I Don't Want to Go on the Cart!*

Sorry I've been AWOL, Shakers. I've really been knocked on my ass by whatever flu or virus or wev I've got, and I've barely been out of bed for days, except for moments when I've made it as far as the couch. No evident cause; my stomach isn't upset and I'm not congested. I'm just intensely achy and fatigued, spending much of my time alternating between the shivers and imminent supernova under various combinations of blankets and comforters. And cats.

I have no will to eat or drink anything, even though I'm hungry. The only thing I can tolerate is raspberry sorbet, which is actually keeping me pretty well hydrated, lol.

Generally, I feel like a big unbrushed tooth.

So I am returning to my bed, and I'll be back as soon as I can. My apologies for not returning email. And thank you so very, very much to Shakers Car, InfamousQBert, RedEmma, iamnotanoctopus, GABertha, katebee, and Katherine (and others whom I don't know, but are invited to pipe up in comments!) for sending me the beautiful quilt that is currently wrapped around my legs and icy feet:


It brings a whole new meaning to Shaker Quilt! I love each and every square, and the teaspoon in the center makes me grin every time I look at it.

ETA: Worry not, Top Chefies. The open thread will be posted for the finale. And Losties, you know I'll be watching tonight even if I have to hold my eyes open with toothpicks, and I promise to put up the open thread tomorrow.

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* If you don't get the title, see here.