Something About Nothing ... #12

[Monykalyn]

Are we having another crockpot convo? I love those! I have 3 fullsize ones, a smaller one, an appetizer one that has a divider (smaller size) and a teeny one. In fact-used the new one today. Yes, I have a crockpot problem Knew it was gonna be a long day and I overslept. Still grabbed that frozen chicken (not one of mine!!) and thawed it under running water while i got ready for work-just thawed enough to pull of skin and toss rotisserie seasoning all over it and plop in crockpot. Currently have the bones, ends of vegetables and lots of water in there cooking all night to make really tasty bone broth. DH got a new upright freezer from friend who is moving so have space to freeze some jars of stock/broth.

Only Wednesday? At least today was warmer. Ran DS to indoor soccer practice only to find out with outdoor season starting they aren't doing indoor tonight-UGH!

Yeah-TWD isn't really holding attention anymore. Will still watch but not with same intensity as before. OTOH Jessica Jones drops March 8!

Soooo, oldest DD called, said "I miss Epcot and the Flower and Garden kiosks and topiaries look cool"...her roommate from there extended and has lots of comp tickets still...and DD has spring break coming up, and her roomie actually asked for a couple days off weeks ago-happen to be 2 of the days we would be there.
She is talking me into a quick (4 day) trip as Frontier has cheap flights...problem is lodging. Even ASsports is $119/night. She is gonna talk to her former roomie tomorrow to see if any CM discounts available. She brought it up with DH tonight, he is not really amused...would be 2nd girls trip in 6 months LOL. Having an AP is dangerous...

Wow I am tired! Hope all are well and warm (yeah -6 and snow is awful anywhere Shcumi! brrrr) and healing and full bellies and good night sleep (Looking at you Charlie)!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, the moon was incredibly bright for the few seconds we saw it through the blizzard the other night.......spectacular!

Love my crock pots too........couldn’t be without them!



Email stopped working last night.......kept getting error message........seems to be sorted this morning......must have been a glitch with them.......feel lost without that contact! Same when internet goes down........

Blizzard is still ongoing.........we have -10 and wind is howling! Never seen anything like this for years.......

Thankfully physio called to cancel my appointment with her as she is stuck at her home due to snow......she lives in the middle of nowhere too.......so no need to go out again now. Did go out this morning and it’s awful........main roads aren’t too bad once you’re out of our village, but, it’s other drivers who think they’re invincible.........

We are forecast another storm hitting us today too alongside this Beast from the East.......joy.

But.............12 sleeps till overnight at airport.........

Have a good Thursday............

 

[Lynne G]

Coastal Storm, aka, Nor'easter is coming later today. Dry and 45 right now, and you can feel the lower pressure in the air. Even without the news, the sky looks like yep, nasty is coming. Tropical winds will blow, that's 45 to 60 mph. Then, on the back end, the s word. No, please let the snow line be well North of me. Mr. House Sitter may have to shovel snow, better not be me. Seems the storm is bringing warmer weather, than leaving with it. Cold Front arriving as the storm heads North, so will be a cold Friday afternoon and below normal temp week-end. Where is Spring? Helloooo?

Eek, Schumi, that kind of weather means staying in, and staying warm. Was watching both English and French soccer yesterday afternoon, both fields showed a steady snow falling during the game. Us too, the main roads tend to be clear and more manageable than the side streets.

and it's

Why yes it is.

Ooh barbecue chicken. I'd be at MonyK's house for dinner. Remember:

HeHe.

Might be pasta tonight. I am hoping no practice, but we will see.

Yay! Schumi is a dozen days away from her Spring trip. Wahoo for that countdown.

And, time for tea. Throw back your drink, and raise a toast to the first of March homies, here's to Thursday too.

 

[macraven]

Always love the kitty pics!

Can’t complain of it being 60 but will whine over our heavy rains and flooding

Read this morning 4 major airlines waiving fees to cancel

Looks bad up north and east due to weather

I’ll take the rain any day over snow

 

[Lynne G]

Me too Mac, but not an overload of either.

