Chit Chat Thread for the week of November 03, 2008
Mon, 11/03/2008 - 12:10pm
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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.
Miss POI
It's CHANGE all right!
Hi, everyone,
If you'll recall, some two years ago, control of our Congress was taken over by the Dems. They "promised" change also. After two plus years, they've accomplished virtually nothing, and their approval rating is lower than ever. If our new President needs their help to accomplish his goals, I fear he's in big trouble before he ever gets started. I, like a lot of people, want to see some changes for the better, but our new President won't be able to do it by himself.
Miki
I agree it is prudent to lower expecations a bit, as neither candidate could do everything in their campaign. I hope Pelosi learns from what happened when Newt G ran things for the Republicans (I used to be a Republican back then.) I hope they all move a bit to the center and can get something accomplished.
However, I would not underestimate Obama. He beat the Clinton political machine in the primary season and both inspired and ran a terrific campaign.
Although the electoral vote was a "sweep" nearly, the popular vote was pretty close, with about 47% voting for McCain. But the support was petty broad-based. So, I don't think Obama has to bow to any special interest: I don't think NARAL can take credit for the election, as it didn't seem to be an issue in the exit polls. Likewise, it wasn't only the unions, or the South Florida residents, or voters in Ohio, that gave Obama the 52%, or the final electoral number. It was a combination of groups and states, and no one "owns" him.
I was sitting with someone from the Philippines last night, watching the crowd around the White House. In the Philippines, such a crowd could pose a real threat of storming the fence, and rampaging the place. Here, the CHANGE was effected at the ballot box.
Salamat sa Dios! (Thanks be to God!)
Ted in Ohio, c340, 1490T with lifetime maps
There will be change
But I fear it won't be for the best.
Dave - Annapolis, MD
Change? You expected change?
Hi, everyone,
If you'll recall, some two years ago, control of our Congress was taken over by the Dems. They "promised" change also. After two plus years, they've accomplished virtually nothing, and their approval rating is lower than ever. If our new President needs their help to accomplish his goals, I fear he's in big trouble before he ever gets started. I, like a lot of people, want to see some changes for the better, but our new President won't be able to do it by himself.
Miki
Congress under Ms. Pelosi is in session for only 2 1/2 days a week. They have every Monday and Friday off to travel and usually break early on Thursday to "get a head start."
ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet
Get ready for the prices to rise.
Drove to Buffalo yesterday. Stopped on the Thruway to fill up. Big mistake. #3.19 a gallon for regular. $2.89 per gallon once I got off the Thruway. Back here in Cleveland, a gallon of regular is $1.99. Now 20 or 30 cents difference is one thing, but $1.20 a gallon difference!! That's highway, make that Thruway robbery.
Thruways,Turnpikes & exits close to freeway have always been been a lot more expensive, your mistake was you didn't get gas before you got on, unless of course you where just looking.
I seen gas at $1.79 a gallon in Mentor today, I expect now that the election is over, we will see prices to rise for the Thanksgiving Holiday and those close thereafter. So you may as well fill your tanks before they do, we all see the prices drop by pennies but go up by quarters or more at a time and that should be against the law.
Bob
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Sheesh, Gas is still 2.95
Sheesh, Gas is still 2.95 per gallon in my neck of the woods!!
Your Portion Of Light Whether you are a brilliant flame or but a tiny spark matters not-for the world needs whatever portion of light is yours to give.
Not so fast, we really don't know yet
Happy voting day to all you Americans from your cousins up north in Canada . . . . Cheers, may the best man win.
He did.
Only time will tell if your right, I Voted for McCain And not afraid to say so, However, It's time to put all the politicking aside and stand beside the new President. I will also look for the change he promised and when I don't see the change or he screws up I'll be the first to say something, I can do that because I voted and for those that didn't you will have to keep your mouth shut because nobody wants to here a word from you.
I really wish Obama all the luck in the world for the good of my country and his Presidency. Before being either a Democrat,Republican or even a Independent I am an American first and I can see past the partisan crap.
So as Americans it's time to do just that, put the crap aside and give the man a shot at what he says he can do, then we can revisit this thread next year and give a intelligent answer to this thread.
Not that your answer wasn't, it was just premature be cause we really don't know yet, being elected is one thing doing is another.
Bob
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
happy day
have a good day
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So as Americans it's time to do just that, put the crap aside and give the man a shot at what he says he can do, ............
