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

Great to see you here
Schumi and I must have have posted to you about the same time

many remember you fondly
Great minds. ;) Thank you for saying.

Hope all is good with you Todd.

I agree with mac, we have many fond memories and some funny tales too......I still remember Tom and I almost heading for Cuba 🥴 after meeting you for dinner!! Yes, we do lose our way a lot.......lol.......
Ah si....the Cuban dinner excursion...that was funny. Plus always being able to scare you at the Studios with Tom and Kyle as accomplices. ;)

I have done much thinking about HHN this year and other things and have decided to wait until October to attend but only if the cases are way down. I sure as hell don't want to go over there and get sick. I have been vaccinated since January and it makes me nervous hearing about vaccinated people catching COVID. I think that's the best thing for me to do right now. :)
 
Long busy day today. My day started by being woken up at 4:30 by the cat throwing up. I had trouble getting back to sleep after that. I had a dental checkup this morning. 53 years and no cavities. Yay!!! Dh and I did a little shopping and then all of us had lunch. After lunch B and I finished watching Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it was time to move B back to the dorm. It took 2 trips plus a side quest looking for skirt hangers. Who knew they would be so scarce? I think she will like her new roommate. She seems very nice.

I am super sleepy. This may be me in a few minutes.

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Ah yes, the day we leave, but not until the evening, so will be sure to check out around 11, put our bags to hold, and have some last park fun.

We noticed every day, more and more HHN stuff has appeared. Looking forward to seeing all at the end of next month. And ooh Keisha, saw those tater twists will be for sale. And some menus have appeared too. Blood drinks and bloody food options from one of the now set up food stores. And no more dinos in the tribute store. Looking now like a haunted house decor on the outside. There’s a very small Halloween decor store in IOA, but it’s no tribute store size nor range of items. But nice they offered a small store with smells and items for sale. Both little one and I are not seeing the shirt we like. Thinking maybe more designs will appear next month. If not, not a deal breaker. But we have had HHN shirts bought for years.

And poor little one, my sister called to wish me a happy birthday. We talked for some time. She is now a Florida part time resident. Yay, a place to stay, not far from the beach, when the weather is too cold for this homie.

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And so, we closed down IOA last night with a Hagrid’s ride. Enjoy that coaster in the dark. Well, almost dark, as park closed at 8 last night. But a stop to get that coffee, as was very warm out last night, and about a 10 minute wait for those donuts. Tasty. I’m still annoyed they didn’t have that what I liked, last year’s AP donut. This year’s AP donut is the white iced one, and while it was good, I’m a lemon curd fan, and while the icing had a bit of lemon flavor in the icing, was just a raised dough donut with thick sweet icing. And Mac, yep, coconut was delicious too. Chocolate and coconut, yep.

So, a Super happy Saturday homies. Good Morning.
 
I’m converted
welcome lol, are they are great as Tide pens?

Cannot get down a white claw, hard seltzer

They don’t sell them in my area but, can vouche for the Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. One of few malt beverages that does have a hint of whiskey, which would equate to them only being eligible to be sold in the state stores here. Not my local ones, haven’t checked online. Made sure to grab a 6 pack @ WM in Myrtle beach as a souvenir


Oh and forgot to say, your room key now says in a yellow banner at the top: Universal Express Unlimited
i’m thinking it helps the TMs too, can turn away people trying to access EP line, before taking time to scan
Night time snacking anyone?
mac can swipe the coconut one :scared:
And ooh Keisha, saw those tater twists will be for sale.
thanks, actually not a fan of U’s tater twists. Tried twice and awfully overcooked.
Make my day tho…confirm pizza fries :)
But nice they offered a small store with smells and items for sale. Both little one and I are not seeing the shirt we like. Thinking maybe more designs will appear next month. If not, not a deal breaker. But we have had HHN shirts bought for years.
I haven’t seen a link here to the current shirts on sale yet. Haven’t bought one the last few years, nothing spoke to me. Do like the light-weight fabric blend vs the old Skool cotton ones that are so hot.
 
Great minds. ;) Thank you for saying.

Ah si....the Cuban dinner excursion...that was funny. Plus always being able to scare you at the Studios with Tom and Kyle as accomplices. ;)

I have done much thinking about HHN this year and other things and have decided to wait until October to attend but only if the cases are way down. I sure as hell don't want to go over there and get sick. I have been vaccinated since January and it makes me nervous hearing about vaccinated people catching COVID. I think that's the best thing for me to do right now. :)

lol....you always managed to scare me!

Your poor ribs that first year....how you weren`t bruised I`ll never know.

