+Dimples Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Good job! Looks like we can leave blank ones in caches for our comrades to take and use. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Good job! Looks like we can leave blank ones in caches for our comrades to take and use. That is a GREAT idea! If I could get out and geocache I would do the same. Once this doggone broken leg heals I'll be back out and I'll use your idea. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
BomberJohn Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Great idea. Just one thing to add when filling out this form. When entering the emergency contacts put how they are related. Example: Jane Doe (Wife), John Doe Jr (Son), Jim Smith (Freind) As a former EMS Paramedic knowing how the contact person is relayed to the injured / ill person can be very helpful. Looks like I need to tweak my card! Thanks for the idea. Some many great ideas out in the GC community. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Got another non-geocaching friend to use this ID card. She doesn't hike but after hearing of my accident decided this might be good "insurance" to have. Quote Link to comment
+HugoBear Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) Back to the medical info wallet card, 3M makes a self-laminating tag that works great for these cards. It's called "self-sealing laminating pouches for bag tags." *wrong ones* See below. Edited December 3, 2005 by HugoBear Quote Link to comment
+Teachermom Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 This size packet is less expensive.... http://www.basegear.com/3mscotchbagtag.html Quote Link to comment
+HugoBear Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 This size packet is less expensive.... http://www.basegear.com/3mscotchbagtag.html Well if you aren't laminating your entire medical history... Those are the kind I thought I linked to. Oops. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 All the office supply stores carry the laminating sheets. They're great for alot of different things. Quote Link to comment
+DMflyer Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 For the last week or two, Nerves and I (along with suggestions from other cachers), have put together an Emergency Medical ID card that we as geocachers should carry with us as we journey through the woods and back country. In the unfortunate case of an accident, you will have a way to express your personal and medical information to others. The pdf document we've created can be filled in, printed out, cut out, and laminated. Just click on the line of information you want to fill in and type. When done, print it out. Should be simple enough. Thanks to thoses who have helped with the creation. BomberJohn Thanks for putting the card together. I think I'll put a link to the card on my profile page. LOTS of folks never make it into these forums (me included) but hopefully will catch the link on my profile page. How about an image and some HTML to go with it so it could be quickly cut/ pasted to cache pages, profile pages or travel bug pages ? That would expand the visibility of the link to the card. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) I think I'll put a link to the card on my profile page. LOTS of folks never make it into these forums (me included) but hopefully will catch the link on my profile page. How about an image and some HTML to go with it so it could be quickly cut/ pasted to cache pages, profile pages or travel bug pages ? That would expand the visibility of the link to the card. Thanks for the good ideas. I'll have to wait for BomberJohn to do this since he's the techno savvy one. It may have to wait until he gets back from China. Edited December 7, 2005 by Nerves Quote Link to comment
+EleriandBlade Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I made a link to the page on the geocaching livejournal community. Would you like me to make it so that information can be filled out in the pdf, and then printed? I can do that Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I made a link to the page on the geocaching livejournal community. Would you like me to make it so that information can be filled out in the pdf, and then printed? I can do that Sounds good to me but I've emailed BomberJohn and asked him to answer your question. OK - here I go with a seemingly inane question...what is the web address for the geocaching livejournal community? Quote Link to comment
BomberJohn Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 I made a link to the page on the geocaching livejournal community. Would you like me to make it so that information can be filled out in the pdf, and then printed? I can do that The pdf document can be filled in and printed now. Thanks for linking the document. Quote Link to comment
+oldnavy59 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 im trying to figure out where to download at? Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 im trying to figure out where to download at? Try this: Emergency Medical ID card Quote Link to comment
+oldnavy59 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 thanks worked like a champ filled out just need to get a holder. does any one put something in the dash of their vehicle when they are out hinting????? some areas dont have cell coverage? Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 thanks worked like a champ filled out just need to get a holder. does any one put something in the dash of their vehicle when they are out hinting????? some areas dont have cell coverage? You're welcome. I hope you never has to use it but just in case, it's there if you do need it. You can download two - laminate both and put one in your wallet and hang one around your neck or put it in your car? I've seen "Geocacher at Work" cards that are put on dashboards. That's all they say though. Maybe you could let someone know where you are and when you expect to return especially for those areas without cell phone coverage. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 (edited) edited for double post Edited December 8, 2005 by Nerves Quote Link to comment
+EleriandBlade Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The pdf document can be filled in and printed now. Thanks for linking the document. So it can! Well, there's my DOH! moment for the week Here's the link to the LJ http://www.livejournal.com/community/geocaching/ Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Thanks for spreading the word about the Medical ID Card. Quote Link to comment
BomberJohn Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Ditto! Thanks for getting the card more exposed. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Bump Pass this around. Edited December 17, 2005 by Nerves Quote Link to comment
BomberJohn Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 BumpPass this around. Bump. You're it! Quote Link to comment
BomberJohn Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Happy New Year! Remember to download the Emergency Medical ID card and carry it with you. Quote Link to comment
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