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

[schumigirl]

Have a great time...I haven't been to the coast since I moved here.

Good evening folks. I hope everyone had a great day! I went to Walmart this morning for my weekly shopping excursion and spent too much again. I did have a great dinner. Thick cut NY Strip with green beans and garlic bread. Now I am full and ready for a nap.

Have a good evening!

Seriously? New Smyrna Beach is only an hour away……you need to get out there, it is stunningly beautiful.

Like the sound of NY strip, but hold the green beans……food of the devil……lol…..enjoy that nap!

 

[Lynne G]

Steak night, agreed Metro. I cooked chip beef for cheesesteak sandwiches. Yum. Nuked broccoli as our side. Then I decided, needed some ice cream. It was very tasty, and now under a blanket as the ice cream gave me the chills.

Quiet night. And sunset was that winter orange streaked horizon. Was gorgeous.

Dropped off item to my sister, then we went shopping all afternoon. Picked up some things, but not much. Little one was chuffed to see the Lego items at the Target. Her desk corner in her room now is sporting some Lego decor.

An early happy birthday to L. Sweet she is turning 8 in two weeks. December baby. All your decorating sounds wonderful, Julie.

Glad Schumi enjoyed her outing today.

That ever so ready for some evening tea drinking. Off to fill the tea pot up.

Hope this finds all the homies enjoying a nice evening too.

 

[Metro West]

Seriously? New Smyrna Beach is only an hour away……you need to get out there, it is stunningly beautiful.

Like the sound of NY strip, but hold the green beans……food of the devil……lol…..enjoy that nap!

I just don't really think about the beach that much at all. You don't like green beans? Oh I think they are lush.

There are several places along the Gulf coast I want to visit in the spring.

Steak night, agreed Metro. I cooked chip beef for cheesesteak sandwiches. Yum. Nuked broccoli as our side. Then I decided, needed some ice cream. It was very tasty, and now under a blanket as the ice cream gave me the chills.

Yum...cheesesteaks are truly delicious. There is a restaurant down here called Charley's which features cheesesteaks. Their sandwiches and fries are wonderful! I don't care for broccoli so I won't ever fight you for it.
Actually I don't like most veggies...I only like a handful. I love all fruits though.

I like ice cream but never think about getting any at the store. Today though I did get a cheesecake with strawberries for Christmas....courtesy of Sara Lee. I can't wait to dig into that!

 

[Charade67]

Quick good evening. I have had a very lazy day. I did absolutely nothing productive. Even took a couple of naps.

And so plans?

Dh and I got home from a university hockey game not too long ago. Our school won, 10-0.

I think I'm going to do the auto show at the Convention Center tomorrow. Looks to be a lot of fun.

Hope you have a good time. I went to a car show once, ages ago. I think it was before my daughter was born.

We’re heading off to New Smyrna Beach for a few hours

Hope you had a nice time.

Today we had an early birthday party for L who will be eight in two weeks.

What day? Mine is the 16th.

I just don't really think about the beach that much at all.

I have never been a beach person. I lived in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale are for 6 years and I think I only went to the beach twice.

The last of the Chinese lantern pictures.

 

[macraven]

The last of those pictures??

i have quite enjoyed them!

 

[Lynne G]

Very nice pictures, Charade. Beautiful bright colors.

Ah the clouds like to disappear in the wee hours, as clear sky with the temp now at freezing. It’s like a tease. Will keep those clear skies for sunrise, then a cloud filled Sunday,

Ah yes, a Sunday is here. And it’s that once again day to get as much trash into cans, and drag those cans to the curb. And the day to get ready for work day routines. Alarm set.

Did buy eggs yesterday, so will be making eggs and bacon. Also had picked up some sausage, so will cook that for older one if he wants. Maybe little one will take a bite, but I’m not a sausage fan. As was tired, so I went to bed early, and have no idea when either kid went to bed. If I’m hungry enough I’ll make the breakfast, and save it for the kids.

And so our plans. Not much of anything. Yay!

Woot! Super Serene Sunday homies.

And a good morning to you too.

 

[Metro West]

 

[Robo56]

Good Sunday morning Sans family

Yay, Robo enjoying her coffee with some fun with little J. Safe travels to visit your dad.

Thanks Lynne. Little J and I had a nice time at the Mall. It was warm out so he did get some play time outside as well.

Robbie, besides having relatives in Mt Carmel, also have family in St Johns

Hope you have a great time visiting with your dad!

Thank you Mac. St John is a nice little community. Not far from Chicago.

Unfortunately this leak is going to cost a small fortune. They are going to have to cut our driveway to get to it.

Sorry to hear that Charade.

I had to look that up. Looks like a cool
place to visit during the Christmas season.

It is. The store there is beautiful.


Lynne you are up with the chickens this morning. Enjoy your tea.


I woke up really early too. I’am packed for my trip to dads. Will pick up some Starbucks for my sis and I before I leave to pick her up this morning.

Grandson and his girlfriend came for a visit yesterday evening before they went to his high school Christmas dance. We took pictures of them by the Trees.

I finally was able to get granddaughters wedding pictures printed and in an album. The photographer sent them to her and she tried to send them to me and it did not work. So she down loaded them to a flash drive and I was able to get them printed from there.

All the photos the photographer took are in a special wedding album. Then I did another album with their engagement pictures, Bridal Shower pictures and wedding pictures I took. There is room for her to put the wedding reception photos that were taken at the reception by the guests too. They had a photo station at the reception. Guests could take photos and download them to the photo printer and hang the picture up at the reception.

Need to get moving.

Have a wonderful relaxing Sunday everyone.

 

[Metro West]

Hope you have a good time. I went to a car show once, ages ago. I think it was before my daughter was born.

Hope you had a nice time.

Thanks.

The event I'm really waiting for is the 2022 edition of the Mecum auction from Kissimmee next month. I love that auction and have been many times. Of course I can't afford to buy anything except a shirt and maybe a hot dog but I have always been a car guy and love to walk around and see some classics up close and personal.

Good morning Robo and Lynne...hope everyone has a great day!

 

[Lynne G]

Hope good weather for your trip, and enjoy that Starbucks coffee, Robo.

Yeah, even on my off days, I am up early.

Never been to a car auction, Metro. But I do see those auctions on tv channels. I’d not afford any of those cars too. But I bet it’s neat to see and hear in person.

Yep, tea this morning. And a nice long, hot shower to feel clean and refreshed. And a very quiet house.

 

[Metro West]

Never been to a car auction, Metro. But I do see those auctions on tv channels. I’d not afford any of those cars too. But I bet it’s neat to see and hear in person.

Here are a few pictures from past Mecum auctions. They are in tents outside depending on the day they will hit the block. The Bugatti was indoors but the others were outside. You can get in them if you want and get up close and personal.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning before church. I need to go by Panera first and pick up some bagels. Our class members provide breakfast items each week and this week is our turn.

The last of those pictures??

i have quite enjoyed them!

Thanks Mac. I think they do a lantern festival at Zoo Atlanta if you want to see some in person.

I woke up really early too. I’am packed for my trip to dads. Will pick up some Starbucks for my sis and I before I leave to pick her up this morning.

Safe travels and I hope you have a nice visit.

The event I'm really waiting for is the 2022 edition of the Mecum auction from Kissimmee next month. I love that auction and have been many times.

My husband likes watching those auctions on TV. I’m just astounded at what some people are willing to pay for a car.

I just checked our weekly forecast and am not liking the look of Wednesday. Right now it is showing possible snow. Hopefully that will change as the week goes on.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Metro we have a large convention centre in the Midlands Kev and I used to go to the motorcycle show every year when he had a bike. Glad to say he sold it though he was sad to see it go. We used to enjoy going to racing events but it just feels our roads are much to congested these days.

Charade L’s is 17th. I will remember yours now going forwards. Sorry to hear about the repair and further disturbances to get it sorted. Hope it can be sorted quickly.

Robo we watched an interesting documentary about Lake Michigan mostly around the Chicago area last night. Some bits of Milwaukee which really interests me as my Dad used to regularly travel there with his work.

Wonderful Christmas trip on the Polar Express today. Couldn’t have been nicer and so well organised. Singing, dancing, Father Christmas and the conductor even stamped the golden tickets!

 

[schumigirl]

Good Sunday morning Sans family

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Thanks Lynne. Little J and I had a nice time at the Mall. It was warm out so he did get some play time outside as well.



Thank you Mac. St John is a nice little community. Not far from Chicago.




Sorry to hear that Charade.




It is. The store there is beautiful.


Lynne you are up with the chickens this morning. Enjoy your tea.


I woke up really early too. I’am packed for my trip to dads. Will pick up some Starbucks for my sis and I before I leave to pick her up this morning.

Grandson and his girlfriend came for a visit yesterday evening before they went to his high school Christmas dance. We took pictures of them by the Trees.

I finally was able to get granddaughters wedding pictures printed and in an album. The photographer sent them to her and she tried to send them to me and it did not work. So she down loaded them to a flash drive snd I was able to get them printed from there.

All the photos the photographer took are in a special wedding album. Then I did another album with their engagement pictures, Bridal Shower pictures and wedding pictures I took. There is room for her to put the wedding reception photos that were taken at the reception by the guests too. They had a photo station at the reception. Guests could take photos and download them to the photo printer and hang the picture up at the reception.

Need to get moving.

Have a wonderful relaxing Sunday everyone.

Hope you have a lovely visit with your dad Robbie. Glad you managed to get the album sorted, there were some gorgeous pictures from the wedding……and it’s always a wonderful thing to have guests snap pictures too, informal ones can be just as precious.

Here are a few pictures from past Mecum auctions. They are in tents outside depending on the day they will hit the block. The Bugatti was indoors but the others were outside. You can get in them if you want and get up close and personal.

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We don't go to auctions Todd, but one of the best cars shows we went to was in Long Island where they displayed their classic cars and some amazing and unusual super cars were there too. Loved it. One of my cousins husband is a massive car enthusiast like us, so it was a lot of fun.

Don‘t do it over here as it’s just not the same……hope you had a great day.





Back in the room for an afternoon break before meeting a friend from the hotel in a couple of hours.

It is boiling hot today…….we reached 80f here and it felt warmer ……not too shabby for December! We were baked this morning but didn’t complain as this is one of the reasons we’re here……that sunshine and heat…….

Another change of requirements came into force last night, we now need to do another test before we can leave the USA…….very last minute from our Government, but we’re sorted.

Got our new tests booked in a place close by the hotel, what a carry on!

But, having the best time…….

 

[Metro West]

My husband likes watching those auctions on TV. I’m just astounded at what some people are willing to pay for a car.

I know it...that Bugatti sold for over $1M dollars plus Mecum charges a 10% Buyer's fee on top of the cost. Unreal!

 

[Lynne G]

 

[Lynne G]

Well hello from this homie’s blast of much warmer weather. 65 the high, with rein coming in the evening. Weather lady said early evening, like starting around dinner time, as cold weather front will arrive, as will be below freezing when waking up yo say yay, a cold weather time to eat those tacos. But as having a glorious mostly cloudy Monday, so looking forward to a lunchtime walk with no jacket and shorts. Yay!

And so, a marvelous Monday is here. Yeah, that routine early up and moving was kinda like ah, yeah I’m up. But after a quick nice and hot shower and some tea, ah yes, a Monday, and already 6 days into December. Time really does fly. Hehe, older one said his work has yet to play Christmas music for all to hear. Complaining heard about that lack. Otherwise, I like to hear the holiday music in the places I’ve been. Though another hehe, little one said was annoyed they were playing yet another Carey rendition while out in a store yesterday.

And so, not much else to report. Though train ride by Julie and family sounded like a lot of fun. When older one was a tot, we went to a Thomas train ride, as the engine was painted to look like Thomas. He was a train fan when young.

Time for me to find out if the donuts and pastry we bought yesterday are still around. Sounds like a perfect breakfast, right? Yeah, those days of a big, cooked breakfast are for the lazy to get up days.

Good Morning homies. And yay, will be nice to hear where Schumi is doing today, and hope Keisha and Worfie got home safely and will soon say hello, I’ve survived in a SANS post. Hope you both had a fabulous time, and Schumi is having a fabulous time. Woot!!!

Search and more tea in my cup time. Later homies. Smile, closer to more holiday fun. 8 days of holiday fun has just finished, so yay, there’s more.

 

[macraven]

I bet the Doughnuts disappeared last night

who can resist them…

 

[Charade67]

Quick hello before work.

Charade L’s is 17th. I will remember yours now going forwards.

And now I will remember hers.

Wonderful Christmas trip on the Polar Express today. Couldn’t have been nicer and so well organised. Singing, dancing, Father Christmas and the conductor even stamped the golden tickets!

How cool.

I know it...that Bugatti sold for over $1M dollars plus Mecum charges a 10% Buyer's fee on top of the cost. Unreal!

That’s insane. I have often said that if I ever came into a lot of money I don’t think would change my spending habits very much. I would still be very frugal. The one exception is that I want to stay at luxury Disney resort someday.

Time for me to find out if the donuts and pastry we bought yesterday are still around. Sounds like a perfect breakfast, right? Yeah, those days of a big, cooked breakfast are for the lazy to get up days.

Hope you got some donuts. I just finished a leftover bagel.

Gotta get going. Hope everyone has a nice Monday.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I very chilly hello this Monday morning.

It's a balmy -25F or -31C here. Yup...that makes me very happy as you can imagine. Oh well, it is supposed to be short lived and warm up to more tolerable levels.

Had a great weekend in the city with dd and her little family. Gd can call and say Grammie - so that just made my weekend We finished up most of our Christmas shopping.

We also watch dh's niece play ringette. Dh's family had traveled for a tournament over the weekend. The level of play is nationals - and the highest they can ever reach. It was great to finally see her play. Also got to visit bil and sil as well. We don't get to see them often. So it's great to get to see them when we do.

Well, I should shuffle these papers that are sitting on my desk. There are a few more since I was off Friday. It will take me a day to catch up - which is alright.

Have a great day everyone!!!!