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by Boknaai » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:10 am
If you specifically asking about STD's and climbing, I have a little story and word of warning for you.....
It was a good few years back. After a gruelling day aiding up Africa Crag, I prepared to settle in for the night on the big ledge halfway up. It was then that I noticed, sitting in the corner was a frisky looking Himalayan Tahr. Her fur was gently ruffled by the evening breeze.... and she was making those enticing doe-eyes... at me!
We got chatting, shared a bottle of wine, one thing lead to another, and ....... when I woke up she was gone. GONE!!
By the time I'd pulled myself together, cursed my lonely luck, and finished bat-hooking my way up the last few pitches, the itch had started. By the time I got back to the car it was unbearable. I rushed off to the Medi-Clinic in town, to have my fears confirmed. Crab-lice! That Tahr-ty little hussy! Following the doctors advice, I had myself checked for other STD's, and would you know..... I had the dreaded Goatorrhea!
Well, now the Tahrs have now all been moved on to the great pasture in the sky, but as I continue to spend time on the mountain I secretly hope that my doey dream might still be wondering around..... looking for me.
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