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

[macraven]

Did your wife nudge you to wake you up...

 

[schumigirl]

Grey goose for me, or a white wine is usually my choice. So no port wine here, well maybe, as we are gifted wine. We tend to share that we don’t usually drink. My extended family likes a glass of wine with dinner. Hence, my dinner donation.

Bacon, the whole pack, eggs and what ever else you find in the refrigerator. Yum, already starting. Ooh, and some coffee now.

Lovely picture Lynne above.....I like red and white, never Rose......Tom likes a Port now and again, but it`s got to be the good stuff. Not stuff you can buy in stores usually. Warres, Sandeman or Guedes are his personal favourites. Little too heavy for me, but will take an odd one.

Hope you enjoyed that bacon!!

That glass of wine looks good! Will have a glass with dinner tonight. I have one of my favs from Quails Gate vineyards chilling in the fridge. They are a B.C. vineyard in our wine country. Produce some very nice wines.

Haven‘t seen the epstine doc yet. Unbelievable this can happen. I know there was speculation about his death. Too many people in high places.

Happy hair day Monday! We’ve been hearing about UK and Europe opening up. I hope all goes well. We’ve been slowly opening up. Now can travel within own province. And the Maritime provinces have created an Atlantic Bubble! So travel within those provinces is allowed.
personally I’m not ready to go out to a pub or restaurant yet. I think I’ll wait awhile.

Happy 4th of July To everyone! Sounds like lots of yummy food happening.
We are having our usual Saturday dinner with brother-in-law. A friend was supposed to come also but he’s having back issues and canceled.
It looks like it will be a good day and hope we’re going to be able to eat outside on the patio. It’s been so long.
Back ribs are on the menu tonight. Key Lime pie dessert.

I`m not a fan of wine from that area. Tastes a little too much like NZ wines, like Oyster Bay.....I find them weak and too green. But, wine is such a personal thing....no rights and wrongs to taste for sure!!

Oh Epstein was murdered for sure. We are milling through it tonight......

No, we`re not ready to go eat out yet either, pubs in the bigger towns today were crazy busy!! Our local village pubs are just opening for food service hours right now.....it`s quiet here though.

Enjoy your evening though...food sounds lovely. Hope your weather stays nice, think we have shared the same amount of rain recently.....

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Hip hip hooray! I still don’t even have a replacement salon boohoo

It was not as expected, more flea that Amish market. I did come back with lots of baked goods...different cookies (the fruit filled ones are my favorite, went with Raisin & peach ones) and some choc chip for the less adventurous. apple & blueberry pie

homemade: extra garlic pickle slices, a quart for me, 1/2 for one of my kids; large jar of orange marmalade and couple of different sauces for cooking (bbq, sweet chili, etc.)

No country ham until the fall i’m Told, was tempted to wait for the inch thick pork chops & some of the cheese (they have a interesting cheddar/salami one, but line just too long.

wound up stopping off on turnpike on way home to treat family to Cracker Barrel so I could get my country ham fix. A new location, worst one i’ve Ever tried, ham was so dry. Even my DS didn’t want mine lol

Will say, if i had to do it again, would’ve stayed home. I was alarmed to see that, other than us, maybe a handful of other people wearing masks and it was hip to hip before 11 am. A red state, people were very vocal not wearing masks were political statements. We actually got heckled a few times for wearing them in that vein. Stay classy Ohio

Got my share of ribbing from my own family too . Two of my doctors advised with the breathing issues/needing surgery to wear this in lieu of mask. Between that & the sun hat, managed to cross the line into even goofier grandma territory. Here we are taking a cloth mask break in a clearing. Honestly, really starting to 2nd guess if we could bear wearing in August in MCO. We’ve done that time period often, you expect to be miserable but thinking, factoring in cloth masks, would be a whole nuther sort of awful. Going to think long & hard on that. Sept/Oct can get hot/humid but nowhere as bad as August there IMO
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I’ll set out a few extra plates for all. Going a bit simpler as it’s just too h-o-t.

Lucky you, pictures needed

Haha here, they often charge at least double for corrective color. My hair is half way down my back. I’m getting ready to put it in a braid & lop it off. Dave says he’s going to hide all the scissors

Agreed, especially sauce once you get used to making it. I always loved how Phillie/Jersey calls it gravy . I automatically think of brown gravy. When it’s not so hot, i love to toss in some meaty bones to amp up the flavor & let it simmer for hours but a quick sauce is good in it’s own right.

Jealous, we’d have to drive at least 2 hours...north, then east. A you can’t get there from here type of thing.

Make sure to sprinkle lemon juice over the cut apples first or they look & taste mushy

Just saw a report on tv that said that is common Expert offered up that people are sleeping longer & going into another REM stage, then remembering their ‘usual’ dreams more vividly. Maybe? Lol

We all need to go just a bit wild now & again to blow off some steam . Dave loves a good beachy wave but mine isn’t exactly natural, more work than standard styling for me. Well, except when i’m near beach, the salt water in the air & and the soft water in the taps, change

Here the racks standardly have it removed, well, other than the type that come prepackaged/vac sealed. Not a fan of those ones, usually very little meat.

Have my country ones started in crockpot, dry rubbed them, will finish on grill later. Chicken breasts in their own crock, they too, will get the sauce slathered on later.

Didn’t know they had any Amish in FL

Uncle Orville lol WDW Carousel of Progress joke, couldn’t resist.

Sigh, how I do miss the parks

Depends. If the numbers don’t take a whopping jump, I expect the 14 day quarantine will be dropped. If anything, more concerned that FL may close their border to those from out of state if things keep spiking upward.

Mandatory is an interesting term. Unless enforced (by employers, airline flight lists, neighbors/friends spilling the beans on one’s ‘illicit’ travel) don’t see many paying much heed to it if truth be told.

We ‘broke the law’ by driving 5 minutes across border to middle of nowhere Ohio, where the Amish were obviously outnumbered by residents of other tri-state areas. When i questioned a couple of them, they freely explained they didn’t believe in wearing masks or modern medicine, but explained it in a respectful, non-judgemental manner. They were a more progressive group than we have in our area of PA.

Our numbers in Allegheny county dropped about 50 overnight. Still four X what they were a week ago. Figure within two weeks will probably be closer to 500 due to 4th of July lack of social distancing. Sigh

We ate in Butler county yesterday, social distancing was strongly in place, all wearing masks until they were seated and tables very widely spaced. Requested to be sat in far corner circular table we saw open. Maybe another 6 tables filed in whole place while there. Is it something I’d normally do now? No, but felt comfortable after my family eye-balled the re

All restaurants & bars are closed for a week here in Allegheny county (except for takeout). I think it’s a very good thing. Contract tracing has the upsurge in cases going back to a very large, popular bars/restaurants in our country. Increase in cases ages groups of 20 - 35 y.o. Let’s hope they didn’t bring it home to ma & pa or grandparents.

Doesn’t take much for people to drive outside our county to find a watering hole but maybe the edicts will have them think about things in general.

We have a State mandate to wear masks in public - hooray, about darn time!!!

Now, if they would only enforce that rule...the more rural area it is, the worse it is. They need to start citing & fining people as a certain element takes it as a big joke


You are preaching to the choir sista! I have all the ceiling fans running and an additional box fan in the LR & Kitchen

We have window AC in bedrooms. I always buy double the BTU needed, so rooms are delightfully freezing at night.

I’ll be making like a hippo in the pool every chance i get

This will be our longest stretch of 90 degree weather in my memory

Can’t say I’ve heard a single person in my area changing their plans. One middle DS’s employer is world-wide, they have been mandating a CV test for anyone who is off work more than 3 days. when this first started in March, they made him self-quarantine for 14 days as he was at a conference in large casino in your area. They just lifted the NYC ban a few weeks ago, haven’t put in place any others...yet.

Sounds lovely. Lynne got me hungry for Amish macaroni salad, make it instead, thinking less time to cook noodles/less heat in kitchen

Yes, indeed, ugh. Beautiful pics. That is some hike, any altitude issues with the hike? Hope you strike it rich.
Lol. Most i know here like to put out a spread when they cook. Everything tends to revolve around food lol

Hmm, sound like they may have been over tenderized by the butcher/processor or via any at-home marinade

You sell yourself short, those are crazy difficult to make even for pastry chefs. So much can go wrong, including moisture in air, kitchen temp, etc. I’ve washed my hands of trying.

She went to extreme measures to hide herself in a McMansion here. Living under an assumed name no less. Transferred millions of $ around hundreds of times between 15 banks but the Feds still managed to follow the money. Absolutely sounds as though she’s totally innocent even if it’s just one girl, this sort of abuse has been swept under the carpet for far too long. They need to prosecute those who prey on minors in all sorts of matters.


I do treasure the time the kids want to spend with me even if it’s out of my comfort zone lol

That’s early. Hope they have AC in the schools, here they don’t

Many schools starting to roll out their plans. Thus far, appears to be a hybrid type, combo of cyber & in-school instruction. Elementary mostly in school though unless another wave hits.

They’ve started limited practice/camps for fall sports. eldest DS had to put together a proposal for school board to vote upon. Breaking grades up into groups, no usage of locker room or water fountains, lots of hygenic instruction. Will be a good indication if fall sports will be doable . At best, expect the games to be played with no fans or only immediate family, socially distanced.

It’s too easy to say just throw your hands into the air and cancel outright. Too many of the kids strongly rely on athletic scholarships, different between them attending college or not


yep, can’t see that happening either. They do sell a red potato one that if i’m Hankering for it within an hour or two can doctor up with celery, HB eggs & spices and it’s passable

I’m a grey goose/absolute/stoli sort too. Switch it up with tequila and lite rum now & again. The darker the booze, the worse the hangover is my motto

I like my wine to taste like kool aid, there I said it lol Give me a good, cold Lambrusco and I’ll top it off with 7up and be happy With my spritzer. When i’m Feeling fancy I will go with a moscato or a sweet reisling.

least I know what i like & stick to it. My take on Port is that it’s so heavy and smells rather, well, funky. Carole can translate that into wine aficionado speak i’m Sure .

lol....love the memes!!!

You`ll find a salon for sure!!! I am so excited for Monday!!! The wild look is ok temporarily....but not long term!! Wasn`t so much the beachy look I had....but more granmamma from the Addams Family!!

Sorry the market wasn`t as planned.....but least you got some nice produce to bring home.

How scary to get heckled!!! And you don`t look too grandmommy there.....you look great....lovely picture of you and little one!

Not sure if there is an Amish community as such...I only know of the restaurant in Sarasota....lol......

Yes, Ghislaine Maxwell is as dirty as they come. Family history aside. Folks seem to be taking bets on suicide or murder....which will come first.....I`d prefer to see her in court with no deal for her to get off lightly. Those brave women deserve to see justice. Amazing documentary though, many things I didn`t know about with him....I`m glad it was recommended to me, I hadn`t heard of it.

Enjoy that lovely food!!!



Pizza was good......not very July 4th, but good enough! But, we did make apple pie today....I served it with a small American flag stuck on top.....

Pink gin and lemonade tonight too.....and we have some late sunshine this evening which is nice to see.

One episode left of the Epstein documentary....tough watch at times, but it shouldn`t be hidden.

Tom`s glass is empty, mine almost empty......time for a top up.......

 

[Lynne G]

Ah, so much food!

And, while we do have bald eagles around where we live, mostly we only see hawks. Well, from my Dsis’s pool, a beautiful bald eagle was flying over head, and landed on a tree next to the pool. By the time I got my phone, he was gone. But what a perfect sight on this holiday.

Cool little one:

 

[macraven]

Cute yellow rubber ducky in the pool with your daughter!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, Mac he has a thermometer, pool was 88 degrees.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

just a very quick stop in to wish everyone a happy July 4th!!!! I hope you all have wonderful celebrations with friends and family if your able to

We are having a great visit with family and the grandbaby. Weather is amazing...even for windy Saskatchewan.

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby. She is loving all the attention and being handed from person to person .
Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Did your wife nudge you to wake you up...

Very funny......

Lol actually my wife said if it were me the entire park would hear it!!!

 

[schumigirl]

just a very quick stop in to wish everyone a happy July 4th!!!! I hope you all have wonderful celebrations with friends and family if your able to

We are having a great visit with family and the grandbaby. Weather is amazing...even for windy Saskatchewan.

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby. She is loving all the attention and being handed from person to person .
Have a great day everyone!!!!

She is so beautiful pumpkin ❤......and growing so quickly.....and yes, she`ll adore the attention she`s getting....

Enjoy the rest of your day and weekend.......

