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

[Metro West]

Add me to the well done bacon! I’m sure I could eat an entire package by myself!

Me too...can't stand chewy bacon even though its supposed to be more nutritious chewy.

 

[Charade67]

This day has ended badly. I just got word that my old friend from Florida has lost his battle with Covid.

 

[soniam]

This day has ended badly. I just got word that my old friend from Florida has lost his battle with Covid.

I am so sorry. It seems to be never-ending. Definitely take care of yourself.

 

[macraven]

Hugs charade
Losing friends are gut wrenching

 

[Lynne G]

Charade, I’m so sorry to hear of your friend passing. Hugs. It is never easy, no matter how a friend you know is gone. Sympathy to you, friend’s family and friends.

As an early bird, I’m close to bed time. Older one comes home in another 1/2 hour or so. Little one decided pizza dinner night, so we have some left for him, as I know he’s expecting to have something to eat. Will be easy to heat it up for him when I think he’s closer to home.

Yeah, I’m glad people care for black cats. Because of Halloween, they are abused and are usually not wanted, as many think they are evil. Which is really sad, as all cats are good pets.


Have a good night sleep all.

 

[Metro West]

This day has ended badly. I just got word that my old friend from Florida has lost his battle with Covid.

Oh no...I'm so sorry to hear that.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Good morning all.

Charade so sorry for your loss. Still so much sadness. How are you doing yourself today?

Sue - agree - cars here are the same - everything new on long lead-times. Have to start planning ages before needed.

Louie had me up way too early today - then of course settles himself back to a long sleep! Wish I could nap - but no I really can’t unless unwell.

Decent weather today so Kev is going back outside to carry on clearing. The tree surgeon is feeling much better and messaged to say he’s hoping to come to us the end of next week.

We are enjoying planning and preparing all the work needed to complete the house so today will be carrying on with that.

Hope everyone has a good Saturday.

 

[schumigirl]

Me too...can't stand chewy bacon even though its supposed to be more nutritious chewy.

I don`t know what you would think of proper British bacon from a producer not a grocery store. Very different from American, and if you have it too crispy it dries up like shoe leather.....usually has a good rind of fat which we usually cut off anyway, but cooked correctly, it`s gorgeous!!

This day has ended badly. I just got word that my old friend from Florida has lost his battle with Covid.

Charade, I am so sorry to hear your news. It`s never easy to hear of a friend`s death and covid seems to be so prevalent as a reason now. But, hope you feel better soon and the cough eases quickly. It`s a horrible cough to get. I remember right back at the beginning I had it, then a few days later lost all taste and smell for around 10 days. Nasty. Continued good wishes to you.




Dull but very mild day today, same all over it seems. But, this coming week is supposed to be beautiful and we`ll see some sunshine too which will be lovely, it`s been very grey this last week.

Out early for our walk and some friends joined us, shorter one today of 6 miles but it was very humid and only a slight breeze. And fairly quiet too for a Saturday, it was early though.

Plans today are catch up with some friends by phone and Facetime, laundry, watch the Zandvoort F1 qualifying this afternoon, and then dinner tonight is take out Chinese, courtesy of our son....looking forward to that.

Also have a lot of birthdays, anniversaries and one wedding this month, need to make sure I have all the cards and gifts I need......I think I may have still to get one or two.

Lunch soon......bacon and a sunny side up egg in a roll......and big mug of tea.

 

[Metro West]

I don`t know what you would think of proper British bacon from a producer not a grocery store. Very different from American, and if you have it too crispy it dries up like shoe leather.....usually has a good rind of fat which we usually cut off anyway, but cooked correctly, it`s gorgeous!!

Well that doesn't sound good. I'll have to try some British bacon.

 

[schumigirl]

Well that doesn't sound good. I'll have to try some British bacon.

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[Charade67]

Good morning. Thank you for your condolences for my friend. He is the first person who I have known personally to lose their life from Covid.

I am doing okay. The cough is almost gone, but has been replaced with sneezing and a stuffy nose. The worst part is that I haven't had a decent night's sleep in several days. The first few nights the cough kept me up. I don't know what's bothering me now. I will sleep for an hour or two, wake up and be awake for awhile, doze back off again, repeat cycle. I spent most of yesterday in my recliner in front of the TV. Will probably do the same today.

 

[macraven]

Hope you gain more improvement each day and can get back to feeling better

 

[Metro West]

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[Lynne G]

Oh Charade, sending mummy dust well wishes you will be feeling better soon. And try to get more sleep today. Naps during the day are very good for you, as sleep always helps the healing.

Aw Julie, Louie being an early rising dog, and now having his dog nap. I guess I was lucky, my dogs never got up until one of us did. Guess he needed to check out what was going on in the early hours. Hope you enjoyed some tea or coffee after your early outing with Louie. And yay, to have tree worker feeling better and coming this week. Hehe, we usually don’t refer to our tree guys as surgeons.

Schumi, hope the F1 race is good to watch this afternoon. Dull weather is not us.

Good Morning Metro. Hope your weekend is fabulous.

Ah yes, nothing like a friend to wake little one up, ah discovered yoga with friends.

59 degrees and sunny. Yay! Starting to feel like Fall.

Saturday homies, a stupendous one, yes, have at it.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Oh rotten luck I hope you rest and improve very quickly x

Bobbie any walking is good for you. Just take it slowly and you’ll gradually build up your distance. Sounds like you’re doing well.

Lynne glad you’re all ok and no immediate issues with the weather.

We've had a free day since school drop off. Children away this weekend so no need to collect from school. We drove into Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. We have had a caravan (mobile home) on order for months but the backlog of holiday homes is unprecedented. So we went to look at a few forest and lakeside sites just to give us an idea of places nearby and try to keep up the anticipation of it ever arriving! We walked Louie at a reservoir and he was disappointed not to be allowed in the water but it was very windy.

Kev was very impressed that within 20 minutes of getting home he was presented with ribeye steak, garlic mushrooms and broccoli. Love a quick meal.

So a quiet evening planned and clearing some recordings off the planner.

Will you purchase a permanent site for the caravan, or just tow it around and buy permits as needed?
I know folks who do both. Each has its advantages/disadvantages.
Either way, you'll have so much enjoyment out of it!

This day has ended badly. I just got word that my old friend from Florida has lost his battle with Covid.

I'm very sorry for your loss Charade.

Charade, I’m so sorry to hear of your friend passing. Hugs. It is never easy, no matter how a friend you know is gone. Sympathy to you, friend’s family and friends.

As an early bird, I’m close to bed time. Older one comes home in another 1/2 hour or so. Little one decided pizza dinner night, so we have some left for him, as I know he’s expecting to have something to eat. Will be easy to heat it up for him when I think he’s closer to home.

Yeah, I’m glad people care for black cats. Because of Halloween, they are abused and are usually not wanted, as many think they are evil. Which is really sad, as all cats are good pets.


Have a good night sleep all.

Never understood the hate for black cats. Anyone who can abuse an animal is a horrible human!!

I don`t know what you would think of proper British bacon from a producer not a grocery store. Very different from American, and if you have it too crispy it dries up like shoe leather.....usually has a good rind of fat which we usually cut off anyway, but cooked correctly, it`s gorgeous!!





Charade, I am so sorry to hear your news. It`s never easy to hear of a friend`s death and covid seems to be so prevalent as a reason now. But, hope you feel better soon and the cough eases quickly. It`s a horrible cough to get. I remember right back at the beginning I had it, then a few days later lost all taste and smell for around 10 days. Nasty. Continued good wishes to you.




Dull but very mild day today, same all over it seems. But, this coming week is supposed to be beautiful and we`ll see some sunshine too which will be lovely, it`s been very grey this last week.

Out early for our walk and some friends joined us, shorter one today of 6 miles but it was very humid and only a slight breeze. And fairly quiet too for a Saturday, it was early though.

Plans today are catch up with some friends by phone and Facetime, laundry, watch the Zandvoort F1 qualifying this afternoon, and then dinner tonight is take out Chinese, courtesy of our son....looking forward to that.

Also have a lot of birthdays, anniversaries and one wedding this month, need to make sure I have all the cards and gifts I need......I think I may have still to get one or two.

Lunch soon......bacon and a sunny side up egg in a roll......and big mug of tea.

Chinese takeout on Kyle sounds like a fantastic Saturday eve. Such a great son you have there!!

Good morning. Thank you for your condolences for my friend. He is the first person who I have known personally to lose their life from Covid.

