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Title: Man Flu
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 30, 2008, 11:34:31 AM
Man Flu  ::)

I'm sick and tired of this stereotype of men who, on getting a little sniffle, are made out to to be on the death beds whimpering and moaning whereas women always soldier on.

In my experience it's the other way around. At my office more women pull 'sickies' than the men.

And another moan ~ everyone in the office knows who who is pulling a fast one with regular 'sickies' often on a Monday and they always never seem to be unwell when they're at work. Why doesn't the management do something about them.

 cussing:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 30, 2008, 11:45:26 AM
Very true Uncle. When I was managing a Customer Services team at my old job, I did a tally of the number of sick days taken by men vs woman. The woman took roughly 3 days off to every 1 taken by men.

And it never ceased to amaze me how "women's problems" also seemed to happen on Mondays or Fridays.

Interestingly, the fewest days sick were taken by the hard drinking/smoking brigade!

You'd have to be a right Duane Kerr to moan about a bit of a cold/sniffle and take time off  ;)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 11:51:03 AM
Indeed you do ~ I saw his plea for remedies too. lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2008, 05:23:53 PM
My poor shins...  surrender:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on November 30, 2008, 05:26:28 PM
In my experience Man Flu is less about the time off and more about the martyr attitude of carrying on even though dying. Maximum sympathy required and moaning worse than usual. I'd be so grateful if Mr Wench and my work colleagues actually did take to their beds rather than requiring ridiculous amounts of lemsip and sympathy.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 05:31:58 PM
I must be an oddity among men ~ when I get a cold I just want to be left alone. I curl up under the duvet and stay there. Anyone who brings a hot drink from time to time will be thanked but it is not actually required and usually gets taken away undrunk. I drink copious quantities of fizzy bottled water and when hungry will happily get up, make toast and go back to bed. What I most crave is peace and quiet and a plentiful supply of cotton hankies (fortunately I have over 100).

Lemsip et al are a no-no for me as they all contain decongestants and people on diuretics cannot take them. Paracetamol is about all I can use to relive symptoms
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2008, 05:32:56 PM
Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah Blah blah blah
Don't you have an Xmas tree to put up?  ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 30, 2008, 05:53:19 PM
I must be an oddity among men ~ when I get a cold I just want to be left alone. I curl up under the duvet and stay there. Anyone who brings a hot drink from time to time will be thanked but it is not actually required and usually gets taken away undrunk. I drink copious quantities of fizzy bottled water and when hungry will happily get up, make toast and go back to bed. What I most crave is peace and quiet and a plentiful supply of cotton hankies (fortunately I have over 100).

Lemsip et al are a no-no for me as they all contain decongestants and people on diuretics cannot take them. Paracetamol is about all I can use to relive symptoms
"I can use to relive symptoms"

Sometimes typos tell a good tale. .  ;)

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 05:54:22 PM
I must be an oddity among men ~ when I get a cold I just want to be left alone. I curl up under the duvet and stay there. Anyone who brings a hot drink from time to time will be thanked but it is not actually required and usually gets taken away undrunk. I drink copious quantities of fizzy bottled water and when hungry will happily get up, make toast and go back to bed. What I most crave is peace and quiet and a plentiful supply of cotton hankies (fortunately I have over 100).

Lemsip et al are a no-no for me as they all contain decongestants and people on diuretics cannot take them. Paracetamol is about all I can use to relive symptoms
"I can use to relive symptoms"

Sometimes typos tell a good tale. .  ;)



I'm relieved you think so  redface:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2008, 05:55:39 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on November 30, 2008, 06:09:57 PM
All in all, just as bad as someone who has got real influenza, and then insists on mixing with everyone in a hot hotel because he didn't want to miss out on the fun weekend we've all just enjoyed, sneezing, coughing, spluttering, red eyed, shivering, aching all over, and then is so ill this morning he couldn't even get up for his breakfast. He was then swiftly taken home by his parents in a fairly bad state, to join his real father at his bedside who's been very poorly for 5 weeks now, and now with a severe chest infection. eeek:
 
I hinted last night that i was less then impressed with him being amongst us all, stating the fact that if I catch it, I'm guaranteed a really bad time due to my 'for life' illness and the hyper active immune system I've got. Bloody selfish little get. cussing:

Anyone got ANY ideas of what I can possibly take to try and irradicate the flu virus I may well have festering inside me now, or am I just going to have to hope for damned good luck over the next 5 days?
 
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2008, 06:11:09 PM
All in all, just as bad as someone who has got real influenza, and then insists on mixing with everyone in a hot hotel because he didn't want to miss out on the fun weekend we've all just enjoyed, sneezing, coughing, spluttering, red eyed, shivering, aching all over, and then is so ill this morning he couldn't even get up for his breakfast. He was then swiftly taken home by his parents in a fairly bad state, to join his real father at his bedside who's been very poorly for 5 weeks now, and now with a severe chest infection. eeek:
 
I hinted last night that i was less then impressed with him being amongst us all, stating the fact that if I catch it, I'm guaranteed a really bad time due to my 'for life' illness and the hyper active immune system I've got. Bloody selfish little get. cussing:
 
Keeelll Heeemm!  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 06:11:37 PM
Hanging is too good for 'em  Angry9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on November 30, 2008, 06:15:10 PM
All in all, just as bad as someone who has got real influenza, and then insists on mixing with everyone in a hot hotel because he didn't want to miss out on the fun weekend we've all just enjoyed, sneezing, coughing, spluttering, red eyed, shivering, aching all over, and then is so ill this morning he couldn't even get up for his breakfast. He was then swiftly taken home by his parents in a fairly bad state, to join his real father at his bedside who's been very poorly for 5 weeks now, and now with a severe chest infection. eeek:
 
I hinted last night that i was less then impressed with him being amongst us all, stating the fact that if I catch it, I'm guaranteed a really bad time due to my 'for life' illness and the hyper active immune system I've got. Bloody selfish little get. cussing:
 
Keeelll Heeemm!  evil:

I AM seriously worried tbh. He was defo very poorly, but young enough to fight it off thankfully...for himself.
I'm bloody seething and very pensive, and it's spoiled what was otherwise a very pleasant weekend away.
I've told Mrs GROWLER, and she is also quite worried now too....for me unbelievably. eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 06:18:59 PM
<Serious Head On>

Do you not have a flu jab every year?

<Serious head off>
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on November 30, 2008, 06:23:12 PM
<Serious Head On>

Do you not have a flu jab every year?

<Serious head off>

No. Never. It worries me too much that I may get a dodgy reaction to it, and end up bad. It can happen sometimes apparently, but I'm now wondering if it may have been worth the risk tbh.
Too bloody late now anyway, as it takes several weeks to be of any good effect apparently.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 06:38:04 PM
<Serious Head On>

Do you not have a flu jab every year?

<Serious head off>

No. Never. It worries me too much that I may get a dodgy reaction to it, and end up bad. It can happen sometimes apparently, but I'm now wondering if it may have been worth the risk tbh.
Too bloody late now anyway, as it takes several weeks to be of any good effect apparently.

Indeed ~ I have had one every year for the past 15 and not had flu once. Mrs gets one too as she is asthmatic. She always gets a sore arm and a couple of days of sniffles afterwards. Littlest boy can't because of his egg allergy and, so they tell me, they "grow" the vaccine on egg.
Never known anyone have a serious reaction though but I can undersatnd your concern.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on November 30, 2008, 06:39:51 PM
BTW both boys have streaming colds now ~ bet I'll have it by tomorrow, I already have the sore throat, though that may be looking after shouting at them all day.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 30, 2008, 07:05:43 PM
I can honestly say - if the tales of what "proper" flu is - that I have never had it. I've had bad colds that seem to take an eon to depart, but I have never been bed-ridden as such.

The only time I was, was the Labyrrithinitus which is an absolute hoot.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on November 30, 2008, 07:43:01 PM
I can honestly say - if the tales of what "proper" flu is - that I have never had it. I've had bad colds that seem to take an eon to depart, but I have never been bed-ridden as such.

The only time I was, was the Labyrrithinitus which is an absolute hoot.

Take it from me. You'll bloody well know if you've really got it. eeek:
I've had it proper twice in my life, and it is the nearest thing to thinking you're going to die that I've experienced.
It's the bloody time that it takes before you even start to feel as though you're starting to get better too. About 2 weeks of sheer hell iirc
I remember back in '85 living on my own, having to crawl on my hands and knees down the stairs to ring and beg for the quack to come out to see me as I was so bloody terrified.
He just came in through the unlocked door and found me lying down in front of the fire shivering, and said ...."flu, lot of it about. Can't do anything. Drink plenty, rest plenty and ring me if you're no better in a fortnight". ::)

Anyhoo, I'm going to the quaks in the morning, just to see what I can do or take, if anything.
Mrs GROWLER is now fearing I'm talking meself into it. She talks a load shite sometimes too. ::)
I'm rightly worried imo, and should have packed my bags and brought myself right home, not that that would /could have made any difference really. noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on November 30, 2008, 08:45:15 PM
Mr Wench and I had proper flu a couple of years ago. It was terrible and never again will I say I have flu when I don't. Was a completely different kettle of fish.  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on November 30, 2008, 09:36:12 PM
Mr Wench and I had proper flu a couple of years ago. It was terrible and never again will I say I have flu when I don't. Was a completely different kettle of fish.  noooo:

That's what gets my goat. I hear people nearly every day in the winter saying they've 'got the flu'. ::)
My usual response is ..."no you bloody haven't, as you'd be in bed unable to get out of it due to the feeling that every muscle in your entire body is a about to snap, and your head will be feeling like it's going to explode every time you cough

I appreciate that we can all suffer in different degrees, but real influenza is a real and extremely nasty illness that can kill, and does so to thousands every year albeit through secondary infections normally.
I shit myself just thinking about it tbh.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 09:46:13 AM
Just managed to get through to the quacks after 20 minutes of re-dial. ::)

"Sorry, fully booked up for today for emergencies and for the following fortnight for lesser ailments. Ring back tomorrow at 08:00 if it's an emergency, or if it's not we can book you in for 17th. eeek:

What exactly can be deemed as an 'emergency' I wonder? Bunyon? ::)
Silly me thought 999 was for 'emergencies'.

