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

[schumigirl]

Schumi I’ll have to look up a recipe for that Greek dish, but currently dreaming of corned beef literally! Crazy. I had a dream last night of going out looking for a corned beef lol.

Charade hope you drove thru that storm safely. I’m not quite caught up yet. For breakfast I love to go to Captain Cooks. Can get the Tonga Toast and sausage there! And no reservations needed. Good to do on an MK day, just hop on monorail, boat or walk to the park

lol...our brains work in mysterious ways! Corned beef in the UK is the cheapest nastiest meat ever......but very different in North America and I`m sure Canada is the same. Beef Stifado is a nice dish to cook all day to get the full flavours develop in the dish. I add a dollop of sour cream every time.....it`s not in any dish I`ve ever seen in restaurants, but we like one large dollop on the side.

Weirdly I dreamt 2 nights ago I was working for our Financial Advisor for some reason.....well, it was more like a nightmare as I don`t like numbers!!! He kept telling me I`d pick it up and I was assuring him I wouldn`t and wanted to leave! I`m more likely to wake up a size 6 than work with numbers!!

Hope you get your corned beef....

 

[Sue M]

lol...our brains work in mysterious ways! Corned beef in the UK is the cheapest nastiest meat ever......but very different in North America and I`m sure Canada is the same. Beef Stifado is a nice dish to cook all day to get the full flavours develop in the dish. I add a dollop of sour cream every time.....it`s not in any dish I`ve ever seen in restaurants, but we like one large dollop on the side.

Weirdly I dreamt 2 nights ago I was working for our Financial Advisor for some reason.....well, it was more like a nightmare as I don`t like numbers!!! He kept telling me I`d pick it up and I was assuring him I wouldn`t and wanted to leave! I`m more likely to wake up a size 6 than work with numbers!!

Hope you get your corned beef....

Yes our brains do work in mysterious ways for sure. I like the corned beef slow cooked all day. With cabbage, carrots and potato. I have to say I like mine better than Finnegans!
I agtee working for our tax accountant would be the last thing in the world I’d want to do! Rather chew off my arm. And he’s a lovely man! Tax season is coming up. ugh. We’ll have to make our appt in a couple of weeks after I’m sure everything has come in. April 30 is our deadline.

 

[Sue M]

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Hehe, pi day indeed. Pizza lunch. Was very tasty.

Sue, hope the rain goes away soon.

Now I want pizza!

 

[Charade67]

Happy Pi day! We have had a great day at Animal Kingdom. We decided to attempt it without using the new Lightning Lane. We got there at 7:00 and the park was practically empty.


It didn’t take long to fill up though.
We managed to do everything we wanted to, with the exception of 2 rides, by our lunch time of 1:15. After lunch the wait times were still too long, so we went back to our rooms to nap. I think that was around 3:00 or 3:30. I slept until after 6:30. I hope I can sleep tonight. EPCOT opens at 8:00 tomorrow.

Going to get tickets for Music of the Night. It is showcasing Andew Lloyd Webers music from all his shows. Celebrating 75th birthday. Touring company. Should be a great show.

That sounds like a great concert. Hope you get good seats.

Hehe, pi day indeed. Pizza lunch. Was very tasty.

I never think of pizza for Pi day. Today I has key lime pie.

Weirdly I dreamt 2 nights ago I was working for our Financial Advisor for some reason.....well, it was more like a nightmare as I don`t like numbers!!! He kept telling me I`d pick it up and I was assuring him I wouldn`t and wanted to leave! I`m more likely to wake up a size 6 than work with numbers

I’m the number person in my family. If you want to torture me make me write a paper.

We have a dinner reservation at 9:00. I hope I am hungry by then. I think B and I will split a meal.

Here are a few animals we saw today.

 

[Sue M]

Charade great pics! Wow. That’s usually my plan, get there early and do as much as I can before waits get crazy. I save the trails, and shows for later.
yum for Key Lime Pie!

 

[macraven]

The pic of the tiger is beautiful! !

 

[Charade67]

Thanks Mac. I got a lucky shot.

