I like winter and I like spring, but I'm not so keen on the stuff in between. That which is neither one nor the other. We have been more or less sick for almost four weeks and we are longing for spring, for everything to crack open, for us to be healthy...
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ShareA spring winter filled with illness
Who hasn't coughed or snorted or vomited in the last month? There's always an empty desk at my job and it's not too often that Peter has been able to go to the customer's home and work - when they finally get well, it's been his turn to get sick. We ourselves had a stomach ache for over two weeks. When it finally subsided, the flu came.
Now we feel better, but we are snoring and coughing and still incredibly tired. Not much to complain about really, I know, but it has been a bit tough. Now we can't wait to get healthy and start exercising! Have you managed to stay healthy or have you also been sick?
Enjoying the view in the houseboat
Although general ill health has prevented us from any major excursions, we have always been able to enjoy the view from the houseboat, for which we are extremely grateful! Each day gets brighter and brighter and we enjoy watching the swans and ducks swim by.
In the evenings, the houses on Hornsbergs Strand in Kungsholmen light up and offer a beautiful view across the water. Soon the real spring will be here, and soon we will start exercising! What are you going to do when it's really spring?
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Lennart says:
One of the best things about Sweden is the spring and the time between April and June.
09 March 2016 - 9:01
Marina says:
Of course, seasons are wonderful, but I agree that we can do without the "grey-grey" in between.
09 March 2016 - 9:13
Aila says:
It must be wonderful to live as you do. Beautiful pictures...
/Aila
09 March 2016 - 9:31
Ama de casa says:
Poor people who have been so sick. I hope it's over now!
I have done well from illness, yes, except that they put me in the hospital for a couple of nights... 🙂 .
Don't really know what to do when spring comes, right now we are enjoying a REAL winter 🙂 .
09 March 2016 - 9:57
Mr Steve says:
Who doesn't like spring. The middle ground between winter and spring is also ok, I think, as long as winter doesn't take over.
I have managed to avoid illness so far this year, but unfortunately D has been knocked out instead. Not good, as she is eager to take on the upcoming growing season. As for me, I want spring to come so that I can ride the electric mop again.
I hope your spirits return quickly so you can get back to training as planned.
You have an invigorating view from the boat, especially the evening picture is delicious.
09 March 2016 - 9:29
Åsa says:
We suffered a bit of something last week but otherwise we have been healthy. I also long to be able to exercise again, my knees have been hurting for a long time now. There will be long walks instead! Hold on, spring is just around the corner! /Åsa
09 March 2016 - 10:31
Eva says:
Spring & summer is my time love heat 🙂 oh what a picture oh oh yes I have managed to pepper pepper pepper, will soon go down to the gym 🙂 get well hugging you
09 March 2016 - 10:38
admin says:
Lennart, spring is a great time!
Marina, winter is nice when there is snow and sun, but slush and damp raw cold can be avoided 😉.
Steve, if it's sunny, even that time is nice, but when it's grey and rainy, it's not so exciting 😉 Glad you've recovered from illness!
Aila, it is really nice to have this view! 🙂
Ama de casa, yes now you really have real winter and it looks lovely!
Åsa, sorry about the knee pain, hope it gets better soon! It's so sad to not be able to exercise when you really want to...!
Eva, glad you like the picture! Thank you and good luck with your training! 😉
09 March 2016 - 12:07
Role o Carina says:
Oh how nice you live and nice views with you have!
I'm sorry to see you have such a long list of problems.
We have stayed healthy through walking 🙂 .
Now we want to stay fresh until we leave!
Take care....keep it up....hugs to you....
09 March 2016 - 12:31
Anette Hjelmberg says:
Even here in Bangkok, we Swedes have been snotty and coughing lately, so it's not just due to the climate.
I hope you get well soon.
Nice pictures, I especially like the first two.
09 March 2016 - 13:53
Maggan and Ingemar says:
I caught a cold when we were at home over Christmas and it also lasted a few weeks down here. But now I'm healthy and like you, I'm looking forward to spring in Sweden, there's nothing like it. Even though we are as far south as we can get, it is precisely the beautiful spring greenery and all the birds chirping that we miss. Get well as best you can. 😀
09 March 2016 - 15:37
Anna, Travel on a Cloud says:
Ugh, how hard it is that you have been so sick. Now we have to keep our fingers crossed for a "healthy spring"!
I've stayed clear of colds (pepper, pepper). In fact, I haven't had a cold in two years! However, I can't stand all kinds of food and when I eat the wrong things, my stomach is not happy.
By the way, I also want real spring right NOW! I don't want to have to deal with icy pavements.
PS. Nice pictures!
09 March 2016 - 16:26
biggeros says:
I envy you and your beautiful view!!!
I have been fine until now. I have a sniffle and a bit of a sore throat. I hope it doesn't get worse than that. Take care of yourself.
09 March 2016 - 16:41
admin says:
Rolle and Carina, great that you have stayed healthy! As soon as we stop coughing and sniffling, we will also get started! 😉
Anette Hjelmberg, yes you can get sick everywhere unfortunately... Thanks, glad you like the pictures! 🙂
Maggan and Ingemar, it's sad when it lasts so long, but I'm glad you're feeling better! Great to experience spring in the south!
Anna, how nice that you managed without a cold for so long! I think I often get a cold and then there is often a headache and migraine on the spot... I will start exercising as soon as we get better so I can build up the immune system 🙂 Glad you like the pictures!
Biggeros, the view here is really nice and we are enjoying it! Hope your cold stays in check!
Alexandra, yes, it's a bit much, even if it's nothing serious to complain about...
