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

[Vicki Rickerd]

I admire people who have the patience to scrapbook

In really started scrappin as just a social thing, going to crops with the girls and family. Now I have a table set up and I just work on it a little at a time. I find it relaxing, tho a bit frustrating as I am not creative at all. I do find joy in looking back through all the pictures

Old Navy advertised those linen shorts for half off and I managed to get the very last one in my size and exact color I wanted.

Sounds like you scored. Yay!

Only saw a handful of masks all week & majority of them were pulled down under their respective noses.

That is so disheartening. Everything will be totally open soon and people seemingly think the virus has magically disappeared.

Thank you all for the Anniversary wishes!

Happy Anniversary. Sounds like you had a lovely evening.

we decided last minute to make a long weekend and head to visit the kids and grandbaby

I think you win the best weekend contest. ❤Babies❤

his steaks are always perfect, my drinks are always lush

Can I make a reservation?

 

[schumigirl]

It's nothing special and really just a casual clothing store, but I love their linen pants and shorts for spring/summer. They're soooo comfortable and affordable.

Ah gotcha.......I must have a look next time I see one.

It took a little less than 2 hours which included unpacking. It was packed very well. The best part was that the hardware was packed in individual baggies based on the assembly steps. No trying to sort through a hundred, screws, nuts and bolts trying to find the correct pieces.

Same here. Dh takes it a step further and won't even reheat leftovers.

I used it yesterday and it's not bad at all. Very esay on my knees.

Yes, Chris Evans was one of the main characters. It was weird seeing him playing a character like that after watching him as Captain America for all those years.

Glad it was an easy job to put together.....and hope you enjoy using it.......it’s always easier to do if it’s fun!!

I was never a fan of Chris Evans so never thrilled to see him in a movie, but he was hardly in this one.

Leftovers aren’t a thing in our home either........we just don‘t tend to do that. But taking home left over food from restaurants isn’t the norm over here usually anyway. It’s far more popular in the US.

That is so disheartening. Everything will be totally open soon and people seemingly think the virus has magically disappeared.

Can I make a reservation?

Anytime Vicki.....you’d be most welcome!!! Tom does cook a mean steak!!

Yes, I think some folks think it’s just disappeared already.....a few things open up and makes folks comfortable. I’m all for getting back to normal, but with caution.





Well, we ended up going walking along the beach today......it was hot and chilly at the same time.......I can see why they forecast a thunderstorm.

Very humid, but as we walked on the sand, the fog intermittently came in and that’s when it went chilly.....and quite eerie as it was so still. But it was nice and blew the cobwebs off us after being stuck in during those many days of rain.

Pizza was lovely too.......they were a bit mean on the jalapeños tonight, unusual for them, but I always have plenty of jars in stock here, so added a few of my own. Plenty chicken and pineapple though!

Movie and wine tonight.......and looking out it’s still foggy.

 

[Monykalyn]

Lynne what a beautiful day!
DisneyLife-we had Mexican too but it was just meh-From On the Border as I had gift card.
Pumpkin Grandbaby sounds adorable!
DHs oldest and family here for the night-we rented them a studio for tonight. So we’ve enjoyed the pool until afternoon storm, then played game on patio while enjoying the ice cream, then Bingo with activities, and now most are off to the mini golf. I’m chilling in lounge area off lobby until pool opens up- if it does.

That is very reassuring! I was wondering how they were handling the dishes/cups, etc. Did they have a coffee maker like normal? I'm trying to think of things we might need in case we do decide to go in a few months.

Coffee maker (bring filters for basket and your brand of coffee), blender, toaster, knives, cutting board, pots, pans, a couple baking dishes and some larger size Tupperware containers. Our unit has stackable washer and dryer too.

What did annoy me was there were multiple signs posted prominently that only 3 people or 1 group of people at a time on each of the 4 elevators & masks were clearly stated to be worn

signs here too, for one person per elevator car or one family group. We are on 2 nd floor so I just use stairs. Staff mostly good about masks on - have seen them when far away from people with them off or hanging off ear outside. That I don’t mind at all as it’s hot and if no one is near take the break. Much busier today but I heard a couple people say they are just here for weekend. Hoping Monday is back to quieter (yeah I’m turning into “get off my lawn” person)

That's what we do too. I usually don't cook on vacay either but we do heat leftovers and bring breakfast foods and/or buy little snacks like meats, cheese and crackers to eat by the pool or on the balcony. And we do use the fridge for drinks. That's why I like a condo with a full kitchen.

I do minimal cooking on vacation but this is really more of a “work in different spot” thing than vacation. So we’ve cooked a lot more. Grilled burgers and hot dogs for lunch today. Not sure about dinner- maybe takeout somewhere unless everyone else really wants to go out. I’d rather grab carry out and stay in. We do have an actual vacation end of month so attempting to keep expenses down now. Plus we can have cocktails and not have to have a couple designated drivers.

