Welcome / open talk

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

I have a question. I have a 2430 that I like very much. However, ever so often the Voice Command screen pops up with the kind lady telling me to "Say a Command". I do not call up this screen since I do not use it at all. I dismiss it with the command "Exit". It comes up maybe once a month although last week it appeared twice in one day. It is really not a problem, just a curiosity.

As per:

https://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?it...

Street Altas USA will not be updated for 2016. Street Atlas 2015 will be the final version offered and will be discontinued when current inventory is depleted.

Discussion here:

http://forum.delorme.com/index.php?/topic/22425-sa-2016/

lots of speculation on the Delorme/Garmin merger

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

~Angela

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This week we’re recognizing, Canadarideforclimate!

Canadarideforclimate has been with POI Factory for nearly 9 years.

Recently he’s been uploading POI files specifically geared towards self-supporting bicycling trips across Canada. We appreciate his sharing these files with our community!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

- Jonathan

Travelers of the Massachusetts Turnpike should be aware the toll road has gone Ezpass only as of 10/28/16

http://www.wcvb.com/news/state-to-offer-details-on-new-elect...

Was curious what would subsequently happen.

Conspiracy theory says, user error, pay twice. Not the system's fault.

What ended up happening was the regular charges appeared immediately.

6 days later, the 2nd tag appeared on the statement (online).

This morning I get an update notification for my Win 7 system.

After doing the research for

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3192403

with particular interest in this section of the page:

More information

Looking for a place to get GPX. motorcycle routes of the Ozarks for my Garmin GPS. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Carl
Supoenaman@aol.com

Fellow member Bobkz had a great idea awhile back about creating a POI Factory bumper sticker & I would like to know if today amongst you all there’s still an interest out there.

by happenstance I clicked on "my account" just now...10 years and 13 hours...I'd like a new bicycle for my birthday

This week we’re recognizing, Sirkull!

Sirkull has been with us for over 8 years.
Last week he added 60 new locations to his Dollar Tree file. This is pretty busy file, with locations continuing to pop up all over the US.
We appreciate Sirkull’s dedication to keeping this file up-to-date.

Thanks, Sirkull!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This week we’re recognizing, Bdhsfz6!

Bdhsfz6 had been a member of POI Factory for over 8 years!

This last week he shared the tip, Garmin 3597 Refurbs On Sale Again
Which several members found most helpful!

Thanks for your contribution this week, Bdhsfz6!

~Angela

I figured since I'm err...frugal and won't let a car die until I have too, I wanted to see who else here shares the passion of pushing a vehicle far beyond the manufacturer's recommended lifetime.

2002 Lexus ES 300, died October 2015 at the trailer hitch of a Suburban with 199,622 miles

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

I feel that when compared to our parents' times when we were kids, society is very impersonal. Sometimes very abrasive and standoffish.

Me, I try to just tolerate bad customer service, as long as I'm not harmed or get what I paid for.

I've had this Surge Fitbit since April, looked like corrosion on one corner probably from sweat salts and air bubble on band. Called them up, explained answered a few questions, less then 5 minutes and they are sending a new one out to me. That's amazing Cust. Service, I thought I would have to pay shipping, wait till they veiled it, etc..