Dropscone is on holiday in Malta and sent me this picture to show that there is a lot of sea about. This probably because he is on an island.
It was a very unusual day today in as much as I didn’t take a single picture. There were a couple of reasons for this, first because it was a really miserable cold, dark, wet day and secondly because my mind was on other things.
I had intended to go and sing in the church choir in the morning but I wasn’t feeling as well as I had hoped so I stayed at home. There were two baptisms on the schedule and I didn’t want to spoil the ceremonies by spending the whole time coughing.
Instead, I spent the morning sitting absolutely as quiet as I possibly could, not talking, not walking, not breathing too much and thinking very pure thoughts.
This had a good effect and I was feeling confident enough after lunch to drive to Carlisle and attend a choir practice there. Thanks to the very sound warm up routine of our musical director, I was even able to sing along in a calm manner. We are going to a competition soon so every bit of practice is vital and I was pleased to have been there.
Mrs Tootlepedal couldn’t come too but she was able to get out of bed today and made an excellent evening meal in the slow cooker so she is definitely on the mend.
Despite brisk winds and steady rain as I write this, we have ended the day feeling a bit more positive than when we started it and who could ask for anything more?
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Yay! You and Mrs. Tootlepedal are recovering from the flu! Nasty thing. It has been bad in the U.S. this year. Our youngest daughter had it last week but will be able to go to work next week.
I am glad that she wwasn’t hit too hard. I would not be ready to go back to work yet if I was still in employment.
One of the blessings of being retired.
Thanks to Skyler at Tangly Cottage I have become a great fan of your blog with your wonderful pics and wry commentary. I live in Dillon, Montana where the scenery is spectacular, but have always wanted to visit Scotland. Thanks to you, I almost do. Hoping you and the missus are soon mended and back up to speed.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Are you deep in snow at the moment?
Hello, Penny!
Hi Penny!
Hope you are well!
Having a positive attitude is a great panacea for all ailments. Being able to sing at all is a very positive sign. Mrs Tootlepedal being able to drive the slow cooker an even better omen. Persevere Tootlepedal and do not even think of Dropscone sitting in the Maltese sunshine.
May the next flying bird of the day signal your recovery.
I don’t feel bad about Dropsocne’s sunshine. He deserves a little every now and again.
Hope you both manage to shake this off soon, but don’t go overdoing things.
We are trying to do as much as is necessary to keep ourselves cheerful without overdoing things.
No pictures. Feeling positive. Post hoc ergo propter hoc. Well, it did take much less time to prepare your blog!
That is true. A quiet night was appreciated.
Sending more positive thoughts to you both.
🙂
This is very good news, Mr T!
I hope that you are feeling better too.
Well done for attending the choir rehearsal in Carlisle! Glad to hear you are both getting better.
It went better than I feared.
Good to hear you are both on the mend.
It is good to see Mrs T up and about.
Yes, it’s always nicer when you are both up and about. In my case this is partly because I like to know what she’s up to…
I’m glad things are looking up.
Some way still to go yet.
May I add my name to the chorus of well wishers in being glad that you are both feeling a bit better.
So very happy to hear of progress! Keep it up! 😄
Thank you.
Very pleased indeed to hear of the improvements in health for both of you.
That was a most satisfactory achievement, to get to the Carlisle choir.
So was it the sitting still, not talking or pure thoughts that did the trick?
I think that is probably right. I am trying to keep calm but it is hard when it makes life so boring.
I’m supposed to rest for who knows how long and avoid stress for the remainder of my life. Not likely!!
Avoiding stress is good though, even if it is difficult.
Good to read the encouraging news.
We just wish things would move a bit more quickly.
“…we have ended the day feeling a bit more positive than when we started it and who could ask for anything more?” Indeed, there are different riches than the material kind.
I love your expression “on holiday”. It sounds so luxurious; I wish we’d use it here across the pond. “On vacation” just doesn’t have the same ring.
Of course, being somewhat aged, Mrs T and I are on holiday all the time these days.