Something About Nothing ... #12

[macraven]

Lynne I’m watching the weather channel and warnings for floods out for Philly

Stay safe

 

[schumigirl]

Hey everyone...……

Vicki, take it easy.....don't work too hard...……

yay.....mr mac is home tonight...…..I know you`ll be glad to see him home safe and sound...….

Robo…...I`m trying to decide whether to have layers cut back into my hair this time around...…..it`s fine but there`s a lot of it!!! Takes ages to dry some days and even longer to straighten...….and some days in Orlando I look like this

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Decisions.

Would certainly keep it a bit lighter...…...though I`ll bet this is the day you meet lots of people who know you......look immaculate and you meet no one!!!!!


Well, garden furniture being picked up Thursday...…..we already have two sets of furniture in our garden and they are both large tables and one set of soft furnishings a bit like the material they have out in Sapphire Falls balcony, you only need bring the cushions in for weather......….but we didn't have one right beside the house patio area......so it was a little walk to go sit down unless it was on loungers.......although we have a gazebo that was built few years and that is being knocked down soon so we could just move that set of furniture up to the house...…..too many decisions for today!!!!

Did walk down to check on all the fruit trees and they are magnificent this year...….plums look like they will be in abundance this year and pears are already huge, although not ready yet...….apples are just ok so far, but they tend to be ready late September...….all of the fruits go to local farmer who makes produce out of them, as there is no way we would go through all that fruit!!!

We do keep a few plums though...….the ones the birds don't get to of course!!!! Why do they have to peck them all once...….!!!

We have high humidity today......it is boiling hot...….so much for heavy rain and lightning...…..but lovely!!!! Sound like some nasty rain in other places though.....

Home made Spicy Burgers for dinner later......made sweet brioche buns today, not the best I`ve ever made, but they`ll still enjoy them...…...and sweet potato wedges and salad...…...simple but lovely...…..

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[macraven]

Schumi
That stinks the garden/patio furniture is not going to so for you

Hope they come soon to pick it up as a return

Now you and Tom can go shopping again and plan a lovely lunch out!

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi
That stinks the garden/patio furniture is not going to so for you

Hope they come soon to pick it up as a return

Now you and Tom can go shopping again and plan a lovely lunch out!

Yep, they`re coming Thursday......no arguments from them just said it wasn't suitable. We haven't even removed the table from the box it came in.....so easy for them to take it back...….it`s nice, just smaller than we thought......my fault. I said "it`ll be fine"

We need bigger...….I love the other tables we have around the place, but don't want to get all the same!!!

It`s too hot today to decide anything...…...not a complaint...……

Gone dull though so wondering if we are going to get thunder and lightning....it`s humid enough today.....

Glad you have decent weather too...….

 

[macraven]

It`s too hot today to decide anything...…...not a complaint...……

Gone dull though so wondering if we are going to get thunder and lightning....it`s humid enough today.....

Glad you have decent weather too...….

Well would not call it decent weather but normal for here
Lol

I keep the ac on all the time so i’m good with whatever temps are outside

 

[pattyw]

Home made Spicy Burgers for dinner later......made sweet brioche buns today, not the best I`ve ever made, but they`ll still enjoy them...…...and sweet potato wedges and salad...…...simple but lovely...…..

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I think we need a DIS recipe book. Loved Charade's recipe she shared yesterday! And yum- sweet brioche buns? Sadly, we're too busy right now to even think about homemade anything! But easier times are coming!

I keep the ac on all the time so i’m good with whatever temps are outside

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Mac. Yep, phone loudly buzzed Emergency Flood Warning notice about an hour ago. We are wet, for sure. Happily did not get rained on coming in, but most likely will be a wet return. I put my sunglasses out, just in case. But doubt will need them today. Cooler too, 73 right now, with high to be 74. Guess all those clouds giving us so much rain, are blocking the sun so well. Phone says expect rain until 9 am tomorrow morning, with 50 or higher percent chance every hour until then. And I am sure tomorrow, we will have more rain than in the morning. Just a rainy period for us, with hopefully Wednesday, the sun returns in full force, bring the temperature to high 91. Then we will have a steamy day.

 

[schumigirl]

Well would not call it decent weather but normal for here
Lol

I keep the ac on all the time so i’m good with whatever temps are outside

It`s hot......I`d love it.....you know me!!!! Although I do love the aircon too...….

I think we need a DIS recipe book. Loved Charade's recipe she shared yesterday! And yum- sweet brioche buns? Sadly, we're too busy right now to even think about homemade anything! But easier times are coming!

It`s a recipe from my blueberry basket I think...….but I have a couple of versions....this one adds rum but I leave it out as I detest alcohol I things like this...…and I make them slightly bigger than shown for burgers or pulled pork.

I`m lucky, I have all the time in the world to make things from scratch. It can be time consuming...…..

Thanks Mac. Yep, phone loudly buzzed Emergency Flood Warning notice about an hour ago. We are wet, for sure. Happily did not get rained on coming in, but most likely will be a wet return. I put my sunglasses out, just in case. But doubt will need them today. Cooler too, 73 right now, with high to be 74. Guess all those clouds giving us so much rain, are blocking the sun so well. Phone says expect rain until 9 am tomorrow morning, with 50 or higher percent chance every hour until then. And I am sure tomorrow, we will have more rain than in the morning. Just a rainy period for us, with hopefully Wednesday, the sun returns in full force, bring the temperature to high 91. Then we will have a steamy day.

Crikey Lynne.....don't float away!!!!!



Our weather has changed since last post...….chill has come in from the sea, but the sweetest seashore smell has also wafted in....smells lovely!

Washing brought in and dried...….will be ironing later...…..least it`s cool!!!

 

[pattyw]

Lynne- stay safe!! Hope the rains stop soon!!

It`s a recipe from my blueberry basket I think...….but I have a couple of versions....this one adds rum but I leave it out as I detest alcohol I things like this...…and I make them slightly bigger than shown for burgers or pulled pork.

I`m lucky, I have all the time in the world to make things from scratch. It can be time consuming...…..

Rum in drinks, yes- don't like it in baked goods! Can't do rum cakes or candy filled with liquor!
Baking certainly is time consuming and I'm not great with dough! My local bakery does much better but you can't beat making your own!

 

[Charade67]

Patty - My contributions to the recipe book will be mostly desserts. Do you like chocolate and peanut butter?

Lynne - I would love a temp of 74 just without the rain. I hope you don’t get flooding like we got here.

I’m going nuts a work today. A client file is missing and I can’t find it anywhere.

 

[Monykalyn]

Monday lunch check in!
Rain forecast every day this week but it appears to be of the "Florida" variety-chance of tstorms each afternoon. Really need the rain, but not floods!
Oldest kids going back to school shopping today to pick up last few things. left the list somewhere in the house...

Monyk of if the top of your foot is still painful,see an orthopedic and get X-rays
You might have more damage then you think

It's got a fading bruise and still tender to touch, and -just checked-yep swelling a wee bit (been trying to sit with leg propped up but have been up and down all morning).
Yeah will probably have to have it checked. Hoping to run into a doc or NP in one of my homes this week as I don't know when I'm gonna get in otherwise!

MonyK, I’m having a vision of you being like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz gathering your flock before the tornado hits!!!

Hmmm that is actually pretty accurate Our storms whip up pretty quick.

I did my DNA test a couple of years ago and it was pretty much what I expected too

Yeah-watch those "23 and me" tests-we got another fully grown daughter and grandson because of it! Good things, but also surprises

Have to be productive now...

 

[pattyw]

Do you like chocolate and peanut butter?

to both!

I have some good recipes for Polish food!

Monyk- Take it easy on the foot!

Looks like rain here any minute!

 

[keishashadow]

Weather is weird here. The phone alerts going off here too re flooding. Sunshine most of day, no clouds but could hear loud thunder. Hmmm. Being up on ridge you do only see so much - downhill basically but strange none the less. Just got dark hour ago. No satellite since but not a drop of rain. If I look south west the sky is nearly black but a high cloud of it. I’m hunkering down & going to start packing in a bit. Errands will be run tomorrow. Looks like it did when tornados went thru surrounding area last time. Eek

Hi everybody

So much to catch up on here but I'll give it a try.

Mac glad you're getting better.

Monyk, hope your foot heals quickly. My ankle still swells a little when I'm on my feet all day but at least the pain is gone.

Ck, glad you're ok and no one was hurt

Carole, I think I'll rewatch stranger things before we leave next month...glad you're enjoying it.

Patty, cute kitty ...looks like my AWOL cat Mufasa. I miss him so much he was the original guy that started my cat collection even though I never actually brought a kitty home...they all found me.

Lynne, great to get a deal on the party tickets and sweet of you to treat dd's friend. We lucked out last time we went and got the cast member discount. I would love to go again this year but not enough time.

Charade, your hashbrown casserole sounds great...I think I'll try it when I get off my diet.

Janet, looking forward to when I get a gd to spoil...bet she looks cute in her new wardrobe...you're a great granny. Hope you have a blast on your latest travels.

Tgrgirl, good luck with Marshmallow...I need to do a kitty roundup and get all my homesteaders fixed. Just found another litter of 4 under the house this morning....the reward for my procrastination.

I sampled my jd birthday gift tonight and
watched Fear TWD for about 10 minutes before falling asleep only to wake up when Preacher started...guess I'll catch it next week.
Good to see Chris Hardwick back on TD.

Have a good night everyone...sweet dreams

He was guest judge on AGT. Wonder if it coincided? I am a fan too of mr Hardwick, his wit reminds me of one of my kids

So, loved FTWD.

Preacher, well, let’s just say evertime I think that show cannot surprise me again or push the boundaries...it does. Has really grown on me

Yay we have live ones here now and that is a good excuse not to go to bed

Watch me post and you girls will sneak off to bed


Lol

Monyk of if the top of your foot is still painful,see an orthopedic and get X-rays
You might have more damage then you think

Not to take the subject away from
You but don’t want you to end up like me
(No, not to become fat and short )

I did something stupid and was cleaning the wood dining room floor and jammed my foot into the oak table pedal base
Suffered two days
Third day I had the 5 month check up and exrays to see how my tkr was healing
Was leaving for Orlando in 7 days knee was on task for healing but foot found to hae 3 broken bones on top of foot
And 2 toes
Doc wrapped them
And had to wear the boot for ten days
I had no idea I broke the foot bone

Get checked out so the bones will be physically put back in alightMent

A brace and boot is a lousy way to do the parks

Please take no offense with me giving advise
It is something us old people do to others to help them

You’re usually one of the first people i whine to, hoping u have experience with whatever new, weird thing has befallen the Keisha house. Pretty much on the mark too.

I find it to almost be a compulsion. Don’t recall anybody other than a my parents (and of course you tend to discount 90% of what they say lol) as putting forth any effort to share their wisdom.

Our weather prediction changed over night
Now. No rain and in the 90’s

Typical

Mr Mac returns tonight and my morning cat feedings will stop

He is the natural early bird and gets that job back

Have a wonderful day homies !

Poor guy, probably smothered by now in big, wet, sloppy kisses...

From the catz.

 

[macraven]

Can you make a Reese peanut butter cup?

If so, I’ll order a dozen..

 

[macraven]

Didn’t see your post until
after I did my last one

Was watching weather channel on the rescue from peeps on their roof tops in eastern Pa

Ready for your trip?

 

[Charade67]

Can you make a Reese peanut butter cup?

If so, I’ll order a dozen..

Not exactly, but I have something similar.

When I was a kid I found this recipe on a tiny piece of paper in a book of recipes that my mom had collected. I have been making it ever since.

1.5 cups peanut butter
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1.5 - 2 sticks butter (I start with 1.5 and add more if the mixture seems too dry)
16 oz package confectioners sugar
12 oz package chocolate chips (I use semi sweet, but you could also use milk chocolate if you prefer)

Melt butter. Mix with peanut butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Spread into 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and spread over peanut butter mixture. Chill in refrigerator until chocolate is firm, but not too hard. Cut into bars and serve.

 

[Lynne G]

And if I do not have a princess, booked DC for her birthday, including reserving a bed with shade cover that is new to DC. Lounge on a bed instead of a plastic chair, why yes please. Happy mom too. Oh, and got the GF at a great rate, so happier mom, even if just a night. Hello Spooky Mickey.

So, think I should do the unmasking tour on the 5th of October? Thinking maybe I will.

 

[Charade67]

B is super excited today. At school she learned that the band is taking a spring trip..................to ORLANDO!
Let the fundraising begin.

 

[Lynne G]

Did not know what for dinner. Hmm, DH bought potatoes the other day. Ah, box of stuffing in the closet, as well as a can of cranberry, and chicken gravy. Yep, diced pieces of quick sautéed chicken on top of mashed and stuffing, slice of cranberry and lots of gravy.

Feel like a beached whale. Comfort food on this wet, damp feeling day, mmmm.

That is awesome Charade, Spring trip to Orlando. Glad to hear B is happy with her start of her senior year.

 

[Lynne G]

Wow! That lightning strike hit my close neighbor’s house. Sounded like a bomb went off, shook our house and my arm hair stood on end. That was way too close for comfort. Lots of lightning and thunder with heavy rain this cell over us now.