What are you doing right now? (6)

[Laurel]

You keep getting these viruses Biscuits, are you smoking 30 a day?

[biscuits]

Another case solved by inspector Laurel.

Haha no I've never even tried a cigarette in my life.

At the weekend I lost my voice and had the sore throat from hell. Now it's rolled into my face and my sinuses. If only Jeremy Corbyn were here to rub some eucalyptus jam round my nostrils to give me some relief.

Tomorrow I'm going to stay in bed.

[BFG_]

^Does eating raw onion help with your sinus pain? Wonder if it's similar to the sinus pain I get with hayfever. Organic strong white onions taste like crap but sometimes clears my sinus pain.

[biscuits]

^ I’ll give it a go! Although raw onion makes me burpy. Face massages help a little. I’m not sure why I’m so prone to sinus problems.

[Laurel]

the smoking thing was grounded in science, smokers 40% more likely to get colds. But only joking. Get well soon.

[biscuits]

^ thanks, Lozzle.

[Merry]

Have you seen an ENT consultant, Biscuits?
You do seem to have far more infections than usual. Do you still have your adenoids?
I had mine removed, along with my tonsils, as a child because I had so many infections. My cousin had hers removed as an adult.

The upside of it for me, as I was eight, was that every time I drank it would come out of my nose, which was especially effective if I chose something lurid, green custard was an absolute winner (That doesn't last!)

I hope you feel better soon x

[biscuits]

^ Same here! I had my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was quite little. I think I'm just prone to sinus colds. I seem to get a bout of it each year - I didn't expect it in July though! Nope never been to the doctor about it. I think I did once. Just one of those things, I think.

Thank you x

[Merry]

Do you think you should go back? Also, have you ever had your vitamin D levels checked? Mine have been low twice, and my children's have been low, even though we get outside a lot and aren't vegan.

Anywoo, that's enough motherly fussing, I'll shut up now, get well soon

[biscuits]

^ how do you go about getting a vitamin d check? I’m not sure if I’ll go back. Maybe if it happens again this year I’ll go back.

Aww I appreciate the caring, so don’t shut up haha.

[newbs16]

^ There is a website that's something to do with the NHS that tests your vitamin D levels think it's less than £30, I'll try and find it for you.

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[biscuits]

^ aw thanks, newbs. You're a goodun!

[girlinterrupted]

My GP tested my Vitamin D levels but maybe it's one of those depends-which-gp-you-have-what-day-of-the-week-it-is-what-mood-they're-in things

Wishing I could move my bed towards me with telekinesis

[Consolida]

I had a blood test a year or two ago which showed that my vitamin D levels were low so the GP gave me a prescription for vitamin D, but according to an online vitamin D group I joined the amount was way too small so I ordered some of my own Vitamin D supplements and then when I had a routine blood test for something else it flagged up that my vitamin D levels were way too high and the GP told me to stop. I wish I could say that I felt better when I was taking them but I didn't feel any different. However, if I'm able to get outside into the sunshine I usually feel so much better mentally and physically. I should have been born in a sunnier country.

[biscuits]

^^ ah, gotcha. I saw a finger prick test kit in Tesco the other day but wasn't convinced on how legit it was!

^ sometimes I wonder if having a parent from a hot country means my body is expecting sunnier days? All we can do is ask for a prescription to spend each winter in the Canary Islands. It is the only sensible solution

[BFG_]

Recovering after a run and a swim off to lidl next for a fresh baguette then possibly another swim after lunch. This should be what life is all the time i need to retire.

[Merry]

^ Yes, that sounds fab, are you on holiday?

[BFG_]

^Yes lanzerote which despite it's reputation seems quite a nice place we just avoid any of the touristy places where the British gammon congregate. Managed to get a last minute cheap villa with private pool.

[Merry]

A private pool? Heaven

[BFG_]

^after years of camping in France and other various cheapskate holidays my gf eventually reached her limit with communal toilets/showers. Any mention of tents now and she finds us a bargain villa.

[BFG_]

Originally Posted by biscuits

^ sometimes I wonder if having a parent from a hot country means my body is expecting sunnier days?

Does that mean you can get/have an eu passport and can escape the UK for as long as you want? Assuming the hot country is in Europe.

Brexit exempt biscuits? Jammy if so.

[biscuits]

^^ yep! Alas, it is a wasted potential because I don't have 91 days to spare.

Marry rich, people. Marry rich.

^ snazzy. which dye did you use? i desperately want to buy a white T-shirt dress so I can tie dye it.

[biscuits]

^ thank you! I've used beetroot for tie dye in the past that looks far more vibrant, so I'm gonna get some.

Yes, you now wield the power of the purple strap. Use it wisely.

[BFG_]

I was just listening to Paul mckenna change your life in 7 days. I've been listening to it on and off since about 2008. That's a lot longer than 7 days, I hate to think how sh!t my life would be if I hadn't ever listened to it.

[biscuits]

^ maybe the duration of Paul McKenna's 7 days is like a washing machine's minute?

[T]

Watching re-runs of a classic show Knightrider

[BFG_]

Filling cracks, lots and lots of cracks.

[BFG_]

Sanding filler...boring, bored, tedious.

[Azalea]

Trying to crochet with a dog on my lap and another pretending to be a scarf round my neck.

[biscuits]

^ d'awww sounds adorable!

Buying ear plugs for a gig that I completely forgot I'm meant to be going to tomorrow.