[pct-l] Giardia

[Paul Robison]

Personally I think 'mm, no thanks, looks great but germs and such'. Or anything like that is just fine.

I carry unique and novelty foods and typically pour into the hands of those I share with... People want to try my home dried bacon bits etc

I carry a disproportionate amount of hand sanitizer to my pack weight,  and I've never had giardia ... I did have botchalism once from eating bird poop, nearly died.

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On 2011-01-10, at 4:55 PM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:

> This story, and all the other talk recently about Giardia has prompted me to
> ask this question.
> 
> I'm counting on the trail to be a friendly place. I'm in the habit of
> sharing my food with fellow hikers, and accept graciously when they return
> in kind. This practice now has me uneasy. I think I will plan to politely
> decline the offers, but I'm concerned some may take it as unfriendly.
> 
> How would you phrase your politely declining their offer of food? I'll
> probably still offer to share food, but will want to pour it into their hand
> rather then let them reach into my bags. ;)
> 
> I'm guessing, "no thanks, I don't want the runs" would be less than polite
> :P
> Maybe, "thank you, but I want to make sure I stay healthy all the way to
> Canada". That sounds better, but maybe a bit, ummm... what's the word? Too
> nice?
> 
> I know, something I probably don't need to worry about. In fact, I'm
> reluctant to click send... If you're reading this, I guess I did :)
> 
> On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Brian Forestell
> <briandid at telusplanet.net>wrote:
> 
>> Heh All
>> 
>> I have been backpacking since I was 16, which in my case is almost 40
>> years...
>> 
> [clip]
> 
>> Trouble
>> 
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