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Home » I’m NOT in Paris… I’m in bed…

I’m NOT in Paris… I’m in bed…


Yes, our flight was cancelled yesterday, and we had tentatively planned to travel on Sunday to Paris, but…

I now have flu. Literally at 1 p.m. on Thursday I was sitting with friends, chatting and having a good time, and by 2 p.m. I was in bed under four blankets, shivering and feeling ghastly…

The ghastly continues. The trip has been canceled for now.

View of Lake Michigan in the snow

The view from bed – that’s Lake Shore Drive in the foreground, and that big “field” is actually Lake Michigan… And it’s still snowing! At least I have something pretty to see, right?



Happily, I have already assembled small blog posts for the time that I was supposed to be away, so I won’t have to work while I’m recuperating! Small blessings, but I’ll take them.

love,
Janice

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02.10.18 47 Comments

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  1. Laura Jantek says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Feel better soon! Lots of sleep and liquids!

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  2. Helen says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Love your posts the most! So get well soon and take the time you need for full recovery so you can resume your especially wonderful blog . . . that I cannot wait to read every morning, whether it's a beautiful new one or whether I study an older one. If there were a Grammy for fashion and wardrobe bloggers, you would get the top "Blogger of the Year" honors!

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  3. Hallie says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Oh dear. How awful for you. Twice canceling a lovely trip to Paris. Stay warm, be well, drink tea. Peace.

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  4. Duchesse says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Gah! So sorry you have the flu. But now would be a hard time to get around in Paris, what with the snow for which they lack equipment to handle. (If you will be there in May, let me know!)

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  5. Lori says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    Your posts this week have been hitting them out of the park — thank you, thank you for these analytical think-throughs. I'm recovering from the flu and it is slow — take things easy, but sit up often to prevent pneumonia, etc. As disappointing as it is to have to cancel Paris, I am sure you agree that it is much better to be ill at home than abroad.

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  6. Taste of France says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Yikes! At least you weren't ON the plane when it hit. Get well soon!

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  7. celkalee says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    so, so sorry. it is absolutely everywhere. hope you will be able to travel when you are recovered. nothing worse than being in Paris and being sick!!

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  8. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    Sorry to hear this but it is better to be ill at home rather than in a different country. Take care of yourself and don't try to do anything but rest.

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  9. The Pouting Pensioner says

    February 10, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    You poor lady. Imagine if the flu had started after you'd left? Keep snug, rest, drink water and accept all the kind offers of help that I'm sure are coming your way. Hugs, x

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  10. Scottie says

    February 10, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Oh man . . . take care! Blah on the flu!

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  11. Madame Là-bas says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    That's so disappointing! I hope that you feel better soon.

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  12. Lynn says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Sorry to hear about both the flu and the cancelled trip. Take care of yourself. The flu season has not been a great one.

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  13. Bea says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Your littlest buddy had it this week too. The other two and I have colds but all e flu swabs were negative. Take care of yourself. Love you. Tom said, poor girl!!

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  14. Mama Squirrel says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Oh no as well! So disappointing for you. Please take care, get well soon.

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  15. Melissa says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Oh no! Get well soon.

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  16. Katya & Jude's Mom says

    February 10, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    So sorry to hear of the cancelled trip and you getting the flu. Please test and take your time recovering. Maybe Paris in the Spring! Healing hugs, Stefanie

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  17. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    I hope you'll get better soon.
    If it is any consolation, Paris seems to be really struggling with snow and bad weather right now, so this wouldn't have been the best moment to visit.

    -Sara K.-

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  18. Kimm says

    February 10, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I'm so sorry your trip is cancelled yet again. Hope you recover quickly from the flu!

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  19. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    Oh no, that's no fun! I'm sorry you missed your trip to Paris.

    And please don't worry about your blog until you feel better. Get lots of rest, and plenty of water, tea, and chicken noodle soup!

    Deb in Ohio

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  20. Birgit Knutsen says

    February 10, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Oh no! Here's to a speedy recovery!

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  21. Karen S. says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    Oh no! I'm so sorry! I pray you feel better soon. Take care of yourself <3. Hugs, Karen S.

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  22. Kathryn Pledger says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    Hope you feel better soon.

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  23. Brita Graham says

    February 11, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Healing wishes!

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  24. Maurita Plouff says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    It may be a mercy that the flight was cancelled. Imagine how spectacularly awful it would be to feel that terrible on the plane, and then to land, only to be sick in Paris, rather than having fun. I hope you recover soon!

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  25. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    February 11, 2018 at 2:22 am

    Oh NO! I so hope that you will not suffer too long and Paris will be there for you when you are well….perhaps a Spring in Paris will be on your radar!
    Take care

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  26. rnp58 says

    February 11, 2018 at 4:36 am

    Feel better, Janice! J'espère que tu te sens mieux!

    Ken Ross

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  27. Kay dancingbrushpainting.blogspot.com says

    February 11, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Oh dang!! So sorry you're sick. But that view is awesome.

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  28. Carole Hustead says

    February 11, 2018 at 1:55 am

    So sorry you have the flu. Take care of yourself… we will be here when you are well again.

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  29. Elizabeth Ellen Carter says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Oh no! I hope you feel better soon!

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  30. Mary says

    February 11, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Not nice, Mother Nature. Hope you have a quick recovery.

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  31. Lynne in NC says

    February 11, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Hope you feel better soon. Love your positive outlook – "at least I have something pretty to see…" Wishing you a speedy recovery. Cheers!

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  32. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Warm non-shivery hugs Carol S

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  33. Shrebee says

    February 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Janice,
    Don’t worry about posting for us , you just take care of you ! Get better hugs are coming atcha’ ! Meanwhile, hapoy dreams of Spring in Paris ! This trip was just not meant to be .

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    • Shrebee says

      February 11, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Happy, not hapoy.

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  34. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    Girl, you have had a rough time trying to get to Paris lately. But it will be all the more sweeter when you finally do! Take care of yourself and praying you recover quickly. Diane

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  35. webb says

    February 11, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    So sorry you're sick and having to postpone the trip … again! Thanks for the view of Lake Michigan. We are currently binge-watching "Shameless", so now i will imagine that you are watching out your window as Frank yells at the world from your "beach".

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  36. Nina says

    February 11, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I am so sorry you are sick with the flu and missing out on a trip. Sending wishes for a speedy recovery your way.

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  37. Margie from Toronto says

    February 11, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    So sorry to hear about your illness, believe me I sympathize as I've had it now for about 10 days – and yes, it came almost as quickly as your's did. Just been doing the usual – resting and lots of fluids. Give yourself the time to recover.

    PS – found this website today – just shows you where you might find fashion & accessory pieces! Get well soon.

    https://www.houseofhackney.com/clothing.html

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  38. Gail Finke says

    February 11, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    It's a bad one this year, take care and I hope you feel better soon!

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  39. Noelle says

    February 12, 2018 at 12:47 am

    What a miserable alternative to Paris! I’m so sorry.

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  40. Gail says

    February 12, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    Oh, Janice. I'm so sorry that you're sick–and that you've had to cancel your Paris trip yet again! Sending all healing thoughts your way.

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  41. Jennifer says

    February 12, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Dear Janice, I’m sorry you missed your trip. The flu is no joke. We’ve been through it at our house. I hope you will recuperate quickly!

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  42. Sue says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Dear Janice So sorry to hear that you're ill and particularly that you've had to postpone your Paris trip yet again. I know it's a huge disappointment, however it might be a blessing in disguise as Paris has had a lot of snow (I know that won't be new for you!) and the forecast looks like it's cold and wet over the next few days. Fingers crossed that it will be third time lucky for you! Sending hugs. Sue

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  43. Rainbowsandglories says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    So very sorry you are so ill & that you are missing your Paris vacation. I'll join all your readers in sending thoughts of healing & love, especially on Valentine's day

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    February 13, 2018 at 5:00 am

    We’ve been through it at our house. I hope you will recuperate quickly

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  45. Kathy Eimers Chandler says

    February 17, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Oh, Janice!

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  46. Priscilla Waller says

    February 12, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    As one of your other fans said “Gah”. So sorry. Take care of your self.

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