Re: Risks of Calling Out

Judy Zachariasen (judyz@gps.caltech.edu)
Sat, 2 Aug 1997 08:46:27 +0600

> My recommendation would be to leave the
>cell phones at home and think twice about calling out at Phantom. I
>did make one personal call to a voicemail number that I had left as
>an emergency way to get ahold of me. I did not want to talk to anyone
>but did want to know if I was needed. I did not have any messages so
>was saved having to think about under what conditions a trip leader
>would leave a trip.
>
>Bruce Schroeder, Salt Lake City
>

I figure, if there is a real emergency, the folks at home can leave a
message at Phantom for you. No need to go looking for one. That way you can
maintain your experience of isolation but still be able to find out if you
really are needed.

Judy

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