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

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

My Dallas Cowboys face masks finally arrived apparently they are popular as I ordered them in August and they just now showed up after multiple emails saying in stock then out of stock........

Charade I hope you get your package located soon.

 

[schumigirl]

OMG!! those look positively refreshing! You know I enjoy a good gin!

I need to take a trip over to the big liquor store that has "millions" of bottles. My nearby store is too small for such decent quantity and unique choices...




@J'aime Paris......just for you Lori.........I have to say......this was surprisingly lovely........forced myself and Tom to sample it this afternoon while in the garden so we could decide to recommend it to you or not....... we do.

Sharp but sweet at the same time, and you can tell it`s gin...but not too much if you know what I mean.......

So......sunshine and warmth all day......got some lovely fresh produce this morning, and picked up a whole load of short ribs for the freezer from our butcher.

After lunch, we just sat out in the sunshine.......and yes, taste tested the lemon gin.......a nice birthday present.......it was so warm outside and to be the same tomorrow.......

Made beef kebabs, spicy pork chops and teriyaki chicken skewers......all the usual sides......it was very nice....whipped up a strawberry cheesecake this morning for dessert, I only had a little piece as it is quite sweet.....but everyone else loved it......

Cooled down quite a bit now, but sun is still shining bright......so back inside and a night of not very much ahead of us.

May have another small lemon gin later........

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Yes, you have to find it, it`s lovely and very light and easy to drink.........

A couple of my friends are amazed at me, between the pink gin (my favourite gin) and now this, for years neither Tom or I would even consider a gin drink......I`m easily converted.....lol......I still prefer wine though if I had to choose.....just don`t ask if it would be red or white......couldn`t choose just one!

Safe travels to everyone that is coming down to the Darkside! Happy Birthday to Elsa's mother in law!

Also, damn that drink up there looking refreshing and great.

You guys must be all stoked and excited! Ahhh!

It is very refreshing......you`d like it i think.......

I am so annoyed right now. Last week I was on ebay and found an unlinked, limited edition Black Widow Disney magic band for a reasonable price. I decided to get it for a Christmas gift for dh. Today. I got a notification that it had been delivered. I got home from work and it is nowhere to be found. According to the tracking it should be in my mailbox, but it is not. I have already put in a claim to the post office. I am really hoping that it just got put in the wrong mailbox by mistake.

Nope, still need a reservation and so far they have only been open for 4 hour time slots. I am worried that they won't have Christmastown this year.


Happy birthday to her.

Oh that`s annoying Charade.....hopefully it`s gone to one of your neighbours and you`ll get it back....sounds like a nice gift for your husband.

Ack, I hope you find your package Charade. Great idea for a gift.

Bacon cheese burgers for dinner. Thinking wide noodles and steamed broccoli is dinner. Think all are hungry, so off I go.

Monday night. Football!

Bacon cheeseburgers sound nice......do you do burgers without buns too? Some folks think we`re odd as we prefer no bun........never have done.




Quite chilly feeling, but temp is showing warmer than it feels.......Kyle came in about 10 minutes ago and said it was warm and said he hadn`t needed a jacket....so, no idea what it`s like then. Been watching the hedgehogs from the back windows earlier......we turned our outdoor lights on, not sure they like them as they scurried off quickly into the trees. Interesting creatures.......

Not long till bedtime here.....hope to sleep better than last night. No idea what tomorrow`s plans are. Will decide tomorrow.....

I do know the barbecue will be in use again....I have spatchcocked a chicken earlier tonight and it will be marinading in jerk spices overnight......Tom has never cooked one on the barbecue, I usually roast it off in the regular oven or the Aga, so it`ll be interesting to see how it turns out. Will have some back up food just in case........

Have a good one........

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, no buns most of the time, Schumi. Only the men sometimes put it on whatever rolls or bread we have. I don’t like most hamburger rolls.

Delicious and all are quiet, so means all full.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

So Universal states that they will open 2 houses the 19th and 20th for a test run using virtual line through the app.

Revenge of tooth fairy and Universal’s Bride of Frankenstein

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, and won’t be able to see either, DisneyLife. Top pass holders get a Friday preview, that they have to register for, starting Wednesday. Can’t see it Friday, as not that kind of Passholder. Oh well. Guess I will see their posts of it on the Facebook page.

Light tonight will be in honor of that new 2 house fun this weekend:

Those fans, have some fun HHN dreams, and may all have a most excellent good night’s sleep. 🛏

 

[macraven]

It’s now Tuesday

Where is our night crew?

Some of our peeps are headed to the Darkside before the weekend comes.
I find that very exciting!

Hope all have fun.

 

[schumigirl]

Yep, and won’t be able to see either, DisneyLife. Top pass holders get a Friday preview, that they have to register for, starting Wednesday. Can’t see it Friday, as not that kind of Passholder. Oh well. Guess I will see their posts of it on the Facebook page.

Light tonight will be in honor of that new 2 house fun this weekend:
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Those fans, have some fun HHN dreams, and may all have a most excellent good night’s sleep. 🛏

I love that lamp Lynne.......it would be quite the talking point in a room!

It’s now Tuesday

Where is our night crew?

Some of our peeps are headed to the Darkside before the weekend comes.
I find that very exciting!

Hope all have fun.

The bit before a trip is always so much fun!!! Knowing everything is ahead of you........

We used to have quite a vibrant night crew a few years back.......wonder what some of them are doing now.......




Yep, Tuesday it is and another gorgeous day here........that autumnal chill is there first thing and the sunrises are stunning. I love this time of year for the changing weather and scenery.

I do believe the first of the leaves have started falling off the trees already. We picked the last of the pears off the trees yesterday, and not many pears this year unusually......and the leaves had already started coming off.

We had scrambled egg whites on toast this morning, well Tom had my yolks in with his......not very exciting but it was nice.

Plan is to head up a walk in the woods behind us this morning, it`s so beautiful. Seems temps will drop slightly but not much this coming week. So, definitley grill out tonight and hope the whole spatcocked chicken will cook well.......and I`m making mini pavlova`s for dessert.....special request as "apparently" I haven`t made them in a while........ I`m sure I made pavlova in the summer. But, heyho, he loves it......and so easy. Blackberries are everywhere right now, so that`ll be my fruit I think and coulis to go with it........

Feels like a Monday..........

Happy Tuesday
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[Realfoodfans]

Morning all. School run done. More laundry out the line as it’s another beautiful day. Ironing all done and put away.

Kev has gone to the tip with the trailer and his garden bins and we will have omelette brunch when he’s back. I’m really back watching what I eat as so much pain after the weekend treats I just forget how bad it can make me. So sensible brunch and bbq at DS and DIL’s later. Meat, poultry, fish, seafood is absolutely no problem to me.

As it looks like we will definitely be here over the winter I’m going to start sorting my packed kitchen equipment that is in storage and bring more here. Most importantly my food processor. So Kev is going to bring a couple of boxes back this afternoon.

Lots of confusion over what people can do here again. A friend had booked to go away with her two daughters and four grandchildren and been told only 6 in the property now not 7. Yet in Wales and Scotland children under 11 not included in the figures. Same in restaurants apparently but I thought you could socialise with your support bubble.

Two years at a local high school have been sent home after positive Covid tests and Emma’s waiting to hear on her school as headmistress and her daughter who attends were both unwell and tested yesterday. It’s not going away.

@schumigirl a lot saying poor pears this year. We had a full walk of cordon pears at our last home - doubt the young business man who bought it will be collecting them. Noticed when I collected L from school a full basket of rock hard pears had been put out for afternoon fruit - not one eaten - what a waste. I will be bringing more apples back from Dad’s garden on Thursday - all his trees are weighed down with them.

Hope everyone has a good day and I will catch up later.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, that day of the week Mac usually makes her Taco Bell run. After they changed their menu, maybe she will just get a nacho box before that goes away too.

Morning crew. So good morning to Schumi and Julie and Mac.

And our weather: ah coolest morning we have had in some time. 52 says the phone at 6 this morning. Yep, those Fall days are coming. Trees not changing yet here, Schumi. But you know that is coming. Commercials to see the Fall tree colors North of me. Um, I still want that Summer heat.

And so, hot tea. Why yes I am.

Hope your grilling that chicken will be lush, Schumi. All that talk of some good tasting food.

Julie, a shame about the pears. Homes around me have no fruit trees. It is just not what we tend to have in our closer to the City neighborhoods. But yes, local apples are for sale soon, as our harvests of those are always in the Fall. While our produce places source all over our country and other countries, it is nice to get local grown when you can. Though I always look forward to Florida citrus available here around the holidays. Best time of the year to buy them.

And so, breakfast will be whatever I can get into. Probably that boring cereal, as I think milk is still left.

Off to food forage in the kitchen. Later homies. Have that absolutely terrific Tuesday.

 

[mckennarose]

Morning Sans...

Chilly start here at 41 degrees! I take my coffee outside with me when I take the dogs out early in the AM and I could see the steam coming off it. Anyone who wants to give me a ride to FL next week, I'm game.

@Realfoodfans, funny you mention the confusion about what people can or can't do as our federal government has ruled our state's business closure and limits on people gathering (by our governor) is unconstitutional. I know they were supposed to open restaurants to more capacity this month; I think it's 50%. I have no idea what's going on here.

DD's university reported only 10 new cases over the weekend, so that's a big improvement. We'll see what the second half of her semester brings next month and if they can go back to in-person classes. Another university near us went online due to rising cases.

Gotta get moving and start this day. Have a good day!

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Morning! Happy Taco Tuesday! No fall colors yet here Lynne either, but with the cooler temps at night you can definitely feel them coming!

Mckrose, hop on in my suitcase for some warm weather! I packed light so I have room. Glad to hear its getting better at DD's university for you.

Cake turned out well, now just have to make a birthday card and then we are all set for MIL celebration today! I'm not going to lie though, I'm having a hard time focusing on that - all I can think of is vacay time! Apparently they also want me to focus on work today. The nerve of people .

Time for coffee - I've officially switched over to hot coffee now the the house is decorated for fall.

Have a great day all!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, cool morning for sure, McK. Seems little one’s university made the news with the closing of the dorms last week. And yeah, to say restrictions were unconstitutional now, well, I will continue to support food places, but take out, and eat outside, in car, or at home. And I was glad to get back to my salon visits. Did not seem that different before masks. And my eye doctor still is not open. That, I really want to open. Should have had our appointment in March. Sigh, if they allow, may just order new, and use my insurance before I forget and it expires.

Elsa, don’t blame ya. The day before I leave, I am focused on am I ready. Wash, and whatever else I want to buy before I leave. Though with a night flight, may be doing wash that morning, and pack. Yay, one more sleep. Woot!

 

[macraven]

One more sleep for Lynne

 

[Lynne G]

No, one more night for Elsa, Mac. Five more sleeps for DisneyLife and me. We are both starting the new week right. LoL

 

[macraven]

Opps, sorry..

I get my kids names mixed up all the time

 

[mckennarose]

Mckrose, hop on in my suitcase for some warm weather! I packed light so I have room.

Ohhh yay! I don't take up much room!
Have a wonderful trip!

Cake turned out well, now just have to make a birthday card and then we are all set for MIL celebration today!

Sounds like a very nice birthday celebration. Happy birthday to you MIL!

Seems little one’s university made the news with the closing of the dorms last week

DD wound up getting some campus fees reimbursed, due them going all online. Maybe your dd will get the same? My dd was not dorming, but they reimbursed community fees, etc.

And yeah, to say restrictions were unconstitutional now, well, I will continue to support food places, but take out, and eat outside, in car, or at home.

I'm not ready yet to dine indoors either. I'm kinda bummed because I was looking at some outdoor things, like wineries we like to visit, and there are still all sorts of limitations. I called a Jim Thorpe town ghost walking tour and they are all cancelled too.
Usually the wineries have food vendors and you can just walk around and enjoy the scenery and purchase a glass of wine. But now, due to Wolf's orders, you have to purchase food (which a lot of them don't have beyond pre packaged cheese and crackers) and a bottle of wine. Then they escort you to a table on the patio. I even looked at the Yeungling brewery tour and they are booked solid for the next few Saturdays. We have about another month before the leaves turn and I would really like to get outside and enjoy the sun while we still can.

 

[Disxuni]

It's hard to keep track, Mac. A lot of the homies to keep track of in general and everyone has different plans. My parents can't get any names wrong, because I'm an only child, but I've definitely called my mom "dad" before and vice versa. Also, done the classic calling my teacher "mom".

So tempting to see what the big hub bub and preview for the two day time haunted houses, but I think I'll stay clear for now. I have a feeling those houses are gonna get a lot of traffic. Besides, I still don't know what my plans are, for all I know I might visit them eventually so it'd be best to be surprised.

 

[schumigirl]

Realfood......yes, pears seem to be lacking this year, we did get a load last year. Apples and plums have been wonderful this year, our yield has been huge from them. Plums all done and cleared now, half the apple trees we emptied today, the rest of the trees will be emptied from now till the end of the month. We give most of our fruit to the farmer next to us. She has a little cottage industry going. We do get some chutney`s and pies. The fruit would go to waste if they didn`t take it as there is so much.


Lynne.....yes, some trees are just starting to lose them, but won`t be long till they all start. Yep, chicken was lush........hope you had a good day.......



Elsa.....glad the cake turned out well!! Hope it`s a lovely day for her......and concentrate at work???? Day before a trip......nope....never going to happen.......lol......very excited for you........






Another beautiful day here.........my goodness it was hot!

Got two loads of washing out, dried, ironed and put away.....always makes me so happy to get that done in the one day. I think you may have heard me say that once or a hundred times......

Gardener helped us rake in a load of apples that are in complete abundance this year, did half the trees and he took them all over to the farm for us. And a couple of bottles of their home brew......they do enjoy a tipple.

Then we sat in the sun the rest of the day, well in the gazebo......it`s shady under that.

And the chicken was a big success.........not sure why he`s never done it before on the barbie......this is the before picture........it had been marinading all night and all day today.

Took about an hour, slow and low........didn`t get an after picture as it was on the table for the four of us to dig into before I remembered to take a picture.......but it was delicious.....very tender and moist! And spicy, but not too spicy......everyone loved it.

And the pavlovas were a huge hit too......I do make a good meringue, nice and chewy not just like dust the way some are.......again, even if I say so myself.......

Pot of tea has been enjoyed, now some tv time I think........ One of my birthday gifts was a box set of a Scottish TV detective show called Taggart.....it has every single episode from the beginning in 1983. Love it!!! Very Scottish and uses great Scottish words like Dunderheid.....which basically means stupid idiot......it has good humour in it too!

Yep, that`ll do tonight.......

 

[Charade67]

Guess what I found in my mailbox today! Yep, the missing magic band.

Ive already opened it, checked it out, and linked it to our account. Dh is going to be so surprised.

and I`m making mini pavlova`s for dessert.....special request as "apparently" I haven`t made them in a while........ I`m sure I made pavlova in the summer.

B made a pavlova a few years ago while working on a Girl Scout badge. It turned out pretty good. Her's was NZ inspired - topped with kiwi fruit.

Lots of confusion over what people can do here again. A friend had booked to go away with her two daughters and four grandchildren and been told only 6 in the property now not 7. Yet in Wales and Scotland children under 11 not included in the figures. Same in restaurants apparently but I thought you could socialise with your support bubble.

That must be very frustrating. I would have thought that families cold do things together.

And our weather: ah coolest morning we have had in some time. 52 says the phone at 6 this morning. Yep, those Fall days are coming. Trees not changing yet here, Schumi. But you know that is coming. Commercials to see the Fall tree colors North of me. Um, I still want that Summer heat.

Today feels like fall here. I cam home and opened windows.

DD's university reported only 10 new cases over the weekend, so that's a big improvement.

B's school is supposed to start posting numbers soon. I continue to pray that they stay low.

And my eye doctor still is not open.

That's really surprising. Mine is open but being very restrictive.

My parents can't get any names wrong, because I'm an only child,

I have manage to call B by the cat's name and vice versa.

Well, today is payday, so I guess that means I need to pay some bills. Woo-hoo.

 

[Lynne G]

Yay! Lush chicken, and a found Disney band, plus a pay day! WOOT!