 

[keishashadow]

Pumpkin - such a cute ‘lil firecracker there!

@Charade67 you must go to Carousel of Progress! I took my daughters when they were teens the first time fully expecting them to say didn’t like it, but they enjoyed it. It’s still a must do for us. And in summer a great break from the heat.
Also Peoplemover a must do.

Yes, it’s a great place to cool off while waiting for a FP. DH really enjoys it. I love small world, to each their own .

but more granmamma from the Addams Family!!

Before GD was born, the other ‘grandma’ announced a nickname for herself. Not nana, she spelled it out as Nona but she pronounced it not like Donna. I still can’t pronounce it properly

She was insistent that she would preassign everyone in the extended family a nickname. Suggested granmamma for me & even less flattering names for others...and it was on Let’s just say there was an immediate revolt by ‘all in the family’.

How scary to get heckled!!! And you don`t look too grandmommy there.....you look great....lovely picture of you and little one!

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initially, surprised, then considered the source and actually felt for them. Nothing more than small-minded, backwards people, afraid of anything outside their insulated scope of reality. Unfortunately, that is the perfect mob scenario.

Thanks but i grabbed that huge hat to try and get a rise out of my DS. He just smiled and told me I looked amazing, snake charmer he is. After an hour was so glad I had it on, the type with SPF built into it. Have been buying more of that sort of treated clothing, very handy.

 

[Robo56]

Happy 4th of July Sans family







It’s like living in war zone......fireworks have been toning off here since dark. It’s been nonstop for 4 hours.

Had a nice visit with sister and her family. Son, daughter-in-law and grandson come up too. Sister has a beautiful site were she has her motor home. The lake is very nice. We had lots of good food. We celebrated sisters grandsons birthday today too.

It was 94 out today, but humidity was not bad. There was a bit of a breeze.

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th celebrations.

Oh yum! Have a great time!

Thank you, we did. Hope you and your family had a good 4th.

Quick drop in and will catch up later! Hope all are well.
hiked Devils Tower in Wyoming yesterday.

Wow....great pictures. Looks like you are all having a good time.

Many schools starting to roll out their plans. Thus far, appears to be a hybrid type, combo of cyber & in-school instruction. Elementary mostly in school though unless another wave hits.

They are releasing information slowly for school restart here. They have mentioned masks will have to be worn in hallways while passing to classes. More info to come.

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby. She is loving all the attention and being handed from person to person .
Have a great day everyone!!!!

You have a beautiful baby granddaughter.


Schumi hope the pizza and cocktails were good.

My aunt (my moms twin) is an incredible baker. She makes the best biscuits, pies and cakes I have ever eaten.

My sister made a delicious strawberry cake today. I need to get the recipe. I will share when I get it. It was so good.

Keisha I have always marveled at your description of the spreads you put out for family.

Lynne nice pic of pool flip.

I’am tried......guess I will have to try and go to sleep with the explosive sounds of fireworks....it’s almost 11 pm and they are still going strong

Good night Sans family.

 

[Monykalyn]

Another quick drop in before I lose service. Very spotty in the mountains and National forests
HAPPY 4th!! Went to Custer South Dakota, local place for dinner called Denial- wonderful food and service. Great patio weather. Had jackets and blankets for the fireworks

 

[Sue M]

Lots of nostalgia your talking, it is a must and a great resting point.

There was a guy once that fell asleep and was snoring like a monster.......lol

You?

I`m not a fan of wine from that area. Tastes a little too much like NZ wines, like Oyster Bay.....I find them weak and too green. But, wine is such a personal thing....no rights and wrongs to taste for sure!!

Oh Epstein was murdered for sure. We are milling through it tonight......

No, we`re not ready to go eat out yet either, pubs in the bigger towns today were crazy busy!! Our local village pubs are just opening for food service hours right now.....it`s quiet here though.

Enjoy your evening though...food sounds lovely. Hope your weather stays nice, think we have shared the same amount of rain recently.....

Maybe that’s why I enjoy our BC wine, I am fond of Kim Crawford Sav Blanc
Thanks, dinner turned out great. We had drinks on the patio, but as predicted inside to eat. Our friend who came brought over a sugar free chocolate dessert his wife thoughtfully sent with him for me. She couldn’t come unfortunately.

Hope the weather starts getting more summer like for us both.

I can’t imagine you’d look anything like the Addams Famiiy! But now I have that song in my head!

I don’t know much about Ghislaine Maxwell but it’s sick a woman can be an accomplice to harming other women.
I hope she stands trial too.

Very nice touch on your dessert!

Yeah, Mac he has a thermometer, pool was 88 degrees.

Thats my kind of water temp!

just a very quick stop in to wish everyone a happy July 4th!!!! I hope you all have wonderful celebrations with friends and family if your able to

We are having a great visit with family and the grandbaby. Weather is amazing...even for windy Saskatchewan.

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby. She is loving all the attention and being handed from person to person .
Have a great day everyone!!!!

glad you had a nice family visit. For once I’m envious of Sask weather. A first! Oooooo that baby is beautiful!

Pumpkin - such a cute ‘lil firecracker there!

Yes, it’s a great place to cool off while waiting for a FP. DH really enjoys it. I love small world, to each their own .

Before GD was born, the other ‘grandma’ announced a nickname for herself. Not nana, she spelled it out as Nona but she pronounced it not like Donna. I still can’t pronounce it properly

She was insistent that she would preassign everyone in the extended family a nickname. Suggested granmamma for me & even less flattering names for others...and it was on Let’s just say there was an immediate revolt by ‘all in the family’.

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initially, surprised, then considered the source and actually felt for them. Nothing more than small-minded, backwards people, afraid of anything outside their insulated scope of reality. Unfortunately, that is the perfect mob scenario.

Thanks but i grabbed that huge hat to try and get a rise out of my DS. He just smiled and told me I looked amazing, snake charmer he is. After an hour was so glad I had it on, the type with SPF built into it. Have been buying more of that sort of treated clothing, very handy.

I enjoy Small World too, but Carousel is much more comfy to relax in!
Other grandma sounds quite- interesting lol! Imagine telling everyone what their name should be!
My friends grandma was Nona. They are Italian.

Very strange that people would heckle you for wearing a mask. Yes, quite small minded. But scary too. You’re right about mob mentality.
I‘ve seen those SPF hats in Costco. But don’t think this year. I should have picked one up last year, must have tried them on 10x.

