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

[schumigirl]

Friend and I had a lovely couple of gin cocktails today with the new bottle of gin......very civilised way to pass the afternoon....

Tom and her husband were milling around the man shed with a beer and fiddling with the home made wine thingy.......yep, they`re still doing that! To be honest the gardener takes most of it, I don`t really like it much, it`s ok.

But, had a lovely afternoon with them........

Then enjoyed pizza takeout tonight........feeling very full and opened a bottle of red wine to watch some Billy Connolly, another couple of DVD`s we still have to watch of his........





And wishing our lovely Keisha and her mister a wonderful trip tomorrow......safe travels and have a lovely, lovely trip......

 

[Charade67]

I am trying to eat at all of the table service restaurants in the parks and hotels, so we usually try to eat at new places every time. We sometimes repeat when we have eaten at every table service at the resort or park, like Animal Kingdom Lodge, DHS, and MK. It's kind of hard to eat at some places with picky DS though. For instance, I really want to eat at Biergarten, but he would only eat the pretzel bread. I am just not willing to pay that much for him to eat bread and then need to get food again later. He's old enough now that we can do some places without him and have him get his own food, but we haven't really done it except for quick service. I always feel a little bad eating at a nice sit down restaurant while he scrounges around the park for quick service chicken nuggets Luckily, if there is steak, chicken nuggets, or mickey waffles on the menu, then he is usually amenable.

There are some really good restaurants at Disney Springs and the resorts. Some of our favorites are outside the parks.

Liberty Tree is more like a traditional Thanksgiving meal; whereas, Crystal Palace, when it was a buffet, felt more like a normal bland Disney buffet with salmon, chicken, and beef or pork, unless you did breakfast, which was the normal Disney character breakfast buffet. I actually like the family-style meal at Liberty Tree, but I am not a huge fan of the meats. I am not a big meat eater though and was vegetarian in college for a few years. I could easily go that way now if I wasn't eating keto, except for bacon. Bacon is the gateway meat

We had a similar issue when B was younger. She was super picky about food. She has gotten better as she got older. She also realized that She can that the food be made simply, without all the sauces and such, and they will accommodate. I am also still a bit of a picky eater, so some of the finer dining restaurants don’t appeal to me.

We went to Crystal Palace back in May and they were serving family style. I thought the food was good, but not outstanding. There was a lot of it though.

 

[keishashadow]

Thanks Carole! Those drinks look absolutely delicious. Believe I’ve only had gin & tonic in the past unless a supporting role in a mixed drink. Like the idea of fresh fruit in the mix. Wil have to put that on my to do list!

really want to eat at Biergarten, but he would only eat the pretzel bread. I am just not willing to pay that much for him to eat bread and then need to get food again later.

I let mine wander off to nearby pavilions as teens to get ‘the alternative menu’. Usually the Japanese CS, name escapes me The mr & I often just nosh on food booths. Don’t really see much that floats my boat for the first two Epcot festivals this year.

I went ahead & booked Biergarten for candlelight processional pkg last year. shocked how much I enjoyed the vibe & food. Tried a bite of at least 3/4 of it. Can’t say I’m a big sausage or most German food either. Even the mr found enough to eat and walked away happy. That giant Stein of beer may have had something to do with it

 

[macraven]

Keisha
Safe travels for tomorrow!

 

[soniam]

@keishashadow Have a safe and fabulous trip!

Well, we are on a boil water notice. Luckily, we have a few 5 gallon jugs with water. I also boiled a big pot of water to cool overnight. At least we have water. Boiling isn't so bad in comparison. We had to boil it for a week a few years ago due to heavy rain causing too much silt in the water.

DH and I are looking at booking a Celebrity cruise to Italy, Turkey, and Greece for summer 2023 for our 25th anniversary. It's not on our actual anniversary, because we can't do it during the school year with DS. He's not coming with us, but he can't stay by himself during the school year or stay with anyone else until summer.

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks Carole! Those drinks look absolutely delicious. Believe I’ve only had gin & tonic in the past unless a supporting role in a mixed drink. Like the idea of fresh fruit in the mix. Wil have to put that on my to do list!

I let mine wander off to nearby pavilions as teens to get ‘the alternative menu’. Usually the Japanese CS, name escapes me The mr & I often just nosh on food booths. Don’t really see much that floats my boat for the first two Epcot festivals this year.

I went ahead & booked Biergarten for candlelight processional pkg last year. shocked how much I enjoyed the vibe & food. Tried a bite of at least 3/4 of it. Can’t say I’m a big sausage or most German food either. Even the mr found enough to eat and walked away happy. That giant Stein of beer may have had something to do with it

The bottom one is gin and tonic which I don`t usually like, but it was a pink grapefruit flavoured tonic and a little sweeter especially with the fruit. Top one has a Gin crush syrup and strawberry fizz, with again added fruit and it was my favourite of the two as it was sweeter, but both nice.

@keishashadow Have a safe and fabulous trip!

Well, we are on a boil water notice. Luckily, we have a few 5 gallon jugs with water. I also boiled a big pot of water to cool overnight. At least we have water. Boiling isn't so bad in comparison. We had to boil it for a week a few years ago due to heavy rain causing too much silt in the water.

DH and I are looking at booking a Celebrity cruise to Italy, Turkey, and Greece for summer 2023 for our 25th anniversary. It's not on our actual anniversary, because we can't do it during the school year with DS. He's not coming with us, but he can't stay by himself during the school year or stay with anyone else until summer.

Sounds like a nice way to celebrate a special anniversary, so many rave about cruises and always seem to enjoy them.




Another lovely sleep in this morning.....I could get used to this.

Keeping bacon for lunch again today, light breakfast as we are getting out a walk again this morning.....finally!! It`s cold, not very sunny but we`ll wrap up warm.

After that, quiet day ahead. Putting a chicken in the Aga so it`ll simmer away for hours, will enjoy the rosemary and garlic aroma all day. Mashed potatoes have been requested, so will rice them and do some roasted veg too.

Have the dentist for a check up tomorrow morning, I liked this new lady last time, so I feel better about my other dentist retiring, he was so understanding, but this lady has the same mindset.

Happy to see The Queen celebrate 70 years as our Monarch today and thrilled she made such a supportive announcement about Camilla being Queen when Charles becomes King, she deserves it.

Happy Sunday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Sunday, Sunday. The end of the weekend already. 15 degrees out, and mostly clear. Brr.

Well, that windy day yesterday did give ya a chill. Mall was not too crowded, as little one did get up before noon. Luckily, got a close parking space, after waiting for the guys we followed to pull out so we could take the spot. Lots of cars beside us were going the hunting for a spot, as the garage, we like to park at, is a popular one. And so, three stores we went in, two we purchased what little one was looking for. Then we left. And yep, lunch drive through, drive through to get iced coffees, then yep, a Costco run. As we go past a Target on the way back, did a quick run in there too. So we are stocked, had a little one mini fashion show, and fun things to do when we have the time.

Ack, water quality, Keisha. I think only once, we had to do that. Hope it’s clean when you come back. Safe travels today! And ooh, that cruise sounds lovely. Only cruise I had in Europe, was ferry rides hopping to quite a few Greek islands. Spent 2 weeks in Greece, mostly staying a few nights on different islands. That was long ago now.

Ah, our day of rest for sure. That and alarm already set, and trash will be wheeled to the curb by after diner tonight.

Superb Sunday homies. And a happy good morning too.

And yeah kinda early here. DH went to bed early last night. I knew he’d be up early. I at least could go back to sleep for a little bit, before he was noisy enough, I got up. And enjoyed that long hot shower. House does not feel cool, thankfully. And tea has been ready, and enjoyed already. Thinking I’ll make pancakes, as bought fresh flour and have the rest of what I need, as think there’s still some eggs left. Easy batter to make. I do have a waffle iron, but sometimes pancakes are easier. Eh, will make the bacon first. And my kids are good sleepers, as neither one heard my noisy DH enough to get up. As past by their doors, seems both are sound asleep.

And thankfully, older one is feeling much better. I assume that was a 24 hour stomach bug, as Thursday he felt bad, but felt better Friday, and yesterday, said he feels fine. Even more thankful he did not share that bug with the rest of us.

Those drinks look delicious, Schumi. Good smelling kitchen, with chicken cooking away. And glad you like your new dentist. Hope a good visit for you tomorrow.

