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

[schumigirl]

Wow.....Janet that is quite a picture of snow!!! Yep, I`d be hibernating too if I was you....sounds like a cosy day ahead of you.....hope the doggy haircut goes well.



Just finished applying the war paint to the face, showered and hair done, and yes, enjoyed a sparkly or two while getting ready. One of my friends was supposed to be here to get ready too, but last minute her husband said he was coming too, so she`ll just wait with him. Not a bad thing really......I quite like my own company when getting ready to go out.

Boys are almost ready too......warm coat for me tonight, still wearing a dress but a warmer one with boots. I like this look.......it`s always fun getting glammed up for a night out.......

Think I`m going with either a mussel or shrimp appetiser and most of us will have steak.......lush!!

Hope your Saturday is going well.......

 

[Sue M]

Thanks everyone for the Birthday wishes for the MR! Just a small family dinner Monday, just got smaller. His brother has covid started yesterday I think. He phoned.

Glad to hear those in storm path are ok and no property damage for Schumi!

Keisha wow. That's a lot of snow..It's practically spring here. But if you go into the interior not so much. Glad to live on the coast!

Just checked my dates again, RP $546, HR $632, PB $533 More than I'm willing to pay, esp since CAD is only 0.78 to the USD Exchange rate not good.
So far sticking to SF lagoon view $219, but I keep checking. I do like SF though. Maybe if one of the 3 come down with an ok AP rate we can do a split stay. There for 2 weeks. If a great AP rate will do entire 2 weeks. Maybe CL. depends on rates.

The lure of bacon is strong in these parts, lol Tomorrow for us. This morning we had sausage from our butcher. so good.
Mac arranging the boat!

soniam that's odd that you don't get a room ready text from Universal! I always get one, but never at WDW! For some reason they won't text international phones. They will email but the emails are so delayed. We laughed once when we had been in our room for a couple of hours and finally received the room ready email.
At WDW sometimes we've had to do split stay in same resort. Like when we add days and arrive earlier. Ive never had a problem. It's noted on res, I remind desk at check in, then the day before I go to the desk and confirm if I'm in same room.
Does Universal even have online check in?

Schumi enjoy the mussels. There's an Italian restaurant locally that does them so well! Delish.

Dull grey day here and rain. Lazy day. Daughter is out with a friend for Starbucks and going to Chapters (book store) next door. DH is watching golf! Youngest is having a weekend getaway with fiancé up the coast. Too bad the weather is so dull. But sun is due to come out tomorrow. Isn't that a song? lol
Funny, just now the daughter sent me a couple of pics, they're clearing up where she is. and it's just a short 60 min at most ferry up the coast.

 

[Lynne G]

Never saw this before, but highway we had came back on, had warnings of snow squalls on the road notices along the highway. Eek, yucky snow for Keisha.

Luckily, no snow forecasted for us, though said some in area will see snow showers. Looked very dark where we had been, coming home a bit ago. And just heard this very deep sounding wind go by, and then a large bang against the house. Went out to see what the heck. Seems my neighbor did not secure his large plastic trash can and it slammed against our house. Put it back where I think it came from.

Well, little one wanted to mall stroll the medium mall, then do a Target run, with coffee in hand as we left. And so, that’s what we did. Was sad, as many empty store fronts in the mall. But we were the many that were doing the sa thing. Rarely did anyone have a purchase in hand, nor did we.

Now enjoying a cup of tea, while little one plays with her online friends.

Hope alm are enjoying this Saturday of a holiday weekend, and hold the mayo for little one and me. Neither of us are mayo and sour cream fans. Little one’s BLT is always dry.

 

[soniam]

soniam that's odd that you don't get a room ready text from Universal! I always get one, but never at WDW! For some reason they won't text international phones. They will email but the emails are so delayed. We laughed once when we had been in our room for a couple of hours and finally received the room ready email.
At WDW sometimes we've had to do split stay in same resort. Like when we add days and arrive earlier. Ive never had a problem. It's noted on res, I remind desk at check in, then the day before I go to the desk and confirm if I'm in same room.
Does Universal even have online check in?

