Just now, she is sitting my my side as I splutter my way through a lem sip and a packet of tissues, and will no doubt follow me to bed when I go up in an effort to shake this cold I am suffering from.
She's a giant emotional sponge is Winnie.
That's one of her strengths.
And one of her weaknesses.
I'm feeling sorry for myself today as my cold is making me headachey and muzzy.
Being alone with man flu.....made me envious of a gay couple I followed as they were doing their good natured shop around Sainsbury's this morning.
My basket of cold meds, tissues, small bottle of milk and cat food made me feel like a right sad sack.
I miss a cool hand on a hot forehead and a gift of a cup of hot lemon
I have to go into work tonight and tomorrow too..
No work
No pay.
Hey ho
They are sensitive creatures, and we are sure that Winnie must feel the loss of William around the cottage.
ReplyDeleteHope your bugs leave you soon. The last few colds I have had have lingered for some time. At the sniffly stage I have found a codral or similar was good at least at easing the runny nose stage.
Julie Q
Sad for the cold . . . the pits for sure.
ReplyDeleteI use Airbourne . . . it zaps me right out of a cold
and prevents one when “it” is lurking close by.
Maybe only available in the states!?
Hi Lynne, I'm in KY. I'd like to give them a try. Which product do you like best? I see they make a chewable.
DeleteWinnifred is a being a ”dear heart.”
ReplyDeleteI have always believed that dogs are more intuitive than they are given credit for. They just know when you need them the most for comfort.
ReplyDeleteMy old cat Merlin also is very “sympathetic “.
I was weeping over nonsense the other day while sitting on the sofa and that ancient old cat climbed up to be close enough to put his head on my shoulder and purr loudly in my ear.
His version of “there there it will be alright “.
There is something very comforting about a cat music. I miss it.
DeleteLinda, by a trick of fate or a joke from someone up above, I have ended up with 3 cats. They each cannot be more different from each other but the one thing they all share is that ¨cattiness" ...I fell asleep the other day while watching something boring on tv and having an old cat giving himself a bath .. while sitting on my stomach ..I think I might have even purred.
DeletePoor Winnie. Needing lots of love and assurance from you that nothing else will change.
ReplyDeleteI really hope that you will soon start to feel in better health, John; it's horrible when you have no choice but to keep going. I also hope that the constant meetings with solicitors will result in a better financial footing for you a.s.a.p.
Look on the bright side, please. I also have the dreaded cold and feel like you but I have also lost my senses of taste and smell and have managed to lost five pounds so everything has at least one up. Take care, and one day all this will seem like another lifetime, you have a lot to give and you will find someone to give it to. Meanwhile love your doggies and cat and wait for luck to change. That stew looked so good, you see no one has ever done that for me ! Love Andie xxx
ReplyDeleteAww bless Winnie , they know when we are I'll or feeling down .The Furnutters, are on my knee as I speak❤
ReplyDeleteGet well asap John x
Lots of changes for all the animals at home, and Darling William going as well.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot for the old gal and she is showing concern,
I don't know if they visit regulary but those 2 local girls who helped with the bathing recently could be the tonic she needs in she shape of a Christmas visit maybe?
Or could you just wear a boiler suit, carry a spanner, whistle and mutter stuff about 2-be-4's whilst shouting out '2 sugars in mine luv'
Love Tess x
Sounds to me as thought you are run down and I'm not surprised with all you have had to cope with recently. Just remember that 'Everything passes' and the good time will come again.
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Briony
x
It may take a while, maybe a long while, but things will start to look up.
ReplyDeleteWhen I discovered my ex husbands extra activities, I ended up getting divorced, moved house, had to change jobs, my mom had a major stroke, the dog ran away - I did get him back - I had a break down, was burgled and had my bank accounts hacked. The list went on and on over about twelve months.
I almost turned to drink, but eventually I started to see some light at the end of the tunnel. It was a truly horrendous time, I survived and so will you. You seem strong enough.
