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

[schumigirl]

Who says I`m not good with technology.......

Managed by myself to sync new phone with Garmin watch, the car and did something so pictures would be synced up with something else, I`m just not quite sure what though......maybe I`m not so good with technology after all!!!

Lots of notifications going off so must have done something right!!

Time to go marinade some meats for us to eat off the grill later.......make salad, cous cous and make up some marinades.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

It's thirsty Thursday

There is a small pile of papers to shuffle today. Not too much, so it should go fast today.

I am in Grammie mode and ready for gd's visit lol. Snacks and treats are bought. I had to go buy a new doll for her to play with as she loved the last one I bought for their last visit - she took it home So I needed another one for her to play with. We will be busy, as the weather is going to be beautiful. It will be a good weekend to be out and about enjoying our area.

There was talk of a good hair dresser! They are definitely worth their weight in gold! I have had a few horrible haircuts while trying to find a new one. My gal now, she opened a school (and still is doing hair as well after school hours) and asked if I would be interested in having services done by her students. It was a very fast NOPE!!! I come to relax, not watch or guide them from making mistakes if the instructor is not near by. I have had way too many horrible haircuts to chance it anymore. I actually have an appointment next week for a baylage color again. I only get it done once a year...and I color my roots inbetween.

@Charade67 - Great news for the dh! That's awesome. I also have travelled and do many things by myself. In recent years, not much travelling without dh, but when the kids were smaller I would drag them everywhere. I will do what I want to do,,,I don't need a male companion along with me

As for travelling distances...we have always traveled long distances. We moved away from our hometown when we were 20, so travelling for us was normal. NOW...the reverse for people in our hometown....they don't travel - anywhere. It seems there is a mentality about travelling as well. It is so weird. Even my parents think like that. They will do the 11 hr drive to see us maybe once a year - if that! It's like pulling teeth. We are expected to make the trip to see them. Needless to say, we don't go often. We used to when the kids were younger, but I stopped when I realized that it was only happening one way. Sadly, I am no close with my family because of that. We live here with dh's family close, but we are much closer with dh's family than mine. They make time for us and vice versa. My family doesn't do that sadly.

I love that nice deep burgundy red for vehicles My Izzy is a nice navy blue...which washes great. Dh's truck is that darker grey...it's ok. It is the only thing we don't like about the truck. We had black once...NOPE...not ever again. Our last truck was white, and that was good as it didn't look dirty fast.

Well, I should get started shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

It's thirsty Thursday

There is a small pile of papers to shuffle today. Not too much, so it should go fast today.

I am in Grammie mode and ready for gd's visit lol. Snacks and treats are bought. I had to go buy a new doll for her to play with as she loved the last one I bought for their last visit - she took it home So I needed another one for her to play with. We will be busy, as the weather is going to be beautiful. It will be a good weekend to be out and about enjoying our area.

There was talk of a good hair dresser! They are definitely worth their weight in gold! I have had a few horrible haircuts while trying to find a new one. My gal now, she opened a school (and still is doing hair as well after school hours) and asked if I would be interested in having services done by her students. It was a very fast NOPE!!! I come to relax, not watch or guide them from making mistakes if the instructor is not near by. I have had way too many horrible haircuts to chance it anymore. I actually have an appointment next week for a baylage color again. I only get it done once a year...and I color my roots inbetween.

@Charade67 - Great news for the dh! That's awesome. I also have travelled and do many things by myself. In recent years, not much travelling without dh, but when the kids were smaller I would drag them everywhere. I will do what I want to do,,,I don't need a male companion along with me

As for travelling distances...we have always traveled long distances. We moved away from our hometown when we were 20, so travelling for us was normal. NOW...the reverse for people in our hometown....they don't travel - anywhere. It seems there is a mentality about travelling as well. It is so weird. Even my parents think like that. They will do the 11 hr drive to see us maybe once a year - if that! It's like pulling teeth. We are expected to make the trip to see them. Needless to say, we don't go often. We used to when the kids were younger, but I stopped when I realized that it was only happening one way. Sadly, I am no close with my family because of that. We live here with dh's family close, but we are much closer with dh's family than mine. They make time for us and vice versa. My family doesn't do that sadly.

I love that nice deep burgundy red for vehicles My Izzy is a nice navy blue...which washes great. Dh's truck is that darker grey...it's ok. It is the only thing we don't like about the truck. We had black once...NOPE...not ever again. Our last truck was white, and that was good as it didn't look dirty fast.

Well, I should get started shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

We found the opposite Pumpkin, we always got compliments on how clean and sparkly our black cars were. Loved them all and would have had black again except we just wanted a change. Never had a white car and never will.

One friend has a white Audi and it looks older than it is, almost cream when it needs washing, which is constantly. We did have ours washed a lot though.

