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

[schumigirl]

Hello again. Finally getting a few minutes to post. Today was all about school. I think I am spending more time on my 1 hour class than I am on my 3 hour classes.


He woke me up at 3:00. I ignored him and he finally settled down. I got back to sleep and slept until 9:00.


This was a life insurance plan that her grandmother bought when she was a toddler. She still has medical through dh's plan.


That actually sounds good. I don't care much for coffee, but I don't mind coffee flavor in ice cream. My favorite ice cream place has an espresso chunk flavor that makes a wonderful milkshake.




That's what I was thinking too. Most plans allow the child to stay on until they turn 26.


Any news when The Mummy will reopen?

I think I will go relax and watch some TV before going to sleep. Good night all.

Still quoting late summer Charade for Mummy. They are progressing well apparently.

A rare Saturday night stop in

It was a beautiful sunny warmish day today! It wasn't as cold as it could be, but also not raging hot either. I'll take it. I did sit outside for awhile earlier this evening with a beverage. I gotta grab all the outside nice weather while I can.

Did some sorting, cleaning and tossing of items part of the laundry/storage room. I went out and purchased a couple of shelving units....as I was tired of dh tossing/shoving all their hunting/bow/and outdoor acrivity stuff. So now it is all organized neatly (with room to spare) on the shelving. It was driving my bonkers. Now to organize the other area tomorrow. After tomorrow's sorting, I will need to make a run to the dump with a few things to toss.

Supper was grilled cheese Ds is out with friends, and I really didn't want anything take out. So grilled cheese it was, and it hit the spot!.

Tomorrow I'll hit the garden center, and pick up a few more plants, and that will be Monday's chore. Hopefully I sleep well tonight. Last night was horrible. I felt horrible and my back was killing me. I am not sure what was up with that, but hopefully tonight is better.


She is awesome in this!!! She is one of my favorite characters. I adore the series and have watched it a few times. For me, it's a classic I will watch many time over. I really do like it.

YUM!!!! Your photo looked amazing!!! Such a great way to spend the day.

Have you tried AG products. They have many sulfate-free items. I love their styling products. The cleaning products I will pass on...but I really like the Beach Bomb. I use it for my curly hair days. I also like their root boost and foam for my straight hair days.

I am amazed that Dh's grandma (who is 100) didn't get very sick when she got covid at the end of March. There was a little family visiting over one weekend...and everyone who visited tested positive. She was the least sick out of everyone

I was checking the weather and seen that there was storms for the next 3 hours. Enjoy that light show.

I found the same thing. Some classes, I could breeze through...others took many hours during the week to complete assignments and prep for exams.

Well, I think I am going to head to bed and hope that I can sleep better than last night.

I'll leave a light on again for those early risers or those who are having trouble counting sheep.

I agree, it’s nice to get outside even if it’s not perfect. Fresh air is lovely. Yes, the storm rumbled on and was quite spectacular to watch……very impressive.

Hope you slept well.




Awake early as usual…….now to decide what to do today,…….first will be breakfast with usual couple of glasses of sparkly…….I’m getting too used to this for breakfast!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, I got that Orlando weather warning too, so glad Schumi was inside. It’s that nice that those two hotels have an inside connecting route.

Storms are awesome to watch, mostly inside. hough as a kid, I loved watching storms from a large covered porch of the house I grew up in. Once in awhile, had to go inside if the wind blew enough to make even the porch wet.

Was up early, set the alarm, then put some more wash on, and tossed some kitchen trash outside to start the trash can filling today is.

Yay for Pumpkin to find shelves and organizing. Yay, is always nice to get outside when the weather is nice. Our summer weather weekend is still going strong. 91 the high and already 80 degrees out. Heat Advisory issued for today, even if it is a partly cloudy morning. And so humid, phone says very light rain possible in the next hour. But then, the weather news guy this morning said and afternoon of full sun, that all should be mindful of that heat in the afternoon hours. And even with the clouds around, it’s still very bright out.

Charade, that silly cat in the wee hours. Glad you are able to get back to sleep.

