The tradition continues- every year- usually about the third week of the run- I get the flu-.
This year it came early- Tuesday I was starting to feel it- today and for the next three days, if this follows the standard pattern- I will be sick- traditional flu- sometimes that takes me out for a weekend of the run- sometimes it clears up fast. The only blessing is that usually once I have had it- I;m not sick the rest of the winter. I get a yearly flu shot- I believe it keeps me well the rest of the winter.

I used to rail against the unfortunate timing, th eunfairness, the curse, etc etc- I dislike missing weekends in the Palace de Moo. But since this happens every year I just have to accept it as part of the process.

I have been told I kiss too many cousins- and I try to not drink from flasks- but I seem to be weak. Even with washing hands often and trying to be cleaver about it, I just can't resist some of my cousins warm greetings.. So I'm paying the price tonight- (cough, sniffle- HONK!)

At least its traditional.