Welcome / open talk

This week we're recognizing garmin-nuvi-user.

A long time in the making...

In August of last year, garmin-nuvi-user posted about a DriveSmart 5 that had become very sluggish. After trying several troubleshooting suggestions (and each time reporting back with results), things left off with "I will see if things get better with the maps on the next update."

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

Between my knees being messed up for a few years and now having cancer I haven't ridden my bike in a while. I don't trust being able to hold the heavy bastard up at a stop sign or red light. I still keep it up to date with inspections and run it in the driveway for awhile, etc.

I have a Jeep Patriot 2011 and I can't find an updated map(not available for 2011 Jeep) for my onboard GPS. Do anyone know how to update the onboard GPS or where I can get the update?

Also my poi's are not updating too.

Having read about those luggage tracking tags I am curious how other people are satisfied with them.

I was not going to pay big bucks for the "Apple" tags and by doing a bit of research found the Eufry Smarttrack Link tags were getting pretty good reviews and the cost is way less than the Apple type.They use the Apple FIND MY app.

This week we're recognizing dobs108.

Over the last couple of weeks, his post on "New Work Zone Speed Cameras In New York" prompted quite a few others to share their thoughts related to the topic . . . Who knew bike racks had become so popular?

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 (aka JM)
--filling in for Angela (aka GlobeTurtle)

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.

--Jonathan (aka JM)

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.

We're committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features and enhancements into Windows 11 more frequently. Windows devices get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR).

Yesterday I received a telephone call from a phone spammer telling me I was late paying my TV bill. I immediately sensed this guy was a scammer but I toyed with him for a bit.

I went to post a topic in the Open Talk forum that had four paragraphs. During the preview process I get a warning that shows my topic will be published as a trimmed version with one paragraph that includes two abbreviated sentences. The two sentences won't cover the topic at hand.

What up with this?

This week we're recognizing dutcherp5.

He's maintaining 13 files, including some very familiar names like Travelodge, Kroger Stores, and Howard Johnson's.

This past week, he posted another update to the Motel Six file (updated 5 times so far this year) and also reported a change to Speedway Gasoline (which is maintained by ajasaro).

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 four (4) people who shared personal stories about their (or their partner's) cancer experience:

soberbyker, Frside007, mgarledge, and maddog67

And also, nine (9) honorable mentions for the others who expressed support in the same discussion thread:

FreddyP, phranc, charlesd45, Juggernaut, johnm405, johnnatash4, Seapup, MikeG1, and garmin-nuvi-user.

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

For example, we all know amazon is pretty bad. And I've been a shareholder since 1998 (how's that feel in the last 1 1/2 years?). One day something purchased is $179 on a lightning deal. The next week it's $159 on a regular deal. Yesterday $129. This is BAU for amazon today to move wares.

A long time member of our POI Factory community, Soberbyker is battling Cancer.

A family friend has set up a GoFundMe to help Bill and his wife with living expenses and additional costs of treatment.

If you're interested and able to help, see the link below.

https://gofund.me/00928bee

This week we're recognizing, Charlesd45!

Charlesd45 has been a member of POI Factory for over 15 years!

This week we're appreciating his help in the Garmin discussions, particularly Garmin 1090 --- Where Do The POI's "Go"?

Thanks for all you do for our community, Charlie!

~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