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

[keishashadow]

@keishashadow Sorry to hear about your room and pool. At least the room got fixed.

I like the coconut shrimp at Fastfood Blvd.

I arrive this Thursday and will be there through Monday, 10/11. Just a long weekend trip unfortunately. If you see me, say hi You can also PM me, but I don't see those until I check my email.

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Hey you! Will miss you this trip, darn it. Have fun

 

[J'aime Paris]

Hello everyone I just wanted to say hello and hope all is well with everyone.

I am having a great time meeting everyone and having great meals.

Charade has picked awesome restaurants! We just enjoyed Antojitos!!

I am staying at Sapphire till Monday and loving it. I will be in the parks tomorrow and having dinner at Mythos with Charade can’t wait.

Looking forward to anymore meet ups!

Have a great night!!!

Glad you're having such a nice time!!

Ah yes, the airport waiting time. Looks like a full flight with all hanging around here.

Think this best describes the mood:
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A grouchy see ya later!

Good evening everyone. I am relaxing in my room after a nice dinner at Antojitos with Bobbie and her family. A couple of highlights of the dinner - I was not expecting to hear The Eurythmics Sweet Dreams performed at a Mexican restaurant. A woman at the table behind us entertained us by getting up and dancing a couple of times.

I am once again dealing with family drama. My sister texted tonight and said that my Aunt wants my mom out of her house ASAP. I have had it with my Aunt. It looks like I may be going back to SC soon to help Mom move.

Sorry to hear....I hope your mom gets resettled soon...

I miss Pennywise Nice pictures. Hope you are having a good time.



I hope things work out with your mom. I hope it doesn't affect your vacation. Sounds like you are having fun.

@macraven Sounds like you are having fun and making the rounds.

@Lynne G Safe travels home


Hubby ended up coming home tonight. He wasn't supposed to be home until Monday. His engine failed during qualifying on Thursday, so his weekend was over.

Got a lot of stuff ready for packing for leaving Thursday. Bit ahead of the game I guess. Still need to wash and fold clothes and put them in the suitcase. Will need to get last minute toiletries together Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Tons of stuff to get together and try out for the camera, or nothing at all if the new stuff I bought doesn't come in on time. Starting to get excited. I need to get organized and plan some stuff with my friends that live in Orlando. They have already gone several times.

A little sore/stiff from my first day back at the gym in months. It felt great though. I plan to work with the trainer 3 times a week for a while. I have some old training sessions on my account leftover from when they were accumulating during lockdowns/when I wasn't going due to covid. We are already about to drop another covid stage here

Glad you made it back to the gym!!
The toughest part for me is walking through the front door, lol! But I'm so pleased when I've finished!

Apparently I have an issue with boots......love em!! Do I really need new ones every year was asked of me yesterday......lol.......yes darling I do was my answer as my eyes gleamed towards the choice of boots laid out in front of me.......I don`t think men get that obsession.

I`d love to wear mega high heels, but again, only for show nowadays unlike the 80`s!! My heels were as high as my hair.......

Hope you had a nice time with DD and hope she enjoys the event......




I`m sorry you are dealing with this on your vacation, but sounds like your mother will be so much better off with your sister.

Hope you get it sorted without too much fuss.




I did prefer the book to the movie, but it was ok. I just don`t like Ewan McGregor very much......now I feel like watching The Shining again, now that`s a movie!

Told my mum last night to get the Boogeman book and yes, told her not to read the authors notes first too. I think you enjoy it more not knowing the twist for sure.






Glad Janet sorted your phone out for wifi......

You know me so well......I did plan to sleep late this morning, but here I am......yes, we`re 5 hours ahead of you in Orlando.

Hope you have a restful sleep.......



Yes, up far too early as always, but could smell the aroma of the beef in the slow cooker from around 4am. Switched off now and we`ll reheat it later today. Trying to decide whether to make it into a steak pie the good old Scottish way topped with puff pastry, or just have the beef with creamy mash today.......decisions.

Going out some more clothes shopping today, not for me though, although I`m sure I`ll find something to look at. Nothing opens till 10am this morning, so lazy breakfast altogether later and yes, we have bacon and maybe I`ll poach the eggs today, everyone likes that.

After shopping though, quiet lazy day ahead........

Happy Sunday ​

I'm lucky that my feet tolerate just about any shoe/heel.
I rarely wear heels....I hate feeling as though I'm 6 feet tall!