Must be the nurse in us. lol
Winnie's had a hard couple of months,with the stroke,losing William,concern for Mary,and for you. Hopefully she will sleep most of the time while you're at work. You've had your own troubles for several months. Sweet Lord, working while feeling sick is an awful thing to have to do. I understand going in while sick because of needing the money,I just wish you didn't have to. Rest well when you can,I hope your shift(s)won't be too difficult. - Mary xxoo
ReplyDeleteA long nap with a warm dog, or two, or three and you will pull through.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to sound trite, but it'll do you good being at work overnight. It will help take your mind off how awful you feel and give you different folk to talk to! Easy for me to say when I'll be snuggled up fast asleep, but you know what I mean!
ReplyDeleteWinnie's a sensitive old soul, and she's had a lot of change in her world lately, she's just making sure you're not going anywhere without her noticing! X
You are right. I need to stop kvetching
DeleteNo you don´t .. kvetching is part of being home sick with a rotten messy cold or flu.
DeleteSome might even say that whining about it makes you feel better .
And who is it that came up with Rules for What you Say when sick
All the feeling, the sweet couple, being sick and wanting someone to care for you. I have felt that. We march on.
ReplyDeleteHope your cold gets better soon.
cheers, parsnip and badger
cheers, parsnip and badger
Your person is out there John and you'll find him when the time is right. In the meantime keep cosy when you can, be kind to yourself. Thank goodness for our furry people. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI can only hold your hand from a distance, and I don't think that will cut it. I care.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon John.
ReplyDeleteI think you should wear a mask to avoid coughing your cold germs on to patients. May I suggest a rubber Homer Simpson mask?
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame you can't stay home tonight and pamper yourself. Hope it's a quiet one for you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get rest and feel better soon. Soak up all that love from Winnie and all your other furry friends. Such love is special and healing.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself dear one.
ReplyDeleteOh John you are not kvetching you are being human and real x I lost the plot today and cleaned my house mostly with my tears but I am going to get through this x I have bought a dwarf hamster called chips she is so sweet x
ReplyDeleteI met a friend last night who said there is someone out there for me I cried myself to sleep x but I woke up in the early hours and googled groups to join in the area x I will rebuild my life if only to spite him! Take good care John and the furry ones. much love xxxx
Winnie has lost one of her pack (well, two recently really). Dogs are very sensitive creatures, especially the more affectionate ones. Take good care of yourself....one day, I know someone wonderful will too x
ReplyDeleteYou get a lot of colds John. Take care of yourself. Our cat was put to sleep this time last year. Amazingly his sister hasn't batted an eyelid and they were close. Our other younger cat was traumatised. Take care now. Xx
ReplyDeleteOur strengths and our weaknesses often are the same thing I have noticed.
ReplyDeleteI hope work treats you well and your cold disappears quickly.
Rest is vital to getting better. I hope you get lots, although night shift can make it hard. Take care.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the miserable cold you're afflicted with. Do they sell There-flu in the UK? The kind we like is a powder that is mixed with hot water, add a tad of sugar, and it's a medicinal wonder. You actually feel like you're going to live about an hour later.
ReplyDeleteBless Winnie's sweet and caring heart!
Oh, and a little something is on the way!
Hugs!
LemSip is basically NeoCitran. A lemon flavoured cold remedy.
DeleteIf I knew he didn't have to go to work, I'd suggest a hot water, whisky and lemon. You get a really good sleep!
That was my husbands remedy except his “medicine “of choice was vodka.
DeleteA shot of that and into bed with warm flannel pajamas and blankets and he would sometimes wrap soft cloth around his neck.
His parents were from Russia, they knew how to wrap up ,knock back a bit of vodka and sleep like a baby.
You're allowed to feel sorry for yourself John....don't sweat it (and glad to see you're comfy in the crocs....I might need an operation to have mine removed!)...Winnie says so much to you without using human words...love is love is love.....and although you are right with the no work no pay line I RETIRED TODAY!... I must be stupid as it is a daft thing to do just now..but you know it had to be done and I have done it and the new year will unravel in front of us and we will both deal with it.....sending hugs x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Libby!!
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After Gerty died, Lily would sit on the bottom step and look up... waiting.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon. x
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised when our Lab' (Monty) died, that his best pal Bok seemed to show no emotion whatsoever. Even mentioning Monty's name provoked no interest. It was if he'd never existed. It takes all sorts.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you will soon be feeling better John dogs can sense our moods and can commiserate along with us Winnie is a kind soul.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you can’t train Winnie to make you soup.. and tea. Feel better. Hope work wasn’t bad last night.
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