This is absolutely a cold - one of the worst I have ever had! I was using First Defence but these germs got through! I've never had flu but this has felt pretty close. It is also virulent since all three people in close contact with it have got it. I haven't left the house for 3 days

! Must go out today to get more cold cures

! Still it could be worse - hopefully I won't get another before Southport.