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

[Pumpkin1172]

Making a quick stop in!!!

Day 2 of feeling better. Thinking of hitting the kitchen to bake up some banana muffins. I see some bananas that need to be used up....so I think I will hit the kitchen ( wearing a mask as I do when I walk through the house) and whip up some muffins for my boys. Muffins are always eaten in this house.

I'm just hanging out in the bedroom, grey's is playing on the tv and I'm streaming the DIS live show ( I love watching it ) and reading the boards. I think it's safe to say I'm bored and feeling better. I'm just sooo lucky I didn't get very sick with this...and so far...knock on wood...no one else is sick with it yet. So my quarantine worked to keep the rest of the family safe.

The sun is shinning bright and I hope the winds stay down. I might get outside a little later to enjoy the mid day temps. I also see my lilac tree is starting to get buds on (finally). I am needing to see more green now. The grass is also finally getting green. Such a little thing...but makes my soul so happy to finally see.

Waiting for the electrical water parade has to share my dream car in the parking lot today! Also, another great meal at bonefish, crab cake appetizer scarfed down before I could take a picture lol. wish we had a close location at home

It sounds like you have had a great trip so far. Love the pictures!!!!

Well almost time to go home, another ride on ROTR today, really good ride though!!!

Really has been a great split trip again at multiple places, PB great as usual along with YC and a place we haven’t stayed at in years but was quite nice and a great last minute rate I guess at Pop Century, seems like crowds picked up pretty well over the last 2 1/2 weeks but still manageable, pretty decent weather and seeing the rocket last week was really cool!

Enjoy your vacation!!! I have to say I'm a little jealous.

We had a great visit with our friends in Yorkshire on Saturday and it was warm and sunny in their walled garden. She made wonderful food. Sad we had to pack up and come home as usually would stay a long weekend.

That sounds like a lovely visit with friends. I can't wait until we can visit family. Our whole family (extended as in my parents, dh's dad and his wife, and brothers and sisters) all have their first shot now. I am hoping that when the youngest ds's grad happens....we will be able to get together and celebrate this accomplishment for him.

I'm meeting my mom at a garden center this morning, hopefully before the rain begins. She wants some help picking out some things for her yard. I'm not sure why she needs my help...no green thumb here. But I'll enjoy spending some time with her either way!

Enjoy that time with your mom. I am sure your mom treasures the time you spend with her too

Brian and I rode the new Velocicoaster yesterday. The teens decided not to go. Liv struggles with the crowds right now. The coaster is amazing, it is a high thrill coaster so it might now work for everyone. The themeing and queue were really cool, but the coaster was much better. There are 2 launches within it and they are fast. We sat in the front seat, it was worth it. The trains are comfortable, love the lap bar only, the seats were good, you can have some wiggle room with them if you choose. It is a smooth coaster however, you will be thrusted a bit side to side. There is plenty of air time if you like that. I can have a tendency to get disoriented if the elements are to close together and I didn't get that at all. I was worried about it, but was happy at the end. I hope everyone who wants to ride it next trip can. If you have any questions please ask.

That is sooo exciting. How awesome that you got to ride it. It sounds like you guys are transitioning easily into being Floridians!!!!

Quick pop in for a catchup. We fly out tomorrow so I have packing to do tonight. After pulling our summer clothes from the attic, I am very much looking forward to doing some outlet shopping. I really need to freshen up the wardrobe. I can't believe it is already here. I think we all are looking forward to the break.

Enjoy that get away!!!!

Also need to go look for some gifts for several birthdays this month.....and so it starts. First four months I only have a couple each month, but it progresses from May onward. Some I can order online, but some I like to choose myself.

I am the same way. I am not a great lover of online shopping. We are weird...in that we don't purchase much from amazon...and rarely order things online. We would rather go into a store to find what we need.

igh 80’s today, but so does the rain come. Good thing I’m getting my haircut today, right after screen turning off. As at home, I rarely dry my hair other than with a towel. With rain most likely rain will be falling as go and come home, so I’ll tell her don’t bother with the hair dryer.

Enjoy the haircut!!! Lord knows we all need out haircut. I have an appointment in 2 weeks for a color and cut. I wanted it done before ds's grad. Hopefully I an testing negative and get back out into the real world again.

Didn`t get out a walk today, so baked in the Aga while I cleaned the shelves of the double built in oven.....those shelves need doing regularly as I do like them shining.

Hopefully you get to get out walking again soon. I didn't think I would actually miss my evening walks. But right now, I sure would love to get outside of our yard and go for a walk. I'm thinking that I'm going to have to build up my lungs again since having Covid. I can tell my lungs are not quite working right yet....better than I was, but still not completely healed yet. I am searching bread recipies. With all the cooking and baking I have done over the years, I have never baked a loaf of bread from scratch (without a bread maker) I thought this might be a good time to try. I have nothing but time on my hands.

Well, I should get going and whip myself up some lunch. Thinking just some eggs and toast for lunch. I'm thinking I'll take out some burger to make some hamburgers and airfired sweet potato fries.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Sending more well wishes to you Pumpkin. Yes, hope you can go to your hair appointment in 2 weeks. I enjoy being pampered every 5 or 6 weeks.

And I say, I have long hair. May get some of it chopped off, as sweaty times are coming, and the humidity. Hate sweaty hair on my neck. Hence, you will see my hair tied up all summer, even if I do shorten it.

 

[schumigirl]

Making a quick stop in!!!

Day 2 of feeling better. Thinking of hitting the kitchen to bake up some banana muffins. I see some bananas that need to be used up....so I think I will hit the kitchen ( wearing a mask as I do when I walk through the house) and whip up some muffins for my boys. Muffins are always eaten in this house.

I'm just hanging out in the bedroom, grey's is playing on the tv and I'm streaming the DIS live show ( I love watching it ) and reading the boards. I think it's safe to say I'm bored and feeling better. I'm just sooo lucky I didn't get very sick with this...and so far...knock on wood...no one else is sick with it yet. So my quarantine worked to keep the rest of the family safe.

The sun is shinning bright and I hope the winds stay down. I might get outside a little later to enjoy the mid day temps. I also see my lilac tree is starting to get buds on (finally). I am needing to see more green now. The grass is also finally getting green. Such a little thing...but makes my soul so happy to finally see.


It sounds like you have had a great trip so far. Love the pictures!!!!

Enjoy your vacation!!! I have to say I'm a little jealous.

That sounds like a lovely visit with friends. I can't wait until we can visit family. Our whole family (extended as in my parents, dh's dad and his wife, and brothers and sisters) all have their first shot now. I am hoping that when the youngest ds's grad happens....we will be able to get together and celebrate this accomplishment for him.

Enjoy that time with your mom. I am sure your mom treasures the time you spend with her too

That is sooo exciting. How awesome that you got to ride it. It sounds like you guys are transitioning easily into being Floridians!!!!

Enjoy that get away!!!!

I am the same way. I am not a great lover of online shopping. We are weird...in that we don't purchase much from amazon...and rarely order things online. We would rather go into a store to find what we need.

Enjoy the haircut!!! Lord knows we all need out haircut. I have an appointment in 2 weeks for a color and cut. I wanted it done before ds's grad. Hopefully I an testing negative and get back out into the real world again.


Hopefully you get to get out walking again soon. I didn't think I would actually miss my evening walks. But right now, I sure would love to get outside of our yard and go for a walk. I'm thinking that I'm going to have to build up my lungs again since having Covid. I can tell my lungs are not quite working right yet....better than I was, but still not completely healed yet. I am searching bread recipies. With all the cooking and baking I have done over the years, I have never baked a loaf of bread from scratch (without a bread maker) I thought this might be a good time to try. I have nothing but time on my hands.

Well, I should get going and whip myself up some lunch. Thinking just some eggs and toast for lunch. I'm thinking I'll take out some burger to make some hamburgers and airfired sweet potato fries.

Have a great day everyone.

Glad you`re doing better......continued good wishes for you improving........it must be weird to feel your lungs not working to capacity, but you can only get better soon. Yes, we did miss our walk today a lot, so I know what you mean.

I did have a breadmaker, but much preferred doing it in the oven. Most of my recipes are just off the internet or friends. It is easy, honest......I make a lot of bread and haven`t had a failure yet.....maybe one that didn`t taste as expected lol....but although we`re cutting back on bread, we do like the odd slice so I make a smaller batch. I ended up giving the breadmaker away.

I adore sweet potato fries.....we had wedges tonight with pulled pork. Lush.

If I can avoid Amazon I do, yes, I do order online, but from more specialised stores , less chains the better. I have a wonderful little bookstore I get most of the book groups choices ordered from, and they are brilliant. Haven`t ordered a book from anywhere else for a long time. But, yes, for gifts, I do like to see what I`m buying.



Getting dark a little earlier tonight, with all the cloud coming in from the sea......no rain, but wind is still blowing. Think it`ll be like that all night.

But, sun will be shining tomorrow and winds will be less....nice for along the sea front.

Hot chocolate time......

 

[Charade67]

Hello again. We had a brief storm pass through this afternoon, but everything is calm now.
Nothing much going on here. My last 2 shirts have shipped, so I should have them in plenty of time for vacation.

Yesterday I got a rather blunt text from my Aunt asking for some money to help cover some of Mom's expenses. I was planning on sending some anyway, but geez, a simple please would be nice to hear. I'm sending a prepaid Visa card so I can track where the money is being sent. No, I don't completely trust my Aunt to spend it properly.

Charade B’s hair was awesome. Is it still so long? L’s is naturally very curly and did not begin to drop with the weight for a few years!

It's a little shorter now, but not by much. I think it would really curl nicely if she got it cut shorter, but she likes it long. It was a lot straighter when she was younger.

Have any of you had to do the two step process to post on the boards ?

Fortunately not.

The action at our condos has gone at lightening speed! I was really caught off guard, and I'm still trying to process it all. We have 2 full price cash offers on both places. If everything runs smoothly, we will close on them both by mid May!
I never thought it would be this fast....we overpriced both places to have some wiggle room for negotiating.
And we were offered $10,000 cash for our parking space. A parking space!! Maybe in NYC or Boston this would be 'a thing'? Not something I was prepared for...

Wow! Congrats on the quick sales. 10K for a parking space??? Is it normal to purchase parking? I would have thought the space would come with the condo.

Once we we moved to another country through Tom`s business, I stopped working for a long time, wasn`t leaving him with anyone we didn`t know. Our maternity cover in the UK is very decent, especially in comparison with the States.

Yeah, the maternity leave here is not great. I used up my paid leave, then my unpaid leave, then I turned in my resignation. I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with B. I went back to work part time when she started preschool.

Yum, pizza, yep, and minus mushrooms and any onions.

I'll take the mushrooms and onions.

Day 2 of feeling better.

Great news!

And I say, I have long hair. May get some of it chopped off, as sweaty times are coming, and the humidity. Hate sweaty hair on my neck. Hence, you will see my hair tied up all summer, even if I do shorten it.

I am getting a cut the week before we leave for Orlando. I want to keep it long enough for a ponytail.

I guess I should start making dinner. We are going to have taco Tuesday today.

 

[J'aime Paris]

That pizza looks so good!! Even with the dreaded mushrooms......lol......

Fantastic news about the condos Lori.....and excellent weird news about the parking space......so funny! One of my nieces lives in a rather nice area of London and she rents out a garage they have, they both work in the City so don`t need a car, but my goodness.....the rental they get for a year is eye watering! But, glad it`s all moving quickly for you both.......nothing worse than it being dragged out.

Not realfood, but I was shocked by the Maternity cover in the US. One of the HR team at RP told me it`s on par with somewhere like Ecuador which you don`t expect.

I stopped working at 6 months pregnant and went back when Kyle was 7 months old....but only part time. Mum had him for four hours in the morning Mon-Frid, so I felt I had the best of both worlds. Once we we moved to another country through Tom`s business, I stopped working for a long time, wasn`t leaving him with anyone we didn`t know. Our maternity cover in the UK is very decent, especially in comparison with the States.

Farm eggs are definitely so much better than store bought eggs.....the colour of the yolk is incredible.....


Lynne....have a good haircut......always nice to have a tidy up. Although I do love getting it blow dried too and straightened. My stylist is always glad my hair is in such good soft and shiny condition considering I wash, blow dry and straighten it every day, but I do use good products including a heat protector.......

I forget, is your hair long or short?





Didn`t get out a walk today, so baked in the Aga while I cleaned the shelves of the double built in oven.....those shelves need doing regularly as I do like them shining.

Also ironed, cleaned some windows on the inside and then enjoyed a sample of the baking with a mid afternoon pot of tea. Nice, but quite calorific!

It`s a while till dinner, sos good to wait now.

Sun is shining again, but winds are all over the place, looking out to sea it is wild out there. And cold.

DD doesn't like mushrooms either....one of her few food dislikes. And my picky eater (DH) likes them...go figure??

I was a stay at home mom with DD until she went to Kindergarten.

Your meals sound mouth watering as always!

Yum, pizza, yep, and minus mushrooms and any onions.

Well, weather has seem to hold, so lunchtime walk is to be a go. May wear sunglasses even if not. And ooh the humidity. Puffy hair day.

Humidity and my hair doesn't mix either. Which is why most of my Florida photos have my hair in a ponytail.

Making a quick stop in!!!

Day 2 of feeling better. Thinking of hitting the kitchen to bake up some banana muffins. I see some bananas that need to be used up....so I think I will hit the kitchen ( wearing a mask as I do when I walk through the house) and whip up some muffins for my boys. Muffins are always eaten in this house.

I'm just hanging out in the bedroom, grey's is playing on the tv and I'm streaming the DIS live show ( I love watching it ) and reading the boards. I think it's safe to say I'm bored and feeling better. I'm just sooo lucky I didn't get very sick with this...and so far...knock on wood...no one else is sick with it yet. So my quarantine worked to keep the rest of the family safe.

The sun is shinning bright and I hope the winds stay down. I might get outside a little later to enjoy the mid day temps. I also see my lilac tree is starting to get buds on (finally). I am needing to see more green now. The grass is also finally getting green. Such a little thing...but makes my soul so happy to finally see.


It sounds like you have had a great trip so far. Love the pictures!!!!

Enjoy your vacation!!! I have to say I'm a little jealous.

That sounds like a lovely visit with friends. I can't wait until we can visit family. Our whole family (extended as in my parents, dh's dad and his wife, and brothers and sisters) all have their first shot now. I am hoping that when the youngest ds's grad happens....we will be able to get together and celebrate this accomplishment for him.

Enjoy that time with your mom. I am sure your mom treasures the time you spend with her too

That is sooo exciting. How awesome that you got to ride it. It sounds like you guys are transitioning easily into being Floridians!!!!

Enjoy that get away!!!!

I am the same way. I am not a great lover of online shopping. We are weird...in that we don't purchase much from amazon...and rarely order things online. We would rather go into a store to find what we need.

Enjoy the haircut!!! Lord knows we all need out haircut. I have an appointment in 2 weeks for a color and cut. I wanted it done before ds's grad. Hopefully I an testing negative and get back out into the real world again.


Hopefully you get to get out walking again soon. I didn't think I would actually miss my evening walks. But right now, I sure would love to get outside of our yard and go for a walk. I'm thinking that I'm going to have to build up my lungs again since having Covid. I can tell my lungs are not quite working right yet....better than I was, but still not completely healed yet. I am searching bread recipies. With all the cooking and baking I have done over the years, I have never baked a loaf of bread from scratch (without a bread maker) I thought this might be a good time to try. I have nothing but time on my hands.

Well, I should get going and whip myself up some lunch. Thinking just some eggs and toast for lunch. I'm thinking I'll take out some burger to make some hamburgers and airfired sweet potato fries.

Have a great day everyone.

So glad you're continuing to improve!!! Never can take our health for granted....

I had a nice day with my mom!! She got loads from the garden center, since she's quite skilled at keeping them thriving! Me, not so much...

Glad you`re doing better......continued good wishes for you improving........it must be weird to feel your lungs not working to capacity, but you can only get better soon. Yes, we did miss our walk today a lot, so I know what you mean.

I did have a breadmaker, but much preferred doing it in the oven. Most of my recipes are just off the internet or friends. It is easy, honest......I make a lot of bread and haven`t had a failure yet.....maybe one that didn`t taste as expected lol....but although we`re cutting back on bread, we do like the odd slice so I make a smaller batch. I ended up giving the breadmaker away.

I adore sweet potato fries.....we had wedges tonight with pulled pork. Lush.

If I can avoid Amazon I do, yes, I do order online, but from more specialised stores , less chains the better. I have a wonderful little bookstore I get most of the book groups choices ordered from, and they are brilliant. Haven`t ordered a book from anywhere else for a long time. But, yes, for gifts, I do like to see what I`m buying.



Getting dark a little earlier tonight, with all the cloud coming in from the sea......no rain, but wind is still blowing. Think it`ll be like that all night.

But, sun will be shining tomorrow and winds will be less....nice for along the sea front.

Hot chocolate time......

Wine time on my clock, lol!!

Hello again. We had a brief storm pass through this afternoon, but everything is calm now.
Nothing much going on here. My last 2 shirts have shipped, so I should have them in plenty of time for vacation.

Yesterday I got a rather blunt text from my Aunt asking for some money to help cover some of Mom's expenses. I was planning on sending some anyway, but geez, a simple please would be nice to hear. I'm sending a prepaid Visa card so I can track where the money is being sent. No, I don't completely trust my Aunt to spend it properly.


It's a little shorter now, but not by much. I think it would really curl nicely if she got it cut shorter, but she likes it long. It was a lot straighter when she was younger.

Fortunately not.

Wow! Congrats on the quick sales. 10K for a parking space??? Is it normal to purchase parking? I would have thought the space would come with the condo.

Yeah, the maternity leave here is not great. I used up my paid leave, then my unpaid leave, then I turned in my resignation. I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with B. I went back to work part time when she started preschool.


I'll take the mushrooms and onions.

Great news!

I am getting a cut the week before we leave for Orlando. I want to keep it long enough for a ponytail.

I guess I should start making dinner. We are going to have taco Tuesday today.