Ah yes, that quiet morning and tea with water that is not in a bottle, or my tea pot plugged in. Tea. Ah yes, an every morning ahhh.

Charade, oh no, how annoying of your Aunt. I hope all can be straightened out without more issues. Glad you enjoyed dinner, and music there too.

Mac, sorry to hear phone issues. I’m sure when you get back, a new phone should work properly. Yay for some more HHN time. And yes, would be nice to see you again next September. And am really liking the last two weeks at end now, prices seem better, and weather is still nice. Crowds seemed a bit higher, but I think the return of HHN drew more. Enjoy the rest of your stay.

Keisha, hope you still are having fun. More HHN for you too?

Dix, sorry I missed you. Maybe next year. Hope you have found that job you are looking for.

Schumi, yeah, my days of high heels are not very many. I prefer low heels in my boots. I don’t wear boots much, but bought a pair last year, that I liked. Glad you had many options to choose. Yep, the summer clothes are gone. Lots of darker colored clothes start to appear toward end of August, but now that it’s October, more and more winter type clothing is now everywhere. And yes, that Christmas stuff is starting to fill even more and more of the stores’ floor space. Fall is certainly here. And ooh bacon. Yum! Hope you are enjoying shopping now. Around here, on a Sunday, that’s not in holiday time yet, most stores and mall open at 11 am.

Son, sorry to hear DH had engine issues and was home sooner than thought. Nice to be in that prepacking mode. You will get lots of walking in, and the hotels do have gyms. Here’s hoping you feel more fit before you leave, with time in that gym, and no soreness next time you go to the gym.

Well not that glorious sunrise and wam weather here. Foggy conditions and low visibility this early morning. Eh, being a Sunday, means all are on that lazy day, and we won’t be in going out until lunchtime. But also means, trash goes out, and back to routine readiness for all of us. Sigh. But at least a holiday Monday is coming, so what do you do? Yep, make it a shorter week day routine this week, and the next week, with a bonus four day weekend this coming weekend. Yay!

Off to see what is to eat, and already started the wash, so seeing if some are dry, and putting another load on.

Hope Metro enjoyed his scary viewing last night. I have no idea when my kids went to sleep, but I’m pretty sure, it was not watching a scary movie. Hope your day is lazy too.

Super happy Sunday homies.

And while I do much enjoy my time away, feels good to be home. Glad my return was uneventful, well, seeing a deer cross in front of us, eh, enough excitement. Though I guess I taught my kids to be good drivers. Little one knew the part where we drive is known to have deer around and in the road. She avoided hitting a deer to and from the airport.

Ah yes, that back to routine, and I’m up early. Yeah, but so enjoy another day, of not moving fast, even if I’m up so early.

Welcome home Lynne!

Good evening everyone. My short vacation has come to an end. I leave tomorrow morning. Today I got to meet Mac, Keisha, and Disxuni. I also had dinner with Bobbie. I rode Hagrid’s motorbike for the first time. It was fun, but it is also at the top of my roller coaster comfort zone. I also rode the Jurassic Park water ride for the first time. I don’t know why I’ve never ridden that one before.

Sounds like you accomplished a lot in a few days!!

Glad you`ve had such a lovely time Charade.......and happy you enjoyed Hagrid`s, it`s an amazing coaster and JP is a classic, but I do wish the drop was steeper.

Have a safe flight home and look forward to reading the rest of your TR when you update it.....




lol......nice picture!! Good to hear you`ve both been having so much fun........





I think yesterday was one of our quietest days ever. We did get a good haul of clothes for everyone in the morning with only visiting a couple of places which was ideal, and stores weren`t too busy, but I did see more Christmas items are being laid out now. Yes, far too early even for me, but it does look nice to see it.

After that the day disappeared but we have no idea what we did. Beef in ale was beautiful, slow cooking for hours is the only way to do it, went with some creamy mash and roasted carrots to mop up the gorgeous gravy.....empty plates all round.

Today, back walking this morning, weather looks to be cool, but dry with some sunshine, that`ll work. No idea for food tonight yet, but breakfast muffins and tea before we head out today. I thought I had a hair appointment this afternoon but it`s tomorrow, cut and blow dry between highights and it needs it, it`s growing so long very quickly.

Have a wonderful Monday




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Always nice to visit the salon!!

I’m all packed and ready to go. It’s been a fun couple of days, but now I have to return to the real world.

Safe travels!

Safe travels, Charade. Was very nice to meet up with you, and enjoyed that meal we had.

