for relegating stopping for the next trip...file it under things that aren’t there anymore due to pandemic I guess. Any word on whether they might just be moving to perhaps cheaper rent district in the area? Seems to be a lot of that going on here where stores are moving in the ‘burbs, older strip malls to reduce their costs.

I haven’t seen anything about relocation. The place is huge - 45,000 square feet. I just hope the building doesn’t stay empty for long.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Lynne we had a new washer here recently - left it to Kev to choose as I would go cheaper and replace and he goes expensive and longer guaranteed! His choice plays a full on tune when finished which amused initially but now ensure laundry door is closed as it goes on for ages!

Our Yankee Candle shop closed down too last year. Not got anything nearby now. Some garden centres sell them but bought our last ones on line - not the same.

Well we drove out to the farm butchers and big mistake to leave it until today as there was a massive queue. Decided not to wait there and drove opposite direction to our other butchers and just caught them as they were cleaning down (only half day Saturday) but happily got a fillet out for me - also offered large beef pie reduced price so goodness Desperate Dan pie bought too.


Was so nice in that village we had a walk round the pretty old cottages admiring all the flower displays.

Then got message from my brother they would like to call this afternoon so we headed home to wait for them.

 

[schumigirl]

S A T U R D AY! Yay!

Ooh news of Louie and bacon.

Ack, hope you still had a good sleep Julie. Nightmares no fun. Sweet the baby readiness by your DS and his wife. I’m sure all are looking forward to the baby’s arrival. Hope the butcher trip was successful in getting some nice steaks. Hope Louie and you had a nice walk around your home area. Yeah, would not want to be in crowds yet.

Ack, Schumi, yeah, annoying when email not working right. Glad to hear your steaks were well enjoyed. And yes, more bacon is always a good purchase. Glad you enjoyed some this morning.

And so, with an early start before the sunrise for some dumb reason, did get me to put the tea pot on the stove as I went to do the wash. Third load is loaded and finished putting away that which is dry. Almost ready for a very hot shower. Last load is towels. Do that because then I get a freshly washed towel just before my shower.

Was a beautiful and clear cold sky. Still below freezing, but always nice to see a very bright sunrise. And Cam, yes, hoping to see warmer days. At least the temp will rise to 52F in the late afternoon. To see high in the mid 60’s tomorrow. How nice is that?

Safe travels home tomorrow Charade, and great looking bag. Yeah, I’m the glasses, wallet, phone holder when the kids go on the coasters. I’ll do mummy, and Hagrid’s, but that new dino coaster, most likely will be a no. Not interested in Hulk nor RRR.

And so, a beep from the washer. Ready for a good clean feeling shower. Off to put the towels in the dryer, and get more tea. Will make some eggs and bacon, as little one will just use the bacon and make a BLT. She is not a scrambled egg eater. Ooh, maybe will make a orange peppers and cheese omelet. All will eat that except for little one.

Ooh, dove cooing and fire trucks sirens. Ah, the weekend is here. Woot!

Stupendous Saturday homies. Time to eat that chocolate bunnies.

Ah, nicer weather coming your way Lynne.

Yes, our washer plays a tune when it`s done....annoys me, if I`m in the laundry room, elsewhere we don`t hear it. I do like it, it`s very fancy pants.

Enjoy that chocolate.......

We have to go home today. Boo! First we will have breakfast at our favorite Williamsburg restaurant then stop by the Yankee Candle store. We found out that it is closing later this month. So sad. It is somewhat of an iconic Williamsburg experience.

Did I mention that I purchased my AP? I was going to wait until closer to my trip, but at the last minute I decided to take advantage of the extra 3 months offer. I’m so glad I did since the price just increased.

Congrats on the AP! Yes, you`ll get use out of it I`m sure. I do like a nice YC store, they are diminishing for sure.

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Today is traditionally the community sponsored Easter egg hunts for the kiddos, 2nd year canceled. Some groups as charity fund raiser are hiding them overnight in people’s front yards, a win-win there, smart.

First day of trout fishing season moved up to today, the mr always skips it as too many first-day only fisherman flopping about the streams making a muck of it. Not sure if I’m going to have him bring his catch home this year or not...wuss I am, disturbs me to have them ‘cleaned & dressed’ in even my basement sink.


I was emboldened here, haven’t looked back since , now family favorite.

Aw, next year! Even tho i had a pair of those blue exam gloves on, still managed to dye my one hand a lovely shade of orange.

Aw, you went all out for her, I bet she was thrilled!

Smart Mom & kids, greasy fast food is a must-do after a night of dive bars lol

Yea! Hate to say it but, if you are going to have some issues, it does seem to be that 2nd shot that bites you the next day. DH & I both were shocked TBH. Dr said it’s a great sign to experience them, means it’s working & you have a strong immunity system in place already. Mostly all do agree, a day or so later & right as rain, well worth it

Brrr, I’m imagining the cool wind whipping down thru all those valleys there.

Another smart cookie, probably going to make an exception and get it but it keep it on the down low lol. Know several folks who are of that mind but don’t want to disappoint their communities of like minded folks. A shame that getting a vaccine has become such a hot-topic/politicized

I still have a few of the E.H. Shepard prints that were in my DSs nurseries. Would tweak the design a bit between babies/houses but, kept faithful to it.
Not sure uber would deliver that far, I am doing a bit of takeout this year. Bothers me to think of those without a nice, holiday meal. DH spied the styrofoam containers in the storage cupboard and got a good chuckle.

DH
Haha, i drove extended mini vans for so many years, couldn’t wait to get back into something a bit smaller. It’s the parallel parking that can be such a bear, well, that was in dark ages before backup cameras & self parking features

How else does one coverbotth the best & worst of times?

Fancy, only my dryer beeps at me . Well, the washer has the capability, I just never read the directions as to how to set it up lol

Speaking of ‘noise’...did anyone else lose their favorite alarm sound on the iphones with the newest update? Went off this am blaring something so jarring, not the way to start the day for me.

I like the sound of both of those sentiments!

Well, that’s what I get for relegating stopping for the next trip...file it under things that aren’t there anymore due to pandemic I guess. Any word on whether they might just be moving to perhaps cheaper rent district in the area? Seems to be a lot of that going on here where stores are moving in the ‘burbs, older strip malls to reduce their costs.

Love trout, especially sea trout.....I don`t touch them until they`re "clean" and I just stick the fillets in foil with some butter and lemon......

lol....best of times indeed.......yes, some cars do almost everything for you today. I do like the wraparound and base cameras our has for parking. It does have the facility for the car to park itself in a space for parallel parking, but I tend to do it myself as I feel redundant when it does it.......

I remember Mall at Millenia had a clear out of vendors, Lindt and YC were two that were deemed not the type of stores they wanted in their mall. Ahem....kept Bath & Bodyworks though.....much prefer YC candles to theirs. We do miss that Lindt store too.

You`re a good woman making sure no one misses a holiday meal......

(got my email back as you saw......lol.....sorry...you don`t need to read them all )





Sun has come out, but still fairly cool......

My cousin made me laugh. Her daughter is looking for new bedroom furniture and found someone selling some drawers she liked......but, it annoyed my cousin the vendor had advertised them as "chest of draws" Not buying them now.

Watching the 1959 version of House on Haunted Hill, got to love Vincent Price in anything....followed by one of my favourite Hitchcock movies, Strangers on a Train.

Think we`ll watch The Conjuring tonight......love that movie! Good old scare you to bits movie.......

 

[Charade67]

My cousin made me laugh. Her daughter is looking for new bedroom furniture and found someone selling some drawers she liked......but, it annoyed my cousin the vendor had advertised them as "chest of draws" Not buying them now.

If it were the souther U.S. it would be Chester Drawers.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh shower was so lovely, and long. Yeah, my washer and dryer are bargain basement kinds. Don’t need more buttons to not work. Guess a tune would be nice, but would get old too. At least our beeps are a one time sound. More like a buzzer. But at least it lets me know done it’s job.

