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[turps]

Thank you ephemera for the card, it was lovely to receive this afternoon ♥

The temperature dial on my oven is loose and as a result turns if bumped, which can happen easily when I'm at the washer, sink etc which are close to the cooker. I know this, and yet still managed to cremate a pasta bake tonight. Something I only realised when the timer went off, I opened the door and was hit by lots of smoke. Poor pasta bake, it would have been delicious too. But, I have to admit, I did pull the top layer of pasta off and served the rest, a bit charcoal won't hurt I'm sure.

Other than that it's been a lazy day. I tidied, put up more lights in the hall and kitchen window and caught up online a bit.

We did get a shock when the doctor phoned. James still has some pain and saw the doctor again last week and some tests came back positive for e.coli and he needs to be on antibiotics for 10 days, with the doctor suspecting he'll need another course the same as what he has is a bit stubborn. But, at least we know what this final issue is now and I get to laugh at him a little because seriously, e.coli, of course, he has that. Of course.

Corey also rang to say he's being trained up to be a barista for his work, which I assume means his bosses are hoping the area will be moved to tier two next week and the pubs can reopen and start serving alcohol again alongside meals/coffee. He also said most of his workmates got let go unless they'd worked for the company for over two years, which thankfully he has so right now his job is safe.

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[misbegotten]

Oh my word. Poor James.

[shadowhive]

Yay card! I need to send yours still oop

Aww that’s a shame

Lazy is good but oh no, poor James!

[frausorge]

Oh no, poor James! You guys just don't get any breaks, do you. I hope the antibiotics do their thing thoroughly.

But I'm glad Corey still has his job. And that at least some of your pasta could be rescued. Mm, pasta. I need to go make dinner.

[turps]

He could do with a break. But, on the plus side, this diagnosis means he probably won't have to go to the hospital appointment that was scheduled for Feb. At least they know what's causing the pain and can hopefully deal with it.

The pasta was good, if a little crunchy at times.

I need to phone Corey and see how the training went.

[turps]

I've just sent my international stuff today. UK stuff will go in the next few days I think. At least they'll get there on time.

It was an excellent lazy day.

[turps]

While it's great they know what's wrong, the e coli was a bit of a surprise.

[turlough]

Ooops? Though a bit of charcoal is probably good for your tummy I suspect.

You can never have too many holiday lights!

Oh no! Poor James! I hope the antibiotics will help quickly and that he'll soon be pain free again!

Good to hear Corey still has his job!

[sperrywink]

Burned pasta bake! That doesn't sound tasty, but if you say you can rip the top off and its good, I believe you. *g*


Good luck to James for his antibiotic run.

And good news for Corey! Hopefully, he can remain employed through this mess.

[turps]

Well, I have to admit the sauce was a bit thick, but as I'd put cheese on top that took most of the burning. Even so, while it was edible I wouldn't recommend burning a pasta bake *g*

James is doing fine on the antibiotics, which is amazing. He still sent a telephone hospital appointment in regards to the pain, but hopefully will be able to cancel it.

Corey was telling me the pub chain he works for had opened some of their city-centre venues as take away places for mulled wine, spiced cider etc, selling from the end of the alley they're based in. Tier three means take away food and drinks only, and I suspect now Corey's been trained in coffee making, he could end up selling coffees at the end of an alley too.

[turps]

Charcoal tablets are a thing to settle stomachs, but I could do without adding it to my diet in terms of food *g*

My house has lights everywhere now. They look lovely, but it does take a while to switch off on a night before bed.

The antibiotics seem to be doing the trick. Hopefully, this is the end of this latest period of sickness for him.

[wenchpixie]

Oh poor James, that sounds fairly miserable for him, I hope the antibs work their magic quickly.

That's good news for Corey, in amongst all the precariousness.

[turps]

Fingers crossed the antibiotics seem to be working. The doctor said it's unusual to get e.coli positive results from tests, which is why it's taken so long to find. But, they have now.

I'm so relieved for Corey. He's been bored out of his skull being in furlough most of the year, but at least he still has a job. So many don't :(