Snowy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I feel absolutely lousy I started with a slight cough and a sore throat yesterday - can cope with that. Now my nose is streaming, my head hurts and I have a horrible, hacking cough, I'm hot one minute, cold the next. But the sore throat is slightly better. I had so much planned for today as littlest boy and I have a free day, no nursery runs or groups to go to. Poor child is going to end up being babysat by a day of Thomas the Tank on TV. If it was an icy day I'd venture a walk to clear my head but it is just drizzling. Could I get away with a hot toddy at this time of day? (I'm thinking of the version with plenty of whisky ) Thanks for listening - just feeling sorry for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Never too early Hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 It's not too early Snowy as it's purely medicinal I hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I think if you put honey and lemon in it coounts as medicinal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 You go for it girl! Whatever gets you through the day. I've had my youngster at home for 4 days now, today I'm subjecting him to M&S as I have to find something to wear for my PTA emal tomorrow night. That will more than make up for endless Ceebeebies for the past 3 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 As it is for medicinal purposes you should have one every two hours.....as long as you don't have to pick the children up in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 As it is for medicinal purposes you should have one every two hours.....as long as you don't have to pick the children up in the car! That does it then - school is across the road, so no car, I can just stagger out in my slippers and back again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Cheers Snowy - hope you feel better after that (set the alarm for two hours' time so you don't forget the next dose!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Never ever too early for a little something medicinal Hope your feeling much much better soon...........it's a nasty cold doing the rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am just recovering from a cold and found hot toddies made with brandy from the rather big bottle we got at Christmas made me feel a bit better, just add a splash of lemon and loads of honey. Have you got a nice blanket or throw and one of those beddy bears that you warm in the microwave, if so, warm bear make toddy take to sofa with blanket and child to cuddle and watch tv. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 There is a saying "Never touch alcohol until the sun is over the yardarm" ..... Well, as there is no sight of the sun these days, and even if I knew what a yardarm is, I'm pretty sure you haven't got one so I would say it is absolutely fine to have a medicinal toddy when ever you want Hope you feel better soon. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sorry to hear your not well, Snowy . I agree, hot toddies are purely medicinal so go for it . Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am just recovering from a cold and found hot toddies made with brandy from the rather big bottle we got at Christmas made me feel a bit better, just add a splash of lemon and loads of honey.. I had some of the Brandy I use for cooking in hot milk with honey last night as I've been holding something nasty off for a while and was fed up with the tootache/sore throat pains........... I slept through my Lumie alarm light I have never, ever slept through an alarm Hope you soon feel better Snowy - and don't forget to set the alarm for school leaving time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Not thought of having brandy with hot milk before and I'm sure that it would be nice in a real hot chocolate Here's to a good nights sleep all round and hope you feel better tomorrow Snowy and not too hung over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sounds like what I had, take care and wishing you better soon. I hope that little 'un behaves for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sleeping through school leaving time is a distinct possibility in this house! And thats without medicinal brandy/whisky! They finish at 3.05pm and I always seem to remember to look at the clock just in time and end up rushing out! (I only forgot once when I was cleaning out the hens and only looked at the watch at 3.20 ) Brandy in milk sounds good, might save that until after school just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I swear by a Lemsip with a slug of Scotch,Brandy or Rum in it & a nice dollop of honey too It got me through a real stinker of a cold recently - & it helps you sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 nasty bugs are doing the rounds, not sure alcohol helps get rid of them but sure does take you mind off it. we had hot choc with brandy on holiday it was lovely, get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 How are you today Snowy? Better I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks everyone Still feeling very snotty and bunged up today, but hey ho, life goes on doesn't it? Still got children to taxi around and a house to tidy ready for a hen party tomorrow At least it's not keeping me awake at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That's good you're managing to sleep - you can cope with most things with a good night's sleep . Hope you feel back to normal soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
