What is in your cup? - Page 1299

CRussel · 04-12-2012, 08:32 PM

Peet's Darjheeling Fancy Organic and a couple of Fig Newtons that have gone nicely stale.

Stitchawl · 04-12-2012, 08:48 PM

You say that you love me (say you love me)
All of the time (all of the time)
You say that you need me (say you need me)
You'll always be mine (always be mine)

I'm feelin' (glad all over)
Yes, I'm-a (glad all over)
Baby, I'm (glad all over)
So glad you're mine

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrrch43CweU )

Good morning, everyone! Another beautiful Spring day! I have some fresh East India Company's "Assam" tea to drink today. I stopped at the Import shop in Kyoto yesterday and restocked my tea shelf! At the same time, I took a load of new photos. Here's a lovely little Italian restaurant along a canal, completely covered by this year's Cherry Blossoms!

It's certainly no chore to find suitable photo subjects this time of year in Japan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Good news, the Doctor took one look at my throat and went "allergies" and prescribed a nasal spray and Claritin D. Hopefully I will be breathing and sleeping better in no time.

Happy is! I sure wish my cold would respond to allergy meds. It's going on 4 weeks now! No cough, but I go through a box of tissues every two days! My nose is going to fall off!

Maybe another mug of Assam tea will help!

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 04-12-2012, 08:58 PM

We are hoping that things respond to the allergy meds. I am breathing through my nose for the first time in ages. The nasal spray was insanely expensive but it is the only allergy one that is a Class B, meaning that it has not been shown to cause birth defects in animals but there has not been a full blown study done on pregnant women. The Class C one would have been $100 less then the Class B one.

Most drugs for pregnant women a class C, they cause birth defects in animals but there have been no studies in pregnant humans. So use sparingly. Class B's are use a bit more easily then Class C but still try everything before using.

She said it will take a while to dry out my nasal passages and throat but I should start sleeping better. I am hoping to be off the nasal spray sooner rather then later and stick to the Claritin. Really I am hoping that this works and I can sleep through the night.

maianhvk · 04-13-2012, 12:28 AM

It's too beautiful to be true, Stitchawl.

I'm drinking Red Bull. Loads of work...

CRussel · 04-13-2012, 01:56 AM

Starting the sponge for a loaf of bread tonight. This is usually the DW's chore, but with her gone, and the current loaf barely enough for breakfast...

@Stitchawl: Lovely, simply lovely.

@ProfCrash: Fingers crossed. But hopeful. And Claritin is a LOT cheaper than the steroidal nasal sprays. But reminds me of how far we've come on both types of products. Remember the horrible old nasal sprays that ate your mucus membranes, and the antihistamines that made you a basket case of drowsy and DRY? (I had Hay Fever every spring until I was in my mid-20's. )

Finishing up a glass of Talisker and off to bed. TTFN.

orlok · 04-13-2012, 03:04 AM

Stunning picture, once again, Stitchawl.

Nothing in my cup, as I'm up early to take my wife to work, and then drop her car in to the garage, as it keeps cutting out. I'll have about an hour to wait until they open, so I may have to stop off for a McDonald's breakfast (

) with a decaff coffee.

Stitchawl · 04-13-2012, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maianhvk

It's too beautiful to be true, Stitchawl.

... and like most really beautiful things, it passes much too quickly. Already some of the trees are showing leaves...

And I'm having an afternoon cup of unbranded Keemun tea!

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 04-13-2012, 05:17 AM

I have never really needed more then Sudafed when I was a kid.

I cannot complain too much, the bad allergies is the worst side effect I have had with my pregnancy. I have had friends end up on bed rest for 6 months. I can say that I am feeling better right now but it is 4:15 AM and I am chilling on the computer while trying to let enough drain that I can go back to sleep without the cough.

It will get better with the help of the meds is my new mantra

Latinandgreek · 04-13-2012, 08:28 AM

I've got a kettle on the stove, ready for some Earl Gray tea. Back to reading then. I've got a friend coming over later with her son, I love having kids in the house. I'll have to get some cookies or muffins going.

ProfCrash · 04-13-2012, 09:23 AM

mmmm muffins....

OJ and Skim Milk for breakfast

CRussel · 04-13-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I have never really needed more then Sudafed when I was a kid.

Sudafed wasn't even yet available when I was a kid dealing with this. Allergy meds were a combination of Phenylpropanolamine HCL (now banned in North America) and Chlorpheniramine Maleate (the actual antihistamine). Funny thing was, I'd been years without any allergies and then when we went to East Africa they suddenly came back, with a vengence! And, of course, I had no antihistamines in my travel medical pack since it had been so long since I'd had any problems. Fortunately, we met some friends in Kampala, and they took me to the local chemist. Where knowing the chemical name (chlorpheniramine maleate) got me a 100 little pills for a ridiculously small price and my head cleared up nicely.

Fresh squeezed OJ.

ProfCrash · 04-13-2012, 10:36 AM

Rooibos Apple Strudel with my Everything Bagel. The slightly sweet works well with the salty. It is a good combo.

CRussel · 04-13-2012, 02:02 PM

Sponge and rest of dough combined, kneeded and in for first rise. (This is Cook's Illustrated's "Rustic Italian" bread, one of the best all purpose white bread recipes I've found, but shifted with 10% whole wheat in it. ) Two more rises, then shape it, let rise again, and bake.

Meanwhile, Peet's Major Dickason's in my cup.

ProfCrash · 04-13-2012, 03:32 PM

Black Pearl Tea in my cup.

CRussel · 04-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Bread is out of the oven, the sun is shining, the temperature is finally coming up a bit, and it's a _good_ afternoon. Time for my special Keemun Xian Zhan from Teaspring. This is the best Keemun I've ever had, and a wonderful tea for a good day.

04-13-2012, 01:56 AM	#19475
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Starting the sponge for a loaf of bread tonight. This is usually the DW's chore, but with her gone, and the current loaf barely enough for breakfast... @Stitchawl: Lovely, simply lovely. @ProfCrash: Fingers crossed. But hopeful. And Claritin is a LOT cheaper than the steroidal nasal sprays. But reminds me of how far we've come on both types of products. Remember the horrible old nasal sprays that ate your mucus membranes, and the antihistamines that made you a basket case of drowsy and DRY? (I had Hay Fever every spring until I was in my mid-20's. ) Finishing up a glass of Talisker and off to bed. TTFN. Last edited by CRussel; 04-13-2012 at 01:57 PM.

04-13-2012, 03:04 AM	#19476
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Stunning picture, once again, Stitchawl. Nothing in my cup, as I'm up early to take my wife to work, and then drop her car in to the garage, as it keeps cutting out. I'll have about an hour to wait until they open, so I may have to stop off for a McDonald's breakfast () with a decaff coffee.

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CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Peet's Darjheeling Fancy Organic and a couple of Fig Newtons that have gone nicely stale.

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	We are hoping that things respond to the allergy meds. I am breathing through my nose for the first time in ages. The nasal spray was insanely expensive but it is the only allergy one that is a Class B, meaning that it has not been shown to cause birth defects in animals but there has not been a full blown study done on pregnant women. The Class C one would have been $100 less then the Class B one. Most drugs for pregnant women a class C, they cause birth defects in animals but there have been no studies in pregnant humans. So use sparingly. Class B's are use a bit more easily then Class C but still try everything before using. She said it will take a while to dry out my nasal passages and throat but I should start sleeping better. I am hoping to be off the nasal spray sooner rather then later and stick to the Claritin. Really I am hoping that this works and I can sleep through the night.

04-13-2012, 12:28 AM	#19474
maianhvk whimsical Posts: 2,779 Karma: 88193939 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: in darkness Device: current: PPW 4. brick: K3 & Voyage.	It's too beautiful to be true, Stitchawl. I'm drinking Red Bull. Loads of work...

04-13-2012, 05:17 AM	#19478
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I have never really needed more then Sudafed when I was a kid. I cannot complain too much, the bad allergies is the worst side effect I have had with my pregnancy. I have had friends end up on bed rest for 6 months. I can say that I am feeling better right now but it is 4:15 AM and I am chilling on the computer while trying to let enough drain that I can go back to sleep without the cough. It will get better with the help of the meds is my new mantra

04-13-2012, 08:28 AM	#19479
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I've got a kettle on the stove, ready for some Earl Gray tea. Back to reading then. I've got a friend coming over later with her son, I love having kids in the house. I'll have to get some cookies or muffins going.

04-13-2012, 09:23 AM	#19480
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	mmmm muffins.... OJ and Skim Milk for breakfast

04-13-2012, 10:36 AM	#19482
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Rooibos Apple Strudel with my Everything Bagel. The slightly sweet works well with the salty. It is a good combo.

04-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#19483
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Sponge and rest of dough combined, kneeded and in for first rise. (This is Cook's Illustrated's "Rustic Italian" bread, one of the best all purpose white bread recipes I've found, but shifted with 10% whole wheat in it. ) Two more rises, then shape it, let rise again, and bake. Meanwhile, Peet's Major Dickason's in my cup.

04-13-2012, 03:32 PM	#19484
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Black Pearl Tea in my cup.

04-13-2012, 07:20 PM	#19485
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Bread is out of the oven, the sun is shining, the temperature is finally coming up a bit, and it's a _good_ afternoon. Time for my special Keemun Xian Zhan from Teaspring. This is the best Keemun I've ever had, and a wonderful tea for a good day.

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