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

[macraven]

Hope you feel loads better by morning time Lynne

Spending the rest of my evening channel surfing

Every thing I have flipped thru sees quite dull
so will watch the weather channel as it will help me doze off

 

[schumigirl]

Spending the rest of my evening channel surfing

Every thing I have flipped thru sees quite dull
so will watch the weather channel as it will help me doze off

We oftens say we have 50 million channels between cable, Netflix and all the other options to view......and there`s very rarely anything worth watching on! Dvd`s all the way for us usually.....thank goodness we have a lot! And repeats are popular too......1980`s had some good tv I`ve come to realise......I missed a lot with being out almost every night since 1983 apparently........lol.......





Dull and cool Monday here......going to be sunny later, but not warm.

Have a list to get through today, need to pick up some things from different places, will get that done this morning though.

Haven`t given food a thought yet today, might get some sausages from the butcher if he has some nice ones ready today, he makes a different special one every day and might do mashed potatoes since it`s not exactly summer yet!

However, a pot of tea is on the brew right now, just for me.......

Have the best Monday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Aw, sorry weather is dull, Schumi. But glad you had a pot of tea to enjoy.

I’m feeling better, so tea for me too. Ugh, had to turn the ac off. Older one turned it in, and saw the thermostat at
60 degrees this morning. Um, lizard here, and that’s too cold for me.

Ugh, there was an email sent out to a huge and I mean huge number of people. The number of people responding to that email saying not for me, hit send to all. I think I have been copied with over 200 of those emails so far. And I responded to the email only to the sender. Silly, annoying people. And they are still at it. Sigh. I need to get work done.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick early morning stop in!

Weekend flew by way too fast - as it always does. We finally have beautiful weather and I think I can finally say spring has arrived here. I am loving the weather, and have finally broke out my cute little shoes and capris.

Had a great weekend with the kids. Had a blast with gd all weekend. She definitely loves her Grammie and Pappa, she didn't want to go home lol. They sure are fun!!!!

Well, I should hunt down some papers to shuffle around.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[macraven]

 

[Lynne G]

Well, I think the IT people finally stopped that crazy send to all button pushers.

Sweet, Pumpkin, so nice to enjoy family time with your gd. Nice to have that Spring weather to break out the more colorful lighter feeling clothes and yay to cute shoes too. I’m always glad to get to wear my flip flops. Not as warm as yesterday, but at least the sun is out. While I still wore my jacket, was nice to be outside for my lunchtime walk.

Eh, the afternoon is dragging. More tea. And not as cool feeling, as little one is like me, too cool inside and switched to heater on for a few hours.

 

[Charade67]

Quick hello from a slow day at work. I had a very lazy weekend. Dh is in Vegas, so I am not doing much of anything while he is gone. Yesterday I was going to start a cross stitch project. I haven’t done any stitching in years. I couldn’t find the bag that had my hoop and the project I started ages ago in it. I looked everywhere with no luck. I hope it didn’t accidentally get thrown out. So today at lunchtime I went out and bought a new hoop.

I went to see the recent Fantastic Beasts movie at the cinema on Tuesday. No spoilers. I really liked it. I have not been inside a cinema for about 3 years. There were only 6 other people in that particular theatre. So going on a week night was nice.

We really liked it too. I don’t know why it isn’t doing as well as expected.

8 sleeps till we fly.......covid test result dependent of course!!

How exciting. Do you have your September dates scheduled yet?

Feeling much better.

Great news.

We oftens say we have 50 million channels between cable, Netflix and all the other options to view......and there`s very rarely anything worth watching on!

I have started discovering older series that I never watched when they were on originally. I am currently watching Monk.

I’m feeling better, so tea for me too. Ugh, had to turn the ac off. Older one turned it in, and saw the thermostat at
60 degrees this morning. Um, lizard here, and that’s too cold for me.

Woah, 60 is way too cold. I think my thermostat is on 72 or 73.

Ugh, there was an email sent out to a huge and I mean huge number of people. The number of people responding to that email saying not for me, hit send to all. I think I have been copied with over 200 of those emails so far. And I responded to the email only to the sender. Silly, annoying people. And they are still at it. Sigh. I need to get work done.

That annoys me too. We have a few from church that insist on using “reply all” on every single email. They are all the same repeat offenders.


Well, it’s April 25th. Happy perfect date!

 

[schumigirl]

Quick early morning stop in!

Weekend flew by way too fast - as it always does. We finally have beautiful weather and I think I can finally say spring has arrived here. I am loving the weather, and have finally broke out my cute little shoes and capris.

Had a great weekend with the kids. Had a blast with gd all weekend. She definitely loves her Grammie and Pappa, she didn't want to go home lol. They sure are fun!!!!

Well, I should hunt down some papers to shuffle around.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

Glad you had a lovely weekend with your little one.....and glad you have some lovely weather finally.

Quick hello from a slow day at work. I had a very lazy weekend. Dh is in Vegas, so I am not doing much of anything while he is gone. Yesterday I was going to start a cross stitch project. I haven’t done any stitching in years. I couldn’t find the bag that had my hoop and the project I started ages ago in it. I looked everywhere with no luck. I hope it didn’t accidentally get thrown out. So today at lunchtime I went out and bought a new hoop.



We really liked it too. I don’t know why it isn’t doing as well as expected.


How exciting. Do you have your September dates scheduled yet?


Great news.

I have started discovering older series that I never watched when they were on originally. I am currently watching Monk.


Woah, 60 is way too cold. I think my thermostat is on 72 or 73.


That annoys me too. We have a few from church that insist on using “reply all” on every single email. They are all the same repeat offenders.


Well, it’s April 25th. Happy perfect date!
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Yes, we`ve been booked since last year for September...we arrive Sept 1st and leave on the 28th.

We really enjoyed Monk when it was on, you have to watch it to the very end when there is a conclusion to the whole series.






Lovely day today.......enjoyed some baked salmon tonight, let it go cold and had it with a large salad and some spicy couscous and I made a flourless chocolate cake for my guys as they love it.

Sun is still shining, but very cool out there tonight.

Started reading the Lives and Loves of a She Devil......very black humour, but a good read already.

 

[Charade67]

We really enjoyed Monk when it was on, you have to watch it to the very end when there is a conclusion to the whole series.

Good to know. I hate it when a series ends and doesn’t wrap up well or leaves unanswered questions. I just finished season 1 yesterday.


I got my student ID today. I’m official now.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi lucky you getting to keep your gardener! Ours sounds similar, he was very hard working and did a great job at a fair price. He took over his fathe’s business.
So far the new woman did a good job. She’s 40 and a single mom. We’ll give her a try And see how it goes. Only thing I don’t like is she doesn’t have a truck so puts the clippings in our green bin. It is a large tall one. But it’s nice to have it carted away. So I don’t see how she’ll be able to do garden clean up, hedge trimming etc. so May have to get separate person for that. '

Charade beautiful horse! Does Busch still give free beer? When at wdw if we go eat at Trails End we would go walk down to the horse barns to see all the beautiful big horses.

Mac are you watching Fear?

Im way behind again! Life has a way of getting in the way!
Today went with the husband for doctor appt. 2 sets of ears are better than one. Then we did a few errands and such. Later today I bought my daughter her Universal ticket. An Explorers Pass they call it. For us international folks. It’s a 3 park 2 week ticket and cheaper than the 2 park seasonal pass. I have an AP but as she doesn’t go more than once a year, it’s a good ticket for her.
Tomorrow is a free day. Wednesday going for a mani/shellac. Thursday I volunteered at church to help with some organizing for the Spring Bazaar. And Friday I got double booked.
In the morning I’m meeting up with some old work friends, for brunch. Then going out for dinner with the neighbourhood ladies and seeing the Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebration, Music of the Night. I love his music so hope it’s good.

Saturday I went out for a 10km paddle up the inlet with my paddling club in 6 man boats. I’m still feeling it

 

[macraven]

Sue, do you have a kayak for the paddle you did ?
…oops just reread what you posted

Never mind what I asked

Of course I watched Fear!
It was on Sunday and watched it twice

First viewed it Sunday and then the encore

The show fills a void since Walking Dead has a break before new episodes come back

Hope all went fine for your husband!

 

[Charade67]

Charade beautiful horse! Does Busch still give free beer? When at wdw if we go eat at Trails End we would go walk down to the horse barns to see all the beautiful big horses.

I don’t think they give free beer, but I’m not 100% sure since I don’t drink beer.


My eyes are bleary from doing cross stitch for the past several hours. I’m making this for the therapists I work for.

Only instead of “psychiatric help” I’m putting their business names on it, and instead of “the doctor” I’m using their first names.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Thought I would make a quick evening stop in.

I was hoping to put some chicken on the grill, but the weather had other ideas, and it was threatening rain. So I changed plans and whipped up some chicken parmeasan and pasta for supper. It's always a good quick meal. Whipped up a quick banana bread as well with the overripe bananas. It never lasts long in this house. Especially when you add some chocolate chips .

No gym tonight. I am still so exhausted from this cold. Only have a little bit of a lingering cough left. But at least I am sleeping through the night now without big coughing spells that keep dh awake.

I had a nice day at Busch Gardens yesterday, The weather was perfect and the park wasn't very crowded. As predicted, we didn't ride any rides. Instead we did a couple of animal encounters.

Sounds like you had a great day!

Spent a lot of time outside to eliminate fire ants mounds.
Put enough treatment products down so they will miss their birthday this month

I'll have to put that onto my list of things of " why I live where the air hurts my face". I always need good reminders when it is cr@ptasticly cold outside.

Ugh, there was an email sent out to a huge and I mean huge number of people. The number of people responding to that email saying not for me, hit send to all. I think I have been copied with over 200 of those emails so far. And I responded to the email only to the sender. Silly, annoying people. And they are still at it. Sigh. I need to get work done.

I had one of those emails arrive today as well. I'm always scared I'm going to be the one responding to "all" instead of sender.

Quick hello from a slow day at work. I had a very lazy weekend. Dh is in Vegas, so I am not doing much of anything while he is gone. Yesterday I was going to start a cross stitch project. I haven’t done any stitching in years. I couldn’t find the bag that had my hoop and the project I started ages ago in it. I looked everywhere with no luck. I hope it didn’t accidentally get thrown out. So today at lunchtime I went out and bought a new hoop.

That pattern is cute!!! How long do you think it will take you to complete it.

Tomorrow is a free day. Wednesday going for a mani/shellac. Thursday I volunteered at church to help with some organizing for the Spring Bazaar. And Friday I got double booked.
In the morning I’m meeting up with some old work friends, for brunch. Then going out for dinner with the neighbourhood ladies and seeing the Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebration, Music of the Night. I love his music so hope it’s good.

That's a full schedule for the week! Have fun!!!!

Well, I should get going. Think I am going to hit the bed earlier than usual. I'll leave a light on for those who can't sleep and the early risers.

 

[schumigirl]

Good to know. I hate it when a series ends and doesn’t wrap up well or leaves unanswered questions. I just finished season 1 yesterday.


I got my student ID today. I’m official now.

You`ll enjoy it. There was one season I thought dragged a little, but it came back again next season. The humour is so good at times and I love his relationship with the Captain.

Schumi lucky you getting to keep your gardener! Ours sounds similar, he was very hard working and did a great job at a fair price. He took over his fathe’s business.
So far the new woman did a good job. She’s 40 and a single mom. We’ll give her a try And see how it goes. Only thing I don’t like is she doesn’t have a truck so puts the clippings in our green bin. It is a large tall one. But it’s nice to have it carted away. So I don’t see how she’ll be able to do garden clean up, hedge trimming etc. so May have to get separate person for that. '

I think gardeners are worth their weight in gold right now. Some friends have been struggling to get one as some have given up over the last couple of years. Hope it works out for you with her.

Thought I would make a quick evening stop in.

I was hoping to put some chicken on the grill, but the weather had other ideas, and it was threatening rain. So I changed plans and whipped up some chicken parmeasan and pasta for supper. It's always a good quick meal. Whipped up a quick banana bread as well with the overripe bananas. It never lasts long in this house. Especially when you add some chocolate chips .

No gym tonight. I am still so exhausted from this cold. Only have a little bit of a lingering cough left. But at least I am sleeping through the night now without big coughing spells that keep dh awake.

Good idea to take it easy while you are still recovering from a nasty cold, but glad to hear you are sleeping through the night, that makes all the difference.




Sun is brilliant this morning, but won`t last according to the weather man on the radio and won`t be very warm........shame.

Going to smile nicely at our printer today and try and get some items printed today.....I`m sure it`s a grumpy teenager deep down! The more technical these things get, the more awkward they are and have more things that need updates every time it seems.

No real plans today........might get some baking done this afternoon, also doing some rosemary bread as I`m making Moussaka for dinner tonight, we like those together.....I`m making smaller individual dishes of Moussaka as it can be a heavy dish....smaller is better with that one!

Might get out a walk later too if it does stay dry.

Happy Tuesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, a Taco Tuesday is here. The day Mac can enjoy a Taco Bell meal.

Well, unlike yesterday morning, little one got fed up with how cool the house felt, and now it’s almost too warm inside. I’ll take a peak at the thermostat soon, and maybe push it down a few degrees.

Today, we are still in the 60’s as a high, and rain to be seen around the early dinner hour. And even though sunrise was a half hour ago, it’s not very bright out. Mostly cloudy day, with some rain, said the weather lady in the early morning news. Eh, anyway that still feels warmer, is a good one.

But as yesterday, don’t think I’ll feel warm enough on my lunchtime walk. Around noon, we should see 63 on the thermometer. Jacket on, and lightweight pants. Short sleeved shirt, as not that cold out. I love my old now, lightweight winter type jacket. It’s good to wear with almost all weather times when needing a jacket. Have never found one exactly like it fits me, and I keep looking. I hate that, you find a brand and an item they sell, and buy it. Then later, they have slightly changed or even more then changed the fabric and fit. So goes the try new brands and hope to find a decent enough new one. I have a few clothing and shoe items like that. Sad kinda day when they are so worn out, they need to be tossed, and nothing like it ever found.

Ah, dove was out, and cooing in that early hour. And was a loud bird calling a few minutes ago. More and more green now being seen. I think with the rain and a bit warmer days, and DH will need to mow the lawn soon.

With all the grays of Winter, I think lifts moods when we start to see all the bright colors of Spring. But as that pesky cold weather is still not done with us, a cold front is coming, and will drop the high degrees days in the 50’s the next couple of days. Though have to say, when such is coming, it’s usually a high weather system. Which means, while not as warm out, will be clear skies, and gloriously sunny conditions. So I’m looking forward to wear those sunglasses. Not as much needed today, darn.

Thus, tea for me, and a wish all have that totally terrific Taco Tuesday.

Ah, now did knock that temp down a few, almost too cool feeling. Oh well. Yeah, tea it is. And back to that other screen.

Good Morning homies.

 

[Charade67]

Another super slow day at work. I’m counting the minutes until lunch. I need to run to the bank and make a deposit. My friend insisted on giving me money for gas and hotel for our Busch Gardens trip.

That pattern is cute!!! How long do you think it will take you to complete it.

Thanks. I could probably complete it in a couple of weeks if I had lots of time to work on it, but I think it will take a couple of months. I’m starting early because I want to give them as Christmas presents. Thankfully it is a simple pattern.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick early morning stop in

Had a great sleep last night. I didn't want to get my b*tt out of bed. It was just so comfy cozy, but alas, I am needed at work. Our bank account kind of likes my paycheck - especially if we want to do more travelling in the next few months

Cool crisp morning here. Kind of overcast. They are calling for rain later today and tomorrow. It will definitely help make the grass green - which I am extremely looking forward to.

might get some baking done this afternoon, also doing some rosemary bread as I`m making Moussaka for dinner tonight, we like those together.....I`m making smaller individual dishes of Moussaka as it can be a heavy dish....smaller is better with that one!

That rosemary bread sounds delightful! I have never has moussaka. I might have to look into that and see if it is something we might like.

I love my old now, lightweight winter type jacket. It’s good to wear with almost all weather times when needing a jacket. Have never found one exactly like it fits me, and I keep looking. I hate that, you find a brand and an item they sell, and buy it. Then later, they have slightly changed or even more then changed the fabric and fit. So goes the try new brands and hope to find a decent enough new one. I have a few clothing and shoe items like that. Sad kinda day when they are so worn out, they need to be tossed, and nothing like it ever found.

I have one of those jackets too. Mine is going on 9 yrs old. I looked for a replacement all year...nothing like it yet. I hope that you are able to find what you are looking for.

Well, I should get started on shuffling some papers.
Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Quick early morning stop in

Had a great sleep last night. I didn't want to get my b*tt out of bed. It was just so comfy cozy, but alas, I am needed at work. Our bank account kind of likes my paycheck - especially if we want to do more travelling in the next few months

Cool crisp morning here. Kind of overcast. They are calling for rain later today and tomorrow. It will definitely help make the grass green - which I am extremely looking forward to.


That rosemary bread sounds delightful! I have never has moussaka. I might have to look into that and see if it is something we might like.

I have one of those jackets too. Mine is going on 9 yrs old. I looked for a replacement all year...nothing like it yet. I hope that you are able to find what you are looking for.

Well, I should get started on shuffling some papers.
Have a great day everyone!!!!

Moussaka isn`t for everyone, not everyone enjoys lamb, especially minced, but we brown it well so any fat is rendered down and drained off before I mix it with the sauce.....delicious dish and although you really don`t need bread and olives to go with it......they`re just rather lovely together. Smaller portions are the key.... or so I`m told......





We had some rain last night after dark, didn`t last long though and just rather grey this morning, but no breeze which is nice. High of mid 40`s today for us.

Taking the car for it`s check up today, we`ll have a loaner from them while they do it and have a wander round the stores in that area while we wait. Bit of a drive, but might get some lunch out while we`re there.

If we do have lunch out, might just make grilled sandwiches for dinner tonight, I still have some rosemary bread left over which will be nice toasted.

Mid week again.........I`m losing track of where the days are going.

Happy Wednesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, yay, at least for me, as means that week day routine is almost halfway done. And as that middle week of a hump day, who do I see?



Ah, that sun glass rocking camel. He’s ready for the few hours of sun we will see soon, before clouds will cover the sky for the rest of the day.

Was a rainy late afternoon and evening. Showers of rain every so often. Enough that wet sounding roads until I was ready for bed.

But oddly, so quiet this morning. Not as loud traffic nor any birds welcoming this morning. Yeah, I guess with a cloudy sunrise, and 44 out right now, feels a bit cool. And while that cold front is arriving, you can bet as that colder high weather system sets up tonight, we will flirty be close to a hard freeze the next two overnights. But what gives those degree dips in the overnights? Yay, those clouds today will be a past memory. Well, maybe not too long a one. Next two days will be gloriously clear skies. Meaning this time of year, no clouds drops the temps in the overnights. And so, we get today, tomorrow and Friday with highs in the low 50’s. But at least the next chance of rain is not until next week.

But routine a day for me. And so, tea, and that very earlier start.

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone. Good morning to you all, including hopefully Schumi enjoying a lunch out with her car appointment.

 

[Robo56]

Good Wednesday morning Sans family

Very glad your testing is now “behind you”

Yes, me too LOL......I remember many years ago I told one one of the GI docs they should have a advertisement for their practice that said the name of their GI practice and then “We are behind you 100%”.......LOL


Sending good thoughts and wishes that you get an A+ on your tests!

Thank you Mac. Hope the dental issues you are having are getting better.

Good to see you Robbie....

Sounds like you`re having some lovely weather and enjoying some lovely family time. Yes, it can be shocking when you think our precious ones were once so tiny.....sounds like some lovely visits with happy pictures being taken.

Hope you and all of yours are doing well......

Thank you Schumi it’s always nice to be with family. As we get older these opportunities to celebrate with our family are more precious for sure.

Had a great weekend with the kids. Had a blast with gd all weekend. She definitely loves her Grammie and Pappa, she didn't want to go home lol. They sure are fun!!!!

So nice to hear you are having such a wonderful time with your little granddaughter they are precious.

We really liked it too. I don’t know why it isn’t doing as well as expected.

Not sure what the issue is either. I enjoyed it.

Saturday I went out for a 10km paddle up the inlet with my paddling club in 6 man boats. I’m still feeling it.No gym tonight. I am still so exhausted from this cold. Only have a little bit of a lingering cough left. But at least I am sleeping through the night now without big coughing spells that keep dh awake.

That’s impressive......Hope the muscles feel better.


Well coffee in hand this morning. Sun is peeking though. It’s only 42 degrees this morning. Weather says it will warm up to the 60’s as the day unfolds. Weather here has been up and down.

Going to watch little J this morning for the first part of the day. He stays pretty busy. He loves doing puzzles. His alphabet puzzles are his favorite. He also likes going by by in the car as he says. So will make sure to take him to the Mall play area for some play time as it will be to cool to do much out doors this morning. I need to make a stop at the grocery for a few things too.


Schumi your trip departure is almost here. Glad to hear the suitcases are down.



You will be in Orlando before you know it.


Say hi to the minions for me


There is lizard weather there to be enjoyed for sure.


I have decided on a couple tours for HHN will try and get those booked when I get home this afternoon. I also need to make some hotel reservations for nephews wedding in September so will try and sort that out too.

The pollen here has been pretty bad with all the trees and bushes sprouting. The downside to Spring.


Need to get moving.


Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone.