Oh, dear, I'm so sorry! As Ro said, no point in giving medical advice to a doctor (they don't listen even when it's GOOD advice/jk), so I'll just wish you a refu'ah sh'laymah--a full and speedy recovery.
I'll be awake awhile longer with my aching eyes, if you want company between coughing fits. But I hope you fall asleep instead...
Sherlock was a bit subdued this morning, when John wasn't magically better overnight, and took him the largest glass of orange juice I've ever seen. And asked to keep some phlegm... So not too distressed! But he wants John better asap. As we all do.
Oh yuck. Sorry, John. Allergy-related or just a cold? Hope you feel better soon. Watch some classic Who on the internet and have L bring you some Thom Yum.
Hope you've felt better as the days gone on John :-)
Sherlock I was thinking that in order to get better as quickly as possible John is going to need as many vitamins and minerals as he can get which will be best provided by a good selection of different coloured foods and you are so good at coming up with meals like that and I'm sure Greg could buy what you needed on the way home from work :-) I though this looked quite good
Mrs H is feeding Sherlock tonight. And I told him not to put degus on you, no matter how lovely they are, in case degu-flu becomes the new bird flu or swine flu.
Hope you're feeling a bit better. And go back to bed! And wrap up warm. And drink plenty. And other doctory advice.
Love you too. I told Sherlock he could come and see you briefly to check on you when he phoned me after school, so I hope he didn't wake you or anything. He sounded a bit worried. I thought he should at least see you.
Sherlock, in lieu of letting the degus cuddle up with John (because Lestrade is quite right, you don't want to get them sick too), maybe you could make John a get well soon card, with pictures of the degus--and lots of glitter, of course. (And he does have Spider to cuddle!)
I hope you're feeling a bit better, John. Even if it brings you closer to culturing phlegm. :)
Here's a recipe, Sherlock, though it looks like you would have to have a LOT of them to make it work. And I think they'd be more fun to play with, rather than eat.
Before anyone (mainly John) has some sort of panic that I've agreed to an aquarium along with the rest of our menagerie, they're just dried out 'shells' of urchins, for him to look at.
While the doc is lying in bed And coughing is hurting his head The degus will skitter There’ll be mountains of glitter and many a journal’ll be read ;-)
As you should be, Lestrade. Clearly my feelings are deeply hurt that you decided to sleep after a long, tiring day rather than entertain me. How dare you? :P
In case you need 'em, quiet activities for a sick Doc:
Ha, he sounds like he's doing seal impressions at the moment, when he coughs. Badgers will be a great addition.
I'm currently doing battle with Sherlock, as I said I'd take him to school and go to work late, but he is insisting he is the best person to experiment in J.... I mean, nurse John back to health, and has currently hidden his school jumper.
He could go without his jumper or shoes or coat or even just in his pyjamas I'm sure Mrs t wouldn't mind ;-) (of course I would never have been so cruel as to do that to my daughter after an hours argument ;-) )
I try not to do the DI voice except when it's really serious. We tend to negotiate instead. With him giving considerably more ground than me.
The problem this morning, it seems, is that he doesn't quite believe I'm going to work after taking him to school - he thinks I might be coming back here. Which I wish I was, but I'm not.
I think we're pretty much agreed he's going to school and I'm going to do my best to be the one who picks him up this afternoon, too.
The without coat/shoes/jumper option had occurred, but it's pouring with rain again and he'd probably enjoy it far too much...
Desert Wanderer I'm going to ask Mrs T if we can make badgers from paper and Lestrade's printing off the instructions and he says he's going to leave a copy for John too so he might make one too and then his and mine can go together maybe thank you for showing us the website.
The card you made sounds lovely, Sherlock. I'm quite envious, no-one makes me glittery germ cards when I'm ill. Mind you, my husband does make me lots of cups of tea, which is just as nice.
John, in case you haven't already seen these: http://capybarasthatlooklikerafaelnadal.tumblr.com
Lestrade - good luck with today, hope you manage to get home early, and that Sherlock isn't too tiring.
Glittery germs are most extremely appropriate for a get well card--Hallmark should look into it, definitely. Perfect, Sherlock! :)
I, too, would love to see photos of any origami badgers made today. I might try make one myself, even. :) (Later, though, after I use the magic de-swelling eye drops.)
I hope you're feeling better today, John! And that everyone is having a good and/or productive day.
Thanks all. Slightly worried Sherlock could be coming down with whatever John has, as he was coughing this morning... But it magically cleared up when we were on the way to school and remained absent while he explained badgers to Mrs T, so it might have been for my ebenfit at home in an attempt to get the day off... He wouldn't let me look to see if his throat was sore, which makes me think it wasn't...
DW--He didn't even have me come in, just prescribed corticosteroid drops (for 5 days) over the phone. Apparently he's swamped with people with the same reactions to this lovely pollen season. Always part of a crowd!
How's the coursework going? And the bicycle event planning? :)
My flight failed an event yesterday, and between this coursework, classes for my degree, and my real work (since your real job doesn't stop just because you're in training for 8 weeks 1,000 miles away) I'm absolutely buried. In the good news front, Thirsty Thursday is a go.
Are the drops working?
Sherlock, if you get bored with badgers, here's a bunch of other animals: http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-animals-instructions.html
DW - that's a great collection of animals. I might use some of the easier ones for my Brownies.
L - hopefully Sherlock won't catch John's lurgy, but if he does I suspect it will be very obvious that he's not well, with his normal buoyancy disappearing.
That group of animals is how I imagine the Watson-Lestrade-Holmes flat would look without the stringent import/export rules currently in place. :)
I feel I should clarify lest I give the wrong perception about our commitment to the course. We're required to have two flight social events of a certain duration during the week, one of which is covered by Thirsty Thursday.
children think the school day is forever, the people doing the school run know that it is no time at all ;-)
It's amazing how little gets done some days but pick up time to bedtime is almost as long (maybe longer in Sherlock's case) than the school day so it's not surprising really!
I hope you don't have too much to take home with you in order to get away.
DW - I'll watch it later. No news from John, no. Hopefully he's sleeping.
Sherlock, I'm on the way, I called the office to say I'd be late, but in case you or Mrs T didn't get the message... I'm really sorry, I'll be there as soon as I can, okay?
Lestrade is rubbish we didn't go for cake or to the park or anything and he was talking on his stupid phone all the way home and it was boring and I put get well soon in my card to John but now he really has to get well soon because being ill is stupid and boring and he's a doctor so he should make a cure.
All very fair feelings Sherlock but maybe not the best way to communicate them. Lestrade is trying his best to make everything work the best he can and John wouldn't be ill by choice would he?
I know that that doesn't make you feel any less upset, worried or even bored but try to see that it's not for long and everyone is trying just as much as you are to make it all work ok :-)
Was school OK? did you do anything fun or interesting?
John he's on the phone again and it's not even anyone I want to talk to like Molly and it's boring can I come in and see you please and I promise I won't catch your germs or anything.
Oh, Sherlock, it is uncomfortable and wrong-feeling when things aren't the way they usually are, isn't it? Even when everyone is doing their best it doesn't feel good.
I'm sure Lestrade would rather play with you (like he did last night and will as soon as his police work lets him) than do his police work, but at least this way he is there with you.
Did you do any origami at school? I bet if you made an animal, you could show it to John, although maybe from the doorway. (Because having a cough like that really hurts in your chest and throat, and you really don't want to catch it, even if it seems worth the risk now.)
Sherlock, did you know that the Japanese believe if you fold a thousand cranes, you can make a wish, such as for long life or wellness? I bet if you fold a thousand cranes, you can make a wish for John to be better.
And if Lestrade helps you, you can do it pretty quickly. It doesn't take long to fold the cranes, and once you get started it's rather addictive. Here's a website that shows you how:
http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-crane.html
Even if you aren't able to fold a thousand, I think John would appreciate as many as you can fold. They're very pretty!
He's got to do his job, Sherlock. We're lucky there are parts of it he can do from home. I'll come and sit on the sofa and you can tell me about school.
