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

[schumigirl]

'I’m still alive! Lol. It’s been a busy fall with wedding planning. Then got really crazy so haven’t been around.
Daughter (youngest, 32) got married Oct 1 outside wedding. Weather was summer like.
But………my husband had a stroke 3 days before wedding. Symptoms weren’t typical. He had nausea and was a little off balance. At first we thought it was a stomach flu. But next day his brother said he thought we should take him to ER. Turns out it was a brain bleed.
we were lucky it was small,and they were able to stop it.

He got out for the wedding. So thankful. Our daughter canceled rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception. We had the wedding and reception at husbands brothers back yard. The bridesmaids put together an entire new wedding in 24 hrs. The wedding was always planned for the garden. But they put together the entire reception, they were amazing. And since it was only 3 blocks from home her daddy was able to go, and leave when he needed to.

We’re still working on stabilizing blood pressure.

So that’s what I’ve been up to!

Goodness Sue, you have had a time of it!! What a shock that must have been for you all.

Many good wishes for your husband going forward, hope he continues to heal and improve......and big congratulations to your daughter on her wedding! Doesn`t matter where you get married if your loved ones are around you for the special day.

They`ll get his BP down and now they`re monitoring him, they`ll take good care of him.

Sending all good wishes to you too.....

 

[schumigirl]

Beautiful day here, a run of 5 or 6 in the high 60s & 70s woot

Lynne that was some game last night. Can’t remember when the series was quite as interesting in recent times


Give them an inch…

Wow seems like no major issues until last few years, then it caught up to you Hopefully, done for a bit there

Mr keeps asking me “you know what they do to horses when their teeth go bad, don’t you”

Enjoy the Moose.....not something we see over here.....lol..
Squirrel, not moose lol

Ouch. Ima wuss, both vaccines tend to give me a half day in bed with a high fever, zoned out

OMG so scary for you. Prayers sent your way Keep us in the loop please

Consider ourselves lucky Janet, lots of folks we know have been laid up similar to you, but apart from achy tops of arms which are getting easier now, they were fine for both of us.

Glad you have some nice weather there......





Ended up having coronation chicken for lunch and dinner.....made too much of one so just added it altogether......lovely though, added more curry seasoning for dinner and made some potato wedges to go with it.

Didn`t get as many jobs done as I planned, tried to get into the book from our book group, it is dreadful, seems everyone thinks so, so we`re dumping it. Will choose a new one next week, I think this is the first one we have all hated.

Pot of tea time and some white chocolate and raspberry muffins, not as light as they should be, but quite tasty.

Then some tv I think.

 

[macraven]

Sue….
sending hugs

 

[Sue M]

Lynne, Mac, Keisha, and Schumi (and anyone I missed) thanks so much for your good wishes for my husband.
It was pretty scary. We were so lucky the area of the stroke didn’t affect memory or speech. It could have been so much worse.
He was in hospital 3 days, probably would have been kept longer but they let him out because of the wedding.

He’s being followed up by his family doctor. Had Neurologist consult who was quite happy with his progress and released him to family doctors care.

I think new med, and dosage is working to control the BP. Too early to say for sure, only changed 2 days ago. But so far, so good!

Today I renewed my AP. I feel by Feb I’ll be ok to go away.

 

[macraven]

sending you and the Mr hugs and prayers

 

[keishashadow]

He’s being followed up by his family doctor. Had Neurologist consult who was quite happy with his progress and released him to family doctors care.

It’s beyond horrible watching your spouse suffer.

As if not difficult enough, the timing of it all had to add another level of stress for you. Must be a very strong woman to keep it all together under the circumstances.

Sounds as though you mr has wonderful on-going care and an very encouraging prognosis.

PS congrats to the happy couple!

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, Mac, Keisha, and Schumi (and anyone I missed) thanks so much for your good wishes for my husband.
It was pretty scary. We were so lucky the area of the stroke didn’t affect memory or speech. It could have been so much worse.
He was in hospital 3 days, probably would have been kept longer but they let him out because of the wedding.

He’s being followed up by his family doctor. Had Neurologist consult who was quite happy with his progress and released him to family doctors care.

I think new med, and dosage is working to control the BP. Too early to say for sure, only changed 2 days ago. But so far, so good!

Today I renewed my AP. I feel by Feb I’ll be ok to go away.

Sue it sounds positive for your husband going forward.

Continued good wishes for him and make sure you take some time for you too.

It’s beyond horrible watching your spouse suffer.

As if not difficult enough, the timing of it all had to add another level of stress for you. Must be a very strong woman to keep it all together under the circumstances.

Sounds as though you mr has wonderful on-going care and an very encouraging prognosis.

PS congrats to the happy couple!

Isn`t that the truth. Something you hope never to see.






Now it feels like autumn!!!

This morning it`s slightly frosty, beautiful sunshine and so cold!! But, such a pretty sunrise to watch over the sea as I drank an early cup of tea.

Still deciding what to do today. Want to go look for a picture/painting/print, not fussed which, it just needs to stand out as you walk in the front doors. I`ll know it when I see it.

Chicken in pepper sauce tonight for us, must remember to buy peppercorns as I`m out, can`t make the sauce without them.........lunch have no idea but breakfast will be croissants with whatever I find.......that`ll work.

Time for hat and scarf now I think........

Have a lovely Friday ​

 

[Lynne G]

Fabulous Friday here. And thankfully a lazy one for me. Little one wants travel more than a hour’s drive to visit a Friday only day it’s open farm market. I’m game.

To be a warm, and gorgeously sunny day. We are having in the mid 70’s degrees high temps! Woot!!! Over 10 degrees warmer than average this time of year. Break out some more like Spring clothes. And you know you will certainly see little one in shorts today. And I’m also sure, she won’t be the only one I see in shorts. But not me. But will have lightweight pants and a short sleeved shirt. No need for jackets either. Shades, yep, and have mine ready. Little one’s are nice, but I like mine better.

And so, a most Fabulous Friday to all.

 

[Robo56]

Good Friday morning everyone.

Love the look of the cherry pies Robbie......anything cherry I`m there!! Yes, there are some very clever folks about.

I thought those little Halloween eye pies were so cute.

Yes, we`re all doing good thanks.....hope your back is doing much better too!

My back it feeling a lot better, but not completely back to normal yet. Still tender so I’am being careful.

Hope you weekend goes well and you get all you need for your party.

Had a nice weekend and the party was a hit.

I am ready to hit the road and see my sweet pea!!!! I didn't get to see her much the other weekend when I was helping to paint. So this weekend will be full of hugs, and time spent together!

Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your little granddaughter.

am loving this extra hour today!

When I read your post I had to go back and see when we went back in time. We turn our clocks back Saturday night after midnight.

And a very Happy Halloween to you, Robo.

Happy Halloween to you too Lynne. Hope your tea is hot and tasty this morning.

Happy Halloween to you as well

Happy Halloween to you too Pumpkin.

Have a great evening Robbie……hope you have a lovely Halloween.

We had a nice time. Sounds like you and Tom had a nice pub dinner.

Our carving this year:

Nice pumpkin carving.

I‘m surprised Legends house won house of the year for HHN this year, I’d have gone with Dead Man’s Pier as the winner. Graveyard was a deserved winner for street/scare zone of the year.

Yes, that was a surprise. I was for sure that Deadman’s Pier would win. Not surprised about the Graveyard winning for Scare Zone though. The scare actors there were awesome. I wonder who won the top scare actor.

Sam doesn’t look quite pleased in the picture below, however I was. the old clown I fashioned out of a $5 goodwill costume years ago was ahem brought to new life with a lighting effect I dreamed up…make sure to zoom in on it’s face.

Your Sam looks awesome.

After spending two hours of my pathetic life having more dental work done this morning, I finally am not numb anymore

Mac sorry to hear you are still in the middle of all your dental procedures. Hope all feels better soon.

'I’m still alive! Lol. It’s been a busy fall with wedding planning. Then got really crazy so haven’t been around.
Daughter (youngest, 32) got married Oct 1 outside wedding. Weather was summer like.
But………my husband had a stroke 3 days before wedding. Symptoms weren’t typical. He had nausea and was a little off balance. At first we thought it was a stomach flu. But next day his brother said he thought we should take him to ER. Turns out it was a brain bleed.
we were lucky it was small,and they were able to stop it.

Sue so sorry to hear about your hubby. It was his brothers advice about taking your hubby to the ER that was a saving grace. I’am so glad he got the care he needed. I know this had to be a traumatic experience for you both.

Lots of prayers for you both. I’am sure the Doc’s will come up with the right meds to help control his blood pressure.

He got out for the wedding. So thankful. Our daughter canceled rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception. We had the wedding and reception at husbands brothers back yard. The bridesmaids put together an entire new wedding in 24 hrs. The wedding was always planned for the garden. But they put together the entire reception, they were amazing. And since it was only 3 blocks from home her daddy was able to go, and leave when he needed to.

It is so nice to hear he was able to attend your daughters wedding. Sounds like everyone chipped in and made the wedding and the reception special. It is so wonderful to have such a loving family.


Keisha sounds like your Halloween displays were a hit even though it rained. Your granddaughter was the cutest Chucky.


Been a busy past few days. Had family Halloween Party and we all had a nice time.

We had a special guest stop by. A little Captain Jack Sparrow




Great-Nephew J.

Here’s some pics of the party goodies.













I did make the pizza skulls and they turned our good. I also make a big pot of Chili and some other goodies.


We all had a nice time.


My dad and half sister were in town so my younger sister K and I took them for a little day trip on Tuesday to Santa Claus Indiana, Jasper Indiana to the Schnitzelbank German restaurant and then onto French Lick Indiana to see the West Baden Springs Hotel. It is a beautiful historic hotel that was refurbished.

Here are a couple pics.

 

[schumigirl]

Good Friday morning everyone.

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I those little Halloween eye pies were cute.


My back it feeling a lot better, but no completely back to normal yet. Still tender so I’am being careful.



Had a nice weekend and the party was a hit.


Sounds like you had a wonderful time with hour little granddaughte.


When I read your post I had to go back and see when we went back in time. We turn our clocks back Saturday night after midnigh.



Happy Halloween to you too Lynne. Hope your tea is hot and tasty this mornin.


Happy Halloween to you too Pumpkin.



We had a nice time. Sounds like you and Tom had a nice pub dinner.


Nice pumpkin carving.


Yes, that was a surprise. I was for sure that Deadman’s Pier would win. Not surprised about the Graveyard winning for Scare Zone though. The scare actors there were awesome. I wonder who won the top scare actor.



Your Sam looks awesome.


Mac sorry to hear you are still in the middle of all your dental procedures. Hope all feels better soon.




Sue so sorry to hear about your hubby. It was his brothers advice about taking your hubby to the ER that was a saving grace. I’am so glad he got the care he needed. I know this had to be a traumatic experience for you both.

Lots of prayers for you both. I’am sure the Doc’s will come up with the right meds to help control his blood pressure.



It is so nice to hear he was able to attend your daughters wedding. Sounds like everyone chipped in and made the wedding and the reception special. It is so wonderful to have such a loving family.


Keisha sound like you Halloween displays were a hit even though it rained. Your granddaughter was the cutest Chucky.


Been a busy past few days. Had family Halloween Party and we all had a nice time.

We had a special guest stop by. A little Captain Jack Sparrow
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Great-Nephew J.

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I did make the pizza skulls and they turned our good. I also make a big pot of Chili and some other goodies.
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We all had a nice time.


My dad and half sister were in town so my younger sister K and I took them for a little day trip on Tuesday to Santa Claus Indiana, Jasper Indiana to the Schnitzelbank German restaurant and then onto French Lick Indiana to see the West Baden Springs Hotel. It is a beautiful historic hotel that was refurbished.

Here are a couple pics.

Love your little Capt Jack!!! He is a cutie and growing so fast.... and your spread looks lovely as always.

Glad to hear you`re doing ok.......







Absolutely stunning day, and not too cold surprisingly.

Clouds have all disappeared now and we have almost Florida like crystal blue sky now, although we could never compete with them!!!

I do love having seasons, especially Autumn.........nothing like being all wrapped up in new boots, coat, hat and scarf and walking along the promenade and stopping in for a hot chocolate in one of the cafe`s......absolutely beautiful. Although didn`t realy need the hat and scarf after a while and jacket was a little to warm in the end......Autumn evenings are the best too, love getting all cosied up at night with my husband watching a good movie with a glass of wine.....yep, I`m a hopeless romantic and proud of it...

Didn`t find a picture I liked out today, but will keep looking, we have a few places to look yet, I`ll find something.

Got a few more parcels delivered today, mostly Christmas presents and one was rather dull, a car cleaning kit for one of my Godsons.....well, it`s what he asked for!

Just about to have lunch, shrimp cocktail sandwiches on white, with our Marie Rose sauce......gorgeous!

 

[Robo56]

There are rooms that face the atrium and there are outside rooms that face the gardens.

There are shops, restaurants, nice lounges and a spa. West Baden Resort has a trolly that takes you over to the French Lick resort where there is a Casino if you want to go.

It is a beautiful place to visit. K and I said we should bring some of the ladies in the family there for a little spa weekend. Sounds like a good idea.

I need to get moving. I’am watching little J this morning.


Hubby and I have a wedding to go to tomorrow and its about 4 hours away near Indianapolis and I have no idea what I’am wearing. Need to get on that today too.

Have a wonderful day everyone doing whatever it is that makes you happy.

 

[Lynne G]

Hope you find the perfect outfit for tomorrow’s wedding Robo. Great pictures too. Resort looks beautiful, and spa ladies’ weekend? Sounds like a fun pampering time. So cute, little jack. And your Halloween spread looked so tasty, and those skulls looked great. Hope your coffee is hot in your HHN mug, and back feeling even better today.

Hehe, older one just came by to say hi. He’s such a nice kid, as friend has to drop off his car in shop, so he’s taking friend to his work, while friend’s car is being serviced. He’ll be back to freshen up before he has to go to his work.

Little one has class this morning, then we’ll head out. Probably will stop for lunch somewhere along our trip to the farm store complex.

 

[schumigirl]

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There are rooms that face the atrium and there are outside rooms that face the gardens.

There are shops, restaurants, nice lounges and a spa. West Baden Resort has a trolly that takes you over to the French Lick resort where there is a Casino if you want to go.

It is a beautiful place to visit. K and I said we should bring some of the ladies in the family there for a little spa weekend. Sounds like a good idea.

I need to get moving. I’am watching little J this morning.


Hubby and I have a wedding to go to tomorrow and its about 4 hours away near Indianapolis and I have no idea what I’am wearing. Need to get on that today too.

Have a wonderful day everyone doing whatever it is that makes you happy.

Looks lovely Robbie and yes a perfect place for a group of ladies, friends or relatives to get together, Spa weekends are lovely.

Enjoy looking after the little guy this morning and have a fabulous time at your wedding this weekend and good luck finding something to wear, never an easy decision.







4.30 and not quite dark yet, but getting there......had a lovely lazy afternoon doing some TR and enjoying a gin cocktail Tom made up for me while he was through in the kitchen .....I taught him well.

Still to make up my pepper sauce for tonight, will grind down the peppercorns then get it made up, roux version of a sauce so no need for cream...although I have been known to add some cream in case it needs loosening a little.

Been gorgeous all day, but turning now into more autumnal temps......

Getting hungry, but far too early to eat now......

 

[keishashadow]

76 here. So nice I postponed my shingles & flu vaccines until it will rain on Monday & temps drop. Nearly always get a fever for a day. Don’t want to waste the sunshine!

Decided to not make run to far-flung stadium tonight to see my boys’ team in the first round of football playoffs

1/3rd of their starters are out with the flu and another 5 injured and not cleared. When it rains…

But not me. But will have lightweight pants and a short sleeved shirt.

Glad I didn’t put my summer clothes away yet. Will be sporting them for next few days

Yes, that was a surprise. I was for sure that Deadman’s Pier would win.

Indeed.

the day tour guide I had did go into great detail on the intricate decor/design in monsters. That, the fact it’s their bread & butter franchise & had some great scare actorsprobably sealed the deal

Your Sam looks awesome

He is a handsome ‘lil devil. I introduced him to
Several people who asked who he was as ‘my favorite son’.

We had a special guest stop by. A little Captain Jack Sparrow

He looks very at ease in that elaborate costume, love it. Your buffet display belongs in the pages of a magazine!

is a beautiful place to visit

Stunning!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Evening all.
Sue glad to hear your husband is doing well. Such a shock but amazing they got the wedding all sorted. Congratulations to them.
Some great Halloween pictures. L went to a party with Mummy and they trick or treated round the area with other school friends. It really rained so they were wet through on return. J didn’t want to do it this year. DS and DIL decorated and lit up little ones push along bike. Their new development was all very beautifully decorated and they said they got lots of callers.
DIL was on standby this week and got called 5.30 am Wednesday to Orlando. I got a call 5 minutes later and little one and their dog were here by 6.15am. Oh my were we glad when she arrived to collect him at lunchtime today! We were both shattered. He is so good but it’s a few years since we last had responsibility for a little one for so long. I took him to a rhyme time group at the library and we had a couple of walks and J and L played with him when home and were sad he had gone today.
We had a drive round some plant centres this afternoon as I wanted a new container for my parents headstone but nothing suitable. Well nothing took my fancy. We may go to another larger one tomorrow.

On Sunday Em and I are taking the children to Disney on Ice at Manchester Arena. Hoping to go in on the train as it’s a matinee. So easy to then jump in a taxi to the Arena.

Bonfire night tomorrow and we have fireworks for the garden. Luckily Louie doesn’t mind them but I keep him indoors and I stay inside with him. A few big displays around but we enjoy just having ours at home. Kev is very organised and has everything and everyone safe while he handles them. Think we will order take out to complete the evening.

Hope everyone stays well.

 

[schumigirl]

76 here. So nice I postponed my shingles & flu vaccines until it will rain on Monday & temps drop. Nearly always get a fever for a day. Don’t want to waste the sunshine!

Decided to not make run to far-flung stadium tonight to see my boys’ team in the first round of football playoffs

1/3rd of their starters are out with the flu and another 5 injured and not cleared. When it rains…


Glad I didn’t put my summer clothes away yet. Will be sporting them for next few days

Indeed.

the day tour guide I had did go into great detail on the intricate decor/design in monsters. That, the fact it’s their bread & butter franchise & had some great scare actorsprobably sealed the deal


He is a handsome ‘lil devil. I introduced him to
Several people who asked who he was as ‘my favorite son’.

He looks very at ease in that elaborate costume, love it. Your buffet display belongs in the pages of a magazine!

Stunning!

Absolutely...enjoy that sunshine while you can, especially knowing how you get after the jabs! Once winter hits there`s some very gloomy days ahead, glad to hear you are still having decent weather in your area!

And hope the boys` team gets back to full health soon, they sound like an amazing team with a heck of a lot of enthusiasm. Fingers crossed for them....

lol.....Little Sam.......he is kinda cute!!




Beautiful sunrise again this morning, lay in bed and watched it as my husband went down and brought us back up a big mug of tea, not something we usually do, but it was lovely. Looks to be a nice enough day ahead for us I think.

Got a friend coming round for a cuppa mid morning today, always like to see her, not sure if she`ll bring one of her dogs or not, Poppy is the doggy that is reluctant to go in our dining room and if she does she just sits and stares at one corner.....quite disconcerting to be honest and the same corner every time. But, she is the cutest doggy.

She admired our ceramic sparkly poppy I was wearing during the week when we ran into her, so I got her one and her husband a plainer one that Tom has as they`ve been wearing regular poppies so far, they hadn`t been able to find a place that sells them. Have to wear our poppies this time of year.

Not much going on today, quiet day for us and will get takeout tonight from the Thai place we like, anything to avoid going out with all the fireworks going off down there. Where we live, we don`t really get annoyed by them, we can see them in the distance but my goodness some places are like downtown Beirut! Absolutely hate them, yes they`re pretty to look at, but such a disturbance for so many folks for many reasons. Call me the party pooper.......

Going to make Tom Eggs Benedict, just for him though, I`ll stick to bacon I think with some toast. Lunch we`ll wait and see if my friend is still here or not, if she stays I`ll make something nicer.

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[Lynne G]

Oh my, now can say I have 25 and 21 year old kids. Hehe, older one got 25 punches yesterday. He worked yesterday, so we just had a late night happy birthday to him. Said we will celebrate his, and my two other siblings birthdays at Thanksgiving. We tend to group together birthdays that happened since the last time extended family got together. Hence, October birthdays and older one’s yesterday, in a few weeks, as Labor Day saw mine and little one’s celebrated then.

So an almost weather breaking high temp today. 77 degrees this afternoon. Yep, Keisha, happy to extend the use of those Spring/Summer clothes. Which reminds me, left jacket in car. Oops.

And so, some pick up from store, was supposed to have been earlier, but older one does not care his main birthday gift will be picked up today, and not yesterday.

That’s our Saturday. Errands to run, and time to enjoy some park or little zoo time, as weather so beautiful this weekend.

Farm store area was interesting. We did not buy much. Not one I’d probably go to again. But drive was easy, and stopped in the outlets on way back. Disney store was having an extra discount off clearance. Scored a SW hat and pin set that were very reasonably priced with that discount, and gave to older one, as he’s a big SW fan. Will give him the rest of his gifts today.

Super sized most laziest of days Saturday, is wished. And yep, tomorrow we wake up back on standard time. Let those darker evenings commence.

 

[schumigirl]

Our friends didn’t stay for lunch in the end, but we had a lovely catch up this morning over tea and scones. Seems I had missed a few bits of news about what’s going on with others……she knows everything though.

Caught up on some TR and just made us up our first cocktail of the day…….

Gin on the Beach……minus the beach today as it’s miserable now outside……getting darker and it’s only 3.30…..hoping for rain later though, yes, I’m a misery…….lol…….

Gin on the Beach……





Gin is from Cornwall and is beautiful.

Thai take out later tonight, getting a delivery to avoid going out with all these darn fireworks going off everywhere.

Will choose a movie to watch later too……we just binge watched The Watcher on Netflix, it was very good and loosely based on a true story. Guy who does AHS produced it, quite creepy and Stiflers Mom was in it for those that know the American Pie movies…

Happy Saturday………

 

[Lynne G]

Can’t believe our pumpkins still look good. They were great ones this year.

Was so warm, had to use my car’s AC. Got my order, though store was annoying as no one knew where to go for pick up. But finally got a person who knew. Then Target run, and relaxing.

Most perfect of a Saturday for us.

 

[macraven]

Saturday seemed like a long day for me
Now I am done with getting the house all in order, trying to catch up on how all have been doing today.

I am so excited that one of my sons is coming to visit us in a few weeks from now
He has not seen our house once we moved in to it.
It’s been too long of a time since I have seen him.

It will be a short visit but we will pack a lot of time catching up with him.

Told him he can sleep on the plane ride going back home

I like southern living as snow is a rarity here.
Only thing I miss are my boys.