Have you ever had to blow your nose so often you give up on the trash can and use the floor? Now that I am well again I feel like the guy who sweeps up empty cans after a big party. At least I know that they're all mine, even if I wasn't having any fun. Well, not much fun any way. I remember Heinlein writing of his vacation in Russia being enjoyable in the same sense hitting yourself in the face with a hammer is. It feels so good when you stop.

last modified May 6, 2003 at 14:46

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Unfortunately my current habitation lacks running water(except in the sense it runs out of the bucket). As the episode lasted for several days it might not have been practical to remain submerged for such an extended period. I was unable to sleep for several days in any event, for fear of drowning in my own nasal excretions. I went through four rolls of toliet paper (I prefer to spend my money on books) in that period so your landfill comment is well founded. I might try that if I get sick in the summer time.

65909 | posted by kaoslord on May 13, 2003 at 15:02

Whenever I find myself overflowing with unpleasant excretions, I just stay in the bath, or the lake, or whatever body of water is handy, until it passes. Much easier on the landfills.

64751 | posted by Fafner on May 6, 2003 at 17:41