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

[schumigirl]

Beached whale time......

I made far too large a portion each for us......but we all had empty plates, so it went down well........I left some of the lasagne sheets as it was just too much, but enjoyed it.

Settling down with a pot of tea now.......no cakes!

 

[macraven]

Lasagna is always a good meal to have

wait a few hours and your dessert might be more tempting

 

[schumigirl]

Lasagna is always a good meal to have

wait a few hours and your dessert might be more tempting

lol....Tom said that earlier......I made home made bounty bars as I had condensed milk I wanted to use......so sweet, so delicious and so unhealthy!!!

What`s on your dinner plans tonight mac??

 

[macraven]

I haven’t a clue of what to do for dinner
Neither of us has a taste for anything today

Need to go to Publix and pick something up to make for dinner as not much in the fridge but Pepsi and beer

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Finally getting a chance to post a taco Tuesday post!

Not too much to report here. It's currently -32F again That first breath when you go outside burns the lungs today No wonder I hate winter. I seen by where my parents live, they had a horrible blizzard yesterday and almost all highways/roads were closed in the whole province. It seems they are getting blasted with even colder temps and high winds than we are. It makes me grateful that we don't live near there anymore.

I am like our @macraven and I am unsure what we are having for dinner tonight. This cold weather just makes we want to eat nothing but junk and unhealthy meals - as I'm clearing off my McDick's fries ( I added a grilled chicken wrap to make it a little healthier ) Guess it's time to go take a look at some of my pintrest boards for a meal idea.

@Charade 67 I hope you get some answers and that you don't have to wait too long.

@Lynne G Happy Anniversary!!!

Well, I should get some shredding done. It seems to have gotten pushed off, and have a little bit of an accumulation again. Good thing I can watch some YouTube while I shred.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe!

 

[Lynne G]

Hope you like those hoagies at Publix, Mac. We like getting them while I’m FLA. At least you won’t go thirsty.

Ended up with what was in the refrigerator. Mashed taters, green beans, and heated all, but a serving for older one, who does not like his turkey from the deli hot. Bought it the other day, and since no one was eating it, both little one and I had our mini shepherd’s pie. But no gravy, and taters with beans and turkey chopped up on top. All mixed together. I am lucky, my kids have no issue with food touching other food.

And so, a quiet night. But yes, Happy Year of the tiger.

Oh and Keisha, don’t think too serious. He’s a nice guy though. I can see them just being friends at some point. But good for her, as last guy was so mean to her after she broke up with him, and they were only going out for a couple of months.

 

[soniam]

You might enjoy doing the subbing job and get some long term assignments.
When I worked in the schools, I preferred high school level more than lower grade levels.

Are you more interested in working in a specific grade level?
Hope you enjoy teaching !

I really only applied because they are in a drastic shortage due to covid. I probably won't do it after the shortage is over. I would actually prefer to do short term/single days. I think that requires less teaching. I am probably not a very good teacher, not very patient. Upper level would definitely be better for me, especially since I have taken advanced science and math for my engineering degree. We will see what assignments they offer me though.

I would love to have one of those. I have seen one or two around here. Our area is NOT a safe area to ride one of those. We have far too many big lifted heavy trucks or semi trucks moving oversize equipment. I would totally ride one around our city. It's the perfect size to be able to take it everywhere, but the size and number of trucks here, make it too unsafe. You are very lucky to get to ride one!

It's not really that safe to ride around where I live either, but not too many heavy trucks/semis where I ride. My neighborhood is off a county road with high speed limits. We are surrounded by highways, so I end up having to take them. It's actually safer than some of the roads in town with lots of cars, businesses, and driveways where people are constantly braking and coming and going out of driveways. People are little more predictable on the highway, but the speeds are higher. I do love riding but not much this time of year. I get cold easily.

Stay warm. I don't see how you can live with it so cold. I just don't do well in the cold. Never really have.

Decided to make a lasagne for tonight. Our lasagne is slightly different to American style ones......no ricotta for example which is not for me at all. We do set layers of lasagne sheets, meat sauce with ground beef which I cook down with the usual garlic and other seasonings. I make mine slightly spicy and a little sweeter than most folks, to the horror of the Italian relatives.....sshhh....... then layer it between the pasta sheets and then make up a cheese sauce using a white sauce of flour, butter milk as a base then add shredded cheese varieties and it`s a lovely thick topping then bake for 30 - 40 minutes or so till it`s bubbling hot.

