This meany left me with barely enough energy to hoist the remote control as the dogs and I lay on the couch, drifting in and out of sleep all day.
Fortunately, there are lots of blooms in the garden to put in a vase. Unfortunately, rain poured down most of the day and I considered taking pictures of a silk arrangement already in place instead.
This Rhododendron 'President Roosavelt' had bent down to the ground very near my back door and looked as beat as I felt. (This variety is gorgeous with variegated foliage and bi colored blooms but are also known for leaning and being a bit weak.)
One quick dash outside was about it for me. The rhododendron was placed in an Helium mug, a gift of my niece.
If you don't know Strindberg and Helium, here are some uplifting videos:
The flu bug and rhododendron were joined by facial tissue, sleepytime tea, and a thermometer. Not the most flower-filled Monday Vase but certainly the fastest to assemble. Didn't want to miss out on the addictive In A Vase On Monday meme hosted by the talented and creative Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Click here to see her arrangement this week and to find links to those of other participants. 
Last year I was sick for much of May and remember taking a photo of cough syrup, tissues and a bouquet. I guess this is the season for spring sickness of many kinds. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Got some nice antibiotics and am feeling much better!
DeleteOh, Peter I'm so sorry you're ill. What the flu bug! This rhododendron is lovely, but you have to take care, to be in a bed, wish you're better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nadezda. I'm lucky that I was able to take time off work to recover. The doctor diagnosed an ear and nasal infection and with medication, I'm feeling much better.
DeleteOh, how crappy it is to feel so crappy on the best day of the year so far, and to be so behind in the garden. I know the feeling, that was me for most of last year. Now I'm spending every waking moment trying to get a handle on things. Hope you feel better soon, let me know if there's anything I can do to help, I'm only 30 minutes away. Thank you so much for the laugh from the Helium cartoons, they were hilarious. I've never heard of them before, but they are right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI remember worrying about you last year and am glad that your health issues seem under control and you're able to enjoy your garden again. Thank you for your kind offer of help. You know my garden, it's always a jungle. The benefit of overcrowding is that it hides a multitude of sins. Glad you like Strindberg and Helium, they're favorites of mine.
DeleteIt's not at all fair that the flu bug got you just as your weather starts to turn! I hope you snap back quickly - I'm sure that the dogs, the flower, tea, and sleep offer comfort in the interim. The Strindberg-Helium cartoons, new to me, are hilarious so thanks for the introduction.
ReplyDeleteFeeling much better today and started feeling like doing something. Back to work tomorrow! Aren't Strindberg & Helium fun!?
DeleteDamn, so sorry you weren't out playing in our brief sunny moment last week. I hope you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWould have been at work most of the day anyway. The warmth really made things a lot greener. Just went out to see today. Thanks, feeling better already.
DeleteGosh, get well soon, Peter. What a time to be laid low (well, actually there never is a good time to be laid low, but spring esp. so). I like your props - expresses just what's up with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eliza, I'm feeling much better and am looking forward to playing outside again.
DeleteI'm so sorry that you have not been well, feel better soon. I think you did an admiral job capturing a vase on Monday in your condition…very clever. BTW, drifts of dandelions can be very pretty. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. The Dr. put me on antibiotics and I'm already feeling much better. So nice to know that there's another dandelion fan out there.
DeleteDespite your affliction you jave produced a vase and post in your usual inimitable style Peter, and given us a smile from those odd cartoons. I love the props you have included - as always you tell it like it is. Thanks Peter, and hope you feel better soon and can enjoy your garden again
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy and, as always, thanks so much for hosting this fun meme.
DeleteI hope you're on the mend, Peter! I was all set for a fabulous day in the garden yesterday: a cool front had blown through my corner of Katy, Texas and the weather was absolutely perfect. My husband's appendix interfered. He is resting comfortably and I'm still mourning the time I lost!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy. Sorry to hear about your husband's appendix and your lost garden time but glad that he's doing well.
DeleteI had a hunch you were on a sick day when I saw your responses during the day on Friday. Bummer.
ReplyDeleteWe are at the Whidbey cabin this evening, after a glorious day in the Skagit valley with the tulips. There will be blog posts later this week, after I get back home.
I always look forward to your Skagit Valley posts and vow to one day get back up there to see them.
DeleteA very pretty rhododendron. Hope you feel better!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nic!
DeleteIt's such a waste of time being ill in spring but you retain your sense of humour. Your rhododendron has wonderful colouring and I'm sure it has cheered you up.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit of a waste. On the other hand perhaps my body just needed a rest. The rhododendron is a perfect pick-me-up.
DeleteDear Peter ~ I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling good. I hope & pray you'll be up and about soon, playing in your gardens.
ReplyDeleteYour Rhodie is pretty.
Be well ~ FlowerLady
Thanks FlowerLady! Your prayers worked as I'm starting to feel better today!
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