I suspect that our room has either always been ready, because we often arrive late after leaving work, or it wasn't really ready until I harassed them. Remember the trip that we met up? They didn't have my room ready until I went to the front desk after checkin time and reminded them that I had arrived at 10am. They did that to me again in November, but I harassed them earlier this time. Universal allowed me to do an online checkin in November and possibly October. They sent me an email a few days before the trip, and I went to the link they sent. I don't think it did any good though.

 

[schumigirl]

Feeling a little slow moving this morning. We had a lovely night out last night and a late one too......

Food was wonderful, we did have mussels for appetisers, Kyle and I both had filets with a lovely peppercorn sauce and Tom had one of their home made steak and kidney pie`s......huge!! And we all had desserts too.....eating fresh air today to make up for all indulgences of last night!

And lots of red wine! But it was a super night and we booked for next month while we were there, will just be us that night though.

Today will be an easy do nothing day again, I have diced beef in Ale and beef stock in the slow cooker for dinner tonight, will do creamy mashed potatoes to go with it.

mac......bacon up again for you today for lunch!

Wind is back up again, it is howling like crazy outside again.......really fed up with it now.

Happy Sunday......

 

[Pumpkin1172]

. Quick stop in!!!

We made it . Covid tests were negative. Long overnight flights but we made it.

Universal and Disney done now. There were amazing. My plan worked for DH falling in love and wanting to bring our boys here. He was BLOWN AWAY but everything. He has already talked to them about a return trip in the fall.

Well, today is race day. We are up early ( tired and sore) for getting to our shuttle to get us there. It will be so much easier than trying to navigate and drive ourselves.

Weather has been amazing so far. Yesterday morning was a little cool and seems this morning is too, but it will be gloriously warm today.

Well, off to shower then to the races!

 

[schumigirl]

. Quick stop in!!!

We made it . Covid tests were negative. Long overnight flights but we made it.

Universal and Disney done now. There were amazing. My plan worked for DH falling in love and wanting to bring our boys here. He was BLOWN AWAY but everything. He has already talked to them about a return trip in the fall.

Well, today is race day. We are up early ( tired and sore) for getting to our shuttle to get us there. It will be so much easier than trying to navigate and drive ourselves.

Weather has been amazing so far. Yesterday morning was a little cool and seems this morning is too, but it will be gloriously warm today.

Well, off to shower then to the races!

That is so good to hear Pumpkin, glad you made it safely there......and wooohoooo for plans for a return trip with your boys, happy your husband was enchanted by it all.......

Have fun today.......

 

[macraven]

Yay and a wahoo you are there..

 

[Charade67]

Hello. Quick Sunday morning post. I’m still in the process of waking up.
Last night Dh and I went to see a comedian. I should have known better to trust his judgement. He said I would like the guy. It was not my kind of humor at all. He was very raunchy and crude. I think nearly half of the words out of his mouth were the F word. It also didn’t help that the theater was very warm and I was sitting next to a huge man (and I’m not a small person either) who was starting to invade my space. I know theaters want to pack in as many people as possible, but wish they would take larger body sizes into consideration when doing the seating. This was one time I wish the Covid protocols were stil in place.

To get an account at the university from which I graduated, in order to get an electronic copy of my transcript, I had to correctly answer 10 detailed questions about my info and classes when I was in college. Luckily, I have a good memory.

That seems a bit excessive.

Have to admit they’re not my favourite movies, but we can pass a couple of hours watching them…..hope you like the second one.

It was similar to the first. Slow to begin but got better. I have the third one on hold at the library.

Stuck my head out front door this am, promptly hunkered back down.

Yikes! I would be staying indoors too.

