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

[Metro West]

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.

I guess that just shows some people have more money than sense.

 

[Lynne G]

Pumpkin, that IS cold. How nice to be able to enjoy those family visits, and very cute for grand little one calling for grammie.

Well lunchtime walk was warm enough, but that wind. Oh my! Gusts that were like woah. But yay. Sunglasses were needed. Though came in and changed to pants. Was a bit too cool feeling after that very windy walk.

Yeah, if I had that kind of money, would not spend that amount on a car. But there is definitely some that can, and obviously do.

 

[Metro West]

Yeah, if I had that kind of money, would not spend that amount on a car. But there is definitely some that can, and obviously do.

Makes me wonder where that money came from?

I love walking in a breeze...always have. I'm odd I know.

 

[NashvilleTrio]

And met the lovely @NashvilleTrio there last night too…….it was so nice to meet her and her son and finally put a face to a name…….

That was such a fun event! And it was so cool that you guys actually sat at the table right next to us! I have to admit, I was a bit "star struck" - LOL! It's not often that you see someone you know at the parks out of the blue like that.

My husband was with us too, but he had gone over to Marvel Island to get something else to eat. It was great to meet you and Tom! -Melissa

 

[Lynne G]

Makes me wonder where that money came from?

I love walking in a breeze...always have. I'm odd I know.

Think a bit more than a breeze, some of the wind was 45 mph. When it’s too warm, I agree, a breeze is so nice.

 

[schumigirl]

That was such a fun event! And it was so cool that you guys actually sat at the table right next to us! I have to admit, I was a bit "star struck" - LOL! It's not often that you see someone you know at the parks out of the blue like that.

My husband was with us too, but he had gone over to Marvel Island to get something else to eat. It was great to meet you and Tom! -Melissa

lol…..that made me laugh……it was so lovely to meet you and sorry we missed your husband. Maybe next time……





Guess we are in the more money than sense brigade …….we would have a fleet of super cars. Each to their own with hobbies. When we bought the Porsche, not a supercar, but still fabulous we had folks say what are you buying that for, you’ll lose a fortune in it…….er, who asked you how we can spend our money was our response. We love flashy cars and enjoy them when we can. Life is short, being frugal or cheap is not a way I want to live my life.

Same with travel, Janet and I were talking about miserable folks who ask why we come to Orlando so often……..mind your own beeswax is the answer.




Todd I was talking to a barman who enjoys those auctions too. He was there at the Convention Centre this past weekend too. Maybe next time we’ll manage a visit there together and catch up properly




Hotter than Hades here today, but gorgeous……well into the 80’s according to lady at the pool as we came back through.

Parks are busy but manageable right now. Velocicoaster was showing 45 minutes, we were in the coaster within 15 minutes, straight back in and it was showing 25 minutes, just over 5 minutes till we were on. The lockers seem to take up most time.

Amazing coaster……by far the best they have ever produced.


Met Erica yesterday, I forget your full username on here Erica, but it was lovely meeting you both twice yesterday…….give us a post if you’re reading, or maybe we’ll run into you again tonight.

And Sam and Bill…..yes, I lost the napkin with the email……give us a pm if you‘re around.

 

[Metro West]

Guess we are in the more money than sense brigade …….we would have a fleet of super cars. Each to their own with hobbies. When we bought the Porsche, not a supercar, but still fabulous we had folks say what are you buying that for, you’ll lose a fortune in it…….er, who asked you how we can spend our money was our response. We love flashy cars and enjoy them when we can. Life is short, being frugal or cheap is not a way I want to live my life.

Todd I was talking to a barman who enjoys those auctions too. He was there at the Convention Centre this past weekend too. Maybe next time we’ll manage a visit there together and catch up properly

Very good...there were a lot of people there but it was fun.

Yes...we will plan something for your next trip and have a nice dinner or some time at the parks.

Think a bit more than a breeze, some of the wind was 45 mph. When it’s too warm, I agree, a breeze is so nice.

Yes indeed!

 

[Charade67]

Looks like this is going to be a rollercoaster weather week. Today it was in the high 60's, Wednesday we might get snow, Saturday is supposed to be 70 and rainy.

Well lunchtime walk was warm enough, but that wind.

Same here. The wind was really crazy when I got home from work, but it seems to have settled down now.

Makes me wonder where that money came from?

Funny you should ask that. One of my boss' former clients came back to see her today. Both of her parents recently died and she has inherited a fortune. She is is now completely overwhelmed with her newfound wealth.

Well, dh is at a drama rehearsal, so it's just me and the cat tonight. I don't cook when it is just me, but I don't feel like going about. I guess I will find something I can throw together with minimal effort.

 

[Lynne G]

Pasta. That’s what we had Charade. Fresh cheese tortellini, took 4 1/2 minutes to cook after getting water to boil. 20 ounce bag, and everyone wanted more.

Oh my, that loud rain banging against the house with the wind blowing it so. Well it did say we could see rain, around a half an inch before it moves out. I’m guess that was most of that rain total expected. Ooh hear sirens now. Thinking with that blowing hard downpour something happened.

And so, a quiet night, with not much of interest to watch. Oh well, an early bedtime for me tonight.

Yay, live reporting from Schumi. Glad to hear weather has been so nice, and enjoying meeting up with friends. And coaster Dino hunting. Yay. If you are around Sunday, may see little one and I.

 

[macraven]

I’m late in posting here today and now most are in bed

Lynne, you are leaving soon for Orlando and know you and your daughter will have a great time !
Hope low crowds for you!

Charade, will your house updates be done by Christmas?

Everyone have their trees put up now?
Mine is still in the upstairs closet … but aim to get it brought downstairs before this weekend.
and hit Walgreens to buy cards for my sons.

Will take care of that tomorrow.


Sweet dreams homies!

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Mac, I’m hoping low crowds too. And as warm and beautiful as been lately.

Another just clear enough skies after that rain, and goodbye to that warm air. At least it’s above freezing by 2 degrees. Then after that oh so pretty sunrise in the clear skies, we will have that mostly cloudy day. And since that rain was because a cold front has arrived. And that means we will have highs like 41 today, 40 tomorrow, and 39 on Thursday. Rainy start to the wahoo it’s Friday, and that rain could be snow or a mix before just rain, all eyes to be on how long this cold weather front moves out. But at least no more rain for the next couple of days. Though a cloud filled week we are having.

Oh and yay!


Yep, the day Mac could be going to Taco Bell for dinner. Hope it’s open for you soon, as can enjoy a taco there.

So homies, a taco Tuesday is here. Yay, as the day for tacos. Yep.

But for us, not sure. Maybe beef tacos or will be more like Chinese. Did pick up steak the other day, so thinking maybe be our dinner choice. If we do go to our Taco Bell, it’s because we are out and about near it. Which the closest one is not that close. And even though that one does have its indoor open, we will still go through the drive thru and eat in the car. Would be too cold to eat outside on their outdoor tables.

But as still that week day routine, meaning tea and other screen doing. And so, wishing all the homies to have a terrific Tuesday. Eat a taco, it’s the day of the week for it.

 

[Metro West]

Looks like this is going to be a rollercoaster weather week. Today it was in the high 60's, Wednesday we might get snow, Saturday is supposed to be 70 and rainy.

That sounds like the Virginia weather I remember...kind of the same thing here. No snow though.

How is everyone doing this morning? I know its Taco Tuesday but I'm all about pasta...I could eat pasta everyday. Of course I would be as big as a hippo but you take the good with the bad.

Have a good day!

 

[macraven]

Charade… wet and 70’s for us also later this week

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Finally getting a chance to stop in!

Slowly warming up to tolerable levels lol...so I'm a happier gal today. I glanced at the weather in Orlando...oh my...it's a beautiful day there! Working a shift tonight at TJX - HomeSense. I have decided to give my notice. I am feeling burnt out, and need to take some time for me to recharge again. Maybe I'll go back- maybe not. It has been fun, but my bucket of caring is running on fumes.

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.

It is great to you get see and do so much with and for your grandchildren!!!! They will have so many special memories of things you do / with them.

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!

OH MY The Polar Express is a family favorite movie that is always watched during the season. What an amazing experience that would be!!!!

