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Thanks to the relentlessness of his crew, McVay was exonerated of any wrongdoing in 2000. wanted to commit suicide. We also needed the warmth from each other in the 85degree water at night. ASG: Which was worse for you, night or day? EH: The days were worse because of the 110-degree heat and the extreme thirst. The wind was up more in the days so the water was rough and more hazardous. Of course, the heat in the day caused extreme thirst and some men began drinking the seawater. “In the rough seas some boys accidentally swallowed some of the oil and had been vomiting all night and were now severely dehydrated and convulsing.

B. While it can be used as a backpack, the straps and waist belt are removable. C. It doesn’t matter how large the bag or its opening is, the thumb straps provide enough leverage to slide apart the ZipDry seal. D. The compression straps (there are two across the top as well) keep all of the gear snug. E. The extra tie-down buckles on the sides and ends provide a sense of security when lashed to a boat, kayak or life raft. F. Its trademark ZipDry enclosure can be opened and closed as easily as a typical freezer bag (though there are instructions on Watershed’s site).

Fill your bathtubs with water. If it is an earthquake or flood, the first things to go are city services. Get the water out of your pipes 52 and into a container before the pressure drops off. Baring that, there are several other sources of water in and around your house that you might overlook: Hot Water Heater: Depending on your model’s capacity, there might be upwards of 80 gallons of completely fresh water waiting for you to tap into. Most water heaters have drain valves that can be opened to empty its contents.