110%. I’ve only rented my points out a few times, usually find myself coming up short due to my nasty travel habit. I only will consider dealing with another DVC member as they know what to expect in the process

If I do this I plan to stick with one of the trusted businesses. I would love to know what I should expect in the process. You can pm me if you wish.

Thanks everyone for the Birthday wishes for the MR! Just a small family dinner Monday, just got smaller. His brother has covid started yesterday I think.

Happy birthday to your hubby. Hope his brother only has a mild case.

Food was wonderful,

Pictures look really good.

. Quick stop in!!!

We made it . Covid tests were negative. Long overnight flights but we made it.

Universal and Disney done now. There were amazing. My plan worked for DH falling in love and wanting to bring our boys here. He was BLOWN AWAY but everything. He has already talked to them about a return trip in the fall.

Well, today is race day. We are up early ( tired and sore) for getting to our shuttle to get us there. It will be so much easier than trying to navigate and drive ourselves.

Weather has been amazing so far. Yesterday morning was a little cool and seems this morning is too, but it will be gloriously warm today.

Well, off to shower then to the races!

Glad you had a good time. We will be watching the race from home today.

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Yay for Pumpkin arriving safely and having fun. Thanks for the live reporting. Keep those reports coming and have a fabulous time.

Ooh, older one went to bed very early last night. Hence the kid that likes breakfast, an egg, bacon, sausage and bagel breakfast for him and me. Even saved a bagel for little one, and made her an iced coffee if she stirs soon.

No trash out today, as holiday Monday. And a Sunday of relaxing is our family’s motto today.

Great food pictures, Schumi. Thanks for sharing the good looking spread from last night.

Oh and such a gorgeous and sunny day. Mind you, we are still in the mid 20’s out now, freezing temp is the high. But if we go out, will rock those shades for sure. And be thankful my car has heated seats.

 

[keishashadow]

High point of my day was this:
until I remembered the ‘lil is coming this afternoon to sleep over & spend Presidents’ day here tomorrow . Request was placed for: a cheese plate, my taco soup & M&M cookies. Need to get cracking on that

The weird thing is that we bought resale, not direct. I thought the bags were for direct too We were actually offered it twice when we rented points.

they go for big bucks on eBay lol

Technically, they could make us move, but it's more work for them if they do.

that was my thot until WDW ‘tried’ to move us several times over the years both CRO & DVC (In their defense that was using multiple contracts)

It's especially bad now, because the owners have a backlog of points they need to use.

110% & people are just letting it rip after being holed up so long. Good thing they still are preventing full borrowing capability

I thought that the covid insurance was a CDC recommendation that some of the cruise line were following for unvaxed cruisers.

i saw the mandatory alert on one of the lines I was browsing, can’t remember which. Everything up in the air at this point with rumors the tests may be suspended in a couple of months. Not sure how that would work in the Caribbean ports that are very strict tho.

hope the doggy haircut goes well.

it did, he looks quite handsome

it`s always fun getting glammed up for a night out.......

oh, any excuse will do for me Makes the experience so much more festive

Just a small family dinner Monday, just got smaller. His brother has covid started yesterday I think. He phoned.

aw, that stinks. Hope you have a lovely time of it tomorrow! Happy happy

Covid tests were negative. Long overnight flights but we made it.

hoo-ray!!! Enjoy, don’t forget to feed us (photos )

If I do this I plan to stick with one of the trusted businesses. I would love to know what I should expect in the process. You can pm me if you wish.

Sure, happy to help. There are some very good threads on the DVC boards for renters. Would take some time to plow them via search.

above all, look for a track record of a seller. Always best to use a broker for safety’s sake IMO. If dealing with an individual, after checking recommendations (a rental thread on DVC boards), request a sample contract from the seller & read it thoroughly As they can vary greatly.

The one i used was entirely non-refundable, requested full payment up front. I’d never agree to those terms as a renter.

Just remember disney is hands off in all of this, they won’t guarantee any rentals as to authenticity & you have no right of recourse to come to them if things go sour In the deal.

have you looked into Wyndham bonnet creek TS rentals? We really like it there., room to spread out & the water features are incomparable If no car, transport is via Uber or their inefficient shuttle tho. Also, the park reservation system runs differently for offsite.

there are a few properties in DTD that we also love, especially the Hiltons. They do get the same perks as onsite as to EMH etc.

 

[Sue M]

Good morning (I think) been up since 3:30 am. Yuck. Couldn’t get back to sleep.

Lynne how scary about neighbours bin crashing into your house. Lucky no windows were broken or other damage. Our malls haven’t recovered yet either.

Sonian I sure do remember our meet! That was so long for you to wait. When I arrive on the red eye I’ve had better luck with room ready. Once was ready on arrival, but usually it’s been between noon and 3:00. This next trip we’re taking the morning 9am flight so won’t land till 5:45pm so room will be ready!
Funny I’ve never had online check in. Maybe cause I’m in a different country? Who knows. But I think you’re right, doesn’t make a difference. I do have my TA note on reservations what time I’m arriving when I take that red eye.

Pumpkin yay! Glad everyone is having a great time. How long have you been there? And what race? I missed your trip info! Enjoy that sunshine!

Schumi that meal looks delish! Yum

Charade sorry the comedy night didn’t work out. And man invading your space I’ve been enjoying Covid protocol too getting space in movies etc. And in the parks too. There’s always someone who doesn’t understand personal space when in a queue. Covid spacing took care of that!
Thanks for DH birthday wishes!

Lynne thanks for the no trash reminder! Monday is our trash day too. And it’s a holiday here as well. It’s Family Day! A relatively new holiday in Canada.

Keisha have I missed something? Has Walking Dead started up again?

I think it’s time to make coffee and put bacon in the pan!

 

[Charade67]

above all, look for a track record of a seller. Always best to use a broker for safety’s sake IMO. If dealing with an individual, after checking recommendations (a rental thread on DVC boards), request a sample contract from the seller & read it thoroughly As they can vary greatly.

The Disney blog I follow recommends David's Vacation Club Rentals or the DVC Rental Store. I've poked around on both sites to try to get a general idea of prices at different times of the year. It will probably be 2-3 years before we go to WDW again. Next up is planning the Disneyland trip for Summer of 2023 when B graduates.

have you looked into Wyndham bonnet creek TS rentals? We really like it there., room to spread out & the water features are incomparable If no car, transport is via Uber or their inefficient shuttle

I haven't looked into any other resorts. I have my heart set on ANimal Kingdom with maybe a split stay with Grand Floridian since that is what dh wants.

We're going DIsney cheap next month - All Star Music.

 

[macraven]

Charade you can get good directions for staying at AKL
Keishashadow loves that hotel and owns there

 

[schumigirl]

Hello. Quick Sunday morning post. I’m still in the process of waking up.
Last night Dh and I went to see a comedian. I should have known better to trust his judgement. He said I would like the guy. It was not my kind of humor at all. He was very raunchy and crude. I think nearly half of the words out of his mouth were the F word. It also didn’t help that the theater was very warm and I was sitting next to a huge man (and I’m not a small person either) who was starting to invade my space. I know theaters want to pack in as many people as possible, but wish they would take larger body sizes into consideration when doing the seating. This was one time I wish the Covid protocols were stil in place.

That seems a bit excessive.

It was similar to the first. Slow to begin but got better. I have the third one on hold at the library.

Yikes! I would be staying indoors too.

If I do this I plan to stick with one of the trusted businesses. I would love to know what I should expect in the process. You can pm me if you wish.

Happy birthday to your hubby. Hope his brother only has a mild case.

Pictures look really good.




Glad you had a good time. We will be watching the race from home today.

Thanks we had a lovely evening.

Shame you didn`t like the show....did your husband know what he`d be like?

