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

[schumigirl]

I was still only 17 in July of ‘85.

So was I.

I turned 18 in the September.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

like your masks!!!

A year after live aid, I had a mortgage, bought my own flat at just shy of 20. Was in full time employment in the Explosives industry working towards my first degree, the English Literature degree and planning to become a journalist.........that didn’t exactly happen, but, I won’t complain how things turned out though.....pretty good!

I was quite self sufficient by 18. But things are different for others.....

Still plan to try Chick-Fil-A one day....



Sangria going down well tonight........and starting to watch dvd’s of Person of Interest from the beginning again......They’re so good! And we get to see areas of New York we recognise.......

Hope Keisha‘s son party goes well tonight.......sounds like it will!!

Very full from pizza earlier......but a couple of chips and dip now.....always nice!

Ahhh yes getting involved in real estate early, I know the feeling, I was renting out some of my investment properties at that age as well....

So glad to have that stuff all done!



So many people get involved with real estate early, I have a friend that still has 18 properties, I tell him he’s nuts.

In the long run it is a wonderful nest egg.

He calls once in a while with a super deal, it’s always hey you interested.....

Nope I’m good.

Some people once involved with are so good to be rid of......the one and only’s.......lol.....best ignored!!!!!!!!

 

[Realfoodfans]

@schumigirl I was blessed with childcare - my Mum had my first at her home - though a good drive for me twice a day it was peace of mind. First was at pre school when number two arrived so Mum would come over to me then - we had flexibility in hours with sometimes having to cover evening or weekend events so I always took them to school as it was a country primary school en route to the parkland where we were based. Dad used to say I had ICI written through me like a stick of rock I was so proud of the company! Off to bed now - this is the weekend we don’t have the grandchildren home - get jobs done but we really miss them. Hope you enjoyed your sangria!
Goodnight all x

 

[schumigirl]

@schumigirl I was blessed with childcare - my Mum had my first at her home - though a good drive for me twice a day it was peace of mind. First was at pre school when number two arrived so Mum would come over to me then - we had flexibility in hours with sometimes having to cover evening or weekend events so I always took them to school as it was a country primary school en route to the parkland where we were based. Dad used to say I had ICI written through me like a stick of rock I was so proud of the company! Off to bed now - this is the weekend we don’t have the grandchildren home - get jobs done but we really miss them. Hope you enjoyed your sangria!
Goodnight all x

Yes, my mum looked after Kyle from around 8 months old when I went back part time, till we moved away. My parents only lived a 10 minute drive away, dropped Kyle off at 7am and picked him up at 11.45 Mon to Fri. Wouldn`t have left him with anyone else......it is a blessing being able to have family around, we did miss that moving around when Kyle was a baby.

Not much left of ICI now..if anything.

yep, sangria was good thanks......bed soon for us too........

 

[Lynne G]

Eek, some are younger than me. I was 20 that summer of 1985. I remember watching live aid on the TV, as some was live here, some taped from England. Historic to this day.

With a DH in the military and me full time working, my kids both went to daycare from 4 months old. When older one was a toddler, I moved him to a daycare my mom volunteered at. Little one started at the daycare at my work, so was nice to be able to see her more. I also moved her over to my mom’s daycare, as I was hoping she would make friends with kids going to kindergarten the next year. I have been working since I was 15 years old. So have my kids.

Made dumplings, as had to do something with the left over steak. I use wonton dough, then air fry. Then, since I had some dough left, I tried putting some cherry pie filling in some. They were pretty good too. Sweet ending.

Ugh, with 70 percent humidity, it was so sticky feeling out. We were South enough we missed the rain, just a very light drizzle around lunchtime. Sunny as all right now. And still in the 80’s degrees. Very warm night.

Very creative Charade. I keep ours mostly in the car, as we tend to only use when going somewhere.

Car is happy with new wheels. Quieter ride, I think.

Enjoy your Saturday night. Then there’s mine:


Hehe, yep, a grey goose slushy and the remote. Perfect in my book.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Eek, some are younger than me. I was 20 that summer of 1985. I remember watching live aid on the TV, as some was live here, some taped from England. Historic to this day.

With a DH in the military and me full time working, my kids both went to daycare from 4 months old. When older one was a toddler, I moved him to a daycare my mom volunteered at. Little one started at the daycare at my work, so was nice to be able to see her more. I also moved her over to my mom’s daycare, as I was hoping she would make friends with kids going to kindergarten the next year. I have been working since I was 15 years old. So have my kids.

Made dumplings, as had to do something with the left over steak. I use wonton dough, then air fry. Then, since I had some dough left, I tried putting some cherry pie filling in some. They were pretty good too. Sweet ending.

Ugh, with 70 percent humidity, it was so sticky feeling out. We were South enough we missed the rain, just a very light drizzle around lunchtime. Sunny as all right now. And still in the 80’s degrees. Very warm night.

Very creative Charade. I keep ours mostly in the car, as we tend to only use when going somewhere.

Car is happy with new wheels. Quieter ride, I think.

Enjoy your Saturday night. Then there’s mine:
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Hehe, yep, a grey goose slushy and the remote. Perfect in my book.

Grey Goose Slushy.....


Well at least I’m still older than you by a smidge, my 39th is this coming September!!!

 

[Monykalyn]

Weekend again. Seems this month is going by faster, long catch up

Wow! Sounds like you’re having an amazing vacay! Can’t wait to hear what caused the .6 mi sprint! Bear? Fabulous pics! My thighs would be crying too, maybe screaming! I remember we were in an old gold mining town. Years ago, pre children! We went down to the river and used the dog dish to pan for gold lol!
Had to look up Keystone
We were at our friends who have the chickens on Canada Day. They have a bunch of chics. Thought of you.

yeah the sprint was because oldest wanted to see another monument on way back to hotel. It looked like a wicked storm was coming- black skies one way, blue the other- so we pretty much ran up the hill. Amazing view but oof- I hurt the next day.

That is some hike, any altitude issues with the hike? Hope you strike it rich

no issues at all with the ascent. As for the gold- we found a couple flakes. Lots of garnets in the silt though. Our guide let Alysa (the geology major) take the silt from the pan (after gold filtered out) home. She and her sister spent hours picking out the garnets. We each have a teeny vial of them now. I adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us. OTOH- she very clearly picked a field of study she loves and is passionate about, and a parent always wants their kids to be happy

Attaching a picture of the grandbaby

SOO sweet!

My dogs are usually fine with thunder storms and fireworks. It was just too crazy last night with them going o

my pet sitter said our dog wasn’t wild about them either, but one bedroom on the lower level is really quiet and he stayed in there. The chickens- well the older girls weren’t happy, but the babies didn’t know any better

Have you tried a good strong Argentinian Malbec? D

mmmm I think it was a restaurant in the Venetian in Las Vegas where we had a great bottle of this.

much ...just keep to ourselves and maybe go to the beach a few times. Hanging out on the balcony and watching the sunset over the gulf sounds great to me

At least I know that everyone going with me has been tested for Covid so no worries. We're taking most of our food with us and only plan on eating out at places with outdoor seating.

. Looks like a great time. The time away we’ve had in June and July have been HUGE mental health helps.

We keep hopping on the fence about our September trip. I am so excited about going away just hubby and I and ready to go back to Universal, but listening to others and watching this whole virus blow up all over the place, doubts are creeping in. Universal isnt worrying us but the plane ride and airport are. Southwest will still have 2 to a row when we fly and masks, but my sensible boring side is yelling at me. Still have time. Southwest was funny when I asked about their cancellation policy. "Just have to cancel 10 minutes prior to boarding." Never heard of a 10 minute cancellation time frame.

Universal- if they keep up what they are doing right now- is fantastic. Never once felt at risk. My daughter has been on a plane several times through this- even was in Seattle when this was exploding there- and both hubs and son have flown since. Everyone’s risk assessment is different though.

Found some amazing things and intend to do a scrap book and memory box for everyone to see and hopefully reduce down the things I’ve put to one side so far! Letters back to late 1800’s from family members for example.

So sorry for your loss. What a great way to commemorate though with memory boxes/books.

You can spot us Brits a mile away in Florida where they just get the most amazing storms ever!!! We`re out watching it oohing and aaahhing at all the lightning.....lol.....

So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!

So, this is the after picture.....just over 3 inches inches off and about 25lbs of the stuff she thinned!!

very nice, color is gorgeous

to pay for her to do her online classes about a 1/2 hour train ride away

yeah that makes sense. We will find out this week if middles classes are online or some in person.

Spicy pork on kebab skewers for lunch and some home made potato salad.......Kyle just wants a turkey sandwich......simple!

kebabs sound yummy!

didn’t know her really well, but always enjoyed talking to her when she came in. She was a really sweet lady

hugs to you- I do remember you mentioning her.

Seemed like an odd response. Then she called me and was laughing because her 8 month old son and grabbed her phone and accidentally sent that emoji.

lol!

And we really don`t want a dog. No more travelling if we did!!

are you sure? I think our pup has less lab in him than advertised- what you get from a rescue. He missed us I think laying on hubs feet so he can’t move.can also see remains of yet another shredded toy

he was awaiting a liver transplant having suffered a degenerative disease and everything approved for March but the virus halted transplants and tragically he deteriorated in June

My friends tribute was so overwhelming.

Omg so sorry! Sounds like he had a life well loved and what a great tribute!

I’m usually ok with it but the level of ineptitude is dangerous

yes everywhere too, along with common sense and re-evaluation as science comes in. But some leaders are too stubborn to admit change in direction needed and be “wrong”.

You both are having the crazy bugs too? They're horrible this year! I just ordered more bug sticks from Amazon. Yuck!

Even the chickens can’t keep up this year! Although it’s been highly entertaining watching them suddenly take off after a bug.

It's colder rain and will cool everything off a lot.

MO rain in summer is like Florida rain- usually warm and just makes things more humid. We got got in huge rain our last night in South Dakota coming back after dinner. Soaked and Cold! Very cold rain- shocking to us lol.

I've been getting green beans but the zucchini isn't quite large enough to pick yet. My peppers all seem delayed too. I have bell, poblano, hot cherry and jalapeno that are all still tiny babies. We have been getting tons of lettuce though, which is good because we eat a lot of salads in general. I think the cucumbers will be ready to start picking either today or tomorrow. My herbs have exploded! I have tons of cilantro, parsley, dill, thyme, rosemary, basil and two kinds of min

Sounds like my garden! The Roma’s should be ripe in the next day or two. But my lettuce is now grown out and I will get seeds soon. My cilantro also seeded out and it will restart itself.

Sunday is my birthday!

Happy birthday!
And happy birthday to Keisha son!
Kiddos Prom is Friday, then we take off for St. Louis for Saturday for step-MiL retirement party.
Sons high school will have more info on this fall in next couple weeks. Hoping they go back in person. At some point we are going to have to accept a level of risk, work to mitigate it as much as possible, but go back to living. I think too many are pinning way way too much on a “magic bullet” vaccine thats at least a year away if it ever happens. Oldest is still off to Seattle for grad school- there will be lots of grad assistants to assist with classes of undergrads, so should be easier to keep classes small and do online as needed. I’m hoping UCF for middle has in person too, but I’m less optimistic than a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how middle will handle having to be isolated and online only- she was almost in tears this week telling me she couldn’t do it. We’ve let off on the counseling and I need to get her back in before the depression takes hold again. Damn virus (as my adorable great nephew says when he wears his mask- he’s 3 and is good about it but funny)

 

[macraven]

Elsa!

Hope your wish comes true when you blow out the candles on the cake!

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Birthday Elsa. Hope you have a nice birthday today.

Ah, was a very bright sunrise, and so bright out still. With a stop to get some food, will be off to enjoy some pool time by lunchtime. Still that pesky chance of you loose, rain for you, but weather lady says lesser chances today, then yesterday. And a hot one too, see all that rain we’ve had, evaporated, and now we get very humid air. And will see 90 by the later afternoon. Already in the mid 70’s, and climbing into the 80’s in less than an hour. Ah, beautiful sunny, clear day. Hello high weather system, keep that pesky Southern rainy air away.

Yeah, I actually like watching a storm too. Though more like a tea cup than a beer. LoL

Hey, MonyK, he may have enough lab in him. We had so many chewed up toys. My female lab, aka Shark, would chew those toys that squeak, to get the squeaker out. Then I got to pick that squeaker out of the carpet, as once she was done getting it out, toy was no more fun. We did many a nylabone, and other chew toys that took awhile to get through. Those that took awhile sometimes had to be fetched under the couch, as once slid under there, paws and snouts were almost always not able to retrieve it. So a whine and scratching got us to use a yardstick and swish it out. And my DH still wants another lab. Ah, with those otter tails, I will keep nothing breakable on the tables. And get a trash can that can close tighter, in case the lab is a trash raider like my male lab was. But, still not ready for another one. With the kids in college and us, usually not home. Maybe when he retires before me. And it may be a service dog, as his doctors are starting to suggest he needs such a dog. Sigh. No matter, I will be the primary caregiver, even if he or the kids beg to differ. It still happens, I become responsible for the dog, and because of that, I am just not ready. I do miss having one too, though.

With that,



Yes, no need to ask, tea in my tea cup. Quiet house, as have no idea when my night owl kids went to bed. Remote in hand. Life is good.

And yes, I am looking forward to enjoy Universal Orlando at the end of September. Masks and frequent washing of hands, not many times eating inside, and I am okay with the risks. I am ready for a relaxing vacation.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Grey Goose Slushy.....


Well at least I’m still older than you by a smidge, my 39th is this coming September!!!

I’m older than most homies I think - but hey I’m still here and healthy so no complaints!

Had a good walk early with the dog but we are disappointed one farmer on our circular route from home seems to be trying to discourage walkers - he’s removed footpath signs, put three electric fences up and removed a stile. We always stick to the path and have the dog on a lead but perhaps others haven’t.

My daughter Emma and I went to a plant centre as I wanted to get something for her front porch. Really wanted a palm but too expensive there but got a nice selection of seasonal plants for now.

Hubs and Emma both love the Formula 1 racing so they are hunkered down inside now watching that. I’m going to plan tonight’s meal then spend some time on my puzzle.

Still too quiet without the children but we’ve got to get used to it every other weekend now they will be away.

 

[Lynne G]

I think DisneyLife was teasing about my age, or can’t do the math, LoL. Best part of this thread, homies are all different ages.

Ah, breakfast for one, as not waking the kids. Croissant with egg and cheese, double bacon, well, because, why not? Will save some for the kids.

Glad, Real, you are enjoying a nice afternoon. Yep, porch greenery needs to be more local plants. Hope she found the perfect porch plant.

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. Nothing interesting on the agenda today. At some point I need to get to the grocery store.

Just a quick pop in to wish Elsa a

 

[Monykalyn]

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Happy Birthday Elsa. Hope you have a nice birthday today.

Ah, was a very bright sunrise, and so bright out still. With a stop to get some food, will be off to enjoy some pool time by lunchtime. Still that pesky chance of you loose, rain for you, but weather lady says lesser chances today, then yesterday. And a hot one too, see all that rain we’ve had, evaporated, and now we get very humid air. And will see 90 by the later afternoon. Already in the mid 70’s, and climbing into the 80’s in less than an hour. Ah, beautiful sunny, clear day. Hello high weather system, keep that pesky Southern rainy air away.

Yeah, I actually like watching a storm too. Though more like a tea cup than a beer. LoL

Hey, MonyK, he may have enough lab in him. We had so many chewed up toys. My female lab, aka Shark, would chew those toys that squeak, to get the squeaker out. Then I got to pick that squeaker out of the carpet, as once she was done getting it out, toy was no more fun. We did many a nylabone, and other chew toys that took awhile to get through. Those that took awhile sometimes had to be fetched under the couch, as once slid under there, paws and snouts were almost always not able to retrieve it. So a whine and scratching got us to use a yardstick and swish it out. And my DH still wants another lab. Ah, with those otter tails, I will keep nothing breakable on the tables. And get a trash can that can close tighter, in case the lab is a trash raider like my male lab was. But, still not ready for another one. With the kids in college and us, usually not home. Maybe when he retires before me. And it may be a service dog, as his doctors are starting to suggest he needs such a dog. Sigh. No matter, I will be the primary caregiver, even if he or the kids beg to differ. It still happens, I become responsible for the dog, and because of that, I am just not ready. I do miss having one too, though.

With that,
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Yes, no need to ask, tea in my tea cup. Quiet house, as have no idea when my night owl kids went to bed. Remote in hand. Life is good.

And yes, I am looking forward to enjoy Universal Orlando at the end of September. Masks and frequent washing of hands, not many times eating inside, and I am okay with the risks. I am ready for a relaxing vacation.

You just described Nemo lol! He will drop his ball right at edge of of couch and “nudge” it until it gets stuck under the couch. Then scratch at it until we retrieve it- we’ve watched him do this. He’s figured out we play with him when the toy gets stuck

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes SANS family! On our way to brunch right now so I plan to have a cinnamon roll and a mimosa I think! Going to be a good day - hubby’s uncle arranged a skeet shoot this afternoon so will be fun!

Love it! Confession time.... I put up three Christmas trees. Yes, I am that crazy person and one tree is a Disney tree. I may have to get that one.

I think last year I was up to 5...but only one I’d them is super tall my themed trees are 7 ft or under so I don’t think they count lol.

So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!

Yeah, I actually like watching a storm too. Though more like a tea cup than a beer. LoL

Yes! Love watching a good storm from the garage or porch! Growing up in Wisconsin I didn’t know that wasn’t what everyone did!

And yes, I am looking forward to enjoy Universal Orlando at the end of September. Masks and frequent washing of hands, not many times eating inside, and I am okay with the risks. I am ready for a relaxing vacation.

Yup me too. I think we all need a relaxing vacation at this point!

Have a good Sunday folks!

 

[schumigirl]

Weekend again. Seems this month is going by faster, long catch up
yeah the sprint was because oldest wanted to see another monument on way back to hotel. It looked like a wicked storm was coming- black skies one way, blue the other- so we pretty much ran up the hill. Amazing view but oof- I hurt the next day.
no issues at all with the ascent. As for the gold- we found a couple flakes. Lots of garnets in the silt though. Our guide let Alysa (the geology major) take the silt from the pan (after gold filtered out) home. She and her sister spent hours picking out the garnets. We each have a teeny vial of them now. I adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us. OTOH- she very clearly picked a field of study she loves and is passionate about, and a parent always wants their kids to be happy
SOO sweet!
my pet sitter said our dog wasn’t wild about them either, but one bedroom on the lower level is really quiet and he stayed in there. The chickens- well the older girls weren’t happy, but the babies didn’t know any better
mmmm I think it was a restaurant in the Venetian in Las Vegas where we had a great bottle of this.
. Looks like a great time. The time away we’ve had in June and July have been HUGE mental health helps.
Universal- if they keep up what they are doing right now- is fantastic. Never once felt at risk. My daughter has been on a plane several times through this- even was in Seattle when this was exploding there- and both hubs and son have flown since. Everyone’s risk assessment is different though.
So sorry for your loss. What a great way to commemorate though with memory boxes/books.
So you’d fit right in with us Midwesterners- we pull up lawn chairs, gather in someone’s garage, have a beer and watch the lightening!
very nice, color is gorgeous
yeah that makes sense. We will find out this week if middles classes are online or some in person.
kebabs sound yummy!
hugs to you- I do remember you mentioning her.
lol!
are you sure? I think our pup has less lab in him than advertised- what you get from a rescue. He missed us I think laying on hubs feet so he can’t move.can also see remains of yet another shredded toy View attachment 508932View attachment 508933

Omg so sorry! Sounds like he had a life well loved and what a great tribute!
yes everywhere too, along with common sense and re-evaluation as science comes in. But some leaders are too stubborn to admit change in direction needed and be “wrong”.
Even the chickens can’t keep up this year! Although it’s been highly entertaining watching them suddenly take off after a bug.
MO rain in summer is like Florida rain- usually warm and just makes things more humid. We got got in huge rain our last night in South Dakota coming back after dinner. Soaked and Cold! Very cold rain- shocking to us lol.
Sounds like my garden! The Roma’s should be ripe in the next day or two. But my lettuce is now grown out and I will get seeds soon. My cilantro also seeded out and it will restart itself.

Happy birthday!
And happy birthday to Keisha son!
Kiddos Prom is Friday, then we take off for St. Louis for Saturday for step-MiL retirement party.
Sons high school will have more info on this fall in next couple weeks. Hoping they go back in person. At some point we are going to have to accept a level of risk, work to mitigate it as much as possible, but go back to living. I think too many are pinning way way too much on a “magic bullet” vaccine thats at least a year away if it ever happens. Oldest is still off to Seattle for grad school- there will be lots of grad assistants to assist with classes of undergrads, so should be easier to keep classes small and do online as needed. I’m hoping UCF for middle has in person too, but I’m less optimistic than a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how middle will handle having to be isolated and online only- she was almost in tears this week telling me she couldn’t do it. We’ve let off on the counseling and I need to get her back in before the depression takes hold again. Damn virus (as my adorable great nephew says when he wears his mask- he’s 3 and is good about it but funny)

Oh I agree Monyk.....they are so tempting to look at......but not quite yet for us. Maybe in the distant future when we decide almost 10 hour flights are too much......lol.....so probably never then!!! Lovely pictures of the puppy......those eyes!!!! Gorgeous......

