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27 Dec 04 - 12:27 AM (#1364827) Subject: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L I'm having a great time spending part of the holiday season with Sinsull. She knew that I was depressed, so she invited me to visit. Isn't that great? We've been having a good time doing nothing. Well, not really nothing. We've been eating to excess, sleeping long hours, talking on and on, and playing with her four cats and Kendall's dog (she's keeping the dog while Kendall and Jacqui are away). Now Sinsull has a chest cold. She keeps telling me, between bouts of coughing, that this is not a serious illness and that she'll be all better very soon. I know that this is not a serious illness, but I also know that it can make you feel crummy. I think some cheer and get well wishes from Mudcatters would speed her recovery. Pauline |
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27 Dec 04 - 12:49 AM (#1364831) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: CapriUni Indeed! This sounds to me like a grand excuse for some hot cider with lots of ginger and honey, and maybe even a little brandy thrown in! Wassail, Sinsull! |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:35 AM (#1364848) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ebbie I hope you go from the miserable to the cranky phase very quickly! Be well, Sinsull. |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:38 AM (#1364852) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: KT Sins, take good care. I second the advice for lots of ginger and some good ol' chicken soup couldn't hurt either! And do what you'd say to Seamus....."HEAL!" KT |
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27 Dec 04 - 02:08 AM (#1364862) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Seamus Kennedy I say, "What the hell are you talking about?" But get well anyway. Seamus |
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27 Dec 04 - 03:26 AM (#1364868) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ebbie LOL |
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27 Dec 04 - 04:09 AM (#1364881) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: John MacKenzie Best wishes from up here in Scotland too Sins, we might come visit some day too. There you go that's probably depressed you now;~) Giok |
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27 Dec 04 - 04:14 AM (#1364884) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: open mike sorry i missed you, SINSULL, in the folk chat... glad we got the cat back...take care--I know you do a lot to help take care of others...now time for you!! feed a fever starve a cold, or is it the other way around? in any case i hope you are better soon! |
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27 Dec 04 - 04:51 AM (#1364893) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Peace Feed a cold and feed a fever. Get well, SINSULL. The British did a study in which they found that if you treat a cold it will last for seven days, and if you don't it lasts for a week. G'luck. Bruce M |
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27 Dec 04 - 05:14 AM (#1364905) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Alba Sins...Get better quickly ma Dear. Nothing like a chest cold to make you feel down:>( Thinking of you and hope this nasty thingy leaves your Bod soon. You could try my remedy (taste like Sh** but works) 4 tablespoons Cider Vinegar 1 Clove Garlic crushed 2 Tablespoons Honey Mix in small jar. Leave in Fridge for a few Hours then take tiny sips....clears the chest very quickly. Like I say doesn't taste too good, although I don't mind the taste as I have found it to be very affective. Hope you get better very soon Darlin. Love and Light Jude |
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27 Dec 04 - 05:22 AM (#1364909) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Lots of HOT tea and grub and sleep. Hmmm, four cats and a dog. Forget the sleep. Burcie's right about the time. Just remember, any longer than a week and it's time to see the doc. They actually have a medicine that will destroy the little beasties in four days but I wouldn't pay the bucks for the last three days unless it WAS serious. Most doc's around here won't prescribe it unless there are complications or you are elderly. Anyway, you ain't gettin any doc on the line today... everthing here that was going to open despite the "holidays" isn't going to open until we get shovelled out of these blizzard conditions. I assume it's not very nice in Maine either, eh ? |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:02 AM (#1364933) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Dear sister-in-sickness- I didn't think germs were allowed to cross state borders! We've been coughing and snorting here, too, but are feeling much better (after missing lots of Boxing Day fun *mope*)- You have my deepest sympathy, dear Mary! Keep resting, it's the best of all the cures, and take anything and everything that might ease and urge the healing- do you still have any rum balls left? They've got to heal you right up! Thanks, PaulineL, for letting us know! Isn't Mary the dearest? Allison |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:46 AM (#1364951) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Liz the Squeak It's trans ponded..... I've got my first cold this winter... Manitas had it last week. Usually colds are 3 days coming, 3 days here and 3 days going. Any longer and it's a chest infection. Take care and remember, there is no decongestant better than Chicken soup... it's been proved! I'm off for a jolt of vitamin C now... Santa left me a satsuma! LTS |
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27 Dec 04 - 07:21 AM (#1364975) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: wysiwyg Mudcatter Anatomy-- they have: Rum Balls What else? ~S~ |
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27 Dec 04 - 07:57 AM (#1364988) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: The Fooles Troupe Take Care! |
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27 Dec 04 - 08:14 AM (#1364994) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Bobert Estrgalis, soup and patience... Hope ya feel better soon... Bobert |
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27 Dec 04 - 08:29 AM (#1365000) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Tinker Pauline, I'm so glad you can be there to help with the kitties and Seamus while Mary has a chance to actually rest and get better. My youngest boy has a chest cold at the moment and I'm hoping it doesn't spresad throught the rest of the house. Make sure you both get lots of hot tea and rest up for New Years. I've got a house full of "littles" desending tommorrow so I've got to begin the whirlwind clean... love to you both tink |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:31 AM (#1365029) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: John MacKenzie Well Sins I would try Alba's recipe, as based on the theory that the worse a thing tastes the more good it does, you should have a miracle cure after one sip. ;~) Giok |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:32 AM (#1365030) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Leadfingers And at least the Cat is up again so we can send out Sympathy Vibes ! |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:40 AM (#1365036) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Fortunato Sinsull, best wishes for the new year, and I hope you're all healed up soon. When I was a child and had a chest cold my mother would rub Vicks Vaporub on my chest. Of course my mother is in Virginia and you're up north so you'll have to find someone else to do it...ahem. cheers, chance |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:44 AM (#1365039) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: SINSULL My own thread for a chest cold? Joe Offer will be furious! Thank you all. Poor Pauline is about to find out that I am a very unpleasant patient. SINS |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:52 AM (#1365043) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: bbc You're well worth it, dear. Hope you kick that nasty cold soon!!! Barbara |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:57 AM (#1365047) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: karen k Be well, my friend. Thanks for the invite for New Year's Eve. I usually go to a gathering in New Bedford. I haven't decided yet if I'm going. So you might just get a call to say, "Save me a bed!" Will let you know by Thurs. ok? I hope you feel better. love, k |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:59 AM (#1365051) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: MMario Remedy for a cold - take one warm fireplace, a good book, a lap robe, multiple cats - |
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27 Dec 04 - 10:07 AM (#1365058) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: GUEST,kendall Sorry to hear you are unwell. There is only one sure cure, vitimin C and zinc. |
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27 Dec 04 - 10:33 AM (#1365080) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: GUEST,ranger1(currently in NH) Hey SINS, I'll be back across the bridge from you by this PM. Let me know if you need help with dog walking. I'm currently unemployed, so TONS of time! Tami |
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27 Dec 04 - 10:35 AM (#1365081) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Hollowfox Well, Pauline, thank you for playing Nurse. Sins, I add the advice to sleep with your head and chest elevated. Get well, stay well. |
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27 Dec 04 - 10:45 AM (#1365089) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: curmudgeon Do get well, Mary. New Years Eve is fast approaching, and the extended forecast portends mild enough temperatures for us to be able to leave the house/woodstove unattended that night. See you Friday -- Tom |
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27 Dec 04 - 11:27 AM (#1365117) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Allan C. Hey, its just as Kendall says... vitamin C and zinc - so drink some milk from a galvanized steel bucket and eventually your troubles will be over. Oh, wait, I now remember that you don't like milk. Well then, cook some broccoli in that bucket instead. That should have about the same effect. |
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27 Dec 04 - 11:46 AM (#1365134) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ebbie Ah ha! Sinsull is feeling better. |
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27 Dec 04 - 12:16 PM (#1365149) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: jacqui.c Hi Mary - I think this one travels - the Cap'n's got a great cough at the moment - I think the tail end of a virus. I'm glad that Pauline's there to take care of you, even if you are a bad patient it's a good idea to allow yourself to be fussed over for a while when you're like that. Vitamin C and zinc is good, but a Jack Daniels will make you FEEL good as well! |
