My mother is a great believer in Manuka honey. She uses it for everything - you have a cough have some Manuka, there is a boil on your neck - have some manuka.

My eyes are still sore, my throat hurts, my nose drips, I feel rough. Yesterday I slept most of the day in between packing a case and ironing. Today I take more medication, drop youngest off at school and say goodbye as he heads off on the coach to Kingswood for the week and then go shopping. I found some Manuka honey all £12.99 of it for a small jar and desperate for anything to work now buy it.

I have had two teaspoons so far and realised why I hate honey so much. THough very sweet it has an aftertaste. But I shall persevere, yes I am that desperate. Hayfever I may have but I think I may have an infection as well as I am so lifeless, and feel fluey though I have none of the symptons of flu (if that makes sense). Mind you it is probably too late to do anything about the hayfever but if it eases the soreness and metallic taste in my throat when I cough then I will be pleased with that.

Right enough rambling better do something more constructive!

Have a good day xx