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

[schumigirl]

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I believe I had a Bahama Momma beverage . I seemed to have a theme of beverages this trip. They were usually very strong filled with lots of rum and fruity . DH was laughing at my choices as he could guess which ones I was going to pick! Gosh I want to go back already

Food looks good! And yes, you had my attention at rum and fruity.....

Cocoa Beach is a lovely place to visit, we had a quick visit last September trip....heck anywhere there are cocktails and seafood.....we`re there!!! Glad you had such a lovely trip all round.

Carole I will Defer to one who dwells in the land of fish & chips!

Good news for your bro, hope he rebounds quickly

That table got cold & uncomfortable rather quick for my scan. Girls gotta do what they gotta do. Now, it’s time for a treat for being responsible Always works for me

I didn’t realize it did cause issues. I try to stay away from that coms when it’s something I really want to do, in all things lol.

old shingles shot given incorrectly & pooled in my arm, ouch

Oooh that’s my favorite of theirs

Dripping in positivity…at least they made piles.

TR is needed, never did one of those from shore.

it’s not my fav FL beach TBH. Spending 4 days there in April as it was combo of closest/best property option for us. Was booked at an OF BEstW there. Seemed nice. I was happy to find a place further north in Ormond beach (that is past the drive on, hard pack sand). Better to hide from the national cheerleading competition in Daytona I somehow missed when planning this trip too!

That’s good to hear. I’ve wondered about it and the doubletree

not sure if ive tried grouper or not. Is it string flavor
many of their blends are roasted burnt for flavor, bleech Although, I am fond of pikes peak when I can find it at a reasonable price

lol...if we ever find a good one we`ll let you know!

I`m looking forward to hearing what you think of Ormond Beach. I think I told you we fancy a day trip there in May, mainly to try a restaurant a friend of ours recommended lol.....yes, we`ll travel for food! We all love grouper, it`s quite mild I think.





Another early night last night, all of a sudden my eyes were closing, so in bed before 10pm again. I blame the fresh air. And didn`t move till 5.30 when I got up.

Looks much duller today, but breeze isn`t too bad so think we`ll get out a walk later. I have school reading this morning for an hour, but after that we`re free and clear for the rest of the day, so as long as it`s not too cold as well as breezy we`ll head out. Going to get colder again next week apparently.

Doing a very hot and spicy Caribbean chicken for dinner tonight....it`s a party on a plate! It`s a seasoning we brought back from Florida, one of the hottest we have tried, I like to add fresh pineapple and mango too. Lush.

Time for a good old pot of tea.

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[Lynne G]

Hehe, yep, camel is right, a Wednesday is here. Well, the day, not the character. But camel is. Yay! The perfect reminder of what a hump of a day it is, as that mid week smile starting day, as Friday is now 2 days away.

And more camels you say? Funny one with Sue having that required ladies’ tests:


And so, that dove was up after us, as heard that cooing when was already online. But tea and a nice Early Spring like day. Two degrees above freezing now, with cloudy skies. But as the sunrise comes, a weather guy’s description, a full day of sun and beautiful clear skies. Visibility is 10 miles. Yay, and 52 the high, almost same temps as yesterday. Little one was in shorts yesterday. Expected to see her in shorts today. But she won’t be in them the rest of the week. Cold front is arriving, and bring some wet before this week ends. 17 degrees the low on Friday. But those lower temps will be forgotten quick, when close to 70 to start the first 2 days of next week. Woot! Shorts will not be put away long. Hehe.

Glad to hear family on the mend, Son and Robo, ack to more dental work Keisha, and hope bone tests go well, Sue. And yay for great trip pictures, Sue. Glad to hear of your fabulous trip. And a yay, for Charade’s trip coming up soon enough. And yay, for Schumi having that pot of tea.

Lastly, that Wonderful Wednesday hope all wil have, and have or hope having a very good morning. Tea drinking here as well, as while house not cool feeling, it’s a morning routine.

 

[Robo56]

Good Wednesday morning Sans family

I don`t eat eggs often, but Eggs Benedict is one I will make occasionally......feels nice to make that dish for the family.

It is my favorite breakfast.

Continued good thoughts to you both Robbie.......

Thank you Carole.

I wondered what my husband was up to today........although I had put the beef in the slow cooker this morning, he prepared everything else for dinner from scratch, set the dining room table with the best linens, tableware and glasses and nice red wine.....all with a beautiful candelabra and candles lit........I was impressed!!! His garlic and rosemary parmentier potatoes were as good as mine....yes, even if I say so myself!!! But, who says romance is dead.......

How lovely and romantic. He is a keeper.

I think I am missing something here. Rocket sistas? Friends who are fans of the space program?
The last time I visited Kennedy Space Center B was about 2 years old. I was taking photography classes and went to the space center for a project I was working on.

My two friends who live near me and I are big into watching the rockets launch. So I decided to call us the Rockit Sista’s.

There was a rocket launch yesterday. I pull up the live feed so we can watch the count down. We can see the rocket going up from my backyard. United Launch Alliance sent up an Atlas V 500 series rocket yesterday afternoon with weather satellites that will monitor weather conditions across the US.

made it home safe and sound

Glad to hear your home safe. Driving on iced over roads is not fun. I enjoyed your vacation pictures.

Hey all! Bouncing back from weird reaction to shingles vaccine I got last Thursday, worse than what I had with covid vaccines. Thinking change in maintenance Rx didn’t help on that front. Of course, the mr just had a sore arm from his given at the same time. As one of my DS said in way of comfort “…that seals the deal, You’re weak

Sorry to hear of your bad reaction to the shingles vaccine. Hope you feel better every day.

My bones tell me an announcement may be on the horizon for HHN early March. I Don’t look for them to drag their feet as it played out last year. Also, expect rack rates to take a hearty bounce in response.

It would be to Universals advantage to build the momentum for this year’s event for sure. Looking forward to all the news on the houses etc.
Thank you for starting the HHN sticky.

Laughing at the irony of me being excited to get a call from Endontist they have a cancellation for next Thursday. will allow me to take first step in next dental marathon - a root canal. Not my first, some have gone easy, others have failed, I’m rootin’ for option #1.

I had my first root canal in December. Hopefully it will be my last one. Good to see you are having a positive outlook on this one.

Robo hope you had a nice birthday.

I did thank you Sue.

Brother in law got out of the hospital yesterday. He’s still testing positive but breathing much improved. He’s glad to get out of the Covid ward. While he was there 3 people died. Very sad.

Sue it’s nice to hear your brother in law is out of the hospital. He like my husband are one of the lucky ones. My husband shared that while he was in ICU there were numerous deaths from Covid and those that died were in their late 40’s and 50’s. So very sad.


Sun is shining this morning. It was only 58 when I woke up. Temperature is supposed to be 76 today.

I have been busy with a little project. I bought some new blanket sets for the guest bedroom that has twin beds. There were no bed skirts included in the sets. I could not find anything online I liked so I’am making them. Nothing fancy just the panel type.

Thinking of going up to Banana River to watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 take off tomorrow morning then meeting up with my older sister for lunch. She like myself is having a few lasting affects of the Covid Virus so it would be nice to see her.

This rocket going up tomorrow is supposed to be taking up some more Starlink Internet Satellites. So it would be nice to see it go up closer then my backyard. I tried to see a few closer launches last year and some were delayed. So fingers crossed if I go up for this one it goes as planned.


Have a great Wednesday everyone.

 

[macraven]

Have my second crown done today

if all goes smooth, I do carry out Chinese food this afternoon

 

[Lynne G]

That is good news Mac. Hope your crowns give you no issues and enjoy that Chinese food for dinner tonight.

Robo, good to hear from you. Nice to be with your sister. How neat, to see those rocket launches.

Getting that ever do much closer to my lunchtime walk. Sunglasses are ready as looks so sunny and beautiful out. Very bare looking though, as most of our greens know we are not passed those freezing temps, and earth is hard frozen still. Will start seeing tree buds and my one cream colored tulips emerging closer to mid April. Hot house and not much local produce until later in the Summer.

 

[keishashadow]

A beautiful day in the ‘hood here. Need to pick up a sams order and will dilly & dally just a bit to sort up the warm sun…before temps drop into low 30’s aaa in tomorrow. Usual tale of upcoming spring, always nice to get a respite in the weather.

meatless day here, thinking tuna Sammie for lunch & nice salad with some precooked shrimp tossed into the mix.

I love the Gulf Coast. We go to St Pete Beach.

That baby powder like sand is a world apart from east coast beaches isn’t it we’ve always just done clearwater on the gulf as it’s closest to Orlando. I’m a strong swimmer but, the beach drop offs & rip currents further down near FtL & Mia scare the beans out of me. Oddly enough, never really experienced either in Myrtle Beach unless storms off the coast.

couldn’t imagine taking GD there, just too much goofy stuff going on there at times near the pier (where we stay at the Hilton). Just got notice that the Tradewinds has put in a 3 story zip line. Think we may be verging into crazy busy resort but, perfect To occupy the kiddo

Nothing interesting to talk about except we are 12 days away from vacation.

i’ve been waiting for your pictorial countdowns this time ‘round

The words easy and root canal just don't seem to belong in the same sentence. Hope it goes well for you.

haha yes, it’s weird

think I told you we fancy a day trip there in May, mainly to try a restaurant a friend of ours recommended lol.....yes, we`ll travel for food! We all love grouper, it`s quite mild I think.

you did. I moved resort up past the drive on beach (yea!), not too far from their beach front park and cluster of restaurants. they say it’s walkable, define for who sort of thing IMO there. at least it’s guaranteed to be flat journey!