Yes, it`s a worry for sure. The amount of vaccinated people is certainly higher than I`d have thought. And add in the water issue worry, it`s all a bit much. Hopefully by October they`ll drop.....hopefully. It`s a bit of a mess.

But, hopefully you`ll get there and feel comfy about it.




welcome lol, are they are great as Tide pens?

Cannot get down a white claw, hard seltzer

They don’t sell them in my area but, can vouche for the Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. One of few malt beverages that does have a hint of whiskey, which would equate to them only being eligible to be sold in the state stores here. Not my local ones, haven’t checked online. Made sure to grab a 6 pack @ WM in Myrtle beach as a souvenir



i’m thinking it helps the TMs too, can turn away people trying to access EP line, before taking time to scan

mac can swipe the coconut one :scared:

thanks, actually not a fan of U’s tater twists. Tried twice and awfully overcooked.
Make my day tho…confirm pizza fries :)

I haven’t seen a link here to the current shirts on sale yet. Haven’t bought one the last few years, nothing spoke to me. Do like the light-weight fabric blend vs the old Skool cotton ones that are so hot.

NOTHING is as good as those Tide pens ::yes:: ....if you never tell me anything else in friendship....I owe you big time for them!!! I have friends begging for the borders to open for me to buy them some more.......not Bath & Body stuff....they all want the Tide pens.....and they all thank my friend Janet for that.......lol......

Our grocery stores have White Claw hard seltzer...tried one recently....bleurgh....not for me. But, I don`t like seltser, but we trashed 11 cans of a 12 pack of that. Not for me. But, those flavoured beers have won me over.

yes, those tater twists were a big disappointment.....wanted one for a long time, when we got it......meh....went in the trash.

Enjoy today.........



Yeah tater twists - very disappointing - had them once at HHN and once at Mardi Gras - undercooked both times really bad

Do like the Pizza Fries - they are much better if you get them at Louies

We were unlucky, we got pizza fries from both places and both were awful. Went in the trash. They sound good though......


:bday: Lynne....hope you had a nice trip with your daughter.




Busy day here......one of those days where you turn and it`s after 6pm.

Had a day of visitors and even although we had torrential rain most of the day, it was a good one. Absolutely miserable and one of those day I was glad we were in.

Dark and Stormy`s on the menu tonight.......although did have one this afternoon when one of our friends spent a few hours with us. She is a bigger rum fan than we are and any excuse and all that.........🍹::yes::

Didn`t get out with the rain, so no donuts, will do that midweek I think, but tonight I made us a Thai curry and our friend joined us for dinner which was nice before she got a cab home, her husband has gone to Ireland to pick up a new horse so she passed a few hours with us.

Tonight, feel like a scary movie....will see what we can find.
 
Good afternoon Sans family :wave2:.

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Happy Birthday Lynne

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Yep, Gideon’s and no line. There started to be a long line as we left. Guess we got there at the right time of day and day. We barely made a dent. Took a walk into City Walk and saw Starbucks opened to 10. Happily they served until 10 as we got there about 10 minutes before. Is a very warm night. Strolled around with the cup sweating as was that warm. Looked around the newer opened Universal store. So bright and colorful. Ended up with a plastic potter cup, that little one will use for her cold drinks. We have traveled here enough, we tend to not buy much. I do tend to buy the HHN shirt, but so far, what I’ve seen, not interested in. We shall see.

Sweet dreams, homies.

Glad to hear you were able to get into Gideon’s. They are very popular at Disney Springs.


Yes, never go racing round the parks....not our idea of fun. Definitely a smell the roses family too. One woman wanted to join us a few years ago for a few hours but her idea of fun was racing to one ride after the other.....even with EP.....er no. You`re correct, there are so many little things to see that many miss. And definitely people watching too.

I do enjoy meandering around and looking at things. Never in a hurry here either. Do people watching a bit and enjoy having a nice sit in Knockturn Alley.



Last day of the gorgeous weather I think. Tomorrow is supposed to rain. Playing frisbee with Hatley and enjoying it while it lasts!

That look like a happy dog playing. Beautiful picture.


Another beautiful day here, but rain is on the horizon for tomorrow. Kinda stinks, since I'm going with my BFF to her parents lake house Sat-Sun. It's about 1.5 hours from here, so I hope the forecast is better by them.
Either way, we will make the best of it!

Hope your visit with friend and family at their lake house goes well and weather cooperates. Have a nice weekend.


Walk was fun this morning as the vegan didn`t come after all....it was too drizzly for her :rotfl:So we spent a lovely time with two friends and their dogs on a wet and almost deserted promenade along the waterfronts.

