[pct-l] [PCT-L] Mail

[Ken Powers]

Ah, a new turn to this thread.

It makes me wonder what they would think of my meal bags that contain a 
white powder in a small baggie. Or maybe the slightly yellow powder.

Are they smart enough to realize it is powdered milk and powdered cheese?

Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tortoise" <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
To: <dofdear at cox.net>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] [PCT-L] Mail


Thumper, you bring to mind another potential problem.

One of my prescriptions which I use on the trail is a DEA controlled
substance.  If someone else opens a package addressed to me without my
permission which contains this drug there could be additional legal
ramifications. Especially so if I found this drug missing when I got my
package. Other hikers are probably also using controlled substances or 
supplies
so at best the person (such as the Rainbow Cafe) would at best be in a very
awkward position if the supplies were missing when the hiker got his 
package.

My refills of this drug is mailed to me by the VA and I have to sign for
each such package; just the PO saying they delivered it to me is 
insufficient.

I am not a lawyer or in law enforcement so I can't comment further.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>


On 04/17/11 17:17, dofdear at cox.net wrote:
> I'd be concerned with someone opening my package.  I repackage my meds 
> into daily packets.  Some are OTC and others are prescription.  It could 
> create a serious problem if my meds were removed and otherwise 
> unavailable.  Yes, I do carry an extra weeks supply for emergency but the 
> idea that I might need to wait for a restocking of what I needed is not 
> good.  I think a package directed toward a hiker, regardless of who it was 
> addressed to is an inappropriate invasion of privacy and should not be 
> tolerated.  Just my 2 Cents,
>
> Dan C. aka Thumper
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