I am unsure of where to post this thread, but here goes.
Temps are warm, rain, snow is melting. Now nighttime temps had fallen about 20*F, and doors to my old 94 Olds work car are frozen closed(all 4). Tried all, but didn't want to rip the plastic handles off.
I tried the trunk with key.. opened up. My BOB is in there, contains the usual gear, and my Kabar USMC knife. I removed the Kabar, and slid it through the crack on the edge of the door(low near the post/door edge. Gentle pressure... clunk door open! Replaced knife to Alice pack. Success!
Next night took Wifeys car to work mids, she calls me to tell me the local PD saw my trunk lid open. Officer closed trunk lid, and stopped before leaving. He mentioned that the Alice pack, 2 canteens, pistol belt with 2 m16 Ammo pouches, are all there. He also said it was a good idea to carry trunk supplies.
Wifey told him that I retired from this PD, and if I was his Supervisor, every Patrol Vehicle would carry Personal Survival Gear. He kinda chuckled and said "the current Supervisor carries a cell phone and a cup of coffee." Wifey said to stop on a warmer day, and I would give him a list pf SP gear. She said I shop Ebay for used stuff, usually a lot cheaper $.
In closing Officer said "Thanks, will do", probably thinks we are nuts, having a BOB, spare water, sleeping bag, and no visible weapons.(I do case up a Moss 500 12 ga, and keep 50 rds of mixed slugs and buckshot.) Usually the SG goes with me. I don't leave it overnight.
Temps are warm, rain, snow is melting. Now nighttime temps had fallen about 20*F, and doors to my old 94 Olds work car are frozen closed(all 4). Tried all, but didn't want to rip the plastic handles off.
I tried the trunk with key.. opened up. My BOB is in there, contains the usual gear, and my Kabar USMC knife. I removed the Kabar, and slid it through the crack on the edge of the door(low near the post/door edge. Gentle pressure... clunk door open! Replaced knife to Alice pack. Success!
Next night took Wifeys car to work mids, she calls me to tell me the local PD saw my trunk lid open. Officer closed trunk lid, and stopped before leaving. He mentioned that the Alice pack, 2 canteens, pistol belt with 2 m16 Ammo pouches, are all there. He also said it was a good idea to carry trunk supplies.
Wifey told him that I retired from this PD, and if I was his Supervisor, every Patrol Vehicle would carry Personal Survival Gear. He kinda chuckled and said "the current Supervisor carries a cell phone and a cup of coffee." Wifey said to stop on a warmer day, and I would give him a list pf SP gear. She said I shop Ebay for used stuff, usually a lot cheaper $.
In closing Officer said "Thanks, will do", probably thinks we are nuts, having a BOB, spare water, sleeping bag, and no visible weapons.(I do case up a Moss 500 12 ga, and keep 50 rds of mixed slugs and buckshot.) Usually the SG goes with me. I don't leave it overnight.
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