Stuff it, I'll go to the chemist and buy a barrow load of Vit.D tabs.,and a shed load of garlic from the grocers, keep me fingers crossed, and go to the solicitors to get me will written....just in case like. ;)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 09:49:14 AM
If you don't have it yet then mega doses of vit C and zinc, plus two weeks of echnicaea.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 09:49:36 AM
My Grandma died of flu. Mind you, that was in 1918
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 09:49:59 AM
If you don't have it yet then mega doses of vit C and zinc, plus two weeks of echnicaea.

Isn't that a skin condition?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 09:51:58 AM
If you don't have it yet then mega doses of vit C and zinc, plus two weeks of echnicaea.

That's the one.
Mrs GROWLER has just said that too, but apparently you only take it when you know you've got the usual symptoms coming on. confused:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 09:52:13 AM
No dear, although I will accept I may have spelt it wrong.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 09:53:34 AM
If you don't have it yet then mega doses of vit C and zinc, plus two weeks of echnicaea.

That's the one.
Mrs GROWLER has just said that too, but apparently you only take it when you know you've got the usual symptoms coming on. confused:

Here at the office and at school all staff take echinacea as soon as there seems to be a germ spread. So Mr Wench basically spends most of the winter taking it for two weeks, then two weeks off, then two weeks on. The vitamin C and zinc are supposed to be taken at the appearance of any cold/cough symptoms.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 09:54:28 AM
My Grandma died of flu. Mind you, that was in 1918

Well THAT'S cheered me up, thanks. ::)

Any other little 'nuggets of helpful information' you'd like to share amongst us all? whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 09:55:23 AM
My grandad went mad.

As for my other grandma  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 09:56:48 AM
My grandad went mad.

As for my other grandma  noooo:
rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 09:57:26 AM
My Grandma died of flu. Mind you, that was in 1918

Well THAT'S cheered me up, thanks. ::)

Any other little 'nuggets of helpful information' you'd like to share amongst us all? whistle:

Get yourself to holland and barratt or something. Plenty of proper orange juice and water too. Flush it out!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 09:57:54 AM
My grandad went mad.

As for my other grandma  noooo:
rubschin:

I think we all know what's going to be suggested now then ey? ;)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 09:58:50 AM
My grandad went mad.

As for my other grandma  noooo:
rubschin:

I think we all know what's going to be suggested now then ey? ;)
whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:00:28 AM
My Grandma died of flu. Mind you, that was in 1918

Well THAT'S cheered me up, thanks. ::)

Any other little 'nuggets of helpful information' you'd like to share amongst us all? whistle:

Get yourself to holland and barratt or something. Plenty of proper orange juice and water too. Flush it out!

Water, plenty of, yes. Bloody boring, but damned good for flushing the bugs away before they get to grips....alledgedly.
They reckon if we all drank 6 pints of pure water EVERY day, many illness's wouldn't hit you....apparently.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:02:15 AM
My grandad went mad.

As for my other grandma  noooo:
rubschin:

I think we all know what's going to be suggested now then ey? ;)
whistle:

All singing from the same hymn sheet are we? lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:02:46 AM
I may tell you
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:03:26 AM
I may tell you

We'd rather you didn't. We know what's comin'. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:03:49 AM
Oh no you don't
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 10:04:29 AM
Oh no you don't
Oh yes we dooo!  ;D
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:04:51 AM
Tell me then
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:05:56 AM
Oh no you don't
Oh yes we dooo!  ;D

We could have another game 'ere. rubschin:

' Guess what shite Nick's going to spout next competition' drumroll:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 10:08:24 AM
Oh no you don't
Oh yes we dooo!  ;D

We could have another game 'ere. rubschin:

' Guess what shite Nick's going to spout next competition' drumroll:
It would be more interesting than 'Bang the barmaid'...  point:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:08:45 AM
You can't guess,like
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:08:50 AM
Oh no you don't
Oh yes we dooo!  ;D

We could have another game 'ere. rubschin:

' Guess what shite Nick's going to spout next competition' drumroll:

Bit flawed that on reflection, as the tit will simply move the goalposts to suit who he wants to win like.
I'll re-jig it.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 10:09:49 AM
You can't guess,like
We can... like...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:10:39 AM
You can't guess,like

Giza clue then, and I'll tell you if I'm on the right track like. rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:13:49 AM
No
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 10:14:28 AM
Bet involves, cake, trains, work or some new calamity.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:14:58 AM
Meanwhile, and amongst all this 'Nickshite', I'm going the chemist with a barra.

So far, feeling just fine. How long does this bloody bastard virus take to incubate inside you then...if I've even got it that is?

I'm still bloody fuming at the selfishness of all this. Totally unneccesary. Banghead

Have you seen a piccy of it too? eeek: sick2:
Evil looking twat. eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:15:19 AM
No.Though she was very mean. She used to bake cakes and leave them to go stale so they wouldn't get eaten too quickly  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Meanwhile, and amongst all this 'Nickshite', I'm going the chemist with a barra.

So far, feeling just fine. How long does this bloody bastard virus take to incubate inside you then...if I've even got it that is?

I'm still bloody fuming at the selfishness of all this. Totally unneccesary. Banghead

They are all different. No telling when it might hit.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:17:03 AM
Sounds like he has serous flu to me. About time the Death Bingo game had a boost. It's dying on its feet  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:17:22 AM
Meanwhile, and amongst all this 'Nickshite', I'm going the chemist with a barra.

So far, feeling just fine. How long does this bloody bastard virus take to incubate inside you then...if I've even got it that is?

I'm still bloody fuming at the selfishness of all this. Totally unneccesary. Banghead

They are all different. No telling when it might hit.

Cheers! sad32:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:19:22 AM
Sounds like he has serous flu to me. About time the Death Bingo game had a boost. It's dying on its feet  noooo:

No I'm NOT. I'm trying to stop it developing...IF I've contracted it that is.
Don't you read the posts that are relevant in here....you know, stuff that IS actually ON topic? ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 10:20:31 AM
Meanwhile, and amongst all this 'Nickshite', I'm going the chemist with a barra.

So far, feeling just fine. How long does this bloody bastard virus take to incubate inside you then...if I've even got it that is?

I'm still bloody fuming at the selfishness of all this. Totally unneccesary. Banghead

They are all different. No telling when it might hit.

Cheers! sad32:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/hilaryjones/secondopinion/flu.htm

Incubation period of 1 to 4 days.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:22:36 AM
Meanwhile, and amongst all this 'Nickshite', I'm going the chemist with a barra.

So far, feeling just fine. How long does this bloody bastard virus take to incubate inside you then...if I've even got it that is?

I'm still bloody fuming at the selfishness of all this. Totally unneccesary. Banghead

They are all different. No telling when it might hit.

Cheers! sad32:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/hilaryjones/secondopinion/flu.htm

Incubation period of 1 to 4 days.

I'll have to count as from yesterday then.
So Thursday could be either part time or making 'suitable arrangements' day. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 10:24:35 AM
I know this guy. He might do a discount. You may have to buy him a pint before Thursday though

http://www.thelocalweb.net/index/FDS/tlw_24352.htm (http://www.thelocalweb.net/index/FDS/tlw_24352.htm)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:48:50 AM
I know this guy. He might do a discount. You may have to buy him a pint before Thursday though

http://www.thelocalweb.net/index/FDS/tlw_24352.htm (http://www.thelocalweb.net/index/FDS/tlw_24352.htm)

Not really treating my concerns very seriously are you?
I'll come around and see you on Thursday if you like...if I'm starting to feel a bit squiffy like.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 11:28:05 AM
Anyhoo, my grandma
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 01, 2008, 11:48:44 AM
Yeeeeeessssssssssssss?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 11:51:21 AM
What?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 12:13:01 PM
What?
Your fucking grandma!  ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 12:13:40 PM
What about her? She died of flu in 1918
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 02:50:19 PM
What about her? She died of flu in 1918

Yes? And?
You were going to tell us all something else, but as usual................ ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 02:52:31 PM
You were guessing  ::)

Wanna sniff my cake?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2008, 02:53:33 PM
 Banghead
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 02:54:27 PM
I will let BM sniff my cake too
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 02:56:42 PM
Gone a bit cloudy now. S'pose I'd better go and do a bit of werk. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 04:14:41 PM
Come and sniff my cake.You could help me feed it eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 08:07:10 PM
Flu? Remember we were talkin' about it?  ::)

Big barney at GROWLER Towers has ensued. ::)

Got me Echinacea tablets, and the pharmisist says I can take them regulary.
Mrs GROWLER says I can't as they boost your immune system, and that can cause problems for the future....apparently, so she sez like, according to the Gospel Of St. Mrs GROWLER like. ::)
She's advised me to confirm this with a herbiologist or summat. confused:

She talks mucho shite...imo...sometimes/most of the time, so I'm stuffing me face with them.  eveilgrin:

Just got to get the garlic tablets now. cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 01, 2008, 08:13:07 PM
Then breathe on her eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 08:29:22 PM
Flu? Remember we were talkin' about it?  ::)

Big barney at GROWLER Towers has ensued. ::)

Got me Echinacea tablets, and the pharmisist says I can take them regulary.
Mrs GROWLER says I can't as they boost your immune system, and that can cause problems for the future....apparently, so she sez like, according to the Gospel Of St. Mrs GROWLER like. ::)
She's advised me to confirm this with a herbiologist or summat. confused:

She talks mucho shite...imo...sometimes/most of the time, so I'm stuffing me face with them.  eveilgrin:

Just got to get the garlic tablets now. cloud9:

To confuse you further they are sort of both right. You can take them regularally as suggested however, you are also recomended to have rest periods. As they can lose their potency over time. Sort of how an alcoholic needs more and more drink to get drunk. Which is why Mr Wench and I tend to take them when those around us are ill or we start to feel ill and then after a couple of weeks stop for a couple of weeks minimum.

