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December 29, 2018 12:00

The recent bout of lurgy
Made a bee-line for my eyes,
So, although I’m feeling better,
It was really no surprise
That every post I scheduled,
Both the reblogged ones and mine,
I found I’d set for publishing
In twenty-sixty-nine.

The keyboard’s playing up again,
My fingers are no better,
Between them I’m mistyping stuff
And every other letter
Is disappearing, though I’ve pressed
With forefinger and thumb
(Though keys may just be sticking
On an errant Christmas crumb…)

And so, now posts are scheduled,
What with hands and eyes that ache,
I’m turning the computer off
And giving them a break.

Okay, I’ll be checking in, but my time online will be minimal for a few days, while my eyes get chance to sort themselves out.

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50 Responses to “Running silent(ish)”

  1. You poor thing, Sue – I hope you recover sooooooon ❤️❤️❤️

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    By The Story Reading Ape on December 29, 2018 at 12:08

    1. Thanks, Chris… a few days away from the screen should do it, I hope 🙂

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 13:47

      1. 🦍❤️🦍

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        By The Story Reading Ape on December 29, 2018 at 13:51

  2. Get well soon Sue 😍

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    By Ritu on December 29, 2018 at 12:11

    1. Thanks, Ritu 🙂

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 13:47

  3. feel better soon

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    By ksbeth on December 29, 2018 at 12:40

    1. Thank you 🙂

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 13:47

  4. Get well soon Sue. Happy New Year.

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    By pensitivity101 on December 29, 2018 at 12:42

    1. Thanks, Di. Happy New Year!

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 13:48

      1. 🙂

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        By pensitivity101 on December 29, 2018 at 16:53

  5. I’m sure a break will do you good. Enjoy!

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    By trentpmcd on December 29, 2018 at 12:57

    1. I hope so. Thanks, Trent.

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 13:48

  6. Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
    Sue is feeling under the weather – please call over and show her some love 🤗

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    By The Story Reading Ape on December 29, 2018 at 13:27

  7. Get better very soon 💜

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    By willowdot21 on December 29, 2018 at 13:58

    1. Thanks, Willow ❤

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 16:00

      1. 💓

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        By willowdot21 on December 29, 2018 at 16:03

  8. Oh, I’m sorry about your eyes. I have dry eyes and know how horrible it is to have sore eyes. I use a spray which you spray on the eyelids and it helps – as long as I do it before my eyes are red and stinging and watering (despite being ‘dry’ my eyes still water), whch of course I never do because when they’re fine I forget about them. And, yes, the computer screen is one of the worst culprits. I hope a few days away from the screen will help.

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    By Mary Smith on December 29, 2018 at 14:08

    1. So do I Mary, I think it is a post viral thingand hope it will ease fast with a break.

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 16:00

  9. Rest those eyes. I hope you are better soon, Sue ❤

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    By Alethea Kehas on December 29, 2018 at 14:42

    1. Thanks, Alethea ❤

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 15:59

  10. It’s a good idea to give your eyes a rest
    That is definitely for the best
    In a few days you can put them through the test
    And if they pass you’ll feel less stressed.

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    By Fandango on December 29, 2018 at 14:43

    1. I’ll be keeping off screen as much as I can

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 15:59

  11. Oh goodness, please rest your eyes, and you!! Feel better quickly. We’ll be here when you return. ❤

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    By Dorinda Duclos on December 29, 2018 at 15:10

    1. Thanks, Dorinda ❤

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 15:55

      1. ❤️

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        By Dorinda Duclos on December 29, 2018 at 19:55

  12. Get well soon ❤️

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    By Rad Gamer on December 29, 2018 at 15:12

    1. Thank you.

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 15:55

      1. ❤️😊

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        By Rad Gamer on December 29, 2018 at 17:34

  13. Oh! Best wishes for soon recreation Sue!!!!! Michael

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    By OIKOS™-Publishing on December 29, 2018 at 15:44

    1. Thanks,Michael 🙂

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 15:54

      1. My pleasure, Sue! Brit weather is …., but here its the same. ;-/

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        By OIKOS™-Publishing on December 29, 2018 at 17:29

  14. Get better soon, Sue. xxx

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    By Adele Marie on December 29, 2018 at 15:58

    1. Thanks, Adele ❤

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      By Sue Vincent on December 29, 2018 at 16:01

  15. Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.

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    By jenanita01 on December 29, 2018 at 18:24

    1. Thanks, Jaye x

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      By Sue Vincent on December 30, 2018 at 06:17

  16. Try to sleep, Sue…best thing for the eyes… Hope they get better soon!

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    By jenanita01 on December 29, 2018 at 18:28

    1. I will, Jaye, thank you. Hope you are feeling a bit better xx

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      By Sue Vincent on December 30, 2018 at 06:17

      1. I seem to be keeping it at arms length, just the awful headaches to contend with!

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        By jenanita01 on December 30, 2018 at 10:22

        1. Hope you get over it fast x

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          By Sue Vincent on December 30, 2018 at 10:34

          1. Hell of a way to bring in the New Year!

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            By jenanita01 on December 30, 2018 at 19:08

            1. I can think of better ways 😉

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              By Sue Vincent on December 31, 2018 at 07:45

  17. Eyesight is a precious thing – take care of those peepers!

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    By Eliza Waters on December 29, 2018 at 18:33

    1. Trying to, Eliza 🙂

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      By Sue Vincent on December 30, 2018 at 06:16

  18. Oh, Sue. Don’t assume a few days away from the screen will fix it. Eyes give you clues if something is not right. Hopefully you only need rest. Regardless, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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    By Jennie on December 31, 2018 at 02:11

    1. I think it is just post viral, but I’ll keep an eye on it 😉

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      By Sue Vincent on December 31, 2018 at 07:33

      1. That’s good! Love the humor. 😀

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        By Jennie on December 31, 2018 at 13:11

        1. 🙂

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          By Sue Vincent on December 31, 2018 at 13:33

  19. Great idea Sue. Step aside from the computer. We all need a break – especially a technical break. Our eyes will thanks us. Feel better soon. ❤

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    By dgkaye on December 31, 2018 at 02:27

    1. Thanks, debby. Limiting myself to comments at the moment. xx

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      By Sue Vincent on December 31, 2018 at 07:32

      1. Step away! The comments will be there when you’re up to it. Happy New Year!!! ❤

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        By dgkaye on December 31, 2018 at 17:32

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