[pct-l] Trail Addiction? Self Test

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

> Yes. There's a twelve step program to cure the addiction. If the steps
don't cure it the first
> time, keep going and try the steps again.
>
> Datto
>
>

You're right Datto  (is this Indiana "Dat Toe")

And the first step is to Admit that you are a Hike-a-holic.  

Here is a SELF TEST for those in doubt:


Are You a Hike-a-holic?

Answer yes or no to the following questions and tally your answers at the
bottom.

1.	Do you lose time from work due to hiking?

2.	Is hiking making your home life unhappy?

3.	Do you ever hike because you are shy with other people?

4.	Is hiking affecting your reputation?

5.	Have you ever felt remorse after hiking?

6.	Have you ever gotten into financial difficulties as a result of hiking?

7.	Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when hiking?

8.	Does your hiking make you careless of your family's welfare?

9.	Has your ambition decreased since hiking?

10.	Do you crave a hike at a definite time daily?

11.	Do you want a hike the next morning?

12.	Does hiking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

13.	Has your efficiency decreased since hiking?

14.	Is hiking jeopardizing your job or business?

15.	Do you hike to escape from worries or trouble?

16.	Do you hike alone?

17.	Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of hiking?

18.	 Has your physician ever treated you for hiking?

19.	Do you hike to build up your self confidence?

20.	Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of hiking?

Total Yes Answers__________
Total No Answers  __________
If you answered yes to ONE of the above questions you may be an
hike-a-holic.
If you answered yes to TWO of the above questions, you are a hike-a-holic.
If you answered yes to THREE or more of the above questions, you definitly
are a hike-a-holic.