Re: [at-l] Cell phones

[hikenet@interactive.net (Thomas Caggiano)]

Hey wait a minute. Don't fall into OrangeBug's trap.

A ha a new user.... or is that a toy name ???

Who's playing with the deck ?


WE have to subjects banned on at-L...  cough, cough...

After five thousand, four hundred and fifteen msgs, we agreed..

Go to Trail place and discuss them there if you can ;->  ( sorry devil made
me do it )

Guns and Cell phones.  go the at at-L archives..


but using AA batteries is cute  says wt.

Didn't we also ban umbrellas..

Hey, whose sticking that hiking stick up my rear ??

Oh, it's OK, it's an umbrella  <vwg>

-- Bear Bells

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At 9:15 PM -0800 01/02/99, newuser 04/29/1997.09.52 wrote:
>The newer cellphones (mine is a Motorola) have a battery pack in which
>six ordinary AA batteries can be used.  In a pinch, a couple of
>batteries from the cell pack could also be used for your flashlight.
>
>It comes down to individual preference and a respect for those around
>you.  I keep mine in my pack, shut off, to be used for emergencies
>only.
>
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Thorneloe <thornel@ibm.net>
>To: Jim <Airbrne27@jps.net>
>Cc: <at-l@backcountry.net>
>Date: Saturday, January 02, 1999 6:03 PM
>Subject: Re: [at-l] Cell phones in the news--TAlk about COLD!!!!
>
>
>>HaHaHa! I've succeeded in unleashing the cellphone demon, even as we
>>shiver in our homes (at least those North of I-10).
>>
>>All kidding aside, Jim. The cellphone is possibly helpful for the
>>weekender or short section hiker, but of little value for long
>distance
>>hiking. Weight and battery life become an issue. Cell phones can be
>an
>>intrusion to those attempting to leave civilization, and can be a
>>valuable rescue tool. But not even umbrellas seem to equal the
>>controversial power of a cellphone.
>>
>>OrangeBug
>>Atlanta, GA
>>
>>
>
>
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