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

[schumigirl]

LG..... misunderstanding, I love venison, can eat it many ways, I found this one very strong as it was hung for much longer than usual, but my palate enjoys it.

Good morning mac........





Much cooler today.......we have mid 70`s and a nice breeze, so got on with some little jobs that needed doing.

Going to try watching the GP today, but it`s our least favourite race of the calendar, so will see how it goes and either watch the whole thing, or come back outside.

Pork kebabs were lovely from the grill....now to wait till dinner.........

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, well I’m just not a game meat fan at all, Schumi. But yeah, any strong tasting or strong smelling is not always a good thing.

Good Morning Mac. Hope you are doing well. Hugs.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh, well I’m just not a game meat fan at all, Schumi. But yeah, any strong tasting or strong smelling is not always a good thing.

I think we have different palates with many things. I do usually love a strong tasting meat or fish, but we all have different tastes.




Hoping Lori is having a lovely time at her lake house, I`m going to bet she is....

Time to head inside soon for the start of the GP.....it`s much warmer than forecast as we are in the 80`s again, thank goodness for the breeze.

mac.....bacon is all gone.....blame Tom, he ate the last of it........

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. Nothing much planned for today - church, lunch, then we will probably watch the NASCAR race.
I just ordered a small, die cast version of our car. I plan to give it to Dh for Christmas. Probably as a stocking stuffer. I’ve started shopping early this year. I’ve decided that if I think of a good gift idea then I should just go ahead and get it. I bought some Disney pins for Dh and 2 pair of reusable chopsticks for B. (She has recently discovered that she likes sushi.) When were at Disney back in May I remembered that a friend really likes Figment, so I bought her a Figment t-shirt. It’s been a long time since I have bought gifts this early.

 

[macraven]

Tom ate my bacon?
Well... I never....would have believed that in a million years

Usually peeps say the dog ate the food..lol

 

[macraven]

Charade you are really on top of things
Shopping now for Christmas!

I stopped early shopping when I would forget where I hid items

not kewl to give your kid the item (snow boots-thermal clothing- etc) in June when their birthday is
Lol

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, Christmas shopping. Well, it is Christmas in July time, Charade. I’m with Mac, sometimes I forget where I hid it.

Ah yes, can train an old dog new tricks? Kids had to show DH how to download and use an app on his phone, when he didn’t know how to do it. Sigh. I finally got him off having a flip phone two years ago.

Warm out. And yay, older one is home. Poor dog did not like thunder, so that last call to go out was finally well after midnight. He said dog would get half way out, hear the thunder and bolt back inside. Funny, my dogs were all a bit shy, but none of them cared about hearing the thunder or any loud noise. Heck, my male lab would have wanted to go out when he heard the rain falling. Many a Summer, that dog liked nothing better than being a muddy mess laying in a muddy area he dug out while it was storming. The other two dogs were smarter. They relaxed in an air conditioned home, laying where the vents were, while the storms rolled by.

And ah yes, with both kids home now, mom alarm to turn that down will be sounding some time today. Sigh. Electronics. Kids grew up with them.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning everyone. Nothing much planned for today - church, lunch, then we will probably watch the NASCAR race.
I just ordered a small, die cast version of our car. I plan to give it to Dh for Christmas. Probably as a stocking stuffer. I’ve started shopping early this year. I’ve decided that if I think of a good gift idea then I should just go ahead and get it. I bought some Disney pins for Dh and 2 pair of reusable chopsticks for B. (She has recently discovered that she likes sushi.) When were at Disney back in May I remembered that a friend really likes Figment, so I bought her a Figment t-shirt. It’s been a long time since I have bought gifts this early.

That sounds a lovely gift with the car Charade......yes, nothing wrong with shopping now. I`ve been looking at a few things, but haven`t ordered anything yet.

Hallmark Channel Christmas movies started on July 1st here.....crazy.

I love sushi......glad she found she enjoyed it.

Tom ate my bacon?
Well... I never....would have believed that in a million years

Usually peeps say the dog ate the food..lol

Charade you are really on top of things
Shopping now for Christmas!

I stopped early shopping when I would forget where I hid items

not kewl to give your kid the item (snow boots-thermal clothing- etc) in June when their birthday is
Lol

lol.....he says he`s sorry

We were the opposite. Kyle`s birthday is in January, so when he was younger we would sometimes buy things for summer like larger toy items for the garden. Getting a slide or new swing sets in the middle of January was always a little odd......





