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

[Robo56]

Good Tuesday afternoon Sans family

You are an awesome Grammie!!!!! Of course he will help you if you pay him with COOKIES!!!!!!! It's great you are such an involved grandparent. That doesn't always happen. It is the one thing that both dh and I are striving to do - and want to do! We have experienced first hand at grandparents who don't do that - and everyone looses out. It was the one thing that we don't want our grandkids to experience.

Thank you Pumpkin. We do love our sweet grandchildren. I’am sure you and your hubby are awesome grandparents too.

I know a few of those grandparents who are not involved with their grandchildren and they are the losers for sure.

Hi Robbie and thank you, I enjoyed our dinner and chatting afterwards with Lynne. Sapphire was such a nice place to do it. We are going good thank you and I wish all the best to yours and are doing well. I look forward to meeting up again in the future.

That was a nice visit and meet up. Look forward to another in the future if our schedules align.

I can’t wait to see pics!

I will add them this evening. Hope you took some pictures of your decorations and share them with us.

Robo, hope your party this weekend is excellent, as I’m sure it will be.

We had a nice party Lynne thank you. It always so fun to see everyone.

A good chuckle for all the Michael Meyer lovers

That video was awesome.

Saw my OBGYN last week for a checkup, and she said the biopsy came back OK and feels that the pre-cancerous cells got removed. So that's a relief.

Great news soniam. I know you are relieved to get the good news.

I am taking an early lunch today...finally decided to start treating myself to getting my nails done again. I found a great tech that I knew years ago when I was managing a beauty supply store and knew her back then

It’s nice to pamper yourself with salon treatments. Enjoy.

Did enjoy the reading sessions today, the kids went all out with their outfits and it was hard to choose a winner for each age group. The loved the spooky stories too which was nice.

Great to hear the reading was a success. I bet the little ones were adorable.

Last night at Benihana's was a good time! We did get our own hibachi table for our group of 7. We celebrated both DD and MIL, since her birthday is tomorrow. I o

Wonderful to hear that you were able to get everyone together for your daughters birthday. Sounds like a good meal and great visit with family.

Is everyone ready for trick and treaters?

I was. We gave away about 140 big candy bars.

DH bought a t-shirt and had all the cast members sign it. The shirt has been sitting in a dresser drawer since December. Today I took it to Hobby Lobby and am having it framed. I just hope he doesn't notice that it is missing before Christmas.

Sounds like a very thoughtful Christmas present. He will be thrilled.

Cloud and rain disappeared for the kids scavenget hunt, it was so much fun for them and their outfits were amazing....think there were many parents responsible for the outifts!!

So nice to hear the weather cooperated for the hunt.

Our boy winner was in a Michael Myers costume.....kinda creeped me out a little to be honest as he kept the moves right up until he got the prize.....half expected him to take the mask off and it would be real......lol.....He was 12 so I was kinda surprised he knew who Michael Myers was!!

Micheal is your favorite.

The best girl was dressed as Michael Jackson, but half in half....one side she had the thriller outfit, other half of her was all in Beat it outfit......she knew all his moves to a tee.......

I bet that was cute.

I was in the church hall though for most of the hunt preparing for the prizes and snacks with Nosy Beth.....always wants to know everyone`s business and asks so many questions....you feel as though you are being interrogated.......I always frustrate her by telling her nothing, she doesn`t like it. Hate nosy people who want to question your every move. But, her aside, it was a lovely evening and the kids had an absolute blast which was lovely to see.

Great to hear the kids had a blast.

PS my two older DS’s team made it into the dance! nice group of kids, young team, few seniors; they were a real long-shot as so unseasoned & in a tough division. Nice to see persistence and hard work pay off. Sad we were en-route home & missed it.

Congratulations to your sons team. Perseverance in the face of unfavorable odds makes the victory so much sweeter.

We’ve been very busy here though as the grandchildren are away for a few days we avoided Halloween. Just didn’t feel like decorating this time and actually very few children where we live now. Baby X and his Mummy and Daddy live on a new development and they went to town on decorating and had lots of visitors so that was good.

What a cute little fella.

