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

[Sue M]

Tired Monday! Can't believe November already.
Halloween was cold, but lots of kiddos out. Went to neighbors house for bit (my old boss, still a good friend) to catch up. Her house is in the flat part so she had tons of kids. Middle dressed up as Cruella-will have to upload a photo.
Wingapalooza saturday-another huge turnout/success. Took all day Sunday to recover LOL.

Disxuni-we loved Cabana Bay too. We were in a family suite overlooking pool (the one with slide). It is great having that much space for 4 people. I think my son spent every moment he could in lazy river or going down slide. Although I have to say I loved Sapphire Falls as well with the boat transportation. I think Universal's resorts are much nicer than 99% of Disneys. Enjoyed the Grand Floridian in August but I would choose SF over GF for theming, staff, and upkeep!

and no snow! Bit cooler than usual fall currently, but it is sunny. My poor hen who is molting has been tucked between the big fluffy birds at night when I go to check on them. Funny how brutal pecking order can be, yet they will take care of each other when they need to.

Guess I should work!
Hey to all and hope all are doing well and staying warm and dry!

great Cruella costume! Poor little hen, nice she can tuck inbetween the others for some warmth. Why is she melting?
Interesting about GF vs SF! I haven’t stayed at SF, during my RP stay I had the best of intentions of going over to check out SF but...... I do love GF and have always had good experiences with the staff. I also wanted to go over to CB, love a lazy river, but somehow never managed either. Sheesh.

Sue I remember being surprised to discover Seattle gets little in the way of snow when we visited the area. That fog though, wow.


Same here, the overpriced GF has never struck a chord with me other than enjoying the restaurants now & again.

yes, we do get that marine fog. We can go years with little to no snow then bam! In 2009 we got hit hard around Christmas thru New Years with back to back snow storms. It was awful. DH birthday is in Feb so for his birthday present I bought him a snow blower! It sat for 3 yrs unopened until it snowed again. I think we got 2” and DH couldn’t get out fast enough to finally try his new toy! Lol.

I agree, WDW room rates have gone crazy. All the resorts are over priced.

Hello everyone. Uneventful day today, but yesterday was good. Yesterday morning was B's baptism. About 20 students from her dorm came. I thought she was going to stay after church and have lunch with us, but she ditched us for her friends. I am so glad she is enjoying school and making new friends. She was so nervous about living on campus.


I blame cell phones. We live in a college town and so many seem to think they are invincible. Dh has actually had students tell him that they are perfectly capable of texting while driving.

Brrrr! It hasn't quite gotten that cold here yet, but I know it's coming. I'm not a fan of the cold either.

Yuck! Don't say that word. Don't even spell it.

I haven't stayed there yet, but would be open to it. We loved the Royal Pacific. Haven't stayed at any of the others yet.

I want it to stay fall until spring.

Congrats to B! Wow! 20 students came, great showing.

There has been a huge crack down here on texting and driving, distracted driving, etc. A couple of times (that made the news hour) over zealous police gave tickets to people who had their phone in the cup holder charging.

I’d happily skip winter!

I loved RP too. Stayed at all 3. I didn’t think I’d like HRH but location, location! It’s such a short walk to the parks. Plus it didn’t hurt that we had a great view from our room. Could see Rip Rocket, even Hogwarts castle. But for overall theming I love both RP and PB.


Another beautiful sunny day, low 50s. Went to lunch with friends, and then took the dogs out for a walk in the sunshine around the neighbourhood with a friend. She walks one of my dogs and they get so excited to see her! She bakes them dog biscuits, the spoiled dogs!

I think it’s past due to make an appt to get rid of the sparkles! Going to phone and see if I can get in later this week.

Anyone watch Walking Dead Sunday? Great ending, can’t wait for next ep to see what happens!

 

[Lynne G]

Sounded like a nice day, Sue.

Just relaxing tonight. Did vote, and we have a new way to vote. Have to get used to it.

