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

[Sue M]

Thanks for those great pictures Robo.

Sue, glad your tests went well.

Pumpkin, ack to a migraine. Glad you are feeling better today. Yeah my kids sometimes complain mom not cooking, but they both are good cooks. Probably pizza tonight. It’s that kinda feeling Friday dinner. And no, it’s not because it’s a no meat Friday.

Thanks! I think tonight we’re going to have sausages and I just saw a recipe for Instant Pot buttery cabbage that looked good. .

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Is it 4:30 yet Today is going at a snails pace.

Ran home over my lunch. Whipped up the filling for a banana coconut cream pie DH has been hinting for me to make one. I have never tried to make one before. He filled up my car last night (before gas prices went up) and I was running on fumes hoping for points bonus on a collector card to come. I will gladly make him something he likes if he fills my car for me lol. That is one chore I hate to do. I don't know why, it's simple...but it's just one of those things I don't like to do Weird...I know. It's the little things we do for eachother. It's like when he makes sure my car is swept off in the mornings. I never have to go out and sweep off my car...he always sweeps it off for me when he goes to work

Not sure what else I will do to occupy my time at work today. Not much else to do today. I have park youtubers playing and my book is almost finished now as well.

 

[Robo56]

Good afternoon Sans family




Now back on IPAD. I haven’t mastered the rapid thumb typing the younger set can do on my phone and probably never will.

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.

Jetty Park is a good place to see rockets go up from 40 and 41.

SpaceX is far more careful with launches and will scrub them if there is any hint of issue weather wise or possible mechanical problems. As well as the errant cruise ship sailing into the hazard zone......LOL

I hope the Planets align and you are able to see a lift off closer sometime.

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.

Amen to that sister. It does have a way of helping one put things Into perspective for sure.

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.

Sounds like a interesting project.

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

Hopefully you will in the future.

Have a look at the upcoming launches that are planned on spacecoastlaunches.com this site will give all launches coming up including SpaceX and also go to SpaceX site. Looks like SpaceX is sending another set of satellites up on a Falcon 9 Rocket March the 8th from SLC 40. That will be a nice one to see from Jetty Beach or any of the beaches on Canaveral.

SpaceX is also sending up some Astronauts to the International Space Station on March 30th.

There is a nice schedule of launches planned. I would like to see
Artemis 1 go.

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.

It did. If you are coming back to Florida this year there are a number of rockets going off.

Hope your head is feeling better this afternoon.

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

Yep, the tongue does have a way of finding sharp teeth. Glad to hear you got it fixed.

Been laid up last few days with flu symptoms........frozen to the core, aching joints and bones and then melting hot. Haven`t moved much at all since Wednesday lunchtime when it hit me. I think I got really chilled out for the walk we cut short as it was perishingly cold. Shouldn`t have gone out at all really, there was not another soul along the walkways on the shore front which is very unusual.

Sorry to hear you were sick. Even the short lived bugs can take the wind out of your sails.

Feeling much better tonight though.

Sending good wishes for a full recovery. Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Robo one day I’m going to see a launch! Almost did on a Universal trip. We were standing on the bridge by the Studios. It seemed to be a good spot. About 8-10 other people were also there. But no go. So we continued to the bus loop at city walk. Just as we were on the moving sidewalk we could see the rocket way up in the sky. All we could see was the burn far far away!
I’ve seen The train from my house once late at night by accident. My dog woke me up to go out. It was a clear night and was looking at the sky when they appeared.
Im sorry to hear you’re having lasting effects from Covid.

Hope you are able to see a lift off sometime Sue. Have a look this year at some of the launch windows set up for the future this year. One might work for a time you are visiting.

Congratulations on being a breast cancer survivor. That is a hard fought battle for some for sure. I hope all is clear for you and you are doing well.

Today is World Day of Prayer. Never more needed. Every year a different country hosts it. This year I believe it’s England? I’ll be attending via zoom this afternoon.