Are you feeling any better yet John? I can only offer the best wishes for a speedy recovery as I can't post you my mum's homemade soup.
I could post what I made last night, homemade marshmallows! Unbelievably delicious and very satisfying to make, but I don't suggest Sherlock make them without lots of adult supervision, boiling sugar is dangerous...and not the good kind.
He is right, I am being a bit rubbish. Sorry John. You can have some hot tea, or honey, lemon and whiskey, and a pile of paper to fold. And a grumpy Sherlock . Just what the doctor ordered... or proof I'm no doctor, maybe.
There are three steps to always feeling like you're being a little bit rubbish Greg,
1) Have a job you like, do well and adds value to the world
2) fall madly in love with the most amazing person in the world who you want to spend every moment with
3) find children to love in a way you never imagined you ever would or could and who, again, you want to spend all your time with.
the result is you can't possibly do all the things you want to or feel you should all the time and you feel a bit rubbish about it. The up side is you have a partner you adores you, kids who moan you don't spend enough time with them (that is better than ones who don't moan about it because they'd rather you didn't) and a job you're good at.
Thanks EBSAnon. That did make me feel a lot better.
I'm currently doing paperwork and degu minding, as they kept trying to eat Sherlock's origami. My paperwork was considered less important if consumed :)
kids who moan you don't spend enough time with them (that is better than ones who don't moan about it because they'd rather you didn't)
Excellent point, ex, excellent!
There is a YouTube channel called SciShow that you might enjoy, Sherlock. But ask John to check it out first to make sure it's okay for you to watch. (John, it's a bunch of short, irreverent, very fast-paced science lectures, and it's worth a look, I think, but the host does use some mild profanity.)
There is no paperwork more important than origami! and if Sherlock, John or anyone else actually manages to make a badger they really need to show us, please
Can you ring Mycroft Greg? I know he probably knows all about John being ill but if you can ring him and tell him how much you want to see him at weekend but that it is worrying you that you might not be able to it will probably be easier for both of you rather than worrying what each other is thinking.
Mycroft is likely to be somewhere thinking much the same thing and possibly trying to work out if he should ring you and tell you not to bother so you don't feel the pressure of feeling like you have to decide between people.
Being kept in the loop is probably the most important thing for Mycroft, I know it was for me.
Well i was going to go right when his classes finish, on my day off, which is tomorrow.
I know he'll be totally understanding about it, because he always is, but he doesnt ask for much, so it seems more unfair when he misses out - or has to be postponed from it being the first week back.
Like Anony, I thought he asked if you could come on the weekend...Maybe you could still manage Saturday or Sunday? That would still be his first week back.
I did say the weekend, but Lestrade didn't know when he was working, so we decided we might go out for one evening.
It doesn't matter though, he called last night and said it might have to be the weekend. I don't mind.
I hope you're feeling better, John. I could hear your coughing in the background last night when Lestrade called. Quite a few people here are ill too. My Housemaster says it always happens after the holidays and everyone brings their germs back to school.
You're a good lad Mycroft and it's good that you've talked about it and you're ok with waiting a few days but it does 'matter' or Greg wouldn't be worrying about it :-)
Are you feeling ok? does the university idea of freshers flu apply to boarding schools as well then? I suppose it must really when you think about it all those germs from around the country meeting in one place ;-)
(And before anyone starts getting wrong ideas, I said that to Mycroft because a) I do admire him, and b) because I myself am going through a series of "downs" both large and small and handling them with just about no grace at all. And absolutely nothing else, because, as I said, I am handling my downs with no grace and have very little brain space for anything else. My sincere apologies if anyone thought otherwise.)
I'm glad you've managed to talk and arrange things Mycroft/Greg.
hope things are going well at school Mycroft, hope you're having a nice evening Greg and hope you're feeling a bit better John.(I hope sherlock is asleep as well)
I'm glad you've managed to talk and arrange things Mycroft/Greg.
hope things are going well at school Mycroft, hope you're having a nice evening Greg and hope you're feeling a bit better John.(I hope sherlock is asleep as well)
L, well, sh- stuff happens and there's just one of you to go around, much to the chagrin of the Internet, so...
By the way, the germs on the cart are some specific germs or just general germs?
Glittery feet - tee hee! :-)
RR - wow. Glad that the eyedrops help!
Mycroft - good to see you commenting :-) You have this ability to stay completely silent and hidden for days at a time. Makes me miss you sometimes. I like to read your and Sherlock's comments...
Sherlock - life sucks sometimes. But you've got the origami instructions now...
DW - Thirsty Thursday? Tomorrow?
On my front - finally defeated most of the paperwork. Decided that my boss's daughter-in-law is really such a person that if stupid could blossom she'd look like a summer meadow (Czech idiom; a similar one is "if stupid could hover he wouldn't need a plane"). I mean, really. She really really does think that just because she tells me that she made some agreement with the boss I won't simply turn in my chair and ask him as he sits about 2,5 meters away from me? I get people that try and dunk their real or imagined competition, I get liars, I get cheats - but I don't get stupid...
Also, have an apple puzzle! :-) It's awesome! I will buy some apples on my way to work tomorrow and nom the puzzles afterwards :-)
I don't know how anyone handles kids and work and everything else and stays sane. I mean, on their own. Not that I am on my own, but you know what I mean.
Mycroft, you're fantastic, and I'm certain I can get to you at the weekend - Mrs Hudson will mind Sherlock for a few hours if John isn't up to it.
Sherlock said he wished you were here today, because I was being boring - he said you were more fun than me :)
I don't know how anyone handles kids and work and everything else and stays sane. I mean, on their own. Not that I am on my own, but you know what I mean.
Pssssst...secret answer: WE DON'T! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *cue crazy eyes and drooling*
Yeah. And there are normally two of us (both working full time) and one of him, and he's smart and funny and inquisitive but not nearly as...Sherlock...as Sherlock is. But yeah, when one of us goes down, well. Sometimes there are things that just have to slip and not get done, or there's a bit more takeout, or laundry waits another day. As long as everyone is fed and clean and comfortable, that's all you need. Good luck, L, and I hope you feel better soon, John!
when hubby broke his back a few years ago I only had one little person but for five months I was looking after him, the little one and all the home stuff. I found ignoring my usual expectations of myself was the only way to go. Love, feed, clean and clothe the people and let the rest wait ;-) (I did go slightly mad though ;-) )
I know there's a common expression that fits this situation. It's right on the tip of my tongue. Something about pans and coffee makers? Dishes and espresso machines? Cauldrons and toasters?
Sherlock was a bit less grumpy because a. i promised I wouldn't be late to fetch him, and we'd go somewhere on the way home, b. Mrs T said that with the additional instructions for folding other animals, they could do that today, as badgers might have been too hard for some kids, and c. He got to ride on my shoulders all the way to school, because I'm soft and wrapped around his little finger, apparently.
I'm at least happy that I'm staying in and looking after John, although people still keep phoning me.
I'm glad Sherlock is a bit happier and glad you're feeling happy as well :-)
'soft and wrapped around his little finger' I don't think so. I'd go for, you know how to get him to do what YOU want with the least amount of fuss while making him think he's getting what he wants ;-) the fine art or child wrangling ;-)
Haven't stopped crying. Feel like I'm going to die. But John says the soup is nice. Obviously I can't trust him, as he can't possibly have any taste buds left after eating stuff like that.
He got to ride on my shoulders all the way to school, because I'm soft and wrapped around his little finger, apparently.
Because that's something that makes him happy, apparently. :) (I bet you two left a trail of "awwwwww"s behind you all the way to school. :))
he can't possibly have any taste buds left after eating stuff like that.
Well, it makes him happy! (Do you have any eyedrops you can use to wash out your eyes? That should help with the tearing. Or clean water is good, too--John will know if it's okay to use tap water.)
Did you have a chance to look at that SciShow channel on YouTube, John? I was watching a bunch of them last night for fun, and I was pleased that the show notes provide good source links. (For myself, but also because if you think it would be good for Sherlock, he'd have somewhere to go with his questions.)