Things sometimes work out as they should at times. Although I would have been tempted to talk about meat the whole walk if the vegan showed up and was being bad.....LOL


Friend came round for quick lunch and then we headed into the village where a craft beer store/micropub had opened up recently, very small but well stocked. Managed to pick up a few for Tom to go in his birthday packages. I`m not a beer/IPA drinker but they have some fruity sours which the lady suggested I might like.....will give them a try, left with about 10 bottles. It`s nice to support small local businesses and the people were very nice, I`m sure it`ll do well.

Sounds a nice time having a look at the new micro pub. Supporting local business is so nice. Those drinks look interesting.


Oh and forgot to say, your room key now says in a yellow banner at the top: Universal Express Unlimited. Guess to drive it home to those keep asking how do I get my hotel express pass.

That will be nice.


Walked on with express in Studios. Started with a nice lunch at Today Cafe.

Grandson, my sister who lives local and her grandson and myself went to the Today Cafe the year before last and bought a number of things both sweet and savory there to sample and nothing really stood out to us.


Night time snacking anyone?

Voodoo donuts are really a hit with the vacationers to Universal. I always see people walking with their big pink Voodoo donut boxes.


. I had a dental checkup this morning. 53 years and no cavities.

Wow.....that is something.


And so, we closed down IOA last night with a Hagrid’s ride. Enjoy that coaster in the dark. Well, almost dark, as park closed at 8 last night.

Thank you for sharing the pictures Lynne. Have a wonderful rest of the afternoon and a safe flight home.


Blood drinks and bloody food options from one of the now set up food stores

Will have to look for those. Sounds interesting.


Metro West welcome to the Sans family :welcome:



Weather here a Has been warm. Supposed to be 88 to 90 but with humidity high will feel like 97.


Did another walk on Thursday will add pics from my phone.

Bronchitis is slowing getting better. The cough is worse at night, but it is par for the course. Then my back went out yesterday. My back has been tender for a few days. When the dics start to swell out it’s obvious. I’am already on steroids so fingers crossed. Sitting and standing to long are out pain is to bad. No more walks till back is better. Ever heard that saying when it rains it pours.

I received a call from my Aunt Thursday night after 11 pm that my Uncle passed away. It had been expected. He was in the Nursing Home and was receiving Hospice. He had previously had cancer and survived that and got Covid in November and it attacked his lungs pretty bad. He had a number of other medical issues after and just could not get better. He was 81 and a wonderful Uncle. I’am so glad my Aunt had the time to say goodbye to her sweetheart. He was a happy, generous good soul. He will be missed.

I’am praying I feel good enough to be able to sit in the SUV to go to the Grave side service tomorrow afternoon as it’s an hour away.

On a positive note grandsons high school played their first Football Game yesterday evening and they won 31- 7.

I have made appointments to build a Lightsaber and Droid when I go to Galaxy’s Edge in September......LOL....can you tell I have had to much time on my hands.....I already have the ressie for Olga’s Cantina. This should round out all things I have not done there I think. Trying to make a list of Christmas items for the Star Wars and Harry Potter fans in the family.


Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday.


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Robbie, I`m so sorry to hear of your uncle passing. Even when expected, it`s always sad news to hear. I hope your aunt will have better days soon. Your Uncle sounds like he was a lovely man who will be missed.

Yes, when it rains it does indeed pour......sorry about your back too, hope it eases soon and you get back out walking soon.

But, congrats to your grandson, nice win for the team.

We have a lot of micropubs open up everywhere it seems, they are very popular and the folks that own this one are very nice, so I hope they do well. Village life is lovely, so yes, local businesses need to be supported.

lol....the vegan and I have crossed swords many times......yes, meat is often the topic of discussion.....she is just such a "thinks she knows it all" and so competitive....no time for her, but I adore her sister who has been my friend for many years, so we make nice....on the surface. She doesn`t like me either.....she thinks I`m a spoiled little madam.....she could be right.....lol.......

Hope you have a lovely weekend and feel much better soon.......
 
Thank you Carole for your kind words.

Here are pics from walk Thursday.

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This is a nice casual restaurant with delicious food on the River. They have the most delicious beer cheese Pretzel app.

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Town Hall
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This is a English Phone box which was a gift from the sister city in England of our little town here.
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Lovely pictures Robbie!

Sorry to hear of your family members’ passing
Always painful to say good by to a loved one

Back issues are so serious!
Will time, rest, time and exercise help you strengthen the back or will a back brace be beneficial?

Have you on my daily prayer list you have a complete healing and get comfort quickly
Very difficult to be active at this time.
 
Yeah tater twists - very disappointing - had them once at HHN and once at Mardi Gras - undercooked both times really bad

Do like the Pizza Fries - they are much better if you get them at Louies
Agree with you the pizza fries were pretty good at Louies

did have my share of them before and they hit the spot for me
 












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