Not my picture, but this is close enough to what it looks like......one of the few times I have cheese unless it`s in a charcuterie board or just have some Brie.

It is gorgeous.

I have had a Greek dish similar to this that used a bechamel sauce instead of ricotta. It was good. I rarely eat lasagna, but it is tasty.

Dh wants to invite friends over for dinner this week. Of course this means I have to cook. One of our friends has been in the Keto plan. I am trying to come up with a simple main dish that is Keto friendly. I am not much of a cook, so the easier the better. I’m going to do a couple of different veggies as sides and I found a Keto friendly dessert to serve.

I eat keto most of the time. You can basically serve any meat, poultry, or fish/seafood. The issue is the sauce or any rubs. They can't have much sugar, carbs, or flour, so BBQ sauce, honey mustard, and wine/beer based stuff are right out. A lot of Asian sauces are pretty sweet. Butter is always fine. Grilled or roasted proteins work great.

the ones I tried are too big for my small ear canals. I’m told the newest version has different sizing options. when I rarely do use the ear buds, snitch a $20 pair I got for the mr as stocking stuffer last year that seem to work well enough for my purposes.

I bought my airpods pro in January 2020. right before covid. It was great timing, because I was on calls working from home a lot. Having them was so easy. Mine came with 3 sizes of earbud rubber tips. I think I have small ear canals. At least I usually have to work to get earplugs into my ear canals correctly. I use the medium tips.

@Lynne G Happy Anniversary!

 

[macraven]

Sonia, you might enjoy subbing
I preferred that better than full time teaching.
You work when you want to

When you sub, all lessons plans are set up by the teacher and instructions will be left for whoever has the class that day.

The first few weeks of taking over the class room can be enjoyable or a headache
Teens like to challenge subs the first few days

I hope your experience the first few days you are in charge of the classes go smooth

I’m similar to you as I don’t handle that cold weather very well
With you living in a warmer climate, it’s a lot better year round for you
It’s all sunshine and lollipops for you!

 

[schumigirl]

I haven’t a clue of what to do for dinner
Neither of us has a taste for anything today

Need to go to Publix and pick something up to make for dinner as not much in the fridge but Pepsi and beer

I like pepsi......well, Diet Pepsi......but I hate diet coke and like real coke on the rare occasion I`d choose to have a coke style product.

Finally getting a chance to post a taco Tuesday post!

Not too much to report here. It's currently -32F again That first breath when you go outside burns the lungs today No wonder I hate winter. I seen by where my parents live, they had a horrible blizzard yesterday and almost all highways/roads were closed in the whole province. It seems they are getting blasted with even colder temps and high winds than we are. It makes me grateful that we don't live near there anymore.

I am like our @macraven and I am unsure what we are having for dinner tonight. This cold weather just makes we want to eat nothing but junk and unhealthy meals - as I'm clearing off my McDick's fries ( I added a grilled chicken wrap to make it a little healthier ) Guess it's time to go take a look at some of my pintrest boards for a meal idea.

@Charade 67 I hope you get some answers and that you don't have to wait too long.

@Lynne G Happy Anniversary!!!

Well, I should get some shredding done. It seems to have gotten pushed off, and have a little bit of an accumulation again. Good thing I can watch some YouTube while I shred.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe!

That is so cold!

I really only applied because they are in a drastic shortage due to covid. I probably won't do it after the shortage is over. I would actually prefer to do short term/single days. I think that requires less teaching. I am probably not a very good teacher, not very patient. Upper level would definitely be better for me, especially since I have taken advanced science and math for my engineering degree. We will see what assignments they offer me though.


It's not really that safe to ride around where I live either, but not too many heavy trucks/semis where I ride. My neighborhood is off a county road with high speed limits. We are surrounded by highways, so I end up having to take them. It's actually safer than some of the roads in town with lots of cars, businesses, and driveways where people are constantly braking and coming and going out of driveways. People are little more predictable on the highway, but the speeds are higher. I do love riding but not much this time of year. I get cold easily.

Stay warm. I don't see how you can live with it so cold. I just don't do well in the cold. Never really have.


