Thank you Schumi! I could write a book about everything truly. We’ve had a rough time but we’re still here and still much to be thankful for. Hoping that lovely weather returns soon as here on the edge of the Peak District we’ve got more rain and high winds tonight x
Hope the worst of the rough times are behind you now. Yes, we have to think of the positives when times get like that.
We had high winds last two days, and rain too, but wind died down last evening and it`s calm right now although more rain is forecast this week. Grass has never looked lusher!!!! Wonder when the hosepipe ban will come in.....lol......
I think I’m going to dive into a half gallon of raspberry choc chunk ice cream that winked at me earlier when I opened the freezer
Same here. Always a drunk uncle who wouldn’t let any of the dredges left in cups go to waste yuck
we patronize a couple of the local wineries, not a fan of the microbreweries. IPAs With odd flavorings ( crime brûlée’s???)most that will curl your hair no thank you.
unfortunately most closed again as CV employees will put a damper on their sales I’m sure.
Knew I forgot something this weekend lol
We have some odd flavours of beers here too.....Tom does like a variety, but if it sounds like a dessert, that`s a no!!
We have some lovely little microbreweries, but more or less normal!!!
I wish I drank beer at times, I do take a sip now and again, but you know me, I much prefer wine.
I`m laughing as I think we all had that drunk uncle......lol......
hi everybody
Playing catchup again today in between packing for our trip tomorrow and last minute cleaning.
It's going to be nice to get away for a while. We aren't planning on doing much ...just keep to ourselves and maybe go to the beach a few times.
Hanging out on the balcony and watching the sunset over the gulf sounds great to me
At least I know that everyone going with me has been tested for Covid so no worries. We're taking most of our food with us and only plan on eating out at places with outdoor seating.
Good to see you RFF...welcome back!
keisha...thanks for reminding me that I have some coconut mango habanero ice cream left in the freezer...wouldn't want it to go bad while we're gone
Well guess I'll get back to packing...have a great night everyone .
Love the sound of the ice cream Vicki.......
Have a wonderful trip with the kids Vicki, I know how much you`re ready for this one. Hope it`s a lot of fun for you all!!!
They are sooooo fast when they attack!
Yep, with two really tiny dogs I'm always on the lookout. There was a story a few months ago up here about a small dog taken by a hawk but it dropped it a few blocks away and it was found, unharmed. I think if the prey puts up a fight the hawk will let it go some of the time.
LOL!! It's such a cultural thing with the way I was raised that alcohol is a non-issue. We never felt the need to drink to excess when we turned 21 because it wasn't a 'forbidden" thing. It's just a norm to have drink every so often and no one drinks to excess.
I appreciate wine making for the actual craft of it, just like any other food or drink. We have distant relatives who own and operate a vineyard and winery in NY and it's fascinating to me how they choose grapes, terroir, barrels, ageing, etc.
We are the sterotypical Italian-American family. It was funny that I was talking about our wine drinking as kids while the music was playing in the background. Too many stereotypes in one paragraph!
Oh yikes!
80's girl here.... love me some Kevin Bacon!
I saw that on
Disney+ and was wondering about it. You'll have to let me know if you liked it.
Hi Mac!
Hope you are having a great weekend too!
Why do you tempt me? How far away do you live again? Raspberry anything and chocolate are my best friends.
Eww, yuck! LOL!
What?! I'm pretty sure that's sacrilegious....
Oh how nice! Have fun and stay safe.
Oooh..... interesting flavor combination! Love it!
Yes, it`s a very healthy way to teach kids about alcohol. Not sure it really works for a lot though. I think if you`re going to be sensible, you`ll be sensible anyway.
People have laughed at me over the years for saying wine is a hobby......nice hobby, but that`s what it is. If the interest is there then it`s fun. We belong to several wine enthusiast groups......and it`s nice to be a part of that. And yes, it`s not about just knocking back a load of wine, it`s appreciating everything about it, without being stuffy about it too. Similar folks with the same interest. Some folks like rock climbing.....some like stamp collecting (?) we like wine.....
In France once we had the worst expert....he was very snooty about it and rambled on for far too long about one particular wine we did actually like, it was a Vouvray.........we were all like....oh just pour it darling!!!!
Nothing wrong with a stereotype at times......and oh yes.......80`s gal here too......love some Bacon.....Kevin and the food......lol......
