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

[Lynne G]

Yep

 

[schumigirl]

Happy Friday! I thought I was going to get to sleep in really late today, but 3 text messages in a row had me wide awake. Maybe I should turn the phone completely off at night.

I'm going to start my regular routine of laundry and house cleaning. How exciting.

MonyK - Nice pictures. THat campus does look very pretty.

That looks really good. What else is included in a full Scottish breakfast? The other day I got updated DNA results from Ancestry and, according to them, I have a fairly high Scottish background. That surprised me since I thought I had more Irish. (Maiden name is McLaughlin)

Sounds like a good day to get out of the house. I was at work when ours was done.

I keep getting the same annoying ad from Verizon. I don't know how to get rid of it permanently.

That was me. He's adorable.

Hope everything is going well and you have a nice vacation.

Looks like we are going to have a nice day today. (It rained all day yesterday.) I'm going to open some windows.

I never take my phone to bed at night, but we do have a landline for emergencies, that`s what everyone would call if there was one......

A Scottish breakfast involves everything fried......eggs, bacon, sausages, sliced sausage, fruit pudding, tattie scones, sometimes haggis sliced and the same with black pudding......never, ever with beans in Scotland.....you may get a token tomato......served with toast, and loads of tea.......the most filling, cardiac arrest causing meal you can get......almost! Now and again though, it`s good!

It`s funny the amount of Americans that have Scottish ancestry.......we`re mostly German weirdly enough.....or quite a lot of German in us both. My ancestry is mostly European, including Swedish and Norwegian. Not a drop of Irish in us.

There were a lot of Scottish McLaughlins around where I lived as a child......all large families too.

Have a good one Charade......

I’m dealing with the noise charade
It’s doable.
They came at 7 this morning and work until 3 today

Tomorrow they will be back to work for another 7 hours

I just turn the tv volume up to drown out the noise
Cats are sleeping through the banging and drilling.

Mr Mac went kayaking today so he won’t be back until it’s quiet here.

I stay home all the time, there’s really no place for me to go to.

I can live with all the noise in the house as it’s worth it to get the new roof.
It’s one of those one time jobs for the house and we won’t have to deal with it ever again.

Yep, turn the TV up......and it`s only for two days......you`ll be glad to get it done, and yes, that it out of the way.

Making a quick stop in!!!! I can't believe it is Friday already and I will take it. It just seemed like a long week, that dragged on forever

@schumigirl Happy Belated Birthday. I am still sad that you didn't get your trip in. I am hopeful that next year, we foreigners will be able to travel into the US. I am not good at waiting sometimes lol.

@buckeye I am very sorry to hear about the loss in your family. It leaves a huge hole that never really heals it seems. We learn to live with the hole, but that hole is always there.

@Elsaspiritanimal have a fantastic trip!!!!! I can not wait to hear more!

@macraven I agree, the new roof is worth the noise and banging. You will be happy once it is done. I hope you are doing well!

@mckennarose that chewenie is soooooooo cute!!!!! I can see the spunk in the eyes lol

@Charade67 housework....the chore that never ends!!!! I did a round in the house last night to get ready for the dd and gd flying in today!

@J'aime Paris I hope the weather turns around soon. It is time for 2020 to leave now. So many things have went sideways and backwards this year. Hang in there

@Lynne G how many more days until your countdown is at 0!!!! I will be living vicariously through all of you travelling. We were supposed to be travelling this fall, we were just about ready to make a final decision on where we were going to be going when covid hit. Now...we have zero idea when we will be able to travel into the US.

Just thought I would make a quick stop in. I keep reading along...make half a post then something pops into my desk that needs to be completed.

We had some cold weather earlier in the week...we only had a high of 39F for a couple of days....and one morning was 29F!!!! Soooo cold and way to early to have it that cold. But it has turned around and we should hit 75 today!!!! I will take that. Farmers are out in full force again after the cold temps and rain - so my allergies are horrible. Now everyone gives me the death stare when they hear me...even when I am wearing a mask! I want to write on the mask....in red....Allergies We also seem to have some smoke floating into our area from the fires in California, Oregon and Washington. So that doesn't help much either.

I had to do some extra cleaning last night. We bought our dd a plane ticket to come visit this weekend. my dh brother and his gf are coming to visit and they have not met the gd. So instead of her driving 7+ hours with a newly crawling 8 month old...I used some of my points from one of my CC to get a flight for our DD and GD. So Grammie was busy making sure that she couldn't reach or get into anything she shouldn't lol. Even though I just seen her two weeks ago...I can't wait to see my little sweet cheeks again!

Well I should clear the paperwork off this desk, so I can head to the airport to pick them up. They should be at the airport to get through security. It is a short 1.5 hr flight....basically up and down...but so much easier than driving 7 hours. This grammie can't wait to see both of them again!

Take care everyone that I have missed....Monk, Tink, bobbie, disneypro, keisha, Sue and anyone else I have missed

Thanks Pumpkin......appreciated.......

Your little grandaughter is adorable!!!! So beautiful......

Oh, we`ll be travelling before you know it pumpkin, yes I am not blessed with patience either.......lol...........but, look how quickly this year has passed.....I can`t believe it`s went by so quickly.......but have a lovely weekend with the family....lots of cuddles ahead......

Cold weather hitting a few folks it seems, we`re clinging on here during the day, but cooler at night...........always good to see you.......





Got some lovely news about 10 minutes ago.....one of my God daughters is going to have a baby!

They`ve been trying for so long......but finally, she is four months gone......I`m so happy for them, they are such a gorgeous couple and this is just making them explode with happiness. A much wanted baby for them.......

Can`t wait to spoil this little one, even though they live a bit away from us........

Time for dinner.......

 

[Realfoodfans]

@mckennarose what a lovely pup - walking to school this morning L asked “when I grow up can I have a chihuahua and will you show me how to train it!”.
@Lynne G we call those potato cakes not scones and are considered a Lancashire breakfast item. Have some in the freezer at the moment so now I want them out for tomorrow’s breakfast.
@keishashadow sorry you have a family issue and hope it’s sorted soon.

Safe travels to everyone this weekend - yes pictures appreciated please.

We had the most lovely walk today. Chatsworth is only an hour away and one of the countries best regarded stately homes. I was lucky to meet with the last Duke of Devonshire many years ago for an interview when I was working. So not round the hall today but the parkland. Two villages lie within the grounds and both picture perfect locations.

 

[Lynne G]

Such gorgeous pictures Julie. Oh I call my potato cakes, latkes. I like any potato cooked, and time of year I’d be making many latkes. Easy enough to make.

Ended up with some chicken and chopped beef for lunch. Tortilla with the chicken, rolls for the beef. All was happy, so still am full.

Sun is out again, and hope to get a walk in after work today. Nice enough out, no jacket, but I do have pants on, and well, still flip flops. Will be hard to go back to sneakers. But will wear them soon enough. But will certainly pack those flip flops.

 

[schumigirl]

Nice pictures realfood........sun is so nice to be out in this time of year.......

Such gorgeous pictures Julie. Oh I call my potato cakes, latkes. I like any potato cooked, and time of year I’d be making many latkes. Easy enough to make.

Ended up with some chicken and chopped beef for lunch. Tortilla with the chicken, rolls for the beef. All was happy, so still am full.

Sun is out again, and hope to get a walk in after work today. Nice enough out, no jacket, but I do have pants on, and well, still flip flops. Will be hard to go back to sneakers. But will wear them soon enough. But will certainly pack those flip flops.

I like potato latkes Lynne, but potato cakes are slightly different.

You get them all over England, but, nowhere near as good as Scottish ones which is why we bring them back or make them myself.....simples.

I had amazing latkes in New York a few years back. Tiniest jewish deli I`ve ever been in, but my goodness the food was amazing!



Cannot believe how early it gets dark now.

Definitely time for a glass of wine.....

 

[Realfoodfans]

Yes I like potato latkes too! The scones/cakes are made from mashed potato/flour and like Carole family like homemade but the bought ones are very handy for a full breakfast or just with eggs.

On our walk we talked with a housekeeper doing changeover at one of the properties on the estate that are holiday rentals. Oh my she let us peep in and it was beautiful. So now I am looking at them all online and thinking we will have a weekend there next Spring. All booked up for this year of course. Some are cottages and farms and some converted barns.

Kev has a film on - I chose it for him as I’m engrossed on my iPad so an espionage/fighting one. Think we will both be ready for an early night and as we have a quiet, empty house we are already drowsy.

Hope everyone has a good Friday evening x

 

[Disxuni]

Awesome photos @Realfoodfans! Looks to be a beautiful day!

It's almost time for a lot of you to come to the Darkside! Woooo!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Awesome photos @Realfoodfans! Looks to be a beautiful day!

It's almost time for a lot of you to come to the Darkside! Woooo!

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Woohoo!!!

I’m being forced to attend a Birthday party after my youngest baseball game tonight!!

Really tugging on me good....lol!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes I like potato latkes too! The scones/cakes are made from mashed potato/flour and like Carole family like homemade but the bought ones are very handy for a full breakfast or just with eggs.

On our walk we talked with a housekeeper doing changeover at one of the properties on the estate that are holiday rentals. Oh my she let us peep in and it was beautiful. So now I am looking at them all online and thinking we will have a weekend there next Spring. All booked up for this year of course. Some are cottages and farms and some converted barns.

Kev has a film on - I chose it for him as I’m engrossed on my iPad so an espionage/fighting one. Think we will both be ready for an early night and as we have a quiet, empty house we are already drowsy.

Hope everyone has a good Friday evening x

So many places in the Uk are filling up this year.

We wanted a cottage last week in September, but so many that were acceptable to us were already booked. The lady who`s cottage we eventually rented said this year they`ve been inundated with folks wanting later bookings for September and onwards......folks are looking to get away. We managed to get a week the first week in October.

I love a converted barn if it`s done sympathetically......most are beautiful.




mac......tattie scones with bacon and sunny side up eggs in the morning.......I know you`ll be up early with the roofers......will set a place.......

Think we all fancy an early night tonight......not sure why I`m so tired, haven`t done much for days.....

Red wine might have helped though.......

 

[macraven]

don’t have to call me twice for that..

 

[Lynne G]

Yep, that’s Mac:

 

[Lynne G]

With all that talk of bacon, bacon and cheese grilled on toast with those excellent dill pickles. Orange chicken was also served, as sandwiches not enough. Dinner served.

 

[Charade67]

Good evening everyone. I had a small surprise today. I won a book. My country library system has been doing little Facebook contests every Friday. I've never entered one before. Last week the contest was add one word to a book title to ruin the title. The example they gave was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Malfunction. I submitted Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Kidney Stone. They gave me a list of titles to choose from. I didn't recognize any titles or authors, so I chose a mystery title that sounded like something I would read.

Pumpkin - Good to hear from you. Your granddaughter is adorable.

I never take my phone to bed at night, but we do have a landline for emergencies, that`s what everyone would call if there was one......

A Scottish breakfast involves everything fried......eggs, bacon, sausages, sliced sausage, fruit pudding, tattie scones, sometimes haggis sliced and the same with black pudding......never, ever with beans in Scotland.....you may get a token tomato......served with toast, and loads of tea.......the most filling, cardiac arrest causing meal you can get......almost! Now and again though, it`s good!

It`s funny the amount of Americans that have Scottish ancestry.......we`re mostly German weirdly enough.....or quite a lot of German in us both. My ancestry is mostly European, including Swedish and Norwegian. Not a drop of Irish in us.

There were a lot of Scottish McLaughlins around where I lived as a child......all large families too.

We cancelled our land line a few years ago. We discovered that it had not been working for 2 months and we never missed it. When I checked the voice mail messages there were only 5 that were somewhat important. The rest were telemarketers and collections agencies. (Looking for someone who has the same name as my MIL)
Most of the Scottish breakfast sounds good. I don't know about the haggis or black pudding. That is a lot of food. I am not a big breakfast eater, but would probably eat most of that for supper.

Got some lovely news about 10 minutes ago.....one of my God daughters is going to have a baby!

Congratulations to the couple.

We had the most lovely walk today. Chatsworth is only an hour away and one of the countries best regarded stately homes.

It looks so pretty there. I wish I could visit. Maybe someday....


I think I found an appropriate light for tonight.

 

[macraven]

Very appropriate porch light for today..

 

[keishashadow]

Chicken wings came out great in air fryer tonight. I am hooked on it.

My mom made amazing, light potato pancakes Was a pro at crepes too. my versions never Quite measured up on my best days. Haven’t attempted in years. Latkes I’ve eaten are good but seem heavier, more textured.

is he the legend or is that me.......

You I’m thinking infamous would be a good fit for your buddy.

Oh and maybe I will see ya at HRH soon?

Wheels down by 3 Pm on on the 26th, moving to swan on 30th. Won’t be the same this year but determined to have fun A nice surprise to read of the potential for HHN lite house or two at least.