Another quick drop in before I lose service. Very spotty in the mountains and National forests
HAPPY 4th!! Went to Custer South Dakota, local place for dinner called Denial- wonderful food and service. Great patio weather. Had jackets and blankets for the fireworks

Yay more pics! Sounds like you were having similar weather to us today. Blankets needed! We were 64 this evening.


After friend and family left I watched the fireworks from all the US cities. Loved the ones coming out of The Empire State Building.

@Robo56 hope the Fireworks have settled down in your area. Sounds like a nice family get together!

 

[Sue M]

Schumi i messed up answering you on my post. Ugh. Somehow I answered within your quote.

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin - such a cute ‘lil firecracker there!

Yes, it’s a great place to cool off while waiting for a FP. DH really enjoys it. I love small world, to each their own .

Before GD was born, the other ‘grandma’ announced a nickname for herself. Not nana, she spelled it out as Nona but she pronounced it not like Donna. I still can’t pronounce it properly

She was insistent that she would preassign everyone in the extended family a nickname. Suggested granmamma for me & even less flattering names for others...and it was on Let’s just say there was an immediate revolt by ‘all in the family’.

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initially, surprised, then considered the source and actually felt for them. Nothing more than small-minded, backwards people, afraid of anything outside their insulated scope of reality. Unfortunately, that is the perfect mob scenario.

Thanks but i grabbed that huge hat to try and get a rise out of my DS. He just smiled and told me I looked amazing, snake charmer he is. After an hour was so glad I had it on, the type with SPF built into it. Have been buying more of that sort of treated clothing, very handy.

It`s usually pronounced kinda like Moana in Italy, with emphasis on the N. Would that be it?? Oh yeah, that would have been stamped out too from me......my mum gets called Gran....very common in Scotland.

It looks good.....lol on your son!!! Classic answer to the question...how do I look....lol.....

Yes, backward people and their opinions.....sadly too many of them around!!!

Hope you enjoyed the day yesterday though......

Happy 4th of July Sans family

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It’s like living in war zone......fireworks have been toning off here since dark. It’s been nonstop for 4 hours.

Had a nice visit with sister and her family. Son, daughter-in-law and grandson come up too. Sister has a beautiful site were she has her motor home. The lake is very nice. We had lots of good food. We celebrated sisters grandsons birthday today too.

It was 94 out today, but humidity was not bad. There was a bit of a breeze.

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th celebrations.



Thank you, we did. Hope you and your family had a good 4th.




Wow....great pictures. Looks like you are all having a good time.



They are releasing information slowly for school restart here. They have mentioned masks will have to be worn in hallways while passing to classes. More info to come.




You have a beautiful baby granddaughter.


Schumi hope the pizza and cocktails were good.

My aunt (my moms twin) is an incredible baker. She makes the best biscuits, pies and cakes I have ever eaten.

My sister made a delicious strawberry cake today. I need to get the recipe. I will share when I get it. It was so good.

Keisha I have always marveled at your description of the spreads you put out for family.

Lynne nice pic of pool flip.

I’am tried......guess I will have to try and go to sleep with the explosive sounds of fireworks....it’s almost 11 pm and they are still going strong

Good night Sans family.

It`s always good to have an excellent baker in your circle somewhere......my mum wasn`t a great baker, but I do have a friend who helps if I need her.....lol.....strawberry cake sounds lovely.

Yes, pink gins were lovely thanks! That`s where my strawberries were to be found last night......

Sounds like you had a lovely day with the family Robo......glad to hear it!!!



Sue.......it`s easy to do when multi quoting.

Yes, Sauvignon Blanc is not a wine I enjoy from anywhere, bit like Pinot Grigio, i find them too weak. I like a wine you can almost chew!!

My husband thinks I still look wonderful of course.....lol.....he is biased though, but I do feel its wild looking especially after a walk on the breezy beach!

Glad your meal went well.

Ghislaine Maxwell`s family are famous for being crooks and not nice people, that`s probably an understatement!




Going out a drive this morning with our boy. Just because........

It`s a nice day and we haven`t done that for a while. So, he`s going to drive as his car has hardly moved since he is working from home. Think it moved once last week when he met up with three friends for a social distancing meeting. Glad they could all get together.....and each of them is more sensible than the other!!!

Moroccan chicken thighs tonight.....spicy cous cous.....roasted peppers. Will make a fruity sauce for the chicken to cook in.

F1 is back on today....but doubt we`ll watch it.....lost interest really.

Not much else going on today........

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Have a wonderful Sunday.........​

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, a very sunny Sunday, and a hot one, again. No dinner to cook, as my brother said he’s getting pizzas. Last of mom’s things are in that brother’s house, and after taking way too long to go through all the stuff my sister had, we all will be glad. She had so many pictures, blast from past for all of us, and some tears, as with both parents gone, we all selected some, and my sister will keep the rest that we thought needed to be kept. Was good to see my oldest sibling and his wife that arrived on Friday, after a long drive. He lives in the state next to ours, and I have to agree, the travel across our state is mostly boring. We expected, and enjoyed candy he bought from a place near him, that is very good candy. They also brought home made, by one of his local dairy farms, strawberry shortcake ice cream. So refreshing, and tasty. I did a lemon meringue pie, that was delicious, and I was happy the peaks survived in the box I brought it in. I wanted a lid, as I have had a pie that slipped out of its pan, and prompted landed on the floor before. So no pie on floor would be in my car. There is, as usual, so much food left over from last night, I have left overs that will be breakfast and lunch. Hard boiled eggs are a perfect breakfast item, with fresh fruit mix, we tossed Friday afternoon. All was sweet, And I know little one will get into the slices of watermelon we also have. We always use half the watermelon in the mix, the slice the rest. There’s something you do in the summer. Grab a slice, and lean over, as the drips of watermelon always are, as you munch to the rind. Summer is a great time to enjoy the fresh fruit that Is on sale everywhere this time of year.

And so, great pictures from MonyK, what a perfect place to enjoy some of our country’s forests. And nice, Robo enjoyed some time at the lake. Also, oh yes, Schumi’s enjoying some wine last night. Lazy Sunday is what I am striving for too. You are having a perfect Sunday.

Yeah, I think we were having competing fireworks most of last night, Robo. It was like those on one side of me answering those on the other side of me. So loud noises, for way past after I went to bed. I hope not as many nor as late if they decide to set off more tonight.