I am doing okay. The cough is almost gone, but has been replaced with sneezing and a stuffy nose. The worst part is that I haven't had a decent night's sleep in several days. The first few nights the cough kept me up. I don't know what's bothering me now. I will sleep for an hour or two, wake up and be awake for awhile, doze back off again, repeat cycle. I spent most of yesterday in my recliner in front of the TV. Will probably do the same today.

Take care of yourself....

Oh Charade, sending mummy dust well wishes you will be feeling better soon. And try to get more sleep today. Naps during the day are very good for you, as sleep always helps the healing.

Aw Julie, Louie being an early rising dog, and now having his dog nap. I guess I was lucky, my dogs never got up until one of us did. Guess he needed to check out what was going on in the early hours. Hope you enjoyed some tea or coffee after your early outing with Louie. And yay, to have tree worker feeling better and coming this week. Hehe, we usually don’t refer to our tree guys as surgeons.

Schumi, hope the F1 race is good to watch this afternoon. Dull weather is not us.

Good Morning Metro. Hope your weekend is fabulous.

Ah yes, nothing like a friend to wake little one up, ah discovered yoga with friends.

59 degrees and sunny. Yay! Starting to feel like Fall.

Saturday homies, a stupendous one, yes, have at it.

Always more fun to exercise with friends!!!

One bonus of covid....a friend of mine is able to meet at the gym a few days a week, since she's mostly remote.








Went out for fish with friends last night. Had the most delicious appetizer. Calamari steak! It was so different than the normal fried calamari, and wayyyyy better!
I had shrimp and crab, DH had walleye, friend had walleye, and other friend had cod. We were all stuffed and pleased!

Early evening will be a party with different friends. It's mainly outside, with a bonfire. Those are always a welcome into the fall season! Think I will finally pull out a pair of jeans to wear. It will get cooler this evening when the sun sets.

DD may stop home tomorrow!! I think she needs to do laundry and and get some groceries, lol! I don't mind.....I'll take whatever time I can get

No big plans for Sun/Mon yet. DH's grandma is breathing very shallow at this point, so the end is drawing near. I think we will go by DH parents house to lend a bit of emotional support. DHs dad is struggling a bit, since he sees her almost daily....

Have a relaxing Labor Day weekend, whatever your plans may be!

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi, hope the F1 race is good to watch this afternoon. Dull weather is not us.

Nope, race is tomorrow, qualifying is today........

Chinese takeout on Kyle sounds like a fantastic Saturday eve. Such a great son you have there!!

Went out for fish with friends last night. Had the most delicious appetizer. Calamari steak! It was so different than the normal fried calamari, and wayyyyy better!
I had shrimp and crab, DH had walleye, friend had walleye, and other friend had cod. We were all stuffed and pleased!

Early evening will be a party with different friends. It's mainly outside, with a bonfire. Those are always a welcome into the fall season! Think I will finally pull out a pair of jeans to wear. It will get cooler this evening when the sun sets.

DD may stop home tomorrow!! I think she needs to do laundry and and get some groceries, lol! I don't mind.....I'll take whatever time I can get

No big plans for Sun/Mon yet. DH's grandma is breathing very shallow at this point, so the end is drawing near. I think we will go by DH parents house to lend a bit of emotional support. DHs dad is struggling a bit, since he sees her almost daily....

Have a relaxing Labor Day weekend, whatever your plans may be!

Yes, we have an amazing son, I get prouder of him every day that passes.

lol...love your DD passing by to do laundry.....we never stop being mums thankfully.........but how sad for your DH`s grandma.....I hope she has a peaceful time whatever is remaining for her. DH dad will be struggling for sure, at least you are close by Lori for support, that`ll mean a lot.

Dinner sounds lovely!!! All that seafood is bliss to me, I don`t know what walleye tastes like, never tried it or even heard of it till you mentioned it previously.......we mentioned you twice today actually....my friend popped round...will tell you about that in a minute.....but she mentioned octopus is on the menu for our brunch tomorrow....Tom laughed and said he never saw anyone enjoy octopus like you and I.....we did enjoy it!

Second comment was from me......Felicity spotted we had oranges when she came round earlier, the only time we buy oranges is for sangria......we planned sangria for tonight....sooooooooo.....we had to make it up while she was here. She thinks it funny we use very nice brandy instead of run of the mill stuff, but appreciates it.......anyway, I said Lori will appreciate this......

How to spend a Saturday afternoon....... sipping sangria with Tom and two of our best friends.......

Good red wine, good brandy, fresh orange juice, fizzy lemonade and cherries, lemon, limes and oranges.......lots of ice.

