I think it sounds like you guys are talking about a close cousin of this virus called the ‘copiavirus’. The symptoms are similar. If infected, there’s a fever. That fever can express itself as a desire to buy or sell paddle related stuff. Probably the worst case I ever saw was a huge pink sale hanging in our room a few years ago. ;D The fever also creates a strong desire to infect others by sitting in close proximity swapping tales of yesteryear and woe. All it takes is one sicko to infect the room. It’s the sadistic pleasure that is derived from infecting others that some find puzzling or disgusting. ;D

You know that a sick person has entered the room when there’s a stuffed map case in hand. You want to steer clear of that guy. I mean, who carries an armload of maps to walk around a motel? Can a guy like that possibly be trusted in the woods? ;D If you have the fever, it’s impossible to make rational decisions. It’s not unusual for spouses to question decisions. It’s like ‘how many kinds of stoves do you need?’ The spouse is infected when she doesn’t realize that it’s the wrong question to ask. ;D

Sorry if I stepped on any toes. With knee replacement having been deferred until after Copia, I stumble around a lot.