Keisha, so lucky is right to enjoy a girl in the house. She is so lucky to have a grandma in you.

Under covers, house feels cool to me. Men always think I need to wear more clothes. Um no, house needs to be warm enough I do not look I am at the arctic zone. Weather guy is still warning we may see snow on Friday. Just no, I hope.

 

[Sue M]

Sounded like a nice day, Sue.

Just relaxing tonight. Did vote, and we have a new way to vote. Have to get used to it.

Keisha, so lucky is right to enjoy a girl in the house. She is so lucky to have a grandma in you.

Under covers, house feels cool to me. Men always think I need to wear more clothes. Um no, house needs to be warm enough I do not look I am at the arctic zone. Weather guy is still warning we may see snow on Friday. Just no, I hope.

What was the voting for? House feeling a bit cool to me too. After sun goes down it doesn’t take long to cool off. 5:00 here. DH just turned on the fireplace. I always keep a fleece blanket/throw on the sofa.

Happy Belated Birthday to your son!

 

[Lynne G]

Sue, it was our voting day, where this year, we are voting for local government jobs, like our judges, school board members, and clerk of court. Typically, many do not vote when the President’s position is not on the ballot. Many of our states have their voting day, today. Our polling places were open from 8 am until 8 pm. And funny, the kids voted at lunchtime, and my DH was leaving as I was checking in, so I was the last to vote in our family.

 

[Sue M]

Sue, it was our voting day, where this year, we are voting for local government jobs, like our judges, school board members, and clerk of court. Typically, many do not vote when the President’s position is not on the ballot. Many of our states have their voting day, today. Our polling places were open from 8 am until 8 pm. And funny, the kids voted at lunchtime, and my DH was leaving as I was checking in, so I was the last to vote in our family.

Thanks, I heard something about voting in the US, but didn’t hear what! I always vote in the local elections, I think that’s what affects us the most. But here too, local elections have poor voter turn out.

 

[Charade67]

will see her the week-end before Thanksgiving, as she has the whole week of Thanksgiving off, so over a week home. Wee. Then crazy, finals will be like a week or so later, than she'll be home after the 18th of December to start the break in sessions.

I can't believe the semester is almost over already. For B finals start the week after Thanksgiving and she will be coming home for the holidays on December 11.

Managed to knock out 3 Xmas gifts & candy this afternoon but mostly stuff for me haha strike while iron is hot.

That's a good start. I have only purchased one gift so far.

I loved RP too. Stayed at all 3. I didn’t think I’d like HRH but location, location! It’s such a short walk to the parks. Plus it didn’t hurt that we had a great view from our room. Could see Rip Rocket, even Hogwarts castle. But for overall theming I love both RP and PB.

Dh wants to stay at HRH the next time we go. I just don't know when that will be.

I think it’s past due to make an appt to get rid of the sparkles! Going to phone and see if I can get in later this week.

I am going to be doing that on Friday. I'm too cheap to pay someone, so I will be doing it myself.

Under covers, house feels cool to me. Men always think I need to wear more clothes. Um no, house needs to be warm enough I do not look I am at the arctic zone. Weather guy is still warning we may see snow on Friday. Just no, I hope.

I agree. I have friends who insist on keeping the temp at 68 or below during the winter. I refuse to be uncomfortable in my own home. Hope the snow misses you.

I should be thinking about going to bed, but I made the mistake of napping when I got home from work. Hopefully I won't be up too late.

 

[macraven]

Just checking to see if any of the homies are up
Been a sad day and working on getting my feelings in check

Will leave the light on for you Jik

 

[Sue M]

Just checking to see if any of the homies are up
Been a sad day and working on getting my feelings in check

Will leave the light on for you Jik

im up, I’m on Pacific time, 10:14 here.

 

[Sue M]

@Charade67 i got an appt Friday. If I try to do it myself the bathroom looks like a horror show. And the salon products are more gentle on my hair. I find the home ones made my hair very dry.

 

[schumigirl]

Managed to knock out 3 Xmas gifts & candy this afternoon but mostly stuff for me haha strike while iron is hot.

Not the dum dum dum big one next year but in political time it’s right around the corner

Oh very lucky!

Yay!! It’s always good to get some Christmas purchases under the belt.....That’s kind of what I do at times.......oh I’ll get that for such and such......then I’m buying it for me!! I’m planning on making a start this week though....promise! Ah local elections......yes, still vote in them too.

Just a quick stop in Just reading to catch up and say a quick " Hello "

@macraven I"m so sorry to hear about your fil. I am sending many thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Well...it seems like some more papers found my desk again. Once the temperatures drop and the snow falls...we get busy. Hopefully stop in later tonight!!!!

Have a great evening everyone!

Hey Pumpkin........good to see you.......and hope your temps don’t go too low.....it just seems so early, then I remember it’s December........

I can't believe the semester is almost over already. For B finals start the week after Thanksgiving and she will be coming home for the holidays on December 11.

That's a good start. I have only purchased one gift so far.

Dh wants to stay at HRH the next time we go. I just don't know when that will be.

I am going to be doing that on Friday. I'm too cheap to pay someone, so I will be doing it myself.

I agree. I have friends who insist on keeping the temp at 68 or below during the winter. I refuse to be uncomfortable in my own home. Hope the snow misses you.

I should be thinking about going to bed, but I made the mistake of napping when I got home from work. Hopefully I won't be up too late.

Nice she‘s coming home so early for Christmas.......I love the build up to Christmas as much as the event itself.

I never understood folks who won’t put the heating on until a certain temp hits or time of year.......I think all our friends think the same as us and if it’s cool, heat is higher.......I won’t be cold.

Just checking to see if any of the homies are up
Been a sad day and working on getting my feelings in check

Will leave the light on for you Jik

Thanks for the light mac .......still dark here this morning......

It is so tough when anyone passes. Takes a while to come to terms with it. How soon is the funeral? Hope it’s not too long a wait for everyone. Still sending many hugs.......



Wednesday again......rain has stopped, I think.......finally.

No usual Wednesday lunch for us today with my buddies.......one is poorly, one is on vacation and the other couple are popping into London for the day......they did ask if we wanted to go with them.......er, no.......shopping with her isn‘t fun.....she goes in every single store! Whether she wants something in there or not......even war games stores??? Nope, shopping for me is at least stick to the stores that you may actually buy something from......

It‘s maybe ideal, as went into our office last night and the radiator wasn’t as warm as it should be......we don’t go in there every day so hadn’t noticed. I sent a txt to our plumber and he’s coming along this morning to fix it. Shouldn’t take much, but he’s got a job first thing so it may be lunchtime before he gets there.

No idea what’s for dinner tonight......just the two of us.......may go out to village pub....they do delicious food and it’s all cooked fresh.....hmmm. Well, we are missing lunch out today.....

Have a great Wednesday.........

 

[Lynne G]

Pumpkin, hope the papers disappear from you desk enough, you find some fun things to do. Hope your snow does stop, and can get out without issue.

Sue, hope you are doing well, and yep, our elections are always in the Fall, with primaries in the Spring. Listened to the news last night, as returns came in. Only some interesting winners, none was shocking, or of that wow, he or she won.

Schumi, yep, odd when plans for the day, are not going to happen. Hope the office has it's heating fixed already, and dinner at the local pub sounds perfect for a day, that hopefully stays rain free. And Woot! Your holiday trip is getting oh so much closer now. This month, in fact. Yay!

Charade, that's nice B gets home so fast after our later in the calendar Thanksgving. Both my kids have finals the from the 12 to the 18. Like B, the classes end on that Wednesday, then they get almost a week for finals. I was so ready to book a cruise on the 15 of December, but with the way the schools' calendars are, I couldn't expect both to stack all their finals in the 2 days right after classes end. Hence, why we are sailing the second week in January. Almost as good pricing. I would like to do even later, but little one's school starts a week earlier than older one's this coming semester.