Deep Burgundy suits the Jaguar like a treat, some cars do look better than others in certain colours.

I agree, no students on my hair. I want 3 plus hours of relaxation and pampering. Some folks are in and out quickly, they seem to not mind trainees.

Glad you`re going to have lovely weather for your little GD this weekend, it does make a difference when you can get out and about in the sunshine.





Just had a call from a barred number telling me my computer is under attack and they need me to go through some security details.......lol.....like that`s going to happen.

It`s ridiculous that barred numbers can still get through. Because they are registered in countries like India, they can`t stop them. I won`t get rid of our landline though.

Getting peckish now......almost time to start dinner.......

 

[Pumpkin1172]

sending @macraven some healing dust. I hope that your feeling ok. I haven't seen you post in a bit again.

 

[schumigirl]

sending @macraven some healing dust. I hope that your feeling ok. I haven't seen you post in a bit again.

She`s doing ok Pumpkin.

I`ll let her know you asked after her......

 

[Lynne G]

Oh the zoo was nice, but oh so hot. Was perfect, as they were feeding most of the animals, so all were out. Here’s some pictures of what we saw, as hehe, tiger was smart being in the water, croc just chilling, snake view for you, hello cute turtle, so cute red panda, had just taken a drink, sloth just hanging loose, and little money just had grabbed some food, and was chilling for a minute.


A what for dinner? No one hungry. Guess some cold water from the refrigerator, and getting into our ice cream. Will decide on real food later. Just too hot.

 

[keishashadow]

We will stop to get soda and snacks, and maybe even get some breakfast too, before checking into the hotel. I almost always book a rental car.

Catch any breaks in the rates yet?

If last trip was a week vs the 2 we were charged it’d have been one of the better ones the last few years

The minivan price coming up is obscene. Appears 7 seaters are a vanishing breed. Nervous to book a full sized suv as I’ve seen them without that bench seat.

Deep Burgundy suits the Jaguar like a treat

I’m old enough to remember when they were that same forest green as the Cadillac Seville I favored then lol.

Just had a call from a barred number telling me my computer is under attack and they need me to go through some security details.......lol.....like that`s going to happen.

They prefer debit cards I hear lol

tiger was smart being in the water,

He looks woozy

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

FYI guys, for those planning a May 2023 trip, just saw more ST rates open up for EP hotels. I had two ressies prior, a club room at HRH and a 2Q GV at PBH, but was waiting on a 2Q GV at HRH with a ST rate. Was just able to book one, so I'll be releasing my other two reservations as soon as I see it on my CC. Lowest I saw was $285 for a 2Q standard at RPR on weekdays.

 

[Sue M]

Pumpkin I’m loving my dark red Rav4. I’m trying to call her Scarlet but youngest daughter keeps calling her Daisy
Need to wash her. So much pollen in the air. Doing the hand wash lol. Husband needs to take his black SUV thru the wash. Maybe he’ll do it tomorrow as it’s on the way to where he’s heading.

Keisha our last SUV was the dark British Racing Green I think they called it. Loved that colour!
yes, car rentals are crazy high! Yikes. I go thru Costco and have suv reserved for next March. it was cheaper than a sedan! Will keep checking prices.

Schumi I sometimes get calls from “Microsoft” telling me I have a virus! Once I decided to play around up to a point to see where it would go plus I love wasting their time! They wanted me to click on a button that would give them access to my computer! Ha.

Time to throw together a salad. Pork chops going on the grill soon. R

 

[Robo56]

Good Thursday evening Sans family


Read back a number of pages to catch-up.

Robo, fabulous you had fun with your grandson, and your dad enjoyed time with family. Hoping all is well, and getting some restful time sipping coffee in your HHN cup. SF is a pretty hotel, and have always enjoyed my stay there. Will be there almost all my time in September.

We had a nice trip. I will be at Portofino for HHN trip.

And happy to hear your dad had a lovely trip too, would have done him the world of good to see you all.

He did have a nice time. Thank you . I was so glad it all worked out and he was able to go.

Oh that darn squirrel.......where`s pest control when you need it.......

LOL......I remember you saying when you were there in December how Earl the Squirrel was not your favorite. I saw those items in the Christmas Store and had a chuckle.

Robo great pics! First 6 days we’re at SF in lagoon view. I hope to get a similar view. Was this Guest house 3?'
Sounds like a successful trip! And nice for your dad to get a visit in with his

I really like the Lagoon View rooms over the pool view. It was guest house 2.

Your pictures were great! It sounds like it was a good trip!

It was thank you.

I think I may be feeling the Florida humidity this time though as we’ve had a cooler than normal spring and summer hasn been really hot. Definitely nothing like last year

Make sure to stay hydrated and cool off as needed. I saw more younger folks having issues with heat this trip. I was able to step in and assist a young lady at Disney Springs. Staff at the restaurant were very helpful with ice and water while emergent care was on the way.