The condo complex has 276 individual units. There is uncovered general parking available to all. Assigned, covered parking has less than 100 spots. These are in great demand by current owners, and they are willing to pay to get one.




I forgot my nephew has a birthday tomorrow. Being gone for a week has me a bit off kilter yet. Thankfully they live only about 15 minutes away. I was able to get a card with money and a Star Wars sweatshirt together fast, and ran it over to the house for him.

DD and her friends leave Alabama between 2-3am tonight/(officially) tomorrow. They should get home before dark Wednesday evening. There have been a lot of dangerous storms in the mid south for the past day and a half. I'm hoping the weather will be mostly to the east when they depart. Hoping for an uneventful journey home!!

Good night all!!

 

[keishashadow]

Better late than never to my fellow star war buffs.
lucked out at the 1pm slot for another return time. We were group 158, called around 5:30 pm. A good day for them processing so many folks

finished up day at the main pool. It’s especially pretty at night.

Brian and I rode the new Velocicoaster yesterday

Woot, you are far braver than me

am glad you got ROR I am going to have to practice. Have a great rest of the trip

Thank you, a treat this trip to ride twice

My area will have a day like Noah’s Ark so I’ll be spending quality time with my cats and reading the Dis tomorrow.
But not a bad thing to stay in the house for the day.

No, it is not, especially with the right snacks

And then we have peeps like me that talk more about my cats/ dogs than kids ..

Lol

Your live updates are food for the soul! Thank you for taking the time to do them and hope your trip continues to be fantastic!

The rectangle pizza was indeed yummy!! It may look to be deep dish, but isn't. The crust is thin, with a raised edge. All but 2 pieces end up having an edge of crust. It was very nice. And we decided cold beer would go down quite nicely with it!!

Seriously, drooling. Glad the mr ordered a Turkey sandwich we split for late dinner or I’d be dreaming of pizza all night

Our maternity cover in the UK is very decent, especially in comparison with the States.

It stinks here

I'm just sooo lucky I didn't get very sick with this...and so far...knock on wood...no one else is sick with it yet. So my quarantine worked to keep the rest of the family safe.

That is a wonderful attitude. Prayers Ur family skips it

And I say, I have long hair.

& thick, same as Mac

Yesterday I got a rather blunt text from my Aunt asking for some money to help cover some of Mom's expenses.

Um, I’d think mom would be paying her own expenses unless there is dire need. I’d want a general accounting and understanding going forward. You are smart to go with a gift card

am getting a cut the week before we leave for Orlando. I want to keep it long enough for a ponytail.

My hair hasn’t seen my shoulders other than two dinners this week lol. Pony tail, braid or messy bun the way to go to stay cool especially with a real feel over 100 degrees.

That said I saw people in full Jedi gear today, same as the HP robes in this weather; What are they thinking?

 

[Charade67]

Um, I’d think mom would be paying her own expenses unless there is dire need. I’d want a general accounting and understanding going forward. You are smart to go with a gift card

Her only income now is her social security check and that doesn't go very far. I know she has some medical expenses since her Medicare plan doesn't pay 100% for everything. My brother and I don't mind helping, I just wish my aunt would be more polite about it. She seems to think we have tons of money. I've got a kid in college, and my brother just retired last month.

That said I saw people in full Jedi gear today, same as the HP robes in this weather; What are they thinking?

I appreciate the commitment to the fandom, but not in the Florida summer heat.

 

[schumigirl]

Hello again. We had a brief storm pass through this afternoon, but everything is calm now.
Nothing much going on here. My last 2 shirts have shipped, so I should have them in plenty of time for vacation.

Yesterday I got a rather blunt text from my Aunt asking for some money to help cover some of Mom's expenses. I was planning on sending some anyway, but geez, a simple please would be nice to hear. I'm sending a prepaid Visa card so I can track where the money is being sent. No, I don't completely trust my Aunt to spend it properly.


It's a little shorter now, but not by much. I think it would really curl nicely if she got it cut shorter, but she likes it long. It was a lot straighter when she was younger.

Fortunately not.

Wow! Congrats on the quick sales. 10K for a parking space??? Is it normal to purchase parking? I would have thought the space would come with the condo.

Yeah, the maternity leave here is not great. I used up my paid leave, then my unpaid leave, then I turned in my resignation. I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with B. I went back to work part time when she started preschool.


I'll take the mushrooms and onions.

Great news!

I am getting a cut the week before we leave for Orlando. I want to keep it long enough for a ponytail.

I guess I should start making dinner. We are going to have taco Tuesday today.

Yes, there are ways to deal with subjects like money, and maybe a blunt txt is not the way. Your aunt should have spoken to your directly and a difficult conversation may have been made easier. The pre paid card is a good idea, but isn`t it quite sad you have to think you don`t completely trust a relative like that. Sadly, quite common I think. Hope you get it sorted though.

Glad you have your outfits sorted for your trip now.

DD doesn't like mushrooms either....one of her few food dislikes. And my picky eater (DH) likes them...go figure??

I was a stay at home mom with DD until she went to Kindergarten.

Your meals sound mouth watering as always!


Humidity and my hair doesn't mix either. Which is why most of my Florida photos have my hair in a ponytail.



So glad you're continuing to improve!!! Never can take our health for granted....

I had a nice day with my mom!! She got loads from the garden center, since she's quite skilled at keeping them thriving! Me, not so much...


Wine time on my clock, lol!!


The condo complex has 276 individual units. There is uncovered general parking available to all. Assigned, covered parking has less than 100 spots. These are in great demand by current owners, and they are willing to pay to get one.




I forgot my nephew has a birthday tomorrow. Being gone for a week has me a bit off kilter yet. Thankfully they live only about 15 minutes away. I was able to get a card with money and a Star Wars sweatshirt together fast, and ran it over to the house for him.

DD and her friends leave Alabama between 2-3am tonight/(officially) tomorrow. They should get home before dark Wednesday evening. There have been a lot of dangerous storms in the mid south for the past day and a half. I'm hoping the weather will be mostly to the east when they depart. Hoping for an uneventful journey home!!

Good night all!!

Really? Your hair always looks so lovely when we`ve met.....yes, pony tails are a good solution, some park days I do look like Monica after a few hours!

I loved being a stay at home mum. I was part time for a very short time before we moved away, but I realised how fortunate we were for me to be able to do that. I did get a lot of snidey remarks back then about choosing not to work. I was called lazy, and comments of "it`s alright for you" among other things. But, I wouldn`t swap that time with him for anything. I think he was 14 before I went back to work part time....and yes I still called myself a stay at home mum lol......only cause I knew it irritated some folks......lol......I wouldn`t dream of commenting on the ladies who went back to work and early in some cases, as it really is each to their own.

I`m with you on the gardening front Lori.....I could kill cactus!! Glad you had a nice time with your mum though, and yes, hope the girls all make it home safely.

Better late than never to my fellow star war buffs.
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finished up day at the main pool. It’s especially pretty at night.
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Woot, you are far braver than me

Thank you, a treat this trip to ride twice

No, it is not, especially with the right snacks

Lol



Seriously, drooling. Glad the mr ordered a Turkey sandwich we split for late dinner or I’d be dreaming of pizza all night

It stinks here

That is a wonderful attitude. Prayers Ur family skips it

& thick, same as Mac

Um, I’d think mom would be paying her own expenses unless there is dire need. I’d want a general accounting and understanding going forward. You are smart to go with a gift card

My hair hasn’t seen my shoulders other than two dinners this week lol. Pony tail, braid or messy bun the way to go to stay cool especially with a real feel over 100 degrees.

That said I saw people in full Jedi gear today, same as the HP robes in this weather; What are they thinking?

Love the pictures!! That pool looks so good and quiet again, and yes, very, very pretty at night, don`t think I`ve ever seen any night pictures of it.......and wow it is so hot for you right now Yes, I`m in the pony tail camp too for days like that. My hair is fine, but, there`s a lot of it!

How do you keep the band on your head? I tried that once and....no, didn`t work for me, it looks so good on you.

I`m not sure how folks manage those robes in that heat......and scarves too with some!

Glad you`re having such a wonderful trip......food as always sounds so good!!






I gather today is Cinqo de Mayo......not something that`s celebrated over here generally. Those that do.......enjoy!

Woke up to sunshine this morning and winds seemed to have abated. So, will get out our walks the rest of the week by the looks of the forecast. Starting to lighten up before 4am for us now.......got up to look out as we heard some foxes fighting, but they were in the trees so couldn`t see them. Got back to sleep fairly quick though.

No idea on food for tonight, if it stays nice we will grill out, maybe get some steaks or chicken breasts and do wedges with salad, that`ll work. I feel like some duck soon, haven`t had it in a while, so many ways to serve duck breast.....plum sauce is a favourite of ours though.

Want some new light fittings for various rooms around the house, so at some point we`ll go looking for them. There was a lighting place we used a few times, but it`s been taken over by someone else and they`re not as friendly shall we say. So, will bypass them and look elsewhere.

Will finish our grocery delivery for tomorrow too, doesn`t come till lunchtime so we don`t need to rush back from our walk. I do need to add a few things.

Not much else going on......

Happy Wednesday
​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, why hello camel trying to be a taco, as not Taco Tuesday, but a Cinco de Mayo Hump Day Wednesday. Woot Woot Woot! Fiesta time, homies. Can have tacos two days in a row. Yay! And another Yay! This hump of a fiesta day in May means a first Friday in May in two more sleeps. So ready for the weekend, so decided will take this Friday off. I need another day to relax. Or try to.

Yay, a wonderful Wednesday to all the homies.

Yeah, Charade, sad seniors need help, as yeah, my dad’s pension that my mom got, did not change in amount per month for the almost 30 years she received it. Our state has Pace, a money help to low income seniors that they get funds on a card, they can use at grocery shops, as works for most food and some home cleaning supplies. Maybe your mom’s state has other money help for low income seniors, so look into whatever funds she can get from her state senior help funds. Yes, would be better if nicely asked.

Woot! More fun reporting from Keisha, and great pictures too. Yeah, when it’s hot, hair up, and cap on. And yes, hair is thick, so puffy is my hair most of the summer. Been warm down there I see. And nope, you will only see me in t shirts and shorts when it’s hot. Not interested in robes or other to make me sweat any more then I do when I’m just wearing t shirt and shorts. Enjoy another day of fun today, and stay cool. That pool looked great in that nighttime getting wet enjoyment. My sister said pool will be open soon. Good thing she has a heater on it. Sunny days will and a solar cover will help the temp of the water, but since the water starts as very cool well water, nice to have some hot water mixed in. By mid summer, pool’s thermometer will say 90 degrees.

Well, not much wet was yesterday, as most of that drizzle was in the morning, and mid afternoon. That was it. Golden sunset we saw. And so, as weather lady said this morning, a couple of days of unsettling weather means being lots of wet chances days. Yeah, and a 10 degree high temp dip, as 70 this high today, with an almost 20 degree dip in temp as we started the day yesterday. Still only 45 out. Was 65 this time of day yesterday. And since not much rain was yesterday, lots of chances of rain as we near lunchtime, and all afternoon. But even with that lower temp day, shorts will still be worn. I live North enough, as long as above around 50 degrees, you will see shorts on most. Maybe not me, sometimes, but humid enough today, still will stay in shorts.


And so, more tea for me on this cooler, overcast sky day. and yum, sister had a down the shore fun this past weekend. And woot! She brought me back a six pack of macaroons. There is a place on the one shore town’s boardwalk where they make what I think are the best macaroons. Have not had them in years, so was a nice treat, that I am still enjoying. So yes, treat with tea. Perfect breakfast in my book.

A hearty good morning, homies. Get ready, that most fabulous Friday feeling will be here after we get over this hump of a day, then be thirsty enough tomorrow, so can relax and have that fabulous Friday.

 

[Charade67]

A quick good morning since I'm running late.

Yes, there are ways to deal with subjects like money, and maybe a blunt txt is not the way. Your aunt should have spoken to your directly and a difficult conversation may have been made easier. The pre paid card is a good idea, but isn`t it quite sad you have to think you don`t completely trust a relative like that. Sadly, quite common I think. Hope you get it sorted though.

The really annoying thing was that my brother and I told her we would help if needed. The way she asked sounded more like a demand.

I did get a lot of snidey remarks back then about choosing not to work. I was called lazy, and comments of "it`s alright for you" among other things.

Isn't it great how some moms insist on trying to tear others down? Just like the breast feeding issue.

Yeah, Charade, sad seniors need help, as yeah, my dad’s pension that my mom got, did not change in amount per month for the almost 30 years she received it. Our state has Pace, a money help to low income seniors that they get funds on a card, they can use at grocery shops, as works for most food and some home cleaning supplies. Maybe your mom’s state has other money help for low income seniors, so look into whatever funds she can get from her state senior help funds. Yes, would be better if nicely asked.

I don't know if SC has anything like that, but I will look into it.

Another day closer.



(I have never read this book. I just had difficulty finding a good number 17.)

 

[J'aime Paris]

Better late than never to my fellow star war buffs.
View attachment 572841lucked out at the 1pm slot for another return time. We were group 158, called around 5:30 pm. A good day for them processing so many folks

finished up day at the main pool. It’s especially pretty at night.
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Woot, you are far braver than me

Thank you, a treat this trip to ride twice

No, it is not, especially with the right snacks

Lol



Seriously, drooling. Glad the mr ordered a Turkey sandwich we split for late dinner or I’d be dreaming of pizza all night

It stinks here

That is a wonderful attitude. Prayers Ur family skips it

& thick, same as Mac

Um, I’d think mom would be paying her own expenses unless there is dire need. I’d want a general accounting and understanding going forward. You are smart to go with a gift card

My hair hasn’t seen my shoulders other than two dinners this week lol. Pony tail, braid or messy bun the way to go to stay cool especially with a real feel over 100 degrees.

That said I saw people in full Jedi gear today, same as the HP robes in this weather; What are they thinking?

Nice pictures!!

I'd melt if wearing full Jedi gear or an HP robe!!!

Yes, there are ways to deal with subjects like money, and maybe a blunt txt is not the way. Your aunt should have spoken to your directly and a difficult conversation may have been made easier. The pre paid card is a good idea, but isn`t it quite sad you have to think you don`t completely trust a relative like that. Sadly, quite common I think. Hope you get it sorted though.

Glad you have your outfits sorted for your trip now.





Really? Your hair always looks so lovely when we`ve met.....yes, pony tails are a good solution, some park days I do look like Monica after a few hours!

I loved being a stay at home mum. I was part time for a very short time before we moved away, but I realised how fortunate we were for me to be able to do that. I did get a lot of snidey remarks back then about choosing not to work. I was called lazy, and comments of "it`s alright for you" among other things. But, I wouldn`t swap that time with him for anything. I think he was 14 before I went back to work part time....and yes I still called myself a stay at home mum lol......only cause I knew it irritated some folks......lol......I wouldn`t dream of commenting on the ladies who went back to work and early in some cases, as it really is each to their own.

I`m with you on the gardening front Lori.....I could kill cactus!! Glad you had a nice time with your mum though, and yes, hope the girls all make it home safely.






Love the pictures!! That pool looks so good and quiet again, and yes, very, very pretty at night, don`t think I`ve ever seen any night pictures of it.......and wow it is so hot for you right now Yes, I`m in the pony tail camp too for days like that. My hair is fine, but, there`s a lot of it!

How do you keep the band on your head? I tried that once and....no, didn`t work for me, it looks so good on you.

I`m not sure how folks manage those robes in that heat......and scarves too with some!

Glad you`re having such a wonderful trip......food as always sounds so good!!






I gather today is Cinqo de Mayo......not something that`s celebrated over here generally. Those that do.......enjoy!

Woke up to sunshine this morning and winds seemed to have abated. So, will get out our walks the rest of the week by the looks of the forecast. Starting to lighten up before 4am for us now.......got up to look out as we heard some foxes fighting, but they were in the trees so couldn`t see them. Got back to sleep fairly quick though.

No idea on food for tonight, if it stays nice we will grill out, maybe get some steaks or chicken breasts and do wedges with salad, that`ll work. I feel like some duck soon, haven`t had it in a while, so many ways to serve duck breast.....plum sauce is a favourite of ours though.

Want some new light fittings for various rooms around the house, so at some point we`ll go looking for them. There was a lighting place we used a few times, but it`s been taken over by someone else and they`re not as friendly shall we say. So, will bypass them and look elsewhere.

Will finish our grocery delivery for tomorrow too, doesn`t come till lunchtime so we don`t need to rush back from our walk. I do need to add a few things.

Not much else going on......

Happy Wednesday
​

Speaking of making a duck, it made me think of.......Have you ever had a Tur-duc-en??
It's a turkey, wrapped around a duck, wrapped around a chicken. I made one for Christmas Eve many years ago. Cooked it with wild rice and cranberries. They were popular for a while....a bit of a novelty.

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Ah yes, why hello camel trying to be a taco, as not Taco Tuesday, but a Cinco de Mayo Hump Day Wednesday. Woot Woot Woot! Fiesta time, homies. Can have tacos two days in a row. Yay! And another Yay! This hump of a fiesta day in May means a first Friday in May in two more sleeps. So ready for the weekend, so decided will take this Friday off. I need another day to relax. Or try to.

Yay, a wonderful Wednesday to all the homies.

Yeah, Charade, sad seniors need help, as yeah, my dad’s pension that my mom got, did not change in amount per month for the almost 30 years she received it. Our state has Pace, a money help to low income seniors that they get funds on a card, they can use at grocery shops, as works for most food and some home cleaning supplies. Maybe your mom’s state has other money help for low income seniors, so look into whatever funds she can get from her state senior help funds. Yes, would be better if nicely asked.

Woot! More fun reporting from Keisha, and great pictures too. Yeah, when it’s hot, hair up, and cap on. And yes, hair is thick, so puffy is my hair most of the summer. Been warm down there I see. And nope, you will only see me in t shirts and shorts when it’s hot. Not interested in robes or other to make me sweat any more then I do when I’m just wearing t shirt and shorts. Enjoy another day of fun today, and stay cool. That pool looked great in that nighttime getting wet enjoyment. My sister said pool will be open soon. Good thing she has a heater on it. Sunny days will and a solar cover will help the temp of the water, but since the water starts as very cool well water, nice to have some hot water mixed in. By mid summer, pool’s thermometer will say 90 degrees.

Well, not much wet was yesterday, as most of that drizzle was in the morning, and mid afternoon. That was it. Golden sunset we saw. And so, as weather lady said this morning, a couple of days of unsettling weather means being lots of wet chances days. Yeah, and a 10 degree high temp dip, as 70 this high today, with an almost 20 degree dip in temp as we started the day yesterday. Still only 45 out. Was 65 this time of day yesterday. And since not much rain was yesterday, lots of chances of rain as we near lunchtime, and all afternoon. But even with that lower temp day, shorts will still be worn. I live North enough, as long as above around 50 degrees, you will see shorts on most. Maybe not me, sometimes, but humid enough today, still will stay in shorts.


And so, more tea for me on this cooler, overcast sky day. and yum, sister had a down the shore fun this past weekend. And woot! She brought me back a six pack of macaroons. There is a place on the one shore town’s boardwalk where they make what I think are the best macaroons. Have not had them in years, so was a nice treat, that I am still enjoying. So yes, treat with tea. Perfect breakfast in my book.

A hearty good morning, homies. Get ready, that most fabulous Friday feeling will be here after we get over this hump of a day, then be thirsty enough tomorrow, so can relax and have that fabulous Friday.

Had to laugh a little....same by me....anything above 50 degrees is shorts weather for some!
I wait a bit more toward 60 before shorts.

Happy hump day Wednesday to you too!

A quick good morning since I'm running late.

The really annoying thing was that my brother and I told her we would help if needed. The way she asked sounded more like a demand.

Isn't it great how some moms insist on trying to tear others down? Just like the breast feeding issue.

I don't know if SC has anything like that, but I will look into it.

Another day closer.

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(I have never read this book. I just had difficulty finding a good number 17.)

I've never read that book, but I've read some of her Stephanie Plum series.
17! Woot!







The severe storms have put DD and friends quite a bit behind schedule. They intended to leave Alabama around 2-3 am, but didn't get started until almost 6am this morning.
I just checked her location, and they are still 750 miles from Milwaukee. If all goes well with the rest of their journey it's gonna be near midnight before they arrive home tonight. But it looks as if no more rain on their route....that's a positive!

I'm making a couple of meals to bring to DD tomorrow along with a few groceries. Since she's getting in so late, there won't be much in her fridge. I have chicken in the crockpot for Hula Chicken. It's kinda Hawaiian inspired. I shred the chicken, and top with a pineapple slice on a bun. I also made lemon/garlic shrimp with fresh veggies and linguine noodles. And made double batches, so enough for DH and I too!!

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, noisy rain. One kid up, one kid in meowing mode, and has not left her bed. Mom, why are you yelling? It is close to lunchtime. College kid. Enough said.

Paris, nice you are making food for DD. Long ride for them, but glad to hear on the road without bad weather now. Safe travels to them.

And Cam, hope you are enjoying vacation now. Fun times, I hope.

Eh, I’d still rainy when I’m ready to walk soon, it will be a no. Seems rain has stopped for now. Will check the weather radar.

 

[Charade67]

Is is sad that I am excited that we are getting a new phone system at my office? We are well past due for an upgrade.

Paris - Safe travels for your daughter and friends.

I have a few minutes left on my lunch hour then I have to finish the monthly billing.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne.....enjoy your tacos! Wish I liked that kind of food as it`s so popular.....never could get the taste for them.


Charade.....nice countdown and yes, some folks can`t seem to keep their, not asked for opinions to themselves. I ignored it all......I knew where some of it came from so wasn`t unexpected. But, most people I knew weren`t like that....there`s always one or two......

Hope your day improves and happy new work phone system......lol.....



Lori.......food sound lovely, I love that style of food, anything with the words Hawaiian or shrimp and I`m there!

I have had turducken, and no, didn`t like it at all. I love all the stages of the dish, but together, for me it didn`t work at all. There was someone made one with goose many years ago.....couldn`t eat that one at all. The duck to me was wasted in there as I love duck on it`s own. I think the lady who cooked it expected everyone to love it, so she was a little annoyed when hardly anyone ate it......her roast potatoes were delicious though......lol.....

Hope the girls get home safely, and glad the rain is abating for them......




I do hope cam made it safely down to Orlando and has a lovely trip and we know Keisha is having a fabulous time!!




Had a lovely 5 mile walk this morning, didn`t go to the beach as the wind was a little cooler than we`d have liked, so did the woodland walk as there is a little shelter there, but by the end of the walk it got warm and hoodies came off. Then enjoyed chicken noodle soup I had made yesterday, always better second day.

Ended up getting some duck breasts for dinner tonight, and bought some shop bought plum sauce and had that with some stir fried pak choi and red peppers with a little rice. Nice and made it spicy as it was just the two of us tonight. And managed to keep them nice and pink. Overcooked duck is just as bad as overcooked steak.

Cup of tea to come next......and I made mini lemon bars, can`t resist them.

 

[schumigirl]

Well, it was quiet on here last night.....

Beautiful sunny morning here, with a slight frost still on the ground...it`s May for heavens sake. But, chilly or not, it`s going to be lovely.

Plan to walk along the seafront today and hopefully will only need a light hoodie by the time we head out. Got grocery delivery coming at lunchtime, then plan to nip out I think for a few little bits and pick up an order from butcher we sometimes use, his sausages are the best, even better than our own butcher but we don`t tell him that!

Fish for dinner tonight, we noticed one of the local fisheries has a refrigerated small van down at the front some days where they sell their fresh fish and Thursday is one of those days, so we`ll see what they have and get some. Fresh crab is also plentiful so may pick up some for lunch too.

We do have our local elections all over the UK today, so we`ll pop round to our polling station and vote later this evening when Kyle is here......always think of Keisha when voting.....her words of vote early and vote often ring in my ears!

And Thursday again......I think May is flying past as quick as April did somehow......

Happy Throwback Thirsty Thursday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, thirsty I am. Those clouds have blown off to the NE, so a very bright startling out day. And while high not even seeing 65, the full day of sun is much appreciated. Particularly since the next couple days, that rain changes come again. Did have a nice sounding rain in the later evening. Went to bed, had a good sleep, and back to that early mornings routine. And yep, tea has been sipped for some time now.

Enjoy your walk, Schumi. Frost, eek. Yeah, May should be a warmer month. At least here, we stayed just above freezing in the overnight, so while cool feeling, no frost seen here. Wet looking out, yes. But the sunrise to be soon, should take care of that.

Have a terrific Thursday.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh yeah, and:


Hehe.

 

[macraven]

Good morning early bird homies!
Someday I will be like you and up early

Lori, did your girl get home ok?

Hope everyone here has a great day!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Ooh, noisy rain. One kid up, one kid in meowing mode, and has not left her bed. Mom, why are you yelling? It is close to lunchtime. College kid. Enough said.

Paris, nice you are making food for DD. Long ride for them, but glad to hear on the road without bad weather now. Safe travels to them.

And Cam, hope you are enjoying vacation now. Fun times, I hope.

Eh, I’d still rainy when I’m ready to walk soon, it will be a no. Seems rain has stopped for now. Will check the weather radar.

Thank you for the good travels wishes! They made it home safely!

Is is sad that I am excited that we are getting a new phone system at my office? We are well past due for an upgrade.

Paris - Safe travels for your daughter and friends.

I have a few minutes left on my lunch hour then I have to finish the monthly billing.

Thank you! Made it home safe and sound!

Lynne.....enjoy your tacos! Wish I liked that kind of food as it`s so popular.....never could get the taste for them.


Charade.....nice countdown and yes, some folks can`t seem to keep their, not asked for opinions to themselves. I ignored it all......I knew where some of it came from so wasn`t unexpected. But, most people I knew weren`t like that....there`s always one or two......

Hope your day improves and happy new work phone system......lol.....



Lori.......food sound lovely, I love that style of food, anything with the words Hawaiian or shrimp and I`m there!

I have had turducken, and no, didn`t like it at all. I love all the stages of the dish, but together, for me it didn`t work at all. There was someone made one with goose many years ago.....couldn`t eat that one at all. The duck to me was wasted in there as I love duck on it`s own. I think the lady who cooked it expected everyone to love it, so she was a little annoyed when hardly anyone ate it......her roast potatoes were delicious though......lol.....

Hope the girls get home safely, and glad the rain is abating for them......




I do hope cam made it safely down to Orlando and has a lovely trip and we know Keisha is having a fabulous time!!




Had a lovely 5 mile walk this morning, didn`t go to the beach as the wind was a little cooler than we`d have liked, so did the woodland walk as there is a little shelter there, but by the end of the walk it got warm and hoodies came off. Then enjoyed chicken noodle soup I had made yesterday, always better second day.

Ended up getting some duck breasts for dinner tonight, and bought some shop bought plum sauce and had that with some stir fried pak choi and red peppers with a little rice. Nice and made it spicy as it was just the two of us tonight. And managed to keep them nice and pink. Overcooked duck is just as bad as overcooked steak.

Cup of tea to come next......and I made mini lemon bars, can`t resist them.

Do you think that duck meal would keep well if you air mailed some over to me, lol?? Sounds incredible!

Girls made it back home safe!

Well, it was quiet on here last night.....

Beautiful sunny morning here, with a slight frost still on the ground...it`s May for heavens sake. But, chilly or not, it`s going to be lovely.

Plan to walk along the seafront today and hopefully will only need a light hoodie by the time we head out. Got grocery delivery coming at lunchtime, then plan to nip out I think for a few little bits and pick up an order from butcher we sometimes use, his sausages are the best, even better than our own butcher but we don`t tell him that!

Fish for dinner tonight, we noticed one of the local fisheries has a refrigerated small van down at the front some days where they sell their fresh fish and Thursday is one of those days, so we`ll see what they have and get some. Fresh crab is also plentiful so may pick up some for lunch too.

We do have our local elections all over the UK today, so we`ll pop round to our polling station and vote later this evening when Kyle is here......always think of Keisha when voting.....her words of vote early and vote often ring in my ears!

And Thursday again......I think May is flying past as quick as April did somehow......

Happy Throwback Thirsty Thursday ​

Sounds like a beautiful day!
Always look forward to a delivery!

Ooh, thirsty I am. Those clouds have blown off to the NE, so a very bright startling out day. And while high not even seeing 65, the full day of sun is much appreciated. Particularly since the next couple days, that rain changes come again. Did have a nice sounding rain in the later evening. Went to bed, had a good sleep, and back to that early mornings routine. And yep, tea has been sipped for some time now.

Enjoy your walk, Schumi. Frost, eek. Yeah, May should be a warmer month. At least here, we stayed just above freezing in the overnight, so while cool feeling, no frost seen here. Wet looking out, yes. But the sunrise to be soon, should take care of that.

Have a terrific Thursday.

Enjoy that sunshine!

Good morning early bird homies!
Someday I will be like you and up early

Lori, did your girl get home ok?

Hope everyone here has a great day!

Yes, girls are home safe!






DD and her friends texted at 11:55pm that they were back. They'd been up since 2am, so a full 22 hours awake! I know they were shattered and will sleep well on this cloudy and rainy morning.

Once they were able to leave Alabama, they drove in rain for only about 2 hours before clear skies. The coastal area received up to 6 inches of rain in some places. Makes flooding a troublesome issue as well.

I will wait until late morning before heading down to her apartment. She can rest up before the final push for the semester. Final exams begin on Monday. She only has 2 exams and one paper. Not too terrible. I need to ask DD which day she is officially 'done'.

The next few weeks will be busy. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and don't have a clue what we are doing yet...
We need to start the process of moving DD back home for the summer. Her new apartment won't be ready until mid August. We will make numerous trips with our vehicles and packing tubs before the 'big stuff' with the trailer.
We also have DDs graduation weekend coming soon. She's made quite a few plans for us!
And we leave for Universal in 25 days!! Getting excited!!

 

[keishashadow]

Home!
Room ready, exactly where I wanted woot. Love the walk over, so pretty. Sun is shining & raining, welcome to FL