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.

~Angela

I apologize if this topic has already been posted here and I missed it. If not, here are a couple links:

https://www.makeuseof.com/3g-shutdown-car-become-obsolete/

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20210329/analyst-angle/kagan-you...

As mentioned, I take my BMW to the dealer 1X per year to get a PA State inspection. Probably an antiquated idea, but the reasoning is I don't want the jack pads broken by someone using a lift without the correct adapter. But, nowadays, even Costco has lifts with the flat pads. I've noticed BMW dealers have lifts that come out of the floor, without posts to the side of the doors.

It came to my attention earlier this afternoon that a longtime member, TXRVer (John), passed away in August of 2020.
That's all the information I have.

We thought we'd use this experience to create a thread that we could post announcements of this sort when we get them.

~Angela

Hopefully, POI Factory will allow this FYI post and it helps others. My 2019 Odyssey has a FOB/Push Button Start. On 3 different occasions, it would not start and all I got was a weak clicking sound as if the car battery was dead. Thankfully, each time, a good samaritan (there are still some out there) was kind enough to jump start my vehicle.

Remember Pearl Harbor and those who sacrificed their lives in order to preserve our freedom. The free people of the United States are forever in your debt.

This week we're recognizing Mahoney!

Mahoney has been a member of POI Factory since the dawn of time, or at least POI Factory time, which is nearly 15 years!

He was last recognized in May, but he's easily a contender every week.

Thank you for all you do, Bill, POI Factory wouldn't be the same without you!

~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

My wife scheduled her booster online, goes to the pharmacy, and it's closed (17:00 EST) lol

In the past this would be Seinfeld or some sit com.

She's very good natured, she just said well I'll have to find another place. Me, I'd be irate.

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

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."

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

~Angela

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

This week we're recognizing Sussamb!

He recently posted about the New Garmin Express V7.10.0.0 and has continued to update us on the changelog.

Thanks for all you do for our community, Sussamb!

~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

Any great deals from anyone? I feel like this day is for bad deals and price scamming, but someone might have gotten some decent prices.

I wasn't really looking for anything, but I did see that there were many computer monitors on "sale"

To those that celebrate, that holiday.

To the rest of you, happy Thursday!

I learned this only 2 years ago when I replaced my wife's water pump. You know how it goes, do the job, then super paranoid about any subsequent leaks, and checking very carefully for the next week or so.....

This week we're recognizing, Thurst461!

Thurst461 has been a member of POI Factory for over 12 years!

This week we're recognizing him for his help with Arches NP POI

Thanks for all your contributions, Thurst461!

~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

The above was just released. It helps with IPhone 12 & 13 dropping calls. Quick update.

It looks like electricity is up 31%, and natural gas 50%.

Health care was only up like 3% lol