You all know that I detest both the Florida heat and humidity. The humidity and my hair do not get along. I'm still planning to visit in September though. I'm hoping that I will be able to take some pictures during that trip that I can use for my digital photography class.

My hair reacts to the humidity too. Just one of those things. The mornings sometimes in September can be very pleasant.
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There are lots of fun picture opportunities in the Parks. Hope you are able to find some fun shots for your editing class.



I think I am fine for the most part but i do have moments of “why did i walk into this room and why do I have an empty cup in my hand.”

The medical community has named it Covid Brain. I experienced that while sick with Covid as did my sister. Hang in there Mac. It will get better.

So, yes, being a couple is still so important when you`ve been together a long time.....we consider ourselves very lucky to still be like that.

I agree. I always like to hear of couples who are as much in love as the day they married.

Hubby and I often say it does not feel like we have been married as long as we have. He is still my knight in shining armor.

I'm always amazed when I see women at the parks who looked like they just stepped out of a salon. It's no makeup and ponytails for me.

I’am a no frills kinda gal in the parks too, especially when it’s hot out.

Speaking of covid, my family and I were able to take a wonderful vacation back in May over to Italy, Greece and Turkey. However, at the end of our trip, my hubby and son both tested positive. Sooooo, they were not able to fly home as scheduled. Neither of them had severe symptoms, but that just kinda put a damper on the whole trip.
I flew home on time, was able to pick up our fur baby and get back to work. But the guys had to stay another week

Not a way you would want to extend a vacation. Hope your fellas are doing better.

Well I am doing okay but Mr Mac has covid again
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Wow......Two bouts of Covid back to back. Hope you both get to feeling better real soon.

Big hello to mac, Janet , Robo and our Vicki who hasn`t posted in a long time.....

Thank you for the big hello. Lots been going on here.

Hey all. Rejoining humanity, two more days of the 10 days isolation period for me. Not the souvenir I wanted to bring back from the great state of FL

Sorry to hear you picked up Covid on vacation. Hope you feel better soon.

great seats again!
nothing like a FL sunset

Great happy vacation pictures.



Schumi wow.......108 degrees. That is hotttttttt

They finally released AP rates for my September visit. Unfortunately the only rooms available at Sapphire Falls are hospitality suits. I guess I will just stick with my savvy traveler rate for now.

AP rates have been fleeting and rare. Might be more possible options in August.

Yes, insane weather for us....we never have anything like that usually, and glad it`s gone to be honest. Yes, Brize Norton and a couple of other airports had melting tarmac....our country prepares for much cooler weather as it`s what we`re used to. We`re lucky here we don`t usually get extremes of heat like the South or extreme cold as you see in Canada. This is very unusual.

Are your air con units able to keep your house cool.

A lot of people are surprised when I tell them I’m taking a trip by myself.

I enjoy trips with family and by myself both.

I actually enjoy long drives by myself. I turn the music I like on and rock the miles away.

I will admit since I have had Covid I do get a little more fatigued then I did in the past. A good rest puts things right usually.

Had rather a nice day today. Weather has cooled nicely where we can function normally again.

Glad to hear the weather is cooling down.

Dh had some good news. Sunday night he auditioned for a community theater production of Arsenic and Old Lace. He is going to be playing Teddy. This should be fun.

Congratulations to your hubby on his acting role.

Lazy afternoon in the garden again for us........I was going to visit my friend Felicity for an hour this afternoon but the vegan sister is home for a bit and she has an annexe at her home where she stays in this country as she works in Paris. Avoid her like the plague usually as she is so competitive about every....single.....thing!!!

If I broke a leg, she`d have broken 2, if I do something she`s done it too......can`t abide her, but her sister is one of my closest friends, so we fake nice when we do meet.......lol.......

LOL......I remember you sharing about your friends sister’s competitiveness in the past. Strange that she feels the need to compete on every level with other people.

Great you have a sense of humor about her.


Pumpkin enjoy your Grammie time. Those little ones are so precious.


Lynne nice pics of the zoo.


Schumi and hubby congratulations on your new vehicle purchase. I’am sure it will be a beauty.

Having to wait a little for it will make it all the sweeter when it finally arrives.



I have been busy. Well for me busy. Returned back from our trip and my dad stayed on for a few more days. He left the 11th in the morning. Then my hubby’s brother and his wife came in Monday evening. They also like to stay in the same guest room my dad was in so I had to rush and clean room, change sheets and clean bathroom and prepare food for their visit.

They left Wednesday morning. Then grandson in Kentucky invited us to come down and go out on his new boat on Kentucky Lake for a couple of days. I was lucky enough to get a reservation at a cute little hotel we have stayed at before for a couple of nights.

