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

[macraven]

Thanks for leaving the light on Pumpkin!

I would have bumped into Lynne if the house here was dark

 

[schumigirl]

I certainly needed the light this morning.......it’s still pitch black here!!



Monday again.......I have my yearly eye check up this morning at the Opticians.....then a short Remembrance Day Service.

Too early for breakfast so, cup of ginger tea to keep me going till later......think it’ll be a Rice Krispie morning.

Curry has been requested for dinner tonight, I agree.....it’s got to be hot, but flavoursome too......I like my curries, I make them a little sweet too, not just spicy.......my favourite mix. Kyle, I’ll make him chicken mac n cheese......one of his favourite dishes of mine. Good job I enjoy cooking.

Going to bake today too I think......some of my friends have started their Christmas Cakes, some weeks ago and feed it brandy everyday.......not for us, none of us like traditional Christmas cake, so we never bother. Tom would eat a little bit, but that’s it. We love traditional sweet mince pies....I make my own cranberry ones and they are gone quickly I’m glad to say. So, plan to make most of those today and freeze them.

Rain has stopped for now, rained most of the evening last night till at least bedtime, after that.......I slept like a baby all night.

Have a great Monday.........

 

[macraven]

You can never error by making a curry for dinner

it was one of our regular meals I would make when the kids were home and joined us for dinner time

At Mr Macs age now, ( and weak stomach) it sometimes a tad hard on his stomach so now I include riata for his food when it is curry night at Macs house.

 

[Lynne G]

No curry here, as all are not fond of it.
Well, by 1 am, decided to sleep, with DH restless from around 3 am. I will sleep well tonight.

Lunch will be with DH, nice many of our places offer veterans a free meal. So a favorite burger place, with lots of fries.

Did make the ham steaks last night. They were tasty, and I mixed mine with some baked beans. Cooked some green beans to give some color. I think DH added tomatoes to his, and made a sandwich of the ham.

Bright enough out, the rain should hold off until tomorrow. Snow showers, um what? So not ready for this arctic blast we are going to feel tomorrow into Wednesday.

So, happy Monday all. And all that talk of pies from Charade and Schumi, All I can say is, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum,yum.

Our baking weekend is the first weekend in December. At Thanksgiving, I will be asking my Dsis her cookie choices. We always do our four favorites, then we tend to try a new recipe or two. Last year, neither of the two we tried, we wanted to do again. Maybe what catches our attention, will be one or ones that are keepers.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning everyone. 66 today and 36 tomorrow. I hate these rollercoaster temperatures.

Lynne - Snow showers? We are supposed to get rain tomorrow, but thankfully no snow.

Gotta leave for work soon. I think I have finally worked out an insurance issue for one of our therapists. Just in time for her to go on maternity leave.

 

[pattyw]

Pics of Party Spread before everyone arrived

Stunning!

Hi all! In case you've been wondering about the Squirrel Gurl, we turned her loose 2 weeks ago after we returned from Key West. She was ready to go before we left but we wanted to be home to look after her.

We hung her cage from the fence in the back yard and let her get used to being outside for a couple nights. We go out and play with her and she would jump around on us and the cage and fence.

So cute!!!

attaching a pic of this mornings sunrise.

Beautiful!!

Disney + is a new streaming service that will start here on November 12. It is supposed to have new, original content as well as the older Disney stuff. We can subscribe just to Disney or get it bundled with Hulu and ESPN +. DH wants to get the bundle. I did some searching and it looks like it will be coming to the UK in March of next year. We love Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars, etc., so this will be perfect for us. They've even managed to get the rights to all of the Simpsons episodes, but I won't be watching that.

I think we're going to get that service. Troy wants this! Sounds good to me too!

Is Schumi the only homie that heads to Orlando this month?

We'll arrive in Orlando 11/26 for Thanksgiving at Universal!!

Never did post the pics I took of her pennywise costume at the school reading fair event. Visited her dad there at FB practice beforehand.

So cute!!

We‘re putting our inside trees up the weekend before we go, think that’s the 23rd and 24th. Takes us two days to do it all, but, we have someone to help with the outdoor stuff, it’s mainly lights, and he’ll do that once we’ve gone....I love to get the most of our trees too, usually the beginning of December is our trees putting up time.......so Nov does seem early. But....it’ll be fab coming back to it all done.

It will be nice to come home to a decorated home!

Sniff, took little one back at lunchtime, had a nice brunch with her at the diner we all like to eat at, before taking her back.

I understand the bittersweet at the kids going back to school/home! Nice that you had a fun weekend and great meals !

We are digging out of a big dump we received all day Friday and Saturday. Started as rain Thursday and started snowing Friday and Saturday. We received around a foot and a half of snow on top of the rain turned to ice. It has made for awesome roads all around us on a long weekend too boot. But what can I do when I live in Santa land. Today was cold again around -20 C or -8F. But we are going to above freezing temps again on Wednesday...so it should be a nice slushy gross mess here again. Oh well...I'll take the warmer weather.

