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

[Metro West]

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That's a mighty fine looking roll Janet...I got my traditional pack of Hawaiian rolls at Publix on Sunday...they are sooooooooooooooooooooooo good!

 

[macraven]

Lynne Schumi does not fly to the states today, she leaves tomorrow

She checks into a local airport hotel tonight for the fun of it
and has an early celebration.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Keisha. Will show him that. When he was younger. We went to the air shows at the air base a 15 minutes up the road. Now it’s a National Guard base, not many planes in the air. There’s a airplane museum right outside it, and older one has been there more than a few times. When he was 4, my DH gave him Navy airplane cards the size of playing cards, that showed all different ways to know which plane it was. He impressed the veterans that were at the battleship we went to see. He’s been a history guy since he was very young.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, thanks Mac. So good that she’s going to be airborne tomorrow morning then.

 

[Robo56]

Good Tuesday morning Sans family

Lovely day today starting with brunch at Picturedrome. An old cinema now home to a number of independent food stands. After eating there we walked up to the launch of Christmas events in the town. Brass band etc were very festive. Then we popped into

Wow....the waffle with all the chocolate looks bigger then your granddaughter. She is adorable.

Wow, I'm impressed that your dentist lets you call her at home. I have no idea what my dental office does for emergencies and hope I never have to find out. Hope the medicine will give you some relief until you can see the dentist on Monday.

She is a lovely young lady. She bought the practice from our other Dentist who retired. We had his home number too. He was a very good Dentist. He was very kind. This is the first time I have needed her for any dental issue. She really stepped up to the plate for me. All her patients have access to her 24/7 if her office is closed. That is unusual in this day and time.

Robo I’m sorry to hear about your dental problems. Dental pain is the worst. Our dentist of 30+ years just retired So sad. He was the best. So painless and meticulous. We haven’t met the new dentist that bought his practice yet. But my friend who goes there has. Said she’s very nice, but not as gentle.
I have to fill up my bird feeder too. Squirrel got into it again and wiped it out. Present wrapping today for me too.

It’s funny what you say about your new Dentist. Our new Dentist is a female also and she is a tad bit rougher in her exam approach, but very nice.

The squirrels clean out the feeder every time I fill it.

I did the family visiting last night. Did my phone calls to everyone last night. I will probably call my parents again Sunday night. I try to keep in contact more with them in the winter. Incase they need something, I can contact someone in town to go help them. It's hard to live far away from them when things pop up that they need help with.

Yes, family visits are treasured for sure. I called my dad last night and my cousin who I’am close to.

It so nice you have some folks to call and step in to help when needed.

On a better note, went back with DH and DS this time to Strong Water and had great food and drinks.

Sounds like a good evening.

as usual, i go into social media hibernation Mode pre holidays/trips. Have had multiple dental evaluations that suck up half days. Eventually, I’ll receive treatment plan options I suppose. waiting is not my strong suit

I hope they get you set up with the treatment plan you need at the Dentist.

Your sister has moved to a lovely place, hope she is very happy there......and hope all is well with the dental works.

She is excited about the move. Harmony looks like a beautiful place.

Thank you. Dental work is not my favorite thing.

We have discovered a new "joy" of homeownership. We apparently have a water line leak. I'm afraid the see what that is going to cost to be repaired.

Charade I hope the leak can be fixed easily.

Fortunately no phones. They just wouldn't shut up.

That’s why my husband will not go to cinema.

Meanwhile...here is the tree...it's kinda small but I like it.

I don't know why it's coming up sideways.

Your Tree is colorful and pretty.

If you have an IPhone take a picture of the tree then if it shows sideways when you try to post, go to edit, hit your picture resize to 3:4 and it should straighten your picture.

Hope this helps.

Chicken wings in air fryer, should be ready by time jr appears. Made dinner rolls , crossaints sp) & cinnamon rolls, all done & cooling. Two Blueberry coffee cakes should be done soon. Will bag & freeze 4 thanksgiving & make cornbread that AM. Just need to make pumpkin pies probably Tuesday & baking will be done yea! Can’t wait 2sit down with a hot cuppa tea

nice tree Todd! Need cat pics

Wow......you are a busy baker. All your baked goods sound yummy.

