For the last few days I have really been very out of sorts. With all the symptoms of the onset of a heavy cold, including a temperature above normal, a developing sore throat, and the inability to focus on much at all we have come to the conclusion that we have all met with the Omicron variant of Covid 19 which is currently rife in UK.
I have been dozing a lot, just about able to concentrate on and respond to comments on my own blog posts, and make sporadic observations on those of others. A few ‘Knight’s Tale’ episodes have been culled from earlier posts, but until today I have been unable fully to focus on ‘Bleak House’, from which I have scanned four more of Charles Keeping’s admirable illustrations.
‘Three young ladies, wonderfully like their father’
‘By-and-by I went to my old glass’
‘The long flat beach wore as dull an appearance as any place I ever saw’
‘The fugitive is brought to bay’
Becky returned home to Southbourne this afternoon.
Jackie, Flo, and I dined on the last of the Chinese Takeaway fare with the addition of pork spare ribs and tempura king prawns. No-one imbibed.
Wow, Derrick, I hope you’ll beat this and get better very soon! 🙏🏻
Thank you very much, John. We will
The illustrations are really great. Hope you’re getting some rest, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Sylvia
Glad that improvement is in the forecast. Everyone continue to heal.
Glad that improvement is in the forecast. Everyone continue to heal.
Thank you so much, Pat
I’m glad you felt well enough to scan these illustrations. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
I’m getting there, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome.
I’m glad you’re feeling a wee bit better today. I hope you’re able to rid yourself of the virus very soon.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It’ll run its course and then you’ll be as right as rain.
Yes, indeed, Sheree. Thanks very much
The most important thing is to rest at a lot and eat well. I think one of these many variants will get all of us eventually.
I think so, too, Lavinia. It’s everywhere. Luckily we have the vaccines now and can hope for better outcomes.
Thank you so much, Lavinia X
Glad your concentration is returning.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
“No-one imbibed” kind of says it all. When my guy and I are out of sorts, the glass of wine we enjoy with our dinner doesn’t entice. I hope you’ll be imbibing again soon and feeling totally sorted out. Heal soon, please!
Thank you so much, Pam. You are right
This new variant can be tricky — my 21 year old son took four weeks to recover. So make sure you get plenty of rest Derrick!
Thank you so much, Kim
Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Thank you very much, Cindy
So sorry! The pandemic certainly isn’t over yet, but the vaccines make all the difference.
They certainly do, Laurie. Thank you very much
Just relax, keep warm and watch plenty of TV. You’ll get through it OK.
Sure will, John. Thanks very much
Hope you get better soon.
Thank you very much, Byung
Love the illustrations as always! I get lost in looking at all of the amazing details!
Glad you are heading in the right direction and feeling a bit better! Take good care of yourself and get completely well!
You have our bestest wishes, prayers, and healing thoughts.
(((HUGS)))
Thank you so very much, Carolyn X
Get well soon Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Hugs to you all. Hope you’re all felling better soon.
Thank you very much, Jodie XX
So glad that you are starting to feel better, and I hope that continues for you all.
Keepings illustrations are strong and so full of emotion, as ever: wonderful.
Best wishes to you all – I’m sure better weather will help 🙂
Thank you very much, Emma. I’m still keeping indoors
I am glad some improvement has been noted. I hope that you are back in full imbibing mode before too long.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I’m so sorry you’ve had a tough time with this, Derrick. I hate to sound like a broken record, but please try not to overdo it. Your body needs rest and a lot of fluid. Feel better! xo
Thank you very much, Jill. I’m really not doing much – mainly in a chair. X
Derrick , hopefully you will speederly return to full health .
Regards Graham
Thank you very much, Graham. I think so.
It’s good that you haven’t lost your appetite.
And I can still taste and smell, Rosaliene. Thank you very much
Better yet!
I hope you get better soon Derrick🙂
Thanks very much, Sylvie
I’m glad your concentration is returning. Keep on resting well as your immune system overcomes this challenge. I hope you get out to the garden soon.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. It was a lovely day yesterday, but I remained indoors. I’ll get out soon
Sometimes it’s just nice to see the lovely day through the window.
Looks like you are going to be over it soon. I am glad.
Thanks very much, Bridget
One of these days we’re going to read that you’re imbibing again, and then we’ll know you’re on the road to health!
That is so, Linda. I am on the verge of ditching a bottle opened a week ago 🙂 Thanks very much
Yep … plenty of rest old fella …
Cheers, Ivor, my friend
I am hopeful that when I return after Easter you will all be feeling on top of the world again.
I do hope so. Thanks very much, Anne
take a break from here, we know why you’ve out of sorts – and do whatever you need to return to health – not just you but everyone else in your household…
Thank you so much, Catherine. It may not look like it, but I am taking it easy just keeping in touch.
Take care Derrick!
Thanks very much, Aletta
Do not worry so much about answering comments, Derrick, or putting out posts. Your health is nothing to mess with. You are probably correct in your assumption of Covid-related, as the common cold is not accompanied with a fever.
Thanks a lot, GP
Take good care of yourselves 🙏🏼
Thank you very much, Val
The Chinese have uncorked an unconquerable fiend upon the humanity. I hope they have to answer that to the Dark Matter that created this universe someday, along with the Russian President.
Thanks very much, Uma
It’s a blessing not to have lost your sense of taste and smell. Have you been able to be tested or are you just making a sensible assumption? Apparently the tests do miss a sizeable proportion of cases, but it seems as if the epidemic has exploded as soon as tests ceased to be readily available. Mum has recently recovered from it to my great relief. I agree with Shoreacres that your evening meals/drinks often tell a story in themselves. May you soon feel well enough to raise a toast to good health!
Thank you so much, Susan. A better day, today. There seemed no point in testing now
My MD eldest daughter (an infectologist to boot) now says “there aren’t any colds anymore. I treat all as COVID). Whether you got tested or not, its’ very likely. Considering that you’re all probably triple jabbed, nothing more to do that to wait it out. (Just make sure your oxygenation is good).
A shame about the wine though…
Get well soon Derrick. (All of you)
Thanks very much, Brian. That is encouraging confirmation of our thinking
“thaN to wait it out.” (I really should learn how to type…)
🙂
Glad you’re beginning to feel a little better.
The wine can wait… Rest up and take good care.
x
Thanks very much, Melanie XX
I hope you feel better, Derrick. Thank you for Mr Keeping’s illustrations. Have any of you been tested for Covid?
One positive (Ian) and one negative (Becky). Earlier Jackie and I both negative. There is now no real benefit from testing. If we have Omicron we won’t be treated other than keeping up normal isolation guidance and sitting out the course of the virus.
“Normal isolation” is also relevant, I think. My husband has been under the weather for about a week, and I convinced him to get tested because we are expecting our son and grandkids this weekend. I hope Ian is feeling as well as could be expected.
Thanks very much, Dolly. Strangely enough, Ian was the least affected. I hope your visit can go ahead
It did and was very enjoyable, thank you.
I wasn’t there when you dined. Check typo. X
You were in spirit. Done. XX
Dan brought the Omicron home from work a few weeks ago. It seems we will be with these viruses for some time to come. I would keep wearing a mask but it doesn’t do much good when every variation make the rounds of the plant where Dan works so we end up with it anyway.
You are right, AnneMarie. We have maintained normal precautions, like masks, but the bugs are rife, albeit less dangerous. Thank you very much.
We’ll know you’re on the road to recovery when you once again imbibe with your tucker.
I thought about it yesterday, then forgot. Thanks very much, Yvonne
I’m sorry…seems that this virus doesn’t want to stop very soon….I hope you’ll start to feel better soon!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Oh, dear. Sooner or later we all will have to reckon with it. I just was tested negative after a fight to Reno, NV for a concert. No symptoms, so hope the test is right. Get better soon!
Thank you very much, Cynthia. Stay well
Sending you some of Mrs Widds excellent medicinal chicken soup, via the internet. 🙂
I feel better already 🙂 Thanks very much
My concentration goes away and so does my memory. I need a clock that will tell me which day we are. Beautiful posts.