All the good thoughts, as per usual. It's hard being the sick one, and it's hard being the carer. On the other hand, I would come down for your onion soup, if I didn't think I"d bring microbes with me.

Thank you for the updates. They are useful for all your awesome friends who are fretting, rather, up north. (Also: I adore The Count of Monte Cristo and you have reminded me that I need to reread again soon.)