Re: BIP: Curt

Yup, that's the condition I had in mind when I said "a not uncommon
phenomenon" (I love that book). I've asked friends, and some are
immune, but not many.  However a truly stinking cold or flu is
something else! Then staying in bed, as you did, is the best option. 

Ted.

--- In backpackgeartesters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, ken bennett
<bennettk@xxxx> wrote:
> On 9/16/05 12:21 PM, "Edward Ripley-Duggan" <erd@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> > That is totally miserable. Often before a longer trip I get
> > anticipatory aches, snuffles etc. (not an uncommon phenomenon,
> > apparently), 
> 
> 
> Ah, you had Fletcheritis. A well-known condition first described in The
> Complete Walker. I won't detail the cure here in a public forum, but you
> could look it up....
> 
> --Ken B




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