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

Robbie, you can usually spot rugby players a mile away. As you say no head protection so a lot of them have broken their noses multiple times and have what’s known as “cauliflower ears”. It’s quite a rough sport for sure. Mike Tindall who is married to Zara Phillips was a rugby player and it shows.

Glad the CT scan went well, Hope for good results. And glad you have your appetite back! That’s always nice.

Yes, accept all help for your Halloween event, everyone will be happy to help I’m sure.


mac……I agree, love to see Robbie‘s celebrations.




Ended up going out this afternoon, did get a little nest of tables that are going to work fine. They’re not perfect, but it’s just for a little corner till the man who makes furniture is back up and running properly.

Popped into a generic store for some wall hanging kits and my goodness, Christmas is everywhere! It has kinda crept up on me this year. I do have some presents I bought in Orlando, it’s a start.

Time to make the pepper sauce for the chicken and start making dinner……should be ready in around an hour, 6ish to 6.30ish is dinner time here usually.

Getting duller and cooler tonight.
 
I am bored out of my mind today. I was so busy yesterday that i ended up staying an hour late. Today i have nothing to do.

I’d venture u need some R&R!
I have Busch Gardens planned for black Friday and a trip to TN for Christmas. Those should be a couple of nice getaways.
Did toothsome, know my son wanted to try it despite our aversion to it.
Sorry to hear it has gone downhill we enjoyed it when we went, but that was back in 2017.
View from my window:
Nice sunrise. That’s something I rarely see.
We are having a cold snap for a couple of days
Same here. I think we have a freeze warning tonight.

We haven’t decided what we are doing kn Halloween yet. The past few years we haven’t participated, but we have more kids in the neighborhood than we used to. It might be time to start handing out candy again.
 
My daughter in law asked me what was on the menu for Halloween and I told her all the favorites plus I told her about the skull pizzas and she said she had heard of those.
:worship:pumpkin Lord is pretty awesome but, he has nuthin on you! Good luck on test results

Carole sounds like ur new decor is coming along very well. It always seems when looking for something specific it’s scarce

8 hours at Epcot & 8 miles to match. Nice meal
At the Japanese (not teppan eco, name escapes) enjoyed sushi & tempura everything

Hit the festival booths again, wings & pineapple ale that went down well. Couldn’t keep up with the boys & their Sapporo. did everything worth doing & hit up the poly for dole whips. Waiting for the MNSSHP FW, then turning around & hopping into bed lol. Tomorrow MGM
& MK pm hours, wheee
 
I am bored out of my mind today. I was so busy yesterday that i ended up staying an hour late. Today i have nothing to do.


I have Busch Gardens planned for black Friday and a trip to TN for Christmas. Those should be a couple of nice getaways.

Sorry to hear it has gone downhill we enjoyed it when we went, but that was back in 2017.

Nice sunrise. That’s something I rarely see.

Same here. I think we have a freeze warning tonight.

We haven’t decided what we are doing kn Halloween yet. The past few years we haven’t participated, but we have more kids in the neighborhood than we used to. It might be time to start handing out candy again.


You reminded me we have to think what we`re doing this Halloween. Usually our village hall has a party for the local kids and we help out there, but they`ve said it`s not happening this year, so we have a few options as where we live we don`t really get kids wandering.

But, we`re not really into Halloween in a big way so we might not bother going anywhere.

Hope today is a better day for you at work.


:worship:pumpkin Lord is pretty awesome but, he has nuthin on you! Good luck on test results

Carole sounds like ur new decor is coming along very well. It always seems when looking for something specific it’s scarce

8 hours at Epcot & 8 miles to match. Nice meal
At the Japanese (not teppan eco, name escapes) enjoyed sushi & tempura everything

Hit the festival booths again, wings & pineapple ale that went down well. Couldn’t keep up with the boys & their Sapporo. did everything worth doing & hit up the poly for dole whips. Waiting for the MNSSHP FW, then turning around & hopping into bed lol. Tomorrow MGM
& MK pm hours, wheee

It`s looking gorgeous.......really happy with it so far! Yes, I`m sure the stores all know when I`m looking for something and hide everything.....of course that`s also called paranoia......lol...

Wow!!! That`s a lot of walking, but glad you had some good food. Pineapple Ale??? Even I like the sound of that and I`m not an ale drinker.

Have fun today, sounds like a busy one!!!




I am strangely enjoying the darker mornings now, usually I love the light bright mornings more, but there`s something quite cosy about dark mornings and evenings now.

Got the flooring/carpet guy coming out to measure up this morning, we picked what we wanted yesterday, but forgot to ask how long it would take, anytime after Monday works for us now. I`m assuming flooring isn`t delayed due to anything now.

Pulled pork tonight for us, need to make the bbq sauce today as I didn`t get around to it last night. So, a day at home making teas and coffee`s for the workmen beckons, will get some laundry and bedding done and hopefully some TR.

Half way through the week......but time for a pot of freshly brewed tea.......🫖
 
I feel ya Charade. Hope time went fast and had a nice evening.

Robo, hope your tests come out good. And great liking pan, should be perfect to make those pizzas, probably better looking than those in the park. So nice if your to have such a spread for all to enjoy.

Hope the decor changing goes well, Schumi. Hope those measuring were quick enough, as to not bother for long.

Wow, those are the miles, Keisha. Sounds like you and family are having a blast at the mouse parks. Party, yay for you.

Ah, that cold front and a clear sky, means the coolest overnight we’ve had in quite awhile. Just above freezing this morning, as outdoor thermometer says 35. Glad this rest of the week is not commuting.

And so,
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Yay! That camel is here to remind all that today is that Wednesday hump of a day, that Friday is getting that much closer. And for me, that back to routine needs a three day weekend in there now. So hoping my Friday this week, starts those lazy weekend days for another day. Should be. Short week? Yep. Woot! Particularly, nice, to have that three day weekend now as that next holiday weekend is not until a few more weeks. Yay, Veterans Day is on a Friday this year. Woot! Time of year, decided to have almost all lazy Fridays in the next two months.

This, a most wonderful Wednesday to all.

Sigh, but happy little one. She likes that cooler weather. Cool enough those Summer clothes are put away. Getting that time for jackets and warm clothes. But all those Fall colors? Beautiful. And we always hand out candy. Enough kids in our cul de sac, and we always seem to have others come to trick or treat. So we are getting ready. I sit outside, as enjoy seeing those costumes. And little one wants to carve pumpkins again. Yep, we enjoy that Halloween fun.
 
Another super slow day at work. One of the therapists is working from home this week, so there are just 2 of us in the office. If i had known it would be this slow I would have taken some days off.
I got my photography yesterday. I needed 100/200 to make an A in the class. I got 190. I only have 5 classes left.
 
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Way to go Charade!

Bad news, temps unseasonal
Here, only 54 degrees

Good news, better than temps at home lol

Good day all :flower1:

Wrap up warm Janet......long as it`s warmer there than home, you`re winning!!

It`ll pick up again.......:sunny:






Flooring and carpet for the stairs and landings will be put down on Tuesday! Happy with that, still to decide on flooring for one of the spare rooms, so will pop back in on Saturday and choose that, they can fit that anytime, no real rush for that.

Finally getting round to making the bbq sauce for pulled pork. One of those days, the phone kept ringing and everyone wanted to chat for ages.......used the decorators as an excuse a couple of times.......said they needed something.....lol....

Time to make more teas and coffees for them, last of the day I think, they usually leave around 4ish.
 
our house is back to order with the exception of our walk in closet

It is half way organized but in no rush to deal with it today or even tomorrow.

Can’t believe how cold it is in my area
Had to put the heat on this morning
Well it is not cold as in chicago but anything below 60 is when I crank up the heat in the house
 
Finally getting a chance to stop in!

It's been a busy weekend and few days for me.

Had a great weekend with the kids. My body is finally starting to come around again after painting for 3 very long days. Had to do a good cleaning session before we could even paint. The previous owners didn't do ANY cleaning. They left their dust, long black hair, and other grossness behind. They still have lots of painting to do, but we got alllllll the trim - doors, door jams, baseboard and window trims, and stairways/handrails painted. They were painted dark yucky colors that took 3 coats of paint to cover :faint: We also got the main floor painted. She still has some painting to do, but with the trim done, it's easy to bang out the walls in quick time. Next weekend - we move them in!!!!

Weather is still holding out here. The evenings are still cool, but our day temps are still warmer than usual! I'm sure that very soon, the that won't be happening, and it doesn't take long for the while stuff to start falling.

Well, I should get shuffling more papers. I seem to have more papers to shuffle around again ;)

Have a great day everyone!!!
 
HHN is not over with and I am mentally planning a trip for next year for it.

Trying to decide what dates to go and hope I choose a good week and be able to meet up with as many homies that I can

Right now I am leaning for mid September as it’s not as crowded in that time period.

Has any of you already made plans for hhn dates?

My dental date was changed again
Will be glad when I can get the work done and begin on setting up implants.

It’s not that I am looking forward for it but to lock in a date and get the work started.

I am getting very tired of the food I can have at this point.

Pumpkin,
If you lived near me, I would help you paint and get that house in order
Cleaning has become my new past time.

Hope all the homies have a good night
♥️
 
our house is back to order with the exception of our walk in closet

It is half way organized but in no rush to deal with it today or even tomorrow.

Can’t believe how cold it is in my area
Had to put the heat on this morning
Well it is not cold as in chicago but anything below 60 is when I crank up the heat in the house

Same here mac, the temps have dropped for us after a few days of lovely sunshine, we can`t have the heating on during the day because of the decorators....but really, it`s not that cold we need it during the day.

Hope you warm up soon, I`m sure you will! And glad you`re starting to get back to being organised after the work being done in your home.



Finally getting a chance to stop in!

It's been a busy weekend and few days for me.

Had a great weekend with the kids. My body is finally starting to come around again after painting for 3 very long days. Had to do a good cleaning session before we could even paint. The previous owners didn't do ANY cleaning. They left their dust, long black hair, and other grossness behind. They still have lots of painting to do, but we got alllllll the trim - doors, door jams, baseboard and window trims, and stairways/handrails painted. They were painted dark yucky colors that took 3 coats of paint to cover :faint: We also got the main floor painted. She still has some painting to do, but with the trim done, it's easy to bang out the walls in quick time. Next weekend - we move them in!!!!

Weather is still holding out here. The evenings are still cool, but our day temps are still warmer than usual! I'm sure that very soon, the that won't be happening, and it doesn't take long for the while stuff to start falling.

Well, I should get shuffling more papers. I seem to have more papers to shuffle around again ;)

Have a great day everyone!!!

You did well Pumpkin!! I`m sure they`re so grateful for the help......I`ve been amazed watching the work our decorators are doing and I`m so impressed with their talents.

Yep, winter is on the way in certain parts of the world.


HHN is not over with and I am mentally planning a trip for next year for it.

Trying to decide what dates to go and hope I choose a good week and be able to meet up with as many homies that I can

Right now I am leaning for mid September as it’s not as crowded in that time period.

Has any of you already made plans for hhn dates?

My dental date was changed again
Will be glad when I can get the work done and begin on setting up implants.

It’s not that I am looking forward for it but to lock in a date and get the work started.

I am getting very tired of the food I can have at this point.

Pumpkin,
If you lived near me, I would help you paint and get that house in order
Cleaning has become my new past time.

Hope all the homies have a good night
♥️

Hope you get the dental work going soon, you`ll be glad to get it started and ongoing. It`s a long process, but it`ll be worth it.

I`m trying to clean as they go along, but I really should wait till they`re done altogether.....but can`t help it. As soon as they leave, I`m trying to clear up any dust, they do leave the place as tidy as they can so I can`t complain. But, I like clean and tidy......lol......roll on Tuesday when the wooden flooring and carpet will go up the staircase and landings!!






It`s pouring down with rain today, started during the night and will be on all day apparently. I think it`ll be a dress with boots tonight for going out to dinner. That`s a lot of rain falling out there.

Grocery delivery very early this morning, he was here just after 7am, we wanted it here before the decorators arrived.

Washing machine has been on twice, will get the dryer going and that`s about as much as we need to do today. And no cooking as we`ll be out for dinner with some friends tonight. Not many, just another couple and their daughter and now another couple are joining us too. Saturday night it`s just the two of us for the Thai restaurant.

Time to make these guys another cuppa.....then get some laundry dried.

Happy Thirsty Thursday........🍹
 
Yay, Thirsty Thursday is here. And a bit warmer, as our outdoor thermometer says 38. And a little bit bad hair day alert. Windy, very sunny 58 degree high day. Those sunglasses needed, and so does a hair tie. Hehe, had my blonde again visit last night. And a jacket. Too cool to not have at least that lightweight one I like wearing.

Pumpkin, nice to help out with the painting, Good luck with the moving in.

Mac, ugh to dental appointment moving again. And yeah, our heater has been turned on for at least a week now. That time of year, starting to get more cooler days then warmer.

Hope Schumi enjoys her group dinner out tonight. Nice to have a couple’s dinner tomorrow.

And now? Time for more tea for me. And a woot, as alarm turned off. Three day weekend commencing soon. Thinking some little zoo fun this weekend. So boo fun at little zoo is just perfect, as hoping little one will do with me. Already bought tickets to their holiday lights, as will enjoy them the Friday night before Christmas Sunday.

Thus, hope all are warm enough, well feeling enough, and will have that most terrific Thirsty Thursday, today.
 
We had the ac turned off yesterday…
this means the warm weather party is coming to an end
🥲

Awww.....it`ll warm up for you again soon, you have the best weather out of all of us on here.






Every door downstairs and off the upstairs landing, so all the bedrooms and main family bathroom, two walk in storage cupboards are all laying open as they have all been done and still wet. Windows are open although varnish and paint aren`t as strong smelling as it used to be when I was a kid.

Tom and I both have heavy jumpers on as it is cool with the windows open, but it`s not too bad.

Once they go we`ll be able to pop the heating on, poor guys couldn`t work with it on. The house will warm up quickly then.

And then no cooking tonight........but will make us some tea, we have drank more tea this week than ever before!!

And still pouring down with rain......we`ll be driving in that tonight, well Kyle is coming to pick us up, so he`ll be driving.

Thursday is going so slow........not the worst thing when you`re at home though.......
 
Another incredibly slow day today. I am fighting to stay awake. Nothing much going on here. I am thinking about dropping my elective class next sub-term and taking a math class instead. Im trying to find something with minimal writing.
B has registered for Spring semester and was able to get the bowling class she wanted. I told her I would buy her some bowling shoes. I found some purple ones I think she will like.

Way to go Charade!
Thank you.
Bad news, temps unseasonal
Here, only 54 degrees
Is this in Florida? Brrr.
Can’t believe how cold it is in my area
Had to put the heat on this morning
We’ve had ours on for the past couple of weeks. We has some frost on the ground this morning.
The previous owners didn't do ANY cleaning. They left their dust, long black hair, and other grossness behind.
Sounds like our former tenants.
Right now I am leaning for mid September as it’s not as crowded in that time period.

Has any of you already made plans for hhn dates?
Not yet, but i am hoping to get a trip in next year since i had to miss this year.

Last night I dreamed that dh and I were in Orlando and trying to make a decision between a restaurant at WDW and one at Universal. I woke up before we made the decision.
 
Finally getting to do a stop in today. It seems to shiny squirrel syndrome has hit me today. I have gotten my required work completed, but I can't seem to focus enough on my other tasked work. Thank goodness it's not time sensitive.

I picked up my new glasses yesterday. I wasn't sure about them at first, but I seem to have acclimated to them quite easily. I got progressive lenses in them this time, and with my horrible prescription :rolleyes1 There was definitely period to get used to them. I can definitely read the smaller print things I need to read everyday much easier. So I know it was time to get a new prescription.

Pumpkin,
If you lived near me, I would help you paint and get that house in order
Cleaning has become my new past time.
lol. I might have taken you up on that offer on day 2 lol.
I hope you pulled the pants out for your cooler weather. I always sit with blankets in the fall/winter months.
And then no cooking tonight........but will make us some tea, we have drank more tea this week than ever before!!
Sounds like a nice evening out.
Another incredibly slow day today. I am fighting to stay awake. Nothing much going on here. I am thinking about dropping my elective class next sub-term and taking a math class instead. Im trying to find something with minimal writing.
B has registered for Spring semester and was able to get the bowling class she wanted. I told her I would buy her some bowling shoes. I found some purple ones I think she will like.
I hope you find the right class that will work for you. Those purple shoes sound like they would be perfect!!! Who doesn't love purple!!!!

Well, I should get this one thing done. I have been working on it for over an hour :rolleyes2 and I would like it done before I head home.
Have a great evening everyone!!!!!!!!!!
 
Good Thursday evening everyone.

It is 11 days untill Halloween.

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Robbie, you are absolutely the queen for halloween!

You go all out with a fabulous spread set up


Hope you share some of your pictures for your holiday event!
Thank you Mac, I will try and remember to take some photos.


Here are a couple cute photos of my niece and little J from Halloween pasts. This was 2021. They were Gandalf the Grey and Little Frodo Baggins.
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You can see the one ring around his neck.
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Morticia and Pubert Addams. I love this photo.
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Robbie, you can usually spot rugby players a mile away. As you say no head protection so a lot of them have broken their noses multiple times and have what’s known as “cauliflower ears”. It’s quite a rough sport for sure. Mike Tindall who is married to Zara Phillips was a rugby player and it shows.
Yes, I remember seeing a picture of Zara Phillips husband. He had some work done on his nose and it looks so much better. I bet he breathes better now.

It is frightening the facial injuries that can be caused while playing those rough sports.

Which is the reason I don‘t want grandson playing rugby. I have voiced my concerns. Thats all I can do at this point and pray he does not get injured.

Popped into a generic store for some wall hanging kits and my goodness, Christmas is everywhere! It has kinda crept up on me this year. I do have some presents I bought in Orlando, it’s a start.
I know our stores here now have all the leftover Halloween Decorations bunched to the side and Christmas is every where here now. They started with Halloween Decorations early so I guess the idea was to do the same with Christmas.

I have Busch Gardens planned for black Friday and a trip to TN for Christmas. Those should be a couple of nice getaways.
I hope your trips go as planned and you have a good time.

We haven’t decided what we are doing kn Halloween yet. The past few years we haven’t participated, but we have more kids in the neighborhood than we used to. It might be time to start handing out candy again.
I really enjoy Halloween so much. Here if you are giving out candy you just turn your porch light on. I enjoy giving out candy.

I have always given out the big candy bars and the kids enjoy getting those.

My family likes to open the door and give out the candy bars.

We have a few more kids in our neighborhood now too. The ones that were littles when we moved here many moons ago are now grown, gone to college and moved away.

I know some people drive into out neighbor hood to Trick or Treat. I have never run out of candy bars yet…..LOL…now that I have said that I will this year.


Hit the festival booths again, wings & pineapple ale that went down well. Couldn’t keep up with the boys & their Sapporo. did everything worth doing & hit up the poly for dole whips. Waiting for the MNSSHP FW, then turning around & hopping into bed lol. Tomorrow MGM
& MK pm hours, wheee
Wow…..you are a woman on the move. Sounds like a full fun schedule. Let us know your take on MNSSHP this year. I have heard mixed reviews.


Robo, hope your tests come out good. And great liking pan, should be perfect to make those pizzas, probably better looking than those in the park. So nice if your to have such a spread for all to enjoy.
Thanks Lynne, I hope the Skeleton Pizzas work out. I have never made them before.

I got my photography yesterday. I needed 100/200 to make an A in the class. I got 190. I only have 5 classes left.
Congratulations on getting your A in your photography class.


Bad news, temps unseasonal
Here, only 54 degrees
That is for sure cool weather in Orlando for October. That is coat wearing weather for Floridians…..LOL

I remember a few years ago being at Universal at the end of January and it was rainy and in the 50’s and I was freezing. That was with a 2 sweatshirts on a scarf and a hat….LOL. I really missed my gloves.


Had a great weekend with the kids. My body is finally starting to come around again after painting for 3 very long days. Had to do a good cleaning session before we could even paint. The previous owners didn't do ANY cleaning. They left their dust, long black hair, and other grossness behind. They still have lots of painting to do, but we got alllllll the trim - doors, door jams, baseboard and window trims, and stairways/handrails painted. They were painted dark yucky colors that took 3 coats of paint to cover :faint: We also got the main floor painted. She still has some painting to do, but with the trim done, it's easy to bang out the walls in quick time. Next weekend - we move them in!!!!
Wow….you are the painting mom Queen for sure. Your family are so lucky to have you helping out. I know it means a lot to you to make sure they get off on the right foot in their new home.



HHN is not over with and I am mentally planning a trip for next year for it.

Trying to decide what dates to go and hope I choose a good week and be able to meet up with as many homies that I can

Right now I am leaning for mid September as it’s not as crowded in that time period.

Has any of you already made plans for hhn dates?
I have been thinking about it again this week. I‘am thinking that hitting within the first 3 week window of HHN is turning out to be the a nice spot.

I need to look at dates for next year.

Hope you get your dental things worked out and your Misters eyes are healing well.



Been trying to collect things slowly for Halloween Party. Don’t want to be running around looking for ingredients to close to the party. I was able to order some fun baked goods for the party from Sam’s bakery today.

My back is feeling better everyday knock on wood. This event kinda of knocked me for a loop. My back had not gone out this bad in a long time.

I got the results of the CT and it was as suspected the issues were in the lower lumbar area. I had a bulging disc there and some narrowing do to the bad arthritis. Doc made some recommendations for some injections into my back. I feel like the oral steroids are doing the job and do not want to do anything more invasive.

I did the injections many years ago. It is basically a steroid and mild numbing mediation that goes into the epidural space in the area your having issue with in your spine to help decrease the swelling, The doctor nicked my spinal cord and I ended up with a CSF leak. If you have ever had that happen it is a nightmare. As long as I‘am progressing don’t want to do anything else.


I saw my little buddy little J today. He is growing so fast.


Not much else going on this evening.


Have a wonderful evening everyone.
 
I can understand not wanting the injections again!
That is scary stuff nicking your spinal cord..

Hopefully you will heal and only take the oral meds

Prayers said for you Robbie
 

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