Something About Nothing ... #12

[Charade67]

We are done with a long day of shopping. B did very well on the drive to Roanoke (almost an hour). The only incident we had was when an impatient man passed her and then hit his brakes as soon as he pulled in front of her. She almost didn't stop in time.
Lunch was burgers at Red Robin, and then we went to the mall. I got B new socks and underwear (boring), several new shirts, and a pillow for her dorm room. She bought herself a new purse and a book. I also purchased new pillows for our daybed. After the mall we stopped at Best Buy to get a new laptop. We also stood around awhile and drooled over the new 8K televisions.

I did have a chance to look at the new "Epic Universe" it looks amazing. I think Universal is going to out do themselves on this one.

I can’t wait to see what they are going to do with this. We probably won’t be visiting Universal again until the new park is complete.

Congrats to your daughter on a safe drive Charade.......her confidence will soar before you know it......

Thanks. She really doesn’t want to drive, but it is a necessity where we live. We don’t have public transportation in my town.

I'm hoping the weather man is right about some warmer weather coming our way. It's the perfect weather...nice and warm...but not too warm...around 25C or 77F.

77 sounds lovely. I don’t like extreme temperatures in either direction. In my dream world the temps would always fall between 65 and 80F.

Charade I tried one time taking my boys out for driving hours practice
It lasted about 3 blocks and then I took over the wheel

Their dad took over with them for the hours needed to drive to get their license

Both dh and I are nervous about teaching her how to drive. I don’t know how other parents do it.

Is it common for folks to teach their kids to drive over there...........over here it’s common to use a proper driving instructor.......costs a pretty penny, but worth it.....they use the driving school cars......Kyle did have his own car ready for when he passed and for practice......but the instructor did most of it........saves any tension!

It is fairly common for the parents to teach their children. B has had profesional lessons twice, but they are quite expensive. We just can’t afford to keep hiring a professional until she is ready to test for her license.

A rite of passage, for the parents that is. I taught my mom to drive too. Give me a kid any day!who ever coined the expression “...drives slow as an old lady...” never met her

Eeeks! I can’t even imagine trying to teach y mom. She never learned to drive, so us kids had to be her chauffeur for years. She tried to take lessons from a “professional” once, but he was horrible. He would do things like have her drive him to McDonalds so he could get coffee. The worst thing was when he had her go around a blind corner and she hit another car. It wasn’t bad, but she never would get behind the wheel after that.

The high schools in our area used to offer driver’s ed. Liability/insurance issues put an end to that a decade or so ago.

B’s school offered “behind the wheel”. It was a course designed for students who already had at least half of their minimum driving hours. I think at the end of the class they would administer the actual driving test. The class was either before or after school and there was a fee involved. When I was in high school driver’s ed was an actual class offered durning the school day. There was no extra fee for the class and we were taught how to drive from the very beginning. We didn’t need to have already completed a certain number of driving hours.

I am now waiting for dh to get home from a martial arts class so we can have dinner. We had a fairly late lunch, but now I am hungry.

 

[Charade67]

DH is still asking why she needs to stay in a dorm

It’s part of the whole college experience. B could stay at home and commute to school, but we think she needs the campus life. She also doesn’t have a car or license yet, so commuting would be difficult.

 

[macraven]

Is it common for folks to teach their kids to drive over there...........over here it’s common to use a proper driving instructor.......costs a pretty penny, but worth it.....they use the driving school cars......Kyle did have his own car ready for when he passed and for practice......but the instructor did most of it........saves any tension!



Clear skies so Kyle and friend have the telescope out.......might go and have a look later when it’s completely dark. She wasn’t as keen at the beginning but now she enthuses about seeing planets up close as much as we do.......she’s one of us now!!! Lol.......

When we lived in Illinois, our boys were required to take a one semester class of driver education even if they never planned to get a drivers license.
The second semester class was an elective of their choice.

This was in their junior year of high school and all were 16.
(3rd year of school)

The driving portion was not included thru the school but for the written classwork, students had to take the Illinois written test to qualify to get a license.
If they failed the test, they failed the class that semester term.

One of my boys wanted his drivers license immediately.
We took him for the driving test and he passed it a month after he turned 16
He was an early summer baby and one of the younger in his class.

The other sons had zero interest in getting a drivers license.
We had to hound them for a long time to take the driving portion of the test.
They waited until almost 20 years old before they agreed to take the driving test and get a license.
Neither one did much driving until they were going on 20.

I think they preferred being chauffered around .....by me.


So sweet that Kyle has a friend that is interested in the same thing that he enjoys
And even better since the gal has fit in well with you and Tom.
You all enjoy astronomy and she will learn so much more about it from you, Tom and Kyle.

 

[Lynne G]

Charade, that is why I think she can stay there too. Be part of campus life. That is what my niece was talking up with her, as my niece stayed on campus all 4 of her years at the school little one is attending. She would have a car, if we let her, as my DM will sell her car to her. But since she will be in the city, no need for a car on campus. And parking there is way too expensive.

And yep Mac, even though my kids are younger, little one got her license at 16, after taking a test, then practice before taking the driving test. Older one got his at 18, mostly because we told him we were not driving him to college, that he commutes to.

Schumi, nice Kyle has a friend who is eager to join what makes Kyle happy. Hope the sky viewing was good tonight. Our skies are cloudy, so not much to see tonight here.

 

[macraven]

Lynne, I do remember when you were taking your daughter for practice driving.

I thought you had nerves of steel.........


I cleaned up puke when the boys were sick, did bedding laundry at midnight due to that many times and it never fazed me.
Mr Mac could not deal with anything like that.

But he had patience sitting in the passenger seat when he took them for the required hours of driving...
(he did scream he told me when they were close to going off the road which just reinforced me not being a passenger in any car they drove)

Had a loud thunder clap a few minutes ago but no rain here yet.
It was 90 this afternoon but temps have really dropped down this evening to 76 now.

Looks like Florida is getting the rain!!

 

[keishashadow]

We had an unexpected pop-up storm and were rewarded with a double rainbow. Beautiful, I never cease to be amazed by them.

 

[schumigirl]

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[macraven]

I still get excited it’s the weekend even though I don’t have a job!

Have a fun relaxing weekend homies

 

[schumigirl]

Charade, yes they should all drive.....it`s a life skill everyone should learn.....well...most folks!!! Some shouldn't be allowed a push bike!!

mac....ah I see...….kids don't get their Provisional licence till they`re 17 in the UK. Some do teach their kids.....but most it`s the professionals. Yes, it`s expensive but hopefully they don't need many lessons.....Kyle needed probably below average on lessons, he also passed first tie which some don't, so more money being paid out. But, schools were never involved in any way. He`s a fabulous chauffeur too!!!!

Lynne I remember how worrying it is when they`re out learning......it`s something they have to do though......it`s good your daughter doesn't need a car where she`s going...….



Beautiful sunny day again today...….and DH has taken a backward turn.....he feels rough.....sore throat, high temp and general aching a little......he`s not a good patient and I`m not the best nurse!!! When the roles are reversed it works much better...….lol.....but I have been going into the sitting room where he`s laid out along one of the sofas watching the Grand Prix shows......

So......although we had no plans this weekend.....we`ll be doing even less now...….made him some chicken noodle soup.....then Kyle wanted the same soup too.....easy lunch......I`ll wait and have something in a little while.....late breakfast of pancakes and bacon.....

Where were you mac......lots of bacon was cooked

 

[schumigirl]

I still get excited it’s the weekend even though I don’t have a job!

Have a fun relaxing weekend homies

Me too mac....being a lady of leisure too, I still love the weekends...….must be a throwback of my working days long ago...….

 

[macraven]

I missed the bacon?

Not the best way to start my morning
Jk

Hope Tom feels better today
No fun being feeling lousy and sick

I’m a better wife than nursemaid when Mr Mac is under the weather

He gets irritable and grumpy so I find errands to run ...

Hope Tom can shake the bug in record time
A sore throat can make anyone feel miserable

 

[Lynne G]

Oh no, still sick bay at Schumi’s home. I hope Tom feels better soon. Nice you made soup for him, and rest is most of what he needs. Sending well thoughts to Tom.

And yeah, I am a better nurse to my DH then he is to me.

Yay for bacon as I would be there where it is cooked. I think just toast and eggs today.

And so glad it is the weekend. Days to not move fast, and fun to be had. Not sure what little one is feeling like to do today. We have full sun and just a 30 percent chance of rain, with high close to 90. I’d say, a beautiful Saturday for us. And maybe that Chinese meal for dinner. Up to older one, as I will not be serving steak today.

Keisha, I actually enjoy watching a good thunderstorm, but watching, not driving in it, or getting wet from it. And yay, a double rainbow was seen. We had that happen last year, while at the Aventura rooftop bar. They are always neat to see, even just one.

Ah, time to make some tea. And coffee, as I think I heard little one up. DH is already out the door. He helps out with military funerals, when he can. Any service member, has the right to have a military escort, with taps played, and folded up flag presented to the family. He is lucky he can wear outdated uniforms. Being a disabled vet for almost 4 years now, he still enjoys being part of the military, and in an easier way for him, that does not take much time out of his day.

Time to get moving. Little one is not fond of breakfast foods, but I can toast her a bagel, with a thin smear of cream cheese, which will satisfy her. No eggs or regular toast for her. She will eat bacon too, but none to be had in the house. I need to go grocery shopping sometime today. DH used up most of the bread, and well, no bacon and whatever else the family needs.

Hope all that are not feeling well, mummy dust sent to you all, that has well wishes in it, and a very happy Saturday to each and everyone.

 

[Charade67]

Back to school shopping day 2 for us. Well, first I need to go to the grocery store. I think next will be shoe shopping, then off to Walmart to get toiletries, cleaning supplies, and whatever else she still needs for the dorm.

When we lived in Illinois, our boys were required to take a one semester class of driver education even if they never planned to get a drivers license.
The second semester class was an elective of their choice.

