It was friday morning when a terrible silence entered the blog of Raistlin0903. No new blog posts, no comments for posts of fellow bloggers, not even likes made an appearance. (I’m pretty sure both Irina and Shokamoka picked up their hobbies of checking their spamfilters for any misplaced comments of mine. But to their dismay probably did not find any). So what did happen? What terrible doom or curse had claimed the blog of Raistlin0903? I will share my story with you now, so sit back and relax….
The prophecy of Commander Bacterial Flu
It was early friday morning when the first scouts of evil entered the plains of Throat. With malice and hatred in their hearts they began sowing the land with their insidious poison. The few defenders of the plains were quickly overcome, and soon Throat fell and became a barren and painful wasteland. One brave defender managed to survive and warn the people of the city of Nose that the prophecy they had been dreading for years was about to be fullfilled. The ancient and malicious Commander Bacterial Flu had returned to the land and was about to wreak havoc. The warning came to late however. After the plains of Throat fell, the great and powerful army of Commander Flu attacked the city of Nose with a power that none of the brave people living there were able to resist. It was called Fever and the heat it generated was too much to bear. Soon almost every single living being was incinerated and turned into green jelly. The few survivors that were left, were turned into slaves and ordered to mop up the carnage with devices called Tissues. Commander Bacterial Flu laughed, and it seemed all hope was lost…
But in darkest times, it seems there are always brave souls that turn into heroes. Soon a resistance movement was formed and the counterattack was under way. Slowly but surely the resistance forces under the command of the brave sergeant Aspirine began gaining ground. The forces of Commander Flu were methodically destroyed, and the Commander soon had little choice but to surrender. Ever resourceful however, Commander Flu managed to evade capture and has not been seen since. Even though peace has returned to the city of Nose, and the plains of Throat have been restored, the shadow of Commander Flu always remains…….
Yep, that’s it Michel has finally lost it…
I can hear you all thinking that. But instead of turning this into a very boring post, I decided to make it at least a little bit entertaining. In short, I have been very sick the past few days with a terrible flu. It started with a little bit of a throatache, that soon turned into a full on blaze combined with a pretty high fever. It also came pretty much out of nowhere. I want to apologise to everyone for not letting you all know sooner, but I have done very little else besides lying in bed and trying to beat this thing. Today is my first day that I got back to work. Even though I still haven’t fully recovered I’m feeling a little bit better so I decided to at least let you know what has happened.
As you might expect, I’m running behind on reading posts and answering comments. I can promise you that I will answer every single comment, but as much as I would want to it’s unfortunately not possible for me to read every post that has been published the past few days. For that I want to apologise as well. Starting tomorrow I want to try and catch up as much as I can, starting with your comments and reading some posts. I also hope to be able to publish a few posts of my own again, but as I am still not feeling a hundred percent I don’t want to make any promises that I can’t keep. But I will do my best. I really missed you all, and am looking forward to reading some of the things that you have all been up to. Thank you for all your patience and for any new readers that have recently started to follow me, sorry for this really strange start. As they say on television: “We will now return to our regularly scheduled programming”.
It always happens. I start a new show and it goes on hiatus. 🙂 Uhg, flu… Glad you’re feeling better man.
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Thank you so much. Haha, yeah that happens to me a lot as well lol 😂😂
But as I said I hope to get everything back to normal in the upcoming days. Thanks for the kind words, appreciate it 😀
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Finally !!! I was quite worried. Glad you are back. Hope you will recover fully soon.
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Thank you, and sorry for getting you worried. I usually try and let my readers now what’s going on, but I seriously did not have any energy in me to write any posts/responses. I hope to have everything back in order the next few days. Thanks for your support, really appreciate it a lot 😀
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😊 thank you! But is there a massive epidemic in Netherlands? So many of my colleagues and friends are sick too.