And so, once again an early bird and her early bird DH are up. Breakfast made, Adain enough for him to take for my MIL. I don’t mind making more, as from a family that thinks no one should be hungry after a meal is made. So now, is a me and quiet house. And took a long shower to start though. Even as I shower at my sister’s after pool time, I like to feel really clean with my own soap and shampoo. So feel refreshed in my shorts and short sheets shirt.

Hmm, maybe some park time for Schumi, but have no idea agenda is today, other than trash out and earlier bedtime. As I’m sure little one was almost up at the same time Caspian was annoying Charade, whatever time little one says let’s go somewhere. I’m off to go to a big box store. Saw a money reward loaded on my account that expired today, and it opens at 9, but as about a 15 minute drive away, should be pulling into the parking lot just around opening. Perfect time to shop, as should not be that crowded on a Sunday morning.

Ooh 24 hour severe weather alert just flashed on my phone screen. Yep, we will be rocking and rolling with storms that that stupid cold front is arriving tonight, and the next two days high temps? 71 and 67 degrees. Eh, maybe not the time to put even lightweight pants away.

Good morning this second to last Sunday in May. Holiday one this coming weekend. Super yay, as since I had a three day weekend this weekend, decided not to have a bonus four day one, so full week of routine week days. They should be much more quiet by the end of the week. Many take a four and five or six day holiday weekend, as it’s the tradition in my area that it means the Summer season starts. Well, as many of our holidays, that holiday Monday next week can be as hot as the surface of the sun, similar to yesterday, can be rainy, many time was, and can be cool, as many times. So the 7 day forecast says next Monday should be a partly cloudy day, with a high of 81 degrees. That sounds like a nice enough day. But as any forecast, the only weather report that is truly correct, is made for the day of it is made.

Ooh, I’d better get going. Even the skies have a noisy plane flying over,

 

[macraven]

Is my phone acting up or has it been no one but Lynne has posted today?

 

[macraven]

Oops did see Schumi had posted earlier than Lynne

New phone and still trying to to figure out some different features on it

 

[schumigirl]

Oops did see Schumi had posted earlier than Lynne

New phone and still trying to to figure out some different features on it

I certainly did……

Always fun getting used to a new phone, although can be tricky when you’re used to doing something one way and it changes…..




Wide awake……it’s lovely here in the sitting room watching the stillness of the lagoon during the night and just watched someone jog over the other side….Yep it was just after 4am…..no thanks, I’d rather be sleeping! Will head back through to the bedroom soon I think, try and get back off to sleep…….

 

[Lynne G]

Ack Schumi, you were up early. Hope you went back to sone more sleep. And have a nice breakfast with sparkly drinks later this morning.

Heard the alarm go off, then another hot shower, as house feels a little cool. So back to quite the number of emails from Friday and the weekend, as usually don’t check when not in those working hours. It took time to see what was happening.

Thus, a Monday is here, and well, not a holiday one, as such, yeah it certainly feels like a Monday.

Well, that was a bust. Little one was so looking forward to a good thunderstorm. Oddly, while we did get some rain, it was not very loud, nor not that much, and roads were already drying as sun was seen among the clouds as the storms left the area last early evening. Heard 2 impressive thunders, and warnings issued for severe weather and lightning in the area, but as it was, those thunderstorms, and huge rain dumps, ended up for only the other areas around us. Was a look at weather radar. And we were in that lighter green edges between two large blobs of yellow, with big red centers. I’m not complaining. At least we got enough rain, the car is cleaned from the pollen it was mostly covered with.

Thus the cold front has set up shop for the week. Cooler feeling 76 the high, and only 59 degrees out now. Shorts are still in the drawer, as felt cold enough inside, those lightweight pants are on. May change if feeling warmer in the afternoon. And tomorrow, even cooler, as 67 the high. Warmest day this week? Saturday, with expected high of 78 degrees. But 10 day forecast shows next week in the mid 80’s. Ahh. 19 days until the start of Summer. Yay!

And so, a Marvelous Monday from this early morning homie, with a not as bright view, cloudy skies seen.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick Monday stop in!

It is a holiday Monday here. I am glad of the extra day off.

Plans changed for yesterday. I did buy my flowers, and got my container gardening started. I have three containers with planted with potatoes, then one with tomato plants, and one with a little bit of peas carrots and a tiny little bit of lettuce. We will see if I planted it too close together. This is my first year doing a little container gardening. We used to have a small garden plot in the backyard, and when the kids were young I did plant a small garden. But we planted it into grass about 12 years ago, as we just didn't have time for a garden.

Ds and I went to the new Fantastic Beasts movie last night. It was very good. We both liked it. I definitely liked Johnny better as Grindelwald. I just love all the movies. They are brilliantly completed.

Well, today is going to be organizing the rest of the laundry/storage room I should be able to get it knocked out in a couple of hours. I have a few items to take to the dump, and they should fit nicely into my car. Good thing for my big sedan with a trunk that will fit two bodies plus evidence lol.

Well, I should get dressed and head downstairs and get started, so I can maybe even slip a nap in today.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[macraven]

No rain for my area yet
Prediction for the communities around me that are not on a ridge, will get hit with storms

One of the joys having a cat is they use a litter box and no need to walk them outside

The cons of having a cat is they are hard to find in the house if they don’t meow or squeal

Spent two stinking hours to find Luna
Checked every room and shook a kitty treat bag with no response from her

Lesson I learned today is always check your oven

Was about to turn the oven on to bake food
But this time I opened the oven door to wipe down the rack before setting it at 450 and the cat jumped out of it

I was neurotic when I raised 4 boys as they were a handful
Cats are harder to deal with

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all, herding raccoons, dealing with bank fraud & replacing keyboard case for IPad the last two days. I need a drink, hot tea will suffice, it‘s barely 60 degrees. Always rough after a day or two in the 90’s

AG products

Not familiar with them

There’s been a recall on Jif peanut butter. I just threw out 2 large jars.

Oh, don’t remind me. I have a 3 pack on a triple amazon subscription. I give most to local food bank, something they prefer. I can’t tell you how many I had to toss grrrr. No offer of replacement either.

I’m getting too used to this for breakfast!

Lol enjoy

New phone and still trying to to figure out some different features on it

Oh, good luck. I’m still struggling with being forced to upgrade to newest apple update due to the new keyboard ugh.

and only 59 degrees out now.

It’s cruel & unusual lol

It is a holiday Monday here. I am glad of the extra day off.

Good for you!

Fantastic Beasts movie last night. It was very good. We both liked it. I definitely liked Johnny better as Grindelwald. I just love all the movies. They are brilliantly completed.

Didn’t know still in the theaters. Guess we’ll wait for that to pop up online streaming. Do want to see Dr Strange on big screen. Need to fit that in this week

Lesson I learned today is always check your oven

Oh my goodness! I’m still trying to figure out how she wiggled in there lol

 

[macraven]

After I had cleaned the oven, left the door open
Mr Mac closed the oven door when I left the kitchen

He left the house soon after ….

It was a nightmare when I could not find her

 

[Lynne G]

Glad no baked cat, Mac. Yep, they can be in the oddest places.

With it being nice out, lit the grill and fired up the air fryer for a late dinner. Triple patty hamburger for DH, he was hungry, double for older one and single for little one and me. Will buy again the pack of onion rings I had bought, as air fryer did them perfect justice. That and a good bag of fries, and they turned out perfect too. Was nice to the guys, as not an onion fan, but sautéed the onions for topping the burgers of the guys. Both like them. Sliced tomatoes too. Cheese on all but little one’s. I’m am so full.

Sipping my last if the hot tea, and getting ready for that early bedtime.

lights are on for those that need some light tonight, whether for a trip to the bathroom, to the kitchen, or well, if not sleeping well, to a screen or two to make ya want to go back to sleep.

Ah, and dream that tacos should be on the menu for tomorrow meal or meals.
Hehe, here’s a menu for ya, if you happen to be in the park:

 

[schumigirl]

Quick Monday stop in!

It is a holiday Monday here. I am glad of the extra day off.

Plans changed for yesterday. I did buy my flowers, and got my container gardening started. I have three containers with planted with potatoes, then one with tomato plants, and one with a little bit of peas carrots and a tiny little bit of lettuce. We will see if I planted it too close together. This is my first year doing a little container gardening. We used to have a small garden plot in the backyard, and when the kids were young I did plant a small garden. But we planted it into grass about 12 years ago, as we just didn't have time for a garden.