It is my favorite breakfast.

it’s such a treat. I’ve never tried to make the sauce from scratch, intimidating.

There was a rocket launch yesterday.

you are so lucky to be able to view them at will. so disappointed we missed every single shuttle launch I planned trips around. Have seen a few rocket launches from jetty park, one just barely in distance from clearwater.

I had my first root canal in December. Hopefully it will be my last one. Good to see you are having a positive outlook on this one.

all better now? It’s funny how covid has changed my outlook on many things Trying my best to not sweat the small stuff any longer, life is just too precious to waste.

I have been busy with a little project. I bought some new blanket sets for the guest bedroom that has twin beds. There were no bed skirts included in the sets. I could not find anything online I liked so I’am making them. Nothing fancy just the panel type.

That’s interesting. I saw in Martha Stewarts’ magazine this month an idea for a 1/2 window sort of cafe curtain using a tension rod. a privacy sort of thing that still lets the light shine thru. You use semi-transparent, linen white dish towels, preferably in different weaves...almost like lace effect. Cut them in half long ways, then sew the panels all together & hang with those clip on rings. Sounds odd but, may take a stab at it for one of my odd shaped windows.

 

[Charade67]

Quick hello before lunch. It was busy yesterday, but today has been slow.

My two friends who live near me and I are big into watching the rockets launch. So I decided to call us the Rockit Sista’s.

I have never seen a live launch, but I have a really nice picture of a night launch from ages ago.

Have my second crown done today

if all goes smooth, I do carry out Chinese food this afternoon

Hope all goes well.

i’ve been waiting for your pictorial countdowns this time ‘round

I hadn’t planned on doing one this time, but since you mentioned it……

I have never watched this show, but I am now this many days from vacation.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in!

It's a little cooler here again. Too cold for my lighter fall/spring jacket, but not cold enough for the big gun coat. So it's the big gun coat, partially zipped and mittens today. Those big fluffy flakes have been coming down since Sunday. The men in the house are tired of the snow removal and are wanting a break. It is supposed to quit a little later today. I am needing to see some sunshine again. It's been overcast since we got home.

All caught up at work now. just back to my regularly scheduled work. I am just waiting for the last push of material sales before the spring thaw hits. That should be happening in the next couple of weeks now.

Nothing interesting to talk about except we are 12 days away from vacation.

Your almost ready to do the single digit dance!!!!!

I saw in Martha Stewarts’ magazine this month an idea for a 1/2 window sort of cafe curtain using a tension rod. a privacy sort of thing that still lets the light shine thru. You use semi-transparent, linen white dish towels, preferably in different weaves...almost like lace effect. Cut them in half long ways, then sew the panels all together & hang with those clip on rings. Sounds odd but, may take a stab at it for one of my odd shaped windows.

I love little projects like that. Sounds like an interesting project!

Well, I should start doing some actual work.

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Well, I should start doing some actual work.

so, anyone else starting to get email notices from their financial people re Russian sanctions? Very interesting disclaimer. Hadn’t crossed my mind it could be an issue. Talk about far-ranging ripples!

“All depositing/withdrawal transactions are performed as usual, without any restrictions and delays. The company is ready to carry out its funds withdrawal obligations towards clients and partners full and complete using payment methods available in their Members Areas.
Please take note that Xxxxxxxx bears no relations to legal entities and individuals from the updated SDN lists. The bodies listed there are not the company’s shareholders, clients, partners, or contractors.

Xxxxxxxxxx has enough professional experience to provide uninterruptible access to its services, as well as financial resources and reserves to carry out its legal obligations towards all clients, partners, and contractors.”

 

[Pumpkin1172]

@keishashadow I'm usually alone for most of the day. No one usually comes into my office BUT that doesn't stop me from streaming youtube videos and other thing interupting my work I call it " Shiny squirrel syndrome" lol

 

[macraven]

Well, I forgot how it hurts hours later after dental work
Damn
almost midnight and still have the throbbing sensation

I know it will cease in a few days
Having a third crown done in two more weeks

I believe I will be making my dentist a millionaire before dental work is all over

Had to put the ac on today after I got home
79 outside and too stuffy in the house
(Summer coming early for me this year?)
Predictions say 80 on the weekend.

