Chit Chat Thread for the week of June 30th 2008
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 9:06am
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 17 years
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This is the place to talk about things that are not gps related, you can discuss whatever you would like, as long as it is clean. Remember we have families that have their children involved in the GPS fun and we don't want to make parents feel uncomfortable when their children ask what that word means.
Have fun...
This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.
re: Top Speed
top Delta Airlines speed on my Garmin 780 returning to Florida was 568 mph!
On a recent flight from Darwin to Brisbane (Australia - not Austria) the ground speed was over 1000kph - someone can convert that to mph. (Qantas 767)
1000 kph = 621.371192 mph
Do POI's even register at those speeds?!
I wonder with all the hits
I wonder with all the hits the big auto dealers are taking with the gas guzzlers have they gotten the message yet?People getting put out of work for lack of long range planning.How hard is it to produce a car or truck that gets great gas mileage?
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
A little tricky getting around!
As previously seen Sparky had a slight accident.
Well he was taken to the local hospital and checked out. I filmed him getting his x-ray. It indicated a broken leg.
Well this is the way he spent the rest of his vacation at telluride
"Those that stop and smell the roses, must realize that once in awhile you may get a whiff of fertilizer."..copyright:HDHannah1986 -Mercedes GPS - UCONNECT 430N Chrysler T&C - Nuvi 2598- Nuni2555 - Nuvi855 - Nuvi295W - Nuvi 750 - Ique 3600
oops
As previously seen Sparky had a slight accident.
Well he was taken to the local hospital and checked out. I filmed him getting his x-ray. It indicated a broken leg.
Well this is the way he spent the rest of his vacation at telluride
I think that from now on I am not going to be in the middle of drinking something when I see that there is a new Sparky adventure to watch. Not good to have milk shooting out the nose when sitting at the keyboard.
Miss POI
I haven't been here
Just wanted to say "Hi" since I haven't been here for awhile.
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Hi
Your absence has been very noticeable, you are a very missed individual. It is nice to have you stop in and say hi.
How is everything going? How is your daughter?
Miss POI
#1 asianfire fan
Hoping for a clear, cool and
Hoping for a clear, cool and safe 4th of July!
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Expect the new presidents to
Expect the new presidents to do nothing about the oil. They've been talking about using domestic oil for the past 35 years. If you watched Glenn Beck, you know what I'm talking about.
Watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZ_4EXeyaA
Nuvi 350 Nuvi 3597LMT Nuvi 1450LMT Nuvi 55LM
Rain
I'm tired of all the rain that western michigan has been getting lately. Baaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! make it stop!!
http://uss-silversides.com
asianfire
Just wanted to say "Hi" since I haven't been here for awhile.
We'd love to hear what you've been up to when you get a chance.
nüvi 750 & 760
Speed Mapping
top Delta Airlines speed on my Garmin 780 returning to Florida was 568 mph!
On a recent flight from Darwin to Brisbane (Australia - not Austria) the ground speed was over 1000kph - someone can convert that to mph. (Qantas 767)
1000 kph = 621.371192 mph
Do POI's even register at those speeds?!
Map is OK but it has trouble keeping up with calculating what road turns you should make....so don't try to navigate. Still good for distance to points and knowing exactly where you are.
RAYS SWEEP RED SOX!
The TB Rays (the team with the best record in baseball) take 3 from the AL East, 2nd place Boston Red Sox.
Hey, I gotta brag while I can. The Rays could return to the cellar at any moment.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Red Sox & Pat's fan & Asianfire
Congrats to Tampa Bay. Was cheering for my team, but they couldn't do it.
Just got our Pat's season tickets. Have very mixed emotions about the team. What a horrible, horrible, embarrassing, humiliating, disappointment the Super Bowl was. Our trip to Arizona wasn't a total loss, we enjoyed visiting our daughter & son in law in Tucson. In retrospect, I'm glad we sold the Super Bowl tickets.
Asianfire, you came on board about the same time I did. Always enjoy reading your posts.
Originator of Keeping Your Windmill Alive. Live in MA & have a cooking website. 6 yr. member. http://kitchentoysmakecookingfun.blogspot.com/
A great day for fishing.
A great day for fishing.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
4/10
Maybe employers should bring back the 4/10 work week again. Like we had when the gas supply was short. You know work 4 days at 10 hours and have 3 days off. One day less to drive to work. Save gas and $$$$.
Just my thought.
Oh yea!!!A bad day of fishing sure beats a good day at work....
