A Girl’s Guide To Camping

A Girl’s Guide To Camping

As a city girl who has gone country from time to time, I can honestly say youll never see a prettier sight than a sky full of bright starsplus making smores while gossiping about the men in your lives will undoubtedly breathe new life into your friendships. But before you head for the great outdoors, here’s what you need to know about camping.

Reserve your spot.

If you are new to camping, it might be best to stick to established campsites. You can research and reserve a campsite for you and your girls on websites like www.reserveamerica.com.

Prepare for the trip.

Personal Gear

Food. Think of what is light and easy to cookinstant oatmeal and soup, PB&J sandwiches and nuts are all good options. Pack all of your food in plastic bags to keep out moisture.

Water bottles. Besides containing your water, they come in handy if you get a bit chilly at night. Simply pour hot water into your bottle and put it in the bottom of your sleeping bag before you go to sleep. Nalgene is one of the most popular brands of camping water bottles.

Warm clothing. Its good to have at least one lightweight pair of pants with you to keep you warm and your legs safe from bugs and poison oak exposure. Avoid jeans because they are heavy and dont dry quickly.

Good socks. Bring an extra pair just in case the others get wet or muddy.

Hiking boots or a good pair of trail runners. No need to spend big bucks on heavy hiking shoes. These days, you can use trail runners with knobby treads for most hiking trips. Check out Salomon XA Pros or Teva X-1.

Sunscreen. Choose a sport, sweat-resistant sunscreen like one from Himaya. The brand offers disposable packets of sunscreen. One packet works great for two to three people.

Bug Spray.

Sleeping bag, or a large sheet for warm areas.

Sleeping mat.

Camping pillow.

Extra batteries. For all battery-operated equipment youre bringing. You dont want your flashlight to die during your night-time bathroom run, do you?

Headlamp or a good flashlight. Headlamps have thick elastic bands that allow you to put the light on your head and keep your hands free to set up a tent or start a campfire. You can get a cheap headlamp at your local discount store or a brand name one online or at a wilderness store.

Group Gear

Small, easy to set up tent. When sleeping under the stars, tent-free may sound attractive, but dew, dust, rodents and creepy crawlers are reason enough to carry a tent. Lightweight ones can be found at REI for around $100. Most fit two people.

Portable stove. Make sure someone has a light, compact camp stove that runs on white gas.

First-aid kit. Besides the usual suspects, get a product called Zanfel, an over-the-counter lotion for skin exposed to poison ivy and poison oak, just in case you or one of your girlfriends accidentally rubs up against one of these nasty plants. Also, throw in a pair of tweezers to help remove splinters or bee stingers.

Newspaper or pieces of scrap paper to help build a fire.

Test your gear.

Its important to test your gear days before everyone caravans to the destination. Make sure at least one of you knows how to set up the tent and that someone has lit your stove to make sure it works. Check your headlamp and make sure the bulb isnt burnt out. Also, make it a point to try your backpack around your neighborhoodpack it full and walk around for 30 minutes through a park and uphill. Youll get a better feel for what you can handle on the trail.

On the trail.

How to start a fire.

Your good looks may be enough to get things sizzling when out on the town, but, unfortunately, in the woods they dont count for much. To start a real fire at a campground, look for a fire pit. Once youve found one, crumple the paper you brought into tight little balls and place them in the pit. Next, look around your site for dry branches and bark of different sizes. If you come across wood that is green, dont use itit wont burn. Place small branches over the paper. Lay three to four branches one direction and then a few more in the other direction, making almost a little house on top of the paper. Light the paper and then let it burn a little bit. After the first pieces of wood start to burn, put bigger pieces on to keep it going. Be careful not to put big pieces on too quickly as they can smother the fire. Think about getting as much air through the pieces of wood as possible. To put it out, simply throw dirt on top of the burning embers. NEVER leave a campsite with a fire still burning.

Use this girl’s guide to camping and youll not only camp in style, but youll have as much fun as you do shopping for a new pair of stilettos.

Types Of Effective Portable Alarms.

Types Of Effective Portable Alarms.

Portable alarms add convenience and versatility to your safety plan. With proper portable alarm protection, you increase your safety in dangerous zones, such as dark parking lots. Carry these small alarms alone, or in combination with other self defense devices, such as safety sprays. These small alarms pack a mighty punch, usually emitting a loud, ear piercing screecher shriek with enough decibels to exceed the comfort level of humans.

There are added security benefits to carrying a personal alarm, one of the most important of which is the ability to possess a personal safety device that cannot be turned against its owner. You can use the device to stun or disorient an attacker, and you do not have to worry about the perpetrator grabbing the device and using it to cause you harm. Also, these devices are allowed in many places other personal safety devices, such as chemical agents, may not be allowed. This gives you great versatility and portability.

Keychain Alarms :

These small but mighty alarm devices are cleverly disguised as a key fob. Their small size allows them to be easily carried anywhere in a purse, glove compartment, or in your pocket. Some even come equipped with a strobe light or flashlight.

Once activated, the portable alarm emits an ear piercing screecher sound that will frighten off your attacker. These devices can easily be tossed into the bushes, forcing the attacker to choose between continuing his assault and risking capture, trying to locate and deactivate the alarm, or fleeing. Most will flee without delay.

Mace Screecher Alarm :

This noise maker comes in the shape of a small aerosol device, such as a personal can of pepper spray. Activate the screecher aerosol alarm by depressing the spray button, to release a one second burst of deafening noise. One canister of the Mace Screecher Aerosol Alarm will emit 20 one-second blasts. Just be sure to protect your own ears by using it at arms length.

Portable Alarms :

These small, portable alarms can be worn on a belt or attached to a purse, known as Sport Strove light alarms. They have a cord that can be pulled in the event of an emergency, activating the alarm, and they are ideal protection in danger area, such as dark parking lots. Many also have a strobe that activates with the alarm, for a double-whammy of personal protection. In addition to being highly portable, many of these Sport Strobe light alarms also double as doorknob alarms, allowing you to maximize their use while ensuring your own safety while traveling or at home.

Carrying a personal alarm makes a great deal of sense. Affordable and easy to use, these portable alarms do not require any special training and are not prohibited by law. Anyone can purchase a personal alarm, and many serve double duty as premise alarms. You can activate the alarm any time you need to fend off an attacker or potential attacker, or if you find yourself in need of assistance. The loud , ear piercing screecher sound emitted by these devices is easily recognized as a call for help, allowing you to summon assistance in the event of illness or injury, in addition to the devices function as a personal protection item.

Whether used alone or as an addition to your personal protection arsenal, portable alarms greatly enhance your ability to escape an attack without suffering any harm.

Prepare Yourself For Whatever Comes Your Way

Prepare Yourself For Whatever Comes Your Way

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home.

What would you do if basic services-water, gas, electricity or telephones-were cut off? Local officials and first responders will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make you and your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. Here are some tips for preparing for natural disasters:

• Get to know the types of disasters that can occur in your community.

• Make a family communications plan that includes an evacuation plan and coordinates with your school, work and community communication plans. Practice this plan with your entire family.

• Create a disaster supplies kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for at least three days. Remember to check your kit every six months.

• Make sure your child knows what smoke alarms, fire alarms and local community warning systems (horns, sirens) sound like and how to respond.

• Teach your child how and, equally important, when to call for help. Even very young children can be taught how and when to call for emergency assistance.

• Children should memorize their family name, address and phone number. They should also know where to meet in case of an emergency. Some children may not be old enough to memorize the information. They could carry a small index card that lists emergency information to give to an adult or babysitter.

• If you commute to work, make sure you know alternative routes and carry appropriate supplies, such as a disaster supplies kit in your car and a compact kit with bare essential items such as a flashlight and whistle on public transportation.

Being prepared helps you and your family minimize the impact of a disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake or an emergency such as a fire or a broken leg. The Red Cross has tips and tactics to help you prepare. The time to get ready for unexpected situations is now-while you have time to plan.

13 Things For Your Child To Do (instead Of Watch Tv)

13 Things For Your Child To Do (instead Of Watch Tv)

C’mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That’s ok…we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it’s a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder!

If you’re trying to limit the TV viewing in your household, you might need a little inspiration. Try these TV-free activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy… at least for a little while!

1) Make paper airplanes
Warning: This one is highly addictive! My two boys absolutely love making paper airplanes. Buy them a book on the fine arts of paper airplane making, and then put your feet up and read a book.

2) Make a tower with toothpicks and peas
Go ahead- encourage them to play with their food!

3) Make homemade ice cream
Put two parts milk and cream and one part sugar in a coffee can, with any flavorings you want. Put the lid on, then put it in a bigger can and pour ice around the little can. Put rock salt on the ice. Put a lid on the big can, and give it to your child to roll it back and forth for about 1/2 hour or until it turns into ice cream! (Do this one even if it’s winter…I won’t tell!)

4) Give them a magnet and instruct them to run it all over the house and see what they find.
And loose couch change is fair game!

5) If you have bunk beds, put blankets around the lower one and make a submarine. Make it a yellow blanket. Then sing the appropriate Beatles tune.

6) Play First Family Savings and Loan
Save your cancelled checks and fake credit cards that come in the mail. Supply the kids with a calculator, pencils, small table and Monopoly money. This one was my favorite as a kid!

7) Build a mini log cabin with twigs

8) Have a tic-tac-toe tournament

9) Make your own soda.
Here’s an easy recipe: http://www.easyfunschool.com/article2052.html

10) Make a card for Grandma.
Get out the rubber stamps, art supplies and construction paper and make a greeting card for Grandma or another loved one.

11) Bake a cake
Buy the kids an easy cake or brownie mix and let them loose in the kitchen. Tell them they can enjoy the fruits of their labors as long as they clean up all mess.

12) Make up a treasure hunt
Buy cheap dollar store toys. Hide in your closet. Make a list of items they must find outside. (A white rock, a feather, a red leaf, a penny, etc) Tell them an exciting booty awaits when they bring all the items to you.

13) Make a cave inside the house.
Put old blankets over the backs of chairs or over a table to make a tent. Grab a flashlight and instruct child to go read scary stories inside it.

4 Essential Safety Tips For Hikers

4 Essential Safety Tips For Hikers

Hiking provides millions of people with a great deal of pleasure and a sense of adventure each year and ninety-nine percent of the time it is anything but hazardous. This said, people do get lost and have accidents every once in a while and it can then become a hazardous activity very fast if you are not prepared.

Here we look at are just 4 basic safety tips to ensure that your hiking trips don’t land you in trouble.

Safety Tip No1 – Take a partner of friend along.

There’s really no need to worry about setting off by yourself if you are going for a short hike in a nearby area on easy terrain, but, if you are heading out into heavily forested wilderness areas with winding trails and steep canyons then the possibility of getting lost or suffering an injury becomes very real and you should think carefully about whether it is sensible to head out alone.

Having a partner along can have many advantages, especially if that person is a seasoned hiker. Clearly, ‘two heads are better than one’ and if you do get lost or get into difficulty you’re a lot less likely to panic if you have someone with you to help solve the problem.

Safety Tip No 2 – Ensure that someone knows where you’re going.

If you are new to hiking then you should certainly stick to clearly marked and well traveled trails and should not start to stray from these trails to explore until you have some experience and have had an opportunity to learn and practice the basics of map reading and compass work. However, it will not take you too long before you’re ready to try some more adventurous routes and the likelihood of getting injured or lost will arise.

As a consequence, you should always tell somebody where you are going and when you plan to return so that they can dispatch a search party if you don’t return when expected.

Safety Tip No 3 – Take along some basic equipment.

It’s essential to carry a basic survival kit with you and your local hiking club will give you advice on the sort of items that this should include. What we are talking about here are such things as a lighter and matches, a good knife, a first aid kit and a flashlight.

In addition, it is a good idea to take a map and compass along and a fully charged cell phone.

Safety Tip No 4 – Take some basic provisions with you.

Water or other fluids such as sports drinks are essential as you can lose a great deal of fluid even over a short period of time on a hot day. You should note though that water is bulky, so take enough but not too much. Don’t forget though that you must not drink from local streams as natural water sources may appear to be inviting but they are often filled with bacteria and may make you sick very quickly.

Also do not forget to take along enough food to last you. There’s no pleasure in being hungry out on the trail but don’t forget that you can last a good deal longer without food than you can without water.

Led Flashlights; Let There Be Light

Led Flashlights; Let There Be Light

The new generation of LED lights resolves many of the inconveniences of typical camping lights. In the past five years, there have been huge leaps forward in the development of usable LED lighting. Just a few short years ago, LED lights were considered almost too dim for regular use, their manufacturing process was too expensive for everyday purposes. These days, LEDs can emit the full spectrum of light, mimicking daylight through twilight. Combined with the decreasing size and ease of use of computer chips, developers of LED lights have created lights that remain bright far beyond the lifespan of either incandescent or fluorescent lights, can be set to dim for use as a nightlight, or bright to illuminate your entire campsite at night.

Why Should You Choose LED Lights for Camping?
LED lights have numerous advantages over nearly every other type of camping lantern manufactured. In a nutshell, LED lights are:
Durable
LED lights are designed for harsh environments. In experiments using LED flashlights (torches) for instance, every single one of the LED models tested survived a drop from four feet about the average drop if you knock it off the edge of a table without even going dim. They withstand temperatures from -40 to 82 degrees Celsius (thats 175 degrees Fahrenheit, for those keeping track). Bump them around, toss them in the trunk, knock them off the table, drop them down the canyon theyll still work. Try that with a typical torch or halogen lantern.

Long-lasting
If youve been on the wrong end of a flashlight with dying batteries, youll really appreciate the fact that LED lights can run for up to 60 hours continuously on one set of batteries. Even better, many models are solar powered theyll run all night on a charge from a few hours worth of sunlight. And a the newest white LED bulbs have a standard life of about 500 hours which means that youll still get 90% of the original light output after 500 hours. Unlike traditional bulbs, they dont just burn out they just gradually get a little dimmer, but continue working.

Safer
LED lights burn cool, making them safe for use in a tent or other enclosed space. Unlike fuel lanterns, they dont present a safety hazard, and dont depend on your carrying flammable fuel along with you.

Brighter
The traditional argument against LED lights was that they were too dim for everyday or even emergency use. Thats no longer true. The newest white LED lights are 60 times brighter than standard LED lights, and many lamps are capable of producing near daylight intensity and spectrum light.

Variety
LED lights can be used in a wide variety of types of lights and lanterns. From a tiny emergency light small enough to be carried on your keychain to full-size lanterns that can illuminate your entire campsite, youll find LED lights that fit any need. Among the best picks for LED lights to take with you on a camping trip are:
LED lantern for night time lighting. Choose one that can sit on a table OR hang from a branch or wire for maximum flexibility. Most are dimmable to serve as a nightlight.
LED flashlight, either solar or battery operated to light your way when youre out in the woods looking for the outhouse.
LED emergency flashers or flares are an excellent idea for safety. LED lights can offer maximum brightness at weights under a pound.

-2006 Ben Anton

Seeing Symptoms Of Herpes

Seeing Symptoms Of Herpes

Herpes is a disease which is responsible lesions, rashes on the skin. There are several viruses, and each strain causes similar, but another type of home.

There are 2 main types that are most frequently encountered. The first strain of herpes is herpes simplex 1, which will affect parts of the body above the waist. Outbreaks occur mainly inside and outside the mouth.

Transmission herpes

The other dominant member of the herpes family is herpes simplex virus 2, which is also called HSV 2. This herpes a member of the family and affects the public areas and the buttocks and lower back. We’ll talk about the type of virus causing outbreaks in more detail a little further.

Herpes simplex 1 is the mild form of herpes viruses. The homes are cold sores, blisters and fever, which is located inside or outside the mouth. The disease is (transmitted and incurable. The way to transmit this disease is through contact with lesions. This virus can also result in genital herpes, but it is generally around the mouth.

This is known as oral herpes. These lesions erupt when the immune system is weakened or stressed. Thus, the name of fever blisters or cold sores, see these injuries occur when there is a cold.

Herpes simplex 2 is the most commonly talked about herpes. HSV 2 is passed through sexual activity. The blisters that occur on this strain are similar to cold sores; virus HSV 2 as a rule causes most concern. It is spread sexually. Although vesicles of herpes simplex 2 look the same as cold sores, they do not normally appear in the pubic area.

Genital herpes (bulbs) for men will appear on the penis shaft, the anus, buttocks and even the inner thighs and lower back. Women will see the blisters appear over the pubic area, including the anus and buttocks. Sometimes, the epidemic is as sweet as the torch or flashlight is used during the exam.

So what is herpes sores look like? Sometimes, herpes can be seen simply as redness of the affected area. You too feverish May costs and even some flu, aches and pains. A rejection of the penis or vagina also often the case.

The first outbreak of herpes is always the worst! Expect to suffer from swollen lymph nodes and flu systems outside eruptions. Homes will necessarily be less severe short-term and not as acute and could produce about 5 times a year. This will depend on the condition of your immune system and how much stress in your life.

If You Are In Sales Do You Carry A Flashlight?

If You Are In Sales Do You Carry A Flashlight?

Many years ago I attended a sales workshop in Arizona. It didn’t take much to convince me to leave Toronto Canada in the middle of winter and go to Scottsdale. Little did I know how much that trip would change my outlook on selling.

Let me digress for a moment. Upon arrival at the hotel I was immediately impressed. A beautiful setting, first class service, lovely room, and sun, lots of warm sunshine! The next day, regrettably we were indoors for the first of three days in a meeting room, 17 of us, indoors in Scottsdale. On the breaks many of us would rush to stand outside and enjoy the sun. It was on one of these breaks we were standing at a side entrance to the hotel when a large number of very tall men approached. Now I’m not a tall person. I stand 5’7″ first thing in the morning before gravity sets in. Turns out these “giants” were the San Antonio Spurs basketball team in town to play the Phoenix Suns. They were using a side entrance to avoid fans at the front of the hotel. I don’t think I came up to the belly button of one of them!

But back to the sales workshop. Our facilitator had a captivating Texan drawl, causing me to listen intently to his stories and tips based on years of experience. The content was terrific, the group really bonded, and the three days evaporated. Towards the end of the final day I just had to ask a question of our workshop leader who had so impressed all of us. I was about to have one of those “ah huh” moments in life.

I asked “If you could share only one piece of advice on how to be a top sales person what would that be?” I’ll never forget as he went into a pensive stance, holding his elbow while putting his forefinger to his lips, “What a tough question.” He then paused for maybe a minute or two, it seemed longer.

What he shared was so profound I have added it to my repertoire of sales truisms. It has shaped my philosophy and behavior ever since. He started by cautioning us that in the sales profession we run the risk of developing egos bigger than the moon. Top sales people think of themselves as super stars and want to be in the spotlight. Confidence he said is a good thing, and recognition at the appropriate time and place is important in fact necessary, but an unchecked ego can do damage. And here it came, he paused and with conviction added, “If there is only one piece of advice I’d ask you remember, it is to always shine the spotlight on your customer. They are the most important person, not you!” The room went silent. Our egos on pause, we reflected hard on what we just heard.

For some reason my thoughts turned to the Spurs who, two days earlier had walked past us. They play under the spotlight all the time. Fans pay to enjoy their athletic excellence on the court. We want them to be in the spotlight, we want them to succeed, and we want them to play to win.

In sales, we’re not playing basketball. It’s a different game, and it’s one of the best games in the world. If the sales arena is where you play and you want to win, remember these words of wisdom.

Always shine the spotlight on your customer.

A Parent’s Dream: Successful Sleepovers For Children; Tips From Parenting Expert Penny Warner To Help Make Sleepover Season Simple

A Parent’s Dream: Successful Sleepovers For Children; Tips From Parenting Expert Penny Warner To Help Make Sleepover Season Simple

The sleepover season is here, with children spending nights away from home at friends’ houses, family vacations and camp. Sleepovers are considered a rite of passage for kids, but common fears such as making new friends, missing Mom and Dad or experiencing bed-wetting can make kids hesitant about spending the night away from home. To ensure that your child is ready and confident to enjoy their next sleepover, GOODNITES disposable underpants teamed up with childhood expert Penny Warner, who offers some great advice and tips to help make nights away from home stress-free.

If you’re hosting a sleepover:

Go Over Guidelines

Let your guests know they should treat your home just as they would treat their own. Develop a list of rules to make sure the sleepover goes smoothly.

Provide Yummy Snacks

• Set up a make-your-own-minipizza station with toppings for the kids to choose. If the sleepover is for a birthday, celebrate with a decorate-your-own-birthday-cupcake station.

Make It Memorable

• Give kids memories of the sleepover by letting them decorate his or her own picture frames or scrapbooks. If you don’t own a Polaroid camera, take digital photos and offer to e-mail them to the parents to print and place in the frames.

If sending your kids away to camp or to a sleepover:

Pack An Overnight Sack

• Be sure to include:

-Comfy pajamas, pillow, sleeping bag and toiletries

-Glow sticks or flashlight-in case your child is afraid of the dark

-Fun items-cards, activity books, craft supplies, board games.

Prepare For Homesickness

• Let your child know that you will miss them, but overemphasizing this may make him or her nervous. Let your child know it is alright to miss home and he or she can always talk about his or her feelings.

Talk To Camp Counselors

• If your child experiences bedwetting (and 5 to 7 million kids in the U.S. do!), let his or her counselor know that your child is capable of taking care of the situation. Pack GOODNITES disposable underpants so he or she wakes up with confidence. They disappear under pajamas so other campers don’t have to know.

Warner recommends that parents share their sleepover tips and tools with each other. In fact, GOODNITES Brand is searching for parents who have planned an enjoyable sleepover for their child. Whether it’s a special snack they make or a secret they have for getting kids to settle down before bedtime-parents can provide Dream Sleepover tips that work. Winners will be judged on the creativity of their ideas and one lucky family will win the ultimate Dream Sleepover package valued at $5,000.

How To Create A Signal Survival Guide

How To Create A Signal Survival Guide

The best way to ensure that you get rescued if you get lost when traveling outdoors is to tell someone who is not traveling with you where you are going to be, and when you expect to get back. If you should not return at the prescribed time, that person will be able to alert the authorities and a search will begin.

Should you find yourself stranded in the outdoors, the key to your rescue is your ability to create good signals for potential rescuers to see. The first thing you should do is light a fire. A large fire creates a signal in the daylight and darkness of night. At night, choose kindling for your fire tat does not create a lot of smoke. Create three fires in the outline of a triangle, because if these are seen from the air they will be recognized as the symbol for distress, and will be less likely to be mistaken for a simple campfire. When choosing the location for your fire, make sure it is an open location without a lot of foliage blocking the view. Also, have water on hand should the fire spread beyond your control. A raging forest fire would endanger your life and make rescue impossible.

If there is an isolated tree nearby, you can create a tree torch by setting it on fire. If it is a pitch-bearing tree, you simply have to ignite the tree. If it is not pitch bearing, pile dry kindling around the tree and ignite it. The kindling fire will spread to the foliage of the tree. Keep your tree torch burning by adding to it as it consumes the tree.

Where theres smoke, theres fire – and smoke could also mean someone whos lost or in trouble. During the daytime, when a fire itself might not be very visible, you want to add green kindling, leaves, or grass to your fire. Evergreen branches make for excellent smoke signals. Get the smoke to billow as high as you can; this will give you a better chance of a passerby seeing it.

Another way to signal for help is to signal to low-flying aircraft. Using a mirror reflecting the sunlight, you can flash the S-O-S symbol at low-flying aircraft. Avoid flashing the mirror directly at the cockpit, as that will cause the pilot to have difficulty seeing. At night or in times when there is not a lot of sunlight, the same affect can be accomplished using a strong flashlight. Always carry a flashlight and extra batteries when venturing outdoors.

If none of these techniques work, use brightly-colored clothing to attract attention. Hang a bright scarf or coat from the top of a high tree, or arrange clothing in a pattern on the ground to draw attention from the air. Do not leave yourself too vulnerable to the elements by removing too much clothing though. You can even create signals using natural materials, such as tree branches or rocks, that can be viewed from the air. Try spelling out S-O-S or HELP with rocks or branches. Remember to use a material that will stand in contrast to your surroundings. If there is snow on the ground, walk in the snow to form the letters, and fill in the path with dark material, like rocks or tree branches.

Creativity is the key. Use whatever resources you have available to create something that is out of the ordinary in the surrounding landscape. The idea is to get any observers to stop and take a closer look. Safety is still the ultimate goal, though. You dont want to create a signal that will threaten the safety of you or anyone else. Do your best to find something to drink, food, and shelter from the elements, and create a good signal to attract help so that you can soon be on your way.