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Jessica B wrote:

I just did a simple calculation... say you wanted to go 1000 miles,
1000m/6mph = 7 days vs. 1000m/4mph = 10 days. This seems like a big
difference to me, but what do I know.

I guess I agree that ugly is relative.


Depends on how much water you have left at 7 days...

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On Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:56:10 -0800, Mark Borgerson
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In article ,
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Jessica B wrote:

I just did a simple calculation... say you wanted to go 1000 miles,
1000m/6mph = 7 days vs. 1000m/4mph = 10 days. This seems like a big
difference to me, but what do I know.

I guess I agree that ugly is relative.


Depends on how much water you have left at 7 days...


Water??? I'd be more concerned with the beer and
wine supplies. ;-)


Mark Borgerson


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