 

[keishashadow]

Assume majority of adults on our upcoming flight must be hard of hearing. why else would they let their spawn sit with their tablets blaring. Going to be a long flight.

Have the dentist for a check up tomorrow morning

Good luck. I was surprised to see I missed an after procedure call from appt last week. Nice policy that all don’t do

Happy to see The Queen celebrate 70 years

Good stuff there, prince Charles has big shoes to fill
.

Ack, water quality, Keisha.

We r good, Sonaim has that challenge yuck

And thankfully, older one is feeling much better

Good to hear

soniam -what a lovely sailing!

 

[macraven]

Have a great time keisha!

 

[keishashadow]

Look at me I’m ‘tipsy’ . Left house at 5 am, starving
Have a good one all!

 

[schumigirl]

Assume majority of adults on our upcoming flight must be hard of hearing. why else would they let their spawn sit with their tablets blaring. Going to be a long flight.


Good luck. I was surprised to see I missed an after procedure call from appt last week. Nice policy that all don’t do

Good stuff there, prince Charles has big shoes to fill
.
We r good, Sonaim has that challenge yuck

Good to hear

soniam -what a lovely sailing!

Hope the noise level dropped.....nothing worse than noisy folks......

Yep, I think he`ll fit those shoes nicely, he was born to be King. Folks are saying he should abdicate to William......apart from the fact it`ll never happen, who would wish that on William and Catherine while their kids are so young. Let them have as long as they can with some kind of normality without the added pressure.

View attachment 645276Look at me I’m ‘tipsy’ . Left house at 5 am, starving
Have a good one all!

Good girl!!!! Is that the Ale House I see before me.........????






Stuffed from dinner......but it was so good.

We had snow, hail, sleet, rain, sun and wind all in the space of 30 minutes this afternoon......absolutely baltic out there! We stayed in the whole day after deciding walking was far too cold this morning.

Even had a nap this afternoon which was nice, it`s been a while since I napped in the afternoon for an hour. I did make an apple pie, well, a fairly small one but it was enough for just us with some clotted cream....divine!

Slothing along the sofa`s now waiting for Tom to make us a pot of tea......lazy Sunday`s are always good.

 

[macraven]

A quick check in to count noses..
Good to see keisha made it to Orlando.

Taking a short break from doing laundry now
Will get a walk in when last cycle is done on the washer

Kind of a nippy day since temps still in low 50’s but no wind which I like when I do my walks

Hope all are enjoying the weekend!
Tomorrow back to work for many

 

[Charade67]

Somewhat lazy Sunday today. I’m finishing up the laundry I forgot about yesterday.

We got sad news yesterday. Some of you may remember back at the end of 2020 I was sending anonymous gift cards to a woman at my church who had to place her husband in a nursing home due to his worsening Alzheimer’s. He passed away on Friday. I was surprised that she was in church today, but I guess she has been grieving for a long time and is ready for her life to resume.

DH and I are looking at booking a Celebrity cruise to Italy, Turkey, and Greece for summer 2023 for our 25th anniversary. It's not on our actual anniversary, because we can't do it during the school year with DS. He's not coming with us, but he can't stay by himself during the school year or stay with anyone else until summer.

That sounds like a great trip to celebrate an anniversary.

Have the dentist for a check up tomorrow morning, I liked this new lady last time, so I feel better about my other dentist retiring, he was so understanding, but this lady has the same mindset.

Always better to have a dentist you like. I once refused to go back to one because she had no personality whatsoever. She was just a gruff, no nonsense type of person.

And thankfully, older one is feeling much better. I

Great news.

Assume majority of adults on our upcoming flight must be hard of hearing. why else would they let their spawn sit with their tablets blaring. Going to be a long flight.

Sorry you had to put up with that. We always made sure B had earbuds or headphones.

We did a thing today. For over 25 years we have only had 1 television in our house. We now have a smaller smart TV in our spare bedroom. I’m going to use it to watch while I am exercising.

 

[schumigirl]

A quick check in to count noses..
Good to see keisha made it to Orlando.