Can't believe the weekend is almost already over. Sounds like everyone had a weekend of fun and food. I am with the crowd that is ready for the fireworks to go. Been about 2 weeks strong here. Guess I know how my neighbors are spending their stimulus check.
Life's been real busy. Tuesday was mom's retirement party. First time we had stepped inside a restaurant since February. Felt ok about it as we were in a private room and it was just mom's coworkers and family. Her ex-bosses have been really smart about the whole covid thing. Mom was so surprised, even tho the hostess kind of blew it. Her company gave her a really great send off and I think she is at peace with retiring.
Work is crazy right now; however I only had to stay late one day this week. Don't see it slowing down for a while at least until after we move. Really blessed with Jeff getting home before me most days, so he has been a grilling fiend and that makes it so much easier.
We keep hopping on the fence about our September trip. I am so excited about going away just hubby and I and ready to go back to Universal, but listening to others and watching this whole virus blow up all over the place, doubts are creeping in. Universal isnt worrying us but the plane ride and airport are. Southwest will still have 2 to a row when we fly and masks, but my sensible boring side is yelling at me. Still have time. Southwest was funny when I asked about their cancellation policy. "Just have to cancel 10 minutes prior to boarding." Never heard of a 10 minute cancellation time frame.
Suppose I will stop rambling and clean up from dinner. Mother nature decided to send a downpour so no steaks for us tonight.
Have a great week everyone.
PS Forgot to share what I woke up to this morning
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Glad your mum`s retirement party went well!!! And glad to hear she is content to retire.....some folks aren`t ready at all.
Hope work eases up even a little....but glad you have a wonderful wing man at home!!! It`s nice to have someone who does that. Yes, we`ve had too much rain to grill out recently too......I miss it.
Yes, there are so many things to consider for a trip anytime soon. One friend over there said if we were visiting July/August he`d tell us not to visit. But, I think he was being gentle by not mentioning September, bless him. But, you still have plenty of time.....
Started to write a post several hours ago, but got distracted.
Had a semi productive day today. I actually cooked 2 meals at home. I rarely ever cook on a Sunday. I also went shopping to get my mom some more puzzle books. I talked to her today and she is going home on Tuesday. I also worked on the puzzle a couple more hours. I think I should start a poll on when we will actually finish it.
I looked at some pictures of it online yesterday and I think I actually went on it once many years ago. I'm pretty sure I have never done the Peoplemover though.
She's adorable.
I can understand the family not wanting assigned nicknames. My parents were raised in the country, so we always used Grandma and Grandpa for both sets of grandparents. I have one friend who has her grandchildren call her Lola. I have no idea where that came from.
Ugh, that would drive me crazy. I am very thankful that my neighbors weren't too bad last night.
Sounds like a wonderful, but sentimental time with family. I know it couldn't have been easy to go through the last of your mother's things.
I really don't get that, but then again I don't understand a lot of what is allowed and what isn't.
Happy hair day!
How cool. Too bad it flew away before you could get a picture.
I would love to have some owl visitors. I've never seen one outside of a zoo or birds of prey show.
We watched it tonight just to see what all the hype was about. I guess i am in the minority. I wasn't impressed at all.
That sounds really good.
Have a great trip.
I guess I should get some sleep since I have to go to work tomorrow. My boss is taking the day off, so I hope I have a quiet day.
So funny, I love cooking on a Sunday. Especially in the winter where I can spend all day cooking and baking.
Yes, owls are common here. I`m not a bird watcher in any way, but we do get a lot of them around here in the woods and fields...I have no idea what they see, but they seem to enjoy it!
Thanks, looking forward to the salon today!!!
Hey mac........
Yep, Monday is hair day!!! Finally after 4 months.
Weather looks very grey and bland, but wind has died down. Had a very peaceful night and slept so well last night.
We did spend some time outside last night looking at the beautiful sight of the moon, Jupiter and Saturn in a triangle. They are unusually close to each other right now....and through the telescope you could clearly see the Jupiters four moons too which was quite spectacular! Yes, geeks....but happy to be geeks!!
No idea if we`ll do anything this afternoon, depends on the weather. Some of our local cafe`s are opening today and have added some outdoor seating despite space being an issue for both of them. Hope they do well as one had just opened two months before the shutdown. Nice couple who run it.