And have to go out and hope not too busy a store. Seems DH took older one’s belt, and he discovered that this morning. As DH went over his mum’s home, won’t be home with us for the holiday. As I wanted older one to at least wear nicer shorts, so off I go to find a belt for him. At least both men can swap their belts, so buying another one won’t be a be a one time used one.

Nope, no chocolate bunnies here, though I hope a homie or more enjoy some of those. Matzo with butter was had. Did pick up a box of candy bars, so kids will get into them tomorrow. Yesterday, we bought gummy bears to eat today. From a recently opened organic type grocery. That store just happened to be next to a favorite leisure type clothing store liked by little one. And both are close to not only Chic Fil A and Starbucks, but Sam’s Club gas. Car needed gas. Little one offered to drive. So all five places had us buying.

Yeah, late morning start is appreciated. And as it’s almost time for the takeout menus to change from a breakfast menu, will see if little one wants to go belt hunting with me. She may, as lunch out may be a want. Particularly since the bacon went in the refrigerator, as the three of us had breakfast as she was still not up. Off to sound the mom alarm if I don’t see her soon. I hate crowded stores, so I like to be in the earlier hours. At least my car’s gas tank is full. As later today, a visit to sister’s place. Have to share those candy bars, gummy bears and matzo.

Finishing up the tea. Later homies.

 

[schumigirl]

Ooh shower was so lovely, and long. Yeah, my washer and dryer are bargain basement kinds. Don’t need more buttons to not work. Guess a tune would be nice, but would get old too. At least our beeps are a one time sound. More like a buzzer. But at least it lets me know done it’s job.

And have to go out and hope not too busy a store. Seems DH took older one’s belt, and he discovered that this morning. As DH went over his mum’s home, won’t be home with us for the holiday. As I wanted older one to at least wear nicer shorts, so off I go to find a belt for him. At least both men can swap their belts, so buying another one won’t be a be a one time used one.

Nope, no chocolate bunnies here, though I hope a homie or more enjoy some of those. Matzo with butter was had. Did pick up a box of candy bars, so kids will get into them tomorrow. Yesterday, we bought gummy bears to eat today. From a recently opened organic type grocery. That store just happened to be next to a favorite leisure type clothing store liked by little one. And both are close to not only Chic Fil A and Starbucks, but Sam’s Club gas. Car needed gas. Little one offered to drive. So all five places had us buying.

Yeah, late morning start is appreciated. And as it’s almost time for the takeout menus to change from a breakfast menu, will see if little one wants to go belt hunting with me. She may, as lunch out may be a want. Particularly since the bacon went in the refrigerator, as the three of us had breakfast as she was still not up. Off to sound the mom alarm if I don’t see her soon. I hate crowded stores, so I like to be in the earlier hours. At least my car’s gas tank is full. As later today, a visit to sister’s place. Have to share those candy bars, gummy bears and matzo.

Finishing up the tea. Later homies.

We bought a Miele washing machine, love it. It`s one of the best ones we have had over the years. I`m the opposite, I`ve been told I always choose extravagantly. I liked it and it has excellent reviews to last longer than a couple of years the way some do. Nothing has ever gone wrong with it so far.

What a shame you won`t have your husband for Easter, but I`m sure his mum will enjoy seeing him. You did well with your shopping today......I always avoid a Saturday. But, we can go anytime during the week when it`s quieter.

Enjoy that tea.......just had a lemonade here, fizzy kind.

 

[Charade67]

Made the mistake of ordering a crepe bowl. I couldn’t finish it

 

[macraven]

All the fruit looks yummy charade but what is the white stuff in the pic?

 

[Lynne G]

Yum Charade!

 

[J'aime Paris]

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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


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

Imagine the hair pulling & teeth gnashing

Sounds Iike a ton of fun

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

Same, just too much page flipping for me

Could be just one if J&J variety.

Good for them

That Friday fish dinner sounds divine!!

Quick post before I go to sleep. We had a nice day at BG today. It was cool, but sunny. The only time I was really chilly was when the wind picked up.


I can’t remember where I read it, but I saw that all Virginians 16+ should be eligible for the vaccine sometime this month.

I think my friend who is opposed to it has bought in to all of the hype. She is normally not against vaccinations, just this one. I have another friend who is a staunch anti vaxxer, but she has stayed very quiet on the subject.

Happy birthday to her.

Gotta get some sleep. We go home tomorrow.

All 16+ are eligible in Wisconsin this upcoming Monday.

J’aime sounds like your Mum had a lovely birthday! So many “normal” things happening in your area. Good Mum duties there too. Oh yes particularly with girls I was a regular taxi service when they were young. Hope your arm settles down. That was my only side effect but lasted about 4 days.

Charade hope you sleep later this morning but glad you had a good day. Safe travels home.

I was able to see the nursery at DS and DIL all finished and ready. It is really beautiful. They are such perfectionists with their home. Almost too much so! We took an Easter gift of some clothes and thankfully they loved them. Winnie the Pooh designs as that’s a favourite story.

Kev had to wake me in the night as I was having a terrible nightmare. Poor Louie was stood over me thinking what the heck!

Update on travel on Monday - hopefully some clarity to our current traffic light system. We are doing so well here at the moment but so many other countries going into lockdown now.

A short drive out later - we want some steaks for tonight so the farm butchers. Would walk near there but very likely would be over busy at the lake so probably home for one of our safe walks from home.

Another beautiful morning and hopefully warmer tomorrow.

Hope all have a good day.

Yes, we've been fortunate. Our numbers have been low and people are ready to do things again. I just drove by the fire station.....breakfast with the Easter Bunny for the littles!!

lol....love the meme!!

If I could fly over this weekend.....it wouldn`t be to Orlando....it would be to your house for Easter dinner!!! Food you are planning sounds lovely......and the fish you ate last night.....lush...I love Tilapia. Yes, enjoy your little carb feast before settling back to normality....

Oh yes, nothing like desire to see the competitiveness come out in some!!! Not a pleasant trait.

I honestly think I gave the Kindle a good shot, but not for me for similar reasons....but nothing like a book.






Glad you had such a lovely celebration for your mum`s birthday....I know you were so looking forward to it. Glad it went well.

I don`t really eat a lot of eggs and can`t eat boiled eggs for whatever reason, so maybe they`re not for me, but I can`t decide if they sound good or not. We do get a lot of eggs from the farm next to us, but I usually end up baking with most of them.

Prime Rib, the first time I cooked a large one I was so nervous as it cost a fortune and I had 8 for dinner. It was fine.....it was then a favourite cut to cook. Can`t really go wrong with it.

Oh I love driving Suburbans!!! Love those big gas guzzling machines......glad the girls had a lovely and safe evening though! And a wine tasting too......lovely. Yes, I`m not designed for those kind of hours either anymore.....lol.....

Have a lovely day today and hope the arm isn`t too sore. Yes, nice weather has to be enjoyed!






Glad you had a good day. Yes, it`s usually the wind that makes low temps unpleasant. It`s very cool here right now, but made worse when the wind blows....straight from the North Sea!! Cold.

There is a lot of hype around about the virus and the vaccine itself. Europe is trying to malign the Astra Zeneca vaccine.....nothing wrong with it, but it`s all political as they have a gripe against the UK because we (thankfully) left the EU. Sadly others are buying into the myth being perpetuated. Take a look at any pain relief you can buy otc....so many possible side effects but we still take them.

Thankfully haven`t had any of those discussions with anyone I know.

Safe travels home.





Another night I slept through without waking till around 7ish......love it!!!

Bacon this morning was delicious, back to our own butcher`s bacon as the stuff from Scotland is finished. Will get some more ordered soon.

First thing Kyle said to me this morning after good morning, was, that steak last night was the best!! Glad to hear it......they were lovely.

Tonight is pizza. They`ll go pick it up as delivery isn`t the best, whereas pick up is so much easier. Thinking red wine night tonight.