 

[Lynne G]

Great pictures and glad you are enjoying your trip, Charade. Yep, even with holiday crowds, that first hour of the opening is the best to get lower crowds.

Ah, a Tuesday is here. That means, after pizza pie and key lime pie, it’s tacos today. Yay, the day I’m hoping Mac can enjoy a Taco Bell run for dinner tonight.

Ah, the week we see so much nicer weather. While it’s 37 out, and a clear sky, saying a mostly cloudy skies Tuesday. But shorts on the kids for sure, as 67 degrees the high. Will certainly ditch the jacket for my lunchtime walk. Though no shorts for me, most likely.

Well, not much news, as the two of us four are up and awake, one with coffee, one with tea.

Made delicious bacon cheese burgers last night. Mixed sharp cheddar shreds with bacon pieces I crumbled, then mixed them into my ground beef. Nothing left.

Have a great and terrific Taco Tuesday homies.

 

[Robo56]

Good Tuesday morning everyone

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!

Yes, Cheesecake is a favorite of mine too. Always try and make time for a lunch there when up at Mall at Millenia.

flurry of cooking & cleaning here today. Since having the root canal Monday, decided today would be St Paddy’s day feast. Thus far…

Hope the root canal went well and you are feeling a bit better today.

The soda bread, had to taste test it

Looks delicious.

my new couch was delivered yesterday, the scotch guard smell is finally starting to dissipate with burning candles. Too cold to crack a window for any length of time. Had to plop it down in empty spot until Jr retrieves the old couch. Turns out this one is over 90 inches. Interestingly, it’s 6 inches higher in the seat & a good foot higher over all

Nice new couch. Looks like it will be really comfy for movie watching and love the cup holders. Get your favorite beverage and kick back.

Headache is gone. I was left with the headache hangover in the evening last night. Got some new nails done yesterday too - which is such a treat for me. I didn't realize how much I love having them done compared to not having them done. It's just one of those things I like to do to pamper myself.

Hope your head is feeling better.

Pineapple Ciroc vodka coladas…….

Those cocktails look yummy.

It’s March, we’ve got 8 inches of snow & lost an hour of sleep

Sending some Florida sunshine your way to help melt the snow.

We are at Disney in the All Star Music resort. I requested a preferred room, but we were given a little extra magic instead. They put us in a suite. This is such a pleasant surprise.

What a nice surprise to get a suite. Great pictures.

Love the photos of the animals especially the lion.


Lynne hope you daughters back feels better soon.


The sun has finally peeked through the clouds. The birds are chirping and having a good time.

I had to shoo away a duck from my front flower bed yesterday. I think she was looking for a place to lay her eggs and sit on them. They can be very aggressive while protecting their eggs which is expected, but I don’t to be attacked nor do I want folks stopping by to be attacked by a protective mommy duck.

i forgot it was going to be St. Patrick’s Day Thursday until I seen Keisha’s spread of yummy food.

I had not noticed any corn beef around here in the stores. Might have a look again tomorrow. I usually don’t make a special meal for St. Patrick’s Day as it’s just hubby and I.

When our son was still home many years ago I would go all out and make all the foods for the holidays. Even a shamrock cake.

Janet you have inspired me to make some baked goods. A few neighbors were so kind and brought cookies and muffins while hubby and I were ill. I had planned to return the kindness once I felt better. I had sent them all cards with a nice note, but wanted to send some baked goods their way too. So think I will do that today.


Not much else on the agenda.

Sending hugs and prayers to all who are ill.

To all ours Sans family members who no longer post or who post only once and awhile you are missed. Best wishes to you and your families.

To those who are on the road today safe travels.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Robo, good to hear from you, and happy to hear you are feeling better. Nice to share baked goods and sweets with neighbors.

Older one is up, now that he is full time, he’s on a schedule. Even nicer, he has the next two days off, though he works the weekends.

Haven’t seen little one, I think her Tuesdays is an afternoon class. Still asking if we could swing a visit at end of April or May. Her AP burning in her pocket. Well, it’s in my bag, with mine. LoL Guess I’ll look at rates and see. We are still thinking of a day trip to NYC, in late May or in June. That is the most likely going to happen mini trip. Hour train ride right into Manhattan.

