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

[macraven]

I have been behind in my postings and trying to catchup with how all are doing.

I am not fond of the weather my area has been as it’s a whole lot colder than normal.
But trying to catchup with everyone seeing how everyone has been doing during this cold spell.

I use to not have any issues with cold temperatures but now I dread going outside.

Months from now I will be whining it’s too hot.

 

[Robo56]

Good Thursday morning Sans family

Ok I got the right day today…..LOL

It’s stinking cold everywhere….

Schools in my area will be closed tomorrow.
Our temps will drop to 10 this evening.

It is cold everywhere Mac. Hope you all are staying warm. Hope you and your hubby have recovered Mac from your illness.

Ruth sending good thoughts your way.

Janet hope your eye swelling has resolved and you are doing well.

Carole hope you all are still celebrating Kyle birthday. Enjoy.


Lynne hope your hubby is progressing well.

Charade hope B is feeling better from her sinus infection.


Up early this morning. Did make a run to store . I like to go early as there are not as many folks that shop at 6 am. Hubby requested some homemade peanut butter cookies so I will make those.

I’am going to put a roast, carrots, onion and potatoes in the crock pot so that will take care of dinner this evening.

I’am picking little J up from school today to spend a little time with him. I have his Valentines gift I want to give him as I will be gone during Valentine’s Day.

Will finish getting things together this evening and tomorrow to leave early Saturday morning. It is predicted to warm up with sunshine along our whole route South. So looking forward to heading that way.

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.

 

[Lynne G]

Robo, bet home smelling good with cookies being made. DH is doing okay. I am getting him to walk more, though with that wheelie walker. He’s hoping to only use a cane, but I don’t think even close to doing that yet. Doctors say maybe walking without help some day. Not sure it will ever happen, but our home is now handicap accessible, and probably will stay that way no matter what happens in the future. Have fun with little J. And sweet, a Valentine for him. Maybe we’ll cross paths if you are around potter that week before.

One meeting done, two more to go. Busy day. But the best kind, to me.

 

[schumigirl]

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Ruth granddaughter is doing well and progressing. DIL is preparing for her surgery next week. I’am praying for her quick recovery.


It is wonderful to have a friend like that to talk to.


Wowwwwww…..-30 is really cold. I will not complain about it dropping down to 4.


I’am so glad that you reading posts from your Sans family helped you Ruth. Continued prayers for you dear lady.


It is good to see you posting again.


Enjoy your new cookware.


Sounds like a yummy dinnner. Hope your son was able to make it up the hill to your house to enjoy your good cooking.


Dietary change pre-surgery is mostly instructed for intestinal surgeries here.


Nice photos of fireworks.


This store is catering to runners and general folks alike looking for comfortable tennis shoes.


Hope you both are on the mend.


Mac hope you and your hubby are doing well.


Good to hear you all have been celebrating Klye’s birthday in style.

Glad to hear you mom is doing well. Sending prayers for her in whatever she has coming up this week.


A salon day of pampering is wonderful. Hope you had a wonderful time.


Hubby and I did a cruise many years ago. I was not a great fan. I have heard all these new ships are built better and are much more sturdy then the Carnival Cruise ship we were on almost 30 years ago.

The cruise industry has really grown over the years and folks do really love the experience.

I might get talked into a Disney cruise by family in the future. Will see. Other wise I don’t have plans for any cruises in the near future.


Take your time Ruth. Working through grief is so personal and everyone goes through it at their own pace. Continued prayers for you.


Sounds like a yummy dinner. Extending Kyles birthday celebrations is a good thing.



A good pot of chili is a great warming meal on a cold day. Enjoy.



Another cold day here. High here today is supposed to be 14 during the day and the low of 4 tonight burrrrrrrrrrrrrr.


Getting caught up with appts canceled by the weather.

Did get my hair done on Wednesday last week. Had massage scheduled with the therapist yesterday, but she woke up sick so that was canceled. I told her to take care of herself.

Have pedicure and manicure scheduled this afternoon. So that will get the salon visits taken care of.

The guy we hired finished the yard debris clean up yesterday. Glad that is over with.

Gearing up to head South end of the week. I have looked at the weather window and it is predicted to be a warm up and sunshine that will be on our route down. So I have been trying to get some loose ends taken care of before we leave.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone doing whatever makes you happy.

Wishful thinking that it is Thursday. Fixed it.

Thank you Robbie, we enjoy extending celebrations where we can!! And thank you, mum is doing amazingly well and we got nothing but good news about her this week, so we are over the moon, time for us all to start planning her 90th birthday party in March!!

Non cruise people here too, some love them, and those ships do look amazing, but maybe not good enough to entice me!

Have a safe journey down to the sunshine and continued good wishes for you Daughter in law next week.

We missed snow by just a few miles but it steady rained for nearly 24 hours.
Hope everyone manages to stay warm and dry.

Glad it missed you, there has been some freaky weather for sure in the South.

Isn’t it today that stella nova opens?
or do I have that date wrong?

It opened Tuesday mac.

I have been behind in my postings and trying to catchup with how all are doing.

I am not fond of the weather my area has been as it’s a whole lot colder than normal.
But trying to catchup with everyone seeing how everyone has been doing during this cold spell.

I use to not have any issues with cold temperatures but now I dread going outside.

Months from now I will be whining it’s too hot.