We left for Kentucky Lake early Friday morning and came back home late Sunday after a nice dinner meal with all our family in Kentucky.

I watched sweet little J on Monday and Tuesday.

Yesterday evening we went out dinner to celebrate granddaughters 25th birthday.



It was hot here today. Schumi send some of that cooler weather our way please.

Today I went to grandsons college orientation. He will be attending the same University granddaughter attended. My Alma Mater University of Southern Indiana. It was an all day event. I did this with granddaughter a number of years ago to.

At this point he has chosen degree path in Engineering. They do not have to select the exact field ie..electrical or Mechanical or other until Second year.

He accomplished a lot today. He actually ran into a number of his fellow high school friends that will also be attending University this coming Fall.

Our next job is to search for a laptop that will meet his needs. We have a nephew who is computer engineer so we will get his input and go from there.

P is the youngest and the last grandchild we are putting through college. Our other grandchildren are all settled in their professions.

He is really excited to be going to college.

Nana is tired this evening. Hoping for a good nights sleep.


Shout out to Sue, Monyk, Tink, Patty, Bobbie68 and all the Sans family.


Have a wonderful Thursday evening.

 

[Sue M]

well I’m back! Dinner was nice. Pork chop from fav butcher, always good. Salad and some cottage cheese. Too hot for hot sides!

Lynne fantastic zoo pics. Love the tiger keeping cool!

Robo glad family trip was nice! Happy 21st to your grand daughter And very exciting times for your grandson!

Im looking forward to the lagoon view at SF and put request in for theme park view! Then on to PBH have garden view there and request in for West Wing. Fingers crossed.
I do plan on staying hydrated, always do. I ordered collapsible water bottles for this trip from Amazon. I’m going to try to go bagless for as much as I can this trip so I don’t have to bother with lockers. Collapsible bottle should fit in waist pack. I’ll see how it goes. Usually I have my refillable UOAP mug attached to string bag by carabiner. I’m still bringing it so will see how it goes. May do combination of the 2.

Charade next Feb will be the first solo trip I’ve done to the parks. Going for a week to PBH before I drive down south for nephews wedding. Already have my fav spot in Deerfield Beach booked! Daughters will join me the week of the wedding. My usual travel buddies are not available!

Well laundry still out on the line! Hung out around 5:00pm. It’s only 6:30 here now. It’s warm out so hopefully will dry. My daughter scooped me for the washing machine today!
I’m looking out at all the clothes and already know it’s too much! Ugh. I just can’t seem to help myself. Hello my name is Sue. I’ve been an over packer all my life! Lol.
Maybe tomorrow I can part with a few items! Maybe

Can’t believe a week tomorrow we’re on our way! Really looking forward to it. And I get to have dinner with Patty at beginning of trip and Bobby at end of trip! So yay! Always happy to meet up with fellow homies.
Also have to start downloading some shows for my flight.

Leaving the night light on

 

[Charade67]

Good evening. Not too much going on here today. I went to see the podiatrist this morning. In addition to the mild bursitis I also have a bunionette on my little toe. The doctor said that since it isn't causing me any pain right now the best thing to do is use an anti-inflammatory medication when it bothers me. I asked about walking at Universal and he suggested using a bunion pad.

This week's Photoshop project is more challenging than the others and not as fun. We have to remove objects from 3 different photos. Here is the one I am working on now.

Before:


After:



I can already see where I need to make some touch ups.

You`d think in America distance would be of no issue considering the size of the country!! Americans we know think nothing of distance usually.

This was in one of those small towns where many of the people were born there and never left. Some of them had no concept of real distance.

If I broke a leg, she`d have broken 2, if I do something she`s done it too....

I used to have a coworker like that. Such an odd thing to be competitive about.

Charade congrats to your husband for landing the role!

Thank. I think he is going to have a lot of fun with it.

Saturday we’re celebrating oldest daughters birthday.

Happy birthday to her.

no idea your husband did theater, cool. i know zip about Gatlinburg. Ruled it out long ago as so out of the way from our major highway system. don’t think we Can get there from here lol.

He loves theater. He prefers to play the villain, but I think Teddy is a better role.
Gatlinburg is a fun little kitschy town. A bit of a tourist trap really, but dh loves it.

Savannah sounds like a beautiful place to see.

Savannah is a nice place to visit. Lots of history there. Also fun to visit if you have an associations with the Girl Scouts.

