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

[schumigirl]

No rain yet, but because of the thunder they have temporarily suspended all rides.

Hope it passes quickly......

 

[macraven]

No rain yet, but because of the thunder they have temporarily suspended all rides.

 

[Realfoodfans]

No rain yet, but because of the thunder they have temporarily suspended all rides.

Time to eat?

 

[Lynne G]

Park looks great, Charade. Hope the storm passes quickly.

Yay, so little rain, perfectly cooked steaks, and some corn on the grill too. Full, two very large steaks, and none left. Time to relax evening. And yes, weekend started late this afternoon. Yay!

Cam, hope the weather holds for your DH’s trip too. With this cold front sliding South, I think the rinse and repeat chances of rain is our weather, as every day for the next couple of days, rain is forecasted.

Must be cooler out, finally, as AC has not gone on since earlier this afternoon.

Ah, time for a cup of tea, and to see what smaller screen has to offer to watch. Slim pickings some nights.

 

[Charade67]

The rain has stopped for now and they have started opening rides. We just realized that only about half the park is open. It’s not too hot, but it is so humid.

 

[Charade67]

B managed to get on this ride


And now it’s pouring.

 

[macraven]

Your girl is brave
That ride looks too scary for me!

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, that would be a nope from me too. Hehe, when we were in BGT, kids went on one of those huge metal coasters and little one thought it was cool that rain was pelting them the whole ride.

 

[snowpack]

There are Crocs, & then there are ‘dressy crocs

My croc flip flops have sparklies on the band, does that count?

Oh I hear ya, with SW. My direct morning flight was no more, and only direct is night. So I am getting in late, a wasting a day.

On a positive note though, I caught huge discount flights after I booked, and thus had travel funds

See that is so wrong. With them rearranging flights it makes me wonder if they are not flying under the 60% capacity anymore. I have not looked into changing funds into points. If our trip doesnt go I may have to look into that.

Good evening. Today went better than expected. I had to own up to a huge mistake I made at work. I must have been more worried about it than I realized.

I am so glad. We all make mistakes, there is no getting around it, but it doesnt make one feel any better.

did you mean you drive to meet FIL or avoid him

I wouldnt say avoid per se, but definitely giving hubby and him some one on one time.

A beautiful Victorian Spa town with a lovely park and old buildings

What a wonderful place, loved the pictures.

I could kill weeds!

I definitely need you to visit then. Too hot to go out and tend to the beds.

..I have no family in Aberdeen or surrounding area thankfully, most of my lot are over other parts of Scotland, mostly West or North.

Thanks goodness.

I've started packing my bag for our trip to Busch Garden

Have a great time. Very jealous.

Lovely surprise as my son turned up unexpectedly this afternoon (with grandpug Ted)

Those are the nice kind of surprises.

rying to keep healthy so just taking a step back from some of the family meals.

We were just talking about the same thing. We've gotten into some really bad habits lately. Did some chicken, veggies and rice tonight. Did use white rice, as I just havent developed a taste for brown rice yet.

it’s in the 90’s and humid.

Here too!. Cannot wait for the temperatures to start dropping. This is the time of year, I dont see the sun very often.

B managed to get on this ride

Wow! Brave soul! Think I would find some shade and an adult beverage instead.

Carol, I love your truck meme. That was me Saturday on the way home from Dallas. 10 miles plus behind a truck that could never manage to pass the truck in the other lane. They are the reason I dont go to Nashville more often.

Bit of a lighter week, only a few hours overtime. Celebrated by trying that Screwball peanut butter whiskey. It actually wasnt half bad. Not sure U would buy it again (only bought the taster bottle) but was better than expected. Tomorrow is Friday and I have not a thing planned. There would have been a time I would hate that, but I am so looking forward to it. Have a great night everyone.

 

[keishashadow]

Screw ball peanut butter whiskey...hmmm. Should i guess that’s served straight up?

Geez Louise, it’s in the 90’s and humid.

Same

At 8:15 pm on way home from softball game, glanced at the town’ electronic billboard and it indicated 86 degrees.

Will crying “uncle” help? No matter in a few months I’ll be whining re the snow

@macraven @Lynne G @keishashadow all homies should I tell you my “real” name is Julie - typing realfoodfans is a pain! x

Hi Julie

Grilled cheese is always a hit

Several in my family won’t touch it. Something dreadfully wrong with them...who doesn’t like grilled cheese sandwiches?

Yes, it was Keens you had on.....I was sure it was Croc Patricia`s you had on......

Haha then it was an old yucky pair. Broke down & picked up a nice, black/white pair this spring. Let’s just say they don’t have many miles on them.

Made chicken piccata tonight for us....no capers ala Keisha style.

Lol i try to sneak them in a lot of dishes, yum

 

[Charade67]

We are in our hotel now. The rain finally let up and we were able to ride a couple more rides we did a little shopping and called it a night. B ended up getting a pair of flip flops. Silly child didn’t pack an extra pair of shoes and the ones she was wearing was soaked. We will spend a little more time on Williamsburg tomorrow before heading home.

Tonight’s light is from Escape from Pompeii during Christmastown.

 

[macraven]

Purple light!

i know a homie that loves that color..
Right Schumi.......

 

[schumigirl]

B managed to get on this ride
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And now it’s pouring.

That looks amazing!!! Would love to have a go on it.......

Yep, that would be a nope from me too. Hehe, when we were in BGT, kids went on one of those huge metal coasters and little one thought it was cool that rain was pelting them the whole ride.

RRR twice and once on Duelling Dragons we got pelted with the hardest rain while we were going......ouch!!!! It stung......

My croc flip flops have sparklies on the band, does that count?


I definitely need you to visit then. Too hot to go out and tend to the beds.



Thanks goodness.

We were just talking about the same thing. We've gotten into some really bad habits lately. Did some chicken, veggies and rice tonight. Did use white rice, as I just havent developed a taste for brown rice yet.


Carol, I love your truck meme. That was me Saturday on the way home from Dallas. 10 miles plus behind a truck that could never manage to pass the truck in the other lane. They are the reason I dont go to Nashville more often.

Bit of a lighter week, only a few hours overtime. Celebrated by trying that Screwball peanut butter whiskey. It actually wasnt half bad. Not sure U would buy it again (only bought the taster bottle) but was better than expected. Tomorrow is Friday and I have not a thing planned. There would have been a time I would hate that, but I am so looking forward to it. Have a great night everyone.

Good to see you!!!!

Oh you can visit me anytime......yes, I was not blessed with green fingers.....couldn`t tell one thing from another......

Oh sparkly things are always ok!!!!

Brown rice is another devil food.......absolutely rank!!! And not good for you, don`t believe the healthy bunch.......

Oh truckers!!!! yes, that would have been dreadful.......here we have a lot of roads that are only dual carriageways so if one pulls out in front of you....you can be stuck for miles.......funny thing is....they don`t like it when you do the same to them....... and they love to do it when it`s a hill when they can barely move anyway......they can end up with huge tailbacks behind them......guess some think it`s funny and helps pass the boredom according to some of the drivers that our friend had working for him. He`s in the process of selling a long established haulage firm right now. Motorways have three lanes and they`re not allowed in the fastest lanes which is something.....

Enjoy that whisky......I think.....lol......can`t imagine that taste, although I`m not a whisky drinker unless it`s in a cocktail and not a peanut butter fan either.......but, hope it was nice and enjoy having no plans today......it can be nice!!!!

Screw ball peanut butter whiskey...hmmm. Should i guess that’s served straight up?
Same

At 8:15 pm on way home from softball game, glanced at the town’ electronic billboard and it indicated 86 degrees.

Will crying “uncle” help? No matter in a few months I’ll be whining re the snow

Hi Julie

Several in my family won’t touch it. Something dreadfully wrong with them...who doesn’t like grilled cheese sandwiches?

Haha then it was an old yucky pair. Broke down & picked up a nice, black/white pair this spring. Let’s just say they don’t have many miles on them.

Lol i try to sneak them in a lot of dishes, yum

lol...no grilled cheese sandwiches????

Yes sandals look comfy! Still never got around to trying them to see how I would be with them......but yes, not much need for them this summer so far......

I use them if I`m making tartare sauce, that`s about it really......they do add a piquancy to dishes for sure.......

Think we`ll all be crying about snow in a few months.......not a pleasant thought right now!

We are in our hotel now. The rain finally let up and we were able to ride a couple more rides we did a little shopping and called it a night. B ended up getting a pair of flip flops. Silly child didn’t pack an extra pair of shoes and the ones she was wearing was soaked. We will spend a little more time on Williamsburg tomorrow before heading home.

Tonight’s light is from Escape from Pompeii during Christmastown.

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Now that is a lovely light........

Purple light!

i know a homie that loves that color..
Right Schumi.......

I think our weather has broken.......we are supposed to be getting lightning in around an hour or so......it is very humid but feels cooler and around 68F.....very dull though and close to raining....sea looks very gloomy too.

Won`t be hanging anything out today to dry.

Have to nip out though for a few bits.....the villages and towns surrounding us haven`t fully opened the Friday markets just yet, some have, but one we like hasn`t. Some are good some are just cheap tat......but our local places are fine. So will pop to one about 5 miles away and pick up some leeks for the mac n cheese tonight.....I only use the green part and they never trim them.

Plan to do a little cooking and baking this afternoon......and Tom asked for some coconut ice cream......so I need cream for that too. Yep, don`t need much but will visit a couple of places......then I get to see my friend`s little granddaughter for the first time in ages! We missed that little girl.....only looking after her for an hour or so, but it`ll be lovely to see her again. I have some minion stuff to give her and few other little things I pick up for her.

And that`ll be Friday! Will call my mum too......although now she has a little more freedom up there, she has been getting out a little more.......I get her machine a lot now!!

Happy Friday..............



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[Realfoodfans]

@snowpack i think a lot of us feel the same about weekend plans. Usually have something planned in the diary going forward for weeks - meet-ups, walks, restaurants or trips - but how can we when rules are changing on a weekly basis? Think I’m coping with it better than Kev. Have you tried cauliflower rice? It’s definitely an acquired taste but I’ve just bought some more for the freezer as it suits my tummy. Not for anyone else here though.

Peanut butter is a favourite for Kev and grandson J - surprised them with Snickers ice cream last night - had to promise I’ll order more as they loved it.

I miss trying new alcoholic drinks - particularly when socialising - but my insides thank me for my minimal intake. Lime and soda - no ice! My son likes to say “what sort of water would you like Mum”?

Only me up for a long while this morning so I‘ve continued sorting photos from my parents. I think
I told you Dad was a keen photographer so I have to throw thousands away. So far I’ve eliminated any that are scenery. Kev is going to scan all left onto the Mac but I’m also picking out perhaps 100 to have made into a book - with a copy for my brother for Christmas.

Watching the children this morning as Em has another solicitor meeting - she’s been so strong dealing with all this angst but after two years it’s become very tiring emotionally.

Later driving over to Dad’s - there are two Lloyd Loom items we need to find room for here. One I’m going to use in our bedroom but the other needs renovation - another project for the future!

We now know Kev’s son’s baby will be a boy so I would like to get to my fabric mill for some suitable fabrics. I love to hand sew patchwork so a padded baby mat will be nice for a winter project. Not sure if we’ll have time today.

Time for another coffee as I can here others beginning to rise.

Happy Friday to all x

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I woke up a little while ago, and since it will take me awhile to get back to sleep I thought I would do a quick post.

Safe travels and have fun Charade. I haven’t been to that park since the kids were little.

It’s a beautiful park and great if you like thrill coasters. I usually just mostly go to the shows (OMG I have turned into my mother) and shop. Unfortunately there are no shows right now.

They have just decided to cancel their third holiday since lockdown started and I really feel for them.

Sounds too familiar. I hope they can get away somewhere soon.

@Charade67 don’t forget a photo or two!

Sorry I didn’t have more. Hopefully we can come back sometime when the weather is better.

i am not an expert using an iPhone or I would say something to all if I could go back a page and reread who posted what.

The iPhone is not the easiest thing to post on. I am missing my iPad right now.

It is good I reread and I edit my posts before I post them..

I should do that more often.

Have fun! I hope you are able to enjoy the rides and avoid the rain.

Thanks. We got a bit of both. When B got off the first coaster she looked like she had been on a water ride.

Time to eat?

Sadly the food selection was minimal. We ended up having a late supper after we left the park.

Your girl is brave
That ride looks too scary for me!

She loves coasters. Unfortunately she had to ride by herself. Heights don’t bother her like they bother me. She has even been hang gliding.

Yep, that would be a nope from me too. Hehe, when we were in BGT, kids went on one of those huge metal coasters and little one thought it was cool that rain was pelting them the whole ride.

we had a huge downpour while she was on that ride.

Wow! Brave soul! Think I would find some shade and an adult beverage instead.

I had to find shelter from the rain.

That looks amazing!!! Would love to have a go on it.......

I think that one was called The Griffin. She also rode one called The Loch Ness Monster.

I think you would like this park. Lots of clients coasters.

Now that is a lovely light........

Thanks. The park is beautiful at Christmas.

surprised them with Snickers ice cream last night

Sounds yummy.

Only me up for a long while this morning so I‘ve continued sorting photos from my parents. I think
I told you Dad was a keen photographer so I have to throw thousands away. So far I’ve eliminated any that are scenery. Kev is going to scan all left onto the Mac but I’m also picking out perhaps 100 to have made into a book - with a copy for my brother for Christmas.

Its a shame you have to throw out so many photos, but I can understand.

5:00 now, so I will try to get back to sleep. Once again I did not proofread my post.

 

[schumigirl]

@snowpack i think a lot of us feel the same about weekend plans. Usually have something planned in the diary going forward for weeks - meet-ups, walks, restaurants or trips - but how can we when rules are changing on a weekly basis? Think I’m coping with it better than Kev. Have you tried cauliflower rice? It’s definitely an acquired taste but I’ve just bought some more for the freezer as it suits my tummy. Not for anyone else here though.

Peanut butter is a favourite for Kev and grandson J - surprised them with Snickers ice cream last night - had to promise I’ll order more as they loved it.

I miss trying new alcoholic drinks - particularly when socialising - but my insides thank me for my minimal intake. Lime and soda - no ice! My son likes to say “what sort of water would you like Mum”?

Only me up for a long while this morning so I‘ve continued sorting photos from my parents. I think
I told you Dad was a keen photographer so I have to throw thousands away. So far I’ve eliminated any that are scenery. Kev is going to scan all left onto the Mac but I’m also picking out perhaps 100 to have made into a book - with a copy for my brother for Christmas.

Watching the children this morning as Em has another solicitor meeting - she’s been so strong dealing with all this angst but after two years it’s become very tiring emotionally.

Later driving over to Dad’s - there are two Lloyd Loom items we need to find room for here. One I’m going to use in our bedroom but the other needs renovation - another project for the future!

We now know Kev’s son’s baby will be a boy so I would like to get to my fabric mill for some suitable fabrics. I love to hand sew patchwork so a padded baby mat will be nice for a winter project. Not sure if we’ll have time today.

Time for another coffee as I can here others beginning to rise.

Happy Friday to all x

What a coincidence.....I`ve been posting about scanning pictures this past summer.....it is time consuming as I have thousands of real pictures.....from an early age I had a camera, and picking through the important ones does take time.

Good morning. I woke up a little while ago, and since it will take me awhile to get back to sleep I thought I would do a quick post.


It’s a beautiful park and great if you like thrill coasters. I usually just mostly go to the shows (OMG I have turned into my mother) and shop. Unfortunately there are no shows right now.

Sounds too familiar. I hope they can get away somewhere soon.

Sorry I didn’t have more. Hopefully we can come back sometime when the weather is better.

The iPhone is not the easiest thing to post on. I am missing my iPad right now.

I should do that more often.

Thanks. We got a bit of both. When B got off the first coaster she looked like she had been on a water ride.

Sadly the food selection was minimal. We ended up having a late supper after we left the park.

She loves coasters. Unfortunately she had to ride by herself. Heights don’t bother her like they bother me. She has even been hang gliding.

we had a huge downpour while she was on that ride.

I had to find shelter from the rain.

I think that one was called The Griffin. She also rode one called The Loch Ness Monster.
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I think you would like this park. Lots of clients coasters.

Thanks. The park is beautiful at Christmas.

Sounds yummy.

Its a shame you have to throw out so many photos, but I can understand.

5:00 now, so I will try to get back to sleep. Once again I did not proofread my post.

Not sure what a clients coaster is??? Oh wait i`ve just seen your proofread comment......I assume it`s something else.....lol....

Like the look of The Loch Ness Monster one.......never heard of that one......hope you got back to sleep!



Ended up not going out this morning......Tom popped into the village and got some leeks from the little fruit and veg store there and got them, and one of my brothers has a birthday next week, so Tom posted his card and package off too.

He also came back with some olive bread so charcuterie for lunch today.....he went into the deli for lives and chery peppers, but didn`t get the olives I really like from there, but they`ll be nice enough. Parma Ham and some other little meats, stuffed cherry peppers (not stuffed by me) and some beautiful sweet and spicy balsamic vinegar for the bread........nice type of lunch.

And wine is now coming in about an hour.....big time change from 4pmish....

Time for mid morning pot of tea........

 

[macraven]

I woke up before the cats this morning
It’s dark when I go to bed and dark when I wake up..

Will be delighted when I go back on my regular schedule

Today once I get moving around more, will do a complete cleaning of the kitchen and living room
I tend to make clutter in the house at times.

Hope charade has a safe drive back today and doesn’t have to drive in any rain that may pop up

later homies!

 

[Charade67]

Not sure what a clients coaster is??? Oh wait i`ve just seen your proofread comment......I assume it`s something else.....lol....

I don’t even know what that means. I think it was just supposed to say lots of coasters.

Woke up again at 7. Still to early for me.

 

[Realfoodfans]

@schumigirl Kev started scanning when we lost my Mum last year - he did an amazing movie (of stills) to some of her favourite music - played it at their church where we stayed for food afterwards. People said it was the loveliest thing and he should go into business x

 

[Lynne G]

That is early, Charade and Mac, I was up too, before the sun. Doing wash, as it is nice to get loads done this early morning, as then not as many needed on the weekend. And yeah,


Woot! And even if it is a weekend day for me,


Ah yes, the week day I can do what I want. So nice to have a day off.

Sunny start, and still warm out. Weather guy said less humidity today. Yeah, define lesser. It has been so many days of excessive heat, is lesser than that any nicer? Eh, a day that is warm, I get to wear my sunglasses, and not much clothing, yep, perfect day for me. And Keisha, no mention of that snow word, please.

We spent hours going over mom’s pictures. We each saved a few, and yes, tossed so many. She was lucky, and went to so many places, and had pictures of family, starting with baby pictures of the oldest kid. My older siblings were howling with laughter at some of the shots. A couple, my kids asked is that you, mom? There was some tears, too. All did save some. I used to make photo albums too, but now have all my pictures electronic, so I haven’t made prints very much anymore. And I used to do formal pictures of the kids, but when they got into their teen years, that stopped too. Once my phone was able to take a picture, we started to use our real cameras lesser and lesser.

Julie, that was sweet what Kev did. And sweet what you are going to make for the new baby. How exciting to have a baby coming.

Charade, nice night light. I love the Christmas decorations and lights. It’s such a pretty time of year. Hope the rain holds, and safe drive home.

Yeah, I can say some choice words, when I am behind a slow vehicle on a one lane, no passing, road. Yeah, and I have been behind some stinkers, that’s for sure. I do find most truckers know their truck. Though we witnessed a truck not see a car, as it tried to pass, and yep, damaged car, that then hit other cars. Thankfully, we could get out of the way, as on a highway. I always give truckers lots of room to see my car.

Cam, yep having summer weather like me, and have to say, I love the heat.

With that, a need to hang some more clothes, and put the rest in the dryer.

Tea drinking, ah yes, happy here.

And, since this has to be a cat filled post, a funny:


No matter what, have that most fun Friday.

Good Morning, all.