I have had a Greek dish similar to this that used a bechamel sauce instead of ricotta. It was good. I rarely eat lasagna, but it is tasty.


I eat keto most of the time. You can basically serve any meat, poultry, or fish/seafood. The issue is the sauce or any rubs. They can't have much sugar, carbs, or flour, so BBQ sauce, honey mustard, and wine/beer based stuff are right out. A lot of Asian sauces are pretty sweet. Butter is always fine. Grilled or roasted proteins work great.


I bought my airpods pro in January 2020. right before covid. It was great timing, because I was on calls working from home a lot. Having them was so easy. Mine came with 3 sizes of earbud rubber tips. I think I have small ear canals. At least I usually have to work to get earplugs into my ear canals correctly. I use the medium tips.

@Lynne G Happy Anniversary!

I think the only dish I make that is similar as in layers, is Moussaka, lovely Greek dish with lamb mince and aubergines (eggplant) the sauce on top sets more. Lasagne and moussaka are not dishes we have weekly as they`re both so calorie laden and with the lasagne, pasta is not something I eat a lot of anyway, but do make an exception with the lasagne sheets now and again.

Sonia, you might enjoy subbing
I preferred that better than full time teaching.
You work when you want to

When you sub, all lessons plans are set up by the teacher and instructions will be left for whoever has the class that day.

The first few weeks of taking over the class room can be enjoyable or a headache
Teens like to challenge subs the first few days

I hope your experience the first few days you are in charge of the classes go smooth

I’m similar to you as I don’t handle that cold weather very well
With you living in a warmer climate, it’s a lot better year round for you
It’s all sunshine and lollipops for you!

Now I have the sunshine and lollipops song in my head and singing along........lol......






Groundhog Day Keisha........

Watched all the episodes of season 3 of After Life last night, the Ricky Gervais show.....oh my goodness, so emotional. I was never really a fan of his for the longest time, but eventually came to appreciate him. This show is a hard one to watch though at times, it`s funny at times, very funny, but so very emotional and the last episode is incredible. Worth watching as it`s very clever the way it mixes your emotions.

Winds have dropped to around 20 odd mph which is something. It quietened down a lot last night, but for some reason woke up a lot, so feel like something out of the Walking Dead this morning!

I`m going to do reading time this morning with the kiddies, organiser sent me txt late last night asking if I could do today instead of Wednesday, no problems here, happy to do it. So, that`s this morning sorted as I`ll pop in and pick up some fresh items we need, not sure what we need, will look before I head out.

Looks as if it`s been raining so will pop in a brolly just in case, we haven`t had too much rain over the last couple of months in general, think we need some rain.

Spicy pulled pork for dinner tonight, made the BBQ sauce last night, not sure what we`ll have with it though........mini breakfast muffins for breakfast, will think about lunch later.

Happy Wednesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Awww, camel is here. Certainly means, yep, Schumi, a Wednesday is here.

A reading morning sounds good, Schumi.

That still below freezing overnight, as 20 degrees out now. And oddly, overcast. But as may see some ice this morning, our high temp is much warmer. Double that current temp, and that’s our high temp. As such, that melting of snow will continue, and will soon be a slushy mess, as rain, and not going below the freezing mark tonight, will arrive Thursday. Hehe, even with all the snow we got, weather is predicted to still be thirsty for rain this Thursday. I’ll take that rain, as even though will make ya feel a bit cool, with it being in the low 40’s. Any day in February that is not that cold, is a happy one.

And so, a most wonderful Wednesday homies.

Hope Charade’s mom gets results soon, and hope easy way to correct the bleeding they are seeing. Very good thoughts to her.

Pumpkin, you are much cooler in temps. At least you can get good coffee where you live.

Tea for me this early morning of routine. And time for more tea. Hope all are doing well this hump of a day. As a big yay is coming soon enough. Little yay, for now, as Friday is two night’s away.

 

[Lynne G]

Ugh, with overcast skies, 6 more weeks of Winter says our groundhog named Phil.

 

[schumigirl]

Sending all good wishes again to Robbie........



Enjoyed reading in the classroom again today. Ended up doing both nursery classes as the other lady let them down too. It was fun, always is though. I used to love when I worked in the school when Kyle was young.......I worked there and volunteered as a parent helper in his and other classes on days I wasn`t in. Always enjoyed it.

