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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=3>Unsupported JMT
Reinhold writes: S</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
face="Comic Sans MS" color=#000000 size=3>ome guys on this list are fruitier
than fruit cakes.....nuttier than the nuttiest corn nuts.......probably the
result of to many nights at high elevation resulting in oxygen deprivation,
which in turn causes brain cells to die, which in turn gives rise to a
condition known in medical circles as ''MORONIC DISORDER''....very
frequently associated with long distance hiking......can be fatal if left
untreated.......seek medical help immediately. Wheeeeeeeeeeeew is a
nurse and may be familiar with this disorder and might be able to offer
advice.</FONT></DIV>
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color=#000000 size=3>Switchback replies: I resemble that remark. I was
planning on giving a talk tomorrow in Long Beach, CA on "Moronic Disorders
and the PCT Hiker". I was going to cover the history, treatment, and long
term effects of this common trail malady.</FONT></DIV>
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color=#000000 size=3>There are many PCT hikers, especially thru hikers, who
exhibit recurring symptoms. They find the need to wear their old PCT
hiking clothes around the house. They want to campout in their backyard in
their hiking shelter. They play endlessly with their gear --- packing and
repacking. They search the Internet ruthlessly seeking new gear
ideas. Cabin fever hits them harder than with normal folks, who often
don't even know what that is. Receiving an REI gift certificate is one of
their happiest moments. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=3>Yes, the old Moronic Hiking Disorder
syndrome. Well known and the scourge of the hiking community.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=3>Sincerely, Dr. Switchback</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=3>"<EM>If people persist in
trespassing upon the grizzlies' territory, we must accept that the grizzlies,
from time to time, will harvest a few trespassers." ---
</EM></FONT></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=3>Edward
Abbey</FONT></DIV><BR>
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