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

[schumigirl]

Now sitting with baited breath to watch the launch of this behemoth of a rocket and pray it`s a success.

Just finished lunch and a little too full....who knew you could get full from lettuce wraps, there was a lot of Thai chicken in there I suppose.

Sunny day though, better than we thought it was going to be........

 

[Lynne G]

Fuel leak, so no rocket blasting off today. Sadly. Think they had issues with a fuel leak before. Maybe before the weekend, as now saying may go off on Thursday. At least a great way to set off the month of September if they do shoot it off on Thursday.

Sunshine in abundance now. Yay!

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all, gonna be a hot one, in the low 90’s. Generally, equates to no cooking in my household. Do have leftover wings I made yesterday. May just give them a dunk in some teriyaki sauce and whip out the rice cooker/nuke a bag of broccoli

I look at it as a good thing they caught whatever was amiss on the rocket. it’s such an important mission, don’t want to see it literally fall by the wayside.

A couple of days for Carole’s sojourn to commence Woot

lynne Happy Birthday to your daughter. Now that she’s legal, let the merriment begin

for those of us out of the loop this is the standard outfit for harry styles‘ concerts. There were also white go-go boots involved. More of the add one or three accessories as you head out the door methodology = good, clean fun. Now that spirit is flying into Newark again with flights less than the mega bus, NYC is sounding like a nice, viable weekend getaway

 

[schumigirl]

Morning all, gonna be a hot one, in the low 90’s. Generally, equates to no cooking in my household. Do have leftover wings I made yesterday. May just give them a dunk in some teriyaki sauce and whip out the rice cooker/nuke a bag of broccoli

I look at it as a good thing they caught whatever was amiss on the rocket. it’s such an important mission, don’t want to see it literally fall by the wayside.

A couple of days for Carole’s sojourn to commence Woot

lynne Happy Birthday to your daughter. Now that she’s legal, let the merriment begin

for those of us out of the loop this is the standard outfit for harry styles‘ concerts. There were also white go-go boots involved. More of the add one or three accessories as you head out the door methodology = good, clean fun. Now that spirit is flying into Newark again with flights less than the mega bus, NYC is sounding like a nice, viable weekend getaway

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She looks so cute!!!! And glad the concert was good for them...are they home today or yesterday? Yes flights sound a good way for a quick NY fix Janet.....we`ll go back one day I`m sure.

Food sounds good.....anything with teriyaki works!

Yup......2 sleeps!!!





Sadly rocket didn`t take off, they had an engine bleed, sounds much more technical than a leak ......possible second attempt Friday lunchtime when we are there.....but it`s in the middle of lunch with someone, so we`d miss it anyway, so I`m hoping for another time......pretty please......

We`ve followed this for years, it has been delayed so much and so over budget, but they`ll get there.

Almost fell asleep this afternoon, but managed to stay awake and made a pot of tea and enjoyed some fruit cake I had baked. A little too heavy for me, but my husband loves it, so it`s a success.

Late dinner I think for us tonight.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I blinked and it was Monday morning It's cool and feels like fall is coming - although the forecast is calling for a nice 26C day today. But the gloomy skies definitely feel like the Monday blues!

Back at work early this morning. Sadly, it's a full week, but at least it is a long weekend this coming weekend! We are heading back out to go camping with the kids Friday afternoon. Dh can field phone calls while he is driving. So it will be a busy week of getting everything packed up to head out camping.

It was a busy but good weekend. Dh was adamant that we were NOT going to be going to the family golf tourney/reunion. But since dd needed some help packing up their house, and his one brother was going to the family gathering, we went. After he said he was glad we went. I don't know why he always thinks he won't enjoy it, when he ends up having a great time. Men

Bath day tomorrow. Today was hair cut and nail clipping. I took it down another inch shorter than below. Can’t use clippers, hand cutting. Takes hours

ooooooo What a beautiful dog! Our first dog was part Lhasa Apso. If I didn't keep her trimmed and short, she would look like the vintage tissue box cover from your Grandma's bathroom lol. She was such a pretty little thing...acted like a princess, but was so sweet.

Our printer hates us. Spent over an hour trying to print off our proof of vaccination certificates for showing at the airport. Even though we have uploaded them to the VA site......we still need to print them off, we would anyway as we are dinosaurs apparently and like a paper copy of everything, just in case.

We are the same. I always carry paper copies - you never know when technology fails - ever!!!! I would hate to be so far from home and my technology not work when a paper copy could solve the problem. I hope your day of packing goes great!!!! I'm sure your so excited to be leaving tomorrow. Heck, I'm excited for you!!!!! I will be watching for pop-ins and updates while you are there!

for those of us out of the loop this is the standard outfit for harry styles‘ concerts. There were also white go-go boots involved.

Very cute!!! I'm not a Harry Styles fan...but I know many who are.

Well, I should start the daily paper shuffle.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Robo56]

Good Monday evening Sans family



Carole such a let down that the rocket did not go off as planned.
It sounds like there are a few issues to be taken care of. Might be a chance to see it if they postpone again Friday.

Janet cute picture of your granddaughter fashioned up for the concert. I had to look up Harry Styles.

It was a busy but good weekend. Dh was adamant that we were NOT going to be going to the family golf tourney/reunion. But since dd needed some help packing up their house, and his one brother was going to the family gathering, we went. After he said he was glad we went. I don't know why he always thinks he won't enjoy it, when he ends up having a great time. Men

Glad to hear you had a nice time at your family gathering.



Happy 21st Birthday to your daughter Lynne.







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Going to be lazy and watch movies this evening.

 

[schumigirl]

I blinked and it was Monday morning It's cool and feels like fall is coming - although the forecast is calling for a nice 26C day today. But the gloomy skies definitely feel like the Monday blues!

Back at work early this morning. Sadly, it's a full week, but at least it is a long weekend this coming weekend! We are heading back out to go camping with the kids Friday afternoon. Dh can field phone calls while he is driving. So it will be a busy week of getting everything packed up to head out camping.

It was a busy but good weekend. Dh was adamant that we were NOT going to be going to the family golf tourney/reunion. But since dd needed some help packing up their house, and his one brother was going to the family gathering, we went. After he said he was glad we went. I don't know why he always thinks he won't enjoy it, when he ends up having a great time. Men


ooooooo What a beautiful dog! Our first dog was part Lhasa Apso. If I didn't keep her trimmed and short, she would look like the vintage tissue box cover from your Grandma's bathroom lol. She was such a pretty little thing...acted like a princess, but was so sweet.

We are the same. I always carry paper copies - you never know when technology fails - ever!!!! I would hate to be so far from home and my technology not work when a paper copy could solve the problem. I hope your day of packing goes great!!!! I'm sure your so excited to be leaving tomorrow. Heck, I'm excited for you!!!!! I will be watching for pop-ins and updates while you are there!

Very cute!!! I'm not a Harry Styles fan...but I know many who are.

Well, I should start the daily paper shuffle.

Have a great day everyone!

lol......I think most of us women have had that before when our husbands are sure they won`t like to be at an event, and then enjoy it.....glad you had fun though and camping ahead next weekend......hope the weather stays nice for you. I think our weather is similar to yours.

Yep, Airline staff told us they much prefer to see paper copies of everything, saves folks searching through their phones for the documents which many waste so much time doing.

Don`t leave till Wednesday....today is packing day for us........

Good Monday evening Sans family

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Carole such a let down that the rocket did not go off as planned.
It sounds like there are a few issues to be taken care of. Might be a chance to see it if they postpone again Friday.

Janet cute picture of your granddaughter fashioned up for the concert. I had to look up Harry Styles.

Yes, watching NASA tv last night it was qute interesting how they`re dealing with the issues, seems weather was a consideration too yesterday. Selfishly I hope Friday is postponed as we are having lunch with a couple and Kyle will be running a 10K at that time......so yes, selfish but, well......sometimes it`s not a bad thing!!

Glad you`re doing ok Robbie and hope all the family are doing well too.







Can`t believe how well we both slept last night! I did wake up around 3am and thought.....oh that`s me wakened.....next thing it was 7am......slept like a rock!

Packing day is here....finally, well, it`ll be tonight before we do it, today is cleaning, making sure we have everything we need and checking 84 thousand times we have our passports and details we need.

