Wireless weather forecasts?

Oh man... I'm blushing. Thank you, Dave!

If you actually thought I was in control of that thing, then you might have been under the influence of the Super-Soaker. Actually, that squirt gun on steroids had me feeling pretty sick the next day. Have to admit, my flying got much better after getting "shot" (it cured the post flight shakes!).

I was hoping to get together with you in Stuart before your trip, but I'm leaving for the Virgin Islands Saturday morning. I'll take a rain check on the invite and we'll get together next time you're in town.

Are you running to Connecticut on the inside or the outside? Oh yeah, be sure to take a digital with you on the cruise.

Talk to you soon...

Dave,

I just got a new cell phone w/ internet access.

The verdict:

- doesn't work all the time (today works fine, tomorrow not at all - why????)
- when it does work its too painful to look at a 1" X 1.5" screen!!!!!

When it works you can in theory surf the web with it. But it is really nasty trying to find someinthing on a page. As far as using it under way - well you will need to stop to look at it for sure or have someone else drive the boat at that time. My guess is it will introduce you to seasickness....

But hey it does have a color screen

I think you may have coverage issues depending upon what kind of network the phone is on, etc.

Hope this is of some help

John

The ICW is scenic, but finding markers at night is more challenging than dating women from Boca! Hope you're not doing this alone.

When you're off the coast of Norfalk, keep an eye out for quick-blips on your fish finder... the Navy's testing new torpedos that exceed Mach 1 underwater. (no joke). Read about it Popular Science this week.

If you can wait till I get back from the islands, I'll make the trek with you. I'll even chip in $20 for gas.

If you had two great GIRLS coming with you... I'd be there! But four guys on a boat.... bad ratios! Honestly, I'd rather make the run up the coast with you than fly down to the Virgin Islands, but... business comes first.

Hey, I just got the new Uniden Mystic VHF/GPS handheld radio. I won't be using it in the islands, as I'm flying down. If you need it, you're welcome to take it as a back-up. You might need it if one of those Mach 1 torpedos veers off course.

Up north you need a CDMA cell phone ,the GMA networks sucks.

I tether my laptop to my AT&T cellphone, throw the cellphone up on a high spot. Not fast but full screen and unlimited data for a reasonable monthly fee. Coverage is of course not as good as satellite, but it does work in a lot of areas. There are also cellphone boosters that you could put higher up on the pole. (It is line of sight). Haven't had any personal experience but do know people that swear by it.

Ah, yes, I see. I was suckered in to that one.....