Monday, December 23, 2019

Me On A Monday - December 23rd

Good Morning.  I hope everyone is well & feeling the anticipated joy of Christmas.
I have been laid lower than I had expected with this nasty super cold virus.  Because it's a viral infection, no anti medications can be prescribed.   So I have suffered through the last 9 days of cold but thankfully hopefully I'm in the last stage of it.   Rumour has it that the cough can go on for weeks!

The over the counter medication that I have succumbed to taking is the great Canadian cure; Buckleys - it tastes awful but it works (that's the company's slogan).  It is quite the seasonal cocktail because it contains Canadian Balsam & Pine Needle Oil as two of it's ingredients.  Cheers
Being sick has messed up all my well thought out & organized plans for getting Christmas "done" & ready.  Now I'm in the position of scrambling to get in the food supplies, all the other stuff can wait.  Of course with or without my plans, Christmas will arrive & depart on the 25th.  

Some of the things I've gained through this cold were discovering the joys of intermittent napping, especially those on the sofa in front of the fireplace.  Two lovely fur girls keep me company. They never once complained about my coughing - I'll say no more about that.

So while I'm behind in plans & things, I am right on target for the joy of Christmas.  

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & for our household, let's hope  in includes a "Silent Night", which will mean no coughing & the Buckleys is working ...
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  1. Lady EllaMonday, December 23, 2019 5:32:00 am

    Keep on getting better so at least you can take enjoyment from activities on 25th. Glad you have the most important things and plans in place for the big day.

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 5:57:00 am

      Thanks Lady Ella. This morning I feel loads better, that Buckleys works! I want my sense of smell & taste to return for the big day! Happy Christmas to you & yours.

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  2. KarenMonday, December 23, 2019 7:20:00 am

    Hope there's significant improvement before the big day! Being ill is never convenient, but it always seems worse during the holidays. I've never heard of Buckley's but it sounds dreadful. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Have a Blessed Christmas!

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 8:08:00 am

      I'm feeling a bit better, the Buckleys is working. To say this is a Canadian treasure might be going too far, but I cannot think of anyone that doesn't know about it. The whole campaign is that it does taste horrible, but it works - people swear by it & at it! Thank you for your prayers :)

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  3. coffeeontheporchwithmeMonday, December 23, 2019 7:31:00 am

    Ughh rotten cold! I feel for you! Hope it loosens its grip soon. -Jenn

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 8:09:00 am

      I feel the congestion breaking up, which I think is a good thing. To the person that "gave" this to me I can only think of Home Alone 2 "Merry Christmas you filthy animal".

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  4. debs14Monday, December 23, 2019 8:07:00 am

    That virus hit here too - that cough is so annoying and seemed to go on forever! Hopefully you will be well on the road to recovery in another couple of days and ready to embrace the festivities. Happy Christmas!

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 10:41:00 am

      Thankfully my cold isn't anything worse & not the dreaded flu. So many complications can arise from these super bugs. I'm embracing the joy while I'm kept at bay from embracing anyone! (col).

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  5. Eileen TMonday, December 23, 2019 9:26:00 am

    Hope your cold improves enough to allow you to enjoy your Christmas with Mr Man and the fur girls. xx

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 10:39:00 am

      Thanks Eileen & I hope & trust you'll be well to enjoy your plans throughout the holiday. I cannot wait to get started on the WPSH.

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  6. Divers and SundryMonday, December 23, 2019 10:32:00 am

    My daughter is evidence that the cough can hang on for weeks. But I hope yours is a quick and uncomplicated recovery. I've never heard of Buckley's, but I'm happy you found something that works.

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    1. Patio PostcardsMonday, December 23, 2019 10:38:00 am

      I'm surprised that Buckley's hasn't made it south of the border, truly it works & quickly. The cough is most annoying to myself & those around me.

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  7. ChrisMonday, December 23, 2019 5:34:00 pm

    Your Christmas elves are adorable! Keep taking the Buckley's (ugh!), hope you're sorted by Christmas Day. Best wishes to you all.

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  8. Patio PostcardsTuesday, December 24, 2019 7:43:00 am

    I'm so use to Buckley's awful taste now, I don't need a chaser! I've decided if not better by the 27th back to the doctor I go.

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