Ack, I’m ready for lunch already. With older one off the next couple of days, he can drop our tax stuff at our accountant’s office, as don’t get that long a lunch break. Accountant asking for all to get to her by Friday.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in!

I blinked and my girls weekend was over. It was a great weekend. I had great driving conditions for the 4.5 hr drive each way - which can be worrisome at this time of year. I am usually with dh whenever we head out of town. I honestly don't remember the last time I drove on the actual highways out of the city lol. We are always together leaving town. I did well driving around the city as I was the DD for the weekend. We did a paint night, a couple of meals out, some shopping and pedicures. It felt great to just get together and spend time with eachother. We had planned to get together in 202 but the thing who shall not be named arrived, and the rest is history.

I am hoping that the forecast is correct...and it will be spring like warm today. As I was backing out of the driveway and driving away, I wondered how long it is going to take the snowbank in front of the house to melt? I'll have to post a picture of it. And it had melted quite a bit, then we got another few dumps while we were vacationing. Sadly, we will have snow for quite some time yet - no matter how warm it gets.

Well, I should start shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[keishashadow]

If i hear that Bruno song from Encanto one more time, my head might burst. Sat thru that dog of a movie when it came out. The song didn’t register then or now on any level arrrrrgh.

Beautiful today here, conversely, still have some snow on ground melting In the front yard.

Rolled the dice & ordered a bathing suit online last night. not sure if I was brave or stupid. At least it’s free return via amazon. If it fits, I’ll order a another in different print. Anything to spare that trying one on in store With the three-way mirror & florescent lighting mocking me

Happy to report most of my ‘wardrobe’ is a bit big on me now. I’ll put a few tucks in the some of the tops and wear them in my own pool tho, too nice to toss. Picked up a couple pairs of shorts today too. If you wait until it’s warm enough to actually wear them, will disappear from the shelves.

the mr is working 12 hour days this week. My dinner was macaroni salad i whipped up this am & a piece of yesterday’s pies i bought. Tasted better than it sounds. They have specials every year here for pi day, grabbed two on way home from dentist yesterday. Apple was good, may just sneak a small bite of the peach one later. the mr asked for a chef salad for when he arrives home. Probably should get on that now.

Crazy. I had a dream last night of going out looking for a corned beef lol.

that is one I’ve never heard before lolololol. Mine was quite fatty this year, quite a bit of trimMing. Glad i bought a huge one. Reminds me I want to pin down the store manager & show him the 1 to 1-1/2 * of fat for which I paid $5 A pound. Sneaky how the packing company hid it under the label.

Yesterday at church we heard there were 3 people who tested positive for Covid from the funeral

it’s surprising how many still going down with it. Heck, President Obama & wrestler Scott Hall this weekend alone. I get updates on phone weekly now from county. Think we had a little over 650 new cases, 37% vaccinated.

It caught my eye that the waste water numbers increased dramatically from last week. just saw on news, that’s not an anomaly, other areas having same results. Not good sign there, my understanding it equates to many unreported cases

i’m thinking there are many who didn’t get that 3rd boost Yet. Assume they will recommend #4 sooner vs later for those of us who were jabbed early on in the game. I just go with the flow and put my trust in my doctor.

Corned beef in the UK is the cheapest nastiest meat ever..

i will admit that every now and again I will buy a can of that stuff you use a key to unwind the can. Made by armour here. Believe it’s more fat that meat but, only use it in corned beef hash. I crumble it up in hot skillet, give a quick sear & most of the fat will drain. Still, it has to be horrible for you. Same as spam, for which I’ve never developed a taste.

We got there at 7:00 and the park was practically empty.

you commando you . That is quite a lucky upgrade to a suite! Double the room size, good for you. We did get upgraded to jazz last time From standard, rare happening for us. Enjoy!