Happy Belated Halloween Y'all!
Well....Gage backed out of the HHN/Pizza Fries Quest. Long story...but he told me 8 hours before our flight Saturday that he did not want to go because he wouldn't be able to watch his shows on his TV. It's a bit complicated but those of you familiar with Autism know how plans can get nuked real quick. Thankfully, I was able to do some "creative booking" and salvaged all of my funds via future trips....(i.e. Christmas! ) and SWA flight credits.

Sorry to hear the trip needed to be canceled, but great news you can reschedule and won’t lose your money.

Afternoon all. Just stopping by to say hi and happy to report I had an excellent doctor appointment today....blood pressure is in the normal range and I've lost about 5 pounds!

Good news on the weight loss and blood pressure is under control.


It’s 48 degrees this morning. The trees are a beautiful red, orange and yellow and the leaves are falling.

I was not able to make it to my grandsons high school football game last Friday. Son and daughter-in-law were there and grandsons girlfriend traveled with them. It was rainy and cold out and a 6 hour round trip. I’am having an issue with right leg so could not sit that long. I talked to him the night before. It was a close game, but they lost. This was their second game of the Sectional.

My dad came in for a visit Thursday evening so my sister and I have been busy entertaining him. He leaves tomorrow morning.

I had my Halloween Party Sunday. The weather was nice. Perfect weather for Trick or Treating. We had lots of good food and treats. We were visited by Gandalf the Gray and an adorable little Hobbit.





My niece and sweet great-nephew.

We gave away 140 large candy bars to Trick or Treaters.

 

[Charade67]

We watched the race on Sunday ( well I did through my eyelids lol ) it was a great race. DH thought for sure fists were going to fly between Hamlin and Bowman Nascar is knows for having a few fists thrown when

Hamlin wrecked very close to where we were sitting. We must have been in the anti-Hamlin section because most of the crowd started cheering. I was too far away to see the altercation after Bowman’s win. I had to watch it later online.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Oh no, Pumpkin. Hope that headache stops completely very soon. It does make ya not feel well. Yeah, I rarely see walkers when I do my lunchtime walk. Just got back and glad I had a jacket. Luckily, no rain, but still overcast and certainly looks like we will get wet by later this afternoon.

Well easy grilled cheese for lunch, and kids went grocery shopping, at Costco, as older one thought we needed more food. Well, since last night, little one did not eat the eggs, I’m guessing some meat will be bought. They also were going to this Asian grocery store that has a bakery too. Only place I know that sells a ramen that older one likes. Plus sodas and bakery items that you cannot see in the regular grocery stores. They are not back yet, so I’m curious what they are buying,

I wish we had a dedicated Asian store in my area. They have some cool things!
Hope the kids got some good eats!

Good Tuesday afternoon Sans family

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Thank you Pumpkin. We do love our sweet grandchildren. I’am sure you and your hubby are awesome grandparents too.

I know a few of those grandparents who are not involved with their grandchildren and they are the losers for sure.




That was a nice visit and meet up. Look forward to another in the future if our schedules align.




I will add them this evening. Hope you took some pictures of your decorations and share them with us.




We had a nice party Lynne thank you. It always so fun to see everyone.


That video was awesome.




Great news soniam. I know you are relieved to get the good news.




It’s nice to pamper yourself with salon treatments. Enjoy.




Great to hear the reading was a success. I bet the little ones were adorable.



Wonderful to hear that you were able to get everyone together for your daughters birthday. Sounds like a good meal and great visit with family.




I was. We gave away about 140 big candy bars.



Sounds like a very thoughtful Christmas present. He will be thrilled.




So nice to hear the weather cooperated for the hunt.




Micheal is your favorite.



I bet that was cute.




Great to hear the kids had a blast.



Congratulations to your sons team. Perseverance in the face of unfavorable odds makes the victory so much sweeter.



What a cute little fella.




Sorry to hear the trip needed to be canceled, but great news you can reschedule and won’t lose your money.




Good news on the weight loss and blood pressure is under control.


It’s 48 degrees this morning. The trees are a beautiful red, orange and yellow and the leaves are falling.