If you are around Sunday, may see little one and I.

Enjoy your park time!!! My coundown is at 72 days until we land in Orlando!

How is everyone doing this morning? I know its Taco Tuesday but I'm all about pasta...I could eat pasta everyday. Of course I would be as big as a hippo but you take the good with the bad.

I'm with you!!!! I am definitely a carboholic. I love pasta!!!!! Our meal tonight is butter chicken. Since I'm working, the boys/dh can whip that up pretty easy with minimal effort.

Dh and the boys are heading out tonight to pick up a christmas tree. We always have a real tree.. It was something that dh's family always did - so we have carried that tradition on in our home. They have picked out some amazing trees the past few years. Hopefully this year will be the same!

Well, I should get shuffling more papers.

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

 

[Metro West]

I'm with you!!!! I am definitely a carboholic. I love pasta!!!!! Our meal tonight is butter chicken. Since I'm working, the boys/dh can whip that up pretty easy with minimal effort.

Dh and the boys are heading out tonight to pick up a Christmas tree. We always have a real tree.. It was something that dh's family always did - so we have carried that tradition on in our home. They have picked out some amazing trees the past few years. Hopefully this year will be the same!

Butter chicken sounds good...not sure if I ever had it though. I love real Christmas trees...we had one every year when I was a kid. Now artificial is easier to deal with.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay for Pumpkin, a countdown and a tree.

Not a fan of butter chicken, as while I don’t mind tomato taste, like chicken parmigiana, I’m no fan of anything that has curry in it.

Still thinking steak tonight, as air fried chicken tenders for lunch, with some tater tots. Was a little one and me lunch.

5 more sleeps. Little one’s gift.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Now artificial is easier to deal with.

Yes....yes they are We have gotten pretty good at keeping the mess and needles to a minimum. We have our tree close to our front door ( in the living room) and I always buy a very specific large garbage bag type bag that I put down and we put the stand on top of the bag.There is a hole in the bottom so that it goes around our stand ( sometimes i have to cut it a little bigger ). When we are ready to take the tree out to the curb, I just pull it up the tree and tie it off at the top...then we take it out of the stand, and take it out the front door. Very little mess this way. We have a few other tips and tricks to keep the tree from drying out too much, so that helps as well.

But they are still messy!!!!

 

[Metro West]

Yes....yes they are We have gotten pretty good at keeping the mess and needles to a minimum. We have our tree close to our front door ( in the living room) and I always buy a very specific large garbage bag type bag that I put down and we put the stand on top of the bag. There is a hole in the bottom so that it goes around our stand ( sometimes i have to cut it a little bigger ). When we are ready to take the tree out to the curb, I just pull it up the tree and tie it off at the top...then we take it out of the stand, and take it out the front door. Very little mess this way. We have a few other tips and tricks to keep the tree from drying out too much, so that helps as well.

But they are still messy!!!!

The funny thing about a real tree when we were kids was...my brother would get emotionally attached to it and would cry when we had to throw it out. My parents finally decided to switch to an artificial tree so he could see it every year.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! All that talk of trees, enjoying holiday times this month. And so nice many in the neighborhood have outdoor lights. While camel has not decided to come in lights where I am, and hehe, was seen fleeing from a live nativity showing, he’s here today in lights to say yay, it’s a hump of a day, that Friday and weekend is ever that much closer now.



So homies, as we are in the middle of our week, hope this finds you having that wonderful Wednesday today.

Weather report: colder day then yesterday, and staying in the 30’s as our high temp, with some happily seeing snow flurries. Yeah, hello winter, knocking on our door.

Routine week day has already commenced for me. Lots of tea drinking expected, and older one brought home some apple pastry things when he came home from work yesterday, so hoping left over, so I can enjoy one with my tea. Perfect quick breakfast meal.

Good Morning homies.

23 days remain in 2021. Nah,

—- later, I’m ready for more tea. Ahhhhh.

 

[Metro West]

Morning all...from a foggy Orlando...although most of it is gone now. It felt like a horror movie driving in this morning in all that.

Another exciting Wednesday...I'm sitting here eating Fritos so I may not have any lunch today.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and Carole and Tom have a safe trip home.