Poorly Prof


The Prof returned from Norway minus one suitcase and with a tummy bug. Oh the joys of international travel. He wasn't himself last night, and sat quietly in his armchair with Mary licking his  bald spot.
The suitcase had a merry old time travelling on it's own to Sweden before it was returned to London then up to us this morning .Another feather in the cap of British airways.
I'm now on nurse duty.
Lunch on trays, regular drinks, brows mopped, temperatures taken.
I feel like Anna from Downton 
Hey ho

59 comments:

  1. Sounds like Prof will have great care between Mary's bald spot licks and your nursing care . . . Hope he is better soon and that the bug doesn't "travel household."

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  2. You have Mary's help with the brow mopping... always good to have a spare tongue around when you need it.

    Stock up on the Dettol, you're not allowed to catch this. xx

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  3. Looks like Nurse Mary is doing a great job, hope he feels better soon.

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  4. Do you think that the Prof will be pleased that you posted that photograph of him !!!!!! Get well soon Chris. XXXX

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  5. You (and Mary) are such a dear caring person. Hope it's only a 24 hour (stress) temperature. Greetings Maria x

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  6. Mary licking his bald spot must have been a comfort.

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    1. ... which he was too weak to resist...

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  7. And is that Mary sweet or what?

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  8. If love is a cure, it will be up and about in no time.

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  9. When he feels better, change into the Naughty Nurse outfit.
    That will chase away any bad memories of being sick.

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  10. Hope you feel better soon (or, has the Prof saw the Liberty (ish) tin !!!

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  11. Hope he feels better soon! Licking his bald spot? Are you sure that's not how he got the bald spot in the first place? LOL!!!!

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  12. tender puppy love... all the best to the prof...

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  13. May he feel better soon, although with such tender care, I might be inclined to push it for all it's worth.
    I hope you don't get it.

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  14. Have I mentioned that my husband swore by a healthy dose of Vodka before wrapping himself in a blanket and going to bed?

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  15. I thought you were doing flying poofs this Saturday?

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  16. Dear sweet Mary, knowing her function and performing it joyfully. All good health vibes to you :)

    XO
    WWW

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  17. Good that the Prof is home & being looked after xx

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  18. Don't forget - 'Dad's Army' BBC2 tonight, 8.30. A tonic for Prof and a sure-fire pick-me-up for you too, right?

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  19. Sorry for the Prof, but how nice to see that the Toothy Terror Terrier has a sweet side!

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  20. Poor Prof and you not there to care for him. I hope he doesn't read this post about his bald spot. You're not supposed to notice that.

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    1. Ive been there all day!

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    2. Oh sorry. If he is like my husband when sick, I feel more sorry for you then. It never fails when traveling that some kind of bug hitches a ride home.

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  21. between you and mary, the prof should be better in no time! make him a hot toddy!

    my spouse is also sick with some sort of virus; such a little drama queen!

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  22. Poor old Chris! I hope he's feeling better soon.

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  23. Give my sympathies and get well wishes to Chris. Looks like Mary is doing her bit to reduce fever.

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  24. He hadn't been eating lutefisk had he?

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    1. It is, and it's revolting ! No wonder the Norwegians are a hardy lot.

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  25. So - no exuberant compliments for the beautifully artistic pen-holder, then?
    Get well soon, Prof - and please don't share that bug with our John. xx

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  26. Good diagnosis, doc. Keep him quiet, with intermittent cooling moisture to the head, for at least a day.

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  27. I must watch Downton sometime.

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  28. Awww....get well soon Chris.

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  29. That extra special gift that comes home with you after every trip.
    Feel better soon Chris.

    cheers, parsnip

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  30. Poor Prof. I wonder if you can hire Anna and put your feet up.

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  31. Suitcase swapped for virus. NOT A GOOD TRADE.

    But lucky Prof that you are an actual nurse. Hope he feels better soon and that you evade the little bugs.

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  32. yakult and activia yoghurts. get well Prof

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  33. Love is grand! I'm sure he would do the same for you. Partership is a trade off.

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  34. Awww ..... I hope he's better soon ... the licking should help ;-)

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  35. Poor Prof...and how lucky he is to have his own private nurse...hope he feels better soon.

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  36. I hope the Prof is better v soon.

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  37. As my grandmother was known to say: A woman's work is never done.

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  38. Keep on licking' Mary, it is good for circulation. We are pulling for the prof here in Pelham, MA. Let's hear it for a mate to care for us.

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  39. Here's hoping The Prof is feeling a wee bit better!! I could have rang my friend in Sweden for a look round had I known. Next time! :) Hopefully the shift was decent enough for you!

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  40. I love that photo and Mary clearly has good doggy nursing instincts. My poodle will not leave my side or my partners if we are not well. Let's hope Chris is well enough to appreciate your present that you made for him ...

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  41. Hope he is soon,better, good old Mary at least she isn't pulling his jowls as she does to Winnie ;)

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  42. He is so lucky to have you there to fuss over him.

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  43. Ohh poor Prof! Feel better soon. I'm sure Mary is making you better already. :)

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  44. Air travel is a sure way to pick up a bug. I think plane manufacturers need to re-think their air circulation systems.

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  45. Poor Chris! I hope he feels better very soon!

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  46. I'm sorry to hear the Prof isn't feeling well! It's an annoyance when the airline lost the luggage, but we must retrieve it! Dogs are so smart. She knew he didn't feel well. Enjoy Valentine's!

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  47. Dear Mary giving so much love - animals are the best carers (and you too of course). If only hospitals would allow resident pets I am sure patients would benefit. I hope you will all snuggle up together to watch Call the Midwife tonight - a real tonic.

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  48. Well, thank goodness you got the suitcase back. Sometimes they go missing FOREVER, though thankfully that's never happened to me. British Airways is pretty awesome all around.

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  49. Sorry you have a poorly prof John. Give him our best wishes for a quick recovery. Chicken soup and whisky, but not in the same glass.

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  50. I hope the Prof is feeling much better today !

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