Well, watch is the word of the day. Posted for our area, High Wind Watch, Flood Watch, and Winter Weather Watch.

Ah, and MonyK, go for it. Yeah, Ap burning in wallet is not a bad thing. Sending good wishes you get a better hotel rate. Lovely that time of year. And perks of having family working there.

Ended up with iced coffee with lunch, as cheap today. Go Fly Birds. Almost 57 around here this afternoon. Yeah, warmer weather bringing the storm. After storm, squeaking out around 40, with 10 to 20 mph winds. Drying out then, though.

Trying to convince DH to do the driving on Saturday. He knows the roads up that way better than me. He knows which bridge to use. Has not seen little one play in many a moon. But, if I know him, something will come up, and google maps it will be.

And since Mac already has grass that need mowing:

bet she has one of them in her yard. LOL

And see Luna could have one of these too:

 

[macraven]

Cat tree and Luna

 

[schumigirl]

Friday again.........

Still wild and freezing here......no fresh snow overnight, but consistently blowing a hoolie all night......wind is so loud and quite scary. Solid stone and brick house but I swear we felt it move......... maybe not, but jeez this is dreadful.

DS just left for work........not many made it in yesterday and looks like same again today........

We have just below zero this morning with a lower wind chill, but we do need to go out today.......plenty of layers and my Russian front fake fur hat.......it is the warmest hat ever!

Trying to decide whether to go back to bed once I know DS has arrived at work.......or just stay up........

Decisions..........have a great Friday..........

 

[schumigirl]

 

[Lynne G]

Good Afternoon Schumi. Yep, tropical winds right now. With rain. It will be a fun ride. Wind is 45 mph, with gusts around 60 mph. Wind was whistling around the house last night. Bands of rain have moved out, but 2 to 4 inches of snow as the bulk of the back half of the storm meets up with a colder low weather system from the West this afternoon. No night out for us either, slippery streets are not enjoyable.

Little one looked like she came out of the shower. Two beach towels were on the seat for her. Was a very wet practice last night. Had to do a load of wash.

Moving slow, need to holler at little one. She expects the mom taxi. Yeah, only if she moves faster. The drop off line on a bad weather day gets long, and that mixed with teen drivers, makes getting into school not so fast.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. I finally have some time when I don’t have to be somewhere. I have been lurking - reading when I get a chance. Barnum opens tonight, so hopefully after next week life will get back to somewhat normal.

I spent half of the morning reading someone's old Disney trip report from 2008. The title caught my eye, and once I started reading I had to finish it. I need to get up and start doing something productive.

We are having really strong winds here today. When the wind blows hard enough it sounds like someone is dropping bowling balls down my chimney. It keeps scaring the cat. The wind is so bad that the county cancelled school today. Apparently there are several power outages and downed trees in the roads. I have little food in the house (we’ve been doing most of our eating out because of rehearsals) so I may have to brave the winds to get us some lunch.

 

[keishashadow]

Happy friday all! I’m sitting here scratching my head as to what to make meatless for dinner to suit the mr...he who doens’t do fish, or pizza, or spaghetti...you get the picture. Probably toss some shrimp at him again. I’ve not been hungry last few days, a rarity. Think it’s from all the motrin i’ve Been downing. Hand is coming along nicely though, swelling almost gone.

EEk, steam burns really hurt Keisha. Hope you are feeling better too. How cute of GD getting white sneakers. Hey, I could care less also. Kid has to be comfy, no? Nice score on dress and veil on clearance. I also doubt any changes. White. Check. Who would know unless you said. I am sure she will look lovely at church when getting her first communion.

Yeah, boys are easier in some ways. At least they can wear the same suit. Sigh. But yeah, fun to shop for girl stuff.

I'll let you know if I try the beef cooking. Maybe I can drop my pot off at your house. Little one wants to do a college visit at Pitt.

Ordered, will buy white satin ribbon or matching teal colored transparent type ribbons shoelaces. Yes, I seriously love buying girl gear

Pitt is a good choice! What major is she considering?