Agree 100%
Garmin Nuvi 750
Go Bears!
Go Bears!
Go Blackhawks
Election
Happy voting day to all you Americans from your cousins up north in Canada . . . . Cheers, may the best man win.
He did.
Only time will tell if your right, I Voted for McCain And not afraid to say so, However, It's time to put all the politicking aside and stand beside the new President. I will also look for the change he promised and when I don't see the change or he screws up I'll be the first to say something, I can do that because I voted and for those that didn't you will have to keep your mouth shut because nobody wants to here a word from you.
I really wish Obama all the luck in the world for the good of my country and his Presidency. Before being either a Democrat,Republican or even a Independent I am an American first and I can see past the partisan crap.
So as Americans it's time to do just that, put the crap aside and give the man a shot at what he says he can do, then we can revisit this thread next year and give a intelligent answer to this thread.
Not that your answer wasn't, it was just premature be cause we really don't know yet, being elected is one thing doing is another.
Bob
Whichever candidate won would have left a lot of people disappointed as "their man" didn't. Even more will be disappointed as the campaign promises from both turn into so much rhetoric. Any way you look at it, we are facing serious issues and no matter who sits in the White House, they deserve our support.
ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet
♪Miami Dolphins♪
♪Miami Dolphins♪ ♪number one♪♪
sewisdom - Drive carefully. The life you save... may be someone who owes you money!
Voting early....and often.
Don't forget to Vote early and often.
That is how we in Chicago do it.
Unfortunately, and ashamedly, I believe we here in Louisiana invented that trick!
Nuvi 660
Salute to Obama Team...Good Job! (No Joke!)
Kudos to the Obama team! No doubt, very organized, and dedicated...Being a conservative voter, I wasn't ever pleased with McCain. When Palin was added to the ticket, I relented and decided maybe I should wake-up and pay attention to my core principles and go out and support the ticket...Well, after the results, I agree with a lot of the conservative pundits that it's high time we stop taking the advice of the opposition party and follow our conservative roots. We need to stop leaning "Left" and stay "Right" on the issues...I really couldn't tell the difference in issues between Nobama and McBlame by election Tuesday! I will no longer consider myself a Republican...Only a "Conservative" from now on! Sorry, but I really needed to vent! What a week!
You got Obama and we got Snow
Well, you got Obama and we got Snow and it didn't cost us a dime. The money that was spent would have helped a lot of people in need. I just hope things pick up down in the U.S of A. We will be watching closely from up north in Canada.
ohwogo nuvi 750
Gas is $1.94 a gallon here
Gas is $1.94 a gallon here today.
Steve
Rex is back
Lets see how bad he can mess up this time.
"If there's a new way I'll be the first in line, but it better work this time!"
Rest area poi file
Just downloaded the rest area file and it made a trip over the weekend - that's great info to have on a long trip!
Garmin c340, Nuvi 350, Nuvi 765T, Nuvi 2360LMT
No Wonder We are so healthy
A lot of talk has been said about how much was spent on the election... $5,000,000,000. That is a lot of money, by comparison the US retail sales of potato chips was $6,000,000,000 last year...
http://www.sfa.org/potato150.aspx
It is terrible to speak well and be wrong. -Sophocles snɥɔnıɥdoɐ aka ʎɹɐƃ
No Wonder We are so healthy
Yes but think how much more enjoyable the potato chips were.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T
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Can I go home yet? Nobody at work likes me!
Brian Garmin nuvi 255W
Rest Area Poi File
Just downloaded the rest area file and it made a trip over the weekend - that's great info to have on a long trip!
Was always a fan of the Rest Area POI file...I asked to have them combined into one file a long time ago...Best thing that was ever done for traveling in my opinion...Thanks again to Retired Technician for his work on that...
Speaking of Change..
Change took place last weekend when what was 6PM became 5PM. Some liked it, some didn't, and some didn't care.... So I guess we can expect a similar outcome. In any case I guess we are going to find out.
Randy C530, Nuvi 52
Speaking of Change..
I saw gas today at 2.11 who would have ever thought that $2.00 gas was cheep
78 cents
When I got my DL, it was 78 cents a gallon.
Coffee Break
The other day I sent Sparky out to get me a cup of coffee. He cam back without the coffee and very upset.
I checked the video cams in the break room and this is what I saw.
