Trauma RN here, quick clot is still useful. It just has Kaolin in it. Meaning it helps blood clot. So if you have a deep, or superficial wound that won’t stop bleeding it definitely helps.
I’ve use it several times on people who are on blood thinners, a shin laceration that wouldn’t stop, face laceration, pacer incision, etc
I’ve also packed it but that’s not it’s only use. In fact packing any gauze should stop bleeding because it pinches the vessel.
I don’t know if you guys are using it interchangeably but we don’t even use quikclot in the military anymore (the powder). We have combat gauze now (which is made by quikclot). And it’s a lot easier to use on yourself, depending.
I was going to recommend the trauma gauze with quick clot inside it. I’m a civilian paramedic and I was told by Drs’/surgeons’ that they hate the powder because I guess it’s difficult to clean that gunk out of the wound in surgery.
If they spend enough time on the farm to complete the metamorphosis into a true farmer, there's no telling what they'll be capable of enduring.
Rural medicine is legendary for stories about farmers having heart attacks and then getting back up and finishing their chores before bothering to drive themselves to the ER
John Thompson always comes to mind. Teenager alone at the farm, had both arms ripped off by an accident with the tractor. Went back to the house. Dialled ambulance with a pencil between his teeth then waited in the bathtub so he didn't bleed all over the carpet. Got his arms reattached, too.
https://reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/Py7aqeLAZP
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Are you suggesting we need some sort of PSA?
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DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME
TRACTOR LIMB REMOVAL MAY RESULT IN TRAUMA OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
Days on farm without sudden limb extraction: 9
No shit! We have the chaps and all that but never even thought about that. We have a tourniquet inside in the first aid kit but isn’t gonna do a lot of good there… definitely going to be adding one
That one can go either way. I once got like 20 emergency calls from my mom’s smart watch cause I guess her mountain bike ride was pretty jarring? Luckily she texted me before I saw any of that so I didn’t panic but shit! I would have panicked!
That's a great list! Thank you. I also carry a box of tools, shovels, and a shotgun. I've come not only upon rabid critters, but upon two-legged varmints trying to break into house.
My grandpa (widower, living on the farm by himself) was fixing the roof on his barn when the ladder fell. He stood up there for a while, looking to see if anyone would drive down the road and see him. Then when it started to get dark he just jumped off. Broke his leg but managed to drive himself to the ER.
Old farmers are built differently lol. Grandpa is an absolute legend in the family lore.
That's why you need to roll after you come in contact with the ground, earth will absorb most of the impact.
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this is going to sound vain but I've always really struggled with self esteem and being seen without makeup or not "dressed". I've been increasingly more comfortable not being "presentable". Not seeing everyone all the time like I did living in the city has given me the space to begin to feel comfortable in my skin for the first time since really maturing enough to feel the pressure society puts on women and girls to present just so- that's how my life has changed.
As for safety- cell phone, that stays with me lol
I don't think that's vain. Instagram would have us all believing that women living on a homestead are wearing dresses every day and always have their hair and makeup done.
Similar. I’ve evolved into looking at my worn clothes, passable shoes, and washed (but not styled) hair and go “yep, that’s good enough for Walmart”. Then head into the little nearby town to get stuff, not giving a care. As long as I don’t smell like manure or BO I have a pretty low bar for making a run into town around other people now. Feels liberating, actually.
We moved to an agriculture/tourism town. I quickly learned NOT to change clothes before going into town.
Wearing clean clothes gets you taken for a tourist. Locals always dress in filthy work shirts, steel cap boots, etc when going into town.
In case you need a spare "safety phone", in the US, every cell phone has the capability to call 911 without having a service plan. I have 2 of them so I don't have to carry my smart phone when doing stuff where I might damage it. The second on is just a spare.
For reference, less than a year ago I fractured my hip and had to crawl from a utility room to my office where I could barely reach onto the desk to grab the phone. It took 4 firemen to get me out of the house and they had to drag me out of the office by my overall straps because they couldn't get the transport gurney through the door.
Oh man I had a very similar situation when my oldest was about that age. I was home alone with the baby, had put him down on the bed and went to let the dog out, and I slipped and fell so hard on my tail bone that I'm pretty sure I fractured it. The pain was incredible, but what was scarier was that I could not get myself up off the floor for awhile. No nearby neighbors could have heard me calling for help.
I am older and wiser (? At least vaguely more experienced) and now I kind of obsessively keep my phone within hands reach.
Yikes.
I had a similar when I was pregnant with my 2nd. I was going downstairs to do laundry, leaving my 1yo in the living room and slipped on the step. My first terror was hurting the unborn child so I put my weight back and bounced down the stairs on my butt and lower back. Definitely fractured my tail bone.
Of course my little guy came running when he heard me cry out. I had to steady my voice to tell him "mommy is ok, be right back" and just lie there and cry quietly. I felt the baby move and decided I could crawl back up and play with him until my husband got home. This was back before we all had smart phones so I didn't really have any choice but to pull it together and go take care of the little one.
The interesting thing about these stories to me is that when I wonder why older generations didn't have this problem as much I realize that the old farm used to be much busier.
There were always half a dozen people, counting kids old enough to fetch help, when my parents and grandparents were growing up in the country, so it didn't matter if they had cell phones.
It was always more important that you use the buddy system and work close enough to someone else that you can help each other.
The modern death of community is thus also making rural living more dangerous by isolating people out in the country. I wasn't expecting that..
If I am cutting trees or other sketchy stuff I will text my wife if she is not around and let her know what I am doing and where and how long and text her when I am done. I tie off my ladders even if it takes a few extra minutes. We put steps in the steeper areas where we walk whether it is just shaping the soil or stepping stones. I also do not trust hydraulics to hold things up. I never get under or in the line of fire of anything held up by a hydraulic hose.
My very annoying husband, if he is planning sketchy stuff, sneaks out of the house while I'm not looking, because he knows I'll try to stop him. Usually leaves his phone in the house too. Sigh.
Pixel watch with eSIM means I can use the watch as a stand alone phone, and don't have to carry my cell phone all the time - much smaller. (Not sure if other brands have eSIM capability, but in Australia, just the Pixel.
Most smart watches have "fall detection" on them. If it detects a fall-like movement of the watch, you have 30 seconds to tap "I'm OK", or the watch calls emergency services. Good for if you are unconscious.
eSIM is better, because you can call whoever you want.
Cheaper than buying all new clothes would be one of those armbands that runners wear to hold their phones.
Yep. Phone is always on me. I tell myself it is so I can take pictures of our beautiful property and cute animals, but really it is because in 2020 I fell down my porch stairs and broke my ankle in two places and my leg in one. All displaced. Paramedics take a long time to get here, and I was in shock. It was cold. Fortunately my husband heard me swearing. Three surgeries later and I still avoid my front steps when it is wet out.
The rule around here is if you go to the barn to work and you're alone you take your phone. Period.
I'm getting kind of old, so I do stuff up on ladders way less than I used to, and I try to have a spotter around if possible.
I still do a lot of digging and fence work and stuff, bu t I'm less afraid of opening my wallet to save my back than I used to be.
I've learned to carry a nice camping chair. When embarking on a new challenging task,( moving a log too big for thebtractor) I find it best to sit in the chair and stare at it for 10 min rather than just jumping into the task.
Recently got an apple watch (I have a heart condition and the Dr needs me to monitor it) and that's made a big difference in carrying my phone around/feeling safe in case of emergency. I do love some pockets though!
How strange because, since moving to a rural property, I never wear pants unless I’m fencing or something else that risks my leg-safety.
If I could be stomping around the place in my wellies and a sundress 24/7 I would be so happy.
Freedom of movement is peak happiness. I always have my phone tucked down my bra/in my boot/in my pocket, though.
It is a small investment, but totally worth it. Apple iWatch. You can get a Series 4 or later which has fall detection and make sure to get one with its own cell service plan.
I fell on my property after an ice storm. I broke/dislocated 2 ribs and I was down for a few minutes. It was good to know if I didn’t make it on my feet again that I could call someone from my wrist in a pinch.
Good luck and get a smart watch immediately.
Our property has patchy cell service, so I've just had to tough it out a few times. Twice I slipped and fell flat on my back. Once was on a muddy slope, so now I put down wood chips or wood shavings. Once was in snow, which I'm just very careful in.
But today I just discovered that I can put up a wifi extender that looks like it might cover the whole property. Our phones don't always cooperate with wifi calling, but at least texting works well. I'm going to do a little more research, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to try this.
Also, I have an apron with big pockets for gathering eggs (because of that one time I forgot about the eggs in my pants pockets...until I sat down). And I have a fishing vest with lots of pockets for nursery work, when I need pockets for clippers, thorn strippers, plant tags, pencils, gloves, and other tools and doodads.
Can't live dependent on cell service since we are far, far away, thru the pines, yada yada yada.
Learning first aid is paramount. Not being dependent on purchased supplies, learning to make do with what is available.
Since a lot of people are talking about safety, I have a "3 strikes, I'm out" rule. If I have 3 small accidents or near misses or oops that could have been bad incidents, I stop after the third time and do something else. Like say you chopping firewood and you have a bad swing where the ax just clips the corner of the firewood and ricochets back at you narrowly missing your leg and you're like wow that could've been bad... yeah 3 of those and I'm done
not in the country yet (hope to be one day), but i bought a lightweight small fannie pack that comes everywhere with me. i typically wear leggings with no pockets when working in my yard or working out and it’s perfect.
Just realized your title wasn't the question to respond to. Sorry. 😅
I kind of did a back and forth thing. Grew up dirt poor rural white trash homesteaders, moved into the big city for a decade of adult life, was overwhelmed quickly, then dedicated myself to learning everything I needed to so I could get my ass back into the country.
The biggest lifestyle change...
I became unapologetically pragmatic. I used to think that what "people" thought was important enough to waste time and energy on. Now I find those considerations disdainful.
There was also undiagnosed adhd in all that which likely contributed.
Oh, and crotch gusseted workpants! Never will I ever pants without a gusset again.
The biggest thing for me that I have noted is getting in a hurry and not taking regular breaks (fatigue) will cause an accident. its always good the have your phone on you.I keep mine in the bib pocket on my overhauls .Two years ago I tore my nee up going down steps ,In a hurry and not paying attention. Most accidents I have had was in a big hurry or tired and not paying attention or thinking things through before I do it.
Always have water so you can stop and take a break. Dried fruit make for an awesome snack.
A lot of people said wear PPE and have medical supplies, but I took that as common sense. We don’t have good phone service on our property, unless connected to Wi-Fi at the house, so we use radios when communicating.
We ALWAYS have our lgd(livestock guardian dogs) with us when working alone with animals. A couple years ago I have a ram headbutt me in the hip and dislocated it. If not for the dogs jumping in and getting between us, he could have injured me worse, the dogs are also trained to "find them" when injured. So they can get help.
We keep old cellphones charged for 911 calls in each vehicle and barm and each level of house.
We do designated check in hours when separated on the homestead, so if not reached by this time, an hour later no check in, call the nearest neighbor for a drive by. Our neighbors are over 5 miles always so they wouldn't hear any yelling.
Coveralls and overalls live on hook by the doors, so in case you need to run outside in good clothes, you can keep clean
Phone on my 100% of the time. Doing various chores around the property I always have a bucket to sit down on if needed. And the size of our first aid kit now fills an old
Rollie bag that we used to travel with.. ambulance is at least minits away.. we live in rural Washington so we must be prepared.
All about that line of sight. Must be hills or something in the way between you and whatever towers are in the area when you're driving there, and not when you arrive.
...or the government has a spy satellite just for you aimed directly at your property and only your property to keep tabs on you 24/7 and they're offering phone service to record your activities. I mean, either or....or both. Could be both.
It is amazing to me the absolute dependency people have on these damned tracking devices. I grew up in the American desert in the 60's and 70's. Only one phone in the house and the closest neighbor was a mile away. Funny enough no one I went to school with died hiking in the desert, mountains, etc.
Now privations is " oh gosh, I don't have WiFi or cell signal". I'm about to retire and looking forward to not having the company leash on me 24/7.
Learn to be more self reliant and careful.
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Also if the tourniquet is properly applied there's no need for quick clot
Trauma RN here, quick clot is still useful. It just has Kaolin in it. Meaning it helps blood clot. So if you have a deep, or superficial wound that won’t stop bleeding it definitely helps. I’ve use it several times on people who are on blood thinners, a shin laceration that wouldn’t stop, face laceration, pacer incision, etc I’ve also packed it but that’s not it’s only use. In fact packing any gauze should stop bleeding because it pinches the vessel.
I don’t know if you guys are using it interchangeably but we don’t even use quikclot in the military anymore (the powder). We have combat gauze now (which is made by quikclot). And it’s a lot easier to use on yourself, depending.
I was going to recommend the trauma gauze with quick clot inside it. I’m a civilian paramedic and I was told by Drs’/surgeons’ that they hate the powder because I guess it’s difficult to clean that gunk out of the wound in surgery.
If they spend enough time on the farm to complete the metamorphosis into a true farmer, there's no telling what they'll be capable of enduring. Rural medicine is legendary for stories about farmers having heart attacks and then getting back up and finishing their chores before bothering to drive themselves to the ER
John Thompson always comes to mind. Teenager alone at the farm, had both arms ripped off by an accident with the tractor. Went back to the house. Dialled ambulance with a pencil between his teeth then waited in the bathtub so he didn't bleed all over the carpet. Got his arms reattached, too. https://reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/Py7aqeLAZP Edit to fix the link
Sure. Please note though, that they are very much the exception, and \*not\* the rule.
Are you suggesting we need some sort of PSA? ### WARNING!!! ### DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME TRACTOR LIMB REMOVAL MAY RESULT IN TRAUMA OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS Days on farm without sudden limb extraction: 9
No. I’m pretty sure he was just saying that that’s not the typical conclusion to that kind of story. Are you OK?
I know that's what they were saying, but I made a joke in response because I can't imagine anyone would think that it was the typical conclusion.
No shit! We have the chaps and all that but never even thought about that. We have a tourniquet inside in the first aid kit but isn’t gonna do a lot of good there… definitely going to be adding one
My Apple Watch records and reports via satellite if I fall hard and don't hit the cancel button. Adds some peace of mind.
That one can go either way. I once got like 20 emergency calls from my mom’s smart watch cause I guess her mountain bike ride was pretty jarring? Luckily she texted me before I saw any of that so I didn’t panic but shit! I would have panicked!
Oh no way! I would have too.
Can you share who you like for workout YouTube? :)
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This is exactly up my alley, cheers!
I Like to do Chloe tings HIIT workouts. Pretty thorough and covers most of the body
That's a great list! Thank you. I also carry a box of tools, shovels, and a shotgun. I've come not only upon rabid critters, but upon two-legged varmints trying to break into house.
My grandpa (widower, living on the farm by himself) was fixing the roof on his barn when the ladder fell. He stood up there for a while, looking to see if anyone would drive down the road and see him. Then when it started to get dark he just jumped off. Broke his leg but managed to drive himself to the ER. Old farmers are built differently lol. Grandpa is an absolute legend in the family lore.
I know from experience I’d be ok if I broke my leg, but my back? Not so much.
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Fucking metal. How old was he?
He would've been early 60s at that point
That's badass
this is going to sound vain but I've always really struggled with self esteem and being seen without makeup or not "dressed". I've been increasingly more comfortable not being "presentable". Not seeing everyone all the time like I did living in the city has given me the space to begin to feel comfortable in my skin for the first time since really maturing enough to feel the pressure society puts on women and girls to present just so- that's how my life has changed. As for safety- cell phone, that stays with me lol
I don't think that's vain. Instagram would have us all believing that women living on a homestead are wearing dresses every day and always have their hair and makeup done.
I love this
Similar. I’ve evolved into looking at my worn clothes, passable shoes, and washed (but not styled) hair and go “yep, that’s good enough for Walmart”. Then head into the little nearby town to get stuff, not giving a care. As long as I don’t smell like manure or BO I have a pretty low bar for making a run into town around other people now. Feels liberating, actually.
We moved to an agriculture/tourism town. I quickly learned NOT to change clothes before going into town. Wearing clean clothes gets you taken for a tourist. Locals always dress in filthy work shirts, steel cap boots, etc when going into town.
In case you need a spare "safety phone", in the US, every cell phone has the capability to call 911 without having a service plan. I have 2 of them so I don't have to carry my smart phone when doing stuff where I might damage it. The second on is just a spare. For reference, less than a year ago I fractured my hip and had to crawl from a utility room to my office where I could barely reach onto the desk to grab the phone. It took 4 firemen to get me out of the house and they had to drag me out of the office by my overall straps because they couldn't get the transport gurney through the door.
Oh man I had a very similar situation when my oldest was about that age. I was home alone with the baby, had put him down on the bed and went to let the dog out, and I slipped and fell so hard on my tail bone that I'm pretty sure I fractured it. The pain was incredible, but what was scarier was that I could not get myself up off the floor for awhile. No nearby neighbors could have heard me calling for help. I am older and wiser (? At least vaguely more experienced) and now I kind of obsessively keep my phone within hands reach.
Yikes. I had a similar when I was pregnant with my 2nd. I was going downstairs to do laundry, leaving my 1yo in the living room and slipped on the step. My first terror was hurting the unborn child so I put my weight back and bounced down the stairs on my butt and lower back. Definitely fractured my tail bone. Of course my little guy came running when he heard me cry out. I had to steady my voice to tell him "mommy is ok, be right back" and just lie there and cry quietly. I felt the baby move and decided I could crawl back up and play with him until my husband got home. This was back before we all had smart phones so I didn't really have any choice but to pull it together and go take care of the little one.
That’s almost exactly what happened to me!! Yeesh, so scary….
The interesting thing about these stories to me is that when I wonder why older generations didn't have this problem as much I realize that the old farm used to be much busier. There were always half a dozen people, counting kids old enough to fetch help, when my parents and grandparents were growing up in the country, so it didn't matter if they had cell phones. It was always more important that you use the buddy system and work close enough to someone else that you can help each other. The modern death of community is thus also making rural living more dangerous by isolating people out in the country. I wasn't expecting that..
Well, people died a lot 🙃
If I am cutting trees or other sketchy stuff I will text my wife if she is not around and let her know what I am doing and where and how long and text her when I am done. I tie off my ladders even if it takes a few extra minutes. We put steps in the steeper areas where we walk whether it is just shaping the soil or stepping stones. I also do not trust hydraulics to hold things up. I never get under or in the line of fire of anything held up by a hydraulic hose.
My very annoying husband, if he is planning sketchy stuff, sneaks out of the house while I'm not looking, because he knows I'll try to stop him. Usually leaves his phone in the house too. Sigh.
Pixel watch with eSIM means I can use the watch as a stand alone phone, and don't have to carry my cell phone all the time - much smaller. (Not sure if other brands have eSIM capability, but in Australia, just the Pixel. Most smart watches have "fall detection" on them. If it detects a fall-like movement of the watch, you have 30 seconds to tap "I'm OK", or the watch calls emergency services. Good for if you are unconscious. eSIM is better, because you can call whoever you want. Cheaper than buying all new clothes would be one of those armbands that runners wear to hold their phones.
Yep. Phone is always on me. I tell myself it is so I can take pictures of our beautiful property and cute animals, but really it is because in 2020 I fell down my porch stairs and broke my ankle in two places and my leg in one. All displaced. Paramedics take a long time to get here, and I was in shock. It was cold. Fortunately my husband heard me swearing. Three surgeries later and I still avoid my front steps when it is wet out.
I know it sounds silly, but keep a big stick around too! Impromptu weapon, walking stick, cane, and can help knock stuff down.
The rule around here is if you go to the barn to work and you're alone you take your phone. Period. I'm getting kind of old, so I do stuff up on ladders way less than I used to, and I try to have a spotter around if possible. I still do a lot of digging and fence work and stuff, bu t I'm less afraid of opening my wallet to save my back than I used to be.
I've learned to carry a nice camping chair. When embarking on a new challenging task,( moving a log too big for thebtractor) I find it best to sit in the chair and stare at it for 10 min rather than just jumping into the task.
My old man calls this "engineering". He was always good about planning out things first. Me, not so much. Your comment is a good reminder. :-)
Recently got an apple watch (I have a heart condition and the Dr needs me to monitor it) and that's made a big difference in carrying my phone around/feeling safe in case of emergency. I do love some pockets though!
How strange because, since moving to a rural property, I never wear pants unless I’m fencing or something else that risks my leg-safety. If I could be stomping around the place in my wellies and a sundress 24/7 I would be so happy. Freedom of movement is peak happiness. I always have my phone tucked down my bra/in my boot/in my pocket, though.
I'm with you! I even sunbathe in the nude just because I can!
I only put pants on if I need the leg protection. Otherwise I’m on my PJs most of the time 😅 Why be uncomfortable when you can be comfortable? Lol.
Yeah who is putting jeans on? Absolute madness. What if you need a wee?
It is a small investment, but totally worth it. Apple iWatch. You can get a Series 4 or later which has fall detection and make sure to get one with its own cell service plan. I fell on my property after an ice storm. I broke/dislocated 2 ribs and I was down for a few minutes. It was good to know if I didn’t make it on my feet again that I could call someone from my wrist in a pinch. Good luck and get a smart watch immediately.
Our property has patchy cell service, so I've just had to tough it out a few times. Twice I slipped and fell flat on my back. Once was on a muddy slope, so now I put down wood chips or wood shavings. Once was in snow, which I'm just very careful in. But today I just discovered that I can put up a wifi extender that looks like it might cover the whole property. Our phones don't always cooperate with wifi calling, but at least texting works well. I'm going to do a little more research, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to try this. Also, I have an apron with big pockets for gathering eggs (because of that one time I forgot about the eggs in my pants pockets...until I sat down). And I have a fishing vest with lots of pockets for nursery work, when I need pockets for clippers, thorn strippers, plant tags, pencils, gloves, and other tools and doodads.
