The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!

I lived in near Filton in Bristol when Concorde was being tested, the traffic used to stop so we could all look.
A very hectic day today, went to DD2's to look after her 3yo and DD1's 3yo twins whilst they went to collect DD1' new dog, DD1 wasn't confident she could find the place on her own.
So I had the children from 9am until 12, DD1 then came over to the boat with twins and dog Ella, Ella loves me because I gave her some ham.
I made lunch for us all, the joiner arrived to give me a quote for replacement backboards as ours are rotting Ella was as pleased to see him as she was to meet everyone else, there I a pic of her on my blog.
I don't watch much TV but sometimes the hours of silence get to me and I would like to watch something, not soaps, greed shows or reality progs though.
I like Father Brown, Vera etc, but tv reception is very poor here. I'll be ok for a few days now having spent time with my DD's and their children.

I have about 5 days to catch up on this evening but I'm hoping to tap into your wisdom.

I've had sinus problems - head cold, sneezing, mucous that turned into sinusitis and from the weekend gave me a lot of facial and tooth pain. That has subsided now but I have head and ear ache... and if I say the words thick and green I think you'll know what I'm getting at.

All the way through my heart rate and blood pressure have been OK. I say OK as heart rate kicks around 90 which is higher than normal but not high in terms of what I'm used to when bacteria sets in. My temperature has always been normal. So although demented, I'm just trying to see this out.

However, seeing the green I panicked somewhat and sought advice from a pharmacist. I didn't know that green 'you know what' doesn't mean bacterial infection! Growing up, green meant antibiotics! She told me that green is good because it's a sign that my white blood cells are attacking the infection and I'm getting better. Now this is great news. But I'm dubious. Has anyone heard this?

Here's to sitting it out for a bit longer then. I'm on my second bottle of eucalyptus oil. :eek:

Fuddle - yes, I've heard this after thinking the same as you. But, yes, your pharmacist should know for sure...


SHOWING OFF ALERT

When I travelled for work, three years or so ago, I travelled business class on the A380. Emirates - so the one with the bar.. Now, I am not a good flyer but standing in a bar with three drinks on the go, loudly proclaiming that "I WANT ONE OF THOSE" (an espresso martini) and one just arriving, that I can do :rotfl: Best party ever...


We have had a fab day. Walked in a volcanic cauldron this morning. A trip to the seaside around lunchtime and another walk after lunch, very high up (though we drove most of the way )

We are now sat on the patio having beer and nuts, listening to the frogs, birds and crickets..

This last walk was Above the clouds so I should like to add a thought for the day to Monna's

THERE IS ALWAYS SUNSHINE BEHIND THE CLOUDS..

Fuddle - my DS1 holds a fillum night once a month for all his pals - it has to be something that they can sing along to! So far we've had My Fair Lady, Singing in the Rain, Oliver - his next one is going to be Calamity Jane! He does some food and we all have a good sing along - quite mad but really enjoyable.
I feel for you over the sinus pain - only ever had it once - thought someone had left an axe in my head.
VJsmum - an espresso martini is my signature cocktail after doing a course on holiday - lovely and lethal! The best way to fly darling

I don't know Floss, I'll look I to that. Thank you.