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Mgarledge update

Just wanted to let everyone know I touched base with Mary today.

She wanted me to let everyone know she's doing ok, depressed, which can be expected.

She's being monitored by her physician, and her children and grandchildren are taking turns staying with her.

She hasn't felt up to reading lately, but starting to check in here is on her list of progress goals.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of January 15, 2024

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

Game Over GPS Navigators Quietly Admit defeat in the battle versus Mobile Nav Apps

This article as long with many more, are now the trend in the GPS Navigators battle versus Mobile Navigation Apps.
I copy this link and to share with you and for knowledge only and I do not in any way like to infringe any author rights.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/game-over-gps-navigators-...

Best regards,

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dysonsk

Extreme cold considerations

Some extreme cold expected next week. 11 deg F is predicted for the Wednesday low in the Philadelphia area. Some of you are used to the low temps but others might want to read the article at https://www.bobvila.com/articles/freeze-in-cold-car/ and do a quick look around your cars. Likely a good idea to move the GPS units indoors as well.

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John from PA

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of January 8, 2024

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

Apple Withdraws iOS 17.3 Update Over Boot Issue DON'T DO IT

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Never argue with a pig. It makes you look foolish and it anoys the hell out of the pig!

Interesting perspective (dedicated nav devices)

…on dedicated GPS navigation devices at https://www.autoevolution.com/news/game-over-gps-navigators-...

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John from PA

On the Map #2

Jim1348 started a post on the 45th parallel and it reminded me of Point Roberts Washington.

While Point Roberts is not on the 45th it is on the 49th parallel and an interesting place on the map.

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. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .

On the Map: 45th Parallel

Any Overcurrent Protection? (60W Power Converter 110-240V AC to 12V 5A DC Power Adapter)

Would something like this have any over current protection?

The pessimist in me fears that it may overheat and be a hazard.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K9R65C6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_...

Contributors Of The Year 2023

We appreciate all of our contributors and all of the members who voted for COY this year!

There were some ties, so we're going to honor the top 4 vote getters!

The 2023 POI Factory Contributors of the Year are:

Mahoney
Mgarledge
Soberbyker
Alandb

Keeping The Windmill Alive – January 2024

Perhaps you can post on a new book you're reading, a new hobby you're taking up or about random finds as you finally get around to cleaning out the..., or your most recent adventure?

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

Please keep comments polite.

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

--Angela

Factory Joke Thread – January 2024

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

Please read all the forum rules before posting, and keep in mind...

"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."

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

Do you have any cams at your residence?

Over Thanksgiving, I installed Blink cameras.

It's been over a month and I find it to be a system that I can recommend.

I never thought about it, but have always seen them on the news for documenting things such as theft by porch pirates, sometimes some incident, etc.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of January 1, 2024

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.

An early start for 2024.

-- Jonathan

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of December 25, 2023

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.

(Sorry for the delay this week. I've been spending time with family.)

-- Jonathan

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

And if that's not what you celebrate, happy holiday of your following

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Never argue with a pig. It makes you look foolish and it anoys the hell out of the pig!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Never argue with a pig. It makes you look foolish and it anoys the hell out of the pig!

USNG Emergency Location Markers (ELM’s)

I live in Dakota County Minnesota. The Dakota County Parks Department went to USNG Emergency Location Markers (ELM’s).

That uses the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS).

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:U.S._National_Grid_Emergency_Location_Sign,_15T_VK_9354_4795_(42393097041).jpg

https://usngcenter.org/elm-background

Safety Cloud By HAAS Alert: How it Works

I just learned about this.

Has anybody ran across this while traveling?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2xk_WMvfo

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