Ds and I went to the new Fantastic Beasts movie last night. It was very good. We both liked it. I definitely liked Johnny better as Grindelwald. I just love all the movies. They are brilliantly completed.

Well, today is going to be organizing the rest of the laundry/storage room I should be able to get it knocked out in a couple of hours. I have a few items to take to the dump, and they should fit nicely into my car. Good thing for my big sedan with a trunk that will fit two bodies plus evidence lol.

Well, I should get dressed and head downstairs and get started, so I can maybe even slip a nap in today.

Have a great day everyone!

Glad you enjoyed the movie, not sure I’ll watch it as I wasn’t keen on the movies……

And hope you got a nap in…….always nice.

No rain for my area yet
Prediction for the communities around me that are not on a ridge, will get hit with storms

One of the joys having a cat is they use a litter box and no need to walk them outside

The cons of having a cat is they are hard to find in the house if they don’t meow or squeal

Spent two stinking hours to find Luna
Checked every room and shook a kitty treat bag with no response from her

Lesson I learned today is always check your oven

Was about to turn the oven on to bake food
But this time I opened the oven door to wipe down the rack before setting it at 450 and the cat jumped out of it

I was neurotic when I raised 4 boys as they were a handful
Cats are harder to deal with

Holy Moly…….I’d have jumped out of my skin seeing the cat appear from there.

We’ve been so lucky with weather Mac……..only two storms and both at night so didn’t affect us at all. But it’s been hot….hot…..hot! The South is always best for heat!

Hey all, herding raccoons, dealing with bank fraud & replacing keyboard case for IPad the last two days. I need a drink, hot tea will suffice, it‘s barely 60 degrees. Always rough after a day or two in the 90’s


Not familiar with them

Oh, don’t remind me. I have a 3 pack on a triple amazon subscription. I give most to local food bank, something they prefer. I can’t tell you how many I had to toss grrrr. No offer of replacement either.

Lol enjoy

Oh, good luck. I’m still struggling with being forced to upgrade to newest apple update due to the new keyboard ugh.

It’s cruel & unusual lol

Good for you!

Didn’t know still in the theaters. Guess we’ll wait for that to pop up online streaming. Do want to see Dr Strange on big screen. Need to fit that in this week

Oh my goodness! I’m still trying to figure out how she wiggled in there lol

Nasty little critters…….glad you got rid of them! And yes, yes will do nicely at times.

Yep, I’m loving the breakfast champagne……….



Heat is ramping up here………it’s been glorious!!

Parks are busy, busier than we’ve seen in a long time, but manageable. The EP has certainly helped a lot.

Still haven’t made a dining reservation, walked into every place we wanted without one. And we have discovered the joys of mobile ordering……got our pizza slice from Louie’s, and first time ever…..it was boiling hot! But good.

Last full day tomorrow……then fly home Wednesday night and then start a new countdown with less than a 100 days till we come back……not bad.

Yawning our heads off now……..

 

[macraven]

Schumi sounds like you have had a spectacular trip!
Lots of fun and great you have been able to visit with many of your friends….and fans!

Hope you bought another suitcase so you don’t have to ship anything to back home.

Enjoy tomorrow to your fullest.

I will be looking forward to your trip report!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

What a day! No nap, but the laundry/storage room is done. I will be loading my car tomorrow with a few things to donate. Dh was pleasantly surprised that I completed all that I did. Feels good to have that task done - for now. Come fall, we will have to do another purge and move things around again. It should be easier to find things that are needed now.

Supper was grilled burgers and french fries done in the air fryer. |t wasn't fancy, but sure was tasty

Was about to turn the oven on to bake food
But this time I opened the oven door to wipe down the rack before setting it at 450 and the cat jumped out of it

Yikes!!I am glad you found her!

Hey all, herding raccoons, dealing with bank fraud & replacing keyboard case for IPad the last two days. I need a drink, hot tea will suffice, it‘s barely 60 degrees. Always rough after a day or two in the 90’s

That sounds like a complete headache to deal with

Ah, and dream that tacos should be on the menu for tomorrow meal or meals.
Hehe, here’s a menu for ya, if you happen to be in the park:

lol...chicken fajitas are on the menu for tomorrow night.