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Yeah, already back to weekday routine. Yep, that certainly feeling bleh Monday. But hey, after a cool week here, yesterday was 85, today, 80. Yay to not having to quite yet out those shorts away for another day. Rain expected later in the day, but for now, overcast sunrise.

Yay, for Mac and Keisha having some HHN fun. Hope you got to sleep Mac.

Schumi, yay for morning tea. Me too, as well as haircut tomorrow. I’m ready to be pampered after all that hot and humid, sunny time.

And so, it’s that ooh bought donuts and pastry yesterday, hoping done is left for breakfast time. And more tea.

Marvelous Monday homies.

And yay for a day shorter week day routine this week.

Sounds like you came home to some nice weather !

Sounds like my idea of a good day at home

Morning all first day of trip I’ve slept to 9:30 am. So late for me, too much vacation. Ima lightweight

2nd day pool closed at SF. Yesterday due to guest “breaking glass jar of honey in it”. Today, “chemical imbalance”. I’ve given up the ghost lol
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I’ve always touted the property in the past, if FOTL would be among our top picks here. Love the vibe & design

Messy checkin process Saturday. unfortunately, discovered my Room had multiple mechanical issues.it should never have been put into service in the first place IMO

once I did speak to right person in management yesterday late afternoon, they hopped to making things right. A lovely lady, very gracious & apologetic about things, restored my confidence enough to keep our planned end of month trip in place here.

Have already received follow up contact today inquiring as to my satisfaction too

& that is why we will continue to patronize Loews properties. You will encounter a few bumps, if not mountains lol, in road when traveling. It’s all about how they eventually respond to smooth your path!

Nice to head home tomorrow on a happy note.

Is chemical imbalance a polite way of saying there is poo-poo in the pool???

A glass jar of honey broken in the pool.....raises so many questions, lol!!

And just like that I blinked...and it was Monday The weekend just flew by.

Busy weekend puttering/cooking in the house most of the weekend. It was a cool, extremely windy weekend. My hunters came home empty handed. They found a couple of areas that are promising to bring home some big game. Even though they came home empty handed, they love going out together. It's one of "their" things to do. Not my idea of spending the day . I'll stay inside and whip up a warm yummy body warming meal for when they return.

I was able to drop off a few meals for my friend and her husband. They definitely appreciated it. I'll see if there is another one or two I can whip up as a freezer meal for her to put into her crockpot to cook all day.

It was great to read all the trip updates in here from everyone!!!!! It sounds like everyone is/was having a great time. I can't wait to hear/read some more trip reports!

Well, I should start shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe!!!!!

Sorry the hunters came home empty handed. They'll bag something soon I'm sure!!

@keishashadow Sorry to hear about your room and pool. At least the room got fixed.

I like the coconut shrimp at Fastfood Blvd.

I arrive this Thursday and will be there through Monday, 10/11. Just a long weekend trip unfortunately. If you see me, say hi You can also PM me, but I don't see those until I check my email.

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Only a couple more days, soniam!!!!!!!!!

BTW, I like your glasses!










The in-laws came over yesterday. We watched the Packers take the W over the Steelers! I set out all the fixings for sub sandwiches, and we each custom built our own. Easy peasy, quick and everyone was happy!

Got a few more xmas gifts delivered today. I need to start organizing what I've already bought, or I may double purchase something. It's happened before...

Ran my errands, went to the gym and walked the dogs. They are snoozing happily at the moment!

Need to start supper in a bit. DH wants to eat healthier, so I'm considering a vegetarian night each week. This is uncharted territory for us. I bought some Boca "burgers" , will see if he likes them??

Hope the remainder of your Monday is marvelous!!

 

[Charade67]

I am home, rested, and have had dinner. Will have a quiet rest of the evening.

My flights home were very uneventful. I sat next to a nice woman on the flight from Orlando to Charlotte. We chatted a bit before takeoff and then she watched a movie on her iPad. I nodded off while waiting for takeoff from Charlotte to Roanoke. That has never happened before.

Was very nice to meet up with you, and enjoyed that meal we had.

We will have to do it again if we are back in town at the same time.

