Compass update

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Well I'm the guy that started the post on the compass so I thought I'd let you know how things went on the hike. The trail was somewhat obscure and the land fairly flat and wooded with the entire hike being about 15 miles. I had a map and I took along a marbles compass. The little brass one, yep that's the one. As I said I was in navigation in the Navy and was fairly used to finding my way. I used my watch and the movement of the sun most of the time to tell North, (had to adjust for daylight savings time) and checked my map about every 30 min or so to make sure the surroundings and the topo fit. About every couple of hours I'd whip out the Marbles and just make sure. The course was in a large sort of oval and I took my time. I was just walking to get away for a while and to be outdoors. I had plenty of water, food and all the goodies to make sure I didn't die and could protect myself from dinosaurs and politicians while being out in the open. I also knew If I walked due east for about 7 or 8 miles I would hit a road that would eventually lead to a 7-11. Everyone knew where I would be and when I left and when I would be back. but now that I think of it I'm not sure they would come looking for me anyway. heheh. thanks guys this was interesting and I learned alot about all the cool compasses out there and If I ever want to build a road or how high above the ocean I was. I figured since my feet were dry I was ok. Thanks fellas It was good.
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