You forgot to mention Gump Worsley!

Thanks Led, and here's hoping you and your touring club can continue to keep that evil virus at bay.

Well done fighting this nasty virus but you are a tough guy. Lot's of folks succumbing around here but so far none of my local touring club, maybe the outdoors, sun and fresh air we ride in helps. So far I've avoided it, or have I, you never know what's around the corner and life has no guarantees. Wishing The Feeshko al the best.

Glad to hear she's not miserable.

I have toadmit, every sniffle I have, and every time I don't have a lot of zip on the bike, it's in the back of my mind: is this covid talking or just one of those days?

It sure was a beautiful hike and it was great to get out early.

So far, she hasn't begged me to give her the virus. And despite our precautions, she just tested positive this morning. Her symptoms are pretty mild too, thank goodness.

Thanks, Rocky. It was a great hike, but it can't compare to your hike yesterday in the Yorkshire Dales.

Yeah. I tested positive two weeks after getting my second booster, but had no obvious symptoms. I had visited (and stayed overnight with) a friend the previous week, who informed me the following Tuesday that he had tested positive and indeed had many symptoms. It's not clear whether either of us exposed and infected the other, or if it was coincidence.

I've definitely gotten quite blase about it at this point. I'll mask if and when asked, as well as in places like grocery stores and other large marts o commerce, but I do not fear to eat indoors at cafes or even bars. When on tour, especially a long tour, your options can be quite limited so what's the alternative?

Glad you aren't any worse off, and that it seems to be passing quickly. Don't give it to The Feeshko. Even if she begs you to.

What a great hike!

Two enthusiastic THWOPS to this comment. Thank you.

A funny memory of your suffering, Keith. And thanks for the caveat, but it comes a bit late for my bibulioric activity.

Sounds painful. I hope you didn't get brain freeze to add to the discomfort of a very full bladder.

You'd win that bet. The Kinni is still a hidden little haven for trout fishermen. River Falls used to have a cool fly fishing shop. I should have checked to see if it was still there. I have my doubts. On the other hand, if such a small town can support two bike shops, I shouldn't be surprised if it could support a store that sells expensive trout fishing rods.

Yes, I've definitely considered the winery as a possible source. Now, after further Covid research, I've learned that it could go further back than that. People can have the virus 2-14 days before they ever develop any symptoms. Damn, I can't be expected to remember EVERY place I've been for the last two weeks.

Interesting. Related to what you said, I called my dentist's office to cancel a teeth cleaning appointment I had scheduled for August 4th. I assumed they didn't want anybody who had Covid within the last couple of weeks. The person who took the call said, "no problem--the new CDC guidelines say you can come in five days after the onset of Covid symptoms as long as you have no fever."

"Shouldn't I wait until I test negative for Covid?" I asked.

"No," she answered without concern, "people are testing negative several weeks after all symptoms have disappeared."

I've been reading that testing after the 5-day quarantine is kind of a waste of time and money.