The 50th Party

So, one of the "must invite's" to the drinks and snacks occasion this Saturday had to be my brother, and his family! However, as of last weekend, he developed a bad dose of the flu, and had to see a doctor.
I warned him that he needed to be careful, as there is this swine flu going around, and from what he told me, he had at least 5 of 6 symptoms. So, he went off to the doctors on Monday, and informed me that a) He had blood taken for tests, b) he would only get his results by Saturday morning, c) he was quarantined to his bedroom, and d) he was given a dose of antibiotics.....
So, I was seriously concerned about his condition and dissapointed that he would no t be at the party. He did say that if he got the all clear on Saturday morning, he would come up anyway, but I wasn't too keen for him to come then as he would be tired after the 7 hour drive, wouldn't really enjoy the party, and would have to drive back home again on Sunday.
Yesterday on my drive home from work, I called him to see how he was. He moaned that I had woken him whilst he was having a nap on the couch. Nice, I call out of concerne, he complains. As I was pulling into the driveway at home, he called me, asking if I was home yet, as he knows that it can take upto 2 hours to drive home. So, whilst I took my stuff out of the car, I chatted to him, walked up the stairs to the front door, walked in, and walked into him!!!!

Yup, he has the flu, but confirmed not swine flu, and had come through early so as to make the most out of his trip!!! Man, it's a relief to know he's not too ill, and damn fine having him, and his wife, and my niece visiting us again. First time in 2 years!!
Welcome home ...

Salagatle!