What is in Kelvin's Head?

The Cure

24/04/2014
Over the past few weeks, I’ve not been terribly well. Bronchitis was the doctor’s diagnosis and it has gone on and on.

I thought it might be helpful to share the advice that I’ve been given in order to get better. After all, it could happen to you.
- paracetamol
- lemsip
- going to the doctor
- cough medicine
- reflexology
- vicks vapour rub
- steroid inhaler
- steaming
- aromatherapy
- eating oranges
- look after yourself
- steam room at the Arlington baths
- don’t use the steam room at the Arlington baths
- go out in the fresh air
- stay in
- decongestant
- garlic
- orange juice
- vitamin C tablets
- multivitamins
- menthol crystals
- staying under the duvet
- making sure you don’t get too hot
- opening the windows
- going to Millport for three months
- make sure you’re getting proper food
- look after yourself
- watch the television
- don’t just watch the television
- lots of vegetables
- the triduum
- incense
- tea-tree oil
- fasting
- antibiotics
- more antibiotics
- sleep
- rest
- jakeman’s throat sweets
- fisherman’s friends
- hot tea
- honey in your tea
- manuka honey
- lots of hot drinks
- let it take its course
- steamy showers
- a bit of sun
- go to the doctor again
- you must go to the doctor again
- stay off work
- just take another week being kind to yourself
- hot toddies
- whisky
- chocolate
I presume, as I am still sneezing and coughing that I’ve missed something. No doubt someone will helpfully give me some further advice.
common cold, consumption, cures for bronchitis

20 responses to “But when is Harvest? Please, please, when is it?”

Sue

06/10/2010

Knitted food patterns…
http://www.knitfish.com/12/

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Elizabeth

06/10/2010

I really appreciated the Lammastide sermon and service. But I’m not sure if I said so at the time – probably not!

I’m reminded how important it is to share appreciation as well as (more than!) criticism. Perhaps a new year’s resolution in the making.

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Jimmy

07/10/2010

Harvest.

Autumn is here
and there is no harvest
The trees have leaves but no fruit
The wheat has ears but no grain
and if you should return
I wouldn’t know
how to begin to explain

I would offer you a gift
but of all the things I own
all I have is my sin
all I have that’s mine alone

Spare me – I pray
another year or two
if you will extend your hand
I will fill a harvest basket for you

I have laboured in these fields
among this bracken, broom and whin
and a lifetime to understand
all you wanted was my sin.

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PamB

07/10/2010

Ah, the Grauniad! No – I only see that when I’m in a primary school staff-room, and never had the time to open it.
But cute pattern – might be the next addition to the Choir dog collection.

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Scott from the States

09/10/2010

Over here in the U.S. we have our national Thanksgiving Day (when very few actually go to church) designated to celebrate the harvest, peace and an end to civil strife, and general thanksgiving. Perhaps the UK needs to take a page from the U.S. and Canada and just make it an official government holiday!

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Sarah from Virginia

10/10/2010

But what I was taught in school was that the first Thanksgiving was held in imitation of the traditional Harvest celebrations back home in England. Perhaps these were not actual church services? Anyhow I’m now confused!

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Tim

11/10/2010

Incidentally, from a sample of 13 comments made on my photo of a harvest display in church, I deduce people’s expectations include:
a) it’s long-life products, tinned or pasta, that one brings
b) giving them to old dears who don’t really need them
c) it’s something relegated to childhood memories

Up to you where you draw the churchy/non-churchy line amongst that lot. Maybe it means there’s a *lot* of scope for a message of mission (to folks who normally exist outside the door) and ethics?

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