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Gosh, the moon is so bright, looks like the sun.

Back from working on parallel parking. She is getting better. Said she was nervous. Yeah, chopped liver am I? Still a mom. And, it is my car.

Well, off to practice. Some crazy turf places have lights. It in 40 out and dropping. I will stay in the car.

Gotta go.

Went out to lunch with one of my kids in the city. Had to parallel park. For once I impressed them by backing in on first swoop. Ha, back in the dark ages when I learned to drive that was a daily operation.

Lol $119 is now ‘cheap’ for WDW. I’ve been seeing $168 - $199 for standard values for dates i’ve Checked since last fall.

The AP rates are an absolute joke. A few cheap days for just a few rooms here and there, crazy.

Are we having another crockpot convo? I love those! I have 3 fullsize ones, a smaller one, an appetizer one that has a divider (smaller size) and a teeny one. In fact-used the new one today. Yes, I have a crockpot problem Knew it was gonna be a long day and I overslept. Still grabbed that frozen chicken (not one of mine!!) and thawed it under running water while i got ready for work-just thawed enough to pull of skin and toss rotisserie seasoning all over it and plop in crockpot. Currently have the bones, ends of vegetables and lots of water in there cooking all night to make really tasty bone broth. DH got a new upright freezer from friend who is moving so have space to freeze some jars of stock/broth.

Only Wednesday? At least today was warmer. Ran DS to indoor soccer practice only to find out with outdoor season starting they aren't doing indoor tonight-UGH!

Yeah-TWD isn't really holding attention anymore. Will still watch but not with same intensity as before. OTOH Jessica Jones drops March 8!

Soooo, oldest DD called, said "I miss Epcot and the Flower and Garden kiosks and topiaries look cool"...her roommate from there extended and has lots of comp tickets still...and DD has spring break coming up, and her roomie actually asked for a couple days off weeks ago-happen to be 2 of the days we would be there.
She is talking me into a quick (4 day) trip as Frontier has cheap flights...problem is lodging. Even ASsports is $119/night. She is gonna talk to her former roomie tomorrow to see if any CM discounts available. She brought it up with DH tonight, he is not really amused...would be 2nd girls trip in 6 months LOL. Having an AP is dangerous...

Wow I am tired! Hope all are well and warm (yeah -6 and snow is awful anywhere Shcumi! brrrr) and healing and full bellies and good night sleep (Looking at you Charlie)!

Admit to having a few more than you lol. I mostly use for warming dishes for buffets. Have the chafing dish things too but the smell of stereo is very off-putting to me and I worry re kids getting burnt.

Yes, the moon was incredibly bright for the few seconds we saw it through the blizzard the other night.......spectacular!

Love my crock pots too........couldn’t be without them!



Email stopped working last night.......kept getting error message........seems to be sorted this morning......must have been a glitch with them.......feel lost without that contact! Same when internet goes down........

Blizzard is still ongoing.........we have -10 and wind is howling! Never seen anything like this for years.......

Thankfully physio called to cancel my appointment with her as she is stuck at her home due to snow......she lives in the middle of nowhere too.......so no need to go out again now. Did go out this morning and it’s awful........main roads aren’t too bad once you’re out of our village, but, it’s other drivers who think they’re invincible.........

We are forecast another storm hitting us today too alongside this Beast from the East.......joy.

But.............12 sleeps till overnight at airport.........

Have a good Thursday............

Have you bought that snowblower yet? Saw the pics on the tube, very few people out on the streets, smart.

We kept our power thus far, winds still howling but sun out now. Worst of it sent off to Lynne’s neck of woods.

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, trees are swaying pretty good, wind blowing hard against the house. DH left to do a military funeral. Hope it is inside.

He asked what I had done. Took little one to school and got all but 3 paper stuff I need for our tax accountant. One I forgot at work, the other 2 I have to print out. Not interested in going out.

Keisha, she is torn between medical and law. I told her go for medical, as law does not care about undergrad degree. Plus, keep reminding her doctors make good money. She does well in math and science, so I can see her in a medical field. When she was young, she wanted to be a civil rights lawyer. I thought that was a passing thought, but who knows. If we do visit out your way, I will be sure to wave.

Nope, even with the 45 mph wind, and the rain and snow mix is coming sideways, school and work open as usual. Ha, DH is out, if he takes long enough, I may call him to pick up little one. Eh, maybe he will be home before she gets out. Could try to get him to pick up lunch. Eh, grilled cheese and soup here sounds fine.

Snow, oh rats.

Later all, need to make some tea.

 

[schumigirl]

Hope your weather doesn’t get too bad Lynne........doesn’t sound good! Tea is always good.........

Love the shoes for GD Keisha..........very girly! She’ll suit them to a tee.........and glad the hand is doing better......always hurts like heck when you get a burn!

Doubt a snowblower would have been much use against these winds.........I said to Mac I sound like a broken record but jeez......never known anything like it........and the cold!!! I wouldn’t last 5 minutes in a genuinely cold bitter part of the USA or Canada.........I’ve been to Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and a few other known cold countries in Europe in winter and I’ve survived......it’s a dry crisp cold when I’ve been there........but this biting Siberian wind is not nice. Although made me finally decide we won’t be doing our planned Trans Siberian Railway journey next year.............forgot I have to get on and off the train may just add another trip to Orlando.............yes, I’m a wimp


Wind is still howling like a banshee but no snow today.....just a few flurries.......-5.......too cold for me.

Planned to have chicken curry for dinner, but DS sent a txt to request steak for dinner.........so, steak it was. Him and I had filet while Tom had the biggest T bone steak I’ve ever cooked.........it was lovely though! All served with a lovely Merlot.........

Tonight is something on tv and snuggled along sofa........too cold to go out.

Enjoy your Friday.........

 

[Monykalyn]

Ah, and MonyK, go for it.

Lol $119 is now ‘cheap’ for WDW. I’ve been seeing $168 - $199 for standard values for dates i’ve Checked since last fall.

Well...DH started planning logistics, he has a convention in STL on my Bday (in middle of when DD I would go) and was wondering if his mom could watch kids...Oldest DD already had asked and had it covered. Air tickets paid for, done deal. ACK-17 days til Flower and Garden it is!! Cannot believe we just did that. BUT I know my husband-we will end up with high level season passes to Universal, so he and middle could plan a HHN trip this fall...and if DS and I go along we will be at MNSSHP...

Admit to having a few more than you lol.

What?! someone with more Crockpots?? But do you have yours separated by usefulness? I have the good one in one Lazy susan cupboard and the rest in the "other" cabinet. Maybe we should start a support group?

she is torn between medical and law.

Nurse anesthetist or Physician assistant (also known as "MD light") Seriously-one fraction of school cost and huge salary without MD headache. Kinda wish the PA route would have worked for me (My DO of 15 years tried to get me to go the PA route many moons ago-an RD/PA would have been a huge boon to his practice and big $$ for me-alas DH jobs required state changes). I love my nutrition career, but would also be OK with order writing privileges and responsibilities. My uncle worked for years as PA in Minnesota-he loved it, but the pay-yeah not so much. His wife is a computer coder and super smart and makes good $$ though.

but this biting Siberian wind is not nice.

ugh-wind chill just is not so fun! Kinda the opposite of "heat + humidity" making temps "real feel" worse!

Dare I say today was nice? 60 degrees, sunny, no wind...Got to order my seeds this weekend!! So ready for real nice weather!

Chicken funny for the day: DD(middle) cleaning up after dinner (quick stir fry with steak and veg) dropped lots of rice on floor cleaning up after dinner. She dashes through house and downstairs-DH and I are on couch and DH ask if that was middle kid she ran so fast. Comes back with a chicken tucked under arm. Now she brought the: 1-vocal chicken 2-chickens were tucked in bed already 3-chicken least likes to be inside. What kid decides a chicken is better than a broom??? My kids apparently To the chicken's credit-this is the one who is highly efficient at making sure every last crumb is gone. I didn't know whether to scold her or congratulate her for thinking outside box

DH has old college friend staying with us tonight-they are out at local bar/restaurant. Super nice guy. Meanwhile DH's childhood friend is helping his GF move in with him- the GF we introduced to him. She is leaving our Springfield life and becoming part of our St Louis family.

And just had my "other daughter" who stays with us holidays and summers tell me that she is taking summer classes and won't be "home" this summer. Now trying to convince her to stay with us while we are at Disney! Don't mind getting older but dislike that all my "kids" are getting older and I won't be able to see them all the time...need to call mom tomorrow

winter storms are looking quite icky for many people-stay safe and warm peeps!

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, some sun and warmer, but with 40 mph winds, wind chill is 30. DH asked if little one would still have her game, as he was clearing off the cars and shoveling. Why yes. Kids have played on very windy days. Ball gets kicked and it looks like a geyser. Oh well, busy Spring soccer leaves rescheduled one’s hard to do.

Had trouble opening front door. Snow had blown as high as the middle of the door.

Hehe MonyK, cleaning chickens. My big old yellow lab used to lay his head on the kids’ lap during meal time. Not much food hit the ground when he was around.

With that, have to check the washer. Thought I would get the towels and sheets washed before we leave.

 

[keishashadow]

Well...DH started planning logistics, he has a convention in STL on my Bday (in middle of when DD I would go) and was wondering if his mom could watch kids...Oldest DD already had asked and had it covered. Air tickets paid for, done deal. ACK-17 days til Flower and Garden it is!! Cannot believe we just did that. BUT I know my husband-we will end up with high level season passes to Universal, so he and middle could plan a HHN trip this fall...and if DS and I go along we will be at MNSSHP...


What?! someone with more Crockpots?? But do you have yours separated by usefulness? I have the good one in one Lazy susan cupboard and the rest in the "other" cabinet. Maybe we should start a support group?

Nurse anesthetist or Physician assistant (also known as "MD light") Seriously-one fraction of school cost and huge salary without MD headache. Kinda wish the PA route would have worked for me (My DO of 15 years tried to get me to go the PA route many moons ago-an RD/PA would have been a huge boon to his practice and big $$ for me-alas DH jobs required state changes). I love my nutrition career, but would also be OK with order writing privileges and responsibilities. My uncle worked for years as PA in Minnesota-he loved it, but the pay-yeah not so much. His wife is a computer coder and super smart and makes good $$ though.

ugh-wind chill just is not so fun! Kinda the opposite of "heat + humidity" making temps "real feel" worse!

Dare I say today was nice? 60 degrees, sunny, no wind...Got to order my seeds this weekend!! So ready for real nice weather!

Chicken funny for the day: DD(middle) cleaning up after dinner (quick stir fry with steak and veg) dropped lots of rice on floor cleaning up after dinner. She dashes through house and downstairs-DH and I are on couch and DH ask if that was middle kid she ran so fast. Comes back with a chicken tucked under arm. Now she brought the: 1-vocal chicken 2-chickens were tucked in bed already 3-chicken least likes to be inside. What kid decides a chicken is better than a broom??? My kids apparently To the chicken's credit-this is the one who is highly efficient at making sure every last crumb is gone. I didn't know whether to scold her or congratulate her for thinking outside box

DH has old college friend staying with us tonight-they are out at local bar/restaurant. Super nice guy. Meanwhile DH's childhood friend is helping his GF move in with him- the GF we introduced to him. She is leaving our Springfield life and becoming part of our St Louis family.

And just had my "other daughter" who stays with us holidays and summers tell me that she is taking summer classes and won't be "home" this summer. Now trying to convince her to stay with us while we are at Disney! Don't mind getting older but dislike that all my "kids" are getting older and I won't be able to see them all the time...need to call mom tomorrow

winter storms are looking quite icky for many people-stay safe and warm peeps!

