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

[cam757]

Happy November and All Saints Day!

Had a fast and furious Halloween. I've been working so much lately I had not bought the first bit of candy to handout so I left work early to run pick up some from Walmart. It was crazy busy with people buying their kid's costumes 2 hours before trick or treating. And I thought I procrastinated.....came home with just enough time to carve the pumpkin and blow off the driveway and front porch. Had about 12 kids, which is average.

Now, on to Thanksgiving. I can only do one holiday at a time. Although, I will decorate for Christmas much early than normal since we are leaving for our cruise the weekend after Thanksgiving. It will be nice to come home too.

Working all weekend to prepare for Tuesday's election so relaxing today.

Have a great weekend!

@Sue M, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.

@mac, glad to see you posting again and are on the road to recovery. Good news on your doctor visit.

@Disxuni Happy Birthday!

 

[Lynne G]

Ack, confirmed EF2 tornado hit last nght, damaged houses, seeing pictures. EEk, had touched down just west of me. And two local schools closed, no power, so some happy kids enjoying an unplanned 3 day week-end.

Nice to help out Sue, seems a bit early to say Christmas Bazaar, but nice anyway.

Cam, I got about the same, I think around 14 or 15, there was one big group and I stopped counting the amount of bags I was shown. Hehe, last minute shopper. And even nicer, cruise right after the November holiday. Yep, would be nice to see house decorated for Christmas when you come back in December.

So happy a Friday is here. Sun is out, wind is gusting 20 to 30 mph, but hey, a blue sky can also be seen. Hello sun. Jacket at the ready.

And why the office feels cool on the coolest day we have had in days, when it was warmer out, the office was way too warm. Hope the heater is on, as frost warning this evening into the overnight.

Thankfully, not much on the agenda for this week-end.

Have a lovely afternoon, and happy to hear Schumi had a nice coffee and lunch today, with another lush dinner planned.

Me? Not sure. Thinking burgers?

 

[Charade67]

Back from errand running. Today is SO different than yesterday. Yesterday was rainy, warm, and muggy. Today is sunny and cool.
I am now sitting at home and doing laundry.

I had to go by Walmart to pick up a couple of things. I had to really resist the 50% off candy. They had some of the good stuff left too. My Facebook memories reminded me that several years ago I took advantage of the post Halloween candy sales to buy stuff to put in goodie bags for B's birthday party.

Charade, how about a Starbucks gift card and nice Starbucks mug, plus, the tea place, seems like a great gift.

That's a good idea. I would love to find a mug with her name on it, but her name isn't super common. Maybe Cafe Press......

Starbucks gift card and tea room sounds not too pricey. Of course, I don't know how much the tea place is, but it sounds relatively modest.

The tea room is about $8.50 to $15.50 per person depending on how much you want to eat with your tea. There are also a la carte and lunch options. I'm hoping she also does something with the girls on her dorm hall. I know they keep a list of everyone's birthday.

I leave the bill paying to DH.....he`s got everything down pat......

I don't dare do that. My dh is inept with money and numbers. I'm the financial person in the family. He's the one who handles anything involving words, like signing sympathy cards.

I’m jealous of my friend and partner in crime that she’s going to WDW at the end of the month.

I want to go back so badly. It will probably be 2021 for us.

Now, on to Thanksgiving. I can only do one holiday at a time. Although, I will decorate for Christmas much early than normal since we are leaving for our cruise the weekend after Thanksgiving. It will be nice to come home too.

We usually don't decorate for Christmas until sometime in December, but dh wants to start Thanksgiving week this year because he is inviting his graduate students over on December 5.

Speaking of Christmas, when I went to pay on my furniture bill the store was playing Christmas music. I think it is way too soon.

 

[Charade67]

Ack, confirmed EF2 tornado hit last nght, damaged houses, seeing pictures. EEk, had touched down just west of me. And two local schools closed, no power, so some happy kids enjoying an unplanned 3 day week-end.

Yikes! We managed to avoid tornadoes, but had a lot of power outages. There was one school in our county closed today due to no power.

 

[Sue M]

@Charade67 i do have a WDW trip booked with my daughter for early Aug. booked at CBR (so far) hopefully Skyliner will be functional by then. But will see what deals come out. They released the Canadian ticket offer, must buy before Feb.

 

[Disxuni]

Thank you for the continued birthday wishes guys.

Also, that's bad, yet good news for the children, @Lynne G. It seems a lot has happened.

It sounds relatively reasonable and would be nice. I'm sure she'll probably do something with her friends, @Charade67. Got a couple of weeks to decide more.

 

[schumigirl]

I don't dare do that. My dh is inept with money and numbers. I'm the financial person in the family. He's the one who handles anything involving words, like signing sympathy cards.

We usually don't decorate for Christmas until sometime in December, but dh wants to start Thanksgiving week this year because he is inviting his graduate students over on December 5.

Speaking of Christmas, when I went to pay on my furniture bill the store was playing Christmas music. I think it is way too soon.

We are the opposite of that Charade......he is a numbers whizz, I’m the one that’s good with words. Although when I had my own home before we met, I paid everything on my own.....from my mortgage through to every other bill that came in......but it’s not fun. I am happy to leave him to it......and he never complains when he sees how much I spend on everything, he’s a gem!

Yes, we are usually December before we do the trees and decorations, but we leave November 28th and don’t get back till Dec 10th....so we’ll do the inside trees and some outside ones the weekend before we leave. Our gardener has said he’ll do the bulk of the outdoor ones for us. But, it’ll only be a few days early as we usually do the first weekend in December....

Yes, Christmas music has started creeping in to stores already.


Dinner was lovely.......sitting back now with a cup of tea......one of my friends today brought a lovely new tea I hadn’t tried, will get some again, very refreshing.

No plans for tonight........

 

[Disxuni]

<------------------------ Random, but new icon, cause I couldn't find my OG one. Might have to do a re-shot when I get an AP again, or during this weekend.

However, I think I really like this one. I forgot I took a shot like this.

 

[Charade67]

@Charade67 i do have a WDW trip booked with my daughter for early Aug. booked at CBR (so far) hopefully Skyliner will be functional by then. But will see what deals come out. They released the Canadian ticket offer, must buy before Feb.

You won't find me anywhere near the skyliner. I am terrified of heights. DH is excited about riding it, but I will stick with the bus.

 

[Sue M]

You won't find me anywhere near the skyliner. I am terrified of heights. DH is excited about riding it, but I will stick with the bus.

I’m ok with heights as long as it’s an enclosed space. Don’t ever ask me to climb a step ladder lol. I’m just afraid of the dang thing breaking down. Up there at a full stop in the Florida 90+ heat ugh. And they’d have to drug me if I had to evacuate!

I’m the bill payer and banker in my family too. I think it started when I was home not working when my kids were little. I was home and had the time. After I went back to work when my youngest started school, it just stayed that way. But now with internet banking it’s easy.

 

[Sue M]

We are the opposite of that Charade......he is a numbers whizz, I’m the one that’s good with words. Although when I had my own home before we met, I paid everything on my own.....from my mortgage through to every other bill that came in......but it’s not fun. I am happy to leave him to it......and he never complains when he sees how much I spend on everything, he’s a gem!

Yes, we are usually December before we do the trees and decorations, but we leave November 28th and don’t get back till Dec 10th....so we’ll do the inside trees and some outside ones the weekend before we leave. Our gardener has said he’ll do the bulk of the outdoor ones for us. But, it’ll only be a few days early as we usually do the first weekend in December....

Yes, Christmas music has started creeping in to stores already.


Dinner was lovely.......sitting back now with a cup of tea......one of my friends today brought a lovely new tea I hadn’t tried, will get some again, very refreshing.

No plans for tonight........

What kind of tea?

 

[keishashadow]

Scary stuff afoot last night. After ToT drove one of my sons home, gone just a few minutes. Came back and the front yard looked ‘different’. Took me a hot second to realize that one of our larger decorations went airborne. Don’t judge me here lol but a 50 foot ghost made out of nylon. Bought probably a decade ago as a joke but the DH loved it. We hoist it up ala a flag on a huge tree in the front yard & tie it off securely. One long flowing arm stretches to a basket ball hoop, the other to a heavy wooden arbor that we have at the top of the few stairs that head up to my front yard.

Gust of wind came & the arbor lost. Found it in driveway, just missing DS classic mustang that sits there undercover waiting for some body work. I am so thankful it didn’t hit anyone or do any damage. Not sure we can salvage it, will give it a good once over this weekend. No damage to the ghost, immortal it seems or file it under they don’t make them like that anymore (heavy nylon) appears he morphed into a giant sail

Janet.......w

Something they tend to sell at sporting event concession stands here. individual pack of Fritos, slightly crushed. Add a scoop or two of taco meat, then top with cheddar cheese, letttuce, tomatoes, green onion, black olives, salsa & sour cream. A delicacy lol. The Frito bags have a metallic liner that keeps everything toasty and helps all to melt into ooie goodness.

I’m a taco snob, make mine in bulk & freeze it, all from scratch, no packaged seasonings. Started with 5# of hamburger, 5 healthy eaters and there was at most only 2 cups of it leftover lol

Time for some All work and no play makes Jack a Dull boy

Redrum

Charade
Don’t watch the movie Twister.....
Just saying..

mooooooo
I really miss that show at US boohoo. Especially, considering the replacement

Back home from surgeons office check up
Allowed to drive locally now but some restrictions still in place

Won’t be released for another 6 weeks from
her care
Still being monitored
Code word for blood draws ....lol

I call this progress
Woot!

Beware, sounds like vampires to me. You are such a sooper-trooper, hang in there.

I forgot how good The Shining is.........

How good is it? It’s sooo good it should never, ever be remade. Mr Nicholson owns that role!

The sequel, Dr Sleep, took me a bit to get into it but a interesting read and update to the tale. Curious to see if the upcoming movie will do it justice

Candy?

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Nice selection

Think this is the most kids we have had in quite a few years. Including the last one, the cutest little girl who took off her Minnie Mouse outfit as she came up the driveway. I bet she was maybe 2, or more like an 18 month. Her dad was nice, and held her hand as she held out her other hand reaching for the candy. Even had a dog treat for my neighbor who came with her dog to say Happy Halloween.

Same here, at least 200 ghouls

Wow, what a storm last night, tornado warning and one touched down just west of the city, many a tree fell into a house, 120,000 places in my neighborhood are without power, including just up the street from me. Thankfully, we did not loose power, but those winds sounded like they were going through the house, then a beating of powerful rain, sometime after midnight, final goodbye to the storm. News giving reports of down wires, delays in travel, and some of the events that happened last night, including some rescues. But all are fine, and just some with an even darker morning.

I saw the official tornado declaration, yikes. We had a lot of flooding, wound up with 2.5 inches for the day

I was surprised by a present my mom's friend gave me. She makes me gifts and they are absolutely lovely, but I was surprised to find out in the little bag she made me was a Bradley Disney clock she had when she was a little girl growing up. I asked her if she was really sure she wanted to part with it, but she said she was sure. She sees me as an honorary grand daughter and believes I'll appreciate it more than her other children, or grandchildren.

Aw that’s a sweet story.

Happy, happy birthday to you!

I had to go by Walmart to pick up a couple of things. I had to really resist the 50% off candy. They had some of the good stuff left too. My Facebook memories reminded me that several years ago I took advantage of the post Halloween candy sales to buy stuff to put in goodie bags for B's birthday party.

A nice memory! Any BD Plans this year?

Stuck head out this am, was 20 degrees. Nearly 50 degree drop, I decided to hole up for the day lol. Tomorrow they are calling for Freezing Fog [

 

[schumigirl]

What kind of tea?

A company called Teapig…..it was a super fruit tea and a sweet ginger. She left me some boxes to try as she loves them. They do regular loose leaf tea too.

Scary stuff afoot last night. After ToT drove one of my sons home, gone just a few minutes. Came back and the front yard looked ‘different’. Took me a hot second to realize that one of our larger decorations went airborne. Don’t judge me here lol but a 50 foot ghost made out of nylon. Bought probably a decade ago as a joke but the DH loved it. We hoist it up ala a flag on a huge tree in the front yard & tie it off securely. One long flowing arm stretches to a basket ball hoop, the other to a heavy wooden arbor that we have at the top of the few stairs that head up to my front yard.

Gust of wind came & the arbor lost. Found it in driveway, just missing DS classic mustang that sits there undercover waiting for some body work. I am so thankful it didn’t hit anyone or do any damage. Not sure we can salvage it, will give it a good once over this weekend. No damage to the ghost, immortal it seems or file it under they don’t make them like that anymore (heavy nylon) appears he morphed into a giant sail


Something they tend to sell at sporting event concession stands here. individual pack of Fritos, slightly crushed. Add a scoop or two of taco meat, then top with cheddar cheese, letttuce, tomatoes, green onion, black olives, salsa & sour cream. A delicacy lol. The Frito bags have a metallic liner that keeps everything toasty and helps all to melt into ooie goodness.

I’m a taco snob, make mine in bulk & freeze it, all from scratch, no packaged seasonings. Started with 5# of hamburger, 5 healthy eaters and there was at most only 2 cups of it leftover lol

Redrum

How good is it? It’s sooo good it should never, ever be remade. Mr Nicholson owns that role!

The sequel, Dr Sleep, took me a bit to get into it but a interesting read and update to the tale. Curious to see if the upcoming movie will do it justice

Stuck head out this am, was 20 degrees. Nearly 50 degree drop, I decided to hole up for the day lol. Tomorrow they are calling for Freezing Fog [

Janet that giant ghost escaping is the stuff of comedy shows!!! I`m glad it didn`t damage DS car though!!!! I do like the sound of it though.....hope it`s salvageable....yes, things aren`t made the same any more......

Shining is amazing!!! A complete classic, and I agree it should never be remade!!! I was reading the twin girls account of the filming of it and they speak so highly of Kubrick and Jack....they recounted some lovely tales of him speaking of his daughter back in the States. Actually the whole story of the filming of it and how Kubrick being such a perfectionist, filming was supposed to take 17 weeks, and ended up taking a year.

I finished Dr Sleep eventually....it was hard to get into, I really liked it and never saw any of what is relevant to the Shining coming. We may go see the movie next week, during the day when there`s hardly anyone else in the cinema. I have gone off Mr McGregor big time, but will watch it regardless.

Hope your weather isn`t too bad today, that is quite a drop.....freezing fog is awful!!!


Another shout out to our friend Vicki.…..you are missed here......




Yep, Saturday has arrived.......it`s a beautiful day, not too cold.....we have around 50F and weather warnings issued for high winds and rain later....you`d never know looking out the windows. Sun is shining and the sea is a beautiful blue.

Bacon sandwich for lunch today.....forgot to bring some out the freezer last night, so it`ll be ready for lunch......dinner will be chicken something or other....haven`t decided yet.......

Have a great Saturday.........

 

[Lynne G]

Think our temp is about the same as yours, Schumi.

Hehe, watching the English soccer and realized the UK went to standard time last weekend. Eh, will find something to watch before the game I was interested in. Aww, talking about the poppies and the symbol for end of WW I. I will see them around the store entrances soon. Most vet groups ask for a donation when handing those flowers out.

Ah, decided Zoo on Sunday seems like a better idea, less crowded if we get there early. So, today is a day to pay bills, go to the gas station, as car will need gas soon enough, then grocery shop wherever older one wants, and pick up his birthday present, as it came into the store the other day.

So, translation, errands is our activity this Saturday.

Oooh, I consider myself a tea snob. Now have to google that tea company. I tend to not like fruit tea as much, but it sounds tasty, the tea you were given, Schumi. Nice to try something new, as you are a tea drinker too.

Which reminds me, with this cooler feeling day, tea is ready, so have a Super Sized Saturday, and weeee, tomorrow I too will be on Standard Time.

Hey, to all, good morning.

 

[schumigirl]

Think our temp is about the same as yours, Schumi.

Hehe, watching the English soccer and realized the UK went to standard time last weekend. Eh, will find something to watch before the game I was interested in. Aww, talking about the poppies and the symbol for end of WW I. I will see them around the store entrances soon. Most vet groups ask for a donation when handing those flowers out.

Ah, decided Zoo on Sunday seems like a better idea, less crowded if we get there early. So, today is a day to pay bills, go to the gas station, as car will need gas soon enough, then grocery shop wherever older one wants, and pick up his birthday present, as it came into the store the other day.

So, translation, errands is our activity this Saturday.

Oooh, I consider myself a tea snob. Now have to google that tea company. I tend to not like fruit tea as much, but it sounds tasty, the tea you were given, Schumi. Nice to try something new, as you are a tea drinker too.

