ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Mobile phones

Re: [endurance] Mobile phones

C. Morse (cmorse@reg.seresc.k12.nh.us)
Sat, 09 Mar 1996 15:46:56 -0800

Betsy O'Shea wrote:
>
> Caroline-
> What kind of cell phone do you carry? and where do you put it. If you got
> in trouble would you dial 911 or what. It never occurred to me to carry one
> but I want to get one. I usually ride alone.
> I broke down on the interstate once coming home from a trail ride and was
> stranded 10 hours !!!! it happened at 7 pm just after dark until first light
> at 5 AM when I got the horse out to ride for help. A show person saw the
> horse out and stopped to help because she thought no one would have a horse
> out on the highway unless they were in trouble. She called for help and gave
> me hay and water for my horse.
>
> Betsy O'Shea
> boshea@magic1.org
> Paola,Kansas

I have an AT&T cellular phone. Unfortunately, I have to detach the antenna to
fit it in my fanny pack. Next time, I would get one with the retractable
antenna. I originally got it because I ride alone *a lot* (of course), and my
husband was worried about what would happen if Miss Kitty (Appy, of course)
dumped me in the middle of nowhere. I would call home. I'm pretty aware by
now where most roads cross the power lines trails I usually ride. We also use
it when we're away to call home & check up on the kids. I haven't had the
opportunity to use it at a ride yet (got it late last fall), but I would see if
there was a "home number" I could carry. Just have to make sure to keep the
phone charged!

Caroline in NH

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