I was not able to make it to my grandsons high school football game last Friday. Son and daughter-in-law were there and grandsons girlfriend traveled with them. It was rainy and cold out and a 6 hour round trip. I’am having an issue with right leg so could not sit that long. I talked to him the night before. It was a close game, but they lost. This was their second game of the Sectional.

My dad came in for a visit Thursday evening so my sister and I have been busy entertaining him. He leaves tomorrow morning.

I had my Halloween Party Sunday. The weather was nice. Perfect weather for Trick or Treating. We had lots of good food and treats. We were visited by Gandalf the Gray and an adorable little Hobbit.

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My niece and sweet great-nephew.

We gave away 140 large candy bars to Trick or Treaters.

What a sweet little boy! Nice Gandalf costume!

Glad your party was a success!!!!








Barney is being quite droopy after his dental appointment, poor fella....
He needed 2 molars extracted. He'll need to have soft food for 5 days. And the vet sent home pain meds too.
Lots of extra pampering coming up!!

 

[Lynne G]

Aww poor Barney. Funny, that was my male lab’s name. Never had teeth issues with any of my dogs, but glad to hear your Barney is getting some loving, Paris.

Ended up kids came home with honey garlic boneless chicken bites, as the kids said they ordered them from the bakery and fast food place inside that Asian sore. Said they saw the chef cut up the chicken, make the sauce to toss them in, then waited about 20 minutes as the chef breaded, fried and tossed in the sauce. They ordered a 10 count, but said even the two of them could not finish all. They knew I would not eat that, so they stopped in Wawa and got the free coffee and a sandwich for me. They were right, as when they gave that chicken in the leftover box, to my DH, I could smell the garlic. Hard no from me, as I don’t mind a bit of garlic, but if I can smell it, won’t eat. My coffee and sandwich was good. They did come home with some strange ice cream pops from the Asian store, and some odd frozen things from both Costco and the Asian store. And of course items from both stores, and even a lounge set little one said was on sale at Costco, as the brand we liked, as had bought them last year, was on sale this year. So both little one and I have a new lounge set.

Dinner, thought since frost warnings issued until tomorrow morning, needed to heat up house some more. So spaghetti and homemade meatballs in red sauce. There is leftovers, so since DH is working tonight, will save some for him. Any leftover will make good meatballs sandwiches tomorrow.

Ah, glad the mid week is tomorrow. As will be up early on Friday to drop off car, and decided to relax the rest of the day. So three day weekend coming up. Yay!

 

[Charade67]

Braves win the series!!!!

 

[macraven]

We are fans and thrilled they won
Only took 27 years for them..
But now Georgia has a winning team

 

[schumigirl]

Good Tuesday afternoon Sans family

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Thank you Pumpkin. We do love our sweet grandchildren. I’am sure you and your hubby are awesome grandparents too.

I know a few of those grandparents who are not involved with their grandchildren and they are the losers for sure.




That was a nice visit and meet up. Look forward to another in the future if our schedules align.




I will add them this evening. Hope you took some pictures of your decorations and share them with us.




We had a nice party Lynne thank you. It always so fun to see everyone.


That video was awesome.




Great news soniam. I know you are relieved to get the good news.




It’s nice to pamper yourself with salon treatments. Enjoy.




Great to hear the reading was a success. I bet the little ones were adorable.



Wonderful to hear that you were able to get everyone together for your daughters birthday. Sounds like a good meal and great visit with family.




I was. We gave away about 140 big candy bars.



Sounds like a very thoughtful Christmas present. He will be thrilled.




So nice to hear the weather cooperated for the hunt.




Micheal is your favorite.



I bet that was cute.




Great to hear the kids had a blast.



Congratulations to your sons team. Perseverance in the face of unfavorable odds makes the victory so much sweeter.



What a cute little fella.




Sorry to hear the trip needed to be canceled, but great news you can reschedule and won’t lose your money.




Good news on the weight loss and blood pressure is under control.


It’s 48 degrees this morning. The trees are a beautiful red, orange and yellow and the leaves are falling.

I was not able to make it to my grandsons high school football game last Friday. Son and daughter-in-law were there and grandsons girlfriend traveled with them. It was rainy and cold out and a 6 hour round trip. I’am having an issue with right leg so could not sit that long. I talked to him the night before. It was a close game, but they lost. This was their second game of the Sectional.

My dad came in for a visit Thursday evening so my sister and I have been busy entertaining him. He leaves tomorrow morning.

I had my Halloween Party Sunday. The weather was nice. Perfect weather for Trick or Treating. We had lots of good food and treats. We were visited by Gandalf the Gray and an adorable little Hobbit.

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My niece and sweet great-nephew.

We gave away 140 large candy bars to Trick or Treaters.

That is one cute little baba there Robbie.......he`s gorgeous......and glad the party was a big hit.

Hope your dad`s visit was a tonic for you and you had a lovely time with him, and hope the leg isn`t giving you too much grief now. Not pleasant at all......but good to see you, hope you`re doing ok.

I wish we had a dedicated Asian store in my area. They have some cool things!
Hope the kids got some good eats!



What a sweet little boy! Nice Gandalf costume!

Glad your party was a success!!!!








Barney is being quite droopy after his dental appointment, poor fella....
He needed 2 molars extracted. He'll need to have soft food for 5 days. And the vet sent home pain meds too.
Lots of extra pampering coming up!!
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Oh bless Barney......I`m sure you`ll take extra special care of him, they really are like big babies at times.

You`d love an area close to us, well, around 40 minutes drive. Full of ethnic stores of all kinds. Sadly now, not a place you go after dark, but during the day the Chinese, Indian and Malaysian stores are everywhere in one small area. For folks who enjoy real cooking it`s wonderful to shop there, nothing is in English so you hope the person working that day speaks good English.....otherwise you never really know what you`re buying sometimes lol.......




Looks like more rain this morning, doesn`t seem too heavy at all but once it`s light, we`ll see. Hope to get out walking, although it doesn`t look too warm either.

Just put some chicken thighs in the slow cooker with some honey, mustard, sweet chilli balsamic, garlic, diced celery and carrots and other herbs and spices for dinner tonight, I`m going to enjoy that aroma all day today when it gets going. Will do some parmentier potatoes to go with it and some steamed brocolli for them, I don`t eat brocolli.

Our village church is having a bring and buy sale today, we won`t stay but I will drop off some baking for sale and leave. I did bake a lot, so hopefully help with their funds. Got a friend coming round for a coffee later today too, always good to see them.

And not much else going on....quiet few days ahead. It`s that time of year.......

Happy Wednesday​

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Wednesday it is, thank you Schumi. We are three degrees above freezing with a very clear sky, so no rain for us. A full day of a clear sky. Perfect to see all those Fall colors. With our close to freezing temp, the green grass and other still seen will start to not be green. Nice you are taking baked goods to the church. Do they do that event routinely? I thought you’ve done that nice food donations before. Hope your friend visit was a good one, and some coffee was enjoyed as well.

Me? Tea and routine. That’s my day. Oh and why hello camel:



Looking that festive look today. Yep, three weeks to Thanksgiving and less than a month until Christmas. That happy wintertime is closely approaching.

But as today is a first Wednesday of November, it’s the first November day we say, get over the hump of this mid week day, and yay yay, Friday gets that ever so closer.

And so, more tea for me, and hmm, a what for breakfast. Thought maybe some of those graham crackers may be left. That would do.

The most wonderful Wednesday homies. May all be healthy and happy, and hope old dog Barney gets a hug or two today. And hope all homies, and any fur family member that needs a hug, gets one from me. Hug

 

[J'aime Paris]

Aww poor Barney. Funny, that was my male lab’s name. Never had teeth issues with any of my dogs, but glad to hear your Barney is getting some loving, Paris.

Ended up kids came home with honey garlic boneless chicken bites, as the kids said they ordered them from the bakery and fast food place inside that Asian sore. Said they saw the chef cut up the chicken, make the sauce to toss them in, then waited about 20 minutes as the chef breaded, fried and tossed in the sauce. They ordered a 10 count, but said even the two of them could not finish all. They knew I would not eat that, so they stopped in Wawa and got the free coffee and a sandwich for me. They were right, as when they gave that chicken in the leftover box, to my DH, I could smell the garlic. Hard no from me, as I don’t mind a bit of garlic, but if I can smell it, won’t eat. My coffee and sandwich was good. They did come home with some strange ice cream pops from the Asian store, and some odd frozen things from both Costco and the Asian store. And of course items from both stores, and even a lounge set little one said was on sale at Costco, as the brand we liked, as had bought them last year, was on sale this year. So both little one and I have a new lounge set.