Still a bit cold here, but winds have died down, hope they stay as low and we may get back out walking sooner rather than later.

Spent some time on Facetime with my Goddaughter and her baby over near Manchester, Arabella was one last month but Clara and Hugo were away with her on vacation for the last 3 weeks of January so never got a chance to catch up. They got our presents and had just got round to opening everything yesterday......little cutie is just gorgeous and my goddaughter Clara is just loving being a mummy.

Snack and cup of tea time as dinner is not for a couple of hours yet......still have some muffins, so may have one of them. Looking forward to pulled pork later......

 

[Charade67]

A other super slow day at work. I am doing busy work today. Annoying little things that aren’t high priority, but need to get done eventually.

Well, the verdict on my mom is - they can’t find anything wrong with her. Nothing is showing upon any tests to explain the bleeding. The bleeding has stopped, so they released her yesterday evening. I’m glad she is doing so much better, but I still worry that this could happen again.

lol....Tom says I could write a book with the weird dreams I have....and I love to regale him with them every morning......it`s about the only time I see him do an eye roll at me!

Dh is the same with me. I think he is a little jealous because he rarely remembers his dreams. Last night I dreamed that I was just a few hours away from my flight to Disney and I hadn’t packed yet. I was trying on my shorts before packing them and they were all too big. That’s highly unlikely to happen.

Going through some old CD`s of trip pictures from yesteryear, found some I hadn`t put on smugmug I had been looking for. I knew there were some missing from September 2007/08 including some from Splash Mountain with no one else in the line except us......we went round about 6 times that day without getting off....the place was deserted. Heck yes, I miss those days sometimes!

Wow, I would love to have a day like that. I remember my very first trip to WDW. It was in 1989. My friends and I made dining reservations in EPCOT the day we arrived. Good luck doing that now.

Not too much to report here. It's currently -32F again

I’m cold just reading that.

Ugh, with overcast skies, 6 more weeks of Winter says our groundhog named Phil.

We are supposed to start warming up this week. Hopefully the warmer weather will stay.

I supposed I should get back to looking like I am working. Just a little more then an hour until lunch.

 

[macraven]

Hope you like those hoagies at Publix, Mac. We

i had to Google hoagies
lol

They are called sub sandwiches at Publix in my town
No special order as pre made and in the refrigerator section
We tried them once at Publix
Our local Publix is small and nothing like the one in Orlando
Could be that is why the subs are pre made in advance and wrapped for purchase

They aren’t as good as Jersey Mike subs or Subway
They use fresh toppings and never get stale buns

charade , hope your mom does not have anymore flare ups
She will be happy to sleep in her own bed tonight

 

[Charade67]

I don’t know if they still do this, but Publix used to make made to order subs at the deli. They were so good. I miss them and the Publix fried chicken.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

It's a chilly morning stop in

Still stinking cold here today. It is supposed to start warming up again late tomorrow and Thursday and be back to tolerable temps again by the weekend. Heater is going full blast under my desk, and I will be having multiple hot beverages today. Funny how when our temps first start trending down we are not used to it. Now I'm a happy camper when it hit 0C or 32F I still and never will get used to the cold -35sih temps...EVER!!!!!

Hitting Costco quick for another quick little shop. It's close to work so it's easy to get to. With the truck blockades, some things are starting to be in demand. I am needing chicken as the boys over the weekend were raiding the freezer and cooking and used my couple of packages. Crossing my fingers I can get some today...and a bag of potatoes. I forgot to grab some on Monday night. Ds who works at the grocery store says they are not receiving much for shipments. Good thing I have a fairly stocked pantry and freezer of the basics.

Laying low now for the coming days as our countdown is getting smaller. There has been some covid at Dh's work, but in all honesty with the number of staff that they have (75+) staff they have not have any cases until now. Go figure it would happen when Dh can't contract it before our trip . So now he is requiring people who enter his office sanitize and mask up again lol. I told dh that the minute he starts to feel sick to let me know, as I have a few rapid tests that I secured for while we are on our trip. and we will test him. Crossing our fingers nothing happens in the next 14 days when we have to have our test to enter the US.

@Charade67 I am glad the tests came back clear for your mom - but it is still unsettling that you didn't get any kind of diagnosis. Hopefully it doesn't happen again. She sounds like she a tough little cookie.