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27 Dec 04 - 12:55 PM (#1365175) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L An update on Sinsull: The cats and dog are taking very good care of her. They lie in bed and sleep with her. She is not at all a bad patient. As her chief human caretaker at the moment, I like everyone's recipes for get well medicine -- some more than others. My years of work at the FDA have equipped me with knowledge of foods, drugs, and toxins. I really laughed at Allan C's advice on the galvanized steel bucket. I won't even try to feed her a concoction of cider vinegar, garlic, and honey. Sinsull is too tired to eat my good cooking, but she likes the smell, so it won't be long now. Thanks for everyone's good wishes for her and me. |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:15 PM (#1365185) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Jacqui.c... It's better to have the tail end of a virus than a virus in the tail end. (Hey, at least I'm tryin.) Just be thankful you're gone for the storm. I don't know how Maine is making out but the snow plows were just taken off the roads here in Moncton and a surge warning is in effect along the Northumberland Straight. |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:22 PM (#1365194) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: kendall I hope it's not as bad as the one they just got in Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. Horrible tsunami, thousands killed. I wonder why the papers keep calling it a "tidal wave"...it is a "Seismic wave" |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:26 PM (#1365199) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: open mike what's a surge warning? |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:28 PM (#1365200) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Peace I ain't gonna touch that one. |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:45 PM (#1365209) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ferrara Ah, Sinsull, lovely lady, if you haveta be sick, you've arranged it very well -- four cats and a dog to snuggle with, and Pauline who, I can vouch for this, is a very good caretaker. (Pauline once took fantastic care of me at the Getaway, the year before I got my new heart. At that time no one knew I had a heart problem -- the docs thought it was asthma -- but I was sick, exhausted, and coughing my head off. Pauline noticed, and arranged all kinds of support and help to get me through that miserable weekend.) Well Sinsull, be well soon! And Pauline, get LOTS of rest, hot tea, and everything, because as you know these virus-y things like to visit as many folks as possible over the holidays ;-) Hope the rest of your holiday is delightful. Peace and love and good health to you both, Rita |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:47 PM (#1365211) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu sTORM SURGE, AS WHEN THE SEA LEVEL RISES ABOVE NORMAL TIDE DUE TO THE "PUSH" OF A STORM. sHEDIAC bAY HAS A FETCH REACHING ALL THE WAY TO nEWFOUNDLAND... NUTS !!! There. When the wind blows at 100kph, as it is now, low coastal areas are prone to flooding. My buddy just called from Pointe-du-Chene, which is a coastal community within Shediac, New Brunswick. The ice is already scraping his house foundation and the surge is expected to crest about 17:00 AST. The waves are hitting the houses on the inland side of the steret he is on... ie, over his house and across the street. His wife is safe at work on higher ground so he's just loving it... his old Pontiac will be adjusted as soon as the insurance agent can get around to it. A sense of humour is good to have if you have no sense when you decide where to live. The poor dog is going nuts, but he says, "Hey, it's a purebred lab so it can swim if it has to." |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:50 PM (#1365213) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Say now... I knew somethiong didn't sound right about that last post. The SPRAY from the waves hitting the armour stone at the edge of his lawn are going over the house... not the waves. Please forgive my lack of clarity. |
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27 Dec 04 - 01:58 PM (#1365218) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Hospitals are requesting 4X4's and snowmobiles for staff and patient transport. See ya later! |
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27 Dec 04 - 02:29 PM (#1365241) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L Gnu, pardon my ignorance, but where are all these dire things happening? I just checked the weather forercast for South Portland, Maine, and it's just very cold and windy, some snow showers. Pauline |
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27 Dec 04 - 02:46 PM (#1365251) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: CarolC You certainly have my sympathies, Sinsull. My chest cold has now moved up into my head and it seems to have decided to take up residence there for the winter. Here's hoping yours doesn't pull the same trick. |
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27 Dec 04 - 02:47 PM (#1365254) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: CarolC Good luck with the weather, gnu. |