And ooh, as we drove home last night, the moon was huge and so lovely to see just above the horizon. I don’t have a great picture of it,as hanging out of my car, my phone is not that good. Should have told little one. Her phone has a better camera. I should get a new phone, as DH wants a new phone, and likes mine. Eh, I do like the new phones, and save my stuff to the cloud, but downloading all that to a new phone is a pain, and well, it is an expensive one as well. Maybe in the Fall, when all offer extra savings for buying the new phones.

Ah, started the morning with a long shower, as between swimming in a salt based pool all yesterday, and sweating moving all that stuff, I felt like I needed to feel clean. Ah yes, kids are still asleep. Laundry done. Did hang out some, as weather lady said humidity would be less today, and with that bright sun, the linens should dry quickly. Yesterday, you did not want to be outside long. It was so sticky out. And we were the very lucky ones, as no rain was seen or heard yesterday. But as a repeat all this week, 90’s are the high temps, with your haha, you loose, chance of rain. Isolated rain showers is what the weather lady said, early this morning.

Finally, so cute baby, Pumpkin. Nice you get to cuddle that cutie. Babies should always get lots of happy hugs and attention.

Back to the routine of Sunday. Wash finished, trash out, and hoping not as late leaving my brother’s house, as ready for the work week is my Sunday night. In between that, gas for the car, and yes, more food. I am taking little one, as she can pump, and pick out the food all will eat. Usually, I do not hear why did you buy that, from any in my family, but little one. Picky eater she is.

Yes indeed, super happy Sunday here. And enjoy that . Summer is here. Yay!

 

[mckennarose]

Morning,
Well, last night was crazy here! I have never seen so many people shooting off fireworks. It was non stop for hours! My dogs are usually fine with them, but with them going non stop I had to put the thunder coats on them and took them in my room with the tv and sound machine on to drown out some of the noise. Poor things. PA made the large fireworks legal so I guess now everyone who can buy them is buying them. Our city has an ordinance against them but there were just too many going off last night to keep up with, I guess. Someone even set some off this morning at 5:30 am. I was NOT happy about that.

Other than the fireworks, we had a nice relaxing day. Hoping today will be the same.

If anyone needs me I will be moving in next to MRose.

LOL! Come on over! Although, we're having leftovers today.

Well........had the port.........

Don’t you worry though, if you’re ever in the area I’ll make sure there is plenty.......

Bummer.... you didn't save me any! I'll be stopping by another time.

Nice to see you post I’ve been wondering where you’ve been?!?!!?!

I'm here, just was quiet for a while. Thanks for the kind words!

Good to see you mrose......hope things are better for you now......

Thanks! Just working through some family things.

Sounds like a lovely get together you have planned today.....hope it all goes well and everyone has fun.

We had a nice time, thanks.

It does not bother my cats but the neighborhood dogs.

My dogs are usually fine with thunder storms and fireworks. It was just too crazy last night with them going off. There was so much smoke from them in the neighborhood it looked like the Mist. I'm glad I had the thunder coats and I even put some lavender oil on coats. They did calm down after I got them inside and upstairs.

Yum. Have some Shoo Fly pie for me! I remember my parents taking us to Lancaster, PA when I was young. I recall the food was good but that pie really stuck in my memories. That and my mom going into every antique shop we passed lol.

We have some Amish closer to us, but mostly more Mennonite and some of their food is similar. There's an Amish stand at a farm market we usually go to where hubby will buy a pie or two. One of my friends grew up Mennonite and she makes awesome whoopie pies.

We have big picture windows in our living room. Have had our share of birdies fly into them. None dead but knocked out and stunned.

We had the same thing happen to us at our previous house! It's terrifying when you hear that loud "smack!" One time we had a large hawk hit it, it fell on the ground and we went out to see if it was ok...... that was the first time I was very close to a hawk and that thing was HUGE! I was a little afraid to get closer because the talons were enormous and it stood as high as my knees. It was dazed for a bit and then flew away.

Will say, if i had to do it again, would’ve stayed home. I was alarmed to see that, other than us, maybe a handful of other people wearing masks and it was hip to hip before 11 am. A red state, people were very vocal not wearing masks were political statements. We actually got heckled a few times for wearing them in that vein. Stay classy Ohio

That's terrible! And frightening.

Mandatory is an interesting term. Unless enforced (by employers, airline flight lists, neighbors/friends spilling the beans on one’s ‘illicit’ travel) don’t see many paying much heed to it if truth be told.

I was surprised when hubby got the letter from HR notifying employees of the 14 day quarantine. We're pretty sure it's not legally enforceable. There's even a blurb about talking to HR about when you're going, where you're going, etc.

Can’t say I’ve heard a single person in my area changing their plans. One middle DS’s employer is world-wide, they have been mandating a CV test for anyone who is off work more than 3 days. when this first started in March, they made him self-quarantine for 14 days as he was at a conference in large casino in your area. They just lifted the NYC ban a few weeks ago, haven’t put in place any others...yet.

Would you believe the casino is open? They cancelled minor league baseball, had no fans in the stands for the Pocono 500, yet they open the casino where people are literally on top of each other indoors? In a very "high touch" setting?
Hubby has a few co-workers who have cancelled their trips. Two are DVC.
We still have about 10-20 new cases every few days, so it's still here, just not as bad. I can't wait to see what the 4th holiday brings with regard to cases.

I like my wine to taste like kool aid, there I said it lol Give me a good, cold Lambrusco and I’ll top it off with 7up and be happy With my spritzer. When i’m Feeling fancy I will go with a moscato or a sweet reisling.

least I know what i like & stick to it. My take on Port is that it’s so heavy and smells rather, well, funky. Carole can translate that into wine aficionado speak i’m Sure

LOL! you like "party wine", as we call it. Sweeter wine you can drink a lot of. My mom, two of my daughters and my hubby all like the sweeter, lighter wines. I like the dark, oaky, dry reds like Rioja or Merlot. But my favorite sipper wines are Madeiras, which are similar to ports.
I wouldn't turn down a glass of Lambrusco or Moscato on a hot day though. I'm not a fan of Niagara or Concord grape wines with a very "grape-y" flavor, IYKWIM.

.I like red and white, never Rose......Tom likes a Port now and again, but it`s got to be the good stuff. Not stuff you can buy in stores usually. Warres, Sandeman or Guedes are his personal favourites. Little too heavy for me, but will take an odd one.

I'll have to look for those. My favorite Madeira, Broadbent Malmsey 10 year, is hard to get here and why I buy the steweardship for a delivery service based in NY to have it shipped.

We have loads of wineries here and do visit them in the Summer and Fall for their events. Sadly, we haven't done it at all this year. One of the wineries has been ageing different wines in old liquor barrels and some of those are interesting. They started doing it about 7-ish years ago.

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby. She is loving all the attention and being handed from person to person .

So sweet! Enjoy!

It’s like living in war zone......fireworks have been toning off here since dark. It’s been nonstop for 4 hours.

Ugh! That's how it was here last night too!

My friends grandma was Nona. They are Italian.

Yep, it's common here since we have a lot of Italian families in the area.

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all. Two coffees down the hatch and still sleepy. May take the rare nap later

It’s like living in war zone......fireworks have been toning off here since dark. It’s been nonstop for 4 hours.

it was unbelievable here. Last I heard going off was after 4 am & woke up to distant ones pre 7 am.
Not talking legal, at least M80s, perhaps M100s. Those aren’t what I consider fireworks

They are releasing information slowly for school restart here. They have mentioned masks will have to be worn in hallways while passing to classes. More info to come

Makes sense. Many HS here stating masks worn all day. Going to rough when it’s still hot outside

Keisha I have always marveled at your description of the spreads you put out for family.

Lol thanks. It comes from having picky eaters and dealing with learning the ropes having holiday dinners for 50+ people back in the dayhad Italian relatives via first marriage. They who have the largest house, get the ‘honor’ of hosting

Very strange that people would heckle you for wearing a mask. Yes, quite small minded. But scary too. You’re right about mob mentality.
I‘ve seen those SPF hats in Costco. But don’t think this year. I should have picked one up last year, must have tried them on 10x.

it’s the new normal here, agitated by political factions That are now supposedly identifiable by how u adhere to mask mandates

It`s usually pronounced kinda like Moana in Italy, with emphasis on the N. Would that be it?? Oh yeah, that would have been stamped out too from me......my mum gets called Gran....very common in Scotland.

Yes, that’s it

funny thing, to enrich the little decided we’d explore the Czech language. I know boys & pieces. We looked up name for grandma. Lol Told her to not call me that in public

Babicka

Moroccan chicken thighs tonight.....spicy cous cous.....roasted peppers. Will make a fruity sauce for the chicken to cook in.

That sounds fancy but just can’t bear texture of cous cous despite living rice

the mr, who heads back to work tomorrow after a nice 2 week break, will be surprised with a Huge lobster tail on grill

She had so many pictures, blast from past for all of us, and some tears, as with both parents gone, we all selected some, and my sister will keep the rest that we thought needed to be kept.

Aw, hugs

Ah, started the morning with a long shower, as between swimming in a salt based pool all yesterday, and sweating moving all that stuff, I felt like I needed to feel clean.

I need that rinse off shower via ones at beach entrance. after dipping Into salt water just too itchy Really enjoyed the non salt pools on DCL. That ship has (not) sailed lol

had to put the thunder coats on them and took them in my room with the tv and sound machine on to drown out some of the noise. Poor things. PA made the large fireworks legal so I guess now everyone who can buy them is buying them. Our city has an ordinance against them but there were just too many going off last night to keep up with, I guess. Someone even set some off this morning at 5:30 am. I was NOT happy about that.

It’s stinks. The new thunder vest is a failure here. Fit way off despite my pooch being well within weight range for it. It’s going back

Would you believe the casino is open? They cancelled minor league baseball, had no fans in the stands for the Pocono 500, yet they open the casino where people are literally on top of each other indoors? In a very "high touch" setting?

it was here too. Now closed for the week moratorium in county. When it opens, no smoking rule. Let me say hooray

LOL! you like "party wine", as we call it. Sweeter wine you can drink a lot of.

Not sure re a lot lol, just really not a wine fan, period If I have more than a pour, it’s rare. I do appreciate and enjoy sipping a bit of the home made ‘italian’ red with spaghetti dinner. Too bad increasingly few people still brew in their basements.

 

[schumigirl]

Ooh, a very sunny Sunday, and a hot one, again. No dinner to cook, as my brother said he’s getting pizzas. Last of mom’s things are in that brother’s house, and after taking way too long to go through all the stuff my sister had, we all will be glad. She had so many pictures, blast from past for all of us, and some tears, as with both parents gone, we all selected some, and my sister will keep the rest that we thought needed to be kept. Was good to see my oldest sibling and his wife that arrived on Friday, after a long drive. He lives in the state next to ours, and I have to agree, the travel across our state is mostly boring. We expected, and enjoyed candy he bought from a place near him, that is very good candy. They also brought home made, by one of his local dairy farms, strawberry shortcake ice cream. So refreshing, and tasty. I did a lemon meringue pie, that was delicious, and I was happy the peaks survived in the box I brought it in. I wanted a lid, as I have had a pie that slipped out of its pan, and prompted landed on the floor before. So no pie on floor would be in my car. There is, as usual, so much food left over from last night, I have left overs that will be breakfast and lunch. Hard boiled eggs are a perfect breakfast item, with fresh fruit mix, we tossed Friday afternoon. All was sweet, And I know little one will get into the slices of watermelon we also have. We always use half the watermelon in the mix, the slice the rest. There’s something you do in the summer. Grab a slice, and lean over, as the drips of watermelon always are, as you munch to the rind. Summer is a great time to enjoy the fresh fruit that Is on sale everywhere this time of year.

And so, great pictures from MonyK, what a perfect place to enjoy some of our country’s forests. And nice, Robo enjoyed some time at the lake. Also, oh yes, Schumi’s enjoying some wine last night. Lazy Sunday is what I am striving for too. You are having a perfect Sunday.

Yeah, I think we were having competing fireworks most of last night, Robo. It was like those on one side of me answering those on the other side of me. So loud noises, for way past after I went to bed. I hope not as many nor as late if they decide to set off more tonight.

And ooh, as we drove home last night, the moon was huge and so lovely to see just above the horizon. I don’t have a great picture of it,as hanging out of my car, my phone is not that good. Should have told little one. Her phone has a better camera. I should get a new phone, as DH wants a new phone, and likes mine. Eh, I do like the new phones, and save my stuff to the cloud, but downloading all that to a new phone is a pain, and well, it is an expensive one as well. Maybe in the Fall, when all offer extra savings for buying the new phones.

