I'm really afraid I won't be able to sing our concerts this weekend. If my cough doesn't get better, I probably won't even go to be in the audience. 
Because I'd get on the plane and lose it and they'd have to put me in a straitjacket or land somewhere to let me off, and it would be this whole huge international incident, and really, really embarrassing.
I am so sick.
VP - there are pretty little happy pills for that exact purpose!
I definitely understand your fears, though.It sucks.
She's a nut. Xanax, baby, Xanax.
I am so sick.
Hope you're feeling better ASAP.
I take a LOT of vitamin C every day. Like 5,000 mg. I increase it by a couple thousand more when I get a cold, which I rarely ever do.
...and Wine?
Thanks Thora.
GG, she's going to the Cayman Islands, for my niece's half marathon to raise money for the Arthritis Society. My sister is the one who has rheumatoid arthritis, and my niece is running for her, so she sort of got guilted into going, too.
Because I'd get on the plane and lose it and they'd have to put me in a straitjacket or land somewhere to let me off, and it would be this whole huge international incident, and really, really embarrassing.
What if Bono invited you over to Ireland?
I am so sick.
Oh no! That's horrible. Take some vitamin c and into bed with you!
Oh wow that's nice of your neice to do.
You don't like flying then?
Sit in an uncomfortable chair for 2 hours. Hire a small kid to occasionally kick the back. Allow yourself 3 pretzels halfway through. There ya go.
This.
Depends what he invited me over for.
That is really intriguing how it can live from a deathly poison!
I literally go years without having a cold. Get one once maybe once every 3 or 4 years.
Depends what study you read, I've read some pro and some anti-megadosing. Have you read any of Linus Pauling's work? I have a link to a fascinating interview done with him, if you're interested.
One thing I've noticed since I started taking it years ago, and this was completely unexpected, I didn't realize there was a correlation till after the fact, but my allergies are MUCH better, I haven't had to take meds for them in years. And as far as colds and general health goes, maybe it is a placebo effect, but even if that's all it is (which I doubt), it's worth it to me.
I am so sick.
I remember you talking about that. She was actually going to get something, but then a week ago she told me she decided against it, in case there was some sort of problem where she needed to be alert to put on an oxygen mask.
That's awesome. I'm sure a flight attendant would try to help you out! 
It's all about lack of control. And being locked into a small enclosed space with so many people for several hours. 
And the unfamiliar, creepy noises that planes make, etc. etc.
for you getting the groceries. Good luck to your niece. I hope you feel better soon. Rest up and take care of yourself. 
Just read that NASA article. Interesting. But a little bit TMI on the STD mention, article writer!
I haven't read that, just some regular stuff here. Please link me.
Ah well if it works for you it's good.
THIS!
Most situations, if you're uncomfortable or decide you really can't do it, you can leave. On a plane, you're totally stuck. It's all about lack of control. You're off work today?
YES, someone who understands! I always think that when I try to articulate why I'm afraid, I'll sound nuts.
I've had many different control issues for most of my life. 
Exactly - I always bolt whenever I'm starting to get freaked out, but on a plane you can't. Hence, my need to be heavily medicated so that I can be calm and somewhat rational (ie: passed out asleep ) the entire time.
Thanks Jem!
We have this thing at work where you can ring in from 7.25am and request a "duvet day". For some reason my work calls them snail days. Its so hard to get through to the team you have to ring for them but after 2mins of hitting redial I got through. 
Was sooo tired this morning as didn't sleep well so got a lie in.
VP
Cori. Sorry to hear you are so sick.
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