My Vietnamese Spring Rolls
The one thing most irritating thing about feeling unwell is that it’s boring
I’m on the third day of Pivmecillnam Antibiotic and although my urine is now a clear amber I still feel lethargic and not well and still have a backache.
I’ve done laundry, odd jobs and have moved things from one place in the cottage to another , which is a thing most of us do when we feel at a bit of a loss
The dogs have been walked, Trefor’s dressing completed and I’ve made tasty Vietnamese spring rolls with Rice wrappers I found in my sushi drawer.
These non fried rolls I filled with vermicelli noodles, prawns and salmon, coriander and slivers of avocado ( I didn’t have lettuce ) the dipping sauce is a simple mixture of fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chilli, a tiny bit of sugar and water
The 2014 memorial for the Honghkou Shanghai Jews
I then watched a documentary Harbor From The Holocaust which was a moving and fascinating account of how 18,000 German Jews survived the war in Japanese occupied Shanghai . This was followed by a gentle Argentinian gay film called Hawaii which was delightful as it had a happy ending.
I cleaned Mary’s ears with antibacterial fluid then cleaned Dorothy’s so she wouldn’t feel left out.
And I tackled a few of the eight or so magazines, which I treated myself to yesterday when I went shopping.
The magazine thing was a bit of a blast from the past when on impulse I bought copies of Private Eye, The New Yorker, Empire, Total Film, The National Geographic, Antiques & Home and Hello Magazine
Chic Eleanor has just phoned, she and our friends Sara and Pask are coming here for dinner next Saturday
I’ve checked the clock as the light seems to have changed over the field and I’ve seen Pippa from the Rectory in her leopard print Fez walk past the cottage towards home
I’ve checked the clock as the light seems to have changed over the field and I’ve seen Pippa from the Rectory in her leopard print Fez walk past the cottage towards home
It’s only quarter past three
Heyho
Time for music, a book, and/or a nap. You've been busy, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWishing you WELL!
Hugs!
I hate napping to much, I won’t sleep tonight if I did,
DeleteYou sound a little brighter, so onwards and upwards! You've been busy so a nice relaxing evening curled up with the animals and the magazines sounds perfect. xx
ReplyDeleteI don’t feel particularly brighter ☹️
DeleteAs someone once said, "Tomorrow is another day." Another few doses of antibiotics and a good sleep... xx
DeleteMs Scarlett x
DeleteThe cartoons are always worth a laugh in The New Yorker!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed dipping into it ,it was lovely to return to the National geographical. I haven’t read it since I had a subscription when I was 11
DeleteThis infection seems to have a strong hold on you. Good that you are starting to see some improvement. Your spring rolls look restaurant quality! Rest and continue to heal.
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DeleteGoodness, I was hoping that your next post would find that you were past the infection. Hang in there. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDelete~Mick
You too mick xx
DeleteIt sounds to me you live in the most perfect place to convelesse-and I must say John your food does look tasty and dainty-I can never arrange dainty-though my mum always loved a tea tray and a paper doilie x
ReplyDeleteAnd the best China cup
DeleteGlad these antibiotics are working. Don't overdo it.
ReplyDeleteThose nibbles on the table look moreish.
And very low calorie
DeleteSounds like you cannot sit still for long! :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there, John!
I’m not one for sitting doing nothing
DeleteDo you have a good book? Have you read any of Matt Haig's books, very good writer.
ReplyDeleteI’ve got too many to pick just one . I’ve bought a load during lockdown
DeleteI really enjoyed Matt Haig's book "The Midnight Library".
DeleteHugs!
A good selection of magazines, always a good fall back, a few magazines. Enjoy and take care.
ReplyDeleteI have forgotten just how satisfying a good mag was
DeleteRead a book, take a nap. Your spring rolls look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI’m going to watch Men who sing its the documentary about the village choir
DeleteIt always feels strange when we come off summer time and the dark hits so early. It feels like it's 7 p.m. here and it's only 5:30!
ReplyDeleteI am ashamed to say I never clean Olga's ears. She doesn't seem to suffer for it. Maybe I should be paying more attention to that.|
Take care of those kidneys!
I don’t normally , it’s a case of having to
DeleteFor a guy who's feeling lethargic, you're awfully busy! Maybe you're feeling better ...
ReplyDeleteI’m bored..I don’t DO bored lol
DeleteI’ve lately had the need to move things from one place to another. You’re such a keen observer. Hope you’re beginning to come back to yourself.
ReplyDeleteWe gays like arranging things
DeleteMagazines are a good choice when you are sick and may not feel like anything heavier. I'm sorry you are still feeling bad but I think kidney infections can hang on for a while as they are much worse than UTIs. I'm keeping you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind me delving into your personal problems John but As you mentioned things-could there be a kidney stone?and or would acidophilus tablets/powder or yogurt help x
ReplyDeleteAlready flagged up xxxx thank you dearheart
ReplyDeleteEvery day a bit better is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI love the New Yorker. If I could find it here I'd be buying it. A subscription is a bit out of my league
Are you a member of your local library? You might be able to get those magazines for free to read digitally. I know it’s not the same as an actual magazine but there can be a huge selection to choose from.
ReplyDeleteI know you can get them if you’re a member of Wrexham library and Flintshire is only just across the border
So glad you are beginning to feel better.
ReplyDeleteI once worked aside a fellow from Vietnam.
He made the most wonderful spring rolls. Such a treat.
I'm better at cooking creole dishes and stews and I can make a most wonderful
praline candy
A leopard print fez? Oh darling. I must must buy myself one of those. Perfect for the consumption of sushi.
ReplyDeleteBy sheer coincidence I just started reading the book "The Last Kings of Shanghai" - the story of two Jewish family dynasties in Shanghai and later Hong Kong. One of the things the intro refers to is how 18,000 Jews were saved by a Chinese diplomat stationed in Vienna and made their way to Shanghai.
ReplyDeleteGet better soon.
I hope you feel 100% very, very soon. I cleaned Franklin's ears last weekend but didn't bother about Penelope's because she never has dirt/wax in her ears.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I have never cleaned dog's ears in my life. I felt fine yesterday, but still only managed to paint the portico, cook a meal or two, and watch some trash on TV. You always make me feel lazy.
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Time goes so slowly when trying to recover from a nasty infection. At least there is some improvement but it's obviously much worse than a UTI.
ReplyDeleteI like magazines as a treat too. Sometimes a book feels too heavy for how we are at the time. Your food looks delicious.
Hope you're soon feeling much better, you've been prone to these infections for such a long time now ... and only on a blog post would we get away with talking about the colour of our urine ;-)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't time seem to be going strangely recently. The long nights really have drawn in and it seems to go from daylight to pitch black in the blink of an eye!