Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Hey Schumi!!!

the 15th? sweet! we're arriving on the 12th!! so we will be there the same time. Ours is the normal plan, 14 day USO +volcano bay tickets plus we'll get the rush of fear when they come out. Natually staying in Cabana Bay. Are you in Royal Pacific?

Its nice to hear from you

Yep, we arrive day after you on the 13th........and yep staying at RPR again.........love that hotel!!! Although we do have a 10 night stay in Sapphire Falls booked for May this year.......looking forward to that......we plan to use that trip to spend more time away from the parks and do more outside for a change........I’m sure we’ll manage some park time too.........couldn’t be that close and not go. And plenty of time in strong Water Tavern.......we like it in there!!!

Yes, plan to buy RoF again this year if it’s available...........hope so as it’s a fantastic purchase for us.......

Yep, lucky or not Mac.

Shoveled and cleared about 4 inches of very icy snow. We're still below freezing, and still snowing. Little one complained when I dropped her off early. Yeah, I've done enough sitting in school traffic. I am a nice mom sometimes. Not too bad traffic and quiet. So I am happy. Hah, learned to open more entries this time. Yeah, crazy people do come in ya know. Teleworking, not me this time. Guess I did not clear my car quite enough. Car set off parking alarms every time I stopped in traffic, until the car warmed up enough to clear, just before I did park. Smarty car. And yes, car, I know to be careful, it's cold out. And a hehe, the news guy said to slow down because of the road conditions, then his guy driving said traffic is running fast. Yes, I am a Northerner. Accident report then followed that exchange.

Mac, stay cuddled up. Glad you are home. Good thoughts your way.

Morning Keisha. Yeah, the Falcons didn't get robbed, they actually played almost as poor at the other birds. We'll see what team wins this week-end. The Vikings have come. No matter, any tickets left were sold out in minutes. Boo Birds are at the ready. I'll be settled in watching the game in comfort. It's going to be at least about freezing this week-end, so not as cold as the last game, but I don't have any interest in attending in person. And no, I did not have the flu, thankfully, one of my brothers does have it though. Was just a cold virus, that went after my sinuses. I feel much better. Took about a week, which is around the average time for a cold to run. I too did not get the flu shot. Little one did, she had to, as working at the hospital.

Time for tea. Or maybe coffee. Hopefully someone made a pot of coffee. Or brought donuts or food. A girl can hope.

Later homies.

That is a lot of snow!! Glad your traffic is less.......that helps on the roads......so many can’t drive in it which is even scarier!

I was totally NOT expecting the soaking I got on that ride last week. I chose the middle seat, second row because it was totally dry. (The boat had come back empty so that may have been the reason). When we went down, the 4 people in the front row ducked and I was soaked. It took me over 3 hours to dry because there was no sun that day.
At Universal Hollywood, they have the ability to change the level of soaking and they show you on a 'soak scale' at the entrance to the ride. I thought UO would be able to do that and tone it down because it was horrible weather.... apparently they can't.

Yep, every ride is different.......all depends how the boat is loaded and weight is distributed where on the boat will get drenched......we’ve come off bone dry, slight trickle.....pleasantly sprinkled or downright drenched.......doesn’t matter where you sit........

We didn’t do any water rides in December, as although it was in the 80’s, still not warm enough for me to get soaked........



Woke up to snow this morning, lots of snow.........didn’t think we were supposed to get it so far down the country.......but it’s there........looks so beautiful, but.........need to go out grocery shopping........will wait till later to see if it melts or freezes........being right beside the sea we don’t usually get it as bad, but it’s not good. Glad DS has a day off today.......

Hope the decorators make it this morning.......although the owner lives in our village so he doesn’t have far to travel.......it’s not a big village! Will be glad to get both rooms finished..........

Have a great Thursday...........

 

[schumigirl]

Wriggly field is an experience
Go for it

I liked it better before they fixed it up to how it is now

Watching the news and scrolling bar across the screen is showing all the school closures

I don’t get it..... not snowing and what we had was gone today, no icy roads on the main drags
It’s been cold but temps are starting to improve
Upper 40’s and weekend will be in the 60’s here

Oh you’ll be glad when it starts to warm up...........I know how much you hate the cold too!

Our roads have iced over apparently too.......my friend just text me to say the pavements in the village are like sheet ice......she’s walking her dog.....brave woman!!

One of my other friends fell over yesterday taking her kids that she child minds to school........black ice. May stay in today now.

 

[macraven]

Schumi the ice we have had here happens because peeps are out driving when the snow falls

Cars hit the snow in the roads and it packs down into ice
Makes it unsafe driving then

This happens on the streets away from the main artery streets

The city does start to spray down brine at that point on the main drags and try to do the homes set up on the ridges

Have had a couple of dates where they done the houses that live on the ridges so no cars don’t slide off the mountain

Only happened once for my subdivision

Yesterday the wind stopped and the sun came out and our winding streets cleared up before noon

Sunshine is a good thing and it worked to clear all ice

No snows in our forecast now

Hope your snow goes away so you can get out
Don’t want you to starve not being able to get out for groceries

 

[Lynne G]

Morning Mac! Afternoon Schumi!