 

[Sue M]

DisneyLife your Mexican meal sounds great! We had a great Mexican place in town. The food is still good, but not great since they started pre plating dishes and reheating them. You can tell.

Pumpkin enjoy those grand babies!

Schumi it will be sad to have to cancel. But it’s looking more and more like it will happen. They keep extending closure. This one ends 6/21 and there’s already talk it will be extended again till July 21. But this time they’re giving exemptions to Immediate families to come into Canada to see spouse, child, parents. However they will have to quarantine 14 days.
It doesn’t hurt me to wait till the end, maybe till this next closure July 21, is set to open.
But part of me is afraid of this virus, numbers are spiking in the US, and we’ve been able to keep numbers down. Ugh. The quandary.

Will hope we both have sunny days so we can have our July celebrations!

We enjoyed Knives Out too!

Lynne beautiful morning pics! I can send you some gloomy grey ones lol!
Yes our Chinese take out was good. But it’s always better at the restaurant served piping hot.

McRose yeah I get really annoyed when I see people wearing a mask the wrong way with nose sticking out. What’s that supposed to prove? Grrr
I just read a scary article on Covid that it is changing and doing better at being able to grab on. I will keep wearing masks in stores
I’m going to have to go to Old Navy now to check the linen pants!

Charade I remember we were at DL a few weeks apart. I’ve been a few times and really enjoy it. Maybe next time I’ll take a few more days and do what you did and explore some areas.


Vicki thanks for the Anniversary wishes. I’d be cautious about the opening up. Especially as the virus could be mutating. We know so little.
We are a little slower about opening and each little step we pause to see the numbers. If they stay low we’ll go on to next step.

Schumi a walk along the beach sounds lovely. If this awful weather clears I’m going to next week. Get out from construction zone! A nice walk along the beach will be calming!

Well despite my daughters oops about dinner everything was still nice. Although the food was good it’s always better at the restaurant. One day!
Reprieve from bathroom construction for the weekend. Tonight it’s my husband’s brother’s birthday. Well not exactly his birthday is Monday but we’re having him for dinner tonight.

with that I better start getting things ready for tonight. Bbq burgers, salad, some sort of potato. Key lime pie dessert.
Bacon was on breakfast menu!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

DisneyLife your Mexican meal sounds great! We had a great Mexican place in town. The food is still good, but not great since they started pre plating dishes and reheating them. You can tell.

Pumpkin enjoy those grand babies!

Schumi it will be sad to have to cancel. But it’s looking more and more like it will happen. They keep extending closure. This one ends 6/21 and there’s already talk it will be extended again till July 21. But this time they’re giving exemptions to Immediate families to come into Canada to see spouse, child, parents. However they will have to quarantine 14 days.
It doesn’t hurt me to wait till the end, maybe till this next closure July 21, is set to open.
But part of me is afraid of this virus, numbers are spiking in the US, and we’ve been able to keep numbers down. Ugh. The quandary.

Will hope we both have sunny days so we can have our July celebrations!

We enjoyed Knives Out too!

Lynne beautiful morning pics! I can send you some gloomy grey ones lol!
Yes our Chinese take out was good. But it’s always better at the restaurant served piping hot.

McRose yeah I get really annoyed when I see people wearing a mask the wrong way with nose sticking out. What’s that supposed to prove? Grrr
I just read a scary article on Covid that it is changing and doing better at being able to grab on. I will keep wearing masks in stores
I’m going to have to go to Old Navy now to check the linen pants!

Charade I remember we were at DL a few weeks apart. I’ve been a few times and really enjoy it. Maybe next time I’ll take a few more days and do what you did and explore some areas.


Vicki thanks for the Anniversary wishes. I’d be cautious about the opening up. Especially as the virus could be mutating. We know so little.
We are a little slower about opening and each little step we pause to see the numbers. If they stay low we’ll go on to next step.

Schumi a walk along the beach sounds lovely. If this awful weather clears I’m going to next week. Get out from construction zone! A nice walk along the beach will be calming!

Well despite my daughters oops about dinner everything was still nice. Although the food was good it’s always better at the restaurant. One day!
Reprieve from bathroom construction for the weekend. Tonight it’s my husband’s brother’s birthday. Well not exactly his birthday is Monday but we’re having him for dinner tonight.

with that I better start getting things ready for tonight. Bbq burgers, salad, some sort of potato. Key lime pie dessert.
Bacon was on breakfast menu!

Oh that’s not good......

Wonderful day at the lake today!

Just got home and did a little bike ride even.....

