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

[Charade67]

Still don't have email. I spent at least an hour on the phone today and it still isn't resolved. IT says my account was suspended but can't tell me why. They sent me to account services who tell me that there isn't anything wrong with my account, so it must be an IT problem. I'm just going in circles. They are supposed to investigate and call me back tomorrow.

Trying to get our contractor/builder out to do some of the last remodeling done on our house: redo 2 secondary bathrooms, redo master closets, redo decking on balcony, and replace front door. I put in the online form, and they rejected it for being below their minimum scope. They have done work on our house 4 times.

How annoying. You would think that they would want to keep a happy customer.

Lots of phone calling and emails lately to get answers and appointments. I also booked a vintage '57 Rolls Royce to take us to dinner and back for DH 50th birthday dinner. It's on a weeknight and fairly outside of town. I thought it would be cool for DH to relax and have as much food and drink as he wanted without worrying about driving home.

That sounds really cool.

lol....I`m laughing as okra is one veg I can actually say I spat out in front of several folks.......yes, not pleasant. I love spinach raw in a salad, but yes, if Ima having it sauteed it has to be cooked properly.

I don't know that I have ever eaten okra. There are some foods that I have never tried just because they look so revolting to me. I do love a good spinach salad though.

PSN: I noticed AP rates came out for Aug but not a great selection. Nothing for my entire 2 weeks at SF unless I want a $1000/night suite.

I am anxiously awaiting the September rates. I want SF, but will go to one of the budget hotels if I don't get a price I like.

I like our HM pic below. Also the Easter egg display at contemporary when we had lunch there today. Then returned to Mk and got stuck on people mover lol. Finally got it going

Nice Easter pics. I guess there are worse things to get stuck on than the people mover.

It's almost midnight. i guess I should try to get some sleep.

 

[schumigirl]

I love beets, anyway you cook them. I usually roast them thought.


Yeah, it's not quite the bargain it used to be. However, it's still about the same or cheaper than the deluxes at the mouse.

Love beetroot. I love mine in a sald, diced or grated, and yes roasted too. Tom loves his pickled which I don`t like....one of the few things we disagree on.....lol....

Military gets 2free checked bags & seat selection. True re them having weird issues

Eek

Ive offed several lol. Blame it on our hard water

If u click on previous post it’s a better pic

Leather weapon!

I like our HM pic below. Also the Easter egg display at contemporary when we had lunch there today. Then returned to Mk and got stuck on people mover lol. Finally got it going

Mgm again to do ROTR again, then off to beach for a few days woot!

Love the pictures Janet.......shame you got stuck in such a boring part of the ride.....would have better to have a view at least.

How was the Contemporary? I`ve never been there, well apart from going through on the monorail.

And looking forward to your opinion of the beach, as you know we are thinking of driving there this year.

Sue, prices did a jump in price last December for the Loews hotels.
I saw when they went up weeks before Christmas

RP for a September stay was about $325 then.
I figured that was a big increase and room prices would drop down
Last year my room was at $200 a night.
for a water view.

I was wrong …
Kept seeing rising rates
I have never booked more than 4 months out for my hotel rooms for UO and kept seeing room cost increasing.

So I booked mid January for RP for my September stay.
Figured rates would only go up and not down

Decided to go with the water view which has about $25 more a night cost

Weekends at $400 per night and with tax added on takes it to about $425 ? a night
Weekdays held at $360 plus tax

Looking at the rates now, it is much higher
And no availability for RP for my dates but that could change as many book and later cancel if they can’t get an ap rate

So I consider being lucky I booked when I did as no available rooms for my dates now.
They listed room not available when I checked again in February.

It is sad that I feel like I won the lottery since I was able to book for my dates.

I assume September will have crowds.

I figure that there will be last minute room cancellations before my vacation.
Room rates might drop then to fill in for a sell out hotel.

Still need to book my flight before those rates start to climb more.

I do hope more staff is being hired for the hotels.
Last fall I notice less house keeping staff for the dates I was there.

This is not a complaint but just an observation.

In the past, I would do a few nights staying at Disney added on to my UO trips.

Last time I was at Disney was last January/February
Did the trip with my son and his family
He and his wife set up our plans, meals, etc

Now that Disney has changed their set up for tickets, ride bookings, I doubt I will be going there anytime in the near future solo.

But there’s always the chance my son and his family would do another Disney trip and I would let them do all the planning
I would call it a win- win for me!

Porch light is on for anyone coming to visit here later tonight !

Talking to folks at the hotel, you`re correct, September is going to be a busy one......I do miss those quiet Septembers from many moons ago......will never see those days again.

I remember your last lovely Disney visit with your family.......

Still don't have email. I spent at least an hour on the phone today and it still isn't resolved. IT says my account was suspended but can't tell me why. They sent me to account services who tell me that there isn't anything wrong with my account, so it must be an IT problem. I'm just going in circles. They are supposed to investigate and call me back tomorrow.


How annoying. You would think that they would want to keep a happy customer.

That sounds really cool.


I don't know that I have ever eaten okra. There are some foods that I have never tried just because they look so revolting to me. I do love a good spinach salad though.

I am anxiously awaiting the September rates. I want SF, but will go to one of the budget hotels if I don't get a price I like.

Nice Easter pics. I guess there are worse things to get stuck on than the people mover.

It's almost midnight. i guess I should try to get some sleep.

Okra is one of those that I can`t see the point of. I`ll try most things, but that is one I`ll never eat again....same as offal......yep, it is awful!

Hope you slept better last night.





Another early night last night......love a good sleep.

Woke up to heavy rain again today, quite cool too so think it`ll be a heavier jacket and hat this morning......not quite time to put the winter stuff away yet, maybe by the end of May.

Think I might do a tempura shrimp dish tonight, will make it in a spicy stir fry, haven`t made that dish for a long time. Long as my batter works out nicely.

Grocery shopping this morning and a few stops in to two farm stores we like as well as our butcher. Then I think I`m going to empty out some of the kitchen cabinets and give them their usual clean.......too many to do at once...one of those jobs that`s ideal on a miserable day.

Happy Thursday ​

 

[Lynne G]

At least this rain is not coming until the mid morning, then staying all day, into the evening, to end around my bedtime. At least for now, it’s a cloudy 46, and quiet enough I can hear the birds chirping and the train whistle.

Roads dried out by the time when we had to do an errand around dinner time last night, as most of that rain was gone. So even this morning, the roads don’t sound wet. But as both phone and local weather news say a wet and rainy Thursday, that local news lady says we may hear some thunder today as well. Ick. May do my lunchtime walk, maybe not if raining enough and certainly if I hear thunder, nope. Indoors I will stay.

Thus, like the car selection, Son. Lucky DH and hope he has a wonderful birthday.

Yeah, kinda shocked at the hotel rates. But as I can cancel 5 days before, I am keep looking. For now, I’m staying only at SF in September. But that’s okay, we have been there enough, waiting in a line is not an issue. And in August we have PBH, but hoping that rate goes down, as was not even an AP rate I saw.

Last week day routine for me. So happy to turn that alarm off, as lazy Friday. Yes I am.

So drink up with your choice of drink or bottle, and have a terrific Thirsty Thursday. Sipping away until that fabulous Friday feeling.

Good morning to all this Thursday.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh that lightning strike was close. Funny sounding thunder, almost sounds like a beat of a drum and someone diving a racing car. Raining hard too. Yellow weather radar blob going over us. Joy!

 

[Charade67]

Slow day at work today. I’m trying to find things to do to keep busy.

Tonight is Xanadu. Hopefully it won’t get cancelled at the last minute again.

Talking to folks at the hotel, you`re correct, September is going to be a busy one......I do miss those quiet Septembers from many moons ago......will never see those days again.

Bummer. I was really hoping for some quieter park time. Last year I got to one of the parks when it opened at 7:00 and walked on to most of the rides without wait.

At least this rain is not coming until the mid morning, then staying all day, into the evening, to end around my bedtime. At least for now, it’s a cloudy 46, and quiet enough I can hear the birds chirping and the train whistle.

I think we got the worst of ours last night. It looks like our rain is moving out. It’s a gloomy day today.

I am counting the minutes until lunch.

 

[Sue M]

Sue, prices did a jump in price last December for the Loews hotels.
I saw when they went up weeks before Christmas

RP for a September stay was about $325 then.
I figured that was a big increase and room prices would drop down
Last year my room was at $200 a night.
for a water view.

I was wrong …
Kept seeing rising rates
I have never booked more than 4 months out for my hotel rooms for UO and kept seeing room cost increasing.

So I booked mid January for RP for my September stay.
Figured rates would only go up and not down

Decided to go with the water view which has about $25 more a night cost

Weekends at $400 per night and with tax added on takes it to about $425 ? a night
Weekdays held at $360 plus tax

Looking at the rates now, it is much higher
And no availability for RP for my dates but that could change as many book and later cancel if they can’t get an ap rate

So I consider being lucky I booked when I did as no available rooms for my dates now.
They listed room not available when I checkied again in February.

It is sad that I feel like I won the lottery since I was able to book for my dates.

I assume September will have crowds.

I figure that there will be last minute room cancellations before my vacation.
Room rates might drop then to fill in for a sell out hotel.

Still need to book my flight before those rates start to climb more.

I do hope more staff is being hired for the hotels.
Last fall I notice less house keeping staff for the dates I was there.

This is not a complaint but just an observation.

In the past, I would do a few nights staying at Disney added on to my UO trips.

Last time I was at Disney was last January/February
Did the trip with my son and his family
He and his wife set up our plans, meals, etc

Now that Disney has changed their set up for tickets, ride bookings, I doubt I will be going there anytime in the near future solo.

But there’s always the chance my son and his family would do another Disney trip and I would let them do all the planning
I would call it a win- win for me!

Porch light is on for anyone coming to visit here later tonight !

Yes, prices are crazy now. Guess all that postponed vacays that now are being booked. SF had a decent rate for first week at $198. Lagoon room.
Right now PBH only have King rooms for AP. Guess daughter can have pull-out! Or share King. But I’ll keep looking. Maybe a 2 queen will show up later. I booked GV. I did love my bay view last time because I got a balcony! But I’m sure GV will be fine. No bad views at PB.
The rates for RP and HR were crazy! Especially surprised at HR with all that construction!

Im excited to return to PB. It’s been awhile since we stayed. I had both daughters with me. We loved PB. Such a beautiful hotel. And now I’ll get a chance to really explore the grounds. Last time was just before knee replacement and I just did minimal walking. Ended up using wheelchair in parks.

Also to get a chance of longer SF stay. Last visit only 2 days at SF before move to HR so I never got to the pool. Too busy with meet ups! So fun.

GV AP rate already gone! That was so quick. Was just posted yesterday.

I wish RP had AP rates but only for $1,000+ suites. I love RP too!

Id rather go early Sept but daughter I’m going with gets 1st 2 weeks of Aug off work.

 

[Sue M]

Charade I got $198 AP rate at SF lagoon view. I was good with that! So first week is there. Maybe I can figure out the elevators
Hope IT can figure out your account!

Lynne PBH had AP rates for our Aug stay. And going fast! What are your dates? We’ll be there till Aug 13

Schumi love the Lucy meme. Vitamina! A classic!

So glad I slept last night!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick Thirsty Thursday stop in!

Slower days at work it seems. So I will take it!

Sun is shinning, I hope the wind stays down - but I am not holding my breath of that one. Springtime is always fairly windy here. Gotta dry up the fields/pastures for crops and animal ranching and get those animals out into the pastures again.

Dh is curling tonight, so it's just me and the boys. Tonight I'm making rice/taco bowls. Super easy, light and refreshing. Tomorrow night is the chicken burger dinner box from Costco with dill pickle salad. We have seen in the fresh take home meal section...these chicken burgers and wedges meal. I've been wanting to try it, and Friday night is the PERFECT night to do it. Minimal effort for a decent meal after a long @ss week.

I love beets, anyway you cook them. I usually roast them thought.

We love beets too. I/We love them roasted as well. They are great mixed with sweet potato, carrots and tossed in the airfryer

Woke up to heavy rain again today, quite cool too so think it`ll be a heavier jacket and hat this morning......not quite time to put the winter stuff away yet, maybe by the end of May.

I am waiting for Mother Nature to blast us one more time with snow. But today, I am wearing my cute little sneakers with no socks!!!! My feet are screaming at having to wear socks.

