Monday, December 21, 2009

An Unwelcome Visitor

As the blizzard covered us softly, stealthily, inexorably in a foot of lovely lovely snow...

I lay sick a-bed with influenza. Still not clear whether it is of the swinish or regular variety, but it hardly matters.

Dutiful wife and mother that I am, I made sure Sarge and Hedgehog had all their shots. Me? No, I'm invincible.

I'm still quite unwell, laid up pretty much completely. I do hope everyone else is faring better!
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45 comments:

  1. SarahDecember 21, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Feel better!!!!

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  2. underOvr (aka The U)December 21, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Hi Leah,

    Please get well soon.

    U

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  3. LizzieDecember 21, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Take care of yourself, too. With all that snow, it should be easy staying inside and all cozied up. :)

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  4. kylieDecember 21, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    poor leah!
    everyone in our house had flu last winter, it was about three days of absolute misery and another few days to recover properly so you should be on the way up pretty soon.
    i guess it was good to get snow? i have only seen snow once in my life and the conditions were horrible so i cant relate at all, i'm afraid......

    feel better soon, eh?
    xo

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  5. Mr. ShifeDecember 22, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Sorry to hear you are quite unwell. Hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself.

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  6. MartinDecember 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Leah

    Every good wish for a speedy recovery. Stay warm and cosy.

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  7. Ronda LaveenDecember 22, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    At least with all that snow, it is a good time to be laid up. Sending you lots of healing energy. Lots and lots. Today is the solstice, a very powerful time. The healing energy will be magnified immensely. You will feel well soon!

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  8. EmDecember 22, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    get well soon!

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  9. nickDecember 22, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Just to make you green with envy and puce with rage, I haven't had a cold or flu for many years now. I just have mental quirks to deal with instead....

    Hope you're fully recovered in time for the festivities. I recommend mega-doses of vitamin C.

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  10. TinaDecember 22, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    I had it too. Terrible! Hope you're better soon!

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  11. mapstewDecember 22, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Poor thing!
    Just about over mine now.
    Doing last gig before christmas tonight, pick a song, it's yours!

    xxx

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  12. Ms ScarletDecember 22, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Get well soon Leah!
    Whisky and hot milk should see you right.
    Have a Happy Christmas!
    SX

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  13. HunterDecember 22, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Oh, no. Hope you feel better soon!

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  14. savannahDecember 22, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    feel better soonest, sugar! xoxoxo

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  15. Ponita in Real LifeDecember 22, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Oh dear! Hope you're on the mend very soon.

    And why did you not have your shot as well???? Hmmmm????

    As a nurse, I advocate immunization wholeheartedly. And if you care enough about your family to make sure they get theirs, you do care enough about them for you to get yours! To protect yourself to be there for them in the future... right?

    Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now. Go get it a few weeks after you've recovered.

    For now, get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids, take drugs for the symptoms... you know the drill! xoxo

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  16. Brian MillerDecember 22, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    ack! i hope you feel better soon. no fun being cooped up with all the snow and at the holidays!

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  17. The Girl from LokhandwalaDecember 22, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Hope you're feeling better now...what did the doctor say? Get well soon!

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  18. CandieDecember 22, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    oh Leah,I really hope you will recover really soon!Have plenty of rest.Much love.

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  19. Mike129December 22, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Oh, no! Poor, pretty Leah! I hope you feel better soon!!

    (Your opening line reminds me of Emerson's poem "The Snow Storm."
    )

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  20. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Yeah Capt'n Invincible, happy choughing and sneezing. When you see things it'S the fever, not the second face. Here the temperature went up overnight, snow melting, sending my circulatory in the cellar

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  21. The Unbearable BanishmentDecember 22, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Lucky for you I'm not the type to say, "I told you so." Hope you're on your feet soon. Wasn't that a fantastic storm?!!

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  22. Karen ^..^December 22, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Leah, I hope you recover soon without any secondary complications which I've suffered. I'm on the mend, and will most likely be back at work today, providing there is work for me to do. Still not 100%, but the bills won't pay themselves!

    I've found a wonderful tea that has helped me recover quickly, it's called Yogi tea, with triple echinacea. It's a wonderful soothing blend, and doesn't give you that sickly feeling when you drink it. Very aromatic and flavorful. I add either honey or plain sugar. Three cups a day had me recovering much more quickly.

    Take care, my friend!

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  23. The MistressDecember 22, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I shall lend you Mago, my Official Masseur, for the day.

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  24. PatDecember 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Look on the bright side: you're excused the frantic holiday rush around. Make the most of some rare leisure and allow the family to pamper you. Get well soon and I hope it isn't too uncomfortable.xox

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  25. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    UGH! What a time to get this( swine or other-wise )! Here's to your quick recovery, Leah. Dunno if hugs can cure but no harm in trying, so....BIIIIIIG HUG!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I'm with Kat on her P.S.~~no shots since '86!

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  27. BainoDecember 22, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Aww poor thing. I've dodged it this year. Take care of yourself. We invincibles aren't quite as invincible as we imagine. Then my MIL had here shot this winter and promptly collapsed with the flu! Chicken soup for the soul. Have a good festive season and take care of yourself.

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  28. TomDecember 23, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    oh no! well, i am sure it will clear up soon...and you will be as invincible as ever...happy holidays to you and your family.

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  29. CeceDecember 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Sorry to hear you are under the weather. May I suggest that you drink garlic juice. It tastes horrible, but then again, you probably can't taste anything anyway. But it may help a little.

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  30. MariaDecember 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Get well soon. And it says something so nice about your nature that you call it "lovely snow." We have a foot on the ground, just finished up an ice storm and are now expecting another storm to lay out another foot of snow on Christmas Eve and Christmas.

    And me? I don't find it one bit lovely. That probably says something about my nature.

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  31. Santa ClausDecember 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Merry Christmas!! From me and my buddy Otin

    I am very sad to hear that you are sick :(

    I hope you feel better before Christmas.

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  32. Kris McCrackenDecember 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    It’s that time of year again! I’m doing the rounds and apologising for my complete failure to more regularly offer comment on everybody’s incredible efforts for the year. I know how hard it can be to keep up with the daily grind of everyday posting, and want to thank you for your efforts.

    I especially want to wish festive greetings for all from down here at [nearly] the end of the world, the bottom of Tasmania.

    So, if you could delete whatever is not applicable, I’d like to wish you a very pleasant/merry/happy/wonderful/safe Amaterasu; Ashurall; Beiwe; Choimus; Christmas; Dazh Boh; Dongzhi; Goru; Hanukkah; Hogmanay; Junkanoo; Karachun; Koleda; Lenæa; Meán Geimhridh; Modranicht; New Years; Ras as-Sana; Rozhanitsa Feast; Şeva Zistanê; shōgatsu; Summer Solstice [if you're in the Southern Hemisphere]; Sviatki; Vánoce; Winter solstice [if you're in the Northern Hemisphere]; Yalda; Yule-tide; Ziemassvētki; and Коляда!

    With a hearty three cheers from Kris, Jen, Henry and Ezra!

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  33. eroswingsDecember 24, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Happy Holidays,

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    Get Well Soon. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and for a wonderful holiday season with your luved ones. Stay warm and safe and eat chicken soup!

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  34. MeganDecember 24, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hopefully you're feeling much better today than when you posted this!

    Boo flu!

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  35. Skip SimpsonDecember 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Get well soon!

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  36. SkeeterDecember 24, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Leah,

    Hope you get to feeling better soon! The blizzard has extended its reach all the way to Oklahoma now. Happy Holidays.

    Skeeter

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  37. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    HOw are you?

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  38. Merely MeDecember 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Good news is by now you HAVE to be better. Hopefully your family doesn't have to fight it off too. You're making me want to go get some shots!
    Drink up! ;0)

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  39. LeahDecember 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Hi Mago--thanks for asking, I am finally, finally, feeling semi-humanish after days and days...it's hard for the household when the mama is sick...

    I hope you're well tonight/today!

    xo

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  40. LeahDecember 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Hi you guys, happy holidays to all!

    xo

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  41. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    oh sorry to hear you are ill! Hope you are feeling much better by the time you read this. Happy Holidays to you all xx

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  42. WalkerDecember 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I hope you are feeling a lot better and you can enjoy the holidays with your family

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  43. Romeo MorningwoodDecember 25, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    We're having the warmest Crisismess
    ev-verrrr!
    :)

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  44. SuzanneDecember 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    God, all my friends are here. Oh right, that's because I no longer blog, so why bother stopping by!!! Feel better soon baby. Let me make you some tea and I'll rub Vicks all over your chest. I have something more to say, but I'm laughing too hard to say it!!! I bet any guy here would like to be me!!! I'm sure they could handle the Vicks...the tea, I'm not so sure. HA! I'll do it.

    U kive tiy Whoops...that's code for "I love you!" Hang in there honey. And Happy December 25th to you and your beautiful family!XO

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  45. Whoistin-tinandsnowy?December 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Hi! Leah,
    I hope that you feel better...real soon!
    I also hope that you and your family have a warm holidays season.
    Take care!
    DeeDee ;-D

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