tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post7680382363286856118..comments2008-03-31T10:05:45.209-06:00Froggi Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232288000758900407noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-73391069754577355942008-03-31T09:56:00.000-06:002008-03-31T09:56:00.000-06:00

This device could be very handy and the price and fee aren't bad.A few caveats: it will not likely work in most buildings, especially metal trailers or sheds.It has coverage in most important populated parts of the world but there are big holes in its coverage, so it should not be used as a substitute for a personal locator beacon for those traveling in remote areas or on the high seas.I suggest

Rolhttp://www.murrow.info/rolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-55491858709760539642008-03-29T15:07:00.000-06:002008-03-29T15:07:00.000-06:00

Wow! Great information!I can definitely see a SPOT in many RVer's futures.And the future of many folks who live alone.Thanks for the info and love your blog!Love,Laughter,Peace and Blessings!

La, Storyteller/Storysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973064094153938347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-3109370136134542632008-03-29T06:02:00.000-06:002008-03-29T06:02:00.000-06:00

WOW Donna what a find, that Spot thingie is just what I have been fantasizing about for my travels into the uncharted places I sometimes travel. I want of those just for the techno coolness, but your research may save me one of these days also. Keep living the dream.DAWG HUGS

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-52568926517505616092008-03-28T21:26:00.000-06:002008-03-28T21:26:00.000-06:00

We have a friend who travels solo most of the time, and he in effect, checks in with us multiple times during the day, since we email back and forth a lot.He lets us know when he is going to move, his destination, and approximate time of arrival.If it turns out that he does not put up his satellite dish for the internet upon arrival, he gives us a call to let us know that he has arrived

judilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-82889344053932733962008-03-28T12:08:00.000-06:002008-03-28T12:08:00.000-06:00

The SPOT satellite messenger is highlighted in Family Motorcoaching Magazine this month on page 46. I like the idea that it sends an exact GPS location via commercial satellite network. Even if a signal cannot be sent due to trees, your most recent location would be available. And the two AA lithium batteries have a standby life of 12 months. WOW!!We also have OnStar, but if we're away from

Dan and Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11558084899086098462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-49677986742829201522008-03-28T08:09:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:09:00.000-06:00

Great info Donna...thank you for the head's up. This is just what we are looking for...grandpa is still insistant on staying alone at 91! We are considering a workcamping position in Branson MO this summer so this will be a great way to assure he is OK while we are gone.Hope this finds you well...Paul and Dennise ZiajaThe fedexman and the Dizzy BloneThe Meandering Ziaja's (on hold now!)PS We

Dennise Ziajanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-72739188136988932962008-03-28T06:16:00.000-06:002008-03-28T06:16:00.000-06:00

Great information for those who travel alone.I haven't visited your blog in a few days and was surprised to see all the changes you are making. Sounds like you are going with the flow and it's all working out well for you. Smart move on your part to work at lightening the load on your RV--way too many people are traveling with overloaded rigs which can void warranties and cause problems down

Linda and Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447102040075632076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-89558443181623261042008-03-27T22:57:00.000-06:002008-03-27T22:57:00.000-06:00

This is the best advice. My mother would absolutely kill me but she has pneumonia. She doesn't want anyone to know that. We are both sick. If we were in Rodeo New Mexico or somewhere even more remote this would be a handy feature to have. I have On Star in the car but I like the fact that they would let family know I was okay. If I didn't have internet service in Rodeo my family would have

Pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072562789743568793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-17275331669041977452008-03-27T21:06:00.000-06:002008-03-27T21:06:00.000-06:00

Not being in the position of buying a new vehicle with OnStar, it's a moot point. Plus since it's not portable it wouldn't help if I had fallen in the RV or while out walking.OnStar is great for what it is...but I think a portable unit has more flexibility. Plus I don't think OnStar would want to contact my family every day and let them know I was okay. LOL!

Froggi Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232288000758900407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631485.post-38572787269606743792008-03-27T20:37:00.000-06:002008-03-27T20:37:00.000-06:00

Have you considered a GM vehicle with OnStar? They have several options, and I think one of them would meet most of your needs for under $20 per month!. Then all you need is a button that you have to push before 1 p.m. or it will send a call for help.

philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00159288023048032948noreply@blogger.com