Ah, started the morning with a long shower, as between swimming in a salt based pool all yesterday, and sweating moving all that stuff, I felt like I needed to feel clean. Ah yes, kids are still asleep. Laundry done. Did hang out some, as weather lady said humidity would be less today, and with that bright sun, the linens should dry quickly. Yesterday, you did not want to be outside long. It was so sticky out. And we were the very lucky ones, as no rain was seen or heard yesterday. But as a repeat all this week, 90’s are the high temps, with your haha, you loose, chance of rain. Isolated rain showers is what the weather lady said, early this morning.

Finally, so cute baby, Pumpkin. Nice you get to cuddle that cutie. Babies should always get lots of happy hugs and attention.

Back to the routine of Sunday. Wash finished, trash out, and hoping not as late leaving my brother’s house, as ready for the work week is my Sunday night. In between that, gas for the car, and yes, more food. I am taking little one, as she can pump, and pick out the food all will eat. Usually, I do not hear why did you buy that, from any in my family, but little one. Picky eater she is.

Yes indeed, super happy Sunday here. And enjoy that ☀. Summer is here. Yay!

Hugs Lynne.....looking through deceased parents personal items is so hard. Pictures are priceless and trying to decide which ones to keep is quite emotional. But, lovely to go through at the same time.

Glad you`re having some gorgeous weather!!! We didn`t even get a glimpse of the moon last night as it was so cloudy!!! Looked beautiful in astronomy pics we looked at this morning.

Morning,
Well, last night was crazy here! I have never seen so many people shooting off fireworks. It was non stop for hours! My dogs are usually fine with them, but with them going non stop I had to put the thunder coats on them and took them in my room with the tv and sound machine on to drown out some of the noise. Poor things. PA made the large fireworks legal so I guess now everyone who can buy them is buying them. Our city has an ordinance against them but there were just too many going off last night to keep up with, I guess. Someone even set some off this morning at 5:30 am. I was NOT happy about that.

Other than the fireworks, we had a nice relaxing day. Hoping today will be the same.


LOL! Come on over! Although, we're having leftovers today.


Bummer.... you didn't save me any! I'll be stopping by another time.

I'm here, just was quiet for a while. Thanks for the kind words!


Thanks! Just working through some family things.

We had a nice time, thanks.

My dogs are usually fine with thunder storms and fireworks. It was just too crazy last night with them going off. There was so much smoke from them in the neighborhood it looked like the Mist. I'm glad I had the thunder coats and I even put some lavender oil on coats. They did calm down after I got them inside and upstairs.

We have some Amish closer to us, but mostly more Mennonite and some of their food is similar. There's an Amish stand at a farm market we usually go to where hubby will buy a pie or two. One of my friends grew up Mennonite and she makes awesome whoopie pies.

We had the same thing happen to us at our previous house! It's terrifying when you hear that loud "smack!" One time we had a large hawk hit it, it fell on the ground and we went out to see if it was ok...... that was the first time I was very close to a hawk and that thing was HUGE! I was a little afraid to get closer because the talons were enormous and it stood as high as my knees. It was dazed for a bit and then flew away.

That's terrible! And frightening.

I was surprised when hubby got the letter from HR notifying employees of the 14 day quarantine. We're pretty sure it's not legally enforceable. There's even a blurb about talking to HR about when you're going, where you're going, etc.

Would you believe the casino is open? They cancelled minor league baseball, had no fans in the stands for the Pocono 500, yet they open the casino where people are literally on top of each other indoors? In a very "high touch" setting?
Hubby has a few co-workers who have cancelled their trips. Two are DVC.
We still have about 10-20 new cases every few days, so it's still here, just not as bad. I can't wait to see what the 4th holiday brings with regard to cases.

LOL! you like "party wine", as we call it. Sweeter wine you can drink a lot of. My mom, two of my daughters and my hubby all like the sweeter, lighter wines. I like the dark, oaky, dry reds like Rioja or Merlot. But my favorite sipper wines are Madeiras, which are similar to ports.
I wouldn't turn down a glass of Lambrusco or Moscato on a hot day though. I'm not a fan of Niagara or Concord grape wines with a very "grape-y" flavor, IYKWIM.

I'll have to look for those. My favorite Madeira, Broadbent Malmsey 10 year, is hard to get here and why I buy the steweardship for a delivery service based in NY to have it shipped.

We have loads of wineries here and do visit them in the Summer and Fall for their events. Sadly, we haven't done it at all this year. One of the wineries has been ageing different wines in old liquor barrels and some of those are interesting. They started doing it about 7-ish years ago.


So sweet! Enjoy!


Ugh! That's how it was here last night too!



Yep, it's common here since we have a lot of Italian families in the area.

Fireworks at that time of the morning is ridiculous!! I`d have been mad too.....and yes, poor pets that get so scared.

Never tried that Madeira, we don`t even have a bottle in the house, haven`t for years.

Yes, wineries are a big hobby of ours. Well, more so years back. Our wine groups are always talking about organising trips to some, but we don`t really care to back to some of the regions.....only thing we like out of France is Champagne!! But, one day we`ll get to California for the wineries. I`d love to see Australian ones, but don`t want to go to Australia.

Have you tried a good strong Argentinian Malbec? Delicious.

"someone" on here gets teased a lot about Lambrusco.....lol....it`s done with kindness though......

Enjoy rest of your weekend.......

Morning all. Two coffees down the hatch and still sleepy. May take the rare nap later

it was unbelievable here. Last I heard going off was after 4 am & woke up to distant ones pre 7 am.
Not talking legal, at least M80s, perhaps M100s. Those aren’t what I consider fireworks

Makes sense. Many HS here stating masks worn all day. Going to rough when it’s still hot outside

Lol thanks. It comes from having picky eaters and dealing with learning the ropes having holiday dinners for 50+ people back in the dayhad Italian relatives via first marriage. They who have the largest house, get the ‘honor’ of hosting

it’s the new normal here, agitated by political factions That are now supposedly identifiable by how u adhere to mask mandates

Yes, that’s it

funny thing, to enrich the little decided we’d explore the Czech language. I know boys & pieces. We looked up name for grandma. Lol Told her to not call me that in public

Babicka

That sounds fancy but just can’t bear texture of cous cous despite living rice

the mr, who heads back to work tomorrow after a nice 2 week break, will be surprised with a Huge lobster tail on grill


Aw, hugs

I need that rinse off shower via ones at beach entrance. after dipping Into salt water just too itchy Really enjoyed the non salt pools on DCL. That ship has (not) sailed lol

It’s stinks. The new thunder vest is a failure here. Fit way off despite my pooch being well within weight range for it. It’s going back

it was here too. Now closed for the week moratorium in county. When it opens, no smoking rule. Let me say hooray

Not sure re a lot lol, just really not a wine fan, period If I have more than a pour, it’s rare. I do appreciate and enjoy sipping a bit of the home made ‘italian’ red with spaghetti dinner. Too bad increasingly few people still brew in their basements.