Ah, a Wednesday is here. Nothing good was said by the weather guy,as I drove in the very dark, but clear enough sky. Cool today, but we will see sun. And oh no, summer is gone. On Friday, at this time, we will have wind chills in the 20's. Yeah, I am liking the cold, less and less. Taking this Friday off, sounds more and more a very good idea. Hoping at the time I usually commute, I will be sound asleep on Friday. Well, maybe not, as DH gets up a bit before me to get to work, and he is noisy. Good thing is, I won't move from the bed, and the covers will be all mine. And most of the time, I go back to sleep, or just relax after he leaves. Was odd today, as I was the only one out the door early. Seems DH's truck is ready from the repair shop. He's happy to get it back, as they gave him a small car to drive, as he waited. He missed throwing stuff in the back of his truck.

Finally, why yes it is, that time of the week, hello camels, we so need a reminder that the middle of the work week has come upon us, and as we get over this hump of a day, the glorious week-end seems to be closer.
- yeah I'd like to be on the beach again. Sigh. Cooler temps are the norm, but hey, at least sunglasses are needed today.

Hope this finds all in a happier mood, and sending lots of hugs to Mac. Losing a loved one is hard, memories are what we can smile about one day. Hope you got some sleep in last night.




Okay, I need tea, lots of it. And something sweet. Saw some candy appear in our break room. Hmmm, wonder if all was eaten. Later homies.

And yay, for Keisha already knocking out the Christmas presents. Hey, nothing wrong with most being for you.

 

[pattyw]

. I am so glad she is enjoying school and making new friends. She was so nervous about living on campus.

So glad to hear B is doing well at school.

Yuck! Don't say that word. Don't even spell it.

Ha- I'm with you!! I'll think

My FIL passed this morning

So, so sorry!

I agree, WDW room rates have gone crazy. All the resorts are over priced.

So sad about this. Yay for Universal and wonderful AP rates! and free nights at HRH with our reward points!

Another beautiful sunny day, low 50s

Sounds heavenly! Sun is out now, but it's 32!! BRRRR!! And the temps are going lower this week!! Ick!!

Wednesday again......rain has stopped, I think.......finally.

Nice for dry weather! We're getting so much rain... and then snow! My seasonal affective disorder is kicking in big time!!

Ah, a Wednesday is here. Nothing good was said by the weather guy,as I drove in the very dark, but clear enough sky. Cool today, but we will see sun. And oh no, summer is gone. On Friday, at this time, we will have wind chills in the 20's. Yeah, I am liking the cold, less and less.

First, Happy Belated Birthday to your son!!!

Same here on the weather front!! Very bad news ahead! Very nervous that this cold weather is starting so early! Hoping for a mild end to November!

Happy Wednesday all!! Always loving Lynne's camel pics!!

Been so busy at work! But it makes the days just fly by! This weekend Joe and I are planning a Finger Lakes trip and a stay at a bed and breakfast! Looking forward to some wine tours and tastings!

Have a great day all!!

 

[Charade67]

Bored at work again. High of 60 today but the forecast for next week mentions the possibility of snow. I’ll believe it when I see it. In the 12 years I’ve lived here we have never had snow in November.

I think I will go reorganize the files. The boss is not very careful about how she returns them. It drives me nuts when they are not in alphabetical order.

 

[Sue M]

Charade we keep our thermostat programmed at 20c (68f) year round Day time temp, at night 17c but we have a gas fireplace in the living room to bump up the heat. And if I’m cold I do bump up the furnace.

I only have 2 Christmas gift so far, and Choc Frogs for stocking stuffers!