Cloudy and cool here today......high of 44F. Mum was gloating earlier she is getting 52F......lol....not much difference really. And much colder weather hitting us on Monday, so may have a day in then. Still a statutory holiday Monday, so we tend to avoid places as they`re always busy.

I think we`ll still head out a walk this morning, albeit a short one. Oh my other book has just arrived.....Thursday Murder Club is here......for the 2nd time! We definitely threw the last one out by mistake.....oops.

And email is dodgy again......so Janet and mac....apologies if you get your morning email 6 times over or maybe not at all .....have no clue! It`s supposed to be fixed later.....will resend if they`ve not gone. Tom was laughing as he already thinks the emails we send are like War and Peace and said he hopes I don`t have to rewrite them all again!! So do I!!

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Pizza and red wine is a winning combination!

I like the large SUVs, always have. Currently driving a 7 passenger Cadillac Escalade....but needed one more seat for the 'crew' of girls.

S A T U R D AY! Yay!

Ooh news of Louie and bacon.

Ack, hope you still had a good sleep Julie. Nightmares no fun. Sweet the baby readiness by your DS and his wife. I’m sure all are looking forward to the baby’s arrival. Hope the butcher trip was successful in getting some nice steaks. Hope Louie and you had a nice walk around your home area. Yeah, would not want to be in crowds yet.

Ack, Schumi, yeah, annoying when email not working right. Glad to hear your steaks were well enjoyed. And yes, more bacon is always a good purchase. Glad you enjoyed some this morning.

And so, with an early start before the sunrise for some dumb reason, did get me to put the tea pot on the stove as I went to do the wash. Third load is loaded and finished putting away that which is dry. Almost ready for a very hot shower. Last load is towels. Do that because then I get a freshly washed towel just before my shower.

Was a beautiful and clear cold sky. Still below freezing, but always nice to see a very bright sunrise. And Cam, yes, hoping to see warmer days. At least the temp will rise to 52F in the late afternoon. To see high in the mid 60’s tomorrow. How nice is that?

Safe travels home tomorrow Charade, and great looking bag. Yeah, I’m the glasses, wallet, phone holder when the kids go on the coasters. I’ll do mummy, and Hagrid’s, but that new dino coaster, most likely will be a no. Not interested in Hulk nor RRR.

And so, a beep from the washer. Ready for a good clean feeling shower. Off to put the towels in the dryer, and get more tea. Will make some eggs and bacon, as little one will just use the bacon and make a BLT. She is not a scrambled egg eater. Ooh, maybe will make a orange peppers and cheese omelet. All will eat that except for little one.

Ooh, dove cooing and fire trucks sirens. Ah, the weekend is here. Woot!

Stupendous Saturday homies. Time to eat that chocolate bunnies.

Bacon and eggs are a staple in this house too! Sounds like a productive morning!

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Today is traditionally the community sponsored Easter egg hunts for the kiddos, 2nd year canceled. Some groups as charity fund raiser are hiding them overnight in people’s front yards, a win-win there, smart.

First day of trout fishing season moved up to today, the mr always skips it as too many first-day only fisherman flopping about the streams making a muck of it. Not sure if I’m going to have him bring his catch home this year or not...wuss I am, disturbs me to have them ‘cleaned & dressed’ in even my basement sink.


I was emboldened here, haven’t looked back since , now family favorite.

Aw, next year! Even tho i had a pair of those blue exam gloves on, still managed to dye my one hand a lovely shade of orange.

Aw, you went all out for her, I bet she was thrilled!

Smart Mom & kids, greasy fast food is a must-do after a night of dive bars lol

Yea! Hate to say it but, if you are going to have some issues, it does seem to be that 2nd shot that bites you the next day. DH & I both were shocked TBH. Dr said it’s a great sign to experience them, means it’s working & you have a strong immunity system in place already. Mostly all do agree, a day or so later & right as rain, well worth it

Brrr, I’m imagining the cool wind whipping down thru all those valleys there.

