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Fw: [at-l] cell phones



> You know, I never realized all this sputtering would occur over reporting
a
> valid emergency over a cellular phone.  In case you missed the point, I
> dialed up 911 to ask for information, not a rescue party.  For Karl's
sake,
> they responded and saved his life.  The surgeon reported that he would
have
> been dead if I had taken the time to run the 7 miles out to the road to
> flag down a motorist.  I don't hold the thing up to my ear and wait for
> incoming calls.  It was packed away in the event of an emergency
bothering
> no one.  And it certainly did not bother you, because you weren't there
to
> appreciate what I had going on.
> 
> For those who want a true wilderness experience, leave everything home
that
> has an inkling of high tech, namely your boots, poly clothing, pack,
> anything else that has been manufactured, and you will be left with a
shiny
> butt going happily up the trail.  Get balanced.

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