Going to catch up in the thread and count noses
Surely some one will still be up tonight

I’m sure my cats will be waking me up at 6 am for morning feeding.
I would not be surprised if will sleep in tomorrow morning

Sweet dreams to all

 

[soniam]

@macraven Take care. I hope your pain goes away soon. Throbbing pain is really bad.

I really need to go to bed. I have been going non-stop this week and probably should get up early tomorrow too. Who thought retirement would be so hectic

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Mac, I hope that pain goes away very soon. Awful when you feel that type of pain. Sending hugs and good thoughts.

And so, that ever so thirsty this Thursday is. Got up, and was like need to make it iced tea, as was that thirsty for some reason. But now back to regular programming, and hot tea. Ooh, just heard the dove. Guess it wants me to hear it as still very dark out in this still sorta early hour. With a cloudy sky, and the early news weather report said possible will see some light rain this morning. Eh, we saw some rain late last night. Though with the wet we get, at least icy won’t happen. Oddly 45 out now, with 48 degrees the high. Even though it’s not what you call warm, I still can see little one in shorts today. As she said, I think we are all ready for some true short weather. And my flip flops.

So, not much to say, have not seen that bank info yet, Keisha. Hope you are feeling better. And a hehe, was talking to neighbor the other day, as they have those little weenie dogs. Seems two hawks have taken up residence near their house. Yeah, I’d be physically out there with those yappers and watching the sky. Time of year, those hawks are looking for squirrels and any other small enough prey.

Have a most terrific Thursday. And a good reason to be thirsty today. Need to be hydrated enough to have that huge, loud hearty Friday wahoo ready for tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Cats still waiting for their 6:00 feeding and it’s going on to 8:00
I’ll get up later …..where is Schumi?

she always beats my cats out of bed

 

[macraven]

Cats fell asleep at 8 waiting for me to get out of bed
Makes me wonder if they are sick?

they usually scream their heads off for early morning feeding
Won’t think twice about it

I’ll nap more now
I am catching a lucky break!

 

[Robo56]

Good Thursday morning Sans family

Well, I forgot how it hurts hours later after dental work
Damn
almost midnight and still have the throbbing sensation

Mac hope your mouth feels better soon.


Sitting by Banana River waiting for the Rocket to launch. Hope it goes up.

I’am sitting right across the River from the VAB building.

 

[Charade67]

A quick hello from work. Today is the day we have been waiting almost 2 years for. We are finally going to the Celtic Thunder concert. I bought the tickets back in June 2020. The concert was supposed to be in December of that year. It got postponed to December 2021, and then to tonight. b was supposed to have an exam this afternoon, but her professor kindly let her take it yesterday so she could leave school early.

I’m going to show my age here. The days left until vacation -

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in...while I'm enjoying my tea.

Had trouble getting out of bed this morning. This weather doesn't help either. No sunshine again today. Overcast and cloudy again. I am needing some sunlight again. OH well...at least it isn't -40. That came up in my fb memories. 3 yrs ago it was -40.

Quiet night last night, Made a few phonecalls to chat with family since we are home and tell them about our trip. I also ordered some photos of our trip to make a little album of everything. I might do a little trip report, just so that I can remember how our days went before I forget all the amazing things we did.

Not much else happening today. Not sure what is on the menu for tonight, guess I will have to do some browsing to find something I want to make I can't seem to think of much to make these days.

Well, I forgot how it hurts hours later after dental work
Damn
almost midnight and still have the throbbing sensation

Sending you lots of healing thoughts. Dental work is not fun!!!!

ave a most terrific Thursday. And a good reason to be thirsty today. Need to be hydrated enough to have that huge, loud hearty Friday wahoo ready for tomorrow.

Enjoy your day!!!! Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday!

Sitting by Banana River waiting for the Rocket to launch. Hope it goes up.

Did it take off? That looks like a great place to see it. There was a launch while we were in Florida, but that Monday we were just too tuckered out to get up and make the drive to watch it. Next time we will hopefully maybe get to see one.

I’m going to show my age here. The days left until vacation

Your almost at the single digit dance. It's time to start getting excited. Enjoy the show your going to see tonight. You have waited a very long time for it!!!!

Well, I should start some spreadsheets and shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Back from getting my front chipped tooth fixed. Wasn’t that bad cosmetically as on the side but thot I’d lose my tongue over it, was fascinated with the new terrain lol

Having a third crown done in two more weeks

so, you won the triple crown?

Hope you’re feeing better today, dental pain is unto itself nasty

Today is the day we have been waiting almost 2 years

that was a real slog, enjoy! Ah Bo D…she launched a gazillion mistaken attempts at dreads.

 

[macraven]

I figured you would do that pun
Lol