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Old 07-07-2008, 09:59 AM   #961 (permalink)
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PC at it's best. I guess I can now say I told you so
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:14 AM   #962 (permalink)
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If Jason DeMello had a blacksmith shop 100 years ago, this is
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Come to think of it, we sort of look like that now.
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It has a little clip on the back so I guess that I could attach it to something. Right now it's in my go-bag in one of the velcro pouches. I don't plan to turn it on unless the world is coming to an end. It has an "OK" button. I can activate the contraption, hit the OK button and it will text message my kids and let them where on the planet I am and that I'm "ok". But that's only if I'm not in cell phone range. (if the phone works, I'll call and say Hi)

Actually it's a clever little device and if you're in deep trouble, not a bad thing to have. My nature is such that I'd be VERY reluctant to activate it. Better to sling the ruck, canteens, firearm(s) and walk out IMO. I've done it before and I don't feel like a panzy. Frankly, setting off a satellite beacon (in my mind) is not unlike the little old lady on the TV commercial screaming "I've fallen - and I can't get up."

Still there could be a time, particularly if I came on somebody who'd been in a car wreck or something when I'd want to push the 911 button.
I have one and just used it for the first time in the backcountry in Yellowstone last week. I have the tracking feature and it worked great for people to see where we were (sends a location every 10 minutes). I'm like you, would rather hike out if at all possible. I'm fairly spontaneous and change plans often, so one of the benefits for me is I can send out an OK message as I start a backcountry trip and someone will know where I am if I deviated from my planned trip.
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WOW! Larry!

I thought you were going to trade in that cheezy Breitling Areospace for a new Breitling Emergency Mission so as not to have to buy the "Life alert".
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I thought you were going to trade in that cheezy Breitling Areospace for a new Breitling Emergency Mission so as not to have to buy the "Life alert".
I SERIOUSLY thought of buying a Breitling Emergency Mission wristwatch (Wrigman and I share a passion for cool wristwatches) - but my daughter spent the money reserved for the watch on her wedding. Thus the $100.00 SPOT solution instead of the cool $5,000 watch.



You have to admit that this watch is way too cool for school!
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Is your daughter single?
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oops, didn't see the last posting. Just messing with ya anyhow. Great rig. Nice job and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
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Dont go there.

Do not go there!



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you may want to make up a last will and testament, say good bye to your loved ones and take the FJ out one last time cause you gonna be buried some where and theyll never find you... nice meetin ya dude
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Ouray, Colorado -- Monday, July 14, 2008

TINCUP installs red LED dash lights in the Scorpion finishing just before midnight.


Destroying the dashboard.


Evidence of the extent of destruction.

The new red LED's are wicked!
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