Dinner, thought since frost warnings issued until tomorrow morning, needed to heat up house some more. So spaghetti and homemade meatballs in red sauce. There is leftovers, so since DH is working tonight, will save some for him. Any leftover will make good meatballs sandwiches tomorrow.

Ah, glad the mid week is tomorrow. As will be up early on Friday to drop off car, and decided to relax the rest of the day. So three day weekend coming up. Yay!

Oh wow! Made from scratch when ordered....sounds incredible! And I love garlic, so that's a plus for me!

That is one cute little baba there Robbie.......he`s gorgeous......and glad the party was a big hit.

Hope your dad`s visit was a tonic for you and you had a lovely time with him, and hope the leg isn`t giving you too much grief now. Not pleasant at all......but good to see you, hope you`re doing ok.








Oh bless Barney......I`m sure you`ll take extra special care of him, they really are like big babies at times.

You`d love an area close to us, well, around 40 minutes drive. Full of ethnic stores of all kinds. Sadly now, not a place you go after dark, but during the day the Chinese, Indian and Malaysian stores are everywhere in one small area. For folks who enjoy real cooking it`s wonderful to shop there, nothing is in English so you hope the person working that day speaks good English.....otherwise you never really know what you`re buying sometimes lol.......




Looks like more rain this morning, doesn`t seem too heavy at all but once it`s light, we`ll see. Hope to get out walking, although it doesn`t look too warm either.

Just put some chicken thighs in the slow cooker with some honey, mustard, sweet chilli balsamic, garlic, diced celery and carrots and other herbs and spices for dinner tonight, I`m going to enjoy that aroma all day today when it gets going. Will do some parmentier potatoes to go with it and some steamed brocolli for them, I don`t eat brocolli.

Our village church is having a bring and buy sale today, we won`t stay but I will drop off some baking for sale and leave. I did bake a lot, so hopefully help with their funds. Got a friend coming round for a coffee later today too, always good to see them.

And not much else going on....quiet few days ahead. It`s that time of year.......

Happy Wednesday​

I bet your treats get top dollar (pound) at the church!

Those markets sound so nice! I would enjoy browsing stores like those!!

Thank you for thinking about Barney!

Happy Wednesday it is, thank you Schumi. We are three degrees above freezing with a very clear sky, so no rain for us. A full day of a clear sky. Perfect to see all those Fall colors. With our close to freezing temp, the green grass and other still seen will start to not be green. Nice you are taking baked goods to the church. Do they do that event routinely? I thought you’ve done that nice food donations before. Hope your friend visit was a good one, and some coffee was enjoyed as well.

Me? Tea and routine. That’s my day. Oh and why hello camel:

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Looking that festive look today. Yep, three weeks to Thanksgiving and less than a month until Christmas. That happy wintertime is closely approaching.

But as today is a first Wednesday of November, it’s the first November day we say, get over the hump of this mid week day, and yay yay, Friday gets that ever so closer.

And so, more tea for me, and hmm, a what for breakfast. Thought maybe some of those graham crackers may be left. That would do.

The most wonderful Wednesday homies. May all be healthy and happy, and hope old dog Barney gets a hug or two today. And hope all homies, and any fur family member that needs a hug, gets one from me. Hug

I cannot believe how quickly the holidays are approaching....ack! I'm hosting quite a few times, I need to get it into gear!

Barney will get all the snuggles today!









Barney is still feeling a bit low. I would imagine his poor mouth is hurting....
He really is like an old man at 15 yrs old....there are 3 pill bottles lined up on the countertop for him to take, LOL!!

Woke up to 26 degrees this morning, brrr! Good thing I was planning on skipping the walk today! I'll go to the gym instead. Hatley will miss it, but I'll play some enrichment games with her to make up for it.

Figured out a couple more Christmas gifts, so I'll get on that today.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick late morning stop in!

Another crisp cold morning. The sun is shinning and should stay shinning all day. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. So I'll take the sunshine while it's here.

Well easy grilled cheese for lunch, and kids went grocery shopping, at Costco, as older one thought we needed more food. Well, since last night, little one did not eat the eggs, I’m guessing some meat will be bought. They also were going to this Asian grocery store that has a bakery too. Only place I know that sells a ramen that older one likes. Plus sodas and bakery items that you cannot see in the regular grocery stores. They are not back yet, so I’m curious what they are buying,

Surprisingly we have quite a huge asian population here - especially people from the Philippines. There are a couple of asian grocery stores here, that many people frequent because of the items they have.

Barney is being quite droopy after his dental appointment, poor fella....
He needed 2 molars extracted. He'll need to have soft food for 5 days. And the vet sent home pain meds too.
Lots of extra pampering coming up!!

Awwww poor Barney. Hopefully he recovers fast. It's hard as they get older to recover from things like that. Our furry guy had horrible teeth too. We struggled with keeping his teeth healthy.

Our village church is having a bring and buy sale today, we won`t stay but I will drop off some baking for sale and leave. I did bake a lot, so hopefully help with their funds. Got a friend coming round for a coffee later today too, always good to see them.

It's great to donate baking...I also love to buy it as well It can be a double edged sword.

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers. I have a few things to catch up on from doing next to nothing from a couple of headache days.

 

[Lynne G]

Hope your headaches have fully gone away, Pumpkin. While not warm, I will say, the beautiful blue sky and sunshine made me smile as I did my lunchtime walk. Did not want to come back inside. Was so nice out.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh wow! Made from scratch when ordered....sounds incredible! And I love garlic, so that's a plus for me!



I bet your treats get top dollar (pound) at the church!

Those markets sound so nice! I would enjoy browsing stores like those!!

Thank you for thinking about Barney!


I cannot believe how quickly the holidays are approaching....ack! I'm hosting quite a few times, I need to get it into gear!

Barney will get all the snuggles today!









Barney is still feeling a bit low. I would imagine his poor mouth is hurting....
He really is like an old man at 15 yrs old....there are 3 pill bottles lined up on the countertop for him to take, LOL!!

Woke up to 26 degrees this morning, brrr! Good thing I was planning on skipping the walk today! I'll go to the gym instead. Hatley will miss it, but I'll play some enrichment games with her to make up for it.

Figured out a couple more Christmas gifts, so I'll get on that today.

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I`m laughing at your old man analogy....one of our friends takes about 8 tablets a day with med....his wife often says it`s like a memory of her dad! with his pill container. Poor Barney.....hope he feels better in the next few days.

You`d love the ethnic stores here......best place we ever visited for the same type of places was Birmingham in the UK, very ethnic area, but a chef`s paradise.

That is cold!!! if I ever visit, we`ll come in the summer lol.....we have a real feel of 36, but it`s actually 44f. Too cold for me. Nice job on the gifts......I`m getting ahead too, which I`m so pleased with myself!

Have a good evening.......

Quick late morning stop in!

Another crisp cold morning. The sun is shinning and should stay shinning all day. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. So I'll take the sunshine while it's here.


Surprisingly we have quite a huge asian population here - especially people from the Philippines. There are a couple of asian grocery stores here, that many people frequent because of the items they have.

Awwww poor Barney. Hopefully he recovers fast. It's hard as they get older to recover from things like that. Our furry guy had horrible teeth too. We struggled with keeping his teeth healthy.

It's great to donate baking...I also love to buy it as well It can be a double edged sword.

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers. I have a few things to catch up on from doing next to nothing from a couple of headache days.

Usually we would buy as well as donate, but not so sure in the current climate....others however, seem happy to buy. I heard through friends they did do well with the sales today. They do this every month, so we`re always happy to donate some baked goods.

Hope the headaches have dissipated and you`re much better now.....headaches can be horrible.





Had a lovely day, made an afternoon tea as we had two friends drop in......not too fancy, but still nice. Tom made himself scarce as we were chattering like budgies....

Went for a snooze as I felt a headache come on, I think I got chilled on our walk yesterday, so wrapped up warm and cosy and had some cherry brandy tonight. Don`t plan to walk tomorrow at all.

I told my guys I felt a little poorly..........

They did still eat the food I`d prepared........it was lovely I have to admit, slow cookers do marvels with meat.

Having an early night tonight, and plan to sleep late, hopefully.

Hope everyone is having a lovely evening.......

 

[soniam]

Man, it's cold and rainy here. It's only in the high 50sF here, but us Texans don't like that. Drinking hot tea to warm up. I had to pull out a bunch of warm clothes to sit outside in the morning waiting for my car's safety/state inspection. I could wait inside, but it's tight in there and not everyone wears masks. I went to get it Tuesday morning, but the parking lot was completely full. I thought it would be a long wait with so many cars, even if I could find a parking spot. Still need to get my Vespa inspected. I have to wait for a warm and dry day for that one; I don't like riding it in the cold or wet. I had let my 3 vehicles' inspections lapse during covid; now I am having to play catch up.

I bought some t-shirts and hoodies for my husband and son, but I haven't done any other xmas shopping. I did get some stuff for my mom a while ago and will pick up some niknaks and candy from the Japan pavilion at Epcot on our Thanksgiving trip. I have no idea what to get hubby. Son gave us a list, so we probably need to get crackin on it. We usually buy his birthday gifts at the same time, since it's in February. Otherwise, stuff hasn't restocked yet. I suspect this year will be even worse.

Back to eating good on Monday after splurging all weekend for Halloween. I am actually pretty sick of candy and sweets right now Nothing like some good roasted brussel sprouts.

Hoping my new iPhone comes tonight. The new ones are all on backorder. Our iPhone 7s are cratering. The batteries are in rough shape. We thought we would get new ones fairly soon anyway, but Disney's new Genie junk has hastened that along. Unfortunately, DH won't get his until we are already on vacation. Having one new phone is better than nothing. DS's phone is kind of useless right now and old. He has a Samsung and put in a old SIM card from someone else's phone and a different cell provider. Now his can't use data or possibly take calls, just wifi and text. We have to sit on hold with ATT to fix it. He did this before not too long ago, so we decided he would just have to live with it for a while.

@schumigirl & @Pumpkin1172 I hope the headaches go away.

@J'aime Paris I didn't catch it. Is Barney the dog? Well, whoever he is, I hope he gets to feeling better.

@Robo56 The family is adorable.

 

[schumigirl]

Yep, feeling much better today....a good sleep sometimes is all you need. I did indeed sleep late too which was lovely for a change.

No walking today, it is baltic outside, real feel of 2c (34f) planning a day of baking and cooking, days like this call for it. And thinking we might just go up to Scotland for Christmas this year, need to see if we can get the hotel we like booked. Although friends will be disappointed we won`t then be doing the Boxing Day get together we said we`d start back up this year if we weren`t going to Scotland. Anywhere between 30 and 40 folks would turn up, but some brought food and drinks with them too, so we weren`t doing everything. Maybe next year.

Definitely a warming soup for lunch, making some butternut squash, sweet, potato, carrots, leeks and sweet peppers along with an array of herbs and spices.....most of the veg is roasting in the Aga right now, then I`ll turn it all into the stock and voila.....creamy and spicy soup.

Dinner is lamb with red wine sauce........lush!!!

Happy Thirsty Thursday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, a Thursday is here. Glad you had a good night sleep and feeling much better, Schumi. Yep, time of year, I’m also at 33 degrees this morning. Clear sky so will be a nice sunny start, but by later in the morning, will be a cloudy day. I like this time of the year, as with the cooler temps, the home usually smells good with sweet baking and savory smells come the kitchen. I hope you do get to go to Scotland for Christmas this year. Nice to again enjoy holiday extended family time. I’m sure you can have a party next year.

Son, yeah I have a 7 too, and it’s starting to glitch and yeah, seems to have battery drain quickly, so thinking of getting the new phone this month. Waiting to see if any extras with the purchase is offered. I do save all to my cloud, but I find it quite annoying to set up my new phone with how my old phone looks. Hope you get your new phone soon, and hope DH phone works enough to get a new one before you leave. I started carrying my charging cord, and try to charge any time I can.

And so, with that cool start for me too, tea is what I drink, and think just a few graham crackers are left. Will be fine, as then will be on the list to restock kitchen.

That terrific Thirsty Thursday homies. Have a drink or two and enjoy, as can raise a toast with that cup or glass, to tomorrow being Friday. Yay!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

a quick early morning stop in.

It seems to be thirsty thursday...my morning tea is tasting mighty fine and I know I'll be sad once it's gone and want another one lol.

I received a phone call earlier in the week asking for a second interview - which is this afternoon So I'm pretty excited, as this is a federal government job position. It's only for a 2 yr contract, as it is a new creation, but is very probably for it to be extended. So I'm super excited. I am ready to tackle a new position, new systems, and able to give my all to a new frontier. Hoping I can sell myself and answer what questions they may have!

Usually we would buy as well as donate, but not so sure in the current climate....others however, seem happy to buy. I heard through friends they did do well with the sales today. They do this every month, so we`re always happy to donate some baked goods.

I should have said that when we buy from a bake sale...we buy the really good items that I don't make that we LOVE...but our waistlines/pants don't like it when we buy those baked goods We had a discussion with the boys that they had to take the left over halloween candy downstairs, so we would quit eating it.

Definitely a warming soup for lunch, making some butternut squash, sweet, potato, carrots, leeks and sweet peppers along with an array of herbs and spices.....most of the veg is roasting in the Aga right now, then I`ll turn it all into the stock and voila.....creamy and spicy soup.

Dinner is lamb with red wine sauce........lush!!!

O.M.Gosh, that sounds scrumptious. I would love to be a fly in your kitchen to take notes on what you make...and how you cook. Your cooking sounds amazing! I'm glad your feeling better. You can't get sick now - especially since your trip is coming up...what is your countdown at?

And so, with that cool start for me too, tea is what I drink, and think just a few graham crackers are left. Will be fine, as then will be on the list to restock kitchen.

My tea had a hole in the cup I think I hope your tea and crackers hit the perfect spot!

Man, it's cold and rainy here. It's only in the high 50sF here, but us Texans don't like that. Drinking hot tea to warm up. I had to pull out a bunch of warm clothes to sit outside in the morning waiting for my car's safety/state inspection. I could wait inside, but it's tight in there and not everyone wears masks. I went to get it Tuesday morning, but the parking lot was completely full. I thought it would be a long wait with so many cars, even if I could find a parking spot. Still need to get my Vespa inspected. I have to wait for a warm and dry day for that one; I don't like riding it in the cold or wet. I had let my 3 vehicles' inspections lapse during covid; now I am having to play catch up.

I think many people let things like that lapse during covid - especially given work places going remote and lay offs etc etc etc. It's nice that things are starting to return to more " normal" again.

Well, I should run, get started on shuffling all the papers.

Have a great day everyone...stay safe!

 

[Lynne G]

Cross my fingers and toes you do great on that interview and get the job, Pumpkin. Yeah, I boil a large teapot, so I get quite a few cups before having to fill it again.

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh, and I can say I now have a 24 year old boy. Was a glorious sunny day, when the doctor said he’s a fine looking boy, 24 years ago today. Older one is working tonight, so we’ll celebrate his birthday at lunch today. He wants Chinese, so sounds good to me. The place we use has a week day free small soup or egg roll with entree, so soup for me with my order. Yay!

 

[macraven]

Ooh, and I can say I now have a 24 year old boy. Was a glorious sunny day, when the doctor said he’s a fine looking boy, 24 years ago today. Older one is working tonight, so we’ll celebrate his birthday at lunch today. He wants Chinese, so sounds good to me. The place we use has a week day free small soup or egg roll with entree, so soup for me with my order. Yay!

Time to celebrate your boy’s great day!
Our kids grow up too fast

 

[Lynne G]

That they do Mac. I’m still a little shocked I have two in their 20’s now. Why I’m going to be blonde once again next week, no gray or white hair for me yet. LoL