At B’s school the classwork part driver’s ed is included in their second year of PE. (First year is PE/Health, second is PE/ driver’s ed) Most students take it their sophomore year.

But since she will be in the city, no need for a car on campus. And parking there is way too expensive.

I have no idea how much parking costs. The university allows freshmen to have a car on campus, but they make it really inconvenient. The freshman parking lot is far away from the main campus.

Beautiful sunny day again today...….and DH has taken a backward turn.....he feels rough.....sore throat, high temp and general aching a little......he`s not a good patient and I`m not the best nurse!!! When the roles are reversed it works much better...….lol.....but I have been going into the sitting room where he`s laid out along one of the sofas watching the Grand Prix shows......

I hope he is felling better soon for both his sake and yours.
When my husband gets sick he turns into a complete baby. I have very little patience for him then.

Almost time for lunch. Guess I’ll do that before going to the grocery. Hope everyone has a good Saturday.

 

[macraven]

Lynne maybe your daughter will enjoy breakfast foods once she is at college
Your husband does a great gift to veteran families !
I had a very touching ceremony for both parents at Bushnell

One of my boys hated breakfast food
He changed that when he was in basic training when 19

Hope all homies are having a great day and rainfree day

Back later

 

[keishashadow]

[my day of rest lasted till noon. Back in car chauffeuring sigh. Might as well hit the grocery store while I’m out lol
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So......although we had no plans this weekend.....we`ll be doing even less now...….made him some chicken noodle soup.....then Kyle wanted the same soup too.....easy lunch......I`ll wait and have something in a little while.....late breakfast of pancakes and bacon.....
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Chicken soup can cure most ills

He gets irritable and grumpy so I find errands to run ...

Mine is like an animal, slinks off and hides. Hayes being babied when sick, go figure & doesn’t like chicken soup. He’s all about beef veg

. We had that happen last year, while at the Aventura rooftop bar. They are always neat to see, even just one.

Never wandered over but view does lol great from pics Ive seen, can imagine it during a storm!

Have been on cruise ships, not fun in any sense when u see the water sloshing out of the pools

 

[Monykalyn]

SLept in, trying to get motivation to get moving-after 2 cups of coffee and breakfast casserole. Middle kids last night of band camp cut short with flash flood warnings-so we got on road a bit earlier. Raining when we left Springfield, but stopped before we were even 1.2 way to lake. In-laws bought a pontoon, so taking that out for a bit, probably go to someplace on water for lunch. Mostly cloudy today, and feels a bit cool with breeze on deck. Need to do some shopping, may hit the outlets later today.

Both older kids preferred having me teach them once they got basics down-DH isn't great for giving detailed instructions ie he says -turn on your blinker when you near the turn. I say-we will be turning right in 3 blocks, get ready to turn on signal and slow down, street is coming up here ok slow down a bit etc. Both the girls wanted their license right away too-but then they both had cars given to them. In fact took middle kids car to Lake and I may take it over in the fall-it is a 2015 Ford Escape, and I need to stop putting miles on the 4Runner (2001). She can drive the 4Runner around town, to school etc. I love my truck but I am putting 200-300 miles a week on it some weeks.

Lynne that is so nice of your hubby to stay active in that way. I'm sure the military families appreciate it. I sent you a message about meetup in couple weeks.

Need to get on middle kid about college tours. Pretty sure we will tour at least one campus near Orlando in September. I'm hoping she ends up at same school her older sister is at-UofA Fayetteville. It is a big enough school that she will have a different experience than sister, but still close enough for her to come home when she wants-plus I suspect she's gonna get some money to go there. She will likely get a full ride to go Missouri state in town-but she wants to be "away" from home. But middle child stubbornness at doing anything resembling what older one did is kicking in.

HOpe Tom feels better soon!!

Suppose I'd better get moving LOL

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks for the good wishes re sick husband.......looking a little better tonight.......

Janet the thought of being on a ship while it’s swooshing around terrifies me!! Actually the thought of being on a ship........lol......

Aventura is fine for views, but as a bar it lacks something.......no real atmosphere for us.....won’t go back again unless we want to look at those views for some reason.



Watching an unusual Kevin Hart movie with Bryan Cranston......it’s really good.....on Amazon Prime.......strangely funny.

Incredibly still outside tonight.......not cold nor warm......

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, I thought the bar in Adventura was not that good either, but we also enjoyed the views, as got some great pictures from there. We probably won’t be back other to take a picture or two.

In honor of shark week, I will leave you with a picture from little one:

 

[Charade67]

Getting a kid ready for dorm life is so expensive. We went to Walmart today to get toiletries, cleaning supplies, and laundry supplies. I can already think of a few things that we have forgotten. We also picked up a desk lamp, collapsible laundry basket, and back rest pillow.
B has a move in date of August 14. I can’t believe it’s almost here.

 

[Lynne G]

Little one’s move in date is 10 days later than B’s, Charade. Yeah, we have been buying stuff for awhile now. Getting so close, for sure.