@schumigirl I remember volunteering for the kids's classes. I did enjoy it as well. I would also always volunteer to bake those specialty items for those theme days. It's great you have the opportunity to volunteer to read to the kiddos now.

@macraven I love any sandwich type food!!!!!

@Lynne G I hope that slushie mess doesn't last long. I detest that part of our freeze/thaw cycles that we have. Everything gets soooo dirty no matter how hard you try.

@soniam It is great you are helping out - even if it is a temporary thing. I am NOT a good numbers person. Dh and the boys are great with numbers. Dh being a master electrician needs to be good with numbers and formulas. He was able to help the kids with their high school classes. If you need things written, spell check, understanding what the written, I am your girl.

Well, I should shuffle some papers and fill out some needed spreadsheets.

Take care everyone...stay safe homies!!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Well, the mr put me on standby yesterday to book a trip on paper, to replace the one we cancelled this week. Yes, I do walk on water

Was in dental chair this am, bonding again pulled off the one molar that needs some sort of permanent fix now that crown has failed. Glad it’s covered as still has root, have heard some horror stories about that sort of thing going horribly south. Knock on wood I’m good till the other side of mouth heals up from last week’s surgery. Will restrain myself & try to eat mostly semi soft food In the meantime.

got the word at 1 PM today, his plant is idled next week. Off we go into the wild, blue horizon on Sunday for 5 days at ASMu. This may be the most last-minute trip I’ve planned. Mr needs to clear his head & nothing like a crowded park for romance re our anniversary

Today, was shocked to find an APH rate That wasn’t there yesterday. Perhaps because of the cancellation period coming into play today? Helps to balance out the airfare. Got dinged going down but, Had to laugh to pay more for a checked bag than the flight coming home.

home made bounty bars

?
bounty is a dryer sheet here.

haven’t a clue of what to do for dinner
Neither of us has a taste for anything today

carole had me jones’ing for lasagne yesterday. Had ricotta, needed a bit more cheese, so i ran out. needed for a ‘pepperoni pizza’ lasagne I had wanted to try

Came home & it turned out I didn’t have lasagne noodles stockpiled Panic moment, It worked fine using that small sized penne just fine.

But good for her, as last guy was so mean to her after she broke up with him, and they were only going out for a couple of months.

nice to hear that. Too many young girls seem to be such doormats these days. Since when did that happen?

bought my airpods pro in January 2020.

those sound perfect to me. I must’ve been looking at a different type, didn’t have ear bud options

I hate diet coke

rarely drink pop, only diet = Mt. Dew. Although, my one son insisted i try this black can of Diet Coke. Not too shabby but, would rather have brewed iced tea

Groundhog Day Keisha........

Ugh, with overcast skies, 6 more weeks of Winter says our groundhog named Phil.

I’m glad she is doing so much better, but I still worry that this could happen again.

that strikes me as quite odd they have no reason for it. I’m sure they’ll keep a good eye upon her.

hoagies

yep, it’s hoagies here. Never submarine sandwiches. Sometimes you’ll hear ”heros” from the old(Er) folks

With the truck blockades

huH? Blockades? Are their pirates involved, arrrrgh.

 

[soniam]

@keishashadow Short notice trip! How exciting!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

huH? Blockades? Are their pirates involved, arrrrgh.

Bahahaha That made me laugh out loud at my desk lol. Pirates might be easier at this point This made me giggle just a little too much.

Many truckers from across Canada ( and even truckers from the US) have created a convoy to head to Ottawa (and not work) over a mandate that all truckers need to be fully vaccinated. It's a protest. And our fearless leader has (conveniently ) contracted covid and is in isolation. Truckers are blocking land boarders too to stop the flow of good and services. I don't want to say anymore for fear of being banned. You can probably google to find out more information. Just.... sigh. We want to move forward.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! It’s on! Enjoy that last minute anniversary trip Keisha. Hope mouth feels better soon. Ugh, dentist visits not fun at all. Hehe, grew up with hoagies, and with or without steak sandwiches. That and soft pretzels from the guy at the street corner, near the bridge, as we stopped for him, on our car trip to the shore when I was a kid.

Yeah, with a 2 o’clock lunch, not sure when dinner will be or what all are in the mood for. Pasta probably.