> >>
> > Ack.  I can see where that would make for interesting times.
> 
> Started with a bad sinus infection..and since I'm allergic to most 
antibiotics,
> well yeah was not fun..
> 
I'd be in the same boat.  My sinus crud is more of a chronic problem, but 
no antibiotics for me either.

> > likely to leave me on the couch rather than on my feet.  Double ack.
> 
> Yeah that must be a bummer.  I remember going on such high doses.. They 
only
> worked on me if I hadn't had prednisone or cortisone in over a year.. was
> weird.. but I was happy when they stopped it as I got older.

One reason to look forward to menopause?
 
> >> a severe reaction to corn products it means avoiding so many products.
> 
> > I.E. just about everything.
> 
> Yes.  She can eat lettuce. (that's silly, but you know what I mean :))

Yep - a friend of mine was born with celiac disease.
 
> > Except the prosciutto.  But I do have chunks of pancetta in the freezer!
> 
> I've even used slices of ham when I've had to.. pancetta sounds great. :)
> 
It's bacon. Bacon is good.