Cate in NZ Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Feeling sorry for myself today I've developed a stinking cold............ must be man flu , and all I want to do is just curl up somewhere with a lemsip and pot of tea. I've pottered around a bit today, half heartedly doing housework and surfing fora, and now I've got to take daughter for an appointment at Darenth Valley Hospital- I hate hospital waiting rooms at the best of times Oh, well, having just shamelessly asked for sympathy I'd best go and get on again, got to pick up from school early to get to the appointment time. Roll on this evening when I can allow myself to collapse quietly somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hope you feel better soon Kate and good luck at the hospital.........................I have just made some jaffa cakes i will save you one for later........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Oh Kate , have a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Nicola's jaffa cakes sound fab and I've got a tray of cherry and oat cookies cooling as well if you're still peckish. Hope you're soon feeling better and good luck at the hospital. Hope the appointments are running on time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Want some of my actifed? I've got a stinking cold too and I got caught in the rain picking my son up, soaked through. I've got some chocolate too if you want some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Kate, I'd offer you a shoulder to sniffle onto, but I've got a stinking cold as well - when it started, i thought it was just hayfever well and truely kicking in, but it's developed into full 'man flu' as well - still, we girlies must struggle on, snotty hanky in one hand, paracetamol in the other and a bottle of vicks sinex stuck up our nose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 There is a lot of it about. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Tea & sympathy on it's way. Kate, it sounds like a rotten cold I had a couple of weeks back, I did have to curl up with a hot water bottle. I didn't even fancy a cuppa so I knew it was bad. So, every sympathy, give yourself some time off to recover, it's a nasty virus. I'm only just getting my brain back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I can offer you a glass of hot lemon and whisky before bedtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I'll offer you some tea and Banana and Walnut bread (any excuse!) But could you please be so kind as to not pass it on, I've got exams starting next week!!! Hope you're feeling better soon and didn't have too long a waiting at the hospital - why oh why are hospital waiting rooms so bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 We swear by hot milk, with a spoon of honey in and some ground nutmeg on the top. If you like you can add a measure of brandy too! An Austrian tradition, but it works! Brandy is great for getting rid of flu symptoms! Just chill when you get back from the hospital. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hope you have a nice snug evening Kate with lots to drink and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Forget the tea - whiskey lemon & honey! Do hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Rum and blavkcurrant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hope you feel better soon Kate I've had a rotten cold and cough for 2 weeks. My chest is very sore, and on Sunday I am taking part in the Race For Life in Inverness I am on the chocolate remedy, need lots of it though because I can't taste anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Oh dear.....you sound in need of some TLC. Snuggle up somewhere warm, put your jammies on, make a nice pot of tea, grab the duvet and cosy up and watch your favourite movie. Get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hope you soon feel better Kate - we've had our share of hospital waiting rooms this month, with Lauren, so I just hope yours isn't as bad as Warwick Hospital Milk, honey and brandy is my remedy as well - honey and lemon gives me a sore throat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Here's hoping everyone feeling under the weather soon feels better karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Just seen this Kate - I hope you look soon because I'm sure all these caring comments will make you feel better! You certainly won't be dehydrated or hungry! Have a comfortable weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 squeeze half a lemon into a mug. add honey and whisky/whiskey/brandy to about a third of the mug. top up with boiling water. go to bed. if you have drunk it all by the time you wake up, congrats!!! hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thanks all The hospital bit wasn't too trying fortunately, and hubby was a star, bought me a takeaway, force-fed me 1/2 a bottle of red wine and tucked me in bed nice and early I love the idea of home-made Jaffa cakes Nicola, I have a guilty addiction to the shop bought variety (but I just bet that they don't use free range eggs in their recipe ), pity I'm on too late to take advantage of the offer. I've been dreadfully lazy this morning, but now I'm stoked up with tea and paracetamol, thankfully as darling daughter has thoughtfully invited 2 pals round this afternoon- they're all off to a party and apparently I'm great at helping with hair and make-up. Not at all, I'm just superb at emptying out the contents of my fridge and cake tins for the starving masses, and at chauffeur duties . Oh well, most of the time I'm pleased that the children want to bring their friends round.......... it's just that I could really do without it today Thanks again for all the good wishes and helpful hints, any suggestions involving cake or alcohol are always gratefully recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