Steaks are seasoned and getting ready for the grill, we’ll have grilled corn on the cob and potato salad and some pasta my wife will do and cheesecake....!

I’ll have some rum and whiskey meantime.



Tell you what Sue if you’re ever in our area, meet us at the restaurant and the meal is on us!!!!! How’s that!!!?

It’s called Andres Tortillery

 

[keishashadow]

Youngest DS spent the day here today. Nice to have his company. Made his favorites, Japanese mushroom & chicken soup & a nice, colorful chicken stir fry trying to incorporate more veggies & chopped up a fresh pineapple to toss in too. Yummie but stuffed. The only part of meal that was subpar were the egg rolls, frozen, off brand. Have never really found ones that are decent

I’m woefully backed up responding to emails this week. Might take a nice cold beverage to entice me to roll up my sleeves

Is that the original Dr Death????? lol.....he does sound so lovely though.....it`s nice to know he sees you when you need him.

Yes, the man is such a sweetheart it was meant ironically but stuck lol

Cancelling is dreadful.....hope the end of the month trip goes ahead...sounds like it`ll be beautiful.....hope numbers drop too.

Sounds awful but DiL was hoping to be furloughed to fall back upon state tarp benefits where In she could complete her masters for free Turns out, they love her & let others with more seniority go...she has received the bulk of their duties and all management has a 10% pay cut Not really sure you can call that a win even with the way the economy has tanked

Oh we finally watched Knives Out last night...….we actually enjoyed it! I have only ever seen Daniel Craig in Bond or the Dragon Tattoo movie.....but he pulled off the dark humour well. I`m told Capt America was in it...… Don`t really watch those movies....I would have recognised Iron Man if he had been in it.....I like RDJ!!

Glad u liked it. Always nice to see mr Craig but he did surprise me, pulled off a great accent. Yes mr Evans played against type too. A great romp.

I’ve been trying to get thru a repeat viewing of murder on orient express, the Johnny depp version. Not the best film but the mustache is fascinating lol

Are masks mandatory in SC?

Supposedly. Here, I’m seeing more people not complying, especially in the stores

And we do use the fridge for drinks. That's why I like a condo with a full kitchen.

The mini fridges never have enough room or seem to get very cold

The best part was that the hardware was packed in individual baggies based on the assembly steps. No trying to sort through a hundred, screws, nuts and bolts trying to find the correct pieces.

Wow, don’t see that often. Enjoy

. I do find joy in looking back through all the pictures

Me too, a sure fire way to chase away my blues

 

[Monykalyn]

So my house sitter/pet wrangler had to text me last night% one of the chicken babies got stuck between boards in the fence. We have a shadow box fence and she must have thought she could squeeze between boards or something. The girl went to lock the chickens up for the night and couldn’t find baby Bella and sister Annie was sitting in coop window crying- scared the girl to death (her name is Bella too). So she found the chicken Bella but had to call her dad to come over and take a fence board off to wrangle the silly baby chicken out. I’m trying not to laugh because I can just picture the scene, but person Bella was a little upset. Chicken Bella is just fine and her dad put the board back - I felt bad her dad had to do that but person Bella’s dad enjoyed meeting the chickens and dog lol. And this is why we need someone to actually stay at the house - because we somehow always end up a chicken who explores!

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

Whelp, I just added another night/day to our December girls trip. Hope my boss is in a good mood on Monday when I ask for the extra day off. Funny how our quick 3 day turn around trip in March which we modified to a 4 day trip in May is now a 6 day trip in December; unless everyone wants to leave Tuesday night and drive straight through. Hope there are some good AP discounts coming.

Really would like to melt between 5-10 pounds off before then. So if anyone has found anything that works, my ears are wide open. I am old enough where if I want something I think I deserve to have it, but then feel guilty and hop on the treadmill and decide that tomorrow I will start eating/drinking better.

 

[keishashadow]

Whelp, I just added another night/day to our December girls trip. Hope my boss is in a good mood on Monday when I ask for the extra day off. Funny how our quick 3 day turn around trip in March which we modified to a 4 day trip in May is now a 6 day trip in December;

Woot-Makes perfect sense to me

 

[Charade67]

Got a call from my brother about an hour ago. He told me that our mom is in the hospital in Columbia, SC. Earlier today she passed out. She was taken to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat and a fractured leg. I called the hospital but they won't tell me anything since they can't verify who I am. I have to get information form my cousin in SC. Right now I am watching episodes of The Monkees and trying to keep my mind off the worst.

 

[Monykalyn]

Got a call from my brother about an hour ago. He told me that our mom is in the hospital in Columbia, SC. Earlier today she passed out. She was taken to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat and a fractured leg. I called the hospital but they won't tell me anything since they can't verify who I am. I have to get information form my cousin in SC. Right now I am watching episodes of The Monkees and trying to keep my mind off the worst.

Oh I hope she is ok and something that can be remedied quickly!

 

[schumigirl]

DHs oldest and family here for the night-we rented them a studio for tonight. So we’ve enjoyed the pool until afternoon storm, then played game on patio while enjoying the ice cream, then Bingo with activities, and now most are off to the mini golf. I’m chilling in lounge area off lobby until pool opens up- if it does.

Hoping Monday is back to quieter (yeah I’m turning into “get off my lawn” person)

It`s lovely you can spend so much time with the eldest daughter and family on your vacation. I`ll bet they love when you get out there so often.....

Sorry, you made me laugh .…..I cannot imagine you as a get off my lawn type of person......but......I know what you mean!!!!

Have enjoyed reading your updates and pictures MonyK…...

Schumi it will be sad to have to cancel. But it’s looking more and more like it will happen. They keep extending closure. This one ends 6/21 and there’s already talk it will be extended again till July 21. But this time they’re giving exemptions to Immediate families to come into Canada to see spouse, child, parents. However they will have to quarantine 14 days.
It doesn’t hurt me to wait till the end, maybe till this next closure July 21, is set to open.
But part of me is afraid of this virus, numbers are spiking in the US, and we’ve been able to keep numbers down. Ugh. The quandary.

Will hope we both have sunny days so we can have our July celebrations!

We enjoyed Knives Out too!

Schumi a walk along the beach sounds lovely. If this awful weather clears I’m going to next week. Get out from construction zone! A nice walk along the beach will be calming!

Bbq burgers, salad, some sort of potato. Key lime pie dessert.
Bacon was on breakfast menu!

Food sounds lovely, hope it was a good evening....yeah some sort of potatoes is my stock answer at times when asked what`s going with the meat.....lol.....

I hear you on the trip. Fingers crossed it goes ahead.

We may have to decide last minute too whether our trip goes ahead or not. Government decisions aside, depending on what the situation is at the time will decide for us if we go or not. If they are experiencing a huge jump in numbers, it would be crazy to go and take unnecessary risks, common sense will win that argument. We are fully prepared to make that decision if need be and be happy with it.

We still have the Nov/Dec trip and next May booked so we have plenty to look forward to. And Virgin are being very good about it all, if we decide we won`t be going we can defer the flights and use them for next September`s trip....so it`s a win-win for us really whatever happens.....Like you, we obviously want our vacation, but not at any cost.

Hope your borders do open when you need them to, it`s understandable but frustrating at the same time. I think like a lot of folks right now, it`s the not knowing for sure...….

Enjoy that walk if you get out. Have you completely got over your fall now??

Youngest DS spent the day here today. Nice to have his company. Made his favorites, Japanese mushroom & chicken soup & a nice, colorful chicken stir fry trying to incorporate more veggies & chopped up a fresh pineapple to toss in too. Yummie but stuffed. The only part of meal that was subpar were the egg rolls, frozen, off brand. Have never really found ones that are decent

I’m woefully backed up responding to emails this week. Might take a nice cold beverage to entice me to roll up my sleeves

Yes, the man is such a sweetheart it was meant ironically but stuck lol

Sounds awful but DiL was hoping to be furloughed to fall back upon state tarp benefits where In she could complete her masters for free Turns out, they love her & let others with more seniority go...she has received the bulk of their duties and all management has a 10% pay cut Not really sure you can call that a win even with the way the economy has tanked



Glad u liked it. Always nice to see mr Craig but he did surprise me, pulled off a great accent. Yes mr Evans played against type too. A great romp.

I’ve been trying to get thru a repeat viewing of murder on orient express, the Johnny depp version. Not the best film but the mustache is fascinating lol

Supposedly. Here, I’m seeing more people not complying, especially in the stores

Masks aren`t mandatory here......yet, when I ventured to the grocery stores this past week, only a small amount of people were wearing masks. All I would say were the very elderly. No one is judging folks who aren't wearing them...but most folks were just being careful at not getting too close.

Your food always sounds so good!!! I like the sound of the soup too......even though I dont really like mushrooms....lol....

Isnt that always the way with your DiL. 10% cut in pay for extra work!!! So unfair.

Oh yes, your dentist has always sounded like a lovely man, he`s so good with you which is always good to hear. I think he`d probably laugh if he knew your most definitely ironic nickname for him.

DC accent was surprisingly good. I think Brits do American accents better than Americans do Brit accents for the most part.....but I`ll watch that movie again.

That is a tough movie to watch with Johnny Depp. Kenneth Branagh just doesn`t work for me as Poirot. Yes, the moustache deserves it`s own show!!!! I love the original Orient Express movie, despite not really liking Albert Finney`s version of Poirot. But, so many real stars in that movie.....a classic.

So my house sitter/pet wrangler had to text me last night% one of the chicken babies got stuck between boards in the fence. We have a shadow box fence and she must have thought she could squeeze between boards or something. The girl went to lock the chickens up for the night and couldn’t find baby Bella and sister Annie was sitting in coop window crying- scared the girl to death (her name is Bella too). So she found the chicken Bella but had to call her dad to come over and take a fence board off to wrangle the silly baby chicken out. I’m trying not to laugh because I can just picture the scene, but person Bella was a little upset. Chicken Bella is just fine and her dad put the board back - I felt bad her dad had to do that but person Bella’s dad enjoyed meeting the chickens and dog lol. And this is why we need someone to actually stay at the house - because we somehow always end up a chicken who explores!

Oh glad person Bella had her dad to call on! She`d have been beside herself if she hadn`t I`ll bet!! Must be quite a relief to know the place is being looked after while you`re all gone.

Whelp, I just added another night/day to our December girls trip. Hope my boss is in a good mood on Monday when I ask for the extra day off. Funny how our quick 3 day turn around trip in March which we modified to a 4 day trip in May is now a 6 day trip in December; unless everyone wants to leave Tuesday night and drive straight through. Hope there are some good AP discounts coming.

Really would like to melt between 5-10 pounds off before then. So if anyone has found anything that works, my ears are wide open. I am old enough where if I want something I think I deserve to have it, but then feel guilty and hop on the treadmill and decide that tomorrow I will start eating/drinking better.

Good girl!!!!! Extending a trip is always the right thing to do.....

Short of chopping off a leg….I have no answers!!! Good luck though.....

Got a call from my brother about an hour ago. He told me that our mom is in the hospital in Columbia, SC. Earlier today she passed out. She was taken to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat and a fractured leg. I called the hospital but they won't tell me anything since they can't verify who I am. I have to get information form my cousin in SC. Right now I am watching episodes of The Monkees and trying to keep my mind off the worst.

Best wishes to your mother Charade, hope you get some good news today. Must be terribly worrying for you all. It`s never fun living so far from family.




Sunday......again!

Did sleep a little later this morning.....late nights and walks in the fresh air certainly help. And mercifully we have NO rain this morning........it is however, grey, cloudy and still a little misty. It should have cleared by lunchtime hopefully.

Will definitely get out a walk this morning, then keeping the bacon for lunch today....I asked my two what they want for dinner tonight......offered them numerous options, and they both went for a different option not offered..... of.........sausages and mash!!! OK, simple dinner then!!!

I have some lovely sausages to choose from.....will go with one called Welsh Dragon......pork and spicy!

Rest of the day will be a lazy one......no housework to talk about except maybe those darn insides of windows.....we have a lot of glass in this house which is why I procrastinate a lot with it!! Usually do it in stages...

Not forgetting this fabulous line!!!!!

Happy Sunday.........
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[Lynne G]

Ah, that sunny start to the day in my Sunday. And while a chance of rain is in the forecast, nothing will stop me enjoying this beautiful morning sun. Walked around my neighborhood, and while heard some birds, more noises from vehicles and mowers.

Charade, sending get well wishes to your mom. Scary and yes, so sad not to be able to be with her. I hope good news comes to you fast.

Ah, the ever so loving tea, with the kids still asleep, picked up some potatoes, so home fries I will make, and already ate a bagel as bought some yesterday on our way home.

So, from a filled morning from my home, May yours be full of happiness and all safe.

Yay, Vicki gets another day! No advice I can give. But hope you will enjoy your December trip, yay again for adding another day. Just keep looking, an AP rate may appear closer to your trip dates. My September dates dropped only a little, but I appreciate them giving AP discounts I can use.

Funny story, MonyK, but glad to hear your home and pets are good to go, as you are away.

Yeah, I rarely cook on vacation, though I buy some food and drink to enjoy in the room. We have learned long ago, while sometimes we eat leftovers at home, well, usually only my DH or older one, we never take a doggy bag from eating out on vacation. No one wants to heat or eat what came back to the room.

Ah, a quiet house and remote.

 

[mckennarose]

Morning....

Beautiful sunny day so far. My sister stopped by for a visit on the deck and to discuss what to get our father for Father's Day.

One of hubby's co-workers stopped over yesterday to pick up some wood we had from cutting our apple tree for his smoker. He is one who had covid two months ago and recovered. His whole family got it, including his 4 year old. He said he had a fever of 102, body aches and fatigue the first week and then got the cough and loss of taste and smell the second week. Thankfully they didn't have to go to the hospital and have been healthy since, although he said it did hang on for a while. It's always encouraging to hear positive recovery stories! We don't hear enough of them.

Not sure what we're doing today, but will definitely be outside enjoying the sun. I love where we live because we get all 4 seasons, but I wish summer was a bit longer. Winters just seem so much longer now that we're getting older.

And hanging off theIr chin. I think I would rather they just not wear one.

Oh yes, people do that here too.

I'm sorry to hear about your mom and I hope you get some good news today.

Coffee maker (bring filters for basket and your brand of coffee), blender, toaster, knives, cutting board, pots, pans, a couple baking dishes and some larger size Tupperware containers. Our unit has stackable washer and dryer too.

Nice! Eldest DD and her DH just booked for Daytona and they're going to see how things are going closer to their trip and may drive into Orlando for a day or two.

I just read a scary article on Covid that it is changing and doing better at being able to grab on. I will keep wearing masks in stores

I keep hearing varying things. A doctor I know (who is also a huge Disney fan) was telling me last week that he's hearing the virus is weakening and getting harder to "catch". And that a lot has to do with the viral load a person is exposed to. He was just down in Orlando and has plans to go back in a few weeks.

Supposedly. Here, I’m seeing more people not complying, especially in the stores

I think I've seen a total of three people not wearing a mask at all in stores. Is your county green? I honestly don't know what changes there will be when we go green this week. I still plan on wearing a mask. I did see a lot of people still wearing gloves in the stores.

The mini fridges never have enough room or seem to get very cold

Very true. We like to get cases of water in Florida and other adult beverages for the pool.

And this is why we need someone to actually stay at the house - because we somehow always end up a chicken who explores!

That's quite a story! I'm glad they got it sorted out, but I had to laugh at the "Chicken Bella" name!

Forgot it was Flag Day! So just had hubby put ours out.

 

[Robo56]

Morning Sans family

Hey Robo.......

Hey Schumi .......hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

I was at the time so happy to be married to him.

So sorry to hear about what happened.......I hope you meet someone in the future that is incredible for you

Hey Robo, glad to hear from ya. Are you going at end of September this Fall? I would be happy to say hello in person, even if 6 feet away.

Lynne I would really enjoy seeing you again for a visit. I have tentatively set dates and reservations for HHN visit, but that could change. Had planned to go earlier in September so I could be back for great-nephews 1st birthday. Will let you know for sure.

Robo, you know Schumi is going to be all over that picture of Michael Myers you posted ..

Yep.......she has a thing for Mikey.......LOL

I clearly told my keeper DH that if anything went south on this marriage, I was planning on be a widow vs a 2 times divorcee

Lol. I am still floored that allegiant air’s military appreciation allows free: seat assignment, overhead carry on & 2 checked bags up to 100 pds each

Nice to hear Allegiant gets somethings right.

And we crossed one hurdle today.........Virgin are flying again from July 20th They had said they maybe not flying till August at the earliest.......so good news for all with flights booked.

Now we need the flight ban to the USA lifted.........please please please US Government!!!

Fingers and toes crossed things look up for your trip and you can get back to your home away from home.

Nashville -where is the white knuckle thingy??

Yep.....if you make it through Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta your usually home free albeit with a few steering wheel imprints on your hands.

What are your dates again Lynne.....I`ve been getting a lot of folks asking to meet up this September if we are lucky enough to get there.....so I know I won`t be able to meet everyone.....but want to get an idea of dates. I know mac`s and Keisha`s and a couple of others.....but must have missed yours?

Mac usually sets up a sticky for everyone to put in dates they are going if I remember correctly. This might help everyone in Sans family set up possible meet ups.

We were walking to a little community park with our coffee when I stepped on an uneven spot on grass beside sidewalk. Went down, coffee flying. Hit my left shoulder, elbow, knee..was able to get up after a couple of minutes And walk back to coffee shop. good thing we hadn’t got far. I got myself a new coffee and we sat there to drink. Tables were far apart. It was nice to get together, and ran into a few locals I know.
Back started to hurt so I had to leave. Could hardly get into car. Good thing I was only 5 min from home.
Really started hurting, on right side of back, the opposite side I fell on.
Hurt to breathe. Could hardly move. I ended up sleeping on the Lazyboy recliner. Couldn’t lay flat. Taking Celabrex and Tylenol. It’s helping a lot.
Slept a lot today. I don’t know if the Celebrex makes me sleepy?

So sorry to hear of your fall Sue......hope you are feeling much better.

Haven`t been for a proper "fancy" afternoon tea for years.

I have always wanted to go to fancy afternoon tea. Have you prepared one at home. I had thought of having a tea party for the ladies in the family and looking up recipes for finger sandwiches and desserts.

It was a blast.......that Porsche engine is a lot of fun to play with!!! Hoping they start doing track days again, as they were all cancelled with this virus. Showrooms are back open so maybe later in the summer they’ll offer them again.

Glad to hear you have been able to get out and enjoy your Porsche.

Apparently, it disintegrated into many pieces and some were left behind. Crap. Same drill (pun intended), need to get knocked out, yadda yadda. Really didn’t want to go thru that again.

Man you have been through the ringer with the dentists. Hope they get you all fixed up.

Little one fell while playing mini golf last week with us, down between cement patch and a rusty chain link fence. Got a big gash on her leg that she laughed off. When I took a look at it five days later knew it was quite infected ewwww. Said it didn’t hurt a bit. Thank God for telemedicine. Sent a few pics and RX called in within 10 minutes but glad she had current tetanus shot!

Hope the meds are working to clear up the infection and she is healing up well.

Did you all see that Florida and South Carolina's cases are raising pretty quickly?

Thinking maybe gobs of people on beaches huddled together might not have been a good idea. That and the fact people left their homes in other states to come there and vacation to soon and bringing with them the virus.

Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary, 39 yrs.

Happy Anniversary Sue to you and your hubby

The elliptical i

Nice elliptical.

I refuse to cook on vacation but will do takeout & reheat leftovers from dinner.

Yep.....no cooking on vacation for me either.

Me and 17 year old both ordered steak fajitas.......wow steak was perfect and seasoned great, peppers were awesome, wife and youngest got beef burritos and we had a fried ice cream for dessert, only one other couple was there in the restaurant as we enjoyed the Mariachi Band playing..........

Sounds yummy
I really like good Mexican cooking. We have some authentic Mexican restaurants around here.

Got a call from my brother about an hour ago. He told me that our mom is in the hospital in Columbia, SC. Earlier today she passed out. She was taken to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat and a fractured leg. I called the hospital but they won't tell me anything since they can't verify who I am. I have to get information form my cousin in SC. Right now I am watching episodes of The Monkees and trying to keep my mind off the worst.

Prayers for your mom charade. Have a nurse go to her bedside and verify with your mom you are her daughter and she gives them permission to talk to you about her care. They should then give you an assigned code number to give staff when you call at anytime and inquire about her condition.

Masks aren`t mandatory here......yet, when I ventured to the grocery stores this past week, only a small amount of people were wearing masks. All I would say were the very elderly. No one is judging folks who aren't wearing them...but most folks were just being careful at not getting too close.

Majority of people here are wearing masks. Which is nice. Walmart’s here are requesting people wear them, but not mandatory. Fresh Market grocery requires you to wear one to shop there.


Didn’t realize it has been so long since I last posted. I did read back to catch up.

Everyone seems busy. So nice to see Monyk and Keisha got away for a nice trip. Enjoyed your vacation pics.

Woke up this morning and it was very dark rainy and storming. We have had some very nice sunny warm days here until today.

I delivered a box of masks to our local Children’s hospital here. They were so happy to receive them. It has given me so much joy to make and share the masks.

Was making more to share with hospital here, but can’t sew right now.

Was out in back yard Friday morning and noticed the deer had shook the peach tree again to get to all the small unripe peaches.

Went to check under Apple tree and I guessing some animal mole etc had dug a nice hole I did not see and I stepped in it and fell on the retaining wall then off the wall that shores up the ground around the tree.

I was able to finally get up and in the house. Thought I was lucky with just a few scrapes and then tried to sit down and my back went out bad. Think one of my discs is bulging out. Feels like it.

Have been in bed. Have meds to help. Should have gone to ER, but like many others afraid of exposure to anything. If not significantly better tomorrow will call doc and go.

Hubby got my walker down from upstairs closet from when I had knees replaced. Has helped getting up for sure.

Was planning on going to check up on my dad this coming week, but will have to be postponed until back is better.

My phone and iPad has been my entertainment while in bed. My younger sister has faced timed me so I can see my baby great-nephew. That sweet baby has brought so much joy to my life.

Granddaughter has closed on her house she was buying. She faced timed with me yesterday and showed me some pictures. . I’am so proud of her.

Been watching cooking shows off Netflix. Was watching “Somebody Feed Phil” he was doing show in London and he went into Fortnum and Mason and came out with chocolate dipped biscuits he said were delicious. I always have to remember they call cookies biscuits. When I hear biscuits I think biscuits and gravy.

Was hoping to hear about some houses for HHN soon. If I remember Correctly don’t they start dropping some houses about now. I know some people posted a supposed line up, but has that been confirmed?

I was able to get some Potter themed material and some Disney material. So once local needs for masks here have been met I will set aside some for Sans family here if masks are still required in September.