Taking a short break from doing laundry now
Will get a walk in when last cycle is done on the washer

Kind of a nippy day since temps still in low 50’s but no wind which I like when I do my walks

Hope all are enjoying the weekend!
Tomorrow back to work for many

That is a little nippy, yes, no wind when walking is much nicer.

Enjoy your walk later.......

Somewhat lazy Sunday today. I’m finishing up the laundry I forgot about yesterday.

We got sad news yesterday. Some of you may remember back at the end of 2020 I was sending anonymous gift cards to a woman at my church who had to place her husband in a nursing home sure to his worsening Alzheimer’s. He passed away on Friday. I was surprised that she was in church today, but I guess she has been grieving for a long time and is ready for her life to resume.


That sounds like a great trip to celebrate an anniversary.

Always better to have a destiny you like. I once refused to go back to one because she had no personality whatsoever. She was just a gruff, no nonsense type of person.

Great news.

Sorry you had to put up with that. We always made sure B had earbuds or headphones.

We did a thing today. For over 21 years we have only had 1 television in our house. We now have a smaller smart TV in our spare bedroom. I’m going to use it to watch while I am exercising.
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That`s a shame to hear of his death, but hopefully she`ll find comfort in her church and friends. Can`t have been an easy time for her.

Nice job on the new tv........and yes, I prefer folks who have a nice personality.......



Wind seems to be dying down, but still too cold. Will be wrapping up tomorrow again, dentist, some shopping and home.

Going to have a tonic water before going to bed......yep, the high life.......

 

[Charade67]

The TV ad said “NFL Honors”. I thought I heard “NFL Otters”. I Googled. The internet does not disappoint.

 

[Lynne G]

How cute, otters, Charade. Very sorry to hear of that man’s passing. But good to see his widow is finding what is her comfortable after losing him. Life does go on. Yeah, we all have smaller screens than the one in our family room. That way, all watch or play online what they want.

Ooh, since I was in lazy mode, and had no trouble finding Phila. cream cheese the other day. Decided to make a cheesecake. Oh my, so delicious after our teriyaki beef with yellow peppers dinner. I am so full feeling. But trash has now been put at the curb. And it’s that early evening. And yep, that back to week day routine, tomorrow it is.

Yay! Keisha enjoying some good food after that before sunrise start. Love the live report.

That evening tea for me now. And relaxing. Ahhh. Clear sky, so nice to see those stars out already. And ack, saying we will see snow tomorrow. One good thing about not commuting. Sigh. February. Yep!

 

[schumigirl]

The TV ad said “NFL Honors”. I thought I heard “NFL Otters”. I Googled. The internet does not disappoint.

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The internet never disappoints that`s for sure.......I remember getting our first home computer way back all those years ago and typing in the wrong word! Never made that mistake again.






Another freezing cold morning with no frost, just a bitterly cold breeze......layers will be the order of the day. Our dentist is not local to us, so since we trek to visit this one there`s a few places we like to pop into while we`re up that way.

Made broth yesterday so chicken noodle soup for lunch, and roasted cod for dinner tonight unless fishmonger has something else we like the look of today when we go in.

Not much else going on today for us........ready for spring, but February usually bites a little before any hope of those slightly warmer temps.

Hope Keisha is having a blast in Orlando......loved the picture!!

Have a wonderful Monday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Marvelous Monday homies.

29 degrees out, overcast, as a wintery mix has already showered us. Winter Weather Advisory issued for today. That wintery mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will shower us as to continue to be icy wet today. Just a gray and a bit wet day. Icy conditions even as we hit the high of 38 late in the afternoon.

And so, will hear those trash trucks soon enough, though was up way before the sun, and back to that week day routine for some time too. Yeah, that Monday feeling for sure. But as next Monday is that so sweet heart of a day, highly thinking of making this a shorter week day routine week, and have a three day weekend before. Ah yes. Could be something to lookout for. Lazy Friday ordered. I think.

Hope Schumi’s travels are good to the dentist and all okay with visit, and finds some nice things at stops along the way.

Keisha, have an absolutely great time, and hope lower crowds for you.

Good morning homies. Tea. Yep, tea is part of almost every morning routine.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. I am running super late this morning. I could not get to sleep last night. I think I finally fell asleep sometime after 4:00 and then about an hour later Caspian decided he needed to serenade the house. I texted my boss and told her I was going to be late. I managed to get in a couple more hours of sleep.