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Yeah, there seems to. A lot of people at work and a couple of my friends are very sick as well. Abd it’s very stubborn as well, as yesterday I actually felt worse again. Today though, it seems I am at least a bit more like myself again, so hopefully on sunday I can get bsck to blogging again and read up on some posts I missed as well as hopefully get to writing a new (normal) post myself😀
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I hope so! 🙂
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Glad you are starting to feel better 🙂
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Don’t force yourself. Hopefully you can make a full recovery soon.
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Thank you…I really hope so too. What’s even worse is that I still have to watch two episodes of Black Clover……ugggh…..torture lol 😂😂
But I’m looking forward to catching up on some posts too. Gotta lot of reading to do. Luckily I have the afternoon off tomorrow, so I plan on doing a fair amount of reading then 😊
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If it is any help the most recent episode of Black Clover is actually kind of reasonable. Not good yet, but probably one of the better episodes.
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Wow….really? No I am very intrigued. I hope to see them tomorrow 😊
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Don’t get your hopes up too far but it wasn’t actually dreadful for once.
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Lol, with this show I never get my hopes up. Let’s just say I am cautiously optimistic lol 😂😂
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I missed you!!!!🤗😗😍 I knew from day 1 that something was wrong! That’s why I had to break down and tweet you!!!💖 You are the BEST my friend! I’m glad you are getting better!!! Xoxoxoxo
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As I mentioned, I really missed you as well 😊 I really look forward to reading a couple of the posts you wrote and commenting on them again 😀
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Yay! I don’t know if your going to get my comment because I am apparently a spammer again. I wrote a post on that shit just now! I am glad you got the one before though!😄
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Well I’m getting your comment, so no worries, but really what the heck is going on? Why are they doing this to you…it really makes no sense whatsoever. This really sucks and is really starting to make me mad…you so don’t deserve this 😢
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Take care and take care about diet, it can help a lot 🙂
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Thank you very much: appreciate it 😊 And you are quite right, it does matter taking care of what you eat as well 😀
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Hope you make a full recovery soon!
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Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Today I woke up feeling a little bit more like myself again, so hopefully these germs have finally decided to pack up their bags lol 😂😂
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Nice story 😂 I am glad your on your feet again. It’s not the same without you!
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Awww, thank you so much: that really means a lot 😊😊
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No apologies necessary my friend. Just get better and we’ll all still be here for you.
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Same with you Vinnie! I hope things get better for you just like Michel! Hugs!
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I’ll get there, Dani.
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Thanks so much Vinnie. You really are the best: truly mean that. I hope to get back into everything again on sunday, so looking forward to catching up with some stuff as well 😊 Thanks again my friend,can’t say that enough 😊
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You’ve sincerely made my day, Michel.
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Flu near summer… not that I don’t find it odd but hey ..
Obviously, get well soon!
Better yet — entertain us with your blog posts and/or comments! 😂
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Erm, near summer? It is nearly winter lol 😂😂
Well…on wednesday I was a little bit too optimistic as yesterday I felt a little bit worse again, but today I woke up, actually feeling a bit more like myself. If all goes well I hope to really get bsck into blogging on sunday again, so you will see my spam, erm comments make an appearance again then lol (and hopefully a new post from myself as well 😊😊).
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Oops take back what I’ve said about the season!
Yes. Europeans are getting winter! So you getting a flu is actually the norm!
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Haha, really no worries at all, but yeah it really is very cold here currently. We just heard that it will actually start snowing this weekend❄️❄️⛄️☃☃
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Oh I’m so sorry you’ve been ill, Michel!! I sincerely hope you get better soon because having the flu is really no fun at all 😦
As always, you haven’t failed to produce an amazing post that made me smile and laugh with joy despite the obvious unpleasant subject… But hey, you haven’t lost your awesome sense of humor, so that’s good! 😀
Again, speedy recovery and please take good care of yourself!
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Haha, yeah I thought I could just write a post saying I have been sick, but I thought it would be a little bit more fun to do it like this lol 😂😂 Glad you enjoyed it, and of course thank you for your concern: it means a lot, a d I really appreciate it. Today I woke up finally feeling a little bit more like myself again, so I hope to really be back on sunday and get bsck to writing some normal posts 😊
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That’s awesome to hear! And you’re right, it was so much more fun hahaha
Can’t wait to have you back full force😊
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You’re back! Yay! I was getting worried Michel. And Dani just told me you were sick. I’m glad you’re feeling better, but please take it easy okay?🤗
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Well…I was a bit too optimistic as yesterday I really did not feel very well again, but today I just woke up and actually feel a little bit more like my old self. So on Sunday (as I have to work tomorrow) I hope to really get back into blogging again. Looking forward to reading some of your posts as well. And really, you and Dani are both absolutely amazing. She told me about that and your concerns, and I really want you to know that I appreciate it so much: so thank you, from the bottom of my heart 😊
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Flus are the worst! It seems to take forever to get back on your feet. I’m so glad you’re feeling better today Michel. Don’t worry about catching up on my posts. You just take care of yourself.🤗
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I will do that, thank you very much for your concern, really appreciate it.
Completely off topic….but I just got a message from Dani on twitter saying they suspended her site. And she is right, when I go on her site it says it is suspended because of violating terms of service, I feel so sorry and awful for her. I really don’t understand why they are doing this 😢
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I just responded to your post Michel. I don’t understand why they’re targeting her.🤷🏻♀️🤬
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First, the GIF at the top of your post is glorious and this is by far the best description of the flu I have ever read. Second, getting sick is not fun at all and I’m glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better. I look forward to your future posts.
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Haha, thank you so much, really glad to read you enjoyed it 😊 Yeah, I figured I could either write I was sick and be done with it, or do something that was a bit more fun 😂
Thank you for the very kind words, appreciate it 😊😊
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Ah, man flu. 😊
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Yup 😢😢 And a really bad one as well. Yesterday it came bsck again with a bot of a vengeance, but today. I actually seem to feel a little bit more like the old me again…so hopefully this wil continue 😊
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There’s no need to apologise. Your health should always come first. I hope you’re feeling better. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words: they mean a lot 😊😊 Well today I actually feel like my old self a bit more, so I hope that finally the worst is over, thank you again 😊😊
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Wow, you’re so much more entertaining than I am when I’m sick. If we can’t cure colds or the flu, can we at least use your germs to develop some kind of creativity booster?
Get well soon!
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Haha, I don’t know if that can be done, but I will try to capture them and synthesisize a booster. Hopefully I will catch the leader that pesky Commander Flu, to provide the biggest chance of succes. Will let you know if it works out 😂😂
Seriously though, thank you for the kind words. They really mean a lot 😊 Today I’m finally feeling at least more like the old me again, so hopefully the worst is now finally over 😀
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Aw man. Loved the epicness of your recent struggles though. 🙂 I do hope you get better soon, Michel. Definitely take care of yourself first, before your blog!!! I’m sure we’ll all patiently wait for your return and welcome you with open arms too. 😉
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Aww, that really is so kind of you to say. Thanks so much 😊 Well, yesterday it seemed Commander Flu took a bit of revenge as I actually felt a little bit worse again, but today I actually feel better again. I hope to really get everything back in order on sunday where I plan to at least read up on quite a few posts, and hopefully write something myself again as well. Thank you again 😊
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Hope you feel better soon! I’ve been knocked around a fair bit by various joyful infections ranging from a simple cold to tonsillitis over the last month or so, and it’s been absolutely infuriating, particularly when I want to actually get anything done. Doing a 24-hour charity gaming stream while under the influence of a ton of meds and occasionally having to break for a coughing fit is not fun!
Take your time and make sure you’re fully recovered before you try and do too much, flu can be a stubborn ol’ beast.
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Aww man, I’m really sorry to hear this. That really does sound awful. I hope that you don’t het hit again this year, it seems like you really had a rough time reading this.
It certainly isn’t fun that’s for sure. And wow it really can be stubborn as I found out yesterday, where I actually felt worse again. Today though, I seem to at least feel somewhat better and more like my old self again, so on sunday I plan to read up as much as I can and hopefully write a normal post again as well 😊 Thanks for your kind words: really appreciate it 😀
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Hope you make a full recovery soon!
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I hope so too…yesterday I actually felt a bit worse again, but today I seem to feel more like the old me again…(whatever that means lol😂), so I hope to get back to everything again on sunday 😊 Thank you for the kind words 😊
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Hope you get fully well soon Rai-san!
Seriously though, only you can make being sick sound interesting XD
Take your time catching up, as long as your fine, it’s cool right?
Take care~
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Aww, thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say so 😊 It means a lot.
Glad you enjoyed reading the post. Yeah, yesterday I actually felt a bit worse again, but today I’m feeling better again. It’s certainly a very pesky and stubborn virus that’s for sure. But if all goes well I hope to get bsck to blogging on sunday and catch up with reading some posts that I have missed 😊
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I think one of his allies, Colonel Cold got me a couple of weeks back. Not as bad as flu but I have a suppressed immune system so a cold is bad for me. I ordered my troops into their goosefeather bunkers, put up the shields and let Colonel Cold (sounds like a super hero/villain, but then the Flash has Captain Cold…) and his troops exhaust their supply line and then launch a counter offensive. One day they will get me, it is innevitable. Possible with their ally, Gravity. Glad you are feeling better, stop feeling obliged to read and like, just be well and carry on.
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One of the troops we captured and submitted to torture, erm asked some questions, actually mentioned Colonel Cold. He is every bit as sadistic as Commander Flu, so our skouts are on the look out for him as well. If you want I can sent some of my defensive troops to you, to help with some new suply lines and a couple of new weapon systems.
Commander Flu actually launched a counter attack yesterday, so I was a bit too optimistic. But my troops seems to have beaten him bsck again today.
Thanks for the kind words: appreciate it. I hope to get really back into blogging on sunday, reading some posts that I missed as well as hopefully write a new one myself 😊
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Your offer of support is appreciated but not required as a combined Task Force of Lockets, Beechams and Strepsils deployed and were able to overcome Colonel Cold. There are a few stragglers left over, practicing insurgency and sabotage tactics (occasional sneezes and laughing til I cough til I get light headed) but the war is won. I triumph will be held
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Haha😂😂😂 Oh man I seriously have tears in my eyes here: The combined task force of Lockets, Beechams and Strepsils…/haha 😂😂😂😂 Glad you won the war soldier: time for some much needed R & R 😂😂
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I figured you were probably sick since you’re pretty regular with updating and the last time you went MIA for a few days a while back was because of illness. And the flu tends to come at you hard out of nowhere. But I’m glad to hear you survived the attack and that you are now on the mend. Take care!!
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Yeah, although yesterday, there was a counter attack and I actually felt a bit worse again, but today it really does seem like the worst is over. If all goes well, I hope to bet bsck into blogging again on sunday. Looking forward to reading a couple of your posts that I have missed. 😊Thanks for your kindness: appreciate it 😊
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Get well soon. I feel your pain because I woke up with an earache/sore throat this morning. Looks like I will be spending the weekend off in bed. Last year I got quite sick in December too. My body doesn’t like it when the temperature drops.
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Awww man, that really sucks 😢 That’s how it started for me as well. It really is a very tenacious and stubborn virus as well, as yesterday I actually felt a bit worse again. Today though, I feel better, so hopefully the worse is over now.
But I really hope you will make a speedy recovery as well. Please take good care, and drink lots of tea with honey…that always seems to do wonders for sore throats😊
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Aww, really sorry to hear you were sick with the dreaded Flu 😦 Hope you get better soon 🙂
Loved your story, it was so much fun to read. Hopefully Commander Flu won’t return any time soon 😀
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Well../Commander Flu made a counter Attack yesterday, so I actually felt a bit worse, but my troops beat him back again, so I feel somewhat better again today. I hope to really get bsck into things on sunday again. Thanks for the kind words, appreciate it a lot 😊
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Glad to hear of your recovery soldier. The battle was fought and won!
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Lol…well I was a bit too optimistic, as Commander Flu launched a very sneaky counterattack yesterday. But we beat him bsck again last night, so hopefully the war is now finally over 😊 Thanks for your awesome comment 😀
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Bahahahaha!!!! Death to Commander Flu!! Lol normally whenever sickness strikes I take it as an excuse to hide from the world until I’ve recovered physically and am in the mood for it emotionally. But to take advantage of the assault and use it for a blog post? That is commitment to your craft. 🙂
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Haha, thank you 😊 Well, I did take a few days off because I seriously could not find the energy to write, but I figured I felt a little bit better so why not write a post and at least make it a bit funny 😂 Commander Flu actually counterattacked yesterday, but today we beat him back again, and have him on the run. Hopefully we will keep it like that 😀
If all goes well, sunday I hope to get everything back to normal and catch up on some posts I have missed out on as well as publish something new myself. Thank you for the kind words and the support: appreciate it 😊
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I had never thought that a post like this would be fun and entertaining! 😀
Glad you won the war against them! 🙂
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Awww poor you. Hope you are better!
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Seriously though – I did check my spam filer at least 3 times – I was starting to get worried! Also I am not get my email notices for your posts which makes me something like angry and something like sad – hungry maybe?
Get netter soon – we’ll kepp your spot warm for you
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GET WELL!! It’s the flu season in Canada as well T_T Totally understandable !
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Thank you. I’m luckily feeling much better, and besides the occasional snuffle, I’m on the way to full recovery. Which means i can finally get back to normal blogging again. Hope you don’t get the flu this year. It is always quite annoying 😢
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As ever, I have been battling my own fight in the City of ‘Blood Hell’ so the journey here was a rather tough climb but I am finally able to say sorry for the late arrival and for the difficult battle you had faced. I am so pleased to hear Throat has won the war from bacteria and may it stay hidden in the shadows for evermore. It is an admirable tale that you have humbly won. Much Love.
Sincerely Sonea
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Haha, lol…no worries, we luckily managed to overthrow the usurper and cast him back in the Abyss of darkness from which he came. Hopefully he will never return 😂😂
But if you require any help at all…know that I am hear for you as well 😊
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I sometimes feel like ‘Ash Williams’ with the army off darkness I am fighting, but pray be, I do not act so hasty. Thank you for your support. I am trying my best to cope.
Sincerely Sonea
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I really hope you will feel better soon. You are in my thoughts, please take good care, abd don’t worry about blogging: it will not anywhere. Your health is way more important 😀
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hahaha this post is hilarious- glad you’re feeling better!!
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Thank you 😀 Haha, glad you enjoyed it. I figured it would be more enjoyable than just saying: ” I was sick and now I am back 😂😂”.
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You’re welcome! 😀 hehehe it definitely was 😉
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I too have fought losing battles against th ancient and malicious Commander Flu
Curse him – he always bolsters his forces during Winter
Ha! A pox on Commander Flu, by Jove! 😉
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Lol….yeah despite all the warnings we were given about Winter is coming, I guess we kind of ignored them. My forces battled him quite valiantly though and he has since then been driven into the deep Marshes of Nose….may he forever remain there. A pox on him indeed 😂😂
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BY HOLDO’S HAIR!
Yea, ’tis grand to hear of thy valiant deeds, noble sir!
‘Pon th morrow, Brad The Merciful shall sacrifice a 100 Porgs to honour thee and thy forces!
Verily!
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Haha Lol 😂😂😂 Seriousky have tears in my eyes here from laughing 😂😂
Thanks for your noble sacrifice great sir 😂😂
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