Fate and its strange idea of irony

[mybackup2022]

Remember the stink I kicked up when there was reason to doubt I'd get my holiday?
Well, I got my holiday, and Janine came, and everything went as planned. Until yesterday, that is. I didn't feel too well in the morning tummy-wise, and things didn't get better. Janine woke up at around noon, and she didn't feel too well either. Within a few hours, it was clear that a) we'd both caught some virus and b) the thought of leaving the house had receded to the realm of impossibility. I'd got the diarrhoea and she the vomiting end of the virus, and I'd also developed a slight fever.
So I called the hotel and told them we weren't going to arrive that evening, and that I'd notify them if/when we'd come.
Things seem to be slightly better today, so flying tomorrow might be a possibility. If we get a flight that is.
Ze boyz are totally pleased, though. Two humans for them to sit on, four hands to cuddle them.
Maybe it was meant to be a boyz-holiday right from the beginning, and I just misplanned?
In any case, we're taking it philosophically - in a flat with three loos you can do that easily. Besides, sickness shared with your best friend is almost fun. Last night, we were eating boiled rice and watching Coupling. It could be worse.

ETA: OK, fate has it in for us. Janine's tax consultant called and told her that for reasons unknown (though probably the bank crash and all-around jitters) her bank decided they won't give any more loans for building projects. Since the conversion of her attic has just started, she has to go back to Vienna and negotiate a loan with another bank. Not today, but probably on Wednesday.
It's a good thing we've both got a healthy sense of humour. We actually laughed.

Comments

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

oH dear, it's fated to not go well. I hope you both feel better soon

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

Not too well, no. But we're both ok now, so there'll be more than boiled rice.

[greek-jester.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Good luck. Sickness when you're due to go on holiday is horrible. At least there's someone there to keep you company & distract you from your misery - that often helps.

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

It would've been impossible even to leave the flat - it's jst something you can't do, if you've got to run to the loo every twenty minutes.
But it's definitely better with company, and now we're both fine again.

[gypaetus.livejournal.com]

Interesting story! Evil star constellation? Wodoo done by the ambassador?? - One can only survive with laughng and humour. But you never know - maybe fate wanted to save you from something more evil at your holiday destination???
At least the boys had fun and this is important ;-))

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

Probably the Ambassador. Then again, you never know what might have happened if we'd gone. I tend to be rather philosophical about such things.
Ze boyz were *very* happy, which is all that counts for a cat-slave ;-)

[persevero.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Thank goodness for the three loos - I still remember the humiliating queue scenes when there was an outbreak of a vomiting bug at university. You get a fever-induced drabble.

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Self Assembly

‘Crucio!’

Pettigrew writhed on the polished parquet floor, his hands tucked under his double chin in an attitude of supplication.

‘Crucio!’

The rat convulsed, bloody foam issuing from the corner of his mouth. Small metallic objects slid and rolled away from his body. Voldemort raised his hands theatrically, his wand held delicately between thumb and forefinger in preparation for another Unforgiveable. Then he stepped back and waited for his servant to regain consciousness.

Eventually, Pettigrew coughed and reached a trembling silver hand for his chestnut wand. ‘Forgive me for failing you, Master! Perhaps I could floo-call the IKEA assembly service?’

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

OMG squeeeee! Thanks! My tea almost came out through my nose at that punch line!

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday dear- sorry to hear that you aren't well. Maybe the boyz will sing to you?

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

Thanks!
Fortunately those tummy bugs aren't too long-lived, just extremely unpleasant.
Ze Boyz *did* serenade me, as a matter of fact ;-)

[madamsprout.livejournal.com]

As it was said before, perhaps it's fate. When I broke my ankle, I had to give my trip to Mexico away. I was not impressed -

Think of this as a well deserved break away from work. Anytime I'm away from that office is a fantastic break!

Lots of well wishes for your birthday, may you day be healthy. ((hugs))

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

Just as you say, even without sun and sea it's still ten days away from the office, a week of which I can spend with my best friend. Not all bad.

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

[ladyjaneva.livejournal.com]

eine gesunde Portion Galgenhumor ist nie verkehrt ;-)

[pigwidgeon37.livejournal.com]

Wie wahr. Ich komm schon noch ans Meer, und Hauptsache Urlaub.