The seasons are changing and it seems more people are succumbing
to coughs and colds as we head into winter.
Covid is quietly on the rise again and the hospital is having to open
more dedicated wards to cope with the extra patients.
I’ve been sniffling this weekend myself (thankfully not
covid, just a cold) so have been taking it quietly and resting lots, drinking
heaps of water, and taking vitamin C. I’ve
learnt over the years that my body responds best to that sort of treatment (garlic
used to work for hubby, it does nothing for me).
Part of the problem is the swinging temperatures we are
experiencing – with nights from cold enough for a fire to warm enough to throw
the blankets off the bed.
This week the warm moist temperatures are putting us under a
thunder watch. We had a loud storm pass
through at dawn, and all day there have been the odd rumbles.
This evening I could see this cloud bank building up and
couldn’t resist taking a photo.
I’m also happy to report that the slug bait seems to have
worked. I’ve not found any dead slugs or
snails, but the violas are now flowering happily and make a pretty sight on the
deck.
That’s all for now, folks 😊
Margaret.
The white clouds are brilliant against the so blue sky.
ReplyDeleteHope your remedy stifles the cold
Take care of your cold and get well soon.
ReplyDeleteThat sky looks fantastic. Your pansies are colourful.
ReplyDeleteSorry you are under the weather. Do folks in your area use elderberry syrup? It's very popular here, especially during cold/flu season, and very easy to make yourself. Healing thoughts coming your way...
ReplyDeleteElder is not common here. I found a plant once - on a golf course! I think the Powers That Be consider it a weed that needs to be vigorously eradicated (like privet). Sad.
DeleteFeel better soon, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWe love a good thunderstorm as long as they are not too dangerous. The rumbles, the rain and lightening up in the sky are pretty cool to see once in a while.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the storm doesn't materialize. We had heavy rain late yesterday and at night but so far today it's just cloudy. No rain.
ReplyDeleteI hope your cold goes away quickly. You seem to be doing everything to make it go. Good to know that the slug bait worked and your pretty pansies/violas ( I never know the difference) can bloom without the danger of being snacked on.
Have a great week. GM
One of my co-workers has had covid for the 4th time and all are just as bad as each other. I've only had it once and don't want to get it again.
ReplyDeleteYes - the coughs and colds are on the rise, as well as the dreaded covid! I have been visiting 'out of town' family, and they have all had a 'bug' - thankfully not covid. Just hoping I miss... My DD posted a video of the thunderstorm they had yesterday at home - and they were rumbling again today, but I have not had any ..yet!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine