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

[schumigirl]

Bacon was good!!

Had a sleep in this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it, although the heat was a little hard to sleep through, but we managed......finally went to bed around 2am this morning, Kyle was out imaging with the telescope till it got too light.

We did go out to join him to see one of the ISS flyover`s and it was the brightest one we have ever seen and the longest....quite spectacular to see.

But, it is a hot one for us in the UK.......beaches were apparently filling up very early this morning......my nightmare......spending the day on a beach being baked, surrounded by hundreds of other people. The garden will do nicely for us today, probably mostly in the gazebo as it`s shady and the wood doesn`t seem to hold the heat. But, will wander a little, down by the fruit trees will be cool.

We enjoyed sticky maple pork skewers on the grill for lunch with usual salad, but not too much as it`s Chinese takeout tonight, despite the heat we all still feel like it.

Made up a huge fruit plate to nibble on all day, snacks for the day sorted.

Have a wonderful Saturday and weekend ​

 

[J'aime Paris]

Yes, I think bbq grilling is quite common in most places. In winter we don’t use it daily as I have an indoor searing grill that cooks steaks and so on, but we do enjoy a winter bbq around Bonfire night, minus the fireworks.

I can thoroughly recommend a lazy day in the sunshine……retirement is the best!


Lori, just seen you post. Yes, coriander is your cilantro…….we both detest it and it tastes like soap to us. Coriander seeds are slightly different and pounded down used in curries and Middle Eastern dishes tastes different and we like them.

Just made us up an early strawberry daiquiri rum with lemonade and it is delicious, quite sweet but a good squeeze of fresh lemon in the fizzy lemonade balances it a little. It’s five o’ clock somewhere……. I don’t really like the store we bought it in, it’s the British equivalent of Walmart, but I’ll go back for this rum

We do like those Swedish meatballs, but as we don‘t go to IKEA often, it’s been a while since we had them. Yes, go for the grill option, it’s hard to beat. Think we have some steaks, chicken kebabs and pork and maple kebabs tonight……and Tom picked up a venison steak. I’m not overly fond of a lot of venison, I can take a little, so will eat a little off of his plate……if he lets me…….

And then you’re off tomorrow…….sounds about perfect.

DD says the same thing, cilantro/coriander tastes like soap! DH and I like it...very fresh taste to us.

Ooooh, we love venison in this house! Hope Tom enjoys that steak!

Saw the weirdest thing while driving around yesterday. A young woman had the following on the back window of her car: "Last fling before the ring. Buy the bride a drink." And there was a Venmo address where people could send money. Is this a new thing? Asking for strangers to buy you drinks?

That is so odd! And tacky!!
Hope its not a new thing

Quiet day today.
We purchased a ceiling fan and a foyer light. They should be installed on Thursday. Now we are just waiting to confirm with the paint and floor people.

Glad the project is moving along! Will be finished before you know it

After 1am for me now......time for bed. Ended up with friends come around for a chat.....didnt realise the time pass so quickly. They have to get up with their dogs in the morning though......we can sleep late if we choose.......

I thought it was late for your part of the world.... Glad you had a nice evening with friends!

Bacon ....

I’ll be there!!

Me too!

Bacon? Yum! Hope breakfast was good Schumi.

Good Morning homies.

☀ Gloriously sunny start and still oh so bright out. And a very sunny morning we are having, then the clouds come in the afternoon, and since it’s already 80 degrees out, another over 90 degree day, and oh so muggy out already. Heat Advisory issued again. But get your tickets, as thunderstorms chances from late afternoon until the late night, and even the wee hours of tomorrow. In fact, scattered thunderstorms, as said by weather guy. Phone says I have a 30 percent chance of rain. Good odds? Ah, my other weather app will tell me when rain is coming. So my odds are covered. LoL

Tea and quiet house. Remote and not much on. Oh well. Put a load of laundry on, so will have fresh towels from the dryer soon. And have to make the bed with washed sheets too. I so enjoy the weekends later starts. Well, less than a month, and the month after, a not much after crack of dawn flights. Woot!

Yay, the countdown has begun!!!
I love early morning flights. Usually the airport isn't too busy, and I like getting the vacation started!

Bacon was good!!

Had a sleep in this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it, although the heat was a little hard to sleep through, but we managed......finally went to bed around 2am this morning, Kyle and co were out imaging with the telescope till it got too light.

We did go out to join them to see one of the ISS flyover`s and it was the brightest one we have ever seen and the longest....quite spectacular to see.

But, it is a hot one for us in the UK.......beaches were apparently filling up very early this morning......my nightmare......spending the day on a beach being baked, surrounded by hundreds of other people. The garden will do nicely for us today, probably mostly in the gazebo as it`s shady and the wood doesn`t seem to hold the heat. But, will wander a little, down by the fruit trees will be cool.

We enjoyed sticky maple pork skewers on the grill for lunch with usual salad, but not too much as it`s Chinese takeout tonight, despite the heat we all still feel like it.

Made up a huge fruit plate to nibble on all day, snacks for the day sorted.

Have a wonderful Saturday and weekend ​

I know you're not a beach person, so that makes total sense.

And you know that I love the beach, and that sounds like a perfect day to me, lol! Lots of people, music blasting, getting some rays, listening to the waves. Bliss!!






A most beautiful weekend here....I'll take it. We will head to the lake house today. Forecast for the best boating conditions of the summer. DD is bringing along some friends and they want to go tubing. Making the most out of these summer days!

 

[Lynne G]

Have fun at the lake, Paris.

 

[schumigirl]

DD says the same thing, cilantro/coriander tastes like soap! DH and I like it...very fresh taste to us.

Ooooh, we love venison in this house! Hope Tom enjoys that steak!


That is so odd! And tacky!!
Hope its not a new thing


Glad the project is moving along! Will be finished before you know it


I thought it was late for your part of the world.... Glad you had a nice evening with friends!


Me too!


Yay, the countdown has begun!!!
I love early morning flights. Usually the airport isn't too busy, and I like getting the vacation started!


I know you're not a beach person, so that makes total sense.

And you know that I love the beach, and that sounds like a perfect day to me, lol! Lots of people, music blasting, getting some rays, listening to the waves. Bliss!!






A most beautiful weekend here....I'll take it. We will head to the lake house today. Forecast for the best boating conditions of the summer. DD is bringing along some friends and they want to go tubing. Making the most out of these summer days!
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He did enjoy that venison steak Lori.....me, not so much. It was a very strong piece of game, it was from a producer and not a store, so little too gamey for me, but he loved it.

Funny thing is I love the beach, I`ve always lived beside the sea in the UK anyway, and enjoy walking, the sound of the waves and just being close. But to sit all day, no......we`re lucky we can walk down and back if we choose to. Today for example with the heat, it would have been mobbed, all the beaches in seaside towns would have been the same. Parking for tourists and locals is a nightmare, bathrooms aren`t as plentiful as in the States and yes, I can see why you`d enjoy it though in your country.....

We sat in the garden and mostly in the shade with the odd wander into the heat!

Have the best time this weekend at the lake and hope DD and her friends have a lovely time too.





We reached over 103 in our garden today.......hot. In the 90`s outside generally, down to low 80`s now at almost 8pm....it`s been fabulous....can`t complain.

Spent all day outside and then ordered Chinese Takeout for dinner.......biggest portions we have ever seen. So we are very full and leftovers straight in the trash. We don`t keep things generally to reheat, especially take out food. But, then most things we wouldn`t think of keeping and reheating the next day. Some do, some don`t.

So, back outside now enjoying the still warm weather with a tall fizzy lemonade.

 

[Charade67]

Taking a break from house cleaning. I need to clean the living room, so where does dh decide he needs to take a nap?

We are now looking ahead and trying to decided what color to paint our kitchen cabinets. I know I don't want white or beige. The walls will be light gray. I wish I had a better eye for color.

Grey is very popular right now. I like to think I chose greys before they became en vogue........we have several rooms in grey tones, utility, laundry, downstairs bathroom, Kyle`s rooms and one guest bedroom. They are warm despite the grey tones, I think you`ll like your choice.

Thanks. Anything will be better than our 50 shades of beige. It's really just 3 different shades, but you get the idea.

then the clouds come in the afternoon, and since it’s already 80 degrees out, another over 90 degree day, and oh so muggy out already. Heat Advisory issued again. But get your tickets, as thunderstorms chances from late afternoon until the late night, and even the wee hours of tomorrow. In fact, scattered thunderstorms, as said by weather guy.

We just had a quick storm blow through. I think there are more coming tonight.

my nightmare......spending the day on a beach being baked, surrounded by hundreds of other people.

I'm with you on that one. I am not a beach person at all though I think the ocean is pretty to look at.

That is so odd! And tacky!!

My thoughts exactly.

Guess I'll go see what other rooms need my attention.

 

[macraven]

Read our schools will be returning at the classrooms this term
Teachers go back August 2 and students start on August 9

I always check those dates off each year so I know not to leave the house when the busses do pick up and drop off for the kids

Most of the kids in my section send their children to private school
But there are a handful going to the public schools and it has bus service

 

[schumigirl]

Taking a break from house cleaning. I need to clean the living room, so where does dh decide he needs to take a nap?

We are now looking ahead and trying to decided what color to paint our kitchen cabinets. I know I don't want white or beige. The walls will be light gray. I wish I had a better eye for color.

Thanks. Anything will be better than our 50 shades of beige. It's really just 3 different shades, but you get the idea.

We just had a quick storm blow through. I think there are more coming tonight.

I'm with you on that one. I am not a beach person at all though I think the ocean is pretty to look at.

My thoughts exactly.

Guess I'll go see what other rooms need my attention.

Is your kitchen large enough to go for a complete contrast to light grey walls and have dark grey cabinets? Or vice versa? Our utilty room has that mix and I think it looks lovely, but, it has a lot of light coming in too. That does make a difference. Or a duck egg blue colour would work with grey walls, either light or darker in shades.

I hate the colour green generally, but there is a lovely shaker styled kitchen that has a quite a pretty look to it, it`s quite light and I`m sure you could find a paint similar, although I`ve never looked at what choices there are in cabinet paints as I`ve never done anything like that before, but I think you should have lots of choice. Have a google at certain colours of walls/kitchens and it should give you some ideas.





Still so warm here.......A/C unit will be on tonight for sure, I am glad we bought a couple of those for the bedrooms. A/C just isn`t needed over here 99.9% of the time......but for those odd nights like this, they are ideal and so quiet.

Still so full from dinner, and will wait and see how hot it is in the morning before we decide if we`ll go out a walk, a short one is better than none at all.

mac....bacon again in the morning........

 

[Robo56]

Good evening Sans family

Live from Universal and boy is it busy!!!!!!!!!



Harry Potters Wizard breakfast drink..LOL

We got in Thursday afternoon and the check in at SF was all the way to the sliding entrance doors. That was a good indication of how busy things are.


I have been glad we had ressies for sit down meals.

We did early entry this morning so grandson could get on Velocicoaster. He road it twice and said it is the smoothest, best air time, wicked coaster he has ever ridden. He rode Hagrid’s yesterday. He liked that too.

He said he still really likes the Hulk though.

We had lunch at Mythos and left the park. It was hot and busy.

We have only rode the boat twice as it has been way to packed to wait at times.

I put the distance tracker on my Apple Watch and it is only a little over a half mile and about 15 minute walk from SF. Normally not a big deal, but the heat and humidity adds a little intensity to it.

I think it has kept the medics in the park really busy
with folks not prepared or well hydrated in the heat and humidity. It does creep up on you if your not careful for sure.

The new huge Universal store is open in CityWalk and it’s really nice. I have seen some fun new Harry Potter merchandise.

A couple new wands at Ollivanders from Fantastic Beasts that are really cool. They have Queenies and Saraphina Picquery’s.

Queenie’s


and Saraphina’s


For the most part covid precautions that were in place are gone. There is still recordings being played and some hand sanitizer available, but sardine packing rides is back. I know it’s required to accommodate the masses, but I do remember when it wasn’t so.

Grandson is resting. He was tired out from early entry. Oh to be a teenager again. They can sleep.

Even though it has been hot and crowded we are having a great time.

As always Sapphire Falls is beautiful and the staff are very welcoming.

Have a great rest of the evening everyone.

 

[schumigirl]

Good evening Sans family

Live from Universal and boy is it busy!!!!!!!!!

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Harry Potters Wizard breakfast drink..LOL

We got in Thursday afternoon and the check in at SF was all the way to the sliding entrance doors. That was a good indication of how busy things are.


I have been glad we had ressies for sit down meals.

We did early entry this morning so grandson could get on Velocicoaster. He road it twice and said it is the smoothest, best air time, wicked coaster he has ever ridden. He rode Hagrid’s yesterday. He liked that too.

He said he still really likes the Hulk though.

We had lunch at Mythos and left the park. It was hot and busy.

We have only rode the boat twice as it has been way to packed to wait at times.

I put the distance tracker on my Apple Watch and it is only a little over a half mile and about 15 minute walk from SF. Normally not a big deal, but the heat and humidity adds a little intensity to it.

I think it has kept the medics in the park really busy
with folks not prepared or well hydrated in the heat and humidity. It does creep up on you if your not careful for sure.

The new huge Universal store is open in CityWalk and it’s really nice. I have seen some fun new Harry Potter merchandise.

A couple new wands at Ollivanders from Fantastic Beasts that are really cool. They have Queenies and Saraphina Picquery’s.

Queenie’s
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and Saraphina’s
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For the most part covid precautions that were in place are gone. There is still recordings being played and some hand sanitizer available, but sardine packing rides is back. I know it’s required to accommodate the masses, but I do remember when it wasn’t so.

Grandson is resting. He was tired out from early entry. Oh to be a teenager again. They can sleep.

Even though it has been hot and crowded we are having a great time.

As always Sapphire Falls is beautiful and the staff are very welcoming.

Have a great rest of the evening everyone.

Lovely update Robbie.......

Even though it`s busy, glad you are still having a wonderful time with your Grandson.......that is quite a line for check in!

Enjoy your butterbeers and have a blast.......

 

[Lynne G]

Yay, a Robo live post. Yes, all must be mindful of that heat. Today, our feel like temp was 105 degrees. Glad to hear you are enjoying SF. I’ll be there at the end of September. Hope you and grandson enjoy more park hours. And nice, he’sppp a coaster fan.

Chicken on the grill for dinner. Still hot out, even with a few minutes of rain here and there, and one big clap of thunder.

 

[Charade67]

Is your kitchen large enough to go for a complete contrast to light grey walls and have dark grey cabinets? Or vice versa?

Unfortunately, my kitchen is very small. On the plus side, it won't cost too terribly much to renovate it. Right now I am leaning towards a bluish gray for the cabinets. I downloaded a paint visualizer app, but so far all of the colors I have tried seem a little too blue. That says a lot coming from me since blue is my favorite color.

The new huge Universal store is open in CityWalk and it’s really nice. I have seen some fun new Harry Potter merchandise.

Awesome. I will make time to go in when I am there in October.

Still haven't finished cleaning, but did get the grocery shopping done, so I feel like I have had a productive, day.

 

[schumigirl]

Unfortunately, my kitchen is very small. On the plus side, it won't cost too terribly much to renovate it. Right now I am leaning towards a bluish gray for the cabinets. I downloaded a paint visualizer app, but so far all of the colors I have tried seem a little too blue. That says a lot coming from me since blue is my favorite color.

Awesome. I will make time to go in when I am there in October.

Still haven't finished cleaning, but did get the grocery shopping done, so I feel like I have had a productive, day.

That would work with grey Charade. Bluish grey is a nice contrast for the walls, and even a small kitchen, the cabinets can pop out with the right colours. But, yes, you have to find just the right shade.

 

[macraven]

Robbie!
A great thrill to hear from you and we love on the spot comments of the parks !

Hope the rest of your vacation with grandson continues to be fantastic !

Your pictures are wowing us for the new wands

Enjoy this time with your grandson
They grow up too fast!

 

[macraven]

Schumi
What time is breakfast

(The things I will do in order to get bacon.....)

 

[macraven]

Night light time, charade...

 

[Charade67]

Big Dipper - made from ice

 

[macraven]

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi
What time is breakfast

(The things I will do in order to get bacon.....)

Anytime you`re ready....... It was lush!





Another lovely long sleep this morning, gotta love those days.

It wa shot outside all night, but we slept well with the aircon unit working. And another gorgeous day, but a bit cooler than yesterday thankfully. No need to be 103F........but nice. There is a lovely breeze today which makes it much more temperate.

BBQ food all day today again, too hot to cook anything inside, even with the doors wide open. A nice selection of meats there for all of us to choose from for lunch and dinner, Tom still has a venison steak to eat, as I didn`t want one, I`ll stick to beef. I do like venison, just not as gamey as that one.

Waiting on replies for our first book group get together in real life....first for over a year, only one woman doesn`t want to do it, but I told her if we do it this week we can all sit outside as it`s going to be gorgeous all week. It`s up to her.

Have a wonderful Sunday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, a wonderful Sunday to you too Schumi. And good news that in person book club happening. Yes, with weather, would be nice to have that first back get together outside. I hope doing it outside will help that one woman feel more comfortable with being with all. Yep, would be eating that beef with you, as not a game meat eater either. I too had venison, and once was more than I needed. Yep, thinking of grilling today too, as our AC has been running since earlier this morning.

Ah yes, wow that amount of lightning we had last night. Will see if I can upload the mini video little one took from our door. Coming home from the dog house, we saw a very bright strike off to our left, as we came up the hill to turn right. A few minutes later, the fire whistle went off. Yep, that hit something. But thankfully the that wild thunderstorms line is gone, but the clouds remain, and while it’s bright out, it’s not golden sunshine pouring through the windows. But I’ll take it. A bit cooler, as no excessive heat warning issued today. But as still having that not going lower than mid 70’s overnight, it’s already 76 out. But those storms left some humidity, so while we will be about 82 the high this afternoon, still will be dressing with shorts and a t shirt. Ah yes. Saw a sticker that said life in flip flops. Yay, I’m living that life for at least another almost 2 months.

And so, with it being that almost end of the weekend, and a Sunday, it’s a get the trash out and ready for the week day routine. Alarm already set, and will be earlier to bed tonight. But yay, the third of this weekend’s lazy days. Woot!

Super Duper Spectacular Sunday homies. Enjoy it. Yeah, tomorrow is a Monday. Sigh.

So, from a quiet house, TV remote clicking, tea drinking homie , good morning.

 

[macraven]

A good Sunday morning to all!