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 08:31:56 PM
Flu? Remember we were talkin' about it?  ::)

Big barney at GROWLER Towers has ensued. ::)

Got me Echinacea tablets, and the pharmisist says I can take them regulary.
Mrs GROWLER says I can't as they boost your immune system, and that can cause problems for the future....apparently, so she sez like, according to the Gospel Of St. Mrs GROWLER like. ::)
She's advised me to confirm this with a herbiologist or summat. confused:

She talks mucho shite...imo...sometimes/most of the time, so I'm stuffing me face with them.  eveilgrin:

Just got to get the garlic tablets now. cloud9:

To confuse you further they are sort of both right. You can take them regularally as suggested however, you are also recomended to have rest periods. As they can lose their potency over time. Sort of how an alcoholic needs more and more drink to get drunk. Which is why Mr Wench and I tend to take them when those around us are ill or we start to feel ill and then after a couple of weeks stop for a couple of weeks minimum.



Yup. I can see the logic in that, and will adhere to YOUR advice. ;)

Mrs GROWLER reckons you should ONLY take them at the first signs of an impending cold /flu etc. Too late then imo. evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 08:34:59 PM
What is going on? What is wrong with Beechams Powders FFS?

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 01, 2008, 08:41:45 PM
Flu? Remember we were talkin' about it?  ::)

Big barney at GROWLER Towers has ensued. ::)

Got me Echinacea tablets, and the pharmisist says I can take them regulary.
Mrs GROWLER says I can't as they boost your immune system, and that can cause problems for the future....apparently, so she sez like, according to the Gospel Of St. Mrs GROWLER like. ::)
She's advised me to confirm this with a herbiologist or summat. confused:

She talks mucho shite...imo...sometimes/most of the time, so I'm stuffing me face with them.  eveilgrin:

Just got to get the garlic tablets now. cloud9:

To confuse you further they are sort of both right. You can take them regularally as suggested however, you are also recomended to have rest periods. As they can lose their potency over time. Sort of how an alcoholic needs more and more drink to get drunk. Which is why Mr Wench and I tend to take them when those around us are ill or we start to feel ill and then after a couple of weeks stop for a couple of weeks minimum.



Yup. I can see the logic in that, and will adhere to YOUR advice. ;)

Mrs GROWLER reckons you should ONLY take them at the first signs of an impending cold /flu etc. Too late then imo. evil:

Again there are two schools of thoughts on that. One is in the prevention camp and one is in the lessening of the effects of the cold. Mrs Growler's school of thought is in attempting to lessen the symptoms rather than stopping the whole thing altogether. It is also worth noting at this time that prolonged usage of it aswell as voiding the benefits can cause liver damage. But I'm not too sure what they mean by prolonged usage.

I would suggest one tablet a day, one vit C and one zinc. NO MORE! Whilst I do take herbal supplements and yes, consult a homeopath, I don't think enough research has been done into the long term effects of taking massive dosages of these things and so I prefer to err on the side of caution.

If you are confused, pop into your local nutty health food shop. Whilst they do talk a lot of bollocks (and smell a bit dodgy) they do tend to have a rough idea of dosages and if not they normally have a big book behind the counter to consult. IMHO pharmacists don't really have enough knowledge in alternative therapies to be the all knowing king on the subject.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 01, 2008, 08:43:38 PM
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If you are confused, pop into your local nutty health food shop. Whilst they do talk a lot of bollocks (and smell a bit dodgy) they do tend to have a rough idea of dosages


Wenchy speaks! I am sure we can trust her!  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Just One More on December 01, 2008, 09:48:39 PM
Careful with those health food shops Growler...

A couple were 85 years old and had been married for sixty years. Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. Though not young, they were both in very good health, largely due to the wife's insistence on healthy foods and exercise for the last decade.
One day, their good health didn't help when they went on a rare vacation and their plane crashed, sending them off to Heaven.

They reached the pearly gates, and St.. Peter escorted them inside. He took them to a beautiful mansion, furnished in gold and fine silks, with a fully stocked kitchen and a waterfall in the master bathroom. A maid could be seen hanging their favourite clothes in the closet. They gasped in astonishment when he said, 'Welcome to Heaven. This will be your home now.'

The old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost. 'Why, nothing,' Peter replied, 'remember, this is your reward in Heaven.' The old man looked out the window and right there he saw a championship golf course, finer and more beautiful than any ever built on Earth..
'What are the greens fees?,' grumbled the old man.
'This is heaven,' St. Peter replied. 'You can play for free, every day.'

Next they went to the clubhouse and saw the lavish buffet lunch, with every imaginable cuisine laid out before them, from seafood to steaks to exotic deserts, free flowing beverages. 'Don't even ask,' said St. Peter to the man. This is Heaven, it is all free for you to enjoy.'
The old man looked around and glanced nervously at his wife.
'Well, where are the low fat and low cholesterol foods and the decaffeinated tea?,' he asked.
That's the best part,' St. Peter replied. 'You can eat and drink as much as you like of whatever you like and you will never get fat or sick. This is Heaven!'

The old man pushed, 'No gym to work out at?'
'Not unless you want to,' was the answer.
'No testing my sugar or blood pressure or...'
'Never again. All you do here is enjoy yourself.'

The old man glared at his wife and said, 'You and your f....ing bran Flakes. We could have been here ten years ago!'
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 01, 2008, 10:30:35 PM
Quote
If you are confused, pop into your local nutty health food shop. Whilst they do talk a lot of bollocks (and smell a bit dodgy) they do tend to have a rough idea of dosages


Wenchy speaks! I am sure we can trust her!  noooo:

Well I know who I'd rather trust out of the two of you. ::)

Not everyone talks Nickshite ALL of the time you know. noooo:

Got me slightly worried about these potential liver problems now though Wenchy.
Why is nowt straight forward? Banghead

I'll go and see a nutty herbiooligist person as suggested.
I still feel absolutely 100% btw.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 06:49:26 AM
Growler me old bear with a sore head ~ nothing is ever straight forward. All medications (prescribed or homoeopathic) are a risk to some people. A small amount of aspirin every day is said to help prevent blood clots and thus prevent stokes and heart attacks ~ however aspirin, taken regularly, can cause internal bleeding in the stomach. The question is ~ which is the greater risk?

All the medicines I take (and they are a mixture of prescribed, homoeopathic and occasionally slightly illegal) carry a risk. The secret of it all is to strike a balance between what makes you feel better and what does not. Many of the drugs recommended and prescribed by well meaning and highly experienced doctors for my ailments have had such a bad effect on me that I have ended up in hospital ~ equally a remedy suggested by Wenchy has helped a lot as has a homoeopathic tincture recommended by my cousin who is a homoeopath.

Meanwhile it is said that the Royal Family all take certain honey products on a daily basis (Royal Jelly) and that they all swear by the health benefits of this homoeopathic boost to their immune systems. You seldom hear of a member of that family with a cold or flu and they do seem to be living to a ripe old age. Like them or not (and that is another debate) they are on the whole as healthy and vigorous a bunch of OAPs as you are likely to find. The Queen Mother got past 100 and her daughter looks like going the same way. (Perhaps a few nips of the gin bottle helps).

My one thought throughout has been to try to help myself by listening to all comers and discarding those that either don't seem to work or those that clearly do not suit my system.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 09:13:51 AM
Quote
If you are confused, pop into your local nutty health food shop. Whilst they do talk a lot of bollocks (and smell a bit dodgy) they do tend to have a rough idea of dosages


Wenchy speaks! I am sure we can trust her!  noooo:

Well I know who I'd rather trust out of the two of you. ::)

Not everyone talks Nickshite ALL of the time you know. noooo:

Got me slightly worried about these potential liver problems now though Wenchy.
Why is nowt straight forward? Banghead

I'll go and see a nutty herbiooligist person as suggested.
I still feel absolutely 100% btw.

I wouldn't worry too much about the liver problems. I only mentioned it as you were talking about necking the stuff! I think the problem comes when people think, well one dose is good so fifty must be fab! Just because it is a herbal rememdy rather than a drug doesn't mean that one should completely disregard the dosage recomendations without having discussed it with someone who has a degree of knowledge in the subject.

Go see a nutty herbiologist, although I may seem as though I know what I am talking about I'm really only an enthusiastic amateur who relys a lot on the web, her own various nutty herbologists and a knowledge of what has worked for me.

I will say that for the past five/six years I have been laid low with every bug going, often putting me in bed for a week. Meaning that my average sick leave over a year was over 20 days and those were actual sick days not sickies. Since taking the vitamins and the echinacea when needed and seeing a homeopath I haven't had a day off sick since March. Plus various other bodily issues have been sorted. No "proper" doctor was able to help but the nutty herbologists have me feeling fitter and healthier both in mind and body than I have for six years. Even sceptical Mr Wench is beginning to think there may be something in it.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 09:21:24 AM
Of course there is something in it ~ My Afghan suffered badly from arthritis in his latter years and on the suggestion of the vet, who could do nothing for him, I tried homoeopathic medicines (Rhus Tox 4). He was like a dog reborn and lasted, without any joint problems for several more years.

