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Martin Hodges's avatar

Well, your husband is at one with nature, and nature abhors a vacuum, doesn’t it?

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Fran Hill's avatar

BOOM!! Excellent joke!

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Sarah Kiely's avatar

He hates being hoovered... just spat out my tea. Brilliant.

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Micki Rose's avatar

Haha, was that our Scottish retreat? The shedding peat bog was very useful as little piles of soil around the trees we were painting as I recall!

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Fran Hill's avatar

That's the one!

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Deborah Jenkins's avatar

🤣🤣This is hilarious. I can't believe you actually had a peat bath. And tried to hoover your husband. Also, confettied is my new favourite word. Love it.

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Fran Hill's avatar

Thanks so much, pal!

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SC Skillman's avatar

Yes I've heard mudbaths are good for you, Fran, but have never tried one (many animals love them including rhinos, elephants, & pigs). I have however tried a solitary confinement flotation tank in the past (which is scary but cleaner than what you describe, and doesn't hide things in nooks & crannies in your body). I think you're brave to try the mud bath! I admit the aftermath does sound uncomfortable! I loved it when you said it helps you remember the many nooks & crannies!

Sheila

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Fran Hill's avatar

I can't see anything about the term 'solitary confinement flotation tank' that would persuade me to go anywhere near one!

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SC Skillman's avatar

You may find it referred to as a Sensory Deprivation or Isolation Tank - a dark, soundproof tank filled with a foot of salt water. I found it terrifying. I kept the lid ajar with a towel. It was like being in a coffin. (Says quite a bit about my psychological condition). Been claustrophobic ever since.

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