As for travelling distances...we have always traveled long distances. We moved away from our hometown when we were 20, so travelling for us was normal. NOW...the reverse for people in our hometown....they don't travel - anywhere. It seems there is a mentality about travelling as well. It is so weird. Even my parents think like that. They will do the 11 hr drive to see us maybe once a year - if that! It's like pulling teeth. We are expected to make the trip to see them. Needless to say, we don't go often. We used to when the kids were younger, but I stopped when I realized that it was only happening one way. Sadly, I am no close with my family because of that. We live here with dh's family close, but we are much closer with dh's family than mine. They make time for us and vice versa. My family doesn't do that sadly.

Since we moved away from family my mother has visited me once, and my sister has visited me once. (Back when B was born). I am always the one who has to do the traveling if I want to see family. My sister once complained that she doesn't see me very often. I reminded her that Delta flies in both directions.

Just had a call from a barred number telling me my computer is under attack and they need me to go through some security details.......lol.....like that`s going to happen.

I love it when I get calls from "Microsoft". They usually hang up on me when I tell them we have Macs.

Here’s some pictures of what we saw, as hehe, tiger was smart being in the water, croc just chilling, snake view for you, hello cute turtle, so cute red panda, had just taken a drink, sloth just hanging loose, and little money just had grabbed some food, and was chilling for a minute.

You got some of my favorite animals - the tiger, red panda, and sloth.

I think I am fine for the most part but i do have moments of “why did i walk into this room and why do I have an empty cup in my hand.”

The medical community has named it Covid Brain.

I had that condition 22 years ago, but It was called pregnancy brain then.

AP rates have been fleeting and rare. Might be more possible options in August.

I'm okay with the rate I have, but I am going to keep checking and see if I can get something lower. I'm trying to be a little more frugal since we are planning a big trip in June.

Yesterday evening we went out dinner to celebrate granddaughters 25th birthday.

Happy birthday to her.

Charade next Feb will be the first solo trip I’ve done to the parks.

I think you will enjoy it. I loved being able to do what I wanted and at my own pace. It was also nice not having to hold other's stuff while they rode rides I didn't want to ride.


I'll do a belated entry into the car discussion. I have had red, while, black, blue, and burgundy cars. I do not want to have another black or white car. The black car seemed to get hotter than the others and the white car never looked clean on the outside. My current car is a very dark blue.

Time to get some sleep.

 

[Lynne G]

Nope, no lower rates to be found for both my trips. Am glad I got the ST rate for the PB this August when I did. At least got the CB at AP rate for our first night, and the first three nights at SF before my ST stay at SF in September. I will keep checking. So far, the rate I got for my September trip, rental car has not gone down since first little bit decent drop in price, but still twice as much as last year, but what can ya do. And August, is about half of that, so no break in price there either. Odd now can’t use Costco code on Alamo site. Have to do it in your Costco account. But at least Costco gives you an Alamo number to add to your Alamo account. With those I never pay ahead, and lock in a price. A rinse and repeat. Airfare, still no better than what I paid for both trips. That, I keep checking too. Last year, our August trip airfare when down almost half in price, to give me a large amount of credit we used to almost fly free on our December trip.

I should get to bed. It was great to hear from you Robo. And a belated 25 happy birthday to your GD. Yay, for PB stay for HHN.

Charade, fun to play with pictures, no? You’re doing good.

Yeah, I guess I’m lucky, most of my family live not far from me. Those that live far away, don’t visit much, but have to say, don’t visit them much either.

Ack, I need to get to bed. Light on. If you need a screen to view, both kids are still awake watching, well playing online. Little one is laughing so loud, the be more quiet yell may happen soon. I can sleep with noise, but when I’m trying to go to sleep, hearing loud voices is not a good thing. To be young. Though was never much of a night owl ever since I was young.

Ah, a gun or fireworks just went off. Ugh. I hope a one and done. AC is still running now, as 87 and late evening news said still heat index this evening is 10 degrees warmer. No wonder AC is still cranking. Glad, as would rather have it cooler when I sleep. That’s what blankets are for, if too cold.

Good night all.

 

[schumigirl]

I’m old enough to remember when they were that same forest green as the Cadillac Seville I favored then lol.

They prefer debit cards I hear lol

lol....I know the colour you mean.

Sad thing is I`m quite sure they do catch some folks out........but some are so ridiculously obvious.....I am the internet was one.......lol........

Pumpkin I’m loving my dark red Rav4. I’m trying to call her Scarlet but youngest daughter keeps calling her Daisy
Need to wash her. So much pollen in the air. Doing the hand wash lol. Husband needs to take his black SUV thru the wash. Maybe he’ll do it tomorrow as it’s on the way to where he’s heading.

Keisha our last SUV was the dark British Racing Green I think they called it. Loved that colour!
yes, car rentals are crazy high! Yikes. I go thru Costco and have suv reserved for next March. it was cheaper than a sedan! Will keep checking prices.