It`s been colder than usual everywhere it seems. Even though I hate the cold, I do like a little fresh air, so walking even a little is important to us, well wrapped up though

Good Thursday morning Sans family

Ok I got the right day today…..LOL

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It is cold everywhere Mac. Hope you all are staying warm. Hope you and your hubby have recovered Mac from your illness.

Ruth sending good thoughts your way.

Janet hope your eye swelling has resolved and you are doing well.

Carole hope you all are still celebrating Kyle birthday. Enjoy.


Lynne hope your hubby is progressing well.

Charade hope B is feeling better from her sinus infection.


Up early this morning. Did make a run to store . I like to go early as there are not as many folks that shop at 6 am. Hubby requested some homemade peanut butter cookies so I will make those.

I’am going to put a roast, carrots, onion and potatoes in the crock pot so that will take care of dinner this evening.

I’am picking little J up from school today to spend a little time with him. I have his Valentines gift I want to give him as I will be gone during Valentine’s Day.

Will finish getting things together this evening and tomorrow to leave early Saturday morning. It is predicted to warm up with sunshine along our whole route South. So looking forward to heading that way.

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.

Yep, early morning shopping is the best! Beat those crowds....

Have fun with the little guy later, and enjoy that warmth when you get there!!!






Well this week I was glad I had the flu shot, I came down with flu beginning of the week, one minute I was fine, next I was shivering and ached like I had been hit by a baseball bat. Got better for about 20 minutes then it hit again, but I think without the flu shot it would have been so much worse.

My wonderful husband, god love him has been a saint!! And all without one complaint, that`s what we do isn`t it.......he kept my hot water bottles filled, bought me a new one with a fluffy cover, bought me lychees when I felt that was all I wanted apart from water and juice and generally didn`t really leave my side. It`s funny as he hates lychees, he thinks they are like eyeballs and won`t touch them normally, but he patiently stood and peeled them all for me....awwww

Feeling much better today, had another shower, and into another pair of clean jammies and then I`ve been instructed to take it easy along the sofa, which I am, I can do as I`m told at times A couple of my friends dropped by with some fruit too which was nice, but I could barely lift my head to speak to them, I got a hug and they left.

And now I`m starving all the time!! I believe I`m getting Thai Red Curry for dinner tonight, which sounds so good!

No plans to go out for the next few days, we are due a major storm tomorrow, gale force winds all day and night and lots of rain, hibernation time!! And tea, I know no one else in the group drinks tea, but that first cup of tea after a few days without those pots of tea we make all day, is bliss!!!!

Here`s another one coming with a doughnut another friend dropped round, simple glazed ones!!! Lush.

Happy Thursday!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Heck on a deck it is blowing the biggest of hoolies over here today!! We haven`t had it as bad as other areas, where my mum and family are, they are getting it horrendously bad! Ferries have been cancelled, stores closed and generally folks have been warned to be careful of the gusts.

We`ll stay inside anyway, the town next to us has had loads of slates off the roofs in the town centre, I can imagine lots to repair after tonight.

But, cosy day for us, slept really well last night and slept a little later again, listening to the wind we had no reason to get up, Tom made me Eggs Royale and a huge pot of tea, I did make lunch which was just open faced turkey sandwiches with arugula and salad. Dinner tonight will be cranberry and brie stuffed chicken breast with garlic and rosemary parmentier potatoes and as Tom went to one of our Farm Stores when he was shopping we have some different coloured carrots and a huge cauliflower, they`ll last a week!!

I did have a delivery today, I ordered a new butter dish from Le Creuset as "someone" dropped the one we have, we do have others, but I like that one, so it came today in a box almost 2 foot x 2 foot in width and about a foot deep!!!! It`s a butter dish! The packaging was incredible but at least it wasn`t broken! I like it.

An afternoon of movie watching, snacks with lots ond lots of tea!!! My lovely husband is still playing nursemaid which is nice, but I`m fine now

Tonight is a new scary movie on Netflix, hope it is as scary as it claims!!!

Hope you have a lovely Friday and weekend

 

[Charade67]

Happy Friday. Another exciting day of laundry for me. The day started with me taking Caspian to the vet for a nail trim. As usual he was not happy about it. I think he's forgiven me though.

This week I've been a little under the weather. I was expecting to get a full cold, but then nothing came of it. Thank goodness.

I am just about ready to break up with my dentist. DH had a follow up visit yesterday and paid off the outstanding balance on our account. He was told that our insurance didn't pay for my last exam and cleaning back in October. I called the office and asked the reason and was told the insurance did't give a reason. I know that is not true. There is always a reason stated on the remittance paperwork. Then they told me that insurance also didn't pay dh's exam and cleaning from October. I called my insurance company and was able to get the amounts paid, the check number issued, the date the check was issued, and the date the check was deposited by the dental office. I gave this information to the dental office and the person I talked acted like it would be a huge inconvenience to look up the paperwork and apply the payment to our account. They also tried to tell me that I owed payment for a night guard. I have the receipt where I paid for that a couple of weeks ago. This isn't the first time they have messed up our account. Dh likes the dentist and plans to stay with her. I, however, may be looking for a new practice.

Gearing up to head South end of the week.

Wish I could be going with you, but I have to wait until March.

We missed snow by just a few miles but it steady rained for nearly 24 hours.
Hope everyone manages to stay warm and dry.

I still can't believe how crazy this weather has been.

January has been a blur since it started with a holiday,

I am happy that it's almost over. January is my least favorite month at work.

Isn’t it today that stella nova opens?
or do I have that date wrong?

I am hoping to stay there on my next trip.

DH is doing okay. I am getting him to walk more, though with that wheelie walker.

Glad to hear he is progressing.

Well this week I was glad I had the flu shot, I came down with flu beginning of the week, one minute I was fine, next I was shivering and ached like I had been hit by a baseball bat. Got better for about 20 minutes then it hit again, but I think without the flu shot it would have been so much worse.

Glad you are doing better now. We had 2 clients cancel this week because of the flu. I expect to see more over the next few weeks.




Time to start laundry.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick stop in. It's been a hot minute since I've been here, but life seems more hectic than ever.

A quick run down - work seems to be non-stop busy. We celebrated a few birthdays, and dh's grandmother passed away. So there was a quick trip to Saskatchewan for the funeral. And in true typical canadian winter - it was stormy, blowing snow and - 40 .

His Grandmother lived a very full life, and died at 103!!!! Up until September when she fell - even though through some miracle she never broke anything, she was living on her own in a seniors facility. She never really recovered enough to move back into her little space - and soon after required full-time care, which she HATED. It was her time finally. She was our last connection to dh's late Mom. - so it hit us just a little harder than the others. We have no more matriarch

The weather has smartened up for us - it seems we are sharing our wonderful cold weather with much of the US now Hopefully mother nature smartens up and the polar vortex moves on.

Well, I should run, too many things hitting my desk - thank goodness it's Friday!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[schumigirl]

Happy Friday. Another exciting day of laundry for me. The day started with me taking Caspian to the vet for a nail trim. As usual he was not happy about it. I think he's forgiven me though.

This week I've been a little under the weather. I was expecting to get a full cold, but then nothing came of it. Thank goodness.

I am just about ready to break up with my dentist. DH had a follow up visit yesterday and paid off the outstanding balance on our account. He was told that our insurance didn't pay for my last exam and cleaning back in October. I called the office and asked the reason and was told the insurance did't give a reason. I know that is not true. There is always a reason stated on the remittance paperwork. Then they told me that insurance also didn't pay dh's exam and cleaning from October. I called my insurance company and was able to get the amounts paid, the check number issued, the date the check was issued, and the date the check was deposited by the dental office. I gave this information to the dental office and the person I talked acted like it would be a huge inconvenience to look up the paperwork and apply the payment to our account. They also tried to tell me that I owed payment for a night guard. I have the receipt where I paid for that a couple of weeks ago. This isn't the first time they have messed up our account. Dh likes the dentist and plans to stay with her. I, however, may be looking for a new practice.


Wish I could be going with you, but I have to wait until March.


I still can't believe how crazy this weather has been.


I am happy that it's almost over. January is my least favorite month at work.


I am hoping to stay there on my next trip.


Glad to hear he is progressing.



Glad you are doing better now. We had 2 clients cancel this week because of the flu. I expect to see more over the next few weeks.




Time to start laundry.

That does sound like incompetence from the dentist, one error can happen, but more than that is just laziness and lack of attention to detail. We pay every time we visit the dentist, no insurance no bills, you know it`s all paid for as you get your appointments.

It`s funny, I mentioned half way through the month how fast it was going by already and now it`s nearly done. I still say this has been the fastest January ever. Seems others feel the same way too

Thank you, it is that time of year for sure where everyone seems to have something.

Quick stop in. It's been a hot minute since I've been here, but life seems more hectic than ever.

A quick run down - work seems to be non-stop busy. We celebrated a few birthdays, and dh's grandmother passed away. So there was a quick trip to Saskatchewan for the funeral. And in true typical canadian winter - it was stormy, blowing snow and - 40 .

His Grandmother lived a very full life, and died at 103!!!! Up until September when she fell - even though through some miracle she never broke anything, she was living on her own in a seniors facility. She never really recovered enough to move back into her little space - and soon after required full-time care, which she HATED. It was her time finally. She was our last connection to dh's late Mom. - so it hit us just a little harder than the others. We have no more matriarch

The weather has smartened up for us - it seems we are sharing our wonderful cold weather with much of the US now Hopefully mother nature smartens up and the polar vortex moves on.

Well, I should run, too many things hitting my desk - thank goodness it's Friday!

Have a great day everyone!

It`s always sad to hear of a passing, but yes, 103 is a very good age indeed and always nice when they are still independent, I can imagine her hating losing that. Sorry to hear of your loss.

lol....always good to share!!! Our storm lasted one day yesterday, that was enough and it was really only gale force winds here.

Good to see you Pumpkin.






Well it is a lot milder today, no high winds today but may get some tomorrow afternoon, however today and tomorrow morning we have a lot of sunshine, but cold. I think another day of hibernation may be happening.

Tonight is Burns Night for Scotland, supposed to be a haggis eating night, but we`ll celebrate with some Smoked Scottish salmon, delivery came last night and from a place near where we come from, so it`s local to us in a way, will have some langoustines to go with it and some bread with sweet and spicy balsamic dip. No cooking, just need to arrange on plates. I don`t mind a little piece of haggis but Tom loves it, might get some for Monday.

Watched The Pope`s Exorcist last night, it was ok, not scary but the character was based on a real man played by Russell Crowe who I don`t normally like, but he was decent in it.

Went to bring in the milk and our milkman has mistakenly left us another 30 eggs this morning, nope we had 30 delivered on Tuesday morning, don`t need another 30 today!!! And he`s left us two butters instead of one and no cream, we`ll have to call him and get the order corrected. They`re usually spot on so will make sure it`s sorted.

Lazy Saturday for us with poached eggs and avocado on toast for breakfast, roast beef open faced sandwiches for lunch with a mustard mayo, tomatoes and arugula. Food sorted for the day.

Second pot of tea coming up with breakfast

Have a lovely Saturday and weekend!!

 

[Charade67]

We pay every time we visit the dentist, no insurance no bills, you know it`s all paid for as you get your appointments.

B and I almost never pay for anything at the dentist. Our insurance covers regular cleaning and exams at 100%. I did have to pay for the night guard since insurance only covered 50% of that.
The office staff seems to be pretty careless lately. I’m wondering if there are other patients that didn’t have their payments applied to their accounts. I really wish dh hadn’t paid off our account before talking to me first.

Tonight is Burns Night for Scotland, supposed to be a haggis eating night, but we`ll celebrate with some Smoked Scottish salmon,

I have never eaten haggis, but I am pretty sure I would prefer the salmon.

Dh is actually talking about another Disney trip in October. He really wants to do the fireworks dessert event on top of the Contemporary. He wants to plan a short trip if they offer it during fall break. I just found out that it is being offered March 2, 3, 23, and 24. We will be there March 8-15.

I’m thinking that I need to plan at least 1 Universal trip this year even if they don’t offer an Epic Universe soft opening. I renewed my seasonal pass, so I really should use it.

 

[schumigirl]

B and I almost never pay for anything at the dentist. Our insurance covers regular cleaning and exams at 100%. I did have to pay for the night guard since insurance only covered 50% of that.
The office staff seems to be pretty careless lately. I’m wondering if there are other patients that didn’t have their payments applied to their accounts. I really wish dh hadn’t paid off our account before talking to me first.


I have never eaten haggis, but I am pretty sure I would prefer the salmon.

Dh is actually talking about another Disney trip in October. He really wants to do the fireworks dessert event on top of the Contemporary. He wants to plan a short trip if they offer it during fall break. I just found out that it is being offered March 2, 3, 23, and 24. We will be there March 8-15.

I’m thinking that I need to plan at least 1 Universal trip this year even if they don’t offer an Epic Universe soft opening. I renewed my seasonal pass, so I really should use it.

Yes, we have very different types of health care here, medical treatment including doctors appointments are all free, unless you opt to go Private which you can do if you choose but dentists are mainly private now too, even if you are NHS you pay unless you are on benefits/maternity, that type of thing. It`s tragic for people that can`t afford basic dental treatment as NHS dentists are disappearing.

No, haggis is not for everyone.

Yep, get those trips sorted!!!





We had a busy morning in the end, most of the runners stayed for breakfast when they got back which was lovely, the kitchen table was full which was lovely, lots of laughs and everyone enjoyed the food. Didn`t go over the top, eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast and preserves with lots of tea and coffee on the go, but glad to feed them as they are all so skinny!!!! But healthy.

Popped out for some shopping, back home as we have heavy rain and high winds again this afternoon, so a very cosy afternoon for us, just had a milky hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, very nice indeed.

We have stuffed pork fillet for dinner tonight, buttered leeks and cabbage and roast cauliflower with some sweet potato wedges.

Kyle is off away for a conference this week with the other advisors and one of the evenings is black tie dinner, so he bought a full outfit with bow tie too, he sent us a picture and he looks so smart in it!!! Glad he bought one as he`ll get good use out of it going forward.

TV time I think and feet up!!!

Hope you have a lovely Sunday

 

[keishashadow]

Howdy, taking a quick break pre dinner & football playoff games. Made two turkey breasts, sliced down & waiting for gravy, mashed taters, green beans & busquits & crossiants (cheating, using pillsbury canned lol, good enough in a pinch).

Cannot believe family lobbied for turkey again after less than a month. Happy to oblige requests. Decided to make enough bisquits to whip up some sausage gravy tomorrow…haven’t made that in years.

Heat wave today, 35 & sun is out woohoo

Janet, how did your doctor appointment go yesterday?
I might be off on your date but thought it was yesterday.

Not great TBH, scheduled to do major surgery in early March. Slept on it, options given just not sitting right with me.

I’m now consulting the other major health group here. Was established with them as patient from eye doctor so eligible for their speedy 2nd opinion program. Really a good idea, otherwise can take months to get into seeing a doctor, let alone a specialist. See two different sorts Tuesday & Wednesday (then we leave later that day for FLA, priorities lol)

I use to not have any issues with cold temperatures but now I dread going outside.

Your blood has gotten thin! An official belle of the south now

Janet hope your eye swelling has resolved and you are doing well.

Well, it started up again two days ago…same eye/side of face. Used the cream 2 X and almost gone again - hooray. Assume I used something that is an allergen or wore clothing washed in potentially offending detergent. As Winnie the Pooh would say “oh, bother”.

Hubby requested some homemade peanut butter cookies so I will make those.

I don’t make often as the mr doesn’t like but, yum! Only thing better in my book is to turn them into peanut blossoms (with the Hershey kiss on top).

He’s hoping to only use a cane, but I don’t think even close to doing that yet. Doctors say maybe walking without help some day. Not sure it will ever happen, but our home is now handicap accessible, and probably will stay that way no matter what happens in the future.

That sounds like a very promising goal. It’s only been a few months, can take a lot of time & effort to get to his new best.

Putting on realtor hat, accessible homes are few & far between, when the time comes to sell; should be a bonus for you.

but I think without the flu shot it would have been so much worse.

Oh, I’m sure…said the gal who has skipped hers for two years. It’s now brought up every time I see a dr with a stern talk. On the to-do list when I get back along with covid booster. I just always get fever/flu symptoms that knock me off feet for a day or two, try to schedule it when I have nothing on my plate.

bought me lychees when I felt that was all I wanted apart from water and juice

Lol I saw leaches eek. Glad you are feeling lots better now!

Tonight is a new scary movie on Netflix, hope it is as scary as it claims!!!

Never heard of that one, won’t waste my time

The day started with me taking Caspian to the vet for a nail trim

Vets still do that there? Here, they have gotten specialized. Some only see dogs, mine for one. They don’t do nails either, refer to groomer. I do my pooches myself as well as hair & bathing. That’s on tap tomorrow am

Youngest DS cat needs to see vet, developed a bump of unknown origin. Otherwise seems fine & dandy.

Needed to find new one (see above), as so many not taking on “new patients” lol. Did find one 15 min from his home I was able to book online this AM. Has good reviews.

Going to help him get the patient in the carrier for an 8 am appt on Wednesday & play uber before my appt.

His two were both feral, knew when he adopted. They are sweet boys but, not the sort to cuddle on your lap or permit more than some petting. Seriously hate to be picked up at all by anyone but him. Going to be a challenge. I’m taking long oven mitts!

and dh's grandmother passed away. So there was a quick trip to Saskatchewan for the funeral.

Aw, my sympathies

His Grandmother lived a very full life, and died at 103!!!!

OMG, that is amazing, what a long life and healthy nearly up to the end. Still, it’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, hugs.

We pay every time we visit the dentist

That’s my reality now. I’m so glad mine cuts us a deal, “friends & family” rate. Had a crown pop off the other night. Figured it might happen to one of them, as I’m wont to unknowingly grind teeth like a mad dog when stressed. Catch myself, stop, then back at it. I need to find my mouth guard. Anyway, was so happy they both got me in on monday and gave me that discount.

Saturday for us with poached eggs

Hit the lottery, JK. I’ve been accused of being stingy with the eggs since the price has tripled. We aren’t quite as high as the national average now ($9) at least.

He really wants to do the fireworks dessert event on top of the Contemporary. He wants to plan a short trip if they offer it during fall break.

I’ve never heard of anyone centering a trip around that but, that’s the beauty of Disney…so much to do to appeal to everyone. Hope it works out for you.

one of the evenings is black tie dinner, so he bought a full outfit with bow tie too, he sent us a picture and he looks so smart in it!!!

Sharp dressed man! Nothing like a dude in a tux.

 

[schumigirl]

Howdy, taking a quick break pre dinner & football playoff games. Made two turkey breasts, sliced down & waiting for gravy, mashed taters, green beans & busquits & crossiants (cheating, using pillsbury canned lol, good enough in a pinch).

Cannot believe family lobbied for turkey again after less than a month. Happy to oblige requests. Decided to make enough bisquits to whip up some sausage gravy tomorrow…haven’t made that in years.

Heat wave today, 35 & sun is out woohoo


Not great TBH, scheduled to do major surgery in early March. Slept on it, options given just not sitting right with me.

I’m now consulting the other major health group here. Was established with them as patient from eye doctor so eligible for their speedy 2nd opinion program. Really a good idea, otherwise can take months to get into seeing a doctor, let alone a specialist. See two different sorts Tuesday & Wednesday (then we leave later that day for FLA, priorities lol)

Your blood has gotten thin! An official belle of the south now

Well, it started up again two days ago…same eye/side of face. Used the cream 2 X and almost gone again - hooray. Assume I used something that is an allergen or wore clothing washed in potentially offending detergent. As Winnie the Pooh would say “oh, bother”.

I don’t make often as the mr doesn’t like but, yum! Only thing better in my book is to turn them into peanut blossoms (with the Hershey kiss on top).

That sounds like a very promising goal. It’s only been a few months, can take a lot of time & effort to get to his new best.

Putting on realtor hat, accessible homes are few & far between, when the time comes to sell; should be a bonus for you.

Oh, I’m sure…said the gal who has skipped hers for two years. It’s now brought up every time I see a dr with a stern talk. On the to-do list when I get back along with covid booster. I just always get fever/flu symptoms that knock me off feet for a day or two, try to schedule it when I have nothing on my plate.

Lol I saw leaches eek. Glad you are feeling lots better now!

Never heard of that one, won’t waste my time

Vets still do that there? Here, they have gotten specialized. Some only see dogs, mine for one. They don’t do nails either, refer to groomer. I do my pooches myself as well as hair & bathing. That’s on tap tomorrow am

Youngest DS cat needs to see vet, developed a bump of unknown origin. Otherwise seems fine & dandy.

Needed to find new one (see above), as so many not taking on “new patients” lol. Did find one 15 min from his home I was able to book online this AM. Has good reviews.

Going to help him get the patient in the carrier for an 8 am appt on Wednesday & play uber before my appt.

His two were both feral, knew when he adopted. They are sweet boys but, not the sort to cuddle on your lap or permit more than some petting. Seriously hate to be picked up at all by anyone but him. Going to be a challenge. I’m taking long oven mitts!

Aw, my sympathies

OMG, that is amazing, what a long life and healthy nearly up to the end. Still, it’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, hugs.

That’s my reality now. I’m so glad mine cuts us a deal, “friends & family” rate. Had a crown pop off the other night. Figured it might happen to one of them, as I’m wont to unknowingly grind teeth like a mad dog when stressed. Catch myself, stop, then back at it. I need to find my mouth guard. Anyway, was so happy they both got me in on monday and gave me that discount.

Hit the lottery, JK. I’ve been accused of being stingy with the eggs since the price has tripled. We aren’t quite as high as the national average now ($9) at least.

I’ve never heard of anyone centering a trip around that but, that’s the beauty of Disney…so much to do to appeal to everyone. Hope it works out for you.

Sharp dressed man! Nothing like a dude in a tux.

Love turkey, we still have a few portions in stock frozen from the turkey I cooked before Christmas to enjoy over the next few weeks, can`t beat a good turkey dinner. Your food sounds lovely!! (minus the green beans of course )

Hope the kitty is ok, must be a worry!

Oh yep, grinding teeth will pop them crowns right off!!! Glad you got it sorted quickly though, dentists costs are not cheap regardless. Not looking forward to when I need my next implant which I`m sure I will need at some point, 2 done.....4 more to go probably!!

How many eggs is that for?? Right now our milkman charges around £6 ($7.30) for 36 eggs, from the farm direct it`s about the same price, that usually lasts us just over 2 weeks unless I do a lot of baking, will need some more delivered Tuesday morning as the runners ate loads this morning!! Those are free range ones too, hard to find eggs with yolks that are a more vivid orange colour than these, they are gorgeous.

Yep, that movie isn`t worth watching, no scares and no twist to give you the chills, but I did like Russell Crowe in it which is a first. Funnily enough, talking to my friends son in law tonight about the movie he suggested I watch the Exorcist as it was the scariest thing he ever watched....I laughed, looked him in the eye and told him it was utter rubbish too!!! He wandered off mumbling I must be immune to scares lol

Oh agree, a man looks so smart in a proper tux. He`ll get plenty of use out of I`m sure as they have a few events coming up he can wear a proper dinner tux with bow tie, he did look amazing in it.

Enjoy that sport!!!






Noisy night ahead, high winds due into the 50mph range, tomorrow slightly less hopefully, heavy rain and sunshine, a real mix for sure.

Popped over to see some friends tonight after dinner, their daughter is visiting with her husband and the grandbaby from Italy where they live, so she asked if we were coming over, the baby is only 2 months old and gorgeous, nothing nicer than baby hugs!! Grandma was very kind to let me hold her as much as I did.

Not long till bedtime here, wind is already getting up.

Both of us volunteering tomorrow morning, keeps us out of mischief for a while!

 

[schumigirl]

I was about to say good Monday morning, but it`s already after 1pm here!

Busy morning in school, as well as reading for an hour, they had a little assembly for International Holocaust Day which I stayed for instead of just leaving.

Then headed to one of our farm stores locally for some fresh produce, didn`t hang around as it is baltic out there. No plans to go out anywhere this afternoon, when Tom came in we had a very winter warming bowl of butternut squash and veg soup, nice and spicy with bread I picked up in the farm store, nice and filling.

Tom is having haggis tonight for dinner, I have a chicken ginger spicy stir fry with noodles planned for me, loads and loads of fresh ginger in a hot sauce!!

Time for a pot of tea though and a toasted scone to go with it!

Have a lovely Monday

​

 

[keishashadow]

Haha to kitty meme

Somebody was not amused at 9 am after his bath


a nice new peanut butter stuffed bone makes every indignity better I’m slowly getting better at his cut Tough with that double, reverse hair You cannot use clippers, all scissor cut

I’ve yet to have my coffee or breakfast Think I’ll go straight to lunch, leftover turkey is gobbling

Have a good one all

 

[disneyseniors]

This isn't the first time they have messed up our account. Dh likes the dentist and plans to stay with her. I, however, may be looking for a new practice.

I don't blame you for looking for another dentist! That kind of treatment is not acceptable and sounds kind of shady to me.

, and dh's grandmother passed away. So there was a quick trip to Saskatchewan for the funeral.

So sorry to hear of his grandmother's passing.

His Grandmother lived a very full life, and died at 103

Wow, 103 is amazing and to be living in a seniors facility is great. My Mother is 97 and lives alone in apartment building for people over 55. She is doing very well and loves being independent.

Tonight is Burns Night for Scotland, supposed to be a haggis eating night, but we`ll celebrate with some Smoked Scottish salmon

Ok, the mention of haggis makes me gag! Sorry Tom, but Ick I'd have the salmon too

I’m thinking that I need to plan at least 1 Universal trip this year even if they don’t offer an Epic Universe soft opening. I renewed my seasonal pass, so I really should use it.

I have been thinking over buying a seasonal pass, but wonder if I would use it??? We are planning another trip this year, but don't have the dates figured out yet. Hopefully both son and daughter will go with me.

Kyle is off away for a conference this week with the other advisors and one of the evenings is black tie dinner, so he bought a full outfit with bow tie too, he sent us a picture and he looks so smart in it!!! Glad he bought one as he`ll get good use out of it going forward.

Wow, I bet he looks handsome in his new tux! Love a man in a tux; however, my husband only wears sturdy cargo pants, t shirts, and swearshirts, sigh.................. No tux's for us at this stage!

I’m now consulting the other major health group here. Was established with them as patient from eye doctor so eligible for their speedy 2nd opinion program. Really a good idea, otherwise can take months to get into seeing a doctor, let alone a specialist. See two different sorts Tuesday & Wednesday (then we leave later that day for FLA, priorities lol)

I'm sorry to hear that the appointment did not go well. I would get another opinion, too. Hope all goes well for your Florida trip

Not great TBH, scheduled to do major surgery in early March

Again, I hope this gets settled long before that.

His two were both feral, knew when he adopted. They are sweet boys but, not the sort to cuddle on your lap or permit more than some petting. Seriously hate to be picked up at all by anyone but him. Going to be a challenge. I’m taking long oven mitts!

My daughterinlaw has a cat like that. I would love to hold it and cuddle it, but the cat has other ideas, like scratching me, LOL. I stay away from that cat and let it be. Robin's cat is a snuggler and cuddler and is so sweet. Two different types of cats. I guess that's why I don't have a cat.

Hit the lottery, JK. I’ve been accused of being stingy with the eggs since the price has tripled. We aren’t quite as high as the national average now ($9) at least.

Wow, that is high. Our eggs cost about 6.00 for 18 now at Walmart.

How many eggs is that for?? Right now our milkman charges around £6 ($7.30) for 36 eggs

You are so lucky to get that many eggs for that great price! Ours just keep going up.
Hi everyone:

It's Monday, and what a beautiful Monday it is!!!! After 5 days of No Water due to our well pump dying, we now have water. No more lugging jugs of water every day and not being able to use much of it at a time. We had to go out to the relatives to take showers, do laundry, etc. It was a pain in the behind. You never think about how precious having water at the tip of your fingers is until you don't have it. I have been luxuriating with showers and clothes washing today Life is good. At least it wasn't -30 outside while Roger worked on the well house. He is a do it yourselfer and wouldn't want anyone else to work on it. It took him a while but all is well. He is able to do a lot around a house, electricity, plumbing, building anything, etc. He has built custom houses before and loves to do those things, (but maybe not so much plumbing, LOL).

On top of that, Mom had a very swollen, red, painful thumb during all of this. After lab work, xrays, and exam it was determined that she had gout in her thumb!!! I have never heard of gout anywhere other than the toes. It is very strange, but with medication she is now better.

We are now out of the deep freeze, thank heavens!, and at a balmy 25 degrees above zero!!!!
No below zero temps for us this week. We still have lots of snow. I can't believe that the deep south got so much snow! That has never happened that I know of. Even to the gulf coast!

I am making a pot of white bean soup with a variety of other types added and with ham tonight with homemade corn bread. Yum! We are both resting up from the stress and work involving the well pump. No plans for anything major other than washing and cooking.

Have a great week, everyone.

ruth

 

[drenalin'junkie]

Quick day trip to SW with old friends and a first timer.

Started off just dandy with a panic attack @ 5am. They are mostly due to a combo of low oxygen from covid, high adrenaline from adrenal imbalance and 50 years of extreme sports and PTSD. When they intersect, it's no fun but meds beat it back eventually.

We took DWs van to carpool. Traffic was light and we were first 50 in, headed straight to Shaka donuts for bkfast. Pipeline and Kraken were down all day but we did Manta and Mako before hitting shows and exhibits. A little shopping and noshing before dinner at Sharks. Having a first timer makes it so much more fun and SW really delivered. Nesting roseate spoonbills were an epic bonus.

 

[schumigirl]

Haha to kitty meme

Somebody was not amused at 9 am after his bath
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a nice new peanut butter stuffed bone makes every indignity better I’m slowly getting better at his cut Tough with that double, reverse hair You cannot use clippers, all scissor cut
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I’ve yet to have my coffee or breakfast Think I’ll go straight to lunch, leftover turkey is gobbling

Have a good one all

Oh his little face in the first picture looks so embarrassed to be pictured not looking his best!!!

Such a cutie though......leftover turkey is always welcome!!

All set????

I don't blame you for looking for another dentist! That kind of treatment is not acceptable and sounds kind of shady to me.

So sorry to hear of his grandmother's passing.

Wow, 103 is amazing and to be living in a seniors facility is great. My Mother is 97 and lives alone in apartment building for people over 55. She is doing very well and loves being independent.

Ok, the mention of haggis makes me gag! Sorry Tom, but Ick I'd have the salmon too

I have been thinking over buying a seasonal pass, but wonder if I would use it??? We are planning another trip this year, but don't have the dates figured out yet. Hopefully both son and daughter will go with me.

Wow, I bet he looks handsome in his new tux! Love a man in a tux; however, my husband only wears sturdy cargo pants, t shirts, and swearshirts, sigh.................. No tux's for us at this stage!

I'm sorry to hear that the appointment did not go well. I would get another opinion, too. Hope all goes well for your Florida trip

Again, I hope this gets settled long before that.

My daughterinlaw has a cat like that. I would love to hold it and cuddle it, but the cat has other ideas, like scratching me, LOL. I stay away from that cat and let it be. Robin's cat is a snuggler and cuddler and is so sweet. Two different types of cats. I guess that's why I don't have a cat.

Wow, that is high. Our eggs cost about 6.00 for 18 now at Walmart.

You are so lucky to get that many eggs for that great price! Ours just keep going up.

Hi everyone:

It's Monday, and what a beautiful Monday it is!!!! After 5 days of No Water due to our well pump dying, we now have water. No more lugging jugs of water every day and not being able to use much of it at a time. We had to go out to the relatives to take showers, do laundry, etc. It was a pain in the behind. You never think about how precious having water at the tip of your fingers is until you don't have it. I have been luxuriating with showers and clothes washing today Life is good. At least it wasn't -30 outside while Roger worked on the well house. He is a do it yourselfer and wouldn't want anyone else to work on it. It took him a while but all is well. He is able to do a lot around a house, electricity, plumbing, building anything, etc. He has built custom houses before and loves to do those things, (but maybe not so much plumbing, LOL).

On top of that, Mom had a very swollen, red, painful thumb during all of this. After lab work, xrays, and exam it was determined that she had gout in her thumb!!! I have never heard of gout anywhere other than the toes. It is very strange, but with medication she is now better.

We are now out of the deep freeze, thank heavens!, and at a balmy 25 degrees above zero!!!!
No below zero temps for us this week. We still have lots of snow. I can't believe that the deep south got so much snow! That has never happened that I know of. Even to the gulf coast!

I am making a pot of white bean soup with a variety of other types added and with ham tonight with homemade corn bread. Yum! We are both resting up from the stress and work involving the well pump. No plans for anything major other than washing and cooking.

Have a great week, everyone.

ruth

lol.....I`m getting to like haggis I have to admit, very peppery the way Tom makes it. But, always appreciate that it is a divisive dish. A little like Tripe I guess haha

Wow, yep getting eggs direct from the farms or our milkman is a better buy than stores and the eggs from stores are nowhere near as good quality, they`re practically laid then delivered the way we get them.

Oh I`m so glad your water pump is sorted!!! And glad you have close family you can call on to use their water. We had my godson and his wife use our showers for a time when the house they bought turned into a disaster zone!!! Told them it was because they named the house Briarwood...always associate asylums of old with that name!!!

Hope your mum isn`t in too much pain now, yes, not the common place for it, glad she has meds.

Oh Tom is not a DIY guy, he is a "pay the guy" guy every time lol.....he can do a lot of things but chooses not to and fortunately he is reliable if something out of the ordinary happens around the place, so there`s that.

He looks incredible in the Tux Ruth!!! He wears a suit to work every day so we`re used to seeing him wearing a general suit, but there is something special about a Tux.

Yes, Tom`s Tux is almost redundant in one of the spare bedroom closets, it does look smart but no real reason to wear it for a long time, definitely more casual, even going out to nicer restaurants normal suits are fine. But, I do like a good dress up night with all the bells and whistles!

Loving the sound of cornbread and glad the temps are getting a bit better for you up there. Yes, not the warmest down South either too.






Dinner over, Kyle popped round after work to pick up a suit cover for his Tux, the one he bought came with one, but there are better ones here, so made him dinner since he was here, quick change of plan and cajun chicken mac n cheese for him and I and Tom had his haggis. Him and the other senior advisors drive down tomorrow morning, I think he`ll enjoy it and it`s a beautiful hotel they`re being put up in.

Cold again tonight, but not freezing which is nice, not the nicest of days tomorrow but a mix of sun and rain with a breeze!! Roll on spring.

I thought I had a hair appointment on Wednesday this week, seems it`s next Wednesday, it does need a cut but not getting it as short this time, I want a bit of length back for when we go in April so it can go up in a ponytail. Will keep it shorter than it used to be though.

Time for a cuppa and another cherry scone!!

 

[macraven]

Good morning to all the homies!

Will be glad when our days will start to warm up better.

 

[schumigirl]

Good morning to all the homies!

Will be glad when our days will start to warm up better.

Us too mac!!

Not too bad today, but looking forward to spring.



Went to give blood this morning, and no issues this time, donated and left all within a decent time. Then we went to visit Edgar, he is a lovely man who originally came from Louisiana/South Carolina and has lived here for a few years with his English wife.

He hasn`t been well, so popped in to say hello and marvelled at him drinking a very creamy milk with chopped up cornbread in it!!!! Says it works wonders, I`ll take his word, I love cornbread and milk, but not in the same glass!! He did look better after it. Left them a large lasagne and some scones I baked, his wife isn`t too good either so hopefully it`ll do them twice to save cooking.

Not the nicest of days, so we have plopped ourselves on the kitchen sofa`s and will stay here this afternoon with copious cups of tea and try not to eat too many scones!!

Dinner is a kind of chicken pot pie with dumplings on top, very moreish with lots of leeks in there, wil do a side of buttered cabbage and some of those purple carrots.

But, not much going on here, tea drinking with music on kind of afternoon!!!

 

[macraven]

Just another cold day where I am.
Did go out for a few hours for a hair appointment that was set up few months back.

The only highlight of my day.

If anyone is hungry, it’s pork chops for dinner.
Come on over!