Thankfully her husband was driving, so she could indulge.......

Hope you have a lovely evening tonight too Lori, sounds idylic.

Enjoyed the qualifying for the GP.....track has changed so much since I was a child, but it`s a good one, very traditional old style which we prefer.

Few hours till we eat, so having a little snack to keep us going.......sun is shining and it`s beautiful, so hopefully this is the start of our mini heatwave........

 

[Metro West]

Good Morning Metro. Hope your weekend is fabulous.

Thanks Lynne...yours too!

 

[Lynne G]

Oh Paris, yes, good to have family around to support when your DH’s grandma starting that very sad passing away. I hope your DH’s family gets some comfort in knowing family support is there. Hugs. Knowing the inevitable it is still never easy to loose an beloved grandma. I’m so sorry. And yay, for a DD visit. Yeah, when little one was at the dorms, any weekend she came home, included with a bag of clothes to wash.

Ah yes, still sunny and ten degrees higher. I guess little one will be home soon and have iced coffee with her, I’m a betting.

Ah, got ya. Schumi, just qualifying laps. My dad was a stock car fan, and liked Indy car races. I’m just not a car race fan, even as a kid. But glad you enjoy watching.

Quiet Saturday, nice. I do have to do an errand to still do, and little one and I were hungry, so from our breakfast, only left one strip of bacon this morning. Made her french toast, and I made some pancakes, which were left for older one too. Ooh I think he has awaken. At least some food ready for him.

Woot!! The weekend is here. And ooh, first two nights of HHN are sold out. But I am glad to see, as good for Universal.

 

[Robo56]

Good Saturday morning Sans family






Charade I’am So sorry to hear you are sick with Covid. Sending prayers your way that you get well soon. Sorry to hear of your friends passing also. It does seem that things sometimes heap up on you all at once.

One silver lining is that you should have powerful antibodies on board to protect you for your trip.



Anyone else that is ailing sending prayers and get well wishes your way too.

I have watched a few Vloggers like Tim Tracker, Ordinary Adventures, Sir James and Pagging Mr. Marrow and PCDEV. They each have their own unique way of sharing information about the parks.

I learned a lot about Galaxy’s Edge from Ordinary Adventures and Sir James. They are big Star Wars fans. It helped me come up with some ideas for gifts for the Disney fans in the family.

I never new about the Vloggers on Youtube until my younger sister told me about them a few months ago.

I do not subscribe to their channels as I only have a look every once in awhile.

I didn’t realize people made a living off of vlogging.

I learn something new everyday.


Schumi a weekend of celebrations is in order for sure. Is wedding anniversary today or tomorrow ? We will celebrate it today and tomorrow. May you have many more happy years together.




J’ Paris sending lots of prayers and hugs as you all say goodbye to your hubby’s sweet grandmother.


Lynne have a nice time with your family celebrating all the birthdays. Hope the weather holds out for your pool day and celebrations.

Realfoodfans hope you and Kev find a nice spot for your caravan when you get it. My younger sister and her husband have one and they have it parked in a beautiful area near a lake. They enjoy going there a lot.

Metro did you get your HHN AP shirt and if so is it light weight cotton. A lot of the shirts have the heavy cotton blend and are pretty hot to wear in the heat. How’s the water situation in your area of Orlando? I know they were asking people to conserve water do to liquid oxygen shortage issues.

Pumpkin I remember you had had all the cups for your hubby to open slowly for his big birthday reveal is he still opening things?

Here is a picture of the next door neighbors cat Autumn. This is the one who likes to leave me presents (dead mice) by my front door in the Fall to show me what a good little hunter she is.


The little stinker is setting under the bird feeder. There were a couple little Turtle Doves there earlier. She belongs to my little menagerie of animal friends too. I gave her a saucer of milk once and she has been my pal every since. ......LOL


9 days till


Hey to Mac, Keisha, Tink, soniam and All of the other family I have missed.

 

[Metro West]

Metro did you get your HHN AP shirt and if so is it light weight cotton. A lot of the shirts have the heavy cotton blend and are pretty hot to wear in the heat. How’s the water situation in your area of Orlando? I know they were asking people to conserve water do to liquid oxygen shortage issues.

Hi...yes...I got the AP shirt the other night and the fabric is very soft yet sturdy. I haven't heard anything about a water situation in the Orlando area.