I’ve been overwhelmed today by the kind birthday wishes sent via facebook and on my blog. Every one was special to me and very much appreciated. Thank you all so much. I even had a surprise phone call from Jeremy, which was very thoughtful.
I’m afraid the day started off really badly, but my pal Geoff has now put a big smile on my face. He kindly hot footed it to my house when I called him about my IT problems. Last night I lost all connection to the internet and discovered that I needed a new wireless router and modem. I bought one first thing this morning and was unable to get hold of the IT guy in my village to sort it out. In desperation, I called Geoff late in the morning, and he jumped on the next train from Cambridge to Ely. That’s what I call a great friend. It’s now all sorted. A thousand thanks to Geoff. I can now relax.
However, I won’t be able to drink today because I am on antihistamine tablets for an allergic rash which has covered my legs and arms for the last two weeks. They’ve been very itchy, particularly at night which has made it difficult for me to sleep, and alcohol not only irritates it even more, but also makes me feel drowsy. I have also had swollen glands which all started from a virus when I had a bad throat. Thankfully, I’m now on the mend.
This is partly why I haven’t been blogging recently, as well as my increasingly busy workload which I am enjoying very much. My mother was also admitted to hospital last week with breathing difficulties and high blood pressure, it was very worrying. She is now home and needs a lot of TLC.
I hope to return to more regular blogging soon, I have so much to say….
Happy Birthday !
How many candles ya burnin’ ?
No don’t tell me, let me guess …
*coughty* two !
😉
xx
Happy Birthday. Have a lovely day.
Helen
Happy Belated Birthday Ellee. I am so sorry to hear of your health issues and your mother’s too. I wish both of you well and very soon too.
Is it today? Or am I late?
Hope the day was excellent whichever. And good wishes for a speedy recovery to your mother. As well as hope the itching stops soon!
A very happy birthday to you!
And glad to hear you are on the mend and will beable to have a few drinks soon!
Hi, my birthday is today. Thanks again everyone. I’m amazed by everyone’s kind thoughts, even on Twitter and emails too. I’m spending a “quiet” night in with my family and in-laws. I’ve prepared some food, especially summer fruits, and may have some Pimms.
Happy Birthday to you, lovely, articulate and ever so clever friend. Sorry about the virus but happy you are on the mend.
Happy Birthday! Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. I hope things look up for you soon.
You can save the drink for another time eh? Bastille Day or something nice like that!
Enjoy your birthday, Ellee. All the best to you and your mother.
Happy birthday Ellee. When I am down I always think of Eric Idle singing ‘Always look on the bright side of life’ in one of the Monty Python films – always puts a smile on my face.
Hope life soon back on an even keel.
Ellee, a belated happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Ellie 🙂
I hope you health problems sort themselves out soon.
Sorry, Ellee, I hadn’t realised it was your birthday! Anyway, lots of love and hope that rash clears up so that you’ll soon be sipping the vino again. Love from Simi, too xx
Happy Belated Birthday, Ellie!
I can’t exactly phone, Ellee but happy birthday all the same.
When are we having our next glass of champagne at the Carlton?
Happy Birthday young lady
I haven’t been blogging much either recently Ellee but belated birthday wishes and I do hope your mum recovers very soon. Very worrying. Enjoy the weekend – if you can!
WW, that would be great, let’s see if we can get Wife in the North to join us. Things might quieten down next month.
I’m away this weekend at a Headway conference at Warwick Uni. I take over as the new chair of trustees next week for Headway Cambridgeshire and shall be voting at their national annual meeting.
I’m feeling much better now, but still very itchy, the heat doesn’t help, but I’m not going to complain about the lovely blue sky and warm sun.
Thanks to everyone else for the birthday wishes, they are much appreciated.
A belated happy birthday to you. I’m glad you’re feeling better. I hope your mum is on the mend too.
Belated wishes but hoping you had a great day 🙂
Tx for the mention Ellee.
Nice to see you on-line Ellee. I hope you’ll be posting again regularly very soon, always one of my favourites.
Happy Birthday, Ellee 🙂
Sorry to hear you’ve been poorly 🙁 but glad to hear you’ve had a nice birthday in warmth and friendship. All best x
happy birthday! from Australia!
Belated birthday wishes from me ! Sorry I have been briefly detained to pleasure her majesty!
Happy belated birthday. Did you know Christopher Glamorganshire? What’s the latest?
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics-news/2008/07/09/sacked-blogger-s-taking-case-to-tribunal-91466-21308104/
Happy Birthday Ellee. I’m sorry I’m late in sending these warm wishes to you.
All the best,
Smack.
My apologies for missing your birthday. 🙁 I too send a belated Happy Birthday.
apparently because of your birthday we’re having a rare stretch of sunny days all in a row…so happy birthday, and thanks for the present.
hiiii….remember me? Many Happy returns of the day…..
Raj, hi, of course I remember you, I hope you are enjoying parenthood.
Happy, happy birthday, Ellee!!!