Sitting outside the vet’s office waiting to see what needs to be done. Caspian has been throwing up a lot lately, so I want to see if there is a problem. I just hope he cooperates with the exam.

Hope Caspian feels better.

as when I was turning the corner, I seen an accident happen in front of me. I had to do a little fancy driving to make sure to avoid it. I stopped to make sure everyone was alright. Everyone was alright. Stayed with them until ambulance and RCMP arrived. So I was glad I grabbed the car keys, as I'm more used to driving my car on icy roads than the truck. So it was an eventful morning.

Wow.....what a start to your day. So wonderful of you to stop and help someone in need.

The bread did in fact get baked. The two loaves were inhaled and enjoyed. At least I know I can do it. I will be doing it more often

Your loaves of fresh baked bread look yummy.


Carole you and Tom should be up at your overnight hotel by now enjoying some cocktails.

May your journey be smooth and your trip be fantastic. Have a wonderful time.







Take a picture of Earl the Squirrel in the Christmas Tree. I want to get a good look at this little fellow that all the fuss is about this year.....LOL


Well there is frost on the ground this morning. It was in the 20’s when I woke up. Sun is shinning so that is good. The high will be 45 today.

I saw Dentist yesterday and I have an infection in tooth under my cap. I have to have a root canal on December 14th. That was the soonest I could get into the Doc that does those. That’s ok with me as I don’t want them messing with that tooth right now anyway. Antibiotics are helping. Will need to have the tooth filled a week after the root canal.

Picked up a few more things for Christmas on way from Dentist yesterday.

I need to get niece’s poster framed. Will stop by Hobby Lobby and Micheal’s to see if they have a frame I like. Might have to have a custom frame done. Will see.

I have to pick up a few things to round out dinner on Thursday.

I have a massage and a pedicure scheduled today. This will be my Foo Foo day......LOL

Lynne hope your tea is hot and delicious this morning.

Lori not sure when you are heading home, but have a safe trip. Hope your dad is doing well.

Mac hope the Dis sorts it self out so you can get on as needed.

Have a wonderful Tuesday Sans family

 

[macraven]

Robbie having an infection under the crown is serious stuff!

Hope the antibiotics kills that infection so you won’t be suffering with pain

it’s gonna take time to get it under control
Sending gentle hugs !

 

[Pumpkin1172]

#67328374628346 why I hate winter

Getting out of the truck at work this morning, slipped straight onto the ground onto my butt!!!! Sooooooooooooooooo graceful BUT I didn't spill a drop of my tea Got up and laughed a huge belly laugh after setting everything onto the ground to make sure I didn't slip again while laughing at my " gracefulness". My one butt cheek is now hurting. I am thinking it will have a pretty significant bruise on it. I guess that's what happens when chinooks come through and give us a dump of rain on top of snow then the temps drop again.

 

[macraven]

Ouch Pumpkin!

 

[keishashadow]

hope they get you set up with the treatment plan you need at the Dentist.

Seems as tho I took a few steps backward yesterday, still don’t have complete treatment plan. Need to see one more ‘dontist at PITT. May just cut my losses and deal with individual providers closer to home at this point

saw Dentist yesterday and I have an infection in tooth under my cap. I have to have a root canal on December 14th. That was the soonest I could get into the Doc that does those. That’s ok with me as I don’t want them messing with that tooth right now anyway. Antibiotics are helping. Will need to have the tooth filled a week after the root canal.

Oh no, sorry. They found one root fractured and beginnings of infection under one of my failed caps yesterday. There goes the implant I had planned, calling dr yankem

have a massage and a pedicure scheduled today. This will be my Foo Foo day......LOL

Enjoy!