Another smart cookie, probably going to make an exception and get it but it keep it on the down low lol. Know several folks who are of that mind but don’t want to disappoint their communities of like minded folks. A shame that getting a vaccine has become such a hot-topic/politicized

I still have a few of the E.H. Shepard prints that were in my DSs nurseries. Would tweak the design a bit between babies/houses but, kept faithful to it.
Not sure uber would deliver that far, I am doing a bit of takeout this year. Bothers me to think of those without a nice, holiday meal. DH spied the styrofoam containers in the storage cupboard and got a good chuckle.

DH
Haha, i drove extended mini vans for so many years, couldn’t wait to get back into something a bit smaller. It’s the parallel parking that can be such a bear, well, that was in dark ages before backup cameras & self parking features

How else does one coverbotth the best & worst of times?

Fancy, only my dryer beeps at me . Well, the washer has the capability, I just never read the directions as to how to set it up lol

Speaking of ‘noise’...did anyone else lose their favorite alarm sound on the iphones with the newest update? Went off this am blaring something so jarring, not the way to start the day for me.

I like the sound of both of those sentiments!

Well, that’s what I get for relegating stopping for the next trip...file it under things that aren’t there anymore due to pandemic I guess. Any word on whether they might just be moving to perhaps cheaper rent district in the area? Seems to be a lot of that going on here where stores are moving in the ‘burbs, older strip malls to reduce their costs.

Love those Easter memes!!!

Hoping next shot goes as well as the 1st one...

Lynne we had a new washer here recently - left it to Kev to choose as I would go cheaper and replace and he goes expensive and longer guaranteed! His choice plays a full on tune when finished which amused initially but now ensure laundry door is closed as it goes on for ages!

Our Yankee Candle shop closed down too last year. Not got anything nearby now. Some garden centres sell them but bought our last ones on line - not the same.

Well we drove out to the farm butchers and big mistake to leave it until today as there was a massive queue. Decided not to wait there and drove opposite direction to our other butchers and just caught them as they were cleaning down (only half day Saturday) but happily got a fillet out for me - also offered large beef pie reduced price so goodness Desperate Dan pie bought too.


Was so nice in that village we had a walk round the pretty old cottages admiring all the flower displays.

Then got message from my brother they would like to call this afternoon so we headed home to wait for them.



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How quaint and beautiful!!! Nothing like that in my area...

Ah, nicer weather coming your way Lynne.

Yes, our washer plays a tune when it`s done....annoys me, if I`m in the laundry room, elsewhere we don`t hear it. I do like it, it`s very fancy pants.

Enjoy that chocolate.......






Congrats on the AP! Yes, you`ll get use out of it I`m sure. I do like a nice YC store, they are diminishing for sure.





Love trout, especially sea trout.....I don`t touch them until they`re "clean" and I just stick the fillets in foil with some butter and lemon......

lol....best of times indeed.......yes, some cars do almost everything for you today. I do like the wraparound and base cameras our has for parking. It does have the facility for the car to park itself in a space for parallel parking, but I tend to do it myself as I feel redundant when it does it.......

I remember Mall at Millenia had a clear out of vendors, Lindt and YC were two that were deemed not the type of stores they wanted in their mall. Ahem....kept Bath & Bodyworks though.....much prefer YC candles to theirs. We do miss that Lindt store too.

You`re a good woman making sure no one misses a holiday meal......

(got my email back as you saw......lol.....sorry...you don`t need to read them all )





Sun has come out, but still fairly cool......

My cousin made me laugh. Her daughter is looking for new bedroom furniture and found someone selling some drawers she liked......but, it annoyed my cousin the vendor had advertised them as "chest of draws" Not buying them now.

Watching the 1959 version of House on Haunted Hill, got to love Vincent Price in anything....followed by one of my favourite Hitchcock movies, Strangers on a Train.

Think we`ll watch The Conjuring tonight......love that movie! Good old scare you to bits movie.......

Haven't had trout in a while, but definitely good!!