HAHAHA, you're a brave and caring man, L, for risking the wrath of the chilies to make John some hot and sour, or whatever scorching hot broth you've managed for him.
Are you feeling any better today, John? Hope your illness doesn't go to your ears. I was sick last week with a nasty sinus thing and now all of a sudden both ears ache like nothing else. Ugh. Doctor Liz, here I come.
And a full report on Thirsty Thursday, DW, as soon as you're sober enough to type! (although not waiting until you're sober might be funnier for the rest of us...)
Sherlock, from what I can find in a quick search, sometimes they survive and sometimes they don't. I found an abstract of a study of the effects of an oil spill from a tanker on starfish that, if I understand it correctly, says the starfish were not much affected, and also many photos like the one here that shows starfish that died from the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
You're quite right, I'm not John, but when I saw your question I got curious and looked it up, and then I saw he hadn't answered, so I gave you the information I found.
I guess while you're watching everyone you and Lestrade are discussing ocean life? Or is it oils spills?
Are you seeing anything interesting from up there? I'd think you would see different things about people than when you're on the ground.
Sherlock - I don't know very much about starfish, but I suspect it would depends on the extent of the oil spill and what kind of starfish. Any particular reason? Are you having fun?
We were talking about animals because my homework is about animals and I said badgers like jam but Lestrade said I can't say that without evidence and then we wondered if jam would be bad for them and evidence in murders and animals being murdered and we were going to climb a tree but Lestrade thought he might get in trouble and we've bought you cake but I'll have it if you're too ill to eat it.
I put in the hottest chillies I could get, and white pepper. Tried it, it made me almost throw up it was so hot, so I chucked in two more and let it sit while I persuaded my body not to reject my entire digestive tract, then fed it to you.
I don't think the Thai place test it quite like that. And I have no idea how you can enjoy it, but I'm very glad you did.
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better John :-) it sounds like chillies might be some sort of miracle cure but then i guess what doesn't kill you and all that ;-)
I hope you haven't made yourself sick with trying it Greg, it seems rather a scary idea for soup!!
All I can say, Nameless, is you didn't have what I experienced in your mouth earlier. All that chilli has to come out somehow.... and I certainly don't want to try it again!
Right. And I'm very careful about cross contamination in my kitchen. Don't want one intentionally spicy food leading to another spicy...food, which would be less pleasant for all concerned.
Afterall, asparagus gets about a bit, doesn't it? Doesn't bear thinking about.
RR: Here's a clip of Muttley laughing. He's from the Wacky Races cartoon, the sidekick of Dick Dastardly. My ma laughs like him a bit! A bit of a wheeze going on.
Second heat mine too crash on turn three no injuries except.grass.and.a bottle of.wine but victorybwas in hand after stratwgic placement of elbow and tactical deployment of ice water
Noooooo, please do not stop updates, DW--they are making me smile a very great deal lot, and I'm sure everyone in the UK will enjoy them every bit as much when they see them!
Bikes r brokn not ment for 250 pounds now lnow how to curse and count inpolish captcha is wocked hard to I am two for two for races. Doc hope u r sleeping and feel less mutly or seal like in morning Lestrade hope morning is more if favorite kind of hot and sweaty Nd such in a short time.
DW - At least now you know how to curse and count in Polish, and the bikes' carrying capacity. I'm sure at least one of those bits of knowledge will come in handy one day. =) I hope you've arrived home safely! (and that you don't have a hangover tomorrow...)
DW - you made me smile sooo wide! :-) Cursing in Polish is funny, especially as the language actually sounds so soft...
John - hope you feel better! By the way, some of my friends are swearing by Hot Cayenne Pepper Drink: Put a tablespoon of honey in the mug, squeeze in juices from half a lemon, add as much cayenne pepper as you wish, boil the water, let it sit for a minute or two, pour the water into the rest of mix and drink. Sounds like your (Lestrade's?) napalm soup, definitely from the same family.
I can't stand it, my stomach does not appreciate hot things at all :-)
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Tee hee, now to survive Friday and I have 4 days off! The weekend and on Tuesday is national holiday, so when I asked Monday off (it's our wedding anniversary), the boss decided the whole company has Monday off :-)
DW - sounds like you've had a good time :-D I hope the hangover fairy is gentle with you; remember, painkillers, hydration, and multicarbs. There's a reason the Full English was invented ;-)
CR - Mmmm, long weekend. Great to have a boss who gives everyone the day off :-)
John - glad to hear you're feeling a bit better, even if it does make you sound a bit Mutley. Does that make Lestrade Dick Dastardly?
Hope you're okay this morning, DW. Go and find a mug of coffee, some water, aspirin, a full fry up, including black pudding and chase it all down with a bloody mary.
John pointed out last night that after thirty-something years of smoking, I always sound like Mutley when I really laugh, so I shouldn't call him that...
I'm not coughing up lungs, no, just hoping one day my taste buds might grow back...
I hope you had as much fun as it sounded like you were having last night, DW, yay for winning your races!
CR, three cheers for a long weekend all round at your job--now everyone at work can celebrate your anniversary! :)
I hope you are feeling a lot better today, John. (At least your funny laugh is a temporary phenomenon! :))
Do you have off both Saturday and Sunday this week, L?
I have to run--the a.c. unit that was taken out on Tuesday is being brought back in about twenty minutes, and then I have all the Shabbat prep my mother usually does on top of what I usually do as she not only has John's cough but a horrible streaming cold. Bye!
Happy anniversary, CR. Hope you have a good weekend. :)
Hangover isn't too bad. Luckily it's overcast and misty and a bit cool outside. I've been drinking Gatorade like it's going out of style and might actually have a cup of coffee (gasp) if I can find one. Today's lectures are "Understanding the UCMJ," "Ethics," and a three hours of computer simulations, so nothing requiring too many brain bytes.
DW, if you're apologising for drunk comments then I feel like I should make some sort of sacrificial offering to make up for the drugged up ramblings I've posted on here over the months!
But you do seem to have got a bit of hangover on me, which you can have back just whenever you want.
DW- Glad you had a good time, and are still coherent, if a bit hungover. And heck, we I know its not my blog, but you didn't say anything to apolgize for, IMO. We've all drunk/drugged blogged at one time or another (well, I say "we all," but I mean me, and maybe L. And you. And John. Anyone else managed that?)
Aaaand I've decided I'm knocking off at lunch today and going home for the afternoon. Screw this noise, I need a break before I either snap or run away from home. How does everyone else make life seem so easy, and why does it have to be so difficult in reality?
And obviously, those of you in London, stay away from the area until the police have declared the area re-opened. There, done my official public service bit.
Looks like the police have their usual excellent (and very calm) stuff, and TCR is returning to normal... check out @MetPoliceUK on twitter for some updates (https://twitter.com/#!/metpoliceuk).
DW - glad to see you didn't end up with much of a hangover :-)
Lestrade - does this mean you're feeling under the weather? Not coughing are you?
DW your Thirsty Thursday sounds brilliant! And congrats on winning, if ever you and your friends are in London I offer a combined social, your friends and my rowing team of bananas medical students, it would be a night to remember...or not remember as the case may be. And I always found that Immodium/Motilium/some other kind of smooth muscle relaxant + coffee + ibuprofen + orange juice + protein is a very soothing combination.
L - so pleased I'm not in London til tomorrow, and it's not my part of town, but still not nice.
I hope your hangover is long gone by now, DW. (Ethics doesn't require brain bytes?! I can't even comment on the other lecture, as I'm not sure what that intimidating title even means. :D)
Just a headache, now chased away with a couple of pills.
Very much hoping that's all it was and is now GONE, L. I think all three of you--four, including Mycroft--could use a lovely, relaxing, happy weekend. :) What're you up to this evening?
This evening Sherlock and I are making butternut squash and chickpea curry (very mild for me, searing for John), as Sherlock has decided John MUST eat hot stuff to get even-betterer.
