A Proper Northern Cold . . .

Have succumbed to a reet proper northern cold. None of that ladylike dabbing of lacy hanky under one's nose.
Oh, no! This is Gale Force 10 stuff! Roll of Aldi loo paper to hand - Beechams Powders - Friar's Balsam - and a final whisky and hot water toddy with a squeeze of lemon before bed.
I'll not tire you with intimate details - suffice to say I feel bloomin' miserable.