Last week day routine for me. So happy to turn that alarm off, as lazy Friday. Yes I am.

NICE!!!! I would love to work I four day week! It seems like when I do, we are always travelling, so I never get to take advantage of an extra day at home.

Tonight is Xanadu. Hopefully it won’t get cancelled at the last minute again.

Enjoy...have fun!

Yes, prices are crazy now. Guess all that postponed vacays that now are being booked. SF had a decent rate for first week at $198. Lagoon room.
Right now PBH only have King rooms for AP. Guess daughter can have pull-out! Or share King. But I’ll keep looking. Maybe a 2 queen will show up later. I booked GV. I did love my bay view last time because I got a balcony! But I’m sure GV will be fine. No bad views at PB.
The rates for RP and HR were crazy! Especially surprised at HR with all that construction!

I am hoping that the revenge travel is done by December. If not, we may put off until Feb/March 2023. We will see how things unfold.

Well...It's almost time for me to head out for lunch.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

Slow day at work today. I’m trying to find things to do to keep busy.

Tonight is Xanadu. Hopefully it won’t get cancelled at the last minute again.



Bummer. I was really hoping for some quieter park time. Last year I got to one of the parks when it opened at 7:00 and walked on to most of the rides without wait.

I think we got the worst of ours last night. It looks like our rain is moving out. It’s a gloomy day today.

I am counting the minutes until lunch.

Enjoy Xanadu.....

You probably will be able to do EE and get some decent times before the crowds, but generally I do believe "quiet" Septembers are a thing of the past.

Charade I got $198 AP rate at SF lagoon view. I was good with that! So first week is there. Maybe I can figure out the elevators
Hope IT can figure out your account!

Lynne PBH had AP rates for our Aug stay. And going fast! What are your dates? We’ll be there till Aug 13

Schumi love the Lucy meme. Vitamina! A classic!

So glad I slept last night!

I was introduced to Lucy rather late in life, but I got it and do enjoy the dvd`s now and again.....in short bursts though, too many and it`s not so funny.

Quick Thirsty Thursday stop in!

Slower days at work it seems. So I will take it!

Sun is shinning, I hope the wind stays down - but I am not holding my breath of that one. Springtime is always fairly windy here. Gotta dry up the fields/pastures for crops and animal ranching and get those animals out into the pastures again.

Dh is curling tonight, so it's just me and the boys. Tonight I'm making rice/taco bowls. Super easy, light and refreshing. Tomorrow night is the chicken burger dinner box from Costco with dill pickle salad. We have seen in the fresh take home meal section...these chicken burgers and wedges meal. I've been wanting to try it, and Friday night is the PERFECT night to do it. Minimal effort for a decent meal after a long @ss week.


We love beets too. I/We love them roasted as well. They are great mixed with sweet potato, carrots and tossed in the airfryer

I am waiting for Mother Nature to blast us one more time with snow. But today, I am wearing my cute little sneakers with no socks!!!! My feet are screaming at having to wear socks.

NICE!!!! I would love to work I four day week! It seems like when I do, we are always travelling, so I never get to take advantage of an extra day at home.

Enjoy...have fun!

I am hoping that the revenge travel is done by December. If not, we may put off until Feb/March 2023. We will see how things unfold.

Well...It's almost time for me to head out for lunch.

Have a great day everyone!

Hope you don`t get any more snow....although it certainly looks likely for you guys.





Well, we did have the most miserable day....high winds, torrential rain and it was cold......but by 7pm, wind had gone and rain was over....still cold though for the time of year but nice to see the sun shining tonight before it got dark.

Tempura shrimp was a success. And the sauce was indeed nice and spicy, almost like szechuan meets sweet and sour with added kick. We could eat our body weight in shrimp and most seafoods to be honest.

Another quiet night tonight for us.......enjoying a tonic water right now...the high life.....

Hope Janet is still having a wonderful trip........

 

[Lynne G]

Wow! A very good lightning show. And a hehe, little one said when she was young and not so fond of hearing thunder, I said it was God bowling. Now, she should be a storm chaser, as loves seeing a good storm now a days. When I was little I loved to watch a storm go by rocking on the rocking chairs my dad and I sat on on our large covered front porch.

Sue, sorry will miss ya by a day. We will be there the week after you. Cheapest, though not cheap as I want, was PBH, and no AP rates were to be found. We really like it there, so unless I see some much better rates at HRH or RP, that’s where we will be. Why I don’t mind SF for my September stay, this year, unless RP has a much lower rate. I did book for next year, last 2 weeks of September, at a decent rate at RP. So I’ll know I’ll be there for sure, and have that decent rate locked in for now. Like I said, it’s nice you have until 5 days before checking in, to get your down payment back in full.

Quite a night it is. Both men working tonight, they’ll have fun coming home in the rain. Evening news said will be thunderstorms throughout the evening. Eh, ever a good night to stay inside, and relax.

Hope Charade enjoyed her show tonight, and hope Keisha is having a blast down there. Hope you didn’t get wet, Keisha. My phone was flashing Orlando thunderstorms as well as lightning warnings for me.

 

[macraven]

My dinner tonight was, let’s clean out the fridge and eat a little of this and that …

Mr Mac called dibs on the steak which I gladly will pass on it

With my loss of 4 molars and only one is crowned so far, he can eat all the red meat.

But when I get rest of the crowning done, steak will be my first meal
Next week one more crown will be done.
It has been a long process due to the sending out for crowns to be made

I’m good with the vegetables and bananas and the chocolate pudding for the meantime.

It’s a fun diet for now but who would have thought all the weight I have gained packs pounds on

Well… pudding, ice cream, and home made brownies is not the best diet to keep
Lol

Hey Janet, hope you are having better weather and return home with a tan.
Was watching the weather channel and it looks like today was only good for ducks.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick stop in tonight. Sent manager an email about meeting to chat about a raise. We chatted a bit today. Now he needs to go to the higher ups for the amount. I provided him with some good ammo of what they pay in other branches for what I do...hopefully they can meet my request. Keep your fingers crossed for me

Went to the gym...had to push through when I wanted to quit 20 minutes in. But I pushed through and did 45.

I seen some videos of the rain - I hope Keisha had a non-park day planned or wore rubber boots and a poncho.

Found out today, our elderly neighbor passed away Tuesday. I mentioned to DH that I had a feeling, just as there was not many family around his house. So sad.

Well, I should hit the shower. But I'll leave a night light picture for those who can't count sheep tonight and for our early risers across the pond.

 

[Charade67]

Finally got to see Xanadu tonight. I don't know exactly what I was expecting, but that certainly wasn't it. That was probably the craziest stage musical I have ever seen. It was so over the top and I think even cheesier than the movie. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I think the movie tried to be a serious musical, but the stage show was just so fun and campy.

I was reading the program and noticed that the president of the board of directors for the theater company is a therapist that I worked with 10 years ago when I tempted at our state mental health agency. She was there tonight working concessions, so she and I chatted for a little while.

I got a call from the university IT help desk at 10:40 pm. They still can't figure out what is wrong with my email. They say the problem is because student accounts put a hold on my account. I talked to student accounts and they say there is nothing wrong with my account. I told the IT guy what the error message said and he told me that they have never seen that error before. Great. I have a unique problem and no one knows how to fix it.

Id rather go early Sept but daughter I’m going with gets 1st 2 weeks of Aug off work.

Sorry I will miss you this year.

Charade I got $198 AP rate at SF lagoon view. I was good with that! So first week is there. Maybe I can figure out the elevators

I think if you get guesthouse 3 you will be okay. Guesthouse 2 was weird.

Wow! A very good lightning show. And a hehe, little one said when she was young and not so fond of hearing thunder, I said it was God bowling. Now, she should be a storm chaser, as loves seeing a good storm now a days. When I was little I loved to watch a storm go by rocking on the rocking chairs my dad and I sat on on our large covered front porch.

I still don't like thunderstorms. I don't know why, but they make me anxious.

Quick stop in tonight. Sent manager an email about meeting to chat about a raise. We chatted a bit today. Now he needs to go to the higher ups for the amount. I provided him with some good ammo of what they pay in other branches for what I do...hopefully they can meet my request. Keep your fingers crossed for me

Good luck with the raise.

I need to get some sleep. I have to get up early in the morning. We have a plumber coming. DH thinks our water heater might be leaking.

 

[schumigirl]

My dinner tonight was, let’s clean out the fridge and eat a little of this and that …

Mr Mac called dibs on the steak which I gladly will pass on it

With my loss of 4 molars and only one is crowned so far, he can eat all the red meat.

But when I get rest of the crowning done, steak will be my first meal
Next week one more crown will be done.
It has been a long process due to the sending out for crowns to be made

I’m good with the vegetables and bananas and the chocolate pudding for the meantime.

It’s a fun diet for now but who would have thought all the weight I have gained packs pounds on

Well… pudding, ice cream, and home made brownies is not the best diet to keep
Lol

Hey Janet, hope you are having better weather and return home with a tan.
Was watching the weather channel and it looks like today was only good for ducks.

You have had a long process for the crowns. It`ll be worth it when you`re done and you can eat all the steak......

Yes, those dessert diets are fun, but they do catch up on you!!! I think they`ve found me too......lol........

Quick stop in tonight. Sent manager an email about meeting to chat about a raise. We chatted a bit today. Now he needs to go to the higher ups for the amount. I provided him with some good ammo of what they pay in other branches for what I do...hopefully they can meet my request. Keep your fingers crossed for me

Went to the gym...had to push through when I wanted to quit 20 minutes in. But I pushed through and did 45.

I seen some videos of the rain - I hope Keisha had a non-park day planned or wore rubber boots and a poncho.

Found out today, our elderly neighbor passed away Tuesday. I mentioned to DH that I had a feeling, just as there was not many family around his house. So sad.

Well, I should hit the shower. But I'll leave a night light picture for those who can't count sheep tonight and for our early risers across the pond.
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Shame about your neighbour, always sad to hear.

Yes, good luck with the raise.....hopefully they`ll realise your worth.

Finally got to see Xanadu tonight. I don't know exactly what I was expecting, but that certainly wasn't it. That was probably the craziest stage musical I have ever seen. It was so over the top and I think even cheesier than the movie. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I think the movie tried to be a serious musical, but the stage show was just so fun and campy.

I was reading the program and noticed that the president of the board of directors for the theater company is a therapist that I worked with 10 years ago when I tempted at our state mental health agency. She was there tonight working concessions, so she and I chatted for a little while.

I got a call from the university IT help desk at 10:40 pm. They still can't figure out what is wrong with my email. They say the problem is because student accounts put a hold on my account. I talked to student accounts and they say there is nothing wrong with my account. I told the IT guy what the error message said and he told me that they have never seen that error before. Great. I have a unique problem and no one knows how to fix it.


Sorry I will miss you this year.

I think if you get guesthouse 3 you will be okay. Guesthouse 2 was weird.

I still don't like thunderstorms. I don't know why, but they make me anxious.

Good luck with the raise.

I need to get some sleep. I have to get up early in the morning. We have a plumber coming. DH thinks our water heater might be leaking.

It is hard to imagine something cheesier than Xanadu........but glad you enjoyed it, it does sound like a fun night.

Hope you slept well and good luck with the plumber, hope it`s not a major thing.




It`s cold. Real feel is in the minuses C, we have frost and it is very white out there. But, at least the wind and rain has gone for now, not completely according to the weather report. Sun is shining beautifully though.

Going to go look for a new suitcase today. The place we always bought ours has closed down so not too many places to look at them before you buy now. Of course you can buy a mllion online, but I like to see something before we buy it. Or we might just come out with two and buy one in Orlando, that might be easier as our suitcases are always so heavy.

Going to make moussaka today for dinner tonight, so we do need to go buy cheese for that, never picked it up yesterday in the deli. And whole black peppercorns....and I had a list but still missed those.

Time for my early morning pot of tea........

Have a wonderful Friday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Friday! Yes it is. The sunshine is out, even with a partly cloudy day in store, loving seeing such a bright start to our day.