2nd day pool closed at SF. Yesterday due to guest “breaking glass jar of honey in it”. Today, “chemical imbalance”. I’ve given up the ghost lol

Who the heck brings a glass jar of honey to a swimming pool?? I'm sorry your stay wasn't better. Mine was good except for one weird thing. When I arrived I noticed that a bottle of the Fiji water was missing. I mentioned it to the front desk because I didn't want to get charged $7.50 for a bottle of water I didn't drink. When I got back to my room last night I noticed that the water had been replaced, but I had received no other housekeeping services. Bed was unmade, no towels replaced, etc. The tip I left was still there too.

Busy weekend puttering/cooking in the house most of the weekend. It was a cool, extremely windy weekend. My hunters came home empty handed. They found a couple of areas that are promising to bring home some big game. Even though they came home empty handed, they love going out together. It's one of "their" things to do. Not my idea of spending the day . I'll stay inside and whip up a warm yummy body warming meal for when they return.

Sorry they came back with nothing, but at least they had fun. I'm with you. That is not my idea of a good time.

It was great to read all the trip updates in here from everyone!!!!! It sounds like everyone is/was having a great time. I can't wait to hear/read some more trip reports!

I just added a little more to mine.

Janet and I are stuffing our faces on park food now

Healthy eating begins when trip is over and back to cooking at home

I think for me it will begin once I get my kitchen finished.

I arrive this Thursday and will be there through Monday, 10/11. Just a long weekend trip unfortunately. If you see me, say hi You can also PM me, but I don't see those until I check my email.

I like your glasses. Blue is my color.

Sounds like you accomplished a lot in a few days!!

It's amazing what you can do when you don't have to take anyone else's opinions into consideration. It was also nice not having to hold other people's stuff.

I am going to see if there is anything on TV worth watching. I will also try to go to bed at a reasonable hour. I have to return to the real world in the morning.

 

[soniam]

Glad you made it back to the gym!!
The toughest part for me is walking through the front door, lol! But I'm so pleased when I've finished!

Is chemical imbalance a polite way of saying there is poo-poo in the pool???

A glass jar of honey broken in the pool.....raises so many questions, lol!!

Only a couple more days, soniam!!!!!!!!!

BTW, I like your glasses!


Need to start supper in a bit. DH wants to eat healthier, so I'm considering a vegetarian night each week. This is uncharted territory for us. I bought some Boca "burgers" , will see if he likes them??

Went again today, and it feels great!

Poo poo reminded me of the Babe Ruth bar in Caddy Shack Maybe Winnie the Pooh showed up with the honey and the pooh

Thanks. I like these glasses too.

I have always liked the Morning Star garden burgers. They are made out of veggies, so they don't seem like weird fake meat. They have a good texture. I don't know if they still make them though. I also like bean burgers.

I like your glasses. Blue is my color.

It's amazing what you can do when you don't have to take anyone else's opinions into consideration. It was also nice not having to hold other people's stuff.

Thanks. Blue is my favorite color, if you couldn't tell

I love solo trips. Sounds like you have a great time.

 

[keishashadow]

Is chemical imbalance a polite way of saying there is poo-poo in the pool???

Lol no chemicals just off. I waited them out & got in within 2hours yea!

The in-laws came over yesterday. We watched the Packers take the W over the Steelers! I set out all the fixings for sub sandwiches, and we each custom built our own. Easy peasy, quick and everyone was happy!

Boo. Lol

Who the heck brings a glass jar of honey to a swimming pool?? I'm sorry your stay wasn't better. Mine was good except for one weird thing. When I arrived I noticed that a bottle of the Fiji water was missing.

That is strange!

Maybe Winnie the Pooh showed up with the honey and the pooh

Lol my first thot!

 

[Monykalyn]

when MonyK and I decided to go to HHN until after the rain had stopped

We did do that right! Such a fun night-your "bonus" night was a great way to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

We just enjoyed Antojitos!!

We love Antojitos! Sounds like fun meetup!
Great reporting from the trip peeps-many back home safe now?


Yeah weekend went quick-did get some fall/Halloween decorations done. More this week

Son got the part of lone trombone for pit for the school fall musical-The Wizard of Oz. And the practice schedule. And the 42 pages of music for his part. With Advance band on Mondays-right after school, Regular band practice on Tuesdays (for a couple more weeks), Football games fridays and competition on Saturdays (2 more weeks), then play/pit rehearsal starts Monday and Wednesday evenings, With a full saturday rehearsal end of month, then daily for 2 weeks then 3 days of performances-ugh made me exhausted thinking of it. But he is happy he got the position, and as he's never volunteered or tried for anything before we are thrilled to support him.

