Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Oh Sue, so nice you visit DM anyway. My GM had that, and was so sad, called us names that we were not, and was not herself once that set in. Hugs to ya. And yay! For all the trips this year. Will have to think about next year, doing last week in September. I tend to like to do the beginning of October, as done our fiscal year, and quiet time, with a holiday the 2nd week-end. So, free day for me, or this year, getting back, with a 3 day week-end. Already booked 1 to 9 October at RPR for next year. If I like SF enough, I'll do the week before that, maybe. Might do the Mouse a few days of that instead. Still have plenty of time to decide.

Sun did peak out for about an hour this morning, now a dull looking day, and ooh that wind. Bad hair day alert, and take a jacket. When first went for lunchtime walk, though ooh cold feeling, but then got used to it, but still thought, doh, should have taken that jacket or sweater.

And a yay! for Schumi,. nice to spend even a few days in the Scottish hotel you enjoy.


Have a wonderful Monday.

View attachment 394765l. So ready to leave. Not. Oooh, sun now out again, so bright, and the tree is doing salsa dance moves. Hey, at least it now has bright green leaves on it's branches.

Yes, it’s nice to plan so far ahead........yes, bad hair day here too!!! We ladies do suffer.........

Good afternoon everyone

Enjoyed GoT too, rewatched later on and fell asleep. Woke up around 6 and liked a few posts then fell asleep again before I could post.

Sue ...my mom suffered from Alzheimer's too before she passed...it's a cruel disease that steals the person you love ...try to remember her as she was not as she is now.

Have fun at MK today Charade

Trying to get motivated to do my housework today...doesn't look promising

Have a great day

Hey Vicki........stuff the housework.......have a relaxing day........glad you enjoyed GoT too........

Lol, yes 17 days will be ok. I like longer trips too as it’s a 6-7 hr flying time depending on route for us to get to Orlando. If our flight is 6am, we don’t get into Florida until 5:30pm local time. So whole day gone.
Yay for mini break in Scotland! Have to say, I love my hot tub! So good for aches and pains. And relaxing.

Nope, not for me.....I had friend used to run a hot tub cleaning service......even folks that got it cleaned regularly......she still had some horror stories..........put me off for life.......but they are popular.......

Yes, our day is around 23 hours between time we have to be there before the flight.......yep, full day and then some for a travel day.......


Dinner going out.......

 

[schumigirl]

Watching with horror the huge fire engulfing the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.......

I first went there as an 11 year old at school.........and returned many times over many visits to Paris.....thankfully no one is hurt, hope that doesn’t change.

Although I haven’t been back to Paris in over 10 years, it’s an amazing City and this is dreadful to watch.......all that history going up in flames. So sad.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi I keep on the hot tub maintenance scrupulously. And once a month take my water in to be analyzed. I’m very careful, don’t want to get the family ill.

Trying to figure out what to pack, the struggle is real!

Have had the TV on all afternoon. What a horror. Such an incredible loss to the world.

 

[schumigirl]

I’m quite sure you do Sue, I just said I’d never have one.......



Watching the news is dreadful, but looks like they can save the towers........that’s something........hope the firefighter that was hurt is going to be ok........

It was a beautiful Cathedral.......been in it many times......had the urge to go bring out the real photographs we have of there.......but all our real pictures are up in the attic.......

Almost bedtime here........after being up so early I’m ready for bed now.........

Big shout out to Agavegirl........KY07 if you’re reading would love you to pop in and say hello........so many old faces we miss on here..........

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

3 weeks today till we`re off again!!!!!

Tuesday again...…

Having a day in today.....looked after my friends little granddaughter this morning for a couple of hours from 8ish till her mother could pick her up, she runs her own business so can come and go as she pleases…..so I had lovely little Elise......she is a gem of a child......and we had another hand washing extravaganza!!!!

Informed me I have a nicer smelling kitchen that her mummy does...….didn't pass that on to her mother when she picked her up!!! Love having her around though.....funniest little girl ever!!

Rest of the day will be getting all the bedding dried, sunny and breezy day, still cool but now they are promising us hot weather for the weekend.....hope so.

Have a great Tuesday.......

 

[schumigirl]

Where I can find temporary job in Miami, FL?

Not sure this is the best thread to post on.

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning. Grumble, that wind is just enough to remind it's cooler than the last couple of days. And dark enough commute car thought high beams were needed. But at least we are dried out from all that rain, and the horizon is a light orange and almost gold.

So sad, what a beautiful Gothic cathedral is Notre Dame. I hope they can rebuild.

So cute, Schumi, the little GD. Nice you watch her some mornings. I like the Bath and Body soaps too.

Yeah hot tubs, not fan, and rarely go in one. Would never want a hotel room with one in it either. In the mountains near me, there are resorts that have themed hot tubs in their rooms. Never have been to those resorts. But, I see the why Sue enjoys, and agree that I'd feel safer if I control the cleaning of it.

With that, it's a Tuesday, and you know what that means. Yep, Taco Bell runs today.

So, yeah, terrific Tuesday, and hope you find a taco in your travels today.

Mac, hope you are feeling much better. More well thoughts to you.

Good Morning!

Waves to Schumi, Keisha, Charade, Bobbie, Tink, Robo, Buckeev, RAPstar, and all the other homies I am missing.

Yay, while still not warm, hello sun.

 

[Charade67]

Quick good morning. Yesterday was quite eventful. After our unexpected wake up call we had a student get really sick. We were hoping it was just something he ate, but it appears to be a stomach virus. My roomie stayed behind to take care of him. She brought him into our room, so since they didn’t want to expose more people than necessary, I got moved to my own room last night. It’s nice being alone, but i really hope the boy is feeling better today.

Today we go to Hollywood Studios. I think B is actually going to spend some time with me today. We may splurge and make a nice dinner reservation if there is anything available.

Almost forgot. We ran into the mother of one of B’s classmates yesterday. Someone who was not part of our group.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks for the live report, Charade. Hope you are having fun. And hope the sick boy feels much better today. With that many people, I can see a virus catching up with some one.

 

[keishashadow]

My boys - #3 vacationing in St Louis for hockey, got some great pics up in their Arch yesterday. #2 went to dentist with toothache, will be going back to see dr yankem next Monday once the antibiotics bring down the swelling as it’s too far gone. #1, well guess where his family landed this morning

I do believe her legs grew 6 inches overnight lol

While everyone else was enjoying GoT sunday we were in 3rd hour of Tornado Watches that ran until 3 am. Glad I taped every repeat showing as the 2nd & third ones didn’t record via disturbance to our DTV dish. Finally watched last night, was careful to avoid spoilers

Yesterday i woke to light snow (twice), saw & felt hail as i walked into target to pick up an order. Seriously, enough already it’s spring.

Mac - still not back posting? Yikes will send out the hounds.

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I don’t recall what the name of the stuff was, just glad all I had was to drink half cup of the stuff twice!

Yes, I usually pick up a bottle of wine at Publix during our first grocery shop. Then wait to get to Costco to buy their wine. Good brands and cheaper than the store. It’s too bad I can’t buy their Vodka! The bottles are so huge. When we had moms condo my brother & I kept a Costco size vodka there. Lasted us 3 yrs! The rumour is the Kirkland Vodka May be Grey Goose.
Leaving for daughters in 30 min. Her BFF since grade 9 and her fiancée are picking me up. I’m on the way!

Say whaaaaat? No way, said the Grey Goose

Nearest costco to us is 100 mile+ RT drive. Sams are a dime a dozen, one 3 miles away. Do like their gas prices. Only in a costco once on trial membership, remember liking their pizza way more than sams lol. Have mulled over joining for just the rental car privledges and rare trip there, military membership discount to join I believe?

Do buy their Kirkland products when it comes to basic medical stuff on amazon lol. They work as well as the brand name stuff.

My price just dropped booking thru Costco, I had Budget when it dropped for $175/6 days for SUV picking up at FLL and returning in Orlando. Yesterday price dropped with Alamo to $171 for suv. So I rebooked. Midsize were $161
And Costco gives extra driver.

On the there is no pixie dust on the transportation board here, many curtly state you don’t have to be a member to use their corporate code when booking thru alamo. Could be, but since they give an extra driver free, i’m Willing to guess if said 2nd driver would have a mishap, there would be some heck to pay if rentee is not a member.

Quick good morning. Up before 6:00 today not by choice. The hotel fire alarm went off. Apparently it was nothing because they got us back inside fairly quickly. Now it’s time to get up for real and get ready for the day. Magic Kingdom today.

A large youth group + a hotel = fire alarm being pulled at least once lol

Lynne and Tink, it really is a horrible disease too many affected with. My mom is 88 now, and hers has been a slow progression, and early onset. We first started noticing signs in her late 60s. I had arranged home care to come in gradually increasing hours as needed to keep her in her condo. Until she started locking the aides out. Then I had to move her.
She doesn’t know who we are anymore, and non verbal. One day they’ll have a cure.

I thank God every single time I enter my Mom’s room in the nursing home and she remembers who I am! Sometimes she scares me and call me her sister but with a prompt quickly realizes it’s me. My mom will be 89 soon, was always hard worker, strong like bull , but time is starting to catch up with her physically now & is WC bound.

Yes, it’s nice to plan so far ahead........yes, bad hair day here too!!! We ladies do suffer.........



Hey Vicki........stuff the housework.......have a relaxing day........glad you enjoyed GoT too........



Nope, not for me.....I had friend used to run a hot tub cleaning service......even folks that got it cleaned regularly......she still had some horror stories..........put me off for life.......but they are popular.......

Yes, our day is around 23 hours between time we have to be there before the flight.......yep, full day and then some for a travel day.......


Dinner going out.......

23 hr day for travel? Yuck. I’m still going whine next weekend lol

We always stayed at the nicer Myrtle Beach resorts, not difficult to do as there were deals to be found if you kicked the tires hard enough . One year, it had various poolscapes, even a small pool & a hot tub up on an open atrium area around 12 stories up, with the larger units having side few of ocean and the front view via walkway that area.

The first bike week of season officially started the Saturday we were leaving. Thought we would miss the hubbub. Ha, not! We watched multiple men pile into single units that were set to hold 8 pp. Our habit coming from beach area was to stop & use the roof pool again before heading up to our unit. While my kids stretched out their last pool time there, i watched the hot tub get increasing full with the gents. Then one pulled out a couple of bars of soap.

Let’s just say the pools were all drained the next day. Feel bad for any unsuspecting guests that had booked that week.

Watching with horror the huge fire engulfing the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.......

I first went there as an 11 year old at school.........and returned many times over many visits to Paris.....thankfully no one is hurt, hope that doesn’t change.

Although I haven’t been back to Paris in over 10 years, it’s an amazing City and this is dreadful to watch.......all that history going up in flames. So sad.

Sad to see, but amazing grace indeed..altar & cross intact. Appears a lot of the priceless artwork & religious icons were saved via a human chain.

Quick good morning. Yesterday was quite eventful. After our unexpected wake up call we had a student get really sick. We were hoping it was just something he ate, but it appears to be a stomach virus. My roomie stayed behind to take care of him. She brought him into our room, so since they didn’t want to expose more people than necessary, I got moved to my own room last night. It’s nice being alone, but i really hope the boy is feeling better today.

Today we go to Hollywood Studios. I think B is actually going to spend some time with me today. We may splurge and make a nice dinner reservation if there is anything available.

Almost forgot. We ran into the mother of one of B’s classmates yesterday. Someone who was not part of our group.

MGM is a bit of a dining wasteland. Not a fan of food offerings at brown derby but 50’s has a decent chicken meal & pot roast. Don’t forget the boardwalk area or even the Swolphin, I like Garden Grove buffet & it may have characters there for dinner. Can’t remember which days.

 

[pattyw]

Happy Tuesday all!!

Thanks so much for the well wishes on our cruise!!

Sue- You should be on your way to Ft. Lauderdale! Safe travels!

Schumi- you're in preparation mode for your vacay!! Love the cartoons- laughed so hard having coffee this morning!!

Charade- sorry to hear about the sick student- hope everyone else stays well!!

Lynne- glad your weather has settled down!

We're having fun on the cruise! So happy we upgraded our room to a junior suite! It is very nice! I'll send some pics soon- uploading them now!!

 

[pattyw]

Here's some pics of our room and view:






We had a late night last night. Enjoyed the piano bar and casino. We slept in today and had breakfast in the room and ate on our balcony! We're seeing Mama Mia this afternoon. We're at sea today. Tomorrow, we arrive in Cozumel.

to everyone!!

Sending well wishes to Mac!

 

[RAPstar]

The coffee isn't working this morning. Send help.

 

[Sue M]

The coffee isn't working this morning. Send help.

Oh no! Time for a new coffee maker?

 

[Lynne G]

Here's a latte for ya RAPstar. Will be nice if I get a chance to say hello to ya, this October. HHN on the mind...

Keisha, very cute GD. Yep, they grow like weeds. Nice place for the family to end up in. Looks beautiful out. We have that same sunny day, but probably 40 degrees lower. Costco does give a military discount on your first year of membership. After that, nada. Was miffed when I found out about that. But, have joined every year, for several years now. Besides rental cars, good rate on cruise, and we shop there every so often. 20 or so minute ride north or west, as we have 2 close. The one west of me has more of the food I can't find anywhere else, at good prices, plus, at holidays, discount flowers, and I like Kirkland stuff. Sam's is the closest, and does discount some on their membership for military (they come to the base), but the best membership discount for military is BJ's. They come every year to the base, and we shop there more than get gas. They have a nice deli, that the other 2 don't, and coupons which we use. Sam's we use it mostly to get gas, though do shop in it sometimes. We tend to eat the pizza at Sam's, only soda and sometimes fries at Costco, and never eat at BJ's, though I think no one did, so it's gone, if I remember from the last time I was there.

Patty, so cool to get an upgrade to a suite! Great pictures, keep them coming. Sounds like a very fun cruise already.

Almost too warm inside. Coolers on roof are ornaments only, and chiller box to sit in parking lot has yet to be seen. Sigh. Good thing we have an ice maker.

Later homies. Time for tea, with ice.

 

[Sue M]

Good morning everyone! Woke up to partly sunny. It’s now 9:30 and sun is already gone. Temps in low 50’s and rain on the way. I’ll be sooooo happy in a week to be in Florida starting vacay on the beach. Yay for 1 week countdown! So with that I’m in packing frenzy! Trying to decide what to take. I’m really trying this time not to overpack. So I have room for shopping I may do there! How many shorts, capris, shirts to pack so difficult! I’m bringing 3 dresses, one casual nice for dinners out. We only have 2 planned at RPH and HRH. So sad about dinner shuttle. Will have to decide how we want to get to HRH now. Maybe Lyft as there are 3 of us.
My packing frenzy continues today! It’s my last full free day to geter done! The next few days I have things every day, the pre trip rituals! Hair colour, nails, etc. Plus friends birthday lunch Thursday. Friday - Sunday is mostly booked up. I have next Monday free to finalize what I’m bringing and put everything in the luggage. I’ll have it all laid out but don’t like to pack it till day before. Also will add a couple of fabric softener sheets to suitcase to keep things smelling fresh, and can use it in laundry while there!

Schumi happy to hear many artifacts/art works were able to be saved by human chain. Enjoy your morning with your friends GD! I love good smelling hand soap too, lol!

Lynne, I agree with hot tubs in hotel rooms. Or some public ones. I wouldn’t trust those either. I trust my own because I maintain it!

Charade how awful for the boy to get stomach flu. My oldest has gotten stomach flu at wdw a few times. It’s awful. But yay for getting your own room! I forget where you’re staying?
Have fun in DHS! Some of my fav rides are there. But was disappointed in the Alien Saucers. I thought they’d be like DCA Mater in Carsland. But not nearly half the fun!
We love Brown Derby. Usually go for lunch for the meal size Cobb Salad. It’s really good and pretty much same price as going to a quick service. Maybe a tad more but not significant. Comes with yummy rolls. That’s the only thing we have there! Also love the fried chicken at 50’s. Sci Fi is another fav, but less so since they took The Reuben off the menu. You get a great view of Starwars from Slinky! Hope you’re having a great day!

Keishashadow great pic! Sorry for #2 with dental prob, hope he’s out of pain soon.
100mi! That’s a long drive for a Costco! We don’t have SAMS club here. I don’t know if they are in Canada at all. Never been in one. But we have 3 Costco’s nearby us! I love their Kirkland products. Always good quality. Wish our Costco’s had wine and alcohol! But in a week I’ll be at the Costco in Florida! They even have Kirkland wine which is pretty good. I like the NZ Sav Blanc. And their price on Kim Crawford is good too! I’m always amazed at the low price of alcohol in the US. (And gas)!

I always use the Costco booking site for car rentals and you must enter your Costco member #. I guess technically you could find out what the Costco booking code is and enter it on Alamo site. But I suspect you’re right, if something should happen it may not go well for them. I’m not one to roll the dice. Especially with all the crazy drivers in Florida.

It was heartbreaking the first time I went and my mom didn’t recognize me. I’m glad I always have a daughter or 2 with me when I go down to see her. It’s just too depressing.

Oh those men in Myrtle Beach yikes. That’s awful. I hope they had to pay damages. I’m thinking they must have been in their 20’s?

Pattyw nope! It’s a week today that we leave! Yay for junior suite! Pics look great! Enjoy Cozumel! That water colour is beautiful.

Mac hope you’re on the mend.

 

[Sue M]

Lynne, we get the executive membership at Costco which has a cash back. So it pays for our membership. Always get our gas there. All paper products, and lots of other stuff. Just bought the Miele vacuum cleaner there. Can’t beat their prices. Sometimes we grab the polish sausage in the food court. Can’t beat the price! And their good.
Plus all the Kirkland stuff. Clothing...can’t beat their deals on Calvin Klein Jeans, and other brands. I bought some Keds last year. Sketchers, UGGs.
We’ve also bought TVs, they carry Samsung which we like.

 

[macraven]

Oh Sue, so nice you visit DM anyway. My GM had that, and was so sad, called us names that we were not, and was not herself once that set in. Hugs to ya. And yay! For all the trips this year. Will have to think about next year, doing last week in September. I tend to like to do the beginning of October, as done our fiscal year, and quiet time, with a holiday the 2nd week-end. So, free day for me, or this year, getting back, with a 3 day week-end. Already booked 1 to 9 October at RPR for next year. If I like SF enough, I'll do the week before that, maybe. Might do the Mouse a few days of that instead. Still have plenty of time to decide.

Sun did peak out for about an hour this morning, now a dull looking day, and ooh that wind. Bad hair day alert, and take a jacket. When first went for lunchtime walk, though ooh cold feeling, but then got used to it, but still thought, doh, should have taken that jacket or sweater.

And a yay! for Schumi,. nice to spend even a few days in the Scottish hotel you enjoy.


Have a wonderful Monday.

View attachment 394765l. So ready to leave. Not. Oooh, sun now out again, so bright, and the tree is doing salsa dance moves. Hey, at least it now has bright green leaves on it's branches.

 

[macraven]

A bit of issues with my phone so will try to post again

Been under the weather and trying to read and post a bit

Hope all is going fine for all the homies
Thanks for thinking of me

Miss not being here the past days