[pct-l] GPS and PCT

[StoneDancer1 at aol.com (StoneDancer1@aol.com)]

In a message dated 11/25/2005 3:26:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
Hiker97@aol.com writes:

>>>I also like the idea of calling someone (if I  have  coverage) and telling 
them exactly where I am>>>
 
I hold strong in my mind a Jimmy Buffet concert some years ago.  I  suddenly 
realized  that I had failed to make an important phone call.   Making my way 
past the margarita stands to the pay phone ( that tells you how  long ago it 
was), I found a long line.  I waited some good while, and all  the while, 
listening to people on the phone saying, "Man, you'll never guess  where I am."  
There's dining and there's eating the menu...
 
This is in no way meant to be a disparaging remark. Sitting here   watching 
the rain come down in the Sierra foothills, just makes my mind  wander.   I 
carried a cell phone on part of the PCT.  And, I plan  to use a GPS ( if I can 
just get past the 300 page manual - in 7 convenient  languages) in New Mexico on 
the CDTnext year. Just finished the PCT this year  ( 3 section hikes) and 
plan to start on a thruhike.  Hope I don't run  into anyone on a cell phone, 
yelling "Man, you'll never guess where I am."   Unless, of course, they just 
happen to be wearing a shark on their  head and are carrying a liter of margaritas. 
 Fins to the left, Fins to the  right.... :C)

 
 
"No Way Ray"  Echols