BUT I didn't spill a drop of my tea

You are a classy broad! Seems wrong to wish u just a giant butt bruise but, there you have it

 

[Lynne G]

Owwww, Pumpkin, hope you are okay. Falls are not fun. Sending good thoughts your way. And I hear ya about the cold. My lunchtime walk, while above freezing, still felt that cold with the brick wind that was blowing.

 

[Metro West]

Getting out of the truck at work this morning, slipped straight onto the ground onto my butt!!!! Sooooooooooooooooo graceful BUT I didn't spill a drop of my tea Got up and laughed a huge belly laugh after setting everything onto the ground to make sure I didn't slip again while laughing at my " gracefulness". My one butt cheek is now hurting. I am thinking it will have a pretty significant bruise on it. I guess that's what happens when chinooks come through and give us a dump of rain on top of snow then the temps drop again.

I did that at the house and bruised my tail bone...hurt like hell for several weeks. I watch videos of people falling which are funny but I keep thinking...they are going to sore in a few days.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Lynne that sounds like a good trip to plan! We both love history and particularly investigating.

Robo hope the antibiotics help pre your appointment. Keisha too hop

Pumpkin that sounds like something I would do! Hope you’re not too bruised. I have a reputation for slipping and sliding. Worst was some years ago. I had been out to defrost my car for work. Prior to us widening the driveway there for all the cars my son’s was out on the road and I went to defrost his and stepped off the kerb - slipped like a cartoon character and head butted the bumper before I hit the ground. Knocked myself out. Bring on the ambulance and hospital and a damaged eye socket and most amazing bruises! As I say a reputation I’d like to get rid of.

Tomorrow morning I’m off to a Christmas wreath making class. Love flower classes and this young lady is very talented.

Hope you all have a good evening x

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Slower day today. But WHY...just why must people think that by being absolute jerks, cussing people out and other tactic think that they will possibly be respected and receive good customer service moving forward? It just blows my mind how people think by throwing tantrums or bullying that they will get what they want? Sigh. I had to be the blocker today for our sales staff so they wouldn't bet verbally abused and worse again.

Well...my butt is still sore But I asked our shop foreman to spread some icemelt where I park my vehicle so that it doesn't happen again. He promptly went out, when I told him I fell. I feed them goodies, so that they will do things like that for me And it's currently snowing those big fluffy snowflakes again. Just another layer of danger for me to walk on lol.

Everything went well at the vet. We are waiting on results of blood work, but so far everything looks good. The vet suggested that it might be stress and anxiety. She asked if there had been any changes at the house like new animals or construction.

I hope Capsian is better today. Hopefully construction ( the floors) are completed soon for all of you!!!!

Will have what is traditionally for Thanksgiving. And turkey with all the sides. Little one does not like stuffing, nor sweet potatoes, so mashed taters will be on the menu too. Corn, cranberry sauce, gravy and rolls and bread. Dessert will be pies, so bringing chocolates and brownies, as I know little one will not eat pies either. And I’m sure the chocolate items will be enjoyed by others too. My sister’s doing most of the cooking, so the kids and I will be going to help her in the early morning. We tend to eat an early dinner, so that all can go home not too late in the night.

Yum!!!! Can I come have turkey at your house too? Do you have room for one more. I LOVE turkey dinner. Hoping for turkey at Christmas again.

I saw Dentist yesterday and I have an infection in tooth under my cap. I have to have a root canal on December 14th. That was the soonest I could get into the Doc that does those. That’s ok with me as I don’t want them messing with that tooth right now anyway. Antibiotics are helping. Will need to have the tooth filled a week after the root canal.

Yikes!!!!! Take care of that. Mouth infections are not anything to fool around with.

Tomorrow morning I’m off to a Christmas wreath making class. Love flower classes and this young lady is very talented.

That sounds like fun!!!!!! Enjoy every moment of it! I miss taking some quilting classes.

