I must apologise for my recent absence – for most of last month a scrubbing brush decided to take up residence in my throat. I know … I seem to have done nothing but whine about being ill lately, but I hate it.
Laryngitis has proved particularly disadvantageous – it’s the first time I’ve ever had it and to be honest, I don’t want it again. Ever. A couple of weeks ago I was helping out at Lizian’s and my voice gave out completely… crystals are the sort of thing you just have to talk about, so I spent most of my time hooting and wheezing and croaking like a demented hybrid of a frog and an owl. Finally I resorted to whispering, leaning forward confidingly to murmur crystal secrets into listening ears… and slightly puzzled faces.
I became a competent mime artist… pointing to relevant parts in the crystal guide books with a broad smile and happy gestures…all the time feeling slightly sick as I consumed yet another variety of antibiotic with chasers of honey and lemon.
I had an annoying ‘phone call with my mother, who is slightly deaf but won’t admit it:
“Samantha – what do you want for tea?”
“Huw – hee – wah!”
“What? Stop being stupid! You’ll have to tell me if you want something to eat!”
Eventually I hung up and just texted her.
The dogs thought I was imitating a squeaky toy for their amusement, leaping on me…
The girls, well, they were surprisingly sympathetic… unless they just appreciated my enforced silence…
My doctor – as you might expect, I’ve seen quite a lot of him recently – looked somewhat surprised when I hooted softly into his ear about my scratchy throat and lost vocal ability, but duly diagnosed laryngitis and handed over a prescription for some more antibiotics.
I collected them from the chemist and was somewhat taken aback at the size of them… and the shape.
Currently, my voice is still fading in and out like a badly tuned radio, but I do feel slightly less drained. Bear with me, friends, and I will catch up… unless I get plague in the meantime!
At least your words still impress! See you soon Samatha xx
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Lol – only just…thank you very much! 😸💕xx
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I am so glad to hear you dear Samantha, get well dear, get well, Thank you, love, so much love to you, nia
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Thank you nia for your kind wishes! It’s good to be back!
Have a wonderful day and lots of love to you 😺💕xxx
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I’m sorry that you seem to be having such a hard time of it lately, get well soonest!
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Well, I’m fed up of it now… hopefully I’m on the mend! Thank you for your kind wishes 🙂 x
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You poor thing! I hope this is the last illness you have for a while now. 😦
Laryngitis is very frustrating, as apart from the painful throat, so much is communicated verbally that we are lost when our voice is lost!
I have had it a few times, but usually found that all the pain and illness came Before I lost my voice, so I’d go around croaking at everyone and getting lots of sympathy, but by then I felt fine! 😀
PS Thanks for visiting my blog and all the Likes – you have spiked my stats! 😀
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Lol – you’re very welcome, I enjoyed the catch up! This is the first time in ages that I have felt well enough…apart from the fact I still sound like a squeaky toy…LM would enjoy my voice!
Thank you for your kind words – have a wonderful day 😺💕xxx
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Carry on recovering – both in health and in voice!
And Happy Weekend. 🙂
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Goodness! I hope you finally get to feeling 100% soon. I’m sure the ladies have recommended catnip tea for your throat.
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I think that must be one thing I haven’t tried, actually… I’m sure it could be more pleasant than the latest thing I’ve tried – a shot of tomato juice with turmeric and cayenne pepper…thank you for your kind wishes, though and I will be round to catch up soon! 🙂 xxx
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And it is hot where you are, right (I am in Ohio) -unseasonably hot. Summer colds are terrible, and this would be even worse, combining a fever and ungodly heat. Hope you are finally on he road to wellness .
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Yes… this year summer seems unusually very hot everywhere… thank you for your good wishes 🙂
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I totally understand! I used to get this every spring season…for some reason I seem to have outgrown it…fortunately!
Hoping you get through this quickly.
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Oh gosh…every year?? I never want it again!! Thank you for your kind words 🙂 xxx
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Eugh, laryngitis does not sound fun at all – you poor thing! I don’t understand why they can’t make antibiotics smaller & easier to swallow (do they really need to be THAT big?!) Rest up and I hope you’re feeling better, with full voice capacity, soon! ♥♥
Caz x
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It’s the sort of frustrating thing that makes your throat feel so itchy and sore you wish you had a tiny hand to reach down your throat and scratch it…
However, I think I am on the mend lol so thank you very much for you kind words 🙂 xxx
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Aww you poor thing!! Sending you honey 🍮🍋and lemon to soothe your throat. Take care and sending you🌞♥️Garfield hugs.
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My dear friend how are you though? Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness, I hope you are all right… I will be round soon to catch up properly, but thinking of you and sending you virtual tea, biscuits and hugs 🙂 xxx ((hugs))
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🍵🍵🍪🍩Afternoon tea at your end and the World Cup could well be going home with Three Lions🦁🦁🦁
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Sorry you’ve been so unwell. Let’s hope those antibiotics do the job!
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Fingers crossed…I do feel a little better… and TOTALLY fed up of taking tablets! 🙂 xxx
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Instead of taking tablets, do the Russian treatment: a glass of vodka with hot pepper in it (note: Russian cup is 12 oz, rather than American 8 oz), and you’ll feel better in the morning!
Fell better already, dear Samantha!
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Thank you for your kind wishes and yes…your cure definitely sounds worthwhile trying! 😸💕xxx
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Awaiting a report, when you sober up!
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