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

[schumigirl]

wow.......I feel quite behind with my Christmas shopping now......Lynne, mac and Robo all organised......I need to think about starting now

I usually like to wait till the stores are decorated, it`s always fun to shop while it`s all festive......but this year might be slightly different anyway. Most will be bought online I think. Not sure what we`ll do about Scotland as we won`t be going up this year.

Didn`t get picture frames after all......didn`t see any we liked.

Making home made burgers tonight...no buns.....parmentier potatoes have been asked for with large side salad I think.......then a few episodes of The Alienist......very dark show set late 1800`s.

Sun is still shining here which is nice.......it`s a beautiful afternoon........

 

[Lynne G]

Light left on for you night owls. Not too spooky dreams tonight. Oooh, outside, can see Mars so bright.

 

[schumigirl]

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Light left on for you night owls. Not too spooky dreams tonight. Oooh, outside, can see Mars so bright.

Think I need that light now Lynne.......pitch black here in the morning now.

Mars is very bright right now......should be seen more or less as clear till February/March now. The papers are making a big deal of it being brighter this week for the first time in years, but folks won`t see much difference over the next few months. Impressive though.......next time it`ll be this close to us will be 2033.





Highlight today is grocery shopping. Few stores, farm shop and two butchers. And maybe a stop off at the deli in the next town. We bought some of those slates you use for charcuterie plates, so thought this weekend we`d have a cheese and charcuterie evening to use them.

Cloudy with intermittent rain by the looks of today........so once I`m in today, we`ll stay in. Only around mid 50`s.

No idea for food yet today......have a great Thursday..................

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[Lynne G]

Yep, it is dark outside here too, Schumi. As always awake and online before the sun rises. Sunrise not for almost an hour. But will have another glorious sunny and warm Fall day. 75 the high. And a bit warmer overnight, even with a clear sky.

Ah yes, a Thirsty Thursday is upon us, and drink up. It is good for you. Drink tea, like me.

And so, shades to be worn today, yay. May all the homies have a terrific Thursday.

 

[Sue M]

Good morning? Not sure about that, lol. It’s 3:30 am and now can’t get back to sleep. So thank you @Lynne G for leaving the light on, boo to you! Wow, you are having some really warn weather there. Is that typical this time of year? I’m not sure what it’s going to do here. We had some stormy weather with high wind gusts, rain, and then late afternoon yesterday the sun came out.

@schumigirl your yesterday sounds much like ours, except for the butcher/deli. That’s today.

I‘m going to have to get on my Christmas shopping soon. Before my Universal trip late Nov. because when I return I have to quarantine for 2 weeks which will take me to Dec 23 Yuk.

@Robo56 sounds like you had a good trip. Was it family then Universal? Sorry, I got a tad behind and snuck back while you were away
Crazy how some drive in the pouring rain. I hate driving in the rain on a dark night. Glad you made it back in one piece.

Nothing very exciting today. I think husband is going to do the butcher/deli run today. I have to take one of the dogs (the Cocker) in for her scheduled abdominal ultrasound. Her pancreas and liver readings are high on her bloodwork and vet doesn’t know why. Hope they don’t find anything too onerous. While she’s in the vet I should try to get a walk in if it’s nice enough.

@Rockbro

 

[Lynne G]

Sue, hope the dog is okay. Yeah, we tend to be able to wear shorts until the middle or so of October. While today’s high is 75, we get a 56 high temp tomorrow. We do sometimes get what is called Indian Summer temps, where highs are in the 70’s for days, up until around our Thanksgiving. And some years, we have had snow and cold on Halloween, cool rain on Halloween, and very nice weather Halloweens.

Ooh so sunny out.

 

[macraven]

Sounds like Sue will have her holiday shopping done before her UO trip.

That will be great to have all bought and wrapped way before Christmas!

We always send out our gifts to the kids first week in December.
They enjoy having it early.

A big good morning to all homies ‘

 

[schumigirl]

Sue.....nope, that`s today for us too......or was....all done now. Yesterday I never left the house due to weather. Shopping all done till at least Monday.


mac......I have been invigorated to start Christmas shopping........ordered a few things online last night.....so I can say I`ve started....... one or two may have been for me.........ooops





Think we visited most places we needed to go.....and got a txt from a friend to meet them for lunch, so had a quick bite in their local as one of the farm stores we go to is nearer to them.

Had grilled sandwiches and their triple fried chunky chips.......real chips!!! Lovely.....a bit unexpected so no need to cook dinner tonight now.

Bit cool and dreary here today......heating is on.

Time for a cuppa tea.......

 

[Charade67]

Super slow day at work today. I’m thinking early lunch. I may go to the auto parts store on my lunch break. I have dh’s car today because he needs a headlight replaced and I have more free time in my day than he does.

I have purchased exactly 2 Christmas gifts so far, and both are four our Disney trip next year. I have no idea what to get anyone.

Real - hope Louie is better today.

Tomorrow we go to Williamsburg again. I should probably text B and remind her that the high Saturday will only be 62.

 

[Sue M]

@Lynne G our Indian Summer left us a week ago. It’s now turning cool and rainy. Typical October, starts warm then by mid Oct starts cooling off. I remember slogging around with the kids in the rain on Halloweens! DH always stayed home to hand out candy. But many cool crisp nights. Never snow. Our community has a nice Halloween tradition at 8:00 the community puts on a big fireworks display at the school field. And all trick or treating ends.

@macraven yes I will have the gifts done. No choice. And house decoration, tree too. Yikes. Some gifts will come from Universal for my Harry Potter loving daughter!

@schumigirl sounds like a nice lunch! I looked at Amazon but just have no ideas for anyone, ugh.

@Charade67 have fun in Williamsburg!

 

[Rockbro]

Good morning? Not sure about that, lol. It’s 3:30 am and now can’t get back to sleep. So thank you @Lynne G for leaving the light on, boo to you! Wow, you are having some really warn weather there. Is that typical this time of year? I’m not sure what it’s going to do here. We had some stormy weather with high wind gusts, rain, and then late afternoon yesterday the sun came out.

@schumigirl your yesterday sounds much like ours, except for the butcher/deli. That’s today.

I‘m going to have to get on my Christmas shopping soon. Before my Universal trip late Nov. because when I return I have to quarantine for 2 weeks which will take me to Dec 23 Yuk.

@Robo56 sounds like you had a good trip. Was it family then Universal? Sorry, I got a tad behind and snuck back while you were away
Crazy how some drive in the pouring rain. I hate driving in the rain on a dark night. Glad you made it back in one piece.

Nothing very exciting today. I think husband is going to do the butcher/deli run today. I have to take one of the dogs (the Cocker) in for her scheduled abdominal ultrasound. Her pancreas and liver readings are high on her bloodwork and vet doesn’t know why. Hope they don’t find anything too onerous. While she’s in the vet I should try to get a walk in if it’s nice enough.

@Rockbro

I hope your puppy is OK. I just had one diagnosed with cancer and through surgery and a second through a different type of surgery. Also, I miss having a good butcher and a fresh fish market.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Evening (here) all.
Rocbro so sorry about your doggie - hope all goes well.

Beautiful Autumn day here. We had a walk with Louie at Quarry Bank Mill through the wood and garden - not too far as though he’s much improved he’s not . Back to vet Sunday if no improvement.

Warm enough to sit outside for a hot chocolate then home for the grocery delivery. Sometime spent clearing leaves in the garden and dinner and now time to relax.

Goodness new rules here are causing havoc - confusion and argument. Lots of people will be suffering I’m afraid.

Hope all are well x

 

[schumigirl]

@schumigirl sounds like a nice lunch! I looked at Amazon but just have no ideas for anyone, ugh.

Thanks, it was nice, and out of the blue which was nice. I’m getting through my list I’m happy to say.......I’m sure once you start, you’ll do great.........

Also, I miss having a good butcher and a fresh fish market.

We certainly appreciate having lots of small independent farm stores and fabulous local butchers here. And living right beside the sea we have the freshest fish. I agree, I’d miss not having that.


Charade.......have a lovely trip........





Made a good dent in ordering Christmas gifts tonight......I still hope to go out a few times for a good old wander round when all the Christmas decorations are up and festive music plays.......although the way things are over here in certain areas, who knows what it’ll be like.

We’re not too bad here, but it could get worse anytime.

Going to read some of my book group offering tonight.......it’s a good read, but my goodness.......I’ll be glad when I’m done.

Almost the weekend for those working..........

 

[Sue M]

I hope your puppy is OK. I just had one diagnosed with cancer and through surgery and a second through a different type of surgery. Also, I miss having a good butcher and a fresh fish market.

Thanks. She’s at the vet now waiting for Ultrasound. I had to bring her in around 2 hrs before, probably won’t know anything till weekend, my particular vet isn’t in today. They bring a specialist in to do ultrasound. I hope it’s nothing too bad. Sorry to hear about your doggies.

 

[macraven]

Sue. I hope your doggie is going to be fine.
I know you will be worried until you get the test results.

Rockbro, hope your pet improves.

charade, safe travels for your trip tomorrow.

If I missed any of you, will connect with you later tonight.

Need to figure out what grub to fix for dinner now.

 

[macraven]

Holy cow...... I kept thinking today was Friday but it’s Thursday.

Next time I ask Mr Mac what day it is, I’ll look at the calendar.
He kept telling me it’s Friday.

 

[schumigirl]

Holy cow...... I kept thinking today was Friday but it’s Thursday.

Next time I ask Mr Mac what day it is, I’ll look at the calendar.
He kept telling me it’s Friday.

Well it is Friday now......... I`m thinking Sparkly Friday..........



Hope Sue hears good news about doggy and safe travels to Charade.........





Seems I got further with the book I`m reading all those years ago than I thought.......I`m remembering parts I hadn`t thought I`d read. Bonus points.......I did drop off to sleep quickly after a few chapters......

Looks to be a bit dull and grey all over the UK today......October can be very pretty at times, and we can have some very drab days...like today. Low 50`s seem to the norm today.

Made the meat sauce for a lasagne Wednesday, will defrost it and make that up tonight, just the cheese sauce to make up later. Lunch will be whatever.......no idea if we have any plans today at all, maybe visit another store to see if they have any nicer picture frames.

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend........


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[Rockbro]

Another something.... my TBD wife took me to Disneyland last Christmas. It was my first time there. I never had a desire to go because I'm a WDW person. But, it was one of the best experiences of my life. I fell in love with it.

I never realized how much I missed the scary adventures and Mr. Toad's. They maintain those 2 parks so much better than here in Florida.

 

[Sue M]

Doggie update, sorta. There were no masses found on ultrasound so that’s good. But vet won’t get full ultrasound report till Saturday.

Made a hearty beef barley soup for dinner. DH had melted cheese open face sandwich with it. I just had the soup. But it was substantial.
Woke up again at 1:30am any yup, trouble falling back asleep. Maybe I should borrow Schumi’s book.

@macraven days do have a way of slipping by, esp when you just return from vacay until you get back into routine. @Lynne did post its Thirsty Thursday. She keeps us on track!

@Schumi I like Sparkly Friday! Sounds like we have similar October weather patterns. Oh I love lasagna, wish I could still eat it.

@Rockbro TBD? That’s a new one. I totally agree about DL. It’s so nice to be able to ride things no longer at WDW. Plus the attractions that are in both parks seem to be better at DL. It feels like by the time they got to WDW they were skimped on. Like Space Mtn, Big Thunder, Pirates, Small World.

I think I need a snack lol! Then hope to go back to sleep!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]