I admit I’m obsessive about steering clear of people who are sick. I’ve been “known” to remove my groceries off the counter and go to another check-out if I see a clerk sniffing or coughing. With fibromyalgia everything lasts longer and is more severe so I go to great lengths to avoid people who even appear to be sick.
My husband caught a cold 2 weeks ago and I’ve assiduously washed everything down – counters, door knobs, light switches and my husband – with disinfectant.
Turns out I was disinfecting the wrong person.
I woke up yesterday with a scratchy throat, a headache and feeling even less chipper than I usually feel in the morning.
The Queen gave me a cold
How do I know, how am I told?
This cold is a dignified one
no snorting, sniffling nor dripping a ton
My makeups impeccable, not a hair undone
Despite a sore throat and my throbbing head
staying all day, aching in bed
I shan’t complain
For how often does one contract
a ROYAL pain.
“Queen is feeling better, says Princess Anne“
“But at 90 . . . she is exercising caution as she recovers from a heavy cold which she’s had for at least 12 days, (12 DAYS!!!! ) and which is bound to have left her feeling pretty miserable. (tell me about it).”
“She hasn’t yet had an opportunity to go outside and explore her 20,000 acre private Norfolk estate. (So true, so true)”
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN . . . and me too!
P.S. Wash your hands after reading this post – I’m contagious . . .
CURIOUS to the MAX 
I watched the Crown on Netflix. What a wonderful historic drama. I have a new appreciation for the Queen. I’m hoping she recovers soon.
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Jacqui,
I saw a documentary on PBS – The Queen is quite an invincible lady.
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Several have contacted the ‘bug’ like you starting with the scratchy throat. So far I haven’t been bitten by the bug for like you I avoid whenever see signs. Also like you it takes weeks for me to get ‘somewhat’ back healthy but always have a sinus problem that lingers. Get well my friend & be assured I will continue praying for your good health Wishing you a HAPPY, HEALTHY, & peaceful loving 2017. 😘
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Linda B.
Thank you for the prayers and wishes! Sending them right back to you too.
P.S. You are too polite referring to this cold as a “bug” . . . I call it vermin!
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Feel better my friend!!
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Thanks for the well wishes Wendy. I PLAN on feeling better . . . let’s hope my body co-operates with my mind!
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Judy, let me know when you’re ready to explore your 20,000 acre private estate – I have nothing better to do so I’ll go with you.
In the meantime, I’m washing my hands. Feel better soon, dear friend.
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Shari B-P,
Get out your walking shoes cuz I’m giving the chauffeur the week off.
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I’ll come too, after I’ve washed my hands.
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Leggy P.
After you’ve washed your hands and returned from INDIA!!!!
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