You are right. The world needs prayer for sure.

Fantastic pics…
Thanks for sharing !!

Thank you Mac. Your welcome.

Great pics Robo!

Thank you Sue.

Nice pictures Robbie...........thanks for posting them!

Thank you Carole.

Curry was lovely......very hot and spicier than I thought it would be, but would use that paste again if I wanted a short cut Thai curry again. Added in some sticky coconut rice although we don`t eat a lot of that, but works well together.

Sounds yummy.


Lazy day today. Did get a little nap in.

Enjoyed seeing the lift off yesterday and lunch with my sister at Cheesecake Factory. I always enjoy time with my sisters.

I did have a look around the Mall and nothing looked that appealing to buy. So I picked up some chocolate for hubby and headed home.

The sun has been shining and it’s been breezy. Just did not have the energy to do much today. So thankful I don’t have to do much on days like today.

I started a new book a few days ago and it is boring me to tears almost. I do not like not finishing things.....LOL...I’am so tempted to give up on it.

I need to think about what i’am going to pull together for dinner.

I have never had a Cadbury creme egg. Looks interesting. Something else I need to try.

 

[Charade67]

Hello everyone. I meant to post earlier today, but today didn’t go as planned. I thought I would have a lazy day at home. First I had to get up a little early. Dh needed to take his car into the shop. I dropped him and B at the university and then went to Walmart to pick up a few things. I came home and colored the skunk stripe in my hair. I don’t want that showing up in vacation photos. Dh’s classes were over by 1:00, so I picked him up and we went to lunch. Afterwards he wanted to go see the new Batman movie. It was longer than I expected. We stopped for ice cream after the movie and finally got home around 6:30.

With the old finance thing.....I got an email a few days ago, only saw it today from a Russian who wanted to "honestly" transfer over £35 million pounds to my account and I would get 25% for helping him out........lol......I felt so special!!! lol...

I wonder if he’s related to that Nigerian prince I used to get emails from.

Been laid up last few days with flu symptoms........frozen to the core, aching joints and bones and then melting hot. Haven`t moved much at all since Wednesday lunchtime when it hit me. I think I got really chilled out for the walk we cut short as it was perishingly cold. Shouldn`t have gone out at all really, there was not another soul along the walkways on the shore front which is very unusual.

Thankfully I have the best husband who is amazing when I`m poorly, which is thankfully not very often.......he has never left my side with drinks, pain relief and general sympathy.....and now ice cream and creme eggs too!!!

Back to full strength this morning and defintely up before mac`s kitties this morning........didn`t think I was going to sleep last night as I had slept most of the previous 2 days, but out like a light

sleep is probably the best thing. Glad you are feeling better now.

@schumigirl I hope you get to feeling better. Eat a creme egg for me. I won't be eating any of the American ones I bought until April. However, the British ones are exceptionally better, but I will take what I can get.

Would you believe I have never eaten a creme egg? They always looked kind of gross to me.

Pain at the pump this week. Almost up to $2.00/litre That’s like $8.00/gallon for youse in the US. So everything else is going up too because it costs more for shipping.

Yikes! I thought our prices were bad.

Feeling better today. Came down with a horrible migraine late yesterday afternoon. Finished my day at work, went home, and laid down. It was a fend for yourself night last night. Momma didn't cook. Youngest ds whipped me up a sandwich to eat. I watched a little tv then was in bed by 8:00. I slept straight through until 7:00 this morning. Have the migraine hang over, but feeling much better. Not sure what brought it on...but glad it has passed now.

Glad you are feeling better now.

Here’s a few pictures of the rocket from SpaceX feed.

Cool pics. Thanks for sharing.

I am officially in single digits. The days until my vacation:


Guess how many days I am from my Universal trip. Here is a hint:

 

[soniam]

Oh Schumi, glad you are feeling better.
Yeah, the Easter candy is everywhere now. But not sure why, as any bought now will be eaten long before Easter. And it’s seems late arriving this year, as mid April. So while will buy some candy, probably be until later, or until I see the shelves starting to bare. And only older one likes those creme eggs.