Made a teriyaki sauce up for the chicken thighs.....left it in the bowl and walked through to the other fridge where the chicken was. Came back and Tom is washing the large bowl.....he thought that`s what was leftover and I was done with it......doh!

Start from scratch again. He`s too helpful at times........

Once that`s done, back outside for a while.......

 

[macraven]

Schumi
At least Tom is helpful and thinking he did good to clean the bowl

 

[Charade67]

Charade you are really on top of things
Shopping now for Christmas!

I stopped early shopping when I would forget where I hid items

When I bought Christmas ornaments last week Hallmark was giving out nice Christmas shopping bags. All of the gifts I purchased are in that bag now on the end table in my bedroom.

I once bought something for B, hid it in a storage closet, and found it about a year and a half later when I was doing some cleaning.

Hallmark Channel Christmas movies started on July 1st here.....crazy.

Same here. I think I’ve watched one Hallmark Christmas movie in my lifetime.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, the time of year, not to heat up the kitchen. Bbq pork chops for the men and I, a bacon burger with lettuce and tomatoes for little one. Add some fresh corn, and sautéed red peppers and a good Kosher pickle. Yum. And since it’s ice cream day, Moche chocolate flavored for dessert. Well, ice cream enough. Full and relaxing, as just put the trash out. Sticky feeling out, so AC running makes house not humid nor warm. Yay!

Ah yes.

 

[macraven]

Just back from Hennen’s steak house in Chattanooga to celebrate a birthday
We ate too much ...
(isn’t it always like that, well it is for us)

no midnight snacks for me tonight

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi
At least Tom is helpful and thinking he did good to clean the bowl

Yes, he is helpful......I could only laugh as I saw him put the bowl away......I`m glad I had the ingredients to make more!

When I bought Christmas ornaments last week Hallmark was giving out nice Christmas shopping bags. All of the gifts I purchased are in that bag now on the end table in my bedroom.

I once bought something for B, hid it in a storage closet, and found it about a year and a half later when I was doing some cleaning.

Same here. I think I’ve watched one Hallmark Christmas movie in my lifetime.

I tried to watch one or two of them, but they`re too sugary sweet. I did like to see the Christmas trees and decorations though, but not enough to sit through a whle movie`s worth.

Ah, the time of year, not to heat up the kitchen.

Your A/C would be a big help though I`m sure if you did need to cook inside. That`s one time I`m always glad we don`t need A/C is in the kitchen. The mobile unit is good but for us, opening up the bifold doors is enough.......although mac with your temps.....not so sure.......lol.......

Just back from Hennen’s steak house in Chattanooga to celebrate a birthday
We ate too much ...
(isn’t it always like that, well it is for us)

no midnight snacks for me tonight

Glad you enjoyed it and had such lovely meals......I think it`s the law you have to overeat at steak houses (or anywhere really)

And a very to your sweetheart Mr mac........

​

And another Monday of sunshine ahead of us today........we plan to walk this morning as it`s not going to be as warm as the weekend, but we`ll get out early as possible before the heat hits. By 9am it`s to be as hot as the rest of the day.

Home and shower, then meet some friends for late morning drinks in our village tearoom. They have giant scones that will cover me for lunch too and a pot of tea I think. And it has A/C which is lovely to sit in especially around that time of day where it`s going to be hot. And it`s always lovely to catch up with friends anytime.

Dinner is spicy chicken skewers and some lamb kebabs on the grill and usual sides I`ll make up. Tasty.

Today is supposed to be our freedom day, but a lot of places are still going to be asking you wear masks and still social distance. Will be interesting to see who still wears masks this week going forward. It`s just not mandated anymore.

Have a happy Monday
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[Lynne G]

Happy Monday, Schumi. Yay, pot of tea is here too. Nice to enjoy lunch with a friend today. And yep, I do still use my kitchen, but nice to be able to just use the grill when so nice out.

Ah yes, seasonal weather week as said by weather guy in morning news. Not as bright day so far, as still a partly cloudy day, but very sunny sunset to be had, as predicted to be an all day sunny day tomorrow. But seasonal we will still be with those clouds, as 86 the high. And yeah, still warm in the overnight, as already 70 out. Summer is here. Why yes it is.

And a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. Mac.

And so, that back to routine start for all of us. Even older one has work today, as usually his work schedule does not include a Monday. And that early start for me (and DH), means already looking for a what for breakfast. See, tea is already been sipped for quite some time already.

Thus, ooh a marvelous Monday homies. And yay, a birthday one.

 

[schumigirl]

Happy Monday, Schumi. Yay, pot of tea is here too. Nice to enjoy lunch with a friend today. And yep, I do still use my kitchen, but nice to be able to just use the grill when so nice out.

Completely agree, it`s so lovely to cook outside......it was just one of the things I loved about my cousins homes in Long Island....the kitchen never got overheated when they were cooking with the A/C running. If we build our own home from scratch next, it`ll have full A/C running through it, just because.





One of the best walks ever this morning. We only did 6 miles as we wanted to get home to shower before meeting friends, and they changed the plans from the tearoom and decided we would meet for lunch at one of the seafood restaurants we like.

We had a lovely meal and good company, and there were still some wearing masks going into the restaurant, maybe around 70/30 in favour of masks. But, it was nice to meet up with our friends again in almost normal conditions.

So, crab and lobster sandwiches all round for us which were delicious. I doubt we`ll need dinner now as it was all very filling. So, will keep the skewers and kebabs for tomorrow night. It was just the two of us anyway tonight.

Nice afternoon in the garden now, still very hot but with a little breeze. Ginger beer is lovely right now. Time for more sunscreen.

 

[macraven]

I use the oven more than cooking on top with the burners
Have not had the room temps be effected and make it rise

Our ac on 24/7 and never feel any heat up in the kitchen

Central air is a necessity in the south!

Like most homes in my hoa, houses also have ceiling fans in many of the rooms

Mr Mac likes the house cool so I have an electric blanket on my bed many a night it’s turned on to #4
Lol

I’m off today for another dental appointment which is an ongoing process
With the molars that were extracted, have gum work to be done again
And a cap put on one tooth today
Crowns ( additional ones) will be put on next month

More implants or crowns will begin later this summer

yes.. I am spending my children’s inheritance

Have a great day homies!

 

[J'aime Paris]

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

I know the southern states begin earlier than the north, but that's only 2 weeks away! Where is the summer going???

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........

DD has a window unit for her bedroom at her apartment. they work quite nice!

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.

Like Seraphinas wand a lot!

Glad to hear the trip is off to a great start!! Wonderful memories being made!

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 ​

Hope that your book club get together is fantastic!! So long overdue!

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.

Yes, those severe storms can really scare some doggos! Our lab is a bit of a baby. The other 2 pets don't seem bothered in the least.
Yay, for the cool down!

I think we have different palates with many things. I do usually love a strong tasting meat or fish, but we all have different tastes.




Hoping Lori is having a lovely time at her lake house, I`m going to bet she is....

Time to head inside soon for the start of the GP.....it`s much warmer than forecast as we are in the 80`s again, thank goodness for the breeze.

mac.....bacon is all gone.....blame Tom, he ate the last of it........

We sure did have a nice time! Thx for thinking of me!

Good morning everyone. Nothing much planned for today - church, lunch, then we will probably watch the NASCAR race.
I just ordered a small, die cast version of our car. I plan to give it to Dh for Christmas. Probably as a stocking stuffer. I’ve started shopping early this year. I’ve decided that if I think of a good gift idea then I should just go ahead and get it. I bought some Disney pins for Dh and 2 pair of reusable chopsticks for B. (She has recently discovered that she likes sushi.) When were at Disney back in May I remembered that a friend really likes Figment, so I bought her a Figment t-shirt. It’s been a long time since I have bought gifts this early.

That is such a fantastic gift idea! Can you PM me the company?
DH has a 1970 Mach 1 Mustang. He'd really like a mini of that I think.

That sounds a lovely gift with the car Charade......yes, nothing wrong with shopping now. I`ve been looking at a few things, but haven`t ordered anything yet.

Hallmark Channel Christmas movies started on July 1st here.....crazy.

I love sushi......glad she found she enjoyed it.






lol.....he says he`s sorry

We were the opposite. Kyle`s birthday is in January, so when he was younger we would sometimes buy things for summer like larger toy items for the garden. Getting a slide or new swing sets in the middle of January was always a little odd......





Made a teriyaki sauce up for the chicken thighs.....left it in the bowl and walked through to the other fridge where the chicken was. Came back and Tom is washing the large bowl.....he thought that`s what was leftover and I was done with it......doh!

Start from scratch again. He`s too helpful at times........

Once that`s done, back outside for a while.......