Pattyw I had to phone HRH to get my points added from our stay! I don’t know what happened because I had my rewards # attached to my res but the points never got credited to my acct.
We have 5 days before WDW Caribbean Beach stay but still haven’t decided where to go, Universal if rates come down but at the moment all the deluxe are $400 range. Or Deerfield Beach. No rush to decide, have to wait for 2020 companion fare to be deposited on Alaska acct. Love their direct flights from Seattle.

Lynne thanks for checking in, I’m ok.

Mac how are you doing? The past few weeks haven’t been kind to us.

My dog woke me at 4:00 wanting to go out, ugh. Couldn’t get back to sleep. This morning is my volunteer morning at church bagging bread for food bank. Will come home briefly then catch the early afternoon movie. We have the planned power out today, they’re doing some work on the lines so may as well get out instead of sitting around with no light, or heat. Seeing Malificent.
Don‘t know what’s for dinner. We have gas stove but not cooking in a dark kitchen. Order out?
Sunny again, we live higher up on a hill and looking out over the inlet it looks like there’s a blanket over it. Low marine fog just over the water!

 

[pattyw]

In the 12 years I’ve lived here we have never had snow in November.

Oh how I wish I could say I haven't seen snow in 12 years in November! We see it in October! Maybe someday.. It's been a crazy fall. We've had temps in the 70s , near 80- just a few weeks ago. Now, we're struggling to see highs near 40!

Pattyw I had to phone HRH to get my points added from our stay! I don’t know what happened because I had my rewards # attached to my res but the points never got credited to my acct.

Sue- I had to e-mail the Rewards dept to get mine credited as well. And I checked, too upon check-in and they verified our rewards number and e-mail. The points were credited within the week. Not sure what the problem is but I guess as long as I get my points I'm happy. We just got another free night certificate!

Order out?

Go for it!!

Still sunny! Enjoying some green tea before lunch! Was thinking about what to do for dinner! I'm liking my order out suggestion I gave to Sue!

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks Lynne......yes, office radiator is now working fine.....plumber didn’t arrive till just after 1pm. Room is back to being the cosy room it usually is.....sounds like you have some cold weather coming!

Yes, 3 weeks tomorrow we set off for our overnight before flying.......can’t wait! And you’re right behind us with your cruise too......When do you move out of your current office......are the new offices far away?



Charade We have 5c here today......around 40F. Very damp outside. We had the main heating off today for plumber to fix offending radiator.....I sat with laptop in the kitchen beside the Aga to keep warm.....it wasn’t off for long though.




Heading out to local pub for dinner a little bit later, maybe around 6ish......it’ll be a winter warmer dish we choose tonight I think. And friends who are in London today sent a txt to say lunch with them Saturday since we missed today......sounds good to us!

One of our favourite seafood places closes for the winter every year and are due to close in a couple of weeks and not open till March....so we’ll probably go there.

Time for a cuppa.......Earl Grey I think.........l

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Another beautiful sunny day, low 50s. Went to lunch with friends, and then took the dogs out for a walk in the sunshine around the neighbourhood with a friend. She walks one of my dogs and they get so excited to see her! She bakes them dog biscuits, the spoiled dogs!

Sounds like a great way to spend part of a day...before the cold weather sets in.

Been a sad day and working on getting my feelings in check

Please be gentle with yourself. Everyone grieves at their own pace. You and @Sue M have had your plates full. It is never easy to loose anyone I'm sending you lots of hugs

No idea what’s for dinner tonight......just the two of us.......may go out to village pub....they do delicious food and it’s all cooked fresh.....hmmm. Well, we are missing lunch out today.....

I do love deciding last minute to go somewhere. Most of the time...those are our best meals out.

Okay, I need tea, lots of it.

I agree. I did pick up an earl grey on my way to work this morning...and I'm thinking I may need to plug in the kettle here at work and have another one. It helps keep the cold away.

Looking forward to some wine tours and tastings!