Oof, good thing the car door was not as frozen tight as it could have been. A good pull, and whew, it opened. Heater on a lovely 79, and seat warmer on high. Chilly 17 to greet the morning.

But yesterday, I should have taken a picture. The setting sun made the horizon a huge swatch of dark pink. Absolutely beautiful sunset. And, why so cold? The Arctic air is chasing all the clouds away. No snow, but sun soon. The horizon is not as pretty, but a pale pink. Still quite cloudy, but ready to wear my sunglasses, even with my unfashionable hat.

Black ice is so scary Schumi. I hope your friend was not hurt when she fell. Our road crews do a pretty good job of clearing the roads, and yes, with some sun, all dries up. Now it's a dodge the pot holes time.

Eek, you know it's crazy when North Carolina got more snow than us. They got a foot of snow from a storm that started in the Gulf. Seems it did not travel further in land, so no snow for us for the next couple of days. That storm will bring warmer air for us, so I'll be happy to say goodbye to the low temperatures for even a few days.

and for Schumi:

Yep,

So, throw back that drink, and drink up. It's cold, and close to Friday.

Tea is ready, so time to say, have a great Thursday homies.

 

[macraven]

Nice to start the morning with a kitty pic
Added points since the cat is using a straw in the drink

 

[marciemi]

This is not what I signed up for in moving to FL:

 

[Charade67]

I’m going to attempt to go to work today. Wish me luck.

 

[macraven]

Marcie, enjoy your winter as it won’t last long

Looks like you will be in the 50’s today


You could be back in Green Bay .....
I remember the pictures you used to show us of your snow

 

[macraven]

I’m going to attempt to go to work today. Wish me luck.

Luck......

 

[Chuckers]

I lived in the Chicago area for 6+ years. The only 2 times I was at Wrigley Field was to sing the National Anthem before a ball game with my chorus.

I'm playing hookey from work today... Just really didn't feel like going in.. I'll probably go back to sleep in a little bit.

 

[Lynne G]

Marcie, I feel ya, we're up to 20 right now. Difference is, you're be in higher numbers before I will. Hello winter. Saw on my phone it was 30 out in Orlando.

Good luck Charade.

Chuckers, hope you are feeling okay. Napping is certainly a good idea with these cool temperatures. Plus, know you had a long day yesterday. Or, it's that come home from vacation blues. LOL

I need more tea. This not caffeinated kinds are not doing it. Only good thing, cup is hugged for some warmth to my hands.

Of course a cat Mac.

and a funny:

and yeah,

.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh my our downstairs is freezing...except the kitchen with the aga on.........

Most of the windows are open as painters have glossed everywhere.........wow, strong smell! I’m moving into the kitchen for the next few hours........and closing the doors.......

It is so cold outside..........winds still quite strong though but snow is gone........I need heat!

Home made beef burgers and potato wedges for dinner tonight.........DS is having mac n cheese.....definitely eating in the kitchen tonight as dining room is one of the rooms reeking of paint.........

Few hours to go yet till dinner........feeling peckish today! I blame the cold........

 

[macraven]

Mr Mac had his colonoscopy scheduled for this day
We got to the hospital at 8:15 and you know how that goes

Paper work then sit in this room, go to that room for changing and have IV put in

Finally they haul him away for the procedure

Glad they have WiFi here that works
Keeps me awake
Without morning coffee I am slow moving

Hope he is released soon as I want to go to Waffle House

He will be ready to eat since yesterday was only liquids

This has got to have been one of my busiest weeks in years

 

[schumigirl]

Mr Mac had his colonoscopy scheduled for this day
We got to the hospital at 8:15 and you know how that goes

Paper work then sit in this room, go to that room for changing and have IV put in

Finally they haul him away for the procedure

Glad they have WiFi here that works
Keeps me awake
Without morning coffee I am slow moving

Hope he is released soon as I want to go to Waffle House

He will be ready to eat since yesterday was only liquids

This has got to have been one of my busiest weeks in years

You never do things by half Mac............certainly been a busy week and a half!

Yes thank goodness for WiFi..........

Waffle House sounds good right now......although never been in one....lol.......

 

[BagOLaughs]

ummmmm waffles... enjoy those... hopefully husband will enjoy them too.

Why does it have to get so dark at night? Trains were all cancelled this morning. Wind was so strong it woke me up last night and apparently decided to throw a tree branch down onto the train power lines. Hopefully all is OK going home!

 

[macraven]

I need coffee !
Hope he is released soon

 

[Lynne G]

I hope you are enjoying some waffles right now Mac.

You have been busy this week.

 

[macraven]

Thanks Lynne

Mr Mac is being sprung any minute
Told him we are headed to Waffle House

 

[Chuckers]

I love Awful (Waffle) House! Most of them are really gross restaurants, but the waffles are awesome!

Schumi, I'll take a cheeseburger please

Lynne - It's a combination of no vacation blues, long day, and another long day today. Plus, I really am feeling wiped out. I hope I didn't catch anything while I was in Orlando. My friend I met at the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday woke up sick as a dog on Thursday. I am wondering if she passed it on to me and there's an incubation period.

 

[macraven]

I hope you are enjoying some waffles right now Mac.

You have been busy this week.

First full meal I have had since January 7

Ate full breakfast and half of a waffle


I clicked my ruby reds together 3 times and here I am at home now