"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
new freebe nuvi arrived
Just one week after charging one tank of gas, the free nuvi that Discover promised arrived from Amazon. To begin with is is not the advertised 200 but a 270. (not complaining) It is similar to my 350, but does not announce the names of upcoming streets. I took her for her first ride last night. She isn't quite as talkative as Karen, but well traveled. She seems to know about Europe and Asia, loads faster than Karen and is more sensitive even without the flip up antenna. At some future date I will retire to the reading/bath room and actually study the instruction book. The price was certainly right and thank you to those who alerted me to the offer.
nuvi 785 nuvi 350, nuvi 270, GTM 20, jag in dash, mercedes in dash.
Drove from SoCal this week
Drove from SoCal this week and "My Friend Jack" found Florida-- could not go farther because we did not have a boat! That is a long drive. My son is moving here with his family and after the space launch on Nov 14. I will have to drive the long way back by myself.
One daughter lives in Dallas, so I will stop there for a few days.
NUVI 680, NUVI 5000, MS S&T,
It's Over
I will miss Tina Fey as Sarah Palin.
RKF (Brookeville, MD) Garmin Nuvi 660, 360 & Street Pilot
Seen the play Lost In
Seen the play Lost In Yonkers and enjoyed it very much.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
If Only
Seen the play Lost In Yonkers and enjoyed it very much.
If only they had had a GPS then, they never would have been lost!
I plan to live forever. So far, so good.
Another beautiful day in
Another beautiful day in Florida.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Gas price
Nuvi 2595LMT
now necessarily under his control...
but gas prices have been going down for the last month and should drop even further as the recession proceeds...
non-native nutmegger
Temperature Is Falling
Looks like fall is upon us. The leaves have mostly fallen. Yeah, I know; some of you have had the first snow already.
If only the stock market would go up without taking gas prices for the ride.
And now, back to your regularly scheduled forum - already in progress . . .
You mean the President Elect, Don't you?
Don't forget it will be 3 months before we have a new President. For now we have to see what George Bush can do.
Bob
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
$2.00 gas...
I saw gas today at 2.11 who would have ever thought that $2.00 gas was cheep
Man, you said it. I remember how grumpy I was the first day I pulled my truck in and paid $2.05/gal. Now I would do handsprings down the hall if it got that low again... (and I can't do handsprings)
losing the voice on tom tom
dear poi can you tell me why the voice on my tom tom stops working everything else works even the alarms but i can be using the tom tom one minute with the voice intact and then it suddenly stops working
lyndyloo
Go Bears!
Go Bears!
Go Blackhawks
Maybe not...
Whichever candidate won would have left a lot of people disappointed as "their man" didn't. Even more will be disappointed as the campaign promises from both turn into so much rhetoric. Any way you look at it, we are facing serious issues and no matter who sits in the White House, they deserve our support.
It's going to be hard for me to support someone who desires to put my kids into forced community service and start a new KGB (calling it a Civilian Security Service)... This information taken from *his* Change.gov website, though they changed the wording once people started questioning it.
tom tom losing the voice
dear poi can you tell me why the voice on my tom tom stops working everything else works even the alarms but i can be using the tom tom one minute with the voice intact and then it suddenly stops working
Are you sure the speaker isn't getting a little hoarse from all the alerts?
ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet
Hope the Colts get back on
Hope the Colts get back on track today.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Change?
[sarcasm on]Isn't that just to continue the work that Rumsfeld, Gonzalez, Cheney, Rove et al. started with the warrantless tapping, torture, national ID cards (for travel) etc.? [sarcasm off]
It's ironic that Americans used to make fun of the lack of liberties the USSR had back in the 1980s, but just some 25 years later, we're living those jokes -- all in the name of "anti-terrorist" measures.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
see also http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081023-aclu-23-of-us-...
Whichever candidate won would have left a lot of people disappointed as "their man" didn't. Even more will be disappointed as the campaign promises from both turn into so much rhetoric. Any way you look at it, we are facing serious issues and no matter who sits in the White House, they deserve our support.
It's going to be hard for me to support someone who desires to put my kids into forced community service and start a new KGB (calling it a Civilian Security Service)... This information taken from *his* Change.gov website, though they changed the wording once people started questioning it.
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skins and cowboy
Skins will meet cowboy again this week.
Gas
THe price of gas is continuing to fall. Saw it yesterday for $1.81. Still not great - but heading in the right direction...
I got it for 2.07 in Orlando
I got it for 2.07 in Orlando Florida and thought that was a deal.Maybe soon will see the 1.81.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.