The dog had no idea what he was being given every day. My conclusion then is that it works.

I have mentioned this before (perhaps in another place) and I recall Darwin saying that he had similar experience of this medication.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 09:30:38 AM
P'raps Mrs GROWLER does talk a bit of sense then....only I could never admit it to her..... as she says similar to you.  rubschin:
Strange in'it? I can take on board what you say and see some reasoning, but when Mrs G speaks I simply dismiss it all as Mrs GROWLERshite. confused:

She's heavily into natural medicine, and in fact practices acupuncture.
I am however her worst nightmare of a 'customer', apparently, so she says. ::)
 Disobedient...alledgedly ::).... and needle shy, but that's because I'm convinced that she uses me for 'darts' practice, and gains some sadistic pleasure out of causing much physical suffering,to add to all the mental torture she puts me through like.
All denied of course naturally, but it bloody hurts like hell when she stabs me, so much so I won't let her perform her mystical powers on me anymore. noooo:

Must have a look at this honey that Snoops is going on about. Spread it on a butty like? cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 09:38:53 AM
Royal Jelly ~ very expensive ~ it is the jelly that the bees produce to feed only to the Queen Bee.

http://www.simplysupplements.net/product/333/new-royal-jelly-750mg/

£17.99 for 180 capsules and it doesn't spread on bread.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 09:45:44 AM
P'raps Mrs GROWLER does talk a bit of sense then....only I could never admit it to her..... as she says similar to you.  rubschin:
Strange in'it? I can take on board what you say and see some reasoning, but when Mrs G speaks I simply dismiss it all as Mrs GROWLERshite. confused:

Of course she talks sense but because she is your wife you can't listen to her!  ;) It's the same with kids and parents and wives and husands. Because there isn't the emotional baggage with a friend or stranger you are far more likely to take their advice than someone who actually does love you. Doesn't make sense but what does.

Although, it does sound as Mrs Growler probably does know what she is talking about. If she is already involved in the alternative medical community she is probably far more knowledgable about these things than I am! Not that that will make you listen to her anymore than you already do!  lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 09:47:07 AM
 rubschin: Wives, Sense, These words are not logical Captain.

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Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 09:55:52 AM
And thus my point is proven!  ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 09:56:22 AM
P'raps Mrs GROWLER does talk a bit of sense then....only I could never admit it to her..... as she says similar to you.  rubschin:
Strange in'it? I can take on board what you say and see some reasoning, but when Mrs G speaks I simply dismiss it all as Mrs GROWLERshite. confused:

Of course she talks sense but because she is your wife you can't listen to her!  ;) It's the same with kids and parents and wives and husands. Because there isn't the emotional baggage with a friend or stranger you are far more likely to take their advice than someone who actually does love you. Doesn't make sense but what does.

Although, it does sound as Mrs Growler probably does know what she is talking about. If she is already involved in the alternative medical community she is probably far more knowledgable about these things than I am! Not that that will make you listen to her anymore than you already do!  lol:

No she bloody well doesn't, and now you're as good as admitting you don't either!
I'm 'urt...deeply. sad32:

I can't take anything that she says seriously.  noooo:
Some sort of mental block, and this ultimately leads to problems as I do everything the exact opposite that she recommends, just to annoy her like, usually with high degrees of success. lol:
Probably why I'm such a grumpy git most of the time, as there's a constant battle of wills going on 'ere. ::)

I must be doin' summat right though, cus 2 peoples I met last week swear I'm looking younger every time they meet me, and another one reckoned I was over 10 years younger than I really am!! eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 09:57:16 AM
And thus my point is proven!  ::)

No need to  ::) ~ I was agreeing with you (daft bat)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 09:58:21 AM
P'raps Mrs GROWLER does talk a bit of sense then....only I could never admit it to her..... as she says similar to you.  rubschin:
Strange in'it? I can take on board what you say and see some reasoning, but when Mrs G speaks I simply dismiss it all as Mrs GROWLERshite. confused:

Of course she talks sense but because she is your wife you can't listen to her!  ;) It's the same with kids and parents and wives and husands. Because there isn't the emotional baggage with a friend or stranger you are far more likely to take their advice than someone who actually does love you. Doesn't make sense but what does.

Although, it does sound as Mrs Growler probably does know what she is talking about. If she is already involved in the alternative medical community she is probably far more knowledgable about these things than I am! Not that that will make you listen to her anymore than you already do!  lol:

No she bloody well doesn't, and now you're as good as admitting you don't either!
I'm 'urt...deeply. sad32:

I can't take anything that she says seriously.  noooo:
Some sort of mental block, and this ultimately leads to problems as I do everything the exact opposite that she recommends, just to annoy her like, usually with high degrees of success. lol:
Probably why I'm such a grumpy git most of the time, as there's a constant battle of wills going on 'ere. ::)

I must be doin' summat right though, cus 2 peoples I met last week swear I'm looking younger every time they meet me, and another one reckoned I was over 10 years younger than I really am!! eeek:

That'll be the eyeliner I expect  scared:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 09:59:24 AM
Of course I love you!  ::) Weep not dearie!

It probably does have something to do with your health as well. A constant mental battle is rather wearing. Mr Wench will pretty much do anything for a peaceful life. I get my own way 95% of the time however the 5% of the time he does want his own way it is not negotiable and I know that. Also the other 95% of the time he really doesn't give a stuff.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 10:01:45 AM
You may have noticed that in Nick's absence (where the F is he anyway?) I seem to have the silly hat on today.  (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fwhacky013.gif&hash=d74fa54cc94ce4764535bbb284d9de51b9b50612)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 10:32:36 AM
You may have noticed that in Nick's absence (where the F is he anyway?) I seem to have the silly hat on today.  (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fwhacky013.gif&hash=d74fa54cc94ce4764535bbb284d9de51b9b50612)

Sleeping off his quite obvious drugs o/d from yesterday. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 10:33:51 AM
I think he is controlling me from AFar ~ see what I mean.
NIck has somehow got into my mind  scared2:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 10:35:50 AM
I think he is controlling me from AFar ~ see what I mean.
NIck has somehow got into my mind  scared2:

Dunno about getting into your mind, but he gets RIGHT on my tits sometimes.....most times...all of the time...nearly. Banghead
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
I am fighting him off  fence:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 02, 2008, 01:06:16 PM
I am listening, you know  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 01:07:17 PM
Ey Up lad ~ 'ow's tha doin'?  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 03:13:27 PM
I am listening, you know  evil:

So? confused:
Not saying anything I wouldn't say behind your back you great goaty oaf. noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2008, 03:37:22 PM
I am listening, you know  evil:

So? confused:
Not saying anything I wouldn't say behind your back you great goaty oaf. noooo:
To his face you mean surely...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:39:51 PM
I am listening, you know  evil:

So? confused:
Not saying anything I wouldn't say behind your back you great goaty oaf. noooo:
To his face you mean surely...?  rubschin:

Nope ~ I know exactly what he means and it is what he said.  Banghead
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2008, 03:41:33 PM
I am listening, you know  evil:

So? confused:
Not saying anything I wouldn't say behind your back you great goaty oaf. noooo:
To his face you mean surely...?  rubschin:

Nope ~ I know exactly what he means and it is what he said.  Banghead
How do you know what he means...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:42:56 PM
Because I use exactly the same expression myself.

I also say things like "It was so dark I couldn't see my hand behind my back"

It is called HUMOUR
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 03:43:21 PM
or senility!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:44:06 PM
That too.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 03:47:08 PM
I've started have a sniffle and sneezing.  sad24:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:52:54 PM
That's hormones
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 03:53:19 PM
Hormones cause sniffles and sneezes?!?!?  eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:53:54 PM
They seem to in this house ~ 'specially when I shout at one of the females.  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 03:58:42 PM
Ahhh different variety! I have the shivery variety. I blame Growler.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 02, 2008, 03:59:22 PM
 rubschin: I see
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 06:08:27 PM
Ahhh different variety! I have the shivery variety. I blame Growler.

So oh wise one. Please explain EXACTLY how that one werks out like? rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 06:11:06 PM
Anyhow, I'm still feeling fine, and still scoffin' me new found tablets.
Me kidneys still seem to be werkin' too.

Bit of a sniffle, but that's just cus it's December....the snotty month ::)

48 hours 'til the all clear I reckon.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 02, 2008, 06:13:01 PM
That's because they would effect your liver!  point:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 02, 2008, 06:14:36 PM
That's because they would effect your liver!  point:

Oh yes. redface:
I knew it was summat in the giblets dept. anyway. Think they're fine too. confused:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 02, 2008, 07:21:23 PM
Ahhh different variety! I have the shivery variety. I blame Growler.
You need Vic rubbed on your chest.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2008, 08:26:57 AM
Ahhh different variety! I have the shivery variety. I blame Growler.
You need Vic rubbed on your chest.

But is Vic up to the task? ~ I know a beagle who would be willing to step into the breech so to speak.  eyes:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 09:40:28 AM
I have the sniffles and a sore throat this morning...  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2008, 09:41:03 AM
Immerse your head in steam
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 09:50:08 AM
I am drinking vast amounts of tea...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2008, 09:50:48 AM
Inhale some of that then
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 03, 2008, 09:52:25 AM
I have the sniffles and a sore throat this morning...  evil:

Get some of these Echinacia tabs down you.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2008, 09:53:10 AM
But keep an eye on your giblets
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 03, 2008, 09:56:55 AM
But keep an eye on your giblets

OK OK.  Easily done. redface:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 03, 2008, 10:12:24 AM
I am drinking vast amounts of tea...  cloud9:

Lemon, honey and ginger. Lemon for the vit C, honey to soothe the throat and ginger for the antibactrial properties it contains. I zest three lemons, squeeze them, grate an inch of ginger, half a cinammon stick and a few cloves, boil with water in a large pot and drink all day, just keep topping it up with water. Manuka honey is best but pricey, stir in to taste once it is in your mug.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 10:13:17 AM
I am drinking vast amounts of tea...  cloud9:

Lemon, honey and ginger. Lemon for the vit C, honey to soothe the throat and ginger for the antibactrial properties it contains. I zest three lemons, squeeze them, grate an inch of ginger, half a cinammon stick and a few cloves, boil with water in a large pot and drink all day, just keep topping it up with water. Manuka honey is best but pricey, stir in to taste once it is in your mug.
noooo:

PG Tips
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 03, 2008, 10:14:28 AM
Not as good for you as Wenchy's Brew.  noooo: The caffine over stimulates and doesn't hydrate you in fact the total opposite. Plus if you are drinking it with milk, dairy increases phlegm production.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 10:16:13 AM
Not as good for you as Wenchy's Brew.  noooo: The caffine over stimulates and doesn't hydrate you in fact the total opposite. Plus if you are drinking it with milk, dairy increases phlegm production.
I just show the milk to my (giant) cup...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 03, 2008, 12:03:33 PM
Not as good for you as Wenchy's Brew.  noooo: The caffine over stimulates and doesn't hydrate you in fact the total opposite. Plus if you are drinking it with milk, dairy increases phlegm production.

Where does Talisker sit in the natural remedy hierarchy?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2008, 12:04:11 PM
It cures consciousness
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2008, 12:04:42 PM
Not as good for you as Wenchy's Brew.  noooo: The caffine over stimulates and doesn't hydrate you in fact the total opposite. Plus if you are drinking it with milk, dairy increases phlegm production.

Where does Talisker sit in the natural remedy hierarchy?

Top of the tree ~ along with Glen Turret
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 12:08:33 PM
Not as good for you as Wenchy's Brew.  noooo: The caffine over stimulates and doesn't hydrate you in fact the total opposite. Plus if you are drinking it with milk, dairy increases phlegm production.

Where does Talisker sit in the natural remedy hierarchy?
Just a titchy bit below Ardbeg  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 03, 2008, 12:42:18 PM
Not as high as a good brandy.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 12:45:02 PM
Not as high as a good brandy.
eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2008, 12:47:03 PM
Now we're cooking babe!

(https://www.weinquelle.com/fotos/s413.jpg)   cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2008, 12:48:54 PM
Now we're cooking babe!

(https://www.weinquelle.com/fotos/s413.jpg)   cloud9:
Ahh.. I do like a nice glug of Asbach... although the 'Privet' is better IMHO...
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 03, 2008, 12:55:39 PM
Not as high as a good brandy.
eeek:

What?!? When I have the sniffles I like a brandy.  redface:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2008, 12:58:04 PM
Not as high as a good brandy.
eeek:

What?!? When I have the sniffles I like a brandy.  redface:

Sniffles be buggered ~ I like a brandy  8)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 03, 2008, 12:59:46 PM
(https://www.weinquelle.com/fotos/s3336.jpg)

We were brought up with this one so it tends to be what Brother Wench and I prefer
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2008, 01:05:41 PM
Ash long ash there ish enough of it who caresh?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 03, 2008, 08:10:20 PM
Well, just 1 day to go I reckon, and I'll be in the clear this time hopefully.

Back and legs are aching like 'ell, but that's probably down to walkin' up me 'ill in the snow this avvy. Had to walk like a bloody disabled penguin it was that slippy.
 Beautiful though , and I daresay the well below freezin' tempearature up there probably killed off any lurkin' bugs. angel1
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 04, 2008, 08:33:11 AM
Mrs Nick has "the bug" now. It's only amatter of time until I succumb  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 04, 2008, 08:51:31 AM
Mrs Nick has "the bug" now. It's only amatter of time until I succumb  evil:

Oh. We're back sort of on topic now, now you feel threatened ey?  ::)
No mention of cake sniffin' or other randomy Nickshite?

Get some of these euphoria tabs down her neck, sharpish like.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2008, 09:49:38 AM
I told LL that I had Man Flu this morning.. she says it is just a cold... "three days coming, three days with you and three days going"... WTF is that all about then...?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 04, 2008, 09:50:31 AM
It's an old wives tale.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 04, 2008, 09:50:37 AM
Female folklore. She has turned into an Old Wife  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
It's an old wives tale.

I shall tell her wot you said Wenchy!  point:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 04, 2008, 09:55:45 AM
Female folklore. She has turned into an Old Wife  noooo:

Sadly they all do  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 04, 2008, 09:56:40 AM
I told LL that I had Man Flu this morning.. she says it is just a cold... "three days coming, three days with you and three days going"... WTF is that all about then...?  Shrugs:

Basically correct. Your standard cold lasts for about a week to ten days from first niggle to final snot blowing session.
Man flu lasts about the same, but is subject to much whinging and whining for many months afeter, about just how bad it was. ::)

Influenza, the real thing, lasts for approx 2/3 weeks of pure unadulterated misery, and then about another 2/3 weeks of getting your energy back if you've survived.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 04, 2008, 10:17:45 AM
It's an old wives tale.

I shall tell her wot you said Wenchy!  point:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! She won't be my friend anymore.  sad24:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2008, 10:55:10 AM
It's an old wives tale.

I shall tell her wot you said Wenchy!  point:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! She won't be my friend anymore.  sad24:
I tole her!  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 04, 2008, 11:07:32 AM
 sad24:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 04, 2008, 11:11:43 AM
I'll be your friend ~ I am well qualified.


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Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 04, 2008, 01:56:43 PM
I see no mention is made of smell or dog breath for some reason. ONe assumes Snoopy is advised on PR by Peter Mandelson
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 04, 2008, 02:29:27 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on December 04, 2008, 02:30:29 PM
 point:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 04, 2008, 02:33:37 PM
Better than camel breath!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 04, 2008, 03:33:01 PM
 cloud9: Thanks precious.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 18, 2008, 05:52:21 PM
I thought it was a cold, not so sure now. Two days of snots followed by two days of snots and aching. Yesterday, I felt pretty good apart from a hacking cough. Today, I feel like I've been run over by a bus. Time for bed  surrender:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Pastis on December 18, 2008, 06:09:46 PM
Can you handle garlic?  A friend of mine ate 4 cloves and the man 'flu pissed off  overnight eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 18, 2008, 06:29:03 PM
I have eaten enough garlic (and ginger) to keep the average Chinese restaurant in business for years. I am now retiring to my sick-pit, night all.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2008, 06:49:06 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 18, 2008, 07:02:47 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
"It" ? 
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2008, 07:04:31 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
"It" ? 
doh:

I have to watch my words so carefully don't I...?  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 18, 2008, 07:08:10 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
"It" ? 
doh:

I have to watch my words so carefully don't I...?  noooo:

That depends on how much you enjoy being a figure of fun.  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2008, 07:13:31 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
"It" ? 
doh:

I have to watch my words so carefully don't I...?  noooo:

That depends on how much you enjoy being a figure of fun.  whistle:
It is my reason for living Darwin...  surrender:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 18, 2008, 07:47:22 PM
I once had man flu and drank vast amounts of brandy... I awoke perfectly cured the next day!  cloud9:

Unfortunately, it has never worked since...  noooo:
"It" ? 
doh:

I have to watch my words so carefully don't I...?  noooo:

That depends on how much you enjoy being a figure of fun.  whistle:
It is my reason for living Darwin...  surrender:
Good man, carry on.  ;)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 18, 2008, 07:51:41 PM
I seemed to have escaped, following my trip to the Lakes a couple of weeks ago.
Had the odd suspicious throat tickle and sneeze, but lobbed some of those Echonase Echuniasey Echanaziey tablets down my neck, and I've been fine ever since.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 18, 2008, 07:52:45 PM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 18, 2008, 08:18:30 PM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 08:10:46 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 09:25:42 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088

Prefer whiskey meself like. Will that suffice?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 09:29:52 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088

Prefer whiskey meself like. Will that suffice?
A good glug of Ardbeg won't go amiss I'm sure...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 09:34:19 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088

Prefer whiskey meself like. Will that suffice?
A good glug of Ardbeg won't go amiss I'm sure...  cloud9:

Trouble is, the owld body and giblets don't seem to have the abilty to cope with the copious amounts that they used to do a few years ago.
All night indigestion and  heartburn, and a bangin' 'ed the following day are the penalties of being an owld git it seems....as well as having to get up for several 'gushes' during the night too. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 19, 2008, 10:00:30 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088

Prefer whiskey meself like. Will that suffice?
A good glug of Ardbeg won't go amiss I'm sure...  cloud9:

Trouble is, the owld body and giblets don't seem to have the abilty to cope with the copious amounts that they used to do a few years ago.
All night indigestion and  heartburn, and a bangin' 'ed the following day are the penalties of being an owld git it seems....as well as having to get up for several 'gushes' during the night too. ::)
You need more practice that's all.  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 10:02:06 AM
You've stopped taking them now though haven't you.

Oh yes. Don't want to damage me giblets per your advice. ;)
First sign, scoff 3 over 24 hours. Sorted....so far. happy088

Trouble is, how can you tell if they've worked or not? Man flu may have just decided to bugger off anyway. confused:
You should drink loads of brandy... just in case like...  happy088

Prefer whiskey meself like. Will that suffice?
A good glug of Ardbeg won't go amiss I'm sure...  cloud9:

Trouble is, the owld body and giblets don't seem to have the abilty to cope with the copious amounts that they used to do a few years ago.
All night indigestion and  heartburn, and a bangin' 'ed the following day are the penalties of being an owld git it seems....as well as having to get up for several 'gushes' during the night too. ::)
You need more practice that's all.  cloud9:
That's it... and rubber sheets...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 10:32:01 AM
Problee seen it already, but it is mighty sad funny:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLHWmjA5IE
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2008, 10:39:30 AM
No noticeable improvement today  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 19, 2008, 10:40:03 AM
 happy100 Poor bunny
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 10:47:26 AM
happy100 Poor bunny

CBBee Bee's on then? lol:
Cup a soup? lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2008, 10:51:38 AM
Golden Virginia roll-ups, tea and many, many tissues. Bit early for Young's yet...
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 19, 2008, 10:56:27 AM
If you must use tissues (and frankly I can only think of two uses for tissues and neither is wiping my nose) then at least use those Kleenex ones that are impregnated with Aloe Vera. At least that way you won't end up looking like Rudolph.

Cotton Handkerchiefs ~ big-uns. happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 11:00:05 AM
Aloe Vera.

I thought that was just used for cleaning 'skiddies' of yer gruns! eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 19, 2008, 11:02:04 AM
Aloe Vera.

I thought that was just used for cleaning 'skiddies' of yer gruns! eeek:

Or a greeting used in Corrie.  whistle:


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Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 11:07:50 AM
Aloe Vera.

I thought that was just used for cleaning 'skiddies' of yer gruns! eeek:

Or a greeting used in Corrie.  whistle:


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Honestly, and pleas pardon my bloody ignorance, I know, I know  Banghead I thought it was some sort of comical trade name used by the Aerial soap powder manufacturers.

Who tf IS Vera then, and why say 'ello to her? Beats me. noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 19, 2008, 11:15:00 AM
No noticeable improvement today  noooo:

Rotten luck old chap, warmth and lots to drink should fix it.



However, in case it doesn't, could you remind me of your age?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2008, 11:15:18 AM
If you must use tissues (and frankly I can only think of two uses for tissues and neither is wiping my nose) then at least use those Kleenex ones that are impregnated with Aloe Vera. At least that way you won't end up looking like Rudolph.

Cotton Handkerchiefs ~ big-uns. happy088

They're the ones I'm using.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 19, 2008, 11:16:02 AM
Aloe Vera.

I thought that was just used for cleaning 'skiddies' of yer gruns! eeek:

Or a greeting used in Corrie.  whistle:


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Honestly, and pleas pardon my bloody ignorance, I know, I know  Banghead I thought it was some sort of comical trade name used by the Aerial soap powder manufacturers.

Who tf IS Vera then, and why say 'ello to her? Beats me. noooo:

Aloe Vera is a plant (Cactus type)
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That it is claimed has soothing powers
They extract the juice from the leaves and use it for a variety of purposes. In the Kleenex it certainly helps soothe a sore nose caused by too much blowing when you have a cold but then so does vaseline.


Vera Duckworth (as in photograph) is/was a character in Coronation Street. She is to be or perhaps already has been "killed" off. She has been in the show for 33 years according to Google.
Silly Joke ~ sorry.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 19, 2008, 11:17:29 AM
She is to be or perhaps already has been "killed" off.

How old was she?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 19, 2008, 11:21:21 AM
She is to be or perhaps already has been "killed" off.

How old was she?

I think it is only her character that gets the chop.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 19, 2008, 11:24:35 AM
She is to be or perhaps already has been "killed" off.

How old was she?

I think it is only her character that gets the chop.

Now there's an idea to get a few lower numbers of the card.  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Bar Wench on December 19, 2008, 11:27:13 AM
I'm allergic to aloe vera.  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 19, 2008, 11:54:30 AM
I'm allergic to aloe vera.  noooo:

Then don't open the Tesco Value bath set I got for you.  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 02:01:04 PM
She is to be or perhaps already has been "killed" off.

How old was she?

I think it is only her character that gets the chop.

Now there's an idea to get a few lower numbers of the card.  rubschin:
Characters instead eh... you're the judge Uncle...  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 02:57:37 PM
Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is a plant (Cactus type)
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That it is claimed has soothing powers
They extract the juice from the leaves and use it for a variety of purposes. In the Kleenex it certainly helps soothe a sore nose caused by too much blowing when you have a cold but then so does vaseline.

 redface:

What would I do without the Virtual Ale...watered down... 'ouse ey?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Pastis on December 19, 2008, 03:01:39 PM
If you cut one those big leaves the gel just oozes out; works a treat for cooling sunburn  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 03:02:42 PM
Do they also sooth the huge scratch you get on your leg when you walk past them - bastard things?  cussing:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 03:05:51 PM
If you cut one those big leaves the gel just oozes out; works a treat for cooling sunburn  happy088

Can't believe I never knew what they really are. Used to collect cactusisis when I was a nipper too. redface:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Pastis on December 19, 2008, 03:12:17 PM
Do they also sooth the huge scratch you get on your leg when you walk past them - bastard things?  cussing:

Nah... it's off to horspickle with you for the infection caused by the spiders web stuff on the spikes  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 03:13:19 PM
Do they also sooth the huge scratch you get on your leg when you walk past them - bastard things?  cussing:

Nah... it's off to horspickle with you for the infection caused by the spiders web stuff on the spikes  eveilgrin:
eeek:

I'll cut the bugger down when I get home then...
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Pastis on December 19, 2008, 03:20:53 PM
If you do, drain the gel into some jars and you'll have some home grown After Sun Lotion  lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 03:21:48 PM
If you do, drain the gel into some jars and you'll have some home grown After Sun Lotion  lol:
rubschin:

This assumes the goats haven't eaten it all by the time I get back of course!  lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Pastis on December 19, 2008, 04:15:09 PM
Well, they'll be very soothed and calmed goats then  lol:

Aloe BM!   Aloe LL!  Eees welcome home, innit!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2008, 04:20:17 PM
Well, they'll be very soothed and calmed goats then  lol:

Aloe BM!   Aloe LL!  Eees welcome home, innit!

 lol: lol: lol:

Aloe goats... get out of my pool innit...  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2008, 07:55:07 PM
It gets better  - throwing up vast, fast amounts now. I may sleep in the bath to avoid further damage.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 08:04:38 PM
Sounds more like that Neurovirus bastard bug than man flu to me. sick2:

If it is, you'll be back in the ale 'ouse swiggin' copious amounts of Youngs within 48 hours, no problem.
Must look out for that particular brand, seeing as you're always raving about it. Not sure it's available up here in the dark and cold north tbh. rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2008, 08:14:59 PM
I don't think it's the Norovirus - I haven't got the sh1ts, the chucking is more down to the hacking cough which is gradually tearing my stomch/chest apart.

I have been ordered to bed by Mrs TMR (to be).
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 19, 2008, 08:27:56 PM
I don't think it's the Norovirus - I haven't got the sh1ts, the chucking is more down to the hacking cough which is gradually tearing my stomch/chest apart.

I have been ordered to bed by Mrs TMR (to be).

Well rather that than the bloody flu matey. Bloody GV rollies don't help mind.  noooo: Make me hack like hell sometimes too.
Whatever it is, get yerself sorted pdq. Many pints to be sorted in a few days time. happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2008, 07:26:52 AM
Sounds more like that Neurovirus bastard bug than man flu to me. sick2:

If it is, you'll be back in the ale 'ouse swiggin' copious amounts of Youngs within 48 hours, no problem.
Must look out for that particular brand, seeing as you're always raving about it. Not sure it's available up here in the dark and cold north tbh. rubschin:
It is too strong to be drunk north of Watford probleee...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 20, 2008, 09:20:38 AM
I enjoyed a draught half pint of it at Nick's local ~ some months ago now. Very nice it was too. Went down very well with a bacon & brie sarnie.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2008, 10:05:18 AM
I enjoyed a draught half pint of it at Nick's local ~ some months ago now. Very nice it was too. Went down very well with a bacon & brie sarnie.

HALF!!!  ---   LIGHTWEIGHT ALERT !!!


 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2008, 10:06:33 AM
I enjoyed a draught half pint of it at Nick's local ~ some months ago now. Very nice it was too. Went down very well with a bacon & brie sarnie.

HALF!!!  ---   LIGHTWEIGHT ALERT !!!


 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 20, 2008, 10:47:43 AM
And how tf are we today young Moany?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2008, 10:53:38 AM
The only way to describe the way I feel is "blurry". Not throwing up though, which is good.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2008, 10:54:51 AM
The only way to describe the way I feel is "blurry". Not throwing up though, which is good.
You need more booze...  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 20, 2008, 10:58:24 AM
Must admit I felt a bit pukey late last night, and woke up several times considering if I should attempt to talk to god on the big white telephone. rubschin:

Feel a bit dizzy meself this morning, but the pukiness has subsided.
The 'Bishops Finger' later will hopefully improve things even more.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2008, 11:04:02 AM
Must admit I felt a bit pukey late last night, and woke up several times considering if I should attempt to talk to god on the big white telephone. rubschin:

Feel a bit dizzy meself this morning, but the pukiness has subsided.
The 'Bishops Finger' later will hopefully improve things even more.
I've had sixteen pints of London Pride since I got here on Monday and I feel as right as rain!  happy088

Mind you, all that exercise walking upstairs to the bog keeps you quite fit I suppose...  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 20, 2008, 01:54:42 PM
I enjoyed a draught half pint of it at Nick's local ~ some months ago now. Very nice it was too. Went down very well with a bacon & brie sarnie.

HALF!!!  ---   LIGHTWEIGHT ALERT !!!


 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003

My trip to Nick's was the first time I had left the house, without an ambulance, in nearly 18 months. I was eating vailum tabs like smarties. I did not deem it wise to risk more than a half. It was also the first alcohol I had drunk in two years.
In my days as a publican I could have happily matched you or anyone else pint for pint but a following a two year of TT is not the best time to start boozing.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2008, 06:08:27 PM
I enjoyed a draught half pint of it at Nick's local ~ some months ago now. Very nice it was too. Went down very well with a bacon & brie sarnie.

HALF!!!  ---   LIGHTWEIGHT ALERT !!!


 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003

My trip to Nick's was the first time I had left the house, without an ambulance, in nearly 18 months. I was eating vailum tabs like smarties. I did not deem it wise to risk more than a half. It was also the first alcohol I had drunk in two years.
In my days as a publican I could have happily matched you or anyone else pint for pint but a following a two year of TT is not the best time to start boozing.

Can I condense that paragraph into "Trooper"? Or "Big bollocked Beagle"? 

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 20, 2008, 06:12:23 PM
 lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 21, 2008, 09:55:23 AM
Miss Moose is coming down with something, just in time for crimbo like. ::)
Oh the bloody joys.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2008, 09:57:27 AM
How was the Bishops Finger?

Get some of that down her throat - that'll sort her out...  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 21, 2008, 10:01:15 AM
My snot index has reduced to 3/10. Cough index 4/10. Aches index 0/10

http://flash.li.ru/wrestle/2503/raznie/christmas.swf

Click on the reindeeers...
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 21, 2008, 10:01:43 AM
How was the Bishops Finger?

Get some of that down her throat - that'll sort her out...  happy088

Didn't have it. Felt shit meself like last night. sick2:
Mucho betterer today, so tonights the night.

She's got a sore throat, as she does EVERY bloody time she breaks up from schoooelll. Banghead
The joys. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
How was the Bishops Finger?

Get some of that down her throat - that'll sort her out...  happy088

Didn't have it. Felt shit meself like last night. sick2:
Mucho betterer today, so tonights the night.

She's got a sore throat, as she does EVERY bloody time she breaks up from schoooelll. Banghead
The joys. ::)
That's your problem... you should have drunk it like...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2008, 10:04:27 AM
My snot index has reduced to 3/10. Cough index 4/10. Aches index 0/10

http://flash.li.ru/wrestle/2503/raznie/christmas.swf

Click on the reindeeers...
;D
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on December 21, 2008, 10:06:19 AM
Posted it three years ago in another place. I see it has been reposted there again.  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2008, 10:07:46 AM
Posted it three years ago in another place. I see it has been reposted there again.  whistle:
I remember... razz:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 21, 2008, 10:13:17 AM
I had a rude Advent Calendar, but I can't find it...
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 21, 2008, 10:16:11 AM
I had a rude Advent Calendar, but I can't find it...

One in 'ere somewhere iirc? rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 27, 2008, 06:18:09 PM
I am getting extremely pissed off with this ailment now - it seems to go away for a few days then come back with a vengeance  evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 27, 2008, 06:48:15 PM
I am getting extremely pissed off with this ailment now - it seems to go away for a few days then come back with a vengeance  evil:

Squiffy guts again?
Dodgy southern ale for you. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 27, 2008, 10:23:26 PM
Not dodgy guts at all - just absolute tiredness, a hacking cough and general lack of energy.

Only 10 pints of Young's today, so the beer isn't a factor.

If I am half alive tomorrow, I shall be out on the T110 at 10am, for a trip to Box Hill and breakfast.

Time will tell!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 27, 2008, 10:43:48 PM
Not dodgy guts at all - just absolute tiredness, a hacking cough and general lack of energy.



Sounds more like a combination of old age and too many Golden Virgin rollies to me. ;)
Excellent description of meself like too! whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 27, 2008, 10:46:26 PM
Got both Growler jnrs down with coughs sore throat and snottiness now.
How long can I hang on I wonder?
3 Echanasisaie Echunusiania Echussnusia magic tablets a day currently, and so far so good. cloud9:
 
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2008, 08:30:03 AM
LL has the hacking cough... I've been taking those Ech magic tablets and I'm okay... apart from getting no sleep at night like...  evil:












No, not that...  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 28, 2008, 09:13:11 AM
LL has the hacking cough... I've been taking those Ech magic tablets and I'm okay... apart from getting no sleep at night like...  evil:












No, not that...  noooo:

My sleep pattern is goosed too. Seem to wake on the hour every hour all night long. Too hot, too cold, dry mouth, achy shoulders, achy neck.
Pleasure to get up tbh. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2008, 09:44:24 AM
LL has the hacking cough... I've been taking those Ech magic tablets and I'm okay... apart from getting no sleep at night like...  evil:












No, not that...  noooo:

My sleep pattern is goosed too. Seem to wake on the hour every hour all night long. Too hot, too cold, dry mouth, achy shoulders, achy neck.
Pleasure to get up tbh. ::)
Too hot? I dream of being too hot...  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on December 28, 2008, 10:00:44 AM
LL has the hacking cough... I've been taking those Ech magic tablets and I'm okay... apart from getting no sleep at night like...  evil:












No, not that...  noooo:

My sleep pattern is goosed too. Seem to wake on the hour every hour all night long. Too hot, too cold, dry mouth, achy shoulders, achy neck.
Pleasure to get up tbh. ::)
Too hot? I dream of being too hot...  noooo:

It's me age...apparently, according to the gospel of Mrs St. Dct. Growler, and because I eat too much chocolate and CAKE. ::)
She talks much'o bollokio imo.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 07, 2009, 05:08:43 PM
Man Flu is back, I'm getting extremely fed up with this. I'm going to bed  cry:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 07, 2009, 05:41:02 PM
Man Flu is back, I'm getting extremely fed up with this. I'm going to bed  cry:

Not suprised. Do you actually consume ANYTHING apart from ten pints of Youngs every day ey?

Try a birav fruit and veg. sometime. It is actually good for you and helps keep the bugs at bay a bit...ish like.
Meanwhile, get some of our famous Eclinasia magic tablets down yer gullet.  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 07, 2009, 05:46:07 PM
I had 3 pints today and then, at home, threw up in the kitchen sink. No Young's came up, only this acidic yellow liquid. I could feel it taking the enamel off my teeth. For lunch I had griiled lamb, tomatoes, mushrooms, sprin onions and boiled new spuds. So I doubt it is food either!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 07, 2009, 05:51:03 PM
I had 3 pints today and then, at home, threw up in the kitchen sink. No Young's came up, only this acidic yellow liquid. I could feel it taking the enamel off my teeth. For lunch I had griiled lamb, tomatoes, mushrooms, sprin onions and boiled new spuds. So I doubt it is food either!

Mmmm. Some dodgy giblets somewhere inside you by the sounds like. rubschin:
 Time for a quack inspection I fear.

You reading and typing in yer pit then? eeek:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 07, 2009, 06:20:39 PM
Time for a quack inspection I fear.
Said Michael Bawwymore.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 08, 2009, 10:08:34 AM
Just woken up - 17 hours sleep!
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 08, 2009, 10:09:17 AM
Just woken up - 17 hours sleep!
Or perhaps this is just a dream...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 08, 2009, 10:09:58 AM
Just woken up - 17 hours sleep!
Or perhaps this is just a dream...?  rubschin:

Or a nightmare  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 08, 2009, 10:10:45 AM
Just woken up - 17 hours sleep!
Or perhaps this is just a dream...?  rubschin:

Or a nightmare  whistle:
Yes, a horrific nightmare where your only 'friends' exist in a bizarre virtual world....  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 08, 2009, 10:11:38 AM
Just woken up - 17 hours sleep!

Better?
How's the giblets this mornin then ey?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 08, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Fell pretty shitty to be honest, every bone aches. I'm gonna have a hot shower and then back to bed.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 08, 2009, 11:14:29 AM
You do seem to have the flu old chap. Drink plenty of fluids, keep warm and sweat it out seems to be the current medical advice.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 08, 2009, 11:21:48 AM
You do seem to have the flu old chap. Drink plenty of fluids, keep warm and sweat it out seems to be the current medical advice.
Straight down the pub and sit in front of the fire then!  happy088
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 09, 2009, 10:53:22 AM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 09, 2009, 12:01:54 PM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D

How's the quack?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 09, 2009, 12:05:14 PM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D

How's the quack?

Good in Cricklewood, apparently  ;)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 09, 2009, 02:01:17 PM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D

How's the quack?

Quack = Doctors up 'ere like. ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 09, 2009, 02:05:02 PM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D

How's the quack?

Quack = Doctors up 'ere like. ::)
doh:

Your endearing Scouseness hits the mark every time.
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 09, 2009, 06:21:18 PM
Another 12 hour sleeping session. Feeling a lot better today  ;D

How's the quack?

Quack = Doctors up 'ere like. ::)
doh:

Your endearing Scouseness hits the mark every time.
Well, you talk country bumpkin like. Do I complain?  noooo:
Regional stuff DS, regional.

Just thank the Lord we don't 'ave a Geordie in here. eeek:
There was one on the news from the Nissan factory last night, and I really DID NOT understand a werd he said. noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 09, 2009, 07:38:44 PM
Errrrrrrrrr ~ Mr Grumpmeister is a Geordie  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 09, 2009, 08:02:07 PM
Errrrrrrrrr ~ Mr Grumpmeister is a Geordie  whistle:

Well he kept that quiet!

How am I supposed to know these things ey...ey? Banghead
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 09, 2009, 08:39:28 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2009, 08:40:04 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2009, 08:41:16 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
Like this like...? (http://www.jardmail.co.uk/attachments/windaz2000.gif)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Just One More on January 09, 2009, 08:43:02 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
Like this like...? (http://www.jardmail.co.uk/attachments/windaz2000.gif)

I was just about to post that  angry041:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2009, 08:44:31 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
Like this like...? (http://www.jardmail.co.uk/attachments/windaz2000.gif)

I was just about to post that  angry041:
You snooze, you lose!  point:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 09, 2009, 10:55:19 PM
Maybe if he had used a Geordie keyboard?
Like this like...? (http://www.jardmail.co.uk/attachments/windaz2000.gif)
happy001
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 10, 2009, 09:01:40 AM
And one for Growler...


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2e14eJ.jpg&hash=7efbf161a30f2b03f57d0b07b64a65d36e72d06f) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2e14eJ)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2009, 09:17:15 AM
And one for Growler...


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2e14eJ.jpg&hash=7efbf161a30f2b03f57d0b07b64a65d36e72d06f) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2e14eJ)

And the chair in his garage like...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsidtheyid.com%2FPortals%2F0%2FScouseOffice_1.jpg&hash=502cac830c660533c32c984b92fea0c3cc204300)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2009, 09:17:59 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsidtheyid.com%2FPortals%2F0%2Fscousemonopoly.jpg&hash=8064c5f357981a9727418001b2f6341d1ac0d2e2)

 whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 10, 2009, 09:22:21 AM
Scouse PC...


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2Fgx2oDIwS.jpg&hash=8d4b0d52945a7b46b0f3ebbfef5e0bf7990b0f9e) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx2oDIwS)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 10, 2009, 09:24:45 AM
BM's computer  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV2lAW9S.jpg&hash=d08a30255210240d840f650ad7465348f7a04680) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2lAW9S)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2009, 10:01:24 AM
BM's computer  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV2lAW9S.jpg&hash=d08a30255210240d840f650ad7465348f7a04680) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2lAW9S)

The porn key is bigger than that...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 10, 2009, 10:34:44 AM
BM's computer  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV2lAW9S.jpg&hash=d08a30255210240d840f650ad7465348f7a04680) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2lAW9S)

The porn key is bigger than that...  whistle:

But the Porn "Toggle" is much much smaller  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2009, 10:46:56 AM
BM's computer  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FaV2lAW9S.jpg&hash=d08a30255210240d840f650ad7465348f7a04680) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2lAW9S)

The porn key is bigger than that...  whistle:

But the Porn "Toggle" is much much smaller  whistle:
evil:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: GROWLER on January 10, 2009, 11:16:24 PM
And one for Growler...


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2e14eJ.jpg&hash=7efbf161a30f2b03f57d0b07b64a65d36e72d06f) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2e14eJ)

And the chair in his garage like...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsidtheyid.com%2FPortals%2F0%2FScouseOffice_1.jpg&hash=502cac830c660533c32c984b92fea0c3cc204300)

RED X ::)

WTF's all this shite got to do with man flu anyway like ey? ::)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2009, 10:00:08 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2009, 10:02:40 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:
She'll need something rubbed on her chest then...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2009, 10:04:02 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:
She'll need something rubbed on her chest then...  whistle:

 cool14:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 11, 2009, 10:05:54 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:

Can't be man flu then ~ unless there is something you would like to tell us  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2009, 10:29:34 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:

Can't be man flu then ~ unless there is something you would like to tell us  whistle:

It has mutated into Angel Flu  cloud9:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Snoopy on January 11, 2009, 10:31:24 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:

Can't be man flu then ~ unless there is something you would like to tell us  whistle:

It has mutated into Angel Flu  cloud9:


happy001 happ096
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2009, 10:52:07 AM
Back on topic, it appears I have now infected the lovely Mrs TMR (to be).  noooo:

Can't be man flu then ~ unless there is something you would like to tell us  whistle:

It has mutated into Angel Flu  cloud9:
sick2:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2009, 11:23:49 AM
It should be noted that the stuff I was coughing up this morning looked like Butterscotch Angel Delight  sick2:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2009, 11:30:17 AM
It should be noted that the stuff I was coughing up this morning looked like Butterscotch Angel Delight  sick2:
Sounds luvleeee  noooo:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2009, 11:45:53 AM
I was going to attempt to clear the garage out, but I think I'll leave it today. Problem is, until I do, I can't get my lovely new hydraulic bike lift out of its crate.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2jtU0i.jpg&hash=b242db7cef431df8878d7ea5d1c2255ad8a833ba) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2jtU0i)
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 11, 2009, 11:55:37 AM
I was going to attempt to clear the garage out, but I think I'll leave it today. Problem is, until I do, I can't get my lovely new hydraulic bike lift out of its crate.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2jtU0i.jpg&hash=b242db7cef431df8878d7ea5d1c2255ad8a833ba) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2jtU0i)

A new  hydraulic crate lift would come in handy no doubt whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2009, 11:57:03 AM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2009, 12:03:13 PM
I was going to attempt to clear the garage out, but I think I'll leave it today. Problem is, until I do, I can't get my lovely new hydraulic bike lift out of its crate.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2jtU0i.jpg&hash=b242db7cef431df8878d7ea5d1c2255ad8a833ba) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2jtU0i)

A new  hydraulic crate lift would come in handy no doubt whistle:
Or a new garage...  whistle:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Just One More on March 12, 2009, 07:32:10 AM
Ladies, take note

The Facts...

1. Man-Flu is more painful than childbirth. This is an irrefutable scientific fact*.
*(Based on a survey of over 100,000 men.)

2. Man-Flu is not 'just a cold'. It is a condition so severe that the germs from a single Man-Flu sneeze could wipe out entire tribes of people living in the rainforest. And probably loads of monkeys too.

3. Women do not contract Man-Flu. At worst they suffer from what is medically recognised as a 'Mild Girly Sniffle' – which, if a man caught, he would still be able to run, throw a ball, tear the phone book in half and compete in all other kinds of manly activities.

4. Men do not 'moan' when they have Man-Flu. They emit involuntary groans of agony that are entirely in proportion to the unbearable pain they are in.

5. Full recovery from Man-Flu will take place much quicker if their simple requests for care, sympathy and regular cups of tea are met. Is that really so much to ask? Florence Nightingale would have done it

6. More men die each year from MFN (Man-Flu Neglect) than lots and lots of other things. (Like rabbit attacks or choking on toast).

7. Men suffering from Man-Flu want nothing more than to get out of bed and come to work, but they are too selfless to risk spreading this awful condition amongst their friends and colleagues. In this sense, they are the greatest heroes this country has ever known.

8. In 1982 scientists managed to simulate the agonising symptoms of full blown Man-Flu in a female chimp. She became so ill that her head literally fell off.

9. Man-Flu germs are more powerful than He-Man, The Thundercats and The A-Team combined. They are too strong for weak, nasty tasting 'lady medicines' like Lemsip, so don't bother trying to force them on a victim of Man-Flu.

10. While it may seem like a Man-Flu sufferer is just lying around enjoying 'Diagnosis Murder' it is a commonly recognised medical fact that the exact pitch and frequency of Dick Van Dyke's voice has remarkable soothing powers.

Every minute in this country one man is struck down by Man-Flu. Women, all we ask is that each of you offers them a cup of tea, some kind words and your undivided attention and care. Then maybe, just maybe, we'll beat this monstrous disease together
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2009, 08:15:31 AM
I am sneezy today....  surrender:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 12, 2009, 08:30:46 AM
Does that involve walking on your knees and hanging around with 6 other similar mates  rubschin:
 
A couple of days of real weather and you are afflicted already - no stamina some people   noooo:

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2009, 08:38:23 AM
Does that involve walking on your knees and hanging around with 6 other similar mates  rubschin:
 
A couple of days of real weather and you are afflicted already - no stamina some people   noooo:


Yes dear...  ::)

Foolish of me to expect any sympathy for my condition....  sad24:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Nick on March 12, 2009, 08:43:04 AM
Does that involve walking on your knees and hanging around with 6 other similar mates  rubschin:
 
A couple of days of real weather and you are afflicted already - no stamina some people   noooo:



 drumroll:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 12, 2009, 08:43:31 AM
But Sneezy does not constitute 'Man Flu'  (see the list above ) - I presume this 'condition' of which you refer relates to man flu   lol:

Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2009, 08:44:55 AM
Sneezy, runny nose, headache lethargy...  surrender:

Some of that could be the booze mind...  redface:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 12, 2009, 08:52:02 AM
Sneezy, runny nose, headache lethargy...  surrender:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.google.co.uk%2Furl%3Fsource%3Dimgres%26amp%3Bct%3Dimg%26amp%3Bq%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamstime.com%2Ffemale-doctor-thumb6368295.jpg%26amp%3Busg%3DAFQjCNFQQuWex66pvUVmC7bTHdkgTfGhQA&hash=33bfec55e22f0fe4cf43c6dfedca4b7c54e07c0f)

I diagnose a severe case of Goat Deprivation Syndrome  - it's incurable I'm afarid  lol:
Title: Re: Man Flu
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2009, 08:58:20 AM
Sneezy, runny nose, headache lethargy...  surrender:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.google.co.uk%2Furl%3Fsource%3Dimgres%26amp%3Bct%3Dimg%26amp%3Bq%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamstime.com%2Ffemale-doctor-thumb6368295.jpg%26amp%3Busg%3DAFQjCNFQQuWex66pvUVmC7bTHdkgTfGhQA&hash=33bfec55e22f0fe4cf43c6dfedca4b7c54e07c0f)

I diagnose a severe case of Goat Deprivation Syndrome  - it's incurable I'm afarid  lol:
Hubba, hubba... I feel better already...  cloud9:

I should go back home to my goats then...? For a full cure like...?  rubschin: