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

[Lynne G]

Ah Charade, think you’ve been up early a few days now. Glad to hear cat is more back to normal. I think some animals get stressed when there are changes. Maybe all the different people and sounds with new kitchen was a stressing time for Caspian. Hope your work time is short. Yeah, I tend to go out on Friday, though more to see what’s going on, and enjoy breakfast out. In many past years I had a list, but more recent years, once the ability to shop online became the norm, and with virus changing interests in crowds, we tend to only go to one or two stores, and stay away from the malls. Oh, and we did a VA trip a couple years ago. Not a bad drive from where we are. Where he wants to go, is a much longer drive. But I’m up for it. We both can drive, and well, I’ve been on road trips since I was a kid.

Julie, what a pretty wreath. You are talented. Hope your area trips one day get you back to the Chester Zoo. Looks like a great zoo, as it is a zoo series that runs on an animal channel I watch sometimes. We’ll be at our little zoo next month. They too have a light show. Well do it in the evening after we will have brunch with Santa there. I always book that brunch on the Sunday of our baking weekend. By Sunday, we are tired, and we did it last year, and was so nice, booked it for this year.

All is quiet. Thought so. It’s the time of year, particularly with the travel cancellations made in the past year. Many have that what we call use or loose, me included, though not as many as others have. I did enjoy time off in the past year. Sadly, the time I did cancel was for a cruise we had been looking forward to almost two years before. But as one of my brothers did cruise with his wife lately, they were confined half way through the cruise, as even with crew and passengers had to show vaccinated, several crew members tested positive day 4 of a 9 day cruise. Oh my. Thankfully, after 10 days, they tested neative, and both had the 3 shots before sailing. While we very much enjoyed our cruises in the past, it will be years before we even think about booking another one.

And back to my routine I go. My DH swears little one did not go to sleep until 4:30 am, as we heard her in the bathroom as we were in ours at that time. She claims she woke up to pee, I’m not sure. Either way, I’m betting older one will be up before her. Seems Fall break is the time to stay up late and sleep in late. And then finals for both kids start next week. All I can say, this Fall has flown by.

Hope all are enjoying this Wednesday.

 

[keishashadow]

Turkey #1 & pumpkin pies cooked & cooling. Glad I made my rolls & stuffing croutons already. Magic cookie bars on tap, then turkey breast. packing will fall into the nooks & crannies there, somewhere.

happy trails to Carole who has likely left on that jet plane. Has been such a long time coming for them to return to their ’second home’

Looking forward to Hawkeye tonight

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.

that has to be disappointing. does your local community college offer any of that sort? They stopped the extension classes with the pandemic here but, had so many interesting ones on tap.

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.

it repeatedly fell off, just bonded now. Was told it should’ve been lengthened when initially placed but, nooooo; i was too stubborn to listen. I have two other ones of the same ilk on other side of mouth that were anchors for the failed four part bridge.

If I were a horse, would be on the way to the glue factory by now

We have a snow joe too!

same, don’t bother to use if less than a few inches. I’m the fool out there with the leaf blower…it works

Wonderful Wednesday homies. Get those stretchy pants ready.

ha, that’s everyday here. being situated near the mountains, winter tires are still a thing for many. I’ve taken to just replacing the all seasons every few years. haven’t seen anyone needing to use chains in decades. Thankfully, none of those same day foot+ snowstorms in ages, knock on wood! It is supposed to be a very active snow season here this year.

Well, the good new is that Caspian seems to be fine.

cats never seem fond of changes to their food routine. Ones I’ve had in the past were such finicky eaters, like your Caspian, they were big boys. I always figured as long as they were drinking water, would be ok if off their food for a few days.

shopping is my sport. Will be on my phone on Friday both trying to again navigate the genie+ system & shopping; lather & rinse for cyber Monday. in a sense glad next year our disney APs will be blocked out these dates & can just sit home and enjoy the long weekend. Planning on moving those trip dates to early December.

speaking of shopping, saw this gem of an ugly Xmas sweater

Do you have a Cracker Barrel nearby?

Good idea! Bob evans might be another option. One a few miles away, haven’t eaten there since my kids were little as DH is not a fan of menu.

 

[Lynne G]

Keisha’s house is smelling good. And she’s in baking mode. Glad to hear all going well. I’m going to drag the kids up to my sister’s, as she asked for help and we’ll be coming early tomorrow morning. Good thing she has beds made for them, as I’m sure both will take a nap after we finished the prep. Hehe, Target is live online on some, so already bought what I wanted. Will be online looking too, all weekend as well. Saying free shipping Dec. 14. Will see if that’s true. So far, most of what I online ordered has come generally when said.

 

[Metro West]

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

True...but I'll try to contain myself.

 

[Charade67]

I just tried to put up a Christmas tree in my office lobby. The lights on the top half don’t work. I just spent the last half hour or so trying to find the burnt bulb with no success.

 

[Metro West]

I just tried to put up a Christmas tree in my office lobby. The lights on the top half don’t work. I just spent the last half hour or so trying to find the burnt bulb with no success.

I hate that! I hope you find the bad bulb.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Early morning stop in

It's a tad chilly here again today. I figured the temps were going to dip again based on how my head was feeling when I went to bed last night. So I popped the prescribed medications (I really do try to avoid them if I can) so that I could be functional today. Woke up with a slight, but tolerable headache. Since I am working a shift to TJX tonight, it's a long day today! But so much more manageable with a slight headache. It can be hard to struggle with barometric related migraines. This year, we seem to be having lots of temperature swings. Last year, it was a fairly consistent year - this year...it has started with lots of swinging lol. Mother Nature must be a little peri-menopausal lol.

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

Yikes...Gosh...my anxiety just went through the roof reading that!!! I had childhood flashbacks - of the dentists and dental hygenists (that thought they were dentists and would perform dental things they shouldn't have) that would visit our school. Hopefully you don't need to call Dr. Yankem. And like you...I'm stubborn. I'm a capricorn and it is VERY fitting for me

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

Bahahaha that make me belly laugh. I did a #1 this morning in the entrance at Tim Horton's as the drive-thru was busy, so I walked in. I'm a freaking walking accident in the wintertime lol.

this year will we go to a Chinese Lantern Festival. I am really looking forward to that.

That sounds like it would be amazing!!! I hope you will post some pictures of it!

Thankfully, after 10 days, they tested neative, and both had the 3 shots before sailing. While we very much enjoyed our cruises in the past, it will be years before we even think about booking another one.

Yikes!!! As much as we want to do a cruise, it won't be for a few years yet either. Do you have your stretchy pants ready?

speaking of shopping, saw this gem of an ugly Xmas sweater

Your meal prep has me drooling already. I love turkey dinner! That is a BEAUTY of a sweater!!!!!! I am always on the look out for those! I always seem to miss out on them. Your meme's crack me up!!!!

I just tried to put up a Christmas tree in my office lobby. The lights on the top half don’t work. I just spent the last half hour or so trying to find the burnt bulb with no success.

Grrrrr. I hate it when that happens. Hopefully you can get them working.

I hope @schumigirl is on her way or has already touched down and is enjoying the warm, humid Florida air!

Well, I should shuffle some papers and get some spreadsheets completed.

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

 

[Lynne G]

Hate that Charade. Lights are cheap, I’d just go out and buy another strand.

Pumpkin, hope your headache goes away shortly. Have some tea or coffee. And hope your work goes by fast, and safely home in your snowy cold weather.

Both kids are up. Asked what is for lunch, but no reply. Going to make myself a honey turkey lunch meat sandwich. As yep, Pumpkin, got those loose feeling pants ready.

Glorious sunshine and yet, chill in air. Lunchtime walk was brisk, as was a cool feeling 42.

See Orlando is a cloudy 70 the high. Yeah, I can see winter jackets out on some of the locals. Also saw, VB closed today, due to that cold temp. Not sure why though, as we swam at Aquatica when the temp was 62. Had a boatload of towels that time, because water was bath warm, air was not. Was nice, as was not crowded. Yeah, not locals (yet). Hope Schumi is at the hotel, enjoying a drink.

 

[Metro West]

Glorious sunshine and yet, chill in air. Lunchtime walk was brisk, as was a cool feeling 42.

See Orlando is a cloudy 70 the high. Yeah, I can see winter jackets out on some of the locals. Also saw, VB closed today, due to that cold temp. Not sure why though, as we swam at Aquatica when the temp was 62. Had a boatload of towels that time, because water was bath warm, air was not. Was nice, as was not crowded. Yeah, not locals (yet). Hope Schumi is at the hotel, enjoying a drink.

We got pizza for lunch today and we are getting to leave at 2PM instead of regular time which is 4PM for me. So...overall a good day.

Temps are nice and there is lots of sunshine today. I don't think there is much rain in the forecast over the next week.

I'm sure Tom and Carole are settling in and will head to a nice place to get a cocktail.

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Nice to end work early and pizza lunch Metro. I’m going to be off 31 minutes after you. Glad to hear no rain in forecast. And enjoy your Thanksgiving.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne I have all seasons but here they’re considered 3 season. Then I switch to snows. I live on a hill side and no way I’d make it in snow without snow tires. We’re almost at the crest and never fails, the people who think they can make it up the hill usually spin out just as they reach our house, lol. And there’s a hill to get up or down aptly nick named Snake Hill before you turn of to our road!
There are “all season” tires out now that are called All Weather, and have the M&S designation on the tire. DH has them on his SUV. We’ve driven to Whistler with them. My next vehicle (if it ever arrives) comes with them. I’ll be happy not to have to store tires in the garage and DH I’m sure will be happy not to have to load them in trunk when it’s time to change!

Charade good news for Caspian! Glad he’s ok. Cats can be so finicky with food.
Sorry about the trouble finding Company for water line. Mine goes part way under driveway too, a little bit, it just depends on where the break is. They didn’t have to dig up driveway. Hope it gets fixed soon.

Realfood wow! Beautiful wreath.

Keisha another great meme! I haven’t started watching Hawkeye. What’s it about? Leaf blower! Our snow is too heavy for that! Being on the coast it’s the yucky wet heavy stuff. But blower sounds perfect for the dry fluffy stuff!

Charade I can’t find the culprit on my outside lights. DH still puts them up with half a strand out, ugh. Bought a new strand this week and he asks why

Rain on and off today. Good day to go to the movies. Going with a few friends to see Belfast. Great cast. Can’t go wrong with Judi Dench!

Happy Thanksgiving to the US Sans!

 

[Charade67]

It's nice having a short day today. I'm home now and feel like taking a nap. I called the vet's office and they suggested trying a different food. I'm not super optimistic since Caspian is very picky.

Ah Charade, think you’ve been up early a few days now. Glad to hear cat is more back to normal. I think some animals get stressed when there are changes. Maybe all the different people and sounds with new kitchen was a stressing time for Caspian.

I'm pretty sure it's just stress. Unfortunately, we still have the floor to install, so more stress for kitty.

Looking forward to Hawkeye tonight

I had almost forgotten about that. We will be watching.

speaking of shopping, saw this gem of an ugly Xmas sweater

Yikes!. I love cats, but..just no.

It's a tad chilly here again today. I figured the temps were going to dip again based on how my head was feeling when I went to bed last night. So I popped the prescribed medications (I really do try to avoid them if I can) so that I could be functional today. Woke up with a slight, but tolerable headache. Since I am working a shift to TJX tonight, it's a long day today! But so much more manageable with a slight headache. It can be hard to struggle with barometric related migraines. This year, we seem to be having lots of temperature swings. Last year, it was a fairly consistent year - this year...it has started with lots of swinging lol. Mother Nature must be a little peri-menopausal lol.

Hope the headaches get better. I have never had a migraine, but occasionally get bad headaches when I get overheated.

Hate that Charade. Lights are cheap, I’d just go out and buy another strand.

Unfortunately it's a pre-lit tree. I just decided to buy another tree. It was only $20.
The cat in your meme looks like Caspian.

Charade good news for Caspian! Glad he’s ok. Cats can be so finicky with food.
Sorry about the trouble finding Company for water line. Mine goes part way under driveway too, a little bit, it just depends on where the break is. They didn’t have to dig up driveway. Hope it gets fixed soon.

I got a quote to day that seems insanely high. Hopefully I will get a few more before I we make our decision.

I really want to take a nap, but I also need to go swap out these cans of food. Maybe Caspian will like the other food.

 

[buckeev]

Early Turkey Day Wishes to y’all and y’all’s,
Howdy from the worst SAN’r ever!
Sincere apologies for my prolonged absence…life just keeps kickin‘ our hind ends.
Hope those with ailments are on the mend and those with trips taken and/or planned had/will have a root-n-tootin’ great time!
We have a USO Hard Rock trip booked for Dec 14-15-16-17 and we think it “likely” will happen……BUT the WL Copper Creek segment for 8 days after that are very likely to get canceled…more family challenges right now than we can handle. It’s possible we’re gonna end up eatin‘ these dang DVC points.
Gage is excited to get to see a few of the Universal favorites of his so we really want to make it happen!
Take care youse and y’all!

 

[macraven]

Tell Gage I hope to see him again and have another car to give him

I hope your plans work out and you can get to the Darkside for your December dates
And, you can hit the MotherLand also!

Hang in there and those trips will materialize for youse

Maybe the WL portion will happen and you won’t
be eating those points.
Not a good way to end the year out

You take care friend.
Gobble gobble…

 

[Sue M]

Early Turkey Day Wishes to y’all and y’all’s,
Howdy from the worst SAN’r ever!
Sincere apologies for my prolonged absence…life just keeps kickin‘ our hind ends.
Hope those with ailments are on the mend and those with trips taken and/or planned had/will have a root-n-tootin’ great time!
We have a USO Hard Rock trip booked for Dec 14-15-16-17 and we think it “likely” will happen……BUT the WL Copper Creek segment for 8 days after that are very likely to get canceled…more family challenges right now than we can handle. It’s possible we’re gonna end up eatin‘ these dang DVC points.
Gage is excited to get to see a few of the Universal favorites of his so we really want to make it happen!
Take care youse and y’all!

I don’t know, we may be tied for worst SAN’r Lol. WL is so beautiful at Christmas. I hope you can keep it. And HRH one of my fav UO resorts. Hope everything works out for you.
Happy Thanksgiving

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh hope all your December plans are taken, Buckeev, and a very happy Thanksgiving to you and family. And just maybe you could have a meet up at the Dark Side.

Ooh kids think Chinese for dinner. Fine with me. Don’t have to cook two nights? Yay!

 

[soniam]

Turkey #1 & pumpkin pies cooked & cooling. Glad I made my rolls & stuffing croutons already. Magic cookie bars on tap, then turkey breast. packing will fall into the nooks & crannies there, somewhere.

happy trails to Carole who has likely left on that jet plane. Has been such a long time coming for them to return to their ’second home’

Looking forward to Hawkeye tonight
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that has to be disappointing. does your local community college offer any of that sort? They stopped the extension classes with the pandemic here but, had so many interesting ones on tap.

it repeatedly fell off, just bonded now. Was told it should’ve been lengthened when initially placed but, nooooo; i was too stubborn to listen. I have two other ones of the same ilk on other side of mouth that were anchors for the failed four part bridge.

If I were a horse, would be on the way to the glue factory by now

same, don’t bother to use if less than a few inches. I’m the fool out there with the leaf blower…it works

ha, that’s everyday here. being situated near the mountains, winter tires are still a thing for many. I’ve taken to just replacing the all seasons every few years. haven’t seen anyone needing to use chains in decades. Thankfully, none of those same day foot+ snowstorms in ages, knock on wood! It is supposed to be a very active snow season here this year.

cats never seem fond of changes to their food routine. Ones I’ve had in the past were such finicky eaters, like your Caspian, they were big boys. I always figured as long as they were drinking water, would be ok if off their food for a few days.

shopping is my sport. Will be on my phone on Friday both trying to again navigate the genie+ system & shopping; lather & rinse for cyber Monday. in a sense glad next year our disney APs will be blocked out these dates & can just sit home and enjoy the long weekend. Planning on moving those trip dates to early December.

speaking of shopping, saw this gem of an ugly Xmas sweater
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Good idea! Bob evans might be another option. One a few miles away, haven’t eaten there since my kids were little as DH is not a fan of menu.

My son loves that sweatshirt and insisted I buy it

Waiting in the Remy line at Epcot. Weather was nice today, but really cold yesterday. Should have packed light gloves.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone tomorrow.

 

[Metro West]

Woot! Nice to end work early and pizza lunch Metro. I’m going to be off 31 minutes after you. Glad to hear no rain in forecast. And enjoy your Thanksgiving.

Thank you dear. I hope you have a nice holiday!

 

[macraven]

I caved and now joining the ranks of cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for Thursday

Found out no eateries will be open Thursday so hustled this morning to buy a turkey and do the traditional spread sides

It’s a heck of a lot of leftovers for us…two people can only eat so much
Side dishes of fried sweet potatoes and white mashed potatoes, stuffing, deviled eggs, 2 veggies, home made cranberry sauce, carrot and celery w/ dips, home made rolls, gravy from scratch will mean a lot of left overs ….

i know the pumpkin pie I make in the morning won’t go to waste
We like our sweets too much not to finish them up within a couple of days…

Christmas time I fix red meat which is less work for me to do

Turn on the bbq grill and food on the table in 10-15 minutes

I’m wishing all of our homies ( and peeps that don’t post but do read along), have a wonderful meal with family and friends tomorrow

Good night to all and sweet dreams !

 

[schumigirl]

We got pizza for lunch today and we are getting to leave at 2PM instead of regular time which is 4PM for me. So...overall a good day.

Temps are nice and there is lots of sunshine today. I don't think there is much rain in the forecast over the next week.

I'm sure Tom and Carole are settling in and will head to a nice place to get a cocktail.

Yes Todd it was indeed beautiful and sunny when we arrived……I won’t listen to Debbie downers on the weather……..walking out of that airport was heavenly…….not the 95F we‘re used to in September, but so lovely for this time of year, high to mid 70’s is much better than the 45F we left!

You know us so well……..lol……yep, headed to Strong Water and there may have been a cocktail or two……..

Hope you have a lovely day today Todd…….

Early Turkey Day Wishes to y’all and y’all’s,
Howdy from the worst SAN’r ever!
Sincere apologies for my prolonged absence…life just keeps kickin‘ our hind ends.
Hope those with ailments are on the mend and those with trips taken and/or planned had/will have a root-n-tootin’ great time!
We have a USO Hard Rock trip booked for Dec 14-15-16-17 and we think it “likely” will happen……BUT the WL Copper Creek segment for 8 days after that are very likely to get canceled…more family challenges right now than we can handle. It’s possible we’re gonna end up eatin‘ these dang DVC points.
Gage is excited to get to see a few of the Universal favorites of his so we really want to make it happen!
Take care youse and y’all!

Glad the trip is going ahead and hope things go well for you buckeev

I like the sound of a rootin tootin time…….hope it’s the same for you…..sending all good wishes to you and your family…….

I caved and now joining the ranks of cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for Thursday

Found out no eateries will be open Thursday so hustled this morning to buy a turkey and do the traditional spread sides

It’s a heck of a lot of leftovers for us…two people can only eat so much
Side dishes of fried sweet potatoes and white mashed potatoes, stuffing, deviled eggs, 2 veggies, home made cranberry sauce, carrot and celery w/ dips, home made rolls, gravy from scratch will mean a lot of left overs ….

i know the pumpkin pie I make in the morning won’t go to waste
We like our sweets too much not to finish them up within a couple of days…

Christmas time I fix red meat which is less work for me to do

Turn on the bbq grill and food on the table in 10-15 minutes

I’m wishing all of our homies ( and peeps that don’t post but do read along), have a wonderful meal with family and friends tomorrow

Good night to all and sweet dreams !

Sounds perfect mac…….Christmas is our turkey time traditionally, but looking forward to our first Thanksgiving in America today…..think I could happily drop in to yours or Keisha‘s homes……all good home cooking is the best!



Yep, wide awake at stupid o clock…….do I win a prize for being an early, early bird…….

Went to Strong Water Bar last night and loved it! It was like a big family reunion and it was fabulous, good food and drinks were on the menu too…..

Glad to be here though, feels so familiar.

Happy Thanksgiving folks……..