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

[Lynne G]

Hey, McK, good morning. Yep, love having a low humidity, sunny day. Hmmm, Bucks go green next week? I did not hear if Montco is. Would be nice, as I do need my hair done. Have heard nothing from my salon yet.

 

[schumigirl]

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Hehe, yay a Wednesday, Hump Day.

Good Morning Schumi. Sorry, I will send you sunnny. We are starting that here comes the tropical heat, kinda fitting as Saturday will be our hottest this week, and Summer arrives around 5:30pm that night. Today, we are one degree lower than 90, and since I am more South, I get a mostly sunny day. Woot!

And why yes, while also having a tea cup in my hand, and happy that I have 2 more days of working. Thought since Summer is coming this weekend, I need Friday off. Yay, three days to not have to move fast mornings.

DH was annoying last light, so I am going to yawn this morning. But I do feel not too tired, as I am good at going back to asleep, after being waken. Though when the alarm went off, I was like, ugh. Have to do laundry this morning as we decided to light a fire in our fire pit in our backyard. It was so pleasant our last night. And I feel like our clothes smell smokey.

Good news is always welcome Charade. Enjoy some time with your mom. And wonderful she did well with her surgery.

Continued good thoughts and get well wishes to Sue and Robo. Falls are no fun and even more so when hurt because of it. Mummy dust sent too.

So a search for what goes with tea on my way to the washer.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, and hey get over this hump of a day, and hope you enjoy your coming up Friday, as two more sleeps, and yay, Friday,

Glad you have some lovely weather Lynne.....and more to come!!! Make sure you make the most of it.....

Morning SANs family,

Another gorgeous, sunny day! Had some coffee on the deck and now catching up here.

I was able to get my hair highlighted yesterday so I feel like a new woman! We have a relative who is a hair stylist and she goes back to work next week when we go green so I thought I better get it done now.

Hubby has been slowly trimming the apple tree banches down and we will take the whole tree down by the weekend, hopefully. Fencing guy comes to start posts Monday. I love the apple tree, but it's old and rotting in some areas. And the apples are a major pain to deal with. We had no apples at all this year due to that late snow/frost. It killed a lot of blossoms in my garden.


Wow, you are brave! I couldn't do that.

I'll make us "chicken club" tshirts!

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope they can get a treatment plan quickly that will help.

I completely understand that. I wouldn't go for stitches a month and a half ago because of that.

Glad to hear he's doing well!


I don't watch reality tv, but I think I know the show you're talking about.

Now THAT's in my head! LOL!!
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There are a couple of threads on here about it. I think the latest is that the executive order doesn't have an end date now. ???

I checked on Amazon and we can't preorder it here.

Another one for club chicken!

I showed the picture to one of my girls, the one who has been trying to get me to go, and she let out a big "YYYEEESSSS!!!!!" LOL!


Our gyms have not been open, or at least aren't supposed to be open.... but there's one north of us that has been open and violating the governor's orders and continually gets fined by the State Police. He said "it is what it is. I'm not closing". I don't know how many times you can get fined and not lose your license? We go green soon so I'm sure it won't matter any more.

I'm glad you got to talk to him, I'm sure he loved it. Hopefully you can get to visit him soon.

Great news!

That is the one thing I don't like about the fire pit.... the smoke. We use ours a lot all the way into mid to late October and I have now taken to showering at night before bed when we have a fire because I can't stand the smell in my bed all night. DH is looking at rebuilding a new pit, but with propane instead. I love a real fire, and I'm not convinced to go with propane, but not having to deal with the smoke is a plus. And it always seems like everyone gets chilly enough that they drag blankets and jackets outside which all make tons more laundry. It's worse when we have a larger crowd.

Woohoo on the hair!!!! Bet that feels so good!!!

Oh what a shame about the apple trees. Hope you get something nice to replace them. We lost a fruit tree couple of years back.....it had a disease, but thankfully didn`t affect any of the others. Some things trees can get are nasty....I have no clue!!!

Oh that is so funny with your daughter!!!! You don`t want to belong to the chicken club......we have cocktails!!! I would offer you a blood bag.....but sadly.......

That is exactly how I see a duck egg???????

I don`t watch that show I mentioned personally, reality tv is not my thing at all, but that was the show where most people in the UK became aware of her, as most folks had never heard of her before the Diana book, and even then most had no clue who she was. She does not come across well whenever she has been interviewed on tv.

I wish we had a fire pit........then Tom reminds me how much I hate even poking my nose outside in the winter and tells me we`d never use it......I don`t know anyone who has one over here. They always sound so lovely......