I'm sure he did it on purpose, to see what it was like. Anyway, he's okay. Lucky it wasn't the ones I used yesterday, or he'd probably have dissolved, or spontaneously combusted or something.
ExB - having unfortunately experienced both, I think I'd call it a tie. Not quite as painful with the eyes, but on the other hand you're also semi-blind.
While it is undeniable that second-hand experience is never quite the same as finding out for yourself, perhaps Sherlock can be persuaded to forgo those particular experiments on himself?
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1 – 200 of 204 Newer› Newest»Aw, poor John! Get better soon. Not going to give any advice, as you're a doctor, and don't need telling! Hope it's over quickly.
Oh, dear, I'm so sorry! As Ro said, no point in giving medical advice to a doctor (they don't listen even when it's GOOD advice/jk), so I'll just wish you a refu'ah sh'laymah--a full and speedy recovery.
I'll be awake awhile longer with my aching eyes, if you want company between coughing fits. But I hope you fall asleep instead...
Feel better soon, wondered why you were so quiet yesterday.
Lancs. Anon
Hey, I thought you can't catch viruses through the internet! Sorry, John! Get better soon!
Hope you don't read this, John, but if yobu do, go back to bed!
I've sorted out Sherlock to and from school with Mrs H's assisstance, and i'll be home as early as I can.
Oh, ick :-( Hope you manage to get plenty of rest today, John. Feel better soon.
Hope you manage to sleep today and start to feel better soon.
How much is Sherlock wigging out at the concept of John being ill?
Sorry to hear that, Doc. Hope it goes away quickly.
Sherlock was a bit subdued this morning, when John wasn't magically better overnight, and took him the largest glass of orange juice I've ever seen. And asked to keep some phlegm... So not too distressed! But he wants John better asap. As we all do.
Well, watch out for him, Doctors make abysmal patients and will look you straight in the eye and lie about how ill they are!
Oh yuck. Sorry, John. Allergy-related or just a cold? Hope you feel better soon. Watch some classic Who on the internet and have L bring you some Thom Yum.
Hope you've felt better as the days gone on John :-)
Sherlock I was thinking that in order to get better as quickly as possible John is going to need as many vitamins and minerals as he can get which will be best provided by a good selection of different coloured foods and you are so good at coming up with meals like that and I'm sure Greg could buy what you needed on the way home from work :-)
I though this looked quite good
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-37PWo02y4Ws/T2LUSAAuSFI/AAAAAAAACMY/Guwxtl_wuNw/s1600/RainbowMarch2012+143.jpg
as did this
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AiS14PclZLI/TrSfsx-cCkI/AAAAAAAAESM/FoqHj4YwZ2k/s400/IMG_2709.JPG
obviously followed by this
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Rainbow-Jello-Full-2004-July-30.jpg
not that I think there are many healthy things in that but it looks tasty :-)
Hope you've had a nice day at school.
Anonybob
Thanks guys and you especially, L. Think i may have told Sherlock we can culture my phlegm when i feel less like death. Pottery sure that was mistake.
Not a problem, my little germ farm.
Mrs H is feeding Sherlock tonight. And I told him not to put degus on you, no matter how lovely they are, in case degu-flu becomes the new bird flu or swine flu.
Hope you're feeling a bit better. And go back to bed! And wrap up warm. And drink plenty. And other doctory advice.
I shall bring you napalm soup home.
Mmm napalm soup. Love you.
Love you too. I told Sherlock he could come and see you briefly to check on you when he phoned me after school, so I hope he didn't wake you or anything. He sounded a bit worried. I thought he should at least see you.
Sherlock, in lieu of letting the degus cuddle up with John (because Lestrade is quite right, you don't want to get them sick too), maybe you could make John a get well soon card, with pictures of the degus--and lots of glitter, of course. (And he does have Spider to cuddle!)
I hope you're feeling a bit better, John. Even if it brings you closer to culturing phlegm. :)
L - sort of awake anyway. He was fine. Tried to read me one of my medical journals and couldn't sit still that long. sweet though.
Sorry, had to do an interview.
Glad he was okay, i'm on the way home, with some paperwork, to give Mrs H a break - I know she gets tired with him.
I'll get your soup on the way. Anything else you want? (don't answer if you're asleep...)
Lestrade says I can buy some sea urchins!
to eat or play with Sherlock?
ex boarding school anon
I didn't know you could eat them! I want BOTH!
Here's a recipe, Sherlock, though it looks like you would have to have a LOT of them to make it work. And I think they'd be more fun to play with, rather than eat.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/sea-urchin-bruschetta-recipe/index.html
You don't get much food out of each one Sherlock but you can eat them.
I was only kidding though I thought they would be to play with.
ex boarding school anon
I definitely want to eat one maybe lots
I admire your eagerness to try new foods, Sherlock!
Before you knew you could eat them, what were you planning to do with the sea urchins?
Before anyone (mainly John) has some sort of panic that I've agreed to an aquarium along with the rest of our menagerie, they're just dried out 'shells' of urchins, for him to look at.
I very carefully did not ask about aquariums or terrariums, L!
Dried sea urchin...shells? husks? whatever they're called...come in some amazing colors and sizes; I've used them in craft work on occasion.
Quite relieved to hear that thanks
My best friend and I collect the dried-out shells on the beaches in Greece, they're so delicately beautiful.
Hope you feel better soon John, and as a terrible influence I am all for Sherlock culturing phlegm, he could even diagnose you!
Just... stay in bed, and don't emerge, Danger. Seeing the kitchen or living room will not be good for your health.
Heh, you been having a "fun" evening, Lestrade?
John - hope a day of rest has helped a bit.
So, has there been an explosion of glitter, L? Or did Sherlock cook tea?
Let's just say that John's get well soon card is.... graphic, yet glittery.
And the degus have had fun negotiating a short (glitter free) obstacle course.
Sounds like a perfectly Sherlock get well card. (And John knows that cleaning up glitter is your job, so it can hardly set back his recovery!)
A degu obstacle course sounds like fun for the whole family. :)
While the doc is lying in bed
And coughing is hurting his head
The degus will skitter
There’ll be mountains of glitter
and many a journal’ll be read ;-)
Glad you and Sherlock have had fun Greg :-)
Anonybob
While the doc is lying in bed
And coughing is hurting his head
The degus will skitter
There’ll be mountains of glitter
And many a journal’ll be read
Glad you and Sherlock have had fun Greg :-)
Anonybob
He is a great kid. But I am knackered now :)
even Danger hacking a lung up may not wake me tonight.
Hope you both manage to get a decent night's sleep.
I'm sure Sherlock greatly enjoyed the extra attention (reassuring, too). :)
And I'm ABSOLUTELY sure John appreciated it.
I hope all three of you manages a good night. (And feel better, John.)
Went to get a glass of water. Glitter on my feet. heh
Well, it's more original than nail polish! (I hope you get right back to sleep. :))
Wish it was possible for hugs to actually cure people.
And sorry.... thought I'd got all the glitter.
You'd have to open a clinic of your own; I hear you give good hugs.
Is a bit of distraction in order?
Eep! I hope you feel better ASAP John!
...graphic, glittery get-well card? Is Sherlock looking to open a rival company to Hallmark? :)
I hope it was a quiet, restful night for all of you.
~A from NW
Sorry, DW, I really needed to try and sleep!
Hope you also feel better soon, A.
The card involved giant glittery germs... possibly not what Hallmark want?
As you should be, Lestrade. Clearly my feelings are deeply hurt that you decided to sleep after a long, tiring day rather than entertain me. How dare you? :P
In case you need 'em, quiet activities for a sick Doc:
Badger!origami: http://dev.origami.com/images_pdf/badger.pdf
How to make badger sounds: http://www.badgerland.co.uk/animals/voice_detailed.html
Finally, some otter videos and such for a bit of variety: http://cuteotters.com/
Ha, he sounds like he's doing seal impressions at the moment, when he coughs. Badgers will be a great addition.
I'm currently doing battle with Sherlock, as I said I'd take him to school and go to work late, but he is insisting he is the best person to experiment in J.... I mean, nurse John back to health, and has currently hidden his school jumper.
Seal impressions sound uncomfortable. :(
Good luck in your quest. I'm sure you'll manage quite well. Does your scary DI voice work on Sherlock? Or is he immune, like Sally?
He could go without his jumper or shoes or coat or even just in his pyjamas I'm sure Mrs t wouldn't mind ;-) (of course I would never have been so cruel as to do that to my daughter after an hours argument ;-) )
I hope you feel better as the day goes on John.
Anonybob
I try not to do the DI voice except when it's really serious. We tend to negotiate instead. With him giving considerably more ground than me.
The problem this morning, it seems, is that he doesn't quite believe I'm going to work after taking him to school - he thinks I might be coming back here. Which I wish I was, but I'm not.
I think we're pretty much agreed he's going to school and I'm going to do my best to be the one who picks him up this afternoon, too.
The without coat/shoes/jumper option had occurred, but it's pouring with rain again and he'd probably enjoy it far too much...
That is where the plan falls down sometimes ;-)
I'm glad you've reached agreement it is nicer that way that's for sure.
I hope work behaves for you Greg so you can be where you want to be later.:-)
Anonybob
Desert Wanderer I'm going to ask Mrs T if we can make badgers from paper and Lestrade's printing off the instructions and he says he's going to leave a copy for John too so he might make one too and then his and mine can go together maybe thank you for showing us the website.
That sounds great Sherlock. Once you've made them perhaps John or Lestrade could upload a picture for us.
Any other badgers prepared to try making one?
Negotiation is usually better than demand anyway. I was only kidding.
You're welcome, Sherlock. If you do make one, let us know how easy or hard it is. You guys could make a whole clan!
The card you made sounds lovely, Sherlock. I'm quite envious, no-one makes me glittery germ cards when I'm ill. Mind you, my husband does make me lots of cups of tea, which is just as nice.
John, in case you haven't already seen these: http://capybarasthatlooklikerafaelnadal.tumblr.com
Lestrade - good luck with today, hope you manage to get home early, and that Sherlock isn't too tiring.
Glittery germs are most extremely appropriate for a get well card--Hallmark should look into it, definitely. Perfect, Sherlock! :)
I, too, would love to see photos of any origami badgers made today. I might try make one myself, even. :) (Later, though, after I use the magic de-swelling eye drops.)
I hope you're feeling better today, John! And that everyone is having a good and/or productive day.
Thanks all. Slightly worried Sherlock could be coming down with whatever John has, as he was coughing this morning... But it magically cleared up when we were on the way to school and remained absent while he explained badgers to Mrs T, so it might have been for my ebenfit at home in an attempt to get the day off... He wouldn't let me look to see if his throat was sore, which makes me think it wasn't...
Heh!
Well, time enough to worry about it if reappears and doesn't disappear when something more interesting comes up. :)
Never underestimate the deviosity of children. Sneaky like foxes.
RR, sounds like your visit with the allergist went well?
DW--He didn't even have me come in, just prescribed corticosteroid drops (for 5 days) over the phone. Apparently he's swamped with people with the same reactions to this lovely pollen season. Always part of a crowd!
How's the coursework going? And the bicycle event planning? :)
My flight failed an event yesterday, and between this coursework, classes for my degree, and my real work (since your real job doesn't stop just because you're in training for 8 weeks 1,000 miles away) I'm absolutely buried. In the good news front, Thirsty Thursday is a go.
Are the drops working?
Sherlock, if you get bored with badgers, here's a bunch of other animals: http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-animals-instructions.html
Maybe you could figure out how to make a Degu?
DW--The drops are sort of working. The eyes are less swollen, anyway! I'm sorry everything is so swamping. :( But yay for Thirsty Thursday!
Whoa, that is a whole menagerie of origami animals!
DW - that's a great collection of animals. I might use some of the easier ones for my Brownies.
L - hopefully Sherlock won't catch John's lurgy, but if he does I suspect it will be very obvious that he's not well, with his normal buoyancy disappearing.
That group of animals is how I imagine the Watson-Lestrade-Holmes flat would look without the stringent import/export rules currently in place. :)
I feel I should clarify lest I give the wrong perception about our commitment to the course. We're required to have two flight social events of a certain duration during the week, one of which is covered by Thirsty Thursday.
SH - yeah, he was just grumpy this morning, rather than ill and sad.
Hope your work gives you a break soon, DW.
I honestly don't understand whee the. Day goes, inbetween dropping the boy wonder off and the end of school.
It's a mystery for the ages, L!
children think the school day is forever, the people doing the school run know that it is no time at all ;-)
It's amazing how little gets done some days but pick up time to bedtime is almost as long (maybe longer in Sherlock's case) than the school day so it's not surprising really!
I hope you don't have too much to take home with you in order to get away.
Anonybob
Do you know this one, Lestrade? It's a good one for a long work day.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6SgUkwtcfbE
I hope that link works.
Have you heard from Doc at all?
DW - I'll watch it later. No news from John, no. Hopefully he's sleeping.
Sherlock, I'm on the way, I called the office to say I'd be late, but in case you or Mrs T didn't get the message... I'm really sorry, I'll be there as soon as I can, okay?
Lestrade is rubbish we didn't go for cake or to the park or anything and he was talking on his stupid phone all the way home and it was boring and I put get well soon in my card to John but now he really has to get well soon because being ill is stupid and boring and he's a doctor so he should make a cure.
I'm working on it, Sherlock. Did you decide where you want to go?
All very fair feelings Sherlock but maybe not the best way to communicate them. Lestrade is trying his best to make everything work the best he can and John wouldn't be ill by choice would he?
I know that that doesn't make you feel any less upset, worried or even bored but try to see that it's not for long and everyone is trying just as much as you are to make it all work ok :-)
Was school OK? did you do anything fun or interesting?
Anonybob
John he's on the phone again and it's not even anyone I want to talk to like Molly and it's boring can I come in and see you please and I promise I won't catch your germs or anything.
Sherlock, did.you make a badger?
Oh, Sherlock, it is uncomfortable and wrong-feeling when things aren't the way they usually are, isn't it? Even when everyone is doing their best it doesn't feel good.
I'm sure Lestrade would rather play with you (like he did last night and will as soon as his police work lets him) than do his police work, but at least this way he is there with you.
Did you do any origami at school? I bet if you made an animal, you could show it to John, although maybe from the doorway. (Because having a cough like that really hurts in your chest and throat, and you really don't want to catch it, even if it seems worth the risk now.)
Sherlock, did you know that the Japanese believe if you fold a thousand cranes, you can make a wish, such as for long life or wellness? I bet if you fold a thousand cranes, you can make a wish for John to be better.
And if Lestrade helps you, you can do it pretty quickly. It doesn't take long to fold the cranes, and once you get started it's rather addictive. Here's a website that shows you how:
http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-crane.html
Even if you aren't able to fold a thousand, I think John would appreciate as many as you can fold. They're very pretty!
He's got to do his job, Sherlock. We're lucky there are parts of it he can do from home. I'll come and sit on the sofa and you can tell me about school.
Are you feeling any better yet John? I can only offer the best wishes for a speedy recovery as I can't post you my mum's homemade soup.
I could post what I made last night, homemade marshmallows! Unbelievably delicious and very satisfying to make, but I don't suggest Sherlock make them without lots of adult supervision, boiling sugar is dangerous...and not the good kind.
He is right, I am being a bit rubbish. Sorry John. You can have some hot tea, or honey, lemon and whiskey, and a pile of paper to fold. And a grumpy Sherlock . Just what the doctor ordered... or proof I'm no doctor, maybe.
There are three steps to always feeling like you're being a little bit rubbish Greg,
1) Have a job you like, do well and adds value to the world
2) fall madly in love with the most amazing person in the world who you want to spend every moment with
3) find children to love in a way you never imagined you ever would or could and who, again, you want to spend all your time with.
the result is you can't possibly do all the things you want to or feel you should all the time and you feel a bit rubbish about it. The up side is you have a partner you adores you, kids who moan you don't spend enough time with them (that is better than ones who don't moan about it because they'd rather you didn't) and a job you're good at.
you balance it all better than a lot Greg :-)
ex boarding school anon
Thanks EBSAnon. That did make me feel a lot better.
I'm currently doing paperwork and degu minding, as they kept trying to eat Sherlock's origami. My paperwork was considered less important if consumed :)
kids who moan you don't spend enough time with them (that is better than ones who don't moan about it because they'd rather you didn't)
Excellent point, ex, excellent!
There is a YouTube channel called SciShow that you might enjoy, Sherlock. But ask John to check it out first to make sure it's okay for you to watch. (John, it's a bunch of short, irreverent, very fast-paced science lectures, and it's worth a look, I think, but the host does use some mild profanity.)
L - not rubbish at all. You're doing wonderfully well and I am deeply grateful. Really didn't want to go out feeling like this.
I'm glad Greg it was supposed to :)
There is no paperwork more important than origami! and if Sherlock, John or anyone else actually manages to make a badger they really need to show us, please
ex boarding school anon
L - so are you working up to "Sorry Sir, the degu ate my homework"?
Our hamster would pull keys off the laptop given half a chance.
I don't think anyone would care but me, SH.
I am worried that Mycroft might have to wait until John's better before our day out though.
Don't panic before you have to Greg, there are a few days yet :-)
I'm sure Mycroft won't mind if you need to change things he knows that being ill can't be helped.
Anonybob
It's only Wednesday, L, there's time yet before you need to worry about that, surely?
How's the paperwork--official and origami-type--going? *kicks own crumpled-up pieces of paper further under desk*
spam filter had gone off me I think ;-)
anyway try not to worry about it yet Greg :-)
Anonybob
Can you ring Mycroft Greg? I know he probably knows all about John being ill but if you can ring him and tell him how much you want to see him at weekend but that it is worrying you that you might not be able to it will probably be easier for both of you rather than worrying what each other is thinking.
Mycroft is likely to be somewhere thinking much the same thing and possibly trying to work out if he should ring you and tell you not to bother so you don't feel the pressure of feeling like you have to decide between people.
Being kept in the loop is probably the most important thing for Mycroft, I know it was for me.
ex boarding school anon
Well i was going to go right when his classes finish, on my day off, which is tomorrow.
I know he'll be totally understanding about it, because he always is, but he doesnt ask for much, so it seems more unfair when he misses out - or has to be postponed from it being the first week back.
Sorry Greg I thought it was weekend you were going. :-(
Anonybob
Like Anony, I thought he asked if you could come on the weekend...Maybe you could still manage Saturday or Sunday? That would still be his first week back.
I did say the weekend, but Lestrade didn't know when he was working, so we decided we might go out for one evening.
It doesn't matter though, he called last night and said it might have to be the weekend. I don't mind.
I hope you're feeling better, John. I could hear your coughing in the background last night when Lestrade called. Quite a few people here are ill too. My Housemaster says it always happens after the holidays and everyone brings their germs back to school.
Mycroft, have I mentioned lately how much I admire the grace with which you handle the ups and downs of life? Because I do.
Because spiders are cool... http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaarne2/7112858643/
You're a good lad Mycroft and it's good that you've talked about it and you're ok with waiting a few days but it does 'matter' or Greg wouldn't be worrying about it :-)
Are you feeling ok? does the university idea of freshers flu apply to boarding schools as well then? I suppose it must really when you think about it all those germs from around the country meeting in one place ;-)
Anonybob
(And before anyone starts getting wrong ideas, I said that to Mycroft because a) I do admire him, and b) because I myself am going through a series of "downs" both large and small and handling them with just about no grace at all. And absolutely nothing else, because, as I said, I am handling my downs with no grace and have very little brain space for anything else. My sincere apologies if anyone thought otherwise.)
I'm glad you've managed to talk and arrange things Mycroft/Greg.
hope things are going well at school Mycroft, hope you're having a nice evening Greg and hope you're feeling a bit better John.(I hope sherlock is asleep as well)
ex boarding school anon
I'm glad you've managed to talk and arrange things Mycroft/Greg.
hope things are going well at school Mycroft, hope you're having a nice evening Greg and hope you're feeling a bit better John.(I hope sherlock is asleep as well)
ex boarding school anon
John, feeling any better?
L, well, sh- stuff happens and there's just one of you to go around, much to the chagrin of the Internet, so...
By the way, the germs on the cart are some specific germs or just general germs?
Glittery feet - tee hee! :-)
RR - wow. Glad that the eyedrops help!
Mycroft - good to see you commenting :-) You have this ability to stay completely silent and hidden for days at a time. Makes me miss you sometimes. I like to read your and Sherlock's comments...
Sherlock - life sucks sometimes. But you've got the origami instructions now...
DW - Thirsty Thursday? Tomorrow?
On my front - finally defeated most of the paperwork. Decided that my boss's daughter-in-law is really such a person that if stupid could blossom she'd look like a summer meadow (Czech idiom; a similar one is "if stupid could hover he wouldn't need a plane"). I mean, really. She really really does think that just because she tells me that she made some agreement with the boss I won't simply turn in my chair and ask him as he sits about 2,5 meters away from me? I get people that try and dunk their real or imagined competition, I get liars, I get cheats - but I don't get stupid...
Also, have an apple puzzle! :-) It's awesome! I will buy some apples on my way to work tomorrow and nom the puzzles afterwards :-)
I don't know how anyone handles kids and work and everything else and stays sane. I mean, on their own. Not that I am on my own, but you know what I mean.
Mycroft, you're fantastic, and I'm certain I can get to you at the weekend - Mrs Hudson will mind Sherlock for a few hours if John isn't up to it.
Sherlock said he wished you were here today, because I was being boring - he said you were more fun than me :)
I don't know how anyone handles kids and work and everything else and stays sane. I mean, on their own. Not that I am on my own, but you know what I mean.
Pssssst...secret answer: WE DON'T! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *cue crazy eyes and drooling*
Yeah. And there are normally two of us (both working full time) and one of him, and he's smart and funny and inquisitive but not nearly as...Sherlock...as Sherlock is. But yeah, when one of us goes down, well. Sometimes there are things that just have to slip and not get done, or there's a bit more takeout, or laundry waits another day. As long as everyone is fed and clean and comfortable, that's all you need. Good luck, L, and I hope you feel better soon, John!
when hubby broke his back a few years ago I only had one little person but for five months I was looking after him, the little one and all the home stuff. I found ignoring my usual expectations of myself was the only way to go. Love, feed, clean and clothe the people and let the rest wait ;-) (I did go slightly mad though ;-) )
xxx
L - I'm sure I'll be well enough by tomorrow. You and Mycroft go and have fun.
Mycroft and I are fine for the weekend.
Now sleeeep
Now sleeeep
I know there's a common expression that fits this situation. It's right on the tip of my tongue. Something about pans and coffee makers? Dishes and espresso machines? Cauldrons and toasters?
I know, I did after writing that! I just worry about him. Anyway, hoping I get more of a nap once the tiny terror is off to school.
Awww, I probably shouldn't tease, sorry. How're things?
You're making Sun's Surface Soup, or something close, right? Have you posted the recipe for that online yet?
Haven't invented the recipe yet... not sure how to, as normally I taste what I cook. maybe I'll be brave.
I have just had a very nice extra hour in bed though. Mmmmmmmmm.
Haven't invented the recipe yet... not sure how to, as normally I taste what I cook. maybe I'll be brave.
The things we do for love...
I imagine it wasn't how you normally get extra hours in bed on your days off? ;)
(sorry, went back to sleep)
Hi Greg, how are you feeling this afternoon? I hope the stress of dealing with everything isn't stopping you relaxing when you need to.