I always forget you have Italian in your family!! Doh......

I`m thinking Babbadook when I see the Czech word for grandma!!! No....that`s not great......

You`d love Tom`s man shed he had built last year.......him and the guy who helps with the gardening are I`m sure going into business.....lol....they have a red going right now with a white about ready and I swear they`re planning to branch into something involving liquor!!!! I suggested Sloe Gin as I love that!!!! The wines they have made so far aren`t exactly the types of wines I`m used to...but....as I claim not a wine snob I drink it......sparingly.....lol.....

Yay for no smoking in the Casino.....I would visit if they were all non smoking!

I do love cous cous....I know what you mean about the texture though......change of plan though.....I didn`t have all the spices I needed, so it`s kind of like a chicken mac n cheese, but the chicken will have bbq seasoning on it, so when it`s mixed through it all goes kinda barbecue flavour.....you either like it or you don`t ......we like it!


Watched the start of the GP, but as soon as the competition went out....switched off. It`s not the same as it used to be.

So, I chatted to a friend on Zoom......chatted to my mum again....she is actually still doing great being stuck at home.....think we`re all so surprised how good she`s doing. And she has no plans to rush out either.

Did try my mask today.....just the disposable ones to see how they are......so far so good. But, it`s not even remotely hot here today, and we very rarely if ever have humidity.

Counting down the hours till I get my hair done though......I know many of you ladies know what I mean when I say it`s getting rather desperate now!!! Never gone 4 months between visits ever!!!

Time for a pot of tea.......Earl Grey Lynne.......

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, I would be so lucky to be enjoying that tea with Schumi. One of my favorites, Earl Grey. Such a nice strong tea. I make it once in awhile, as sometimes hard to find around me. But not so an unusual tea. Mine, just black tea leaves. But tasty none the less. Those, are around everywhere.

Yeah, we have winery places around us, but more common now, is hard liquor making places. Including a neat looking one down the street from us. Older one and I may walk down there to see what outdoor seating they have, and their prices of what they make. I’m up to sampling a rum or other when it’s a little cooler.

Little one and I got gas for the car and food. It was feeling way too hot out by the time we were getting the grocery bags out of the car.

Yeah, McK, I saw and heard some might large fireworks in my neighborhood. And yeah, a closer neighbor set off an M80 around 6 this morning. I was up, but eh, that was a tad to early to be celebrating. I, for one, have no desire to buy or set off any fireworks except maybe a sparkler.

My kids always called my mom, grandmom, and my DH’s mom, is ya ya. Well, just generally how it sounds, since I don’t know Greek spelling of it.

Ooh, some pie for me. Yeah, goes nice with tea.

And we have hung stuff in and on our large windows, as unfortunately we have had a dead bird, but thankfully most just stunned. And yeah, have heard some pretty loud thumps. Those hawks, white and red tailed, are huge. The only one that truly started me, was at work. I heard commotion from my window, looked out and saw a snowy owl staring at me, wings spread across more than my whole pane of window. I think he was as startled as me, as he promptly then flew away. He was huge.

 

[mckennarose]

Morning all. Two coffees down the hatch and still sleepy. May take the rare nap later

I'm right there with you! I just downed my third cup, cleaned the garage and yard up from last night, did the dishes and now doing laundry. I never nap during the day, but I think today will be that day.

Not talking legal, at least M80s, perhaps M100s. Those aren’t what I consider fireworks

We had a lot of those going off here too.

They who have the largest house, get the ‘honor’ of hosting

This is me. I host every holiday, birthday and anniversary. It can be exhausting sometimes.

Not sure re a lot lol, just really not a wine fan, period If I have more than a pour, it’s rare. I do appreciate and enjoy sipping a bit of the home made ‘italian’ red with spaghetti dinner. Too bad increasingly few people still brew in their basements.

LOL, my Italian grandfather made wine in the basement. Very few do it anymore.

Have you tried a good strong Argentinian Malbec? Delicious.

I have, yes. I like the fuller bodied wines, and if the Malbec finishes smooth I can drink it. Same with Shiraz. I am very much an "old world" style wine person. Some of the local ones here are a bit too "sharp" for me. I make up my own wine tasting words... lol!

"someone" on here gets teased a lot about Lambrusco.....lol....it`s done with kindness though......

LOL! Lambrusco is an Italian staple wine in households here. I think I'll drink it because it reminds me of my childhood! LOL! Don't laugh, but growing up with Italian grandparents you got a taste of wine with your dinner growing up. They mixed a bit of wine with soda for us. Definitely frowned upon these days.

Ironically, Che La Luna is playing right now in the background on my Echo dot. I usually tell Alexa to play music like Dean Martin and off she goes....

Yeah, we have winery places around us, but more common now, is hard liquor making places.

I've seen a lot of that lately too. One winery is also making beer. I tried it but it's far too "IPA-ey" for me. I also make up my own beer tasting words. LOL!

Yeah, McK, I saw and heard some might large fireworks in my neighborhood. And yeah, a closer neighbor set off an M80 around 6 this morning. I was up, but eh, that was a rad to early to be celebrating. I, for one, have no desire to buy or set off any fireworks except maybe a sparkler.

I've never seen anything like last night. Maybe because people were staying home more this year?

And we have hung stuff in and on our large windows, as unfortunately we have had a dead bird, but thankfully most just stunned. And yeah, have heard some pretty loud thumps. Those hawks, white and red tailed, are huge. The only one that truly started me, was at work. I heard commotion from my window, looked out and saw a snowy owl staring at me, wings spread across more than my whole pane of window. I think he was as startled as me, as he promptly then flew away. He was huge.

Wow! I've never seen an owl close up in the wild. They are another predator I have to keep an eye out in case they go for my dogs. It's mostly hawks here though.