Which reminds me, with this cooler feeling day, tea is ready, so have a Super Sized Saturday, and weeee, tomorrow I too will be on Standard Time.

Hey, to all, good morning.☀

Yes, you`ll catch up with us this weekend time wise Lynne....

So, you`re the bill payer in your house too.....have to agree Online banking makes everything so easy......I just have no interest in knowing where everything goes and when......leave it to those that like it....thankfully Kyle has inherited both sides from us, he`s a whizz at Math and English too.

No football on here, it`s not a sport we watch......motor racing all the way!

Yes, admitted wine and tea snob here too...….this one is quite unusual as it comes in "fancy bags" I don`t usually use bags as I prefer proper tea, but these are alright. Fruit teas aren't my first choice, I prefer proper black tea, although I do love ginger tea. But, these were very nice.

Have a great day and enjoy your football......

 

[keishashadow]

Shining is amazing!!! A complete classic, and I agree it should never be remade!!! I was reading the twin girls account of the filming of it and they speak so highly of Kubrick and Jack....they recounted some lovely tales of him speaking of his daughter back in the States. Actually the whole story of the filming of it and how Kubrick being such a perfectionist, filming was supposed to take 17 weeks, and ended up taking a year.

I think a documentary re the making of the film would be an interesting viewing.

Curious now, off to google the twin girls. Curious what they look like now, all grown up.

 

[Sue M]

@schumigirl the tea sounds nice. I love ginger teas. I’ll have to look and see if it’s carried here.

 

[Sue M]

Couldn’t sleep last night. Woke up at 3:00 and gave up trying to get back to sleep around 4ish. Went out to living room and turned on tv. Watched a weird
movie. But slim pickings at that hour. I have a head cold, and congested. Probably what kept me up.

Have to get down to the church soon for the Bazaar. It’s a sunny day so hopefully will bring many people out. Morning is quite cool, it’s 41F now but going up to low 50s
Hope everyone has a good Saturday.

Tonight we set the clocks back. There’s been a lot of talk here about staying on daylight savings time, but waiting on the rest of the west coast, California, Oregon and Washington. Apparently they need the Federal OK, so takes longer. In Canada it’s on the Provincial level. So faster to accomplish.

 

[schumigirl]

I think a documentary re the making of the film would be an interesting viewing.

Curious now, off to google the twin girls. Curious what they look like now, all grown up.

There was a documentary of it.......but it was a few years ago and I can’t remember who made it.......but it didn’t include any of the actors if I remember right.....actually now I think on it, it wasn’t a documentary about the movie.....it was how Kubrick allegedly faked the moon landings and how the Shining was his way of telling the world how he did it.......

Weird show.

The twins today don’t look like twins, one is a lawyer and one a published scientist today.

Sue, I do like ginger tea. I prefer to make my own, and it’s so easy......



We have rain again.......although we can see and even hear fireworks going off in the nearest towns......one of the rugby clubs and the cricket club are both having their firework displays going tonight........it sounds like downtown Beirut from here, so goodness knows what its like for those living close. This goes on well into next week......every night.

Dinner was chicken marinated in a rub I bought in Winter Park......a kind of bourbon rub, it was very nice but a little salty......had roasted sweet potato and peppers with mine......Tom and Kyle had fries. Chunky fries......

Lemon posset and I made petticoat tails shortbread for dessert.......not very winter like, but lovely.

TV night ahead too.......some friends are meeting in the village pub for a quick drink, but too wet to go out, it’s so cosy in here.......

 

[Lynne G]

Did google that tea company. Hey, it is from New York. Sold around in stores and can order online from them. Hehe, they say one of their stores is in England. I may see if Whole Foods or like that carries that brand. Seem to be two friends that started the business, and is all natural. They use that triangle so as to not chop the ingredients too fine.

I am a black tea fan too, so may not buy any, but have to see what is in the tea mix, as some I saw on their website, would be a no from me.

Ah, pizza for dinner, as what older one wanted. Not my favorite pizza, but I will eat a slice and did order boneless chicken bites with spicy bbq on them. Ate enough, lips tingle and very full. Now relaxing and staying inside. This morning, it was 38. Brrr.