I have a big container that I hide the holiday candy in and behind on the top most shelf in the pantry. Since I am on keto right now and not eating sweets, it's easier for me and my family to hold off until Easter, which is our anniversary this year too. We also have leftover Valentine's day candy that DH is eating. DS has other candy that I had bought him. I do buy holiday candy early, so that I can be sure to get what I want before it's gone. They are already sold out around town for some of it, and it's not even April

@schumigirl @macraven @Robo56 Hope you guys are feeling better. It sounds like you are.

@Pumpkin1172 That pie sounds fabulous. I won't ever be making one of those. DH hates bananas and coconut.

 

[Sue M]

Pumpkin that price increase was brutal. You’d think with everything going on in the world Govt could have held off on tax increases.
I was only down a third but filled up the other day anyway. .How did the pie come out?

Robo yum Cheesecake Factory. One of my fav stops when we fly out of SeaTac! AlsoFlorida locations in Lauderdale and Boca.
Survivor for over 20 yrs! Hard battle but I won! I was lucky I found it early.
I will look up dates for Aug launches!

Glad to hear Schumi and Pumpkin are feeling better.

Charade how did you enjoy Batman? I hate to admit I fell asleep during Dark Knight! I think with the Cadbury Egg you either like them or don’t! A pass for me!
Yay, 25 days till Universal!

Soniam good reminder to get Easter chocolates early. I may treat myself to Purdy’s sugar free chocolate!

 

[Lynne G]

Good morning. Wash being done, train whistles being heard , well think it’s a freight train by the deeper sounds it was. Birds were chirping and cooing before the sun came up. Guess they are enjoying this sunny start to a mostly cloudy day. And we are still in the below freezing early mornings, with it being 26 out. But 53 the high temp, so will be a nice, dry day. Will take my shades just in case. Have errands to run, and little one wants that huge mall visit. Might be a threesome, as older one has a day off today.


Super Sized Saturday homies. I hope this finds all feeling much better today, and a hug or two, for those that need that comfort today.

And ooh, from Christmas chocolates, to Valentine’s ones, to Easter candy, it’s nice to have a sweet reason to enjoy a sweet or two.

 

[macraven]

Hope you do reach that 53 temp today Lynne!
Cold weather is not fun in March

We had 81 yesterday but have not checked what our temps predictions are for today

I was going to fill the tank up yesterday when I heard about gas price increases but failed to do so

it’s #1 on my to do list today

 

[Charade67]

Happy Saturday. I am not sure what I am going to do today. A trip to Home Depot may be in order. We need a new water filter for the refrigerator.

Tonight we are going back to Roanoke to see a British Invasion show. I’m trying to think of a god place for dinner. Maybe Cuban since we don’t have a Cuban restaurant in my town.

We also have leftover Valentine's day candy that DH is eating

Leftover? Candy would never last that long in my house.

Charade how did you enjoy Batman? I hate to admit I fell asleep during Dark Knight! I think with the Cadbury Egg you either like them or don’t! A pass for me!
Yay, 25 days till Universal!

For me Batman was okay. It was a really slow start and really didn’t grab my interest until about halfway through. I almost nodded off during parts of it, but that may have just been because I was very sleepy. I’m not a big Batman fan to begin with and even less so of the darker, grittier Batman movies.

I was going to fill the tank up yesterday when I heard about gas price increases but failed to do so

I should have done that yesterday. I heard gas prices rose almost 30 cents overnight.

I think I will go make sure my shorts still fit. This time next week I will be heading over to Williamsburg for a brief stop before going to Orlando.
How days?

 

[soniam]

Leftover? Candy would never last that long in my house.

I kind of bought a lot. Plus, I was only eating it for Valentine's Day and the weekend. DS won't eat most of it; he's very picky. So, it's just DH right now. He won't eat some of the gummy stuff I bought. I love those gummy cinnamon hearts, but it's hard on the digestive system to eat a whole bag in one weekend. I will take the leftovers with me on our Spring Break trip to Big Bend in a week. We actually still have a little bit of xmas candy leftover I think. Once there's a few pieces left, DH asks if he should save them for me once I am eating garbage again. It's only a few pieces here and there though.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh my, did not need a nap, or so I thought, but around 3 this afternoon, I asked if anyone needed anything, then fell asleep. No one said boo to me. Woke up, and thought it was 6 am not 6 pm. But got my head back to oh it was an afternoon nap, and was ooh, no one complained about dinner. Hence, by the time all said hungry, our go to mac and cheese with hotdogs was our dinner. Hotdogs were cooked separately, as little one will not eat them, but the rest of us do. No matter, easy enough to add in each own’s bowl. Now with some tea, as while I thought house felt a bit cool, older one said doesn’t it feel hot in here. Sigh. The joys of old age. Most get hot flashes, but I get cold ones. And so, I’m the only one with a throw on me, the kids and DH are in shorts and short sleeves. I have pants on.

But after that couple hours nap, will I stay up with those night owls? Most likely not. That nap did not make me feel refreshed. Still feel tired. And this, while very dark out, a wish for all to have that very good night’s sleep.

And a final yay. Record breaking 70’s the high tomorrow. Though with a wind advisory issued too. That’s okay, shorts and hair tied back if you see me tomorrow. Oh, and perfectly blonde as had my salon visit mid week.

 

[buckeev]

 

[macraven]

You home now or on another road trip?

I’m quite fond of your red convertible..

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, an early bird I still am. House is very quiet, though thought I heard sone rain a little while ago. Feel refreshed, though was up at around 1 am, but thought, go back to sleep. And did. Not sure why I felt so tired yesterday. I think it was just a long feeling week.

Hey, a Buckeev drive by, Hope that means you are enjoying life right now, and heading on a trip.

Well, it’s 45 out, and rainy morning it’s said to be. But usually, with that wet coming from the South, it’s still going to be a warm day, with not much sun. That’s okay, the only events we have this Sunday is trash to the curb, alarm already set, and older one works today, though at least starts closer to lunchtime. By then, he may be getting there in the rain, then a warm feeling afternoon and still warm when he returns in early evening. DH out the door early, so it’s just me left being up. I am hoping little one wakes up around when older one does. Never did get to that huge mall, so that’s on our agenda too. And with weekend crowds there, I’d much rather get there around opening time. Will see.

So from a rainy warm Sunday here, hoping all the homies have a more sunny and warm super sized Sunday today.

Good morning. Tea and some fresh baked shortbread cookies that just came out of the oven. Hehe, both the stove and oven were lit.

Sunday homies. That traditionally day of rest. Hope all are in that relaxing mode today.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne I hate that, when you wake up and don’t know it it’s the next day! Happened to me once. Almost thought I should be getting ready for work!
I had afternoon nap yesterday!

Buckeev

Soniam we have a chocolate company here, Purdys. Similar to Sees I think. They do nice sugar free chocolates and you’d never know the difference! When I need a chocolate fix I go there!

Charade always fun to start laying out clothes for a trip! Good luck with the shorts!

This weekend has been sunny and temps climbing. Yesterday went for a club paddle. We had 22 show up! We’re all climbing out of the woodwork with improved weather.
paddled 10km. A foggy start. I could see the marine layer hanging over the inlet like a fluffy blanket from our house up on the hillside. Drove down into the fog. Why don’t people put their full lights on in fog? So stupid ugh. From behind if they don’t have tail lights on you can’t see them very well. A real source of annoyance for me. But out on the water all was calm. There’s something very ethereal like paddling in the fog. Saw a fog-bow! It did burn off fairly quickly. And the rest of our paddle was in brilliant sunshine.
Today it’s supposed to hit 50’s. No plans. But should start garden cleanup! And vacuum.
Tomorrow have plans with youngest for a hike.

Enjoy your Sunday! Tonight Walking Dead!

 

[Charade67]

Happy lazy Sunday. We had a great time at the British Invasion concert last night. Most of the audience was probably at least 15-20 years older than me. They all seemed to be having fun though. We stopped for dinner at a Cuban restaurant first. I first thought the restaurant was closed because the front was boarded up. Someone had crashed their car into the restaurant.
The food was excellent and I even had a cup of coffee.

I normally don’t like coffee, but I like the Cuban coffee.

This time next week we should be in our hotel at Disney.

 

[macraven]

Charade you probably were the “young kids “
at the concert…
Did the audience sing along with the British hit
songs ?

We ended up putting the ac on this evening
Had the windows open during the day but after dinner, knew we would not sleep due to the heat

Some years our ac is on early March and some years we can hold off to end of March, or beginning of April

Had our first lawn mow in February so kind of figured ac would be on early this month

Good night homies !
Sweet dreams for all!

 

[Charade67]

Charade you probably were the “young kids “
at the concert…
Did the audience sing along with the British hit
songs ?

Many were singing along. Some even got up and danced.
I told Dh that in about 20 years we will be going to see cover bands performing Prince and Madonna songs.

 

[Lynne G]

Sue, that paddle time sounded perfect. Glad your weather is getting nicer out.

Yay Charade, the countdown is close now. Happy you enjoyed that show, and had what looks like a very nice meal. While most of our restaurants are open, there are at least 2 we saw, have closed up shop. Sad, as they were both one of our favorites. Not much Cuban around here, though I’m sure you can find some somewhere in the City. Closer to us, is Asian and Portuguese style places. A newer arriving steak chain, called the Copper Crow, opened close to us. Little one looked at menu, and hope to try there some day. Hopefully they don’t close before we try them.

As my youngest DB said yesterday, nice when you don’t hear the heater this time of year. Yes, a shot of nicer weather ends tonight, with rain and thunderstorms predicted in the overnight. Yep, cold front arriving in the wee hours of tomorrow, to make the highest degree for today, 76 degrees, to a more seasonal 51 degree tomorrow. And power ball time: that camel will certainly have a coat on. 39 the high temp on Wednesday. Hello cold front.

But as today, a warm day, as already 57 degrees out. And as yesterday, wind advisory issued, so today too. Windy late in the afternoon. But as a mostly clear sky, the sunrise should make this early morning filled with glorious sunshine. Then the clouds arrive, making it a mostly cloudy day. So a smile from this family. Shorts and no jacket today. Woot!

But back to that routine, and will hear those trash trucks soon enough. Yep, that Monday has arrived. And older one had showed me his schedule this week. He’s off on Friday. Hmm, another older one and me week day fun day? Shorter week day routine week? Ooh, sounds good to me.

So, a nice enough day us homies are having, and we wish the rest of the homie families to have that ever so marvelous Monday.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. Where is everyone? It has been really quiet here.

Dh’s car has failed its annual inspection. He needs new tires. That should be taken care of today. Meanwhile I am playing chauffeur. I am currently waiting on him at his cardiology appointment then I need to take him to work.

Yay Charade, the countdown is close now. Happy you enjoyed that show, and had what looks like a very nice meal. While most of our restaurants are open, there are at least 2 we saw, have closed up shop. Sad, as they were both one of our favorites. Not much Cuban around here, though I’m sure you can find some somewhere in the City. Closer to us, is Asian and Portuguese style places. A newer arriving steak chain, called the Copper Crow, opened close to us. Little one looked at menu, and hope to try there some day. Hopefully they don’t close before we try them.

Sadly, we have had a few restaurants close too including one of our favorites. We have to drive an hour for Cuban food, but it’s worth it.

Hoping for a quiet week at work this week. Days until we leave: