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

[schumigirl]

Sue M......I`m in the Cotswolds.......beautiful area of England that is classed as having outstanding beauty......we are renting a cottage and it`s heavenly here.......we went to Scotland in August to see mum and family too and it was also fabulous.



Quick drive by......hope all are ok......will catch up properly when we get back next week......so far so good.....weather has been lovely and sunny, albeit a little cool out of the sun.

Rain was on for a few hours yesterday afternoon, but we were in the pub and a minute walk to get back to our cottage out their back gates......handy.

Been out all day today (need to catch up those emails ladies) and will be heading out to dinner soon.....another restauratn that is a three minute walk to get to......ideal!!!

Food has been so good so far........and the clothes are telling us that too......

And as I speak I`m getting a glass of red poured for me......home from home......

 

[Sue M]

@Charade67 both good and bad news! Sorry you can’t say anything to B yet, but glad numbers are down.
@Realfoodfans sorry about sleep. I woke up at 4:15 this morning. Couldn’t get back to sleep. But at least I was asleep before 11:00 last night. So not too bad.
@schumigirl my good friend up the lane is from the Cotswolds. Small world. Actually she originally was from Wales, but moved to England as a child.
Glad you got a visit in with your mom. Crazy times.
Enjoy your getaway!

Nothing going on here today. Husband out golfing. I have to go to lab for my routine blood work, then it’s time to pack away the summer clothes And get out the winter ones. Good opportunity to take out clothes for Orlando trip next month. I’ll put aside to wash. Also will have garbage bag on hand and try to get rid of things I haven’t worn. This is the hard part!
I‘ll need some warm weather clothes still because it’s still nice during the day here. But cools quickly after sun sets. Guess my Orlando clothes will work for that.

 

[Disxuni]

@DisneyLifePapioNe Congrats to your wife on getting a surprise new job offer!

Good to see everyone has traveled home safely, or traveling safely. @Charade67 sorry your quiet day got too quiet!

I just finished my latest assignment for class. I don't think it's a 10/10, but I achieved the goals I think (for the most part). I might surprise myself. There has been a couple of times where I learn one thing, then learn something else next week, realize, or think I made a mistake the previous week by what I learn the current week, but then find out I still did rather well on the assignment anyway. I can't wait for me to be done with databases and I feel we barely even started (even though we're on week 6-7). I feel I'll like HTML (next and last class) next semester will be better. A lot less complicated (I've never learned the code, but have edited it before) and more creative.

Hope all the homies are having a good Tuesday! I wish it would cool down again. I miss it. However, maybe it's a good thing, makes me less distracted and not want to go to Universal for a day trip.

 

[macraven]

It feels like many days since I have been back from my trip.
But it was only yesterday afternoon I arrived home.

It went by too quickly for me as I did a lot of time in the hotel and less time in the parks.

Had nice meet up with homies!

I’ll make up for lost park time on my next trip there.
Already have the room booked and my ap does not expire until end of March 2022.

Disxuni, pencil me in for next year same dates!
Had a wonderful time with you.

My temp at home today is 81 and dry.
Finally our heat wave is gone.
Orlando had some hot days when I was there.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Is there a problem with the boards? No updates showing on mine since yesterday evening?

 

[macraven]

I haven’t read any issues with board postings.

 

[Charade67]

Super quiet on the board. I’m at work again with nothing to do. Think will take an early lunch.

 

[schumigirl]

It feels like many days since I have been back from my trip.
But it was only yesterday afternoon I arrived home.

It went by too quickly for me as I did a lot of time in the hotel and less time in the parks.

Had nice meet up with homies!

I’ll make up for lost park time on my next trip there.
Already have the room booked and my ap does not expire until end of March 2022.

Disxuni, pencil me in for next year same dates!
Had a wonderful time with you.

My temp at home today is 81 and dry.
Finally our heat wave is gone.
Orlando had some hot days when I was there.

We always feel that......as if we`ve been back for days when it`s only been a day. You`re weather sounds lovely as always mac......

As soon as we get out flights booked...hotel will be next then will let you know our dates asap!! Waiting for those darn flights to be released is frustrating........never been blessed with patience.....lol.....





Had some rain this morning, but soon passed and the sun eventually came out, looking ominous for more rain tonight though. Thankfully restaurant is less than a two minute walk away in the opposite direction. Italian tonight.

Change of plans for dinner last night.......the menu we saw online wasn`t the same as what they were offering, due to Covid and their limitations, and none of the four of us liked it, so we went to another close by, thankfully very close as it was raining heavy by then.......and it was lovely, although had to send my steak back.....I think they had cooked it too soon and it was cool......even a rare steak should be sizzling on the outside. But, had a lovely evening with friends who live here.

Just woke up from a snooze.......we have walked so far again these last two days. Looks dull outside and very cloudy, but will be dark soon....having such a lovely time over here.

Hope all is good everywhere.....

 

[macraven]

That’s a drag to find out the eatery site was not up to date schumi
But good you were able find a restaurant that was good for the group.

Your next two days will fly by!

Hope your Italian meal is perfect tonight.

 

[macraven]

Our temps were great today!
High of 84 and perfect weather here.

It was hot when I was in Orlando and a few days the heat hit me hard.
I ended up going to the parks early and tried to leave by noon.
Missed that leaving time a couple of days ...

 

[Realfoodfans]

Hoping @Lynne G is ok - usually my morning check in person?
I’ve been into town this morning and everything is so quiet again - people are definitely not getting out and about as threat of further lockdown looms - update on Monday apparently.
Fishy Friday for us - takeout fish and chips later with the children.
Hoping everyone is ok

 

[macraven]

I usually notice homies back from a Darkside trip take their time in getting here to post.

A lot to talk about before the vacations and then when back home, normal life routine, keeps peeps busy

I’m sure Lynne is staying busy with her job.
She puts long hours into it.

Haven’t seen many posting now since their trip but they come back home here when they have time.


It’s like sending your kids away for school...
Some are not in a rush to return home right away.

Light rain has started here but it’s nice as temps are better now
We will be in the 70’s today
Saturday is when we will have the big rain and think others will too.

Groceries bought yesterday and no idea what to fix for dinner.

Hope all the homies are having a great laid back day!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I guess either everyone is busy or they are like me and don’t have much to talk about. I’m going to do a little house cleaning and then get lunch with dh.

Today I am starting to help a friend from Wisconsin with a homeschool project. Her son is doing a version of Flat Stanley, except using his name, Jonah. I promised to take Flat Jonah to Busch Gardens with us next week.

I got my new magic band and put the skin on it today. I just don’t know when I will get to use it. I’m still waiting on B’s band. Hers is one of the free ones they offer. I didn’t like any of the colors, so I purchased one from the shop Disney site. It is supposed to be turquoise, but looks more ligjt blue to me.

 

[macraven]

Charade my kids did the flat Stanley thing when they were in grade school.

Did not know that fun project is still supported in schools.
It’s a fun thing for the kids and glad it is still being done.

We are due heavy rain on Saturday.
Been watching the weather channel today to see where Jim Cattore will be set up for when the storms hit.

He usually is assigned to the heaviest hit area.

Btw, that Disney band is beautiful!

I think all the homies are back now except for Robo
Not sure when her return date is.
Hope she does not have storm issues when she leaves for home.


Stay safe these next few days homies!
Hope none of you get issues with the storms that are coming in tonight/tomorrow!

 

[Charade67]

Charade my kids did the flat Stanley thing when they were in grade school.

Did not know that fun project is still supported in schools.
It’s a fun thing for the kids and glad it is still being done.

I don't know if schools are still doing it, but Jonah is home schooled. B did a flat version of herself when she was in Girl Scouts. One of her flats made it all the way to New Zealand.

Btw, that Disney band is beautiful!

Thanks! We are all going to have Marvel themed bands this time.

 

[Realfoodfans]

@Charade67 that magic band looks really good. Yes when will we ever be using ours I do not know.

We enjoyed our take out fish and chips tonight. Watching Batman Returns now with J!

 

[macraven]

I’ve been watching the weather channel since this morning.

We will get the heavy rain this weekend.
But humidity will follow so ac will be on

This is the first day all spring and summer that we turned the ac off and opened the windows.
Only 75 and no humidity today.

Will be a different story tomorrow and Sunday.

Won’t be back in the 80’s until Monday

 

[schumigirl]

Charade......nice bands!!


mac......you have the best weather of all of us! Yes, not sure when Robo gets home.....I haven`t been keeping up with the boards too much and need to catch her TR when we get home next week......







Today we had sunshine, rain, cold, sunshine and mild temps and tonight it`s frosty with a clear sky.......a real mix.

It`s been so beautiful over here........not many places to stop and take pictures of the scenery around as most roads we have taken have no place to stop, but scenery is beautiful. Full of rolling hills and it`s nice as where we live is predominantly flat........and so many gorgeous villages to visit.......

Only two days left here, we go home Monday........but so glad we made this trip. Sitting back in the cottage now very full after another lovely meal out........we have walked so much this week but it`s been superb.

Tomorrow is Blenheim Palace......chock full of history and very pretty.

 

[macraven]

Full of history!
Winston Churchill had his start of life there.

Please take pictures for us!

 

[Sue M]

Misty rainy day here. I think our Indian Summer is finished. Nipped out to pick up some wine for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday.
Then did more research into travel insurance that covers Covid in the US. I’m interested in 2 companies out of the ones I looked at. I’ve always used Blue Cross, but they exclude Covid.

I recieved the email offer from Hard Rock rewards of a free night. Since airline canceled the red eye flights, actually quite a few regular flights, I had to rebook and now instead of arriving bright and early 11/28 I don‘t lane until midnight and so loose my first day.
I phoned Universal to see if I could use voucher for the 27th coming in a day early and recoup my lost day, but no, voucher not valid that day.

But still thinking about coming in on 27th, earliest I can arrive is 5:45, or same flight I have arriving at midnight just the night before and booking somewhere cheap like Cabana Bay.

@macraven i always feel like that after vacation. Home a few days and it feels like I’ve never been away. Hope I get some hot weather! Have you watched the season finale of Dead yet, they finally aired? It took me by surprise I had no idea. Usually there are trailers aren’t there? And the new Dead show started. I missed first episode but it’s airing again here tonight. Have reminder set!

@schumigirl sounds like a great vacay. Blenheim Palace will be fantastic! So many estates have had to open up for tours. I love watching An American Aristocrat in England I think the name of the show is. She married the Earl of Sandwich son. And she goes around to many of the old estates to see what they do to keep things running. Post pics!

@Charade67 love the Magic Bands! Our next WDW trip is Aug 2021. It is super quiet, Mac is right I guess. Not much to talk about.