My grandmother didn’t drink, but when it was needed, she would have a hot toddy and that would help relieve whatever the ailment was. Hot water, honey(natural anti-biotic) and a jigger of the best Ky bourbon you can buy.
The 1930s MGM actress Thelma Todd was known as Hot Toddy but MGM created a new nickname for her “The Ice Cream Blonde” which they felt was more suitable for the family-friendly films they were famous for.
100 proof peppermint schnapps is my go to. It opens the nose, cools the sore throat, suppresses coughing, decongests lungs, and relieves aches and discomfort. Take another shot glass whenever symptoms get out of control
When my Grandfather was in the nursing home, his doctor prescribed him a daily shot of Old Granddad whiskey. The nurse would bring the bottle around on her med cart.
Whisky (or at pinch whiskey (Irish and Bourbon)) as an anti-viral/biotic, Lemon juice (Vitamin C), honey for the sore throat and anything else that honey does, hot water to bring it all together (it is a HOT tody), and drink at the first sign of symptoms before you go to bed. It works for me.
ronaldspence 12 months ago
Maybe he will sleep through the worst of it Fred
kbyrdleroy123 12 months ago
If he wants to make hot toddies then let him.
Zykoic 12 months ago
Yeah, no.
silberdistel 12 months ago
Oh yes, hot toddies :-D I remember a vibrant discussion here on a former-later Fred strip. Finnygirl was still with us.
This strip was my first laugh today, thank you, Fred and Mr. Graham :-)
stairsteppublishing 12 months ago
My grandmother didn’t drink, but when it was needed, she would have a hot toddy and that would help relieve whatever the ailment was. Hot water, honey(natural anti-biotic) and a jigger of the best Ky bourbon you can buy.
saylorgirl 12 months ago
It was and still is a good way to knock out a cold.
juicebruce 12 months ago
Mrs Dear please join Mr Dear and make your own Hot Toddy . Thus the frown will become a smile on your face like Mr Dear ;-)
Calvinist1966 12 months ago
The 1930s MGM actress Thelma Todd was known as Hot Toddy but MGM created a new nickname for her “The Ice Cream Blonde” which they felt was more suitable for the family-friendly films they were famous for.
Dobber Premium Member 12 months ago
Love the look on Mr. Dear’s face.
Gandalf 12 months ago
Cold ‘medications’ are a scam. Go well the all-natural relief! The man’s on the right track!
BigDaveGlass 12 months ago
At least he’s happy!
PoodleGroomer 12 months ago
100 proof peppermint schnapps is my go to. It opens the nose, cools the sore throat, suppresses coughing, decongests lungs, and relieves aches and discomfort. Take another shot glass whenever symptoms get out of control
SusieB 12 months ago
I’ve never had one. Luckily I don’t catch colds very often
'IndyMan' 12 months ago
Maybe Mrs. Dear had some other activity in mind that is precluded by Mr. Dear’s present activity ! ! !
darcyandsimon 12 months ago
Why is Mrs. Dear so angry? He’s putting himself (and possibly her) out of his misery…
ChukLitl Premium Member 12 months ago
Time is the only cure. Any of the other stuff may make you feel better ’til then.
JanBic Premium Member 12 months ago
When my Grandfather was in the nursing home, his doctor prescribed him a daily shot of Old Granddad whiskey. The nurse would bring the bottle around on her med cart.
Martin 78 12 months ago
After a few, you won’t care.
The Pro from Dover 12 months ago
Dr Mcgillicuddy’s Mentholmint Schnapps.
KenDHoward1 12 months ago
Hey, everything is better with alcohol, in moderation, of course … ;)
KeithJ63 12 months ago
The old remedies are the best remedies….
g.iangoodson 12 months ago
Whisky (or at pinch whiskey (Irish and Bourbon)) as an anti-viral/biotic, Lemon juice (Vitamin C), honey for the sore throat and anything else that honey does, hot water to bring it all together (it is a HOT tody), and drink at the first sign of symptoms before you go to bed. It works for me.
anncorr339 12 months ago
Of course Fred 6ou wold say that