Meeting Kyle for lunch in the new cafe in our village we went to last week, he`ll like it I think. They don`t have a huge menu but everything is very fresh and beautifully presented. He is off work all this week using up vacation time, so he is free to spend some time with us today.

Then making up something with chicken for dinner tonight, I think we`ll only have sandwiches for lunch so we`ll definitely look for dinner......then packing!

Breakfast first though, just having toast with marmalade and a large pot of tea.

Happy Tuesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh getting so close now, Schumi Enjoy lunch out today, nice that Kyle has time off to share lunch with you and your DH. Safe flight on Friday, and safe travel to the hotel near the airport. HHN this weekend. How wonderful to spend next month exploring all the Fall fun there.

Yep, I print out confirmations. Only once if your phone is acting up, and you have no other proof, and you could be stuck or not be able to board or stay. So I like those hard copies for proof when I don’t want any issues. I just shred when I get home.

Taco Tuesday here. Hope Mac is feeling well, and can do her Taco Bell meal today.

So a very happy Taco Tuesday today.

Weather. The last day of our heat wave number 5, and best chance of seeing some rain this evening. Cloudy start, then a gorgeous sunny morning, with clouds arriving later in the day. Will see if some are rain carrying ones, ready to dump rain on us this early evening. But saying no downpours of thunderstorms. Just some pop up rain showers chances. Saying only around a quarter inch of rain after the chances end late evening. But woot. A high weather system is starting the rain chances this evening. Tomorrow that camel will be in a wall to wall sun filled Wednesday. And a perfect 85 the high tomorrow. Today though, steamy hot with 93 the high. Sigh.

Tea refill time? Why yes.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

It's feeling like a taco Tuesday!

Not much to report here. No walk last night. I did a small repair on our tent last night to have it ready for the weekend. There was a strap and clip where the strap had slipped out of the original stitching. I had some stronger thread for coat repairs, so it should last now. It took more time to get everything lined up just right than it did for me to put some hand stitches in it. By the time I was done that...I was pooped and didn't want to walk. Hopefully tonight, I'll be able to get back to putting some walking back in again. It's time to get my bu-tt moving.

We did a quick shop at Costco last night. I forgot it was back to school time...and wow, it was busy I really needed to go last night. I haven't been there since the beginning of Aug and was out of a few of our regular items - so there was NO turning back to return when the back-to-school chaos is over. Said items are now replenished, and we even ate there last night, as the food court is FINALLY back from the c-vid. I had a poutine...yup...poutine at Canadian Costcos...and they are pretty tasty too

Don`t leave till Wednesday....today is packing day for us........

yay!!! Enjoy your pot of tea before the packing.

Tea refill time? Why yes.

I am thinking my cup has a hole in it today...my McDick's tea was pretty good. Our McDonald's here compete with Tim's and they have a huge selection of teas, coffees, espresso. Today is an Earl Grey with a little sugar and cream. I hope your was delicious too.

Well, I should try to track down the pile of papers to get started shuffling. It is usually waiting for me on my desk when I come in...the front guys must be slacking today.

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[schumigirl]

It's feeling like a taco Tuesday!

Not much to report here. No walk last night. I did a small repair on our tent last night to have it ready for the weekend. There was a strap and clip where the strap had slipped out of the original stitching. I had some stronger thread for coat repairs, so it should last now. It took more time to get everything lined up just right than it did for me to put some hand stitches in it. By the time I was done that...I was pooped and didn't want to walk. Hopefully tonight, I'll be able to get back to putting some walking back in again. It's time to get my bu-tt moving.

We did a quick shop at Costco last night. I forgot it was back to school time...and wow, it was busy I really needed to go last night. I haven't been there since the beginning of Aug and was out of a few of our regular items - so there was NO turning back to return when the back-to-school chaos is over. Said items are now replenished, and we even ate there last night, as the food court is FINALLY back from the c-vid. I had a poutine...yup...poutine at Canadian Costcos...and they are pretty tasty too


yay!!! Enjoy your pot of tea before the packing.

I am thinking my cup has a hole in it today...my McDick's tea was pretty good. Our McDonald's here compete with Tim's and they have a huge selection of teas, coffees, espresso. Today is an Earl Grey with a little sugar and cream. I hope your was delicious too.

Well, I should try to track down the pile of papers to get started shuffling. It is usually waiting for me on my desk when I come in...the front guys must be slacking today.

Have a great day everyone!!!

I would love to try poutine one day....but still to be convinced on the cheese curds to be honest.......yes, back to school here next Monday, all the stores are busy with getting them shoes and so on.

Yep, enjoyed my tea a lot this morning!!






Well, we`re packed.

Had lunch out with Kyle which was lovely.....had a little wait as it was so busy and it`s a small family cafe/restaurant so not many running it, but worth the wait. Tom said it was one of the best and largest BLT`s he`s ever eaten........very filling.

Then packed while sipping prosecco.......always makes it fun!!

I have cooked some baked teriyaki chicken and plan to have it with a little salad, but will be much later if at all as we are still so full from lunch.

Made an appointment in the beauty salon at the Radisson for tomorrow for a couple of treatments mid afternoon. Will pass an hour or so away as we arrive in time for lunch so I have loads of time.

Hoping we can sleep tonight.

 

[macraven]

Safe travels tomorrow schumi!

You always have a lovely time at the Radisson.
Having time at the beauty salon will be so relaxing
Then next day, onto Orlando for a month!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Then packed while sipping prosecco.......always makes it fun!!

That's an awesome way to pack!!! I think I might have to try that too next time

HHN and Revenge on the Mummy!!!! Safe travels and enjoy the salon tomorrow!

 

[keishashadow]

First shift over here. Early Dinner was Dairy Queen hot pretzel and a small blizzard. Waiting to see if weather holds for GD soccer game on turf under the lights. Temps dropped from storms. Need to dig out a sweatshirt & jeans

I hate fall

possible second attempt Friday lunchtime when we are there.....but it`s in the middle of lunch with someone, so we`d miss it anyway, so I`m hoping for another time......pretty please......

Take them along lol

but still to be convinced on the cheese curds to be honest

I just can’t, that combo of the visual and the texture. Now, good beef gravy and hand cut fries is a favorite here

 

[schumigirl]

Safe travels tomorrow schumi!

You always have a lovely time at the Radisson.
Having time at the beauty salon will be so relaxing
Then next day, onto Orlando for a month!

Thanks mac.....we do love that hotel and have never visited the beauty salon before, so I`m looking forward to a few little treatments.

Yep, excited for the trip ahead....and I can finally say we`ll see you soon.......

That's an awesome way to pack!!! I think I might have to try that too next time

HHN and Revenge on the Mummy!!!! Safe travels and enjoy the salon tomorrow!

Thank you Pumpkin.....if I don`t get the chance, hope you have a lovely weekend away coming up......oh yes, can recommend the packing prosecco.......it works a treat!!

First shift over here. Early Dinner was Dairy Queen hot pretzel and a small blizzard. Waiting to see if weather holds for GD soccer game on turf under the lights. Temps dropped from storms. Need to dig out a sweatshirt & jeans

I hate fall

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Take them along lol

I just can’t, that combo of the visual and the texture. Now, good beef gravy and hand cut fries is a favorite here

That`s me too.....window seat all the time......poor Tom always gets the aisle.

Home made "chips" and gravy or another delicacy here is chips and curry sauce.....lush!!!! Got to be home made though......triple fried chips are the best!

I would but I`m not sure they are as interested in the event as we are. To be honest, listening to NASA it won`t happen Friday either......fingers crossed.

Hope the soccer game went ahead......and yes, time for warmer clothes...winter is coming Jon Snow.......lol......I do love autumn though.......





Watching a Harry Potter again tonight.......trying to stay up late so we`ll sleep tonight.......this is never our best night sleep.

Getting so cool on the evenings now, summer has indeed left us over in the UK.

Weighed the cases......all under 23KG (50lbs).......wooooohooooooo......room to buy more stuff coming home!!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I just can’t, that combo of the visual and the texture. Now, good beef gravy and hand cut fries is a favorite here

It's a good beef gravy. The cheese curds have a little more tang/zing than mozarella...but they are super mild. It's soooo good, but not something I indulge in often. I shared it with dh who ate more than his half. I don't want to know the calorie count on it It was yummy and now I'm good to not eat it again until next year. It's not something I eat often, as I would rather have other food. My youngest son...he will try all the poutines when we eat out!
And just and FYI - the poutines at the Poutine place in Disney Springs is NOT like the poutine we get here


Finished all my work. I am planning out some scenarios to use up some flights we have credits for. I'm pricing out for a quick turn and burn for a Nascar race - but I am ALSO including a trip with the 2 boys to Florida for Universal. Heck, I would even go back to working weekday evenings to go to Universal again lol.

 

[macraven]

poutine i tried once
It’s quite popular with some peeps

 

[Lynne G]

Cheese and bacon on my fries, yum.

Ooh here comes the rain.

Time for my evening tea. Lower back aching for some reason. Oh yeah, barometric pressure falling. Tylenol with my tea, I guess.

 

[keishashadow]

Pumpkin I’ve heard tell the poutine is much better north of the border.

PS can’t put a price on family time together, you blink & the kids are grown.

 

[schumigirl]

It's a good beef gravy. The cheese curds have a little more tang/zing than mozarella...but they are super mild. It's soooo good, but not something I indulge in often. I shared it with dh who ate more than his half. I don't want to know the calorie count on it It was yummy and now I'm good to not eat it again until next year. It's not something I eat often, as I would rather have other food. My youngest son...he will try all the poutines when we eat out!
And just and FYI - the poutines at the Poutine place in Disney Springs is NOT like the poutine we get here


Finished all my work. I am planning out some scenarios to use up some flights we have credits for. I'm pricing out for a quick turn and burn for a Nascar race - but I am ALSO including a trip with the 2 boys to Florida for Universal. Heck, I would even go back to working weekday evenings to go to Universal again lol.

Hope you get your trips sorted Pumpkin......

poutine i tried once
It’s quite popular with some peeps

I need to try that dish, so many have strong views on it.......one way or the other......lol......I`m just not really a cheese fan, so that puts me off. Unless it`s a creamy Brie of course.......

Pumpkin I’ve heard tell the poutine is much better north of the border.

PS can’t put a price on family time together, you blink & the kids are grown.

Isn`t that the truth about family time, it`s very precious.






mac.....you called it......you said I wouldn`t sleep last night...and I didn`t....lol.....

Went to bed around 11ish thinking I`d drop off....and I did till around 2.30.....then ping....eyes open and that was me back and forward till I finally got up around 5.30am.......made a cup of tea and pootered about.

Housework all done, so there`s nothing to do this morning except have breakfast, pack toiletries and head off when the car service comes. Going to be a busy house while we`re gone, so spare rooms have all been set up, good to know there`s always going to be someone here.

Kyle will be over just before 8 to wave us off then he`s off on a 10K run with some friends as he has two races coming up this weekend, a 5K and a 10K. It`s raining right now so I hope it clears up for them today.

I don`t mind travelling when it`s miserable. Looks to be nicer way up in Manchester though.

Looking forward to meeting up with some of you ladies soon.......

Have a super Wednesday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Safe travel to the hotel, and a most perfect flight tomorrow, Schumi. Yeah, I don’t sleep well the night before either. Though do have another very early hour flight, so will be up in the much earlier wee hours anyway. Exciting that you will be enjoying some salon time, then relaxing before your flight. Hope the weather is beautiful for you.

Ah, a clear sky, so even though the outside thermometer says 70 degrees, the AC just went on. A most gorgeous sunny late Summer day. 85 the high, so yep,



lady camel enjoying this very sunny, hump of a day Wednesday. Love those eyelashes, long ones like little one naturally has.

Tea, of course, and a restless bedmate for sone reason, may mean a little late afternoon nap. Did fill that teapot well now though, as he doesn’t mind tea or using the hot water to make that awful instant coffee.

Thus, agree, family time is special. Kids are now in their 20’s. Time really does fly by.

Finally, more tea for me, and a wish that all the homies, and family and friends of homies, all have a most wonderful Wednesday. Just think, tomorrow, we turn the calendar to September, and woot, the first Friday in September, to be followed by a holiday Monday. So hump day all, that mid week, ah, Friday here in two days. Yeah, and HHN returns Friday too. Woot!