Patty...that sounds like it would be a great time!!!! I'm not a wine drinker...and the hubby doesn't drink. So I don't think I would ever get to do one...but they do sound like lots of fun. I know a few friends who do them, and they LOVE them,

I think I will go reorganize the files. The boss is not very careful about how she returns them. It drives me nuts when they are not in alphabetical order.

I hate when there are slow days at work. I'm lucky that no one touches my stuff...even when I'm gone. They leave organized piles for me to deal with when I get back. as they don't want to mess up what I have organized.

My dog woke me at 4:00 wanting to go out, ugh. Couldn’t get back to sleep. This morning is my volunteer morning at church bagging bread for food bank. Will come home briefly then catch the early afternoon movie. We have the planned power out today, they’re doing some work on the lines so may as well get out instead of sitting around with no light, or heat. Seeing Malificent.
Don‘t know what’s for dinner. We have gas stove but not cooking in a dark kitchen. Order out?
Sunny again, we live higher up on a hill and looking out over the inlet it looks like there’s a blanket over it. Low marine fog just over the water!

That sounds like a perfect way to spend the day without power! I would probably pick a different movie...I can't stand watching her in movies. So her movies get a pass from me.

Just trying to stay warm here. Winter has arrived here and making it's presence known. Had to plug in the vehicles last night. It was -23 C or -9F this morning when I got up Just what I didn't want to see. Oh well...stopped for a tea on my way to work...the sun is back shining now. Had some snowfall in the last couple of days. It's winter in Canada. Can't get around it- just put up with it. Once the weekend is over...it is supposed to warm up and be more tolerable again. I hope the weather man is right. I'll just make more tea to keep me warm

Finally starting to feel myself again. Woke up Friday with a cold...and got worse over the weekend...and basically sat on my butt with the remote or sleeping all weekend. I'm starting to come around now. And try to keep the kiddo sick free before his surgery next week.

Have a great day everyone

 

[Disxuni]

Hola, homies! I'd say good morning, but it's the afternoon. It's been a busy day at work.

Speaking of movies, anyone seen the new Terminator movie? If so, what are your thoughts? Good and bad.

I think I was more of a fan than my mother. T2 is definitely still the best film of the franchise. The movie did not live up to my expectations. It was amazing to see certain characters being brought back, the action was executed very well, and the acting was great. However, I think the reason I think I do not believe this movie is just as great, or near the level of T2 is lot to do with the fact that there was so much focus on the action, but not so much of the story, especially since a lot has changed with what the story is and the future. That's all I'll say without spoiling it. I think a lot of the magic with T2 still is also, because other than the story, the combination of CGI and practical effects are still amazing and hold up to the time. The effects were great in this movie as well, but T2 has more of the wow factor due to the time in which it was created.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh, I'd take that cup of tea with ya Schumi. It's cool inside today, as well as a windy cool feeling outside. Buildings are close to each other, so a 5 or so minute walk, and in the same complex. Moving is to be next week, but I would not be surprised it is pushed back again.

Pumpkin, oh no, cold outside and you have a cold. Sending some warmth, and hope you get over that cold fast.

Patty, sounds like a very nice getaway. Good that you got your HR points back, and free nights to take. Yeah, just because we had snow in October one year, does not mean I care to have it this November. Twice next week, they are saying snow. Sigh.

Charade, I am with you, I like things alphabetically, though I have been accused of filing backward in the cabinet, but hey, just because you are right handed, doesn’t mean my left handed way is not the right one.

No, Dix, have no desire to see that movie. I remember seeing the first one, and was enough for me. Cannot get into that story. Heard the movie was a box office flop. Can’t say that was a bad thing. Sometimes the story just needs to end. Looking at F&F too. By the second, no interest in seeing all the other ones. Did not see the latest of that franchise either.,

Okay, computer issues, so getting my tech guy to help. Here is hoping I can get it fixed. So much for my afternoon.

 

[Lynne G]

Oh and Sue, yep eat out. No way would I be eating in the dark. Hope power and all gets back to normal soon.