I discovered that B has a class that ends at 5:00 on the night we are supposed to go see Celtic Thunder. I told her to pack an overnight bag and take it to class with her. We will pick her up as soon as her class is over and make the hour drive to Roanoke. The concert starts at 7:30, so I guess it will be drive thru fast food for dinner.

I've made another change to our DIsney Dining. We originally had a 9:15 reservation at Raglan Road the night we arrive. Dh and I really don't want to be out that late since we are going to a park the next morning, so we changed to a 7:15 reservation at The Edison. We've never been there before. DH wants to try it because it is steampunk themed.

It's a dull, gray day right now. Our forecast says we should be getting some snow showers right now, but I have not seen anything yet.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

And just like that...it's Monday Morning I sure could use one more day off.

It seems like I blinked and it was time to shower for work.

Had a great weekend at home, but putzing, puttering and relaxing. Did a little bit of cleaning and straightening up. I attempted to bake a chocolate poke cake. The recipe I used as a guide is not one I would use again - but it turned out alright. I did bake the cake from scratch - and I would use a different recipe as well next time. I didn't want to go out to get anything, so it's a good thing I have a well stocked pantry. It was good...but not as moist as I envisioned it to be.

We had chinese take-out Saturday night and the left overs for supper last night. So 2 nights of no cooking for me lol. We did go out yesterday for a quick grocery shop. Probably the last one until we come back from Florida. I will probably do a quick click and collect grocery shop for a few items for the boys for while we are gone. They are big boys and can pick up any items that they will need anyways - heck the youngest one works at the grocery store and can bring home whatever they need after his shift.

We officially hit our single digit countdown today I can look ahead at the forecast and see that so far, it looks PERFECT!!!!! I told dh we might need to do a stop at target or somewhere for me to pick up a few pairs of capris/shorts/skirts. All the ones I was wearing over the summer were already too big for me, and I have lost even more weight. I will have to try them on before then get packed. Even just a few basics to wear while we are there. I'm not overly picky. I was going to do some online shopping, but many of the places I order from are now just starting to have their summer stuff - and it won't arrive in time now. Oh well. Hopefully I can make some of my stuff work.

DH and I are looking at booking a Celebrity cruise to Italy, Turkey, and Greece for summer 2023 for our 25th anniversary. It's not on our actual anniversary, because we can't do it during the school year with DS. He's not coming with us, but he can't stay by himself during the school year or stay with anyone else until summer.

That sounds amazing!!!! I hope you get to do it I hope your boil water advisory doesn't last long. It is not unusual for us either in spring to have a few days of that as well. Our water is sourced from a mountain water fed river, but when it's spring and melting and high waters etc etc etc, it is hard for our facility to keep up with the rush of debris and water volume.

Happy to see The Queen celebrate 70 years as our Monarch today and thrilled she made such a supportive announcement about Camilla being Queen when Charles becomes King, she deserves it.

I knew about her anniversary, but didn't hear her speech. I will have to find one and have a listen to it. It is funny how the tides have turned, and Camilla is accepted now. Too bad the " institution" wouldn't do that 50 years ago instead of creating a world a heartache for all those involved - especially William and Harry. I am NOT a Camilla fan...and will leave it at that.

We had snow, hail, sleet, rain, sun and wind all in the space of 30 minutes this afternoon......absolutely baltic out there! We stayed in the whole day after deciding walking was far too cold this morning.

That sounds like Alberta weather It can turn at the drop of a hat and many times forecasters have a hard time with forecasting the changes that happen here as well.

I discovered that B has a class that ends at 5:00 on the night we are supposed to go see Celtic Thunder. I told her to pack an overnight bag and take it to class with her. We will pick her up as soon as her class is over and make the hour drive to Roanoke. The concert starts at 7:30, so I guess it will be drive thru fast food for dinner.

It will be tight, but soooo worth it!!!! I hope you get a good sleep tonight. I have been having many sleepless nights. It seems that lovely peri-menopause symptom I have been blessed with is night sweats and insomia. Which is frustrating as I have been one of those people as soon as my head hits the pillow I go to sleep - and stay sleeping.

Well, I should start shuffling some papers!

Have a great day Hommies!