Did you miss me, even a little?
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
March 2, 2017 6:21am CST
Yesterday was not a good day for a few reasons. The powers that be talked all day and evening Tuesday how bad the storms would be on Wednesday. Needless to say I didn't sleep more than a few hours that night worrying and coughing - a bad combination!
Wednesday came and all weather reports called for possible tornadoes. I was prepared with my NOAH radio, lanterns, etc. I coughed my way through the day and worried - and finally the storm hit. It was literally raining sideways, first we lost satellite, then we lost power. Power was out for about an hour, which wasn't bad.
Nothing serious happened here, all was well by 5 there were peeks of sun but the temperature went from mid-70s yesterday to 34 this morning.
The good news, I slept 7 1/2 hours last night and only woke up once during that time. The coughing today so far is mild....so hopefully that means I'm over the hump and can soon join the land of the living! I'm still not ready to go out so my husband will hit the grocery store later as he's feeling much better.
So, I'm back - hope you all have a nice day.
Photo from Pixabay
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26 responses
@LadyDuck (458089)
• Switzerland
2 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I have not been sick for at least 35 years, I suppose this year I was tired and stressed and the flu got me.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@LadyDuck My husband had a 'wellness' visit today at doc...he got a pneumonia shot. I think I want one of them LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
I am better but still coughing but not as hard or as often. I go thru this once a year and I have to say this is the mildest case of it I've had.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
2 Mar 17
You are always missed when you are not here. Glad to hear that you are finally starting to feel better and that hubby feel good enough to go grocery shopping.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thanks...It seems like I've had this a month. I've only been out of the house once (to doc) is the 11 days...I'm starting to get cabin fever.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe But I don't want to go out in public just yet....I'm too afraid of catching something else LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Ha Ha - I think I came in for a little while, but my heart wasn't in it!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@Asylum I've had a few in my life that's for sure.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
2 Mar 17
What a nightmare those storms must be. I would not like to have to go through one in the least.
Glad that you are on the mend and yes, I did notice that you weren't here. I usually wait three or four days when regular friends go missing. Then I start plonking comments where they can see them hoping to get a reaction.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
2 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I guess the meds knocked you out but it is good to know that they worked and that you are getting better! but don't overdo it yet! 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
I just had no get up and go yesterday and it was better to stay away since concentration was aimed at the weather. Glad you would come looking for me after 3 days!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Mar 17
@mysdianait I only made it half/way thru the day and ran out of steam and then the coughing started up again.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Where have you been? Things, and me, are much better today thanks.
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@Fleura (29129)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Just busy with other things really, and had something on my mind and that sort of put me off chatting on here.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@Fleura Oh OK, well, hope things are better and you'll be chatting up a storm now!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thanks, yes, the cough is flying thru space as we speak! I think a few more nights of decent sleep and I could be back to normal.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@HazySue And I make anyone in my path miserable too.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I hope so. It's miserable being miserable.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thank you very much and the same to you.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
2 Mar 17
I've been away too! But I have missed you :) I am glad nothing serious happened and oh I have never seen sideways rain before. Hope you're feeling a little better.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
2 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill that's interesting never seen sideways rain. Glad you're feeling better :) I hope you have a full recovery soon.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Rain sideways is amazing...that's how hard the wind was blowing. Thanks, I feel a little better but running out of steam today.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
2 Mar 17
Yes, I miss you when you are not here. I am very glad the storm was not worse.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thanks...how was it by your house?
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
3 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Thank goodness, it wasn't as severe as it seemed at first.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thanks - it's good to be back and its better to feel better if that makes sense.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Mar 17
glad you both are ok! And hope you keep feeling better!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
I just ran out of energy and had to take a quick nap - now I feel more tired than before LOL
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill sometimes naps do that, not sure why
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Mar 17
No damage at all, just a lot of water in the back porch .... but it's all dry now.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
2 Mar 17
We had extreme wind last night. I still slept well. When coughing keeps me awake, I put Vicks vaporub on my feet and socks. Shocking....strange....but I swear it works.
I was skeptical when it was first suggested....scoffed.....tried it....lay in bed coughing....ya..right...like this is working. Fell asleep...slept for hours with nary a cough. Hubby tried it. Same thing...worked like a charm. I've also used it on the grandbabies...nothing ingested...just slather the soles of the feet. Side benefit...soft feet.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
The coughing doesn't keep me awake...I go all night w/o coughing...it's once I get up and move around I start coughing. Glad Vicks works for you - I love Vicks but I don't think I could put it on my feet. My husband would go nuts if I went to bed smelling like that !
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Mar 17
Glad you are feeling a bit better. Illinois got hit pretty hard from that storm.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Indiana got it bad also - we were led to believe it would be that bad here. We lucked out.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
2 Mar 17
Glad that you are feeling better but you are smart not to over extend yourself yet. There will be plenty of time to get back into the swing of things. :)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Mar 17
I have no energy...its taking a toll just sitting here too long.
. Glad you are on the mend.@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Mar 17
Thanks, there was bad winds, but we survived, roof in place!
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
2 Mar 17
You are so lucky you didn't get hit with those tornadoes. I saw the news and the destruction all those tornadoes caused and I feel so bad for anyone dealing with that. Glad that you are feeling better and hopefully that cough will be gone.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Yes, this is just round one of tornado - we usually get that bad stuff in April/May.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
2 Mar 17
I watched the news last night and I was worried about my friends all over the states, Glad you came through it and glad you got some sleep.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thanks....I am a worry wart when it comes to storms/tornadoes and combined with not feeling well is the pits!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
2 Mar 17
They said 60-65 mph winds and I b believe it - trees next door were bending in half.
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