09 March 2016 - 18:23
Alexandra says:
Hard to be sick for so long, hope you get completely healthy soon! I long for warmth, snow and ice-free!
09 March 2016 - 17:57
Matts Torebring says:
One of our supervisors wrote to me in an email. "This year it is Vabruari". I said no, it's "Fever..uari". During my 40 years in the company, I have never experienced so much absence due to illness or sick children as this year. It has been almost overwhelming to replace all the posts with so many absences. Our families have been healthy, or we have not shown that we have been slacking off.
Now we are waiting for spring to come and heal all wounds. Get well soon.
09 March 2016 - 19:31
Across the board says:
It's wonderful when you see that nature is starting to wake up 🙂.
Get well soon!
09 March 2016 - 19:43
Motorhome internship says:
Get well and take it easy in your recovery! We decided to sacrifice ourselves and head to Tuscany to bring spring home. The motorhome is packed and we are happy?
09 March 2016 - 20:04
admin says:
Matts, haha, that was a pretty funny communication! But not as fun with all the sick leave of course... Hope you can continue to be healthy and that spring will come soon!
Criss-cross, indeed it is! Thank you very much!
Motorhome internship, oh Tuscany sounds lovely! We wish you a pleasant journey!
BP, glad you like that picture! I also think it is super nice! Glad that you have survived illness!
09 March 2016 - 20:17
BP says:
First of all - the picture of the Traneberg Bridge is so beautiful. WOW I just say.
Being sick for sooooo long as you have been is not a bit of fun and it takes its toll on you too, it kind of sucks the life out of you.
Pepper, pepper, pepper, we have survived this winter. Let's hope it stays that way.
09 March 2016 - 20:13
Steel city anna says:
Vomiting is the most disgusting thing I know. Sprayed the whole house and work with virus killer after the last round. Healthy since then 🙂 they call me antibac spray girl ... It's on me. Nice to enjoy your view anyway!
09 March 2016 - 21:20
Marie says:
You see, it's a sign that you should have stayed on the road. 😉 We are also a bit sick here right now, but not more bad than me working and Caesar playing video games. I really hope you get better soon! It must be so tough to be sick for so long!
09 March 2016 - 21:21
petra says:
Incredibly beautiful pictures!
Getting a bit jealous of Eran's view from the houseboat... 🙂 ...
/Petra
09 March 2016 - 21:27
Anna, Travel on a Cloud says:
It sounds like a good plan to start training again! But I understand that it is not possible as long as you are ill. Thus, it becomes a vicious circle.
I think I stay so healthy because I exercise so much and go for long walks every day. Also, I don't see large crowds on a daily basis (how did that sound?), as I'm mostly in my small office here in the small town.
09 March 2016 - 21:34
Anna, Travel on a Cloud says:
Walking*
09 March 2016 - 21:35
Deciree says:
I really feel sorry for you who can't get really healthy. Luckily you have such a nice view from the houseboat to look at while you repair yourselves. Get well soon
09 March 2016 - 21:56
Elisabeth says:
Sad about illness, but you have a lovely view!!!
09 March 2016 - 22:04
admin says:
Steel City Anna, haha, I'm glad you don't have vomiting anyway 😉.
Marie, yes we sometimes feel that way too 😉 Thank you so much and get well soon!
Petra, thank you! Yes, we have a nice new one here 🙂
Anna, Travel on a Cloud, yes, that's exactly how it feels, like a vicious circle where you never get started exercising... but eventually I guess 😉 Walking sounds good!
Deciree, thank you so much! I think maybe I shouldn't complain too much as long as it's something that actually goes away, but I'm getting a little tired of it all... 😉.
Elisabeth, the view is great when you can't move that far! 🙂
09 March 2016 - 23:35
Ditte says:
What wonderful pictures and the one from the Traneberg Bridge is magnificent.
It's a shame you've been bad for so long. But now things should turn round. Wishing you a speedy and good recovery.
We have survived and have not been bad at all. But I think a lot of fruit and ginger drinks have helped. And the fact that we don't work but spend so much time outdoors.
Ginger drink: Thinly slice 5-6 cm of ginger and peel and cut a pear into smaller pieces. Add this to about 1-1 1/2 litres of water. Bring to the boil and let it boil for a few minutes. Strain and add some honey and squeezed lemon. Drink hot. Can be saved and reheated. A Chinese tip.
And yes, spring is coming!
10 March 2016 - 5:43
admin says:
Ditte, we're eating a lot of fruit right now... Many thanks for the tip about the Chinese health drink! 🙂
10 March 2016 - 7:41
Veiken says:
I love all the seasons between April and October. The rest is a transport route to next April. I hear there are a few months in between! 🙂
10 March 2016 - 8:14
admin says:
Veiken, yes there are some months in between... but you can spend them in Thailand or something 😉 It's good that we are in March now - then we have a lovely season to look forward to!
10 March 2016 - 8:52
Ida says:
I really agree! The time in between is a bit heavy... Here we have quite a lot of snow left and even though the heat is coming more and more, it still feels like we have a bit left.
Looks so nice with your houseboat!
14 March 2016 - 19:01
Maria says:
I have had a real flu, with a high fever for several days. However, it went over much faster than expected (people talked about flu where you have been tired for about two weeks and with a cough that does not seem to have an end...!) and otherwise I have stayed reasonably healthy so far 🙂 I am so longing for spring and enjoyed the walk today when the sun shone really warm and nice <3
15 March 2016 - 19:58
admin says:
Ida, I understand that there is a lot of snow left in many places in Sweden, but at least it's brighter and hopefully more sun 🙂 .
Maria, a lot of people have been sick now, but I'm glad you didn't have to be knocked out for so long...!
17 March 2016 - 8:32