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

[Lynne G]

Yes, Julie, so remember. Glad you got it sorted out. Part of what I enjoy besides seeing the animals, is to have a nice walk. Both of our zoos have nice paths all with trees and other greenery.

One kid up, one up but not moving. Time to get that shopping routine started.

 

[snowpack]

2 weeks from today will be waking up to first full day in Orlando!!

Christmas lights up outside-won't set timer up until we get back probably. Will get rest of decorations up this week and next

You are so smart. I wanted to, but didnt hubby said it was too early. Makes perfect sense to me.

Sams club prime ribs are in for the holidays, we really like these, cheap, fully cooked already and very tasty!!!!!

I got 2 one $89 and $83 I’ll probably buy more but these have a good by date of late January 2021

I have never gotten one that was fully cooked. How many does one feed. We have 20 this Christmas. Cousins coming in from out of state.

Well Portofino it is for next month for a week!!!

Universal doesnt know how many people they made happy doing this. They wouldnt transfer my dining credit from back in March, but it still is worth it to me. Can't wait to see it decorated for Christmas.

Also how blessed we were to have been loved so much.

Awww! That is such a wonderful feeling. Family is everything.

But a smile will be, as with a Wednesday holiday, a shorter week. And a good reason to have a day off, to celebrate our veterans.

Hurray for the day off! Veterans day should be a mandatory day off. They sacrifice so much. Deserve to be honored more than they are.

No bacon today. Made another breakfast skillet for the fam and had my mom and sister over. Retirement is not sitting well with mom. She is so ancy to get out of the house on the weekends.That is our biggest difference I would be perfectly happy in my house and yard.

Lots of football today. Packers played Thurs so it will be nice to watch other games. Didnt get as much done around the house as I need to finish up laundry and bathrooms - ICK.

 

[Monykalyn]

Sunday funday! Well it is for the 14 year old as I managed to NOT kill him yesterday...ugh remember both his sisters this age going through this same phase. He was still on limited electronics and now back to zero. This too shall pass and I really enjoy my girls now that they are long past this age...anyone want a teenager for the next month? He is sweet and nice and a good worker for everyone else?

Still warm out but cloudy today. Caught one of the babies (well they are full grown now) in my garden with the cold frame that I planted some fall/winter veggies. They just started sprouting and she is in there happily eating the nice sweet micro-greens. I'll throw her in with teen-bonus she is one who is laying the eggs!

Ordered an Oreck-my mom loves this brand. Will see...

it was a beautiful floral display from my brother and SIL and a card to say thank you for everything I did for Mum and Dad and for sorting everything out. Also how blessed we were to have been loved so much. Well that of course brought me to tears. I never expected anything.

Last week found a 2-1/2 pound lobster tail in freezer...eureka! Thursday, found pre-scored Jonah crab claws at local grocery store. First time i’ve Seen them carried in our area. Today, we feast.

NICE!!

Dog is begging to play! TTFN!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

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You are so smart. I wanted to, but didnt hubby said it was too early. Makes perfect sense to me.



I have never gotten one that was fully cooked. How many does one feed. We have 20 this Christmas. Cousins coming in from out of state.



Universal doesnt know how many people they made happy doing this. They wouldnt transfer my dining credit from back in March, but it still is worth it to me. Can't wait to see it decorated for Christmas.



Awww! That is such a wonderful feeling. Family is everything.



Hurray for the day off! Veterans day should be a mandatory day off. They sacrifice so much. Deserve to be honored more than they are.

No bacon today. Made another breakfast skillet for the fam and had my mom and sister over. Retirement is not sitting well with mom. She is so ancy to get out of the house on the weekends.That is our biggest difference I would be perfectly happy in my house and yard.

Lots of football today. Packers played Thurs so it will be nice to watch other games. Didnt get as much done around the house as I need to finish up laundry and bathrooms - ICK.

They are excellent, perfectly seasoned and tasty!

Just heat to desired temperature.

Mine are both in the 7.5 to 8 pound range and you could probably feed 20 with those 2 but I am pretty generous with the cuts so usually figure about 12-16 ounces per person even though I know many won’t eat that much, they do reheat well so better to have more than not enough!

 

[Lynne G]

And it’s a Monday. Dark out, but hey, will be enjoying another sunny day, with 75 the high. Sadly, by Friday, we will have a high of 60. Rain to dip those temps starting on a predicted soaking Wednesday. But not complaining, this touch of warm weather with glorious sun is much appreciated. Felt so good to be in shorts again.

Back to routine and some tea. Thinking a what for breakfast, as went grocery shopping yesterday. How nice is that. But of course, a few things were forgotten, so a quick out to pick them up later today.

Either way,

 

[Robo56]

Good morning Sans family

So glad your grandson is doing ok! I remember my nephew having a similar rugby injury - always wore a head guard after that.

Grandson has a specially fitted football helmet with pads inside and even with that there are still occasional injuries.

oh my your decorations are so beautiful -

Thank you. There is something about the lights on a tree and the Christmas decor that brings a smile to the face. Think that’s something that is needed overall at this time.

Robo thanks for sharing your picture

Thanks Mac.

Oh no, how scary for you. I love watching football, ok I am really obsessed with it, but it can be so dangerous. Glad your hubby is doing better. Tell them you have had your quota for the year and no more.

I used to enjoy watching g football, but not as much anymore. Will watch grandsons games If they are on local TV.

Trying to get my Christmas shopping done before I leave. Oldest wants an Apple Watch. Actually so do I lol! I also got my US travel medical insurance today, made sure it covers Covid. So now trip feeling more real. Not many insurance companies are including Covid. So it was a bit time consuming to find one with adequate coverage. Then decide which one to buy. Hope I chose well
I’ll be sure to leave the lights on!

Glad to hear you were able to find insurance with Covid coverage.

This was our view at the HRH.

Nice view.

won't bore you with all the details. If this week wasn't stressful enough the "nice" lady whose car I backed into has decided to file a claim for scratches on her bumper. I honestly couldn't see any damage to her car at all. There were some "scratches" on my bumper that came of with a rag and water. This is what I get for being honest.

So sorry to hear of your accident. You did the honest good thing.

Beautiful tree. I love angels, I have several, but no where to put them.

Thank you. I have collected my angel ornaments over the years.

busy Friday but included a walk in our local forest where we “bumped into” my son and DIL! It was so busy with others having the same idea on this beautiful day but quiet once we got on the walk.

Beautiful pictures of your walk. What an extra nice bonus to bump into your son and DIL.

Feeling very blessed today to have been with family, to be sharing this extra time with the grandchildren and to have each other - it might be dark early but it’s cosy and warm in here and L and I have Polar Express on which is a good start for the weekend.

Sounds wonderful.

I gave the house a quick once over today & washed many of the windows. Not my favorite chore. Sun has been shining for days (a rarity here in the fall & winter), shamed me into it.

DIL and granddaughter did my windows yesterday. Yes, with the extra sunny days the need to clean them was extremely evident.

Tomorrow will supervise the xmas lights going up outside. Need to do my holiday tree, not sure if the big tree will make it up...the mr looked at me as though I was crazy when i suggested it

LOL......I think hubby gave up on me long time ago.....he just goes with the flow. As soon as Halloween decorations come down then Christmas decorations go up. I don’t do any decorating outside.

Hope your tree branch removal goes as planned.

2 weeks from today will be waking up to first full day in Orlando!!

Yeah.....to trip to Orlando.

For all those who were recently at Universal, do you have any tips about dining and mobile ordering?

I did not do mobile ordering. I did some sit down restaurants in the parks.

Sams club prime ribs are in for the holidays, we really like these, cheap, fully cooked already and very tasty!!!!!

I got 2 one $89 and $83 I’ll probably buy more but these have a good by date of late January 2021

Didn’t know they sold precooked prime rib. I looked it up. Looks nice. How precooked is it? May give it a try.

Well Portofino it is for next month for a week!!!

Yes, I heard they are reopening December 1st.

When we got home Kev said I had a delivery in the kitchen - it was a beautiful floral display from my brother and SIL and a card to say thank you for everything I did for Mum and Dad and for sorting everything out. Also how blessed we were to have been loved so much. Well that of course brought me to tears. I never expected anything.

So sweet of them to recognize all your hard work.


it has been warm here and sounds like everyone else is enjoying the same warm temps.

Grandson and hubby doing a lot better.

I finished putting up all my Christmas decorations and the house is cheerful and bright.

The leaves are coming down in mass now. My trees in my front yard have been down for a couple of weeks. It’s the neighbors maple leaves that are covering everything now. It’s the season. My trees in the back are falling now and by looks of it should be down the rest of the way this week.

I have been putting corn out for the deer and putting water in the bird bath as they have been drinking out of it. A couple of deer were up having a meal this morning.


Son, DIL, grandson and granddaughter came over yesterday afternoon and helped with some things. I put a roast in the crockpot and then made mash potatoes, gravy, green beans, angel eggs and rolls for dinner. We had strawberry Chantilly cake for dessert. We did get in a game of Yahtzee.

I did wrap a few Christmas gifts the other day. I found some cute “The Child” wrapping paper at the local Walmart.

Thinking of a Christmas



Shout out to Schumi and Tink.

May the force be with all who need it

 

[Realfoodfans]

Just popping in to say hi. Littlest one has two teeth extractions today (sadly inherited teeth problems from the paternal side). Needs full anaesthesia so they are in the hospital. Dropped them off this morning but still waiting. Our hospital are sadly disorganised. Could be a lot later for their collection.

Beds changed and lots of laundry still to do and I’ve started a pile of items for the tip. We have garden waste to go too so hopefully a trip there tomorrow after we’ve collected the groceries.

Lovely to see the deer so close to your house @Robo56 - forest is the closest for us.

Hope everyone has a good start to the week.

 

[macraven]

When Loew’s made the announcement, I updated the hotel stickies that PB was opening December 1 2020 and Endless Summer officially opens December 15, 2020 for bookings.

Things are moving ahead for UO!

I know PB is a favorite for some of the homies and hope you can start planning your next trip soon.

Weather predictions change quickly but looks like another 3 days for my area to have 3 more warm days.
Anytime after that, I expect the bottom to fall out and no more shorts and sandals weather.

I bought bacon.
Who is hungry this morning!

Robo, that’s a stunning picture of deer in your yard!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Good morning Sans family

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Grandson has a specially fitted football helmet with pads inside and even with that there are still occasional injuries.




Thank you. There is something about the lights on a tree and the Christmas decor that brings a smile to the face. Think that’s something that is needed overall at this time.




Thanks Mac.




I used to enjoy watching g football, but not as much anymore. Will watch grandsons games If they are on local TV.




Glad to hear you were able to find insurance with Covid coverage.




Nice view.




So sorry to hear of your accident. You did the honest good thing.




Thank you. I have collected my angel ornaments over the years.




Beautiful pictures of your walk. What an extra nice bonus to bump into your son and DIL.




Sounds wonderful.



DIL and granddaughter did my windows yesterday. Yes, with the extra sunny days the need to clean them was extremely evident.




LOL......I think hubby gave up on me long time ago.....he just goes with the flow. As soon as Halloween decorations come down then Christmas decorations go up. I don’t do any decorating outside.

Hope your tree branch removal goes as planned.




Yeah.....to trip to Orlando.




I did not do mobile ordering. I did some sit down restaurants in the parks.




Didn’t know they sold precooked prime rib. I looked it up. Looks nice. How precooked is it? May give it a try.




Yes, I heard they are reopening December 1st.




So sweet of them to recognize all your hard work.


it has been warm here and sounds like everyone else is enjoying the same warm temps.

Grandson and hubby doing a lot better.

I finished putting up all my Christmas decorations and the house is cheerful and bright.

The leaves are coming down in mass now. My trees in my front yard have been down for a couple of weeks. It’s the neighbors maple leaves that are covering everything now. It’s the season. My trees in the back are falling now and by looks of it should be down the rest of the way this week.

I have been putting corn out for the deer and putting water in the bird bath as they have been drinking out of it. A couple of deer were up having a meal this morning.
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Son, DIL, grandson and granddaughter came over yesterday afternoon and helped with some things. I put a roast in the crockpot and then made mash potatoes, gravy, green beans, angel eggs and rolls for dinner. We had strawberry Chantilly cake for dessert. We did get in a game of Yahtzee.

I did wrap a few Christmas gifts the other day. I found some cute “The Child” wrapping paper at the local Walmart.

Thinking of a Christmas
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Shout out to Schumi and Tink.

May the force be with all who need it
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Heat and serve!

What I like is the simplicity of them.

They are pretty popular (in our area anyway)
because they sell out, and the past few years this is the only time of year you can get them.

Last year we got there as the last 2 cases were brought out, all the other stores were sold out.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

When Loew’s made the announcement, I updated the hotel stickies that PB was opening December 1 2020 and Endless Summer officially opens December 15, 2020 for bookings.

Things are moving ahead for UO!

I know PB is a favorite for some of the homies and hope you can start planning your next trip soon.

Weather predictions change quickly but looks like another 3 days for my area to have 3 more warm days.
Anytime after that, I expect the bottom to fall out and no more shorts and sandals weather.

I bought bacon.
Who is hungry this morning!

Robo, that’s a stunning picture of deer in your yard!

Are you saying you’ll have extra !

Let me put my shoes on I’ll head that way.

 

[macraven]

Sure thing

I have enough bacon to feed an army.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, while many sell uncooked prime rib roasts, I don’t think I have ever seen cooked ones for sale. I did pick up a rather thick slab from a huge roast, the butcher was slicing. When I got home, older one said, what are we going to do with that. Um, slice steaks from it, and grill.

Ooh, I think I can smell that bacon from here. Yay, Mac is sharing.

Robo, so glad to hear both are doing better. Enjoy seeing that deer picture. Yeah, my Dsis puts out a salt block for the deer, but she hates when they eat in her gardens. We do have deer in the local park near our house, but never see one in our neighborhood. Other forrest creatures, yes. Like opossums, raccoons, and squirrels.

Oh just right toasted bagel with cream cheese. And yes little one, a chocolate bar goes well with the bagel. Breakfast. Yay.

Sunny, sounds of trash trucks, and all have work/school screens on. Monday, Indeed.

 

[macraven]

It’s always good when someone here posts what day of the week it is

All my days seem like Saturday as my time is my own.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Morning fam! Sun is out and looks to be the last warm day for a while again (its getting up to 72 today) so took advantage and took a nice 4 mile walk this morning. Hard to walk that far on the treadmill I get bored after a while. But outside there is lots to look at!

We had a good weekend I got most of my outdoor Christmas lights put up. Still have a few new urn fillers and a mailbox swag arriving this week, and need to find some good ribbon to make bows for the fence garland. It was too warm to want to start on my indoor decorations, but looking like this weekend I will start those too!

Also debating if I can squeeze one more trip to Orlando yet this year in December.....I haven't stayed at PB yet and those AP rates are tempting. Plus Swan still has a really good AP rate over at the mother ship too. Decisions decisions.

Mac save me some bacon too I'm hungry. And DLPN save me some Prime Rib I'm going to have to check that out too.

Have a great day folks!

 

[keishashadow]

Thank you. There is something about the lights on a tree and the Christmas decor that brings a smile to the face. Think that’s something that is needed overall at this time.

Absolutely! I’m going to try to put up a strand of lights on porch roof in a bit.

if I take a header, At least I died with my beloved decorations in hand

Hope your tree branch removal goes as planned.

Well, it’s gone. I managed to gash each of my legs

Just popping in to say hi. Littlest one has two teeth extractions today (sadly inherited teeth problems from the paternal side). Needs full anaesthesia so they are in the hospital. Dropped them off this morning but still waiting. Our hospital are sadly disorganised. Could be a lot later for their collection.

oh my, poor baby. Hope resting comfortably by now

Sure thing

I have enough bacon to feed an army.

Hut-hut, double time to Macs house

the 4 # pkg of thick stuff I buy at Sam’s increased by $5. Grabbed a few pkg of sugardale’s version that was ‘on sale’ at $4 a pound

At grocery store. Chatting With manager, told me demand is exceeding the supply. Small turkeys & half hams in same boat. Plenty of toilet paper, if not picky as to brand, but paper towels are becoming scarce.
Ugh, way too soon for runs on the stores ala the spring

 

[Lynne G]

Ha, Keisha, I see lots of turkeys and hams for sale everywhere. Was even asked why I did not pick up my free turkey when I had more than enough points, when checking out at grocery store. Um, not cooking either entree thank you. Will be providing stuffing, a side and a dessert. Priorities, yep.

Beautiful lunchtime walk. So sunny and warm. Shorts, well yes I am.

And eek, cuts from tree trimming, Keisha. Survival, that is a good thing. LoL

Julie, hope kid is home, and resting comfortably.

Snow, yay, enjoying some nice weather too.

 

[macraven]

Well.... I made a lot of bacon and sent all some of it since no ones showed up at my house to eat it while it was hot.

Hope it hit the spot for youse!

Cold bacon is just as good as when it’s first fried.
So lunch is now over and now on to the next meal of the day.

I’m thinking pizza delivery tonight.
Not in the mood to cook.

What is everyone having for dinner tonight?
If I like what you are having, I’ll get the bus loaded up and we all will come to your house.

 

[schumigirl]

I bought bacon.
Who is hungry this morning!

Did someone mention bacon........

Goodness.....it feels a long time since I posted! Too much to go back through right now.....

Missed reading the Dis a lot.......but back to full fighting fitness and I have to thank you lovely ladies for messages, asking about me on this thread and especially to mac and Keisha as always for the conversations! Does that sound like an Oscar acceptance speech.....lol....didn`t mean it too...... But, I do appreciate the concern and the shout outs.......always nice.

Very briefly I see mac is cooking bacon, Snowpack has some Christmas lights up which are lovely, Keisha is cutting something down to size....... and love the Ricky Gervais quote......... Monyk has a trip booked and hope mrose is doing good. I`m sure I wanted to say something to pumpkin.....but I forget! Lots of pages to flick through.....oh realfood....hope the grandbaby recovers from that extraction experience.....hoping for a quick recovery....and as little pain as possible.

Keisha please don`t fall off that ladder....decorations are always so much fun though!!!





Been a funny old week.

One of my friends was rushed into hospital with Covid complications. Thankfully she is home and improving daily. Such a scary thing to hear she couldn`t breathe on her own.

Certainly makes you think who and what`s important and what`s not.......

Talking of important ......our flights for September 2021 were released.....finally.....so we managed to get them booked only the end of last week.....so we are sorted for a lovely trip then too. Now to wait on Nov/Dec flights to be released around January and that`ll be all our trips sorted for next year.

Having some of the weirdest weather.....fog last few days that just wouldn`t lift....but during the night it is so warm. Even today, looked frosty and cold, but it was jacket open, no hat day.

But, back to normal all round........and thank you again......

 

[macraven]

Glad you are all healed up.

Bacon does that for people!

It has like having a full time job to schedule flights
Happy you are all set now for one of your trips next year.

I looked at flights for next years trips and need to toss around available times for me.

 

[keishashadow]

What is everyone having for dinner tonight?

Well, i switched gears. The mr works this week until after 8pm which is rather limiting.

He’s getting a steak hoagie (cheating & using steakums).

since it’s pushing 80 degrees made myself a pasta salad...vinaigrette, mozzarella, salami, tomato, black & green olives and whatever green veg I could find in crisper to dice. Will attack it in a bit.
Monyk - did u see hash house a go go is having Thanksgiving option? Haven’t tried the one in MCO but do like vegas site

Lynne - tell those turkeys to go head west please. Wonder what’s up with our side of state getting shafted

Keisha please don`t fall off that ladder....decorations are always so much fun though!!!

Got them up nicely. Went to turn on the switch & nothing...same switch half the airblown use. Will let the expert handle that tissue, above my pay grade.

our flights for September 2021 were released.....finally.....so we managed to get them booked only the end of last week.....so we are sorted for a lovely trip then too. Now to wait on Nov/Dec flights to be released around January and that`ll be all our trips sorted for next year.