a very timely reminder stan ... with quite a few events on the go in coming months, that quite a few of us are planning to attend
just a reminder the moderators , admins etc have a special area on the forum where I have updated "the list" many times
my thinking is that we really don't want to broadcast private details across the internet, as our forum is quite public in nature.
but the backup support from the forum is always there as a resource, should the need arise (lets hope it doesn't )
this is how the form is displayed
Member id | Full Name | Mobile Number | Emergency Contact No. | Emergency Contact and Relationship | Location- Town | Nearest Other Member |
the last time I have received additions was in 2014 making the contacts list ( 33 members ) offering details
but feel free to pm me any updates
still looking for better contact details for Floyd ..as he has moved yet again and unsure of his recent updated arrangements
as stan suggested its always a good plan to store details of your travelling buddies on your phone . and pass them around
heres what I do ....make an sms message to an intended contact as you are about to leave home (usually travel times are quite predictable ) sms if you have a holdup , or are at a known stop point within an hour or so arriving at the meet location ...mentioning your location and expected leave - arrive time.
I find sms messaging quite useful , as you can never plan on being within phone contact ...all the time ...and or maybe have the necessary tools to answer the phone whilst riding .
sms messages will usually be received when arriving back in some kind of civilization ...give times - received and locations if included making things, all kind of predictable .
if you have a partner- emergency ("ICE") contact , let them know what is the plan, who your intending to meet, where and their contact details- contact number ....sms your "ICE" (In Case of Emergency ) contact, your current location . arrival , holdup event - etc
these things work well
on quite a few occasions , " broken bits" preventing arrival expectations...or "you past us without noticing us at the service station " , notifications have been received by other group travellers ..giving feedback to the safety of the traveller , and actually reply suggestions for a "solve" to get them going again .or we'll meet you at this location (continue on ) ..and all with a good end result so far .
something we use on our "northern tablelands" meets - rides quite successfully , as an example .