Glad Alysa is enjoying her chosen path so much....she does sound completely suited to it and so settled, yes to see your kids happy is our main priority in life....glad she`s enjoying it so much.

I hope your middle one gets sorted Monyk......must be very worrying for you watching and hoping she doesn`t get too low. Bless her, hope she gets what she needs......

Hope Prom goes well and enjoy the celebration at the weekend.....sounds fun!!!

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes SANS family! On our way to brunch right now so I plan to have a cinnamon roll and a mimosa I think! Going to be a good day - hubby’s uncle arranged a skeet shoot this afternoon so will be fun!



I think last year I was up to 5...but only one I’d them is super tall my themed trees are 7 ft or under so I don’t think they count lol.




Yes! Love watching a good storm from the garage or porch! Growing up in Wisconsin I didn’t know that wasn’t what everyone did!



Yup me too. I think we all need a relaxing vacation at this point!

Have a good Sunday folks!

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Have a wonderful day Elsa......sounds a lot of fun!!!!

Yes, us storm watchers are more comon than not it seems.......lol......

Of course 7 foot trees count We have five trees inside too, and two of them are around that height......the bigger one is the hallway is my favourite......it`s more or less purple themed with lots of Universal purchases on that on. Outside we have some real trees along the driveway lit up.....but they need work.......or so I keep telling Tom!!! Christmas is my favourite time of year and it shows!!!

Have a fabulous birthday Elsa.........




Another busy day today......

Weather has been lovely, and quite warm for us after the last few days haven`t been so good.

No idea what the week ahead wll bring....no plans, except for a possible lunch with friends on Wednesday.....still not decided if we`re going or not. They have booked for us, so we`ll see what Wednesday brings.

Dinner tonight was honey mustard chicken, buttered baby potatoes and carrots.....easy and quick dinner to make. Tubs of ice cream for dessert.....store bought.

Wonder when Vicki is due home from her beach trip......and hope Keisha`s sons birthday bash went well.......time for a pot of tea.......

 

[Monykalyn]

@schumigirl your lush sounding kebabs inspired me and we are doing pork and chicken ones tonite on the grill! I’m already hungry

 

[schumigirl]

@schumigirl your lush sounding kebabs inspired me and we are doing pork and chicken ones tonite on the grill! I’m already hungry

Love it!!!!

We always find we eat far more of them when they`re kebabs.....so we make sure there are loads made up!!! Hope you enjoy them

 

[keishashadow]

Only low 80’s today, hooray! Silly, but so excited to find bone in chicken breasts at the grocery yesterday! Stocked up . Have some roasting, also making spidey green beans & sliced cukes (from garden), baked potatoes & corn on cob with some dinner rolls.

Thanks for BD wishes lol, i’ll Pass them along. Here’s my three amigos, who took a deep breath & took off their gaiters/masks


Elsa - Hope you had a great day celebrating! Always pleased to trot out a picture of Olaf

By day not date, 35 years ago today I was in Wembley stadium watching Live Aid. Saturday July 13th 1985.

No way! How cool is that?

It really is a horrible sound. I'm glad your dog leaves them go.

Me too

Oh wow, a tornado. Crazy weather!

Just a

LOL! I knew you were throwing out some hippie vibes..

Lol

Love it! Confession time.... I put up three Christmas trees. Yes, I am that crazy person and one tree is a Disney tree. I may have to get that one.

I cut back to the year round, seasonal one I have and just the LR one. Probably will do one in the den & another in the GD bedroom here this year, out of boredom

Robbi is the one who does multiple trees up very big, I’m sure she’ll share her pictures

I have a Hallmark ornament addiction. There are so many I want this year. I usually wait until the day after Christmas and buy them when they go 50% off. I just take my chances with what is still available. This year there are a few that we will be buying as soon as they are available in October.

I remember you saying that...why I mentioned the new ones were out. Was afraid the HM one will disappear. I like the fantastic one too with the brooms, may put that on my xmas list lol

Hope Keisha‘s son party goes well tonight.......sounds like it will!!

It was very nice, except for the outlaws acting insular/strange. They kept off to themselves in a corner, worked for me

I adore my kids, but I felt like I was back in school at times as we got lots of impromptu “helpful information” talks about rocks around us.

Haha I was always interested in geology, right up my alley. Do they have any Geode rocks out that way? You jogged my memory, i bought a kit of them for the mr & GD to break open at xmas. Need to look where I stuffed them

Sons high school will have more info on this fall in next couple weeks. Hoping they go back in person. At some point we are going to have to accept a level of risk, work to mitigate it as much as possible, but go back to living. I think too many are pinning way way too much on a “magic bullet” vaccine thats at least a year away if it ever happens. Oldest is still off to Seattle for grad school- there will be lots of grad assistants to assist with classes of undergrads, so should be easier to keep classes small and do online as needed. I’m hoping UCF for middle has in person too, but I’m less optimistic than a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how middle will handle having to be isolated and online only- she was almost in tears this week telling me she couldn’t do it. We’ve let off on the counseling and I need to get her back in before the depression takes hold again. Damn virus (as my adorable great nephew says when he wears his mask- he’s 3 and is good about it but funny)

It’s hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around. I know they say kids are resilient but I’m not so sure when it comes to this stretched out event.

I’m older than most homies I think - but hey I’m still here and healthy so no complaints!

age is but a number. I’ve met more than a few 20 & 30-somethings That act worse than stereotypical old, cranky people.

You just described Nemo lol

That is such a great name for a pet

 

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Only low 80’s today, hooray! Silly, but so excited to find bone in chicken breasts at the grocery yesterday! Stocked up . Have some roasting, also making spidey green beans & sliced cukes (from garden), baked potatoes & corn on cob with some dinner rolls.

Thanks for BD wishes lol, i’ll Pass them along. Here’s my three amigos, who took a deep breath & took off their gaiters/masks
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Elsa - Hope you had a great day celebrating! Always pleased to trot out a picture of Olaf

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No way! How cool is that?

Me too

Just a

Lol

I cut back to the year round, seasonal one I have and just the LR one. Probably will do one in the den & another in the GD bedroom here this year, out of boredom

Robbi is the one who does multiple trees up very big, I’m sure she’ll share her pictures

I remember you saying that...why I mentioned the new ones were out. Was afraid the HM one will disappear. I like the fantastic one too with the brooms, may put that on my xmas list lol

It was very nice, except for the outlaws acting insular/strange. They kept off to themselves in a corner, worked for me


Haha I was always interested in geology, right up my alley. Do they have any Geode rocks out that way? You jogged my memory, i bought a kit of them for the mr & GD to break open at xmas. Need to look where I stuffed them

It’s hard enough for adults to wrap their minds around. I know they say kids are resilient but I’m not so sure when it comes to this stretched out event.

age is but a number. I’ve met more than a few 20 & 30-somethings That act worse than stereotypical old, cranky people.

That is such a great name for a pet

Lovely picture Janet......and looks a gorgeous place you had the party in....nice views!!

Those cake slices look very tempting too......

I see you in all three of your boys.....

Yep, cannot believe it was 35 years ago!!! I lost touch with the girl and her family I went down with around our early twenties.....no idea where she is now or what happened to her. But, so many fabulous memories of that day.....I laughed the other day when I saw the ticket price of that day was only £25 or $31.

Age is completely a number.....never understood folks obsession with what age folks are....doesn`t matter to me what age anyone is.....one of my friends has a sister who is around 10 years younger than us.....my goodness she acts like she is 150 some times when she visits!!! Not for me......





It is still so warm here tonight......watching 70`s music channel on in the background as we are both sitting with our laptops......facing each other on either settee sharing stories we come across on the respective sites we`re reading......just topped up our teapot on the table between us......we have had a lot of tea tonight.......

Too early for bed, but yawning my head off already......it`s not even 9.30!

 

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@keishashadow lovely birthday picture - got us talking about my daughter’s 40th next January - she would have liked a marquee in the garden but brrrrrr.... even with heaters not sure that would be a great idea!

@schumigirl glad you two do the same as us sharing things we find online with tv or music on in the background!

Having to book for most everything here at the moment - I managed to nab National Trust tickets for tomorrow at Quarry Bank - a favourite place to walk through the woodlands and then allowed through the gardens there with the dog so hoping it stays dry.

Off to bed for a read now hoping you’ve all had a good weekend!