Tink...thinking of you and hoping you and your family are well

Have noticed some of our regular Sans family have not been around for while Pattyw, Squirlz and others, hope all are well and sending good wishes your way.

To all the Sans family who are ailing wishing you all a speedy recovery



To all the Sans family have a lovely Sunday.













Thinking of HHN

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Robo! So sorry to hear of your misstep, and sending lots of get well wishes to you. Sweet you could hear from family. Little kids always bring joy.

Ah, kids are up, and we apparently need food in the house, as requested by older one. Will try to see if little one will come with me. Older one is much more adventurous with eating what I bring home from the grocery store, so I am pretty sure little one will come with me, as then she can select some of the food in my cart. She can be very picky. I get there’s nothing to eat in the house from both of them.

Ooh, not even noon, and both kids are up. Good day for wash and trash out.

Later homies! Good Morning!

 

[C&Jx2]

Passed my boards! I am officially a registered nurse! Now I can go on vacay in 6 days and RELAX! Lots of poolside drinks at RPR in my future!

 

[Lynne G]

Congratulations! Awesome news C&J, enjoy your time off. RPR is one of our favorite hotels.

 

[Robo56]

Passed my boards! I am officially a registered nurse! Now I can go on vacay in 6 days and RELAX! Lots of poolside drinks at RPR in my future!

You have earned a nice relaxing vacation. Best wishes to you on your future Nursing career.

 

[Sue M]

DisneyLife your on! What state are you in? Lol!
Sounds like a great dinner. We had burgers on the bbq. Brother-in-law’s fav meal and it was his birthday!

Keisha your dinner sounds nice! We just don’t feel like a big meal tonight after Friday and Saturday eating big so having soup and sandwiches. Another rainy day but by Wednesday the weather is supposed to improve and back to sunshine yay.

Monykalyn yikes. Poor person Bella! That must have been upsetting! Silly chickens. Cute sister Annie was upset for chicken Bella.

Vicki yay for 6 days in Dec! Are you staying on property? In addition to Aug wdw trip that will in all likelihood be canceled with dd. I have an early Dec wdw trip too, with friends. But who knows when our border will open. If the US Covid #s keep going up it may be awhile.
Sadly the only thing I found to take weight off is less carbs and sugar.

Charade so sorry about mom. The hospital is being ridiculous! They can ask you questions that could prove who you are. I’d phone back to speak with another person. And your brother could verify you. Such a worry. Hope she is ok.

Schumi yep, dinner was good. Always love a bbq burger. I made them and DH cooked them on the bbq. He complained they were falling apart and I had to explain that they needed to stay on grill longer before flipping

yes, I’m watching the #s too in the US and it’s not looking good Maybe not December trip either. I think I’ll be modifying Aug 2020 to 2021.
I know you’re going thru same thing with borders and just not knowing. Deep down unless things get better I feel we should cancel. It isn’t worth the risk as much as it pains us.

Yes, almost over my fall. Thanks for asking. Back still a bit touchy. Have an appt with my massage therapist this coming Thursday. First one since shut down.

Masks aren’t mandatory here either but most people are wearing them at grocery.

Have to agree, I didn’t enjoy J Depp version of Orient Express.

Bacon And sausage for us this morning! Decadent! Dd and DH also had eggs and pancakes. I just had an egg to go with the meat.

Lynne lucky ducky! Still rain here. Not a mower to be heard here!
You’re right, it is good to hear positive stories of people recovering.
It seems there are so many conflicting reports it makes my head spin. But on CNN it has Florida as going up in count like Texas and a few other states. I just read something about the virus mutation and it’s easier for it to hold on to you. ugh. Crazy. I hope there is a vaccine soon.

Robo thanks for theAnniversary wishes!
Oh no! Not you too with a fall. Are you taking any anti inflammatory? Plus Tylenol. That helped me, and my lazy boy recliner. Couldn’t lay flat. And rest. I had to go to the ER a few weeks ago, and was surprised it was half empty. I guess everyone is afraid of exposure. I had mask and found a seat away from others. I hope you feel better soon. Back pain is awful.

Another dreary day. Had lush breakfast then attended Church on line via Zoom. Catching up on line with Dis, email etc. Nothing planned today.
We are just going to take it easy. I may bake some sugar free cookies . Looks like a break in the rain so should take doggies around the block before it starts again. One thing I don’t have to water my plants! But had to move strawberry plant. One dog has been a little too interested in it and has started picking off the ripe berries

May finish watching The Crown on Netflix.
And a Happy Birthday to HRH Queen Elizabeth. No Trooping the Colours this year but an appropriate smaller ceremony. She looked lovely.

Have a nice Sunday everyone. Send sun! Lol.