Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

mac.....plenty left over....we didn`t actually eat much for breakfast after all...….friend called and asked if we wanted to meet them down by the pier for lunch...….so...….fish and chips for lunch......I`m so naughty!!!!

Glad you`re doing better…..we need our feet to work for us!!! Hope other issues clear soon too and you can fully enjoy the tour coming up…...and an Anniversary tomorrow......lovely!!!!

Clothes were a mix.....most things were fine but one dress is maybe a little too tight.....can`t blame the tumble dryer as I hadn't washed it yet...….Everything all washed now and hanging out......

Robo…..have a lovely trip,and enjoy your day tomorrow with family...…



So, yes, doubt we`ll even need the curry I made yesterday for dinner tonight, will likely freeze it now...….the fish and chips are huge portions.....very whale like fish!!!! They serve all sorts of lovely dishes mostly fish based, but we all wanted fatty but lush fish and chips.......and real chips....nothing like them......now and again...…..

After a rainy morning it turned out nice...….as said, lunch out with friends and a brief walk along the beach then home.....no housework has been or will be attempted now...…

Just checked my best friends flight was alright......departed an hour late from the UK today......they`ll be arriving in Orlando 3pm their time......and they`ll still be there when we arrive so have plans to meet up for dinner.....looking forward to that!!!

Time for a cuppa…….

 

[macraven]

Robbie
I’m touched you posted that, thank you!

We did not know each other very well when he asked me out
I had moved to Chicago from St. Louis area but on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River

Dated him twice and he proposed with a ring
We clicked from
The time we met each other
Small family wedding followed
Rest is history

Does not seem like 40 years of marriage, seems like we are just starting out some days

 

[macraven]

And another homie takes off for vacation today

Janet, this is the big day for you and Dave!!

Hope it is the best vacation ever for youse

 

[ckmiles]

Good Morning!

Late start here for me- I didnt sleep well at all last night, I was up until about 4AM - yuk. I will do everything I can to avoid a nap so I can get back on some sort of sleeping schedule!

Happy Anniversary MAC! Was a beautiful love story you have, and your trip sounds amazing!

Schumi- Now I want fish and chips- that makes dinner easy!

Realfood- good luck with the paperwork!

Robo- Glad to hear you are feeling better!

Waving Hi to- patty, lynne, Tink, Sue, Charade, Bobbie, Keisha, and and anyone else I missed -

Im off to get some laundry done. Have a great day everyone!

 

[macraven]

Ckmiles. I know how miserable it can be when you don’t fall asleep easily

That had to be tough not sleeping until 4 this morning

Crossing my fingers it won’t be a repeat and you can have a solid sleep tonight

I avoid naps as hard for me to sleep at night then

Keeping busy and doing laundry is a good way to get back in a schedule

 

[Realfoodfans]

Yea we booked a tour with an organization we have been members with for the last 21 years
Civil War Round Table of Chicago
Each year we devote 5 days of doing battlefield preservations of the Civil war and rewalk battle sites studying the tactics, paths, minds of the battle plans from
Documents

Once we get to Vicksburg Ms we should have about 200 + members arriving
Have luxury tour busses to take us to historical and actual sites
All permits secured a year in advance
Have select experts for our guides
Up at 7:20 am as busses roll out then
Back to hotel by 7:30
Pm and a speaker banquet begins at 8 to 10

Then the day starts again next day
All our meal choices are ordered in advance
My thoughts are I hope I do like what I ordered for lunch and dinner 6 months out
Lol
All evening dinners are dress up sit down with two park ranger speakers
They usually are men that are expects of this battlefield and share for two hours with the group
We each get our own booklet each night so we can follow easily as many details are given

Places we go to are off limits to the public but our permits are set up for the group a few years out

Gettysburg was a top trip for the group
We were allowed in the new building for the dirama that was in the progress of being finished up

Ten years ago the tour was in chicamauga ga/Chattanooga Tn

We loved this area so much told each other that someday this is the area we will retire to

And 2017 it happened
We moved

Battlefield is a short drive from our house
Horse trails, Biking and walking trails etc
Group tours and local activities always going on for the public

I’ve only had to miss one tour in over these years due to a health issue
Like the knee surgery
So I’ve been resting up and feel I can handle the tour

Wow that sounds amazing! Look forward to hearing more as you travel. We have done some visits to WWII sights in Europe. Always very emotive.

 

[pattyw]

Sunday Mr Mac and I celebrate our 40th

So I’ve been resting up and feel I can handle the tour

Yay!! Glad to hear that!!

We slept in sooooo late today!! Guess our vacation lag is still with us! Still have to finish unpacking today! So, what do you do when you return from a vacation?? Plan the next!!! I'm on it!!

Have a great day all!!

 

[schumigirl]

Hey ck.........hope you get a better sleep tonight! And hope you got your fish and chips......

RFF, yes visiting some of the places across Europe that were concentration camps and such Isn’t a nice experience, but something everyone should do. It’s unsettling that everyone I know who has gone to see such places, never really speaks of it. Too haunting.



We have beautiful sunshine now........And we just had a discussion, should we walk into the village and have a quick drink in the pub........but decided being honest we couldn’t be bothered.........several friends are there and have txted us to join them.....we’re being good!!!

Night of tv I think.......still not hungry after our lunch........may snack later........

 

[Lynne G]

Happy 40th to Mac and Mr. Mac.

Saw movie. All thought sad ending. But good in some parts, not so much in others. Agree with little one, no movie should last for 3 hours. And because of early demand, we were at a theater that has not so nice chairs. Many did clap at end of movie, and I would say good overall.

Now returning dress number two, as number 3 is now the front runner, though we did pick up number 4, for just in case. I do like 3 a lot. Now fashion show 3 versus 4. Votes from her two aunts to be considered. I know she will look great no matter what. And we did find, at a very good price, a cute party dress that she can wear to some of the graduation parties.

Off to return. Sunny as could be, with ooh that wind is cool.

 

[Monykalyn]

Happy anniversary to Mac and the Mr!! Wow 40 years! Hope the foot is 100% for your tour!
Sweet doggie Louie!
Been popping in briefly to read and catch up but been busy week-out every night this week with various things-meeting, ball game, happy hour(s) with friends, planning meeting for our wine tasting event, and last night - Rock n Ribs cooks party-we are good friends with several of the teams and a major sponsor so get to go to the private events. Then up this am to first of 4 soccer games this weekend-Sun is out and temp is upper 60's but is windy!!
On tap for Avengers tomorrow evening, after last soccer game
Woohoo to more trip planning and those about to set off on vacations! Talking with friends last night and we got to talking about cruises-I think there was 5 of us that had cruise countdowns going LOL!

Fish and chips sound soooo goood-still hoping we get over to France next year, starting to keep eye on flight prices...
I just ordered a swim suit coverup dress and another dress-hoping they fit. Hard sometimes to judge sizes when ordering online and I am horrible at remembering to return stuff (either online or brick and mortar stores!)

Playoff hockey game about to start- Let's Go Blues!!

 

[pattyw]

Night of tv I think..

That's our plan, too!! First, some grocery shopping!

Now returning dress number two, as number 3 is now the front runner, though we did pick up number 4, for just in case. I do like 3 a lot. Now fashion show 3 versus 4. Votes from her two aunts to be considered. I know she will look great no matter what. And we did find, at a very good price, a cute party dress that she can wear to some of the graduation parties.

Sounds great-you found some nice dresses! Can't wait to see the winning choice!

I think there was 5 of us that had cruise countdowns going LOL!

for cruise countdowns!!

Playoff hockey game about to start- Let's Go Blues!!

Hope the Blues win!! We're rooting for the Carolina Hurricanes as our Sabres didn't come close to the playoffs!

Off for some grocery shopping! and later hockey playoffs and some shows on the DVR!

 

[macraven]

Clothes shopping for 4 boys was a piece of cake compared to girls....

Thank you all for the anniversary good wishes

 

[Lynne G]

Mumble, hockey. Yeah our black and orange have nothing to say.

Well, dress 5 bought, 4th one to be returned. I think final 2? Yeah, boys can be easier. Older one does not like to shop for clothes. Sneakers, yes, sometimes.

Our somewhat usual Saturday night Chinese. Yum.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Happy Sunday morning everyone. Not raining (yet) but grey sky is not inspiring.
Granddaughter has a party to attend this afternoon so we are going to sit with grandson. He had a new Nintendo Switch game for Easter so we will both be lined up for a few hours of that! He absolutely adores Louie and they have a special bond so there will be a lot of playing and rolling on the floor for them too.
Taking a Cottage Pie up for our meal, GS is limited in his food choices but he likes that with loads of cheese baked on top.
Mr Real will be glued to F1 race from Azerbaijan - he’s signed up to another deal so he and my daughter can also watch it at her home as they are both big fans.
Peaceful Sunday to you all - I haven’t been to a service for months - my faith in humanity is being sorely tested at this time but I do miss the ritual of Sunday morning worship.

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

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Happy 40th Anniversary mac and her Mister mac...…..have a lovely day...….


I think boys are so much easier to shop for.....especially as Kyle never had any interest in designer clothes or the latest must haves.......he was a joy to shop for...…

Today is grey and dull......didn't expect anything else, but love a day with not much to do and all day to do it.........….little bit of shopping this morning......breakfast cereal disappears like water in this house....and they can`t blame me!! Never touch the stuff...…

This afternoon is the F1 Grand Prix......although not enjoying it as much any more...….years ago if we weren't at a race we were superglued to the screen...….then baked ham for tonight....popped it in the Aga this morning...….easy dish as we all like it......will make some kind of potato dish later...….

Have a great Sunday...…..

Oh...….9 more sleeps

 

[Lynne G]

Woot! Keisha should be going to her fun today.

Yay! Schumi’s countdown is a single digit now.

Real, so nice to have your grandkids around, and how cute Louis and GS get along so well.

Both Schumi and Real have lush dinners scheduled. I am with Real’s GS, cheese, yum.

Well, we have left over Chinese, so I will take a cue from little one, soup for breakfast. It does have eggs in it. Egg drop and won ton soup both left over. I will save the won ton for little one.

Woke up at 1:30 this morning, sounded like wet roads. Same result at 6 and 7. Yep, wet and gray day for us too.

Wash and grocery shopping the events of my day. The back to routine readying.

Have a sweet Sunday all.

Mac, glad the boot came off, and you get stronger every day and you leave on Wednesday in good health.

 

[keishashadow]

In sleepless in Seattle only have been able to say that twice lol.

Nice room 5 min from airport at Hampton suites. Next flight 8:30 or so. Yesterday’s was long & noisy please no leg shaker or screaming babies next to me for 6+ hours today . Even the noise cancelling headphones couldn’t quiet that din

Sue it’s usually the guests who invite those visitors into the rooms via open sliders but ewwww

Robbie enjoy the kiddos. Don’t run ‘them’ too hard lol

Carole another week for you I believe. If I get tied up consider this ur safe trip wave

Mac go girl go enjoy what u can in the trip. It will do you good

Hello Everyone. I am sneaking in here after my long, tax season absence and hope you haven't forgotten me. I am really starting to get excited for my October trip as each appointment with my orthopedic surgeon continues to be hugely positive. Started reading the HHN thread. I'm following Schumi's latest trip report since I missed her by hours in Orlando (I was medically cleared to fly and cruise). So...I will quietly rejoin this auspicious group of "homies" for the not so "tax season".

Here’s to this year working out!

DH got a new scarifier - petrol as he’s also doing my daughter’s huge garden at the moment - practically scalped our lawn! We’ve reseeded and hopefully it will recover with some TLC.
Enjoy your day Mac.

Lawnmower ?

Schumi yes O’Charleys is a chain restaurant and they are all over

We enjoy their food!

The one near me takes ten minutes at the most from my driveway to the restaurant parking lot

Logan’s is the other steakhouse that is in the same parking area

They added 3 more steaks to their menu this month

I drove last night so Mr Mac could run up the bar tab

Neither here

Listening to my DH snore. Watching iPad and will tell him time for bed in 20 minutes. He may want to watch the 10 o’clock news, with his eyes closed. Me, will hit the hay.

Going to see that 3 hour movie tomorrow morning. Older one said there was an 11 o’clock viewing tonight. Um, you can. Smart kid, seeing it with little one and me instead.

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I was not a big fan on flick but invested in franchise likely hard to please

It’s a perfect day for bacon and now pancakes

My favorite splurge breakfast
Save leftovers for me in case I’m late

I’m off the walking boot for the foot and it all seems normal now
My other issues still hanging around
I can stop that treatment day after our trip starts
I call this progress
Sunday Mr Mac and I celebrate our 40th

Saturday is usually the best day of the week for many
Hope all homies enjoy this weekend

Schumi exciting to get your delivery today
All your clothes will fit
Your always wear the nicest outfits

U will get there one way or the other!

Robbie
I’m touched you posted that, thank you!

We did not know each other very well when he asked me out
I had moved to Chicago from St. Louis area but on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River

Dated him twice and he proposed with a ring
We clicked from
The time we met each other
Small family wedding followed
Rest is history

Does not seem like 40 years of marriage, seems like we are just starting out some days

Just when I thot I knew all ur deep, dark secrets lol

Congrats have fun!

And another homie takes off for vacation today

Janet, this is the big day for you and Dave!!

Hope it is the best vacation ever for youse

Me too lol. Thank you

Happy anniversary to Mac and the Mr!! Wow 40 years! Hope the foot is 100% for your tour!
Sweet doggie Louie!
Been popping in briefly to read and catch up but been busy week-out every night this week with various things-meeting, ball game, happy hour(s) with friends, planning meeting for our wine tasting event, and last night - Rock n Ribs cooks party-we are good friends with several of the teams and a major sponsor so get to go to the private events. Then up this am to first of 4 soccer games this weekend-Sun is out and temp is upper 60's but is windy!!
On tap for Avengers tomorrow evening, after last soccer game
Woohoo to more trip planning and those about to set off on vacations! Talking with friends last night and we got to talking about cruises-I think there was 5 of us that had cruise countdowns going LOL!

Fish and chips sound soooo goood-still hoping we get over to France next year, starting to keep eye on flight prices...
I just ordered a swim suit coverup dress and another dress-hoping they fit. Hard sometimes to judge sizes when ordering online and I am horrible at remembering to return stuff (either online or brick and mortar stores!)

Playoff hockey game about to start- Let's Go Blues!!

Ooh Lala!

 

[Charade67]

Good morning. I think I am just about ready to return to the land of the living. What I thought were bad allergies turned out to be an upper respiratory infection. I’ve been miserable all week. I also had an obnoxious sore throat that I couldn’t shake. I am almost back to normal now.
Heading out soon to go to church, but first a stop at Panera. I volunteered to bring a snack for our Bible study class today and bagels seem like a super easy option.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

[macraven]

I love when homies post when they have started their trips
Sounds like Janet had screamers here for that long flight from east coast to west coast

That is maddening ‘
Give them the stink eye if next seatmates scream and squirm
Do you carry a blasting horn when
You fly!
Just thinking ....

Day 2 will be a better day for you and Dave

Once the flights are all over, the real excitement of the trip begins !

Have a fantastic vacation!