Friday, 26 July 2013

Its all gone a bit pear-shaped

I will be bowing out for a bit (again).

We are on our own again - which has some very big pluses.

However, the smaller portion's recovery is very far from smooth, in uncomfortable and unpleasant ways.
Clicking on this poor wet galah to embiggen him will reveal just what misery looks like

Courtesy of his sister I have a chest infection which is not (yet) responding to antibiotics.  Joy and bliss.

Recalcitrant bodies and minds are ruling at the moment.

I will be back when I can.
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54 comments:

  1. DeniseinVA26 July 2013 at 12:51

    I'm so sorry to hear this, healing energies being sent your way and a big hug. Feel better soon!

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  2. Cloudia26 July 2013 at 13:09

    Sending you love and prayers, dear friend.
    I have had good results with oregano oil capsules.


    Aloha

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  3. Karen26 July 2013 at 14:18

    Arggg, so sorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself! Sending healing energy and hugs from the Nortern Hemisphere.

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  4. librarygirl26 July 2013 at 14:23

    Xxx and hugs EC.

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  5. Alexia26 July 2013 at 15:10

    That's no good at all, my friend; I hope you and the SP start to feel better soon.
    I am on my second lot of antibiotics, plus steroids, for a stubborn sinus infection, so I have some inkling of how you feel. At least a virtual hug carries no risk of infection ;)

    (I think that that is just the galah's normal expression!)

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  6. Mimsie26 July 2013 at 15:18

    EC I feel devastated for you both. Glad you are once only two but she could have left and taken that damned infection with her. Pity she didn't get some antibiotics and perhaps stop spreading the germs.
    So sorry to hear the SP is having problems and hope the medical people can help.
    I know you may not want to but is it possible to get some home help for a few days? Silver Chain or similar perhaps. I think you both need some assistance. I do worry so about you and am sending much love and as many positive vibes as is possible across this vast land of ours.
    Poor wee galah....poor EC and SP. Not good. Get well, both of you, and hurry back to us.

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  7. Birdie26 July 2013 at 15:39

    People who walk around sick piss me off to no end. They think their illness is only affecting themselves. There are so many people that have weakened immune systems and these horrible viruses can kill them. Very least, stay at home and don't spread it. Anyway...
    Take care of yourself if you can. I know, easier said than done. Looking forward to your return. xo

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  8. Princess Kate26 July 2013 at 15:59

    Sorry you're not well and that recovery isn't progressing very well. Big hugs.

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  9. Arija26 July 2013 at 16:05

    Poor sodden galah! Seems to reflect what is going on at your place. Hope all sorts itself out soon.
    Sending you both healing thoughts . . .

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  10. Vicki26 July 2013 at 16:31

    So sorry to hear this.
    Wishing you both well soon and sending positive, healing energies your way xx

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  11. Unknown26 July 2013 at 16:44

    Man! You just can't catch a break, can you! I hope the meds start working soon. Nothing like being sick while you are taking care of another person trying to recover. Prayers said for you and SP.

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  12. Lynn26 July 2013 at 17:16

    Oh my!!! So sorry - I do hope the meds kick in soon and that you both are on the road to recovery soon. That is indeed one miserable bird!

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  13. lynners26 July 2013 at 17:55

    I hope you'll both be better soon. Is there someone who can look after both of you? It's hard when everyone in the house is unwell.

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  14. River26 July 2013 at 18:42

    Usually sharing is a good thing, but not in this case. Sister should have removed herself from the house. I hope you get better very quickly and the smaller portion's road becomes easier.

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  15. Joanne Noragon26 July 2013 at 21:06

    You posted quite the graphic to illustrate your plight. Keep warm and dry yourselves, and do nothing but recover.

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  16. Anonymous26 July 2013 at 21:44

    Shoot....it never rains but it pours....take care of each other and I'll hold happy, healing thoughts for you both.

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  17. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe26 July 2013 at 22:24

    You have had such a difficult time of it this past year and my heart goes out to you. Please take care of yourself and I hope, EC, that you are feeling better soon.

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  18. DJan26 July 2013 at 22:36

    You know you will be in my heart and I'll be sending you transatlantic wishes for a complete recovery, for all of you. Hugs, too.

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  19. My Inner Chick27 July 2013 at 00:50

    --Sending hugs from Minnesota. XxOOO

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  20. Cindi27 July 2013 at 01:41

    Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you.

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  21. Ms. CrankyPants27 July 2013 at 02:35

    Oh, dear. Wishes for a speedy return to feeling good (for you both).

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  22. Riot Kitty27 July 2013 at 05:34

    Ugh! I am so sorry. As you would say, hiss and spit...get well soon and know that we are thinking of you here in the states.

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  23. All Consuming27 July 2013 at 05:47

    Oh hon I feel for you, it's so hard to keep well I know, I'm thinking of you, and sending all I have that is positive your way along with some gentle hugs xxxx

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  24. Carol27 July 2013 at 08:52

    Dear EC, just not fair! All best wishes to you and the SP. Stay warm, try to keep your sense of humour, know your friends are with you. Hugs...

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  25. Merlesworld27 July 2013 at 09:17

    I will miss you hope you are better soon.
    Merle..............

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  26. klahanie27 July 2013 at 10:21

    Hi Sue,

    Such challenging times you are having. I hope the situation for the both of you, improves very soon.

    We are sending our peaceful, hopeful thoughts your way.

    On behalf of my human, Gary,

    Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar...

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  27. molly27 July 2013 at 11:56

    Fungers crossed you'll be feeling better soon....

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  28. molly27 July 2013 at 11:57

    Geez! Fingers!

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  29. Geoff27 July 2013 at 12:55

    Take care Sue and we'll see you on the flipside :-)

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  30. jenny_o27 July 2013 at 14:35

    Take care, EC. I hope you both feel better soon.

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  31. Sherri28 July 2013 at 00:41

    Feel better...mend and heal. Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers

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  32. Snowbrush28 July 2013 at 04:03

    Chest infection? Antibiotics? What is it?

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  33. petronela28 July 2013 at 18:33

    My kindest thought are with you, my lovely friend...Take care!

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  34. A Cuban In London28 July 2013 at 21:03

    I wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  35. Laura Eno28 July 2013 at 23:53

    Hiss and spit about your chest infection! Sounds like the mask didn't work very well. Please try to get plenty of rest as you work with SP. We are all thinking good thoughts for you!

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  36. Lee29 July 2013 at 07:54

    You will be missed in the meantime, EC. But your welfare and that of SP are of most importance. I wish you both a speedy recovery. Come back soon...fitter than ever. Take good care.

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  37. Carol Kilgore29 July 2013 at 13:04

    Praying for speedy recoveries for both of you! I'll save your usual seat at the Tiki Hut :)

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  38. persiflage29 July 2013 at 22:02

    I hope by now you are both feeling better. Life deals you some tough times!

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  39. Mia McPherson30 July 2013 at 02:32

    EC, sorry to hear that there are more troubles in your life. Rest up dear lady, feel better soon and those wishes extend to the smaller portion.

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  40. Ron Dudley30 July 2013 at 10:35

    What Mia said - I couldn't have said it better. You'll be missed in your absence...

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  41. Frances30 July 2013 at 10:46

    I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you strength, and the very best.

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  42. BECKY30 July 2013 at 12:28

    Dear EC, I've been neglecting your blog again, and I'm so sorry to read the latest news. I read back through your past four or five posts, too, so hopefully, I haven't missed too much. I say "ditto" to Mimsie's comment, too. From what all you've been through, for so many months, I swear....you are some kind of saint or angel! Take care of yourself first, because YOU must be well to help SP! Hugs from The Midwest of the USA!

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  43. J Cosmo Newbery31 July 2013 at 19:53

    Thinking of you...

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  44. John Wiswell31 July 2013 at 23:46

    Please take care. I can only imagine how trying the smaller portions issues have been for you, and you must take care of yourself as well.

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  45. Betty1 August 2013 at 10:13

    I hope you all heal fast and fully! You'll be missed!

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  46. Anonymous2 August 2013 at 00:50

    Oh no - so SORRY to hear this! Take care.

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  47. Pia K2 August 2013 at 06:54

    i hope you are both feeling better so so very soon, *hugs and warm thoughts*

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  48. Jennifer Richardson2 August 2013 at 11:06

    loving and lifting you all
    as you mend.
    be oh so gentle with yourself,
    Jennifer

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  49. Unknown4 August 2013 at 02:59

    Feel better soon and get all the rest you need. Sending blessings

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  50. Anonymous4 August 2013 at 10:01

    For some peculiar reason this post did not come up in my stream. Hence, I apologise you did not see a comment from me. I do hope also that with the passing of time things are looking up?

    Thinking of you and yours. Take care xoxo

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  51. Deb6 August 2013 at 23:32

    Wishing you a speedy recovery & the best of health. These photos were stunning, thank you for sharing.

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  52. Linda Starr9 August 2013 at 09:04

    Life can be a real "b" at times, hope you get well son.

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  53. Linda Starr9 August 2013 at 09:05

    and the skinny portion as well. I hoover over publish and it just takes over. ha.

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  54. kim9 August 2013 at 20:05

    I hope you're feeling much better now and that many beautiful birds have visited your garden to sing to you

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