Hope the root canal went well and you are feeling a bit better today.

thanks, turns out I had 4 roots, ain’t i special? . Took almost 1.30 hr start to finish. He was very good, no pain during procedure. Mouth just sore last night & a bit more this afternoon as swollen. he warned me tomorrow would likely be worst day Something about a buckle nerve Too much information, i quit listening at that point.

but I don’t to be attacked nor do I want folks stopping by to be attacked by a protective mommy duck.

absolutely not, they can get so feisty. Now, i’m wondering if homeowner’s insurance covers duck attacks

Janet you have inspired me to make some baked goods.

aw, nice. I have the last of frozen blueberries lurking in my upstairs freezer. really should use them up.

I blinked and my girls weekend was over. It was a great weekend

Always does go so fast when having fun. a redo is in order, soon!

 

[Sue M]

Robo Good to hear you guys are doing well! Hope your baking came out well. I think tomorrow I will make my soda bread!
It’s going to be nesting season here soon for the geese. They are very nasty! But love seeing the babies! There’s a beach nearby that they love to flock to along the inlet.

Pumpkin your girls weekend sounds perfect! I always love a good girls weekend. I did have a mani yesterday .

Keisha have to admit I haven’t seen Encanto! You are brave ordering bathing suits online. You’ll have to post about fit. I ordered husband socks on Amazon. Arrived yesterday. The 10-13 normal size he always wears. But these fit kinda short. So annoying. Congrats on your weight loss.

We got our corned beef last year from our butcher. So was pretty good. It’s so annoying when you get a cut of meat from the grocery and they hide the fat or grizzly bits on the bottom where you can’t see it.
.I haven’t noticed our recent Covid count but it’s not done here judging 3 people at the funeral getting it. And of course my brother in law and he was triple vaxed. He said all the others in the ward were unvaccinated. I fully expect it will be much like the flu, having a vaccine once a year. And I always get the flu vaccine. Once I got the flu before vaccine came out and ended up in hospital for a week. Not fun.

Nothing much doing here. Rainy week. So mopped kitchen and bathroom today. Living the dream lol.
Next week my good friend and neighbour is heading down to Anaheim for her sons sort of wedding. I say sorta because during Covid they did get married but only immediate family allowed. His wife’s family lives there so they’re going and having a reception and maybe a blessing or something. Of course entire familyfrom here is going. Her daughter, husband & 2 kids live in basement suite in her house and they have a dog. My oldest will spend the week at the house dog sitting. Friends daughter and husband are taking the kids to DL for 1 day. I asked them to bring me back a box of Mad Hatter tea!

Charade hope you had a good day!

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, think camel was kinda salty that tomorrow is that other green, so he got close. But always nice to say thank you to those in our military, and veterans.

Ah yes, seeing that ever so appropriate animal to say, get over this hump of a day, it’s a Wednesday, and yay, Friday will be here in a short two days from today.

Pumpkin, so nice to hear that fun weekend you had.

Hehe, Keisha, having a song annoying you. Did watch the movie, and it was okay. Glad I did not waste money seeing it on a movie theater. Though I doubt either kid would have gone with me, nor have either seen it, I think. Older one watches the SW shows on our Disney plus. Little one, I don’t think, has watched anything on it so far. Yay for getting a smaller clothing order. Hope those bathing suits look great on you. I rarely online order clothes, but have when I know the size and brand I’m familiar with, and can’t find it in the store.

Sue, yeah, I hope it won’t be another yearly shot. But I too had the flu, and never want to feel like that again, so do get that shot now. Yay for being another tea drinker. I bought that tea years ago, when at WDW one time. It’s a nice tasting tea.

Woot! Weather guy said will be a warmer day than yesterday. We all thought it was a nice weather Tuesday. Kids were in shorts yesterday. They will be in them today, yep. A bit cool start in our very clear sky. 41 said our thermometer, as did an early trash toss after putting the teapot on the stove as had expected it to be boiling away shortly thereafter. But that woot is for a 70 degree high day in March. Heater has been quiet, and may be in shorts for my lunchtime walk. Glorious sunshine today. Weather guy said wall to wall sunshine today. Ah, and my daffodils are already being that spot of yellow in my garden. Tulips are up about two inches. They will take at least a month before blooming. What a way to the middle of March to be so nice weather. Makes sense, as another woot! For where I live, Spring arrives this Sunday, at just about a half hour before noon. So hoping that most gloriously sunny skies, with 70’s and 80’s highs will be our Spring, with no snow and only some rain.

And so, a happy weather, wonderful Wednesday, homies. And a good morning from this tea drinking homie.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

It's a hump day stop in!!!!

Today looks to be another beautiful day again. Yesterday was a beautiful day with lots of snow melting, water is running down the streets again. And of course with the time change...it is light out later - which I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dh was looking at the forecast, and I am hoping that they are right and we will be coming out of our winter and spring will be arriving!!! Farmer's Alamanac is calling for a colder spring. I'm ok with that, if the snow if GONE!!!!

I did finally drag my butt to the gym last night. It seems much busier now that all restrictions have basically lifted here now. So I need to get used to be around more people again. Also...I noticed that people are heading back into the offices again. My daily trips to Tim's now have me waiting in the drive through line. I basically used to basically drive up, order, pay, get my items and out. No more quick 2 minute pit stops.

Well...my tea seemed to have a hole in the bottom today, and I am wanting another already. That is my signal that I should start the daily paper shuffle lol.
Have a great day everyone!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Opps...forgot the quotes lol

If i hear that Bruno song from Encanto one more time, my head might burst. Sat thru that dog of a movie when it came out. The song didn’t register then or now on any level arrrrrgh

We watched that. It's alright. DD loves some of the songs. GD is not interested in that one yet. I'm sure it will come.
Good job on the weight loss. It feels good to be able to get new items and donate that ones that no longer fit.
Your luck with the 4 roots reminds me of my luck when I was little and had teeth removed to make room for incoming teeth. There is a reason I have such a hatred of dentists.

Ah, and my daffodils are already being that spot of yellow in my garden. Tulips are up about two inches. They will take at least a month before blooming. What a way to the middle of March to be so nice weather. Makes sense, as another woot! For where I live, Spring arrives this Sunday, at just about a half hour before noon. So hoping that most gloriously sunny skies, with 70’s and 80’s highs will be our Spring, with no snow and only some rain.

Daffodils and tulips...they are soooo pretty to see popping up in Spring.

t’s going to be nesting season here soon for the geese. They are very nasty! But love seeing the babies! There’s a beach nearby that they love to flock to along the inlet.

I know many here are waiting for the return of the Canadian cobra chickens. There have been sighting around Calgary now. They are definitely a nasty mean bird.

Well...off to shuffle some papers.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne love the camo camel lol! Looks like your weather is all over the place. Another dull rainy day here. I hope they are able to find my tea! It has been a hit or miss. Last August in WDW I couldn’t get it. Supply issues.

Pumpkin cobra chickens haven’t heard that one! Tim’s here always has long drive through queue too.

Don’t know what I want for dinner but have to take something out of freezer!
My x neighbour just texted me from Calgary with dates they’re coming to town. I usually have them over for tea when they come in. Looking forward to the visit. Hopefully early April will have nice weather. Her mom who has dementia always comes along, she lives here and loves to visit. She’s always been very social even now when she doesn’t remember ever being over. Still quite witty.

Have to run out to the store and pick up a few things today. Need buttermilk for my soda bread I’ll make today. And a few other things.
While out will pick up a Covid test kit. I think 5 tests come in a box. Hopefully there isn’t a mad rush for them. Good to have on hand. We get free kits once a month.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Pumpkin cobra chickens haven’t heard that one! Tim’s here always has long drive through queue too.

It's kind of like the meme of why Canadians are sooo nice. It's because we gather under the winter full moon and transfer our anger and bitterness into the Canadian Geese I'll see if I can find the meme on my phone. I know I saved it somewhere lol

 

[Sue M]

It's kind of like the meme of why Canadians are sooo nice. It's because we gather under the winter full moon and transfer our anger and bitterness into the Canadian Geese I'll see if I can find the meme on my phone. I know I saved it somewhere lol

That’s hilarious! Don’t know why I never heard this.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

That may explain why our cobra chickens are soooo mean I believe it's almost time again to gather and perform this ritual soon lol