I'm probably one of the fewwomen on the planet that hasn't watched a Hallmark or Lifetime movie, lol!
No interest for me.

Ah, the time of year, not to heat up the kitchen. Bbq pork chops for the men and I, a bacon burger with lettuce and tomatoes for little one. Add some fresh corn, and sautéed red peppers and a good Kosher pickle. Yum. And since it’s ice cream day, Moche chocolate flavored for dessert. Well, ice cream enough. Full and relaxing, as just put the trash out. Sticky feeling out, so AC running makes house not humid nor warm. Yay!

Ah yes.


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Sounds like a super meal!
We had root beer ice cream from A&W on the way home yesterday. Yum!

Just back from Hennen’s steak house in Chattanooga to celebrate a birthday
We ate too much ...
(isn’t it always like that, well it is for us)

no midnight snacks for me tonight

Always enjoy a good steak!!
HBD to your mister!!

Completely agree, it`s so lovely to cook outside......it was just one of the things I loved about my cousins homes in Long Island....the kitchen never got overheated when they were cooking with the A/C running. If we build our own home from scratch next, it`ll have full A/C running through it, just because.





One of the best walks ever this morning. We only did 6 miles as we wanted to get home to shower before meeting friends, and they changed the plans from the tearoom and decided we would meet for lunch at one of the seafood restaurants we like.

We had a lovely meal and good company, and there were still some wearing masks going into the restaurant, maybe around 70/30 in favour of masks. But, it was nice to meet up with our friends again in almost normal conditions.

So, crab and lobster sandwiches all round for us which were delicious. I doubt we`ll need dinner now as it was all very filling. So, will keep the skewers and kebabs for tomorrow night. It was just the two of us anyway tonight.

Nice afternoon in the garden now, still very hot but with a little breeze. Ginger beer is lovely right now. Time for more sunscreen.

A walk and lunch with friends....sounds like a wonderful Monday!!

I use the oven more than cooking on top with the burners
Have not had the room temps be effected and make it rise

Our ac on 24/7 and never feel any heat up in the kitchen

Central air is a necessity in the south!

Like most homes in my hoa, houses also have ceiling fans in many of the rooms

Mr Mac likes the house cool so I have an electric blanket on my bed many a night it’s turned on to #4
Lol

I’m off today for another dental appointment which is an ongoing process
With the molars that were extracted, have gum work to be done again
And a cap put on one tooth today
Crowns ( additional ones) will be put on next month

More implants or crowns will begin later this summer

yes.. I am spending my children’s inheritance

Have a great day homies!

You and your dentist will be besties by the time all of your work is finished. Hope it all goes smoothly!!








Some tubing fun! Captain takes a break while we float! Such a calm day...


Making the most of all nice summer days! Made a picnic to take along, and we ate while tied up at a sand bar.

Fresh air and sun had everyone tired last night. Will do laundry and grocery shopping today.
Back to the Monday routine, and looking forward to the upcoming weekend!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, Paris, after a fun weekend at the lake, time to do the wash and grocery shop. Yay, always sleep well after a long day of play in the Summer weather.

Good time Schumi had on her walk. I’m almost ready to do my lunchtime walk. To be not as hot out. No matter, hat and hair tied up.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Just a quick stop in!!!

We finally got some much needed rain. Temps are a little lower, and it's still super smoky here. Woke up with a horrible headache. Mostly from the smoke. There is more rain in the forecast. Hopefully that will help with some of the smoke.

Went to the city as a last minute decision to visit the kids and grandbaby. Had a great time. Took her to our version of " Mall of America " and into the amusement park area and let her ride some rides. She LOVED it. Now I'll be pestering Gramps to whip out the CC to take her to Disney lol.

It seems everyone is doing great here.

@macraven I hope your dentist appointment goes smoothly!!! I have anxiety just thinking about going to the dentist.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Just a quick stop in!!!

We finally got some much needed rain. Temps are a little lower, and it's still super smoky here. Woke up with a horrible headache. Mostly from the smoke. There is more rain in the forecast. Hopefully that will help with some of the smoke.

Went to the city as a last minute decision to visit the kids and grandbaby. Had a great time. Took her to our version of " Mall of America " and into the amusement park area and let her ride some rides. She LOVED it. Now I'll be pestering Gramps to whip out the CC to take her to Disney lol.

It seems everyone is doing great here.

@macraven I hope your dentist appointment goes smoothly!!! I have anxiety just thinking about going to the dentist.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!