Hehe, yesterday, as was burrito and beer day, we decided to go to Mad Mex for dinner. Bar was rocking, but no wait for a table. Little one finished her burrito, but I only ate half. Did take that other half home, as I knew one of the guys would have no issue eating that leftover. And I think it only stayed in the refrigerator for a few hours. DH polished it off not much later after he came home. Older one had to fend for himself, but not an issue, as both my kids are good cooks, and we are still generally kitchen stocked. But another hehe, for that last night, as was so dense fog, was hard to see driving. Another good thing, both my kids are good drivers. But that fog oooh. Spooky. And, saw an accident. Yeah, even mid evening, people should have been more alert and go slower. Thankful it was not us in that accident, and little one knew a shortcut around the accident traffic that was building very long lines, so we got home without any traffic after she got out of that very long car line. Last thankful. I’m not very good at knowing where at a new place. Little one remembers how to get anywhere she has first been. And so, it’s nice to be the passenger sometimes.

As little one’s class today is turn in your work by midnight, she asked me what I am doing today. Um, not sure. It will be a ladies fun day, as both guys will be out by lunchtime, older one works, and DH continues to be the good son. MIL has had some health issues, so I’m glad DH is there for her.

Fabulous Friday homies. May you have that joy of knowing the weekend is arriving soon. Woot!!!

Yay, let’s play the weather yo-yo for our predicted 7 day forecast. High temps: 59 today, 55 on Saturday, 51 on Sunday, 60 on Monday, but yay, yay, 77 on Tuesday, with 73 on Wednesday, 70 on Thursday and a rainy 71 on Friday. Ah, those warmer days are so needed. But yeah, not turning off the heater yet. Next weekend’s predicted highs are 58 and 54. Still that time of year we see cooler temps. But a woot! Only day in that 9 day forecast has rain predicted. So nice to see the sun most of the days.

Ah, nothing like a lazy start on a week day. And yay, two countdowns now, with depending on what December looks like, maybe doing a first December week too. Plotting commencing. Hehe, just renewed my AP. Will renew little one’s when we are there in August. Priorities.

Morning all. And will cross fingers and toes that Pumpkin gets that deserved raise. Sad to hear of neighbor passing.

 

[keishashadow]

Good morning Sunshines, brisk day at ormond beach, surely warmer by double the temps at home!

Mac Pencil us in, our treat, a big, juicy steak (or two, it’s vacation after all lol) in the fall

Already set up camp for the day. Detest vehicles on beach, this time booked a place up in ormond beach. Nice, quiet just 5 min drive from restaurant area. Haven’t stayed in such an old skool place since I was a kid. So we’ll kept, scrupulously clean (even the elevators lol). We are top floor OF room. Like all beaches here that hard pack stuff but, will do nicely poolside

Re weather in mgm yesterday…don’t get me started. Rain not due until long after we rode RoTR

Dum dum dum

It went down while we were right outside getting on vehicle. I would’ve bolted. Mr wanted to stay & wait it out. By the time we did ride u can see i quickly became a drowned rat.

Changed shirt in the car. Thank God I had in a sports bra. Glad I did change as drive up took forever in the rain. Still the idiots drive like maniacs. Had one almost clip us and a few other cars ahead of us. We came to standstill 20 min later. Turned out that little blue car was now a charred black & almost unrecognizable. A shame. Hope he didn’t kill anyone I4 is seriously such a nasty road

Have a great day all!

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning Sunshines, brisk day at ormond beach, surely warmer by double the temps at home!

Mac Pencil us in, our treat, a big, juicy steak (or two, it’s vacation after all lol) in the fall

Already set up camp for the day. Detest vehicles on beach, this time booked a place up in ormond beach. Nice, quiet just 5 min drive from restaurant area. Haven’t stayed in such an old skool place since I was a kid. So we’ll kept, scrupulously clean (even the elevators lol). We are top floor OF room. Like all beaches here that hard pack stuff but, will do nicely poolside

Re weather in mgm yesterday…don’t get me started. Rain not due until long after we rode RoTR

Dum dum dum

It went down while we were right outside getting on vehicle. I would’ve bolted. Mr wanted to stay & wait it out. By the time we did ride u can see i quickly became a drowned rat.

Changed shirt in the car. Thank God I had in a sports bra. Glad I did change as drive up took forever in the rain. Still the idiots drive like maniacs. Had one almost clip us and a few other cars ahead of us. We came to standstill 20 min later. Turned out that little blue car was now a charred black & almost unrecognizable. A shame. Hope he didn’t kill anyone I4 is seriously such a nasty road

Have a great day all!

Love the pictures Janet.......I think we`ll be adding that beach to our list of places to visit, it looks lovely.......need some food recommendations though.........and glad the hotel is pristine....all you need sometimes.

Sports bra.......I had my friends in hysterics at my attempts to remove my lock and load in December.......I did say I should have bought the larger size, but found out after the fact........lol....least now I know!!

Yes, the I-4 is a nightmare in certain parts. Some drivers just don`t have a clue. Good to see you popping in for a quick visit and enjoy.......





Beautiful day, but still so cold.

Never did find a suitcase today. They all felt so cheap and not quality, so will leave it for now, it doesn`t need to be a LV, but some looked like they wouldn`t last one journey. Did buy some olives for tomorrow night as we plan to have a charcuterie board, not a huge one as it`s just the two of us, but we still like a nice little selection.

We had a quick book group meeting.....that last book went out the window by all except 2. Told the girl who is choosing next it has to be fun!! Think one might be leaving, not surprised......

Moussaka is more or less put together, just need to pop it in the oven later for dinner. And another quiet day for us really......and think it`ll be a quiet weekend again.

Mid afternoon pot of tea time......

 

[Charade67]

We are now the owners of a new water heater. That was an expense we weren't expecting. The joys of home ownership.

I need to do some cleaning today, but first a nap. I woke up at 4:30 again and couldn't get back to sleep. Housework will have to wait.

 

[keishashadow]

We are now the owners of a new water heater. That was an expense we weren't expecting. The joys of home ownership.

Does your county require an overflow tank too? That’s the icing on cake here

Carole We hit up one yet another Greek diner yesterday as worse for road wear lol. Roast Turkey & chicken parm. Barely got thru half of it. Had to save room for lemon meringue pie. Good, scratch food for under $12 each lol

I love a rocket launch from the beach Nice surprise with the delay. . Ground control to Major Tom…

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Happy Friday Dance!!! Insert the dancing Banana - as that's how I feel today.

Just watched the SpaceX launch. Manager came into my office about some clerical duty...and we ended up watching it together - when he wondered what he was listening to lol

Picked up some doughnuts for our coffee break today. We all are needing the extra sugar jolt to get through today. The doughnut and tea and tasting fantastic this morning.

Going to go look for a new suitcase today. The place we always bought ours has closed down so not too many places to look at them before you buy now. Of course you can buy a mllion online, but I like to see something before we buy it. Or we might just come out with two and buy one in Orlando, that might be easier as our suitcases are always so heavy.

We have found the same thing. We went to buy new luggage for our trip, and ended up not getting anything new, as we like to see if before we purchase it. Hopefully you can find something before your trip. I hope your weather improves. It's actually beautiful today....BUT forecast is for wet snow tomorrow until Tuesday

As little one’s class today is turn in your work by midnight, she asked me what I am doing today. Um, not sure. It will be a ladies fun day, as both guys will be out by lunchtime, older one works, and DH continues to be the good son. MIL has had some health issues, so I’m glad DH is there for her.

Fun...I enjoy those lady fun days!!! Enjoy all the moments!

Already set up camp for the day. Detest vehicles on beach, this time booked a place up in ormond beach. Nice, quiet just 5 min drive from restaurant area. Haven’t stayed in such an old skool place since I was a kid. So we’ll kept, scrupulously clean (even the elevators lol). We are top floor OF room. Like all beaches here that hard pack stuff but, will do nicely poolside

I have to say, I'm as green as a jelly bean. How I would love to have some sand under my feet right now. Enjoy all the moments - even though you got wet yesterday at HS. A day wet in a park is much better than being at work

We are now the owners of a new water heater. That was an expense we weren't expecting. The joys of home ownership.

Ugh....not fun...but at least you have hot water. I know that ours is on it's last legs too. We are just waiting for it to cr@p out. As long as it doesn't do it on Mother's day (like our last one did and spent my mother's day helping to replace a hot water tank )

I love a rocket launch from the beach Nice surprise with the delay. . Ground control to Major Tom…

OOOO how awesome you got to see it!!!! I was watching from my desk.

Well, I should probably shuffle some papers and fill out some spreadsheets.

Have a great day everyone