As usual will be hanging with Mac as much as possible. Give a shout out so we can say hey

just turn the tv volume up to drown out the noise
Cats are sleeping through the banging and drilling.

Gives new meaning to cat nap. You doing the whole roof?

Yep

I couldn’t sun a day off my existing res as occupancy so high. Not thrilled to have to check in a 2nd time for the additional day hoping we won’t have to move, said they’d do their best. Will ride the wave

Last week the contest was add one word to a book title to ruin the title. The example they gave was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Malfunction. I submitted Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Kidney Stone. They gave me a list of titles to choose from. I didn't recognize any titles or authors, so I chose a mystery title that sounded like something I would read.

Lol that’s a good one! Any idea if BG Williamsburg having Halloween activities this year?

 

[Charade67]

Lol that’s a good one! Any idea if BG Williamsburg having Halloween activities this year?

I haven’t heard anything yet. I imagine if they do anything it will be scaled back quite a bit. I’m worried that they will cancel the Christmas event.

 

[Lynne G]

Will do Keisha. Day you arrive, will be at Royal, having left Hard Rock to check into Royal the day before. Will certainly give a yo, let’s see if we can meet up.

 

[Monykalyn]

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.

Because there is zero common sense or updated SCIENCE applied to anything anymore, nor any consistency. Wanted to meet up with Sue when we went to Seattle but with border closed that couldn't happen!

I will be bringing more apples back from Dad’s garden on Thursday - all his trees are weighed down with them.

Mmmm-apple pies going to be made??

Scotch Bonnet Chillies.

I still have tons in freezer from garden last year. Don't remember what kind I grew this year but ton of them too...

That actually sounds amazing! We cannot purchase Yuengling in Wisconsin, although I heard rumors we might soon.

DH heard the local distributor is going to be able to start carrying Yuengling soon in our area!

Local news just listed possible of 3 “ rain
other areas will get more.

I live on a ridge so sometimes weather for our area is off on early predictions.

Wondered about you when saw the rain map!

I`m living by this meme now mac........

Accurate!

"doable" when it comes to educating kids....so hard for me to swallow.

Ugh this is so hard on educators and the kids.

Needless to say the doc said he was fine and didn't need a COVID test.

Good news.
You've had quite the past couple months!

Officially it is reported as a Cat 2 hurricane, but all local reports have said it "felt" much worse.

Do they change hurricane "grade" after damage assessed like they do tornados??

I`d love to see Utah,

The parts we saw are stunning!! Pictures can't capture the beauty. that whole part of country is just so pretty with so many National Parks.

Seems still good priced airfare and AP rates still found

Pretty tempting-and I may have just looked at pricing But if we make a weekend quick trip will be in October for middles birthday. Right now she is going to Jacksonville to spend it with half sister and family. She spent Labor day weekend with them too. Plus still trying to convince DH about Mexico in January-flights dropped another $25 each...

mom's pupper

Too cute!!!

We bought our dd a plane ticket to come visit this weekend.

OMG baby snuggles!!!

.I`m so happy for them, they are such a gorgeous couple and this is just making them explode with happiness. A much wanted baby for them.......

What incredibly joyous news!!!

both picture perfect locations.

Wow gorgeous!!!
Mac-pic of Ellie sitting on me a couple days ago-she is very insistent and pecks you til you move so she can perch on legs.
ANd Nemo has been a shadow since we got home-like he's spent 3 days just following me around and staring at me.

Finally cooked "real" meal tonight-brisket in instapot, cheesy "funeral" potatoes, steamed broccoli. Couple nights ago had waffle craving so boy and I had those for dinner. It had been awhile since I had made scratch waffles.
TGIF-house cleaning and garden on the schedule. DH got mowing done this afternoon as he has golf plans
We are in our "perfect" fall weather time. 70's, sunny, low humidity-time to get fall decorations down from attic too.

Charade-loving the night lights!!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Had another awesome game tonight!!!

It is such a privilege to coach such a great bunch of players!!

Wife had got the entire team and crowd to sing Happy Bday afterwards, she is awesome, was very cool!!!

Steaks were awesome as usual and cheesecake for a BDay cake youngest decided upon!!!

Count down clock doesn’t have much to go!!!

Woohoo!!!

 

[macraven]

Yup!
Dlpn w/ family and Lynne hit the airport tomorrow

Safe travels homies!


Monyk
The pictures are adorable !

Sounds like Ellie is a strong willed chick!

You have been busy this year !!!