Welcome / open talk

Happy Labor Day!

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 got a notification that there were updates ready to be installed on my Windows 10 laptop about 20 minutes ago. The update was to Microsoft Office 365 that upped the installed 365 package from Version 2007, Build... to Version 2008, Build 13127.20296.

of course the big one is AAA, and there are others.

Our cars are 2006, 2007, 2011, and 1998. None are new.

So back in 2014, my buddy invited me to a Redskins game, and I decided to drive the 1998. We didn't have the 2006 at the time and the 2007 and 2011 both had roadside assistance a la extended warranties.

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...

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 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

I got myself a seniors GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.

This week we're recognizing, Sussamb!

Sussamb's been a member of POI Factory for 6 years.

This week we're recognizing him for his contributions in the discussion forum, these discussions in particular:

Garmin Express 7.1.2.0

DriveSmart 55 And GPX File

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

In case others are seeing this on their end, I'm having a very slow connection/response with the POI Factory site this morning but not with other sites.

If others see this too, it may be maintenance to the site, server issues on its end, or something else. I suppose it also could be ISP or DNS issues on my end.

50 Things to Do After The Shutdown

1) Portray Blanche Dubois in a stage version of A Streetcar Named Desire.
2) Affix postage to a live duck and try to mail it to Pie Town New Mexico. It only counts if the stamps are canceled.
3) Dance the Flamenco with George Takei.
4) Go to the Circus. Share a firm handshake with the sideshow’s glass eater.

This week we're recognizing, bdhsfz6!

Bdhsfz6 has been a member of POI Factory for over 12 years.

This week we're recognizing him for his consideration of other members of our POI Factory community. He sent me a note to let me know that Alandb's home was one hit by the derecho storm that passed through Iowa. Alandb was out of power and internet for 8 days.

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

We are doing a mapping project in a remote area with no street addresses. Does anyone know how we can get the latitude and longitude coordinates of a specific location where we are standing? Thanks!!!

They have dried up, but it used to be car cos. offered $50-$100 for test drives. So I would do them. Ever so often, a salesperson would say I can fill it out for you, you don't need to drive.

In 2008 I purchased a Kenwood-Garmin DNX8120 with most of the options. Actually the only option left out was the ability to watch live TV and this is because it was limited to analog TV and of course you could only watch when you weren't moving. Come to present time where I have purchased a DNX997XR.

I have noticed that while New York State and NYC have been shutdown because of the dangerous covid, the number of speed cameras, red light cameras and 5G antennas have increased significantly. Are camera and antenna installers immune to Covid?
Has this happened in other states and cities?

I only noticed this within the last few months.

Flash forward to this week.

The last five items I ordered online, were delivered, with factory seals broken, and one item not even in original packaging. These were purchased from the world's richest man's store.

I go to their policy, and it is within the bounds of their policy.

This week we're recognizing, Mcginkleschmidt!

Mcginkleschmidt has been a member of POI Factory for over eight years.

This week Mcginkleschmidt posted the Large JCV File Download Link (CNNA 2021.20)
Which is greatly appreciated by many members of our community!

Thanks for your contribution, Mcginkleschmidt!

~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

And of course found all kinds of old stuff. Like the cancelled check I wrote as the deposit on this house. Only $1,000?

and I found the first and only red light camera ticket I ever got, dated 11/29/02, in DC. To be honest, at the time? I never knew such things existed. Pretty sure they were 35mm cameras back then? And the pics are barely discernible.