drift - how do you like BWC's maps? Really the maps are the only reason I keep a AAA membership (and really if I have to resort to mail order, it's probably just as simple to get the maps from the relevant states).

I'm well aware of AAA's political positions, and I know it's pretty hypocritical to remain a member. It's just that we'd easily spend double the membership fee on maps if we had to buy them, and it's SO convenient to just go to the local AAA office and grab maps (one for each of us) a day or two before a trip.

slightly more targeted drift - I know several of you have mentioned having The Spot or other satellite beacons. Do you use The Spot's messaging feature? How well does it work? Have you ever had to make an emergency call via any of the beacons, and how did that go?