17 days woot, will be shortly before me . Leave a light on. I’ve been striking out on Orbitz & cheaptickets for wDW room only too. Usually at least 15% off general public sale price

Ha, i have 5 rack storage shelf in basement that holds my various crock pot/roaster. They are flung upon it in absolutely no particular order tho. I like the tiny hot pots for dips, keeping gravy warm, melting nacho cheese etc.

 

[schumigirl]

MonyK we feel very lucky our son still lives at home........very common over here.......but, I know one day he’ll buy his own place and be off......so, yes, it’s tough when you don’t get to see them as often.........we keep talking about moving away from here.......but couldn’t leave him here and just disappear 4 hours away from him........so, I hope your daughter will stay with you when you go...........

Lynne, hope game went well and it wasn’t too cold........

Keisha.....I have 3 crockpots but all large.......I like the sound of cute little tiny ones.........always love the sound of your food!!! Have you considered opening a Bed and Breakfast in your home.........we’d book..........



Wind has died down finally.......but roads are icy and snow is still on the ground........main roads are ok though.....but, still so cold......just below freezing.

The day has just disappeared..........so........sitting down with a large pitcher of sangria........pretending we are in Confisco Grill or Margaritaville........... will make another one later..........

Friends were supposed to be coming over tonight but where they live the roads are still truly dreadful so not worth the risk to drive.......our country roads are bad enough!

So, another quiet night in just the two of us..........husband, good movie and sangria.........perfect night ahead!

Hope your Saturday is a good one........

 

[Robo56]

Afternoon everyone .

Sitting in my fav chair watching hubby and nephew cut coconuts off the coconut tree. Decided it was time to cut them down as they become rockets in high winds. Nephew is in visiting from Atlanta.

Sun shinning, but wind is blowing 18 miles (a hoolie as Schumi would say) out of the north and brought in cooler temps today. High today was 73 and low tonight 52.

Saw your severe winter weather on the news Schumi. Ice, snow, wind and subzero temps not a nice mixture.

We had a great trip to Universal. Hubby really liked Universal a lot. Mardi Gras floats were beautiful and beads thrown were plentiful. It was a very nice parade. Did not sample Cajun food booths, but food looked good.

It was so cute to see hubby laughing like a little boy having a great time on the rides at Universal. He particularly liked Rip Ride Rockit and Doctor Doom’s Fearfall.

He liked Fat Tuesday’s daiquiris at CityWalk.

He was very impressed with Portofino and Sapphire Falls. Did not have time to visit other resorts on this trip. Maybe another time, but so happy he liked Universal on his first visit.

Adventura is coming along nicely.

As an Architect he was quite impressed with Hogwarts Castle and structures in both Potter Parks.

Do like my crockpot too. Convenient for easy meals.

Having neighbors over for dinner tonight. Then some card games.

Hope all are well.

Keisha sending Mummy dust for your hand.

Have a great Saturday evening everyone.

 

[macraven]

With the exception of doing like lunch ((and it was horrible) at a Chinese buffet, have been watching the law and order marathon

24 hours straight for it today

I’m only dropping in on the dis if it’s a rerun already seen of L&O

 

[Lynne G]

Brr, and little one gave me a stare when I loaded up the larger blanket. Then, decided as I was walking out, to take my hat and gloves. Yep, all were still almost not warm enough. But, winning game, and ball went with the wind, so lots of balls went out fast.



That was yesterday, as the snow was falling. Now, lots of detours around fallen trees and wires. Will be some black ice out later tonight, as we go below freezing overnight. 4 inches of snow, much melted with the 40 degree day, but piles also make seeing around corners hard to see, and some parking spaces lot. And was going to get gas at the one place I always go, and out of gas. Lucky I was at 23 miles until empty, and went to my other place that had a line, but had gas. Whew, full tank for the week now.

Flower Show on tap tomorrow.

Quiet night, and kids both home. Making tea, it is cool feeling.

Enjoy this Saturday evening all.