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Monday, October 17, 2011

Know what's worse than Monday?

Ugh. Sick. Sorry, cannot be clever today. My clever is broken.



But I do want to say welcome -- and thanks -- to all of you who've added me to your blog rolls!

And if you have any good home remedies for sore throats and coughs, I'm all ears. Bonus points if they involve a good, stiff belt of something suitably numbing.
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23 comments:

  1. Anne GallagherOctober 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    My father's always used this, a cup of tea, two teaspoons of honey and a good shot of Jamison's. Hope you feel better soon.

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  2. Teri Anne StanleyOctober 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I've always been a big fan of Nyquil. Or Jagermeister. Tastes kind of the same, works about the same.

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  3. Jessica LemmonOctober 17, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Ha! Teri is right. Like I always say, go ahead and drink alcohol, it won't make you better but you won't care. ;)

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  4. abby mumfordOctober 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    any type of hot liquid will soothe the throat nicely. one time, i had a cough drop and was drinking hot water -- that combination felt amazing!

    here's hoping you feel better soon.

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  5. Jeffe KennedyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Jamesons neat works too! Feel better!

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  6. KristinaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm a fan of staying in my pjs, pulling the shades, snuggling under my covers -- and sleeping for about 18 hours. Of course, since the advent of motherhood, I cope with hot tea and lots of DayQuil/Niquil.

    Hope you feel better really soon. *sends chicken soup*

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  7. Sarah TokeleyOctober 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Awww Linda, I only really drink Baileys, and that probably won't help. Get well soon.

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  8. Trisha LeighOctober 17, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Nothing better than a hot toddy. Or you know, straight brandy. Feel better soon :)

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  9. Steph SchmidtOctober 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Nyquil during the day. It's risky but if you can push through the sleepy siren of sleep (which you'd already be doing of course) then it's great for the cough and body ache.

    If not, tea. Helps two fold-lots of honey will help your throat and putting a towel over your head with the mug of steaming tea under will help with the cough.

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  10. Susan AdrianOctober 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Ah, no!!

    So sorry, bb.

    *virtual chicken soup* Um, with a shot of something numbing in it, if you like...

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  11. Diane HendersOctober 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Aw, poor you. That sucks.

    Wish I had a marvellous home remedy, but I don't. *Sending carrot and ginger soup now* (it sounds gross, but it's actually delicious and feels good on your throat).

    Hope you feel better soon.

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  12. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Oh no! Get well soon!!
    And it sucks because just when I get back from my blog hiatus, I can't see you again! :(
    Sending <33333

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  13. LD MastersonOctober 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I always go with hot tea. Ginger root tea especially when you're sick. Adding honey will sooth the throat but it's too sweet for me.

    Old fashioned rememdy - go to bed wearing a good coating of Vicks vap-o-rub over your chest, covered with a small towel under your pj's to hold in the warmth. Dub a little under your nose, too. Breaks up chest congestion better than anything.

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  14. Kelly PolarkOctober 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Feel better!
    I always drink hot tea with honey when I'm sick. (which you could spike with something stronger if needed!)

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  15. Kimberly SabatiniOctober 17, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Awww sorry you're under the weather. Gargle with apple cider vinegar and try some honey with a little vinegar and some cayenne pepper in it for the cough. Feel better.

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  16. Dianne K. SalerniOctober 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Vodka martinis are good when you *think* you might be getting sick. Kill those germs dead before they get the chance to replicate!

    After the fact ... all the above suggestions are good. Along with sinus irrigation.

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  17. Michele ShawOctober 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I'm sick too... *passes tissues and tea* Hope you feel better soon:)

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  18. Susan Flett SwiderskiOctober 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    You poor thing. But have I ever got a terrific old-fashioned cure for you. Since you're feeling so crappy, your sweet hubby will have to pick the pine needles and do the preparations for you. Here's what you need:

    about half a dozen fresh green pine needles (wash them and break into little pieces) Then put into a little pot with

    2 cups water
    1 tablespoon honey
    juice from half a lemon
    bottle cap full of bourbon

    Boil for ten minutes. Drain off the debris. Drink. (Skoal!)

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  19. AlOctober 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Honey and lemon!
    Get well soon!

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  20. dineshOctober 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Hey linda :
    This is a secret recipe like colonels recipe from kfc.
    Iam just kidding
    age old ayurvedic treatment ..
    hope it helps

    we call it tulsi (you can use basil leaves)crushed cloves,crushed ginger,crushed pepper corns add this to boiling cup of hot water from the kettle.and there you go ,a concotion of cure for cold and soar throat.

    if you throat is soar just add salt to warm water and gargale as often you can .

    hope that helps...

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  21. BethOctober 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    So sorry to hear you're sick. Hope you feel better soon!

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  22. Carol KilgoreOctober 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Husband swears by a hot rum toddy made his way: two jiggers rum, one jigger of hot water, generous slug of butter, pinch of sugar. Water should be hot enough to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar. Stir and sip or slug.

    Get better soon!

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  23. Dawn@Lighten Up!October 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    If your clever is broken, then there is no damn hope for any of us. Feel better, woman!!

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