MissSophia Posted October 19, 2017 #4876 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks Jeff............and have also signed 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 19, 2017 #4877 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Asking for a bit of advice from my Cooler friends.....I fly to BCN Nov. 8th. Last year, when I did so, I arrived so sick...horrible congestion, cough etc. The first three days of my cruise were terrible! This year, I've been loading up on Vitamin C, getting flu shot, have my hand sanitizer, handiwipes, and even got a recommended face mask....any tried and true suggestions??? Thanks...Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted October 19, 2017 #4878 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Penny, I assume the symptoms are not from allergies, but probably from exposure to germs, especially from cold sufferers on the airplane. If you are traveling Coach, my recommendation is to secure an isle seat. This is what I do, in order to minimize nearness to other people who may have a cold. I hope somebody else comes with another idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSophia Posted October 19, 2017 #4879 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Penny......you've had exactly what I've had following the last two cruises and it's a right pain.. but at least l was home! I honestly don't think you can do any more than you are.....l do the same but you never know what you pick up on the aircraft....hope others may have some ideas. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 19, 2017 #4880 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks All, very much appreciated. Penny the most likely cause is simply the choice of airline and of course the length of your flight, in that all have different settings they set for air recycling. This is a bit of research that explains the problem which is unlikely to be preventable whatever you try to do except that you should leave your air vent on and having it point directly to your face as this creates a better barrier around your face. http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/341533/5_OriginalResearch_AerotoxicSyndrom_ENG.pdf https://www.iata.org/whatwedo/safety/health/Documents/guidance-medical-response-cabin-air-events.pdf Hear is a newspaper article and some tips for asthma sufferers that might help .... http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/846704/airline-secrets-plane-air-vent https://www.asma.org/asma/media/asma/Travel-Publications/HEALTH-TIPS-FOR-AIRLINE-TRAVEL-Trifold-2013.pdf Today a new toy arrived for the kitchen and I'm just making our first supper. Cream of muschroom soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 19, 2017 #4881 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thank you and I'm flying BA Business. Last year Iberia Business......Fingers crossed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 19, 2017 #4882 Share Posted October 19, 2017 BA are from recall better at recycling than many due somewhat to pilot and aircrew union pressure. Depending on what plane you are on should decide which seat to choose. If it is a forward cabin then sit as far forward as possible. The only other thing is lots of water to keep hydrated seems to help some of the feeling of being "blocked up". Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 19, 2017 #4883 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That is interesting, Jeff. I usually do fly BA but last year the MEX BCN direct looked enticing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 19, 2017 #4884 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The Fashion show was a lot of fun:D.......I enjoyed myself very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted October 19, 2017 #4885 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Lois, I'm so glad you enjoyed it much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted October 19, 2017 #4886 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Great to hear, Lois! Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 20, 2017 #4887 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Good Afternoon Coolers, Lunch today was home made kedgeree soup with bread ... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted October 20, 2017 #4888 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Jeff, looks lovely, but what is kedgeree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 20, 2017 #4889 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Jeff, I see your pics of your wonderful meals first thing and then spend the day thinking about food. Not fair!! Looks delicious...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted October 20, 2017 #4890 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Jeff does manage to get the digestive juices flowing on a daily basis. Not good for my waistline, given that we have 3 weeks of vacation coming up! Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 20, 2017 #4891 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Jeff does manage to get the digestive juices flowing on a daily basis. Not good for my waistline, given that we have 3 weeks of vacation coming up! Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app The dishes that you post look delicious also! I, too, have a cruise coming up. We sail from BCN on Nov. 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 20, 2017 #4892 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Good afternoon all ....... and thanks for all the encouraging comments - re the results of the new kitchen toy! It's far better than I expected. Our appetitites get smaller and I'd been thinking that sometimes I really feel like something much less complicated and far simpler - ans some freshly made soup and some nice bread, but the thing turning me off was always cleaning the Magimix. I'd been thinking about the real self-indupgence of a Thermomix but I just think it too expensive and just couldn't bring myself to do it. So a soup maker that sautés fitted the exact bill ...... and it has a monster blender build in. Cams, it was really not a recipe just an idea I had which worked very well. Smoked haddock, smoked streaky bacon, onions, a little turnip, some charlottes, fresh parsley, curry powder, veg buillon and milk. It took just over twenty minutes in total. It was good. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo mi! Posted October 20, 2017 #4893 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The dishes that you post look delicious also! I, too, have a cruise coming up. We sail from BCN on Nov. 10th. Your meals onboard will be should be very special given the South American chefs that will be preparing their specialities........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSophia Posted October 20, 2017 #4894 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Jeff, looks lovely, but what is kedgeree? Cam it's a rice based dish with smoked haddock and boiled eggs...can be found on many a breakfast menu and is very tasty....I'm sure Jeff can be more specific and find a pic.....😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 20, 2017 #4895 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted October 20, 2017 #4896 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks Jeff and Miss.S. for explaining the exotic (for me) kedgeree...don't know if I would like it...need to keep refining my tastes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 20, 2017 #4897 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Cams, I think the dish originated for Brits during the time of Empire and India, and was brought back to blighty as sort of breakfast dish. A sort of breakfast pilaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camillus112 Posted October 20, 2017 #4898 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I understand that breakfast is a complete meal for some Europeans (not for Italians, Spaniards, and others). Somehow in the USA breakfast has changed to be very light as well (due to the rat race). So, for many years I've only had orange juice, coffee (strong PR) and fruit or crackers. I cannot see myself with this breakfast, although I'm sure it would be delish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted October 20, 2017 #4899 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I only eat brekkies when away from home Cams. Except when we have a rare brunch with everything for a sort of lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted October 21, 2017 #4900 Share Posted October 21, 2017 The other good thing about kedgeree is that not only does it taste good when you eat it but you also get the taste repeating throughout the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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