Taking a break from sorting some paperwork out.....we have everything in order always, but these files I cannot explain how they got so jumbled....so my mission today is to get them in order. Legally we don`t need them anymore, but we do like to keep things sorted...just in case. Will put them in the office when Kyle finishes for the day.

And today has been one of those days, everyone wants to talk you at the one time. Nothing urgent, just to chat......so between that and catching up on emails this morning, I`ve been less than productive, but got through a lot too.

Time for tea.......

 

[Monykalyn]

Universal bit more crowded today but not bad. Met vloggers Rix Flix and his wife. Very nice. No issues at all with VQ for Hagrids- we had train to ourselves!!

 

[keishashadow]

Working up my mental reserve to go shag some softballs with the little. Thinking another cup of coffee is required. High tree pollen count here today. Bit distressing to peer in the mirror today. the mr mentioned my swollen eyes lol

Yep, we have always lived beside the ocean, on either coast. If we ever do move to the Cotswolds that would be something I`d really miss as it`s always been there.

Oh I forgot about the next lay off.......a little trip in there.....go on.....you know you want to

So lucky to be near the ocean.

If there wasn’t a large spike in CV cases in FL earlier this week, along w Sourh Carolina; my plans would already be in place

both mostly traced to bar crowds throwing all caution to wind. I said as much when we saw that 2 weeks ago at the touristy outdoor patio places in Myrtle beach, people literally packed in no masks

Have to do laundry this morning as we decided to light a fire in our fire pit in our backyard. It was so pleasant our last night. And I feel like our clothes smell smokey.

Sure, I’ll bite...hey Mike!

Have wanted a fire pit for years but nervous my clueless dog would make fatal mistake

was able to get my hair highlighted yesterday so I feel like a new woman! We have a relative who is a hair stylist and she goes back to work next week when we go green so I thought I better get it done now.

Yea! I gasped first before I realized u did at home lol

Our gyms have not been open, or at least aren't supposed to be open.... but there's one north of us that has been open and violating the governor's orders and continually gets fined by the State Police. He said "it is what it is. I'm not closing". I don't know how many times you can get fined and not lose your license? We go green soon so I'm sure it won't matter any more.

Green allows them but, seriously, licensing rules r the only thing keeping many on the up & up. SMH

I love a real fire, and I'm not convinced to go with propane, but not having to deal with the smoke is a plus. And it always seems like everyone gets chilly enough that they drag blankets and jackets outside which all make tons more laundry. It's worse when we have a larger crowd.

Never thot of laundry issue hmm. Propane tanks seem to empty quickly on grill, have wondered how many fires you’d get out of a standard tank? No idea if u could safely run a gas line for one. Was difficult for us to run underground electrica for pool. Kept hitting roots @ weird fill in yard.

Universal bit more crowded today but not bad. Met vloggers Rix Flix and his wife. Very nice. No issues at all with VQ for Hagrids- we had train to ourselves!!

How’s it going for u wearing masks in the heat?

You are staying offsite so no FOTL I’m guessing, everything doable without it?

 

[mckennarose]

Hmmm, Bucks go green next week? I did not hear if Montco is.

They keep changing the health department website and I can't figure out how to find info. as easily now. I'm not sure which counties go green soon, other than ours up here and only because it was in the newspaper.

Oh what a shame about the apple trees.

It is, but dealing with the apples dropping all summer is a pain. One hit my mom in the head one year while she was under it! She said it didn't hurt much, but it made me pay more attention to not put any chairs under it.

Oh that is so funny with your daughter!!!!

Oh yes, she's all pumped to go one day! We have a plan too, to make knotted headbands with our HP houses and some horror themed ones for HHN. I like to make tshirts and ears for Disney and now I'm working on figuring out how to make cute headbands, nothing over the top like ears, for Uni. Still not sold on HHN! LOL!

You don`t want to belong to the chicken club......we have cocktails!!!

LOL! Liquid courage.....

most folks had never heard of her before the Diana book, and even then most had no clue who she was. She does not come across well whenever she has been interviewed on tv.

I never heard of her either, until a few weeks ago. For the longest time.... way back when Harry and Me-gain got engaged, something about her rubbed me the wrong way. I wouldn't watch their wedding, even though I got up early to watch Prince William and Kate's wedding. We were in Disney at the time and had a day off and I still refused to watch it. I'm glad that more and more info. is coming out supporting why I couldn't stand her and it was through a youtube channel that I found out about Lady C. Now I can't wait....

I wish we had a fire pit........then Tom reminds me how much I hate even poking my nose outside in the winter and tells me we`d never use it......I don`t know anyone who has one over here. They always sound so lovely......

It is nice and we use it a lot in the summer. It can get chilly at night so it's not too hot for it most nights. It is nice to just sit, talk and have a drink by the fire. Sometimes the kids (all adults, mind you!) make smores. I always have the supplies on hand.

Have wanted a fire pit for years but nervous my clueless dog would make fatal mistake

My dogs don't go near it, but I can see being nervous if they are playing or running near it. They learn pretty quickly it's hot and stay away.

Yea! I gasped first before I realized u did at home lol

LOL! Yes, in my house. I tried a new toner, since she couldn't get my usual one to keep the yellow away. I like it a lot and I think I'll get it more now. It's a Matrix one, 10 Pearl, I think. I tone every few months and use the purple shampoo in between.

Propane tanks seem to empty quickly on grill, have wondered how many fires you’d get out of a standard tank?

That's a concern I have. Although, sometimes we burn through a lot of wood too, and it's really bulky to store. I'm so torn! Hubby has to get more wood now anyway, from his friend who has tons of it on his property.

 

[Monykalyn]

Just want to say be Leary of news reports of “spikes” without context. The news here is doing a horrible job of whole picture. Very carefully omitting parts and wording to be sure to keep everyone terrified. Also remember there are drive through testing sights everywhere and a lag time in results -depending on when it’s reported- can cause a “spike”. Still no evidence those asymptomatic cause huge spread-and realistically- if viral load is so low that no symptoms just how much viral particles do they have? No cough how how much is ACTUALLY out with breathing??

Monyk - so all thing considered, would you go back to Orlando area and feel ‘safe’ within the next 2 weeks? Myrtle beach has become a real hot spot. Multiple restaurants have infections among staff, glad we skipped 2 of them my kids were clamoring to visit. Phew

Yep totally safe. At this point the resort we were at and Universal is probably safer than an hour in a store somewhere. Don’t let the vloggers with an agenda tell you different.
Pictures from today. Including just a few minutes ago in Hogsmeade .

 

[schumigirl]

Working up my mental reserve to go shag some softballs with the little. Thinking another cup of coffee is required. High tree pollen count here today. Bit distressing to peer in the mirror today. the mr mentioned my swollen eyes lol
So lucky to be near the ocean.

If there wasn’t a large spike in CV cases in FL earlier this week, along w Sourh Carolina; my plans would already be in place

both mostly traced to bar crowds throwing all caution to wind. I said as much when we saw that 2 weeks ago at the touristy outdoor patio places in Myrtle beach, people literally packed in no masks

Sure, I’ll bite...hey Mike!

Have wanted a fire pit for years but nervous my clueless dog would make fatal mistake
Yea! I gasped first before I realized u did at home lol

Green allows them but, seriously, licensing rules r the only thing keeping many on the up & up. SMH

Never thot of laundry issue hmm. Propane tanks seem to empty quickly on grill, have wondered how many fires you’d get out of a standard tank? No idea if u could safely run a gas line for one. Was difficult for us to run underground electrica for pool. Kept hitting roots @ weird fill in yard.

How’s it going for u wearing masks in the heat?

You are staying offsite so no FOTL I’m guessing, everything doable without it?

It`s grass pollen here that`s irritating our eyes. Yes, love being next to the ocean. I would move inland but it would be a wrench to not have this on our doorstep as we are so used to it......

Oh I wouldn`t blame you for booking something, but can see why you`re hesitant.....have a great day with little one......

They keep changing the health department website and I can't figure out how to find info. as easily now. I'm not sure which counties go green soon, other than ours up here and only because it was in the newspaper.

It is, but dealing with the apples dropping all summer is a pain. One hit my mom in the head one year while she was under it! She said it didn't hurt much, but it made me pay more attention to not put any chairs under it.

Oh yes, she's all pumped to go one day! We have a plan too, to make knotted headbands with our HP houses and some horror themed ones for HHN. I like to make tshirts and ears for Disney and now I'm working on figuring out how to make cute headbands, nothing over the top like ears, for Uni. Still not sold on HHN! LOL!

LOL! Liquid courage.....

I never heard of her either, until a few weeks ago. For the longest time.... way back when Harry and Me-gain got engaged, something about her rubbed me the wrong way. I wouldn't watch their wedding, even though I got up early to watch Prince William and Kate's wedding. We were in Disney at the time and had a day off and I still refused to watch it. I'm glad that more and more info. is coming out supporting why I couldn't stand her and it was through a youtube channel that I found out about Lady C. Now I can't wait....
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It is nice and we use it a lot in the summer. It can get chilly at night so it's not too hot for it most nights. It is nice to just sit, talk and have a drink by the fire. Sometimes the kids (all adults, mind you!) make smores. I always have the supplies on hand.