Joe
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!!" Member 2854
Everyone enjoy your holiday
I wanted to tell everyone at POI Factory to enjoy their holiday and be safe.
-Mike Nuvi 360 Samsung M520 Sprint (Bluetooth'd)
Is Brett Favre returning to
Is Brett Favre returning to the NFL???? I hope so, and to the Packers of course...
Chevrolet, an American Revolution.
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July to everyone. And a big thank you to our troops who make the 4th of July meaningful to us all.
Stan
Officer I'm sorry I was going the wrong way on that one-way street but my GPS told me to turn left ... Oh, I'm still getting a ticket, okay then the GPS will see ya in court!
Need to e-mail Adcsusn
Adcsusn, would you send me an e-mail I would like to ask you a question about a rest area file you have for utah.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T
Seriously, try this one.
What is 4375 times 20?
Thanks Dave
FROM THE CO POLICE DEPT
>>
>> Subject: Alert from the Neighborhood Watch of Colorado Springs Police
>> Department
>>
>>
>> Most of us use credit/debit cards at the gas pump. With the price of
>> gas and people getting desperate, this is likely to occur more often.
>> Please be careful out there!
>>
>> A co-worker used her credit/debit card to purchase gas at the pump (like
>> most of us do). She received her receipt like normal. However, when
>> she checked her statement, there were 2 $50 charges added in addition to
>> her purchase. Upon investigation, she found out that because she did
>> not press the 'clear' button on the pump, the employee inside the store
>> was able to use her card to purchase his/her own gas! To keep this
>> from happening, after you get your receipt, you must press the 'CLEAR'
>> button or your information will be stored until the next customer
>> inserts their card. Be sure to tell all your friends/family so that
>> this doesn't happen to them!
>>
>>
>>
>> Officer Dave Gilman
>> Crime Prevention Officer
>> Colorado Springs Police Department
>> Stetson Hills Division
>> 719-444-3168
Good information for this day and age...
Garmin:GPSMAP196, Nuvi 670,Nuvi 755T
Thanks for asking
Your absence has been very noticeable, you are a very missed individual. It is nice to have you stop in and say hi.
How is everything going? How is your daughter?
Miss POI
#1 asianfire fan
Awww, that is so sweet! Thanks! I have been good, but busy. We are trying to get the parent in laws moved up here, which is hard because they really don't understand anything about selling/buying houses and other things.
Daughter is great, she is going into the 6th grade next year...wow, it seems she was 1 lb just a few years ago (she really was, but 11 years ago)
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Busy
Just wanted to say "Hi" since I haven't been here for awhile.
We'd love to hear what you've been up to when you get a chance.
Been very busy at work with year end (we work with the public school systems). Been trying to figure out my Rumor phone when I have free time. Think I have most of it figured out.
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Ditto
... Asianfire, you came on board about the same time I did. Always enjoy reading your posts.
Ditto, thanks
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Yoopers
We had a great week here in Houghton in Michigan's UP. THe weather was cool to warm and the area was very relaxing. Now we heading over to Minnesota for a few days before we drive back to VA. Hope you all had a great 4th. We did for sure.
f1fan
Garmin Zumo550
Thanks
Thanks for the clearing gas info.
Hi...new here...
Hello, I am new here to poi-factory. I just got a new Garmin nuvi 200 from my husband for an anniversary present. I like it much better than the C330 which I have been using for a little over a year. This whole poi thing is new to me. I am really pleased to see what can be done with this, and all the wonderful support on this site.
I'm looking forward to contributing here as well.
Thanks for providing this site.
I agree
The nuvi 200 is alot better than the older models.
Nuvi or not Nuvi
I haven't decided yet which one to get. I like the higher numbered models because of the SD card slot and the ability to play media files and such. Of course, being realistic, I probably wouldn't use those features anyway. Right now, I mostly use a Smart Phone or PDA with built in GPS receiver and software for navigation, geocaching and such. Of course, my lovely Mrs. doesn't have a problem telling me which way to go. Doh! Did I say that out loud?
And now, back to your regularly scheduled forum - already in progress . . .
FlutePlace....
Welcome Aboard…
We have many knowledgeable people here ready and willing to help with any questions you may have.
Have fun on this site….
I hope you a great 4th of July weekend.
Joe
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!!" Member 2854
Retire?
Does this Link Retire now, because it is Monday?
Retire?
Normally yes as Miss POI will start a new one today but sometimes people reply to old ones if they have been away for awhile or see something they want to reply to.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T