The Daily Ping

FROM: Chris [E-Mail]
DATE: Sunday May 4, 2003 -- 11:20:12 am

I read that story in the paper this morning. Hacked of his arm at the elbow with his pocketknife, rapelled 75 down a cliff, and then walked 5 miles before he found help.

That's one tough dude.

FROM: jk
DATE: Sunday May 4, 2003 -- 2:06:23 pm

Sounds like the theme of a made-for-tv movie.

I truly know very little about it, but my first question is: cell phone? Don't leave home without it.

FROM: Dave Walls
DATE: Sunday May 4, 2003 -- 6:46:47 pm

No way could I possibly do it. I'd be dead. Pure and simple.

And for those who think it can't be made into a movie, just watch the early 90's movie, Alive . You'll turn vegan in no time flat after viewing.

FROM: Robert [E-Mail]
DATE: Sunday May 4, 2003 -- 10:12:13 pm

There was an episode of Tales from the Crypt where some guy had to cut off his own hand to escape the desert.

FROM: John Kingsley
DATE: Friday May 9, 2003 -- 11:04:30 pm

Even if he had a cell phone, It's doubtful that it would have worked in a narrow canyon