Harley has been back to the
vet for her post op check. They even phoned during the week to ask if I had any
worries or concerns. Wasn’t that nice?
Anyway she’s absolutely fine
and when the weather warms up and her fur grows back she’ll be able to go
outside. Gulp! Dreading that to be honest. Fizz used to go out in the garden
with Indy before she was spayed, but she’d always stay close by his side.
Harley has never been outside – not since she was thrown over the sea wall
anyway.
You can hardly see the scar!
Just had a quick look through
my diary from this time last year. We’d already had quite a lot of snow by now.
Not trying to tempt fate or anything, but if all the rain we’ve had had fallen
as snow we’d be up to our armpits by now.
To cheer me up because the
cold was getting me down, my beloved bought me The Secret Life of Bees on dvd and I enjoyed it very much. He even steeled himself to watch it with me (he was
a bit alarmed by the warning that said “Contains moderate violence and
emotionally intense scenes” – he tends to steer clear of emotionally intense
films/TV/situations). I thought it was very good, not as good as the book, but
films-of seldom are. Queen Latifa was just perfect as August Boatwright, in
fact I thought the whole cast were brilliant. I was very glad to see one of my
favourite actresses, Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright too.
My cold is gone! Not sure
whether it was the film, the Jack Daniels and coke at bedtime, the Vicks rubbed
on the feet or the home made onion and Demerara syrup, but go it did (I
probably scared it off!).
Now reading Grandad, There’s A Head On The Beach (A Jim Juree novel) by Colin Cotterill. Now there’s an
author who is guaranteed to make you forget the outside world and put a smile
on your face!
And I am delighted to be included in Jerry's "A Sunday Drive" over at As The Crackerhead Crumbles. Thank you, Jerry!
Stopped over from As the Crackerhead Crumbles to have a look around. Your Harley appears to be recuperating nicely.
ReplyDeleteI like the sounds of your cold remedy. I'm curious about that home made onion and Demerara syrup.
Thanks for visiting! Ah, thinly slice onions and put them in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over. Leave it for a few hours and you'll find a syrup has formed. I was crunching the sugary onion too x
DeleteGlad your cold is better. I'd stick with the Jack Daniels.
ReplyDeleteYes I think I will - still having a drop now and then, for medicinal purposes of course x
DeleteOoh yes Jack Daniels every time. So glad you are recovered. Scary when the little ones leave home for the first time. No worries - that one knows which side her bread (or whatever!!) is buttered! Will Sister Fizz go with her do you think? :o) xx
ReplyDeleteI think at first we'll take her outside and stay with her, Sue and maybe leave Fizz inside - but we'll see x
DeleteI'm glad your cold has gone; what a relief! I loved the book and film of The Secret Life of Bees and agree that the books are usually much better than the films tend to be.
ReplyDeleteA relief for everyone who was fed up with my moaning, Debs! x
DeleteVery pleased your cold has gone. Not surprised though - it didn't stand a chance against that array of remedies.
ReplyDeleteThat was my cunning plan x
DeleteI've read the book and loved it - now I must get the film to watch.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy it, Wendy x
DeleteI'm so glad you and Harley are recovering, Teresa. What an amazing remedy - I think I'll try the onions next time. It actually sounds really good. It sounds as if I'd really enjoy the film of The Secret Life of Bees. I'm going to add it to my list. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna. I think the smell of the onions makes the cold germs pack their bags! I also read somewhere that you should have one sliced up next to your head when you sleep - but I didn't try that x
DeleteGlad both "invalids" have recovered, Teresa. If your garden's anything like ours, Harley won't want to go outside and get her paws and legs wet and muddy.
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten about the onion and sugar remedy - that was Mum's favourite when I was growing up.
T&T send tail wags
xxPat
Our garden is like a bog! Dreadful! My mum used to make me butterballs when I had croup as a child - I remember as plainly as anything watching her make them. A big hug from me for T&T x
DeleteGlad to hear you are both recovering well! I haven't seen the film version yet, so that's one to look out for.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosemary. It's one I'll want to watch again (and read the book again) x
DeleteWe had friends who lived next to a very busy road so their cats always went out on leads. They knew no different so it worked well. Glad you better.
ReplyDeleteI am tempted to do that, Maggie - I hadn't realised it was possible. Poor Fizz got beaten up yet again yesterday. She doesn't go out for long and rarely leaves the garden, but trouble seems to find her, poor little thing. Doesn't put her off wanting to go outside though! x
DeleteLovely pictures Teresa, and that book looks funny from the picture on the front. Will look out for that. I have written a story, especially for you, can you let me have your email please to send it to you? My email is susan.jones7@tiscali.co.uk. Hope you like it if I manage to get it to you. xx
ReplyDeleteOoh thank you - no one has ever written a story for me before, that's lovely! I'll email you x
DeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better Teresa, porridge and blueberries are my cold fighters, it used to be oranges too but i've had to stop eating them on medical grounds. Apparently, they irritate the bladder!
ReplyDeleteStill very good for vitamin C though...look after yourself. x
Thank you, Maria. Mmmm porridge, I love porridge. I've been adding manuka honey to mine. I tend to avoid citrus too - not good for the joints apparently, Amazing how something so good for you can also be so bad x
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