Ran into one of my former bosses walking the dog - we are friendly and she lives on other side of neighborhood. Nice to catch up.

Looking at calendar-we have something scheduled 5 of 7 saturday from now until after thanksgiving. Oohboy.

sleep tight and have pleasant dreams-signing off!

 

[schumigirl]

Sounds like my idea of a good day at home

Morning all first day of trip I’ve slept to 9:30 am. So late for me, too much vacation. Ima lightweight

2nd day pool closed at SF. Yesterday due to guest “breaking glass jar of honey in it”. Today, “chemical imbalance”. I’ve given up the ghost lol
View attachment 610064
I’ve always touted the property in the past, if FOTL would be among our top picks here. Love the vibe & design

Messy checkin process Saturday. unfortunately, discovered my Room had multiple mechanical issues.it should never have been put into service in the first place IMO

once I did speak to right person in management yesterday late afternoon, they hopped to making things right. A lovely lady, very gracious & apologetic about things, restored my confidence enough to keep our planned end of month trip in place here.

Have already received follow up contact today inquiring as to my satisfaction too

& that is why we will continue to patronize Loews properties. You will encounter a few bumps, if not mountains lol, in road when traveling. It’s all about how they eventually respond to smooth your path!

Nice to head home tomorrow on a happy note.

Loews certainly do look after you in all situations. Like you we cannot speak highly enough of the way they react to issues. We certainly are loyal to the brand where we can. I said to Tom next time we visit NY it`ll be to the Loews hotel they have there for sure.

Glad they sorted the issues though for you and happy to hear about your lovely stay there.

Janet and I are stuffing our faces on park food now

Healthy eating begins when trip is over and back to cooking at home

Healthy eating always begins once back home.......your food did sound good!

I'm lucky that my feet tolerate just about any shoe/heel.
I rarely wear heels....I hate feeling as though I'm 6 feet tall!


Always nice to visit the salon!!


The in-laws came over yesterday. We watched the Packers take the W over the Steelers! I set out all the fixings for sub sandwiches, and we each custom built our own. Easy peasy, quick and everyone was happy!

Got a few more xmas gifts delivered today. I need to start organizing what I've already bought, or I may double purchase something. It's happened before...

Ran my errands, went to the gym and walked the dogs. They are snoozing happily at the moment!

Need to start supper in a bit. DH wants to eat healthier, so I'm considering a vegetarian night each week. This is uncharted territory for us. I bought some Boca "burgers" , will see if he likes them??

Hope the remainder of your Monday is marvelous!!

Yes, I know what you mean, but you`d look amazing in heels!! I did give in a little and ordered the suede knee highs with a heel......lol.......I`m sure I`ll only wear them for the most minimal of times and not if any walking is involved....but they`ll look fabulous!!

I`m not understanding this vegetarian evening........ No, I hope it`s a success.....no idea what a boca burger is, is it like those specific meat free alternatives?

Sounds like you had a very nice day.......

Son got the part of lone trombone for pit for the school fall musical-The Wizard of Oz. And the practice schedule. And the 42 pages of music for his part. With Advance band on Mondays-right after school, Regular band practice on Tuesdays (for a couple more weeks), Football games fridays and competition on Saturdays (2 more weeks), then play/pit rehearsal starts Monday and Wednesday evenings, With a full saturday rehearsal end of month, then daily for 2 weeks then 3 days of performances-ugh made me exhausted thinking of it. But he is happy he got the position, and as he's never volunteered or tried for anything before we are thrilled to support him.

Ran into one of my former bosses walking the dog - we are friendly and she lives on other side of neighborhood. Nice to catch up.

Looking at calendar-we have something scheduled 5 of 7 saturday from now until after thanksgiving. Oohboy.

sleep tight and have pleasant dreams-signing off!

That does sound like a very busy time for your son.....but very happy to hear he got the part he wanted and good luck to him! Yep, keeps you busy too.....fun though!




Not sure where the other quotes went.......but Charade, glad you got home safely.....





@keishashadow......Janet, have a safe journey home today and glad the trip was such a success.....and not long till you`re back again........





We have rain this morning, and lots of it......no walking today. I heard it start around 2am and it`s not supposed to stop much today at all.

Have to nip out this morning to pick up the boots I ordered, I just couldn`t resist them Tom said he was surprised I even pretended I wouldn`t be buying them anytime soon

Need some fresh produce too. Hair appointment this afternoon, that will be a short hour appointment as no highlights this time, just a regular cut and blow dry. My usual stylist had a baby boy last month, so won`t see her back till next August as she is taking her full maternity off.

