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Oh I know! I love 'em with lots of mustard! I wish you could get them out here. My friend who wants me to bring some home with me tried them for the first time when he was on holiday in the States and has been dying for one ever since. They must put addictive chemicals in them. LOL!

And I will defo bring lots of moisturizer. My Mum lives in Utah which, despite it being winter there, is VERY dry. Even the snow is dry if that makes any sense. My husband can't cope with the combination of altitude and dryness, as everytime we visit, he gets nosebleeds.

I just get bad hair!  ??? 

Rua,

I'm wishing you the grandest of trips.  Enjoy every minute and if anyone wants to wait on you hand and foot, by all means, let them!

(((((HUGS)))))

SF

Poor Rua!

Old remedies work the best for colds.. lots of vitamin C of course.. if your nose gets clogged, trying steaming your head over a pot of good hot water with a towel over your head to keep in the steam.  It also helps to add some tea tree EO or Eucalyptis (sp?) EO to the pot.

Also, I'm not sure if they carry it there, but pregger ladies can take tylenol.  If you're still iffy about it, take half a dose.

Thank you Red and Nightowl. My mum bought me a jar of Vicks Vapo Rub which is absolutely the business! Love the stuff.

I'm hoping to be over this by next Friday. I hate flying with a stuffy nose! The pain! 

Ok, Rua.... I might be too naughty - but I looked through dozens of internet recipes - and this one sounds the most like "real" corn dogs - and a fun size, too.  Just think - If you start practicing now - you'll be one of the favorite mom's in your neighborhood - what child would NOT like these?!

Li'l Corn Dogs
1 pound little wieners or smokies - about 48
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons Shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
toothpicks
vegetable oil for frying
Dijon mustard

Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Stir in milk, then add shortening. Gently stir in egg until mixture is smooth.
Insert a toothpick into the end of each wiener, leaving about one inch of toothpick exposed.
Holding each wiener by the toothpick, dip into the corn batter. With a butter knife, spread the batter over the wiener so it is evenly covered.
Gently drop the wiener into hot oil (360°) in deep fryer and cook until golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Dijon mustard.
May be prepared, frozen, and stored in freezer bags. Heat frozen wieners for 8-12 minutes at 350 degrees.
Makes 48 corn dog snacks.

nightowl

Oooh - WOW! That's so brilliant! Thank you so much for those recipes, Nightowl! I can't wait to try them out. My child is going to love me! YAY! YAY!

I coloured my hair yesterday so that I don't scare my Mum and Dad away with my roots.

The colour came out fantastic...one of the best dye jobs in a long time. Then again, it could be because I haven't used Feria in months and it is hands down the most vibrant home colour I've come across.

I did a major conditioning afterwards, and now my hair is all nice and shiny. Eat your heart out, Pantene Pro-V commercials! 

I'm still battling with this bloomin' cold which has got me slightly worried for when I fly out this Friday. (My eustachian tubes in my ears are too small, so every time I fly, the pressure causes a pain that is absolutely excruciating. Makes me nearly cry!  Normally I would take a load of painkillers to try and curb it, but I can't now with the wee one.)

I usually go temporarily deaf after a flight. Having this cold is going to make things even more complicated - as it will extend this deafness to about a week.

"Hi Mum! I can't hear a word you're saying but it's great to see you!" LOL

I hate flying!