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[Re: bullswan]
#93274 12/26/06 12:17 PM 12/26/06 12:17 PM |
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,921 Michigan PTP
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Posts: 2,921 Michigan | This is "kinda" a sailing gift.
I got a used IRIDIUM Phone for Christmas because of all the "out of area" stuff I do. My wife wants us to make it possible to always be in touch with someone for emergency purposes so she mentioned it at work and one of her co-workers gave her this phone. My job is to learn about it and find out the cheapest way to maintain it.
Apparently there are two options: Maintain a plan or Buy Prepaid minutes. The phone came with a SIM card but it has no service attached to it.
So where do I go from here? If I just want to be able to get in touch with either the authorities (for rescue/emergency purposes) or let someone at home get in touch with me (if they are having an emergency) when I am out of the normal cell phone area what would be the easiest and cheapest way to go? Anyone?
Thanks Greg I never had to deal with the maintenance of them but just count on the call dropping after 15min. Occassionally the calls last longer, but say what you need to say fast <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> | | | Re: What did Santa bring you?
[Re: Mary]
#93276 12/26/06 12:41 PM 12/26/06 12:41 PM |
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Posts: 1,187 38.912, -95.37 | Cash from the lovely mother of my children to spend as I wished on sailing stuff.
I "invested" it this morning...on the full set of Ricks' seminar videos.
John H16, H14
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[Re: _flatlander_]
#93277 12/26/06 12:59 PM 12/26/06 12:59 PM | Anonymous
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Why didn't you get them on DVD. Tape will stretch from all the watching them. DVD will last forever if you don't scratch them.
Doug
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#93278 12/26/06 01:19 PM 12/26/06 01:19 PM |
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Posts: 1,187 38.912, -95.37 | Good point Doug
Can I still call them videos?
DVD digital video disc
John H16, H14
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#93280 12/26/06 05:59 PM 12/26/06 05:59 PM |
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Posts: 118 St. Louis, MO | Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker Mike!! I thought you had more class than to puree your Margaritas!!! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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[Re: JoeLeonard]
#93281 12/26/06 10:06 PM 12/26/06 10:06 PM |
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Posts: 902 Norman,OK | I got a new trap harness, it will replace the old Hobie one I had been using.
Once you go cat you never go back!
Nacra 5.2 (Elsies)#1499, running an inter17 spin!
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#93283 12/27/06 12:26 AM 12/27/06 12:26 AM |
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Posts: 6,049 Sebring, Florida. | Stank, sailing feels good, especially out on the wire, but dragging that pig up the beach with no wheels is what hurts! I've got to get some kind of rollers for it but a real set of beach wheels would cost more than the boat! I finally found enough wind to get it moving though, just before the tornados came! No damage in Sebring but it wiped out Embry Riddle in Daytona.
Blade F16 #777
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[Re: Timbo]
#93287 12/27/06 11:39 AM 12/27/06 11:39 AM |
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Posts: 5,590 Naples, FL | Stank, sailing feels good, especially out on the wire, but dragging that pig up the beach with no wheels is what hurts! I've got to get some kind of rollers for it but a real set of beach wheels would cost more than the boat! I finally found enough wind to get it moving though, just before the tornados came! No damage in Sebring but it wiped out Embry Riddle in Daytona. Tie a rope to a 4 wheeler and tow it up the beach with that thing.... Save the back for sailing.
Jay
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#93291 01/01/07 03:18 PM 01/01/07 03:18 PM |
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 99 Commerce, MI tigerboy1
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Posts: 99 Commerce, MI | Late to the thread also. Just got back from California after a very nice holiday visit with family. Santa was very good to me this year. A Ronstan start watch and a Christmas swell. The boat is packed away for the winter so this was the next best thing! Your's truly on a classic California right break. One tired but very happy surfer. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! John
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