The cough and sore throat episode is mostly over, but it really knocked me out. I have been
relaxing in the afternoons, sitting quietly stitching and watching TV. There are jobs to do, presents to wrap...but they can wait.
We continue to get visitors coming to see the Manger Scene outside, giving donations to the Hospice. That is so pleasing.
Thank you for all the very kind comments about the little Nativity Set. All this collaborative stitching with Kirsten has helped me master stitching small details.
I have no idea why it went so terribly wrong!
The laughter keeps us going...
Bob has been incredibly solicitous this week, and done much of the cooking. I am very grateful. His ragu sauce and pasta is much more tasty than my burnt offerings.
Here's hoping I feel stronger next week!
You're wise to rest up and give yourself time to recover properly. Good for Bob, giving you time and space.
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DeleteHope you finish getting better very soon, keep resting in the meantime.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that's a Yorkshire pud? I think you have an oven gremlin who swapped it for something else!
I used a different recipe. Wish I hadn't!
DeleteI hope you recover well from your cough and sore throat and finish all your Christmas preparations in good time.
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DeleteHa, that looks awful!! What went wrong?? I am not good at doing things like this either! So glad your malaise is improving and well done to Bob for easing your burden of chores!
ReplyDeleteI shall get some frozen YPs I think, as a freezer standby for days when I feel rough.
DeleteI find Yorkshire puddings very hit and miss when I make them. As we have a full house Christmas day I have bought some frozen individual ones from Aldi they are very good. Glad you are getting better there are lots of coughs and colds about. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommendation recommendation Aldi YP
DeleteI hope you feel better soon and that you have extra immunity now. I take zinc and Vitamin D tablets in Winter, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Mum sprinkled chopped parsley liberally, a habit from rationing, for extra Vitamin C.
ReplyDeleteThank you NG. I take Vitamin D all year round [on prescription] Currently enjoying lots of 'easy peeler' Christmas citrus fruit.
DeleteI would never have recognised that as a Yorkshire pudding. You disguised it so well. :-)
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DeleteIt may be too late for this winter but a whole head of garlic - peeled - and left to steep in a jar of honey makes a very soothing cough syrup. What's left when the warm weather arrives can go in salad dressings. Two for the price of one.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I could cope with that much garlic
DeleteI need to confess to using froze Yorkshire puds these days as only Norrie eats them and can cook a couple very quickly if needed. Glad to hear you are taking things gently to allow yourself to recover from the lurgy. Catriona
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DeleteThanks for that laugh! You certainly do almost everything so beautifully and it's great you can have a little giggle at the odd hiccup! JanF
ReplyDeleteLaughter is a great medicine
DeleteContinue to get some rest, the flu and cold viruses are circling. I'm sure you are well looked after by Bob.
ReplyDeleteI certainly am
DeleteHope you are better soon! We have been battling bad colds, but are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteSo much going around
DeleteWell, shucks! It's no fun to feel rotten in the weeks just before Christmas. Hope you're soon over this misery well ahead of Christmas and how kind your resident cook is!
ReplyDeleteHugs from afar!
Thank you BA!
DeleteOh dear! Hope you’re on the improve. My husband has also been unwell with what sounds like the same thing! When tested it was not the usual suspects of Covid or the flues, but a week later he is still coughing, and a bit weary. Too many social engagements at this time of year. I haven’t sent all my Christmas cards yet. Have got a bit behind also. Rest up everything else will wait. JennyP
ReplyDeleteHope your husband is fully recovered soon!
DeleteThe Yorkshire pudding looks somewhat prehistoric. All it needs is a dinosaur footprint in the middle.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
A brilliant description! 🦖🦕🦖🦕
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