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

[Charade67]

More good news. It looks like our flooring may be shipping a little earlier than originally expected. If all goes well we should have the inside of the house completed before Thanksgiving.

 

[Lynne G]

Sounds like all in place now Charade. Good news on flooring and countertops.

 

[Lynne G]

Having a great day so far. Very warm out. Ate at Thunder Falls, okay food, and I was hungry. Thinking of heading back for some pool relaxing soon.

 

[macraven]

I always like the Simpsons
Raised my boys on that show ..

 

[Monykalyn]

. And two funnies: the lady in front of me in the one house, screamed louder and more often than the actors. And that high pitched loud scream came from that guy in front of me, I had to giggle a bit as was almost funny his reaction to the scare actor in another house.

omg that guy! And the other girl too!
Agree with Lynne’s assessment of show. Was ok, but but repetitive with pyro/fire. Reminded me of tamer version of Absinthe Show in Las Vegas.

try not to drink that local water as much as I can.

have my brita pitcher from Owners Locker for this reason

Getting ready to cull thru my clothes I pulled for trip. Was hoping it might be a bit cooler to be able to take long pants for the houses…silly rabbit

yeah..,very humid. Quick dry with moisture wicking is best. Most rainy September I can remember - not the usual pop up showers but actual Down Pouring storms. Been lucky to miss hurricanes on previous September trips.

Have they resumed daily housekeeping?

yes. Just needed coffee today- LOVE the chat feature! Any question or need is a text away.
3 of 4 weather apps now show rain chances diminished! Yay- may get to parks today for a bit afterall! Although I apparently ordered a super strong cocktail and may need a nap despite 3 full large cups of ice water AND I emptied my bottle of water too. Feeling like a lightweight lol. Ah well-vacation!
have a great Monday!

 

[Monykalyn]

Well photos finally uploaded

 

[Lynne G]

Mummy fun though I still miss where camera is. And not as fun a group as I’ve had on other times. Love front row.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Taking a breather before I go out to supervise the mr put up the 1st of the Halloween lights. when we were out stocking up on wings (yet another shortage), decided to stop at the Spirit Halloween store. Believe the subliminal messaging worked . Going to plop up a couple of the inflatables & my skeleton flamingos. staying classy as usual my friends


used to be more common here when i started to drive. Never did get the hang of it, shifting after stopped for a light on a steep hill. That sickening feeling of sliding backwards and fearing u will go right into the impatient vehicle on ur ahem rear.

woke up, still sore, now has pin point white bumps under the skin. DH ’joked’ they may be ‘Laid eggs’. he was almost kicked out of bed.

score! Starting to think we’ll never get there at this point

absolutely, enjoy. Had to sit thru the end of the Notre Dame game

oh, that is so gross, poor Kyle.

i was literally sweating putty balls I was so nervous. took my time, shockingly, he loved it. A first, always some constructive criticism in The past. Refused to let me snap a pic, said he knew I’d post it out. As well I would!

what’s funny is he wanted a modified mullet. Little does he know the cut in the back is pretty much how my Mom had me layer her hair. Turns out he has quite a bit of curl in it, once layered properly the back had some nice body to it.

not sure how it is elsewhere in the country, they are still quite trendy here, with the millennials. along with the dreaded man bun. I don’t judge, safest way to let that freak flag fly is with your hair IMO


give new life to being caught ‘cheating’ LOL

hahaha maybe just a nip to steady those nerves

Love the sound of those decorations!!

Well not going to repeat posts, multiple ugh. Hate when that happens. I think it took me an hour to catch up and reply.
So safe travels to all leaving soon!
Keisha hope that bite gets better. Sounds scary.

Did anyone see Space X? There was a launch I think last time we were there. I determined best spot to view was the bridge near the Studios going over to other side. Apparently quite a few others thought same. Nope. Nothing. Grrrr. But we were on our way to bus loop, had planned on grabbing lunch at CB! We like their roast chicken lol. As we were passing through the security area, along the side looking out, yup saw the trail of the rocket. But by that time it was too high.

I survived the storm yesterday and kept power. Some areas of black outs.
I heard California had a quake, my partner in crime felt some shaking.

This morning was nice, and a I went out for a 10km paddle. Was nice to be out on the ocean After yesterday being cooped up inside.

Schumi too funny about the vegan being caught having a bacon sandwich. Reminds me of the TV commercial with Mila Kunis caught eatting Cheetos to the song Wasn’t Me!

What great exercise, and fun too!

Quick evening stop in while watching the Nascar night race tonight.

A day of puttering and putzing around the house. Got the clothes sorted and ready to sell. I sold a few items already on facebook. Now hopefully the others will sell as well. Most of our clothes we donated...but some items I know we could get a few bucks for.

Supper was steak sandwiches, roasted potato wedges, asparagus and ceasar salad. The garlic toast was delicious with the oven roasted garlic I had in the fridge. Tomorrow is grocery shopping, a little meal prep and not sure what else.

Toasted tomato and bacon sammies on the menu for breakfast tomorrow. It will be the last of the fresh garden tomatoes from my mom. Gotta enjoy them while I can.

Here is the youtube link for Michael Meyers. I didn't even think about the FB thingy

Have a great evening everyone!!! Stay safe!!!

Some yummy sounding meals Pumpkin!

Good Saturday night all



Headache did resolve. I think it might have been something I ate at the steak restaurant. Back is still tender, but enjoying the distraction of vacation. Avoiding rides that could make things worse.




Me too.




Sounds nice.




Thank you . I’am having a nice time.




I did enjoy a few pool days so far.




Thank you for sharing your cookie recipe. I did get your PM. I’am looking forward to making them when I get home.




Do it.

Sorry to hear you all have had another loss. Friends are like family and are hard to say goodbye to.





My condolences to you all.




Ouch.......hope it heals up soon. I won’t soon forget the brown recluse spider bite I got gardening a couple years ago.




Have a safe flight Tink. Time to have a good vacation now.




Pretty beach pictures.




Sorry to miss you too on tour this year Lynne.




Charade and Soniam hope the biopsies come out good and there is nothing to worry about. Sending mummy dust your ways.




Like Metro said. We got a good qdown pour yesterday evening. It also rained this evening.

Back in my room with my feet propped up. Decided not to go into HHN this evening.

Had a long day. I had my UMH tour this morning and did a little park time after.

Went into Confisco for a light dinner while it was pouring rain. Then I hung around for the first night of the return of The Dark Arts show in Hogsmeade.

Ready for bed.

Night light from Castle show this evening.

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Glad you're having a nice time!!
That's a beautiful light!!

I loved driving too as soon as I could, think we were all the same, although sometimes other road users don`t make it as fun as it should be.

Yes, she is quite preachy, and was annoyed we found out she got caught......said it was a one time thing! OK.

I remember there was a sign that used to be up in Smokey Bones on the 192, it said Plants are living things too......I had it made into a birthday card for her......lol......no wonder she doesn`t like me.......lol.....




Love your decorations for Halloween!

Ouchy on the bite and yes a comment like that wouldn`t be popular here either......we`ve had several spiders in the last week as temps are cooling down at night, not much to do about them except catch them if we can.

Good job on the haircut.....you`ll have a job for life now!

What was funny to the friend that saw her eating the sandwich, was she waved to her as she was mid bite with the bacon sticking out of the bread......lol....couldn`t even disguise it!






Thanks for the link Pumpkin........yes, wouldn`t fancy coming across him, especially at night.

Dinner sounds so good!





I do remember that spider bite you had a time back....nasty.

Glad the headache cleared and you`re doing better......nice picture of the castle and hope you sleep well. And hope you enjoyed Confisco`s, one of our favourite places that sometimes doesn`t get the love it deserves.






Well the heavy rain forecast overnight never turned up. Not impressed they try to tell us what the weather will be like in a 1000 years, but can`t quite correctly predict the next few days.

So, early walk again this morning before we need to go buy a few fresh items for next few days. Thinking roast rack of lamb for dinner tonight, doesn`t take long to cook like a full leg and very tasty.

Rest of the day, no idea yet, it`s one of my friends birthdays so will go drop off her card and gift, she did tell me it was also her dog`s birthday too...... Not sure what I`m supposed to do about that........it`s a dog.

I think I`m still full from last night, so might wait till after our walk to eat this morning, having a ginger tea right now as I await some light to begin to seep through the trees, and it`s only going to get darker next few weeks.

Happy Sunday ​

I buy my pets gifts...always have. But I don't buy gifts for others pets...oh wait, I do!! Anytime someone gets a new puppy, I get a welcome gift for the new family member. I know, I know...I need a hobby, lol!!

Happy Sunny Sunday from Devon. Forecast before we came said rain and so far wall to wall sunshine. Feeling very lucky.

We started with a beach and coast walk and Louie playing in the sea. Friday night we walked down to the cricket club as I’d seen advertising for a “gourmet” food van. It really was excellent but also the banter of the end of season match.

Yesterday we started with a visit and walk at the Donkey Sanctuary then into Sidmouth where we used to have our property. There was a vintage car show on and the town was so busy for parking but Kev was persistent and we had a long walk around our favourite places. Keto out the window we had a cream tea in the gardens before another walk and Pimms at our favourite outdoor bar.

I’m usually so on the ball with events around here and was disappointed I hadn’t realised it is Budleigh Literary Festival. All set up just minutes away from the apartment. I would definitely have booked for a couple of the authors eg Ann Cleeves. We did walk past the children’s author Jacqueline Wilson.

We are off out to walk along the coast and up the river Otter today and returning to a Sunday meal booked in the town.

Saw this and thought of you guys this morning.
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Sounds like some fun being had!!!! Enjoy!

Have a wonderful trip Lynne.

View attachment 605844Can you see Louie peeping round the corner!

Such a cute pup!

Morning all! Just finished a nice breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon and hot biscuits. Bright sunshine here right now...we had rain most of the night last night. Heading to the shower and then to the couch.

Have a great Sunday!

Sounds like a good day!

My anticipated day: Football, wings, more football, Halloween decorations =

for all those heading to HHN…hope you get your pants scared off, need gory details we are T -6 & counting.


maybe try the toes?

be well & have fun

we are long past the point of being able to do both parks in the day & HHN at night. Only did the long tour, then HHN together once. Couldn’t believe how many miles we racked up that day on the fitbits.

give that dog a bone? what are the odds of them sharing a BD lol?

they really push EB now. Not quite the necessity to avoid getting bumped on oversold flights, thinking it’s a remote possibility

Love that adaptation, so under ranked

LOL beware low hanging fruits, let alone the stuff the worms are vying for on the ground

Me too, just probably one of the last dips in the backyard one. Have fun!

Your trip is coming soon! Yay!!!

Yeah HHN last night was BUSY- EP worth its price. Did 8 houses in 3 hours before calling it a night. Not drenching rain but steady “spit” rain. Glad to have hat! Breakfast this am with kiddo and pickup of owners locker. Now nap time I think-or soon. Headed into parks for a bit but going back to room soon for sleep while it rains lol!
beetlejuice and Hill house like stepping into film sets but not too scary. Some good jumps with case files, tooth fairy and bride

Wow! You got a lot accomplished!
Have a super time!

Love them all! I never quite enjoyed Pet Semetary, kind of gross......but love The Shining and the others. Haven`t watched Salem`s Lot in over 20 years.

What did you think of the movie Dr Sleep? I enjoyed the book more than the film, but then I`m not a fan of Mr McGregor, so may have been biased.

Enjoy your movie day!




Yes, I was there when she opened the card......my friend, her sister mysteriously had to go look for something as she opened it.....she wasn`t hanging around.....lol....but she gave the tightest smile and said thank you......I think she wanted to hit me with her gift!! Yes, they don`t seem to have much of a sense of humour about being a vegan.....dull as dishwater. I will remember vegetable murder.....haha

Glad you enjoyed Confisco, it really is a little gem of a place.

Have a lovely time at the pool today......





I think it`s actually the day she got the dog, I`m sure it was around 8 weeks old when she got it, but she "likes" them to share a birthday. She mentions it every year and as I don`t believe in buying gifts for pets (yes, I`m a horrible insensitive person apparently with this lol) but it ain`t never gonna happen. Love her to bits though.....and my friend too......boom boom!!!!

Enjoy your pol time too and football......sounds like a fun day.......





Enjoy your nap!

Glad you`re having fun and rain can`t last forever........





Yes, my friends dog got gifts........crazy to me, but each to their own, I don`t mind being in the minority there! She did like her gift though, so I was happy about that.

Walk this morning was the busiest we had seen it so early in the morning for ages.....it was warm though, just dull. Rain never did appear, but looks ominous now.

Rack of lamb was nice, I think I did everyone`s a little too pink, but suited me fine.....lol.....they all ate it and no complaints.

Been a funny day today, feels very long but we`ve done a lot. Managed to get a reservation for Sunday lunch at a hotel we wanted to eat at in the Cotswolds, but no bookings left for regular dinner, so, quite happy with that.

Time for a pot of tea.

Good score on the lunch reservation!

Happy Sunday. It's a lazy one here. Dh is watching football. I am trying not to fall asleep in front of the TV,


Public transportation is not great where I live. I don't think the busses even come out to my suburb. We are going to strongly encourage B to get her license this summer.

Not something to joke about. Hope it is better soon.

Not a fan of the mullet or man bun either.

If all goes well, B will get her father's Honda Fit, and he will get a new car.

That was a nail biter.

Very nice.

That's hilarious.

Hi Louie!

Hope the kids stopped and you had a good flight.


Caspian occasionally gets a birthday or Christmas gift, but it is usually something he needed anyway - replace a broken toy, scratcher, or new bag of treats. He is much more interested in the wrapping paper, bags, and empty boxes.

Speaking of Christmas, we have decided not to give each other any big gifts this year since we are spending so much on house renovations. I did tell dh that I was buying some stocking stuffers. (Already purchased a few.) Now he is asking me what I want as a stocking stuffer. I have no idea what to tell him.

It gets harder each year to buy Xmas gifts. DH and I buy what we want, and don't really need anything...

When B was 4 she found a pair of scissors and decided she needed a haircut. I can laugh about it now, but.......

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Oh no! At least you can laugh now...

View from room:

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Hope it is quiet. Meeting up with MonyK later, as we both want to wait out the rain that is to come. Had quite the downpour around 3:30 this afternoon.

Hope all have a nice Sunday night.

Great view! Have fun!

Had big T storm last night! Moved in so fast. But didn’t last long. We’re not talking about Florida type T storms!

Charade I looked at bigger Walmart today, found a black Scooby tee same print but no bats. One more Walmart to look at! I really like that light purple colour!

Pumpkin loved the clip! So funny! At CBR!

Robo glad the headache went away!
Love Confisco! Great photo of Dark Arts show!

Schumi! Oh you didn’t! Hilarious about the card!

Real sounds like a great day in Devon, for Louie too! Great photo! I do see Louie!

Lynne oh I hope you’re far from the crying kid! Lucky you only a 2 hr flight!
I have my poncho packed! Paddle wasn’t exactly relaxing. Lol. We had 2 boats out, of 6. And we went at it, race pace! I’m in an outrigger club.


Robo I usually get our dogs a special treat for their birthdays and Christmas lol! We had a lab once who absolutely expected a present under the tree for her. So I started buying her something and wrapping it. She wouldn’t leave me alone after we started opening presents until she got hers! She would take it downstairs and unwrap it then run upstairs to the living room with it to show everyone!

Monykalyn sounds like you’re having a good time! Room & nap is best use of a rainy day!
How are the crowds during the day?

Charade we stopped getting each other big presents awhile ago. Because we get other things. This year it’s my new hybrid suv, when ever it arrives with all the shortages. Other years it was a trip, or new 65” tv etc.

Keisha that’s exactly why I can’t watch scary movies I’m way too jumpy! Then I wake up with nightmares!
Wow a shooting at a baby shower? Crazy!

Charade well it could’ve been worse! At least B didn’t take it all the way off down to the scalp! Lol. And so typical of dad not noticing!

Lynne that’s a pleasant view. Are you at SF? I’m looking forward to my first stay there, even if it’s only 2 nights!

I think you'll love RPR!

Nice view. Hope the rain let up for you.

I hope you find it. Mine looks blue to me. I checked my Kohl's, but unfortunately they are sold out. I'd bring you one if they had it.

I was looking through old pictures and found a good night light for Mac. This belonged to Milton Hershey. It cost $5000 back in 1901.

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I used an internet inflation calculator. $5000 in 1901 is almost $161,000 today!! Wow!!

And just like that...the weekend is over back to work tomorrow.

If I close and eyes, click my heels and wish can I get an extra day or two (paid of course) before I have to go back to work. Oh well...every good thing always comes to an end.

Puttered around the house again. Sold a few more things on FB marketplace, made banana muffins, and banana bread, also whipped up a bunch of quick easy lower calorie bagels to grab and take the mornings for work. I can toast them at work and eat at my desk with my morning tea.

Well, I'm going to relax with the remote for a bit then head to bed. Mornings always seem to come fast.

Can you share a link for the low calorie bagels?

I love a good storm!

Yes, I did indeed. Got fed up with her preaching over the years.....even though I don`t see her often, she stays with her sister when she visits from France in an annexe, but it`s still too often. She`s cheap and not someone I`d ever be friends with.

We love still giving each other presents at Christmas/birthdays.....but doesn`t stop us still getting larger things whenever we like........I guess the child in us still loves to see those beatifully wrapped presents on Christmas morning.





Hope you enjoyed the bike ride....

Love the PoTC movies.....won`t watch anything now without Mr Depp in it....he is Capt Jack Sparrow. I told Tom he`s getting a bottle of the aftershave he advertises because that company didn`t sack him......I`ll show my support for him.





I love that night light!

Certainly need one now as it`s almost completely dark before 6 when I get up.




I wish I liked banana`s.......everyone loves banana bread except me......

Hope you have a great week ahead......




Sun is coming up a little now, but my goodness it`s much cooler this morning, I think it`ll be hoodies for our walk in an hour or so. It`s 48F and not going to get much warmer before lunchtime. We`ve been lucky so far that we haven`t worn a hoodie often these last months, but we are into the last part of September now, so I shouldn`t be surprised.

Poached eggs for breakfast, still trying to work through the load we got last week from the farmer and he left some more at the gate yesterday. We`ll be egged out. MIght make a quiche for dinner tonight and have some salad with it, that`ll work.

But, it`s Monday again........hope everyone in Orlando is having a blast!! My American cousin and her husband are back this week too and thanks to mac, they`re firmly in place with a private RIP tour......mac, they are so thrilled to be doing it and send you so many thanks for the time you took to organise it for them and guide them through it all.....they won`t forget that!!!!

Have a lovely Monday whatever you`re doing........​

Captain Jack Sparrow's fragrance Sauvage is nice!
I'll support him too!

Well here it is, 3:30am woke up now can’t get back to sleep ugh.

Shumi we still give eachother presents under the tree, just not big ones on years we’re we are already getting big things ie the other year we got a 65” tv in Dec and decided that was our Christmas gift. And our stockings are always full.
It’s getting to be hoodie weather here too. I hate these shorter days, especially when it gets dark so early. I’m definitely a summer person.

Getting ready for trip. I had booked my travel Covid test at one local clinic, but got an email from them the other day saying they were having to close for 2 weeks and referred me to another clinic. Scary. Guess they must have had an outbreak. Appt. made at other clinic. Can’t do the airport test this time, my flight is at 6am, and clinic doesn’t open until 5am, which won’t give me enough time to check in with baggage, go through security and customs and get to gate.
I remember a time when getting to the airport an hour before flight was enough! Now lucky if 2 hrs is enough, 3 if international.

Hair appt has been booked weeks ago. But have to book mani/pedi yet.

Think I may try to get back to sleep!

Hope you got that sleep...
Enjoy the pampering before your trip!

I would hope so Sue!!! Presents are always lovely…….we do both most years, but we’re always being told we do things over the top and extravagant……we always say why not

I love autumn, don’t mind hoodie weather at all.

Hope you get back to sleep though……




Surprisingly gorgeous day here, didn’t expect it to be so nice, so the walk although we thought it was going to be cool, was beautiful. Hoodie was off after the 2nd mile. Finished after 8 miles.

Lovely way to spend a morning.

Lunch is turkey slices with salad and sitting outside in the sunshine to enjoy it.

Decided to make leek and bacon quiche for dinner tonight, will make the pastry this afternoon and hopefully it’ll work out, pastry is a hit and a miss for me.

Time for tea……..

I've made homemade quiche a few times. but always cheated with a premade crust.
Hope yours turns out delish!

Bacon? I surely heard that too.

Had a great night with MonyK. We got to the park around 9, no line to get in. Three houses, all the scare zones, and a show, and just after midnight, we had enough and took the boats back. Those lines to get into the houses were impressive in their size. Was many steps with the crowds, that never lessened by the time we left. And sadly, have to say, the Nightmare show was a one a and done for me. Not because of the sexiness of the show, even with one moving part the crowd was like what the, ooh damn! It was too long and too repetitive. Though will say, there was a couple parts that were pretty neat, that means if I’m with others, and they want to see, I’d sit through it again. And two funnies: the lady in front of me in the one house, screamed louder and more often than the actors. And that high pitched loud scream came from that guy in front of me, I had to giggle a bit as was almost funny his reaction to the scare actor in another house.

Ooh so nice of who ever had the room before me. Kindly left the clock alarm to go off a few minutes ago. I was like what’s that sound? Turned it off.

Sue I’m staying in the express giving hotel next store, but will be at SF next week. I very much like SF, the rooms are nice, and the hotel is pretty.

Ack, house keeping in the hallway. I knew better last night. Hung that come back later sign on my door. But people have been in the hallway for at least two hours. Why they have the need talk so much as they go, you can hear them clearly. I don’t sleep as late as I might do later in my stay, but with express and usually week day mornings are not to busy, I have no desire to move fast. Made my tea, as did a lunch stop, then Target run before arriving in that downpour. I try not to drink that local water as much as I can.

And so, a Marvelous Monday is here. Enjoy it homies. We are getting to the end of September. Yay to Fall.

Sounds like your trip is off to a great start! Looking forward to more updates!

First thing I do when I get my room is to make sure alarm clock is turned off

hate waking up the first morning there at 4:00 am

I learned to check the alarm as well.....the hard way...

Super slow Monday. I am bored. I have already run out of the usual work and now I am trying to find things to do.
Got the results of my scan back. I have a small, non obstructive stone in my left kidney. I haven’t had anymore pain since the original doctor visit, so I am going to wait and hope it passes on its own.

Good news - the countertop people are coming on Thursday to measure my kitchen.


I don’t care for bananas either. My husband eats one every morning.

We haven’t done stockings in years, but we are getting a mantle installed on Friday. I can’t wait to hang stockings.

Glad you had a good night despite all the rain.

I’m hoping for temps in the low-mid 80’s.

Good idea. I’m going to try to remember to do that.

Almost lunchtime. A client just brought us some paw paw fruit. I’ve never eaten one before.

Never heard of a paw paw fruit....was it good?

View attachment 606207 Having a great day so far. Very warm out. Ate at Thunder Falls, okay food, and I was hungry. Thinking of heading back for some pool relaxing soon.

Pool time = Fun time!

omg that guy! And the other girl too!
Agree with Lynne’s assessment of show. Was ok, but but repetitive with pyro/fire. Reminded me of tamer version of Absinthe Show in Las Vegas.
have my brita pitcher from Owners Locker for this reason
yeah..,very humid. Quick dry with moisture wicking is best. Most rainy September I can remember - not the usual pop up showers but actual Down Pouring storms. Been lucky to miss hurricanes on previous September trips.
yes. Just needed coffee today- LOVE the chat feature! Any question or need is a text away.
3 of 4 weather apps now show rain chances diminished! Yay- may get to parks today for a bit afterall! Although I apparently ordered a super strong cocktail and may need a nap despite 3 full large cups of ice water AND I emptied my bottle of water too. Feeling like a lightweight lol. Ah well-vacation!
have a great Monday!

Hope you get to the parks today!!










Saturday night was beautiful, and we had a chill evening with friends! Funny how a bar can make live music and sports work together. Everyone seemed happy about it!




The funeral on Sunday was simple and lovely. The gun salute and folding of the US flag were touching and appropriate.


After the service, we went to the lake house for a few hours. It was a relaxing sort of afternoon. And this pup has relaxation as a middle name!


And speaking of buying dog gifts.....this little guy turned 15 years old today!! Yes, he's getting 2 new toys and an extra special birthday meal tonight!
Barney is my little buddy and I love him dearly


We got a bit of rain earlier today, but the sun is blazing bright currently and 79 degrees. I'll take it!!
DH is supposed to go the Green Bay Packers game tonight for a work function. He's planning on getting out of it....has lost interest after Aaron Rodgers antics.

Have a great Monday!!

 

[macraven]

I just realized my trip is getting closer
Have not done a thing yet on getting it all together for it

Oh the news for today was a delight to read
Restrictions for the UK will be lifted in November

I know someone is probably opening that bottle of wine to celebrate it.

Nice to read posts from Lynne and Monyk about hhn
Sending both homies mummy dust no more rain for them !

 

[Charade67]

Never heard of a paw paw fruit....was it good?

I had only heard of it from the Bear Necessities song from the Jungle Book. It was pretty good. Very sweet.

I just realized my trip is getting closer
Have not done a thing yet on getting it all together for it

When do you leave? I have started organizing stuff, but no packing yet.

 

[macraven]

Tuesday

 

[schumigirl]

Getting ready to cull thru my clothes I pulled for trip. Was hoping it might be a bit cooler to be able to take long pants for the houses…silly rabbit
O’hana…all family gets a gift lol. None of my other dogs (or cats) would rip open their little gifts. My new one seems to enjoy that process more than said item. He is a spoiled little guy tho .

you’d think that sort of behavior would beyond the world of possibility. However, that was father-to-be‘s response when he was instructed to help transport his child’s gifts back to the baby mama’s house. anything that I say past this point will be held against me .


i’m starting to be a bit nervous about not having any sort of walking regimen after the broken foot this summer. bonus points, our treadmill decided to stop working. May the Schwartz be with me. Least I won’t be forced to commando or try to keep up a fast walking pace this trip.

i have multiple zip bags of ‘nanners that went to the other side in my freezer. Too hot to bake most of the summer for my liking. Now, i need to figure out exactly what to do with them. Saw a recipe for oatmeal, banana, peanut butter & raisin cookies but, seemed like just bit too much going on there.

The mr doesn’t eat any sort of sweet bread or muffins (nor pancakes, smoothies, pudding, cream pie…). Probably will just go with muffins & then freeze them individually so I don’t go hog wild on them


the mr & I are at the point where we find ourselves starting to give stuff away that is just sitting Gathering dust. other than random watches/jewelry & a few things that catch our attention, tend to just take a bonus travel trip or two & call it a day.

we do tend to hold back on buying non essential big ticket stuff until after Black Friday sales .

it’s the mostly the same stuff every year for my adult sons. The two who aren’t married get several new household items, shockingly they do appreciate them. A book or magazine subscription & big gift bag of bath & grooming stuff with a couple of nice candles. it’s a rite of passage here to get their own chain saw lol.

My family expects to have their unmentionables & socks replenished. Yes, they do get very excited for new gold toe socks.


lol

wow, how telling is that?

how nice you were able to see Monyk despite the lousy weather. Surprising to read Sunday night ‘rain’ crowd was still heavy, ugh. Probably, majority of out of town guests who didn’t have a choice.

Pitiful they just won’t invest and $$$ into producing new shows up to the quality of the legendary shows of the past

Have they resumed daily housekeeping?

lol....yes, we do similar for some gifts......same old every year......I do like my perfumes though, so they are kind of traditional gifts.....and I get Tom some socks as a kind of joke gift, but he loves them........

They try to replicate Black friday over here......doesn`t work. Some of the supermarkets were selling tv`s, huge tv`s for a bargain price.....no one had ever heard of the brand half the time....even the Koreans wouldn`t recognise the name!!! But, you still had folks lining up for them.....crazy.......America does Black friday really well!!

Enjoy that cull.....always enjoy that.

Getting ready for lunch...Bubbalou's BBQ if any of you are familiar with the restaurant. I haven't had their BBQ in a long time so I'm looking forward to it again.

Love Bubbalou`s.

Haven`t been there for a while as we really, really like 4Rivers up the road a little in Winter Park.....lovely food.

Getting into the book, it is very good.

I just heard that the U.S. will be lifting the international travel ban for vaccinated people. Schumi, you can come back.

Thank you Charade!!! It is good news indeed for so many who have been seperated from family for so long too......

More good news. It looks like our flooring may be shipping a little earlier than originally expected. If all goes well we should have the inside of the house completed before Thanksgiving.

That will be lovely to see your changes complete and in a good time frame.....you must be so pleased to see the difference.

Love the sound of those decorations!!



What great exercise, and fun too!



Some yummy sounding meals Pumpkin!



Glad you're having a nice time!!
That's a beautiful light!!



I buy my pets gifts...always have. But I don't buy gifts for others pets...oh wait, I do!! Anytime someone gets a new puppy, I get a welcome gift for the new family member. I know, I know...I need a hobby, lol!!



Sounds like some fun being had!!!! Enjoy!




Such a cute pup!


Sounds like a good day!



Your trip is coming soon! Yay!!!



Wow! You got a lot accomplished!
Have a super time!



Good score on the lunch reservation!



It gets harder each year to buy Xmas gifts. DH and I buy what we want, and don't really need anything...



Oh no! At least you can laugh now...



Great view! Have fun!



I think you'll love RPR!



I used an internet inflation calculator. $5000 in 1901 is almost $161,000 today!! Wow!!



Can you share a link for the low calorie bagels?



Captain Jack Sparrow's fragrance Sauvage is nice!
I'll support him too!



Hope you got that sleep...
Enjoy the pampering before your trip!



I've made homemade quiche a few times. but always cheated with a premade crust.
Hope yours turns out delish!



Sounds like your trip is off to a great start! Looking forward to more updates!



I learned to check the alarm as well.....the hard way...



Never heard of a paw paw fruit....was it good?




Pool time = Fun time!



Hope you get to the parks today!!










Saturday night was beautiful, and we had a chill evening with friends! Funny how a bar can make live music and sports work together. Everyone seemed happy about it!
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The funeral on Sunday was simple and lovely. The gun salute and folding of the US flag were touching and appropriate.


After the service, we went to the lake house for a few hours. It was a relaxing sort of afternoon. And this pup has relaxation as a middle name!
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And speaking of buying dog gifts.....this little guy turned 15 years old today!! Yes, he's getting 2 new toys and an extra special birthday meal tonight!
Barney is my little buddy and I love him dearly


We got a bit of rain earlier today, but the sun is blazing bright currently and 79 degrees. I'll take it!!
DH is supposed to go the Green Bay Packers game tonight for a work function. He's planning on getting out of it....has lost interest after Aaron Rodgers antics.

Have a great Monday!!

Pictures are lovely Lori, looks beautiful.....and cute doggy picture too. Oh I know, I`m the Grinch when it comes to animal gifts.....lol.....I`m always being told that.....I do get it though.

Glad Sunday went well, I have to say the gun salute and flag fold are very emotional to watch and mean so much.

Hope you have a great week ahead.....

I just realized my trip is getting closer
Have not done a thing yet on getting it all together for it

Oh the news for today was a delight to read
Restrictions for the UK will be lifted in November

I know someone is probably opening that bottle of wine to celebrate it.

Nice to read posts from Lynne and Monyk about hhn
Sending both homies mummy dust no more rain for them !

Thank you mac.......Yes we did.....you know us so well........lol......we said as soon the borders open, champagne will be popped.......I`m so happy for one of my friends, well, she`s a friend of a friend really, but she hasn`t seen her granddaughter since she was born, now she can finally meet her in person. I sent her a txt last night asking if she had her flights booked yet, said she is working on it........bless her.

Now just waiting on a confirmed date.






So, very surprising news yesterday about the borders opening up to us double vaxxed Brits......we were out with friends and I had switched my phone off and we sat just talking with no internet or many folks around us. Got home and Kyle was waiting with the news......wasn`t sure I was hearing him correctly.......switched on my phone and I had a cascade of txts and emails.......thank you mac for the first link I saw......so, very exciting news for so many people.

Going to be another sunny day today, so we`ll walk early again, will be gone in around 45 minutes this morning, hope it`s a little lighter than it is now.

Bacon this morning, in a roll for speed then we`ll be out. This afternoon we`re all heading out for ice cream to a parlour we`ve never been to before, looks good and they have candy floss (cotton candy) flavour......that one is for me!

And more good news, looks like Kyle will be back in the office soon. He`s off on a weeks vacation this week, but his boss sent him an email......he is so looking forward to getting back. And we get our office back.......lol.......

Hope your Tuesday is a good one........

 

[Sue M]

Ha! All it takes is one mention of bacon

Lynne glad you and Monykalyn had a good time. You’ll never have to worry about me screaming lol! I’ll never go. Firmly in the chicken club!
pet peeve of mine, loud people in hallways of hotels. Never learned inside voices.
Someone posted on AP board Uni was empty until afternoons when HNN folks start filtering in. Is that right? We‘ll be at HRH with express pass but still nice if parks are empty!

Keisha she was our only dog who enjoyed (and insisted) getting a present under the tree. And unwrapped presents! Labs are way too smart.
Are you kidding me? Dad started shooting because he was asked to transport presents There are no words.

Lynne, interesting they resumed housekeeping. When we were at HR last Dec because I was there 10 days I got housekeeping 2x I think. Plus any time I needed supplies I just texted and they came promptly. I thought I‘d miss the daily housekeeping more than I did. At wdw in Aug I had housekeeping every 3rd day. We keep our room tidy anyway. At wdw was just me & adult dd. At Uni it’s just me. I’m there with 3 other friends but we prefer our own rooms.
I‘m planning to pack a combo of shorts and capris. I guess that should be good?

Mac good idea about checking alarm. I never can be bothered setting room alarm. I use my phone or request wake up call.

Charade, hope the stone passes without pain. I have a couple of friends prone to stones and doesn’t sound fun!
Yay for new countertops!
I love decorating my mantle For Christmas! You’ll have a lot of fun!

Metro hope you enjoyed lunch.

Pumpkin brrrr! Not that cold here yet. I went out with flip flops and summer weight cotton hoodie today.

Charade US just extended US/Canada land border closure. We can fly across but not drive across. Bummer for me because of my return flight, now have to overnight in Seattle. I was hoping I could drive, it’s only 3 hrs to Seattle to pick up my flight.

more good news about flooring! What kind did you order?

Lynne love sitting by the window at Thunder Falls watching Jurassic cars going through the water! Fun pic! I love The Mummy!

Monykalyn hope the rains hold off some! I’ll be sure to pack appropriate foot wear.

Paris Barney is adorable. Nothing like a good snooze in the sunshine by a lake!

Mac yay for international travel opening. It will be interesting to see what they do about testing. It’s so much more complicated to travel these days. Right now US doesn’t ask about vaccinations from Canadians but requires neg Covid test 3 days before travel. And returning home Canada requires proof of vaccine plus neg Covid test. I hate having to take up vacation time to go out and get tested! But just part of travel right now.

Schumi yes, I can imagine how exciting it will be for families that have been separated to be able to see each other again. It’s been hard here with many families living across the US/Canada border from each other with land border closed for so long. Canada has recently opened our border, I expect the US land border will open by Nov, but no formal word yet.

Puttered around with oldest dd Today. Was a fairly nice day. Overcast but didn’t rain. Only light hoodie needed. Dd went to doctor for foot pain. He said she was over pronating and with running it makes it worse. So we went to orthotic shop and picked up the ankle brace he suggested. Then she wanted to go get new runners. Said hers were worn out. There’s a nice coffee shop across from running shoe shop so we sat outside with our coffees. Then came home and went for a dog walk.

Made a meatloaf for dinner with a tomato sauce. To go with made zoodles, and for Mr some potatoes mashed with cream cheese and garlic.

Ah here it is 1:30 am. Hope to get some sleep!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I woke up earlier than I wanted to today. Painters come back this morning. Yay!

They try to replicate Black friday over here......doesn`t work.

I think Black Friday is highly overrated. I have friends that love it, but I want to stay out of the crazy crowds. Several years ago I established a family anti-Black Friday event. We try to find fun things to do that are not shopping. This year we are thinking about going to a Chinese lantern festival in North Carolina. I have been wanting to do this for years, but something always comes up and we have to miss it.

Someone posted on AP board Uni was empty until afternoons when HNN folks start filtering in. Is that right? We‘ll be at HRH with express pass but still nice if parks are empty!

I would love for the parks to be near empty in the daytime. I want to be able to look through all the shops in the Wizarding World without them being packed full of people. I’m there on a Saturday and Sunday, so it will probably be more crowded then. I’m hoping to make my next trip during the weekdays

Time to get breakfast and start the day. I hope work isn’t too slow today.

 

[Lynne G]

Taco Tuesday it is. And a beautiful morning. Walked on MIB twice, and sigh, suit? Most people bad shooters. Busier even today than I expected. Left around 8:15, no need for early entry, and had a very full boat. Though this family cut in front of me to get to lower looking line, the big family in front of me didn’t have tickets, so I was taken before that family, and their first person was having issues. Haha. Karma baby.

Will be meeting up with MonyK and Robo soon.

And MonyK and I got very lucky, that early evening downpour was just as we got on the boat. Ran from boat and enjoyed a very leisurely time enjoying some food and drinks at Strong Water. By the time we said goodbye, rain gone, and easy stroll back to my room.

Sue, I’d pack comfy clothes, as been so sticky and rainy. I brought a pair of pants to wear in airport. Planes always feel a bit cool, and the AC usually cranking at the airport I go from. But always use the restroom and change to shorts, before taking that fake monorail when I arrive and go back.

 

[Lynne G]

Cosmically Averaged, silly people. LoL

And Potter for MonyK and I:


Smile!

 

[nouvellefleur]

Thank you mac.......Yes we did.....you know us so well........lol......we said as soon the borders open, champagne will be popped.......I`m so happy for one of my friends, well, she`s a friend of a friend really, but she hasn`t seen her granddaughter since she was born, now she can finally meet her in person. I sent her a txt last night asking if she had her flights booked yet, said she is working on it........bless her.

Now just waiting on a confirmed date.

So, very surprising news yesterday about the borders opening up to us double vaxxed Brits......we were out with friends and I had switched my phone off and we sat just talking with no internet or many folks around us. Got home and Kyle was waiting with the news......wasn`t sure I was hearing him correctly.......switched on my phone and I had a cascade of txts and emails.......thank you mac for the first link I saw......so, very exciting news for so many people.

Schumi, ngl, I thought of you when I saw the news. My first thought was for my friends in Scotland, but my second thought was wondering if you would be on a plane to Orlando on November 1st.

 

[J'aime Paris]

I had only heard of it from the Bear Necessities song from the Jungle Book. It was pretty good. Very sweet.


When do you leave? I have started organizing stuff, but no packing yet.

I didn't even get the Disney reference, lol!!
Glad it was good!

lol....yes, we do similar for some gifts......same old every year......I do like my perfumes though, so they are kind of traditional gifts.....and I get Tom some socks as a kind of joke gift, but he loves them........

They try to replicate Black friday over here......doesn`t work. Some of the supermarkets were selling tv`s, huge tv`s for a bargain price.....no one had ever heard of the brand half the time....even the Koreans wouldn`t recognise the name!!! But, you still had folks lining up for them.....crazy.......America does Black friday really well!!

Enjoy that cull.....always enjoy that.





Love Bubbalou`s.

Haven`t been there for a while as we really, really like 4Rivers up the road a little in Winter Park.....lovely food.

Getting into the book, it is very good.




Thank you Charade!!! It is good news indeed for so many who have been seperated from family for so long too......




That will be lovely to see your changes complete and in a good time frame.....you must be so pleased to see the difference.




Pictures are lovely Lori, looks beautiful.....and cute doggy picture too. Oh I know, I`m the Grinch when it comes to animal gifts.....lol.....I`m always being told that.....I do get it though.

Glad Sunday went well, I have to say the gun salute and flag fold are very emotional to watch and mean so much.

Hope you have a great week ahead.....





Thank you mac.......Yes we did.....you know us so well........lol......we said as soon the borders open, champagne will be popped.......I`m so happy for one of my friends, well, she`s a friend of a friend really, but she hasn`t seen her granddaughter since she was born, now she can finally meet her in person. I sent her a txt last night asking if she had her flights booked yet, said she is working on it........bless her.

Now just waiting on a confirmed date.






So, very surprising news yesterday about the borders opening up to us double vaxxed Brits......we were out with friends and I had switched my phone off and we sat just talking with no internet or many folks around us. Got home and Kyle was waiting with the news......wasn`t sure I was hearing him correctly.......switched on my phone and I had a cascade of txts and emails.......thank you mac for the first link I saw......so, very exciting news for so many people.

Going to be another sunny day today, so we`ll walk early again, will be gone in around 45 minutes this morning, hope it`s a little lighter than it is now.

Bacon this morning, in a roll for speed then we`ll be out. This afternoon we`re all heading out for ice cream to a parlour we`ve never been to before, looks good and they have candy floss (cotton candy) flavour......that one is for me!

And more good news, looks like Kyle will be back in the office soon. He`s off on a weeks vacation this week, but his boss sent him an email......he is so looking forward to getting back. And we get our office back.......lol.......

Hope your Tuesday is a good one........

Super yay on the borders opening!!!!!
I hope you and Tom can make it over soon!!

Ha! All it takes is one mention of bacon

Lynne glad you and Monykalyn had a good time. You’ll never have to worry about me screaming lol! I’ll never go. Firmly in the chicken club!
pet peeve of mine, loud people in hallways of hotels. Never learned inside voices.
Someone posted on AP board Uni was empty until afternoons when HNN folks start filtering in. Is that right? We‘ll be at HRH with express pass but still nice if parks are empty!

Keisha she was our only dog who enjoyed (and insisted) getting a present under the tree. And unwrapped presents! Labs are way too smart.
Are you kidding me? Dad started shooting because he was asked to transport presents There are no words.

Lynne, interesting they resumed housekeeping. When we were at HR last Dec because I was there 10 days I got housekeeping 2x I think. Plus any time I needed supplies I just texted and they came promptly. I thought I‘d miss the daily housekeeping more than I did. At wdw in Aug I had housekeeping every 3rd day. We keep our room tidy anyway. At wdw was just me & adult dd. At Uni it’s just me. I’m there with 3 other friends but we prefer our own rooms.
I‘m planning to pack a combo of shorts and capris. I guess that should be good?

Mac good idea about checking alarm. I never can be bothered setting room alarm. I use my phone or request wake up call.

Charade, hope the stone passes without pain. I have a couple of friends prone to stones and doesn’t sound fun!
Yay for new countertops!
I love decorating my mantle For Christmas! You’ll have a lot of fun!

Metro hope you enjoyed lunch.

Pumpkin brrrr! Not that cold here yet. I went out with flip flops and summer weight cotton hoodie today.

Charade US just extended US/Canada land border closure. We can fly across but not drive across. Bummer for me because of my return flight, now have to overnight in Seattle. I was hoping I could drive, it’s only 3 hrs to Seattle to pick up my flight.

more good news about flooring! What kind did you order?

Lynne love sitting by the window at Thunder Falls watching Jurassic cars going through the water! Fun pic! I love The Mummy!

Monykalyn hope the rains hold off some! I’ll be sure to pack appropriate foot wear.

Paris Barney is adorable. Nothing like a good snooze in the sunshine by a lake!

Mac yay for international travel opening. It will be interesting to see what they do about testing. It’s so much more complicated to travel these days. Right now US doesn’t ask about vaccinations from Canadians but requires neg Covid test 3 days before travel. And returning home Canada requires proof of vaccine plus neg Covid test. I hate having to take up vacation time to go out and get tested! But just part of travel right now.

Schumi yes, I can imagine how exciting it will be for families that have been separated to be able to see each other again. It’s been hard here with many families living across the US/Canada border from each other with land border closed for so long. Canada has recently opened our border, I expect the US land border will open by Nov, but no formal word yet.

Puttered around with oldest dd Today. Was a fairly nice day. Overcast but didn’t rain. Only light hoodie needed. Dd went to doctor for foot pain. He said she was over pronating and with running it makes it worse. So we went to orthotic shop and picked up the ankle brace he suggested. Then she wanted to go get new runners. Said hers were worn out. There’s a nice coffee shop across from running shoe shop so we sat outside with our coffees. Then came home and went for a dog walk.

Made a meatloaf for dinner with a tomato sauce. To go with made zoodles, and for Mr some potatoes mashed with cream cheese and garlic.

Ah here it is 1:30 am. Hope to get some sleep!

Several years ago, we were at UO HHN timeframe, during the daytime only. DD and I are chickens too!
It was pretty quiet during the day. And on our walk back to RPR, we passed many folks heading in for the event.

Good morning. I woke up earlier than I wanted to today. Painters come back this morning. Yay!


I think Black Friday is highly overrated. I have friends that love it, but I want to stay out of the crazy crowds. Several years ago I established a family anti-Black Friday event. We try to find fun things to do that are not shopping. This year we are thinking about going to a Chinese lantern festival in North Carolina. I have been wanting to do this for years, but something always comes up and we have to miss it.

I would love for the parks to be near empty in the daytime. I want to be able to look through all the shops in the Wizarding World without them being packed full of people. I’m there on a Saturday and Sunday, so it will probably be more crowded then. I’m hoping to make my next trip during the weekdays

Time to get breakfast and start the day. I hope work isn’t too slow today.

I also avoid Black Friday shopping. There is no gift/item I'll get up at 3am for and stand in a crazy line....

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Taco Tuesday it is. And a beautiful morning. Walked on MIB twice, and sigh, suit? Most people bad shooters. Busier even today than I expected. Left around 8:15, no need for early entry, and had a very full boat. Though this family cut in front of me to get to lower looking line, the big family in front of me didn’t have tickets, so I was taken before that family, and their first person was having issues. Haha. Karma baby.

Will be meeting up with MonyK and Robo soon.

And MonyK and I got very lucky, that early evening downpour was just as we got on the boat. Ran from boat and enjoyed a very leisurely time enjoying some food and drinks at Strong Water. By the time we said goodbye, rain gone, and easy stroll back to my room.

Sue, I’d pack comfy clothes, as been so sticky and rainy. I brought a pair of pants to wear in airport. Planes always feel a bit cool, and the AC usually cranking at the airport I go from. But always use the restroom and change to shorts, before taking that fake monorail when I arrive and go back.

Best Taco Tuesday photo!!
Glad you're still having a great time!

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Cosmically Averaged, silly people. LoL

And Potter for MonyK and I:
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Smile!

Love both those rides!!








A nice Tuesday morning, sunshine and all!!

I'm heading to a Pilates class in a bit, then off to grab some groceries. This will be my 5th Pilates class. The jury is still out on if I like it or not....I'm still getting used to the positions and such. I'll stick with it a bit longer to see if I'd like to go regularly.

More later! TTFN!

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning. I woke up earlier than I wanted to today. Painters come back this morning. Yay!


I think Black Friday is highly overrated. I have friends that love it, but I want to stay out of the crazy crowds. Several years ago I established a family anti-Black Friday event. We try to find fun things to do that are not shopping. This year we are thinking about going to a Chinese lantern festival in North Carolina. I have been wanting to do this for years, but something always comes up and we have to miss it.

I would love for the parks to be near empty in the daytime. I want to be able to look through all the shops in the Wizarding World without them being packed full of people. I’m there on a Saturday and Sunday, so it will probably be more crowded then. I’m hoping to make my next trip during the weekdays

Time to get breakfast and start the day. I hope work isn’t too slow today.

Completely overrated. I do like online shopping though whatever time of year!

I haven`t heard of Chinese lanterns for a long time here, many set them off at New Years......first time we saw them we thought we were looking at aliens.....lol....no idea what a cluster of orange lights was doing so high in the sky. Farmers are trying to ban them here due to damage to barns and animals.

Schumi, ngl, I thought of you when I saw the news. My first thought was for my friends in Scotland, but my second thought was wondering if you would be on a plane to Orlando on November 1st.

Thank you so much , it was kind of you to think of us......well, we have flights booked for Nov 24th, so fingers crossed! Finally some good news for everyone wanting to see family and friends as well as vacations.

I didn't even get the Disney reference, lol!!
Glad it was good!


Super yay on the borders opening!!!!!
I hope you and Tom can make it over soon!!



Several years ago, we were at UO HHN timeframe, during the daytime only. DD and I are chickens too!
It was pretty quiet during the day. And on our walk back to RPR, we passed many folks heading in for the event.



I also avoid Black Friday shopping. There is no gift/item I'll get up at 3am for and stand in a crazy line....



Best Taco Tuesday photo!!
Glad you're still having a great time!



Love both those rides!!

A nice Tuesday morning, sunshine and all!!

I'm heading to a Pilates class in a bit, then off to grab some groceries. This will be my 5th Pilates class. The jury is still out on if I like it or not....I'm still getting used to the positions and such. I'll stick with it a bit longer to see if I'd like to go regularly.

More later! TTFN!

Thanks Lori....as said above, Nov 24th is our flying date for now all going well.....we cancelled our September flights before VA did as we knew we wouldnt be going months before, and we did consider cancelling the Nov flights a few weeks ago, glad we didn`t now. We even have 2 dining reservations in place......lol....never done that in my life before in Orlando.

(maybe time to start that pre trip report )

I detest sales of any kind. I used to have a friend that would get up at 4am Boxing Day to go a chain store that started their sale at 6am, and yes she would line up. She spent a fortune on clothes and as far as I`m aware she seemed to take them all back! Seems pointless to me. No, crowds of folks fighting for stuff fills me with dread......not for me.

Enjoy pilates......I know you were unsure, but you`re giving it a good chance. Is it doing your back any good? Hope you enjoy it anyway.





Just back from an ice cream parlour in a town a little bit away from us, but a new coffee/tea room has opened in our village that we completely forgot about as it`s never really been open properly yet. It is now, so we`ll have to give it a try as sometime as they have homemade ice cream too.

We`re all full so maybe no need for dinner tonight, just snacks. Ice cream was just ok, nothing overly special, but the theme was fun.

 

[Charade67]

I haven`t heard of Chinese lanterns for a long time here, many set them off at New Years......first time we saw them we thought we were looking at aliens.....lol....no idea what a cluster of orange lights was doing so high in the sky. Farmers are trying to ban them here due to damage to barns and animals.

They call it a lantern festival, but they’re not the kind you release into the air. Here is a link.
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival