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

[schumigirl]

mac......short ribs were so good! That thickened gravy that come with it is so moreish.....you want to stop eating......but.......well you know.......next time we`ll set a plate. Yes they are like family from your type of ribs. I`d rather be eating them if I`m honest.......Bubbalous would do nicely right now......

It`s cold here too now....it`s 38F, although it`s just 7am....but feels like 32F apparently.....no real difference that low!

We`ll be here at midnight NYE.....well, our NYE which is dinner for most of you......



Charade.....I`ll pop a picture in of the coconut balls when I do them, although they`re more like discs as they`re easier to store in containers that way.....they are lush! We have a thing called a bounty bar over here......it`s kinda like that. Shopping sounds as if it was a success.....hope you`re happy with the ribbon and topper.......


realfood, yes, it was interesting to watch, not an unexpected explosion though. They were prepared for it to explode at any time. 7 more of them ready and waiting with more on the production line.






Another late one last night.....we need to stop sitting up listening to aeronautic engineers......fascinating though! SpaceX are doing an amazing job and it was surprisingly a succesful test as it flipped where it was supposed to and that was the highest it has reached so far....they are addictive to watch.

Grocery shopping this morning, although not sure we need an awful lot, more fresh products and the usual household stuff. Will pop into our pharmacy tomorrow after hairdo and top up some more Christmas Yankee Candles, they have a fair old range in there as well as gorgeous little gift ideas that are quite nice, and it`s righ next to my hair salon.

No idea what`s for food today at all......it`s a little early to plan.

Thirsty Thursday..........​

 

[Realfoodfans]

Only grocery home delivery I could get for today was a four hour one - just confirmed it will come in last hour 12-1 so as it’s a beautiful morning we are going to get out for a walk as soon as school run done.

Only other stop today to collect something from Toolstation for Kev.

Yes @schumi our group for watching said expecting it could blow up snd all were pleased with data collected.

So hoping all wake to a peaceful Thursday. Catch up later.

 

[schumigirl]

Only grocery home delivery I could get for today was a four hour one - just confirmed it will come in last hour 12-1 so as it’s a beautiful morning we are going to get out for a walk as soon as school run done.

Only other stop today to collect something from Toolstation for Kev.

Yes @schumi our group for watching said expecting it could blow up snd all were pleased with data collected.

So hoping all wake to a peaceful Thursday. Catch up later.

Yep, it was impressive. I can see why some watching would be shocked, but those guys know what they’re doing. No matter where it exploded, it was still a success taking off, levelling, turning and getting 8 miles up. Mars is getting ever closer every day.

Enjoy your walk......we have dull and drab weather today, so after grocery shopping to Sainsbury’s I doubt we’ll go far apart from the seafront to get some fish from the guy down there........never know what we’ll get there.




Ended up having croissants and marmalade this morning.....the simplest of breakfasts but so nice.

Got some zoom chats planned today and over the weekend......so many friends we are missing. I think two have booked a table at the same restaurant as us next week, hope we’re sat in the same section so although we’ll still be social distancing, we’ll still see them.

Hope everyone has a lovely Thursday........

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, above freezing this morning. Snow is gone, and a very sunny day to happen.

And am thirsty this Thursday. Yay! Tea for me.

Julie, hope your order came already, as closer to noon you are.

Schumi, always enjoy hearing about your baking and cooking. Sometimes have to look up what you mention. We have different names for some, and some I am not familiar with. I like most sweets, including coconut as an ingredient. Will still be doing my cookie baking weekend, but next weekend, not this coming one. The house will smell good for hours. Looking forward to it.


Yep, Mac, on a Friday and Saturday night, you may see me join the night owl crew. Depends on how tired I am, and what is on the screen.

A perfect Thirsty Thursday to you all.

Yeah, none of those butterscotch items survived, so boring breakfast like Schumi. But mine is cereal.


Be good, off to hope there is enough cereal for me.

 

[keishashadow]

Hey all. Should be busy day here, will be out of it for a few days after the general anesthesia tomorrow. Some people bounce right back, me, I tend to be a blithering idiot (yes, more than usual for a day or two. Funny how the meds hit people differently.

Anyway, so much in way of housework has lapsed since last week, don’t want to see it build up ever more. Mess looks worse in xmas tree lights

I really don’t see cruising until 22 or even 23. I do plan to see the Dark Side this end of next September, even if no HHN again. I need that away time.

I was hoping ‘22 but surely not going to book anything nonrefundable

SWA released schedule, i need to book for May & July but rates look approx 30% higher. Flight schedules are ambitious in number. Expect them to be scaled back to one or two a day again.

we got L a lovely pink fur coat for part of her birthday gifts (she will be 7 on the 17th). Few other bits but not everything we wanted.

Seriously, what little girl wouldn’t want a pink, fur, coat!

and another that Canadians call Moose farts.....they are delicious, all no bake and will keep them for the Christmas week....anything with condensed milk works though!

Um, if you say so lol. I enjoy taste of coconut in a long, cool drink but it’s a textural thing for me that has me avoiding it typically in baked goods.

My eyeballs fell out of my head when I saw the grocery wanted $10 a pound for shelled walnuts, pieces no less! Will table that bar cookie for now.

Still waiting to see if the SpaceX test launch will go ahead tonight....they have today or tomorrow cleared for it. Another late-ish night watching.....

Sometimes I think non-US citizens have more than interest in the space program

Short ribs is like a cousin to bbq ribs in a way...

Hmmm, kissing cousins? No moo’ing

Apparently pleased with what they got and although a shock to us that it burnt up on landing it’s all data they need.

That’s elon’s Story and he’s sticking to it lol. making lemonade me thinks, do hope it didn’t set them back and they will be able to build on their mistakes. At least no lives lost

Only grocery home delivery I could get for today was a four hour one - just confirmed it will come in last hour 12-1 so as it’s a beautiful morning we are going to get out for a walk as soon as school run done.

Lucky you, here it’s akin to winning a lottery to get either a pickup or delivery again...that’s trying at the opening of the schedule which tends to be up to 4 days in advance.

 

[Lynne G]

Well wishes Keisha. I hope you have the most successful surgery. Take your time, and rest. No need to rush recovery. Hey, Christmas is not for several more weeks, so plenty of time to relax now, as all will be ready when the jolly man comes. Hugs, as no fun at all. You are always welcome to call or text. Will be sending that healing mummy dust across the state to you.

And so, that cereal is not cutting it. Already thinking what for lunch. Sigh.

 

[Lynne G]

Was taking a peak at what Amazon has on sale today, and think this is what I could give Schumi:



Yep, a wine glass holder for the shower/bath.

 

[Realfoodfans]

@keishashadow will be thinking of you tomorrow. I’m not good either with anaesthesia (even Diprivan that I was involved with at work) and have to have anti-emetic pre-op. Take it easy and take care of yourself.

Nice walk and a few chats with other dog walkers round a mere not far from us. Louie had to get in the water which others were surprised at in the cold weather! He had to have a quick shower when we got home.



Came home and baked cheese scones for our lunch and a pastry case for a tart tomorrow. Was going to do a cherry cake but remembered J is baking cupcakes today at school so that will be enough. Found some “elf” frosting which comes out like candy cane - he loved that idea!

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Good luck tomorrow @keishashadow! Hope all goes well for you and speedy recovery.

We have an unseasonably warm day slated for today - high of 52! In our sunroom/porch it will get nice and toasty so plan to work from there today before the snow hits this weekend. We are almost to the weekend!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Ah yes, above freezing this morning. Snow is gone, and a very sunny day to happen.

And am thirsty this Thursday. Yay! Tea for me.

Julie, hope your order came already, as closer to noon you are.

Schumi, always enjoy hearing about your baking and cooking. Sometimes have to look up what you mention. We have different names for some, and some I am not familiar with. I like most sweets, including coconut as an ingredient. Will still be doing my cookie baking weekend, but next weekend, not this coming one. The house will smell good for hours. Looking forward to it.


Yep, Mac, on a Friday and Saturday night, you may see me join the night owl crew. Depends on how tired I am, and what is on the screen.

A perfect Thirsty Thursday to you all.

Yeah, none of those butterscotch items survived, so boring breakfast like Schumi. But mine is cereal.


Be good, off to hope there is enough cereal for me.

Hey I thought my breakfast was lovely!!

Hey all. Should be busy day here, will be out of it for a few days after the general anesthesia tomorrow. Some people bounce right back, me, I tend to be a blithering idiot (yes, more than usual for a day or two. Funny how the meds hit people differently.

Anyway, so much in way of housework has lapsed since last week, don’t want to see it build up ever more. Mess looks worse in xmas tree lights

I was hoping ‘22 but surely not going to book anything nonrefundable

SWA released schedule, i need to book for May & July but rates look approx 30% higher. Flight schedules are ambitious in number. Expect them to be scaled back to one or two a day again.
Seriously, what little girl wouldn’t want a pink, fur, coat!

Um, if you say so lol. I enjoy taste of coconut in a long, cool drink but it’s a textural thing for me that has me avoiding it typically in baked goods.

My eyeballs fell out of my head when I saw the grocery wanted $10 a pound for shelled walnuts, pieces no less! Will table that bar cookie for now.

Sometimes I think non-US citizens have more than interest in the space program

Hmmm, kissing cousins? No moo’ing

That’s elon’s Story and he’s sticking to it lol. making lemonade me thinks, do hope it didn’t set them back and they will be able to build on their mistakes. At least no lives lost

Lucky you, here it’s akin to winning a lottery to get either a pickup or delivery again...that’s trying at the opening of the schedule which tends to be up to 4 days in advance.

I think you may be right with the SpaceX stuff.......when I did the NASA visit in the trip report, I was told "someone" thought it was the most boring thing they`d ever read.....and the reason was, no one cared about all that.....utter tosh!!! I do think many folks do have an interest, just maybe not as much as us......looking back at the NASA pages, it was detailed but each to their own......I liked it.....

Yes, they have a production line of those rockets waiting to do many more tests......quite splendid to see how much they do.

Oh yes, I can think of one or two lovely cocktails with coconut in....mmmmmm!

Oh I did laugh when my friends little granddaughter said about the moose things, Aunty Carole, we can`t call them that...thats a rude word.....lol...so we call them Reindeer balls she`s 4.

Your house can wait.......bet it`s not too bad either.

Was taking a peak at what Amazon has on sale today, and think this is what I could give Schumi:
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Yep, a wine glass holder for the shower/bath.

Oh someone got me one of those years ago....it`s sparkly, almost looks like glass instead of plastic.......never used it. But, I know someone who does!



So, I made three batches of the coconut treats......I like these recipes but his quantities are way off. I had noticed this from the cherry marshmallow treats.......so I used way less coconut than was asked for in the recipe, and I barely had enough chocolate melted to coat them. We have loads of large bars of dairy milk and galaxy in the house, so wouldn`t have been a problem.

Again, they look very rustic.......(code for messy ) but I am going to say they are completely delicious and so sweet, soft and gooey with the condensed milk and coconut as a filling, so one is more than enough at a time.

I have about 40 of them frozen and will leave four of these out and freeze the rest for over the festive season when one will look for something sweet and delicious.....

I think a pot of tea is necessary to go with these.......

 

[Lynne G]

Ooh more lovely balls from Schumi. Ooh, they sound delicious. Yep, anything with chocolate and coconut, yum. Hehe, yeah, I am sure wine glass holders can be placed almost anywhere. And yeah, my cereal was tasty, but not as nice as your breakfast. I’d like a croissant with some butter now.

Now a tea mug is in my hand. Now that’s a holder I am fine with. LoL And needs a refill, so off a go.

 

[macraven]

Keisha you are on the top of my prayer list for tomorrow’s surgery.

it will go fine and will be over before you know it.

hugs!

 

[macraven]

Schumi do you overnight those delightful sweets to homies?

If so, put me on the list!
They look scrumptious.

 

[keishashadow]

Carole - literally, my DR table is buried in amazon boxes. Waiting for the mr to tear them open this weekend for me. Driving the ‘lil crazy but really nothing for her in the anyway. Keep catching her shaking them lol

Hugs, as no fun at all. You are always welcome to call or text. Will be sending that healing mummy dust across the state to you.

Aw, thanks. This is my reward for being frugal & working in the various tune ups I need after meeting my annual insurance deductible. Lol

I’m not good either with anaesthesia (even Diprivan that I was involved with at work) and have to have anti-emetic pre-op. Take it easy and take care of yourself.

I was told a sensitivity of sorts can run in families. My mom aways took forever to come out of General anesthesia.

This one should be easy sort, just iv type. Hope not another dry socket which i think made everything worse last go-round. Must be quicker in duration as I only had to sign life away for half the meds & time span re the person’s services . Will deem that a good thing.

Mac this time around I plan on taking any & all pain relief the dr doles out as scheduled.

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi do you overnight those delightful sweets to homies?

If so, put me on the list!
They look scrumptious.

Top of the list mac........

Carole - literally, my DR table is buried in amazon boxes. Waiting for the mr to tear them open this weekend for me. Driving the ‘lil crazy but really nothing for her in the anyway. Keep catching her shaking them lol


Aw, thanks. This is my reward for being frugal & working in the various tune ups I need after meeting my annual insurance deductible. Lol

I was told a sensitivity of sorts can run in families. My mom aways took forever to come out of General anesthesia.

This one should be easy sort, just iv type. Hope not another dry socket which i think made everything worse last go-round. Must be quicker in duration as I only had to sign life away for half the meds & time span re the person’s services . Will deem that a good thing.

Mac this time around I plan on taking any & all pain relief the dr doles out as scheduled.

lol....oh I can imagine the little one....they`re so funny! I have a husband who would be doing that with boxes....and he has no excuse!

You`ll do fine tomorrow....and glad to hear you`ll accept all that`s given to you for pain!! We`ll be checking you know.....




I did laugh earlier....my friend who got her new dog`s brother last week, brought him round and stayed on the driveway while I met the new dog, George.....he is adorable like his sister Poppy.......and almost took off like a rocket when he saw a rabbit in the trees! But, she caught him.

Anyway, I had an appointment for a cut and blow dry tomorrow, decided I could leave getting the highlights till January.....until my wonderful friend who is as honest as day, said.....oh you`ll be so glad to get your highlights done tomorrow, look at your roots I love my friends!!!

I was also straight on to the salon to change my appointment to highlights and cut and blow dry.......my friend Felicity laughed her socks off when I feigned insult at her comment.....lol.....

 

[Realfoodfans]

I was told a sensitivity of sorts can run in families. My mom aways took forever to come out of General anesthesia.

Also when J has anaesthesia we have been concerned he does not go under “normally” and last time for his big op Em said he suddenly sat bolt upright which was a shock. Only this week she read an article that explains people with his disability often are difficult to sedate! Yet nobody at the children’s hospital he saw seemed to be aware of it so she will print that off for his folder should he need it again.

 

[Lynne G]

Chag urim sameach.

May all enjoy the first night of Hanukkah and not stub a toe when you may need the loo or sneakily eat the kid’s gelt.

Decided to make mac and cheese, with some chicken pieces and orange pepper pieces to add to it. Was thinking of making chicken and vegetables with rice and make it Chinese style, but no one was feeling it. Hence, pasta and cheese, yep. Easy enough too.

Julie, how scary for Emma to see J react like that.

Keisha, I hope you will be resting. And yes, take all the pain pills you need.

Could see quite the number of stars tonight, clear sky. Cool out though.

Have a good night homies.

 

[macraven]

Keisha, you will be fine for surgery tomorrow!
Prayers that all goes fine and no oops happens.

Don’t expect to see you here until you feel comfortable.
Two surgeries in a short time is a lot to go through, but you’ll be all healed up soon.

Sending you hugs from all of us here.

 

[Charade67]

A quick good night post. Almost the end of a very long week. Tomorrow I have lists of errands to run. I think I have just one more gift to get and then I am done.

I got a message tonight through my Ancestry account. A woman asked me if I knew how we were related. I gave her some family names and discovered that we are distant cousins. Our grandmothers were sisters.

Keisha - Good luck tomorrow. I, fortunately, have never had a problems with anesthesia. Dh had a procedure just before the pandemic started. I had no idea that he had never been put completely under. He later confessed that he was really scared. Fortunately, he had a really nice nurse who helped keep him calm.

Going to try to get some sleep. Lots to do tomorrow.

 

[macraven]

Charade
Good night, sleep tight, don’t let any bed bugs bite

If they do, get a shoe and beat them till they are black and blue

My mom was not good for telling us kids when we were young, bedtime stories.

but she would always say what I wrote above when she told us good night.

Hope you finish your errands and shopping tomorrow.