My dogs don't go near it, but I can see being nervous if they are playing or running near it. They learn pretty quickly it's hot and stay away.

LOL! Yes, in my house. I tried a new toner, since she couldn't get my usual one to keep the yellow away. I like it a lot and I think I'll get it more now. It's a Matrix one, 10 Pearl, I think. I tone every few months and use the purple shampoo in between.

That's a concern I have. Although, sometimes we burn through a lot of wood too, and it's really bulky to store. I'm so torn! Hubby has to get more wood now anyway, from his friend who has tons of it on his property.

lol.....so funny!!! I do actually think you`d enjoy it, but I can understand folks hesitation in going......love the headband ideas. Two families we became very friendly with over the last two December trips from Australia always wore those headbands with Potter themes, they looked great!

I can see why you`re wary of the apple tree!!



@Monykalyn love the pictures and updates.......and nice views on the vloggers with agendas!!! Looks lovely and quiet, glad you`re having such a fabulous time down there.......

 

[keishashadow]

WT freak...DVC has just announced not opening ALV jambo until it’s merited by demand. um define demand!

How about I have 2 different res booked there for sept/oct & nov/dec?

if they offer an ahem less desireable properties (what’s left after NBA), there will be lists of unhappy campers

Still no evidence those asymptomatic cause huge spread-and realistically- if viral load is so low that no symptoms just how much viral particles do they have? No cough how how much is ACTUALLY out with breathing??

never thot of that, interesting

so which type mask is working best for you at the parks? We have them all from gaiters up to N95s construction type the roofers left

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

 

[Monykalyn]

It’s hot today with the masks- definitely sweating with it. The disposable ones are better as we can change out when get limp or sweaty. Glad I bought the 50 pack from amazon!
Yeah no FOTL but not really needed right now during week at least. TM said he heard attendance was 20k over weekend across both parks. So ? Cap right now is 10k per park?

mobile order from thunder terrace falls. Huge portions when will we learn to split entrees? Got our AP cups though. Went on Jrassic falls to get wet. Not a drop- and all water effects working too.
Did I say DD got yet ANOTHER animal? The lure of those games. Right now $25 game pass plays 6 games with AP
Presenting her $25 Dino

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, we have a rule no stuffed animals any more. We seem to come home with one every time. Looks like having a great time, MonyK.

 

[schumigirl]

Just want to say be Leary of news reports of “spikes” without context. The news here is doing a horrible job of whole picture. Very carefully omitting parts and wording to be sure to keep everyone terrified. Also remember there are drive through testing sights everywhere and a lag time in results -depending on when it’s reported- can cause a “spike”. Still no evidence those asymptomatic cause huge spread-and realistically- if viral load is so low that no symptoms just how much viral particles do they have? No cough how how much is ACTUALLY out with breathing??


Yep totally safe. At this point the resort we were at and Universal is probably safer than an hour in a store somewhere. Don’t let the vloggers with an agenda tell you different.
Pictures from today. Including just a few minutes ago in Hogsmeade .

Seems MCO were annoyed at incorrect numbers being quoted today and released a tweet saying so. It’s very interesting reading different reports.

WT freak...DVC has just announced not opening ALV jambo until it’s merited by demand. um define demand!

How about I have 2 different res booked there for sept/oct & nov/dec?

if they offer an ahem less desireable properties (what’s left after NBA), there will be lists of unhappy campers


never thot of that, interesting

so which type mask is working best for you at the parks? We have them all from gaiters up to N95s construction type the roofers left

I was thinking of you when I read that earlier. Yes, can only imagine how upset some folks will be.

It’s hot today with the masks- definitely sweating with it. The disposable ones are better as we can change out when get limp or sweaty. Glad I bought the 50 pack from amazon!
Yeah no FOTL but not really needed right now during week at least. TM said he heard attendance was 20k over weekend across both parks. So ? Cap right now is 10k per park?

mobile order from thunder terrace falls. Huge portions when will we learn to split entrees? Got our AP cups though. Went on Jrassic falls to get wet. Not a drop- and all water effects working too.
Did I say DD got yet ANOTHER animal? The lure of those games. Right now $25 game pass plays 6 games with AP
Presenting her $25 Dino

lol......last large stuffed animal we brought home for me was Scooby Doo......no more, although I do bring minions for kids at times.......if we can squeeze them in!

It‘s nice to hear you’re having such a lovely time on this trip......