Our local quilt shop was sold and changed hands. They no longer have any classes in the week day evenings or on weekends - so that people who work Mon-Fri jobs could attend. When I went to classes - they were full with 10 - 15 people / class and more on a wait list to get in. I very seldom purchase anything from there, just for that reason. I don't like the fabrics they have stocked now either. Oh well...hopefully someone else will open one, or I'll keep going to one I found in the city when I visit dd. I would rather support local, but they are NOT encouraging me to come in and shop

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers.

Have a great day! Stay safe!!!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Pumkin, hope your bruising isn’t sore soon.

Julie, oh my, what an accident you had slipping. Class tomorrow sounds very nice. Wreaths can be so pretty.

And so, with a sunset before that 5pm party time, it’s very dark out. And so, even with a cry when dinner will be served, will post that night light from the zoo, so all can see in those wee hours:


Peaceful night all. And yeah, coldest morning this time of year tomorrow. Not sure why weather guy said that. 26 this morning, will be 26 tomorrow morning. Yeah it’s getting that ever so closer to that brrr season.

 

[macraven]

gorgeous lights Lynne!

 

[Robo56]

Robbie having an infection under the crown is serious stuff!

Hope the antibiotics kills that infection so you won’t be suffering with pain

it’s gonna take time to get it under control
Sending gentle hugs !

Thank you Mac. I hope you are doing well.

Getting out of the truck at work this morning, slipped straight onto the ground onto my butt!!!! Sooooooooooooooooo graceful BUT I didn't spill a drop of my tea Got up and laughed a huge belly laugh after setting everything onto the ground to make sure I didn't slip again while laughing at my " gracefulness". My one butt cheek is now hurting. I am thinking it will have a pretty significant bruise on it. I guess that's what happens when chinooks come through and give us a dump of rain on top of snow then the temps drop again.

Sorry to hear of your fall. Yep, as the joints and tendons begin to swell after a fall things begin to hurt for sure. Hope you feel better soon.

Awesome on the tea save.

I remember many years ago while waiting at my Doctors office. I picked up a magazine and the writer of the article came up with a rating system for Falls. Since I’am so clumsy I had to read read it.

Of course there is no graceful way to fall and ice is the worse.

Here was the rating.

1. The graceful almost fall. When you slide and you are able to gracefully catch your balance with out any arm or legs involved.

2. The graceful hands up fall. You slide and slightly raise your arms to balance yourself. You fall and get to your feet quickly and no one sees you fall.

3. The moderate ungraceful fall. You slide one hand up and one hand down and a one leg balance kick to catch yourself then you fall and get up to see if anyone saw you.

4.The totally ungraceful fall. You slide and while you are going down your arms are windmilling and your feet are doing the worse 3 Stooges kick ever trying to catch yourself. You fall hopefully on your keister and surrender that everyone and his brother saw you fall.......LOL

I have been a #4 many times. Hope this makes you chuckle a little.


Janet I’am sorry to hear you are having so many dental issues. Fingers and toes crossed you can get the help you need.

Oh no, sorry. They found one root fractured and beginnings of infection under one of my failed caps yesterday. There goes the implant I had planned, calling dr yankem

Did the cap break? My cap is intact and I got an infection in the tooth still. I had to chuckle at your calling dr yankem. Hope we don’t have to deal with that particular dr.

Tomorrow morning I’m off to a Christmas wreath making class. Love flower classes and this young lady is very talented.

Sounds like a interesting class. Enjoy.

Slower day today. But WHY...just why must people think that by being absolute jerks, cussing people out and other tactic think that they will possibly be respected and receive good customer service moving forward? It just blows my mind how people think by throwing tantrums or bullying that they will get what they want? Sigh. I had to be the blocker today for our sales staff so they wouldn't bet verbally abused and worse again.

It seems like folks are just a bit more angry these days. It is sad. I wish that stores would just put in place a zero tolerance policy for folks who have aggressive behavior towards staff. Have security escort them out the door and never allow them to come back.

I’am sure your staff appreciated your intervening on their behalf.