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27 Dec 04 - 05:43 PM (#1365377) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Yeeeeehaaaawwww !!!! That were fuuunnn! I even met a couple a nurses my age what are single. Since I gave up the bar scene years ago and don't go out much at all, that was exciting. The driving was fun too... I love Cat-putt-Cat (I AM demi-Acadien MOI !!!) Many vehicles stranded. Only helped eldery drivers get unstuck... fuck the yuppies who buy a Cat-putt and think they know how to drive. Pauline... I am in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Since the sun went down and stopped feeding the storm energy, things have subsided and the plows are out again. I won't even bother to shovel until morning. |
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27 Dec 04 - 05:52 PM (#1365388) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: SINSULL gnu, Don't get yourself killed having so much fun! I slept all day...no kidding. Bed at 10PM. up and showered and took care of animals at 9:30AM, went back to bed until 2PM. Got up for a cup of tea and then slept until 5:30. Poor Pauline - she's had an exciting day. Seamus has cabin fever. Dog park tomorrow. SINS |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:04 PM (#1365399) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: SINSULL Ranger 1 - thank you for offering to walk Seamus. He and Pauline are making do with tossing a ball in the back yard. And Kendall's daughters are on call if I need them. But thank you. Any chance of making it New Years Eve? |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:11 PM (#1365406) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Peace SINSULL, You're starting to sound better. Watch the infection doesn't get into your chest. It is a hard one to get rid of if it does. Had one dragging with me since early September. Bear of a cough. Had two rounds of antibiotics. Still have it. I have been using cigarettes to help me cough it outta my lungs. They help. BM |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:17 PM (#1365415) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu What did I say above ???... "Lots of HOT tea and grub and sleep. " That's why you sound so much better. As far as getting killed having so much fun, I gave that up years ago, the getting killed part that is. Caution is the better part of valour, I always say. |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:19 PM (#1365420) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Peace HOT pea, grubs and sheep? I don't get it. |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:39 PM (#1365443) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Joybell Hope you feel better really soon, Sinsull. Winter ills seem so far away when the thermometer sticks around 100 for days on end. Cheery thoughts Joy |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:51 PM (#1365446) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L I can vouch that Sinsull sounds much better. Now if I can only restrain her from trying to resume normal activities too quickly... |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:58 PM (#1365456) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: My guru always said Got a cold myself & can recommend Lavender oil in a burner, Hot Toddies & Hot Chocolate with Brandy in it. Animals will definitely assist *grin* |
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27 Dec 04 - 07:23 PM (#1365476) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: catspaw49 Michael wanted to call and say Thank You earlier but we got the recorder. Sounds as though you're doing better now than yesterday!! Sleep some for me huh? Spaw |
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27 Dec 04 - 07:32 PM (#1365481) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: GUEST,Art Thieme, |
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27 Dec 04 - 08:20 PM (#1365520) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: SINSULL Dial up connection, Spaw. And with Pauline here one of us is always on-line. Sorry I missed your call. But tell Michael to enjoy! Love, Auntie SINS Seamus must be afraid I am going to die. He won't let me out of his sight. Slept all day at my feet. Sat next to me when I finally woke up. He goes outside for two minutes and then comes right back in to check on me. Poor puppy. brucie - cigarettes? Shame on you! Or do you grow and roll your own? SINS |
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27 Dec 04 - 08:48 PM (#1365535) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Bert Hi SINSMELUV. you must turn to folksong for this one. John Brown's baby's got a cold upon his chest. John Brown's baby's got a cold upon his chest. John Brown's baby's got a cold upon his chest. and we rubbed it with camphorated oil. Or you could try a few pints of best bitter. Luvya, Bert. |
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27 Dec 04 - 08:52 PM (#1365539) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: GUEST,Jaze Sinsull, Chicken soup, Vick's Vapor Rub, and Hot Toddies and you'll be feeling much better. Good luck. |
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27 Dec 04 - 09:20 PM (#1365553) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Peace I stopped growing at the age of twenty; however, I do roll my own. Help me cough and clear the congestion out of my lungs. |
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27 Dec 04 - 11:52 PM (#1365607) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L Seamus's devotion to Sinsull is quite impressive. I keep telling her that it's because he loves her, and she insists that it's because she feeds him and takes him to the dog park. She really looks and sounds much better. I haven't told her this yet, but I've been feeling crummy for the last couple of hours. Oh, no! |
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28 Dec 04 - 12:15 AM (#1365615) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ebbie Oh, dear! |
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28 Dec 04 - 12:59 AM (#1365630) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Donuel Get well soon My cold has produced award winning morning green rocks and crud far superior to carpenters glue. These are long lasting but not entirely debilitating colds this year. My ear infection that led to 20% hearing loss has been nearly restored to normal with the use of steroids (pregnesone) So all my weight loss has been negated. Fair trade in my book. |
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28 Dec 04 - 05:27 AM (#1365718) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: gnu Rub a few pints of best bitter on your chest ? I suppose it depends upon who is doing the rubbing. |
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28 Dec 04 - 08:26 AM (#1365821) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Big Mick Get better, dearie!! Just like you to notice someone needs cheering up and take it on yourself to do it. You are a great heart, Mary. Pauline, enjoy yourself up there. hAPPY hOLIDAYS!!! (dAMN cAPSLOCK!!!) mICK |
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28 Dec 04 - 10:20 AM (#1365912) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Bat Goddess Pauline, fer-pete's-sake (how did Pete get in this conversation?!?) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, TOO!!!! [caps mine -- not as much fun saying as "italics mine", but it works] Looking forward to meeting you Friday at The Press Room and then getting some more singing in (between glugs of champagne) at Sinsull's. And I expect EVERYBODY to be healthy by then!!! Linn |
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28 Dec 04 - 01:56 PM (#1366061) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pauline L I'm looking forward to meeting all the 'Catters who will be here on New Years Eve. We can drink to everyone's health. Pauline |
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28 Dec 04 - 03:51 PM (#1366134) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Allan C. I just spoke with SINSULL and Pauline a short while ago. Sinsull's voice sounds pretty awful; but she is up and around. She seems to be recovering at a rapid rate. Pauline does, indeed, sound as though she may be on the cusp of whatever plague befell dear Sins. Here's hoping the bug is kind and you both are in good condition for the New Year. |
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28 Dec 04 - 04:21 PM (#1366156) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Hollowfox Pauline, m'dear, that cidergarlichoney concoction sounds like the Intensive Care ward at a hospital. You only stay in ICU when you're too sick to complain about the discomfort. Likewise, anyone who is well enough to fight off that goo must be on the road to recovery. Soo, are you sick enough to gag it down? |
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28 Dec 04 - 04:34 PM (#1366170) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Ferrara Sleep, Pauline, that's the thing. Maybe some of the cats will switch their allegiance for a few hours and keep you warm. :-) And of course lots and lots of liquids, far as I can tell that's second only to sleep, remedy-wise. Will be sending you both good thoughts of being well & hearty for New Year's Eve. |
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28 Dec 04 - 04:54 PM (#1366186) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: SINSULL Pauline is asleep and I am cranky - a sure sign that I am feeling better. Meantime katlaughing needs all the attention she can get. So feel free to let this drop to the bottom. Thank you all. SINS |
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28 Dec 04 - 04:59 PM (#1366192) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Alba ...and for the weak stomached among you there is a tablet form of my Father's remedy. You can see it's benefits here....: Cidervinegar/Garlic/Honey goo! Blessings to all, now back to Kat:>) Glad your feeling Cranky Sinsull....{{{{hugs}}}} Jude |
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28 Dec 04 - 05:17 PM (#1366209) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: Pistachio Greetings, wishes for a speedy recovery and sympathy - from a 'coughing' catter in East Yorkshire. I lost my singing voice on Sunday 19th, while singing! and still can't find it!! My husband is enjoying some peace but the cough is hell and keeps the whole street awake. Lots of liquid they say - and a spoon of honey as often as you like as it's natures antiseptic (so says my neighbour). It's the first Christmas that I've not been able to sing and the cold air sets off my cough so I haven't even been out since 24th. Still, if that's all I've got to put up with I'll stop moaning now - thoughts go to those poor souls caught up in the tsunami. Good wishes to all for 2005. Hazel. |
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28 Dec 04 - 06:45 PM (#1366306) Subject: RE: BS: Get well, Sinsull From: freda underhill glad to hear you're at the cranky stage - good luck! and for sore throat - try gargling salty water, Sinsull, or gargling hot whisky! best wishes freda |