We ended up not getting out a walk today......parcel came and I just got distracted by one thing and another, and a million phone calls!!!

Got all the dull paperwork out of the way and plan for a quiet evening. Dinner was bbq pork steaks with spicy and fruity cous cous and coleslaw......Lush!

It‘s still grey outside, and not overly warm, and I believe rain is forecast tomorrow......lovely!

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

 

[Sue M]

Charade so glad your mom pulled thru surgery well.
very handy to walk to hospital. The parking charges are horrendous at hospitals here.

Great memes!

Schumi considering moving inland? I’ve always lived on the coast too. Both sides.
Love the license plate lol.

Lynne’s camel is here to remind us of the day! Always nice to sit around a fire. But yes, then you do end up smelling like it. Hair too!

McRose yay for getting hair done! It does make you feel so good!
We have to take down the plum tree. It’s dead. It was here when we bought the house 37 yrs ago so who knows how old it is.
Seems like there are lots of propane fire pits out in stores. Tables too. No it doesn’t take the place of burning logs but the ease is worth it. I took a long time to switch from coals to propane bbq! We held out a long time but finally made the switch! Same with living room fireplace! No looking back!
Oh that egg eek!
Me-gain

Monykalyn enjoying their day at universal yay! Imagine having train to yourself! Wow. A bit envious! Any pics?
I’m wondering too how bad it is wearing mask in Florida heat and humidity. Are you using cloth or paper?

Keisha I woke up and first thing took an allergy pill. Ugh. Nose wouldn’t stop.

Monykalyn nice pics. I’m so torn. Not listening to vlogers but am listening to the news. BBC. They did say some of the count was from prisons, and migrant workers.
will see how wdw handles it when parks open.

Keisha I have no idea what wdw is doing! I don’t think they know what they are doing. It seems a hot mess. Ugh

Well the sunshine finally arrived! Yay. DH is golfing. DD at work. I think I may take the dogs down to the inlet trail for a walk. Not beach. Don’t feel like dealing with sandy dogos!
Tile guy just left. Progress. He layed floor tiles. Tomorrow he’s doing walls. Then next day grouting. Sunday sealing. Should have our shower back by Monday yay. Having to use the other bathroom is a pain. It has a deep soaker tub and shower, and so not the easiest to get in and out of. Tub walls a bit high.

Going to have a bite to eat then get out and enjoy the sunshine!

 

[Sue M]

Monykalyn we still have a stuffy Puss n Boots my dd won years ago playing one of those arcade games at Universal against her cousin. It was hilarious, they were so competitive.

 

[Monykalyn]

Photo dump. Diagon Alley nearly empty this afternoon I’m currently in line for Bourne! Can hear the first show. TM said wait about an hour (20 min ago) Some if the tracks in Jurassic coaster look close together- like Space mountain with lights on close! Can not wait to try it out!
Also utilized one of the URest mask free areas in old Sinbad theater. No smoking in There but can take drinks, food and just chill

 

[Monykalyn]

The Mini Cooper and Ummmm yum

 

[Sue M]

Sitting here enjoying the view of the ocean inlet looking up the arm along the north shore. And enjoying Monykalyn’s view lol!

 

[keishashadow]

My thots are the disposables are cooler too. Believe you aren’t supposed to reuse them but, if i only wear it for an hour or so, will spray with disinfectant and let it air dry before it put it back in rotation.

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The Mini Cooper and Ummmm yum

Wait, is Bourne show up & running already?

Nice pics, does seem so strange to see ride pics, complete with masks.

Won’t it be great, down the road, to look back at these times and reminisce? NOPE

 

[Sue M]

2 more. First is looking at the inlet toward our area. We live at the end of the inlet. Any pics I’ve posted of my view from the deck looks down at the end of this inlet.
Second pic is the inlet looking toward Vancouver.
It was so nice to get out for some fresh air And sun.

 

[Monykalyn]

View attachment 501758Sitting here enjoying the view of the ocean inlet looking up the arm along the north shore. And enjoying Monykalyn’s view lol!

Sue that is Gorgeous!!!

Wait, is Bourne show up & running already?

Technical rehearsal. It’s very good once in the theater the stunts and very very very seamless transitions from live to screen are undetectable. Well will be better when masks aren’t required by live actors anymore. Hard to blend with prefilmed scenes and no mask to live actor wearing one.

And Horror makeup show has jokes about the shutdown and cleaning, hand sanitizing etc. it’s so funny!! And they still got some digs in at Disney lol!

AtBubba Gumps. And the girls (Paige and her hopefully roommate for fall) ordered dessert after dinner. So much food