Random Thought Thread

[Murphjd25]

I’ll get back to you got to check the balance on my credit card j/k

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Did I miss what time the Skinner preorder will open on Friday?

 

[fnordmorph]

Serious question: in the Alps, I used to carry an avalanche beep - these things save many lives. Do people do this here ? Never heard of it here.

back country skiers in colorado often do. and probe poles and shovels.

eta B bluemax_1 beat me to it. I should have just kept reading. Learned how to use that equipment in a wilderness medicine course but haven't ever used it in practice.

 

[yoko]

Once again this forum has the best people on it!

 

[fnordmorph]

Is 60 too old to start doing search and rescue? Asking for a friend...

 

[Moorik]

^

Once again this forum has the best people on it!

Man, just seeing your posts feels like I’m getting massive doses of energy and positivity.
You’re awesome too!
(And the best)

 

[yoko]

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DAAAAAAMN RICHARD !!!!!!!

 

[yoko]

Hi five and a big hug for my friend clinton1

Thank you bro!!!!!!!!

 

[SharpBits]

Is 60 too old to start doing search and rescue? Asking for a friend...

Can your “friend” do 12 hours of strenuous activity? I know I cannot.

 

[fnordmorph]

Can your “friend” do 12 hours of strenuous activity? I know I cannot.

All depends on how strenuous I suppose... and whether he *wants* to work that hard.
Sometimes if you have other skills someone will take up a *little* slack for you... but they better be useful skills.

 

[SolarStorm50]

Just think
In 3,024 years, life will either be really good or really bad.
It's 5050

 

[Hammer67]

Is 60 too old to start doing search and rescue? Asking for a friend...

There are a couple guys on our SAR team that are 60+ and they are freakin' hard as nails, not to mention seriously skilled. Of course, when they're not plucking people out of the wilderness, they're climbing mountains in their free time.

 

[fnordmorph]

I had a little training in swift water rescue, a little training in high angle, and a moderate amount of training in improvised evac. But that was quite a while ago. On the other hand, I spend a lot of time in the backcountry on foot or horseback anyway, and I have a few austere environment medical skills.

Just looked, they aren't recruiting again until January 2027. Eh. Will check in on them then if I am still mobile.

eta: hey, I'm in better shape than at least 8 percent of the firefighters I know!

 

[bluemax_1]

Is 60 too old to start doing search and rescue? Asking for a friend...

Nope. If you’re fit, you’re good to go.

 

[SolarStorm50]

Is 60 too old to start doing search and rescue? Asking for a friend...

Im 64, I am a rescue diver, and started with volunteer fire. department. I would say just check with your doc first. Age is a number. I know 40 year olds that seem like they are 70 and 70 year olds still running marathons.

 

[JACKMANDU]

I got $250 on a steak knife if anyone only needs 3.

 

[Casinostocks]

I got $250 on a steak knife if anyone only needs 3.

Creativity in a sharing economy is a must

 

[JACKMANDU]

Creativity in a sharing economy is a must

Hey we only need 2 more takers.

 

[Casinostocks]

Hey we only need 2 more takers.

I maybe splitting a set with another friend but I’m sure that you can swing a co-op deal with your idea

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]