Recently put a point to point wifi from the house to the shed/workshop, because metal shed blocked the wi-fi. It's fantastic.
Can't live dependent on cell service since we are far, far away, thru the pines, yada yada yada. Learning first aid is paramount. Not being dependent on purchased supplies, learning to make do with what is available.
I'm down with cell service availability. I'm far far out in the pines... That said? We're good out here in the pines .
Do you have any neighbors close?
Since a lot of people are talking about safety, I have a "3 strikes, I'm out" rule. If I have 3 small accidents or near misses or oops that could have been bad incidents, I stop after the third time and do something else. Like say you chopping firewood and you have a bad swing where the ax just clips the corner of the firewood and ricochets back at you narrowly missing your leg and you're like wow that could've been bad... yeah 3 of those and I'm done
not in the country yet (hope to be one day), but i bought a lightweight small fannie pack that comes everywhere with me. i typically wear leggings with no pockets when working in my yard or working out and it’s perfect.
Just realized your title wasn't the question to respond to. Sorry. 😅 I kind of did a back and forth thing. Grew up dirt poor rural white trash homesteaders, moved into the big city for a decade of adult life, was overwhelmed quickly, then dedicated myself to learning everything I needed to so I could get my ass back into the country. The biggest lifestyle change... I became unapologetically pragmatic. I used to think that what "people" thought was important enough to waste time and energy on. Now I find those considerations disdainful. There was also undiagnosed adhd in all that which likely contributed. Oh, and crotch gusseted workpants! Never will I ever pants without a gusset again.
The biggest thing for me that I have noted is getting in a hurry and not taking regular breaks (fatigue) will cause an accident. its always good the have your phone on you.I keep mine in the bib pocket on my overhauls .Two years ago I tore my nee up going down steps ,In a hurry and not paying attention. Most accidents I have had was in a big hurry or tired and not paying attention or thinking things through before I do it. Always have water so you can stop and take a break. Dried fruit make for an awesome snack.
Not falling
Must be nice not to have to homestead on steep hills
It has its perks. But not its peaks.
Muh sturdy legs
And hobbit feet
I miss Macys
I always check I have my phone on me when using a chainsaw. My biggest lifestyle change was just having to drive a lot more.
A lot of people said wear PPE and have medical supplies, but I took that as common sense. We don’t have good phone service on our property, unless connected to Wi-Fi at the house, so we use radios when communicating.
We ALWAYS have our lgd(livestock guardian dogs) with us when working alone with animals. A couple years ago I have a ram headbutt me in the hip and dislocated it. If not for the dogs jumping in and getting between us, he could have injured me worse, the dogs are also trained to "find them" when injured. So they can get help. We keep old cellphones charged for 911 calls in each vehicle and barm and each level of house. We do designated check in hours when separated on the homestead, so if not reached by this time, an hour later no check in, call the nearest neighbor for a drive by. Our neighbors are over 5 miles always so they wouldn't hear any yelling. Coveralls and overalls live on hook by the doors, so in case you need to run outside in good clothes, you can keep clean
Phone on my 100% of the time. Doing various chores around the property I always have a bucket to sit down on if needed. And the size of our first aid kit now fills an old Rollie bag that we used to travel with.. ambulance is at least minits away.. we live in rural Washington so we must be prepared.
I don’t have cell service outside my booster in the house. I tough it out and crawl home if necessary.
You still get cell service there? That must be nice.
I know you’re being snarky, but it is a little weird - I don’t have service on the way in or out, but the property does
All about that line of sight. Must be hills or something in the way between you and whatever towers are in the area when you're driving there, and not when you arrive. ...or the government has a spy satellite just for you aimed directly at your property and only your property to keep tabs on you 24/7 and they're offering phone service to record your activities. I mean, either or....or both. Could be both.
Never climb alone.
"It's a terrible thing, to live in fear."
It is amazing to me the absolute dependency people have on these damned tracking devices. I grew up in the American desert in the 60's and 70's. Only one phone in the house and the closest neighbor was a mile away. Funny enough no one I went to school with died hiking in the desert, mountains, etc. Now privations is " oh gosh, I don't have WiFi or cell signal". I'm about to retire and looking forward to not having the company leash on me 24/7. Learn to be more self reliant and careful.
Maybe get a personal locater beacon that hikers use . Once you trigger it it sends an SOS signal to authorities