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Hi, Rusty!
Yes, WD40 is wonderful! No idea though what the letters stand for!
I kept my (previous) ancient tumbler dryer going for years (over 40) with the odd spurt of WD40!
And it works well on the patio door, too, when that sticks!
I wouldn't be without it!
I knew Hackney because my son-in law used to teach there for a time.
We were ahead of ourselves though with the clue - it didn't have anything to do with London!
Paranoia setting in........?
Well, as I didn't get to the hairdressers, I think I had better go and wash my hair......


Hi, Pigale!
My sentiments entirely! The first thing the A & E doctor said was "But I don't know why she sent you - you don't get facial swelling in a stroke".
The GP in question is not our personal GP, just a member of the practice team. You don't always get to see the doctor of your choice if you go as an emergency.
I suppose at least one can say she acted in good faith! better I suppose to suss something out than ignore it, but it does seem strange to me.
And at least the offending tablets were brought to light, so that is a blessing.


Hello, Eirlys!
I'm already on it.....
Been there, done that!
But thank you.......

Hello, Elle!
I am wrong...again!
WD stands for water displacement.
40 stands for the fortieth test batch.
No, normally one does not get facial swelling with a stroke.
But....could the trauma of the swelling bring on a stroke?
It is not unusual to have more than one ailment at the same time. Your doctor's action in sending your husband to hospital was beneficial, and that is the important thing.
When I visit the GEEP I go to the newest qualified doctor as they are more up on all the latest stuff, I think.
My crossword is done, and I am off for a dander, now.

Hi, Rusty!
Did you enjoy your walk? How far did you go? Did the sun show its face?
I haven't done much at all today - the extent of my exertions was to wash my hair!
My husband got up at lunchtime, and seems no worse for his ordeal, other than having been greatly worried and tired.
I was flummoxed on reading the blurb that came with the antihistamines he has to take - it says that a side effect of the medication could be a "puffy face"!
Younger daughter just rang on her way home from work. The "now four year old" has been home today (with his dad) - he has gone down with a cough.
At last he didn't get the cough from either of us - we didn't see them at the weekend to avoid such a contingency happening!
Well, time to sort out dinner - we are having chilli con carne.

Hello, Elle!
I think you are spreading your cold to the four winds!
I have a bit of a sniffle, now!
My walk was fine, though I think everyone was at home, as I had the park to myself.
Good to hear your husband is on the mend!
I think the drug companies put these things on the leaflet to hopefully cover themself against all eventualities.
I am reasonably sure that I have seen "death" as a side effect of a medicine.
I had two plates of my own soup for my tea.
Lentil, carrot, and bacon. And oatcakes and coffee for afters!
Living like a king, up here!

Hi, Rusty!
Your tea sounds delicious! There is nothing to beat home-made soup! and I love oatcakes.
I have to admit I am feeling weary! this eternal coughing is exhausting - and giving me such a headache!
Sorry to moan......I am well aware that I am not the only one suffering - there are an awful lot of poor people about, also feeling lousy from this nasty bug! They have my sympathy!
I could just do with winding on the clock for a few days......till I hit a cough-free zone!
I'm even restless with reading.
I've just found a couple of old crosswords I'd forgotten about ...maybe I will do those.......

Hello, Elle.
I make most of my food in slow cooker.
I am a fan!
Colds and coughs are a pesky nuisance, but....rather them than other ailments.
My eyes are dry and watery at the same time!
Why not purchase a book of crosswords for when you run out?
Loads of Times Cryptic Jumbo ones on Amazon.
I think there are 100 in each book.
I follow David Walliams (BGT) on Twitter, and he tweeted a letter a wee boy had sent him. It seems the wee boy was at one of the auditions lately and was writing to David to thank him for the great day out he had, meeting Ant and Dec etc.
And he finished with a
PS
"Why is it only Simon Cowell who sits on a cushion?"
Made me chuckle!

Hi, Rusty!
You are right, of course, colds and coughs are a nuisance, but, yes, rather them than a more serious illness.
I feel ashamed of myself, now, for being so "feeble"!
I am going to make a hot drink and then go to bed - tomorrow is another ......and hopefully, a better......day!
I loved the bit about Simon Cowell!
G'night!

Good morning, Elle!
Not feeble at all!
You are just saying it as it is.
There will be thousands of us having a wee moan about coughs and colds at this time of year...it was ever thus.
Yes, David Walliams young fan is very perceptive about Simon Cowell!
It appears cold outside again!

Good Morning, Rusty!
Yes, it's very cold here too!
I have only stuck my nose out of the door into the garden, but everywhere is frosty, and the temperature is supposedly minus 2.
It has only just become light...but there is a faint glimmer of sun trying valiantly to get through.
I am waiting for my friends who are very kindly coming to collect the dog......she is watching for them out of the window!
I hope your "sniffle" hasn't developed into anything?

Good Morning, Elle!
Cold and icy here, too!
Looking forward to Sunday as it is going to be 10C up here!
Tropical!
My cold is not much at all.
Going to get my paper, now, and back quickly as I have a window blinds fitter arriving later.
All go!