2021-06-20, 08:45 PM
@MojaveGeek - You describe the slow, easy path into trouble perfectly. My worst situations have followed similar trains though fortunately have all just resulted in long uncomfortable days rather than needing any assistance.
A key point is taking the time to stop, collect yourself and think. Thinking is helped by water and sugar as well as in warmer months - shade! So stop for a drink, bite and cool rest before considering your situation and things will probably go better than quickly making hot, thirsty and hungry decisions. It is such a ridiculously simple thing but if you’ve spent any time around an irrational hungry child you know what a difference it makes and we aren’t that much more developed than small children…
@Osmigo - Check your estimated distance. I measure 9 miles one way on a route that even cuts some corners on yours.
A key point is taking the time to stop, collect yourself and think. Thinking is helped by water and sugar as well as in warmer months - shade! So stop for a drink, bite and cool rest before considering your situation and things will probably go better than quickly making hot, thirsty and hungry decisions. It is such a ridiculously simple thing but if you’ve spent any time around an irrational hungry child you know what a difference it makes and we aren’t that much more developed than small children…
@Osmigo - Check your estimated distance. I measure 9 miles one way on a route that even cuts some corners on yours.