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John Hirst

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Forecast

Here is today’s forecast for the body,
a combined ‘weather or not’ report
incorporating our travel update.

A deep depression will pass over the
head around midday, causing it to
cloud over, bringing with it outbreaks
of gloom and despondency.
These will gradually clear by late
afternoon following Diazepam.

Congestion is expected to continue
on all routes leading to the chest.
Airways are currently restricted
to one passage, a build-up of phlegm
is unavoidable.
These will lift and disperse later in
the day following nebulised Ventolin.

Intermittent pain is forecast for the
central back region, particularly
in the weak vertebrae districts,
travel over these areas with care.
Regular dosages of strong pain-
killers will ease the trouble-spots.

A flood warning has been issued
for the kidney and bowel areas.
Heavy bleeding will continue
throughout the day and into the night.
Water retention may well cause some
damage as high pressure builds up.
Morphine is on hand in cases of emergency.

General circulation will be erratic, clammy
with flushes in the mid-regions but cold and
numbing in the extremities.

The picture for tonight is expected to remain
restless, followed by a lull of Temazepam.
Tomorrow and the rest of the week will
remain unsettled.

The long-term forecast is changeable,
bringing mood-swings in from the north.

Overall the outlook is bleak.

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