Well...my butt is still sore But I asked our shop foreman to spread some icemelt where I park my vehicle so that it doesn't happen again. He promptly went out, when I told him I fell. I feed them goodies, so that they will do things like that for me And it's currently snowing those big fluffy snowflakes again. Just another layer of danger for me to walk on lol.

Glad to hear the foreman addressed the issue.

Yikes!!!!! Take care of that. Mouth infections are not anything to fool around with.

Thank you. Hope you feel better soon.

Peaceful night all. And yeah, coldest morning this time of year tomorrow. Not sure why weather guy said that. 26 this morning, will be 26 tomorrow morning. Yeah it’s getting that ever so closer to that brrr season.

Nice picture Lynne.

 

[Sue M]

Pumpkin Abbotsford is heartbreaking. We have a snow joe too! Even with our wet coast snow wouldn’t be without it. Guess it’s time to put my snow tires on just in case.

Soniam nice to meet you too! You handled that strange conversation with Oregon lady very well.

Lynne we bbq all year round too. Love it. Ours is on the patio built into brick work and years ago we had a little roof put over it and a light.

Keisha hilarious!

Charade we had a water line leak/ break it wasn’t too bad cost wise. DH asked around and found a guy recommended by someone else and they did a great job. And fast.
When we had fresh trees we waited till mid Dec too. But since we went with artificial now we put it up early Dec. Both girls help putting up the decorations. I wish I had all that help when it’s time to take everything down! Ha

Metro great job with the tree. Very nice!

Charade hope Caspian is ok

Pumpkin great looking loaves!

Robo I had to have a root canal under a cap too. Years ago. It worked out. Hope yours does too.

Pumpkin you need those clamp on grips that go over your boots. Ouch! Not that it snows here much but when it does it can be like grease. Then it freezes over night. Good times! I got mine at Costco. Ouch. Hope you’re not bruised too much. Work parking lot was especially treacherous so kept a pair of those in my car. The driveway going out of the lot is on a slope

Realfoods wreath class sounds fun!

Lynne I’d say you’ve hit the brrr season!

Mac did I miss something? Are you having dental work too?

Schumi safe travels long awaited!

 

[Lynne G]

Bahaha. Salty camel. But yay, this ever so hump of a day, still gets us ever that closer to not only that food coma coming Thanksgiving, but a Black looking Friday too. Woot!

Well, the predawn temp is indeed 26 out right now. Clear sky and oh so very dark. But a yay for me, as most of the day will be in glorious sunshine. Not that warming sunshine, as high is 46. But as the winds have died down, will feel more like that 46 this afternoon. Winner in my book. Though still may be wearing that jacket on my lunchtime walk.

Good Morning homies. Ah today, will be Schumi’s flight. Safe travels and yay, park time coming.

Sue, good to hear from you. We have enough snow and rain, I have always had all season tires. They really don’t sell summer and winter tires where I am. Yeah, the one time I fell in a parking lot, was at work. Had a sore knee for a little while, as I was close enough to my car, to catch myself, but my knee still hurt enough I was limping for a week or so. Now I change to my sneakers or boots when I leave and come when the weather is bad.

Robo, I hope your tooth is not painful, and the medicine is helping. Your dentist does sound good.

And so, back to routine I am, though kindly a little bit shorter day, as can be done not quite and an hour earlier. Yay!!!

Tea, yay to hear others enjoying tea too. While I do drink coffee, mostly iced, I am more a tea drinker. Time for more tea and back to routine.

Wonderful Wednesday homies. Get those stretchy pants ready.

 

[Charade67]

I am awake way too early today. One of our therapists is working today, so I have decided to go in and work a few hours. If I don't have enough to do I will start putting up the office Christmas decorations.

Well, the good new is that Caspian seems to be fine. I'm still waiting on his bloodwork results though. The bad news is that he hasn't eaten much more of his prescription food. He is refusing the wet food and only nibbling at the dry. I'm going to have to call the vet and see what she recommends.

What are you all cooking for Thanksgiving? I remember Mac said she is having pizza.

We are having dinner with friends who are doing most of the cooking. I'm making an apple pie, a small chocolate cake, and bringing drinks.

My older one wants to head past Keisha in the Spring, as he will get a week off for being at work for a year. It will be lots of miles and some overnights along the way and back, but looking forward to it. While we have lots of historic sites in my City, older one is a military history fan as well as a general history one, so we will be museum going much further away.

Has he ever explored Virginia? We have tons of history here.

I just checked domino’s site
In my area not going to have any delivery but a limited time period for pick up orders on turkey day

Do you have a Cracker Barrel nearby? I think they are open on Thanksgiving. Dh and I have had a few Thanksgiving meals at Waffle House in the past.

That's a mighty fine looking roll Janet...I got my traditional pack of Hawaiian rolls at Publix on Sunday...they are sooooooooooooooooooooooo good!

I love those. So easy to eat too many though.

I saw Dentist yesterday and I have an infection in tooth under my cap. I have to have a root canal on December 14th. That was the soonest I could get into the Doc that does those. That’s ok with me as I don’t want them messing with that tooth right now anyway. Antibiotics are helping. Will need to have the tooth filled a week after the root canal.

Hope the infection clears quickly and that you aren't in too much pain.

#67328374628346 why I hate winter

Getting out of the truck at work this morning, slipped straight onto the ground onto my butt!!!! Sooooooooooooooooo graceful BUT I didn't spill a drop of my tea Got up and laughed a huge belly laugh after setting everything onto the ground to make sure I didn't slip again while laughing at my " gracefulness". My one butt cheek is now hurting. I am thinking it will have a pretty significant bruise on it. I guess that's what happens when chinooks come through and give us a dump of rain on top of snow then the temps drop again.

Ow! Hope you aren't too badly bruised.

Seems as tho I took a few steps backward yesterday, still don’t have complete treatment plan. Need to see one more ‘dontist at PITT. May just cut my losses and deal with individual providers closer to home at this point

Hope you are able to get everything worked out with your dental providers and get some relief soon.

Slower day today. But WHY...just why must people think that by being absolute jerks, cussing people out and other tactic think that they will possibly be respected and receive good customer service moving forward? It just blows my mind how people think by throwing tantrums or bullying that they will get what they want? Sigh. I had to be the blocker today for our sales staff so they wouldn't bet verbally abused and worse again.

Oh, the joys of working in customer service. People seem to go crazy this time of year. I worked in retail for several years and never want to go back.

And so, with a sunset before that 5pm party time, it’s very dark out. And so, even with a cry when dinner will be served, will post that night light from the zoo, so all can see in those wee hours:

Beautiful lights. Reminds me of my favorite lights at Busch Gardens.

Charade we had a water line leak/ break it wasn’t too bad cost wise. DH asked around and found a guy recommended by someone else and they did a great job.

I'm having difficulty just getting quotes right now. I have left messages at several companies. Others tell me that they need to look at the property first. Some companies are charging a fee just to come out and give an estimate. I think the biggest problem is that the water line runs under our driveway, so there will be some added expense there.

Bahaha. Salty camel. But yay, this ever so hump of a day, still gets us ever that closer to not only that food coma coming Thanksgiving, but a Black looking Friday too. Woot!

No Black Friday for me. Seven years ago I established the family Anti-Black Friday day. I try to find something that doesn't involve shopping. We have been to Busch Gardens a few times, the movies, a concert, and this year will we go to a Chinese Lantern Festival. I am really looking forward to that.

One hour to go before I officially need to to get up and start my day. I wonder if I can get in a little more sleep.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Pumpkin I love quilting but haven’t met with my group for almost two years. I don’t currently have a sewing room set up either though I have done a bit of hand quilting.

The class was very nice and as everything was presented ready for use we got done fairly quickly.
Fencing contractor is now waiting for the gates to be made. (Couldn’t measure until the opening was completed). So they have tidied up and gone but hopeful they will be able to complete tomorrow or Friday. Will definitely use them again as they are doing a really good job.