So, today will pass quickly I think, will do some baking this morning before heading out, might make some bread for lunch. And time to start making the winter warming homemade soups now. Butternut squashes are starting to be a decent size now, we always use a lot of them in soups.

Dinner is honey mustard chicken, I do need to buy some mustard today as we are clean out....unusual for us but must have missed we were running out.

Bought some croissants yesterday, so that`ll be breakfast with some preserves for me and honey for Tom.

So dark outside now.

Happy Tuesday




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[Lynne G]

Yay, a Tuesday is here. When Mac may be doing a Taco Bell run and no more dinner cooking yet.

Ooh the loud thunder that I heard, then later thunder, and a very good downpour about an hour before our alarm went off. Will be a cooler, and rainy day. 5 am news said wet roads. Though phone says just a cloudy day, with 66 degrees the high. Sigh, maybe pants today?

And yay, cut and trim for Schumi, I’m going to refresh color and cut and trim. I can see why your regular salon stylist is not there, but luckily, mine is. She’s around the same age as me, though her kids are older, and she’s a grandma as of this Spring. I hope you enjoy your salon visit and like the haircut today.

Son, I’m a blue color fan too. Hope you will have a fabulous time as your countdown is getting so low number now.

MonyK, I remember those years. Between my two kids, there was so many a week day night and weekend that sports or music was happening. Congratulations to your son for getting the solo pit, and enjoying his music events.

So yay,


Indeed!

Well, back to routine I go, as yes, while closer to Friday, may all have a totally terrific Taco Tuesday.

 

[macraven]

Welcome back homies that have been away from home this past week!

One day we need to fill one of the hotels with all our homies
We need to get charade to make a list of what everyone needs to bring and share with others
She is a great organizer and could pull it off

next year let’s coordinate a day that most could attend sans have a huge meet up time

I nominate charade to coordinate the plans
to whip the meet set up to a big family reunion time

Last day for park fun and will do rides until the rain shutsdown

Been a good time to be here
No issues with crowds or weather so far

Hope all have a great day no matter where you are!

 

[J'aime Paris]

I am home, rested, and have had dinner. Will have a quiet rest of the evening.

My flights home were very uneventful. I sat next to a nice woman on the flight from Orlando to Charlotte. We chatted a bit before takeoff and then she watched a movie on her iPad. I nodded off while waiting for takeoff from Charlotte to Roanoke. That has never happened before.

We will have to do it again if we are back in town at the same time.

Who the heck brings a glass jar of honey to a swimming pool?? I'm sorry your stay wasn't better. Mine was good except for one weird thing. When I arrived I noticed that a bottle of the Fiji water was missing. I mentioned it to the front desk because I didn't want to get charged $7.50 for a bottle of water I didn't drink. When I got back to my room last night I noticed that the water had been replaced, but I had received no other housekeeping services. Bed was unmade, no towels replaced, etc. The tip I left was still there too.

Sorry they came back with nothing, but at least they had fun. I'm with you. That is not my idea of a good time.

I just added a little more to mine.

I think for me it will begin once I get my kitchen finished.

I like your glasses. Blue is my color.


It's amazing what you can do when you don't have to take anyone else's opinions into consideration. It was also nice not having to hold other people's stuff.

I am going to see if there is anything on TV worth watching. I will also try to go to bed at a reasonable hour. I have to return to the real world in the morning.

Welcome Home Charade!

Went again today, and it feels great!

Poo poo reminded me of the Babe Ruth bar in Caddy Shack Maybe Winnie the Pooh showed up with the honey and the pooh

Thanks. I like these glasses too.

I have always liked the Morning Star garden burgers. They are made out of veggies, so they don't seem like weird fake meat. They have a good texture. I don't know if they still make them though. I also like bean burgers.



Thanks. Blue is my favorite color, if you couldn't tell

I love solo trips. Sounds like you have a great time.

Thanks for the tip about Morning Star! I'll look next time I'm at the store.

We did do that right! Such a fun night-your "bonus" night was a great way to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
We love Antojitos! Sounds like fun meetup!
Great reporting from the trip peeps-many back home safe now?


