I am on a hefty dose of flucloxacillin which has played havoc with my digestion.
Thankfully this morning my septic thumb is responding to the therapy and has ceased to throb with the intensity it did yesterday, even though it does resemble a large Victoria plum.
I aim to go back to the hospital later for a dressing change, but only after corralling Irene , who will be going to pastures new today if we can catch her.
I've conscripted a somewhat eclectic band of helpers. Village elder Islwyn, chicken keeper Eirlys and sailor John amongst others said they will be available but I am dubious that we will be successful ......
Watch this space.
The cottage is quiet today. William and Mary went to kennels yesterday so only Winnie and George are home and in these warm spring days they only have the energy to snooze and fart.
Albert is out hunting baby rabbits
Tomorrow I fly to The Irish republic to stay with Nuala for a few days. She has a cottage there, out in the sticks and it's her birthday.
It will be good to see her.
Thankfully this morning my septic thumb is responding to the therapy and has ceased to throb with the intensity it did yesterday, even though it does resemble a large Victoria plum.
I aim to go back to the hospital later for a dressing change, but only after corralling Irene , who will be going to pastures new today if we can catch her.
I've conscripted a somewhat eclectic band of helpers. Village elder Islwyn, chicken keeper Eirlys and sailor John amongst others said they will be available but I am dubious that we will be successful ......
Watch this space.
The cottage is quiet today. William and Mary went to kennels yesterday so only Winnie and George are home and in these warm spring days they only have the energy to snooze and fart.
Albert is out hunting baby rabbits
Tomorrow I fly to The Irish republic to stay with Nuala for a few days. She has a cottage there, out in the sticks and it's her birthday.
It will be good to see her.
Goodness can't thumbs hurt like 40 bastards when things go wrong with them! Have a lovely relaxing time with Nuala xo
ReplyDeleteHave a good time in Ireland. You will also be escaping the wedding...
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I should give you a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Hope it goes down!
ReplyDeleteI feel for you. How awful. Hope it eases up!
ReplyDeletehave fun with your BFF!
ReplyDeleteWell Alan single-handedly had Ethel on her back, legs akimbo for a pedicure yesterday, so hopefully between the six of us Irene should be caught ... eventually. But with your thumb and my current limp it will be fun 😉
ReplyDeleteA few days with Nuala sounds like just the tonic you need, hope you have fun ☺
Oh, perhaps we should point out for the uninitiated... Ethel and Irene are sheep 😆🤣😁
ReplyDeleteI knew, but didn't think about "the uninitiated" and now I'm laughing fit to bust :)
DeleteJust what the doctor ordered. Have a lovely weekend with Nu.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect time for a break with your BFF John ...... what would we do without our friends?
ReplyDeleteI think that someone should video the ‘ catching of Irene ‘ .... it has the potential to go viral 🤣😂🤣😂 XXXX
I find myself wondering about your experience with porn star's throbbing bits.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend with Nuala.
A complete change of scenery with a damn good friend sounds like the ideal tonic, John. I just hope your blessed thumb responds to the ABs and gives no further trouble. Hoping Irene is caught and transported to her new home without causing any further injuries - and that she and Ethel live tranquil lives together for ever. (You can only hope.)
ReplyDelete'..will be going to pastures new if we can catch her.' Excellent. xx
ReplyDeleteYour poor thumb; I hope it comes along better now. Good luck with catching Irene!
ReplyDeleteAlbert, get back in the house!
Enjoy the trip, take care of the body parts, good luck with the sheep.
ReplyDeleteA cottage in Ireland sounds so wonderful. Yes, please, to someone's suggestion that you record the wrangling of Irene. Can't antibiotics be brutal on your guts?!? -Jenn
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time in the cottage with Nuala. Sounds just like the tonic you need. x
ReplyDeleteI hope that your pursuit of Irene,with the assistance of your friends, will be successful.
ReplyDeleteA visit with Nuala should be just the right medicine for you now.
Enjoy your visit and the peaceful country.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see your old friend. There will be food, plenty of drinks and reminices, I am sure.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to hearing how the sheep wrestling goes. Have a good weekend away.
ReplyDeleteVery timely, I'd say. Enjoy and rest.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried soaking the poorly thumb in an Epsom salts solution? It should draw out anything nasty. Have a lovely time in Ireland you little jet setter you. x
ReplyDeleteHave a good trip. So sorry the thumb is throbbing! That does NOT sound pleasant at all.
ReplyDeleteYou better take better care of yourself, I don't want to be reading a blog post titled "My amputation adventure"!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your BFF in Ireland!
ReplyDeleteLet your dear Nuala tend to you sweetly, John.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visit . . .
ReplyDeleteI do hope the antibiotic gets you on a healing road!
It’s nice to get away and catch up with good friends. Enjoy your visit with Nuala! Take care of your thumb! Gabs
ReplyDeleteDo have fun. I believe we also are uninitiated in the cause of your throbbing thumb.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Sylvia? Glad your poor thumb is better and have a great time in Ireland!
ReplyDeleteIrene ....Sylvia died
DeleteI must have somehow missed it. I may have been fighting my own battles during that time.
DeleteGood luck with the round up.
ReplyDeleteHope things get better for you. Enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteFly over with our well-wishing thoughts, JayGee. Looking forward to hearing what a success it was - and that your thumb's gone down to 'manageable' again.
ReplyDeleteGlad the meds are helping so take care.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely trip and enjoy yourself.
Glad to hear your thumb is getting better. Good luck catching Irene. I sense an opportunity for plenty of sheep jokes here! Are there not any sheep herding pigs available to help with the round up?
ReplyDeleteCan't resist, must tell sheep jokes:
Kilts
Why do Scotsmen wear kilts?
Because sheep can hear zippers.
Welsh name
A sheep farmer and his wife were driving around Wales, looking for good collie pups to bring back to England to raise, train, and sell. At one point they entered a small town with a typically Welsh name, with lots of consonants and very few vowels. They began to argue over how it should be pronounced, but couldn’t agree.
After a few minutes they decided to stop for coffee and something to eat. As the waitress brought their orders to the table, the sheep farmer said to her, “My wife and I can’t agree over how to pronounce the name of this place. Could you please tell us how it should be pronounced?”
The waitress put her tray down and said very slowly, “M … c … D … o … n … a … l … d … s …”
Have a safe and wonderful trip, John! See ewe later!
How lovely to be going to see your friend.I may be wrong but I've heard that taking a probotic after a course of antibiotics helps to settle your tummy x
ReplyDeleteOoh, a holiday with a girlfriend! You'll have a fabulous time, I'm sure, and I wish Nuala a happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteLucky you taking time off! Hope you find it relaxing and rewarding to take some time off and get refreshed.
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