Could Do With a Wash

Dear Dr T,
One hot Easter a group of us, returning from a trip to the Bogong High Plains, stopped at Bogong Village for a bite to eat before the long drive home. After ordering our food and sitting down, the management opened the window next to us allowing a stiff cold breeze to blow in. Some customers were seen talking to the manager who then came over and asked us to leave as we were offending his other patrons with the smell of our unwashed bodies. Is this intolerant or what?
yours, Smelly Walker

Dear Smelly,
I've received similar complaints but from the other side of the fence. Like the one about my previous correspondent who smelled just as rank as you, only this was before the walk started. Or what about poor old "Nauseous Walker" who had to share a tent for several days with someone who never washed or cleaned his teeth. In the interests of personal hygiene and thought for others, Dr. T always has a wash no matter what the temperature after a walk.

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