Yeah weekend went quick-did get some fall/Halloween decorations done. More this week

Son got the part of lone trombone for pit for the school fall musical-The Wizard of Oz. And the practice schedule. And the 42 pages of music for his part. With Advance band on Mondays-right after school, Regular band practice on Tuesdays (for a couple more weeks), Football games fridays and competition on Saturdays (2 more weeks), then play/pit rehearsal starts Monday and Wednesday evenings, With a full saturday rehearsal end of month, then daily for 2 weeks then 3 days of performances-ugh made me exhausted thinking of it. But he is happy he got the position, and as he's never volunteered or tried for anything before we are thrilled to support him.

Ran into one of my former bosses walking the dog - we are friendly and she lives on other side of neighborhood. Nice to catch up.

Looking at calendar-we have something scheduled 5 of 7 saturday from now until after thanksgiving. Oohboy.

sleep tight and have pleasant dreams-signing off!

Yay for your DS!!! He will have a blast with the craziness of it all!!

Loews certainly do look after you in all situations. Like you we cannot speak highly enough of the way they react to issues. We certainly are loyal to the brand where we can. I said to Tom next time we visit NY it`ll be to the Loews hotel they have there for sure.

Glad they sorted the issues though for you and happy to hear about your lovely stay there.




Healthy eating always begins once back home.......your food did sound good!





Yes, I know what you mean, but you`d look amazing in heels!! I did give in a little and ordered the suede knee highs with a heel......lol.......I`m sure I`ll only wear them for the most minimal of times and not if any walking is involved....but they`ll look fabulous!!

I`m not understanding this vegetarian evening........ No, I hope it`s a success.....no idea what a boca burger is, is it like those specific meat free alternatives?

Sounds like you had a very nice day.......





That does sound like a very busy time for your son.....but very happy to hear he got the part he wanted and good luck to him! Yep, keeps you busy too.....fun though!




Not sure where the other quotes went.......but Charade, glad you got home safely.....





@keishashadow......Janet, have a safe journey home today and glad the trip was such a success.....and not long till you`re back again........





We have rain this morning, and lots of it......no walking today. I heard it start around 2am and it`s not supposed to stop much today at all.

Have to nip out this morning to pick up the boots I ordered, I just couldn`t resist them Tom said he was surprised I even pretended I wouldn`t be buying them anytime soon

Need some fresh produce too. Hair appointment this afternoon, that will be a short hour appointment as no highlights this time, just a regular cut and blow dry. My usual stylist had a baby boy last month, so won`t see her back till next August as she is taking her full maternity off.

So, today will pass quickly I think, will do some baking this morning before heading out, might make some bread for lunch. And time to start making the winter warming homemade soups now. Butternut squashes are starting to be a decent size now, we always use a lot of them in soups.

Dinner is honey mustard chicken, I do need to buy some mustard today as we are clean out....unusual for us but must have missed we were running out.

Bought some croissants yesterday, so that`ll be breakfast with some preserves for me and honey for Tom.

So dark outside now.

Happy Tuesday




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I love homemade soup! Mister "I want to eat healthy" does not, ugh! This healthier lifestyle change will be a challenge, lol!

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Yay, a Tuesday is here. When Mac may be doing a Taco Bell run and no more dinner cooking yet.

Ooh the loud thunder that I heard, then later thunder, and a very good downpour about an hour before our alarm went off. Will be a cooler, and rainy day. 5 am news said wet roads. Though phone says just a cloudy day, with 66 degrees the high. Sigh, maybe pants today?

And yay, cut and trim for Schumi, I’m going to refresh color and cut and trim. I can see why your regular salon stylist is not there, but luckily, mine is. She’s around the same age as me, though her kids are older, and she’s a grandma as of this Spring. I hope you enjoy your salon visit and like the haircut today.

Son, I’m a blue color fan too. Hope you will have a fabulous time as your countdown is getting so low number now.

MonyK, I remember those years. Between my two kids, there was so many a week day night and weekend that sports or music was happening. Congratulations to your son for getting the solo pit, and enjoying his music events.

So yay,
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Indeed!

Well, back to routine I go, as yes, while closer to Friday, may all have a totally terrific Taco Tuesday.

Have a good salon day too!






I've made several recipes off of Tik Toks, and they've been good! Trying an unusual one for supper tonight.... Seasoning and roasting radishes as if they are potatoes! DH promised he would try some new foods on our healthy eating journey.....wish me luck!! If it's a flop, we will also have our chicken and green beans, lol!

Going to my 10am Pilates class today. The studio is a nice change of pace from the gym....it's so beautiful and serene...

 

[schumigirl]

Lori...i`ve never cooked radishes before, only ever had them very finely sliced in salads. I enjoy their peppery taste though and good texture....

Have fun at the Pilates class........




LG hope you enjoy your salon time too and are happy with your updated hair.






Salon time was nice, but short today as I wasn`t getting highlights......but I do like the girl who is doing it while my other girl is off. She cuts it well and has a good eye. Almost 3" off and I`m happy with it, nice length. I condition my hair well as I don`t want it to be dry and straw like, so she gave me a new sample of one they now sell.....I`ll give it a go, but I do like my own conditioners and treatments.

Still raining here, not cold but not warm either.

Time for a cuppa......

 

[Lynne G]

Older one like the Impossible Burgers. He’s not fond of the other not meat burgers. I get them at the big box stores and Target. Eh, Paris, my family would not like me to be adventurous in meal choices. While my guys would eat most anything, us women are more picky. Cooked radishes? Interesting. Hope you are enjoying your pilates class.

Yay, glad to hear tour salon visit was good, Schumi. And yep, tea for me too, as house feels a bit cool today.
Yay for Mac enjoying her last day. Safe travels tomorrow.

Ack, not even lunchtime yet. And yes, I have pants on. Shorts? Not a day for wearing them. Sigh

 

[Charade67]

I’ve been at work for less than 2 hours and my boss is already driving me nuts. Please send help.

 

[keishashadow]

Last day, they offered a 2pm check out hip hip hooray

Debated doing breakfast buffet or pool.

Loews certainly do look after you in all situations. Like you we cannot speak highly enough of the way they react to issues. We certainly are loyal to the brand where we can. I said to Tom next time we visit NY it`ll be to the Loews hotel they have there for sure.

Yes, happy as a clam. Been decades since I’ve done nyc. Is that location in financial district?

m not understanding this vegetarian evening......

Ditto lol

Janet, have a safe journey home today and glad the trip was such a success.....and not long till you`re back again........

Not that I’m counting or anything…
18 days

When Mac may be doing a Taco Bell run and no more dinner cooking yet.

Taco truck time in studios

This healthier lifestyle change will be a challenge, lol!

Indeed, join the cult of air fryers. No dues or meetings involved

I condition my hair well as I don`t want it to be dry and straw like, so she gave me a new sample of one they now sell.....I`ll give it a go, but I do like my own conditioners and treatments.

Same. I mistakenly left my conditioner at home. At least have my shampoo. Won’t use the stuff in hotels as no idea if sulfates or not. I e been shedding like crazy

 

[keishashadow]

I’ve been at work for less than 2 hours and my boss is already driving me nuts. Please send help.

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, Keisha, I always bring my own shampoo and conditioner. Can never trust what hotel brand is. Enjoy your last day too. Yeah, forgot Mac still kicking around the parks, though yep, could get tacos in the Studios.

 

[Lynne G]

I’ve been at work for less than 2 hours and my boss is already driving me nuts. Please send help.

 

[keishashadow]

Is this new news?

 

[schumigirl]

Last day, they offered a 2pm check out hip hip hooray
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Debated doing breakfast buffet or pool.


Yes, happy as a clam. Been decades since I’ve done nyc. Is that location in financial district?

Ditto lol

Not that I’m counting or anything…
18 days

Taco truck time in studios

Indeed, join the cult of air fryers. No dues or meetings involved

Same. I mistakenly left my conditioner at home. At least have my shampoo. Won’t use the stuff in hotels as no idea if sulfates or not. I e been shedding like crazy

The Loews Regency is Park Avenue, but adjacent to Central Park between 61st and 62nd St, further up than where we usually stay at the NY Palace. It does look nice and we will go back to NYC at some point.

Only 18 days!! Fabulous.......and you said you`re at Sapphire again for that trip.....even more fabulous.

I use the shampoo and conditioner in the hotel and it`s fine for my hair, but only for the first night then we go shopping and I buy good quality stuff for the rest of our stay. Couldn`t stand dry and lifeless hair.......I`ve seen a few women and always think, for the love of all that is holy, get a good conditioner!!

Glad you got the 2pm checkout after all.....enjoy your last few hours there......and curious minds need to know if you went for the breakfast buffet or not......

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, now there’s the dates, Keisha!

Now just to see if schedules, flights and an AP rate hotel and well, maybe, just maybe, I’ll be there for Mardi Gras next year. Both little one and I passes will still be valid. Hmmm.