Ooh shower was so lovely, and long. Yeah, my washer and dryer are bargain basement kinds. Don’t need more buttons to not work. Guess a tune would be nice, but would get old too. At least our beeps are a one time sound. More like a buzzer. But at least it lets me know done it’s job.

And have to go out and hope not too busy a store. Seems DH took older one’s belt, and he discovered that this morning. As DH went over his mum’s home, won’t be home with us for the holiday. As I wanted older one to at least wear nicer shorts, so off I go to find a belt for him. At least both men can swap their belts, so buying another one won’t be a be a one time used one.

Nope, no chocolate bunnies here, though I hope a homie or more enjoy some of those. Matzo with butter was had. Did pick up a box of candy bars, so kids will get into them tomorrow. Yesterday, we bought gummy bears to eat today. From a recently opened organic type grocery. That store just happened to be next to a favorite leisure type clothing store liked by little one. And both are close to not only Chic Fil A and Starbucks, but Sam’s Club gas. Car needed gas. Little one offered to drive. So all five places had us buying.

Yeah, late morning start is appreciated. And as it’s almost time for the takeout menus to change from a breakfast menu, will see if little one wants to go belt hunting with me. She may, as lunch out may be a want. Particularly since the bacon went in the refrigerator, as the three of us had breakfast as she was still not up. Off to sound the mom alarm if I don’t see her soon. I hate crowded stores, so I like to be in the earlier hours. At least my car’s gas tank is full. As later today, a visit to sister’s place. Have to share those candy bars, gummy bears and matzo.

Finishing up the tea. Later homies.

DD will get a chocolate bunny in her basket. I still make a basket for her, and she enjoys it! Never too old to enjoy some Easter treats!






My arm continues to be a bit sore from the vaccine. I was hoping it would be gone by today....maybe tomorrow.

Making chicken tacos for supper tonight. Guess it's Taco Saturday around here, lol!
DH requested it. We had some fabulous chicken tacos topped with mild kim chee while in Ft. Lauderdale on vacation. He's been craving them ever since. Hopefully my version of them will be good!
Possible open a new bottle of wine that we bought yesterday.....tacos and wine....maybe??

Planning on taking the dogs for a walk yet this morning. Get them all tired out and ready for a good snooze. It's going to be a beautiful day, and our tee time for golf is at 3pm, so I have time to get a few things accomplished.

 

[schumigirl]

That Friday fish dinner sounds divine!!


All 16+ are eligible in Wisconsin this upcoming Monday.


Yes, we've been fortunate. Our numbers have been low and people are ready to do things again. I just drove by the fire station.....breakfast with the Easter Bunny for the littles!!


Pizza and red wine is a winning combination!

I like the large SUVs, always have. Currently driving a 7 passenger Cadillac Escalade....but needed one more seat for the 'crew' of girls.


Bacon and eggs are a staple in this house too! Sounds like a productive morning!


Love those Easter memes!!!

Hoping next shot goes as well as the 1st one...


How quaint and beautiful!!! Nothing like that in my area...


Haven't had trout in a while, but definitely good!!


DD will get a chocolate bunny in her basket. I still make a basket for her, and she enjoys it! Never too old to enjoy some Easter treats!






My arm continues to be a bit sore from the vaccine. I was hoping it would be gone by today....maybe tomorrow.

Making chicken tacos for supper tonight. Guess it's Taco Saturday around here, lol!
DH requested it. We had some fabulous chicken tacos topped with mild kim chee while in Ft. Lauderdale on vacation. He's been craving them ever since. Hopefully my version of them will be good!
Possible open a new bottle of wine that we bought yesterday.....tacos and wine....maybe??

Planning on taking the dogs for a walk yet this morning. Get them all tired out and ready for a good snooze. It's going to be a beautiful day, and our tee time for golf is at 3pm, so I have time to get a few things accomplished.

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Have a lovely day Lori, sounds a lot of fun........our wine is open and breathing right now........looking forward to it.




Brilliant sunshine outside now......might wander out later for a ramble around.

 

[Charade67]

All the fruit looks yummy charade but what is the white stuff in the pic?

The white part is cream.