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

[Lynne G]

Haha DisneyLife. Naw, I am a light weight drinker. Two was just right. Will make some tea later tonight. So nice out still.

 

[mckennarose]

Up at our cottage which sits right up at the top of Scotland, there are some strange creatures around.....they`re not deer, but not cows either, makes strange noises during the night

Elk?

this is my most recent hair picture......

So pretty and long!

Wahla,

Dinner? J/k.... yuck!

Yep, not a real home unless there are bottles of rum around!! I never quite got the taste for mint.......the bar staff all around the hotels all know I hate mint, so I’m good there........enjoy!!!

We have no shortage of rum here....I think 11 at last count! But we didn't purchase even one of them... they were gifts. I know you're "supposed to" make mojitos with white rum, but I love the darker stuff, gran anejo, for it. I'm not a rum person so I don't know if it's good or not... but it does make a good mojito.

Mrose
I like your shopping list!
Only the essentials needed

Yep! They were essential today!

I've seen life jackets on small dogs. It looks cute and you gotta keep them safe, right?

They look so funny in them, but dogs will just swim and swim if they get in the water and not stop. It's hard to grab them before they get too tired and go under. The life jackets help so much.... especially if we're on the water all day.

So one of my dd's and I went to a greenhouse and nursery today to check out the vegetable plants. Holy cow was it hot in there with a mask on! It had to be at least 90 degrees in the greenhouse and the mask just made it unbearable. I told hubby I don't know if I can do Florida parks with a mask on.

 

[schumigirl]

Elk?

So pretty and long!

Dinner? J/k.... yuck!

We have no shortage of rum here....I think 11 at last count! But we didn't purchase even one of them... they were gifts. I know you're "supposed to" make mojitos with white rum, but I love the darker stuff, gran anejo, for it. I'm not a rum person so I don't know if it's good or not... but it does make a good mojito.

Yep! They were essential today!

They look so funny in them, but dogs will just swim and swim if they get in the water and not stop. It's hard to grab them before they get too tired and go under. The life jackets help so much.... especially if we're on the water all day.

So one of my dd's and I went to a greenhouse and nursery today to check out the vegetable plants. Holy cow was it hot in there with a mask on! It had to be at least 90 degrees in the greenhouse and the mask just made it unbearable. I told hubby I don't know if I can do Florida parks with a mask on.

No idea, it`s usually at night folks hear it, but it`s so dark there as there are no lights out with our property and it`s surrounded by dense forest.....I have a vivid imagination so don`t like to think too much.....lol.....

Hey, as long as you enjoy the drink, do it your way. We`re not white rum drinkers eithers, although I do like a coconut rum, and we can`t easily get that over here either. Yes, love to see healthy liquor cabinets!!! Most of our different ones all come from the States where they are so readily available and a much better selection, here to get the really good ones we either to have to go to specialist stores or order online.......I`d be too embarrassed to count and tell you how many in the rum cabinet!!! Tom`s in charge of keeping them tidy and in order.....he does that well!!!

Hope you had a nice time out at the garden centre.....despite the masks!!!



Bacon was lovely......made some pancakes to go with them but, I got distracted and burned a couple......by then we decided to just have toast......

Beautiful morning here again.....but it is only 54F and not to get much warmer as the day goes on, but they`ve been wrong before.

Gardener is back today, I guess they can work again like a lot of others. But the rules we have are a little weird right now.....and some folks are confused at what they can and can`t do.....and then there`s the ones who just ignore everything and do what they want.

We are still social distancing (hate that expression) and have no plans to mix with others yet......it`ll come.

Also can`t quite remember the last time I had real shoes on.....not counting tennis shoes or croc flip flops...….

No plans today except Kyle asked for another flourless chocolate cake, so will make that this morning and hope the sun gets warmer later and we can go out in the garden to sit for a while. And as it`s Saturday.....pizza take out tonight......

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Have a great Saturday whatever you may be doing........
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[macraven]

I forgot it was bacon Day at schumi’s this morning

I bet it’s all gone by now.

 

[Lynne G]

Good Morning homies.

Ooh I thought I smelled the bacon, eh even with those burnt pancakes. I may make pancakes with my eggs this morning, and bacon too, Schumi, as we did pick up more from our grocery trip the other day. Can have some here, Mac, though maybe as during a very late brunch.

Anither almost early summer feeling day. Shorts and T shirts are the dress code, woot! Though I did hear some wet streets last night, a sunny day will keep us dry. Saying sun and clouds today, but still close to 80 F. And yeah, no frost warnings in the overnight, as it did not go lower than 77 F last night. Almost had to turn on the AC. I cannot leave my windows open much. With older one’s allergies, we try to clean the air before it gets into our home. I have a very good filter on the heater, so all outside air in my vents are hopefully clearer of pollen in it.

With that, ah yes, you know I have tea, and a quiet house. With no classes for either kid, yesterday, both thought close to noon was not even a good time to get up and moving. Ha, yesterday, DH tried to get little one up earlier, I reminded him, you are stirring a hornet nest, as a salty response and no kid up will be what you get. And that was exactly what happened. So based on that track record, I think at least one kid went to bed around two this morning. I don’t look at the clock anymore, as I was asleep since around 11 last night. I just say, good night when I hear a kid coming up the stairs. Then I go promptly back to sleep.

So, I assume Mac is on the cats routine, me, just an early riser. So nice to have one load of wash done, the next is in the washer. Thus, gotta go, as I thought I heard the loud sounding beep that the washer has done its job.

Finally, yeah

Yep, I too.

But anyway,

to all the homies.


see cats!

 

[macraven]

I like cats but not when they wake me up at 6 am

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I am finally past danger of frost here so planting all my annuals today! 70 and partly cloudy should be a great day. Pancakes sound good might have to make some today when hubby gets up. Have great weekend everybody!

 

[Charade67]

Happy Saturday. I went out on a bit of a quest today. We discovered that our new kitchen trash can is just a bit too big for regular kitchen trash bags. A few weeks ago I found some XL bags (20 gallon) at Kroger and they are perfect. I wanted to buy more yesterday when I was shopping, but Kroger was out. I went to a different Kroger today, but they were out as well.(But they did have TP) I finally had luck at Target. While I was at Target I also found hand sanitizer. I haven't seen hand sanitizer anywhere since early march. I bought a bottle to take to my office.

The rest of the day will be spent doing laundry or something equally as boring.

Even on an upset stomach for 2nd day that sounds mighty yummy. There’s something offputting to me re intense almond smell of amaretto but do like the taste

Hope you are feeling better today.

We (DH & ds) relocated him/her to a small, heavily wooded park, located on the river. Rarely utilized Except as public boat launch.

Good to know. I hope he stays away and enjoys his new home.

Fingers crossed she gets a room in the area she really wants......you’ll be happier when you know she’s happy......

Thanks. We will continue looking for a room on the first floor, but I think she will be happy even if she has to stay on the fifth.

So one of my dd's and I went to a greenhouse and nursery today to check out the vegetable plants. Holy cow was it hot in there with a mask on! It had to be at least 90 degrees in the greenhouse and the mask just made it unbearable. I told hubby I don't know if I can do Florida parks with a mask on.

I don't think I could do a park with a mask either. Imaging getting soaked on a water ride and then walking around with a wet mask. I suppose I could bring a spare.

DH tried to get little one up earlier, I reminded him, you are stirring a hornet nest,

I have decided to just leave B alone. The only time I will wake her is if I know she needs to be up early for something important.

Time to go do something productive with the rest of my day,

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner tonight, To go of course, took it easy today for a change........rum is always handy to have around on days like today, fairly nice temps today, but storms are becoming active, we had sirens and warnings go off a little while ago, funnel cloud spotted about 12-15 miles south of us hopefully everyone is ok no word on damage yet, sounds like possibly a touch and go.

 

[macraven]

Stay safe homie!

 

[schumigirl]

This feels like the 478th day of May...…..

Cooked diced beef overnight in beef stock and ale for making steak pie later today......dinner is sorted.

Walk this morning, then lunch is chicken noodle soup. Going to attempt to make a different bread today to go with it.....will see how that turns out!

Rest of the day is calls to family and friends for a catch up......always fun.

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[Lynne G]

Happy Sunday to all the homies.

A walk this morning sounds perfect, Schumi.

DisneyLife, hope all were safe last night, and no damage or lives lost.

Yeah, Charade, I tend to let both sleep late, but sometimes I need them to do things and by noon, I think time to at least get moving.

Ah. Since we do not live South enough to keep an outdoor pool open year round, my Dsis had her pool ready for the season yesterday. So you can bet, we will be stopping by to at least put a quick foot in the pool. No swimming for me, as while it will be in the 70’s air, she fills her pool with well water. Yeah, I’d say, pool temp will be around 50 or so degrees. So I doubt no one will be swimming. But yay, it means summer is coming next month. And the Shore says it will be open next weekend. Memorial Day weekend is traditionally known as the start of the Shore’s summer season. I hope all goes well with I am sure so many in my area like to be there to celebrate. Us, we just chill, will go up my Dsis place if the weather is nice, and enjoy the three day weekend it gives. Hence, I should take this coming Friday off. Gotta make it a four pack week. Oh yes I am. Two short weeks. Check.

With that, last if the wash so far, is done. And another nice, quiet house, remote and tea in hand. And yeah even a blanket on me a bit, as older one got fed up with the warmth of the house last night, so he turned on the house AC. I did not ask him what temp he set it at. At 3 this morning, I was up, turned it off, and went back to bed for another 2 hours. Guess I was tired, since I was in bed by 11:30 last night. I am guessing, the kids went to bed before 3am, as house was dark, and quiet when I turned off the AC.

More cloudy Sunday for us. But I will have my sunglasses ready.

Have a super nice Sunday. And I hope all are safe, healthy and happy.

 

[Lynne G]

One of my neighbors’ chicken must be happy or hungry. My she is loud. You would think a farm and she’d be a good roster.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

One of my neighbors’ chicken must be happy or hungry. My she is loud. You would think a farm and she’d be a good roster.

Reminds me of this:

 

[macraven]

One of my neighbors’ chicken must be happy or hungry. My she is loud. You would think a farm and she’d be a good roster.

Who is up first, you or the chicken?

 

[keishashadow]

Your guys did just fine with the relocation of critter......far enough away........you have a kinder heart than I do.....vermin around us I don’t mind them being “taken care of”........

Fully admit I have a soft heart, some would say head too

Yeah, only time I saw a wildlife get shot was a muskrat that made its home in the backyard of my parents’ home. They can bite and are big and nasty, hence the police officer did not want to mess with it. I was a teen when that happened.

Not sure i’ve Ever seen a muskrat.

Elk?

Elk are amazing creatures, hard to believe they are so large.

They look so funny in them, but dogs will just swim and swim if they get in the water and not stop. It's hard to grab them before they get too tired and go under. The life jackets help so much.... especially if we're on the water all day.

PSA more family pets die in swimming pools than people realize. They get in, then can’t figure out how to navigate the ladder out.

No idea, it`s usually at night folks hear it, but it`s so dark there as there are no lights out with our property and it`s surrounded by dense forest.....I have a vivid imagination so don`t like to think too much.....lol.....

sounds like a yeti to me
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Also can`t quite remember the last time I had real shoes on.....not counting tennis shoes or croc flip flops...

Yep, figure my feet are going the way of the rest of me...spreading

While I was at Target I also found hand sanitizer. I haven't seen hand sanitizer anywhere since early march. I bought a bottle to take to my office.

I’m stocked on that, seems as though the mfg started to catch up a couple of weeks ago. Even received 2 shipments of Clorox wipes that have been backed ordered since early march...sharedwith family.

My new quest is for disinfecting spray, nearly at the end of my can of Lysol

Hope you are feeling better today.

Thanks you, yes. Always a relief when those stomach upsets disappear a day later.

Cooked diced beef overnight in beef stock and ale for making steak pie later today......dinner is sorted.

So, wondering if this would be akin to what I term a pot pie? Have only have the frozen sort as a kid (yuck) Do know pe

Ah. Since we do not live South enough to keep an outdoor pool open year round, my Dsis had her pool ready for the season yesterday. So you can bet, we will be stopping by to at least put a quick foot in the pool. No swimming for me, as while it will be in the 70’s air, she fills her pool with well water. Yeah, I’d say, pool temp will be around 50 or so degrees.

Ours started out at 51 early last week. It’s been in the 70’s & sits in full sun but still felt might cold when I dipped my hand in it yesterday. Has to be at least 64 for me. Our air temp will be dipping into mid 60’s for a few days the middle of the week. Not sure if we’ll be able to indulge by Memorial Day or not.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

 

[Lynne G]

Who is up first, you or the chicken?

Me. Guess she got food, as quiet now.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

We decided to sit in for a lunch today......

Food was really good!!

Aside from another couple we had the place to ourselves.....

Here are a few photos we have been here once before....



I had a bacon double, wife had hot roast beef, youngest decided on gourmet 5 cheese Mac and cheese. We had cheese curds and a funnel cake also!!

 

[schumigirl]

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Fully admit I have a soft heart, some would say head too

Not sure i’ve Ever seen a muskrat.

Elk are amazing creatures, hard to believe they are so large.

PSA more family pets die in swimming pools than people realize. They get in, then can’t figure out how to navigate the ladder out.

sounds like a yeti to me
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Yep, figure my feet are going the way of the rest of me...spreading

I’m stocked on that, seems as though the mfg started to catch up a couple of weeks ago. Even received 2 shipments of Clorox wipes that have been backed ordered since early march...sharedwith family.

My new quest is for disinfecting spray, nearly at the end of my can of Lysol

Thanks you, yes. Always a relief when those stomach upsets disappear a day later.

So, wondering if this would be akin to what I term a pot pie? Have only have the frozen sort as a kid (yuck) Do know pe

Ours started out at 51 early last week. It’s been in the 70’s & sits in full sun but still felt might cold when I dipped my hand in it yesterday. Has to be at least 64 for me. Our air temp will be dipping into mid 60’s for a few days the middle of the week. Not sure if we’ll be able to indulge by Memorial Day or not.

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lol.....not soft in the head at all......just kind!

I’ll send you a picture of the steak pie......I need to send you some of Kyle’s latest astronomy pics too......maybe you would term it a pot pie......puff pastry on top of slow cooked beef in thick dark gravy.....oh it’s so good! I detest ale of any kind, but cooked in beef.....lush!!! Not diet friendly though.......but worth it......

Well, Yeti are among the things that went through my mind....lol....you know me.....vivid imagination at times!!! Of course it would be a kilted yeti way up in the middle of nowhere in Scotland.....

hope your temps improve.......it’ll be nice to get your pool open for then.......we have a real high of 56F today.....Wednesday and only Wednesday had to roll up to a massive 76F!!! Almost tropical for us.......





Caught up with some Orlando friends today and aunt on Long Island as well as family in the UK.......everyone seems to be doing good........

Even managed a nap this afternoon......and an early evening cocktail which was just lovely......made us a classic Hurricane.....it was so good.

Quiet night ahead, watching Good Girls on Netflix........

 

[macraven]

Schumi
Anything you make for dinner sounds good!
I have not made anything similar to a pot pie in ages.
I’m lousy at making pie crusts for pot pies!

You should make a cook book for the sans.
I’ll buy a couple of copies of it and send them to daughter in laws.
They are always looking for great recipes.

Dislife
Looking at the food plates reminds me of a steak and shake or one of those eateries the uses that design style.

I would have gone for the hot dog and desserts!

I’m playing ketchup here and notice many are missing.
Hope many check in to let us know how they are doing.

No one needs to write a dissertation but maybe a wave so I know all are fine.

bobbie, Robo, cam, Vicky and Vicki, buckeev, Sue, Mrose,
Patty, monyk, tinydancer, Kfish, etc

There many more I did not put on that list but will in my next round of shout outs

We have a large family here and I miss hearing from
all. I’m the basic mom that worries when I don’t hear from
all my “ kids”