How's John doing, Coughing less and sleeping more hopefully :-)
Anonybob
DW - hot, sweaty, heavy breathing.... Yeah, about how we normally spend the time in bed... Although that was just John this morning.
AnonyBob - I'm currently crying. But that's because I'm making napalm soup and the chilli in the air is killing me.
:D
I hope you're feeling a bit better, John.
Are you feeling a little less harried today, L? Was Sherlock less grumpy this morning?
Sherlock was a bit less grumpy because a. i promised I wouldn't be late to fetch him, and we'd go somewhere on the way home, b. Mrs T said that with the additional instructions for folding other animals, they could do that today, as badgers might have been too hard for some kids, and c. He got to ride on my shoulders all the way to school, because I'm soft and wrapped around his little finger, apparently.
I'm at least happy that I'm staying in and looking after John, although people still keep phoning me.
Hope you've stopped crying now Greg ;-)
I'm glad Sherlock is a bit happier and glad you're feeling happy as well :-)
'soft and wrapped around his little finger' I don't think so. I'd go for, you know how to get him to do what YOU want with the least amount of fuss while making him think he's getting what he wants ;-) the fine art or child wrangling ;-)
Anonybob
Haven't stopped crying. Feel like I'm going to die. But John says the soup is nice. Obviously I can't trust him, as he can't possibly have any taste buds left after eating stuff like that.
He got to ride on my shoulders all the way to school, because I'm soft and wrapped around his little finger, apparently.
Because that's something that makes him happy, apparently. :) (I bet you two left a trail of "awwwwww"s behind you all the way to school. :))
he can't possibly have any taste buds left after eating stuff like that.
Well, it makes him happy! (Do you have any eyedrops you can use to wash out your eyes? That should help with the tearing. Or clean water is good, too--John will know if it's okay to use tap water.)
Did you have a chance to look at that SciShow channel on YouTube, John? I was watching a bunch of them last night for fun, and I was pleased that the show notes provide good source links. (For myself, but also because if you think it would be good for Sherlock, he'd have somewhere to go with his questions.)
I find myself hoping its only chilli in your eyes that's making you cry and not that you forgot to wash your hands at a delicate moment ;-)
Have fun with Sherlock wherever you're going :-)
Anonybob
HAHAHA, you're a brave and caring man, L, for risking the wrath of the chilies to make John some hot and sour, or whatever scorching hot broth you've managed for him.
Are you feeling any better today, John? Hope your illness doesn't go to your ears. I was sick last week with a nasty sinus thing and now all of a sudden both ears ache like nothing else. Ugh. Doctor Liz, here I come.
And a full report on Thirsty Thursday, DW, as soon as you're sober enough to type! (although not waiting until you're sober might be funnier for the rest of us...)
Drunk posting IS a fun to read... :D
L is a wonderful person and the soup is delicious.
DW - I'm really hoping for pictures...
John would a starfish survive an oil spill?
Sherlock, from what I can find in a quick search, sometimes they survive and sometimes they don't. I found an abstract of a study of the effects of an oil spill from a tanker on starfish that, if I understand it correctly, says the starfish were not much affected, and also many photos like the one here that shows starfish that died from the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
You're not John but maybe he's asleep again. We're on the highest bit of the climbing frame watching everyone.
You're quite right, I'm not John, but when I saw your question I got curious and looked it up, and then I saw he hadn't answered, so I gave you the information I found.
I guess while you're watching everyone you and Lestrade are discussing ocean life? Or is it oils spills?
Are you seeing anything interesting from up there? I'd think you would see different things about people than when you're on the ground.
Sherlock - I don't know very much about starfish, but I suspect it would depends on the extent of the oil spill and what kind of starfish. Any particular reason? Are you having fun?
We were talking about animals because my homework is about animals and I said badgers like jam but Lestrade said I can't say that without evidence and then we wondered if jam would be bad for them and evidence in murders and animals being murdered and we were going to climb a tree but Lestrade thought he might get in trouble and we've bought you cake but I'll have it if you're too ill to eat it.
Ah, I see. Perfectly sensible.
I'll try the cake, but you might have to help me eat it at least.
I chose one I liked so I could have it.
Lestrade says as you're awake we're coming home now.
I think L should send his soup recipe to the British Medical Journal.
Feeling better, John? :)
Definitely less like the walking, coughing dead, yes.
Yay! Improvement is a Good Thing. :)
And there's cake! (Or some cake, anyway. :D)
What as, a recipe that's an alternative to stomach pumping? Or euthanasia?
As a panacea! Or at least a highly effective placebo. I think it's even hotter than the stuff from the Thai place.
I put in the hottest chillies I could get, and white pepper. Tried it, it made me almost throw up it was so hot, so I chucked in two more and let it sit while I persuaded my body not to reject my entire digestive tract, then fed it to you.
I don't think the Thai place test it quite like that. And I have no idea how you can enjoy it, but I'm very glad you did.
Ha. Your suffering is appreciated. Let me taste it for you next time, all right?
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better John :-) it sounds like chillies might be some sort of miracle cure but then i guess what doesn't kill you and all that ;-)
I hope you haven't made yourself sick with trying it Greg, it seems rather a scary idea for soup!!
Anonybob
I read that as 'let me taste you next time'.... which has led me to a scary thought....
I survived, just. and it was definitely worth it.
What doesn't kill you can still bloody hurt!
Lancs. Anon
I read that as 'let me taste you next time'.... which has led me to a scary thought....
"scary"? Blimey. it led me to some thoughts, none of them scary :-p
Whatever it is you've got, John, I think you somehow passed it on to my mother.... (She's not particularly grateful. :D)
All I can say, Nameless, is you didn't have what I experienced in your mouth earlier. All that chilli has to come out somehow.... and I certainly don't want to try it again!
All I can say, Nameless, is you didn't have what I experienced in your mouth earlier.
You're not actually helping here, you know that, right?
*has a fit of the giggles*
Just telling it how it is!
I think that depends on whether we're talking about food or not...
What else could we possibly be talking about?
/innocentface
Well, I suppose it deoends how you define food....
anything you swallow counts as food right? ;-)
Right. And I'm very careful about cross contamination in my kitchen. Don't want one intentionally spicy food leading to another spicy...food, which would be less pleasant for all concerned.
Afterall, asparagus gets about a bit, doesn't it? Doesn't bear thinking about.
a lot of things you...eat cross contaminate their flavour with other...foods don't they?
good job John is in no way fit to feed you I guess ;-)
Oh, yeah, you'd definitely want to avoid cross-contamination. Wouldn't want one flavour to overwhelm another...
Afterall, asparagus gets about a bit, doesn't it?
And that's me having another fit of the giggles...
we aim to please, Nameless... even John was wheezing out a few laughs. SOunded more like Mutley than his usual self, but es definitely on the mend.
hes definitely on the mend
Yay! (I have no idea what you lot have been talking about, nope. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. ;))
Mutley?
The dog from the cartoon wig the racing guys.
Does that make asparagus the bicycle of the veggie world?
Also, round one I won my heat!!!
Mutley is the dog from the cartoons abiut the racing guys who laughs like che che che.
Does that make asparagus the bicycle of the veggie world?
TT update, I won my first heat!
Thanks, DW, I will look up the cartoon with a dog and racing guys.
I gather you've been having a fairly awesomely good time? :)
RR: Here's a clip of Muttley laughing. He's from the Wacky Races cartoon, the sidekick of Dick Dastardly. My ma laughs like him a bit! A bit of a wheeze going on.
Thanks, Ro! Now it all makes sense... (Except for the part that I have no idea about, of course. :D)
Second heat mine too crash on turn three no injuries except.grass.and.a bottle of.wine but victorybwas in hand after stratwgic placement of elbow and tactical deployment of ice water
Should I stop updates? I will if you say
Noooooo, please do not stop updates, DW--they are making me smile a very great deal lot, and I'm sure everyone in the UK will enjoy them every bit as much when they see them!
Ha! DW, glad you're having a good time, and very impressed that you're coping with the security words, given what you're up to! :D
*giggling with glee* I'm impressed that you're coherent enough to type. =)
*waves pom poms* Go DW, go! Just watch out for the broken bottle.
John - Glad to hear that you're feeling better.
Greg - Glad to hear your taste buds still exist. ;)
Everyone else - HUG!
...I may have had bad coffee today that makes me hyper and feel on the verge of throwing up. Tonight's going to be fun...
~A from NW
Bikes r brokn not ment for 250 pounds now lnow how to curse and count inpolish captcha is wocked hard to I am two for two for races. Doc hope u r sleeping and feel less mutly or seal like in morning Lestrade hope morning is more if favorite kind of hot and sweaty Nd such in a short time.
DW - At least now you know how to curse and count in Polish, and the bikes' carrying capacity. I'm sure at least one of those bits of knowledge will come in handy one day. =) I hope you've arrived home safely! (and that you don't have a hangover tomorrow...)
~A from NW
Hi all!
DW - you made me smile sooo wide! :-) Cursing in Polish is funny, especially as the language actually sounds so soft...
John - hope you feel better! By the way, some of my friends are swearing by Hot Cayenne Pepper Drink: Put a tablespoon of honey in the mug, squeeze in juices from half a lemon, add as much cayenne pepper as you wish, boil the water, let it sit for a minute or two, pour the water into the rest of mix and drink. Sounds like your (Lestrade's?) napalm soup, definitely from the same family.
I can't stand it, my stomach does not appreciate hot things at all :-)
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Tee hee, now to survive Friday and I have 4 days off! The weekend and on Tuesday is national holiday, so when I asked Monday off (it's our wedding anniversary), the boss decided the whole company has Monday off :-)
DW - sounds like you've had a good time :-D I hope the hangover fairy is gentle with you; remember, painkillers, hydration, and multicarbs. There's a reason the Full English was invented ;-)
CR - Mmmm, long weekend. Great to have a boss who gives everyone the day off :-)
John - glad to hear you're feeling a bit better, even if it does make you sound a bit Mutley. Does that make Lestrade Dick Dastardly?
Nameless - yup, our boss is awesome :-)
Sounds like you had great fun DW hope the hangover is gentle to you :-)
I hope you're just very busy this morning Greg and you're not quietly coughing up your lungs somewhere ;-)
How you feeling John? Did the soup work its magic?
Hope everyone has nice days or good sleeps depending on their timezone :-)
Anonybob
DW - how's the head this morning? Really enjoyed your lap by lap coverage.
And how are Mutley and Dick Dastardly today?
Hope you're okay this morning, DW. Go and find a mug of coffee, some water, aspirin, a full fry up, including black pudding and chase it all down with a bloody mary.
John pointed out last night that after thirty-something years of smoking, I always sound like Mutley when I really laugh, so I shouldn't call him that...
I'm not coughing up lungs, no, just hoping one day my taste buds might grow back...
Good morning (or early afternoon) all!
I hope you had as much fun as it sounded like you were having last night, DW, yay for winning your races!
CR, three cheers for a long weekend all round at your job--now everyone at work can celebrate your anniversary! :)
I hope you are feeling a lot better today, John. (At least your funny laugh is a temporary phenomenon! :))
Do you have off both Saturday and Sunday this week, L?
I have to run--the a.c. unit that was taken out on Tuesday is being brought back in about twenty minutes, and then I have all the Shabbat prep my mother usually does on top of what I usually do as she not only has John's cough but a horrible streaming cold. Bye!
Oh.my.goodness. I am so sorry, Doc. :(
Happy anniversary, CR. Hope you have a good weekend. :)
Hangover isn't too bad. Luckily it's overcast and misty and a bit cool outside. I've been drinking Gatorade like it's going out of style and might actually have a cup of coffee (gasp) if I can find one. Today's lectures are "Understanding the UCMJ," "Ethics," and a three hours of computer simulations, so nothing requiring too many brain bytes.
Hope everyone who's tired/poorly/huddled masses yearning to breathe free feels better.
DW, if you're apologising for drunk comments then I feel like I should make some sort of sacrificial offering to make up for the drugged up ramblings I've posted on here over the months!
But you do seem to have got a bit of hangover on me, which you can have back just whenever you want.
DW- Glad you had a good time, and are still coherent, if a bit hungover. And heck, we I know its not my blog, but you didn't say anything to apolgize for, IMO. We've all drunk/drugged blogged at one time or another (well, I say "we all," but I mean me, and maybe L. And you. And John. Anyone else managed that?)
Aaaand I've decided I'm knocking off at lunch today and going home for the afternoon. Screw this noise, I need a break before I either snap or run away from home. How does everyone else make life seem so easy, and why does it have to be so difficult in reality?
I'm sure there have been others. And Sherlock lives in a permanently altered state of consciousness I think sometimes.
No need to apologize, DW! It was highly entertaining reading!
Londoners, what the hell's happening on the Tottenham Court Road? %-/
Depends who you ask, CR. There is a police incident is all I can say.
That's all that can and should be said right here right now I think.
hope all's well in the end.
Anonybob
And obviously, those of you in London, stay away from the area until the police have declared the area re-opened. There, done my official public service bit.
I've often wondered if this blog counted as part of the cops in the community figures ;)
public service announcements must mean it does surely?
I hope it's all sorted soon whatever it is.
ex boarding school anon
Looks like the police have their usual excellent (and very calm) stuff, and TCR is returning to normal... check out @MetPoliceUK on twitter for some updates (https://twitter.com/#!/metpoliceuk).
DW - glad to see you didn't end up with much of a hangover :-)
Lestrade - does this mean you're feeling under the weather? Not coughing are you?
John - feeling better?
DW your Thirsty Thursday sounds brilliant! And congrats on winning, if ever you and your friends are in London I offer a combined social, your friends and my rowing team of bananas medical students, it would be a night to remember...or not remember as the case may be. And I always found that Immodium/Motilium/some other kind of smooth muscle relaxant + coffee + ibuprofen + orange juice + protein is a very soothing combination.
L - so pleased I'm not in London til tomorrow, and it's not my part of town, but still not nice.
Nameless - Just a headache, now chased away with a couple of pills.
Jaws - just not poppers, right? Ugh.
I hope your hangover is long gone by now, DW. (Ethics doesn't require brain bytes?! I can't even comment on the other lecture, as I'm not sure what that intimidating title even means. :D)
Just a headache, now chased away with a couple of pills.
Very much hoping that's all it was and is now GONE, L. I think all three of you--four, including Mycroft--could use a lovely, relaxing, happy weekend. :) What're you up to this evening?
This evening Sherlock and I are making butternut squash and chickpea curry (very mild for me, searing for John), as Sherlock has decided John MUST eat hot stuff to get even-betterer.
Sherlock has decided John MUST eat hot stuff to get even-betterer.
This is a very logical conclusion, seeing how well your soup yesterday worked!
What level of hot-ness is Sherlock having himself?
we're each having a portion to make as hot as we like, so I'm helping him add a tiny bit of chilli at a time.
:)
Of course, because I warned him not to lick his fingers after chopping it up, he just had to...
A glass of milk and decent hand wash later and he seems to be recovering...
*wince*
But better than rubbing his eyes!
A lesson he's unlikely to forget, though. He's one of those kids who just have to try everything themselves.
The eyes aren't the worst thing you can touch so I'm told ;-)
Ex boarding school anon
I'm sure he did it on purpose, to see what it was like. Anyway, he's okay. Lucky it wasn't the ones I used yesterday, or he'd probably have dissolved, or spontaneously combusted or something.
EBSAnon - indeed. I've heard the same.
Aww, bless. Lessons learnt have a habit of sticking in a way that lessons told just don't.
ExB - having unfortunately experienced both, I think I'd call it a tie. Not quite as painful with the eyes, but on the other hand you're also semi-blind.
*winces some more*
While it is undeniable that second-hand experience is never quite the same as finding out for yourself, perhaps Sherlock can be persuaded to forgo those particular experiments on himself?
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