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.

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

-- Jonathan

Merry Christmas

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

Merry Christmas

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

I just learned about this.

Has anybody ran across this while traveling?

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

Someone in my neighborhood had a package delivered to them that belonged to someone else. After decoding the the ZIP code, I started playing around with the ZIP +4 codes by me. I found out that only the place south of me has the exact same ZIP+4 code as we do. That's it. Nobody else.

Stay safe if you're travelling and remember Yogi's immortal words: "If you don't know where you're going, you might wind up someplace else"!

It’s once again time to reflect on the things you enjoy about POI Factory and consider the members who help to make this community the great place it is.

Volunteers contribute to our community in a variety of ways. Some share their experience or expertise in the forums. Some make and maintain POI files or FAQ pages. While others submit sound files, BMP icon images, or location updates.

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

It was bound to happen.

On Saturday, our 1984 Whirlpool gas dryer broke. No heat.

About a year ago, I replaced the belt, which was likely the 2nd time, as I could see it had been opened up before.

But I've used it since Oct 2002, so prior to that.

From the paperwork, it's a 1984 model.

I am looking for a device that will provide 12 VDC from a USB port.

The have found adapters on Amazon for both USB-A to 12 volt power outlet and USB-C to 12 volt power outlet. Which is the better choice?

Right now I am leaning towards the USB-C to 12 volt power outlet because it looks like it will offer more power than the USB-A devices.

What other factors should I consider?

Apparently not enough electric vehicle owners are voluntarily sending in the alternative fuel tax so Senator Rothman wants to get rid of the tax and tack a fee of $380 per noncommercial electric vehicle and $450 per commercial electric vehicle onto the registration.

This week we're recognizing, Navsig!

Navsig has been a member of POI Factory for over 7 years!

We're recognizing him for his recent contribution of six National Historic Trail Auto Route POI files, including the Lewis & Clark

Thanks for your contributions, Navsig!

~Angela

IpadOS 17.2 for iPad and likely other Apple devices now available. It brings the following changes:

PDF
Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts

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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

I am looking for a portable power bank that provides 12 volts DC. Does anybody here have one that works really well that they would recommend? I did have an older, sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with a 12 volt power outlet, but I am inclined to get a non-SLA at this point.

Good day all!

We have a little over 15 centimeters of snow on the ground here in Ottawa. It's -10 degrees Celsius this morning, but it's going back above freezing this weekend (+5 degrees Celsius).

This week we're recognizing, CraigW!

CraigW has been a member of POI Factory for nearly 16 years!

We're recognizing him this week for his FAQ work!

Thanks for all of your contributions to our POI Factory 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

Do you call it out?

Yesterday, I saw an associate at Costco, so I shouted out, "Hey Derrick! I remember you from 2020!"

He turned around.

I stated, "You're the best employee Costco has!"