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until I remembered the ‘lil is coming this afternoon to sleep over & spend Presidents’ day here tomorrow . Request was placed for: a cheese plate, my taco soup & M&M cookies. Need to get cracking on that


they go for big bucks on eBay lol

that was my thot until WDW ‘tried’ to move us several times over the years both CRO & DVC (In their defense that was using multiple contracts)

110% & people are just letting it rip after being holed up so long. Good thing they still are preventing full borrowing capability

i saw the mandatory alert on one of the lines I was browsing, can’t remember which. Everything up in the air at this point with rumors the tests may be suspended in a couple of months. Not sure how that would work in the Caribbean ports that are very strict tho.

it did, he looks quite handsome

oh, any excuse will do for me Makes the experience so much more festive

aw, that stinks. Hope you have a lovely time of it tomorrow! Happy happy

hoo-ray!!! Enjoy, don’t forget to feed us (photos )

Sure, happy to help. There are some very good threads on the DVC boards for renters. Would take some time to plow them via search.

above all, look for a track record of a seller. Always best to use a broker for safety’s sake IMO. If dealing with an individual, after checking recommendations (a rental thread on DVC boards), request a sample contract from the seller & read it thoroughly As they can vary greatly.

The one i used was entirely non-refundable, requested full payment up front. I’d never agree to those terms as a renter.

Just remember disney is hands off in all of this, they won’t guarantee any rentals as to authenticity & you have no right of recourse to come to them if things go sour In the deal.

have you looked into Wyndham bonnet creek TS rentals? We really like it there., room to spread out & the water features are incomparable If no car, transport is via Uber or their inefficient shuttle tho. Also, the park reservation system runs differently for offsite.

there are a few properties in DTD that we also love, especially the Hiltons. They do get the same perks as onsite as to EMH etc.

I was laughing as I remember the exact scene in Big Bang that meme was taken from.....Sheldon is hilarious.

Yep, I love getting glammed up......also realised I need to stock up on new make up, didn`t realise I was running low on some items.

Good morning (I think) been up since 3:30 am. Yuck. Couldn’t get back to sleep.

Lynne how scary about neighbours bin crashing into your house. Lucky no windows were broken or other damage. Our malls haven’t recovered yet either.

Sonian I sure do remember our meet! That was so long for you to wait. When I arrive on the red eye I’ve had better luck with room ready. Once was ready on arrival, but usually it’s been between noon and 3:00. This next trip we’re taking the morning 9am flight so won’t land till 5:45pm so room will be ready!
Funny I’ve never had online check in. Maybe cause I’m in a different country? Who knows. But I think you’re right, doesn’t make a difference. I do have my TA note on reservations what time I’m arriving when I take that red eye.

Pumpkin yay! Glad everyone is having a great time. How long have you been there? And what race? I missed your trip info! Enjoy that sunshine!

Schumi that meal looks delish! Yum

Charade sorry the comedy night didn’t work out. And man invading your space I’ve been enjoying Covid protocol too getting space in movies etc. And in the parks too. There’s always someone who doesn’t understand personal space when in a queue. Covid spacing took care of that!
Thanks for DH birthday wishes!

Lynne thanks for the no trash reminder! Monday is our trash day too. And it’s a holiday here as well. It’s Family Day! A relatively new holiday in Canada.

Keisha have I missed something? Has Walking Dead started up again?

I think it’s time to make coffee and put bacon in the pan!

Hope your husband has a lovely birthday tomorrow.






Been raining solidly all day, wind had decreased a little, but it`s back up now and quite wild.

Won`t be late in bed tonight after a late night last night......I remember the days I was out every night Thursday till Sunday every week........4 nights out in a row was easy to do

More wild weather for us this week ahead......it`s getting boring now.

 

[Charade67]

Shame you didn`t like the show....did your husband know what he`d be like?

He said that he though the comedian wouldn’t be that bad, but I suspect he knew. I don’t know why he just didn’t go without me. I would have been fine with it.

One good thing came of it. I looked to see what other acts would be coming to this theater and found a show called The British Invasion that looks promising.

 

[macraven]

So sad I broke a nail coming in here tonight


Dang!

Whoever is on porch light duty did not show up tonight
Just saying…..

 

[schumigirl]

He said that he though the comedian wouldn’t be that bad, but I suspect he knew. I don’t know why he just didn’t go without me. I would have been fine with it.

One good thing came of it. I looked to see what other acts would be coming to this theater and found a show called The British Invasion that looks promising.

Yes, sounds like you would have been happier not seeing the show......I haven`t been to the theatre for ages!! Can`t even think when the last time was. Local ones do put on such good shows at times, but would love to see a London show sometime this year, last one I saw in London was Wicked. And since then I`ve seen it several times on Broadway......amazing show.

So sad I broke a nail coming in here tonight


Dang!

Whoever is on porch light duty did not show up tonight
Just saying…..

lol.....Charade is our night light person........starting to get a little lighter here in the mornings a little earlier now, but when I come down it`s still dark. I get up far too early!!




Boring winds again, won`t ramble on as it`s soooooo boring. This naming of so called storms is ridiculous, it`s called winter.

Heading out this morning though for some shopping and have to pick up a parcel that apparently couldn`t be delivered on Saturday when we were in. Driver said gates were locked. No they weren`t. So, will go pick that up from the post office we don`t normally use as they are rude generally. We drive to another village to use their post office in preference.

Will think about dinner later, far too early and haven`t given it a thought yet. We had gorgeous diced beef in ale last night so maybe pork or fish, or maybe go buy some of the butchers sausages we like.

Tea first, breakfast later.........

Have a happy Monday​

 

[Charade67]

Ugh, woke up at 5:00 and now I am wide awake.

This past weekend I ran into the moms of 2 of B’s high school classmates. We were all in denial that our kids will be college graduates next year. One of the girls is getting married later this year. I can still picture them as little first graders.

Yes, sounds like you would have been happier not seeing the show......I haven`t been to the theatre for ages!! Can`t even think when the last time was. Local ones do put on such good shows at times, but would love to see a London show sometime this year, last one I saw in London was Wicked. And since then I`ve seen it several times on Broadway......amazing show.

Wicked is the only show that I’ve actually seen on Broadway. I wouldn’t mind seeing it again. Cats is coming to the theater in Roanoke. I don’t think Dh would care much for that one. I should get tickets. Or maybe tickets to the local community theater production of Xanadu.

I’m going to try to get in a little more sleep before I have to get up and get ready for work.

I’ve decided to install one of those motion sensitive lights so Mac won’t get injured again.

 

[Lynne G]

Sorry Mac, was sound asleep. But like Charade, was up early.

Charade, hope you got back to sleep. Yeah, I’m still shocked a little that older one will be 25 this year. Time does fly. Well, at least by the end of August, we all can have an alcoholic drink at the bar.

Ah, so happy another lazy day for me. Older one works, but doesn’t leave until around lunchtime. Little one has a later morning class, then I guess we will be doing something. DH is also off today, so he’s already gone to visit family. Thus a quiet house. And since holiday is today, no trash trucks being heard. So will drag those cans down tonight, and all will be back to routine tomorrow.

The winning weather day today. Gorgeous sunny day, at freezing right now, and in the 50’s the thermometer should show later in the afternoon. I can see little one wearing shorts, as if we go anywhere, it will certainly be later in the afternoon. But yeah, it’s still winter, and our weather will not be as nice in our next week, Though have to say a hehe, as the other day, an inches dump of snow squalls hit just up the street from us, hit just below where are are, and near my MIL. Us? Not even a flake. Just like pop up storms, dice rolls as to, haha, you wet soaking loser.

And so, tea should be the first start of the day. And true on lazy days or not. Hence, back to my tea, as still earlier in the morning.

Marvelous Monday homies.