Welcome / open talk

I came across this article today on the web site "gps blog". Thought it had some interesting info on current and future uses of our gps devices.

"Here are 10 GPS gadgets that might one day save your
life!"

http://www.gps.eu/10-ways-that-your-gps-can-save-your-life/

(hope it hasn't been posted here in the past; didn't see it when I searched.)

Just wanted to drop by and say hi to you great folks. I used to visit this site often but I rarely frequent now since I am busy with other forums and such. I would like to thanks Miss POI and every members that made this site possible. My good old faithful nuvi 360 is still going strong and I know it will serve me for many years to come.

As I travel across the U.S. I find that many military bases have rv spaces for active and retired military. Has anyone ever compiled a list of the military bases in the U.S.

I have not read the postings as closely as in the past and hope this has not been covered recently. I thought it would be interesting to learn how many members are in the factory, and if any membership count milestones are close at hand?

Is anyone else getting the same message I'm getting below?

"Your post was saved but is not yet published. Good posts are usually published within 24 hours."

This week we are recognizing Gleeb and Mgarledge.

Gleeb, You have been doing a great job making Park files for Ohio. Great Job!!!

Mgarledge, I appreciate all the help you have been giving in the forum area this last week. You Rock!!!

Miss POI

For anyone who has used the beta version of Windows 7, what are your thoughts on this operating system.

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

Have fun...

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

MaryAnn Melby AKA Miss POI

While towing an rv it is nice to know where all the truck stops are located. I have all the truck stop POIs on the gps.
I set all the truck stop pois on a Tour Guide audio alert for 5 miles out.
This works very well since the truck stops are usually off (but adjacent to)the interstates and normal alerts do not work.

Just updated the NYPD POI with corrected coordinates for the 73Pct. located in Brooklyn, NY.

I have downloaded a POI file (Dunkin Donuts)
Using GPSBABEL I have converted it to a Delorme draw file for Street Atlas 2009
Opening the file works but nothing shows.

Does anybody on this forum have a suggestion on how to make this useful information visible on the Delorme maps in Street Atlas?

Thanks in advance.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32340356/ns/us_news-life

An infamous and inhospitable (unless you're a reptile) place living up to its name. Just goes to show that even with some supplies, a GPSr, and a cellphone that this may not be enough to save your life.

This was sent to me from a friend in Milwaukee so I thought I would pass it on to any of the group that lives in Milwaukee or the surrounding area.

I am trying to make gmail my automatic email account that it will send a message from. If I go to lets say craigslist to buy a gps and I click on the email name I want gmail to send an email from my account. I am using windows vista and safari. Please help me asap.

Thanks to all

Besides the obvious use for directions what other good uses have you found for your GPSr?

While driving I like being able to see the est. time of arrival.

Seeing how much farther to the destination.

Being told ahead of time which way to turn.

Being able to use POIs.

Other uses?

I just picked up a Garmin 255W today. I'm new to the whole GPS thing. But so far I'm pretty impressed with this unit and how much tweaking can be done to customize it. I did my map update and have installed some new poi's. Looks like fun!!

In yesterdays local paper they outlined a plan to add 10 red light cameras to the downtown Roanoke, VA area. They used the example of Norfolk, VA where the red light cameras decreased the number of accidents at certain intersections. It's supposed to go through later this year.

Just wondering if anyone....now that you've installed the Traffic and Speed camera POI's...has gotten a ticket because you missed hearing the warning sound or spotting the screen icon on your particular GPS?

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/080409_Stolen...

Anyone know if there is a free or cheap southeast asia ( malaysia, singapore, honk kong) gps map available?