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aziza
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0 posted 2007-03-03 01:59 AM


Kleenex held tightly up to my nose
Hot toddy in my hand
Brandy, lemon juice and some honey
Make this cold
Almost bearable to stand

A runny nose now raw and pink
And a sore throat that makes me hoarse
Nothing else has made me feel better
I guess colds simply have to run
Their course

So, I’ll stir up another toddy
Add a bit more brandy to the mix
I have been informed with great authority
That there is little that a toddy
can not fix

So bring on this season of colds and flu
Just let them try to give me the run-around
I don’t fear the likes of germs like them
With brandy warmed in my cup



Think I’ll
choke
another toddy
down


aziza

[This message has been edited by aziza (03-03-2007 03:06 PM).]

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steavenr
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1 posted 2007-03-03 02:04 AM


sorry to hear you are feeling poorly...but you might just want to hold off on some of those toddies to remain lucid ...here's wishing you well...and of course, good write.
Rick
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2 posted 2007-03-03 02:50 AM


I can still read the words, so you are not too badly todded out yet my friend, hope your cold decides to disappear or at least run from your cure. Hope you are well soon, take care.

Rick

ivordavies
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3 posted 2007-03-03 03:31 AM


I've tried the hot toddy that aziza writes of
I've tried all the lozengers, cough syrups too.
I've tried paracetamol, aspirin and sinex.
but the cold that I've got now I'm certain is flu.

For all of my senses are dull and so hazy
my sinus's blocked and my head throbbing too.
I've carried this cold for near three weeks to date now
and I'm at a loss as to what I must do.

I'm sorry aziza that you feel so rotten
my sympathies sure are directed to you
But where in God's world did you get inspiration
when suffering badly, like me, with the flu?


[This message has been edited by ivordavies (03-03-2007 04:36 AM).]

passing shadows
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4 posted 2007-03-03 03:36 AM


ah my friend...you've got it too huh?



good write

ivordavies
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5 posted 2007-03-03 04:43 AM


Yes, unfortunately. Did you notice the 'Teddy O'Neil' rhythm to my reply, I can't get the damn song out of my head now.  Aziza, can you make me up a hot toddy please....

Ivor

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6 posted 2007-03-03 05:56 AM


I believe whole heartedly in the "toddy".  Perhaps we shouldn't only have them when we're sick but somehow they're only reserved for that occasion.  Got to have some fun out of the dreaded influenza!  Enjoyed the read.
serenity blaze
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7 posted 2007-03-03 11:46 AM


I didn't know for years, that I make horrible toddy's. (I made them for m'self, and well, y'can't taste a thing in that state.)

Then one day, I just had a chill, and a friend who is the bartending type made me the loveliest brew of cinnamon and oh I wish I could remember what else.

I'd move up North.

Enjoyed.

Janette
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8 posted 2007-03-03 01:14 PM


Kerchew!

(passing you some soft tissues ... hoping you are well ... soon!)

Even though you are feeling poorly you still served up a delightful read here, very entertaining.

"Toddy" Cheers!

always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same

The Lady
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9 posted 2007-03-03 07:31 PM



sit down aziza
sip it up
there's only a little
left in your cup

and it really will make you feel better

awwww... so sorry you's got the nasties


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