Still haven’t made a dining reservation, walked into every place we wanted without one. And we have discovered the joys of mobile ordering……got our pizza slice from Louie’s, and first time ever…..it was boiling hot! But good.

Last full day tomorrow……then fly home Wednesday night and then start a new countdown with less than a 100 days till we come back……not bad.

It's good to know that reservations are not needed...yet. I wonder how long " the mouse house" visitors will change that aspect of Universal. That was one of the reasons we love the dark side just a little more than the mouse house. Being spontaneous is a huge part of the dark side.
It is great you get to start another countdown when you get home.

My yawns are increasing, and my back is killing me. I think it will be an early night tonight. There is a cool breeze tonight, so I think the windows will be closed tonight.

 

[macraven]

Pumpkin…
It’s been a full day for you with sorting out that room and I bet you sleep well tonight with job now done

Do you hire out…..

I’ll make you dinner if you can come do my one storage room

 

[Lynne G]

Taco Tuesday is here! Yay!

The day Mac can enjoy a Taco Bell dinner or maybe even lunch.

Drizzling and 60 degrees out. Another mostly cloudy day, and like Keisha, ugh to this cooler feeling weather. While drizzling now, and bit of light rain will then fall, and rain should be gone by mid morning. 68 the high. Highly thinking pants, as house does feel almost cool too.

That drizzling rain must be very light, as birds are having something to say this morning. Had heard the dove, but not every morning, and not today so far. Some cheery fella in the tree outside my window.

Routine. Early morning one. Screen and tea. Yep.

And that’s the news. Glad to hear Pumpkin now has an organized laundry area.

Totally Terrific Taco Tuesday everyone. Have a taco or taco inspired meal today. Can also be like Mac, and maybe enjoy a Taco Bell meal. Hey, can enjoy their Mexican pizza, back on menu for limited time, as fan favorite. Have to say, was not a fan of that pizza, and Taco Bell is a once in awhile drive through. Little one is not a fan, and only usually goes when news of the fries are on the menu.

Good morning. ️

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi sounds like you have had a spectacular trip!
Lots of fun and great you have been able to visit with many of your friends….and fans!

Hope you bought another suitcase so you don’t have to ship anything to back home.

Enjoy tomorrow to your fullest.

I will be looking forward to your trip report!

Thanks Mac……it has been spectacular! And seeing and catching up with so many friends has been some of our best times. Perfect weather has been excellent too.

Yep, we have four suitcases this time and we’ll need it!!!! Not quite sure how that happened…….lol……

What a day! No nap, but the laundry/storage room is done. I will be loading my car tomorrow with a few things to donate. Dh was pleasantly surprised that I completed all that I did. Feels good to have that task done - for now. Come fall, we will have to do another purge and move things around again. It should be easier to find things that are needed now.

Supper was grilled burgers and french fries done in the air fryer. |t wasn't fancy, but sure was tasty

Yikes!!I am glad you found her!

That sounds like a complete headache to deal with

lol...chicken fajitas are on the menu for tomorrow night.

It's good to know that reservations are not needed...yet. I wonder how long " the mouse house" visitors will change that aspect of Universal. That was one of the reasons we love the dark side just a little more than the mouse house. Being spontaneous is a huge part of the dark side.
It is great you get to start another countdown when you get home.

My yawns are increasing, and my back is killing me. I think it will be an early night tonight. There is a cool breeze tonight, so I think the windows will be closed tonight.

We know the F&B manager and he says they have no intention of going down the same route as Disney……so fingers crossed! Yes, folks coming from Disney with that “Disney” mindset could change things a bit. But we walked in everywhere and we could have walked into Mythos at midday on a few occasions, but we didn't fancy it anyway.

Yep, new countdown begins Thursday……or when I’m feeling more human after the flight……lol……

Glad you got your clear out done…..feels good to do that a few times a year!





Last park day…….last full day……..but, looking forward to it. Have some dinner plans tonight and then will think about packing tomorrow.

It’s not over yet, but this trip has been amazing…….

Happy Non Taco Tuesday from us……..

 

[keishashadow]

Full day of errands ahead, no tacos will be harmed on my watch today. although dinner is a mystery, hope to be inspired when buzzing thru the grocery in a bit

Will buy again the pack of onion rings I had bought,

Pray tell, what brand? I want to like onion rings as two of my boys do, nope, not yet. Never really considered buying frozen ones. If the work in airfryer would be great to have for burger topping

Still haven’t made a dining reservation, walked into every place we wanted without one. And we have discovered the joys of mobile ordering……got our pizza slice from Louie’s, and first time ever…..it was boiling hot! But good.

We‘ve made few. It truly was a huge incentive in the past to go with the flow. I’ve had zero luck with mobile ordering during normal peak hours…as in hour long waits for food Thrice. (Simpsons & Louies for a slice) Ugh

Feels good to have that task done - for now.

That sounds like it was an undertaking, i have a ‘junk room’ waiting for me too. cause why would you stop at a junk drawer or two lol

Supper was grilled burgers and french fries done in the air fryer. |t wasn't fancy, but sure was tasty

yum, i had no buns on hand, visited McD lol. Don’t recommend the new donuts btw.

That sounds like a complete headache to deal with

Well, it was challenging I say was as I haven’t seen them in over 36 hours. Knock on wood

 

[macraven]

Taco Tuesday is here! Yay!

The day Mac can enjoy a Taco Bell dinner or maybe even lunch.

Totally Terrific Taco Tuesday everyone. Have a taco or taco inspired meal today. Can also be like Mac, and maybe enjoy a Taco Bell meal. Hey, can enjoy their Mexican pizza, back on menu for limited time, as fan favorite. Have to say, was not a fan of that pizza, and Taco Bell is a once in awhile drive through. Little one is not a fan, and only usually goes when news of the fries are on the menu.

The Mexican pizza does not go on our menu unto Thursday…
So I’ll be there that day!

Taking a pass from Taco Bell today
It’s the return of Mexican pizza that is returning to the menu is what I

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well, it was back to work this morning As much as I would have loved to have just rolled over and went back to sleep. I seem to get my best sleep between 4-8 am. Gotta love this lovely change of life cr@p going on.

Dh called this morning to tell me he is going to the hockey game tonight We had looked for playoff tickets and couldn't find 4 together for us and the boys to sit together and enjoy the game. Dd secured tickets - her sister-in-law's family gave their season tickets to the kids to enjoy one of the games. Now our son-in-law is sick and dd called to ask dh to go. Sigh....I would have loved to go..but oh well, I'll get something else to do at a different time. I'll watch the battle of Alberta happen at home. It's been great so far.

I’ll make you dinner if you can come do my one storage room

Well, I am a little testy that dh is going to a hockey game...it sounds a little bit tempting lol.

We don't have a garage...so many " things" that would go into a garage and don't fit into our little shed in the back yard go into this storage room. It's too much " stuff" but with no garage and we do many extra curricular activities require " stuff" OH well...one day I might have a home that has a garage.

The sun is shinning, but there is a cool wind. Hopefully it warms up a bit. Forecast says it should...not hot...but at least warm.

Drizzling and 60 degrees out. Another mostly cloudy day, and like Keisha, ugh to this cooler feeling weather. While drizzling now, and bit of light rain will then fall, and rain should be gone by mid morning. 68 the high. Highly thinking pants, as house does feel almost cool too

It might be sunny, but it's cool here. I had the bedroom window open a little bit, but needed to close it was the furnace was going to start running as the house had cooled down so much.

We know the F&B manager and he says they have no intention of going down the same route as Disney……so fingers crossed! Yes, folks coming from Disney with that “Disney” mindset could change things a bit. But we walked in everywhere and we could have walked into Mythos at midday on a few occasions, but we didn't fancy it anyway.

It's good to hear that! I love the mouse house for what if offers, but I don't like having to plan out everything. We like the spontaneity of Universal. Dh much preferred it over the mouse house. Enjoy the heat and the last few days there. I can't wait to hear your trip report!

Well, I should get to shuffling some papers and look like I actually work here.

Have a great day everyone!!!