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missdeke Wed 10-Aug-16 09:43:22

I used to work with a woman who you used to phone work occasionally and say she was not coming in as she had a cold, the following day she would be back with no sign of a cold. Her excuse was always that she would take off to Southend and walk to the end of the pier so that the wind would 'blow the germs away'! I was never sure whether or not it was a miracle cure or an excuse for a day at the seaside......

Cherrytree59 Wed 10-Aug-16 09:00:21

What a Bummer.
Try hot lemonade
These viruses seem to take hold when the body relaxes.
You mentioned on another thread jane that yu oare in a quite spell at the moment.
Maybe just hunker down and do bit of guilt free reading or DVDs

flowers and wine

Katek Wed 10-Aug-16 08:53:09

You're hallucinating Jane....check your temp!! Fantasising about Victory Vs !?! Yuck, yuck and yuck again!

Hope you feel better as day progresses smile

Jane10 Wed 10-Aug-16 08:46:16

I'm not actually vote keen on whisky so no dram for me. I'm fantasising about Victory Vs right now. Blimey. I must be ill!
I know its just a cold and that so many GNers are struggling with much more serious afflictions. Sorry if I'm exaggerating too much. Had a bad night.

PRINTMISS Wed 10-Aug-16 08:41:28

I think perhaps a wee dram in a drink that contains paracetamol might not be a good idea! I like to have a honey and lemon drink made by me with a couple of paracetamol, soothing.

NanaandGrampy Wed 10-Aug-16 08:33:55

I use Beechams Powders for my go to cold remedy. I find about 30 mins after taking one ( and I do use the powders not the pills) Ill get a couple of hours where I might not be 100% but I'm the best I'm going to be .

Hope you feel a bit better quickly .

Jane10 Wed 10-Aug-16 08:27:04

I'll be stocking up on everything and anything that might help later. I've got lots of Boots advantage card points saved up. I'm such a wuss but I feel awful as well as annoyed!

DaphneBroon Wed 10-Aug-16 08:24:11

Boots Flu and Cold Relief works better for me than Lemsip. Oh and a wee dram in it at bedtime ?
Get well soon!

Jane10 Wed 10-Aug-16 08:18:22

You're really looking forward to a Lemsip! Am furious about this horrible cold which descended on me last night. I can't think where I caught it. I've not met anyone with a cold. Its not fair. I've got my big day tomorrow and really need to be on top form. Och!! Someone up there is trying to take me down a peg or two!sad