Ick!! We're getting a storm today! Supposed to see 6 inches of snow by tomorrow!! Too soon for this!! Glad to hear Wednesday brings warmer temps!

Happy Monday all!

Joe and I had a great weekend. We spent the weekend at a cozy country inn in the Finger Lakes. We visited about 8 wineries! We brought home quite the collection of wine!!

No holiday for me today, but a nice quiet commute! Snow storm is on the way!! Expecting about 6 inches by tomorrow morning! Yuck! But looks like we get to above freezing later in the week and hopefully next week will be more seasonal for us!

Have a great day all!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Snow and a feels like temp single digit.....

Back up in the 50’s toward the end of the week.

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne Charade and DLPN all having snow!!!!

Shouldn't be surprised really...….but for some reason I feel as snow should be a long way off.......so cold here now too. Autumn seems to have passed us by although this has been the worst Autumn for rain in a long time.....so much flooding in counties above us. Think we have another weather warning for this weekend and more rain.

I can smell curry simmering all the way through here today.....a few strategically lit candles will eradicate that aroma......I don't mind it, but don't like the house to smell for too long of curry. Made some sweet pilau coconut rice to go with it......Kyle`s chicken mac n cheese is done too as is my making of our Christmas sweet mince pies. They look delicious. Most other baking we`ll do when we come back on the 11th, but will knock off a few items before we go too.

Remembrance Service today was short, but still nice. And eye test showed my right eye has slightly changed, so new glasses on order....will pick them up next Monday. I only use them for reading and computer work.....long vision is still perfect. Always good to know.....

Time for afternoon cuppa and maybe one of the mince pies.....lush!!!

 

[Charade67]

Lynne Charade and DLPN all having snow!!!!

No snow for me. Just cold rain tomorrow.

 

[pattyw]

No snow for me. Just cold rain tomorrow.

Cold rain actually would be good for us! We're getting a storm today! It's been a weird fall! Above average temps to start- now below average temps and snow!
Having more coffee and turning up my space heater! Can't seem to get warm today!

 

[Sue M]

Pumpkin that’s a lot of snow!

Lynne glad you had a nice weekend with your dd. And your Thanksgiving is soon.

Charade DL is beautiful at Christmas. We booked a tour that gave us reserved Seating for the parade. It was great, seating for just our group and got served hot cocoa and gingerbread cookie. And DCL was beautiful too. I love how they decorate Carsland!
The receptionist at a school I worked in has been Grey forever it seems. She decided to just go with it and looks stunning. She has that salt & pepper colour.
Sounds like you’ve solved the what to wear for the photo dilemma!

Schumi getting a head start on baking sounds like a great idea. I should think about that. Maybe start with some butter tarts. Many love mince but I’ve never been fond of it so not something I make.

Keishashadow love the Premium outlets. They have one in Washington off the I-5 in the way to Seattle. All of a sudden my car goes on auto pilot lol.
Next time when I’m in Orlando that time of year I’ll have to go over to Seaworld.
I will go again to Orlando because I just love the parks at Christmas time. Just hard for me to get everything done, plus all the get togethers that happen in Dec.

Pattyw. I hate those days when you can’t get warm. Especially at work. I always had a heater at my desk. Stay safe if you have to drive in the snow.


I pretty much wasted away the day yesterday too. Had a meeting after the church service then I came home with intentions of reading my book but fell asleep!

This morning is Aquafit. It’s a holiday here so daughter is off work. But she is taking a class and needs to work on a project.

Have a good Monday.

 

[Disxuni]

Thank you for your service to those who have served, or any known relatives! It's been a busy morning. It's a good thing I've been getting help as the only other CS Tech is not in today due to taking the day off to enjoy the holiday. Just wanted to pop on and say hello to everyone! Been eyeing the weekend as a potential time to finally join the darkside. So far it's looking like it's going to be quite cool which is perfect for me.

 

[pattyw]

I pretty much wasted away the day yesterday too. Had a meeting after the church service then I came home with intentions of reading my book but fell asleep!

This morning is Aquafit. It’s a holiday here so daughter is off work. But she is taking a class and needs to work on a project.

A little R&R is perfect for a Sunday!! Aquafit sounds fun! I need to get back on my treadmill!

Been eyeing the weekend as a potential time to finally join the darkside. So far it's looking like it's going to be quite cool which is perfect for me.

Yay! Hope the weekend at UO is fun!!

The snow is a fallin'!! So far it has stuck on the trees and grass. Roads are dry- but the temps are almost below freezing! Some say it looks pretty on the trees! Me- I think palm trees look pretty!

 

[Disxuni]

@pattyw We always want what we can't have. I'm sure I'd feel differently about the cold if I lived up north. I only did briefly for barely a year when I was young in WV. Hope the roads stay dry and ice free. That's the most important thing.

 

[macraven]

Main reason we moved South was for better weather

I read how the homies are having an early snow start and the low temps

brrrrr....

I am so adjusted to warmer weather and anything in the mid 60’s is too cold for me
Today it is 67 and will drop quickly tonight
Don’t laugh but we will hit 35 tonight and Wednesday
Guess this is a sign that rest of the year will have lower temps than what we have been accustomed to

I did save most of my winter apparel and coats, gloves, etc when we made the move south
Hope you stay warm !

 

[schumigirl]

mac......that is incredibly cold for where you are now!!! 35 is what we had yesterday!! You’ll be glad of all the winter clothes......I‘d have been tempted to throw them out......



Chicken curry was delicious.......hot and spicy but sweet.......you know when you eat a dish and don’t want it to end......yep, it was good. Kyle loves his mac n cheese......

Did eat a sweet mince pie for dessert........it‘s a Christmas staple in the U.K......every home has them, no exceptions. Well, everyone we have ever known. When we put up the the trees it’s red wine and mince pies......I add cranberry to mine which not everyone does. Long as the pastry is light they’ll be fine.......

We are stretched along two sofas tonight........lazy night again. Although trying to make a start on our Christmas lists and what we want to bring back next month.......and make sure we don’t forget anyone.......whoops....

 

[Monykalyn]

Long catch up again. Been trying to read along but always interrupted before replying. Busy as usual-last night was another fundraiser for Boys&Girls club-a great dinner at fancy restuarant, with "non-celebrity" waiters serving-for example the president of our club is always our waiter. I had a blast doing it last year-this year I got to sit and eat (and drink). DH's club doesn't sponsor a table-he was a bit pouty when I left LOL!
Had summer weather yesterday-low 70's, sunny. Got outside lights up-nice to work on the holiday lights and not freeze! Of course no good weather day goes unpunished and it is currently snowing, after a light glaze from sleet. Thankfully roads were still too warm to stick, although temps now down to 20's with single digit "feels like" coming soon. Had to shoo the ladies back to coop before sleet started and lock them in. Went to check on them (and clean out their buried water dish)-and of course one of the "babies" hopped out-then stopped in her tracks-don't think she liked the snow too much .
Club meeting tonight cancelled-and I was supposed to bring dinner-guess we will be having my planned baked potato bar and brownies!
Thinking of spiking my hot chocolate, only a 3 day work week this week...

Happy belated birthday to Disxuni and Lynne’s son

DITTO!! sorry I missed ya'll

Goodie table

Wow! very cool!

We go out and play with her and she would jump around on us and the cage and fence.

So sweet!

attaching a pic of this mornings sunrise.

That is stunning!

yep, one of the best places to have matzoh ball soup. Huge, softball size ball in the soup.

I love matzoh ball soup, but hard to find here.

We'll arrive in Orlando 11/26 for Thanksgiving at Universal!!

Yay! Loved the Thanksgiving we did in Orlando a couple years ago! Did NOT miss being home at all.

Me- I think palm trees look pretty!

Me too! And didn't miss the snow or cold the years we've done Christmas and New years in Orlando either. Won't make it for holidays this year but at least will be going early January (4-12). Hoping Orlando isn't having their "winter" that week-I want warm

ooh and DH is out and about and called to say roads are starting to get bad. Ugh. Gonna get the younger kid from bus stop in a bit-he doesn't have far to walk but it is COLD and tomorrow is dangerous low temps. And friends wonder why I want to move south? Mac I'm coming to join you soon

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, we are flying into Tampa on 1/4, MonyK. Always want to be at least one day before cruise starts. And we are hoping extra hot temps in the air and water, in the Gulf this coming January.

Oh, we always make mince pie too, Schumi. Do not think any English in my family, but is a staple of one of our pies for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we do not add any other fruit to ours either. I like the pumpkin pie filling more than any pie crust. I also like coconut creme pie too, but this time of year, besides pumpkin and mince, usually an apple or cherry, with a chocolate one, as that is the only kind my one brother will eat.

Now getting hungry. Older one apparently made mac and cheese, and was caught eating it, but is now meowing asking what is for dinner. Thinking pasta or rice. And making more meatballs.

Almost too warm a day, but not complaining, the arctic air arrives before noon tomorrow. Waiting for a grocery delivery, as free 2 hour time to wait soon, and woot! All I ordered was available.

 

[macraven]

Monyk, sell your house and move south
Don’t wait until retirement age to do so

This freaky cold spell here will be gone by end of the week
Next week temps here will be back in the upper 60’s

Hope all of you in the north stay safe on the roads and warm in your house

One of the best things I did in my life was to move South

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Monyk, sell your house and move south
Don’t wait until retirement age to do so

This freaky cold spell here will be gone by end of the week
Next week temps here will be back in the upper 60’s

Hope all of you in the north stay safe on the roads and warm in your house

One of the best things I did in my life was to move South

We are getting closer and closer to calling Florida our home, this weather is a huge reason why.......still a few years off, but I can transfer at anytime now with work!!! We have locations in Ocala, Orlando and West Palm Beach. Our sons want to finish school with friends they have grown up with! So we will stay til they are ready.