Who else can't sleep?

Well, I think we're going Mexican and unlikely to do more than flick on to see the dress...after all, after Frederick got teary at seeing Mary, it can only be a non-event.  Unless the Markle rellies turn up in all their bogan glory!

Thanks @arpie.

Yes, there is a specific recipe for Coronation Chicken, plus lots of updated versions. I think 1952 British post-war rationing palates were a little different from ours!

Oh dear @kmakm  ... I hope your Dr can fix your infection quickly & you are feeling better VERY soon .... that definitely won't be making you feel well at all!  :(  Such a MONGREL this thing we have ..... and so many aspects to it.  Good vibes coming your way & big gentle hugs xx

Keith & I'll be watching the wedding - just chicken steaks I'm afraid ... is there actually a specific recipe for Coronation Chicken??

Have fun watching the Wedding, everyone - perchance a good night's sleep afterwards as well! :) 

@kmakm I am so pleased that you are going your Doctor.  If the wounds are infected they could well be making you feel worse emotionally too.  Oh, have a grand time tonight watching the wedding.  It will just be David (my husband) and I watching after he gets home from work.  Coronation Chicken is far more posh than the bangers and mash we will be having. :D  I had completely forgotten about Coronation Chicken hence bangers and mash. I could always make a red wine jus instead of gravy to take it up a notch :D. Have a good time and I hope the wounds settle quickly. Stay in touch. Ann

@annsan Not baths allowed I'm afraid! My incisions have to fully heal before I can indulge. I'm actually about to head off to the GP because in places they're scarlet and weeping. I think they're infected. Which is one of the things worrying me. It will be good to get that sorted out.

After that I'm going to potter in the kitchen and make Coronation Chicken to take to a friend's house tonight for the royal wedding. I'll be right dear @annsan, just at bottom of one of the dips on the rollercoaster ride that is breast cancer.

@kmakm oh I remember grey Victorian days that's for sure, so I don't think the weather will be helping you today. Can you do something nice for yourself?  Perhaps a slow soak in a comforting bath whilst listening to your favourite music? I am concerned about you.

Thank you @annsan, you're very sweet to say that. No sun here I'm afraid. It's a grey ol' Melbourne day.

@kmakm I hope you feel a little brighter soon.  As @arpie said, I hope there is sunshine where you are (beautiful day here in Brisbane) and that you can go outside and enjoy it. Just remember that we all understand you and are thinking of you. We don't expect you to always be strong.
@"Kiwi Angel" @Sister @arpie thank you for letting me know that this sleepless gig is normal and you all suffer it too.  As a night owl, I used to love staying up late and sleeping in late but this is a different thing altogether and no fun at all! I did eventually get some sleep, thank you.  Hugs, Ann

Thanks @arpie. I don't need to use ear plugs here but I do when I'm in India and they're excellent.

Here's to better days and nights for all of us.

Bucking the trend .... I had a wonderful sleep last night and am now trying to work out why - so I can duplicate it!!

I left my electric blanket on ‘low’ and felt warm and snug all night through ... but accept that if/when the hot flushes start - I won’t be using the Leccy then!!

I also forgot to close the window .... and I don’t think it was abnormally cold last night or I am sure the extra cold would have woken me!

I had 2 x watered down red wines ..... maybe that helped (I didn’t even have to get up to go to the loo either!) 

Weird .... but loved it.  I didn’t want to get out of bed, savouring that ‘contentment’ feeling!

Hoping everyone has better quality sleep tonight!! Xxx (including me!)