Schumi I sometimes get calls from “Microsoft” telling me I have a virus! Once I decided to play around up to a point to see where it would go plus I love wasting their time! They wanted me to click on a button that would give them access to my computer! Ha.

Time to throw together a salad. Pork chops going on the grill soon. R

We have a lot from dodgy lawyers firms telling us we`ve been in an accident and we can get money.....we have fun with them!! I usually start by asking which accident as I`ve had more than one.......lol...they soon hang up!

Good Thursday evening Sans family
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Read back a number of pages to catch-up.



We had a nice trip. I will be at Portofino for HHN trip.



He did have a nice time. Thank you . I was so glad it all worked out and he was able to go.



LOL......I remember you saying when you were there in December how Earl the Squirrel was not your favorite. I saw those items in the Christmas Store and had a chuckle.


I really like the Lagoon View rooms over the pool view. It was guest house 2.



It was thank you.


Make sure to stay hydrated and cool off as needed. I saw more younger folks having issues with heat this trip. I was able to step in and assist a young lady at Disney Springs. Staff at the restaurant were very helpful with ice and water while emergent care was on the way.




My hair reacts to the humidity too. Just one of those things. The mornings sometimes in September can be very pleasant.
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There are lots of fun picture opportunities in the Parks. Hope you are able to find some fun shots for your editing class.



I think I am fine for the most part but i do have moments of “why did i walk into this room and why do I have an empty cup in my hand.”

The medical community has named it Covid Brain. I experienced that while sick with Covid as did my sister. Hang in there Mac. It will get better.



I agree. I always like to hear of couples who are as much in love as the day they married.

Hubby and I often say it does not feel like we have been married as long as we have. He is still my knight in shining armor.


I’am a no frills kinda gal in the parks too, especially when it’s hot out.



Not a way you would want to extend a vacation. Hope your fellas are doing better.



Wow......Two bouts of Covid back to back. Hope you both get to feeling better real soon.
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Thank you for the big hello. Lots been going on here.



Sorry to hear you picked up Covid on vacation. Hope you feel better soon.



Great happy vacation pictures.



Schumi wow.......108 degrees. That is hotttttttt




AP rates have been fleeting and rare. Might be more possible options in August.




Are your air con units able to keep your house cool.


I enjoy trips with family and by myself both.

I actually enjoy long drives by myself. I turn the music I like on and rock the miles away.

I will admit since I have had Covid I do get a little more fatigued then I did in the past. A good rest puts things right usually.



Glad to hear the weather is cooling down.



Congratulations to your hubby on his acting role.



LOL......I remember you sharing about your friends sister’s competitiveness in the past. Strange that she feels the need to compete on every level with other people.

Great you have a sense of humor about her.


Pumpkin enjoy your Grammie time. Those little ones are so precious.


Lynne nice pics of the zoo.


Schumi and hubby congratulations on your new vehicle purchase. I’am sure it will be a beauty.

Having to wait a little for it will make it all the sweeter when it finally arrives.



I have been busy. Well for me busy. Returned back from our trip and my dad stayed on for a few more days. He left the 11th in the morning. Then my hubby’s brother and his wife came in Monday evening. They also like to stay in the same guest room my dad was in so I had to rush and clean room, change sheets and clean bathroom and prepare food for their visit.

They left Wednesday morning. Then grandson in Kentucky invited us to come down and go out on his new boat on Kentucky Lake for a couple of days. I was lucky enough to get a reservation at a cute little hotel we have stayed at before for a couple of nights.

We left for Kentucky Lake early Friday morning and came back home late Sunday after a nice dinner meal with all our family in Kentucky.

I watched sweet little J on Monday and Tuesday.

Yesterday evening we went out dinner to celebrate granddaughters 25th birthday.
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It was hot here today. Schumi send some of that cooler weather our way please.

Today I went to grandsons college orientation. He will be attending the same University granddaughter attended. My Alma Mater University of Southern Indiana. It was an all day event. I did this with granddaughter a number of years ago to.

At this point he has chosen degree path in Engineering. They do not have to select the exact field ie..electrical or Mechanical or other until Second year.

He accomplished a lot today. He actually ran into a number of his fellow high school friends that will also be attending University this coming Fall.

Our next job is to search for a laptop that will meet his needs. We have a nephew who is computer engineer so we will get his input and go from there.

P is the youngest and the last grandchild we are putting through college. Our other grandchildren are all settled in their professions.

He is really excited to be going to college.

Nana is tired this evening. Hoping for a good nights sleep.


Shout out to Sue, Monyk, Tink, Patty, Bobbie68 and all the Sans family.


Have a wonderful Thursday evening.

Robbie, so good to see you post again!!! Wondered where you were.

Happy Birthday to your lovely granddaughter.......I know how proud you are of all of them......and good luck to your Grandson....Engineering is a fine degree to have. And it`s a good option to not have to choose exactly which type of Engineering till the second year, never heard of that over here. You pick one and stick with it. Kyle loved doing the Chemical Engineering degree, very math focussed which he loves, and leads to many different career options. Your grandson will do wonderfully.

Yes, couples should be couples not roommates......romance should never be far away from every relationship. Funny you mention knight in shining armour....one of "our" songs is Peter Cetera The Glory of Love which has that wonderful line about being your knight....love it. I`m the same, don`t feel as if we`ve been together more than half an hour at times......but over 30 years is certainly something to celebrate!!!

And sounds like a lovely visit to Kentucky......time with family is precious.

Glad to see you`re doing so well.......

Im looking forward to the lagoon view at SF and put request in for theme park view! Then on to PBH have garden view there and request in for West Wing. Fingers crossed.
I do plan on staying hydrated, always do. I ordered collapsible water bottles for this trip from Amazon. I’m going to try to go bagless for as much as I can this trip so I don’t have to bother with lockers. Collapsible bottle should fit in waist pack. I’ll see how it goes. Usually I have my refillable UOAP mug attached to string bag by carabiner. I’m still bringing it so will see how it goes. May do combination of the 2.

We love the lagoon view we have when we stay at SF, it`s a view we never tire of seeing. Funny we like a pool view at Royal though.

This was in one of those small towns where many of the people were born there and never left. Some of them had no concept of real distance.

I used to have a coworker like that. Such an odd thing to be competitive about.

He loves theater. He prefers to play the villain, but I think Teddy is a better role.
Gatlinburg is a fun little kitschy town. A bit of a tourist trap really, but dh loves it.


Savannah is a nice place to visit. Lots of history there. Also fun to visit if you have an associations with the Girl Scouts.

Looks good Charade, hope you`re really enjoying the course.

It`s a little pathetic when folks try to outdo you or one up you or just plain copy everything you do. I`m glad I`m an individual and not programmed like that at all, don`t understand that mentality. Ignore is a wonderful tool though

Never was a Girl Guide......lol....no surprises there! But Savannah looks stunning. I`d love to do something similar to what your husband is doing, but I`m completely talentless in all things arty.......lol......




Feet are yelling at me this morning.......8.5 miles and ouch!! But, it was a perfect morning for walking, no breeze and not too hot, just pleasant enough we kept going further than we have this week. Just the two of us this morning which is always nice.

Lunch is going to be smoked salmon for me, Tom wants something else so we`ll do our own. Dinner is monkfish wrapped in proscuitto, I`m looking forward to that one!!

And lazy day ahead for us....doubt we`ll be in the garden as it`s warmish, but not sunny.....we desperately need some rain as we are heading for a hosepipe ban again. Grass is almost white it`s so dry.

Time for a pot of tea.......

Have a wonderful Friday........​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah the early bird is here. Had a good night’s sleep, and hehe, weather news this morning, she said the Heat Wave continues. A gorgeous sunny day, with 96 degrees the high. Humidity is still around, but not quite as humid today. No matter, I’m loving this heat.

Keisha, the tiger was not woozy, picture was through a kinda dirty looking thick window. He moved out of the pool not much after I took that picture. If he was just where fencing was, would have been more clear. He’s beautiful. Hope your trip is great, and so soon now. Yay!

But a pep in step, as while still a week day routine, it’s a Friday. Woot!

May all have that Fabulous Friday. Get ready, the weekend, a weather forecast for us, could be a record breaking high temp Sunday.

Yes, as hot or hotter than those in that Southern state, as to be 98 on Saturday, 99 on Sunday. Record for Sunday is 98. Eh, difference between a steamy 98 or 99 is what? Well, bragging rights? Don’t care. Finally the hot and steamy Summer that is our usual. Though not as rainy as in the past. Yesterday’s rain chances, including a lightning in the area, was a bust. No rain to be had. Poor garden, though I water it, that hot sunny weather does it no good. At least DH declared, lawn did not need mowing this week.

 

[keishashadow]

Snagged a disk version of the PS5 for my youngest DS. Having it shipped directly to his house. Talk about finding an unexpected bundle of joy on your doorstop lol. Best part, he will reimburse me lol

Managed to get the digital when it first came out but, he has such a collection of disks has wanted one for some time supposedly, the supply chain issues are finally starting to loosen up a bit

waiting for the mr to return from his am walk & then the bacon will be a sizzling. Thinking hot dogs for dinner, do love how they come out in the air fryer. Perfect for as hot as it’s going to get here.

Pork chops going on the grill soon. R

Sounds yummy. Not sure why, have in freezer yet haven’t made any in months.

We had a nice trip. I will be at Portofino for HHN trip.

glad you had fun with GS

I really like the Lagoon View rooms over the pool view. It was guest house 2.

My fav view there too

He is still my knight in shining armor.

Hey, that’s my line lol

I will admit since I have had Covid I do get a little more fatigued then I did in the past. A good rest puts things right usually.

I’ve read it so many times, you don’t fully comprehend it until being immersed neck deep in it.

They also like to stay in the same guest room my dad was in so I had to rush and clean room, change sheets and clean bathroom and prepare food for their visit.

Robbie’s bed & breakfast .

Yesterday evening we went out dinner to celebrate granddaughters 25th birthday.

cliche but, they do grow so fast

Charade next Feb will be the first solo trip I’ve done to the parks

Enjoy. I was quite nervous to do my first last year, well, a solo extension to the family one. was fun to have more time there but, was never fully at ease.

I also have a bunionette on my little toe

Never heard that term But, ouch

can already see where I need to make some touch ups.

IDK looks pretty good to me

Odd now can’t use Costco code on Alamo site

That’s to keep the riff-raff from using it as I understand it. Nearest one here is two exits away on the turnpike so I never joined up. Use Sams. they did open two BJ’s here but, as far flung as the Costco for us.

 

[Lynne G]

That’s ashame, kinda, Keisha. We think Costco has best prices on most, and better labels at times. I belong to all three, but thinking of dropping BJ’s, as we never really go there much anymore. Sam’s, will likely always join, as also Costco, as Sam’s is by far the closest, and just in gas alone, we save money.

Older one is up, the AC has been cranking for quite some time now. Gloriously sunny start, with that all day to see. Was a clear overnight.

Ready for lunch. Apparently, that bowl of cereal was not enough at 5:30 this morning. Sigh. That get up still before the sunrise.

Hehe, twinning with Orlando in the weather news. Both of us are at 88 with highs of 96 for me, 95 for Orlando. Though I have clear skies, Orlando, is partly cloudy, with afternoon thunderstorms. We could use the rain. Been a week without it so far.

Why is it not lunchtime yet?

 

[schumigirl]

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Snagged a disk version of the PS5 for my youngest DS. Having it shipped directly to his house. Talk about finding an unexpected bundle of joy on your doorstop lol. Best part, he will reimburse me lol

Managed to get the digital when it first came out but, he has such a collection of disks has wanted one for some time supposedly, the supply chain issues are finally starting to loosen up a bit

waiting for the mr to return from his am walk & then the bacon will be a sizzling. Thinking hot dogs for dinner, do love how they come out in the air fryer. Perfect for as hot as it’s going to get here.

Nice catch Keisha on the PS5......are they easy to get over there now? I know here there were long waits to get one at some point.

Bacon sounds good this weekend......we have stocked up from our village butcher who cuts the best bacon ever! Apart from one near my mum in Scotland.....although I am using some to cover the monkfish as the proscuitto wasn`t ideal as they didn`t come of as full slices.....so we made an appetiser of proscuitto, figs and rosemary bread.






Been looking at rental cars today for September.....slightly better, at least they`re coming in just under $2000 instead of over this time!! Want to get one booked though, so hoping to sort that this weekend if we can. First company we use often asked us if we wanted an economical car rather than the gas guzzler we usually get........

Obviously haven`t seen the UK gas prices.......

Talking of competitive people..........

6 weeks today till opening night of HHN!!

 

[keishashadow]

went with an economy rental once in MCO, it was smaller than the “BOGO free” car my friend got decades ago when her parents bought a new caddy…a yugo. Mfg in the soviet bloc during the Reagan years.

It earned honors for worst car ever made lol. However, she was newly divorced and it served her well for a few years of local driving until it went to that junkyard in the sky. Not to mention a good enough reason for her parents to grab a new vehicle.

the mr is dragging me out to see Thor after we grill our hotdogs, get gas (at Sams, same as Lynne-cheapest in town) & hit up the dollar tree for wrapping paper, carmex lip gloss, toothbrushes/paste for upcoming trip.

#livingtheglamorouslife

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, Thor for us is tomorrow.

So hot out. Ate pasta for lunch, so not feeling dinner yet. May get into the ice cream for another day of pre- dinner snacking. Cool feels good. Hehe, saw a sign that said, buy here, and you can go into our freezers for a few minutes. Yep, and blacktop news saw that egg cook on the guy’s driveway. Nothing like local news for amusement. To the shore businesses’ relief, this heat has driven lots down the shore for a long weekend. Lunchtime local traffic news was all about the traffic jams on the highways and roads into the shore towns. Both traffic and egg news will be recycled for the dinner time local news. I’ll wait until nighttime to see latest of any new news.

Ooh, fashion show by little one. Picked up some very good marked down pieces she may want to take on our trip in a few weeks.

AC still on. Well it is still 95 degrees out.